Dual-supply integrated water tank
By employing a multi-small-volume inner tank array design and integrated water pipe valve assembly in the air conditioning water tank, the problem of excessively large outer contour dimensions of the air conditioning water tank was solved, achieving a reduction in volume and an improvement in assembly efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422540794.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-21
AI Technical Summary
The difference in the capacity of the inner tank of the existing air conditioner water tank results in an excessively large outer dimension, which affects the installation and user experience.
It adopts a multi-small-volume inner tank array design, and integrates water supply pipes, return water pipes and integrated valve groups into the water tank shell, optimizing space utilization and simplifying the assembly process.
Reducing the volume of the air conditioner water tank improves the user experience, simplifies the assembly process, and increases assembly efficiency.
Smart Images

Figure CN223537779U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning water tank technology, and in particular to a dual-supply integrated water tank. Background Technology
[0002] Air conditioning water tanks are an important component of air conditioning water systems. They are used to assist in venting and depressurizing the air conditioning water system, ensuring its normal operation.
[0003] In related technologies, an inner tank is installed inside the air conditioning water tank and connected to the return water pipe in the air conditioning water system to play a buffering role. However, due to the different power of different air conditioners, the capacity of the inner tank of the matching air conditioning water tank varies. If the inner tank is too large, the outer contour size of the air conditioning water tank will be too large, which is not conducive to the installation of the air conditioning water tank. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a dual-supply integrated water tank, which aims to avoid the excessive outer dimensions of the air conditioning water tank due to the excessively large inner tank, thus ensuring the assembly of the air conditioning water tank.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a dual-supply integrated water tank, comprising:
[0006] A water tank shell, wherein the water tank shell is provided with multiple interconnected inner tanks;
[0007] A water supply pipe is provided through the water tank shell, and the water supply pipe extending into the water tank shell is located between the plurality of inner tanks;
[0008] A return water pipe is provided in the water tank shell and connects to multiple inner tanks;
[0009] The water tank shell is provided with an integrated valve group on one side. The integrated valve group is connected to a first pipe, which extends into the water tank shell and communicates with the inner liner.
[0010] In one embodiment, the integrated valve assembly includes a pressure gauge, a pressure relief valve, and an exhaust valve, all of which are connected to the first pipeline.
[0011] In one embodiment, a second pipe is provided inside the water tank shell, the second pipe connecting the return water pipe and the supply water pipe, and a differential pressure bypass valve is provided on the second pipe.
[0012] In one embodiment, a third pipe is provided inside the water tank shell, the third pipe connecting multiple inner tanks, and the end of the third pipe extends out of the water tank shell.
[0013] In one embodiment, the third pipe is provided with a ball valve structure, which includes a first ball valve and a second ball valve. The first ball valve and the second ball valve are both provided on the third pipe, and the first ball valve and the second ball valve are respectively provided on the inner and outer sides of the water tank shell.
[0014] In one embodiment, the end of the third pipe extending out of the water tank housing is connected to a tee connector.
[0015] In one embodiment, the end of the return water pipe extending out of the water tank housing is connected to a multi-port filter.
[0016] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the inner liner is provided with a coating, and / or at least one heating rod is provided inside the inner liner.
[0017] In one embodiment, the water tank shell includes a first shell and a second shell, which together form a flow space. The inner tank, the water supply pipe, the differential pressure bypass valve, and the return water pipe are all located within the flow space. The sidewalls of the first shell and the second shell are both close to the inner tank.
[0018] In one embodiment, a plug-in plate is inserted into the second housing, and the plug-in plate is disposed opposite to the differential pressure bypass valve.
[0019] The technical solution of this utility model involves arranging multiple small-volume inner tanks within the water tank shell. By replacing a single large-volume inner tank with multiple small-volume inner tanks, the overall size of the air conditioning water tank is reduced while maintaining the liquid volume within the water tank shell. This reduces the space occupied by the air conditioning water tank and ensures a better user experience. Furthermore, the water supply pipe passes through the water tank shell and is located between the multiple inner tanks, making reasonable use of the internal space of the water tank shell and avoiding further expansion of the air conditioning water tank's volume. The water supply pipe, return water pipe, integrated valve assembly, and inner tanks are integrated within the water tank shell. During the installation of the water tank shell, the water supply pipe and return water pipe are aligned and connected, simplifying the assembly process of the air conditioning water tank and improving assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the dual-supply integrated water tank provided by this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the dual-supply integrated water tank provided by this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of another embodiment of the dual-supply integrated water tank provided by this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 A rear view structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the dual-supply integrated water tank provided by this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 A side view of an embodiment of the dual-supply integrated water tank provided by this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dual-supply integrated water tank provided by this utility model;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the dual-supply integrated water tank provided by this utility model.
[0028] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0029] 100. Dual-supply integrated water tank; 10. Water tank shell; 11. First shell; 12. Second shell; 13. Connecting plate; 14. Flow space; 15. Suspension part; 16. Shock-absorbing pad; 20. Flow component; 21. Return water pipe; 22. Supply water pipe; 23. Integrated valve group; 24. Inner tank; 25. Differential pressure bypass valve; 26. Heating rod; 30. Multi-port filter; 40. Ball valve structure; 41. First ball valve; 42. Second ball valve; 50. T-junction.
[0030] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0031] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0032] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0033] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0034] In related technologies, single-tank air conditioning water tanks have a large diameter to meet capacity requirements. When the air conditioning water tank is mounted on the wall, the large diameter of the single-tank increases the distance between the side of the air conditioning water tank away from the wall and the wall. This affects the assembly of the air conditioning water tank and also increases the space occupied by the air conditioning water tank, thus affecting the user experience.
[0035] This utility model proposes a dual-supply integrated water tank.
[0036] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the dual-supply integrated water tank includes:
[0037] The water tank shell 10 has a plurality of interconnected inner liner 24 inside.
[0038] Water supply pipe 22, the water supply pipe 22 passes through the water tank shell 10, and the water supply pipe 22 extending into the water tank shell 10 is located between the plurality of inner tanks 24;
[0039] A return water pipe 21 is provided on the water tank shell 10 and connects to multiple inner tanks 24;
[0040] The water tank shell 10 is provided with an integrated valve group 23 on one side. The integrated valve group 23 is connected to a first pipe, which extends into the water tank shell 10 and communicates with the inner liner 24.
[0041] It should be noted that, as Figure 4 As shown, the side of the water tank shell 10 is provided with a plurality of suspension parts 15 at intervals, and the side of the water tank shell 10 is also provided with a plurality of shock-absorbing pads 16 at intervals.
[0042] It is understood that a flow component 20 is provided inside the water tank shell 10. The flow component includes the inner tank 24, the water supply pipe 22 and the water return pipe 22. The flow component is a component of the air conditioning water system.
[0043] It is understood that the water tank shell 10 is mounted on the wall via multiple suspension parts 15, and multiple shock-absorbing pads 16 abut against the wall to ensure the stability of the water tank shell 10 installation.
[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, there are two inner liner 24s, which are arranged side by side.
[0045] It is understandable that two small-capacity inner tanks 24 arranged side by side replace a single large-capacity inner tank. Since the diameter of the small-capacity inner tanks is smaller, when the air conditioner water tank is installed on the wall, the distance between the side of the air conditioner water tank away from the wall and the wall becomes smaller. By reducing the volume of the air conditioner water tank, the space occupied by the air conditioner water tank is reduced, so as to improve the user experience.
[0046] It should be noted that the number of inner liner 24 can be four, eight, or more, and multiple inner liner 24 can be arranged side by side.
[0047] It is understood that the water supply pipe 22 passing through the water tank shell 10 is arranged in the gap between two adjacent inner tanks 24. The gap is used to accommodate the water supply pipe 22. The space utilization rate inside the water tank shell 10 is improved by reasonably arranging the components inside the water tank shell 10, avoiding the expansion of the volume of the water tank shell 10 and reducing the space occupied by the air conditioning water tank.
[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, the inner liner 24 is cylindrical, and the spacing between two adjacent inner liners 24 is convenient for accommodating the tubular water supply pipe.
[0049] The technical solution of this utility model involves an array of multiple small-volume inner tanks 24 arranged within the water tank shell 10. By replacing a single large-volume inner tank 24 with multiple small-volume inner tanks 24, the overall volume of the air conditioning water tank is reduced while maintaining the liquid volume within the water tank shell 10. This reduces the space occupied by the air conditioning water tank and ensures a better user experience. Furthermore, the water supply pipe 22 passes through the water tank shell 10 and is located between the multiple inner tanks 24, making reasonable use of the internal space of the water tank shell 10 and avoiding further expansion of the air conditioning water tank's volume. Moreover, by integrating the water supply pipe 22, the return water pipe 21, the integrated valve assembly 23, and the inner tanks 24 within the water tank shell 10, the assembly process of the air conditioning water tank is simplified and assembly efficiency is improved by aligning and connecting the water supply pipe 22 and the return water pipe 21 during the installation of the water tank shell 10.
[0050] In one embodiment, the integrated valve group 23 includes a pressure gauge, a pressure relief valve, and an exhaust valve, all of which are connected to the first pipeline.
[0051] It is understood that the pressure gauge is used to detect the internal pressure of the inner liner 24, so as to facilitate real-time monitoring of pressure changes in the inner liner 24.
[0052] It is understood that when the pressure gauge detects that the pressure in the inner liner 24 is too high, the pressure relief valve controls the opening of the pressure relief valve, so that the pressure in the inner liner 24 can be relieved through the pressure relief valve.
[0053] It should be noted that when the liquid flows in the return water pipe 21 and the supply water pipe 22, some gas often remains in the inner tank 24. As the gas gradually accumulates in the inner tank 24, it affects the flow of the liquid in the inner tank 24.
[0054] It is understood that when the exhaust valve is opened, the gas inside the inner liner 24 is exhausted through the first pipe.
[0055] It is understandable that by integrating the pressure gauge, the pressure relief valve, and the exhaust valve and pre-installing them on the air conditioning water tank, the assembly of the air conditioning water tank can be completed without additional valve and gauge assembly, thus reducing the assembly difficulty and improving efficiency.
[0056] In one embodiment, a second pipe is provided inside the water tank shell 10, the second pipe is connected to the return water pipe 21 and the supply water pipe 22, and a differential pressure bypass valve 25 is provided on the second pipe.
[0057] like Figure 2As shown, the second pipe connects the return water pipe 21 and the supply water pipe 22, so that the liquid in the return water pipe 21 can flow into the supply water pipe 22 through the second pipe. The differential pressure bypass valve 25 is installed in the second pipe to control the flow in the second pipe.
[0058] It should be noted that the differential pressure bypass valve 25 is set with a predetermined pressure.
[0059] It is understood that when the differential pressure between the return water pipe 21 and the supply water pipe 22 is greater than the predetermined pressure, the differential pressure bypass valve 25 connects to the second pipe, thereby facilitating the flow of liquid in the return water pipe 21 into the supply water pipe 22.
[0060] like Figures 2 to 3 As shown, the second pipeline and the differential pressure bypass valve 25 are located on the side of the inner liner 24 near the integrated valve assembly 23.
[0061] It is understood that the differential pressure bypass valve 25 is designed to allow the liquid in the return water pipe 21 to replenish the water supply pipe 22 when the water supply pipe 22 is insufficient, thus ensuring the normal operation of the water supply pipe 22.
[0062] In one embodiment, a third pipe is provided inside the water tank shell 10, the third pipe connects to a plurality of the inner tanks 24, and the end of the third pipe extends out of the water tank shell 10.
[0063] It should be noted that liquid flows in both the return water pipe 21 and the supply water pipe 22, and the liquid will deposit in the inner tank 24, resulting in sediment remaining in the inner tank 24. Moreover, there will be a reduction in liquid in the entire air conditioning water system. Therefore, it is necessary to set up a sewage discharge structure and a water replenishment structure in the air conditioning water system.
[0064] It is understood that the third pipe is provided to connect multiple inner liner 24. When the third pipe is connected to the outside, the sediment in the multiple inner liner 24 can be discharged through the third pipe, and liquid can also be filled into the inner liner 24 through the third pipe.
[0065] To facilitate sewage discharge, the third pipe is located near the bottom of the inner liner 24, allowing sediment to be discharged smoothly under its own weight and pressure.
[0066] To facilitate the simultaneous discharge and replenishment of the inner tank 24, both ends of the third pipe penetrate the water tank shell 10, and the third pipe is provided with multiple extensions that connect to multiple inner tanks 24.
[0067] It is understood that one end of the third pipe is connected to the water supply section, and the other end is connected to the outlet.
[0068] In one embodiment, a ball valve structure 40 is provided on the third pipe. The ball valve structure 40 includes a first ball valve 41 and a second ball valve 42. The first ball valve 41 and the second ball valve 42 are both provided on the third pipe, and the first ball valve 41 and the second ball valve 42 are respectively provided on the inner and outer sides of the water tank shell 10.
[0069] To facilitate the control of sewage discharge and water replenishment, a ball valve structure 40 is installed on the third pipeline, thereby controlling the connection status of the third pipeline by controlling the ball valve structure 40.
[0070] It is understood that a first ball valve 41 and a second ball valve 42 are respectively installed on the third pipe on both the inner and outer sides of the water tank shell 10, so as to realize multi-channel control of the third pipe, so that when the first ball valve 41 on the outside is damaged and cannot block the third pipe, the third pipe can be blocked by the second ball valve 42.
[0071] It should be noted that the two ends of the third pipe are used for sewage discharge and water replenishment, respectively. Therefore, the first ball valve 41 and the second ball valve 42 are provided at both ends of the third pipe, and the first ball valve 41 and the second ball valve 42 are located on the inner and outer sides of the water tank shell 10, respectively.
[0072] In one embodiment, the end of the third pipe extending out of the water tank housing 10 is connected to a tee connector 50.
[0073] To facilitate port control of the third pipe, a tee interface 50 is provided on the third pipe.
[0074] It is understood that the three-way connector is connected to one end of the third pipe, and the other two ports of the three-way connector are used for sewage discharge and water replenishment, respectively.
[0075] It should be noted that when there are multiple inner liner 24, in order to achieve sewage discharge from multiple inner liner 24, each inner liner 24 is connected to the third pipe to ensure the quality of sewage discharge.
[0076] In one embodiment, the end of the return water pipe 21 extending out of the water tank housing 10 is connected to a multi-port filter 30.
[0077] It should be noted that the return water pipe 21 is connected to the inner tank 24. Since there are sediments in the inner tank 24, when the liquid flows in the return water pipe 21, the sediments in the inner tank 24 will enter the return water pipe 21 along with the liquid flow. The presence of such sediments will affect the equipment in the air conditioning water system.
[0078] It is understood that the multi-port filter 30 is configured to filter and restrict sediment when liquid passes through it, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the liquid entering the return water pipe 21, thus ensuring the safety of the equipment in the air conditioning water system and reducing the occurrence rate of failures.
[0079] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the inner liner 24 is provided with a coating, and / or at least one heating rod 26 is provided inside the inner liner 24.
[0080] In extreme weather conditions, such as extremely cold weather, when an air conditioner is heating, the liquid in the room may not be able to reach the required temperature during heat exchange, resulting in poor heating performance.
[0081] It is understandable that a heating rod 26 is installed inside the inner tank 24. When the liquid cannot be heated to the predetermined temperature due to extremely cold weather, the heating rod 26 works to heat the liquid inside the inner tank 24, thereby ensuring the temperature rise of the liquid and ensuring the stability of indoor temperature rise and insulation during heat exchange, thus ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner.
[0082] It should be noted that municipal water is very prone to limescale buildup during the heating process. Limescale condenses on the inner wall of the inner tank 24. When limescale falls off the inner wall, it can easily expose the inner wall of the inner tank 24, making it prone to corrosion.
[0083] It is understandable that a coating is provided on the inner wall of the inner liner 24. This coating has the function of preventing scale from accumulating on the inner wall of the inner liner 24, thereby preventing scale buildup from causing corrosion of the tank wall and pipe blockage caused by scale shedding.
[0084] In one embodiment, the water tank shell 10 includes a first shell 11 and a second shell 12, which together form a flow space 14. The inner tank 24, the water supply pipe 22, the differential pressure bypass valve 25, and the return water pipe 21 are all located within the flow space 14. The sidewalls of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are close to the inner tank 24.
[0085] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the flow space 14 is provided inside the first housing 11, and the second housing 12 is installed on the first housing 11 to close the flow space 14.
[0086] It is understood that the inner liner 24 is disposed within the flow space 14, and the sides of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 are close to the inner liner 24, thereby reducing the space occupied by the water tank shell 10 and ensuring the placement of the inner liner 24 within the flow space 14.
[0087] It should be noted that, in order to achieve heat preservation of the flow space 14, a heat preservation layer is provided inside the flow space 14.
[0088] It is understood that the insulation layer is located inside the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 to reduce the temperature change of the liquid flowing through the flow space 14.
[0089] In one embodiment, the insulation layer is wrapped around the inner liner 24, and / or the insulation layer is wrapped around the water supply pipe 22.
[0090] In one embodiment, a plug plate 13 is inserted into the second housing 12, and the plug plate 13 is disposed opposite to the differential pressure bypass valve 25.
[0091] To facilitate the observation and control of the differential pressure bypass valve 25, a plug-in plate 13 is provided on the second housing 12 at the position corresponding to the differential pressure bypass valve 25.
[0092] It is understandable that when it is necessary to control or observe the differential pressure bypass valve 25, it is only necessary to disassemble and assemble the plug plate 13 to operate the differential pressure bypass valve 25 in the flow space 14, without having to completely remove the second housing 12, which improves efficiency and facilitates operation by the staff.
[0093] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A dual-supply integrated water tank, characterized in that, include: A water tank shell, wherein the water tank shell is provided with multiple interconnected inner tanks; A water supply pipe is provided through the water tank shell, and the water supply pipe extending into the water tank shell is located between the plurality of inner tanks; A return water pipe is provided in the water tank shell and connects to multiple inner tanks; The water tank shell is provided with an integrated valve group on one side. The integrated valve group is connected to a first pipe, which extends into the water tank shell and communicates with the inner liner.
2. The integrated water tank with dual power supply as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The integrated valve group includes a pressure gauge, a pressure relief valve, and an exhaust valve, all of which are connected to the first pipeline.
3. The integrated water tank with dual power supply as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank shell is provided with a second pipe, which connects the return water pipe and the supply water pipe. The second pipe is provided with a differential pressure bypass valve.
4. The integrated water tank with dual power supply as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank shell is provided with a third pipe, which connects to multiple inner tanks, and the end of the third pipe extends out of the water tank shell.
5. The integrated water tank with dual power supply as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The third pipe is equipped with a ball valve structure, which includes a first ball valve and a second ball valve. The first ball valve and the second ball valve are both located on the third pipe, and the first ball valve and the second ball valve are respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the water tank shell.
6. The dual-supply integrated water tank as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the third pipe extending out of the water tank shell is connected to a tee connector.
7. The dual-supply integrated water tank as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the return water pipe extending out of the water tank shell is connected to a multi-port filter.
8. The dual-supply integrated water tank as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the inner liner is coated, and / or at least one of the inner liners is provided with a heating rod.
9. The dual-supply integrated water tank as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The water tank shell includes a first shell and a second shell, which together form a flow space. The inner tank, the water supply pipe, the differential pressure bypass valve, and the return water pipe are all located within the flow space. The side walls of the first shell and the second shell are both close to the inner tank.
10. The dual-supply integrated water tank as described in claim 9, characterized in that, A connector plate is inserted into the second housing, and the connector plate is positioned opposite to the differential pressure bypass valve.