A solar water heater pipe anti-freezing device
By designing the structure of the insulation board, limiting block, and locking assembly, the problem of inflexible disassembly and assembly of the external insulation structure of the solar water heater pipe antifreeze cracking device was solved, realizing the rapid disassembly and replacement of the insulation structure, improving the operating efficiency and water supply stability of the water heater, and reducing maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FOSHAN SHUNDE SHANGYU ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The external insulation structure of existing solar water heater pipe antifreeze cracking devices is relatively fixed, and cannot be disassembled and installed according to usage needs, resulting in poor flexibility and difficulty in replacement.
A structure including an insulation board, a limiting block, a locking screw, and a locking assembly is designed. The insulation board is quickly fixed by the engagement of the locking screw and the limiting block, and the insulation sleeve is secured by the locking assembly, which facilitates the disassembly, assembly, and replacement of the insulation board and the insulation sleeve.
It improves the flexibility of disassembly and replacement of the insulation structure, reduces heat loss, enhances the winter operating efficiency and all-weather water supply stability of commercial water heaters, reduces maintenance costs, and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solar water heater technology, and in particular to a device for preventing solar water heater pipes from freezing and cracking. Background Technology
[0002] Commercial water heaters are large-capacity, high-efficiency hot water supply devices designed for commercial venues such as hotels, schools, and factories. They are mainly divided into three categories: storage-type electric heaters, instantaneous electric heaters, and energy-saving air source heat pumps. Among them, commercial solar water heaters are commercial hot water supply systems that utilize solar energy as the primary energy source. Through a dual heat source design, they achieve all-weather water supply. Compared to residential environments, commercial water heaters have more complex and diverse piping paths, and some pipes are exposed, making them prone to freezing and cracking damage in cold weather.
[0003] For example, patent number CN209783015U discloses a solar water heater pipe antifreeze device, including a water tank, a vacuum tube, a tail seat, a bracket, a reflector, an electric heating device, four fixing rods, an assembly base, a heating tube, a temperature sensor, an overflow pipe, inlet and outlet pipes, insulation sleeves, and four rubber shock-absorbing pads at the bottom of the bracket, which can protect the pipes of commercial water heaters.
[0004] However, the external insulation structure of existing solar water heater pipe antifreeze cracking devices is relatively fixed, and cannot be disassembled and installed according to usage needs, resulting in poor flexibility and difficulty in replacement. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the problem that the external insulation structure of the anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes is relatively fixed, cannot be disassembled and installed according to usage needs, has poor flexibility, and is difficult to replace.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a solar water heater pipe antifreeze cracking device, including a water heater body, a water tank is provided at the upper end of the water heater body, a heating component is provided inside the water tank, an insulation chamber is provided outside the water tank, an insulation board is provided at the upper end of the insulation chamber, limit grooves are opened on the front and rear sides of the insulation board, limit seats are fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the insulation chamber, a locking screw is provided outside the limit seat, a limit block is provided outside the locking screw, limit plates are provided on the left and right sides of the limit block, an inlet and outlet water pipe is connected to the right side of the water tank, an insulation sleeve is provided outside the inlet and outlet water pipe, and a locking component is provided outside the insulation sleeve.
[0007] The locking assembly includes an arc-shaped plate one and an arc-shaped plate two. The end of the arc-shaped plate one is provided with a snap-fit plate, and the end of the arc-shaped plate two is provided with a snap-fit groove.
[0008] Preferably, by setting up an insulation board, a limiting block, and a locking screw, the insulation board can be easily disassembled and replaced. By setting up a locking component and an insulation sleeve, the insulation sleeve can be easily disassembled and replaced, thus improving the flexibility of disassembly and replacement of the antifreeze structure.
[0009] Preferably, the heating assembly includes a temperature sensor and an electric heating element, the heating assembly is fixedly connected to the inside of the water tank, the heating assembly is connected to a control box, and the heat preservation chamber is fixedly connected to the outside of the water tank.
[0010] As a preferred option, the insulation board has an arc-shaped structure design, and the outer side of the insulation board and the water tank are compatible with each other, with the edges of the insulation board and the insulation chamber fitting tightly together.
[0011] Preferably, one end of the locking screw is rotatably connected to the limit seat, and the other end of the locking screw is fixedly equipped with a knob, and the limit block and the locking screw are threadedly connected.
[0012] Preferably, the upper end of the limiting block and the limiting groove engage with each other, the left and right sides of the limiting block slide against the limiting plate, and the limiting plate and the limiting seat are fixedly connected.
[0013] Preferably, the insulation sleeve is arranged symmetrically front and back and fits tightly against the outside of the inlet and outlet water pipes, and multiple locking components are provided on the outside of the insulation sleeve.
[0014] Preferably, the ends of the first and second arc plates are rotatably connected by hinges, one end of the snap-fit plate is rotatably connected to the first arc plate, the other end of the snap-fit plate is adapted to the inner side of the snap-fit groove, and elastic protrusions are provided on both sides of the snap-fit plate. The elastic protrusions and the inner side of the snap-fit groove are engaged with each other through snap-fit grooves.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] 1. This solar water heater pipe anti-freezing and cracking device covers the upper end of the water tank with an insulation board. By rotating the locking screw, the limiting block is controlled to engage with the limiting groove on the surface of the insulation board, thereby quickly fixing the insulation board. The insulation sleeve is placed on the outside of the inlet and outlet water pipes. The locking component is snapped onto the outside of the insulation sleeve to fix the insulation sleeve, while facilitating the subsequent disassembly and replacement of each structure.
[0017] 2. This solar water heater pipe anti-freezing and cracking device reduces heat loss and improves the working effect of the heating components by using insulation boards and insulation chambers to insulate and protect the water tank, and insulation sleeves to insulate and protect the inlet and outlet water pipes. This improves the anti-freezing effect of the pipes, significantly enhances the system operating efficiency of commercial water heaters in winter, ensures the stability of water supply around the clock, reduces maintenance costs, and improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural representation of the anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0019] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural representation of the anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0020] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural representation of the anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to this utility model. Figure 3 ;
[0021] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to this utility model.
[0022] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional structural schematic of the locking component of this utility model.
[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Water heater body; 2. Water tank; 3. Insulation chamber; 4. Insulation board; 5. Limiting groove; 6. Limiting seat; 7. Locking screw; 8. Limiting block; 9. Limiting plate; 10. Inlet and outlet water pipes; 11. Insulation sleeve; 12. Arc plate one; 13. Arc plate two; 14. Snap-fit plate; 15. Snap-fit groove. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0025] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides an embodiment: a solar water heater pipe antifreeze cracking device, including a water heater body 1, a water tank 2 is provided at the upper end of the water heater body 1, a heating component is provided inside the water tank 2, an insulation chamber 3 is provided outside the water tank 2, an insulation board 4 is provided at the upper end of the insulation chamber 3, limit grooves 5 are provided on the front and rear sides of the insulation board 4, limit seats 6 are fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the insulation chamber 3, a locking screw 7 is provided outside the limit seat 6, a limit block 8 is provided outside the locking screw 7, limit plates 9 are provided on the left and right sides of the limit block 8, an inlet and outlet water pipe 10 is connected to the right side of the water tank 2, an insulation sleeve 11 is provided outside the inlet and outlet water pipe 10, and a locking component is provided outside the insulation sleeve 11.
[0026] The locking assembly includes an arc-shaped plate 12 and an arc-shaped plate 13. The end of the arc-shaped plate 12 is provided with a snap-fit plate 14, and the end of the arc-shaped plate 13 is provided with a snap-fit groove 15. The insulation plate 4 is placed on the upper end of the water tank 2. By rotating the locking screw 7, the limiting block 8 is controlled to engage with the limiting groove 5 on the surface of the insulation plate 4, thereby quickly fixing the insulation plate 4. The insulation sleeve 11 is placed on the outside of the inlet and outlet water pipes 10. By snapping the locking assembly onto the outside of the insulation sleeve 11, the insulation sleeve 11 is fixed.
[0027] Please see Figures 1-4 In this embodiment, the heating assembly includes a temperature sensor and an electric heating tube. The heating assembly is fixedly connected to the inner side of the water tank 2, and a control box is connected to the outside of the heating assembly. The insulation chamber 3 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water tank 2. The insulation plate 4 has an arc-shaped structure design. The insulation plate 4 and the outer side of the water tank 2 are mutually adapted. The side of the insulation plate 4 and the insulation chamber 3 are tightly fitted. One end of the locking screw 7 is rotatably connected to the limiting seat 6. The other end of the locking screw 7 is fixedly installed with a knob. The limiting block 8 is threadedly connected to the locking screw 7. The upper end of the limiting block 8 and the limiting groove 5 are mutually engaged. The left and right sides of the limiting block 8 are slidably fitted with the limiting plate 9. The limiting plate 9 and the limiting seat 6 are fixedly connected. The insulation plate 4 is placed on the upper end of the water tank 2. By rotating the knob, the locking screw 7 is rotated, and the limiting block 8 is controlled to slide along the limiting plate 9 until it is mutually engaged with the limiting groove 5 on the surface of the insulation plate 4, thereby achieving rapid fixation of the insulation plate 4.
[0028] Please see Figures 2-5 In this embodiment, the insulation sleeve 11 is symmetrically arranged front and back and fits tightly against the outer side of the inlet and outlet water pipes 10. Multiple locking components are located on the outer side of the insulation sleeve 11. The ends of the first arc plate 12 and the second arc plate 13 are rotatably connected by hinges. One end of the snap-fit plate 14 is rotatably connected to the first arc plate 12, and the other end of the snap-fit plate 14 is adapted to the inner side of the snap-fit groove 15. Elastic protrusions are provided on both sides of the snap-fit plate 14, and the elastic protrusions and the inner side of the snap-fit groove 15 are engaged with each other through snap-fit grooves. The insulation sleeve 11 is then fitted onto the outer side of the inlet and outlet water pipes 10, and the locking components are snapped onto the outer side of the insulation sleeve 11. On the side, the arc-shaped plate 12 and arc-shaped plate 13 are tightly fitted to the outside of the insulation sleeve 11, and the snap-fit plate 14 and snap-fit groove 15 are engaged with each other to fix the arc-shaped plate 12 and arc-shaped plate 13, thereby fixing the insulation sleeve 11. Through the insulation plate 4 and insulation chamber 3 for the insulation protection of the water tank 2, and the insulation sleeve 11 for the insulation protection of the inlet and outlet water pipes 10, heat loss is reduced, the working effect of the heating components is improved, thereby improving the antifreeze effect of the pipes, significantly improving the system operating efficiency of commercial water heaters in winter, ensuring the stability of water supply around the clock, reducing maintenance costs, and improving user experience.
[0029] When the weather is cold during operation, the insulation board 4 is placed on top of the water tank 2. By turning the knob, the locking screw 7 is rotated, controlling the limit block 8 to slide along the limit plate 9 until it engages with the limit groove 5 on the surface of the insulation board 4, thus quickly fixing the insulation board 4. The insulation sleeve 11 is then placed on the outside of the inlet and outlet water pipes 10. The locking component is then engaged with the outside of the insulation sleeve 11 to fix it. The insulation board 4 and the insulation chamber 3 provide insulation protection for the water tank 2, and the insulation sleeve 11 provides insulation protection for the inlet and outlet water pipes 10, thereby improving the antifreeze effect of the pipes, significantly improving the system operating efficiency of the commercial water heater in winter, ensuring the stability of water supply around the clock, reducing maintenance costs, and improving the user experience.
[0030] Through the above steps, the insulation board 4 is placed on the upper end of the water tank 2. By rotating the locking screw 7, the limiting block 8 is controlled to engage with the limiting groove 5 on the surface of the insulation board 4, thereby quickly fixing the insulation board 4. The insulation sleeve 11 is then placed on the outside of the inlet and outlet water pipes 10. By locking the locking component on the outside of the insulation sleeve 11, the insulation sleeve 11 is fixed. The water tank 2 is insulated and protected by the insulation board 4 and the insulation chamber 3, and the inlet and outlet water pipes 10 are insulated and protected by the insulation sleeve 11. This solves the problem that the external insulation structure of the solar water heater pipe anti-freezing and cracking device is relatively fixed, cannot be disassembled and installed according to usage requirements, has poor flexibility, and is difficult to replace.
Claims
1. A device for preventing freezing and cracking of pipes in a solar water heater, comprising a water heater body (1), characterized in that: A water tank (2) is provided at the upper end of the main body (1) of the water heater. A heating component is provided inside the water tank (2). A heat preservation chamber (3) is provided outside the water tank (2). A heat preservation plate (4) is provided at the upper end of the heat preservation chamber (3). Limiting grooves (5) are opened on the front and rear sides of the heat preservation plate (4). Limiting seats (6) are fixedly installed on the front and rear sides of the heat preservation chamber (3). A locking screw (7) is provided on the outer side of the limiting seat (6). A limiting block (8) is provided on the outer side of the locking screw (7). Limiting plates (9) are provided on the left and right sides of the limiting block (8). An inlet and outlet water pipe (10) is connected to the right side of the water tank (2). A heat preservation sleeve (11) is provided on the outer side of the inlet and outlet water pipe (10). A locking component is provided on the outer side of the heat preservation sleeve (11). The locking assembly includes an arc plate one (12) and an arc plate two (13). The end of the arc plate one (12) is provided with a snap-fit plate (14), and the end of the arc plate two (13) is provided with a snap-fit groove (15).
2. The anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating assembly includes a temperature sensor and an electric heating tube. The heating assembly is fixedly connected to the inside of the water tank (2). The heating assembly is connected to a control box. The heat preservation chamber (3) is fixedly connected to the outside of the water tank (2).
3. The anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulation board (4) has an arc-shaped structure design. The outer sides of the insulation board (4) and the water tank (2) are compatible with each other, and the sides of the insulation board (4) and the insulation chamber (3) are tightly fitted.
4. The anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the locking screw (7) is rotatably connected to the limit seat (6), and the other end of the locking screw (7) is fixedly installed with a knob. The limit block (8) is threadedly connected to the locking screw (7).
5. The anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the limiting block (8) and the limiting groove (5) engage with each other, the left and right sides of the limiting block (8) and the limiting plate (9) slide together, and the limiting plate (9) and the limiting seat (6) are fixedly connected.
6. The anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulation sleeve (11) is arranged symmetrically front and back and fits tightly against the outside of the inlet and outlet water pipes (10). Multiple locking components are provided on the outside of the insulation sleeve (11).
7. The anti-freezing and cracking device for solar water heater pipes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ends of the first arc plate (12) and the second arc plate (13) are connected by hinges. One end of the snap-fit plate (14) is connected to the first arc plate (12). The other end of the snap-fit plate (14) is adapted to the inner side of the snap-fit groove (15). Elastic protrusions are provided on both sides of the snap-fit plate (14). The elastic protrusions and the inner side of the snap-fit groove (15) are engaged with each other through the snap-fit groove.