Heat pump water heater with function of preventing condensate water from overflowing
By designing a circular water collection tray in the heat pump water heater and fixing it to the inner wall of the water tank with a bent edge, and setting an overflow hole and a condensate drain hole, the problems of small installation space and poor condensate drainage in heat pump water heaters are solved, achieving efficient assembly and component protection, and extending product life.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422576730.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-24
AI Technical Summary
Conventional heat pump water heaters have limited installation space, low assembly efficiency, and poor condensate drainage, which can lead to corrosion and damage to components, affecting product performance and lifespan.
Design a heat pump water heater with anti-condensate overflow function. It adopts a circular water collection tray that is fixed to the inner wall of the water tank with a bent edge. The water collection tray is equipped with an overflow hole and a condensate drain hole to achieve full coverage collection and smooth discharge of condensate.
It improves the assembly space and production efficiency of heat pump water heaters, protects components, extends product life, and prevents corrosion from condensate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a heat pump water heater with anti-condensate overflow function. Background Technology
[0002] If a conventional heat pump water heater requires assembly, each component can only be installed individually on the water tank, resulting in limited installation space and low assembly efficiency. The condensate tray only collects condensate from the evaporator components and has only a single condensate drain outlet. Condensate dripping from other pipes or blockage of the drain outlet can cause corrosion and damage to components, affecting product performance and lifespan. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This utility model provides a heat pump water heater with anti-condensate overflow function to solve the problems existing in the prior art.
[0004] The technical solutions adopted in this utility model are as follows:
[0005] A heat pump water heater with anti-condensate overflow function includes a water tank and a heat pump assembly, as well as an upper cover, a mounting plate and a water collection tray. The heat pump assembly is mounted on the mounting plate, the water collection tray is fixed inside the water tank, the mounting plate is fixed on the water collection tray, and the upper cover is fixed on the water tank. Both the heat pump assembly and the mounting plate are placed inside the upper cover.
[0006] Furthermore, the water collection tray has a circular structure, with its circumferential wall turned up or down to form a bent edge, which fits against the inner wall of the water tank and is fixed by bolts.
[0007] Furthermore, the water collection tray is provided with multiple protrusions, and the protrusions form interconnected grooves.
[0008] Furthermore, the water collection tray is provided with an overflow hole boss, the overflow hole boss and the boss are located on the same plane, and the upper end face of the overflow hole boss is lower than the upper end face of the boss. A condensate overflow hole is provided on the overflow hole boss.
[0009] Furthermore, the water collection tray is provided with a condensate drain hole.
[0010] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] 1. After the heat pump components are assembled using the mounting plate, the whole assembly is transferred to the water tank. This provides ample assembly space, high production efficiency, and facilitates installation and use.
[0012] 2. The condensate tray is located under the entire heat pump assembly, providing full coverage for the collection and drainage of condensate, which helps protect the product's components and reduces corrosion;
[0013] 3. An overflow hole has been added to the water collection pan to ensure smooth drainage of condensate and further improve the product's lifespan. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the water collection pan.
[0017] Figure 4 This is an external view of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] like Figures 1 to 4 This utility model discloses a heat pump water heater with anti-condensate overflow function, comprising an upper cover 1, a mounting plate 2, a water collection tray 3, a water tank 4, and a heat pump assembly. The heat pump assembly is mounted on the mounting plate 2, the water collection tray 3 is fixed inside the water tank 4, the mounting plate 2 is fixed on the water collection tray 3, and the upper cover 1 is fixed on the water tank 4. Both the heat pump assembly and the mounting plate 2 are placed inside the upper cover 1.
[0020] The heat pump components in this utility model are common industry knowledge, including compressors, evaporators, fans, electronic expansion valves, and four-way valves, etc. Their specific principles and assembly methods will not be elaborated here.
[0021] After the heat pump components are assembled via mounting plate 2, they are transferred as a whole to the water tank collection tray 3, which increases the installation space and improves production efficiency. The collection tray 3 has a circular structure, with its circumferential wall turned up or down to form a bent edge. This bent edge fits against the inner wall of the water tank 4 and is fixed to the water tank with bolts.
[0022] The water collection pan 3 is provided with a condensate drain hole 9, an overflow hole boss 10 and multiple bosses 8. The bosses 8 form interconnected grooves 7. The overflow hole boss 10 and the bosses 8 are located on the same plane, and the upper end face of the overflow hole boss 10 is lower than the upper end face of the bosses 8. A condensate overflow hole 11 is provided on the overflow hole boss 10.
[0023] The water collection tray 3 is fixed to the top of the water tank assembly 4. The water collection tray 3 has a groove 7, a boss 8, an overflow hole boss 10, and a condensate drain hole 9. The condensate drain hole 9 is located at the lowest point of the groove 7, which is conducive to the collection of condensate. When the drain hole is blocked or drainage is not smooth, condensate can be discharged from the condensate overflow hole 11, which can effectively reduce the impact of condensate on internal components.
[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A heat pump water heater with anti-condensation water overflow function, comprising a water tank (4) and a heat pump assembly, characterized in that: It also comprises an upper cover (1), a mounting plate (2) and a water collecting tray (3), the heat pump assembly is mounted on the mounting plate (2), the water collecting tray (3) is fixed in the water tank (4), the mounting plate (2) is fixed on the water collecting tray (3), the upper cover (1) is fixed on the water tank (4), and the heat pump assembly and the mounting plate (2) are both placed in the upper cover (1); The water collecting tray (3) is a circular structure, the circumferential wall is turned up or down and forms a bending edge, the bending edge is attached to the inner wall of the water tank (4), and is fixed by bolts; A plurality of bosses (8) are arranged on the water collecting tray (3), and recesses (7) in communication with each other are formed between the bosses (8); An overflow hole boss (10) is arranged on the water collecting tray (3), the overflow hole boss (10) is located on the same plane as the boss (8), the upper end surface of the overflow hole boss (10) is lower than the upper end surface of the boss (8), and a condensate overflow hole (11) is arranged on the overflow hole boss (10); A condensate discharge hole (9) is arranged on the water collecting tray (3).