Anti-freezing water purifying device

By using the electrolyte heating technology of fuel cells, the problem of pipeline freezing in water purification devices in high-altitude and cold regions has been solved, ensuring that the water purification devices can work normally in low-temperature environments and achieving a sustainable supply of filtered water without power consumption.

CN224541203UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY JOINT LOGISTICS SUPPORT FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY JOINT LOGISTICS SUPPORT FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-10-28
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

The internal pipes of water purification devices are prone to freezing in high-altitude, oxygen-deficient areas, rendering them unusable.

Method used

The electrolyte generated by the fuel cell heats the raw water through a heat exchanger, ensuring that the water temperature entering the filtration device is above 0°C. The heat from the fuel cell electrolyte is used to heat the raw water through the heat exchanger, ensuring that the water does not freeze as it flows through the filtration device.

Benefits of technology

It enables continuous water filtration in low-temperature environments, providing potable water while avoiding energy consumption and saving energy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of anti-freezing water purifying devices.The anti-freezing water purifying device includes box, heating device and filter device, the water inlet and the water outlet are provided on the box, the heating device includes fuel cell with electrolyte, heat exchanger for heat exchange using electrolyte and circulating pump for pumping electrolyte after heat exchange into fuel cell, the heat exchanger has first medium inlet, second medium inlet, second medium outlet and second medium outlet, the first medium inlet of the heat exchanger is connected with the fuel cell by connecting pipe, the first medium outlet of the heat exchanger is connected with the water inlet end of the circulating pump by connecting pipe, the second medium inlet is connected with water inlet by connecting pipe, and the second medium outlet is connected with the filter device.The utility model anti-freezing water purifying device uses the heat of electrolyte of fuel cell to heat raw water, without electric energy, and the energy consumption of electric energy is greatly reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water purification technology, and in particular to an antifreeze water purification device. Background Technology

[0002] Disaster sites are often short of water and require clean, drinkable water. However, in some high-altitude areas, transportation is inconvenient, making it difficult for subsequent supplies to keep up, which can easily lead to water shortages. Usually, some water purification devices are carried. However, in high-altitude and oxygen-deficient areas, low temperatures can easily cause the internal pipes of the water purification devices to freeze, rendering the devices unusable. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an antifreeze water purification device that prevents the internal pipes from freezing.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an antifreeze water purification device. The antifreeze water purification device includes a housing, a heating device, and a filtration device. The housing is equipped with an inlet and an outlet. The heating device includes a fuel cell with an electrolyte, a heat exchanger that uses the electrolyte for heat exchange, and a circulation pump that pumps the heat-exchanged electrolyte into the fuel cell. The heat exchanger has a first medium inlet, a second medium inlet, a second medium outlet, and a second medium outlet. The first medium inlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the fuel cell via a connecting pipe, the first medium outlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the inlet of the circulation pump via a connecting pipe, the second medium inlet is connected to the inlet via a connecting pipe, and the second medium outlet is connected to the filtration device.

[0005] Furthermore, the fuel cell is provided with a groove, and the housing is provided with a positioning spring that cooperates with the groove. The groove is also used as a point of force when picking up the fuel cell.

[0006] Furthermore, the housing includes a frame and an outer shell, the outer shell being fixed to the frame, forming a first chamber and a second chamber. The filter, heat exchanger, and circulation pump are all located in the first chamber, and the fuel cell is located in the second chamber.

[0007] Furthermore, the frame is also provided with a mounting plate, which corresponds to the first chamber, and the circulation pump is mounted on the mounting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the fuel cell is also provided with a positioning post for limiting the fuel cell, and the frame is formed by multiple profiles, with the positioning post cooperating with the profiles.

[0009] Furthermore, the profile that mates with the positioning post is L-shaped.

[0010] Furthermore, the housing includes a frame and a panel, the panel being detachably fixed to the frame, and the frame being fixed to the skeleton.

[0011] Furthermore, the panel extends around the frame to form a fixing post, and a fixing block is provided on the frame, with the fixing posts connected to each other.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing post is detachably connected to the fixing block. The fixing post is detachably fixed to the fixing block.

[0013] This utility model of antifreeze water purification device uses the heat of the electrolyte in the fuel cell to heat the raw water through a heat exchanger, ensuring that the temperature of the raw water entering the filtration device is above 0°C. This ensures that the water can flow in the filtration device and will not freeze inside the device. It can continuously filter water to produce drinkable water, achieving antifreeze without consuming electricity, thus saving energy. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the antifreeze water purification device of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the antifreeze water purification device of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the electrolyte flow path in the heating device.

[0017] Figure 4 This is the structure of a fuel cell.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the skeleton.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the framework.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure.

[0021] The meanings of the labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Housing, 101. Water inlet, 102. Wastewater inlet, 103. Water outlet, 11. Frame, 12. Shell, 121. Fixing block, 1211. Panel, 122. Fixing post, 1221. Mounting plate, 13. Positioning spring, 14. Handle, 15. Heating device, 21. Fuel cell, 21. Groove, 212. Positioning post, 22. Circulation pump, 23. Heat exchanger, 3. Filter device. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the antifreeze water purification device of this utility model includes a housing 1, a heating device 2, and a filtering device 3. Both the heating device 2 and the filtering device 3 are housed within the housing 1. The housing 1 is equipped with a water inlet 101, a wastewater inlet 102, and a water outlet 103. The water inlet 101 is connected to the heating device 2, through which raw water enters the heating device 2, which heats the raw water. The heating device 2 is connected to the filtering device 3 via a connecting pipe, and the heated raw water enters the filtering device 3 for filtration. The heating device 2 and the filtering device 3 are electrically connected, allowing the heating device 2 to supply power to the filtering device 3. The filtering device 3 is simultaneously connected to both the water outlet 103 and the wastewater inlet 102. Drinking water produced by the filtering device 3 is discharged from the housing 1 through the water outlet 103, and wastewater produced by the filtering device 3 is discharged through the wastewater inlet 102. The heating device 2 is used to heat the raw water, ensuring that the raw water will not condense and become stagnant due to low temperature within the entire filtration device 3. This ensures that the filtration device 3 can always purify the raw water and continuously discharge clean water, without being affected by low external temperatures.

[0024] The heating device 2 includes a fuel cell 21, a circulating pump 22, and a heat exchanger 23. The fuel cell 21 generates electricity and is electrically connected to the filter device 3, supplying power to the filter device 3. The heat exchanger 23 has a first medium inlet, a second medium inlet, a second medium outlet, and a second medium outlet. The first medium inlet of the heat exchanger 23 is connected to the fuel cell 21 via a connecting pipe. The first medium outlet of the heat exchanger 23 is connected to the water inlet of the circulating pump 22 via a connecting pipe. The second medium inlet is connected to the water inlet 101 via a connecting pipe. The second medium outlet is connected to the filter device 3. The water outlet of the circulating pump 22 is connected to the fuel cell 21 via a connecting pipe. The electrolyte of the fuel cell 21 enters the heat exchanger 23 through a connecting pipe, and the water to be purified enters the heat exchanger 23 through the water inlet 101. The electrolyte heats the water to be purified through the heat exchanger 23, while simultaneously cooling the electrolyte. The heated water is discharged from the second medium outlet and enters the filter device 3 for purification. After heat exchange in the heat exchanger 23, the electrolyte is discharged from the first contact outlet and enters the circulation pump 22. The circulation pump 22 pumps the cooled electrolyte into the fuel cell 21, thus ensuring that the fuel cell 21 has sufficient electrolyte and that the electrolyte in the fuel cell 21 is kept within the operating temperature range to prevent malfunctions due to excessive temperature.

[0025] like Figure 4As shown, the fuel cell 21 is provided with a groove 211, which is used to cooperate with the housing 1 to position the fuel cell 21 and also serves as a point of leverage when picking up the fuel cell 21. Grooves 211 are provided on both sides of the fuel cell 21 to facilitate more stable handling. The fuel cell 21 is also provided with positioning posts 212, located at the bottom of the fuel cell 21. The positioning posts 212 are arranged in two rows along the width direction of the fuel cell 21, and are used to cooperate with the housing 1 to limit the swaying of the fuel cell 21 in the width direction.

[0026] like Figures 5 to 7As shown, the housing 1 includes a frame 11 and an outer shell 12. The outer shell 12 is fixed to the frame 11, forming a first chamber and a second chamber. The filter device 3, heat exchanger 23, and circulation pump 22 are all located in the first chamber, and the fuel cell 21 is located in the second chamber. A mounting plate 13 is also provided on the frame 11, corresponding to the first chamber, and the circulation pump 22 is mounted on the mounting plate 13. A positioning spring 14 is also provided on the mounting plate 13, corresponding to the second chamber. The positioning spring 14 is used to position the fuel cell 21. The groove 211 on the fuel cell 21 cooperates with the positioning spring 14, thus positioning the fuel cell 21 for quick placement. In other embodiments, the positioning spring 14 can also be fixed to the frame 11, and the installation position of the positioning spring 14 can be selected according to actual needs. The mounting plate 13 is also equipped with clips (not shown in the figure), which are used to fix the nanofiltration membrane assembly 325, the ultrafiltration membrane assembly 312, and the security filter 313. The positioning post 212 of the fuel cell 21 cooperates with the frame 11 to confine the positioning post 212 within the frame 11, thereby confining the fuel cell 21 within the frame 11. The frame 11 is formed by fixing multiple profiles, which is convenient for processing and manufacturing; the two profiles that cooperate with the positioning post 212 are L-shaped, which also confines the lower end of the positioning post 212. The frame 11 is provided with a handle 15 for easy lifting of the entire device, and the handle 15 passes through the outer shell 12 and connects to the frame 11. The water inlet 101, wastewater inlet 102, and water inlet 102 are all located on the outer shell 12. The outer casing 12 includes a frame 121 and a panel 122. The frame 121 is fixed to the skeleton 11. The frame 121 consists of two left and right sides, and the panel 122 consists of two left and right sides. The panel 122 is fixed to the frame 121. Specifically, the left panel 122 is fixed to the left frame 121, and the right panel 122 is fixed to the right frame 121. The periphery of the panel 122 extends towards the frame 121 to form fixing posts 1221. The frame 121 is provided with fixing blocks 1211. The fixing posts 1221 are detachably fixed to the fixing blocks 1211, usually by screws. Thus, when maintenance is required, the fuel cell 21 can be removed and the internal structure can be maintained simply by disassembling the panel 122.

[0027] By directly exchanging heat between the electrolyte of fuel cell 21 and the raw water, the temperature of the raw water entering the filter device 3 can be guaranteed to be above 0°C. This ensures that the water can flow within the filter device 3 without condensing into ice, enabling continuous filtration to produce potable water. The outer casing 12 locks in the heat, further ensuring that the water temperature remains above 0°C during the filtration process, guaranteeing smooth operation.

[0028] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, whether directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, shall also be within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A freeze-proof water purification device, characterized in that: The device includes a housing, a heating device, and a filtration device. The housing is equipped with an inlet and an outlet. The heating device includes a fuel cell with an electrolyte, a heat exchanger that uses the electrolyte for heat exchange, and a circulation pump that pumps the heat-exchanged electrolyte into the fuel cell. The heat exchanger has a first medium inlet, a second medium inlet, a second medium outlet, and a second medium outlet. The first medium inlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the fuel cell via a connecting pipe, the first medium outlet of the heat exchanger is connected to the inlet of the circulation pump via a connecting pipe, the second medium inlet is connected to the inlet via a connecting pipe, and the second medium outlet is connected to the filtration device.

2. The antifreeze water purification device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fuel cell is provided with a groove, and the housing is provided with a positioning spring that cooperates with the groove. The groove is also used as a point of force when picking up the fuel cell.

3. The antifreeze water purification device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The housing includes a frame and an outer shell. The outer shell is fixed to the frame, forming a first chamber and a second chamber. The filter, heat exchanger, and circulation pump are all located in the first chamber, and the fuel cell is located in the second chamber.

4. The antifreeze water purification device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The frame is also provided with a mounting plate, which corresponds to the first chamber, and the circulation pump is mounted on the mounting plate.

5. The antifreeze water purification device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The fuel cell is also provided with a positioning post for limiting the fuel cell. The frame is formed by multiple profiles, and the positioning post cooperates with the profiles.

6. The antifreeze water purification device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The profile that mates with the positioning post is L-shaped.

7. The antifreeze water purification device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The housing includes a frame and a panel, the panel being detachably fixed to the frame, and the frame being fixed to the skeleton.

8. The antifreeze water purification device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The panel extends around the frame to form a fixing column, and a fixing block is provided on the frame. The fixing columns are connected to each other.

9. The antifreeze water purification device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The fixing column is detachably connected to the fixing block.