Solar heat collecting tube mounting mechanism
By designing a stable installation and automatic cleaning mechanism for the collector tubes, the problem of dust accumulation on the surface of the collector tubes affecting light absorption and heat generation has been solved, achieving efficient cleaning and stable installation, and improving the performance and lifespan of the collector tubes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
After prolonged use, existing solar collector tube installation structures accumulate dust on their surfaces, affecting the light absorption and heat generation efficiency of the collector tubes, and traditional cleaning methods are inconvenient.
A collector tube installation mechanism including an installation bracket and a cleaning mechanism was designed. The installation mechanism enables the stable installation of collector tubes of different lengths, and the cleaning mechanism uses a cylinder to drive a cleaning plate to move back and forth, spraying water to clean and wipe away stains on the surface of the collector tube, ensuring the cleanliness of the collector tube.
This method achieves stable installation of the heat collection tubes, avoids loosening and damage, improves light absorption efficiency and heat generation efficiency, extends the service life of the heat collection tubes, improves cleaning efficiency, and reduces material and installation costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar energy technology, and in particular to a solar collector tube installation mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] Solar energy is an inexhaustible and renewable energy source for humankind, and it is also a clean energy source that does not produce any environmental pollution. With rapid economic development and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, the utilization of solar energy has been widely applied to various solar energy products. Currently, solar water heaters for producing hot water are widely used in people's daily lives and production. These solar water heaters typically consist of collector tubes and an insulated water tank.
[0003] Chinese Patent CN205351833U discloses an installation device for collector tubes in a solar collector, including a tail bracket, an insulation box, and collector tubes mounted on the insulation box. The bottom of the collector tube is mounted on the tail bracket, and the collector tube and the tail bracket are fixed by a safety ring. A sealing ring is provided on the insulation box, and the head of the collector tube is connected to the sealing ring. The collector tubes are fastened together by snap-fit fasteners. In this installation device for collector tubes in a solar collector, the metal absorber plate and the collector tube are made of copper, a material with good thermal conductivity, and are tightly welded together by ultrasonic welding, which reduces the thermal resistance and improves the heat transfer speed. The surface of the metal absorber plate is coated with a selective absorption coating, and the heat collection efficiency is much higher than that of traditional solar collectors. The collector tube only serves as a heating element of the solar collector system, playing only the role of heating and heat transfer. It does not accumulate scale, is not easily damaged, and is easy to install and maintain.
[0004] However, the above-mentioned publicly available solutions have the following shortcomings: after long-term use, dust will accumulate on the surface of the existing solar collector tube installation mechanism. If this dust cannot be removed in time, it will affect the light absorption efficiency of the collector tube, thereby affecting the heat generation efficiency of the collector tube. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problems existing in the background technology by proposing a solar collector tube installation mechanism.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model: A solar collector tube installation mechanism, including a water storage tank, a collector pipe located on the side of the water storage tank, a water supply tank located on the left side of the water storage tank, a fixing column located at the bottom of the water supply tank, a base plate located at the bottom of the fixing column, and a water delivery pipe located on the side of the water supply tank; further comprising:
[0007] The mounting bracket is located at the bottom of the water tank;
[0008] The installation mechanism is located at the bottom of the water storage tank and is used to install heat collection pipes of different lengths by sliding the bottom installation components.
[0009] The cleaning mechanism is located on the side of the water storage tank and is used to move back and forth to circulate and clean the heat collection pipes with impurities on the outer wall.
[0010] The mounting plate is slidably disposed inside the mounting frame, and the mounting pipe slides within the mounting mechanism, thereby adjusting the distance between the mounting plate and the top of the mounting frame according to the length of different heat collection pipes;
[0011] And cleaning plate one, which is slidably set on the outside of the mounting bracket. Cleaning plate one slides back and forth on the outside of the heat collection pipe to clean. During the sliding process of cleaning plate one, it will drive the other cleaning components to move back and forth.
[0012] Preferably, the installation mechanism includes a fixing plate, a first insertion interface, a second insertion interface, a sponge pad, and a positioning component;
[0013] The fixing plate is set on the top of the mounting bracket, the first insertion interface is set on the bottom of the fixing plate, the second insertion interface is set on the top of the mounting plate, and the sponge pad is set on the inside of the second insertion interface.
[0014] The positioning component is located on the outside of the mounting bracket and is used to adjust the mounting plate to the appropriate position and then fix it in place.
[0015] Preferably, the positioning assembly includes a slide, a positioning hole, a connecting rod, and a connecting plate;
[0016] The slide is set on the mounting bracket, the positioning holes are set on the side of the mounting bracket, and there are multiple positioning holes. The connecting rod is set on the side of the mounting plate, the connecting plate is set at the end of the connecting rod, the sliding rod is slidably set on the inner side of the connecting plate, the spring is set on the outer side of the sliding rod, and the pull rod is set at the end of the sliding rod.
[0017] Preferably, the cleaning mechanism includes a linkage component and a cleaning component;
[0018] The cleaning component is located on the end face of the water storage tank and is used to spray water to clean the outside of the heat collection pipes.
[0019] The linkage component is set on the cleaning component to drive another cleaning component to wipe away stains from the heat collection pipes after water spraying.
[0020] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a cylinder, a mounting bracket, a push rod, and a cleaning plate.
[0021] The fixing bracket is set on the end face of the water storage tank, the cylinder is set on the side of the fixing component away from the water storage tank, the push rod is set on the output end of the cylinder, the cleaning plate is set on the end of the push rod away from the cylinder, the end of the cleaning plate is provided with a connecting pipe, the inner side of the cleaning plate is provided with a water spray nozzle, the inner side of the cleaning plate is slidably provided with a fixing strip, and the side of the fixing strip is connected to the outer side of the mounting bracket.
[0022] Preferably, the linkage assembly includes a connector, a guide block, a mounting frame, a second cleaning plate, and a second spring;
[0023] The connector is located on the outside of the fixed frame, the guide block is located at the end of the fixed frame away from the cylinder, the mounting frame is located on the top of the first cleaning plate, the second spring is located on the inside of the mounting frame, the end of the second spring away from the mounting frame is provided with a sliding plate, the axis of the sliding plate is provided with a connecting shaft, the outside of the connecting shaft is provided with a rotating plate, the end face of the sliding plate is provided with a fixing block, the outside of the fixing strip is provided with the second cleaning plate, the top of the second cleaning plate is provided with a baffle, and the inside of the second cleaning plate is provided with a sponge.
[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:
[0025] By using the installation mechanism, after one end of the heat collection pipe and the connector are installed, the installation plate is moved to snap the bottom of the heat collection pipe in place. The sliding rod is then inserted into the positioning hole to fix the position. The sponge pad provides some protection to the end of the heat collection pipe. This snap-fit method ensures a stable installation of the heat collection pipe, preventing loosening and collisions that could damage it. Furthermore, because the installation plate can slide, heat collection pipes of different lengths can be installed. This allows for selection of different lengths of heat collection pipe according to actual needs, avoiding unnecessary waste and reducing material and installation costs while ensuring system performance.
[0026] The cleaning mechanism uses a cylinder to move cleaning plates one and two back and forth, simultaneously rinsing and wiping away dirt from the outside of the heat collection pipes. This thoroughly removes dirt, dust, scale, and other impurities from the surface of the heat collection pipes, ensuring their cleanliness and improving their heat absorption efficiency. It also removes dirt and corrosion from the surface of the heat collection pipes, reducing damage and extending their lifespan. Furthermore, it eliminates the need to disassemble the heat collection pipes for cleaning, saving time and effort. Solar energy conversion can also be performed simultaneously during the cleaning process, further improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rear structure;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the installation mechanism;
[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of A in the middle;
[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism;
[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of B in the diagram.
[0033] Reference numerals: 1. Water storage tank; 2. Heat collection pipe; 3. Water supply tank; 4. Fixing column; 5. Chassis; 6. Water supply pipe; 701. Cylinder; 702. Fixing frame; 703. Push rod; 704. Cleaning plate one; 705. Cleaning plate two; 706. Connecting pipe; 707. Spray nozzle; 708. Fixing strip; 709. Sponge wipe; 710. Baffle plate; 711. Mounting frame; 712. Spring two; 713. Sliding plate; 714. Connecting shaft; 715. Rotating plate; 716. Fixing block; 717. Connecting piece; 718. Guide block; 801. Mounting bracket; 802. Fixing plate; 803. Insertion interface one; 804. Insertion interface two; 805. Sponge pad; 806. Slide groove; 807. Positioning hole; 808. Connecting rod; 809. Connecting plate; 810. Pull rod; 811. Sliding rod; 812. Spring one; 813. Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation Example 1
[0034] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the solar collector tube installation mechanism proposed in this utility model includes a water storage tank 1, a collector pipe 2 located on the side of the water storage tank 1, a water supply tank 3 located on the left side of the water storage tank 1, a fixing column 4 set at the bottom of the water supply tank 3, a base plate set at the bottom of the fixing column 4, a water supply pipe 6 set on the side of the water supply tank 3, an installation mechanism, and a cleaning mechanism.
[0035] Mounting bracket 801 is located at the bottom of water storage tank 1;
[0036] The installation mechanism is located at the bottom of the water storage tank 1 and is used to install heat collection pipes 2 of different lengths by sliding the bottom installation component.
[0037] The cleaning mechanism is located on the side of the water storage tank 1 and is used to move back and forth to clean the heat collection pipe 2, which has impurities on the outer wall of the pipe.
[0038] The mounting plate 813 is slidably disposed on the inner side of the mounting frame 801, and the mounting pipe slides within the mounting mechanism, thereby adjusting the distance between the mounting plate 813 and the top of the mounting frame 801 according to the length of different heat collection pipes 2.
[0039] The cleaning plate 704 is slidably disposed on the outside of the mounting bracket 801. The cleaning plate 704 slides back and forth on the outside of the heat collection pipe 2 for cleaning. During the sliding process, the cleaning plate 704 will drive the other cleaning components to move back and forth.
[0040] The mounting mechanism includes a fixing plate 802, a first insertion interface 803, a second insertion interface 804, a sponge pad 805, and a positioning component. The fixing plate 802 is located on the top of the mounting bracket 801, the first insertion interface 803 is located at the bottom of the fixing plate 802 at a 45-degree angle, the second insertion interface 804 is located on the top of the mounting plate 813 at a 45-degree angle, and the sponge pad 805 is located on the inner side of the second insertion interface 804. The positioning component is located on the outer side of the mounting bracket 801 and is used to adjust the mounting plate 813 to the appropriate position and then fix it. The positioning assembly includes a slide groove 806, positioning holes 807, a connecting rod 808, and a connecting plate 809. The slide groove 806 is disposed on the mounting bracket 801, the positioning holes 807 are disposed on the side of the mounting bracket 801 (multiple holes 807 are provided), the connecting rod 808 is disposed on the side of the mounting plate 813, the connecting plate 809 is disposed at the end of the connecting rod 808, a sliding rod 811 is slidably disposed on the inner side of the connecting plate 809, a spring 812 is disposed on the outer side of the sliding rod 811, and a pull rod 810 is disposed at the end of the sliding rod 811. First, the assembly... One end of the heat pipe 2 is snapped together with the insertion interface 803. Then, the pull rod 810 is pulled to disengage the sliding rod 811 from the positioning hole 807. At this time, the spring 812 is compressed, and the mounting plate 813 can be moved. After the mounting plate 813 moves to the end of the heat collection pipe 2, the pull rod 810 is released. At this time, under the action of the spring 812, the sliding rod 811 is driven to re-clamp into the positioning hole 807 at this position, thereby fixing the position of the heat collection pipe 2. In this way, the heat collection pipe 2 will not loosen due to the snapping and limiting at both ends, and the installation is more secure. Example 2
[0041] like Figures 5-6 As shown, this utility model proposes a solar collector tube installation mechanism. Compared with Embodiment 1, this embodiment details the structure of the cleaning mechanism.
[0042] The cleaning mechanism includes a linkage component and a cleaning component. The cleaning component is located on the end face of the water storage tank 1 and is used to spray water to clean the outside of the heat collection pipe 2. The linkage component is located on the cleaning component and is used to drive another cleaning component to wipe away stains from the heat collection pipe 2 after water spraying. The cleaning component includes a cylinder 701, a fixing frame 702, a push rod 703, and a cleaning plate 704. The fixing frame 702 is located on the end face of the water storage tank 1, the cylinder 701 is located on the side of the fixing frame away from the water storage tank 1, the push rod 703 is located at the output end of the cylinder 701, and the cleaning plate 704 is located at the end of the push rod 703 away from the cylinder 701. The interior of the cleaning plate 704 is hollow, and a connecting pipe 706 is provided at the end of the cleaning plate 704. A water spray nozzle 707 is provided on the inner side of the cleaning plate 704. Multiple water spray nozzles 707 are arranged in a ring and are connected to the cleaning plate 704. The outlet of 4 is connected, and the outer side of the connecting pipe 706 is threadedly connected to the end of the water supply pipe 6 away from the water supply tank 3. The water supply pipe 6 is a flexible hose, so it can move along with the cleaning plate 704 when it moves. The water in the water supply tank 3 flows into the cleaning plate 704 through the water supply pipe 6 and the connecting pipe 706, and then sprays out from the spray nozzle 707. A fixing strip 708 is slidably provided on the inner side of the cleaning plate 704. The side of the fixing strip 708 is connected to the outer side of the mounting bracket 801. The cylinder 701 is started, and the cylinder 701 drives the push rod 703 to move. The push rod 703 drives the cleaning plate 704 to move back and forth.The linkage assembly includes a connector 717, a guide block 718, a mounting frame 711, a second cleaning plate 705, and a second spring 712. The connector 717 is located on the outside of the fixed frame 702. The guide block 718 is located at the end of the fixed frame 702 away from the cylinder 701, with both sides of the guide block 718 being inclined surfaces. The mounting frame 711 is located on the top of the first cleaning plate 704. The second spring 712 is located on the inside of the mounting frame 711, and a sliding plate 713 is located at the end of the second spring 712 away from the mounting frame 711. A connecting shaft 714 is provided at the axis of the movable plate 713. A rotating plate 715 is rotatably provided on the outer side of the connecting shaft 714. A fixing block 716 is provided on the end face of the sliding plate 713. The two sides of the fixing block 716 are provided with inclined surfaces with the same inclination angle as the guide blocks 718. A second cleaning plate 705 is slidably provided on the outer side of the fixing strip 708. The second cleaning plate 705 is located at the bottom of the fixing strip 708 in its natural state. A baffle 710 is provided on the top of the second cleaning plate 705. A sponge 709 is provided on the inner side of the second cleaning plate 705. Multiple sponge wipes 709 are provided, and the inner diameter of the sponge wipes 709 is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the heat collection pipe 2. The movement of the first cleaning plate 704 drives the installation frame 711 to move, and the installation frame 711 drives the rotating plate 715 to move. When the rotating plate 715 moves to the second cleaning plate 705, it will contact the baffle 710 and rotate to the left under the action of the baffle 710. The rotation continues, causing the rotating plate 715 to move to the rear of the second cleaning plate 705 and return to its original position under the action of gravity. At this time, the return movement is performed, which can drive the cleaning plate. As the second cleaning plate 705 moves, the sponge 709 wipes away water stains on the heat collection pipe 2. When the second cleaning plate 705 moves to the vicinity of the guide block 718, the fixing block 716 and the guide block 718 come into contact and slide within the mounting frame 711. The fixing block 716 drives the sliding block and the rotating plate 715 to move, thereby causing the rotating plate 715 to disengage from the second cleaning plate 705. Under the action of gravity, the second cleaning plate 705 slides back to the bottom of the fixing strip 708, and the cleaning is repeated in this cycle.
[0043] In summary, when using this utility model, firstly, one end of the heat collection pipe 2 is snapped together with the connector 803. Then, pull the lever 810 to disengage the sliding rod 811 from the positioning hole 807. At this time, the spring 812 is compressed, and the mounting plate 813 can be moved. After the mounting plate 813 moves to the end of the heat collection pipe 2, release the lever 810. At this time, under the action of the spring 812, the sliding rod 811 is driven to re-engage into the positioning hole 807 at this position, thereby fixing the position of the heat collection pipe 2. Then, start the cylinder 701 and open the outlet of the water supply tank 3. The water in the water supply tank 3 flows into the cleaning plate 704 through the water supply pipe 6 and the connecting pipe 706, and then sprays out from the spray nozzle 707. At the same time, the cylinder 701 drives the push rod 703 to move, and the push rod 703 drives the cleaning plate 704 to move back and forth. The movement of the cleaning plate 704 drives the mounting frame 711 to move. The mounting frame 711 moves the rotating plate 715. When the rotating plate 715 moves to the second cleaning plate 705, it contacts the baffle 710 and rotates to the left under the action of the baffle 710. The rotation continues, causing the rotating plate 715 to move behind the second cleaning plate 705 and return to its original position under the action of gravity. At this time, it moves back, which can move the second cleaning plate 705. When the second cleaning plate 705 moves, it wipes away the water stains on the heat collection pipe 2 with the sponge 709. When the second cleaning plate 705 moves to the vicinity of the guide block 718, the fixing block 716 contacts the guide block 718 and slides in the mounting frame 711. The fixing block 716 drives the sliding block and the rotating plate 715 to move, so that the rotating plate 715 is separated from the second cleaning plate 705. The second cleaning plate 705 slides back to the bottom of the fixing strip 708 under the action of gravity. This cycle is repeated to clean the plate.
[0044] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
Claims
1. A solar collector tube installation mechanism, comprising a water storage tank (1), a collector pipe (2) located on the side of the water storage tank (1), a water supply tank (3) located on the left side of the water storage tank (1), a fixing column (4) disposed at the bottom of the water supply tank (3), a base plate (5) disposed at the bottom of the fixing column (4), and a water delivery pipe (6) disposed on the side of the water supply tank (3); characterized in that, Also includes: Mounting bracket (801) is located at the bottom of water storage tank (1); The installation mechanism is located at the bottom of the water storage tank (1) and is used to install heat collection pipes (2) of different lengths by sliding the bottom installation component. The cleaning mechanism is located on the side of the water tank (1) and is used to move back and forth to clean the heat collection pipe (2) with impurities on the outer wall of the pipe. Mounting plate (813) is slidably disposed inside mounting bracket (801), and mounting pipe slides within mounting mechanism, thereby adjusting the distance between mounting plate (813) and top of mounting bracket (801) according to the length of different heat collection pipes (2); And cleaning plate one (704), which is slidably disposed on the outside of the mounting bracket (801). Cleaning plate one (704) slides back and forth on the outside of the heat collection pipe (2) for cleaning. During the sliding process of cleaning plate one (704), it will drive the other cleaning components to move back and forth.
2. The solar collector tube installation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting mechanism includes a fixing plate (802), a first plug-in interface (803), a second plug-in interface (804), a sponge pad (805), and a positioning component; The fixing plate (802) is located on the top of the mounting bracket (801), the first insertion interface (803) is located on the bottom of the fixing plate (802), the second insertion interface (804) is located on the top of the mounting plate (813), and the sponge pad (805) is located on the inside of the second insertion interface (804). The positioning component is located on the outside of the mounting bracket (801) and is used to fix the mounting plate (813) after adjusting it to the appropriate position.
3. The solar collector tube installation mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning assembly includes a slide (806), a positioning hole (807), a connecting rod (808), and a connecting plate (809). A slide groove (806) is provided on the mounting bracket (801), a positioning hole (807) is provided on the side of the mounting bracket (801), and multiple positioning holes (807) are provided. A connecting rod (808) is provided on the side of the mounting plate (813), a connecting plate (809) is provided at the end of the connecting rod (808), a sliding rod (811) is slidably provided on the inner side of the connecting plate (809), a spring (812) is provided on the outer side of the sliding rod (811), and a pull rod (810) is provided at the end of the sliding rod (811).
4. The solar collector tube installation mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning system includes linkage components and cleaning components; The cleaning component is located on the end face of the water storage tank (1) and is used to spray water to clean the outside of the heat collection pipe (2); The linkage component is set on the cleaning component to drive another cleaning component to wipe away stains from the heat collection pipe (2) after water spraying.
5. The solar collector tube installation mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly includes a cylinder (701), a mounting bracket (702), a push rod (703), and a cleaning plate (704). A fixing bracket (702) is set on the end face of the water storage tank (1), a cylinder (701) is set on the side of the fixing member away from the water storage tank (1), a push rod (703) is set on the output end of the cylinder (701), a cleaning plate (704) is set on the end of the push rod (703) away from the cylinder (701), a connecting pipe (706) is set at the end of the cleaning plate (704), a spray nozzle (707) is set on the inner side of the cleaning plate (704), a fixing strip (708) is slidably set on the inner side of the cleaning plate (704), and the side of the fixing strip (708) is connected to the outer side of the mounting bracket (801).
6. The solar collector tube installation mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The linkage components include a connector (717), a guide block (718), a mounting frame (711), a second cleaning plate (705), and a second spring (712). The connector (717) is located on the outside of the fixed frame (702), the guide block (718) is located on the end of the fixed frame (702) away from the cylinder (701), the mounting frame (711) is located on the top of the first cleaning plate (704), the second spring (712) is located on the inside of the mounting frame (711), the end of the second spring (712) away from the mounting frame (711) is provided with a sliding plate (713), the axis of the sliding plate (713) is provided with a connecting shaft (714), the outer side of the connecting shaft (714) is rotatably provided with a rotating plate (715), the end face of the sliding plate (713) is provided with a fixing block (716), the outer side of the fixing strip (708) is slidably provided with the second cleaning plate (705), the top of the second cleaning plate (705) is provided with a baffle (710), and the inner side of the second cleaning plate (705) is provided with a sponge (709).
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Installation device of heat collection pipes in solar collector
CN205351833U