Water heater cleaning device
By designing a combination of a water collection cylinder, a heat pipe support, a flushing chamber, and a wiping mechanism, automatic cleaning of the solar water heater's heat collection tubes is achieved, solving the problem of reduced heat exchange efficiency caused by dust adhesion and improving the equipment's utilization efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423093981.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-16
AI Technical Summary
Dust tends to accumulate on the collector tubes of solar water heaters over long periods of use, leading to reduced heat exchange efficiency. Existing technologies have not been able to effectively solve the cleaning problem.
A water heater cleaning device was designed, including a water collection cylinder, a heat conduction pipe support, a flushing chamber, a wiping mechanism, and a drive mechanism. Through the cooperation of water flow and mechanical structure, the heat collection pipe is automatically cleaned.
It effectively removes dust and impurities from the outside of the collector tubes, improves heat exchange efficiency, and ensures the normal operation of the solar water heater.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water heaters, specifically a water heater cleaning device. Background Technology
[0002] Solar water heaters are heating devices that convert solar energy into heat energy, heating water from low to high temperatures to meet people's hot water needs in daily life and production. Due to their stable performance and low operating costs, they are widely used. Usually, only occasional cleaning of the scale inside the water heater is needed to ensure normal operation.
[0003] However, since solar water heaters are used outdoors, the heat collection tubes of solar water heaters are prone to accumulating dust over a long period of use, which leads to a reduction in heat exchange efficiency if they are not cleaned for a long time. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a water heater cleaning device, which solves the problems mentioned in the background.
[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a water heater cleaning device, including a water collection cylinder, a heat-conducting pipe support is provided below the water collection cylinder, heat-conducting pipes are arrayed inside the heat-conducting pipe support, a flushing chamber is provided on the outer side of the upper end of the heat-conducting pipe support, a flushing hole is opened on the lower surface of the flushing chamber corresponding to the position of the heat-conducting pipe, a rotating ear plate is installed between two adjacent heat-conducting pipes below the flushing chamber, a T-shaped cover plate is provided inside the rotating ear plate, an elastic rotating shaft is installed between the T-shaped cover plate and the rotating ear plate, and a wiping mechanism is provided on the outer side of the heat-conducting pipe support, the wiping mechanism including a top rod and a wiping collar.
[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model: a drive guide rail is provided on the lower surface of the heat pipe support, and a drive mechanism is installed at the lower end of the heat pipe support.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model: a water supply pipe is connected between the water collection cylinder and the rinsing chamber, and an overflow pipe is installed at the end of the rinsing chamber that is away from the water supply pipe.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model: the flushing hole is connected to the flushing chamber, and a sealing plug is installed on the upper surface of the T-shaped cover plate corresponding to the position of the flushing hole.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the T-shaped cover is rotatably connected to the rotating ear plate via the elastic pivot, and the rotating ear plate is fixedly connected to the flushing chamber.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: a drive screw is installed inside the drive guide rail, and a movable guide block is installed on the outer end of the wiping mechanism located on the drive screw.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, a flexible wiping pad is installed inside the wiping collar.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: the overflow pipe is connected to the flushing chamber pipe, and the water supply pipe is connected to the flushing chamber and the water collection cylinder.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] Once the push rod contacts the T-shaped cover plate, the upward push rod pushes the T-shaped cover plate to rotate inside the rotating ear plate using the action of the elastic shaft. After the T-shaped cover plate stops blocking the flushing hole, the water filled inside the flushing chamber is flushed to the outside of the heat exchange tube through the flushing hole. When the wiping collar moves up and down, it can clean the dust and impurities on the outside of the heat collection tube. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a water heater cleaning device;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of a T-shaped cover plate in a water heater cleaning device;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the wiping mechanism in a water heater cleaning device;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a front view of the wiping mechanism in a water heater cleaning device.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Water collection cylinder; 2. Heat conduction pipe support; 3. Wiping mechanism; 4. Rinsing chamber; 5. Water supply pipe; 6. Drive mechanism; 7. T-shaped cover plate; 201. Drive guide rail; 301. Top rod; 302. Wiping collar; 401. Overflow pipe; 402. Rinsing hole; 701. Rotating ear plate; 702. Elastic rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] like Figure 1-4As shown, this embodiment provides a water heater cleaning device, including a water collection cylinder 1. A heat-conducting pipe support 2 is arranged below the water collection cylinder 1. Heat-conducting pipes are arranged in an array inside the heat-conducting pipe support 2. A flushing chamber 4 is arranged on the outer side of the upper end of the heat-conducting pipe support 2. A flushing hole 402 is opened on the lower surface of the flushing chamber 4 corresponding to the position of the heat-conducting pipe. The flushing hole 402 is connected to the flushing chamber 4. A rotating ear plate 701 is installed between two adjacent heat-conducting pipes below the flushing chamber 4. The interior of the rotating ear plate 701... A T-shaped cover plate 7 is provided, and a sealing plug is installed on the upper surface of the T-shaped cover plate 7 corresponding to the position of the flushing hole 402. An elastic rotating shaft 702 is installed between the T-shaped cover plate 7 and the rotating ear plate 701. The T-shaped cover plate 7 is rotatably connected to the rotating ear plate 701 through the elastic rotating shaft 702. The rotating ear plate 701 is fixedly connected to the flushing chamber 4. A wiping mechanism 3 is provided on the outside of the heat pipe support 2. The wiping mechanism 3 includes a top rod 301 and a wiping collar 302. A flexible wiping pad is installed inside the wiping collar 302.
[0022] like Figure 2-3 As shown, in this embodiment, a drive guide rail 201 is provided on the lower surface of the heat pipe support 2, a drive screw is installed inside the drive guide rail 201, a moving guide block is installed on the outer end of the wiping mechanism 3 at the drive screw, a drive mechanism 6 is installed at the lower end of the heat pipe support 2, a water supply pipe 5 is connected between the water collection cylinder 1 and the rinsing chamber 4, an overflow pipe 401 is installed at the end of the rinsing chamber 4 away from the water supply pipe 5, the overflow pipe 401 is connected to the rinsing chamber 4, and the water supply pipe 5 is connected to the rinsing chamber 4 and the water collection cylinder 1.
[0023] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, the wiping mechanism 3 fits the wiping collar 302 onto the outside of the heat collection tube. After connecting the water supply pipe 5, the water collection cylinder 1, and the rinsing chamber 4, water is added to the water collection cylinder 1. When the water collection cylinder 1 is full, water is injected into the rinsing chamber 4 through the water supply pipe 5. The overflow pipe 401 at the end of the rinsing chamber 4 provides a convenient reminder of the water level. When the device is in use for a period of time, the drive mechanism 6 drives the lead screw inside the drive guide rail 201 to rotate, and the lead screw drives the movement of the end of the wiping mechanism 3. The guide block drives multiple wiping rings 302 to move upward on the outside of the heat pipe support 2. At the same time, the corresponding push rod 301 moves upward as a whole. When the push rod 301 contacts the T-shaped cover plate 7, the upward push rod 301 pushes the T-shaped cover plate 7 to rotate inside the rotating ear plate 701 by the action of the elastic rotating shaft 702. After the T-shaped cover plate 7 stops blocking the flushing hole 402, the water filled in the flushing chamber 4 is flushed to the outside of the heat exchange tube through the flushing hole 402. When the wiping rings 302 move up and down, they can clean the dust and impurities on the outside of the heat collection tube.
[0024] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0025] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A water heater cleaning device, comprising a water collection tank (1), characterized in that, A heat-conducting pipe support (2) is provided below the water collection cylinder (1). Heat-conducting pipes are arranged in an array inside the heat-conducting pipe support (2). A rinsing chamber (4) is provided on the outer side of the upper end of the heat-conducting pipe support (2). A rinsing hole (402) is opened on the lower surface of the rinsing chamber (4) corresponding to the position of the heat-conducting pipe. A rotating ear plate (701) is installed between two adjacent heat-conducting pipes below the rinsing chamber (4). A T-shaped cover plate (7) is provided inside the rotating ear plate (701). An elastic rotating shaft (702) is installed between the T-shaped cover plate (7) and the rotating ear plate (701). A wiping mechanism (3) is provided on the outer side of the heat-conducting pipe support (2). The wiping mechanism (3) includes a top rod (301) and a wiping collar (302).
2. The water heater cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower surface of the heat pipe support (2) is provided with a drive rail (201), and the lower end of the heat pipe support (2) is equipped with a drive mechanism (6).
3. The water heater cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water supply pipe (5) is connected between the water collection cylinder (1) and the flushing chamber (4), and an overflow pipe (401) is installed at the end of the flushing chamber (4) that is away from the water supply pipe (5).
4. A water heater cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flushing hole (402) is connected to the flushing chamber (4), and a sealing plug is installed on the upper surface of the T-shaped cover plate (7) corresponding to the position of the flushing hole (402).
5. A water heater cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The T-shaped cover (7) is rotatably connected to the rotating ear plate (701) via the elastic rotating shaft (702), and the rotating ear plate (701) is fixedly connected to the flushing chamber (4).
6. A water heater cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A drive screw is installed inside the drive rail (201), and a movable guide block is installed at the outer end of the wiping mechanism (3) on the drive screw.
7. A water heater cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inside of the wiping collar (302) is fitted with a flexible wiping pad.
8. A water heater cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The overflow pipe (401) is connected to the flushing chamber (4), and the water supply pipe (5) is connected to the flushing chamber (4) and the water collection cylinder (1).