A hot pot assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hot tank subassembly, including the hot tank body, the top of hot tank body has the water inlet and the exhaust port, the bottom has the water outlet, the exhaust port is connected with the condensing box for cooling the steam of exhaust port and discharging cooling, the condensing box has the gas outlet, is used for connecting the exhaust hole of normal temperature water tank or tap. The high temperature steam of hot tank body exhaust port is cooled and is cooled down through the condensing box, avoids the high temperature steam directly and is arranged into normal temperature water tank and leads to the water temperature rise and influences the taste or directly discharges to the external environment and causes the scald risk. The utility model discloses the high temperature steam of hot tank body exhaust port is cooled and is cooled down through the condensing box, avoids the high temperature steam directly and is arranged into normal temperature water tank and leads to the water temperature rise and influences the taste or directly discharges to the external environment and causes the scald risk.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water diversion equipment, in particular to a hot tank assembly. Background Art

[0002] In the field of household drinking water equipment, especially water dispensers or all-in-one purified water dispensers with hot tank heating functions, conventional hot tank heating technology has occupied a dominant position for a long time. It usually adopts a single tank structure with a built-in heating element to heat the water stored in the hot tank to meet users' demand for immediate access to hot water.

[0003] However, the existing hot tank heating solutions have significant defects: during the heating process, the water vapor generated by boiling or evaporation of the water in the hot tank needs to be discharged through a specific path, but the two commonly used discharge methods both have serious problems. First, if the water vapor is introduced into the normal-temperature water tank assembly (such as a cold water storage tank or a pretreatment water tank), it will cause an abnormal increase in the water temperature in the normal-temperature water tank, thereby deteriorating the taste of normal-temperature water. Second, if the water vapor is directly discharged to the external environment through the exhaust hole of the faucet, it may cause scalding to users due to splashing of high-temperature water vapor, and at the same time cause waste of water resources. Contents of the Utility Model

[0004] In view of the above problems existing in the existing hot tank heating, the present utility model aims to provide a hot tank assembly.

[0005] The specific technical solution is as follows: A hot tank assembly, comprising a hot tank body, wherein the top of the hot tank body is provided with a water inlet and an exhaust port, and the bottom of the hot tank body is provided with a water outlet; the exhaust port is connected with a condensation box for cooling the steam discharged from the exhaust port, and the condensation box is provided with an air outlet for connecting to a normal-temperature water tank or an exhaust hole of a faucet.

[0006] As a further improvement and optimization of the present solution, a cooling channel with a spiral ascending structure is formed inside the condensation box, the bottom of the cooling channel is communicated with the exhaust port, and the top of the cooling channel is communicated with the exhaust hole of the normal-temperature water tank or the faucet.

[0007] As a further improvement and optimization of the present solution, the bottom of the condensation box is provided with an air inlet that communicates the cooling channel with the exhaust port; the inner wall of the bottom of the condensation box is inclined and concave toward the center, the inner wall of the top of the condensation box is formed with a guide plate in a "square-return" structure, the bottom of the guide plate is in sealing contact with the inner wall of the bottom of the condensation box, and the cooling channel is formed between the guide plate and the inner wall of the condensation box.

[0008] As a further improvement and optimization of the present solution, a convex rib is further formed on the inner wall of the top of the condensation box, and the convex rib is arranged along the cooling channel.

[0009] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the condensation box includes a box body and a box cover. The box cover is matched and installed at the top opening of the box body, and the air inlet is located at the bottom of the box body. The guide plate, the rib and the air outlet are located on the box cover.

[0010] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, several reinforcing ribs are formed between the bottom inner wall and the sides of the box body.

[0011] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, at least two mounting portions are formed at the bottom of the condensation box, and the two mounting portions are connected to the top of the hot tank body.

[0012] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the two mounting parts are located on both sides of the air inlet, and each mounting part has a mounting hole.

[0013] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, the exhaust port is inserted into the air inlet, and the outer wall of the exhaust port and the inner wall of the air inlet are sealed by a sealing ring.

[0014] As a further improvement and optimization of this solution, a heating element is installed inside the hot tank body for heating the water inside the hot tank body.

[0015] The positive effects of the above technical solution compared with the existing technology are: (1) This utility model uses a condenser box to cool down the high-temperature steam discharged from the exhaust port of the hot tank body, avoiding the direct discharge of high-temperature steam into the normal temperature water tank, which would cause the water temperature to rise and affect the taste, or direct discharge into the external environment, which would cause the risk of burns.

[0016] (2) The cooling channel of this utility model is a vortex-shaped rising structure, which extends the flow path of steam in the condenser box, increases the contact time and area between steam and the inner wall of the condenser box, significantly improves the cooling efficiency of steam, and further reduces the temperature of the discharged steam.

[0017] (3) In this embodiment, the zigzag guide plate (zigzag channel maze) has a unique maze structure design that makes water vapor have to go through multiple turns when it flows in the condenser box. This design not only significantly extends the flow path of the steam and increases the contact time between the water vapor and the inner wall of the condenser box, but also further enhances the heat exchange effect by hindering the flow speed of the steam at each turn, thereby greatly improving the cooling efficiency of the water vapor and effectively reducing the temperature of the discharged steam.

[0018] (4) In this embodiment, the inner wall of the bottom of the condenser box adopts a special structural design that is inclined and concave towards the center. This allows the water droplets formed after steam condensation to automatically gather in the central area along the inclined surface of the inner wall. Through the connection design with the air inlet, the condensate is guided to flow back into the hot tank body through the air inlet, realizing the closed-loop recycling of condensate. This effectively avoids the waste of water resources caused by direct discharge and improves the overall water efficiency of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hot water tank assembly according to the present invention; Figure 2 This utility model relates to a hot water tank assembly. Figure 1 BB section view; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hot water tank assembly connected to a room temperature water tank according to this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between a hot water tank assembly and a faucet according to the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the condenser box of a heat tank assembly according to the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the box body of a hot water tank assembly according to the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the lid of a hot can assembly according to the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lid of a hot can assembly according to this utility model; Figure 9 This is a front view of the lid of a hot can assembly according to the present invention; In the attached diagram: 1. Hot water tank body; 2. Condensation box; 3. Heating element; 4. Room temperature water tank; 5. Faucet; 11. Water outlet; 12. Water inlet; 13. Exhaust port; 21. Air outlet; 22. Box body; 23. Box cover; 24. Mounting part; 25. Air inlet; 26. Reinforcing rib; 27. Guide plate; 28. Raised rib; 51. Exhaust hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hot water tank assembly according to the present invention. Figure 2 This utility model relates to a hot water tank assembly. Figure 1 BB section view, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hot water tank assembly connected to a room temperature water tank according to this utility model. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between a hot water tank assembly and a faucet according to this utility model. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the condenser box of a heat tank assembly according to the present invention. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the box body of a hot water tank assembly according to this utility model. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the lid of a hot water can assembly according to this utility model. Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lid of a hot water can assembly according to this utility model. Figure 9 This is a front view of the lid of a hot can assembly according to this utility model. Figure 1-9 The diagram illustrates a preferred embodiment of a hot water container assembly, comprising a hot water container body 1. The hot water container body 1 has a water inlet 12 and a vent 13 at its top, and a water outlet 11 at its bottom. A condenser box 2 is connected to the vent 13 to cool the steam discharged from the vent 13. The condenser box 2 has a vent 21 for connecting to a vent hole 51 of a room temperature water tank 4 or a faucet 5. The condenser box 2 cools the high-temperature steam discharged from the vent 13 of the hot water container body 1, preventing the high-temperature steam from directly entering the room temperature water tank 4, which could raise the water temperature and affect the taste, or from being directly discharged into the external environment, which could cause scalding.

[0024] Further, as a preferred embodiment, a cooling channel of a vortex rising structure is formed inside the condensation box 2, the bottom of the cooling channel is communicated with the exhaust port 13, and the top is communicated with the vent hole of the normal-temperature water tank 4 or the faucet 5.

[0025] More preferably, the condensation box 2 can be made of copper, which uses the high thermal conductivity of copper to allow heat exchange between the internal high-temperature steam and the external environment temperature, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling.

[0026] In this embodiment, the cooling channel adopting the vortex rising structure prolongs the flow path of steam in the condensation box 2, increases the contact time and area between the steam and the inner wall of the condensation box 2, significantly improves the cooling efficiency of steam, and further reduces the temperature of the discharged steam.

[0027] Further, as a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the condensation box 2 is provided with an air inlet 25 communicating the cooling channel with the exhaust port 13, the inner wall of the bottom of the condensation box 2 is inclined and concave toward the center, the inner wall of the top is formed with a guide plate 27 in a "square (hui)-shaped" structure, the bottom of the guide plate 27 is in sealing contact with the inner wall of the bottom of the condensation box 2, and the cooling channel is formed between the guide plate 27 and the inner wall of the condensation box 2.

[0028] In this embodiment, the hui-shaped guide plate 27 (hui-shaped channel maze), through its unique labyrinth structure design, makes water vapor need to pass through multiple turns when flowing in the condensation box 2. This design not only significantly prolongs the flow path of steam and increases the contact time between water vapor and the inner wall of the condensation box 2, but also further enhances the heat exchange effect through the hindering effect of each turning corner on the flow speed of steam, thereby greatly improving the cooling efficiency of water vapor and effectively reducing the temperature of discharged steam.

[0029] In this embodiment, the inner wall of the bottom of the condensation box 2 adopts a special structural design of inclined concave toward the center, which can make the water droplets formed after steam condensation automatically converge to the central area along the inclined surface of the inner wall, and through the communication design with the air inlet 25, the condensed water is guided to flow back into the hot tank body 1 through the air inlet 25 again, realizing the closed-loop recycling of condensed water, effectively avoiding the waste of water resources caused by direct discharge, and improving the overall water use efficiency of the device Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the top inner wall of the condenser box 2 is also provided with raised ribs 28, which are arranged along the cooling channel. The raised ribs 28 increase the inner wall surface area, providing more heat exchange contact points for water vapor, significantly increasing the contact area between the water vapor and the condenser box 2 during flow. Simultaneously, the structure of the raised ribs 28 guides the water vapor to form an orderly flow path, prolonging its residence time within the condenser box 2. The synergistic effect of these two factors significantly enhances heat transfer efficiency, thereby effectively accelerating the cooling rate of the water vapor and achieving a significant reduction in the temperature of the discharged steam.

[0030] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the condenser box 2 includes a box body 22 and a box cover 23. The box cover 23 is fitted onto the top opening of the box body 22, and the air inlet 25 is located at the bottom of the box body 22. The guide plate 27, the rib 28, and the air outlet 21 are located on the box cover 23. The modular design of the condenser box 2 in this application (separation of the box body 22 and the box cover 23) facilitates the assembly, cleaning, and maintenance of the condenser box 2. Integrating key structures (guide plate 27, rib 28, and air outlet 21) onto the box cover 23 simplifies the manufacturing process of the box body 22 and reduces production costs.

[0031] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 26 are formed between the bottom inner wall and the sides of the box body 22. The reinforcing ribs 26 enhance the structural strength of the box body 22, prevent the box body 22 from deforming under long-term use or high-temperature environment, and at the same time reduce the stress concentration caused by thermal expansion and contraction of the box body 22, thus extending the service life of the condensation box 2.

[0032] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, at least two mounting portions 24 are formed at the bottom of the condenser box 2, and the two mounting portions 24 are connected to the top of the heat tank body 1. The at least two mounting portions 24 achieve a stable connection between the condenser box 2 and the heat tank body 1, preventing the condenser box 2 from loosening or falling off due to steam impact or equipment vibration, thus improving the overall structural reliability.

[0033] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the two mounting portions 24 are respectively located on both sides of the air inlet 25, and each mounting portion 24 has a mounting hole. The mounting portions 24 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the air inlet 25, which can balance the force on the condenser box 2 and reduce the risk of sealing failure due to installation deviation; the mounting hole design facilitates quick assembly and disassembly with bolts or screws, improving assembly efficiency.

[0034] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the exhaust port 13 is inserted into the air inlet 25, and the outer wall of the exhaust port 13 and the inner wall of the air inlet 25 are sealed by a sealing ring. The plug-in connection and sealing ring achieve a reliable seal between the exhaust port 13 and the air inlet 25, preventing steam leakage to the outside of the condenser box 2, while reducing assembly difficulty and improving the stability of the sealing performance.

[0035] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, a heating element 3 is installed inside the hot water tank body 1 for heating the water inside the hot water tank body 1. Preferably, the heating element 3 can be an electric heating element 3.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A hot tank assembly comprising a hot tank body having a water inlet and a gas outlet at a top portion and a water outlet at a bottom portion, characterized in that, The exhaust port is connected with a condensation box for cooling the steam discharged from the exhaust port, and the condensation box is provided with an air outlet for connecting an exhaust hole of a normal-temperature water tank or a faucet.

2. The hot pot assembly of claim 1, wherein, A cooling channel with a vortex-shaped ascending structure is formed inside the condensation box, the bottom of the cooling channel communicates with the exhaust port, and the top communicates with the exhaust hole of the normal-temperature water tank or the faucet.

3. The hot pot assembly of claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the condensation box is provided with an air inlet that communicates the cooling channel with the exhaust port, the inner wall of the bottom of the condensation box is inclined and concave toward the center, a guide plate in a "return" shape structure is formed on the inner wall of the top, the bottom of the guide plate is in sealing contact with the inner wall of the bottom of the condensation box, and the cooling channel is formed between the guide plate and the inner wall of the condensation box.

4. The hot pot assembly of claim 3, wherein, Convex ribs are further formed on the inner wall of the top of the condensation box, and the convex ribs are arranged along the cooling channel.

5. The hot pot assembly of claim 4, wherein, The condensation box comprises a box body and a box cover, the box cover is fittingly installed at the top opening of the box body, the air inlet is arranged at the bottom of the box body, and the guide plate, the convex ribs and the air outlet are arranged on the box cover.

6. The hot pot assembly of claim 5, wherein, A plurality of reinforcing ribs are formed between the bottom inner wall and the side surfaces in the box body.

7. The hot pot assembly of claim 5, wherein, At least two mounting portions are formed at the bottom of the condensation box, and the two mounting portions are connected with the top of the heat tank body.

8. The hot pot assembly of claim 7, wherein, The two mounting portions are respectively located on both sides of the air inlet, and each of the mounting portions is provided with a mounting hole.

9. The hot pot assembly of claim 3, wherein, The exhaust port is inserted into the air inlet, and a sealing ring is used for sealing between the outer wall of the exhaust port and the inner wall of the air inlet.

10. The hot pot assembly of claim 1, wherein, A heating body is installed in the heat tank body for heating water in the heat tank body.

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