Multi-energy water heater for motor home
By introducing a multi-energy system into the RV water heater, and utilizing a combination of solar collectors and heating rods, the problem of insufficient hot water caused by unstable single-energy supply is solved, achieving a continuous supply of hot water and improved energy efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 江西趣蜂专用车装备有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing RV water heaters rely on a single energy source for heating, resulting in an inability to continuously supply hot water when the energy supply is unstable or insufficient. Furthermore, their low energy efficiency leads to energy waste and makes it difficult to meet the needs of RV living.
Design a multi-energy water heater for RVs, combining solar collectors, energy storage batteries and inverters, using a serpentine tube circulation pump to preheat the liquid in the water tank and a heating rod for secondary heating, to ensure the stability and efficiency of the water source temperature.
It enables a continuous supply of hot water even when energy supply is unstable, improves energy efficiency, meets the needs of RV living, and saves energy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water heater technology, specifically a multi-energy water heater for RVs. Background Technology
[0002] As a mobile living space, a motorhome needs to be equipped with a variety of fully functional facilities to meet people's various living needs during travel. Among them, the water heater is a key device to ensure the supply of hot water in the motorhome, and its performance directly affects the comfort and convenience of people living in the motorhome.
[0003] Existing RV water heaters have certain shortcomings in terms of energy utilization and water supply stability. Some RV water heaters rely on only a single energy source for heating, which cannot effectively guarantee a continuous supply of hot water when the energy supply is unstable or insufficient. Furthermore, their energy utilization efficiency is low, resulting in energy waste and failing to meet the hot water needs of RVs. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a multi-energy water heater for RVs to solve the problems mentioned in the background section. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a multi-energy water heater for RVs, which solves the problem that existing RV water heaters rely on only a single energy source for heating, making it impossible to effectively guarantee a continuous supply of hot water when the energy supply is unstable or insufficient, and also resulting in low energy utilization efficiency, energy waste, and difficulty in meeting the hot water needs of RVs.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-energy water heater for RVs, comprising a water tank and a serpentine pipe, the serpentine pipe being disposed on one side of the water tank, a circulation pump being installed at the end of the serpentine pipe, a solar collector being installed on the upper side of the serpentine pipe, a solar panel being installed on the upper side of the water tank, an inlet pipe being connected to the side wall of the water tank, a one-way valve being installed on the inlet pipe, an outlet pipe being disposed on one side of the inlet pipe, and a heating chamber being installed on the outlet pipe.
[0006] Preferably, the two ends of the serpentine tube are connected to the water tank, and the circulation pump is located inside the water tank. The circulation pump can circulate the liquid in the water tank through the serpentine tube.
[0007] Preferably, a solar energy storage battery is installed on the side wall of the water tank, and an inverter is installed on the lower side of the solar energy storage battery.
[0008] Preferably, the solar panel is electrically connected to the solar energy storage battery, the solar energy storage battery is electrically connected to the inverter, a heating rod is provided in the heating cavity, the heating rod is electrically connected to the inverter, and the solar energy storage battery is electrically connected to the heating rod through the inverter. The heating rod can perform secondary heating on the water source that needs to be output.
[0009] Preferably, the water tank and the serpentine tube are fixed to the top of the vehicle.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a multi-energy water heater for RVs, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] The design incorporates a water tank and a serpentine hose mounted on the roof of the RV. The water tank and hose are connected at both ends, with a circulation pump inside the hose. This allows the liquid in the tank to circulate within the hose, heating the flowing water source in conjunction with solar collectors on the hose. This preheats the water in the tank, fully utilizing solar energy for initial heating and saving energy. An outlet and inlet pipe are located on one side of the water tank. A one-way valve on the inlet pipe prevents backflow, ensuring a stable water supply. The outlet pipe contains a heating chamber and a heating rod. A solar panel on the top of the tank connects to a solar energy storage battery, which is then connected to the heating rod via an inverter. This allows the solar energy storage to power the heating rod, providing secondary heating to the water source to ensure it reaches the required temperature, meeting the RV's usage needs. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a multi-energy water heater for RVs provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the serpentine tube structure in a multi-energy water heater for RVs provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the circulating pump in a multi-energy water heater for RVs provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0015] In the diagram: 1. Water tank; 2. Snake-shaped pipe; 3. Solar collector; 4. Solar panel; 5. Circulation pump; 6. Inlet pipe; 7. One-way valve; 8. Outlet pipe; 9. Heating chamber; 10. Solar energy storage battery; 11. Inverter. Detailed Implementation
[0016] 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.
[0017] This utility model provides a technical solution: a multi-energy water heater for RVs. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The system includes a water tank 1 and a serpentine pipe 2. The water tank 1 and the serpentine pipe 2 are fixed to the top of the vehicle. The serpentine pipe 2 is located on one side of the water tank 1. A circulation pump 5 is installed at the end of the serpentine pipe 2. A solar collector 3 is installed on the upper side of the serpentine pipe 2. A solar panel 4 is installed on the upper side of the water tank 1. An inlet pipe 6 is connected to the side wall of the water tank 1. A one-way valve 7 is installed on the inlet pipe 6. An outlet pipe 8 is located on one side of the inlet pipe 6. A heating chamber 9 is installed on the outlet pipe 8.
[0018] The two ends of the serpentine tube 2 are connected to the water tank 1. The circulation pump 5 is located inside the water tank 1. The circulation pump 5 can circulate the liquid in the water tank 1 through the serpentine tube 2. A solar energy storage battery 10 is installed on the side wall of the water tank 1. An inverter 11 is installed on the lower side of the solar energy storage battery 10. The solar panel 4 is electrically connected to the solar energy storage battery 10. The solar energy storage battery 10 is electrically connected to the inverter 11. A heating rod is installed in the heating chamber 9. The heating rod is electrically connected to the inverter 11. The solar energy storage battery 10 is electrically connected to the heating rod through the inverter 11. The heating rod can perform secondary heating on the water source that needs to be output.
[0019] The working principle of this device is as follows: This multi-energy water heater for RVs consists of a water tank 1 and a serpentine pipe 2. The water tank 1 and the serpentine pipe 2 are installed on the top of the RV. The two ends of the water tank 1 and the serpentine pipe 2 are connected through each other. A circulation pump 5 is installed at the end of the serpentine pipe 2 that is inside the water tank 1. The circulation pump 5 can circulate the liquid in the water tank 1 through the serpentine pipe 2. A solar collector is installed on the serpentine pipe 2. The solar collector can heat the water flowing in the serpentine pipe 2. The circulating water can also heat the water in the water tank 1, thereby achieving a preheating effect.
[0020] An outlet pipe 8 and an inlet pipe 6 are connected to the side of the water tank 1 away from the serpentine pipe 2. A one-way valve 7 is installed on the inlet pipe 6 to prevent water backflow. A heating chamber 9 is set on the outlet pipe 8, and a heating rod is installed in the heating chamber 9. A solar panel 4 is installed on the upper part of the water tank 1. One end of the solar panel 4 is electrically connected to a solar energy storage battery 10. The solar energy storage battery 10 is electrically connected to the heating rod through an inverter 11. The heating rod can perform secondary heating on the water source to be output, thereby heating the water source to the required temperature.
[0021] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0022] In this document, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," "fixing," "screw connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise expressly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0023] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A multi-energy water heater for RVs, comprising a water tank (1) and a serpentine pipe (2), wherein the serpentine pipe (2) is disposed on one side of the water tank (1), characterized in that: A circulation pump (5) is installed at the end of the serpentine tube (2), a solar collector plate (3) is installed on the upper side of the serpentine tube (2), a solar panel (4) is installed on the upper side of the water tank (1), an inlet pipe (6) is connected to the side wall of the water tank (1), a one-way valve (7) is installed on the inlet pipe (6), an outlet pipe (8) is provided on one side of the inlet pipe (6), and a heating chamber (9) is installed on the outlet pipe (8).
2. The multi-energy water heater for RVs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the serpentine tube (2) are connected to the water tank (1), and the circulating pump (5) is located inside the water tank (1).
3. A multi-energy water heater for RVs according to claim 1, characterized in that: A solar energy storage battery (10) is installed on the side wall of the water tank (1), and an inverter (11) is installed on the lower side of the solar energy storage battery (10).
4. A multi-energy water heater for RVs according to claim 3, characterized in that: The solar panel (4) is electrically connected to the solar energy storage battery (10), and the solar energy storage battery (10) is electrically connected to the inverter (11).
5. A multi-energy water heater for RVs according to claim 4, characterized in that: A heating rod is provided inside the heating chamber (9), and the heating rod is electrically connected to the inverter (11).
6. A multi-energy water heater for RVs according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank (1) and the serpentine tube (2) are fixed to the top of the vehicle.