Vertically-arranged water flow natural circulation type heat pump corollary equipment

By arranging the air source heat pump and the buffer water tank vertically, and utilizing the density difference of water to achieve natural circulation, the problems of large space occupation and frost prevention of air source heat pumps are solved, achieving space saving and frost prevention effect.

CN223795481UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13BAODING HAIKE TRADING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520407072.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-10
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-10

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Abstract

The utility model provides vertically-arranged water flow natural circulation type heat pump corollary equipment, and relates to the technical field of heat pumps, the vertically-arranged water flow natural circulation type heat pump corollary equipment comprises an integrated module box body, a buffer water tank and an air energy heat pump, the top of the integrated module box body is provided with the air energy heat pump through a connecting mechanism, and the buffer water tank is arranged in the integrated module box body; the first circulating pump and the second circulating pump communicate with the buffer water tank through connecting pipes, one end of the first pipeline communicates with the first circulating pump, the other end of the second pipeline is connected with the air energy water inlet, and one end of the buffer water tank communicates with the indoor side water return port. The buffer water tank and the air energy heat pump are arranged up and down, space can be effectively saved, hot water in the buffer water tank can rise into the air energy water outlet and enter the air energy heat pump, cold water in the air energy heat pump flows into the buffer water tank, and natural circulation of water flow is achieved through the density difference of water. The anti-freezing effect is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heat pump technology, and in particular to a heat pump accessory device with a vertically arranged water flow natural circulation system. Background Technology

[0002] An air source heat pump, also known as an air-source heat pump, is a device that uses heat from the air to generate heat energy. It uses a compressor system to absorb heat from the air to produce hot water. Specifically, the compressor compresses the refrigerant; the heated refrigerant then passes through a condenser in a water tank to produce hot water. The refrigerant, after heat exchange, returns to the compressor for the next cycle. In this process, heat from the air is absorbed by the evaporator and transferred to the refrigerant, which is then transferred to the water to produce hot water.

[0003] As a key component of air source heat pumps, the water tank is typically mounted horizontally alongside the heat pump in existing technologies, consuming considerable space. Furthermore, in winter, when the equipment malfunctions and shuts down, the water inside the heat pump easily freezes due to low outside temperatures, potentially damaging the pump and rendering it ineffective at preventing freezing. Therefore, this invention proposes a vertically arranged, naturally circulating water system for the heat pump to address these shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a vertically arranged, naturally circulating water heat pump device. By installing the air source heat pump on the top of the integrated module housing through a connecting mechanism, the buffer water tank and the air source heat pump are arranged vertically, effectively saving space. Hot water in the buffer water tank can rise to the air source outlet and enter the air source heat pump, while cold water in the air source heat pump flows into the buffer water tank through the air source inlet and the second circulation pump. The density difference of water is used to achieve natural water circulation, thus achieving an antifreeze effect.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A vertically arranged, naturally circulating heat pump system includes an integrated module housing, a buffer water tank, and an air-source heat pump. The air-source heat pump is mounted on the top of the integrated module housing via a connecting mechanism. An air-source water inlet and an air-source water outlet are located on one side of the air-source heat pump. The buffer water tank is located inside the integrated module housing. A first circulation pump, a second circulation pump, and a pressure-regulating tank are located at the front of the buffer water tank. The first and second circulation pumps are connected to the buffer water tank via connecting pipes. The pressure-regulating tank is connected to the buffer water tank via a pressure-regulating pipe. One end of the buffer water tank is connected to the air-source water outlet. A first pipe and a second pipe are located at the top inside the integrated module housing. An indoor water outlet and an indoor water return are located on the outer wall of one side of the integrated module housing. One end of the first pipe is connected to the first circulation pump, and the other end of the first pipe is connected to the indoor water outlet. One end of the second pipe is connected to the second circulation pump, and the other end of the second pipe is connected to the air-source water inlet. One end of the buffer water tank is connected to the indoor water return.

[0007] A further improvement is that: a drain pipe is provided on the connecting pipe, a drain valve is provided on the drain pipe, a first ball valve is provided on the connecting pipe, and a second ball valve is provided on the constant pressure pipe.

[0008] A further improvement is that the inner wall of the integrated module box is provided with thermal insulation cotton.

[0009] Further improvements are made in that: the connecting mechanism includes a platform and a positioning seat; the top of the integrated module housing is provided with a platform; the top of the platform is provided with a flow guide groove; the interior of the flow guide groove is provided with a positioning seat; there are four sets of positioning seats; the positions of the four sets of positioning seats are adapted to the positioning blocks at the bottom of the air source heat pump.

[0010] A further improvement is that: the flow guide groove is symmetrically and rotatably provided with a bidirectional screw, one end of the bidirectional screw is provided with a knob, the bidirectional screw is symmetrically and threadedly connected with a connecting rod, the flow guide groove is symmetrically provided with a guide groove, and the bottom of the connecting rod is slidably connected to the guide groove.

[0011] A further improvement is that a positioning pin is provided on the inner side of one end of the connecting rod, and the positioning seat and the positioning block are provided with insertion holes that are adapted to the position of the positioning pin.

[0012] A further improvement is that a water guide hole is provided in the middle of the guide channel, a water guide pipe is laid inside the platform, one end of the water guide pipe extends to one side of the platform, and the other end of the water guide pipe is connected to the water guide hole.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model installs the air source heat pump on the top of the integrated module box through a connecting mechanism, and then installs the buffer water tank, the first circulation pump, the second circulation pump, the pressure tank, the first pipe and the second pipe inside the integrated module box, so that the buffer water tank and the air source heat pump are arranged vertically, which can effectively save space.

[0014] In this invention, after the heat pump fails and stops in winter, the hot water in the buffer tank can rise to the air source heat pump outlet and enter the air source heat pump. Meanwhile, the cold water in the air source heat pump flows into the buffer tank through the air source inlet and the second circulation pump. The hot water stored in the buffer tank has a higher temperature and a relatively lower density. By utilizing the density difference of the water, the water can circulate naturally, achieving an antifreeze effect and assisting the air source heat pump in achieving its antifreeze function. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the installation structure of the connection mechanism of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation and disassembly of the air source heat pump and integrated module housing of this utility model.

[0018] The components include: 1. Integrated module housing; 2. Buffer water tank; 3. Air source heat pump; 4. Connecting mechanism; 401. Platform; 402. Positioning seat; 403. Guide channel; 404. Bidirectional screw; 405. Connecting rod; 406. Guide channel; 407. Positioning pin; 408. Insertion hole; 5. Air source water inlet; 6. Air source water outlet; 7. First circulation pump; 8. Second circulation pump; 9. Pressure tank; 10. First pipe; 11. Second pipe; 12. Indoor water outlet; 13. Indoor water return outlet; 14. Drain pipe; 15. Drain valve; 16. First ball valve; 17. Second ball valve; 18. Water guide hole; 19. Water guide pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To deepen the understanding of this utility model, the following detailed description will be provided in conjunction with embodiments. These embodiments are only used to explain this utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0020] Example 1

[0021] according to Figure 1-3As shown, this embodiment proposes a top-and-bottom arranged water flow natural circulation type heat pump supporting equipment, including an integrated module box 1, a buffer water tank 2, and an air source heat pump 3. The air source heat pump 3 is installed on the top of the integrated module box 1 through a connecting mechanism 4. The air source heat pump 3 has an air source water inlet 5 and an air source water outlet 6 on one side. The buffer water tank 2 is located inside the integrated module box 1. A first circulation pump 7, a second circulation pump 8, and a pressure tank 9 are located on the front side of the buffer water tank 2. The first circulation pump 7 and the second circulation pump 8 are both connected to the buffer water tank 2 through connecting pipes. The pressure tank 9 is connected to the buffer water tank through a pressure tank. The pipeline connects to the buffer water tank 2, one end of which is connected to the air source water outlet 6. The upper part of the integrated module box 1 is provided with a first pipeline 10 and a second pipeline 11. The outer wall of one side of the integrated module box 1 is provided with an indoor water outlet 12 and an indoor water return outlet 13. One end of the first pipeline 10 is connected to the first circulation pump 7, and the other end of the first pipeline 10 is connected to the indoor water outlet 12. One end of the second pipeline 11 is connected to the second circulation pump 8, and the other end of the second pipeline 11 is connected to the air source water inlet 5. One end of the buffer water tank 2 is connected to the indoor water return outlet 13.

[0022] When this utility model of a top-and-bottom arranged water flow natural circulation heat pump is installed and operated, the air source heat pump 3 is installed on the top of the integrated module box 1 through the connecting mechanism 4. After the heat pump fails and stops in winter, the hot water in the buffer water tank 2 can rise to the air source water outlet 6 and enter the air source heat pump 3. Meanwhile, the cold water in the air source heat pump 3 flows into the buffer water tank 2 through the air source water inlet 5 and the second circulation pump 8. The hot water stored in the buffer water tank 2 has a higher temperature and a relatively lower water density. Then, by utilizing the density difference of the water, the water flow is naturally circulated, thus assisting the air source heat pump 3 in achieving the antifreeze function.

[0023] A drain pipe 14 is provided on the connecting pipe, a drain valve 15 is provided on the drain pipe 14, a first ball valve 16 is provided on the connecting pipe, and a second ball valve 17 is provided on the pressure-regulating pipe. Insulation cotton is provided on the inner wall of the integrated module housing 1. The insulation cotton improves the insulation capacity of the integrated module housing 1 and protects the internal structure. The drain valve 15 is used to control drainage, and the first ball valve 16 and the second ball valve 17 are used to control the on / off state of the connecting pipe and the pressure-regulating pipe, respectively.

[0024] This invention mounts the air-source heat pump 3 on top of the integrated module housing 1 via a connecting mechanism 4. Then, the buffer water tank 2, the first circulating pump 7, the second circulating pump 8, the pressure tank 9, and the first pipe 10 and the second pipe 11 are all installed inside the integrated module housing 1, arranging the buffer water tank 2 and the air-source heat pump 3 vertically, effectively saving space. Simultaneously, the buffer water tank 2, the first circulating pump 7, the second circulating pump 8, the pressure tank 9, and the first and second pipes 10 and 11, all located inside the integrated module housing 1, effectively prevent freezing and external impact damage, thus significantly extending their service life.

[0025] Example 2

[0026] according to Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment proposes a top-and-bottom arranged water flow natural circulation type heat pump supporting equipment, including an integrated module box 1, a buffer water tank 2, and an air source heat pump 3. The air source heat pump 3 is installed on the top of the integrated module box 1 through a connecting mechanism 4. The air source heat pump 3 has an air source water inlet 5 and an air source water outlet 6 on one side. The buffer water tank 2 is located inside the integrated module box 1. A first circulation pump 7, a second circulation pump 8, and a pressure tank 9 are located on the front side of the buffer water tank 2. The first circulation pump 7 and the second circulation pump 8 are both connected to the buffer water tank 2 through connecting pipes. The pressure tank 9 is connected to the buffer water tank through a pressure tank. The pipeline connects to the buffer water tank 2, one end of which is connected to the air source water outlet 6. The upper part of the integrated module box 1 is provided with a first pipeline 10 and a second pipeline 11. The outer wall of one side of the integrated module box 1 is provided with an indoor water outlet 12 and an indoor water return outlet 13. One end of the first pipeline 10 is connected to the first circulation pump 7, and the other end of the first pipeline 10 is connected to the indoor water outlet 12. One end of the second pipeline 11 is connected to the second circulation pump 8, and the other end of the second pipeline 11 is connected to the air source water inlet 5. One end of the buffer water tank 2 is connected to the indoor water return outlet 13.

[0027] The connecting mechanism 4 includes a platform 401 and a positioning seat 402. The platform 401 is located on the top of the integrated module housing 1. A guide groove 403 is located on the top of the platform 401. The positioning seat 402 is located inside the guide groove 403. There are four sets of positioning seats 402, and the positions of the four sets of positioning seats 402 are adapted to the positioning blocks at the bottom of the air source heat pump 3. A bidirectional screw 404 is symmetrically and rotatably installed inside the guide groove 403. A knob is provided at one end of the bidirectional screw 404. The bidirectional screw 404 is symmetrically and threadedly connected to a connecting rod 405. A guide groove 406 is symmetrically installed inside the guide groove 403. The bottom of the connecting rod 405 is slidably connected to the guide groove 406. A positioning pin 407 is provided on the inner side of one end of the connecting rod 405. The positioning seat 402 and the positioning block are provided with insertion holes 408 adapted to the positions of the positioning pin 407.

[0028] A water guide hole 18 is provided in the middle of the flow channel 403, and a water guide pipe 19 is laid inside the platform 401. One end of the water guide pipe 19 extends to one side of the platform 401, and the other end of the water guide pipe 19 is connected to the water guide hole 18. This invention, by providing a water guide hole 18 in the middle of the flow channel 403 and laying a water guide pipe 19 inside the platform 401 connected to the water guide hole 18, collects the water generated during the defrosting process of the air source heat pump 3 in winter into the flow channel 403, and then discharges it to the outside through the water guide hole 18 into the water guide pipe 19, thus preventing water accumulation in the flow channel 403.

[0029] When the connecting mechanism 4 of this utility model connects the integrated module housing 1 and the air source heat pump 3, the positioning block at the bottom of the air source heat pump 3 is inserted into the positioning seat 402. Then, the two sets of bidirectional screws 404 are driven to rotate, causing the two connecting rods 405 on the same set of bidirectional screws 404 to move relative to each other. When the connecting rods 405 move, they will drive the positioning pin 407 to be inserted into the positioning seat 402 and the insertion hole 408 on the positioning block, thus achieving a stable connection between the positioning block and the positioning seat 402. The connecting mechanism 4 of this utility model can quickly assemble and disassemble the air source heat pump 3, and the operation is simple.

[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vertically arranged, naturally circulating water heat pump auxiliary equipment, characterized in that: The system includes an integrated module housing (1), a buffer water tank (2), and an air source heat pump (3). The air source heat pump (3) is installed on the top of the integrated module housing (1) via a connecting mechanism (4). The air source heat pump (3) has an air source water inlet (5) and an air source water outlet (6) on one side. The integrated module housing (1) contains a buffer water tank (2). The buffer water tank (2) has a first circulation pump (7), a second circulation pump (8), and a pressure tank (9) on its front side. The first circulation pump (7) and the second circulation pump (8) are connected to the buffer water tank (2) via connecting pipes. The pressure tank (9) is connected to the buffer water tank (2) via a pressure-regulating pipe. One end of the flushing tank (2) is connected to the air source water outlet (6). The upper part of the integrated module box (1) is provided with a first pipe (10) and a second pipe (11). The outer wall of one side of the integrated module box (1) is provided with an indoor water outlet (12) and an indoor water return outlet (13). One end of the first pipe (10) is connected to the first circulation pump (7), and the other end of the first pipe (10) is connected to the indoor water outlet (12). One end of the second pipe (11) is connected to the second circulation pump (8), and the other end of the second pipe (11) is connected to the air source water inlet (5). One end of the buffer water tank (2) is connected to the indoor water return outlet (13).

2. The supporting equipment for a vertically arranged water flow natural circulation heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipe is provided with a drain pipe (14), the drain pipe (14) is provided with a drain valve (15), the connecting pipe is provided with a first ball valve (16), and the pressure regulating pipe is provided with a second ball valve (17).

3. The supporting equipment for a vertically arranged water flow natural circulation heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the integrated module box (1) is provided with thermal insulation cotton.

4. The auxiliary equipment for a vertically arranged water flow natural circulation heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (4) includes a platform (401) and a positioning seat (402). The platform (401) is provided on the top of the integrated module box (1). The platform (401) is provided with a guide groove (403) on the top of the platform (401). The positioning seat (402) is provided inside the guide groove (403). There are four sets of positioning seats (402). The positions of the four sets of positioning seats (402) are adapted to the positioning blocks at the bottom of the air source heat pump (3).

5. A vertically arranged, naturally circulating water heat pump accessory according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flow guide groove (403) is symmetrically and rotatably provided with a bidirectional screw (404). One end of the bidirectional screw (404) is provided with a knob. The bidirectional screw (404) is symmetrically and threadedly connected with a connecting rod (405). The flow guide groove (403) is symmetrically provided with a guide groove (406). The bottom of the connecting rod (405) is slidably connected to the guide groove (406).

6. A vertically arranged, naturally circulating water heat pump auxiliary equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting rod (405) has a positioning pin (407) on its inner side at one end, and the positioning seat (402) and the positioning block are both provided with insertion holes (408) that are adapted to the position of the positioning pin (407).

7. A vertically arranged, naturally circulating water heat pump accessory according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide channel (403) has a water guide hole (18) in the middle, and a water guide pipe (19) is laid inside the platform (401). One end of the water guide pipe (19) extends to one side of the platform (401), and the other end of the water guide pipe (19) is connected to the water guide hole (18).