Bucket support bracket of solar water heater
By designing a hollow frame for easy cleaning and a solar water heater tank support bracket with reinforced support legs, the problems of insufficient bracket strength and cleaning of heat collection tubes were solved, achieving stable operation and efficient heat collection under adverse weather conditions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG YONGTAI NEW KINETIC ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing solar water heater brackets lack structural strength under severe weather conditions, making them prone to collapse. Furthermore, foreign objects accumulating on the surface of the heat collection tubes affect heating efficiency.
Design a solar water heater tank support bracket. The connection between the support legs is achieved by the opposite movement of the hollow frame. The overall strength is improved by combining the cross frame and reinforcing components. The surface of the heat collection tube is cleaned with the help of a water pump and a spray nozzle.
Without affecting normal use, the system automatically cleans the heat collection tubes and increases the strength of the support structure to avoid the risk of collapse and enhance the heat collection effect.
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Abstract
Description
A solar water heater tank support bracket Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar energy equipment, specifically to a solar water heater tank support bracket. Background Technology
[0002] The solar water heater bracket is a key structural component in a solar water heating system used to fix and support the collector and water tank. Its core function is to provide physical support for the stable operation of the solar water heater and to ensure that the collector can receive solar radiation at the optimal angle.
[0003] A search revealed a utility model patent with publication number CN220582779U, which discloses a solar water heater bracket, including a bracket assembly and at least one protective plate. The bracket assembly includes at least two uprights, at least one tank support, and at least one crossbeam. The uprights and tank supports are connected one-to-one, and the two ends of the crossbeam are connected to the connection points of each upright and tank support. The protective plate is disposed at the connection points of the uprights, tank supports, and crossbeams, and has a connecting portion and an extension portion disposed on one side of the connecting portion. The connecting portion is connected to the uprights, tank supports, and crossbeams, and the extension portion is connected to the uprights and tank supports. This application improves the structural strength among the uprights, tank supports, and crossbeams, minimizes deformation at the connection points, and improves the stability of the solar water heater bracket after installation in the water tank.
[0004] The existing solar water heater support structure is relatively simple, but it needs to support the water storage tank and multiple sets of heat collection tubes. Under severe weather conditions such as strong winds, the simple support structure will cause the overall strength to decrease, which may lead to the risk of the entire support collapsing.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a solar water heater tank support bracket to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a solar water heater tank support bracket. By moving two sets of hollow frames in opposite directions, the surface of the heat collection tubes can be cleaned and the connection strength between the two sets of front support legs can be strengthened, thereby improving the overall strength of the bracket. This solves the problem in the prior art where foreign objects accumulate on the surface of the heat collection tubes, affecting the heating efficiency and the overall structural strength of the bracket is low.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a solar water heater tank support bracket, comprising two sets of brackets, each set of brackets having a front support leg installed on one side, each set of brackets having a rear support leg installed below one side, each set of front support legs having a tail seat installed on the side away from the bracket, and multiple sets of horizontal frames sequentially installed between the two sets of front support legs and the brackets, and multiple sets of heat collection tube racks sequentially installed on each of the horizontal frames between the two sets of front support legs;
[0008] The water storage assembly, which is installed on the horizontal frame between the two sets of brackets, includes a water tank. The water tank is installed on the horizontal frame. An overflow pipe is installed through one side of the water tank, and a connecting pipe is installed through the other side of the water tank. The connecting pipe is connected to the overflow pipe of the water storage tank of the solar water heater.
[0009] The reinforcing assembly disposed between the two sets of front support legs includes two sets of protective frames, which are symmetrically installed on the outside of the two sets of front support legs. The portion of the surface of the two sets of front support legs located inside the protective frames has through grooves.
[0010] Preferably, the water storage assembly further includes a small water pump, which is installed above the water tank and its input end is connected to the water tank pipe.
[0011] Preferably, a fan-shaped spray nozzle is installed on the side of the water tank near the heat collection tube frame, and the fan-shaped spray nozzle is connected to the output pipe of the small water pump. A controller is installed on one side of a set of the brackets.
[0012] Preferably, the reinforcing component further includes a bidirectional screw, which is rotatably connected within a set of protective frames. A servo motor is installed within this set of protective frames, and the output end of the servo motor is axially connected to the bidirectional screw. Internal threaded blocks are symmetrically screwed onto the bidirectional screw, and a connecting frame is installed on one side of each of the two sets of internal threaded blocks. The connecting frame is slidably connected to a set of through slots.
[0013] Preferably, protective covers are installed on the side of both sets of front support legs away from the protective frame, and the protective covers are located on the side of the corresponding through slot. A guide rod is installed in the other set of protective frames, and a guide block is symmetrically slidably connected to the guide rod. A connecting frame is also installed on one side of the guide block, and the connecting frame is slidably connected to the other set of through slots.
[0014] Preferably, a hollow frame is installed between the connecting frame on one side of the two sets of guide blocks and the connecting frame on one side of the two sets of internal thread blocks. A cleaning frame is installed in sequence below the hollow frame, and each set of cleaning frames is in the same vertical and horizontal position as the corresponding heat collection tube frame. A cleaning plate is installed in each cleaning frame.
[0015] The technical effects and advantages provided by this utility model in the above technical solution are as follows:
[0016] The rotation of the bidirectional screw allows the two sets of hollow frames to move in opposite directions, thereby driving the cleaning plate to clean the surface of the solar collector tubes. Simultaneously, when the solar water heater is being filled with water, water can be added to the tank through its own overflow pipe for spraying and auxiliary cleaning. This structure effectively cleans the solar collector tubes. Furthermore, by moving the two sets of hollow frames to the middle section between the two front support legs, and in conjunction with multiple horizontal frames, the overall strength of the support structure is further enhanced while ensuring the stable connection of the solar collector tubes. It can also automatically store water without affecting the normal operation of the solar water heater, thus aiding in the cleaning of the collector tubes. This significantly improves the solar water heater's heat collection efficiency and the strength of the support structure. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.
[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the planed structure of the front support leg of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the layout structure of the through groove of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the layout structure of the cleaning frame of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a partial cross-sectional structure of the front support leg of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of point A in Figure 2 of this utility model.
[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0025] 001, Bracket; 002, Water Storage Component; 003, Reinforcing Component; 101, Front Support Leg; 102, Rear Support Leg; 103, Tailstock; 104, Horizontal Frame; 105, Heat Collector Tube Rack; 201, Water Tank; 202, Connecting Pipe; 203, Overflow Pipe; 204, Small Water Pump; 205, Fan-shaped Spray Nozzle; 206, Controller; 301, Protective Frame; 302, Through Groove; 303, Bidirectional Screw; 304, Servo Motor; 305, Internal Threaded Block; 306, Protective Cover; 307, Hollow Frame; 308, Cleaning Frame; 309, Cleaning Plate; 310, Guide Block; 311, Guide Rod; 312, Connecting Frame. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027] This utility model provides a solar water heater tank support bracket as shown in Figures 1-6, including two sets of brackets 001. Each set of brackets 001 has a front support leg 101 installed on one side, and a rear support leg 102 installed below one side of each set of brackets 001. A tail seat 103 is installed on the side of each set of front support legs 101 away from the brackets 001. Multiple sets of horizontal frames 104 are installed sequentially between the two sets of front support legs 101 and the brackets 001. Multiple sets of heat collection tube racks 105 are installed sequentially on the horizontal frames 104 between the two sets of front support legs 101.
[0028] The bracket 001 can support the water storage tank of the solar water heater, and the cross frame 104 can effectively ensure the overall connection and stability of the bracket. Furthermore, the cross frames 104 added between the two sets of front support legs 101 can effectively ensure the overall structural strength and the installation stability of the heat collection tube, thereby avoiding the problem of bracket collapse under severe weather conditions.
[0029] The water storage component 002, which is installed on the horizontal frame 104 between the two sets of brackets 001, includes a water tank 201. The water tank 201 is installed on the horizontal frame 104. An overflow pipe 203 is installed through one side of the water tank 201, and a connecting pipe 202 is installed through the other side of the water tank 201. The connecting pipe 202 is connected to the overflow pipe 203 of the water storage tank of the solar water heater.
[0030] By connecting the connecting pipe 202 to the overflow pipe 203 of the solar water heater's storage tank, when too much water is sprayed out through the overflow pipe 203 during the water filling process, the water can be transported to the water tank 201. The overflow pipe 203 of the water tank 201 ensures the normal use of the water tank 201 and the solar water heater's storage tank.
[0031] The reinforcing component 003, which is disposed between the two sets of front support legs 101, includes two sets of protective frames 301. The two sets of protective frames 301 are symmetrically installed on the outside of the two sets of front support legs 101. The portion of the surface of the two sets of front support legs 101 located inside the protective frames 301 has through grooves 302.
[0032] The through groove 302 allows the interior of the protective frame 301 to connect with the inside of the front support leg 101.
[0033] Furthermore, in the above structure, the water storage component 002 also includes a small water pump 204, which is installed above the water tank 201 and has its input end connected to the water tank 201 via a pipe.
[0034] The water source in the water tank 201 can be extracted by a small water pump 204.
[0035] Furthermore, in the above structure, a fan-shaped spray nozzle 205 is installed on the side of the water tank 201 near the heat collection tube frame 105, and the fan-shaped spray nozzle 205 is connected to the output pipe of the small water pump 204. A controller 206 is installed on one side of a set of brackets 001.
[0036] A small water pump 204 can extract water and deliver it to a fan-shaped spray nozzle 205 to spray water onto the surface of the heat collection tube.
[0037] Furthermore, in the above structure, the reinforcing component 003 also includes a bidirectional screw 303, which is rotatably connected to a set of protective frames 301. A servo motor 304 is installed in the set of protective frames 301, and the output end of the servo motor 304 is axially connected to the bidirectional screw 303. Internal threaded blocks 305 are symmetrically screwed onto the bidirectional screw 303. A connecting frame 312 is installed on one side of each of the two sets of internal threaded blocks 305, and the connecting frame 312 is slidably connected to a set of through slots 302.
[0038] The servo motor 304 can drive the bidirectional screw 303 to rotate, thereby causing the bidirectional screw 303 to drive the internal thread block 305 to move in opposite directions, thereby causing the connecting frame 312 to slide in the through groove 302.
[0039] Furthermore, in the above structure, protective covers 306 are installed on the side of the two sets of front support legs 101 away from the protective frame 301, and the protective covers 306 are located on the side of the corresponding through groove 302. A guide rod 311 is installed in the other set of protective frames 301. A guide block 310 is symmetrically slidably connected to the guide rod 311, and a connecting frame 312 is also installed on one side of the guide block 310. The connecting frame 312 is slidably connected to the other set of through grooves 302.
[0040] The protective cover 306 can prevent debris from entering the channel 302 and ultimately entering the protective frame 301, thus affecting its internal structural operation.
[0041] Furthermore, in the above structure, a hollow frame 307 is installed between the connecting frame 312 on one side of the two sets of guide blocks 310 and the connecting frame 312 on one side of the two sets of internal threaded blocks 305. A cleaning frame 308 is installed below the hollow frame 307 in sequence, and each set of cleaning frames 308 is in the same vertical and horizontal position as the corresponding heat collection tube frame 105. A cleaning plate 309 is installed inside each cleaning frame 308.
[0042] With the cooperation of guide block 310 and guide rod 311, the hollow frame 307 can move smoothly under the drive of internal thread block 305, and the cleaning frame 308 drives the cleaning plate 309 to move and clean along the surface of the heat collection tube. The cleaning plate 309 is made of cotton material, but not limited to cotton material. In bad weather, the internal thread block 305 can drive the two sets of hollow frames 307 to the middle position between the two sets of front support legs 101 and cooperate with the horizontal frame 104 to effectively strengthen the connection strength between the two sets of front support legs 101 of the bracket and effectively ensure the firmness of the heat collection tube. In daily use, after cleaning, the hollow frame 307 will be located on the upper and lower sides between the two sets of front support legs 101 respectively.
[0043] The working principle of this practical application is as follows:
[0044] Referring to Figures 1-6 in the instruction manual, water is added to the tank of the solar water heater. When the tank is full, the water is transported to the water tank 201 through the overflow pipe 203. When the water tank 201 is full, water flows out through the overflow pipe 203 on one side, thus indicating whether the tank is full. A small water pump 204 draws water and sprays it onto the surface of the collector tubes through the fan-shaped spray nozzles 205. The servo motor 304 drives the bidirectional screw 303 to rotate, which in turn causes the internal thread block 305 to move the hollow frame 307. This allows the cleaning plate 309 inside the cleaning frame 308 to clean the surface of the collector tubes. This cleaning only needs to be done once a day. Repeated cleaning is required to avoid affecting the solar energy effect. In case of severe weather, the two sets of hollow frames 307 can be driven to the middle part between the two sets of front support legs 101 and the horizontal frame 104 between the two sets of front support legs 101, thereby improving the overall connection strength of the bracket and the firmness of the heat collection tube, avoiding the risk of collapse in severe weather. This structure can clean the solar heat collection tube and ensure its heat collection effect. In addition, this structure can ensure the overall strength of the bracket in severe weather and can automatically store water without affecting the normal use of the solar water heater, thereby assisting in the cleaning of the heat collection tube. This greatly improves the heat collection effect of the solar water heater itself and the strength of the bracket.
[0045] The foregoing description only illustrates certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A solar water heater tank support bracket, comprising two sets of brackets (001), characterized in that: Both sets of brackets (001) are equipped with front support legs (101) on one side, and both sets of brackets (001) are equipped with rear support legs (102) below one side. A tailstock (103) is installed on the side of each set of front support legs (101) away from the bracket (001). Multiple sets of horizontal frames (104) are sequentially installed between the two sets of front support legs (101) and the brackets (001). Multiple sets of heat collection tube racks (105) are sequentially installed on each of the horizontal frames (104) between the two sets of front support legs (101). The water storage assembly (002) located on the horizontal frame (104) between the two sets of brackets (001) includes a water tank (201). The water tank (201) is installed on the horizontal frame (104). An overflow pipe (203) is installed through one side of the water tank (201), and a connecting pipe (202) is installed through the other side of the water tank (201). The connecting pipe (202) is connected to the overflow pipe (203) of the storage tank of the solar water heater. The reinforcing component (003) set between the two sets of front support legs (101) includes two sets of protective frames (301). The two sets of protective frames (301) are symmetrically installed on the outside of the two sets of front support legs (101). The part of the surface of the two sets of front support legs (101) located inside the protective frame (301) has a through groove (302).
2. The solar water heater tank support bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage component (002) also includes a small water pump (204), which is installed above the water tank (201) and the input end of the small water pump (204) is connected to the water tank (201) via a pipe.
3. A solar water heater tank support bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water tank (201) is equipped with a fan-shaped spray nozzle (205) on the side near the heat collection tube frame (105), and the fan-shaped spray nozzle (205) is connected to the output pipe of the small water pump (204). A controller (206) is installed on one side of a set of brackets (001).
4. A solar water heater tank support bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing component (003) also includes a bidirectional screw (303), which is rotatably connected to a set of protective frames (301). A servo motor (304) is installed in the set of protective frames (301), and the output end of the servo motor (304) is axially connected to the bidirectional screw (303). Internal thread blocks (305) are symmetrically screwed onto the bidirectional screw (303). A connecting frame (312) is installed on one side of each of the two sets of internal thread blocks (305), and the connecting frame (312) is slidably connected to a set of through slots (302).
5. A solar water heater tank support bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both sets of front support legs (101) are equipped with protective covers (306) on the side away from the protective frame (301), and the protective covers (306) are located on the side of the corresponding through groove (302). A guide rod (311) is installed in the other set of protective frames (301). A guide block (310) is symmetrically slidably connected to the guide rod (311), and a connecting frame (312) is also installed on one side of the guide block (310). The connecting frame (312) is slidably connected to the other set of through grooves (302).
6. A solar water heater tank support bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: A perforated frame (307) is installed between the connecting frame (312) on one side of the two sets of guide blocks (310) and the connecting frame (312) on one side of the two sets of internal threaded blocks (305). A cleaning frame (308) is installed below the perforated frame (307) in sequence, and each cleaning frame (308) is in the same vertical and horizontal position as the corresponding heat collection tube frame (105). A cleaning plate (309) is installed inside each cleaning frame (308).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Solar water heater support
CN220582779U