Self-generating remote controller and water heater control system

Abstract

The utility model provides a self-generating remote controller and a water heater control system, the self-generating remote controller comprises a shell, and a water flow generator, a storage battery and a control circuit board which are positioned in the shell, the output end of the water flow generator is electrically connected with the storage battery, the storage battery supplies power to the control circuit board, the control circuit board comprises a button, and the button is electrically connected with the shell. The control circuit receives an instruction input by the button and sends the instruction to the water heater through the wireless communication module, and the water flow generator comprises an impeller, a rotor and a stator; the first shell and the second shell are in butt joint to form a first containing cavity, the first containing cavity comprises a water inlet and a water outlet, and the impeller is arranged between the water inlet and the water outlet; the second shell and the third shell form a second containing cavity, the impeller and the rotor are connected and assembled in the first containing cavity, and the storage battery, the control circuit board and the stator are located in the second containing cavity, so that water flow is utilized for self-power generation, and the situation that electronic equipment breaks down due to contact with the water flow is avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a water heater controller field, especially in a kind of self-power generation remote controller and water heater control system. BACKGROUND

[0002] When user bath, due to external water pressure is not stable or multiple-point water, water temperature is easy to be hot and cold, need to adjust water temperature mixed water, if using remote controller, cannot collect water temperature or water flow at any time, cannot adjust the working state of water heater according to the actual situation of terminal water use;Existing remote controller needs power supply, if using dry battery power supply, need to replace battery periodically, it is very troublesome;And the battery that is replaced if not properly handled will cause pollution;But direct use of mains power supply needs to install and arrange electric wire, not only installation is troublesome but also not good at doing waterproof, inconvenient to use in bathroom;And existing remote controller, due to its poor waterproof performance, internal components are prone to failure, cause self-power generation remote controller failure and short service life. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0003] The utility model discloses in order to overcome the defects, such as the periodical replacement of dry battery power supply of remote controller in prior art, cannot be connected into mains power supply and uses and poor waterproof performance, provide a kind of self-power generation remote controller and water heater control system.

[0004] The utility model discloses the following technical scheme to solve the above technical problem:

[0005] The utility model provides a kind of self-power generation remote controller, it includes shell and the water current generator, battery and control circuit board in shell, the output end of the water current generator is electrically connected with battery, the battery is powered for control circuit board, control circuit board includes button, wireless communication module, control circuit accepts button input instruction and is sent to water heater by wireless communication module, water current generator includes impeller, rotor and stator;The shell includes first shell, second shell and third shell sequentially connected along the same direction, first shell and second shell butt joint and form first containing cavity, first containing cavity includes water inlet and water outlet, impeller is arranged between water inlet and water outlet;Second shell and third shell form second containing cavity, the impeller is connected with rotor and is assembled in first containing cavity, the battery, control circuit board and stator are located in the second containing cavity.

[0006] In the scheme, the water flow generator, the storage battery and the control circuit board are arranged in the shell, the water flow energy is converted into electric energy by the water flow generator, and the electric energy is stored in the storage battery, the storage battery supplies power for the controller, no external power supply or frequent battery replacement is needed, the first shell, the second shell and the third shell divide the shell into a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity, the impeller and the rotor are located in the first accommodating cavity, can directly contact with the water flow and drive the impeller to rotate by the power of the water flow, and then drive the rotor to rotate, so that the conversion of the water flow energy is realized, and the stator, the storage battery and the electronic devices such as the control circuit board are located in the second accommodating cavity, that is, the electronic devices are isolated from the water flow in the first accommodating cavity to enhance the waterproof performance and avoid the failure of the electronic devices due to contact with the water flow.

[0007] Preferably, an L-shaped placing rack is arranged on a side wall of the second shell towards the third shell, and the storage battery is placed on the L-shaped placing rack.

[0008] In the scheme, the storage battery is placed on the L-shaped placing rack to support and limit the storage battery.

[0009] Preferably, a protruding part is arranged on a side wall of the second shell towards the first shell, a center of the protruding part has a sunken groove, the protruding part forms an annular groove on a side towards the third shell, the impeller is sleeved on the protruding part, the rotor is inserted into the sunken groove, and the stator is placed in the annular groove.

[0010] In the scheme, the protruding part, the sunken groove and the annular groove separate the stator and the rotor on the two side walls of the second shell, so that the waterproof performance is realized and the structure is more compact.

[0011] Preferably, a display screen is further arranged on the control circuit board, and the display screen is used to display parameters of the water heater end.

[0012] In the scheme, the display screen can conveniently and timely observe the related data of the water heater end.

[0013] Preferably, an electric control protection shell is further arranged in the second accommodating cavity, the control circuit board is fixed on the electric control protection shell, the electric control protection shell is fixed on the inner side of the third shell, and a plurality of avoiding holes are arranged on the electric control protection shell and the third shell and correspond to the buttons and the display screen respectively.

[0014] In the scheme, the control circuit board is fixed on the electric control protection shell, and then the electric control protection shell is fixed on the inner side of the third shell, so that the protection of the control circuit board is realized, and the plurality of avoiding holes arranged on the electric control protection shell and the third shell facilitate the operation and observation.

[0015] Preferably, a waterproof plate is arranged on the outer side of the third shell, and a touch screen button and a display window are arranged on the waterproof plate.

[0016] In the scheme, the outer side of the third shell is provided with a waterproof plate, so that a closed second containing cavity is formed between the second shell and the third shell, and in use, the electronic device is ensured to be in a sealed chamber; a touch screen button and a display window are arranged on the waterproof plate to facilitate operation and observation.

[0017] Preferably, the self-power generation remote controller further comprises a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the water outlet end, and the control circuit board is provided with an information acquisition module for acquiring the temperature information of the temperature sensor.

[0018] In the scheme, the temperature sensor is arranged to measure the temperature of the water outlet end, the information acquisition module of the control circuit board receives the temperature signal of the water outlet end, compares it with the set temperature of the water heater, and sends a control signal to the water heater, the water heater receives the signal and makes corresponding action to adjust the opening degree of the gas valve of the water heater to maintain the temperature of the water outlet end when the water temperature fluctuates.

[0019] Preferably, the self-power generation remote controller further comprises a flow sensor for detecting the flow of the water outlet end, and the control circuit board is provided with an information acquisition module for acquiring the flow information of the flow sensor.

[0020] In the scheme, the flow sensor is arranged to measure the flow of the water outlet end, the information acquisition module of the control circuit board receives the flow signal of the water outlet end, compares it with the set flow of the water heater, and sends a control signal to the water heater, the water heater receives the signal and makes corresponding action to adjust the opening degree of the water outlet valve of the water heater to maintain the constant flow of the water outlet end when the water temperature fluctuates.

[0021] Preferably, bolt holes are arranged on the outer periphery of the first shell, the outer periphery of the second shell and the outer periphery of the third shell, respectively, and the first shell, the second shell and the third shell are fixed by bolt connection.

[0022] The utility model further provides a water heater control system, it includes water heater, further include the self-power generation remote controller as mentioned previously, the self-power generation remote controller with water heater communication connection.

[0023] The positive progress effect of the utility model lies in: water current generator, battery and control circuit board are arranged in the shell, water current energy is converted into electric energy by the water current generator, and the electric energy is stored in the battery, the battery supplies power for the controller, external power supply or frequent battery replacement is not needed, the second shell divides the shell into first accommodating cavity and second accommodating cavity, the impeller and the rotor are located in the first accommodating cavity, can directly contact with water current and drive the impeller to rotate by the power of water current, the stator, battery and control circuit board and other electronic equipment are located in the second accommodating cavity and are isolated from water current in the first accommodating cavity to enhance waterproof performance, and avoid malfunction of the electronic equipment due to contact with water current. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the self-generating remote controller of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a disassembled schematic view of the self-generating remote controller of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 It is a structure schematic view of the second shell of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 It is a structure schematic view of the second shell of an embodiment of the utility model in a direction

[0028] Figure 5 It is Figure 4 It is a sectional view of the second shell along A-A direction.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a structure schematic view of the first shell of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 7 It is a structure schematic view of the second shell and the first shell of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 8 It is a placement schematic view of the electric control board in the self-generating remote controller of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 9 It is a placement schematic view of the electric control protection shell in the self-generating remote controller of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 10 It is a schematic view of the self-generating remote controller of an embodiment of the utility model after installing the third shell.

[0034] REFERENCE SIGNS

[0035] Shell 1

[0036] Battery 2

[0037] Control circuit board 3

[0038] Impeller 4

[0039] Rotor 5

[0040] Stator 6

[0041] First outer shell 7

[0042] Second outer shell 8

[0043] Third outer shell 9

[0044] Inlet 10

[0045] Outlet 11

[0046] L-shaped shelf 12

[0047] Protrusion 13

[0048] Settling tank 14

[0049] Annular groove 15

[0050] Electronic control protection housing 16

[0051] Display 17

[0052] Waterproof board 18

[0053] Bolt hole 19

[0054] Button 20 Detailed Implementation

[0055] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings, using a preferred embodiment.

[0056] This utility model provides a self-generating remote controller, such as Figures 1-2As shown, the self-power generation remote controller comprises a shell 1 and a water flow generator, a storage battery 2 and a control circuit board 3 in the shell 1, the output end of the water flow generator is electrically connected with the storage battery 2, the storage battery 2 supplies power for the control circuit board 3, the control circuit board 3 comprises a button 20, a wireless communication module, the control circuit receives the input instruction of the button 20 and sends to the water heater through the wireless communication module, the water flow generator comprises an impeller 4, a rotor 5 and a stator, the stator is provided with a power generation coil, the rotor 5 generates current when rotating, and the output end is connected to the storage battery 2; the shell 1 comprises a first shell 7, a second shell 8 and a third shell 9 connected in sequence in the same direction, the first shell 1 and the second shell 8 are butted to form a first containing cavity, the first containing cavity comprises a water inlet 10 and a water outlet 11, and the impeller 4 is arranged between the water inlet 10 and the water outlet 11; the second shell 8 and the third shell 9 form a second containing cavity, the impeller 4 is connected with the rotor 5 and assembled in the first containing cavity, and the storage battery 2, the control circuit board 3 and the stator are located in the second containing cavity. The water flow generator, the storage battery 2 and the control circuit board 3 are arranged in the shell 1, the water flow energy is converted into electric energy by the water flow generator and stored in the storage battery 2, the storage battery 2 supplies power for the controller, and no external power supply or frequent battery replacement is needed, and the first shell 7, the second shell 8 and the third shell 9 divide the shell 1 into the first containing cavity and the second containing cavity, wherein the impeller 4 and the rotor 5 are located in the first containing cavity and can directly contact with the water flow, the impeller 4 is arranged between the water inlet 10 and the water outlet 11, the water flow of the water inlet 10 and the water outlet 11 drives the impeller 4 to rotate, and then drives the rotor 5 to rotate, so that the water flow energy is converted; and the stator, the storage battery 2 and the control circuit board 3 and other electronic devices are located in the second containing cavity, that is, the electronic devices are isolated from the water flow in the first containing cavity to enhance the waterproof performance and avoid the failure of the electronic devices due to contact with the water flow.

[0057] As Figures 2-5As shown, the second shell 8 is provided with an L-shaped rack 12 on the side wall facing the third shell 9, and the battery 2 is placed on the L-shaped rack 12 to support and limit the battery 2; as shown, the second shell 8 includes a protruding portion 13 on the side wall facing the first shell 7, the center of the protruding portion 13 is recessed to form a sunken groove 14 away from the first shell 1, the protruding portion 13 forms an annular groove 15 on the side facing the third shell 9, the impeller 4 is sleeved on the protruding portion 13, the rotor 5 is inserted into the sunken groove 14, and the stator is placed in the annular groove 15. The arrangement of the protruding portion 13, the sunken groove 14 and the annular groove 15 separates the stator and the rotor 5 on the two side walls of the second shell 8, not only achieving waterproofing but also making the structure more compact. The control circuit board 3 is further provided with a display screen 17 for displaying the parameters of the water heater end. The display screen 17 can conveniently and timely observe the related data of the water heater end.

[0058] As Figure 2 As shown, the second accommodating cavity is further provided with an electric control protection shell 16, the control circuit board 3 is fixed on the electric control protection shell 16, and the electric control protection shell 16 is fixed on the inner side of the third shell 9. The electric control protection shell 16 and the third shell 9 are both provided with a plurality of avoiding holes corresponding to the buttons 20 and the display screen 17. The control circuit board 3 is fixed on the electric control protection shell 16, and then the electric control protection shell 16 is fixed on the inner side of the third shell 9 to achieve protection of the control circuit board 3. The electric control protection shell 16 and the third shell 9 are both provided with a plurality of avoiding holes for convenient operation and observation. The outer side of the third shell 9 is provided with a waterproof plate 18, and the waterproof plate 18 is provided with touch screen buttons 20 and a display window. The waterproof plate 18 is arranged on the outer side of the third shell 9 to form a closed second accommodating cavity between the second shell 8 and the third shell 9, so that the electronic devices are ensured to be in a sealed chamber during use. The touch screen buttons 20 and the display window are arranged on the waterproof plate 18 for convenient operation and observation. The outer wall of the water outlet end and the water inlet end of the first shell 7 is further provided with a thread, which cooperates with the water inlet end connecting pipe to conveniently connect the controller to the water end.

[0059] The self-generating remote controller further comprises a temperature sensor for detecting the water temperature of the water outlet end. The control circuit board 3 is provided with an information acquisition module, which acquires the temperature information of the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor can be arranged at the water outlet end to measure the temperature of the water outlet end. The information acquisition module of the control circuit board 3 receives the temperature signal of the water outlet end and compares it with the set temperature of the water heater to send a control signal to the water heater. The water heater receives the signal and makes corresponding actions to adjust the gas valve opening degree of the water heater to maintain the temperature of the water outlet end when the water temperature fluctuates.

[0060] Of course the self-generating remote controller can also include a flow sensor for detecting the outflow end flow, and the control circuit board 3 is provided with an information acquisition module, which acquires the flow information of the flow sensor.

[0061] In this scheme, the flow sensor is arranged to measure the outflow end water flow, the information acquisition module of the control circuit board 3 receives the water flow signal of the outflow end, compares it with the water flow set by the water heater, and sends a control signal to the tank water heater, which receives the signal and makes corresponding actions to adjust the opening of the outflow valve of the water heater to maintain the water flow of the outflow end constant when the water temperature fluctuates.

[0062] Figures 6-10 The assembly relationship of the components of the self-generating remote controller is shown respectively, the impeller 4 is located in the first shell 1 and supported on the protruding part 13 of the second shell 8, one end of the rotor 5 is connected to the impeller 4, the other end of the rotor 5 is inserted into the sunken groove 14, the second shell 8 is butted against the first shell 1 to position the rotor 5 and the impeller 4, the storage battery 2 is placed on the L-shaped bracket, the control circuit board 3 is arranged adjacent to the storage battery 2, the control circuit board 3 is installed on the electric control protection shell 16, which is connected in the third shell 9 through the electric control protection shell 16, the third shell 9 is butted against the second shell 8 on the outer periphery of the first shell 7, the outer periphery of the second shell 8 and the outer periphery of the third shell 9, and bolt holes 19 are arranged on the outer periphery of the first shell 7, the outer periphery of the second shell 8 and the outer periphery of the third shell 9, and the first shell 7, the second shell 8 and the third shell 9 are fixed by bolts.

[0063] The utility model also provides a water heater control system, it includes water heater, still includes the self-generating remote controller as described above, the self-generating remote controller with water heater communication connection.

[0064] Although the specific embodiments of the utility model are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, the protection scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the utility model, but these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A self-powered remote controller, characterized in that, The self-power generation remote controller comprises a shell, a water flow generator, a storage battery and a control circuit board in the shell, an output end of the water flow generator is electrically connected with the storage battery, the storage battery supplies power for the control circuit board, the control circuit board comprises a button, a wireless communication module, the control circuit receives a button input instruction and sends it to a water heater through the wireless communication module, the water flow generator comprises an impeller, a rotor and a stator; the shell comprises a first shell, a second shell and a third shell connected in sequence in the same direction, the first shell and the second shell are in abutment to form a first containing cavity, the first containing cavity comprises a water inlet and a water outlet, the impeller is arranged between the water inlet and the water outlet; the second shell and the third shell form a second containing cavity, the impeller is connected with the rotor and assembled in the first containing cavity, the storage battery, the control circuit board and the stator are located in the second containing cavity.

2. The self-generating remote control of claim 1, wherein, An L-shaped placing rack is arranged on a side wall of the second shell towards the third shell, and the storage battery is placed on the L-shaped placing rack.

3. The self-generating remote control of claim 2, wherein, A protruding part is arranged on a side wall of the second shell towards the first shell, a center of the protruding part is provided with a sunken groove, the protruding part forms an annular groove on a side towards the third shell, the impeller is sleeved on the protruding part, the rotor is inserted into the sunken groove, and the stator is placed in the annular groove.

4. The self-generating remote control of claim 1, wherein, A display screen is further arranged on the control circuit board, and the display screen is used for displaying parameters of the water heater.

5. The self-generating remote control of claim 4, wherein, An electric control protection shell is further arranged in the second containing cavity, the control circuit board is fixed on the electric control protection shell, the electric control protection shell is fixed on an inner side of the third shell, a plurality of avoiding holes are arranged on the electric control protection shell and the third shell, and the avoiding holes correspond to the button and the display screen respectively.

6. The self-generating remote control of claim 5, wherein, A waterproof plate is arranged on an outer side of the third shell, a touch screen button and a display window are arranged on the waterproof plate.

7. The self-generating remote control of claim 6, wherein, The self-power generation remote controller further comprises a temperature sensor, the temperature sensor is used for detecting water temperature at an outlet end, an information acquisition module is arranged on the control circuit board, and the information acquisition module acquires temperature information of the temperature sensor.

8. The self-generating remote control of claim 7, wherein, The self-power generation remote controller further comprises a flow sensor, the flow sensor is used for detecting flow at the outlet end, an information acquisition module is arranged on the control circuit board, and the information acquisition module acquires flow information of the flow sensor.

9. The self-generating remote control of claim 1, wherein, Bolt holes are arranged on an outer periphery of the first shell, an outer periphery of the second shell and an outer periphery of the third shell respectively, and the first shell, the second shell and the third shell are fixed through bolt connection.

10. A water heater control system including a water heater, characterised by, The self-power generation remote controller according to any one of claims 1-9 is further communicated with the water heater.

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