Condensate water treatment assembly and water heater

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water heaters, and provides a condensate water treatment assembly and a water heater, the assembly comprises a collection vessel, an atomization container, a water suction pipe, a spacer and a compression pump. According to the condensate water treatment assembly provided by the utility model, the collection vessel is arranged to collect condensate water, the atomization container is arranged, the containing cavity is communicated with the collection vessel, and the nozzle is arranged in the containing cavity; a water suction pipe is arranged on the side wall of the nozzle, the bottom of a water suction pipe containing cavity is located on one side of a spraying opening, partition pieces are arranged at the spraying opening, and a compression pump is arranged at a spraying inlet. When the compression pump is started, compressed air is sprayed out from the spraying opening of the nozzle, the water suction pipe is in negative pressure, condensate water in the containing cavity is pressed to the spraying opening and sprayed to the spacer, and the condensate water is atomized; therefore, when the condensate water is treated, a drain pipe does not need to be arranged externally, a water outlet does not need to be reserved at the installation position of the water heater, the transformation cost is saved, the condensate water can be prevented from blocking the drain pipe, regular maintenance is not needed, the use cost is saved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water heater technology, specifically to a condensate treatment component and a water heater. Background Technology

[0002] A water heater is a device that uses various physical principles to raise the temperature of cold water to produce hot water within a certain time. For example, a gas water heater uses gas as fuel and heats the water through combustion, transferring heat to the cold water flowing through a heat exchanger to produce hot water.

[0003] Condensing gas water heaters typically require secondary heat recovery technology to improve energy efficiency. During this process, water vapor in the flue gas condenses upon contact with cold air, releasing latent heat. This heat is then recovered and used to preheat cold water, improving thermal efficiency. This secondary heat recovery process generates a large amount of condensate. To handle this condensate, a drain pipe is usually installed outside the water heater to guide it out.

[0004] However, in the relevant water heater condensate treatment technology, the external drain pipe needs to leave a water outlet at the water heater installation location, which increases the modification cost. The condensate is prone to freezing and clogging the drain pipe in cold environments. The drain pipe requires regular maintenance, which increases the operating cost and affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned deficiencies in the prior art, this utility model provides a condensate treatment component and a water heater, which solves at least one of the aforementioned technical deficiencies in the prior art. When treating condensate, there is no need for an external drain pipe, nor is it necessary to leave a water outlet at the water heater installation location, thus saving on modification costs. It also prevents condensate from clogging the drain pipe, eliminates the need for regular maintenance, saves on operating costs, and improves the user experience.

[0006] A second aspect of this utility model also provides a water heater.

[0007] To achieve the objective of this utility model, a condensate treatment component is provided, comprising:

[0008] A collection vessel, provided in the accommodating space, is suitable for collecting the condensate;

[0009] An atomizing container is formed with a nozzle and a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity being connected to the collecting vessel, the nozzle being disposed in the receiving cavity, and the nozzle having an outlet and an inlet;

[0010] A suction pipe is provided on the side wall of the nozzle, with the first end of the suction pipe located at the bottom side of the receiving cavity and the second end of the suction pipe located at the outlet side.

[0011] A partition is provided at the nozzle outlet;

[0012] A compression pump is connected to the injection inlet.

[0013] Preferably, the collecting vessel is located below the condenser heat exchanger.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes a drive pump, which connects the collector and the receiving cavity.

[0015] Preferably, it also includes a one-way valve, which is disposed between the drive pump and the receiving cavity.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes an output tube.

[0017] The first end of the output pipe is connected to the exhaust pipe, and the second end of the output pipe is located above the partition.

[0018] Preferably, the partition is located at the top of the atomizing container.

[0019] The second end of the output tube covers the top of the atomizing container.

[0020] Preferably, the collecting container contains a neutralizing agent.

[0021] Preferably, it also includes a processing module, and the collecting container is equipped with a water level sensor.

[0022] The water level sensor is electrically connected to the processing module and is adapted to feed back the water level data in the collecting container to the processing module.

[0023] The processing module is electrically connected to the drive pump, and the processing module is also electrically connected to the compression pump.

[0024] When the water level sensor detects that the water level in the collection vessel has reached a set value, the processing module controls the drive pump and the compressor pump to start.

[0025] Preferably, the water suction tube is a capillary tube.

[0026] The second aspect of this utility model provides a water heater, including the aforementioned condensate treatment component and water heater body.

[0027] The condensate treatment component is located on the water heater body.

[0028] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The condensate treatment component provided by this utility model collects the condensate generated by the water heater by setting a collecting vessel in the water heater's accommodating space. It also includes an atomizing container with a nozzle and a accommodating cavity, connecting the accommodating cavity to the collecting vessel. The nozzle is located in the accommodating cavity and has an outlet and an inlet. A suction pipe is installed on the side wall of the nozzle, with its first end located at the bottom of the accommodating cavity and its second end at the outlet. A baffle is also installed at the outlet, and a compressor pump is installed at the nozzle's inlet. When the collecting vessel collects condensate, the compressor pump can be activated to input compressed air into the nozzle. The compressed air is ejected from the nozzle's outlet, creating a negative pressure in the suction pipe. This forces the condensate flowing into the accommodating cavity of the atomizing container to the outlet and spray it onto the baffle. Under high-speed impact, the condensate is atomized. Therefore, when treating condensate, an external drain pipe is no longer needed, and there is no need to leave a water outlet at the water heater installation location, saving on modification costs. It also prevents condensate from clogging the drain pipe, eliminating the need for regular maintenance, saving on operating costs, and improving the user experience.

[0029] The water heater provided by this utility model, since it includes the aforementioned condensate treatment component, inevitably possesses all the advantages of that component. That is, when treating condensate, this water heater no longer requires an external drain pipe, nor does it need to have a pre-installed water outlet at the water heater installation location, saving on modification costs. It also prevents condensate from clogging the drain pipe, eliminates the need for regular maintenance, saves on operating costs, and improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this utility model will become clearer through a more detailed description of the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals indicate the same parts throughout the drawings, and the drawings are not intentionally drawn to scale with actual dimensions; the focus is on illustrating the gist of this application.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the condensate treatment component installed in a water heater according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the condensate treatment component provided in this embodiment of the utility model, showing the condensate flowing into the receiving cavity of the atomizing container;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0034] 1. Exhaust pipe; 2. Condensing heat exchanger; 21. Water inlet; 22. Water outlet; 3. Storage space;

[0035] 100. Collection containers;

[0036] 200. Atomizing container; 210. Nozzle; 211. Spray outlet; 212. Spray inlet; 220. Receiving cavity;

[0037] 300. Suction pipe;

[0038] 400, partition;

[0039] 500. Compression pump;

[0040] 600. Drive pump; 610. Check valve;

[0041] 700, Output tube. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of this utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to and integrated with the other component, or there may be an intervening component present. The terms "mounted," "one end," "the other end," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this applies. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0045] The following is combined Figures 1 to 3 The embodiments of this utility model will be described below. It should be understood that the following description is merely an illustrative embodiment of this utility model and does not constitute any limitation on this utility model.

[0046] Combination Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides a condensate treatment component, which is installed on a water heater. The water heater includes a flue pipe 1 and a condenser heat exchanger 2. The condenser heat exchanger 2 has an inlet 21 and an outlet 22. Raw water can enter the condenser heat exchanger 2 through the inlet 21. After heat exchange, the heated water flows out from the outlet 22 for user use. The water heater also forms a receiving space 3, where the condenser heat exchanger 2 is located. The flue pipe 1 is connected to the receiving space 3 to discharge exhaust gas generated inside the water heater. The flue pipe 1 is located above the condenser heat exchanger 2 for better exhaust gas discharge.

[0047] The condensate treatment assembly includes a collection vessel 100, an atomizing container 200, a suction pipe 300, a partition 400, and a compressor pump 500.

[0048] The collecting container 100 is installed in the accommodating space 3 and can collect the condensate produced by the water heater.

[0049] The atomizing container 200 has a nozzle 210 and a receiving cavity 220. The receiving cavity 220 is connected to the collecting vessel 100. The condensate collected by the collecting vessel 100 can flow into the receiving cavity 220 of the atomizing container 200. The nozzle 210 is disposed in the receiving cavity 220 and has an outlet 211 and an inlet 212.

[0050] The suction pipe 300 is disposed on the side wall of the nozzle 210. The first end of the suction pipe 300 is disposed on the bottom side of the receiving cavity 220 and can be inserted into the condensate in the receiving cavity 220. The second end of the suction pipe 300 is disposed on the spray outlet 211 side of the nozzle 210 and can guide the condensate in the receiving cavity 220 to the spray outlet 211.

[0051] The baffle 400 is located at the nozzle 211.

[0052] The compressor pump 500 is connected to the nozzle inlet 212. When the compressor pump 500 is started, it can provide compressed air to the nozzle 210. The compressed air is injected into the nozzle inlet 212 and ejected from the nozzle outlet 211. Since the second end of the suction pipe 300 is located on the side of the nozzle outlet 211, the compressed air ejected from the nozzle outlet 211 can create a negative pressure at the second end of the suction pipe 300. Under the negative pressure of the suction pipe 300, the condensate in the receiving cavity 220 is pressure-sent to the second end of the suction pipe 300 and ejected. The condensate is sprayed onto the partition 400 to achieve atomization.

[0053] It is understood that the condensate treatment assembly provided in the embodiments of this utility model collects the condensate generated by the water heater by setting a collecting vessel 100 in the housing space 3 of the water heater. It also includes an atomizing container 200 with a nozzle 210 and a housing cavity 220, connecting the housing cavity 220 to the collecting vessel 100. The nozzle 210 is located in the housing cavity 220 and has an outlet 211 and an inlet 212. A suction pipe 300 is provided on the side wall of the nozzle 210, with its first end located at the bottom side of the housing cavity 220 and its second end located at the outlet 211. A partition 400 is also provided at the outlet 211. A compressor pump 500 is installed at the spray inlet 212 of the 10. When the collector 100 collects condensate, the compressor pump 500 can be started to input compressed air into the nozzle 210. The compressed air is sprayed out from the spray outlet 211 of the nozzle 210, which creates a negative pressure state in the suction pipe 300. This forces the condensate flowing into the receiving cavity 220 of the atomizing container 200 to the spray outlet 211 and spray it onto the partition 400. Under the action of high-speed impact, the condensate can be atomized. Therefore, when dealing with condensate, there is no need for an external drain pipe, and there is no need to leave a water outlet at the water heater installation site. This saves on modification costs, avoids condensate clogging the drain pipe, eliminates the need for regular maintenance, saves on operating costs, and improves the user experience.

[0054] In order to better collect the condensate produced by the water heater, in some embodiments of this utility model, the collecting vessel 100 is placed below the condensing heat exchanger 2, and the condensate is collected by gravity, which simplifies the structure of the condensate treatment component.

[0055] Furthermore, combined Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the condensate treatment assembly further includes a drive pump 600, which connects the collector 100 and the receiving cavity 220. The drive pump 600 can pump the condensate collected in the collector 100 into the receiving cavity 220, thereby improving the condensate treatment efficiency and preventing excessive accumulation and overflow of condensate in the collector 100.

[0056] In addition, combined Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the condensate treatment assembly further includes a one-way valve 610, which is disposed between the drive pump 600 and the receiving cavity 220. The one-way valve 610 can prevent the condensate in the receiving cavity 220 from flowing back into the drive pump 600, thereby protecting the drive pump 600.

[0057] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the condensate treatment assembly further includes an output pipe 700.

[0058] The first end of the output pipe 700 is connected to the exhaust pipe 1, and the second end of the output pipe 700 is located above the partition 400. When the condensate in the receiving cavity 220 is sprayed onto the partition 400 and atomized, the mist can enter the output pipe 700 and then be discharged from the exhaust pipe 1 to the outside environment, which can prevent the mist from polluting the environment around the water heater.

[0059] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this utility model, the partition 400 is disposed on the top of the atomizing container 200.

[0060] The second end of the output pipe 700 covers the top of the atomizing container 200. When the condensed water is sprayed onto the partition 400 and atomized, it can first enter the output pipe 700 from the second end of the output pipe 700, which can better prevent atomization from escaping and further improve the safety and efficiency of exhaust.

[0061] Of course, to avoid the condensate from being acidic after atomization and to further improve safety, combined with Figure 1 In some embodiments of this utility model, a neutralizing agent is provided in the collecting container 100, which can neutralize the acidity of the condensate in the collecting container 100.

[0062] Combination Figure 2 In order to improve the intelligence level of the condensate treatment component and improve the condensate treatment efficiency and effect, in some embodiments of this utility model, the condensate treatment component further includes a treatment module and a water level sensor is provided in the collection container 100.

[0063] The water level sensor is electrically connected to the processing module and can feed back the water level data in the collection container 100 to the processing module.

[0064] The processing module is electrically connected to the drive pump 600 and the compression pump 500.

[0065] When the water level sensor detects that the water level in the collection container 100 has reached the set value (e.g., 50ml), the processing module controls the drive pump 600 and the compressor pump 500 to start. The drive pump 600 pumps the condensate in the collection container 100 into the receiving cavity 220 of the atomizing container 200. The compressor pump 500 puts the suction pipe 300 under negative pressure. Then, the condensate in the receiving cavity 220 is forced out to the second end of the suction pipe 300 and sprayed onto the partition 400 for atomization.

[0066] When the water level sensor detects that the water level in the collection container 100 is zero, the processing module will control the drive pump 600 and the compressor pump 500 to stop.

[0067] Of course, in some embodiments of this utility model, the water suction pipe 300 can be a capillary tube, which uses capillary action (Venturi effect) to draw the condensed water in the receiving cavity 220 of the atomizing container 200 to the spray outlet 211 of the nozzle 210, resulting in a simpler structure and better atomization effect.

[0068] Combination Figures 1 to 3 In an embodiment of this utility model, a water heater is also provided, which includes the above-mentioned condensate treatment component and water heater body.

[0069] The condensate treatment component is located in the main body of the water heater.

[0070] It is understandable that the water heater provided by this utility model, since it includes the aforementioned condensate treatment component, will inevitably possess all the advantages of that component. That is, when treating condensate, this water heater no longer requires an external drain pipe, nor does it require a pre-installed water outlet at the water heater installation location, saving on modification costs. It also avoids condensate clogging the drain pipe, eliminates the need for regular maintenance, saves on operating costs, and improves the user experience.

[0071] In this specification, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0072] In the description of this specification, the use of terms such as "preferred embodiment," "another embodiment," "some embodiments," "other embodiments," or "specific example," etc., refers to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0073] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A condensate treatment assembly, disposed in a water heater, the water heater having a receiving space, a flue pipe, and a condensate heat exchanger, wherein the condensate heat exchanger is disposed in the receiving space, characterized in that, The condensate treatment component includes: A collection vessel, provided in the accommodating space, is suitable for collecting the condensate; An atomizing container is formed with a nozzle and a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity being connected to the collecting vessel, the nozzle being disposed in the receiving cavity, and the nozzle having an outlet and an inlet; A suction pipe is provided on the side wall of the nozzle, with the first end of the suction pipe located at the bottom side of the receiving cavity and the second end of the suction pipe located at the outlet side. A partition is provided at the nozzle outlet; A compression pump is connected to the injection inlet.

2. The condensate treatment assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The collecting vessel is located below the condenser heat exchanger.

3. The condensate treatment assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drive pump that connects the collector and the receiving cavity.

4. The condensate treatment component as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a one-way valve, which is located between the drive pump and the receiving cavity.

5. The condensate treatment assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes the output tube, The first end of the output pipe is connected to the exhaust pipe, and the second end of the output pipe is located above the partition.

6. The condensate treatment assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The partition is located at the top of the atomizing container. The second end of the output tube covers the top of the atomizing container.

7. The condensate treatment assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The collecting container contains a neutralizing agent.

8. The condensate treatment assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a processing module, and the collection container is equipped with a water level sensor. The water level sensor is electrically connected to the processing module and is adapted to feed back the water level data in the collecting container to the processing module. The processing module is electrically connected to the drive pump, and the processing module is also electrically connected to the compression pump. When the water level sensor detects that the water level in the collection vessel has reached a set value, the processing module controls the drive pump and the compressor pump to start.

9. The condensate treatment assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The suction tube is a capillary tube.

10. A water heater, characterized in that, Including the condensate treatment component and water heater body as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, The condensate treatment component is located on the water heater body.

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