Solar water heater with visual monitoring function
By employing a wireless monitoring system in solar water heaters, the problem of system failure under extreme weather conditions has been solved, achieving both stability and energy-saving effects.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520525668.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-25
AI Technical Summary
The visual monitoring and control instruments and probes of solar water heaters are easily damaged due to wire connections under extreme weather conditions, leading to system failures and stability issues.
The system uses wireless connectivity instead of traditional wired electrical connections and incorporates a monitoring chassis and data processor to ensure stable operation under extreme weather conditions.
It effectively solved the problem of system failure under extreme weather conditions, improved the system's stability and service life, and achieved energy-saving and environmental protection effects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar water heater technology, specifically to a solar water heater with a visual monitoring function. Background Technology
[0002] The benefits of visual monitoring of solar water heaters mainly include the following: Real-time monitoring of water volume and temperature: Through a visual monitoring system, users can understand the water volume and current temperature inside the solar water heater in real time, which is crucial for rational water usage and avoiding user experience issues caused by insufficient water volume or excessively high water temperature; Energy saving and emission reduction: Real-time monitoring allows users to better control the use of the water heater, avoiding unnecessary waste and thus reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, which is of great significance for promoting green living and environmental protection; Improved usage efficiency: The visual monitoring system helps users better manage the use of the water heater, ensuring sufficient hot water is provided when needed, improving usage efficiency and quality of life; Fault warning and maintenance reminders: Through the monitoring system, equipment malfunctions or performance degradation can be detected in a timely manner, allowing for early maintenance and repair, avoiding downtime caused by equipment failure; Data analysis and optimization: The monitoring system can collect and record data such as water volume and temperature, and data analysis can help users optimize their water heater usage habits and operating strategies, further improving energy efficiency.
[0003] However, certain defects and shortcomings still exist during operation and need improvement, specifically as follows: The visual monitoring and control instrument and monitoring probe of the solar water heater are electrically connected by wires, and these wires are exposed to the outdoor environment for extended periods. Therefore, under extreme weather conditions, such as strong winds and heavy rain, this may lead to system malfunctions, affecting its stability. Furthermore, it is susceptible to damage from external forces, which could affect monitoring.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a solar water heater with visual monitoring capabilities to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a solar water heater with a visual monitoring function. By optimizing the design of the monitoring box, data processor and other components, the traditional method of electrically connecting the visual monitoring instrument and the monitoring probe with wires is replaced by a wireless connection method, which enables the entire system to maintain stable operation even under extreme weather conditions, effectively solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A solar water heater with visual monitoring function includes a visual monitoring and control instrument and a solar water heater body. The solar water heater body includes an insulated water tank equipped with a monitoring probe, a reflector, a vacuum collector tube, and a water heater bracket. The water heater bracket includes two sets of parallel main frame bodies. A monitoring box is fixedly installed between the two sets of parallel main frame bodies. An electronic equipment mounting bracket is fixedly installed inside the monitoring box. A data processor, a solar converter, and a battery that are wirelessly connected to the visual monitoring and control instrument are fixedly installed on the top surface of the electronic equipment mounting bracket.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, solar panels are fixedly installed on the side of the two parallel main frames away from each other, and the solar panels and solar converters, as well as the solar converters and batteries, are electrically connected by wires.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the two sets of parallel main frames are both arranged in right-angled trapezoidal shapes. The top of either set of the two sets of parallel main frames is provided with a water tank mounting groove that is compatible with the insulated water tank equipped with the monitoring probe. The front sides of the two sets of parallel main frames are fixedly connected near the bottom by a connecting base frame. The outer surfaces of the insulated water tank equipped with the monitoring probe and the two sets of parallel main frames are all treated with anti-corrosion process.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, several sets of probe wire sleeves are fixedly installed on the top surface of the monitoring chassis. The monitoring chassis and the two sets of parallel main frames are fixedly installed by L-shaped corner brackets. A maintenance box door is fixedly installed on the back of the monitoring chassis by fixing bolts. Both the monitoring chassis and the maintenance box door are treated with anti-corrosion process.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the insulated water tank equipped with the monitoring probe is fixedly installed on the top of the water heater bracket, the reflector is fixedly installed on the front side of the water heater bracket, and several sets of vacuum heat collection tubes are provided, with the several sets of vacuum heat collection tubes evenly distributed on the top surface of the reflector, and the top of the vacuum heat collection tubes extends into the interior of the insulated water tank equipped with the monitoring probe.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the visual monitoring and control instrument is fixedly installed on an indoor wall, and the visual monitoring and control instrument is connected to an external fixed power supply.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] In this invention, the traditional method of electrically connecting the visual control instrument and the monitoring probe with wires is optimized by designing the monitoring chassis and data processor. The wireless connection method ensures that the system can still maintain stable operation under extreme weather conditions. This effectively solves the technical problem that the traditional visual control instrument and monitoring probe of solar water heaters are connected by wires, which causes system failure and affects its stability under extreme weather conditions such as strong winds and heavy rain. At the same time, it is also susceptible to damage from external forces, which affects the monitoring. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a top-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water heater bracket in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the monitoring chassis in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the monitoring system connection in this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Visual monitoring and control instrument; 2. Main body of solar water heater; 3. Insulated water tank with monitoring probe; 4. Reflector; 5. Vacuum collector tube; 6. Water heater bracket; 61. Main frame; 611. Solar panel; 612. Water tank mounting slot; 613. Connecting base frame; 62. Monitoring chassis; 621. Electronic equipment mounting bracket; 6211. Data processor; 6212. Solar converter; 6213. Battery; 622. Probe wire sleeve; 623. L-shaped bracket; 624. Maintenance box door. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Example:
[0022] This utility model embodiment provides a solar water heater with visual monitoring function. By optimizing the design of the monitoring box, data processor and other components, the traditional method of electrical connection between the visual monitoring instrument and the monitoring probe is replaced by a wireless connection. This allows the entire system to maintain stable operation under extreme weather conditions, effectively solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:
[0024] A solar water heater with visual monitoring function includes a visual monitoring and control instrument 1 and a solar water heater body 2. The visual monitoring and control instrument 1 is fixedly installed on an indoor wall and is connected to a fixed external power supply. The solar water heater body 2 includes an insulated water tank 3 equipped with a monitoring probe, a reflector 4, vacuum collector tubes 5, and a water heater bracket 6. The insulated water tank 3 equipped with the monitoring probe is fixedly installed on the top of the water heater bracket 6, the reflector 4 is fixedly installed on the front side of the water heater bracket 6, and several groups of vacuum collector tubes 5 are evenly distributed. On the top surface of the reflector plate 4, the top of the vacuum heat collection tube 5 extends into the interior of the insulated water tank 3 equipped with a monitoring probe. The several sets of vacuum heat collection tubes 5 effectively absorb solar radiation and convert it into heat energy. The collected heat energy is transferred to the insulated water tank 3 equipped with the monitoring probe, which heats the water in the insulated water tank 3. At the same time, the monitoring probe monitors parameters such as water temperature in real time, and users can view parameters such as water temperature through the visual monitoring and control instrument 1. The whole process uses solar energy for heating without consuming electricity or gas, which has a significant energy-saving effect.
[0025] The water heater bracket 6 includes two sets of parallel main frame bodies 61. A monitoring box 62 is fixedly installed between the two sets of parallel main frame bodies 61. An electronic equipment mounting bracket 621 is fixedly installed inside the monitoring box 62. A data processor 6211, a solar converter 6212, and a battery 6213 are fixedly installed on the top surface of the electronic equipment mounting bracket 621, which is wirelessly connected to the visual monitoring and control instrument 1. The data monitored in real time by the monitoring probe is transmitted to the data processor 6211 through wires. After processing, it is wirelessly transmitted to the visual monitoring and control instrument 1. The design of the monitoring box 62 and the data processor 6211 optimizes the traditional method of electrical connection between the visual monitoring and control instrument and the monitoring probe through wires. The wireless connection method enables the system to maintain stable operation even under extreme weather conditions. Furthermore, the design of the monitoring box 62 and the electronic equipment mounting bracket 621 allows for centralized installation, management, and maintenance of electronic equipment, preventing contamination, damage, and dust.
[0026] Furthermore, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4Two sets of parallel main frames 61 are each fixedly equipped with solar panels 611 on the side away from each other. The solar panels 611 and solar converters 6212, as well as the solar converters 6212 and batteries 6213, are all electrically connected by wires. The design of the solar panels 611, solar converters 6212 and batteries 6213 can utilize environmental factors to convert light energy into electrical energy, providing power support for the entire monitoring system without the need for an external power source, thus achieving energy saving and environmental protection.
[0027] Furthermore, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The two sets of parallel main frame bodies 61 are both arranged in right-angled trapezoidal shapes. The top of either set of parallel main frame bodies 61 is provided with a water tank mounting groove 612 that is compatible with the insulated water tank 3 equipped with the monitoring probe. The front sides of the two sets of parallel main frame bodies 61 are fixedly connected near the bottom by a connecting base frame 613. The outer surfaces of the insulated water tank 3 equipped with the monitoring probe and the two sets of parallel main frame bodies 61 are all treated with anti-corrosion technology. The right-angled trapezoidal arrangement of the two sets of parallel main frame bodies 61 can help improve the stability of the insulated water tank 3 after installation. The design of the water tank mounting groove 612 that is compatible with the insulated water tank 3 equipped with the monitoring probe can make the two more stable, further improving its stability. At the same time, the anti-corrosion treatment can reduce the corrosion damage of the main frame body 61 caused by environmental factors, ensure its performance, and extend its service life.
[0028] Furthermore, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The top surface of the monitoring housing 62 is fixedly equipped with several sets of probe wire sleeves 622. The monitoring housing 62 and the two parallel main frame bodies 61 are fixedly installed by L-shaped corner brackets 623. The back of the monitoring housing 62 is fixedly installed with a maintenance box door 624 by fixing bolts. Both the monitoring housing 62 and the maintenance box door 624 are treated with anti-corrosion process. The design of several sets of probe wire sleeves 622 can protect the connecting wires between the monitoring probe and the data processor 6211 to avoid damage.
[0029] In this embodiment, the specific implementation scenario is as follows: During the overall operation, several sets of vacuum heat collection tubes 5 effectively absorb solar radiation and convert it into heat energy. The collected heat energy is transferred to the insulated water tank 3 equipped with monitoring probes, heating the water in the insulated water tank 3. At the same time, the monitoring probes monitor parameters such as water temperature in real time. The data monitored in real time by the monitoring probes is transmitted to the data processor 6211 via wires. After processing by the processor, it is wirelessly transmitted to the visual monitoring and control instrument 1. Meanwhile, the user can view parameters such as water temperature through the visual monitoring and control instrument 1. The entire system uses solar energy for heating, without consuming electricity or gas, resulting in significant energy-saving effects. Furthermore, by optimizing the traditional method of electrical connection between the visual monitoring and control instrument and the monitoring probe via wires, the use of wireless connection ensures that the system can maintain stable operation even under extreme weather conditions.
[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A solar water heater with visual monitoring function, comprising a visual monitoring and control instrument (1) and a solar water heater body (2), characterized in that: The main body (2) of the solar water heater includes an insulated water tank (3) equipped with a monitoring probe, a reflector (4), a vacuum collector tube (5), and a water heater bracket (6). The water heater bracket (6) includes two sets of parallel main frame bodies (61). A monitoring box (62) is fixedly installed between the two sets of parallel main frame bodies (61). An electronic equipment mounting bracket (621) is fixedly installed inside the monitoring box (62). A data processor (6211) wirelessly connected to the visual monitoring and control instrument (1), as well as a solar converter (6212) and a battery (6213) are fixedly installed on the top surface of the electronic equipment mounting bracket (621).
2. A solar water heater with visual monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sets of parallel main frames (61) are each fixedly equipped with solar panels (611) on the side away from each other. The solar panels (611) and solar converters (6212), as well as the solar converters (6212) and batteries (6213) are all electrically connected by wires.
3. A solar water heater with visual monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sets of parallel main frame bodies (61) are both arranged in right-angled trapezoidal shapes. The top of either set of the two sets of parallel main frame bodies (61) is provided with a water tank mounting groove (612) that is compatible with the insulated water tank (3) equipped with the monitoring probe. The front side of the two sets of parallel main frame bodies (61) is fixedly connected to the bottom end by a connecting base frame (613). The outer surfaces of the insulated water tank (3) equipped with the monitoring probe and the two sets of parallel main frame bodies (61) are all treated with anti-corrosion process.
4. A solar water heater with visual monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the monitoring housing (62) is fixedly installed with several sets of probe wire sleeves (622). The monitoring housing (62) and the two sets of parallel main frames (61) are fixedly installed by L-shaped corner brackets (623). The back of the monitoring housing (62) is fixedly installed with a maintenance box door (624) by fixing bolts. Both the monitoring housing (62) and the maintenance box door (624) are treated with anti-corrosion process.
5. A solar water heater with visual monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulated water tank (3) equipped with the monitoring probe is fixedly installed on the top of the water heater bracket (6), the reflector (4) is fixedly installed on the front side of the water heater bracket (6), the vacuum heat collection tube (5) is provided in several groups, and the several groups of vacuum heat collection tubes (5) are evenly distributed on the top surface of the reflector (4), and the top of the vacuum heat collection tube (5) extends into the interior of the insulated water tank (3) equipped with the monitoring probe.
6. A solar water heater with visual monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visualization control instrument (1) is fixedly installed on the indoor wall, and the visualization control instrument (1) is connected to an external fixed power supply.