Water cold storage water distribution tank structure
By rationally designing the water storage cooling trough structure and utilizing the connection between the inner and outer water storage tanks, the loss of cooling capacity is reduced, solving the problem of severe cooling capacity loss in existing technologies and achieving efficient utilization of cooling capacity and structural simplification.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 东莞市鑫洲机电空调工程有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The existing water storage cooling trough structure is poorly designed, resulting in serious loss of cooling capacity. Moreover, the structure is complex and cannot effectively utilize the cooling capacity stored during off-peak electricity prices at night.
The design incorporates a well-designed water storage cooling trough structure, employing multiple internal and external water storage tanks connected by connecting pipes and overflow pipes to reduce water flow impact. A unified water collection ring manages the cold water output, minimizing cold energy loss.
It achieves efficient utilization of cooling capacity, reduces cooling capacity loss, simplifies the structure, improves energy utilization efficiency, and allows for adjustment of the water outlet position to meet different needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water storage cooling technology, specifically a water storage cooling water trough structure. Background Technology
[0002] Water-based cooling technology is an air conditioning technology that utilizes the peak-valley electricity price difference to save energy and reduce operating costs. When the water-based cooling system is working, it uses the off-peak electricity price period at night to cool water through a chiller unit and store it in a water tank. Then, during the peak electricity price period in the daytime, it releases the cooling capacity to supply the air conditioning system, thereby avoiding the need to operate the cooling equipment during periods of higher electricity prices.
[0003] The most important structure in a water-cooled storage system is the water distribution tank. Currently, water distribution tank structures often do not focus on preserving cooling capacity, and their structures are relatively complex and poorly designed. When discharging chilled water, the water distribution tank structure usually has too many pipes or too long pipes, resulting in a significant loss of cooling capacity during water flow. In addition, during the chilled water output process, the chilled water will collide violently with each other, resulting in a significant loss of cooling capacity during the collision process, thus wasting cooling capacity. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water storage cooling trough structure, which has the advantages of reasonable design and simple structure. All external water storage tanks can work synchronously, and the water flow rate in each external water storage tank is consistent, which facilitates the simultaneous management of the cold water stored in all external water storage tanks. When water is discharged, all water is first output through multiple overflow pipes, and multiple internal water storage tanks supply water to multiple external water storage tanks through multiple connecting pipes, which reduces the impact generated when the water flows, thereby reducing the loss of cooling capacity and solving the problems of the above-mentioned background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a water-cooled storage water distribution tank structure, comprising a water tank, a water distribution assembly, and a cold storage assembly. The water tank includes a main tank body and a water inlet pipe disposed above the main tank body. An insulation layer is wrapped around the outer circumference of the main tank body, and the main tank body is a hollow cavity structure with an opening at the top. The main tank body is made of cement or steel, and the insulation layer uses polyurethane material for efficient insulation. A base is provided at the bottom of the main tank body, and the main tank body is rotatably connected to the base. The water distribution assembly includes multiple inner water tanks and outer water tanks surrounding the inner water tanks. Both the inner and outer water tanks are fixed within the cavity of the main tank body. The water tanks are distributed along the circumference of the main tank. Multiple inner water tanks are connected to multiple outer water tanks through multiple connecting pipes. The connecting pipes are located at the bottom of the inner and outer water tanks. Adjacent outer water tanks are interconnected, and the connection method is similar to that between the inner and outer water tanks, i.e., they are connected through a structure similar to the connecting pipes. The cold storage component includes multiple overflow pipes and a central pipe fixed to the outside of the multiple overflow pipes. The multiple overflow pipes are distributed along the circumference of the main tank. Two main flow pipes are fixed at the bottom of the central pipe. A water collection ring is connected to the bottom of the two main flow pipes. Two water outlet pipes are fixed at the bottom of the water collection ring, and valves are installed on both water outlet pipes.
[0006] Preferably, the water tank also includes a first support and a second support. Both the first support and the second support are fixed to the main tank body. The water inlet pipe is fixed to the first support and the second support respectively. The first support and the second support serve to reinforce the structure of the water inlet pipe. One end of the water inlet pipe is located above the cavity of the main tank body, and the other end is connected to the chiller unit for conveying chilled water into the cavity of the main tank body.
[0007] Preferably, each of the inner water tanks has a drainage channel on its outer circumference, and the drainage channels are located on the side of the inner water tanks closest to the central pipe.
[0008] Preferably, the inner and outer water tanks have the same structure, and the inner diameter of the bottom of the inner water tank is larger than that of the top, thus reducing the area in contact with the external environment and thereby reducing the loss of cold energy.
[0009] Preferably, multiple overflow pipes pass through the insulation layer and the main tank and are connected to multiple external water storage tanks respectively, and multiple overflow pipes are fixed to the main tank, so that the cold water in the multiple external water storage tanks can be transported to the central pipe through multiple overflow pipes.
[0010] Preferably, the cold storage component also includes two support rings, which are symmetrical about the two ends of the water collection ring, and both support rings are fixed to the outside of the main tank.
[0011] Preferably, the support ring is a hollow cavity structure with openings at both ends, and each support ring is provided with two mounting slots.
[0012] Preferably, rollers are installed in both mounting slots, and both rollers abut against the water collection ring. When the water collection ring rotates, it can drive the two rollers to rotate as well. Therefore, the two rollers support the water collection ring in the rotating state.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] This utility model provides a water-cooled storage trough structure, which includes a water trough, a water distribution component, and a cold storage component. The water trough includes a main tank body and a water inlet pipe disposed above the main tank body. The water distribution component includes multiple inner water storage tanks and outer water storage tanks surrounding the inner water storage tanks. The multiple inner and outer water storage tanks are all fixed within the cavity of the main tank body. The multiple inner and outer water storage tanks are all cylindrical, which reduces the area and energy consumption. The water is dispersed in the multiple inner and outer water storage tanks, and a water collection ring disposed outside the main tank body manages the water uniformly. This water-cooled storage trough structure is reasonably designed and simple in structure. When water is discharged, all outer water storage tanks can work synchronously, and the flow rate of water in each outer water storage tank is consistent, which facilitates the simultaneous management of the cold water stored in all outer water storage tanks.
[0015] This invention incorporates multiple internal and external water storage tanks. When water needs to be discharged, the water flowing through the overflow pipes connected to the multiple external water storage tanks eventually collects in the water collection ring and is released through only two water outlet pipes. This avoids the need for numerous water outlet pipes, thus reducing the loss of cooling capacity during water flow and maximizing the use of cooling capacity in the water.
[0016] This invention incorporates two support rings on the outer side of the water collection ring, each containing two rollers. This allows the water collection ring to rotate on the two support rings, thereby adjusting the orientation of the two water outlet pipes. The water outlet position of this water storage cooling trough structure can be adjusted according to actual needs, which helps to shorten the distance that the cold water needs to flow after output, thus further reducing the loss of cooling capacity and achieving a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly purpose.
[0017] When water is discharged, all the water is first output through multiple overflow pipes, and multiple inner water tanks are continuously and slowly supplied to multiple outer water tanks through multiple connecting pipes. This can reduce the impact generated when the water flows, thereby reducing the loss of cooling capacity. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Sectional view of AA;
[0021] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of B in the middle.
[0022] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows: 1. Water tank; 11. Main tank body; 12. Water inlet pipe; 13. Insulation layer; 14. First support; 15. Second support; 16. Base; 2. Water distribution assembly; 21. Inner water storage tank; 211. Drainage channel; 22. Outer water storage tank; 23. Connecting pipe; 3. Cold storage assembly; 31. Overflow pipe; 32. Centralized pipe; 33. Main flow pipe; 34. Water collection ring; 35. Water outlet pipe; 36. Support ring; 361. Mounting groove; 37. Roller. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0025] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0026] Please see Figure 1 The present invention provides an embodiment of a water-cooled trough structure, which includes a water trough 1, a water distribution component 2 and a cold storage component 3. The water distribution component 2 is located inside the water trough 1 and the cold storage component 3 is located outside the water trough 1.
[0027] Please see Figure 2 The water tank 1 includes a main tank body 11 and a water inlet pipe 12 disposed above the main tank body 11. An insulation layer 13 is wrapped around the outer circumference of the main tank body 11. The main tank body 11 is a hollow cavity structure with an opening at the top. The main tank body 11 is made of cement or steel. The insulation layer 13 is made of polyurethane material, providing efficient insulation. The water tank 1 also includes a first support 14 and a second support 15, both of which are fixed to the main tank body 11. The water inlet pipe 12 is fixed to the first support 14 and the second support 15, respectively, reinforcing the structure of the water inlet pipe 12. One end of the water inlet pipe 12 is disposed above the cavity of the main tank body 11, and the other end is connected to a chiller unit for supplying chilled water to the cavity of the main tank body 11. The water distribution assembly 2 includes multiple inner water storage tanks 21 and a surrounding structure. The outer water tank 22 on the outside and the outer circles of the multiple inner water tanks 21 are all provided with drainage grooves 211. The multiple inner water tanks 21 and the multiple outer water tanks 22 are all fixed in the cavity of the main tank 11, and the multiple inner water tanks 21 are distributed in the circumferential direction of the main tank 11. The cold storage component 3 includes multiple overflow pipes 31 and a central pipe 32 fixed on the outside of the multiple overflow pipes 31. The multiple overflow pipes 31 are distributed in the circumferential direction of the main tank 11. Two main flow pipes 33 are fixed at the bottom of the central pipe 32. A water collection ring 34 is connected to the bottom of the two main flow pipes 33. Two water outlet pipes 35 are fixed at the bottom of the water collection ring 34. A valve is provided on each of the two water outlet pipes 35. In this embodiment, the valve is an electric valve. Its structure is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. A base 16 is provided at the bottom of the main tank 11, and the main tank 11 is rotatably connected to the base 16.
[0028] Please see Figure 3The inner water tank 21 and the outer water tank 22 have the same structure, and the inner diameter of the bottom of the inner water tank 21 is larger than that of the top, thus reducing the area in contact with the external environment and reducing the loss of cold energy. Multiple inner water tanks 21 are connected to multiple outer water tanks 22 via multiple connecting pipes 23. The connecting pipes 23 are located at the bottom of the inner water tanks 21 and the outer water tanks 22. Adjacent outer water tanks 22 are interconnected, and the connection method is similar to that between the inner water tanks 21 and the outer water tanks 22, i.e., connected through a structure similar to the connecting pipes 23. In this embodiment, there are four inner water tanks 21 and four connecting pipes 23. Therefore, the four inner water tanks 21 are connected to four of the outer water tanks 22 via four connecting pipes 23. Multiple drainage channels 211 are located on the side of the multiple inner water tanks 21 closest to the central pipe 32, i.e., on the side of the multiple inner water tanks 21 far apart from each other. At one end, multiple diversion channels 211 are set at the ends of multiple inner water tanks 21 that are far apart from each other, rather than at the ends that are close to each other. This can reduce the ripples caused by the collision of water when it enters and exits the multiple inner water tanks 21, thereby slowing down the movement of water and reducing the loss of cold energy during the water flow. Multiple connecting pipes 23 are located directly below the multiple diversion channels 211. Multiple overflow pipes 31 pass through the insulation layer 13 and the main tank 11 and are connected to multiple outer water tanks 22 respectively. Multiple overflow pipes 31 are fixed to the main tank 11, so that the cold water in the multiple outer water tanks 22 can be transported to the central pipe 32 through multiple overflow pipes 31. The cold storage component 3 also includes two support rings 36. The two support rings 36 are symmetrical about the two ends of the water collection ring 34, and both support rings 36 are fixed on the base 16. Due to the presence of the two support rings 36, the main tank 11 can rotate up to 170°.
[0029] Please see Figure 4 The support ring 36 is a hollow cavity structure with openings at both ends. Each support ring 36 has two mounting slots 361, and rollers 37 are installed in both mounting slots 361. Both rollers 37 abut against the water collecting ring 34, so that when the water collecting ring 34 rotates, it can drive the two rollers 37 to rotate. Therefore, the two rollers 37 support the water collecting ring 34 in the rotating state.
[0030] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4In the operation of this utility model, when it is necessary to store cold water, the refrigeration unit connected to the water inlet pipe 12 cools the water and sends it to the cavity of the main tank 11 through the water inlet pipe 12. The water fills the cavity of the main tank 11 and first enters multiple inner water storage tanks 21 through multiple diversion channels 211, and then enters all outer water storage tanks 22 through multiple connecting pipes 23 for cold water storage. When it is necessary to output cold water, the valves on the two water outlet pipes 35 are opened, so that the cold water is sent to the central pipe 32 through multiple overflow pipes 31, and then flows to the water collection ring 34 through two main flow pipes 33, and finally outputs from the two water outlet pipes 35. If it is necessary to adjust the position of the two water outlet pipes 35, the water collection ring 34 can be rotated and the main tank 11 can be rotated on the base 16, so as to change the position of the water outlet of the two water outlet pipes 35 to adapt to different actual needs. In addition, only one of the two water outlet pipes 35 can be selected, depending on the actual needs.
[0031] 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.
Claims
1. A water-cooled cloth trough structure, characterized in that, include: Water tank (1), the water tank (1) includes a main tank body (11) and a water inlet pipe (12) disposed above the main tank body (11). The outer circle of the main tank body (11) is wrapped with a heat insulation layer (13), and the main tank body (11) is a cavity structure with an opening at the top and a hollow interior. The bottom of the main tank body (11) is provided with a base (16), and the main tank body (11) is rotatably connected to the base (16). Water distribution assembly (2), the water distribution assembly (2) includes multiple inner water tanks (21) and outer water tanks (22) surrounding the multiple inner water tanks (21). The multiple inner water tanks (21) and the multiple outer water tanks (22) are all fixed in the cavity of the main tank (11), and the multiple inner water tanks (21) are distributed in the circumferential direction of the main tank (11). The multiple inner water tanks (21) are respectively connected to the multiple outer water tanks (22) through multiple connecting pipes (23), and two adjacent outer water tanks (22) are interconnected. The cold storage component (3) includes multiple overflow pipes (31) and a central pipe (32) fixed to the outside of the multiple overflow pipes (31). The multiple overflow pipes (31) are distributed in the circumferential direction of the main tank (11). Two main flow pipes (33) are fixed at the bottom of the central pipe (32). A water collection ring (34) is connected to the bottom of the two main flow pipes (33). Two water outlet pipes (35) are fixed at the bottom of the water collection ring (34).
2. The water-cooled cloth trough structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (1) also includes a first bracket (14) and a second bracket (15), both of which are fixed to the main tank body (11), and the water inlet pipe (12) is fixed to the first bracket (14) and the second bracket (15) respectively.
3. The water-cooled cloth trough structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the inner water tanks (21) has a drainage channel (211) on its outer circumference, and the drainage channels (211) are located on the side of the inner water tanks (21) near the central pipe (32).
4. The water-cooled cloth trough structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner water tank (21) and the outer water tank (22) have the same structure, and the inner diameter of the bottom of the inner water tank (21) is greater than the inner diameter of the top.
5. The water-cooled cloth trough structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple overflow pipes (31) are connected to multiple external water storage tanks (22) respectively, and multiple overflow pipes (31) are fixed to the main tank (11).
6. The water-cooled cloth trough structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cold storage component (3) also includes two support rings (36), which are symmetrical about the two ends of the water collection ring (34), and both support rings (36) are fixed to the outside of the main tank (11).
7. The water-cooled cloth trough structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support ring (36) is a hollow cavity structure with openings at both ends, and each support ring (36) is provided with two mounting slots (361).
8. The water storage cooling cloth water tank structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: Rollers (37) are installed in both of the mounting slots (361), and both rollers (37) abut against the water collection ring (34).