Regeneration agent container and water heater

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of water heater, specifically designs a regenerant container and water heater. The regenerant container includes: the body and the tray that sets up in the body, the tray includes: the rib layer, the rib layer has the first surface and the second surface that set up in the opposite direction, the buffer layer, the buffer layer sets up the first surface and / or the second surface, the buffer layer sets up the buffer effect of the elastic shape of the rib layer the buffer layer can occur when force. This not only can reduce the impact force of salt block to the tray, can also reduce the damage of salt block to the regenerant container, reaches the purpose of improving the durability of regenerant container.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] When solid substances such as ice cubes or salt are added to the water tank, their weight causes them to be pushed to the bottom of the tank with considerable impact. This can damage and deform the water tank over time, affecting its normal use. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides a recycler container and a water heater. The tray can extend the service life of the salt box.

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

[0005] A regenerant container includes: a body and a tray disposed within the body, the tray comprising:

[0006] A rib layer having a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other;

[0007] A buffer layer is disposed on the first surface and / or the second surface, and the buffer layer is disposed on the rib layer. The buffer layer can undergo elastic deformation when subjected to force to play a buffering role.

[0008] Furthermore, the buffer layer is made of an elastic material.

[0009] Furthermore, the rib layer is made of a rigid material.

[0010] Furthermore, the rib layer includes a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs;

[0011] Multiple first ribs are spaced apart along a first direction, and multiple second ribs are spaced apart along a second direction; wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0012] Furthermore, the rib layer is provided with a plurality of protrusions, and the first rib and the second rib intersect to form a connecting part, and the protrusions are provided in the connecting part.

[0013] Furthermore, the width of the rib layer is greater than the width of the buffer layer.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes: a first recess and a second recess;

[0015] The first recess and the second recess are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the tray, and both the first recess and the second recess penetrate the side of the tray.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes: multiple support members; the multiple support members are spaced apart around the inner wall of the body.

[0017] Furthermore, the support member includes: a first support portion and a second support portion; the first support portion and the second support portion are bent and connected in sequence, the first support portion is disposed on the side wall of the body, and the second support portion is disposed at a distance from the bottom wall of the body.

[0018] This utility model also provides a water heater, including: a main unit, and the aforementioned regenerant container, wherein the regenerant container is detachably disposed within the main unit.

[0019] The regenerant container includes a body and a tray disposed within the body. The tray includes a rib layer, which has a first surface and a second surface, which are disposed opposite to each other. A buffer layer is disposed on both the first and second surfaces, or a buffer layer is disposed on either the first or the second surface. The buffer layer 21 is elastic and can deform. When salt blocks are added to the regenerant container, the salt blocks fall onto the buffer layer first. The buffer layer first undergoes compression deformation to absorb the initial kinetic energy, and then contacts the rib layer. In this way, the buffer layer can relieve the force, making the force acting on the rib layer smaller. This not only reduces the impact force of the salt blocks on the tray, but also reduces the damage of the salt blocks to the regenerant container, thereby improving the durability of the regenerant container. Attached Figure Description

[0020] 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.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the regenerant container provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the tray provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the tray provided in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the structure of the tray provided in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the regenerant container provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a water heater provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 100-Regenerant container; 10-Body; 20-Tray; 21-Rib layer; 211-First surface; 212-Second surface; 213-First rib; 214-Second rib; 215-Protrusion; 216-Connecting part; 22-Buffer layer; 30-First recess; 40-Second recess; 50-Support member; 51-First support part; 52-Second support part; 200-Water heater; 210-Main unit. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] When solid substances such as ice cubes or salt are added to the water tank, their weight causes them to be pushed to the bottom of the tank with considerable impact. This can damage and deform the water tank over time, affecting its normal use.

[0033] When users add solid substances such as ice or salt to the water tank, these substances, due to their weight, generate a significant impact force that acts directly on the bottom of the tank. Repeated, long-term impacts can easily cause localized deformation of the load-bearing structure, leading to problems such as cracks in the tank structure and affecting the equipment's lifespan.

[0034] Therefore, this embodiment provides a recyclerant container and a water heater. The recyclerant container can extend the service life of the recyclerant container.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A regenerant container 100 includes: a body 10 and a tray 20 disposed within the body 10, the tray 20 comprising:

[0036] Rib layer 21, the rib layer 21 having a first surface 211 and a second surface 212 disposed opposite to each other;

[0037] A buffer layer 22 is disposed on the first surface 211 and / or the second surface 212. The buffer layer 22 is disposed on the rib layer 21. The buffer layer 22 can undergo elastic deformation when subjected to force to play a buffering role.

[0038] The regenerant container 100 includes a body 10 and a tray 20 disposed within the body 10. The tray 20 includes a rib layer 21, which includes a first surface 211 and a second surface 212. The first surface 211 and the second surface 212 are disposed opposite to each other. A buffer layer 22 is disposed on both the first surface 211 and the second surface 212, or a buffer layer 22 is disposed on either the first surface 211 or the second surface 212. The buffer layer 22 is elastic and can deform. When salt blocks are added to the regenerant container 100, the salt blocks fall onto the buffer layer 22 first. The buffer layer 22 first undergoes compression deformation to absorb the initial kinetic energy, and then contacts the rib layer 21. In this way, the buffer layer 22 can relieve the force, making the force acting on the rib layer 21 smaller. This not only reduces the impact force of the salt blocks on the tray 20, but also reduces the damage of the salt blocks to the regenerant container 100, thereby improving the durability of the regenerant container 100.

[0039] In some embodiments, the buffer layer 22 is made of an elastic material.

[0040] Understandably, the buffer layer 22 is made of an elastic material that can deform under external force and return to its original shape after the external force is removed. Specifically, it can be made of rubber, silicone, or thermoplastic polyurethane. Specifically, when solid objects such as salt blocks impact the tray 20, the buffer layer 22 made of elastic material absorbs the impact energy through its own elastic deformation, so as to reduce the impact damage to the bottom of the regenerator container 100 when the solid object falls. In long-term use, the fatigue resistance of the elastic material can maintain the stability of the buffer performance, which significantly extends the service life of the tray 20 compared with the traditional rigid buffer layer 22.

[0041] In some embodiments, the rib layer 21 is made of a rigid material.

[0042] Understandably, the rib layer 21 is used to attach the buffer layer 22. The rib layer 21 can be injection molded from a metal alloy or engineering plastic, such as aluminum alloy or polycarbonate. Its function is to provide rigid support for the buffer layer 22. Specifically, when the buffer layer 22 undergoes elastic deformation under external impact, the rib layer 21 maintains its geometric shape, forming a stable support interface. In the salt block drop impact scenario, the elastic deformation of the buffer layer 22 absorbs part of the energy, while the rib layer 21 bears most of the remaining energy. This reduces the problem of damage to the bottom structure of the regenerant container 100 caused by the impact of solid materials, thus extending the service life of the regenerant container 100.

[0043] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the rib layer 21 includes a plurality of first ribs 213 and a plurality of second ribs 214;

[0044] Multiple first ribs 213 are spaced apart along a first direction, and multiple second ribs 214 are spaced apart along a second direction; wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0045] Understandably, the rib layer 21 includes multiple first ribs 213 and multiple second ribs 214. The multiple first ribs 213 are spaced apart along a first direction, and the second ribs 214 are spaced apart along a second direction, with the first direction perpendicular to the second direction. This allows the first ribs 213 and second ribs 214 to form an orthogonal grid layout. When the rib layer 21 is under stress, the two first ribs 213 and second ribs 214 in different directions can decompose the impact force into longitudinal and transverse components. The longitudinally arranged first ribs 213 absorb the force along the length direction, while the transversely arranged second ribs 214 disperse the load in the width direction. The intersection of the two components forms a stress dispersion center. This bidirectional support structure allows the impact energy, originally concentrated at a single point, to be evenly transferred to the main structure by the grid-like ribs. This effectively reduces the local pressure at the bottom of the regenerant container 100 when subjected to impacts from irregular solid objects, avoids damage to the box structure due to stress concentration, and extends the service life of the regenerant container 100 in the water heater 200.

[0046] The first direction mentioned above is as follows: Figure 3 The X direction is shown in the figure, and the second direction is as follows: Figure 4 Y direction shown in .

[0047] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the rib layer 21 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 215, and the first rib 213 and the second rib 214 intersect to form a connecting portion 216, and the protrusions 215 are provided on the connecting portion 216.

[0048] Understandably, the first rib 213 and the second rib 214 intersect to form a connecting portion 216. This connecting portion 216 becomes a stress concentration point due to the rib intersection. Protrusions 215 in the connecting portion 216 can enhance the compressive strength of the rib layer 21. Specifically, when the buffer layer 22 deforms due to impact from a solid object, the protrusions 215 preferentially contact the buffer layer 22. The impact force is first transmitted to the protrusions 215, and its geometry disperses the concentrated load to the adjacent first rib 213 and second rib 214. This prevents fracture or plastic deformation due to stress concentration.

[0049] Please see Figure 3 In some embodiments, the width of the rib layer 21 is greater than the width of the buffer layer 22.

[0050] Understandably, the width of the rib layer 21 extends beyond the edge of the buffer layer 22 in the lateral direction, forming a rigid support area at the outer edge. When an external load acts on the surface of the buffer layer 22, the outer edge of the rib layer 21 can distribute part of the pressure through its own rigidity, preventing the load from being completely concentrated in the buffer layer 22 area. The buffer layer 22 undergoes elastic deformation to absorb impact energy when under stress, and the width design of the rib layer 21 extending beyond the edge disperses the load transmission path to both sides, thereby reducing impact damage to the bottom of the tank and extending the structural stability and service life of the regenerant container 100.

[0051] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, it further includes: a first recess 30 and a second recess 40;

[0052] The first recess 30 and the second recess 40 are respectively provided on two opposite sides of the tray 20, and both the first recess 30 and the second recess 40 penetrate the side of the tray 20.

[0053] Understandably, the first recess 30 and the second recess 40 are respectively provided on two opposite sides of the main body, that is, the first recess 30 and the second recess 40 are provided on the side of the main body away from the buffer assembly. The first recess 30 and the second recess 40 penetrate the main body, so that both sides of the tray 20 form grooves that are easy to pick up. When it is necessary to remove the tray 20 from the regenerant container 100, the tray 20 can be removed from the regenerant container 100 by reaching into the first recess 30 and the second recess 40, so as to facilitate replacement or cleaning of the inside of the regenerant container 100.

[0054] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, it further includes: a plurality of support members 50; the plurality of support members 50 are spaced apart around the inner wall of the body 10.

[0055] Understandably, the body 10 has a first sidewall, around which multiple reinforcing ribs are arranged. These ribs enhance the structural strength of the regenerant container 100. The ribs are spaced apart around the inner sidewall to form a support structure, thereby improving the structural strength of the regenerant container 100. Compared to existing technologies, the inner wall of a traditional regenerant container 100 is typically a smooth planar structure, which is prone to fatigue deformation due to salt block impact or pressure fluctuations during long-term use. This solution, by setting spaced reinforcing ribs on the inner wall, allows the load to be transferred to the overall structure through a grid support system, avoiding localized failure caused by stress concentration.

[0056] Optionally, the cross-section of the reinforcing rib can be set as triangular, trapezoidal or rectangular, and it can be made of metal or plastic by welding or injection molding. This can improve the impact resistance and structural stability of the inner wall of the regenerant container 100 and extend the service life of the regenerant container 100.

[0057] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the support member 50 includes: a first support portion 51 and a second support portion 52;

[0058] The first support portion 51 and the second support portion 52 are bent and connected in sequence. The first support portion 51 is disposed on the side wall of the body 10, and the second support portion 52 is disposed at a distance from the bottom wall of the body 10.

[0059] Understandably, the reinforcing rib includes a first support portion 51 and a second support portion 52. The first support portion 51 and the second support portion 50 are bent and connected in sequence to form an "L"-shaped reinforcing rib. The first support portion 51 is disposed on the inner wall, and there is a gap between the second support portion 52 and the bottom wall. When the salt block is placed on the second support portion 52, water can flow through the gap between the salt block and the second support portion 52, thereby increasing the contact area between the salt block and the water flow. This can accelerate the preparation of brine and improve the efficiency of soft water preparation.

[0060] Please see Figure 6 This application also provides a water heater 200, comprising:

[0061] The host 210 and the regenerant container 100 are detachably disposed within the host 210.

[0062] Understandably, the water heater 200 includes a main body, and the regenerator container 100 is detachably disposed within the main body 210. The regenerator container 100 is used to prepare a saturated salt solution for the water heater 200. Specifically, the salt block in the regenerator container 100 can be dissolved to form a saturated salt solution after water is added.

[0063] In this utility model, the terms "embodiment" and "implementation" 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.

[0064] 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 regenerant container, characterized in that, include: The main body and a tray disposed within the main body, the tray comprising: A rib layer having a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other; A buffer layer is disposed on the first surface and / or the second surface, and the buffer layer is disposed on the rib layer. The buffer layer can undergo elastic deformation when subjected to force to play a buffering role.

2. The regenerant container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer layer is made of an elastic material.

3. The regenerant container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rib layer is made of a rigid material.

4. The regenerant container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rib layer includes a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs; Multiple first ribs are spaced apart along a first direction, and multiple second ribs are spaced apart along a second direction; wherein, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

5. The regenerant container according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rib layer is provided with a plurality of protrusions, and the first rib and the second rib intersect to form a connecting part, and the protrusions are provided in the connecting part.

6. The regenerant container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the rib layer is greater than the width of the buffer layer.

7. The regenerant container according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: First recess and second recess; The first recess and the second recess are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the tray, and both the first recess and the second recess penetrate the side of the tray.

8. The regenerant container according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Multiple support members; the multiple support members are spaced apart around the inner wall of the body.

9. The regenerant container according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support member includes: a first support portion and a second support portion; the first support portion and the second support portion are bent and connected in sequence, the first support portion is disposed on the side wall of the body, and the second support portion is disposed at a distance from the bottom wall of the body.

10. A water heater, characterized in that, include: The host computer, and the regenerant container as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the regenerant container is detachably disposed within the host computer.

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