Dual-mode heating device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a dual-mode heating device, and relates to the field of heating equipment, the heating device comprises a body, at least one electric heating assembly arranged in the body, and a control panel used for controlling the electric heating assembly to work, a heat exchange flow channel and two external connection ports used for the heat exchange flow channel to be connected into external heat source fluid are arranged in the plate-shaped body, and the two side faces of the body are heat exchange faces. The electric heating assembly is embedded in the body and is close to the heat exchange surface; a heat exchange runner is arranged in the plate-shaped body, and the electric heating assembly is arranged in the plate-shaped body and is close to the two side faces. And the electric heating assembly is connected with the control panel, is powered by the control panel and is controlled to work. The heating device not only can realize a self-heating function of water and electricity separation, but also has two working modes, can be connected with a traditional heating system to work, and also can independently heat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of heating equipment, and in particular to a dual-mode heating device for indoor use. Background Technology

[0002] Existing heating system technology primarily relies on the connection between water and electricity pipes and the heating system, transferring heat through the flow of hot water to achieve indoor heating. These heating devices are typically installed in fixed locations, require connection to a central heating system, and only function during heating periods. Once the heating system stops working, the heating devices lose their heating function, which is very limiting in certain application scenarios. For example, after winter or when there is no heating demand, traditional heating devices cannot continue to provide heat, failing to meet some needs for temporary heating or other heating needs outside of the heating season, which is particularly inconvenient in flexible environments such as homes and offices.

[0003] Furthermore, traditional heating systems are limited in their installation location, typically relying on relatively fixed piping and heating systems, which restricts their spatial layout. Moreover, because they need to connect to fixed heating and plumbing pipes, traditional heating systems lack flexibility and cannot be quickly moved or adjusted according to user needs. These issues limit the application of heating systems in certain locations, especially in areas without stable heating pipes, or in scenarios where users need to adjust the location of the heating systems according to environmental changes; in these situations, the applicability of traditional technology is very limited.

[0004] Therefore, the shortcomings of existing technologies are mainly reflected in the following aspects: First, traditional heating devices cannot generate heat independently without the connection of heating water and electricity pipes, making them inflexible in varying usage environments; second, the fixed installation and pipe dependence of heating devices restrict their use and movement, making it difficult to adjust them flexibly according to actual needs. The root cause of these shortcomings lies in the fact that the design concept of existing heating device technology focuses on relying on traditional heating pipes, neglecting users' needs for flexibility and convenience in multiple scenarios and environments.

[0005] Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a "dual-mode heating device". Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this application is to overcome at least one deficiency of the existing technology and provide a dual-mode heating device. This heating device can not only achieve the self-heating function of water and electricity separation, but also has two working modes. It can be connected to a traditional heating system or heat independently without relying on external heating pipes, providing a more flexible and independent heating solution. With the above structure, users can choose different working modes according to their needs, thereby greatly improving the flexibility of the heating device.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses a dual-mode heating device, which includes a main body, at least one electric heating component disposed within the main body, and a control board for controlling the operation of the electric heating component. The plate-shaped main body has a heat exchange channel and two external interfaces for connecting the heat exchange channel to an external heat source fluid. The two sides of the main body are heat exchange surfaces. The electric heating component is embedded within the main body and close to the heat exchange surface. The device comprises a plate-shaped main body with a heat exchange channel and electric heating components disposed within the plate-shaped main body and close to the two sides. The electric heating component is connected to the control board and is powered and controlled by the control board.

[0008] As an optional technical solution, the radiator is a plate-type radiator, and the main body is composed of several radiator units connected horizontally in series. Each radiator unit has an upper connector, a lower connector, and a heat exchange tube connecting the upper and lower connectors. The heat exchange tube extends in the width direction of the radiator and connects to the upper and lower connectors as main heat dissipation fins. The electric heating element is disposed on the main heat dissipation fins. Preferably, the main heat dissipation fins are further provided with several sets of heat dissipation fins extending along the length direction of the radiator.

[0009] As an optional technical solution, the radiator is a panel radiator. The main body includes two parallel side plates arranged at intervals as heat dissipation surfaces and connecting pipes sandwiched within the intervals between the two side plates. Hollow structures are provided within the side plates to form heat exchange channels. The side plates are connected and fitted together by corrugated fins, fixing them as a single unit. The electric heating element is disposed within the side plates. Preferably, the heat exchange channels are serpentine and reciprocating in the vertical direction to increase the length of the heat exchange channels and improve heat exchange efficiency.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting pipes are connected to two external interfaces respectively, through which external heat source fluids are fed in and out.

[0011] Furthermore, a pressure relief valve is installed at at least one external connection interface to ensure the safe operation of the heat exchange channel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the electric heating assembly is a heating element group having at least one heating element. Preferably, the heating elements in the heating element group are arranged horizontally.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. Enhanced Usability: With its dual-mode design, this heating device can achieve self-heating through its built-in electric heating components without the need for traditional heating pipe connections. Users can choose to connect to a traditional heating system or heat independently as needed, providing a more flexible heating solution to adapt to different usage environments.

[0015] 2. Enhanced heating efficiency: The heating unit adopts a corrugated finned tube structure, which increases the heat exchange surface area and significantly improves the heat exchange efficiency, making the heating effect faster and more uniform, and helping to quickly raise the indoor temperature.

[0016] 3. Simplified installation and maintenance: Unlike traditional heating systems, this device does not rely on external heating pipes, avoiding complex installation and maintenance work, simplifying the installation process, and reducing potential pipe and joint failures.

[0017] 4. Adaptable to various usage scenarios: With its dual-mode design of independent electric heating and connection to traditional heating systems, the device can be used in different environments and scenarios, especially in places without stable heating pipes, to meet users' heating needs in different seasons and under different requirements.

[0018] The beneficial effects listed above are not exhaustive of all advantages. Other potential beneficial effects and detailed technical implementation methods will be further disclosed in the embodiments or other descriptive sections of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] A better understanding of various aspects of this disclosure will be achieved by reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The positions, dimensions, and extents of the structures shown in the drawings, etc., do not always represent actual positions, dimensions, and extents. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment disclosed in this application.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the present application from another perspective.

[0022] Figure 3 This is an unfinished structural diagram of one embodiment disclosed in this application from another perspective. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be presented in many different ways and is not limited to the embodiments described below; in fact, the embodiments described below are intended to make the disclosure more complete and to fully illustrate the scope of protection of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein can be combined in various ways to provide further additional embodiments.

[0024] It should be understood that the same reference numerals denote the same elements in all the accompanying drawings. For clarity, the dimensions of certain features may be modified in the drawings.

[0025] It should be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. All terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art, unless otherwise defined. For the sake of brevity and / or clarity, techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail; however, where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and apparatus should be considered part of this specification.

[0026] Unless otherwise specified, the singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this specification include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “containing” used in this specification indicate the presence of the claimed feature but do not exclude the presence of one or more other features. The term “and / or” used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items. Example

[0027] See attached document Figure 1-3 This embodiment relates to a dual-mode heating device that uses a radiator structure as the heating unit. The heating device includes a main body 1, an electric heating component 7, a control board, and an external connection interface.

[0028] Specifically, the main body 1 is equipped with a heat exchange channel, which can be used for the introduction of heat source fluid and heat exchange when needed. The heat source fluid enters through the external interface and flows through the heat exchange channel, exchanging heat with the heat exchange surface of the main body 1 to achieve the heating effect.

[0029] In this embodiment, the radiator body 1 adopts a plate structure, consisting of multiple individual radiator units 8 connected horizontally in series. Each radiator unit 8 comprises an upper connector 2, a lower connector 3, a heat exchange pipe 4, main heat dissipation fins 5, and secondary heat dissipation fins 6. The heat exchange pipe 4 is connected to the upper connector 2 and the lower connector 3 to form a fluid passage. The heat exchange pipe 4 extends in the width direction of the radiator and is tightly connected to the upper connector 2 and the lower connector 3 to ensure that the heat source fluid can flow in and out smoothly.

[0030] The main heat dissipation fins 5 are arranged along the length of the heat exchange tube 4, and have a large surface area for transferring heat into the air. Auxiliary heat dissipation fins 6 are also provided at the outer edge of the main heat dissipation fins 5. The auxiliary heat dissipation fins 6 are evenly distributed along the length of the radiator unit 8, and cooperate with the outer edge of the main heat dissipation fins 5 to form the side of the radiator unit 8 as a heat exchange surface. The arrangement of the auxiliary heat dissipation fins 6 significantly increases the heat exchange surface area and optimizes the heat dissipation path, improving the heat transfer efficiency of the entire radiator unit 8, allowing heat to be transferred into the air more quickly and evenly.

[0031] It should be understood that, as a series connection structure, the upper connector 2 and / or lower connector 3 in the radiator unit 8 located on both outer sides of the main body are used as external connectors.

[0032] In this embodiment, the electric heating component 7 functions to provide an additional heat source for the system, especially when the external heat source fluid cannot provide sufficient heat. The electric heating component 7 consists of multiple heating tubes arranged horizontally on the main heat dissipation fins 5. Each heating tube has a large heat dissipation area, ensuring that the electric heating component 7 can efficiently convert electrical energy into heat energy during operation and transfer it to the air through the main heat dissipation fins 5. During system operation, the control board adjusts the power output of the electric heating component 7 according to the external temperature and the temperature of the heat source fluid, so as to promptly supplement heat when the external heat source is insufficient, ensuring a stable indoor temperature.

[0033] To ensure system safety, this embodiment also includes a pressure relief valve installed at external interfaces 2 and 3. The pressure relief valve effectively controls the internal pressure of the system, preventing equipment damage caused by excessively high temperatures or flow rates of the heat source fluid. When the internal pressure exceeds a set safety threshold, the pressure relief valve automatically opens to release the excess pressure, thus ensuring the device remains in a safe operating state.

[0034] This embodiment employs a dual-mode operation, enabling the device to flexibly respond to different heating demands. When the external heat source fluid temperature is high, the system prioritizes heat exchange between the external heat source fluid and the main body 1 through the heat exchange channel; while when the external heat source fluid temperature is low or cannot provide sufficient heat, the electric heating component 7 starts working, converting electricity into heat to provide a supplementary heat source for the system, ensuring that the heating effect of the radiator is not affected.

[0035] The control board is the "brain" of the entire system, responsible for monitoring and regulating the heating process. Based on the ambient temperature and the temperature of the incoming heat source fluid, the control board intelligently adjusts the operating status of the electric heating element 7. Specifically, when the temperature is low, the control board automatically increases the power output of the electric heating element 7 to quickly provide additional heat; conversely, when the temperature of the external heat source fluid rises or reaches the set temperature, the operating power of the electric heating element 7 will automatically decrease to avoid unnecessary energy waste.

[0036] In summary, the dual-mode heating device of this embodiment, through the optimized design of the radiator unit 8 and the auxiliary heating function of the electric heating component 7, improves the system's thermal efficiency and energy utilization while ensuring heating effect. The cooperation between the secondary heat dissipation fins 6 and the main heat dissipation fins 5 effectively increases the heat exchange surface and improves heat dissipation capacity, especially ensuring stable indoor temperature even in low-temperature environments. Furthermore, the design of the pressure relief valve enhances system safety, enabling the device to operate stably for extended periods under various working conditions. This heating device is suitable for various scenarios such as homes, offices, and industries, meeting diverse heating needs.

[0037] While exemplary embodiments of this disclosure have been described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. Therefore, all changes and modifications are included within the scope of protection of this disclosure as defined by the claims. This disclosure is defined by the appended claims, and equivalents of those claims are also included.

Claims

1. A dual-mode heating device, characterized in that, The heating device includes: a main body, at least one electric heating element disposed within the main body, and a control board for controlling the operation of the electric heating element. The plate-shaped main body has a heat exchange channel and two external interfaces for connecting the heat exchange channel to an external heat source fluid. The two sides of the main body are heat exchange surfaces. The electric heating element is embedded within the main body and close to the heat exchange surface. The device comprises a plate-shaped main body with a heat exchange channel, and electric heating elements disposed within the plate-shaped main body and close to the two sides. The electric heating element is connected to the control board, which supplies power and controls its operation. The heating device is a radiator type, and the main body is composed of several radiator units connected horizontally in series. Each radiator unit has an upper connector, a lower connector, and a heat exchange tube connecting the upper and lower connectors. The heat exchange tube extends in the width direction of the radiator to main heat dissipation fins that connect to the upper and lower connectors. The electric heating element is disposed on the main heat dissipation fins.

2. The dual-mode heating device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main heat dissipation fins are also provided with several additional heat dissipation fins extending along the length of the radiator.

3. A dual-mode heating device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: At least one external interface is equipped with a pressure relief valve to ensure the safe operation of the heat exchange channel.

4. A dual-mode heating device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The electric heating component is an electric heating tube assembly, which has at least one electric heating tube.

5. A dual-mode heating device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The heating elements in the heating element assembly are arranged horizontally.

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