Water heater

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of water heaters. Including: body, salt box assembly, detection component, fixed part;The salt box assembly is arranged in the body, the outside wall of the salt box assembly is provided with fixed part, the detection component is arranged on the fixed part;When the detection component detects liquid, the detection component sends alarm.Salt box assembly on the liquid drop can cause the resistance value of detection component to change, when resistance value reaches threshold value, detection component can judge water heater to send alarm information to user to alert user, to avoid liquid leakage and cause circuit breaker in water heater or corrosion water heater internal structure, to reach the purpose of improving water heater safety and service life.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A water heater is a device that uses various physical principles to raise the temperature of cold water to produce hot water within a certain time. However, water heaters can leak after prolonged use. Leaks not only affect the user experience and damage the appearance of the water heater, but also pose a serious threat to user safety. Current solutions rely heavily on periodic manual inspections, which suffers from slow response times and high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a water heater. The water heater can provide a leak warning.

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

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

[0006] The salt box assembly is disposed within the body and below the body. A fixing member is provided on the outer side wall of the salt box assembly, and the detection component is disposed on the fixing member. When the detection component detects liquid, the detection component issues an alarm.

[0007] In one embodiment, it further includes: a receiving groove;

[0008] The receiving groove is disposed at the top or bottom of the salt box assembly, and the detection component is at least partially disposed within the receiving groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the fastener is disposed at the bottom of the salt box assembly and / or the top of the salt box assembly.

[0010] In one embodiment, the fastener includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, which are spaced apart within the receiving groove.

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

[0012] The first fixing part and the second fixing part are spaced apart. The first detection element is disposed in the first fixing part, and the second detection element is disposed in the second fixing part. Both the first detection element and the second detection element are connected to the circuit board.

[0013] In one embodiment, it further includes: a buzzer;

[0014] The buzzer is connected to the circuit board; when there is water in the accommodating tank, the first and second detection elements cause the circuit board to conduct, thereby causing the buzzer to sound an alarm.

[0015] In one embodiment, the buzzer is disposed on the circuit board or outside the water heater.

[0016] In one embodiment, a drain hole is provided on the side of the receiving tank away from the salt box assembly, and the drain hole is connected to a drain pipe for draining the liquid in the receiving tank.

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

[0018] The box body is provided with at least one receiving cavity, and the salt box is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity.

[0019] In one embodiment, the bottom of the housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure;

[0020] The snap-fit ​​structure includes: a guide portion and a mating portion;

[0021] 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.

[0022] The water heater includes: a main body, a salt box assembly, and a detection component for detecting leaks in the main body. The salt box assembly is an independent container for storing water treatment salts, made of corrosion-resistant plastic. The salt box is located inside the main body and below it. A fixing component is installed on the outer wall of the salt box, and the detection component is mounted on the fixing component. When the main body leaks, the dripping liquid may fall onto the salt box assembly. The liquid dripping onto the salt box assembly will cause a change in the resistance value of the detection component. When the resistance value reaches a threshold, the detection component can determine that the water heater is leaking and send an alarm message to the user. This serves to remind the user and prevent liquid leakage from causing a circuit break or corrosion of the internal structure of the water heater, thereby improving the safety and lifespan of the water heater. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a water heater provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the salt box assembly provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the salt box assembly provided in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 This is the third structural schematic diagram of the salt box assembly provided in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 The fourth schematic diagram of the salt box assembly provided in this embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 100-Water heater; 10-Body; 20-Salt box assembly; 21-Box; 211-Receiving cavity; 23-Salt box; 30-Detection assembly; 31-First detection component; 32-Second detection component; 33-Circuit board; 40-Fixing component; 41-First fixing part; 42-Second fixing part; 50-Receiving groove; 51-Drain hole; 60-Buzzer; 70-Drain pipe; 90-Snap-fit ​​structure; 91-Guide part; 92-Matching part. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] A water heater is a device that uses various physical principles to raise the temperature of cold water to produce hot water within a certain time. However, water heaters can leak after prolonged use. Leaks not only affect the user experience and damage the appearance of the water heater, but also pose a serious threat to user safety. Current solutions rely heavily on periodic manual inspections, which suffers from slow response times and high maintenance costs.

[0037] Therefore, this embodiment provides a water heater. The water heater can provide a leak warning.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A water heater 100 includes: a body 10, a salt box assembly 20, a detection assembly 30, and a fixing component 40;

[0039] The salt box assembly 20 is disposed inside the body 10 and below the body 10. A fixing member 40 is provided on the outer side wall of the salt box assembly 20, and the detection component 30 is disposed on the fixing member 40. When the detection component 30 detects liquid, the detection component 30 issues an alarm.

[0040] The water heater 100 includes: a main body 10, a salt box assembly 20, and a detection component 30 for detecting whether the main body 10 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 23 is located inside and below the main body 10. A fixing member 40 is provided on the outer wall of the salt box 23, and the detection component 30 is provided on the fixing member 40. When the main body 10 leaks water, the dripping liquid may drip onto the salt box assembly 20. The liquid dripping onto the salt box assembly 20 will cause a change in the resistance value of the detection component. When the resistance value reaches a threshold, the detection component 30 can determine that the water heater 100 is leaking and issue 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.

[0041] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, it further includes: a receiving groove 50; the receiving groove 50 is disposed on the top of the salt box assembly 20 or the bottom of the salt box assembly 20, and the detection assembly 30 is at least partially disposed in the receiving groove 50.

[0042] Understandably, the container 50 can facilitate the collection of leaks from the main body 10. Specifically, when the water heater leaks, the liquid drips into the container 50, which causes the humidity value detected by the detection component 30 set in the container 50 to change.

[0043] Specifically, the receiving tank 50 can be set on top of the salt box assembly 20, that is, between the main body 10 and the salt box assembly 20. In this way, after the main body 10 leaks, the dripping liquid will drip into the receiving tank 50, so that the detection component 30 can detect whether the main body 10 of the water heater 100 is leaking.

[0044] The receiving tank 50 can also be set at the bottom of the salt box assembly 20, that is, below the salt box assembly 20. In this way, when both the salt box assembly 20 and the body 10 leak, the liquid dripping from the salt box assembly 20 and the body 10 will drip into the receiving tank 50, so the detection component 30 can detect whether the body 10 and the salt box assembly 20 are leaking at the same time.

[0045] Preferably, the receiving tank 50 is positioned below the salt box assembly 20, and the detection component 30 is positioned at the bottom of the receiving tank 50. This allows for simultaneous detection of leaks in both the main body 10 and the salt box assembly 20. When the detection component 30 detects a leak in the water heater 100 or the salt box 23, it can issue an alarm to the user, thus reminding them and preventing prolonged liquid stagnation that could lead to internal corrosion or short circuits, thereby improving the operational safety and maintenance efficiency of the water heater 100.

[0046] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the fastener 40 is disposed at the bottom and / or the top of the salt box assembly 20.

[0047] Understandably, the fastener 40 can be set at the bottom component of the salt box 23 or the top of the salt box assembly 20. The fastener 40 can also be set at both the top and bottom of the salt box assembly 20. The fastener 40 is used to install the detection component 30, and it can be set in a form such as plug-in or snap-fit ​​installation. In this embodiment, the fastener 40 is set in a plug-in form, and the detection component 30 is fixed by inserting it into the fastener 40.

[0048] Understandably, when the fastener 40 is simultaneously installed at the top and bottom of the salt box assembly 20, the detection component 30 can be detected regardless of whether the salt box assembly 20 or the body 10 leaks.

[0049] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the fastener 40 includes a first fastening part 41 and a second fastening part 42, which are spaced apart within the receiving groove 50.

[0050] Understandably, the fastener 40 includes a first fixing part 41 and a second fixing part 42, which are spaced apart within the receiving groove 50. This placement of the first fixing part 41 and the second fixing part 42 within the receiving groove 50 facilitates the detection of leaks in the main body 10 or the salt box assembly 20. The first fixing part 41 and the second fixing part 42 can be spaced apart, and the distance between them can be adjusted according to actual conditions. For example, when precise detection is required, the distance between the first fixing part 41 and the second fixing part 42 can be reduced; when precise adjustment is not required, the distance between the first fixing part 41 and the second fixing part 42 can be increased.

[0051] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the detection component 30 includes: a first detection element 31, a second detection element 32, and a circuit board 33;

[0052] The first fixing part 41 and the second fixing part 42 are arranged at intervals. The first detection element 31 is disposed on the first fixing part 41, and the second detection element 32 is disposed on the second fixing part 42. Both the first detection element 31 and the second detection element 32 are connected to the circuit board 33.

[0053] Understandably, the detection component 30 includes a first detection element 31, a second detection element 32, and a circuit board 33. The first detection element 31 is disposed within the first fixing part 41, and the second detection element 32 is disposed within the second fixing part 42. Both the first and second detection elements 31 and 32 are electrically connected to the circuit board 33, and both can be conductive sheets. Thus, when there is liquid in the receiving tank 50, the first and second detection elements 31 and 32 can conduct electricity to form a circuit and generate an electrical signal. The circuit board 33 can then control the buzzer 60 to sound an alarm, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0054] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, it also includes: a buzzer 60;

[0055] The buzzer 60 is connected to the circuit board 33; when there is liquid in the accommodating tank 50, the first detection element 31 and the second detection element 32 make the circuit board 33 conduct, thereby causing the buzzer 60 to sound an alarm.

[0056] Understandably, the buzzer 60 is mounted on the circuit board 33 or connected to the circuit board 33 via a wire. When there is water in the accommodating tank 50, the liquid (which is salt water) can conduct the first detection element 31 and the second detection element 32 to generate an electrical signal on the circuit board 33. The circuit board 33 can then control the buzzer 60 to emit an alarm sound through the electrical signal to remind the user.

[0057] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, the buzzer 60 is disposed on the circuit board 33 or outside the water heater 100.

[0058] Understandably, the buzzer 60 can be installed on the exterior of the water heater 100, such as on the outer wall of the water heater 100 or elsewhere. When the water heater 100 is installed externally, the buzzer 60 is connected to the circuit board 33 via wires. When liquid leakage occurs in the salt box 23 or the main body 10, the liquid will drip into the receiving tank 50 and come into contact with the detection element. The detection component 30 transmits the electrical signal indicating liquid conduction to the circuit board 33, causing the buzzer 60 circuit to conduct and sound an alarm. This enables the detection of water heater 100 leakage and, upon detecting a leak, will sound an alarm to prompt the user for repair, preventing structural damage to the water heater 100 and affecting its service life due to prolonged leakage.

[0059] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, a drain hole 51 is provided on the side of the receiving tank 50 away from the salt box assembly 20, and the drain hole 51 is connected to a drain pipe 70 for draining the liquid in the receiving tank 50.

[0060] Understandably, when the receiving tank 50 is located on top of the salt box assembly 20, in order to prevent water from overflowing from the receiving tank 50, a drain hole 51 is provided at the end of the receiving tank 50 away from the salt box assembly 20, that is, a drain hole 51 is provided at the top of the receiving tank 50. In this way, when the liquid in the receiving tank 50 reaches a certain liquid level, the liquid in the receiving tank 50 can be discharged through the drain hole 51, preventing the liquid in the receiving tank 50 from overflowing and causing damage to the components in the water heater 100, thereby improving the safety of the water heater 100.

[0061] Understandably, the drain pipe 70 is detachably connected to the drain hole 51. The drain pipe 70 is used to discharge liquid from the receiving groove 50 of the drain hole 51 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.

[0062] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the salt box assembly 20 further includes: a housing 21 and a salt box 23;

[0063] The housing 21 is provided with at least one receiving cavity 211, and the salt box 23 is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity 211.

[0064] Understandably, the salt box assembly 20 includes a housing 21 and a salt box 23, wherein the housing 21 includes at least one receiving cavity 211, which can accommodate the salt box 23. The salt box 23 is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity 211 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 211, which facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the salt box 23.

[0065] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the bottom of the housing 21 is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure 90;

[0066] The snap-fit ​​structure 90 includes: a guide portion 91 and a mating portion 92;

[0067] The guide part 91 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the box 21, and the mating part 92 is provided on the outer bottom wall of the salt box 23. The guide part 91 is used to provide guidance when the salt box 23 is inserted.

[0068] Understandably, a guide portion 91 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the housing 21. The guide portion 91 protrudes from the inner bottom wall of the housing 21 and is used to limit the movement trajectory of the salt box 23 during insertion, preventing installation misalignment. A mating portion 92 is provided on the outer bottom wall of the salt box 23. The mating portion 92 is also designed to protrude from the outer bottom wall of the salt box 23. When the salt box 23 needs to be installed into the receiving cavity 211 of the housing 21, the mating portion 92 on the outer bottom wall of the salt box 23 contacts the guide portion 91 on the inner bottom wall of the housing 21. During the movement of the salt box 23, the guide portion 91 provides guidance for the salt box 23, enabling the salt box 23 to be stably installed into the housing 21, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the salt box 23.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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, and fasteners; The salt box assembly is disposed within the body, and the salt box assembly is provided with a fixing member. The detection component is disposed on the fixing member; when the detection component detects liquid, the detection component issues an alarm.

2. The water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Receiving slot; The receiving groove is disposed at the top or bottom of the salt box assembly, and the detection component is at least partially disposed within the receiving groove.

3. The water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener is located at the bottom of the salt box assembly and / or the top of the salt box assembly.

4. The water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener includes a first fixing part and a second fixing part, which are spaced apart within the receiving groove.

5. The water heater according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detection component includes: a first detection element, a second detection element, and a circuit board; The first fixing part and the second fixing part are spaced apart. The first detection element is disposed in the first fixing part, and the second detection element is disposed in the second fixing part. Both the first detection element and the second detection element are connected to the circuit board.

6. The water heater according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: buzzer; The buzzer is connected to the circuit board; when there is liquid in the accommodating tank, the first and second detection elements cause the circuit board to conduct, thereby causing the buzzer to sound an alarm.

7. The water heater according to claim 6, characterized in that, The buzzer is located on the circuit board or outside the water heater.

8. The water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that, A drain hole is provided on the side of the receiving tank away from the salt box assembly. The drain hole is connected to a drain pipe, which is used to drain the liquid in the receiving tank.

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

10. The water heater according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom of the box is provided with a 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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