Shower room with heat recovery function

By installing components such as a preheating box and heat exchange tubes in the shower room, the heat energy of waste hot water can be recovered, solving the problem of direct discharge of waste hot water and improving the practicality and user experience of the equipment.

CN223675906UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16SHANGHAI JIANKE BUILDING ENERGY SAVING TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423010900.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-05
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-05

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Technical Problem

In existing shower rooms, waste hot water generated after showering is directly discharged, resulting in ineffective utilization of heat energy and reducing the practicality of the equipment and the user experience.

Method used

Design a shower room with heat recovery function. By setting up components such as a preheating box, heat exchange pipe, water source heat pump and electric control valve, the heat energy of waste hot water can be recovered and utilized. The specific steps include waste hot water entering the heat preservation box through the waste discharge pipe and being sent to the preheating box by the water pump to heat the cold water. The cold water then enters the water source heat pump for further heating and is used for the spray device.

Benefits of technology

Effective recycling of heat energy from waste hot water increases the temperature of cold water, reduces the energy consumption of the water source heat pump, and enhances the practicality and user experience of the equipment.

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Abstract

The shower room with the heat recovery function comprises a shower room body, a cold water pipe, a spraying device and a water source heat pump, a preheating box is installed on the inner side wall of the shower room body, a heat exchange pipe is arranged in the preheating box, the water inlet end of the heat exchange pipe is communicated with the cold water pipe, and the water outlet end of the heat exchange pipe is communicated with the water source heat pump. The water outlet end of the heat exchange pipe is communicated with the water inlet end of the water source heat pump, and the water outlet end of the water source heat pump is communicated with the hot water end of the spraying device; and a waste discharge pipe is mounted on the inner bottom wall of the shower room body. The waste discharge pipe, the first recycling pipe, the second recycling pipe, the heat preservation box, the preheating box and the heat exchange pipe are used in cooperation, waste hot water generated in the bathing process can be collected, cold water in the heat exchange pipe is heated, the cold water is heated through heat energy of the waste hot water, and the heat energy utilization rate of the waste hot water is improved. Therefore, the temperature of cold water entering the water source heat pump is increased, and energy consumption of the water source heat pump is reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a shower room technical field, especially a shower room with heat recovery function. BACKGROUND

[0002] Shower room refers to a separate shower cubicle, and the requirement of modern home to bathroom facilities is higher and higher, and many families hope to have an independent bathing space, but due to the limited bathroom space, only the bathing facilities and sanitary wares can be placed in a room. The shower room fully utilizes a corner of the room, and the shower range is clearly divided out by a fence to form a relatively independent bathing space.

[0003] However, in the prior art, the waste hot water of the user after showering in the shower room is usually directly discharged to the outside through the drain pipe, so that the heat energy of the waste hot water cannot be effectively utilized by the equipment, resulting in the loss of hot water heat, greatly reducing the practicability of the equipment, and also reducing the use experience of the user. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] In view of the above defects, the utility model aims at providing a shower room with heat recovery function to solve the problem that the waste hot water generated after bathing is directly discharged and cannot be effectively utilized.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] A shower room with heat recovery function, comprising a bathing room body, a cold water pipe, a spraying device and a water source heat pump, a preheating box is installed on the inner side wall of the bathing room body, a heat exchange pipe is arranged in the preheating box, the water inlet end of the heat exchange pipe is communicated with the cold water pipe, the water outlet end of the heat exchange pipe is communicated with the water inlet end of the water source heat pump, and the water outlet end of the water source heat pump is communicated with the hot water end of the spraying device.

[0007] A waste discharge pipe is installed on the inner bottom wall of the bathing room body, a heat preservation box is communicated at the bottom end of the waste discharge pipe, a first recovery pipe, a second recovery pipe and a drain pipe are respectively communicated at the inner bottom end of the preheating box, the bottom end of the first recovery pipe is communicated with the top end of the heat preservation box, the bottom end of the second recovery pipe is communicated with the side wall of the waste discharge pipe, and water pumps are respectively installed on the first recovery pipe and the second recovery pipe.

[0008] A second electric control valve is installed in the drain pipe, a first temperature sensor is installed on the inner side wall of the preheating box, a controller is installed outside the preheating box, and the controller is electrically connected with the second electric control valve and the first temperature sensor through wires.

[0009] Preferably, the inner bottom wall of the preheating box is vertically provided with a guide rod, an outer sliding sleeve of the guide rod is provided with a float, a top end of the guide rod is fixedly connected with a contact switch, and the contact switch is electrically connected with the controller through wires.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom end of the waste pipe is further communicated with a water outlet pipe, the waste pipe is internally provided with a first electric control valve, the first electric control valve is used for controlling the communication of the waste pipe with the water outlet pipe and the heat preservation box, an inner side wall of the waste pipe is provided with a second temperature sensor, and the first electric control valve and the second temperature sensor are electrically connected with the controller through wires.

[0011] Preferably, the first electric control valve and the second electric control valve are electromagnetic valves.

[0012] Preferably, the waste pipe is a three-way pipe.

[0013] Preferably, a top portion of the preheating box is provided with a sealing cover, and a bottom portion of the sealing cover is provided with a sealing rubber plate closely attached to an inner side wall of the preheating box.

[0014] Preferably, an inner top end of the waste pipe is detachably provided with a filter screen sleeve.

[0015] The technical scheme provided by the utility model can have the following beneficial effects:

[0016] Through cooperation of the waste pipe, the first recovery pipe, the second recovery pipe, the heat preservation box, the preheating box and the heat exchange pipe, waste hot water generated during bathing can be collected, cold water in the heat exchange pipe can be heated, cold water is heated by using heat energy of the waste hot water, the temperature of the cold water entering the water source heat pump is increased, and the energy consumption of the water source heat pump is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a whole structure schematic view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is an internal structure schematic view of the preheating box of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a connection structure schematic view of the heat preservation box, the waste pipe and the first recovery pipe of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is an internal structure schematic view of the waste pipe of the utility model.

[0021] The components include: 1. Shower enclosure body; 2. Preheating box; 21. Heat exchange tube; 22. First recovery pipe; 23. Second recovery pipe; 24. Drain pipe; 25. Guide rod; 251. Contact switch; 252. Float; 26. Sealing plate; 27. Sealing cover; 28. First temperature sensor; 3. Cold water pipe; 4. Spray device; 5. Waste discharge pipe; 51. Second temperature sensor; 52. Water outlet pipe; 53. Insulation box; 54. Filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals 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 are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," 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 and simplifying the description. They do not 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 on this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features, used to distinguish and describe features, without any order or emphasis.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] The following is in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figures 1 to 4 The technical solution of this utility model will be further illustrated through specific implementation methods.

[0026] like Figures 1-4As shown, a shower room with heat recovery function, including shower room body 1, cold water pipe 3, spray device 4 and water source heat pump, the inner side wall of the shower room body 1 is provided with preheating box 2, the inside of the preheating box 2 is provided with heat exchange pipe 21, the water inlet end of the heat exchange pipe 21 is communicated with the cold water pipe 3, the water outlet end of the heat exchange pipe 21 is communicated with the water inlet end of the water source heat pump, the water outlet end of the water source heat pump is communicated with the hot water end of the spray device 4;

[0027] The inner bottom wall of the shower room body 1 is provided with waste pipe 5, the bottom end of the waste pipe 5 is communicated with heat preservation box 53, the inner bottom end of the preheating box 2 is respectively communicated with first recovery pipe 22, second recovery pipe 23 and drain pipe 24, the bottom end of the first recovery pipe 22 is communicated with the top end of the heat preservation box 53, the bottom end of the second recovery pipe 23 is communicated with the side wall of the waste pipe 5, and the first recovery pipe 22 and the second recovery pipe 23 are respectively provided with water pump;

[0028] The inside of the drain pipe 24 is provided with second electric control valve, the inner side wall of the preheating box 2 is provided with first temperature sensor 28, the outside of the preheating box 2 is provided with controller, and the controller is electrically connected with the second electric control valve and the first temperature sensor 28 through wires.

[0029] Specifically, in the initial state, the second electric control valve is in the closed state, the waste heat generated during bathing flows into the waste pipe 5, part of the waste heat in the waste pipe 5 flows into the heat preservation box 53 for storage, and at the same time, part of the waste heat in the waste pipe 5 is pumped to the preheating box 2 through the second recovery pipe 23 under the action of the water pump, the cold water enters the heat exchange pipe 21 through the cold water pipe 3, the waste heat heats the cold water in the heat exchange pipe 21, the heated cold water enters the water source heat pump, and then is sent to the hot water end of the spray device 4 after being heated by the water source heat pump, so as to recycle and utilize the heat of the waste heat; further, in the heating process, the temperature of the waste heat is monitored by the first temperature sensor 28, when the temperature of the waste heat is too low to heat the cold water in the heat exchange pipe 21, the second electric control valve is opened, so that the waste heat in the preheating box 2 is discharged to the outside through the drain pipe 24, after complete discharge, the second electric control valve is closed, and then the waste heat in the heat preservation box 53 is pumped to the preheating box 2 through the first recovery pipe 22 under the action of the water pump, so as to continue to heat the cold water in the heat exchange pipe 21, thereby improving the temperature of the cold water entering the water source heat pump and reducing the energy consumption of the water source heat pump.

[0030] As shown in the figure, Figure 2 The inner bottom wall of the preheating box 2 is vertically provided with guide rod 25, the outside of the guide rod 25 is slidably provided with floating block 252, the top end of the guide rod 25 is fixedly connected with contact switch 251, and the contact switch 251 is electrically connected with the controller through wires.

[0031] Specifically, in the process of the liquid level of the waste hot water in the preheating tank 2 rising, the waste hot water drives the floating block 252 to move upwards until the floating block 252 contacts the contact switch 251, at which time the preheating tank 2 is filled with waste hot water, and the controller turns off the water pump to prevent the waste hot water from continuing to flow into the preheating tank 2.

[0032] As shown in Figure 3 the bottom end of the waste pipe 5 is also communicated with a water outlet pipe 52, a first electric control valve is installed in the waste pipe 5, the first electric control valve is used to control the communication of the waste pipe 5 with the water outlet pipe 52 and the heat preservation tank 53, a second temperature sensor 51 is installed on the inner side wall of the waste pipe 5, and the first electric control valve and the second temperature sensor 51 are electrically connected with the controller through wires.

[0033] Specifically, in the initial state, the waste pipe 5 is communicated with the heat preservation tank 53, when cold water is used in the bathing room body 1, the cold water flows into the waste pipe 5, and the second temperature sensor 51 arranged can monitor that the temperature of the water in the waste pipe 5 is low, at this time, the first electric control valve is opened to make the waste pipe 5 communicated with the water outlet pipe 52, the cold water is discharged through the water outlet pipe 52, so as to avoid the cold water flowing into the heat preservation tank 53 to reduce the temperature of the waste hot water in the heat preservation tank 53, and the water pump does not work, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the device.

[0034] As shown in Figure 2 the first electric control valve and the second electric control valve are solenoid valves.

[0035] Specifically, the solenoid valve can be conveniently connected to a computer or an automatic control system to realize remote control and automatic control, and meet the use requirements of the device.

[0036] As shown in Figure 3 the waste pipe 5 is a three-way pipe.

[0037] Specifically, the waste pipe 5 adopts a three-way pipe, which can conveniently communicate the waste pipe 5 with the heat preservation tank 53 and the water outlet pipe 52.

[0038] As shown in Figure 2 the top cover of the preheating tank 2 is provided with a sealing cover 27, and the bottom of the sealing cover 27 is provided with a sealing rubber plate 26 which is tightly attached to the inner side wall of the preheating tank 2.

[0039] Specifically, the top of the preheating tank 2 can be conveniently sealed by the sealing cover 27 and the sealing rubber plate 26, and when the internal parts of the preheating tank 2 are damaged, the sealing cover 27 can be conveniently opened for maintenance.

[0040] As shown in Figure 4 a filter screen sleeve 54 is detachably installed at the inner top end of the waste pipe 5.

[0041] Specifically, since the hot waste water generated by bathing contains a lot of hair, in order to avoid the device from being blocked by the hair, the filter screen cover 54 is arranged to filter the hair in the water, so as to prolong the service life of the device, and the detachable installation manner can facilitate the filter screen cover 54 to be taken out for cleaning.

[0042] The technical principles of the present application are described above in combination with specific embodiments. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present application, and cannot be interpreted as limiting the protection scope of the present application in any way. Based on the explanations herein, other specific embodiments of the present application can be conceived by those skilled in the art without creative labor, and these embodiments will all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A shower room with heat recovery function, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a shower room, including shower room body (1), cold water pipe (3), spray device (4) and water source heat pump, the inside wall of shower room body (1) is equipped with preheating box (2), the inside of preheating box (2) is equipped with heat exchange pipe (21), the water inlet end of heat exchange pipe (21) is linked with cold water pipe (3), the water outlet end of heat exchange pipe (21) is linked with the water inlet end of water source heat pump, the water outlet end of water source heat pump is linked with the hot water end of spray device (4), The bottom of the shower room body (1) is provided with a waste pipe (5), and the bottom of the waste pipe (5) is communicated with a heat preservation box (53). The bottom of the preheating box (2) is respectively communicated with a first recovery pipe (22), a second recovery pipe (23) and a drain pipe (24). The bottom of the first recovery pipe (22) is communicated with the top of the heat preservation box (53), and the bottom of the second recovery pipe (23) is communicated with the side wall of the waste pipe (5). Water pumps are respectively installed on the first recovery pipe (22) and the second recovery pipe (23). A second electric control valve is installed in the drain pipe (24). A first temperature sensor (28) is installed on the inner side wall of the preheating box (2). A controller is installed outside the preheating box (2). The controller is electrically connected with the second electric control valve and the first temperature sensor (28) through wires.

2. The shower room with heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide rod (25) is vertically installed on the inner bottom wall of the preheating box (2). A float (252) is slidably sleeved on the outside of the guide rod (25). A contact switch (251) is fixedly connected to the top of the guide rod (25). The contact switch (251) is electrically connected with the controller through wires.

3. The shower room with heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the waste pipe (5) is also communicated with a water outlet pipe (52). A first electric control valve is installed in the waste pipe (5). The first electric control valve is used to control the communication between the waste pipe (5) and the water outlet pipe (52) and the heat preservation box (53). A second temperature sensor (51) is installed on the inner side wall of the waste pipe (5). The first electric control valve and the second temperature sensor (51) are electrically connected with the controller through wires.

4. The shower room with heat recovery function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first electric control valve and the second electric control valve are solenoid valves.

5. The shower room with heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waste pipe (5) is a three-way pipe.

6. The shower room with heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing cover (27) is provided on the top of the preheating box (2). The bottom of the sealing cover (27) is provided with a sealing rubber plate (26) which is tightly attached to the inner side wall of the preheating box (2).

7. The shower room with heat recovery function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A filter screen sleeve (54) is detachably installed on the inner top end of the waste pipe (5).