An active carbon coarse carbon cooling auger device

By designing an activated carbon crude carbon cooling auger device that includes a circulating cooling unit and a conveying splicing unit, stable cooling is achieved by utilizing semiconductor cooling chips and a multi-layer plate-shaped hot water tank, solving the problems of unstable cooling and low conveying efficiency, and realizing continuous and stable cooling and efficient conveying of activated carbon crude carbon.

CN224547166UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24DATONG XINYUE ACTIVATED CARBON CO LTD +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DATONG XINYUE ACTIVATED CARBON CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-18
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing activated carbon crude carbon cooling devices have unstable cooling effects, low conveying efficiency, require a continuous supply of cold water, and need to be extended according to length requirements.

Method used

An activated carbon coarse carbon cooling auger device was designed, which includes a circulating cooling unit and a conveying splicing unit. Stable cooling is achieved by using a semiconductor cooling chip and a multi-layer plate-shaped hot water tank. The gap between carbon blocks is reduced by circulating hard water pipes and material feeding bars, thereby improving the conveying efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It achieves continuous and stable cooling and efficient transportation of activated carbon crude, reduces dependence on continuous cold water supply, and allows for flexible pipe splicing as needed.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of active carbon coarse carbon cooling auger device, it is related to active carbon production technical field, including conveying pipeline, conveying splicing unit and circulating cooling unit, and send pipeline is transversely arranged, and cold water chamber is opened in the interlayer of pipeline inner wall.The utility model has reliable circulating cooling unit, hard water pipe realizes the circulation intercommunication between cold water chamber and heat exchange water tank, semiconductor refrigeration sheet can re-refrigerate hot water returned to the inside of heat exchange water tank, to ensure the cooling effect of coarse carbon sustained and stable, the multilayer plate structure of heat exchange water tank can be convenient to cool water;It also has reliable conveying splicing unit, can be connected according to need to pipeline, and in conveying process, material shifting strip can shift coarse carbon block, make the gap between adjacent coarse carbon block reduce, improve conveying efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of activated carbon production, and in particular to a auger device for cooling crude activated carbon. Background Technology

[0002] Activated carbon is a porous adsorbent material that, through a high-temperature activation process, acquires a high specific surface area and strong adsorption capacity, making it widely used in water treatment, air purification, and chemical industries. Crude activated carbon is the primary product after activation, characterized by high temperature (approximately 300-500℃), high moisture content (10%-20%), and loose, brittle texture. In existing technologies, auger devices are commonly used to transport activated carbon during the conveying process. However, the high-temperature and high-moisture coarse carbon material needs to undergo post-processing such as cooling and screening before it can become a finished product. The cooling effect of existing devices is not stable enough. After heat exchange, the water temperature in the pipeline cavity rises, resulting in poor subsequent cooling effect and requiring a stable and continuous supply of cold water. In addition, during the conveying process, the spacing between the coarse activated carbon is large, resulting in low conveying efficiency. The entire device also needs to be spliced ​​according to the actual length requirements. Therefore, we propose an auger device for cooling coarse activated carbon. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to overcome existing defects and provide a cooling auger device for coarse activated carbon. This device features a reliable circulating cooling unit, a hard water pipe that establishes a circulating connection between the cold water chamber and the hot water exchange tank, and a semiconductor cooling chip that recools the hot water returning to the hot water exchange tank, ensuring a continuous and stable cooling effect on the coarse activated carbon. The multi-layered plate structure of the hot water exchange tank facilitates water cooling. Furthermore, it has a reliable conveying and splicing unit that allows for pipe splicing as needed. During conveying, a feeding bar agitates the coarse activated carbon blocks, reducing the gap between adjacent blocks and improving conveying efficiency. This effectively solves the problems in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cooling auger device for crude activated carbon, comprising a conveying pipeline, a conveying splicing unit, and a circulating cooling unit, characterized in that: Delivery pipeline: It is arranged horizontally, and a cold water chamber is opened in the interlayer of the inner wall of the pipeline; Conveying splicing units: installed on the left and right sides of the conveying pipeline; The circulating cooling unit includes a hot water tank, a thermoelectric cooler, trays, a water pump, and hard water pipes. The upper end of the delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the hot water tank, which is composed of multiple hollow plate-like structures connected together. A thermoelectric cooler is installed on the lower side of each layer. The cold end of the thermoelectric cooler is in contact with the lower end of each layer of the hot water tank, while the hot end of the thermoelectric cooler is exposed in the gap between adjacent layers of the hot water tank. The lower end of the hot water tank is connected to the cold water chamber inside the delivery pipe. Two trays are fixedly connected to the upper right side of the delivery pipe. A water pump is installed on the upper end of each tray. The inlet and outlet of the water pump are connected to the cold water chamber and the hot water tank, respectively, through a section of hard water pipe. The upper hard water pipe is fixedly connected to the right side of the top layer of the hot water tank, and the lower hard water pipe is fixedly connected to the lower right side of the delivery pipe.

[0005] The activated carbon coarse carbon is transported inside the conveying pipe. The cold water in the cold water chamber can cool the inner wall of the conveying pipe, thereby cooling the transported coarse carbon. The hard water pipe enables circulation between the cold water chamber and the hot water exchange tank. The support plate is used for the installation of the water pump, which provides the power required for water circulation. The semiconductor cooling chip can re-cool the hot water returning to the hot water exchange tank, thereby ensuring a continuous and stable cooling effect on the coarse carbon. The multi-layer plate structure of the hot water exchange tank provides multiple installation sites for the semiconductor cooling chip, and the multi-layer structure can improve the cooling effect on the water.

[0006] Furthermore, the circulating cooling unit also includes a temperature monitor, a temperature control touch panel, a speed control knob, and a mounting bracket. A temperature monitor is installed at the front end of the delivery pipe and on the front side of each layer of the hot water tank. The temperature monitor consists of a digital display screen at the front end and sensors extending into each water storage chamber. A temperature control touch panel is also installed on the front side of the delivery pipe. The input end of the semiconductor cooling chip is electrically connected to an external power source through a control component inside the temperature control touch panel. The mounting bracket has an Ω-shaped structure and is secured to the outside of the water pump. Both ends of the mounting bracket are fixedly connected to the support plate by bolts. A speed control knob is installed on the vertical surface of the support plate. The input end of each water pump is electrically connected to an external power source through a speed control knob. Temperature monitors installed on each layer of the hot water tank are used to display the temperature of the cooled water. Temperature monitors installed on the front side of the delivery pipe are used to display the temperature of the water inside the cold water chamber. The temperature control touch panel can adjust the operating power of the semiconductor cooling chip, thereby controlling the cooling temperature of the water. The mounting bracket is used to fix the water pump. The speed control knob controls the speed of the water pump, thereby adjusting the speed of water circulation.

[0007] Furthermore, the conveying and splicing unit includes a drive shaft, spiral blades, a drive motor, and a feed hopper. The spiral blades are rotatably connected inside the conveying pipe and are fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft. A two-thirds circular feed hopper is fixedly connected to the right end of the conveying pipe. The drive motor is installed on the right side of the feed hopper, and the output shaft of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the center of the right end of the drive shaft. The feed hopper is used for filling activated carbon, and the drive motor drives the spiral blades to rotate via the drive shaft, thereby conveying the crude activated carbon.

[0008] Furthermore, the conveying splicing unit also includes a connecting flange and a transmission slot. The left end of the conveying pipe is fixedly connected to the connecting flange, and a square transmission slot is provided at the center of the left end of the transmission shaft. The connecting flange is used for pipe continuation, thereby allowing the addition of pipes according to the required conveying distance. The transmission slot is used for the insertion of the transmission shaft in subsequent pipes, thereby ensuring the transmission connection in different pipe sections.

[0009] Furthermore, the conveying and splicing unit also includes material-pushing strips and a motor bracket. Material-pushing strips are equidistantly fixed to the helical curved surface of the spiral blades on the left side. A motor bracket is installed on the outside of the drive motor and is fixedly connected to the right side of the feed hopper. The motor bracket is used to fix the drive motor. The material-pushing strips can rotate with the spiral blades, thus agitating the coarse activated carbon blocks during conveying, reducing the gap between adjacent blocks and improving conveying efficiency.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a replenishment pipe port. A section of the replenishment pipe port is fixedly connected to the upper end of the hot water exchange tank, and a sealing plug is screwed tightly inside the replenishment pipe port. The replenishment pipe port is used to replenish water into the hot water exchange tank to cope with water loss during the heating and cooling cycle, and the sealing plug is used to seal the replenishment pipe port.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This activated carbon crude carbon cooling auger device has the following advantages: 1. It has a reliable circulating cooling unit. Hard water pipes enable circulation between the cold water chamber and the hot water exchange tank. The water pump provides the power required for water circulation. The semiconductor cooling chip can re-cool the hot water returning to the hot water exchange tank, thereby ensuring a continuous and stable cooling effect on the coarse carbon. The multi-layer plate structure of the hot water exchange tank provides multiple installation locations for the semiconductor cooling chip, and the multi-layer structure can improve the cooling effect on the water. 2. It has a reliable conveying and splicing unit, which can connect the pipeline as needed. During the conveying process, the material-pulling bar can rotate with the spiral blades, thereby agitating the coarse carbon blocks when conveying activated carbon coarse carbon, reducing the gap between adjacent coarse carbon blocks and improving the conveying efficiency. 3. This utility model has a reliable circulating cooling unit. Hard water pipes enable circulating connection between the cold water chamber and the hot water exchange tank. Semiconductor cooling chips can re-cool the hot water returning to the hot water exchange tank, thereby ensuring a continuous and stable cooling effect on the coarse carbon. The multi-layer plate structure of the hot water exchange tank facilitates water cooling. It also has a reliable conveying and splicing unit, which can connect the pipes as needed. During the conveying process, the material guide bar can move the coarse carbon blocks, reducing the gap between adjacent coarse carbon blocks and improving the conveying efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the right front side structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the left front side structure of this utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the conveying pipeline in this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the conveying and splicing unit in this utility model.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Conveying pipeline; 2. Cold water chamber; 3. Conveying splicing unit; 31. Drive shaft; 32. Spiral blade; 33. Feed bar; 34. Drive motor; 35. Motor bracket; 36. Feed hopper; 37. Connecting flange; 38. Transmission slot; 4. Circulating cooling unit; 41. Hot water tank; 42. Semiconductor refrigeration chip; 43. Pallet; 44. Water pump; 45. Hard water pipe; 46. Temperature monitor; 47. Temperature control touch panel; 48. Speed ​​control knob; 49. Fixing bracket; 5. Liquid replenishment port. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Please see Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides a technical solution: an activated carbon crude carbon cooling auger device, comprising a conveying pipeline 1, a conveying splicing unit 3, and a circulating cooling unit 4, characterized in that: Delivery pipe 1: It is arranged horizontally, and a cold water chamber 2 is opened in the interlayer of the inner wall of the pipe; Conveying splicing unit 3: installed on the left and right sides of conveying pipeline 1; Circulating cooling unit 4: includes a hot water tank 41, a semiconductor cooling chip 42, a tray 43, a water pump 44, and hard water pipes 45. A hot water exchange tank 41 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the conveying pipe 1. The hot water exchange tank 41 is composed of multiple hollow plate-like structures connected together. A semiconductor cooling chip 42 is installed on the lower side of each layer. The cold end of the semiconductor cooling chip 42 is in contact with the lower end of each layer of the hot water exchange tank 41, and the hot end of the semiconductor cooling chip 42 is exposed in the gap between adjacent layers of the hot water exchange tank 41. The lower end of the hot water exchange tank 41 is connected to the cold water chamber 2 inside the conveying pipe 1. Two support plates 43 are fixedly connected to the upper right side of the conveying pipe 1. A water pump 44 is installed on the upper end of each support plate 43. The inlet and outlet of the water pump 44 are connected to the cold water chamber 2 and the hot water exchange tank 41 respectively through a section of hard water pipe 45. The upper hard water pipe 45 is fixedly connected to the right side of the uppermost layer of the hot water exchange tank 41, and the lower hard water pipe 45 is fixedly connected to the lower right side of the conveying pipe 1.

[0019] The activated carbon coarse carbon is transported inside the transport pipe 1. The cold water in the cold water chamber 2 can cool the inner wall of the transport pipe 1, thereby cooling the transported coarse carbon. The hard water pipe 45 realizes the circulation connection between the cold water chamber 2 and the hot water exchange tank 41. The support plate 43 is used for the installation of the water pump 44, which provides the power required for water circulation. The semiconductor cooling chip 42 can re-cool the hot water returning to the hot water exchange tank 41, thereby ensuring a continuous and stable cooling effect on the coarse carbon. The multi-layer plate structure of the hot water exchange tank 41 provides multiple installation locations for the semiconductor cooling chip 42, and the multi-layer structure can improve the cooling effect on the water.

[0020] The circulating cooling unit 4 also includes a temperature monitor 46, a temperature control touch panel 47, a speed control knob 48, and a mounting bracket 49. A temperature monitor 46 is installed at the front end of the conveying pipe 1 and on the front side of each layer of the hot water tank 41. The temperature monitor 46 consists of a digital display screen at the front end and sensors extending into each water storage chamber. A temperature control touch panel 47 is also installed on the front side of the conveying pipe 1. The input end of the semiconductor cooling chip 42 is electrically connected to an external power source through the control components inside the temperature control touch panel 47. The mounting bracket 49 has an Ω-shaped structure and is fixed to the outside of the water pump 44. The two ends of the mounting bracket 49 are fixedly connected to the support plate 43 by bolts. A speed control knob 48 is installed on the vertical surface of the support plate 43. The input end of each water pump 44 is electrically connected to an external power source through a speed control knob 48. Temperature monitors 46 installed on each layer of the hot water tank 41 are used to display the temperature of the cooled water. Temperature monitors 46 installed on the front side of the delivery pipe 1 are used to display the temperature of the water inside the cold water chamber 2. Temperature control touch panel 47 can adjust the operating power of semiconductor cooling chip 42, thereby controlling the cooling temperature of the water. Fixture 49 is used to fix water pump 44. Speed ​​control knob 48 controls the speed of water pump 44, thereby adjusting the speed of water circulation.

[0021] The conveying and splicing unit 3 includes a drive shaft 31, a spiral blade 32, a drive motor 34, and a feed hopper 36. The spiral blade 32 is rotatably connected inside the conveying pipe 1 and is fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft 31. A two-thirds circular feed hopper 36 is fixedly connected to the right end of the conveying pipe 1. The drive motor 34 is installed on the right side of the feed hopper 36, and the output shaft of the drive motor 34 is fixedly connected to the center of the right end of the drive shaft 31. The feed hopper 36 is used for filling activated carbon. The drive motor 34 drives the spiral blade 32 to rotate via the drive shaft 31, thereby conveying the crude activated carbon.

[0022] The conveying splicing unit 3 also includes a connecting flange 37 and a transmission slot 38. The connecting flange 37 is fixedly connected to the left end of the conveying pipe 1, and a square transmission slot 38 is provided at the center of the left end of the transmission shaft 31. The connecting flange 37 is used for pipe continuation, so that pipes can be added according to the needs of conveying distance. The transmission slot 38 is used for insertion of the transmission shaft 31 in subsequent pipes, thereby ensuring the transmission connection in different pipe sections.

[0023] The conveying and splicing unit 3 also includes a material-pushing bar 33 and a motor bracket 35. The material-pushing bar 33 is fixedly connected at equal intervals to the spiral curved surface of the spiral blade 32 facing left. The motor bracket 35 is installed on the outside of the drive motor 34 and is fixedly connected to the right side of the feed hopper 36. The motor bracket 35 is used to fix the drive motor 34. The material-pushing bar 33 can rotate with the spiral blade 32, thereby agitating the coarse carbon blocks during the conveying of activated carbon coarse carbon, reducing the gap between adjacent coarse carbon blocks, and improving the conveying efficiency.

[0024] It also includes a replenishment pipe 5, which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the hot water tank 41. A sealing plug is screwed into the inside of the replenishment pipe 5. The replenishment pipe 5 is used to replenish water into the hot water tank 41 to cope with water loss during the heating and cooling cycle. The sealing plug is used to seal the replenishment pipe 5.

[0025] The working principle of the activated carbon coarse carbon cooling auger device provided by this utility model is as follows: This utility model has a reliable circulating cooling unit 4, which can provide a continuous and stable cooling effect on the coarse carbon: the activated carbon coarse carbon is transported inside the conveying pipe 1, and the cold water in the cold water chamber 2 can cool the inner wall of the conveying pipe 1, thereby cooling the transported coarse carbon; the hard water pipe 45 realizes the circulation connection between the cold water chamber 2 and the hot water exchange tank 41, the support plate 43 is used for the installation of the water pump 44, the water pump 44 provides the power required for water circulation, and the semiconductor cooling chip 42 can re-cool the hot water returning to the hot water exchange tank 41, thereby ensuring the cooling effect on the activated carbon coarse carbon. The coarse carbon provides a continuous and stable cooling effect. The multi-layered plate structure of the hot water exchange tank 41 provides multiple installation locations for the semiconductor cooling chips 42, and the multi-layered structure can improve the cooling effect of the water. Temperature monitoring instruments 46 installed on each layer of the hot water exchange tank 41 are used to display the temperature of the cooled water. Temperature monitoring instruments 46 installed on the front side of the delivery pipe 1 are used to display the temperature of the water inside the cold water chamber 2. The temperature control touch panel 47 can adjust the operating power of the semiconductor cooling chips 42, thereby controlling the cooling temperature of the water. The mounting bracket 49 is used to fix the water pump 44. The speed control knob 48 controls the speed of the water pump 44, thereby adjusting the speed of water circulation. This utility model also features a reliable conveying and splicing unit 3. A feeding hopper 36 is used for filling activated carbon. A drive motor 34 drives the spiral blades 32 to rotate via a transmission shaft 31, thereby conveying the coarse activated carbon. A motor bracket 35 is used to fix the drive motor 34. A material-pulling strip 33 rotates with the spiral blades 32, thus agitating the coarse carbon blocks during conveying, reducing the gap between adjacent blocks and improving conveying efficiency. A connecting flange 37 is used for pipe continuation, allowing for the addition of pipes according to the required conveying distance. A transmission groove 38 is used for inserting the transmission shaft 31 into subsequent pipes, ensuring transmission connections between different pipe sections. Furthermore, a replenishment port 5 is used to replenish water into the hot water tank 41 to compensate for water loss during heating and cooling cycles, and a sealing plug is used to seal the replenishment port 5.

[0026] It is worth noting that, in the above embodiments, the input terminal of the drive motor 34 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the external power supply through an external control switch group, the input terminal of the semiconductor cooling chip 42 is electrically connected to the external power supply through the control component in the temperature control touch panel 47, and the input terminal of the water pump 44 is electrically connected to the external power supply through a speed control knob 48. The control of the operation of each control switch for the corresponding electrical device adopts the methods commonly used in the prior art.

[0027] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A auger device for cooling crude activated carbon, comprising a conveying pipe (1), a conveying splicing unit (3), and a circulating cooling unit (4), characterized in that: Delivery pipe (1): It is set horizontally, and a cold water chamber (2) is opened in the interlayer of the inner wall of the pipe. Conveying splicing unit (3): installed on the left and right sides of the conveying pipeline (1); The circulating cooling unit (4) includes a hot water tank (41), a thermoelectric cooler (42), a tray (43), a water pump (44), and a hard water pipe (45). The upper end of the conveying pipe (1) is fixedly connected to the hot water tank (41). The hot water tank (41) is composed of multiple hollow plate-like structures connected together, and a thermoelectric cooler (42) is installed on the lower side of each layer. The cold end of the thermoelectric cooler (42) is in contact with the lower end of each layer of the hot water tank (41), and the hot end of the thermoelectric cooler (42) is exposed in the gap between each adjacent layer of the hot water tank (41). The lower end of the hot water tank (41) is connected to the cold water chamber inside the conveying pipe (1). The chamber (2) is connected. The upper right side of the conveying pipe (1) is fixedly connected to two front and rear support plates (43). Each support plate (43) is equipped with a water pump (44) at its upper end. The inlet and outlet of the water pump (44) are connected to the cold water chamber (2) and the hot water exchange tank (41) respectively through a section of hard water pipe (45). The upper hard water pipe (45) is fixedly connected to the right side of the uppermost layer of the hot water exchange tank (41), and the lower hard water pipe (45) is fixedly connected to the lower right side of the conveying pipe (1).

2. The activated carbon crude carbon cooling auger device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circulating cooling unit (4) also includes a temperature monitor (46), a temperature control touch panel (47), a speed control knob (48), and a fixing frame (49). A temperature monitor (46) is installed at the front end of the conveying pipe (1) and on the front side of each layer of the hot water tank (41). The temperature monitor (46) consists of a digital display screen at the front end and sensors extending into each water storage chamber. A temperature control touch panel (47) is also installed on the front side of the conveying pipe (1). The input end of the semiconductor cooling chip (42) is electrically connected to an external power source through the control component in the temperature control touch panel (47). The fixing frame (49) is an Ω-shaped structure and is fixed to the outside of the water pump (44). The two ends of the fixing frame (49) are fixedly connected to the support plate (43) by bolts. A speed control knob (48) is installed on the vertical surface of the support plate (43). The input end of each water pump (44) is electrically connected to an external power source through a speed control knob (48).

3. The activated carbon crude carbon cooling auger device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying splicing unit (3) includes a drive shaft (31), a spiral blade (32), a drive motor (34), and a feed hopper (36). The spiral blade (32) is rotatably connected inside the conveying pipe (1). The spiral blade (32) is fixedly connected to the outside of the drive shaft (31). A two-thirds circular feed hopper (36) is fixedly connected to the right end of the conveying pipe (1). The drive motor (34) is installed on the right side of the feed hopper (36). The output shaft of the drive motor (34) is fixedly connected to the center of the right end of the drive shaft (31).

4. The activated carbon crude carbon cooling auger device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying splicing unit (3) also includes a connecting flange (37) and a transmission slot (38). The left end of the conveying pipe (1) is fixedly connected to the connecting flange (37), and a square transmission slot (38) is provided at the center of the left end of the transmission shaft (31).

5. The activated carbon crude carbon cooling auger device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying and splicing unit (3) also includes a feeding bar (33) and a motor bracket (35). The feeding bar (33) is fixedly connected at equal intervals on the spiral curved surface of the left side of the spiral blade (32). The motor bracket (35) is installed on the outside of the drive motor (34). The motor bracket (35) is fixedly connected to the right side of the feed hopper (36).

6. The activated carbon crude carbon cooling auger device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a replenishment pipe (5), and a replenishment pipe (5) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the hot water tank (41), and a sealing plug is screwed into the inside of the replenishment pipe (5).