A spoiler, heat exchanger and gas water heater
By setting staggered turbulence flanges and channels on the turbulence-dissipating components of the gas water heater, the problem of poor turbulence effect in the past has been solved, achieving more uniform liquid turbulence and higher heat exchange efficiency, and reducing local high temperature and scale formation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VATTI CORP LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
In existing forced draft gas water heaters, the turbulence effect of the turbulence springs and turbulence plates in the heat exchanger is poor, resulting in insufficient heat exchange of the liquid, which easily leads to local high temperature, bubbles and scale, and reduces heat exchange efficiency.
A flow-dispersing component is designed to improve flow uniformity by setting first and second flow-dispersing flanges on the flow-dispersing cylinder body, which are staggered in the radial and axial directions. The component includes setting multiple first and second flow-dispersing flanges on the flow-dispersing cylinder wall, with the flanges protruding toward the axis, and opening channels in the cylinder body to enhance the flow-dispersing effect.
It improves the uniformity of liquid turbulence and heat exchange efficiency, reduces local high temperature and scale formation, and enhances the overall performance of the heat exchanger.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a baffle, a heat exchanger and a gas water heater. Background Technology
[0002] Existing forced draft gas water heaters typically have turbulence springs and sluices installed inside the heat exchange pipes of their heat exchangers. However, the turbulence effect of these springs and sluices is poor, and they still cannot fully exchange heat between the liquid and the heat exchange pipes. This can easily lead to localized high temperatures and bubbles, and with long-term use, the water tank may burn through, resulting in scale buildup and reduced heat exchange efficiency.
[0003] Therefore, a spoiler is urgently needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a flow-dispersing component that, by setting a first flow-dispersing flange and a second flow-dispersing flange, achieves multiple flow-dispersing effects, thereby improving the uniformity of flow dispersion on the liquid. Along the radial direction of the flow-dispersing cylinder, if the first flow-dispersing flange located on the first flow-dispersing cylinder wall corresponds to the second flow-dispersing flange located on the second flow-dispersing cylinder wall, or if the second flow-dispersing flange located on the first flow-dispersing cylinder wall corresponds to the first flow-dispersing flange located on the second flow-dispersing cylinder wall, then the uniformity of flow dispersion can be improved, thereby enhancing the flow dispersion effect.
[0005] The above objectives are achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0006] A flow deflector includes a cylindrical flow deflector body. The flow deflector body includes a first flow deflector wall and a second flow deflector wall connected to each other. Both the first flow deflector wall and the second flow deflector wall are provided with a plurality of first flow deflector flanges and a plurality of second flow deflector flanges. Both the first flow deflector flanges and the second flow deflector flanges protrude from the inner wall of the flow deflector body toward the axis of the flow deflector body. Along the radial direction of the flow deflector body, the first flow deflector flanges located on the first flow deflector wall are correspondingly arranged with the second flow deflector flanges located on the second flow deflector wall, or the second flow deflector flanges located on the first flow deflector wall are correspondingly arranged with the first flow deflector flanges located on the second flow deflector wall.
[0007] Optionally, the second turbulence flange is inclined along both the radial and axial directions of the turbulence cylinder.
[0008] Optionally, along the axial direction of the turbulence-disrupting cylinder, the second turbulence-disrupting flange has an included angle α with the axis of the turbulence-disrupting cylinder, where 45° ≥ α ≥ 30°, and along the radial direction of the turbulence-disrupting cylinder, the included angle β with the second turbulence-disrupting flange has an included angle β with 45° ≥ β ≥ 25°.
[0009] Optionally, the first turbulence flange is arranged perpendicular to the inner wall of the turbulence cylinder.
[0010] Optionally, the first turbulence flange includes a first turbulence portion and a second turbulence portion connected to each other, the first turbulence portion extending radially along the turbulence cylinder body, and the second turbulence portion extending axially along the turbulence cylinder body.
[0011] Optionally, the first turbulence flange is formed by stamping on the turbulence cylinder body to form a first turbulence channel located on one side of the first turbulence flange on the turbulence cylinder body. The first turbulence channel includes a first turbulence flow hole extending radially along the turbulence cylinder body and a second turbulence flow hole extending axially along the turbulence cylinder body. The first turbulence flow hole and the second turbulence flow hole are interconnected.
[0012] Optionally, the turbulence cylinder is further provided with a second turbulence channel, the second turbulence channel including a third turbulence flow hole extending radially along the turbulence cylinder and a fourth turbulence flow hole extending axially along the turbulence cylinder, the third turbulence flow hole and the fourth turbulence flow hole being interconnected, the second turbulence flange being disposed between the third turbulence flow hole and the fourth turbulence flow hole, the second turbulence channel being correspondingly disposed with the first turbulence channel along the radial direction of the turbulence cylinder, and the first turbulence flow hole and the third turbulence flow hole being interconnected.
[0013] Optionally, the turbulence cylinder body is provided with a third turbulence channel opened along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder body. Along the radial direction of the turbulence cylinder body, the first turbulence cylinder wall is disposed on one side of the third turbulence channel, and the second turbulence cylinder wall is disposed on the other side of the third turbulence channel. The first turbulence flange and the second turbulence flange located on the first turbulence cylinder wall are staggered along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder body, and the first turbulence flange and the second turbulence flange located on the second turbulence cylinder wall are staggered along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder body. Part of the first turbulence channel and the corresponding part of the second turbulence channel are connected to the third turbulence channel.
[0014] In another aspect, this utility model provides a heat exchanger, including a heat exchange pipe assembly, a turbulence spring, and the aforementioned turbulence element. The heat exchange pipe assembly includes multiple heat exchange tubes, and both the turbulence spring and the turbulence element are disposed within the heat exchange tubes. The turbulence spring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the turbulence element.
[0015] Optionally, the cross-section of the turbulence spring is square or trapezoidal.
[0016] In another aspect, this utility model provides a gas water heater, including the heat exchanger described above.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0018] The flow-dispersing component provided by this utility model achieves various flow-dispersing effects by setting a first flow-dispersing flange and a second flow-dispersing flange, thereby improving the uniformity of flow dispersion on the liquid. Along the radial direction of the flow-dispersing cylinder, if the first flow-dispersing flange on the first flow-dispersing cylinder wall corresponds to the second flow-dispersing flange on the second flow-dispersing cylinder wall, or if the second flow-dispersing flange on the first flow-dispersing cylinder wall corresponds to the first flow-dispersing flange on the second flow-dispersing cylinder wall, the uniformity of flow dispersion can be improved, thus enhancing the flow dispersion effect. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the aerodynamic component provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention when unfolded into a planar state;
[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Top view;
[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The left view;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the heat exchanger provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The main view;
[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Sectional view at point AA;
[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view at point E in the middle;
[0026] Figure 8 This is a top view of the heat exchanger provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Sectional view at point BB;
[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.
[0029] In the picture:
[0030] 1. Baffle element; 11. Baffle cylinder body; 111. First baffle cylinder wall; 112. Second baffle cylinder wall; 12. First baffle flange; 121. First baffle section; 122. Second baffle section; 13. Second baffle flange; 100. Third baffle channel; 200. First baffle channel; 201. First baffle flow hole; 202. Second baffle flow hole; 300. Second baffle channel; 301. Third baffle flow hole; 302. Fourth baffle flow hole;
[0031] 2. Heat exchanger tube body;
[0032] 3. Baffle spring;
[0033] 4. Fins;
[0034] 51. First steering pipe assembly; 52. Second steering pipe assembly;
[0035] 61. First support; 62. Second support;
[0036] 71. Inlet pipe; 72. Outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0037] The following embodiments illustrate the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Modifications to the specific implementation of the present invention or equivalent substitutions for some technical features, without departing from the spirit of the present invention, should all be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by the present invention.
[0038] Please refer to Figures 1-10 This utility model provides a flow disruptor, including a cylindrical flow disruptor body 11. The flow disruptor body 11 includes a first flow disruptor wall 111 and a second flow disruptor wall 112 connected to each other. The first flow disruptor wall 111 and the second flow disruptor wall 112 are each provided with a plurality of first flow disruptor flanges 12 and a plurality of second flow disruptor flanges 13. The first flow disruptor flanges 12 and the second flow disruptor flanges 13 are both arranged to protrude from the inner wall of the flow disruptor body 11 toward the axis of the flow disruptor body 11. Along the radial direction of the flow disruptor body 11, the first flow disruptor flanges 12 located on the first flow disruptor wall 111 are correspondingly arranged with the second flow disruptor flanges 13 located on the second flow disruptor wall 112, or the second flow disruptor flanges 13 located on the first flow disruptor wall 111 are correspondingly arranged with the first flow disruptor flanges 12 located on the second flow disruptor wall 112.
[0039] The turbulence-disrupting component 1 provided by this utility model achieves various turbulence effects by setting a first turbulence-disrupting flange 12 and a second turbulence-disrupting flange 13, thereby improving the uniformity of turbulence on the liquid. Along the radial direction of the turbulence-disrupting cylinder 11, the first turbulence-disrupting flange 12 located on the first turbulence-disrupting cylinder wall 111 is correspondingly arranged with the second turbulence-disrupting flange 13 located on the second turbulence-disrupting cylinder wall 112, or the second turbulence-disrupting flange 13 located on the first turbulence-disrupting cylinder wall 111 is correspondingly arranged with the first turbulence-disrupting flange 12 located on the second turbulence-disrupting cylinder wall 112, thus improving the uniformity of turbulence and thereby enhancing the turbulence-disrupting effect.
[0040] Optionally, the second turbulence flange 13 is inclined both radially and axially along the turbulence cylinder 11 to achieve better turbulence effects in both the axial and radial directions, while also guiding the liquid so that the liquid can flow along the axial direction, i.e., the direction of liquid flow (e.g., ...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 (Flow in the direction indicated by the middle arrow C)
[0041] Optionally, along the axial direction of the turbulence-disrupting cylinder 11, the second turbulence-disrupting flange 13 has an included angle α with the axis of the turbulence-disrupting cylinder 11, where 45° ≥ α ≥ 30°, and along the radial direction of the turbulence-disrupting cylinder 11, the included angle between the second turbulence-disrupting flange 13 and the turbulence-disrupting cylinder 11 is b, where 45° ≥ b ≥ 25°, so that the second turbulence-disrupting flange 13 has a better turbulence-disrupting effect and a flow-guiding effect.
[0042] For example, in this embodiment, in part of the second turbulence flange 13, a is 45° and b is 30°. In another part of the second turbulence flange 13, a and b can also be set to other values among 45°≥a≥30° and 45°≥b≥25°. No limitation is made here.
[0043] Optionally, the first turbulence flange 12 is set perpendicular to the inner wall of the turbulence cylinder 11 to increase the turbulence effect.
[0044] Optionally, the first turbulence flange 12 includes a first turbulence part 121 and a second turbulence part 122 connected to each other. The first turbulence part 121 extends radially along the turbulence cylinder 11, and the second turbulence part 122 extends axially along the turbulence cylinder 11 to achieve radial and axial turbulence effects, thereby improving the turbulence effect.
[0045] Optionally, the first turbulence flange 12 is formed by stamping on the turbulence cylinder 11 to form a first turbulence channel 200 on one side of the first turbulence flange 12 on the turbulence cylinder 11. This structure is simple, and the liquid can also be further turbulent in the first turbulence channel 200, thereby improving the turbulence effect. The first turbulence channel 200 includes a first turbulence flow hole 201 extending radially along the turbulence cylinder 11 and a second turbulence flow hole 202 extending axially along the turbulence cylinder 11. The first turbulence flow hole 201 and the second turbulence flow hole 202 are interconnected.
[0046] Optionally, a second turbulence channel 300 is also provided on the turbulence cylinder 11. The second turbulence channel 300 includes a third turbulence flow hole 301 extending radially along the turbulence cylinder 11 and a fourth turbulence flow hole 302 extending axially along the turbulence cylinder 11. The third turbulence flow hole 301 and the fourth turbulence flow hole 302 are interconnected. A second turbulence flange 13 is provided between the third turbulence flow hole 301 and the fourth turbulence flow hole 302. Along the radial direction of the turbulence cylinder 11, the second turbulence channel 300 is correspondingly provided with the first turbulence channel 200. The first turbulence flow hole 201 and the third turbulence flow hole 301 are interconnected.
[0047] Specifically, during preparation, a second turbulence channel 300 is first formed by stamping on the turbulence cylinder 11, and then a second turbulence flange 13 is formed by stamping.
[0048] Optionally, a third turbulence channel 100 is provided on the turbulence cylinder 11 along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder 11. Along the radial direction of the turbulence cylinder 11, a first turbulence cylinder wall 111 is provided on one side of the third turbulence channel 100, and a second turbulence cylinder wall 112 is provided on the other side of the third turbulence channel 100. A first turbulence flange 12 and a second turbulence flange 13 located on the first turbulence cylinder wall 111 are staggered along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder 11, and a first turbulence flange 12 and a second turbulence flange 13 located on the second turbulence cylinder wall 112 are staggered along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder 11. Part of the first turbulence channel 200 and the corresponding part of the second turbulence channel 300 are connected to the third turbulence channel 100.
[0049] Another aspect of this utility model provides a heat exchanger, including a heat exchange pipe assembly, a turbulence spring 3, and the aforementioned turbulence element 1. The heat exchange pipe assembly includes multiple heat exchange tubes 2. The turbulence spring 3 and the turbulence element 1 are both disposed inside the heat exchange tubes 2, and the turbulence spring 3 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the turbulence element 1.
[0050] Optionally, the cross-section of the turbulence spring 3 is square or trapezoidal to increase the contact area with the inner wall of the heat exchange tube 2 and enhance the heat transfer efficiency between the turbulence spring 3 and the heat exchange tube 2.
[0051] Optionally, it also includes a first diverting pipe assembly 51 and a second diverting pipe assembly 52. One end of the multiple heat exchange tubes 2 is equipped with the first diverting pipe assembly 51, and the other end of the multiple heat exchange tubes 2 is equipped with the second diverting pipe assembly 52. The liquid flows sequentially between the multiple heat exchange tubes 2 through the first diverting pipe assembly 51 and the second diverting pipe assembly 52. This is the prior art and will not be described in detail here.
[0052] Optionally, it also includes a first bracket 61 and a second bracket 62, wherein the first diverting pipe assembly 51 is mounted on the heat exchanger via the first bracket 61, and the second diverting pipe assembly 52 is mounted on the heat exchanger via the second bracket 62.
[0053] Optionally, it also includes an inlet pipe 71 and an outlet pipe 72. One end of the inlet pipe 71 is connected to the inlet end of one of the heat exchange tubes 2, and the other end is connected to the water supply pipe outside the heat exchanger. One end of the outlet pipe 72 is connected to the outlet end of another heat exchange tube 2, and the other end is connected to the hot water pipe outside the heat exchanger.
[0054] Optionally, it also includes multiple fins 4, which are arranged to extend along the axial direction of the heat exchange tube body 2, and the heat exchange tube body 2 passes through the fins 4.
[0055] In another aspect, this utility model provides a gas water heater, including the heat exchanger described above.
[0056] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A flow-deflecting element, characterized in that, The device includes a cylindrical spoiler body (11), which comprises a first spoiler wall (111) and a second spoiler wall (112) connected to each other. Both the first spoiler wall (111) and the second spoiler wall (112) are provided with multiple first spoiler flanges (12) and multiple second spoiler flanges (13). Both the first spoiler flanges (12) and the second spoiler flanges (13) protrude toward the axis of the spoiler body (11). The inner wall of the turbulence cylinder (11) is provided such that, along the radial direction of the turbulence cylinder (11), the first turbulence flange (12) located on the first turbulence cylinder wall (111) is correspondingly provided with the second turbulence flange (13) located on the second turbulence cylinder wall (112), or the second turbulence flange (13) located on the first turbulence cylinder wall (111) is correspondingly provided with the first turbulence flange (12) located on the second turbulence cylinder wall (112).
2. The aerodynamic component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second turbulence flange (13) is inclined in both the radial and axial directions along the turbulence cylinder (11).
3. The aerodynamic component according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder (11), the second turbulence flange (13) has an included angle α with the axis of the turbulence cylinder (11), 45°≥a≥30°. Along the radial direction of the turbulence cylinder (11), the included angle between the second turbulence flange (13) and the turbulence cylinder (11) is b, 45°≥b≥25°.
4. The aerodynamic component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first turbulence flange (12) is set perpendicular to the inner wall of the turbulence cylinder (11).
5. The aerodynamic component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first turbulence flange (12) includes a first turbulence part (121) and a second turbulence part (122) connected to each other. The first turbulence part (121) extends radially along the turbulence cylinder (11), and the second turbulence part (122) extends axially along the turbulence cylinder (11).
6. The aerodynamic element according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first turbulence flange (12) is formed by stamping on the turbulence cylinder (11) to form a first turbulence channel (200) on one side of the first turbulence flange (12). The first turbulence channel (200) includes a first turbulence flow hole (201) extending radially along the turbulence cylinder (11) and a second turbulence flow hole (202) extending axially along the turbulence cylinder (11). The first turbulence flow hole (201) and the second turbulence flow hole (202) are interconnected.
7. The aerodynamic component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The turbulence cylinder (11) is also provided with a second turbulence channel (300). The second turbulence channel (300) includes a third turbulence flow hole (301) extending radially along the turbulence cylinder (11) and a fourth turbulence flow hole (302) extending axially along the turbulence cylinder (11). The third turbulence flow hole (301) and the fourth turbulence flow hole (302) are interconnected. The second turbulence flange (13) is disposed between the third turbulence flow hole (301) and the fourth turbulence flow hole (302). Along the radial direction of the turbulence cylinder (11), the second turbulence channel (300) is correspondingly disposed with the first turbulence channel (200). The first turbulence flow hole (201) and the third turbulence flow hole (301) are interconnected.
8. The aerodynamic component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The turbulence cylinder (11) is provided with a third turbulence channel (100) opened along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder (11). Along the radial direction of the turbulence cylinder (11), the first turbulence cylinder wall (111) is provided on one side of the third turbulence channel (100), and the second turbulence cylinder wall (112) is provided on the other side of the third turbulence channel (100). The first turbulence flange (12) and the second turbulence flange (13) located on the first turbulence cylinder wall (111) are staggered along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder (11), and the first turbulence flange (12) and the second turbulence flange (13) located on the second turbulence cylinder wall (112) are staggered along the axial direction of the turbulence cylinder (11). Part of the first turbulence channel (200) and the corresponding part of the second turbulence channel (300) are connected to the third turbulence channel (100).
9. A heat exchanger, characterized in that, The device includes a heat exchange pipe assembly, a turbulence spring (3), and a turbulence element (1) as described in any one of claims 1-8. The heat exchange pipe assembly includes multiple heat exchange tubes (2). The turbulence spring (3) and the turbulence element (1) are both disposed inside the heat exchange tubes (2). The turbulence spring (3) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the turbulence element (1).
10. The heat exchanger according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cross-section of the turbulence spring (3) is square or trapezoidal.
11. A gas-fired water heater, characterized in that, Including the heat exchanger of claim 9 or 10.