A liquid storage tank
By designing an insulation cover and drive mechanism for the liquid storage tank, and combining solar energy and electric heating, the problem of high energy consumption in electric heating systems was solved, achieving efficient and low-cost heating.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SINOMA (BEIJING) GEOTHERMAL ENERGY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
In existing electric heating systems, electric heaters need to continuously heat cold water, leading to increased energy consumption and heating costs.
Design a liquid storage tank comprising a vertically sliding heat-insulating cover and a drive mechanism, which utilizes solar energy to heat cold water and electric heating wires to heat the stored water at night, combined with a detachable top plate to increase the area exposed to sunlight, thereby achieving efficient heating and heat preservation of the water storage tank.
This reduces the heating frequency of the electric heater, thereby reducing energy consumption and heating costs, while also improving heating efficiency and avoiding peak electricity bills.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heating equipment, and in particular to a liquid storage tank. Background Technology
[0002] Electric heating is a system that uses electrical energy to convert into heat energy to provide warmth to residential, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. With the increasing demand for clean energy and technological advancements, electric heating is becoming increasingly popular due to its advantages such as high efficiency, cleanliness, and ease of installation.
[0003] Currently, electric heating systems typically use electric heaters to heat cold water, which is then piped into geothermal pipes for heating. However, because the electric heaters need to continuously heat the cold water, energy consumption increases, leading to higher heating costs, and improvements are needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a liquid storage tank that can reduce heating costs.
[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a liquid storage tank, comprising:
[0006] The base is horizontally placed on the ground;
[0007] The bracket is vertically mounted on the base.
[0008] A water storage tank, in a cylindrical shape, is mounted on the support.
[0009] The heat insulation cover includes a bottom plate, a top plate, and a ring sleeve. The bottom plate and the top plate are respectively disposed on the lower end face and the upper end face of the water storage tank. The ring sleeve is vertically slidably connected to the outer wall of the water storage tank and wraps around the bottom plate and the top plate.
[0010] A drive mechanism is used to control the vertical sliding of the ring.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured as follows: the driving mechanism includes a screw, a slider, a drive rod, a reducer, and a bevel gear set; the screw is horizontally rotatably connected to the base; the slider is slidably connected to the base and threadedly connected to the screw; the lower end of the drive rod is rotatably connected to the slider, and the upper end is rotatably connected to the lower end of the ring sleeve; the reducer is located at the center of the base; and the bevel gear set is located between the end positions of the reducer and the screw.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that a shock-absorbing seat is provided on the base below the ring sleeve.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: a dovetail block is provided on the lower end face of the top plate, and a groove for the dovetail block to be embedded in and a dovetail groove connecting the groove and for the dovetail block to be slidably embedded in are provided on the upper end face of the water storage tank.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that a handle is provided on the top plate.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: a locking rod is vertically slidably connected to the top plate, and a locking hole for inserting the locking rod is provided in the dovetail groove.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that a heat-absorbing plate is embedded in the outer wall of the water storage tank.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that an electric heating wire is provided inside the water storage tank.
[0018] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1. By setting up a vertically sliding insulation cover, the insulation cover can be lowered during the day to heat the cold water in the storage tank by utilizing the sun's exposure, and the insulation cover can be raised at night to keep the storage tank warm. This allows the electric heater in the electric heating system to simply heat the hot water, or even not heat it at all, so that the hot water can be introduced into the geothermal pipes to achieve heating, thus reducing energy consumption and heating costs.
[0020] 2. By installing a detachable top plate, the top plate can be removed, allowing sunlight to reach all sides of the water tank, thus improving the heating efficiency of the cold water inside the tank.
[0021] 3. By adding an electric heating wire inside the water storage tank, the water inside can be heated at night and used for circulating heating during the day, avoiding peak electricity costs and reducing heating costs. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the raised state of the heat insulation cover in the embodiment;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the descending state of the heat insulation cover in an embodiment;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top plate structure in an embodiment;
[0026] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism in an embodiment.
[0027] Reference numerals: 1. Base; 11. Shock absorber; 2. Bracket; 3. Water tank; 31. Heat absorber plate; 32. Electric heating wire; 33. Dovetail block; 4. Insulation cover; 41. Base plate; 42. Top plate; 43. Ring; 44. Groove; 45. Dovetail groove; 46. Handle; 47. Locking rod; 48. Lock hole; 5. Drive mechanism; 51. Screw; 52. Slider; 53. Drive rod; 54. Reducer; 55. Bevel gear set. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a liquid storage tank includes a base 1, a bracket 2, a water storage tank 3, an insulation cover 4, and a drive mechanism 5.
[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the base 1 is horizontally placed on the ground, the support 2 is vertically placed on the base 1, and the water storage tank 3 is cylindrically placed on the support 2. The outer wall of the water storage tank 3 is fitted with a heat-absorbing plate 31, and an electric heating wire 32 is installed inside the water storage tank 3.
[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the heat insulation cover 4 includes a bottom plate 41, a top plate 42, and a ring 43. The bottom plate 41 and the top plate 42 are respectively disposed on the lower end face and the upper end face of the water storage tank 3. The ring 43 is vertically slidably connected to the outer wall of the water storage tank 3 and wraps around the bottom plate 41 and the top plate 42. A shock-absorbing seat 11 located below the ring 43 is provided on the base 1.
[0032] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, the drive mechanism 5 is used to control the vertical sliding of the ring 43. The drive mechanism 5 includes a screw 51, a slider 52, a drive rod 53, a reducer 54, and a bevel gear set 55.
[0033] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, the screw 51 is horizontally rotatably connected to the base 1, and the slider 52 is slidably connected to the base 1 and threadedly connected to the screw 51. The lower end of the drive rod 53 is rotatably connected to the slider 52, and the upper end is rotatably connected to the lower end of the ring sleeve 43. The reducer 54 is located at the center of the base 1, and the bevel gear set 55 is located between the reducer 54 and the end positions of the screw 51.
[0034] When it is necessary to heat the water in storage tank 3, two methods can be used:
[0035] The first method is to directly energize the electric heating wire 32, which can heat the water inside the water storage tank 3 at night and use the water inside the water storage tank 3 for circulating heating during the day. This method can avoid peak electricity costs and reduce heating costs.
[0036] The second method involves using a reducer 54 to control the rotation of the bevel gear set 55, which in turn drives all the screws 51 to rotate synchronously. The screws 51 drive the slider 52 to slide horizontally, causing the drive rod 53 to automatically flip. Subsequently, the drive rod 53 controls the ring sleeve 43 to move downward, exposing the water storage tank 3 to the outside. Then, it can be heated by the sun's exposure, in conjunction with the heat absorption plate 31.
[0037] At night, the reducer 54 controls the bevel gear set 55 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving all the screws 51 to rotate synchronously. The screws 51 drive the slider 52 to slide horizontally, and cause the drive rod 53 to automatically flip. Then the drive rod 53 controls the ring 43 to move upward, realizing the enclosure and insulation of the water storage tank 3.
[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, a dovetail block 33 is provided on the lower end face of the top plate 42, and a groove 44 for the dovetail block 33 to be inserted and a dovetail groove 45 connecting the groove 44 and allowing the dovetail block 33 to slide into it are provided on the upper end face of the water storage tank 3.
[0039] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a handle 46 is provided on the top plate 42, and a locking rod 47 is vertically slidably connected to the top plate 42. A lock hole 48 for the locking rod 47 to be inserted is provided in the dovetail groove 45.
[0040] When it is necessary to heat the water in the storage tank 3 by exposing it to sunlight, pull the locking lever 47 to disengage it from the locking hole 48, then grasp the handle 46 and control the rotation of the top plate 42. This allows the dovetail block 33 to slide from the dovetail groove 45 into the recess 44, thus removing the top plate 42. This allows sunlight to reach all sides of the storage tank 3, improving the heating efficiency of the cold water inside. The installation process of the top plate 42 is the reverse and will not be described in detail.
[0041] The specific embodiments are merely explanations of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to these embodiments without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A liquid storage tank, characterized in that: include: The base (1) is horizontally placed on the ground; The bracket (2) is vertically mounted on the base (1); A water storage tank (3) is cylindrically mounted on the support (2); The heat insulation cover (4) includes a bottom plate (41), a top plate (42) and a ring (43). The bottom plate (41) and the top plate (42) are respectively disposed on the lower end face and the upper end face of the water storage tank (3). The ring (43) is vertically slidably connected to the outer wall of the water storage tank (3) and wraps the bottom plate (41) and the top plate (42). The drive mechanism (5) is used to control the vertical sliding of the ring (43).
2. The liquid storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (5) includes a screw (51), a slider (52), a drive rod (53), a reducer (54), and a bevel gear set (55). The screw (51) is horizontally rotatably connected to the base (1). The slider (52) is slidably connected to the base (1) and threadedly connected to the screw (51). The lower end of the drive rod (53) is rotatably connected to the slider (52), and the upper end is rotatably connected to the lower end of the ring sleeve (43). The reducer (54) is located at the center of the base (1), and the bevel gear set (55) is located between the reducer (54) and the end of the screw (51).
3. A liquid storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a shock-absorbing seat (11) located below the ring (43).
4. A liquid storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end face of the top plate (42) is provided with a dovetail block (33), and the upper end face of the water storage tank (3) is provided with a groove (44) for the dovetail block (33) to be embedded in and a dovetail groove (45) connecting the groove (44) and for the dovetail block (33) to be slidably embedded in.
5. A liquid storage tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: A handle (46) is provided on the top plate (42).
6. A liquid storage tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: A locking rod (47) is vertically slidably connected to the top plate (42), and a locking hole (48) is provided in the dovetail groove (45) for the locking rod (47) to be inserted.
7. A liquid storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the water storage tank (3) is fitted with a heat-absorbing plate (31).
8. A liquid storage tank according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water storage tank (3) is equipped with an electric heating wire (32).