Water heater

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of water heater, partition is arranged in water tank, the internal space of partition water tank forms heating chamber and water chamber, heating assembly is set in heating chamber;Water tank is equipped with water inlet and water outlet, water inlet and water outlet are communicated with water chamber;Two ends of water changing mechanism are communicated with water chamber and heating chamber respectively, for the cold water of water chamber is transported to heating chamber, and the hot water of heating chamber is transported to water chamber;Control mechanism is connected with water changing mechanism and heating assembly, to control water changing mechanism and heating assembly work.Cold water in water chamber is transported to heating chamber by water changing mechanism first, then heating assembly is used to heat the cold water in heating chamber, after heating is completed, the hot water of heating chamber is transported to water chamber by water changing mechanism to wait for user to use, the heating process of water and user water process heating is separated operation, can well avoid user electric shock, improve the anti-electric shock effect of water heater, reduce electric shock casualty risk.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water heater technology, and in particular to a water heater. Background Technology

[0002] Water heaters are a common bathroom appliance used by many people today. Although various safety measures have been implemented to prevent electric shock from water heaters, numerous cases of electric shock injuries and deaths still occur every year, causing significant losses and threats to people's lives and property. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a water heater with effective electric shock prevention that can significantly reduce the risk of electric shock injuries and deaths. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This utility model provides a water heater to solve the problem of poor protection against electric shock in existing water heaters.

[0004] A water heater includes a water tank, a partition, a heating element, a water exchange mechanism, and a control mechanism. The partition is disposed inside the water tank, separating the internal space of the water tank into a heating chamber and a water use chamber, and the heating component is disposed inside the heating chamber; The water tank is equipped with an inlet and an outlet, both of which are connected to the water chamber. The two ends of the water exchange mechanism are respectively connected to the water chamber and the heating chamber, and are used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber and hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber; The control mechanism is connected to the water exchange mechanism and the heating component to control the operation of the water exchange mechanism and the heating component.

[0005] Preferably, the heating chamber is equipped with a water level switch, which is connected to the control mechanism and is used to detect the water level information in the heating chamber.

[0006] Preferably, the water exchange mechanism includes two pumping components, each of which is connected at both ends to the water chamber and the heating chamber, respectively. One of the two pumping components is used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber, and the other is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber.

[0007] Preferably, the water exchange mechanism includes a pumping component and a draining component; The heating chamber is located above the water chamber; The inlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the water chamber, the outlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber, the inlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the heating chamber, and the outlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the water chamber; or, the inlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the water chamber, the outlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the top of the heating chamber, the inlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber, and the outlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the water chamber. The pumping assembly is used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber, and the draining assembly is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber. The heating chamber is located below the water chamber; The inlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the water chamber, the outlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber, the inlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the heating chamber, and the outlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the water chamber; or, the inlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the water chamber, the outlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the top of the heating chamber, the inlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber, and the outlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the water chamber. The drainage assembly is used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber, and the pumping assembly is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber.

[0008] Preferably, the pumping assembly includes a pumping pipe, a one-way valve, and a pump. The two ends of the pumping pipe are respectively connected to the water chamber and the heating chamber, and the one-way valve and the pumping pump are arranged alternately on the pumping pipe. The water pump is used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber or hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber, and the one-way valve is used to prevent water backflow in the water pumping pipe. The drainage assembly includes a drain pipe and a drain valve; The two ends of the drain pipe are respectively connected to the water chamber and the heating chamber; The drain valve is installed on the drain pipe and is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber or to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber.

[0009] Preferably, the heating assembly includes a heating base and a heating wire; The heating base is installed in the heating chamber and connected to the control mechanism; The heating wire is mounted on the heating base and located in the heating chamber; The heating base is used to control the heating wire to work according to the control signal from the control mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the water heater further includes a corrosion-resistant component, which is disposed in the heating chamber.

[0011] Preferably, the water tank is provided with a circulation port, which is connected to the water supply chamber; The water heater also includes a circulation component; the water outlet is connected to the water-using equipment via a hot water pipe, and a hot water return pipe is provided on the hot water pipe; One end of the circulation component is connected to the hot water return pipe, and the other end is connected to the circulation port. The circulation component is connected to the control mechanism. The control mechanism is used to control the operation of the circulation component.

[0012] Preferably, the circulation assembly includes a circulation pipe and a circulation pump, one end of the circulation pipe is connected to the hot water return pipe, and the other end of the circulation pipe is connected to the circulation port; The circulating pump is mounted on the circulating pipe and connected to the control mechanism.

[0013] Preferably, the water heater further includes a temperature monitoring device; The temperature monitoring device is used to monitor the temperature information of at least one of the heating chamber, the water chamber, and the circulation pipe; The control mechanism is connected to the temperature monitoring device and is used to control the operation of at least one of the water exchange mechanism, the heating component and the circulation pump according to the temperature information.

[0014] The water heater provided in this embodiment first transports cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber through a water exchange mechanism. Then, the heating element heats the cold water in the heating chamber. After heating, the hot water from the heating chamber is transported back to the water chamber through the water exchange mechanism for the user's use. The water heating process and the user's water use process are operated separately, which can effectively prevent the user from being electrocuted, improve the water heater's anti-electrocution effect, and reduce the risk of electric shock injury or death. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water heater in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] The components include: 1. Water tank; 101. Heating chamber; 102. Water supply chamber; 2. Divider; 3. Heating assembly; 31. Heating base; 32. Heating wire; 4. Water exchange mechanism; 41. Pumping assembly; 411. Pumping pipe; 412. Check valve; 413. Pump; 42. Drainage assembly; 421. Drainage pipe; 422. Drainage valve; 5. Water level switch; 6. Inlet; 7. Outlet; 8. Corrosion-resistant parts; 9. Circulation port; 10. Hot water return pipe; 11. Circulation assembly; 111. Circulation pipe; 112. Circulation pump; 12. Temperature monitoring component; 13. First drain pipe; 14. Second drain pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0019] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] This utility model provides a water heater, see reference. Figure 1The water heater includes a water tank 1, a partition 2, a heating element 3, a water exchange mechanism 4, and a control mechanism. The partition 2 is installed inside the water tank 1, dividing the internal space of the water tank 1 into a heating chamber 101 and a water use chamber 102. The heating element 3 is installed inside the heating chamber 101. The water tank 1 is provided with an inlet 6 and an outlet 7, both of which are connected to the water use chamber 102. The two ends of the water exchange mechanism 4 are connected to the water use chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101, respectively, for transporting cold water from the water use chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101 and hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water use chamber 102. The control mechanism is connected to the water exchange mechanism 4 and the heating element 3 to control the operation of the water exchange mechanism 4 and the heating element 3.

[0022] As an example, this water heater includes a water tank 1, a partition 2, a heating element 3, a water exchange mechanism 4, and a control mechanism. During installation, the partition 2 is placed inside the water tank 1, dividing the internal space of the water tank 1 into a heating chamber 101 and a water-using chamber 102. Specifically, the partition 2 has two structural forms: First, the partition 2 can be an integral structure with the water tank 1, where the heating chamber 101 and water-using chamber 102 are directly machined during the manufacturing of the water tank 1; second, the partition 2 is a separate structural component, installed inside the water tank 1 using snap-fit, welding, or screwing methods to divide the internal space of the water tank 1 into the heating chamber 101 and the water-using chamber 102. The heating element 3 is placed inside the heating chamber 101, through which the cold water inside the heating chamber 101 can be heated. The water tank 1 is equipped with an inlet 6 and an outlet 7, both of which are connected to the water chamber 102. This allows cold water to be supplied to the water chamber 102 through the inlet 6, and the water in the water chamber 102 to be used through the outlet 7. The two ends of the water exchange mechanism 4 are connected to the water chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101, respectively. The control mechanism is connected to the water exchange mechanism 4 and the heating element 3. This configuration allows the control mechanism to operate the water exchange mechanism 4 according to actual needs, either by transferring cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101 or by transferring hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102. The control mechanism can also control the heating element 3 to heat the cold water in the heating chamber 101. In this example, the control mechanism operates one of the heating component 3 and the water exchange mechanism 4, while the other remains inactive. Specifically, when the heating component 3 heats the cold water in the heating chamber 101, there is no water flow exchange between the water chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101; when there is water flow exchange between the water chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101, the heating component 3 does not heat the cold water in the heating chamber 101. With this configuration, when using the water heater, the cold water in the water chamber 102 is first transported to the heating chamber 101 through the water exchange mechanism 4, and then the heating component 3 heats the cold water in the heating chamber 101. After heating, the hot water in the heating chamber 101 is transported to the water chamber 102 through the water exchange mechanism 4 for the user's use. The water heating process and the user's water usage process are operated separately, which can effectively prevent the user from being electrocuted, improve the water heater's anti-electric shock effect, and reduce the risk of electric shock injury or death.

[0023] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 A water level switch 5 is installed inside the heating chamber 101. The water level switch 5 is connected to the control mechanism and is used to detect the water level information inside the heating chamber 101.

[0024] As an example, a water level switch 5 is installed in the heating chamber 101. The water level switch 5 is connected to the control mechanism. This configuration allows the water level switch 5 to detect the water level in the heating chamber 101. When the water level switch 5 detects that there is no water in the heating chamber 101 or that the heating chamber 101 is not full, it transmits the detected water level information to the control mechanism. The control mechanism then controls the water exchange mechanism 4 to operate, while the heating element 3 remains inactive. This allows cold water from the water chamber 102 to be transported to the heating chamber 101 via the water exchange mechanism 4. When the water level... When switch 5 detects that the water level in heating chamber 101 is full, the water level switch 5 transmits the detected water level information to the control mechanism. The control mechanism can control the water exchange mechanism 4 to stop working and the heating component 3 to work, using the heating component 3 to heat the cold water in heating chamber 101. After heating is completed, the control mechanism can control the water exchange mechanism 4 to work and the heating component 3 to stop working, so that the hot water in heating chamber 101 can be transported to water use chamber 102 for user use through the water exchange mechanism 4, and at the same time, the cold water in water use chamber 102 can be transported to heating chamber 101 through the water exchange mechanism 4.

[0025] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The water exchange mechanism 4 includes two pumping components 41. Each pumping component 41 is connected to the water chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101 at both ends. One of the two pumping components 41 is used to transport cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101, and the other is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102.

[0026] As an example, a first arrangement of the water exchange mechanism 4 is introduced. The water exchange mechanism 4 includes two pumping components 41, with each pumping component 41 connected at both ends to the water chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101, respectively. In this arrangement, one pumping component 41 is used to transport cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101, and the other pumping component 41 is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102. The control mechanism can control either of the two pumping components 41 to operate according to actual needs, or it can control both pumping components 41 to operate simultaneously. When the water heater is first installed, there is no water in the heating chamber 101. Cold water is injected into the water chamber 102 of the water heater through the water inlet 6. The control mechanism controls the pumping component 41 that transports cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101 to operate, thereby injecting water into the heating chamber 101. When the water heater needs to be removed, there is water in the heating chamber 101. The control mechanism controls the pumping assembly 41, which transports the hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102, to completely drain the water from the water heater. When the water heater is in normal use (that is, after the water heater is installed and the heating chamber 101 is filled with water for the first time), the control mechanism first controls the heating assembly 3 to heat the cold water in the heating chamber 101 into hot water. After the cold water is heated in the heating chamber 101, the control mechanism controls the two pumping assemblies 41 to work simultaneously, so that one of the two pumping assemblies 41 transports the cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101, and the other transports the hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102.

[0027] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1The water exchange mechanism 4 includes a pumping assembly 41 and a draining assembly 42; the heating chamber 101 is located above the water-using chamber 102; the inlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the water-using chamber 102, and the outlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101; the inlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101, and the outlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water-using chamber 102; or, the inlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the water-using chamber 102, and the outlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101; the inlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101, and the outlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water-using chamber 102; the pumping assembly 41 is used to transport cold water from the water-using chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101, and the draining assembly 42 is used to drain hot water from the heating chamber 101. Water is delivered to the water supply chamber 102; the heating chamber 101 is located below the water supply chamber 102; the inlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the water supply chamber 102, and the outlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101; the inlet end of the drain assembly 42 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101, and the outlet end of the drain assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water supply chamber 102; or, the inlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the water supply chamber 102, and the outlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101; the inlet end of the drain assembly 42 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101, and the outlet end of the drain assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water supply chamber 102; the drain assembly 42 is used to deliver cold water from the water supply chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101, and the pumping assembly 41 is used to deliver hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water supply chamber 102.

[0028] As an example, a second arrangement of the water exchange mechanism 4 is introduced, which includes a pumping assembly 41 and a draining assembly 42. There are also two arrangement schemes for the heating chamber 101 and the water use chamber 102: in the first scheme, the heating chamber 101 is located above the water use chamber 102; in the second scheme, the heating chamber 101 is located below the water use chamber 102.

[0029] When the heating chamber 101 is located above the water chamber 102, the inlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the water chamber 102, the outlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101, the inlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101, and the outlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water chamber 102; or, the inlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the water chamber 102, the outlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101, the inlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101, and the outlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water chamber 102. With this configuration, the control mechanism can control one of the pumping assembly 41 and the draining assembly 42 to work according to actual needs, or it can control both the pumping assembly 41 and the draining assembly 42 to work simultaneously. When the water heater is first installed, there is no water in the heating chamber 101. Cold water is injected into the water chamber 102 through the water inlet 6. The control mechanism controls the pumping component 41 to operate, thus filling the heating chamber 101 with water. When the water heater needs to be removed, there is water in the heating chamber 101. The control mechanism controls the draining component 42 to operate, thus draining all the water from the water heater. When the water heater is in normal use (that is, after the water heater is installed and the heating chamber 101 is filled with water for the first time), the control mechanism first controls the heating component 3 to heat the cold water in the heating chamber 101 into hot water. After the cold water is heated in the heating chamber 101, the control mechanism controls the pumping component 41 and the draining component 42 to operate simultaneously, so that the pumping component 41 transports the cold water in the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101, and the draining component 42 transports the hot water in the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102.

[0030] In addition, when the outlet of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101, the inlet of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101, and the outlet of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water chamber 102, this configuration means that after the control mechanism controls the pumping assembly 41 to work, cold water enters the bottom of the heating chamber 101, hot water exits the top of the heating chamber 101, and the water in the heating chamber 101 is automatically discharged. At the same time, the water discharge power of the draining assembly 42 is equal to the water supply pressure of the pumping assembly 41, which is conducive to quickly discharging the hot water in the heating chamber 101. This design can ensure that the water in the heating chamber 101 is always full, and water vapor is not easily generated in the heating chamber 101 during the heating process, effectively reducing the pressure in the heating chamber 101.

[0031] When the inlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the water chamber 102 and the outlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101, and the inlet end of the drain assembly 42 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101 and the outlet end of the drain assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water chamber 102, the control mechanism can control the operation of the pumping assembly 41 according to actual needs, so as to realize the transportation of cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101 through the pumping assembly 41; at the same time, the control mechanism controls the operation of the drain assembly 42, using the principle of water flowing downhill, to realize the transportation of hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102 for the user to use hot water.

[0032] The heating chamber 101 is located below the water-using chamber 102; the inlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the water-using chamber 102, and the outlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101; the inlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101, and the outlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water-using chamber 102; or, the inlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the bottom of the water-using chamber 102, and the outlet end of the pumping assembly 41 is connected to the top of the heating chamber 101; the inlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber 101, and the outlet end of the draining assembly 42 is connected to the top of the water-using chamber 102. With this configuration, the control mechanism can control one of the pumping assembly 41 and the draining assembly 42 to work according to actual needs, or it can control both the pumping assembly 41 and the draining assembly 42 to work simultaneously. When the water heater is first installed, there is no water in the heating chamber 101. Cold water is injected into the water chamber 102 through the inlet 6. The control mechanism controls the drain assembly 42 to operate, using the principle of water flowing downhill to transport the cold water in the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101, filling it with water. When the water heater needs to be removed, there is water in the heating chamber 101. The control mechanism controls the pumping assembly 41 to operate, transporting the hot water in the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102, and finally draining all the water from the water heater through the outlet 7. When the water heater is in normal use (that is, after the water heater is installed and the heating chamber 101 is filled with water for the first time), the control mechanism first controls the heating component 3 to heat the cold water in the heating chamber 101 into hot water; after the cold water is heated in the heating chamber 101, the control mechanism controls the pumping component 41 and the draining component 42 to work simultaneously, so that the cold water in the water chamber 102 is transported to the heating chamber 101 through the draining component 42, and the hot water in the heating chamber 101 is transported to the water chamber 102 through the pumping component 41.

[0033] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1The water pumping assembly 41 includes a water pumping pipe 411, a one-way valve 412, and a water pump 413. The two ends of the water pumping pipe 411 are connected to the water chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101, respectively. The one-way valve 412 and the water pump 413 are spaced apart on the water pumping pipe 411. The water pump 413 is used to transport cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101 or to transport hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102. The one-way valve 412 is used to prevent backflow of water in the water pumping pipe 411. The drainage assembly 42 includes a drain pipe 421 and a drain valve 422. The two ends of the drain pipe 421 are connected to the water chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101, respectively. The drain valve 422 is installed on the drain pipe 421 and is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102 or to transport cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101.

[0034] As an example, the water pumping assembly 41 includes a pumping pipe 411, a one-way valve 412, and a pump 413. During installation, both ends of the pumping pipe 411 are connected to the water chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101, respectively. The one-way valve 412 and the pump 413 are spaced apart on the pumping pipe 411. With this configuration, when cold water needs to be heated, the control mechanism controls the pump 413 to operate, thereby transporting cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101. Alternatively, after the cold water has been heated in the heating chamber 101, the control mechanism controls the pump 413 to operate, thereby transporting hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102 for user use. The one-way valve 412 is used to prevent backflow of water within the pumping pipe 411.

[0035] The drainage assembly 42 includes a drain pipe 421 and a drain valve 422. During installation, both ends of the drain pipe 421 are connected to the water chamber 102 and the heating chamber 101, respectively, and the drain valve 422 is installed on the drain pipe 421. With this configuration, the heating chamber 101 is located above the water chamber 102. After the cold water is heated in the heating chamber 101, the control mechanism controls the drain valve 422 to operate, utilizing the principle of water flowing downhill to transport the hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102 for the user to use. Alternatively, if the water chamber 102 is located above the heating chamber 101, cold water is supplied to the water chamber 102 of the water heater through the inlet 6. When heating of the cold water is required, the control mechanism controls the drain valve 422 to operate, utilizing the principle of water flowing downhill to transport the cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101.

[0036] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The heating assembly 3 includes a heating base 31 and a heating wire 32. The heating base 31 is installed in the heating chamber 101 and connected to the control mechanism. The heating wire 32 is installed on the heating base 31 and located in the heating chamber 101. The heating base 31 is used to control the heating wire 32 to work according to the control signal of the control mechanism.

[0037] As an example, the heating assembly 3 includes a heating base 31 and a heating wire 32. During installation, the heating base 31 is installed inside the heating chamber 101 and connected to the control mechanism. The heating wire 32 is installed on the heating base 31 and located inside the heating chamber 101. With this configuration, when it is necessary to heat the cold water in the heating chamber 101, the heating base 31 can control the heating wire 32 to work according to the control signal of the control mechanism, so as to heat the cold water in the heating chamber 101. When the water is exchanged between the heating chamber 101 and the water chamber 102, the heating base 31 controls the heating wire 32 to stop working according to the control signal of the control mechanism.

[0038] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The water heater also includes a corrosion-resistant component 8, which is installed inside the heating chamber 101.

[0039] As an example, the water heater also includes a corrosion-resistant component 8 (such as a magnesium rod). During installation, the corrosion-resistant component 8 is placed inside the heating chamber 101, which can effectively prevent scale and corrosion, thereby extending the service life of the water heater.

[0040] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The water tank 1 is provided with a circulation port 9, which is connected to the water chamber 102; the water heater also includes a circulation component 11; the water outlet 7 is connected to the water-using equipment through a hot water pipe, and a hot water return pipe 10 is provided on the hot water pipe; one end of the circulation component 11 is connected to the hot water return pipe 10, and the other end is connected to the circulation port 9; the circulation component 11 is connected to the control mechanism; the control mechanism is used to control the operation of the circulation component 11.

[0041] As an example, a circulation port 9 is provided on the water tank 1, which is connected to the water chamber 102. The water heater also includes a circulation component 11. During installation, one end of the circulation component 11 is connected to the hot water return pipe 10, and the other end is connected to the circulation port 9. The circulation component 11 is connected to the control mechanism. With this configuration, the water outlet 7 is connected to the water-using equipment (such as a shower or faucet) through a hot water pipe. The hot water pipe has a hot water return pipe 10, which is used to return water in the hot water pipe. When there is cold water in the hot water pipe, the control mechanism controls the circulation component. The system 11 operates to transport cold water from the hot water pipe to the water chamber 102 via the hot water return pipe 10, while simultaneously allowing hot water from the water chamber 102 to enter the hot water pipe. At this point, the water chamber 102, the hot water pipe, the hot water return pipe 10, and the circulation component 11 form a cycle. When the user uses the water heater, the water can be circulated to change the water, ensuring that the user can use hot water as soon as possible (for example, in winter, when the user wants to wash their hands, hot water comes out immediately when they turn on the tap, without needing to use the circulation setting switch on the control mechanism), thus improving user satisfaction.

[0042] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The circulation component 11 includes a circulation pipe 111 and a circulation pump 112. One end of the circulation pipe 111 is connected to the hot water return pipe 10, and the other end of the circulation pipe 111 is connected to the circulation port 9. The circulation pump 112 is installed on the circulation pipe 111 and is connected to the control mechanism.

[0043] As an example, the circulation assembly 11 includes a circulation pipe 111 and a circulation pump 112. During installation, one end of the circulation pipe 111 is connected to the hot water return pipe 10, and the other end is connected to the circulation port 9. The circulation pump 112 is mounted on the circulation pipe 111 and connected to the control mechanism. With this configuration, the outlet 7 is connected to a water-using device (such as a shower head or faucet) via a hot water pipe. The hot water pipe has a hot water return pipe 10, which is used to return water from the hot water pipe. When there is cold water in the hot water pipe, the control mechanism controls the circulation pump 112 to operate. The system works to deliver cold water from the hot water pipe to the water chamber 102 via the hot water return pipe 10 and the circulation pipe 111, while simultaneously allowing hot water from the water chamber 102 to enter the hot water pipe. At this point, the water chamber 102, the hot water pipe, the hot water return pipe 10, and the circulation pipe 111 form a cycle. When the user uses the water heater, the water can be circulated to change the water, ensuring that the user can use hot water as soon as possible (for example, in winter, when the user wants to wash their hands, hot water comes out immediately when they turn on the tap, without needing to use the circulation setting switch on the control mechanism), thus improving user satisfaction.

[0044] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The water heater also includes a temperature monitoring element 12; the temperature monitoring element 12 is used to monitor the temperature information of at least one of the heating chamber 101, the water chamber 102 and the circulation pipe 111; the control mechanism is connected to the temperature monitoring element 12 and is used to control the operation of at least one of the water exchange mechanism 4, the heating component 3 and the circulation pump 112 according to the temperature information.

[0045] As an example, the water heater also includes a temperature monitoring element 12. During use, the temperature monitoring element 12 can monitor the temperature information of at least one of the heating chamber 101, the water chamber 102, and the circulation pipe 111. A control mechanism is connected to the temperature monitoring element 12. In this configuration, the control mechanism controls the operation of at least one of the water exchange mechanism 4, the heating element 3, and the circulation pump 112 based on the temperature information monitored by the temperature monitoring element 12. For example, if the temperature monitoring element 12 detects that the water in the water chamber 102 is cold, and heating of the cold water is required, the control mechanism controls the water exchange mechanism 4 to operate, thereby transferring the cold water from the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101. If the temperature monitoring element 12 detects that the water in the heating chamber 101 is cold, the control mechanism controls the heating element 3 to operate, thereby heating the cold water in the heating chamber 101. After the temperature monitoring element 12 detects that the cold water has been heated in the heating chamber 101, the control mechanism controls the water exchange mechanism 4 to operate, thereby transferring the hot water from the heating chamber 101 to the water chamber 102 for the user to use, while simultaneously... Cold water from water chamber 102 is transported to heating chamber 101. When temperature monitoring device 12 detects cold water in hot water return pipe 10, control mechanism controls circulation pump 112 to operate, so that cold water in hot water pipe is transported to water chamber 102 through hot water return pipe 10 and circulation pipe 111, while hot water in water chamber 102 enters hot water pipe. At this time, water chamber 102, hot water pipe, hot water return pipe 10, and circulation pipe 111 form a cycle. When the user uses the water heater, water circulation can be achieved to change the water, so as to ensure that the user can use hot water as soon as possible and improve user satisfaction. Among them, when cold water from water chamber 102 is transported to heating chamber 101, water exchange mechanism 4 and circulation pump 112 can work simultaneously. When heating component 3 is working, neither water exchange mechanism 4 nor circulation pump 112 works; when water exchange mechanism 4 and circulation pump 112 are working, heating component 3 is not working.

[0046] In one example, the control mechanism includes a control panel with a power switch, a temperature setting switch, and a circulation setting switch. The power switch controls the overall operating status of the device. The temperature setting switch allows the computer to set the temperatures in the heating chamber 101, water chamber 102, and circulation pipe 111 based on the temperature monitoring device 12, enabling autonomous control of whether to change the water, the temperature at which the water in the heating chamber 101 can be heated, and the temperature at which water needs to be changed. The circulation setting switch allows the computer to control the circulation pump 112 based on the water temperature in the circulation pipe 111 monitored by the temperature monitoring device 12, so that the water temperature in the hot water pipe reaches the ideal temperature. When the temperature of the water in the circulation pipe 111 is detected to be low, the circulation pump 112 operates to perform water circulation and change the water, transporting the cold water in the hot water pipe to the water chamber 102 through the hot water return pipe 10 and the circulation pipe 111, while simultaneously introducing hot water from the water chamber 102 into the hot water pipe, ensuring that the user can use hot water as soon as possible.

[0047] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The number of temperature monitoring elements 12 (e.g., thermometers) is at least one, and at least one temperature monitoring element 12 is provided in one of the heating chamber 101, the water chamber 102, and the circulation pipe 111, specifically including three temperature monitoring elements 12, which are respectively disposed in the heating chamber 101, the water chamber 102, and the circulation pipe 111; each temperature monitoring element 12 is connected to a control mechanism; in this configuration, when the temperature monitoring element 12 detects that the water in the water chamber 102 is cold water, and when it is necessary to heat the cold water, the control mechanism controls the water exchange mechanism 4 to work, so as to transport the cold water in the water chamber 102 to the heating chamber 101; when the temperature monitoring element 12 detects that the water in the heating chamber 101 is cold water, the control mechanism... The control mechanism controls the operation of the heating component 3 to heat the cold water in the heating chamber 101. After the temperature monitoring component 12 detects that the cold water has been heated in the heating chamber 101, the control mechanism controls the water exchange mechanism 4 to operate, so as to transport the hot water in the heating chamber 101 to the water use chamber 102 for the user to use. When there is water in the hot water return pipe 10, the control mechanism controls the circulation pump 112 to operate, so as to transport the water in the hot water return pipe 10 to the water use chamber 102 through the circulation pipe 111. At this time, the water use chamber 102, the water-using equipment, the hot water return pipe 10, and the circulation pipe 111 form a cycle, so that the user can use hot water quickly when using the water heater, improving user satisfaction. Among them, the control mechanism and the temperature monitoring component 12 in the water use chamber 102 work together to realize the autonomous control of whether to change the water in the water use chamber 102 and the temperature to which the water is heated during the change. The control mechanism and the temperature monitoring device 12 in the circulation pipe 111 work together to set the water heater to the circulation setting mode, control the circulation pump 112 to work, and keep the water temperature in the hot water return pipe 10 at the ideal temperature.

[0048] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 1 The water heater also includes a first drain pipe 13 and a second drain pipe 14; the first drain pipe 13 is installed on the water tank 1 and is connected to the heating chamber 101; the second drain pipe 14 is installed on the water tank 1 and is connected to the water chamber 102.

[0049] As an example, the water heater also includes a first drain pipe 13 and a second drain pipe 14; during installation, the first drain pipe 13 is installed on the water tank 1 and connected to the heating chamber 101 to facilitate the drainage of the heating chamber 101; the second drain pipe 14 is installed on the water tank 1 and connected to the water chamber 102 to facilitate the drainage of the water chamber 102.

[0050] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A water heater, characterized by, Includes water tank, partition, heating assembly, water exchange mechanism, and control mechanism: The partition is disposed inside the water tank, separating the internal space of the water tank into a heating chamber and a water use chamber, and the heating component is disposed inside the heating chamber; The water tank is equipped with an inlet and an outlet, both of which are connected to the water chamber. The two ends of the water exchange mechanism are respectively connected to the water chamber and the heating chamber, and are used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber and hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber; The control mechanism is connected to the water exchange mechanism and the heating component to control the operation of the water exchange mechanism and the heating component.

2. The water heater of claim 1, wherein The heating chamber is equipped with a water level switch, which is connected to the control mechanism and is used to detect the water level information in the heating chamber.

3. The water heater of claim 1, wherein The water exchange mechanism includes two pumping components. Each pumping component is connected at both ends to the water chamber and the heating chamber, respectively. One of the two pumping components is used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber, and the other is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber.

4. The water heater of claim 1, wherein The water exchange mechanism includes a pumping component and a drainage component; The heating chamber is located above the water chamber; The water inlet of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the water chamber; The outlet of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber, and the inlet of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the heating chamber; or, the outlet of the pumping assembly is connected to the top of the heating chamber, and the inlet of the draining assembly is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber. The outlet end of the drainage assembly is connected to the top of the water chamber; The pumping assembly is used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber, and the draining assembly is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber. The heating chamber is located below the water chamber; The inlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the water chamber, the outlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber, the inlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the heating chamber, and the outlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the water chamber; or, the inlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the bottom of the water chamber, the outlet end of the pumping assembly is connected to the top of the heating chamber, the inlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the bottom of the heating chamber, and the outlet end of the draining assembly is connected to the top of the water chamber. The drainage assembly is used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber, and the pumping assembly is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber.

5. The water heater of claim 4, wherein The pumping assembly includes a pumping pipe, a one-way valve, and a pump. The two ends of the pumping pipe are respectively connected to the water chamber and the heating chamber, and the one-way valve and the pumping pump are arranged alternately on the pumping pipe. The water pump is used to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber or hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber, and the one-way valve is used to prevent water backflow in the water pumping pipe. The drainage assembly includes a drain pipe and a drain valve; The two ends of the drain pipe are respectively connected to the water chamber and the heating chamber; The drain valve is installed on the drain pipe and is used to transport hot water from the heating chamber to the water chamber or to transport cold water from the water chamber to the heating chamber.

6. The water heater of claim 1, wherein The heating assembly includes a heating base and a heating wire; The heating base is installed in the heating chamber and connected to the control mechanism; The heating wire is mounted on the heating base and located in the heating chamber; The heating base is used to control the heating wire to work according to the control signal from the control mechanism.

7. The water heater of claim 1, wherein The water heater also includes a corrosion-resistant component, which is disposed in the heating chamber.

8. The water heater of claim 1, wherein, The water tank is provided with a circulation port, which is connected to the water supply chamber; The water heater also includes a circulation component; the water outlet is connected to the water-using equipment via a hot water pipe, and a hot water return pipe is provided on the hot water pipe; One end of the circulation component is connected to the hot water return pipe, and the other end is connected to the circulation port. The circulation component is connected to the control mechanism. The control mechanism is used to control the operation of the circulation component.

9. The water heater of claim 8, wherein, The circulation assembly includes a circulation pipe and a circulation pump. One end of the circulation pipe is connected to the hot water return pipe, and the other end of the circulation pipe is connected to the circulation port. The circulating pump is mounted on the circulating pipe and connected to the control mechanism.

10. The water heater of claim 9, wherein, The water heater also includes a temperature monitoring device; The temperature monitoring device is used to monitor the temperature information of at least one of the heating chamber, the water chamber, and the circulation pipe; The control mechanism is connected to the temperature monitoring device and is used to control the operation of at least one of the water exchange mechanism, the heating component and the circulation pump according to the temperature information.

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