An electric water heater with uniform heating

Abstract

The application discloses an electric water heater with uniform heating, which comprises a water heater inner container and a water storage cavity arranged in the inner container. The water heater inner container is provided with an inlet and outlet water pipe, the outlet water pipe is arranged at the upper portion of the water storage cavity, and the inlet water pipe is arranged at the lower portion, so that a reasonable water flow path is formed. A rotating support with a propeller is arranged above the pipe opening in an innovative manner, the propeller is driven to rotate by the inlet water flow, and automatic stirring of the water body is realized. The heating assembly adopts a vertical arrangement design of double heaters, and a temperature sensor is arranged to realize real-time monitoring, so that accurate temperature control is ensured. The structure effectively eliminates the stratification phenomenon of cold and hot water through forced convection, significantly improves the heating uniformity, and has the advantages of high thermal efficiency, stable temperature, reliable structure and the like, and can meet the use demand of high-quality hot water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electric water heater technology, and specifically to an electric water heater that heats water evenly. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional electric water heaters, due to the lower density of hot water compared to cold water, exhibit significant hot water stratification within the tank: hot water accumulates at the top, while cold water settles at the bottom. When a user uses hot water, the outlet pipe first discharges the hot water from the top layer, followed by the gradually rising cold water from the bottom, resulting in a fluctuating water temperature – initially scalding hot, then cooling. This unstable temperature output necessitates frequent, manual adjustments to the mixing valve to maintain a comfortable water temperature, especially during showering. This inconvenience significantly impacts ease of use and user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problem of uneven heat distribution in the inner tank of existing electric water heaters, this application provides an electric water heater with more uniform heating. The specific technical solution of this application is as follows:

[0004] An electric water heater with uniform heating includes: a water heater inner tank, a water storage cavity provided in the water heater inner tank, an outlet pipe and an inlet pipe respectively provided on the water heater inner tank for connecting the water storage cavity and the outside of the water heater inner tank, the outlet pipe opening in the water storage cavity is located at the upper end of the water storage cavity, the inlet pipe opening in the water storage cavity is located at the lower end of the water storage cavity, a rotating bracket is provided above the inlet pipe and outlet pipe openings in the water storage cavity, a propeller is provided in the rotating bracket, and a heating component extending into the water storage cavity is provided on one side of the water heater inner tank.

[0005] Furthermore, the outer wall of the inlet and outlet pipes located in the water storage cavity is provided with a first screw hole, and the rotating bracket is provided with a second screw hole that mates with the first screw hole.

[0006] Furthermore, a rotating pin is provided at the bottom of the rotating bracket, and the propeller is mounted on the rotating pin.

[0007] Furthermore, the top of the rotating pin is provided with a threaded portion.

[0008] Furthermore, the rotating bracket, propeller, and rotating pin are made of plastic.

[0009] Furthermore, the heating assembly includes two heaters arranged vertically.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner tank of the water heater has a recessed groove on the opposite side from the heating component, which is recessed into the water storage chamber, and a temperature sensor is installed in the groove.

[0011] This invention effectively solves the problem of water temperature stratification by introducing a passive stirring mechanism at the inlet and outlet of the inner tank, resulting in the following significant technical effects:

[0012] To promote uniform water temperature and achieve stable water output: This invention features propellers installed above the inlet and outlet pipes. When cold water is injected through the bottom inlet pipe or hot water is discharged through the top outlet pipe, the water flow naturally drives the propellers to rotate. The rotating propellers effectively agitate the water in the inner tank, breaking up the original stratification of hot and cold water, promoting mixing, and resulting in a more uniform water temperature throughout the inner tank. Therefore, users can obtain consistently hot water throughout the entire water usage process, eliminating the need for frequent temperature adjustments and greatly improving comfort and convenience.

[0013] Passive drive, safe and energy-saving: The propeller's rotation relies entirely on the power of the water flow itself, requiring no external electricity or complex transmission mechanisms. This purely mechanical passive stirring method offers high safety performance, eliminates electrical risks, and generates no additional energy consumption, achieving energy savings while improving performance.

[0014] Simple structure and easy to implement: This solution only adds a rotating bracket and a propeller to the existing pipeline structure. The structure is simple and reliable, the modification cost is low, and it is easy to apply and promote on existing products, which can effectively improve the overall performance of electric water heaters. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric water heater in one embodiment of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an electric water heater in one embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a disinfection device in one embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the propeller and rotating support in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0021] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. Thus, the use of "first" or "second" to define a feature may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature, and in the description of this application, "at least" means one or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "assembly," "connection," and "joining" shall be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they may also refer to a mechanical connection; they may refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium; or they may refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0023] In the application, unless otherwise specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "below," and "over" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Above," "below," and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0024] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, further illustrates specific embodiments of this application, making the technical solution and its beneficial effects clearer and more explicit. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, but should not be construed as limiting it.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this utility model provides an electric water heater with uniform heating, comprising: a water heater inner tank 1, a cylindrical water storage cavity 2 for storing hot water in the water heater inner tank 1, an outlet pipe 3 and an inlet pipe 4 for connecting the water storage cavity 2 and the outside of the water heater inner tank 1 respectively, the outlet pipe 3 being located at the upper end of the water storage cavity 2 for facilitating the discharge of hot water at a higher temperature, and the inlet pipe 4 being located at the lower end of the water storage cavity 2 for allowing cold water to enter from the bottom, a rotating bracket 5 being provided above the inlet pipe 4 and the outlet pipe 3 being located at the inlet pipe 4 and the outlet pipe 3 being provided above the inlet pipe 4 and the outlet pipe 3 being provided above the outlet pipe 3 being located in the water storage cavity 2, and a propeller 6 being provided in the rotating bracket 5 for rotating by water flow to agitate the water flow and make the water in the water heater inner tank 1 heated more evenly, and a heating component 7 extending into the water storage cavity 2 being provided on one side of the water heater inner tank 1 to heat the water.

[0026] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the inlet pipe 4 and outlet pipe 3 located in the water storage chamber 2 is provided with a first screw hole 8, and the rotating bracket 5 is provided with a second screw hole 9 that cooperates with the first screw hole 8. The bracket is fixedly connected by screws to ensure its stability.

[0027] In one embodiment, a rotating pin 10 is provided at the bottom center of the rotating bracket 5, and the propeller 6 is mounted on the rotating pin 10 by a bearing, so that it can rotate freely.

[0028] In one embodiment, the top of the rotating pin 10 is machined with a threaded portion 11 to facilitate the installation and fixation of the propeller 6.

[0029] In one embodiment, the rotating bracket 5, propeller 6, and rotating pin 10 are all made of high-temperature resistant engineering plastic material, which has excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical strength.

[0030] In one embodiment, the heating assembly 7 includes two independently controlled heaters arranged vertically to achieve stratified heating of the water in the water storage chamber 2.

[0031] In one embodiment, the inner tank 1 of the water heater is provided with an installation groove 12 that is recessed into the water storage chamber 2 on the other side opposite to the heating component 7. A high-precision temperature sensor 13 is provided in the groove 12 for real-time monitoring of water temperature.

[0032] This invention effectively solves the problem of water temperature stratification by introducing a passive stirring mechanism at the inlet and outlet of the inner tank, resulting in the following significant technical effects:

[0033] To promote uniform water temperature and achieve stable water output: This invention features propellers 6 installed above the inlets of both the inlet pipe 4 and the outlet pipe 3. When cold water is injected from the bottom inlet pipe 4 or hot water is discharged from the top outlet pipe 3, the water flow naturally drives the propellers 6 to rotate. The rotating propellers 6 effectively agitate the water in the inner tank, breaking up the original stratification of hot and cold water, promoting mixing, and making the water temperature throughout the inner tank more uniform. Therefore, users can obtain hot water at a stable temperature throughout the entire water usage process, eliminating the need for frequent temperature adjustments and greatly improving comfort and convenience.

[0034] Passive drive, safe and energy-saving: The rotation of propeller 6 relies entirely on the power of the water flow itself, requiring no external electricity or complex transmission mechanisms. This purely mechanical passive stirring method offers high safety performance, eliminates electrical risks, and generates no additional energy consumption, achieving energy savings while improving performance.

[0035] Simple structure and easy to implement: This solution only adds a rotating bracket 5 and a propeller 6 to the existing pipeline structure. The structure is simple and reliable, the modification cost is low, and it is easy to apply and promote on existing products, which can effectively improve the overall performance of electric water heaters.

[0036] In the description of this specification, the terms "in one embodiment," "preferred," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. The connection methods linked in the description of this specification have significant effects and practical utility.

[0037] Based on the above description of the structure and principles, those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Improvements and substitutions made using techniques known in the art based on this application all fall within the protection scope of this application and should be defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An electric water heater that provides uniform heating, characterized in that, include: The water heater has an inner tank containing a water storage cavity. The inner tank is equipped with an outlet pipe and an inlet pipe, respectively connecting the water storage cavity to the outside of the inner tank. The outlet pipe's opening in the water storage cavity is located at the upper end of the cavity, and the inlet pipe's opening is located at the lower end. A rotating bracket is positioned above the openings of the inlet and outlet pipes in the water storage cavity, and a propeller is installed within the rotating bracket. A heating element extending into the water storage cavity is located on one side of the inner tank.

2. The electric water heater with uniform heating according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the inlet and outlet pipes located in the water storage cavity is provided with a first screw hole, and the rotating bracket is provided with a second screw hole that mates with the first screw hole.

3. The electric water heater with uniform heating according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the rotating bracket is provided with a rotating pin, and the propeller is mounted on the rotating pin.

4. The electric water heater with uniform heating according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the rotating pin is provided with a threaded portion.

5. The electric water heater with uniform heating according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating bracket, propeller, and rotating pin are made of plastic.

6. The electric water heater with uniform heating according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating assembly includes two heaters arranged vertically.

7. The electric water heater with uniform heating according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner tank of the water heater has a groove on the opposite side from the heating element that is recessed into the water storage chamber, and a temperature sensor is installed in the groove.

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