Water heater

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of water heaters. The water heater includes: body, salt box assembly, detection component;The salt box assembly is set below the body or is set in the body, the salt box assembly is provided with water collecting tank, the detection component is at least partially located in the water collecting tank, the detection component is used to detect the humidity change in the water collecting tank.The detection component includes: warning part, detection part;The warning part is electrically connected with the detection part, the detection part is at least partially set in the water collecting tank and close to the bottom of water collecting tank.The water heater can detect whether the water heater leaks, to improve the safety and service life of water heater.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water heaters, specifically to a water heater. Background Technology

[0002] A water heater is a device that heats cold water into hot water for user consumption, and is widely used in homes, hotels, dormitories, and public bathhouses. After prolonged use, the pipes, joints, and water tank of a water heater are prone to leakage due to the constant exposure to alternating hot and cold temperatures and water pressure shocks. This leakage can occur due to aging seals, loose connections, or pipe corrosion, affecting the lifespan and safety of the water heater. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a water heater. The water heater can detect whether the water heater is leaking.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A water heater includes: a main body, a salt box assembly, and a detection assembly;

[0006] The salt box assembly is disposed below the main body, and the salt box assembly is provided with a water collection tank, which is located between the salt box assembly and the main body; a detection component is provided in the water collection tank, and the detection component is used to detect whether the salt box assembly and / or the main body leak water.

[0007] In one embodiment, the detection component includes: a warning element and a detection element;

[0008] The warning device is electrically connected to the detection device, which is located inside the water collection tank. When the detection device detects liquid, the warning device issues an alarm.

[0009] In one embodiment, the water collection tank is disposed between the salt box assembly and the body or below the salt box assembly, and the detection element is disposed at the bottom of the water collection tank.

[0010] In one embodiment, the detection element is either a water level detector or a humidity detector.

[0011] In one embodiment, the detection element includes: a first detection terminal, a second detection terminal, and a circuit board;

[0012] The first detection terminal and the second detection terminal are spaced apart within the water collection tank, and both the first detection terminal and the second detection terminal are electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0013] In one embodiment, the detection component further includes: a wireless communication module;

[0014] The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the circuit board and is used for wireless communication with the terminal device.

[0015] In one embodiment, it further includes: a drain pipe;

[0016] The water collection tank is provided with a drain hole at the end away from the salt box assembly; the drain pipe is connected to the drain hole, and the drain hole is used to drain the liquid in the water collection tank.

[0017] In one embodiment, the salt box assembly includes: a housing and a salt box;

[0018] The box includes at least one receiving cavity, and the salt box is detachably disposed within the receiving cavity.

[0019] In one embodiment, it further includes: a reinforcing plate;

[0020] The reinforcing plate is disposed inside the salt box. The reinforcing plate includes a first reinforcing part and a second reinforcing part, and the first reinforcing part and the second reinforcing part are bent and connected.

[0021] In one embodiment, it further includes: a snap-fit ​​structure;

[0022] The snap-fit ​​structure includes: a guide portion and a mating portion;

[0023] The guide portion is located on the inner bottom wall of the box, and the mating portion is located on the outer bottom wall of the salt box. The guide portion is used to provide guidance when the salt box is inserted.

[0024] The water heater includes a main body, a salt box assembly, and a detection component for detecting leaks in the salt box. The salt box assembly is an independent container for storing water treatment salts and is made of corrosion-resistant plastic. The salt box assembly is located below the main body, and a water collection tank is located on top of the salt box assembly. The water collection tank can be located below the salt box or elsewhere. In this embodiment, when the main body leaks, the dripping liquid may fall into the water collection tank. When there is liquid in the water collection tank, the detection component can detect the humidity change. Similarly, if a leak occurs at the interface of the salt box, the liquid will also drip into the water collection tank, and this humidity change can also be detected by the detection component. When the detection component detects that the humidity of the water heater reaches a threshold, it can determine that the water heater is leaking and issue an alarm to the user, thus reminding the user and preventing liquid leakage from causing circuit breaks or corrosion of the internal structure of the water heater, thereby improving the safety and lifespan of the water heater. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a water heater provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the salt box assembly provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 A second schematic diagram of the structure of the salt box assembly provided in this embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 2 One of the enlarged views of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The second enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0032] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the salt box provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 8 The third schematic diagram of the structure of the salt box assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 9 The fourth schematic diagram of the salt box assembly provided in this embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 100-Water heater; 10-Body; 20-Salt box assembly; 21-Water collection tank; 22-Drain hole; 23-Salt box; 40-Detection component; 41-Warning component; 42-Detection component; 43-Wireless communication module; 44-First detection terminal; 45-Second detection terminal; 50-Drain pipe; 60-Box; 61-Accommodation cavity; 70-Reinforcing plate; 71-First reinforcing part; 72-Second reinforcing part; 80-Snap-fit ​​structure; 81-Guide part; 82-Matching part. Detailed Implementation

[0037] 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.

[0038] The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0039] In this document, references to "embodiment" or "implementation" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or implementation may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0040] In existing technologies, water heaters, as common hot water supply devices, are susceptible to aging and leakage problems due to the effects of alternating hot and cold temperatures and water pressure impacts during long-term use, particularly affecting their pipes and sealing components. Traditional devices often rely on periodic manual inspections or simple sealing structures, making it difficult to detect internal leaks in a timely manner and posing safety hazards. For example, in household use, the bottom area of ​​the water heater is difficult to observe due to its complex structure. When slow leaks occur in the salt box or heating element, users often fail to notice them in time, leading to equipment corrosion or electrical malfunctions by the time they are discovered.

[0041] Therefore, this embodiment provides a water heater. The water heater can detect whether the water heater is leaking.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A water heater 100 includes: a main body 10, a salt box assembly 20, and a detection assembly 40;

[0043] The salt box assembly 20 is disposed below the main body 10. The salt box assembly 20 is provided with a water collection tank 21. A detection component 40 is disposed in the water collection tank 21. The detection component 40 is used to detect whether the salt box assembly 20 and / or the main body 10 leak water.

[0044] The water heater 100 includes a main body 10, a salt box assembly 20, and a detection component 40 for detecting whether the salt box 23 is leaking. The salt box assembly 20 is an independent container for storing water treatment salt and is made of corrosion-resistant plastic. The salt box assembly 20 is located below the main body 10, and a water collection tank 21 is provided on the top of the salt box assembly 20. The water collection tank 21 can be located below the salt box 23 or elsewhere. In this embodiment, when the main body 10 leaks, the dripping liquid may drip into the water collection tank 21. When there is liquid in the water collection tank 21, it can be detected by the detection component 40. 0. Humidity change is detected; similarly, when leakage occurs at the interface of the salt tank, the liquid also drips into the water collection tank 21, and the humidity change can also be detected by the detection component 40. After the detection component 40 detects that the humidity of the water heater 100 reaches the threshold, the detection component 40 can determine that the water heater 100 is leaking and send an alarm message to the user to remind the user and prevent liquid leakage from causing circuit breakage or corrosion of the internal structure of the water heater 100, thereby improving the safety and service life of the water heater 100.

[0045] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the detection component 40 includes: a warning element 41 and a detection element 42;

[0046] The warning element 41 is electrically connected to the detection element 42, which is disposed in the water collection tank 21. When the detection element 42 detects liquid, the warning element 41 issues an alarm.

[0047] Understandably, the detection component 40 includes an alarm element 41 and a detection element 42. The detection element 42 is disposed within the water collection tank 21 and is used to detect whether liquid is present in the water collection tank 21. The detection element 42 is connected to the alarm element 41. When liquid leakage occurs in the salt box 23 or the main body 10, the liquid will drip into the water collection tank 21 and come into contact with the detection element 42. The detection element 42 converts the physical signal of the liquid presence into an electrical signal to trigger the circuit of the alarm element 41, causing the alarm element 41 to emit an alarm sound. This enables the detection of water heater 100 leakage and, upon detecting a leak, emits an alarm sound to prompt the user for repair, preventing structural damage to the water heater 100 and affecting its service life due to prolonged leakage.

[0048] Optionally, the aforementioned warning component 41 may be other components such as an indicator light or a buzzer.

[0049] Please see Figures 2 to 4In some embodiments, the water collection tank 21 is disposed between the salt box assembly 20 and the body 10 or below the salt box assembly 20, and the detection element 42 is disposed at the bottom of the water collection tank 21.

[0050] Understandably, the water collection tank 21 can be positioned between the salt box assembly 20 and the main body 10. When the water collection tank 21 is positioned between the salt box 23 and the main body 10, the liquid dripping from the main body 10 after leakage will drip into the water collection tank 21, thus enabling the detection of whether the main body 10 of the water heater 100 is leaking. Alternatively, the water collection tank 21 can be positioned below the salt box assembly 20. When the water collection tank 21 is positioned below the salt box assembly 20, the liquid from both the salt box 23 and the main body 10 after leakage will drip into the water collection tank 21, thus enabling the simultaneous detection of whether the main body 10 and the salt box assembly 20 are leaking.

[0051] Preferably, the water collection tank 21 is positioned below the salt box assembly 20, and the detection element 42 is positioned at the bottom of the water collection tank 21. This allows for simultaneous detection of leaks in both the main body 10 and the salt box assembly 20. When the detection element 42 detects a leak in the water heater 100 or the salt box 23, it can send an alarm message to the user to remind them.

[0052] Understandably, the detection element 42 is located at the bottom of the water collection tank 21. The bottom of the water collection tank 21 refers to the lowest plane area of ​​the water collection tank 21 that is perpendicular to the direction of gravity. Liquid will naturally gather in this area due to gravity. Placing the detection element 42 at the bottom of the water collection tank 21 makes it easier for the detection element 42 to quickly detect changes in humidity in the water collection tank 21, so that the detection element 42 can trigger an alarm at the initial stage of liquid leakage, avoiding long-term liquid retention that may cause internal corrosion or short circuits in the equipment, thereby improving the operational safety and maintenance efficiency of the water heater 100.

[0053] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the detection element 42 is either a water level detector or a humidity detector.

[0054] As is understandable, a water level detector is a device that detects the presence of liquid or changes in water level. Specifically, it can be implemented using a float sensor or an electrode sensor. An alarm signal is triggered when the water level reaches a preset height. A humidity detector, on the other hand, is a device that detects changes in ambient humidity. Specifically, it can be implemented using a capacitive sensor or a resistive sensor. An alarm signal is triggered when the humidity exceeds a preset threshold.

[0055] Optionally, in other embodiments, both the water temperature detector and the humidity detector can be placed in the water collection tank 21 to detect whether the water heater is leaking, thereby improving the accuracy of the water heater 100 leakage detection.

[0056] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the detection element 42 includes: a first detection terminal 44, a second detection terminal 45, and a circuit board;

[0057] The first detection terminal 44 and the second detection terminal 45 are spaced apart in the water collection tank 21, and both the first detection terminal 44 and the second detection terminal 45 are electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0058] Understandably, the detection component 42 includes a first detection terminal 44, a second detection terminal 45, and a circuit board. The first detection terminal 44 and the second detection terminal 45 are disposed within the water collection tank 21. Both the first detection terminal 44 and the second detection terminal 45 are electrically connected to the circuit board, and both can be conductive sheets. Thus, when there is liquid in the water collection tank 21, the first detection terminal 44 and the second detection terminal 45 can conduct, forming a circuit and generating an electrical signal that is transmitted to the circuit board. The circuit board can then control the alarm component 41 to issue an alarm to enhance user experience.

[0059] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the detection component 40 further includes a wireless communication module 43;

[0060] The wireless communication module 43 is electrically connected to the circuit board and is used for wireless communication with the terminal device.

[0061] Understandably, the detection component 40 also includes a wireless communication module 43, which can be mounted on a circuit board or integrated into the detection component. The wireless communication module 43 is used to send the signal detected by the detection component 42 to a terminal device. The terminal device can be a smartphone, tablet computer, or smart home control center.

[0062] Specifically, when the detection element 42 detects liquid in the water collection tank 21, the wireless communication module 43 converts the leakage signal into a wireless communication protocol data packet and sends it to the terminal device through a preset wireless transmission method. After receiving the signal, the terminal device displays the leakage alarm information through the application interface and triggers vibration, ringtone, or pop-up reminders to alert the user.

[0063] Alternatively, when there is liquid in the water collection tank 21, the first detection terminal 44 and the second detection terminal 45 are connected to form a circuit and generate an electrical signal that is transmitted to the circuit board to power on the wireless communication module 43. In this way, the wireless communication module 43 can send reminder information to the terminal device, including but not limited to vibration, ringtone, pop-up window, etc.

[0064] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, the end of the water collection tank 21 away from the salt box assembly 20 is provided with a drain hole 22.

[0065] Understandably, in some embodiments, the water collection tank 21 is located on top of the salt box assembly 20. When the water collection tank 21 is located on top of the salt box assembly 20, in order to prevent the water in the water collection tank 21 from overflowing, a drain hole 22 is provided at the end of the water collection tank 21 away from the salt box assembly 20, that is, a drain hole 22 is provided at the top of the water collection tank 21. In this way, when the liquid in the water collection tank 21 reaches a certain liquid level, the liquid in the water collection tank 21 can be discharged through the drain hole 22, preventing the liquid in the water collection tank 21 from overflowing and causing damage to the components in the water heater 100, thereby improving the safety of the water heater 100.

[0066] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, it also includes: a drain pipe 50;

[0067] The drain pipe 50 is connected to the drain hole 22, which is used to drain the liquid in the water collection tank 21.

[0068] Understandably, the drain pipe 50 is detachably connected to the drain hole 22. The drain pipe 50 is used to discharge liquid from the water collection tank 21 of the drain hole 22 to the outside of the water heater 100. This prevents leaked liquid from accumulating inside the equipment, which could lead to corrosion of metal parts or short circuits in electrical components. This achieves the goal of extending the service life of the water heater 100.

[0069] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the salt box assembly 20 includes: a housing 60 and a salt box 23;

[0070] The housing 60 includes at least one receiving cavity 61, and the salt box 23 is detachably disposed within the receiving cavity 61.

[0071] Understandably, the salt box assembly 20 includes a housing 60 and a salt box 23, wherein the housing 60 includes at least one receiving cavity 61, which can accommodate the salt box 23. The salt box 23 is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity 61 for easy cleaning or removal. When it is necessary to clean the deposits inside the salt box 23 or replace the salt box 23, the operator can directly remove the salt box 23 from the receiving cavity 61, which facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the salt box 23.

[0072] Please see Figure 7 In some embodiments, it also includes: a reinforcing plate 70;

[0073] The reinforcing plate 70 is disposed inside the salt box 23. The reinforcing plate 70 includes a first reinforcing part 71 and a second reinforcing part 72, and the first reinforcing part 71 and the second reinforcing part 72 are bent and connected.

[0074] Understandably, the reinforcing plate 70 is installed inside the salt box 23 to strengthen the internal structure of the salt box 23. The reinforcing plate 70 includes a first reinforcing part 71 and a second reinforcing part 72. The first reinforcing part 71 and the second support member are bent and connected in sequence to form an "L"-shaped reinforcing plate 70. The first reinforcing part 71 is installed on the inner side wall of the salt box 23, and the second reinforcing part 72 is installed on the inner bottom wall of the salt box 23. In this way, the first reinforcing part 71 and the second reinforcing part 72 can form a support surface. This can improve the structural strength of the salt box 23 and prevent deformation of the salt box 23 from affecting its normal use.

[0075] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, it also includes: a snap-fit ​​structure 80;

[0076] The snap-fit ​​structure 80 includes: a guide portion 81 and a mating portion 82;

[0077] The guide part 81 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the box 60, and the mating part 82 is provided on the outer bottom wall of the salt box 23. The guide part 81 is used to provide guidance when the salt box 23 is inserted.

[0078] Understandably, a guide portion 81 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the housing 60. The guide portion 81 protrudes from the inner bottom wall of the housing 60 and is used to limit the movement trajectory of the salt box 23 during insertion, preventing installation misalignment. A mating portion 82 is provided on the outer bottom wall of the salt box 23, also protruding from the outer bottom wall of the salt box 23. When the salt box 23 needs to be installed into the receiving cavity 61 of the housing 60, the mating portion 82 on the outer bottom wall of the salt box 23 contacts the guide portion 81 on the inner bottom wall of the housing 60. During the movement of the salt box 23, the guide portion 81 provides guidance for the salt box 23, enabling it to be stably installed into the housing 60, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the salt box 23.

[0079] In this utility model, the terms "embodiment" and "implementation method" mean that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of this utility model. The appearance of these phrases in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are they independent or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand, explicitly and implicitly, that the embodiments described in this utility model can be combined with other embodiments. Furthermore, it should be understood that the features, structures, or characteristics described in the various embodiments of this utility model can be arbitrarily combined to form another embodiment that does not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, provided there is no contradiction between them.

[0080] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solution of this utility model should not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water heater, characterized in that, include: Body, salt box assembly, detection assembly; The salt box assembly is disposed below the main body or inside the main body. The salt box assembly is provided with a water collection tank. The detection component is at least partially located in the water collection tank and is used to detect humidity changes in the water collection tank.

2. The water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection component includes: a warning component and a detection component; The warning device is electrically connected to the detection device, and the detection device is at least partially disposed inside the water collection tank and near the bottom of the water collection tank.

3. The water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water collection tank is disposed between the salt box assembly and the main body or below the salt box assembly, and the detection element is disposed at the bottom of the water collection tank.

4. The water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that, The detection device is at least one of a water level detector and a humidity detector.

5. The water heater according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detection component includes: a first detection terminal, a second detection terminal, and a circuit board; The first detection terminal and the second detection terminal are spaced apart within the water collection tank, and both the first detection terminal and the second detection terminal are electrically connected to the circuit board.

6. The water heater according to claim 5, characterized in that, The detection component further includes: a wireless communication module; The wireless communication module is electrically connected to the circuit board and is used for wireless communication with the terminal device.

7. The water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Drain pipe; The water collection tank is provided with a drain hole at the end away from the salt box assembly; the drain pipe is connected to the drain hole, and the drain hole is used to drain the liquid in the water collection tank.

8. The water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The salt box assembly includes: a housing and a salt box; The box includes at least one receiving cavity, and the salt box is detachably disposed within the receiving cavity.

9. The water heater according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: Reinforcing plate; The reinforcing plate is disposed inside the salt box. The reinforcing plate includes a first reinforcing part and a second reinforcing part, and the first reinforcing part and the second reinforcing part are bent and connected.

10. The water heater according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, It also includes: snap-fit ​​structure; The snap-fit ​​structure includes: a guide portion and a mating portion; The guide portion is located on the inner bottom wall of the box, and the mating portion is located on the outer bottom wall of the salt box. The guide portion is used to provide guidance when the salt box is inserted.

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