Water storage tank structure for water storage

By introducing anti-vortex components and flow-diverting components into the water storage tank, the problem of water vortex was solved, axial flow and uniform distribution of water were achieved, energy consumption was reduced, and water temperature stability and flow efficiency were improved.

CN224415835UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26东莞市鑫洲机电空调工程有限公司

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
2025-07-01
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

During use, existing water storage tanks generate eddies when water passes through the cold water inlet and outlet pipes, disrupting the stratification of warm and cold water and causing the water temperature to rise. This necessitates the activation of additional refrigeration units to compensate for the cooling load, increasing energy consumption.

Method used

A water storage tank structure for water-cooled storage was designed, including an anti-vortex component and a flow-diverting component. The anti-vortex component guides the water flow axially through a combination of a fixed pipe, cold water inlet and outlet pipes, connecting pipes, and a silicone ring. The flow-diverting component distributes the water flow evenly and filters impurities by setting up a grid and silicone blocks, thereby reducing vortex energy.

Benefits of technology

It effectively suppresses radial disturbances, reduces eddy current generation, lowers energy consumption, improves water temperature stability and flow efficiency, and reduces additional cooling requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of water storage tank structures of water cold storage, comprising: anti-vortex component, anti-vortex component includes fixed pipe, cold water inlet and outlet pipe, connecting pipe and silica gel ring.The utility model is provided with anti-vortex component, when cold water in the inside of tank body needs to be extracted or discharged, under the appearance setting of cold water inlet and outlet pipe, water flow will along the side of cold water inlet and outlet pipe, axial flow is carried out, to complete the extraction of cold water, when cold water inlet and outlet pipe needs to be installed in the position required, cold water inlet and outlet pipe are placed into the bottom of tank body, after making silica gel ring be inserted into fixed pipe inside, half ring pipe is placed in one end of cold water inlet and outlet pipe, again the position of limiting column is aligned with the hole in half ring pipe, push the force of connecting column, so that connecting column and the surface of cold water inlet and outlet pipe are attached, again threaded rod is placed into support column inside, the force of rotating guide block is applied, namely, this scheme, guide water flow to flow along axial, inhibit radial disturbance, to reduce the generation of vortex.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water storage tank technology, and in particular to a water storage tank structure for water cooling. Background Technology

[0002] As an effective means of energy regulation, cold storage technology has been widely used in air conditioning systems, power load balancing and other fields. Water cold storage technology has become one of the most widely used cold storage methods due to its advantages such as large energy storage capacity, low cost and relatively mature technology. Water storage tanks are one of the essential devices in water cold storage technology.

[0003] In actual use, if water is directly discharged into or extracted from the tank through the cold water inlet / outlet pipe, eddies are generated inside the tank, disrupting the stratification between warm and cold water. The temperature of the mixed water rises, requiring the additional start of the refrigeration unit to compensate for the cooling load, thus increasing energy consumption. Therefore, a water storage tank structure with water-based cooling is needed to guide the water flow axially and suppress radial disturbances, thereby reducing the generation of eddies. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water storage tank structure for water-cooled storage, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that, in actual use, if water is directly discharged into or extracted from the tank through the cold water inlet and outlet pipes, the water inside the storage tank will generate eddies, which will destroy the stratification between warm and cold water, and the temperature of the mixed water will rise. It is necessary to start the refrigeration unit to compensate for the cooling capacity, thereby increasing the energy consumption.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model relates to a water storage tank structure for water-cooled storage, comprising:

[0007] A water storage assembly, comprising a tank, a hot water inlet and outlet, and a conical groove; the hot water inlet and outlet are located at the top of the tank, and the conical groove is located inside the bottom of the tank.

[0008] An anti-vortex assembly is located at the bottom of the tank. The anti-vortex assembly includes a fixed pipe, a cold water inlet / outlet pipe, a connecting pipe, and a silicone ring. The fixed pipe is fixed inside the bottom of the tank. The cold water inlet / outlet pipe is sleeved inside the fixed pipe. The connecting pipe is fixed on the outer surface of one side of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe. The silicone ring is fixed on the outer surface of the connecting pipe and is snapped into the inside of the fixed pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, a semi-ring pipe is attached to the outer surface of one end of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe, and a connecting post is attached to the outer surface of the other end of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe. A limiting post is fixed to the outer surface of one end of the connecting post, and the limiting post is connected through the interior of the semi-ring pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, a support column is fixed to the outer surface of the bottom end of the tank, and a limiting column is connected through the interior of the support column.

[0011] Furthermore, the support column and the limiting column are internally threaded with threaded rods, and a guide block is fixed on the upper surface of the threaded rods.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a diversion assembly, which includes a grille, a silicone block, a limiting rod, and a support plate; the grille is snapped into the inside of the cold water inlet and outlet pipes, the silicone block is snapped into the inside of both ends of the cold water inlet and outlet pipes, there are two sets of silicone blocks, the limiting rods are fixed inside the two sets of silicone blocks, and a support plate is fixed to the outer surface of the other end of the silicone block, one side of the support plate is located inside the connecting column.

[0013] Furthermore, a threaded post is provided inside one side of the support plate, and the outer surface of one end of the threaded post is fixed to the outer surface of the connecting post. A nut is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the threaded post.

[0014] Furthermore, a guardrail is provided on the top of the tank, which is distributed along the circumference of the tank, and a ladder is connected to the guardrail. The ladder extends away from one end of the guardrail and along the length of the tank to the bottom of the tank.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0016] I. This utility model, through the design of an anti-vortex component, ensures that when cold water needs to be extracted or discharged from the tank, the water flow will axially along one side of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe due to its shape, thus completing the extraction and discharge of cold water. When the cold water inlet / outlet pipe needs to be installed in the required position, it is placed at the bottom of the tank, and the silicone ring is inserted into the fixed pipe. Then, a semi-ring pipe is placed at one end of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe, and the limiting post is aligned with the position of the hole inside the semi-ring pipe. A pushing force is applied to the connecting post, so that the connecting post is in contact with the surface of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe. Finally, the threaded rod is inserted into the support post, and a rotational force is applied to the guide block, so that the threaded rod is located inside the support post and the limiting post. This solution guides the water flow axially, suppresses radial disturbance, and thus reduces the generation of vortices.

[0017] II. Based on the first beneficial effect, the combined use of the diversion components, through the setting of the grid, not only evenly distributes the water flow, reduces the flow velocity gradient, and reduces eddy energy, but also has the effect of filtering the flowing water source. When the grid needs to be replaced, first remove the water pipe on the other side of the cold water inlet and outlet pipe, then apply a rotational force to the nut, remove the nut from the outside of the threaded column, and then apply a pulling force to the support plate, causing the silicone block to detach from the inside of the cold water inlet and outlet pipe. After the grid is unrestricted, remove the grid from the inside of the cold water inlet and outlet pipe, put the new grid into the inside of the cold water inlet and outlet pipe, and then insert the silicone block into the inside of the cold water inlet and outlet pipe so that the support plate fits against the surface of the connecting column. Finally, rotate the nut to fix it to the outside of the threaded column. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the tank body of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the cold water inlet and outlet pipes of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the cold water inlet and outlet pipes of this utility model.

[0023] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0024] 11. Tank body; 12. Hot water inlet and outlet; 13. Conical trough; 14. Guardrail; 15. Ladder;

[0025] 21. Fixed pipe; 22. Cold water inlet / outlet pipe; 23. Connecting pipe; 24. Silicone ring; 25. Semi-ring pipe; 26. Connecting post; 27. Limiting post; 28. Support post; 29. ​​Threaded rod; 291. Guide block;

[0026] 31. Grille; 32. Silicone block; 33. Limiting rod; 34. Support plate; 35. Threaded column; 36. Nut. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Please see Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment is a water storage tank structure for water-cooled storage, including:

[0031] The water storage assembly includes a tank 11, a hot water inlet / outlet 12, and a conical groove 13; the hot water inlet / outlet 12 is located at the top of the tank 11, and the conical groove 13 is located inside the bottom of the tank 11.

[0032] The tank 11 serves as the main container for storing water, and its internal space is used to hold cold or hot water. The hot water inlet and outlet 12 are channels for hot water to enter or exit the tank 11. The conical groove 13 helps the water flow more smoothly from the bottom of the tank 11, reducing the stagnation and turbulence of the water flow at the bottom.

[0033] The anti-vortex assembly is located at the bottom of the tank 11. The anti-vortex assembly includes a fixed pipe 21, a cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22, a connecting pipe 23, and a silicone ring 24. The fixed pipe 21 is fixed inside the bottom end of the tank 11. The cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22 is sleeved inside the fixed pipe 21. The connecting pipe 23 is fixed on the outer surface of one side of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22. The silicone ring 24 is fixed on the outer surface of the connecting pipe 23 and is snapped into the inside of the fixed pipe 21.

[0034] The fixed pipe 21 provides a stable installation base for the cold water inlet and outlet pipe 22. The cold water inlet and outlet pipe 22 is the key channel for cold water to enter or exit the tank 11. Its shape guides the water flow along the axial direction, ensuring that the cold water can enter and exit the tank 11 in an orderly manner, and avoiding excessive eddies caused by water flow turbulence. The connecting pipe 23 is used to support the installation of the silicone ring 24. The silicone ring 24 plays a sealing role to prevent water leakage from the gap between the cold water inlet and outlet pipe 22 and the fixed pipe 21.

[0035] A semi-ring pipe 25 is attached to the outer surface of one end of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22, and a connecting post 26 is attached to the outer surface of the other end of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22. A limiting post 27 is fixed to the outer surface of one end of the connecting post 26, and the limiting post 27 is connected through the interior of the semi-ring pipe 25.

[0036] The semi-ring pipe 25 is used to cooperate with the connecting column 26 to stably fix the cold water inlet and outlet pipes 22 in the required position, while the limiting column 27 is used to connect with the support column 28, so that the connecting column 26 is stably fixed in the required position.

[0037] A support column 28 is fixed to the outer surface of the bottom end of the tank body 11, and a limiting column 27 is connected through the inside of the support column 28;

[0038] The support column 28 and the limiting column 27 are internally threaded with a threaded rod 29, and a guide block 291 is fixed on the upper surface of the threaded rod 29.

[0039] The support column 28 provides a support base for the limiting column 27, the threaded rod 29 is used to fix the limiting column 27 inside the support column 28, and the guide block 291 facilitates the application of rotational force to the threaded rod 29.

[0040] The top of the tank body 11 is provided with a guardrail 14, which is distributed along the circumference of the tank body 11, and a ladder 15 is connected to the guardrail 14. The ladder 15 is located away from the end of the guardrail 14 and extends along the length of the tank body 11 to the bottom of the tank body 11.

[0041] The guardrail 14 is designed to prevent personnel from accidentally falling from the top of the tank 11, while the ladder 15 provides a vertical passage for workers to climb to the top of the tank 11 for inspection and maintenance.

[0042] Working principle: When it is necessary to extract or discharge cold water inside the tank 11, the water will flow axially along one side of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22 under the shape setting of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22, thereby completing the extraction and discharge of cold water. When it is necessary to install the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22 in the required position, put the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22 into the bottom of the tank 11, so that the silicone ring 24 is inserted into the fixed pipe 21, place the semi-ring pipe 25 at one end of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22, then align the limiting post 27 with the position of the hole inside the semi-ring pipe 25, apply a pushing force to the connecting post 26 so that the connecting post 26 is in contact with the surface of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22, then put the threaded rod 29 into the support post 28, apply a rotational force to the guide block 291 so that the threaded rod 29 is located inside the support post 28 and the limiting post 27.

[0043] This step guides the water flow axially, suppresses radial disturbances, and thus reduces the generation of eddies.

[0044] Please see Figures 1-4As shown, this embodiment, based on the above embodiment, also includes a diversion component. The diversion component includes a grille 31, a silicone block 32, a limiting rod 33, and a support plate 34. The grille 31 is snapped into the inside of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22, and the silicone block 32 is snapped into the inside of both ends of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22. There are two sets of silicone blocks 32. The limiting rod 33 is fixed inside the two sets of silicone blocks 32, and the support plate 34 is fixed on the outer surface of the other silicone block 32. One side of the support plate 34 is located inside the connecting column 26.

[0045] The grille 31 is snapped into the inside of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22 to evenly distribute the water flow, reduce the flow velocity gradient, and thus reduce the generation of eddy energy. At the same time, it can filter the incoming water source, removing impurities and particles from the water. The silicone block 32 serves two purposes: firstly, it acts as a seal to prevent water from leaking from both ends of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22; secondly, it works in conjunction with the support plate 34. When the grille 31 needs to be replaced, the silicone block 32 is moved by pulling the support plate 34, which facilitates the disassembly and installation of the grille 31. The limiting rod 33 is used to restrict the grille 31 to the required position.

[0046] A threaded post 35 is provided inside one side of the support plate 34. The outer surface of one end of the threaded post 35 is fixed to the outer surface of the connecting post 26. A nut 36 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the threaded post 35.

[0047] The threaded post 35 holds the support plate 34 in the desired position, while the nut 36 is used to fix the support plate 34 to the outside of the threaded post 35.

[0048] Working principle: The set grid 31 not only evenly distributes the water flow, reduces the flow velocity gradient, and reduces eddy energy, but also filters the flowing water source. When the grid 31 needs to be replaced, first remove the water pipe on the other side of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22, then apply a rotational force to the nut 36 to remove the nut 36 from the outside of the threaded post 35. Then apply a pulling force to the support plate 34 to drive the silicone block 32 out of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22. After the grid 31 is removed from the inside of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22, the new grid 31 is placed inside the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22. Then, the silicone block 32 is inserted into the inside of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe 22 so that the support plate 34 fits against the surface of the connecting post 26. Finally, the nut 36 is rotated and fixed to the outside of the threaded post 35.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water storage tank structure for water storage, characterized by comprising: include: A water storage assembly, comprising a tank (11), a hot water inlet / outlet (12), and a conical groove (13); the hot water inlet / outlet (12) is located at the top of the tank (11), and the conical groove (13) is located inside the bottom of the tank (11); The anti-vortex assembly is located at the bottom of the tank (11). The anti-vortex assembly includes a fixed pipe (21), a cold water inlet / outlet pipe (22), a connecting pipe (23), and a silicone ring (24). The fixed pipe (21) is fixed inside the bottom end of the tank (11). The cold water inlet / outlet pipe (22) is sleeved inside the fixed pipe (21). The connecting pipe (23) is fixed on the outer surface of one side of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe (22). The silicone ring (24) is fixed on the outer surface of the connecting pipe (23) and is snapped into the inside of the fixed pipe (21).

2. The water storage tank structure of claim 1, wherein A semi-circular pipe (25) is attached to the outer surface of one end of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe (22), and a connecting post (26) is attached to the outer surface of the other end of the cold water inlet / outlet pipe (22). A limiting post (27) is fixed to the outer surface of one end of the connecting post (26), and the limiting post (27) is connected through the interior of the semi-circular pipe (25).

3. The water storage tank structure of claim 1, wherein A support column (28) is fixed to the outer surface of the bottom end of the tank (11), and a limiting column (27) is connected through the inside of the support column (28).

4. The water storage tank structure of claim 3, wherein The support column (28) and the limiting column (27) are internally threaded with a threaded rod (29), and a guide block (291) is fixed on the upper surface of the threaded rod (29).

5. The water storage tank structure of claim 1, wherein It also includes a diversion assembly, which includes a grid (31), a silicone block (32), a limiting rod (33), and a support plate (34). The grid (31) is snapped into the inside of the cold water inlet and outlet pipe (22), and the silicone block (32) is snapped into the inside of both ends of the cold water inlet and outlet pipe (22). There are two sets of silicone blocks (32). The limiting rod (33) is fixed inside the two sets of silicone blocks (32), and the support plate (34) is fixed on the outer surface of the other end of the silicone block (32). One side of the support plate (34) is located inside the connecting column (26).

6. The water storage tank structure of claim 5, wherein A threaded post (35) is provided inside one side of the support plate (34). The outer surface of one end of the threaded post (35) is fixed to the outer surface of the connecting post (26). A nut (36) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the threaded post (35).

7. The water storage tank structure of claim 1, wherein The top of the tank (11) is provided with a guardrail (14), which is distributed along the circumference of the tank (11), and a ladder (15) is connected to the guardrail (14). The ladder (15) is located away from the end of the guardrail (14) and extends along the length of the tank (11) to the bottom of the tank (11).