Thermal energy storage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a heat energy storage device which comprises an outer box body and a dismounting device. Multiple pairs of storage medium mounting grooves are formed in the outer box body, storage units are mounted in one pair of storage medium mounting grooves, water inlet pipes and water outlet pipes are fixed to the multiple storage units, and heating pipes are mounted on the storage units; the dismounting device is installed in the outer box body and comprises a plurality of pairs of first sliding rails, first sliding blocks are arranged in the pair of first sliding rails in a sliding mode, a connecting plate is fixed between the pair of first sliding blocks, second sliding rails are arranged at the two ends of the connecting plate in a digging mode, second sliding blocks are arranged in the pair of second sliding rails in a sliding mode, and clamping blocks are fixed to the second sliding blocks. A connecting plate groove is formed in the bottom of the storage unit, and a pair of clamping block grooves is formed in the side wall of the connecting plate groove. According to the utility model, through the related structural design, the storage medium can be quickly inserted, so that not only is the installation efficiency improved, but also the insertion efficiency during later maintenance is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of energy storage equipment technology, specifically relating to thermal energy storage devices. Background Technology

[0002] Thermal energy storage devices (TES) are a technology that can capture and store thermal energy for later use. They are mainly used to balance the supply and demand of heating and cooling to ensure continuous supply. The application of thermal energy storage devices in data centers is mainly reflected in improved cooling efficiency, reduced energy costs, and environmental sustainability. The application of thermal energy storage devices in data centers can not only significantly reduce energy consumption and operating costs, but also improve the resilience and reliability of the system, while promoting the development of data centers towards a green and sustainable direction.

[0003] Thermal energy storage devices are mostly composed of multiple storage media combined to form a large-capacity storage device. In order to ensure the efficient and stable operation of thermal energy storage devices, the storage media need to be inspected regularly. Currently, most existing storage media are installed in a fixed manner, which makes insertion during maintenance particularly troublesome and the maintenance efficiency low.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a thermal energy storage device to address the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a thermal energy storage device that can solve the problem of low maintenance efficiency of existing storage devices.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, a specific embodiment of the present invention provides a thermal energy storage device, including: an outer casing and a disassembly / assembly device;

[0008] The outer casing is provided with multiple pairs of storage medium mounting slots. A storage unit is installed in each pair of storage medium mounting slots. Water inlet pipes and water outlet pipes are fixed on each of the multiple storage units. A heating pipe is installed on each storage unit.

[0009] The disassembly and assembly device is installed inside the outer casing. The disassembly and assembly device includes multiple pairs of first slide rails. A first slider is slidably arranged in each pair of first slide rails. A connecting plate is fixed between the pair of first sliders. A second slide rail is carved at both ends of the connecting plate. A second slider is slidably arranged in each pair of second slide rails. A locking block is fixed on the second slider. A connecting plate groove is carved at the bottom of the storage unit. A pair of locking block grooves are carved on the side wall of the connecting plate groove. The locking block is locked in the locking block groove. A connecting rod is fixed at the end of the second slider near the first slider. A locking head is fixed at the end of the connecting rod located inside the first slider. A locking head groove is carved on the outer casing. The locking head is locked in the locking head groove.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, multiple pairs of insulation board mounting slots are fixed inside the outer casing. The insulation board mounting slots are used to install insulation boards. An insulation board is installed between a pair of insulation board mounting slots. The insulation board is located between every two adjacent storage units and plays a role in heat preservation.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a diverter is fixed at the end of each of the multiple water inlet pipes and water outlet pipes away from the storage unit. The diverter serves to divide and merge the flow. The external liquid is divided from the diverter onto the multiple water inlet pipes, flows through the storage unit, flows out from the water outlet pipe, and then merges back together through the diverter.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the first slide rail is fixed with a pair of slide rods, and the first slider slides on the pair of slide rods. The slide rods are used to assist the first slider in sliding up and down, and to install the first spring to prevent the first spring from dislodging from the first slide rail when it is compressed.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a first spring is installed on the slide rod between the first slider and the bottom wall of the first slide rail. The elastic force of the first spring is used to push the first slider upward, so that the first slider lifts the storage unit upward through the connecting plate.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a second spring is installed between the second slider and the side wall of the second slide rail. The elastic force of the second spring is used to move the second slider toward the direction of the first slider, so that the second slider drives the locking block to lock in the locking block groove.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a pair of fixing blocks are fixed on the outer wall of the outer casing at the slot of the card head. The fixing blocks are used to install rotating rings. The rotating rings are rotatably mounted on the pair of fixing blocks. The rotating rings are used to drive the insertion rod to rotate. On the one hand, the insertion rod drives the push head to align with the slot of the card head and push the handle to push the card head out of the slot of the card head. On the other hand, the push head is locked on the limiting member to prevent the card head from being dislodged from the slot of the card head due to accidental contact with the handle.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a rod is inserted into the rotating ring, and a handle and a push head are fixed at both ends of the rod respectively. When the handle is moved upward, the handle drives the push head away from the limiting member through the rod. Then, the handle is rotated to drive the rotating ring to rotate, so that the push head is aligned with the slot of the clip.

[0017] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a limiting member is fixed below a pair of fixed blocks, and the push head is locked on the limiting member to prevent the insertion rod and the rotating ring from rotating.

[0018] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, an arc-shaped strip is fixed on each of the pair of fixed blocks, and a pair of limiting blocks are fixed on the rotating ring. The limiting blocks slide within the arc-shaped strip, and the rotating ring drives the limiting blocks to rotate to both ends of the arc-shaped strip so that the push head is aligned with the card slot and locked on the limiting member, respectively.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, this utility model, through its related structural design, enables rapid insertion of storage media, which not only improves installation efficiency but also enhances insertion efficiency during subsequent maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a thermal energy storage device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer casing and the insulation board in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer casing in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the storage medium in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The structural diagram shown at point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of another state of the thermal energy storage device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The structural diagram shown at point B in the middle;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first slider and the connecting plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The structural diagram shown at point C is as follows;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed block and the rotating ring in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0032] 1-Outer casing, 101-Storage medium mounting slot, 102-Insulation board mounting slot, 103-Storage unit, 104-Insulation board, 105-Water inlet pipe, 106-Water outlet pipe, 107-Diverter, 108-Heating tube, 2-Disassembly / assembly device, 201-First slide rail, 202-First slider, 203-Connecting plate, 204-Slide rod, 205-First spring, 206-Second slide rail, 207-Second slider, 208-Connecting rod, 209-Second spring, 210-Clocking block, 211-Clocking head, 212-Connecting plate slot, 213-Clocking block slot, 214-Fixing block, 215-Rotating ring, 216-Insertion rod, 217-Handle, 218-Push head, 219-Limiting component, 220-Arc strip, 221-Limiting block, 222-Clocking head slot. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, a thermal energy storage device in one embodiment of the present invention includes: an outer casing 1 and a disassembly / assembly device 2.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the outer casing 1 contains multiple pairs of storage medium mounting slots 101. A storage unit 103 is installed in each pair of storage medium mounting slots 101, and the storage unit 103 is used to store thermal energy. Each storage unit 103 has an inlet pipe 105 and an outlet pipe 106 fixed to it. The inlet pipe 105 allows the heat exchange liquid to flow in, and the outlet pipe 106 allows the heat exchanged liquid to flow out. The inlet pipe 105 and outlet pipe 106 are connected within the storage unit 103, allowing the heat exchange liquid to flow through the storage unit 103 for heat exchange. A heating tube 108 is installed on each storage unit 103, and the heating tube 108 is used to heat the thermal energy storage medium within the storage unit 103.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, multiple pairs of insulation board mounting slots 102 are fixed inside the outer casing 1, and the insulation board mounting slots 102 are used to install insulation boards 104. An insulation board 104 is installed between each pair of insulation board mounting slots 102, and the insulation board 104 is located between every two adjacent storage units 103, serving as insulation. A distributor 107 is fixed to the end of each of the multiple water inlet pipes 105 and water outlet pipes 106 furthest from the storage unit 103. The distributor 107 serves to divide and merge the water flow. External liquid is divided from the distributor 107 onto the multiple water inlet pipes 105, flows through the storage unit 103, flows out from the water outlet pipe 106, and then merges back together through the distributor 107.

[0037] like Figures 3 to 9 As shown, the disassembly / assembly device 2 is installed inside the outer casing 1. The disassembly / assembly device 2 includes multiple pairs of first slide rails 201. Each pair of first slide rails 201 has a first slider 202 slidably disposed therein. A connecting plate 203 is fixed between the pair of first sliders 202. The first sliders 202 move up and down along the trajectory of the first slide rails 201, causing the connecting plate 203 to move the storage unit 103 up and down. Second slide rails 206 are cut out at both ends of the connecting plate 203. Second sliders 207 are slidably disposed in each pair of second slide rails 206. A locking block 210 is fixed on the second slider 207. When the second slider 207 moves the locking block 210 along the trajectory of the second slide rails 206, the locking block 210 is engaged in the locking block slot 213 or moved out of the locking block slot 213, thereby locking the storage unit 103 onto the connecting plate 203 or releasing the storage unit 103.

[0038] like Figures 3 to 9As shown, a connecting plate groove 212 is chiseled at the bottom of the storage unit 103. The connecting plate groove 212 is used for the connecting plate 203 to be embedded when the storage unit 103 is installed into the outer casing 1. A pair of locking block grooves 213 are chiseled on the side wall of the connecting plate groove 212. The locking block 210 is locked in the locking block groove 213. The storage unit 103 is locked onto the connecting plate 203 by the locking block 210 being locked in the locking block groove 213. A connecting rod 208 is fixed to one end of the second slider 207 near the first slider 202. A locking head 211 is fixed to one end of the connecting rod 208 located in the first slider 202. The second slider 207 drives the locking head 211 to move through the connecting rod 208, so that the locking head 211 is locked in the locking head groove 222 or moved out of the locking head groove 222. A slot 222 is cut into the outer casing 1, and a clip 211 is inserted into the slot 222. By inserting the clip 211 into the slot 222, the connecting plate 203 and the first slider 202 are fixed in place, thereby fixing the storage unit 103 inside the outer casing 1.

[0039] like Figures 3 to 9 As shown, a pair of slide rods 204 are fixed to the first slide rail 201. The first slider 202 slides on the pair of slide rods 204. The slide rods 204 are used to assist the first slider 202 in sliding up and down, and also to install the first spring 205 to prevent the first spring 205 from disengaging from the first slide rail 201 when compressed. The first spring 205 is installed on the slide rod 204 between the first slider 202 and the bottom wall of the first slide rail 201. The elastic force of the first spring 205 is used to push the first slider 202 upward, so that the first slider 202 lifts the storage unit 103 upward through the connecting plate 203.

[0040] like Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, a second spring 209 is installed between the second slider 207 and the side wall of the second slide rail 206. The elastic force of the second spring 209 is used to move the second slider 207 towards the first slider 202, so that the second slider 207 drives the locking block 210 to lock in the locking block groove 213. A pair of fixing blocks 214 are fixed on the outer wall of the outer casing 1 at the locking head groove 222. The fixing blocks 214 are used to install the rotating ring 215. The rotating ring 215 is rotatably mounted on the pair of fixing blocks 214. The rotating ring 215 is used to drive the insertion rod 216 to rotate. On the one hand, the insertion rod 216 drives the push head 218 to align with the locking head groove 222 and pushes the handle 217 to push the locking head 211 out of the locking head groove 222. On the other hand, the push head 218 is locked on the limiting member 219 to prevent the locking head 211 from being dislodged from the locking head groove 222 by accidentally touching the handle 217.

[0041] like Figure 7 and Figure 10As shown, a rod 216 is inserted into the rotating ring 215. A handle 217 and a push head 218 are fixed to both ends of the rod 216. Moving the handle 217 upwards causes the push head 218 to move away from the limiting member 219 via the rod 216. Then, rotating the handle 217 causes the rotating ring 215 to rotate, aligning the push head 218 with the locking slot 222. A limiting member 219 is fixed below a pair of fixing blocks 214. The push head 218 is locked onto the limiting member 219, preventing the rod 216 and the rotating ring 215 from rotating. A pair of fixed blocks 214 are each fixed with an arc-shaped strip 220, and a pair of limiting blocks 221 are fixed on a rotating ring 215. The limiting blocks 221 slide inside the arc-shaped strip 220. The rotating ring 215 drives the limiting blocks 221 to rotate to both ends of the arc-shaped strip 220 so that the push head 218 is aligned with the card slot 222 and locked on the limiting member 219 respectively.

[0042] Working principle: When using this device, first fix the outer casing 1 in the installation position, then install the insulation board 104 into the insulation board installation groove 102, and then install the storage unit 103 into the storage medium installation groove 101. When installing the storage unit 103, first insert the storage unit 103 into the storage medium installation groove 101. When it is inserted to the bottom, after the storage unit 103 contacts the connecting plate 203, a downward pushing force needs to be applied to the storage unit 103 to press the storage unit 103 into the outer casing 1. During the pressing process, the storage unit 103 pushes a pair of first sliders 202 downward through the connecting plate 203. The first sliders 202 compress the first spring 205.

[0043] When the connecting plate 203 moves to the bottom of the outer casing 1, the clip 211 is aligned with the clip slot 222. At this time, the elastic force of the second spring 209 pushes the second slider 207 to move towards the first slider 202. The second slider 207 pushes the clip 211 into the clip slot 222 through the connecting rod 208, so that the clip 211 is locked in the clip slot 222. At the same time, the second slider 207 drives the clip block 210 to be locked into the clip block slot 213. Thus, the storage unit 103 can be fixed in the outer casing 1. After all the storage units 103 are installed, the water inlet pipe 105 and the water outlet pipe 106 are connected to the storage unit 103. The end of the water inlet pipe 105 and the water outlet pipe 106 away from the storage unit 103 is connected to the distributor 107. Then the heating pipe 108 is connected to the storage unit 103.

[0044] After installation, the heating element 108 can be heated by electricity during off-peak hours, so that the heating element 108 heats the storage medium in the storage unit 103, or heat energy can be transferred to the storage unit 103 by other means. During peak hours, the heat exchange fluid is diverted to the inlet pipe 105 by the diverter 107 installed on the inlet pipe 105. After the heat exchange fluid completes the heat exchange in the storage unit 103, it flows out from the outlet pipe 106 and then merges with the diverter 107 installed on the outlet pipe 106. The heat exchanged fluid is then applied to other settings for energy exchange.

[0045] When it is necessary to remove the storage unit 103 from the outer casing 1, first pull the handle 217 upwards. The handle 217 moves the push head 218 out of the limiting member 219 through the insertion rod 216. Then rotate the handle 217. The handle 217 rotates through the rotating ring 215 to rotate the push head 218 to align with the head slot 222. Then push the handle 217 towards the head slot 222. The push head 218 pushes the head 211 out of the head slot 222. The head 211 drives the second slider 207 to move through the connecting rod 208. The second slider 207 drives the block 210 to move out of the block slot 213. At the same time, the elastic force of the first spring 205 pushes the first slider 202 downwards. The first slider 202 drives the storage unit 103 to move upwards through the connecting plate 203. After a section of the storage unit 103 is exposed from the outer casing 1, the storage unit 103 can be removed from the outer casing 1 for further inspection or replacement.

[0046] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0047] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A thermal energy storage device, characterised in that, The utility model relates to a kind of storage device, including: Outer box, multiple pairs of storage medium installation slots are arranged in the outer box, a pair of the storage medium installation slots is installed with storage unit, multiple storage units are fixed with water inlet pipe, water outlet pipe, heating pipe is installed on the storage unit; Disassembling device is installed in outer box, the disassembling device includes multiple pairs of first slide rail, first slider is slidably arranged in a pair of the first slide rail, connecting plate is fixed between a pair of the first slider, second slide rail is excavated in the both ends of the connecting plate, second slider is slidably arranged in a pair of the second slide rail, the second slider is fixed with clamping block, connecting plate slot is excavated in the bottom of the storage unit, a pair of clamping block slots are excavated in the sidewall of the connecting plate slot, the clamping block is clamped in the clamping block slot, the end of the second slider close to the first slider is fixed with connecting rod, the end of the connecting rod in the first slider is fixed with clamping head, clamping head slot is excavated in the outer box, the clamping head is clamped in the clamping head slot.

2. The thermal energy storage device of claim 1, wherein, Multiple pairs of heat insulation plate installation slots are fixed in the outer box, heat insulation plate is installed between a pair of the heat insulation plate installation slots, and the heat insulation plate is arranged between every two adjacent storage units.

3. The thermal energy storage device of claim 1, wherein, Multiple water inlet pipes and water outlet pipes are fixed with flow divider at the end away from the storage unit.

4. The thermal energy storage device of claim 1, wherein, The first slide rail is fixed with a pair of slide rods, and the first slider slides on the pair of slide rods.

5. The thermal energy storage device of claim 4, wherein, First spring is installed between the first slider and the bottom wall of the first slide rail on the slide rod.

6. The thermal energy storage device of claim 1, wherein, Second spring is installed between the second slider and the sidewall of the second slide rail.

7. The thermal energy storage device of claim 1, wherein, A pair of fixed blocks are fixed at the clamping head slot on the outer wall of the outer box, and rotating ring is rotatably arranged on a pair of the fixed blocks.

8. The thermal energy storage device of claim 7, wherein, Insert rod is inserted on the rotating ring, and handle and push head are respectively fixed on the both ends of the insert rod.

9. The thermal energy storage device of claim 8, wherein, Limiting member is fixed below a pair of the fixed blocks, and the push head is clamped on the limiting member.

10. The thermal energy storage device of claim 9, wherein, Arc-shaped strip is fixed on a pair of the fixed blocks, and a pair of limiting blocks are fixed on the rotating ring, and the limiting blocks slide in the arc-shaped strip.

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