Anti-freezing and heat-insulating system for direct drinking water pipeline
By installing a circulation system consisting of a water tank, heat exchanger, and branch water pipes in the direct drinking water pipeline, combined with temperature monitoring and heating control, the problem of freezing in the direct drinking water pipeline was solved, and the stable operation of the water supply system was achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421525981.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-28
AI Technical Summary
Drinking water pipes are prone to freezing outdoors, and existing insulation materials are easily damaged in severe weather, leading to the paralysis of the water supply system.
An antifreeze and heat preservation system was designed, which includes a water tank, a heat exchanger and branch water pipes. By forming a circulation pipeline, the drinking water can be continuously flowed, and the water temperature can be monitored and controlled by a thermometer and a heating module to ensure that the water temperature is maintained at the set value.
It effectively prevents drinking water pipes from freezing, ensures the stable operation of the water supply system, and avoids water supply interruptions caused by freezing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of direct drinking water pipeline technology, and in particular to a direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and heat preservation system. Background Technology
[0002] In response to the needs of social development, the water in household pipes is now considered drinking water. However, some drinking water pipes are located outdoors, especially in the north. In winter, the outdoor temperature is low, and the outdoor pipes of drinking water are prone to freezing, which can paralyze the entire drinking water system and prevent water from being supplied to residents.
[0003] Existing pipe insulation technology typically achieves insulation by wrapping the outside of the pipe with insulation material. However, water supply pipes are mostly located outdoors, and prolonged exposure to sunlight, rain, hail, and other severe weather can damage the insulation material, rendering it ineffective in insulating the pipe and increasing the risk of water supply system failure. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, this application provides a direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system, including a water tank, a heat exchanger, and branch water pipes; the outlet end of the water tank is connected to the inlet end of the heat exchanger to form a first branch, the outlet end of the heat exchanger is connected to the inlet end of the water tank to form a second branch, and the branch water pipes are connected to the second branch; the branch water pipes are suitable for connecting to the user end, the inlet end and outlet end of the branch water pipes are both connected to the second branch, and the inlet end of the branch water pipes is located at the front end of the outlet end of the branch water pipes, and a loop is formed between the branch water pipes and the second branch.
[0005] In one possible implementation, two on / off valves are installed on the branch water pipe, one near the inlet end and the other near the outlet end of the branch water pipe.
[0006] In one possible implementation, a first thermometer is installed on the first branch, the first thermometer being located on the side near the water inlet of the heat exchanger, and the first thermometer being electrically connected to the heat exchanger.
[0007] In one possible implementation, a second thermometer is provided on the second branch, the second thermometer is located on the side near the water inlet of the water tank, and the second thermometer is electrically connected to the heat exchanger.
[0008] In one possible implementation, the heat exchanger includes a temperature sensing module and a heating module, wherein the temperature sensing module and the heating module are electrically connected.
[0009] In one possible implementation, the first thermometer is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module, and the second thermometer is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module.
[0010] In one possible implementation, a booster pump is provided on the first branch, and the booster pump is located between the first thermometer and the water tank.
[0011] In one possible implementation, a main valve is also provided on the side of the first branch near the water tank, and the main valve is located between the booster pump and the water tank.
[0012] In one possible implementation, a pressure valve is also provided on the first branch, the pressure valve being located between the pressurizing pump and the first thermometer.
[0013] In one possible implementation, the heat exchanger is further provided with a 5G module and a switching module, wherein the 5G module is electrically connected to the switching module; the 5G module is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module; the switching module is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module; and the switching module is electrically connected to the heating module.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting up a water tank, a heat exchanger, and branch water pipes, the water tank provides a water source, the heat exchanger heats the drinking water, and the branch water pipes deliver the drinking water to the user. The outlet of the water tank is connected to the inlet of the heat exchanger, forming a first branch. The outlet of the heat exchanger is also connected to the inlet of the water tank, forming a second branch. Drinking water flows from the first branch into the second branch. The branch water pipes are connected to the second branch, allowing drinking water to flow from the second branch into the branch water pipes. The system is designed to form a complete pipeline. Branch pipelines are designed to connect to the user end, with both the inlet and outlet ends connected to the second branch. The inlet end of the branch pipeline is located at the front end of the outlet end, creating a loop between the branch and second branches. This design ensures continuous circulation of drinking water. Through the above design, the drinking water continuously circulates within the pipeline. A thermometer monitors the temperature of the drinking water, and a heat exchanger heats the water.
[0015] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.
[0017] Figure 1This paper shows a detailed schematic diagram of the direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system according to an embodiment of this application;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the heat exchanger in the direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0020] Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar symbols denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," "linking," and "hinged" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, the direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and heat preservation system includes a water tank 100, a heat exchanger 220, and branch water pipes. The outlet end of the water tank 100 is connected to the inlet end of the heat exchanger 220 to form a first branch 121. The outlet end of the heat exchanger 220 is connected to the inlet end of the water tank 100 to form a second branch 122. The branch water pipes are connected to the second branch 122. The branch water pipes are suitable for connecting to the end of use. The inlet and outlet ends of the branch water pipes are both connected to the second branch 130. The inlet end of the branch water pipe is located at the front end of the outlet end of the branch water pipe. The branch water pipes and the second branch 122 form a loop.
[0025] The system includes a water tank 100 for providing a water source, a heat exchanger 220 for heating the drinking water, and branch pipes for delivering the drinking water to the user. The outlet of the water tank 100 is connected to the inlet of the heat exchanger 220, forming a first branch 121. The outlet of the heat exchanger 220 is also connected to the inlet of the water tank 100, forming a second branch 122. The first and second branches together form branch 120, from which the drinking water flows. 2. The branch water pipe is connected to the second branch 122. Drinking water flows from the second branch 122 into the branch water pipe, forming a complete pipeline. The branch water pipe is suitable for connecting to the user end. The inlet end 140 and outlet end 150 of the branch water pipe are both connected to the second branch 122, and the inlet end of the branch water pipe is set at the front end of the outlet end of the branch water pipe. The branch water pipe and the second branch 122 form a loop. This setting makes the pipeline circulate, so that the drinking water flows continuously.
[0026] In one possible implementation, a first thermometer 211 is installed on the first branch 121, located near the water inlet of the heat exchanger 220, and electrically connected to the heat exchanger 220. A second thermometer 212 is installed on the second branch 122, located near the water inlet of the water tank 100, and electrically connected to the heat exchanger 220. The heat exchanger 220 includes a temperature sensing module 221 and a heating module 222. The temperature sensing module 221 and the heating module 222 are electrically connected. The first thermometer 211 is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module 221, and the second thermometer 212 is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module 221.
[0027] Specifically, such as Figure 1As shown, in order to determine whether the temperature of the drinking water is too low, a thermometer 210 is installed. A first thermometer 211 is installed on the first branch 121, and a second thermometer 212 is installed on the second branch 122. Both thermometers are electrically connected to the heat exchanger 220. The first thermometer 211 measures the temperature of the drinking water flowing out of the water tank 100, and the second thermometer 212 measures the temperature of the water returning to the water tank 100. When the temperature of the drinking water is lower than the set value, the heat exchanger 220 heats the water. When the temperature of the drinking water is heated to the set value, the heat exchanger 220 stops heating the water.
[0028] In one possible implementation, a pressure pump 160 is provided on the first branch 121, and the pressure pump 160 is located between the first thermometer 211 and the water tank 100.
[0029] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, in order to enable drinking water to flow in the pipeline, a pressure pump 160 is installed between the first thermometer 211 and the water tank 100 to pressurize the drinking water.
[0030] In one possible implementation, a main valve is also provided on the side of the first branch 121 near the water tank 100, and the main valve is located between the booster pump 160 and the water tank 100; a pressure valve is also provided on the first branch 121, and the pressure valve is located between the booster pump 160 and the first thermometer 211.
[0031] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the main valve is set to control the flow of drinking water from the water tank 100, and the pressure valve is also used to pressurize the drinking water.
[0032] In one possible implementation, two switch valves 170 are installed on the branch water pipe, one near the inlet end of the branch water pipe and the other near the outlet end of the branch water pipe; the switch valves 170 are installed to control the flow of drinking water from the branch water pipe to the user end.
[0033] In one possible implementation, the heat exchanger 220 is further provided with a 5G module and a switch module, with the 5G module and the switch module being electrically connected; the 5G module is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module 221, the switch module is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module 221, and the switch module is electrically connected to the heating module 222.
[0034] Specifically, the 5G module is set up to enable remote control of the heat exchanger 220, and the switch module is set up to work with the 5G module to enable remote control of the heater 220's switching on and off.
[0035] This application includes a water tank 100, a heat exchanger 220, and branch water pipes. The water tank 100 provides a water source, the heat exchanger 220 heats the drinking water, and the branch water pipes deliver the drinking water to the user. The outlet of the water tank 100 is connected to the inlet of the heat exchanger 220, forming a first branch 121. The outlet of the heat exchanger 220 is connected to the inlet of the water tank 100, forming a second branch 122. Drinking water flows from the first branch 121 to the second branch 122. The branch water pipes are connected to the second branch 122, and drinking water flows from the second branch 122 into the branch water pipes. This configuration forms a complete pipeline system. The branch water pipe is suitable for connecting to the user end. The inlet end 140 and outlet end 150 of the branch water pipe are both connected to the second branch 122. The branch 130 is formed by the outlet end 150 of the branch water pipe and the inlet end of the water tank 100. The inlet end 140 of the branch water pipe is set at the front end of the outlet end of the branch water pipe 150. The branch water pipe and the second branch 122 form a loop. This setting makes the pipeline form a circulation, so that the drinking water is always flowing. With the above settings, the drinking water is heated when the temperature is lower than the set value and the heating of the drinking water is stopped when the temperature is higher than the set value, so as to avoid the paralysis of the drinking water system caused by the freezing of the drinking water pipe.
[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the scope disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system, characterized in that, Includes water tank, heat exchanger, and branch water pipes; The outlet of the water tank is connected to the inlet of the heat exchanger to form a first branch, and the outlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the inlet of the water tank to form a second branch. The branch water pipe is connected to the second branch. The branch water pipe is suitable for connecting to the end of use. The inlet and outlet of the branch water pipe are both connected to the second branch. The inlet of the branch water pipe is located at the front end of the outlet of the branch water pipe. A loop is formed between the branch water pipe and the second branch. A first thermometer is installed on the first branch. The first thermometer is located on the side near the water inlet of the heat exchanger and is electrically connected to the heat exchanger. A booster pump is installed on the first branch, and the booster pump is located between the first thermometer and the water tank.
2. The direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two switch valves are installed on the branch water pipeline, one near the inlet end and the other near the outlet end of the branch water pipeline.
3. The direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system according to claim 2, characterized in that, A second thermometer is installed on the second branch. The second thermometer is located on the side near the water inlet of the water tank and is electrically connected to the heat exchanger.
4. The direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heat exchanger includes a temperature sensing module and a heating module, and the temperature sensing module and the heating module are electrically connected.
5. The direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first thermometer is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module, and the second thermometer is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module.
6. The direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first branch line is also provided with a main valve on the side near the water tank, and the main valve is located between the booster pump and the water tank.
7. The direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system according to claim 6, characterized in that, A pressure valve is also provided on the first branch, and the pressure valve is located between the pressure pump and the first thermometer.
8. The direct drinking water pipeline antifreeze and insulation system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The heat exchanger is also equipped with a 5G module and a switch module, and the 5G module and the switch module are electrically connected. The 5G module is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module, the switch module is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module, and the switch module is electrically connected to the heating module.