Heater assembly with zirconium alloy anticorrosive coating

By coating the heating element of the electric water heater with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating and optimizing the structural design, the problems of heating element corrosion and leakage are solved, achieving efficient and safe heating.

CN223714204UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23HANGZHOU HEATWELL ELECTRIC HEATING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520021504.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-06
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-06

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Technical Problem

The heating element of existing electric water heaters is prone to corrosion when in long-term contact with tap water containing ions such as Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, and Cl⁻, leading to reduced thermal efficiency and the risk of electric leakage. Existing protective measures are not effective when the water quality is poor.

Method used

A zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating, including a stainless steel zirconium-infiltrated alloy layer and a zirconium compound layer, is applied to the surface of the heating tube. Combined with an inner flange structure and a bending structure, this enhances the corrosion resistance and stability of the heating tube.

Benefits of technology

The corrosion resistance of the heating element has been improved, ensuring heating efficiency and safety, and reducing the risk of electric leakage.

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Abstract

A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating comprises a fixed base and at least one heating pipe installed on the fixed base. The fixed base comprises a fixed base body and a sinking table plane formed in the middle of the fixed base body, and an inner concave cavity is formed between the fixed base body and the sinking table plane. An inner flanging structure for enhancing the connection strength with the end part of the heating pipe is formed on the plane of the sinking table and is positioned in the inner concave cavity; a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating is formed on the surface of the heating pipe; compared with the prior art, the inner cavity which is concave inwards is formed in the middle of the fixed base, the inner flanging structure used for installing the heating pipe is arranged in the inner cavity, stable installation of the heating pipe is achieved under the action of the inner flanging structure, and meanwhile the zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating used for corrosion prevention is arranged on the surface of the heating pipe. And the surface of the heating pipe is effectively protected.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of heater, concretely relates to a heater assembly with zirconium alloy anticorrosive coating. BACKGROUND

[0002] As an indispensable bathroom equipment in modern family life, the working principle of the electric water heater is mainly to heat tap water through the built-in electric heating pipe to meet people's daily bathing, cleaning tableware and food and other domestic water needs. However, in the use process of the electric water heater, the corrosion problem of the electric heating pipe has always been a difficult problem for water heater manufacturers and consumers.

[0003] At present, the mainstream electric water heater heating pipe on the market is mostly made of nickel-based alloy stainless steel material. Although this material has certain corrosion resistance, the surface of the heating pipe is still prone to corrosion in the process of long-term contact and heating with tap water containing Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Cl⁻ and other ions. Corrosion not only reduces the thermal efficiency of the heating pipe and increases energy consumption, but more importantly, it can cause damage to the insulating layer on the surface of the heating pipe, thereby causing the risk of electric leakage.

[0004] Although various water heater manufacturers have equipped the water heater with an electric wall protection device, these devices mainly rely on the physical properties of water, i.e. the resistance of water itself to reduce the current. However, the resistance of water is not constant, and it is affected by temperature, hardness, ion concentration and other factors. Especially in the environment with poor water quality and high calcium and magnesium ion content, the conductivity of water will increase significantly, thereby seriously affecting the protection effect of the electric wall. In extreme cases, the electric wall may even fail completely, resulting in serious electric leakage accidents.

[0005] A kind of electric heating pipe for water dispenser of Chinese patent number CN212013088U, including mounting seat and outer tube, the bottom of the inner wall of mounting seat is fixedly connected with terminal post, and the top of terminal post is fixedly connected with terminal board, the top of outer tube is fixedly connected with the bottom of mounting seat, and the bottom of terminal post is fixedly connected with conducting sheet, the bottom of conducting sheet penetrates mounting seat and outer tube and extends to the inside of outer tube, one end of conducting sheet extending to the inside of outer tube is fixedly connected with heating wire, the surface of outer tube and located the bottom of mounting seat are equipped with protective sleeve adapted to outer tube, by the bottom of the inner wall of mounting seat fixedly connected with terminal post, protective sleeve is arranged at the connecting place of outer tube and mounting seat.

[0006] The electric heating tube is protected by the protective sleeve sleeved outside the electric heating tube, and after installation precision or use for a period of time, there is a certain gap between the protective sleeve and the electric heating tube, thereby affecting the corrosion resistance of the electric heating tube, and meanwhile, the heat generated by the electric heating tube needs to be transmitted to the heating liquid through the protective sleeve under the action of the protective sleeve, thereby affecting the heating efficiency of the electric heating tube. Utility model content

[0007] The utility model discloses to overcome the defect in the prior art, provide a kind of heater assembly with zirconium alloy anticorrosive coating, and the heating efficiency is high, and the security is reliable.

[0008] In order to realize the above-mentioned utility model purposes, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: a heater assembly with zirconium alloy anticorrosive coating, comprising a fixed base and at least one heating pipe installed on the fixed base; the fixed base comprises a fixed base and a sunken platform plane formed in the middle of the fixed base, and an inner concave cavity is formed between the fixed base and the sunken platform plane; the sunken platform plane is formed with an inverted edge structure for strengthening the connection strength with the end of the heating pipe, and the inverted edge structure is located in the inner concave cavity; the surface of the heating pipe is formed with a zirconium alloy anticorrosive coating.

[0009] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the zirconium alloy anticorrosive coating comprises a stainless steel zirconium alloy layer and a zirconium compound layer covering the surface of the stainless steel zirconium alloy layer.

[0010] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the stainless steel zirconium alloy layer penetrates into the surface of the heating pipe, and the zirconium compound layer is plated on the surface of the stainless steel zirconium alloy layer.

[0011] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the end of the heating pipe is formed with a bending structure for increasing the heating efficiency of the heating pipe.

[0012] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, the sunken platform plane is located in the middle of the fixed base, and a plurality of sequentially connected inner concave sunken platforms are formed on the outer circle of the sunken platform plane.

[0013] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, at least one of the heating pipes is installed on the sunken platform plane.

[0014] As a preferred scheme of the utility model, a temperature sensing blind pipe is installed on the sunken platform plane, a temperature sensing element is installed in the temperature sensing blind pipe, and a sealing structure for protecting the temperature sensing element is formed at the tail of the temperature sensing blind pipe.

[0015] As one preferred scheme of the utility model, the multifunctional joint and the flow guide pipe are installed on the sink plane, the outer flanging structure corresponding to the multifunctional joint and the flow guide pipe is formed on the sink plane, and the outer flanging structure and the inner flanging structure are located on opposite sides of the sink plane.

[0016] As one preferred scheme of the utility model, the multifunctional joint one end is formed with the connecting structure convenient for connecting with external components, and the other end is formed with the positioning ring surface corresponding to the outer flanging structure, and the inner wall of the multifunctional joint is formed with the circumferential sealing surface.

[0017] As one preferred scheme of the utility model, the flow guide pipe end is provided with the water pipe joint communicated with the flow guide pipe, the water pipe joint end is formed with the connecting flanging convenient for connecting with external components, and the inner ring of the water pipe joint is formed with the joint sealing surface.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that: the inner recess cavity is arranged in the middle of the fixed base, the inner flanging structure for installing the heating pipe is arranged in the inner recess cavity, the stable installation of the heating pipe is realized under the action of the inner flanging structure, the zirconium alloy anticorrosive coating for preventing corrosion is arranged on the surface of the heating pipe, and the effective protection of the surface of the heating pipe is realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is the structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 The local method diagram of A in it;

[0021] Fig. 1 is the structural schematic diagram of the utility model; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The utility model embodiments are specifically explained in connection with the drawings.

[0023] As Figures 1-2As shown, a heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anticorrosion coating, comprising a fixed base 1 and at least one heating pipe 6 mounted on the fixed base 1; the fixed base 1 comprises a fixed base 1 and a sunken platform 14 formed in the middle of the fixed base 1, and a concave cavity 12 is formed between the fixed base 1 and the sunken platform 14; the sunken platform 14 is formed with an inward flanging structure 13 for strengthening the connection strength of the end of the heating pipe 6, and the inward flanging structure 13 is located in the concave cavity 12; the surface of the heating pipe 6 is formed with a zirconium alloy anticorrosion coating 7.

[0024] The number of heating pipes 6 is set according to actual needs, and when multiple heating pipes 6 are provided on the fixed base 1, the multiple heating pipes 6 do not interfere with each other,

[0025] The concave cavity 12 is used to protect the inward flanging structure 13, and the inward flanging structure 13 is arranged along the length direction of the heating pipe 6, so as to increase the contact area between the inward flanging structure 13 and the heating pipe 6 under the action of the inward flanging structure 13, thereby ensuring the stable installation of the heating pipe 6 on the sunken platform 14.

[0026] The zirconium alloy anticorrosion coating 7 comprises a stainless steel zirconium alloy layer 71 and a zirconium compound layer 72 covering the surface of the stainless steel zirconium alloy layer 71, the stainless steel zirconium alloy layer 71 penetrates into the surface of the heating pipe 6, and the zirconium compound layer 72 is plated on the surface of the stainless steel zirconium alloy layer 71.

[0027] The heating pipe 6 is made of stainless steel, zirconium is penetrated into the outer surface of the heating pipe 6 made of stainless steel, so that a dense stainless steel zirconium alloy layer 71 is formed on the outer surface of the heating pipe 6, and the corrosion resistance of the outer surface of the heating pipe 6 is improved under the action of the stainless steel zirconium alloy layer 71, and the zirconium compound layer 72 is coated on the surface of the stainless steel zirconium alloy layer 71, further strengthening the corrosion resistance of the outer surface of the heating pipe 6.

[0028] The end of the heating pipe 6 is formed with a bending structure 61 for increasing the heating efficiency of the heating pipe 6, the bending structure 61 can be designed according to the specific required heating container to adapt to different installation spaces, and under the action of the bending structure 61, the overall structure of the heating pipe 6 can be increased, thereby improving the proportion of the heating pipe 6 in the heating container and facilitating the improvement of the heating efficiency of the heating container.

[0029] The sunken platform 14 is located in the middle of the fixed base 1, and a plurality of sequentially connected concave sunken platforms 11 are formed on the outer circle of the sunken platform 14, the number of the concave sunken platforms 11 is set according to actual needs, and under the action of the plurality of sequentially connected concave sunken platforms 11, the sunken platform 14 is ensured to be sunken in stages, thereby ensuring the overall structural strength of the sunken platform 14 and the fixed base 1.

[0030] At least one of the heating pipes 6 is installed on the sink plane 14, the heating pipe 6 is arranged through the sink plane 14, the sink plane 14 is used for positioning and supporting the installation position of the heating pipe 6, and the stable arrangement of the heating pipe 6 in the heating container is ensured under the action of the sink plane 14.

[0031] The temperature sensing blind pipe 5 is installed on the sink plane 14, the temperature sensing element is installed in the temperature sensing blind pipe 5, the sealing structure 51 for protecting the temperature sensing element is formed at the tail of the temperature sensing blind pipe 5, the liquid in the heating container is measured in real time under the action of the temperature sensing blind pipe 5 while the heating pipe 6 heats the liquid in the heating container, so that the heating of the heating pipe 6 can be stopped when the temperature sensing blind pipe 5 detects that the temperature reaches the set temperature, and the over-heating of the liquid in the heating container by the heating pipe 6 is prevented.

[0032] The multifunctional joint 2 and the flow guide pipe 4 are installed on the sink plane 14, the sink plane 14 is formed with the outward turning edge structure 15 arranged corresponding to the multifunctional joint 2 and the flow guide pipe 4 respectively, and the outward turning edge structure 15 and the inward turning edge structure 13 are located on opposite sides of the sink plane 14 respectively.

[0033] The multifunctional joint 2 is used for installing pipes or other components, the flow guide pipe 4 is used for connecting a water pipe and is used for water injection of the heating container, and the outward turning edge structure 15 is used for increasing the contact area between the sink plane 14 and the multifunctional joint 2 and the flow guide pipe 4, so as to ensure the stable installation of the multifunctional joint 2 and the flow guide pipe 4 on the sink plane 14.

[0034] One end of the multifunctional joint 2 is formed with the connecting structure 21 convenient for connecting with external components, the other end of the multifunctional joint 2 is formed with the positioning ring surface 23 corresponding to the outward turning edge structure 15, and the inner wall of the multifunctional joint 2 is formed with the circumferential sealing surface 22.

[0035] The connecting structure 21 is an external thread structure formed on the outer wall of the multifunctional joint 2, so as to be fixedly connected to the end of the multifunctional joint 2 in a threaded connection mode, the end of the multifunctional joint 2 can be installed with a water pumping device or other components according to actual needs, the inner diameter of the positioning ring surface 23 is smaller than the overall inner diameter size of the multifunctional joint 2, so as to install a pipeline in the multifunctional joint 2, abut the end of the pipeline with the positioning ring surface 23, and facilitate subsequent disassembly.

[0036] The flow guide pipe 4 is provided with the water pipe joint 3 communicated with the flow guide pipe 4, the water pipe joint 3 is formed with the connecting turning edge 31 convenient for connecting with external components at the end of the water pipe joint 3, and the inner circle of the water pipe joint 3 is formed with the joint sealing surface 32.

[0037] The above description of disclosed embodiments enables one of ordinary skill in the art to make or use the application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the application. Thus, the present application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0038] Although the terms: fixed base 1, inner recessed platform 11, inner recessed cavity 12, inner turned edge structure 13, platform plane 14, outer turned edge structure 15, multifunctional joint 2, connecting structure 21, circumferential sealing surface 22, positioning ring surface 23, water pipe joint 3, connecting turned edge 31, joint sealing surface 32, flow guide pipe 4, temperature sensing blind pipe 5, sealing structure 51, heating pipe 6, bent structure 61, zirconium alloy corrosion resistant coating 7, stainless steel zirconium alloy permeation layer 71, zirconium compound layer 72, etc. are used more frequently in the drawings, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. The use of these terms is only for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of the application; any additional limitation is contrary to the spirit of the application.

Claims

1. A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating, comprising a fixed base (1) and at least one heating tube (6) mounted on the fixed base (1); characterized in that, The fixed base (1) includes a fixed base (1) and a recessed platform (14) formed in the middle of the fixed base (1), and an inner cavity (12) is formed between the fixed base (1) and the recessed platform (14); an inner flange structure (13) for strengthening the connection strength with the end of the heating tube (6) is formed on the recessed platform (14), and the inner flange structure (13) is located in the inner cavity (12); a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating (7) is formed on the surface of the heating tube (6).

2. The heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating according to claim 1, characterized in that, The zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating (7) includes a stainless steel zirconium-infiltrated alloy layer (71) and a zirconium compound layer (72) covering the surface of the stainless steel zirconium-infiltrated alloy layer (71).

3. A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stainless steel zirconium-infiltrated alloy layer (71) is infiltrated into the surface of the heating tube (6), and the zirconium compound layer (72) is deposited on the surface of the stainless steel zirconium-infiltrated alloy layer (71).

4. A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating tube (6) has a bent structure (61) at its end to increase the heating efficiency of the heating tube (6).

5. A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating according to claim 1, characterized in that, The recessed platform plane (14) is located in the middle of the fixed base (1), and a plurality of concave recessed platforms (11) are formed on the outer ring of the recessed platform plane (14) in sequence.

6. A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least one of the heating tubes (6) is installed on the sinking platform (14).

7. A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating according to claim 1, characterized in that, A temperature-sensing blind tube (5) is installed on the sinking platform plane (14). A temperature-sensing element is installed inside the temperature-sensing blind tube (5). A sealing structure (51) for protecting the temperature-sensing element is formed at the tail of the temperature-sensing blind tube (5).

8. A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sinking platform (14) is equipped with a multi-functional connector (2) and a guide pipe (4). The sinking platform (14) has an outer flange structure (15) respectively corresponding to the multi-functional connector (2) and the guide pipe (4). The outer flange structure (15) and the inner flange structure (13) are located on opposite sides of the sinking platform (14).

9. A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating according to claim 8, characterized in that, One end of the multi-functional connector (2) has a connection structure (21) that facilitates connection with external components, and the other end of the multi-functional connector (2) has a positioning ring surface (23) that corresponds to the outer flange structure (15), and the inner wall of the multi-functional connector (2) has a circumferential sealing surface (22).

10. A heater assembly with a zirconium alloy anti-corrosion coating according to claim 8, characterized in that, The end of the guide pipe (4) is provided with a water pipe connector (3) that is connected to the guide pipe (4). The end of the water pipe connector (3) is formed with a connecting flange (31) that facilitates connection with external components, and the inner ring of the water pipe connector (3) is formed with a connector sealing surface (32).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Electric heating tube for water dispenser

    CN212013088U