Atomizing device and gas water heater

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of atomization device and gas water heater, the atomization device includes: shell, is equipped with the intercommunication accommodation cavity and passage, passage is used to collect condensate and discharge gas, the extension direction of passage and the extension direction of accommodation cavity have not zero's included angle, the extension direction of passage is non-horizontal direction;Vibration part, located in accommodation cavity, at least partly covers passage along the extension direction of passage, and vibration part is used to make the volume of condensate contacted with it reduce;Driving part, for generating power and driving vibration part to generate vibration;Heating part, for heating vibration part, to make condensate contacted with vibration part vaporize.The utility model first makes vibration treatment to condensate, increases the surface area of condensate, and contacts heat source more fully, to speed up heating speed, reduce heat energy demand, improve efficiency, make device structure more compact, power lower, help to reduce volume, reduce cost and energy consumption, while improving aesthetic degree and installation convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an atomizing device and a gas water heater. Background Technology

[0002] Most mainstream gas water heaters on the market are currently at the Level 2 energy efficiency standard. To upgrade to Level 1, a secondary heat exchanger is typically added to improve thermal efficiency. However, this approach faces a series of problems in practical applications: the secondary heat exchanger produces condensate during operation, and if not properly managed, its accumulation can damage the internal structure of the water heater, affecting its lifespan and safety. Therefore, the system needs a dedicated condensate drainage system, including drainage pipes and pre-installed drain outlets. This not only increases installation complexity but also impacts the overall aesthetics and appearance of the product. Furthermore, the condensate requires centralized collection and neutralization before final discharge, further occupying internal space and making the unit more bulky. This also increases material and production costs, posing a challenge to the product's market competitiveness. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of existing condensate treatment devices, such as large size, complex structure and inconvenient installation, and to provide an atomizing device and a gas water heater.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0005] An atomizing device, characterized in that the atomizing device comprises:

[0006] The housing has a connected accommodating cavity and a channel inside. The channel is used to collect condensate and discharge gas. The extending direction of the channel has a non-zero angle with the extending direction of the accommodating cavity. The extending direction of the channel is not horizontal.

[0007] A vibrating element, located within the accommodating cavity, at least partially covers the channel along its extension direction, the vibrating element being used to reduce the volume of condensate in contact with it;

[0008] A drive unit is used to generate power to drive the vibrating unit to vibrate.

[0009] A heating element is provided for heating the vibrating element to vaporize the condensate in contact with the vibrating element.

[0010] In this solution, condensate is collected and the drive unit generates power to drive the vibrating unit to vibrate, reducing the volume of condensate in contact with the vibrating unit. The reduced volume of condensate is then further heated to vaporize. After vibration, the surface area of ​​the condensate increases, and the contact area between the water and the heat source increases exponentially, making the second heating process faster, requiring less heat energy, and more efficient. Furthermore, due to the improved atomization efficiency, the atomizing device can be designed to be smaller and have lower power, which helps to reduce the overall size of the device, reduce manufacturing costs and operating energy consumption, and also improves the overall aesthetics and ease of installation. In addition, compared to the noise generated by large water flow impact or high-power boiling, high-frequency vibration and rapid vaporization help to reduce noise.

[0011] Preferably, the driving unit includes a first driving member and a second driving member, the second driving member being a magnetostrictive structure, and the second driving member being connected to the vibration unit;

[0012] The first driving component is an electromagnetic driving structure. After the first driving component is connected to the power supply, it generates a magnetic field that drives the second driving component to extend and retract, so that the vibrating part vibrates.

[0013] In this solution, the vibration unit vibrates through the cooperation of the first and second driving components. When the first driving component is energized, it generates an alternating magnetic field, which drives the second driving component, which serves as the power actuator, to perform high-frequency reciprocating extension and retraction motion. This linear motion is directly transmitted to the vibration unit connected to the second driving component, causing the vibration unit to vibrate continuously. Through vibration, the condensate is decomposed into finer water particles, thereby effectively increasing its contact area with the heat medium and significantly improving the heat transfer rate and overall energy efficiency in the subsequent heating process.

[0014] Preferably, the first driving element is a coil, and the coil is connected to a power source;

[0015] The second driving member is disposed in the internal space of the coil, and the extension and retraction direction of the second driving member is consistent with the axial direction of the coil.

[0016] In this scheme, the second driving element is placed in the internal space of the coil. The core advantage of this layout is that it can make full use of the magnetic field, because the magnetic field lines inside the coil are most densely distributed and the magnetic field strength reaches its peak. The second driving element located in this area can therefore be subjected to the maximum electromagnetic driving force, thereby achieving the reciprocating extension and retraction motion with the largest amplitude and the highest efficiency.

[0017] Preferably, the vibrating part includes a central region disposed near the center of the vibrating part and a peripheral region disposed around the central region. A plurality of second driving members are disposed at intervals in the central region and the peripheral region respectively. The distance between two adjacent second driving members in the central region is smaller than the distance between two adjacent second driving members in the peripheral region.

[0018] In this design, by setting the spacing between two adjacent second driving components in the central region to be smaller than the spacing between two adjacent second driving components in the peripheral region, that is, along the direction closer to the center of the vibrating part, the spacing between the second driving components gradually decreases, making the vibration amplitude in the central region of the vibrating part larger. This ensures that the vibration energy is more evenly diffused in this critical area, allowing the condensate to be more efficiently and thoroughly dispersed under the action of strong periodic external force, thus significantly improving the condensate treatment efficiency. At the same time, the smaller amplitude in the peripheral region can prevent excessive stress concentration at the connection between the vibrating part and the shell, which could cause structural damage and improve overall stability.

[0019] Preferably, the vibrating part has a sheet-like structure, and the vibrating part vibrates up and down in a direction perpendicular to the extension and retraction direction of the second driving member.

[0020] In this solution, by designing the vibrating part as a sheet-like structure, it can generate a larger reciprocating amplitude in the vertical direction. This large-amplitude vibration effectively increases the contact and interaction intensity with the condensate, thereby breaking it into finer particles and achieving the optimal decomposition effect.

[0021] Preferably, the extending direction of the vibrating part is consistent with the axial direction of the coil, the number of coils is two, and the two coils are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the vibrating part along the extending direction of the vibrating part.

[0022] In this design, by placing two coils opposite each other on both sides of the vibrating section along its extension direction, the magnetic field strength reaches its peak in the middle of the vibrating section. Since the middle section is also the main collection area for condensate, maximizing the amplitude here can directly achieve the most ideal effect of dispersing condensate. At the same time, this symmetrical and centrally located arrangement effectively avoids local stress concentration caused by eccentric vibration, thereby preventing the risk of structural damage and connection point breakage, and comprehensively improving the operating efficiency and safety reliability of the device.

[0023] Preferably, the second driving member uniformly covers the central region and / or the peripheral region of the vibrating part.

[0024] In this solution, the driving unit is set to uniformly cover the central area and / or the outer area of ​​the vibrating unit, which can make the whole unit obtain a uniform driving force, making its planar vibration more uniform and stable. This can not only effectively eliminate local stress and avoid the risk of structural damage, but also ensure the thoroughness and consistency of condensate atomization.

[0025] Preferably, the first driving element is connected to a power source, and the power source supplies alternating current to the first driving element.

[0026] In this scheme, the power supply delivers alternating current to the first driving component, which generates an alternating magnetic field, thereby enabling the second driving component to reciprocate and extend, and thus drive the vibrating part to vibrate. A unidirectional magnetic field is often insufficient to make the second driving component extend and retract.

[0027] Preferably, the first driving member is disposed on the outside of the housing.

[0028] In this design, the second drive component is located on the outside of the housing, thus preventing it from being in long-term contact with condensate and avoiding corrosion damage.

[0029] Preferably, the heating element includes the first driving member, which is connected to the housing. The first driving member is used to generate heat and heat the housing after being powered on, so as to raise the temperature of the air in the accommodating cavity.

[0030] In this solution, the first driving component not only provides power to the vibrating part to process the condensate into small particles, but also generates its own heat to heat the air and the vibrating part, causing the broken-up small particles of condensate to vaporize and be expelled. This significantly improves the atomization efficiency of the condensate and, through functional integration, creates a more compact layout, thereby greatly reducing the overall size of the machine and achieving a dual optimization of performance and structure.

[0031] Preferably, the material of the housing is brass.

[0032] In this design, the shell is made of brass, which has good thermal conductivity and does not interfere with the magnetic field.

[0033] Preferably, along the extending direction of the accommodating cavity, one end of the channel near the accommodating cavity is located in the middle of the accommodating cavity.

[0034] In this design, the end of the channel closest to the receiving cavity is positioned in the middle of the receiving cavity, allowing the condensate falling from the channel to be evenly dispersed into the receiving cavity, fully receiving vibration and being evaporated, thereby maximizing atomization efficiency.

[0035] Preferably, the extending direction of the vibrating part is the same as the extending direction of the housing, the vibrating part is disposed in the middle of the accommodating cavity, and the extending direction of the vibrating part is perpendicular to the extending direction of the channel.

[0036] In this design, a vibrating section is positioned in the center of the accommodating cavity, with its planar extension direction perpendicular to the water inlet direction of the channel. This ensures that when condensate falls onto the vibrating section, it spreads evenly, significantly increasing the effective contact area between the water and the vibrating section. Furthermore, the vibrating section can stably support the falling condensate, allowing it to remain on the vibrating section's plane for an extended period. This lays the foundation for subsequent efficient heating and thorough atomization, thereby improving the overall efficiency and stability of the device.

[0037] A gas water heater is characterized in that the gas water heater includes an atomizing device as described above, the channel is connected to the condensate drain channel of the gas water heater and to the exhaust port of the gas water heater, and along the height direction of the gas water heater, the position of the housing is lower than the position of the outlet of the condensate drain channel of the gas water heater.

[0038] In this design, the channel is connected to the condensate drain channel to receive the condensate from the gas water heater. The treated water vapor is also discharged from the channel, making the inlet and outlet coincide, which greatly simplifies the structure of the atomizing device and reduces its volume. The height of the shell is lower than that of the condensate drain channel, allowing the condensate to flow into the receiving cavity by gravity, thus efficiently collecting the condensate.

[0039] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0040] By collecting condensate and powering the drive unit to vibrate the vibrating unit, the volume of condensate in contact with the vibrating unit decreases. The reduced volume of condensate is then further heated to vaporize. After vibration, the surface area of ​​the condensate increases, and the contact area between the water and the heat source increases exponentially. This makes the second heating process faster, requires less heat energy, and is more efficient. Furthermore, due to the improved atomization efficiency, the atomizing device can be designed to be smaller and have lower power consumption. This helps to reduce the overall size of the device, lower manufacturing costs and operating energy consumption, and also improves the overall aesthetics and ease of installation. In addition, compared to the noise generated by large water flow impact or high-power boiling, high-frequency vibration and rapid vaporization help reduce noise. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of an atomizing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an atomizing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a top view of the vibration section of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a top view of the drive unit and vibration unit of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0046] Atomizing device 001

[0047] Casing 1

[0048] 11 Container

[0049] Channel 12

[0050] Vibrating part 2

[0051] Drive Unit 3

[0052] First driving component 31

[0053] Coil 311

[0054] Second drive unit 32

[0055] Heating section 4

[0056] Fixing part 5

[0057] End cap 6 Detailed Implementation

[0058] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings, using a preferred embodiment.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an atomizing device 001, which includes: a housing 1, a vibrating part 2, a driving part 3, and a heating part 4.

[0060] The housing 1 has a connected receiving cavity 11 and a channel 12. The channel 12 is used to collect condensate (the condensate flows in the following direction). Figure 1 (As shown by arrow A) and the exhaust gas (gas flow direction as shown) Figure 1 (As shown by arrow B), the extension direction of channel 12 (as shown by arrow B). Figure 1 (As shown by arrow F) and the extending direction of the accommodating cavity 11 (as shown by arrow F) Figure 1(As indicated by arrow G) There is a non-zero included angle, and the extension direction of channel 12 is not horizontal; the vibration part 2 is located in the accommodating cavity 11 and at least partially covers channel 12 along the extension direction of channel 12. The vibration part 2 is used to reduce the volume of the condensate in contact with it; the driving part 3 is used to generate power to drive the vibration part 2 to vibrate; the heating part 4 is used to heat the vibration part 2 so that the condensate in contact with the vibration part 2 vaporizes.

[0061] In this embodiment, condensate is collected and the driving unit 3 generates power to drive the vibrating unit 2 to vibrate, which reduces the volume of condensate in contact with the vibrating unit 2. The condensate with the reduced volume is then further heated to vaporize. After being vibrated, the condensate has an increased surface area, and the contact area between the water and the heat source is multiplied, making the second heating process faster, requiring less heat energy, and more efficient. Furthermore, due to the improved atomization efficiency, the atomizing device 001 can be designed to be smaller and have lower power, which helps to reduce the overall size of the device, reduce manufacturing costs and operating energy consumption, and also improves the overall aesthetics and ease of installation. In addition, compared with the noise generated by large water flow impact or high-power boiling, high-frequency vibration and rapid vaporization help to reduce noise.

[0062] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, along the extending direction of the accommodating cavity 11 (e.g. Figure 1 As indicated by arrow G), one end of channel 12 near the accommodating cavity 11 is located in the middle of the accommodating cavity 11, so that the condensate falling from the channel can be evenly dispersed into the accommodating cavity 11, fully receiving vibration and being evaporated, thereby maximizing atomization efficiency.

[0063] There is one channel 12, which is used to receive condensate and exhaust gas. Channel 12 is connected to the condensate drain channel and the exhaust vent of the gas water heater.

[0064] The vibrating part 2 has a sheet-like structure and vibrates up and down in a direction perpendicular to the extension and retraction direction of the second driving member 32. By designing the vibrating part 2 as a sheet-like structure, it can generate a larger reciprocating amplitude in the up and down direction. This large-amplitude vibration effectively increases the contact and interaction intensity with the condensate, thereby breaking it into finer particles and achieving the optimal decomposition effect.

[0065] The maximum plane of the vibrating part 2 extends along the direction of channel 12 (e.g., Figure 1 (As indicated by arrow F) The entire channel 12 is covered so that the condensate is effectively carried and spread evenly on the surface of the vibrating part 2.

[0066] In other embodiments, the maximum plane of the vibrating part 2 may also partially cover the channel 12 along the extension direction of the channel 12. The vibrating part 2 that does not fully cover the channel 12 provides a channel for gas diffusion so that the gas in the accommodating cavity 11 can diffuse quickly and improve the atomization efficiency. This will not be elaborated further here.

[0067] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the extending direction of the vibrating part 2 is the same as the extending direction of the housing 1 (e.g., ...). Figure 2 (As indicated by arrow C) In the same direction, the vibrating part 2 is disposed in the middle of the receiving cavity 11, and the extending direction of the vibrating part 2 is perpendicular to the extending direction of the channel 12. Through the above-described arrangement of the vibrating part 2, when condensate falls onto the vibrating part 2, it spreads evenly on the vibrating part 2, significantly increasing the effective contact area between the two. The extending direction of the vibrating part 2 is perpendicular to the water inlet direction of the channel 12, allowing the condensate to remain on the plane of the vibrating part 2 for a longer period, laying the foundation for subsequent efficient heating and thorough atomization, thereby improving the overall efficiency and operational stability of the device.

[0068] The vibrating part 2 is made of beryllium bronze. The shell is made of brass, which has good thermal conductivity and does not interfere with the magnetic field.

[0069] like Figures 1-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the driving unit 3 includes a first driving member 31 and a second driving member 32. The second driving member 32 is a magnetostrictive structure. The second driving member 32 is connected to the vibration unit 2, specifically bonded with silicone adhesive, and the extension and retraction direction of the second driving member 32 is ensured (e.g., Figure 4 (As indicated by arrow E in the diagram) is perpendicular to the vibration direction of the vibrating part 2. The first driving member 31 is an electromagnetic driving structure. After the first driving member 31 is connected to the power supply, it generates a magnetic field that drives the second driving member 32 to extend and retract, thereby causing the vibrating part 2 to vibrate.

[0070] In this embodiment, specifically, the first driving element 31 is a coil 311 made of copper, and the coil 311 is connected to a power source. The second driving element 32 is disposed within the internal space of the coil 311, and the extension / retraction direction of the second driving element 32 is aligned with the axial direction of the coil 311. After the coil 311 is energized, a uniform and concentrated axially varying magnetic field is generated within the internal space of the coil 311, driving the second driving element 32 to extend and retract. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first driving element 31 is connected to a power source, which supplies alternating current to the first driving element 31, specifically a 500Hz, 36V high-frequency low-voltage alternating current. This, in turn, generates a magnetic field within the internal space of the first driving element 31 with a direction aligned with the axial direction of the first driving element 31 (e.g., ...). Figure 3The alternating magnetic field (indicated by arrow D) has two vector directions whose magnetic field direction and intensity alternate along the axial direction of the first driving member 31. The second driving member 32, influenced by this alternating magnetic field, extends and retracts along the axial direction of the first driving member 31, while simultaneously vibrating in a direction perpendicular to the extension / retraction direction. In other embodiments, the first driving member 31 may also be other components capable of driving the second driving member 32.

[0071] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown above, the vibrating part 2 in this embodiment is a sheet-like structure, and its extension direction is consistent with the axial direction of the coil 311. When the second driving member 32 extends and retracts, the vibrating part 2, which is bonded and fixed to the second driving member 32, vibrates up and down in a direction perpendicular to the extension and retraction direction of the second driving member 32 under the drive of the second driving member 32. In addition, there are two coils 311, and the two coils 311 are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the vibrating part 2 along the extension direction of the vibrating part 2. By symmetrically arranging the two coils 311 on both sides along the extension direction of the vibrating part 2, the magnetic field strength reaches its peak in the middle region of the vibrating part 2. Since this region is the main collection area of ​​condensate, maximizing the amplitude here can directly achieve the best dispersing effect on condensate. At the same time, this symmetrical and centrally located structural configuration effectively avoids local stress concentration caused by vibration eccentricity, thereby preventing the risk of structural damage and connection point breakage, and comprehensively improving the operating efficiency and safety reliability of the device.

[0072] In other embodiments, the second driving member 32 and the vibration part 2 can also be attached to and tightly connected to the vibration part 2 by welding or other means, so that the power of the second driving member 32 can be transmitted to the vibration part 2 in the most efficient way, which will not be described in detail here.

[0073] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, the vibrating part 2 includes a central region a1 located near the center of the vibrating part 2, and a peripheral region a2 located around the central region a1. Multiple second driving members 32 are respectively arranged in the central region a1 and the peripheral region a2 at intervals. The distance I between two adjacent second driving members 32 in the central region a1 is smaller than the distance H between two adjacent second driving members 32 in the peripheral region a2. That is, the second driving members 32 in the central region a1 of the vibrating part 2 are arranged more closely than the second driving members 32 in the peripheral region a2, so that the vibration amplitude of the central region a1 of the vibrating part 2 is larger, ensuring that the vibration energy is more evenly diffused in the area where the condensate is most concentrated. This allows the large amount of condensate concentrated in the central region a1 to be more efficiently and thoroughly dispersed under the action of strong periodic external force, greatly improving the condensate treatment efficiency. At the same time, the smaller amplitude of the peripheral region a2 can prevent the stress at the connection between the vibrating part 2 and the shell 1 from being too concentrated and causing structural damage, thus improving the overall stability.

[0074] Furthermore, the second driving member 32 uniformly covers the central region a1 and the peripheral region a2 of the vibrating part 2, so that the vibrating part 2 as a whole obtains a uniform driving force, making its planar vibration more uniform and stable. This not only effectively eliminates local stress and avoids the risk of structural damage, but also ensures the thoroughness and consistency of condensate atomization. However, it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the second driving member 32 may only uniformly cover the central region a1 of the vibrating part 2, or the second driving member 32 may uniformly cover the peripheral region a2 of the vibrating part 2.

[0075] In this embodiment, the outer region a2 and the central region a1 each have four second driving members 32. The four second driving members 32 in the outer region a2 are arranged in an equally spaced array, and the four second driving members 32 in the central region a1 are arranged in an equally spaced array. The array spacing in the outer region a2 is greater than the array spacing in the central region a1, and the center of the array of the second driving members 32 in the central region a1 is the center of the vibrating part 2.

[0076] In other embodiments, the number of second driving members 32 may be more than eight, and the positions of the second driving members 32 may be arranged in a region divided according to the optimal force state of the vibration part 2, so as to improve the treatment effect and efficiency of condensate. This will not be elaborated further here.

[0077] In other embodiments, all the second driving members 32 arranged along the length and width directions of the vibration plane of the vibration part 2 may not be arranged on the same straight line, and at least two second driving members 32 may be staggered. By staggering at least two second driving members 32, the force distribution of the vibration part 2 is optimized, thus avoiding the excessive concentration of the driving force provided by the second driving member 32 in a single area, thereby preventing the formation of fatigue weak points due to local stress surge, effectively ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of the vibration part 2 under long-term high-frequency operation, and eliminating the risk of structural cracking or functional failure caused by fatigue damage propagation. This will not be elaborated further here.

[0078] like Figures 1-4As shown, in this embodiment, the heating unit 4 includes a first driving member 31, which is connected to the housing 1. The first driving member 31 generates heat after being powered on and heats the housing 1, thereby raising the temperature of the air in the accommodating cavity 11 and subsequently heating the vibrating unit 2. This allows water mist in the air and water droplets falling on the vibrating unit 2 to be rapidly vaporized and discharged from the channel 12. Simultaneously, condensate flows into the housing 1 and falls on the vibrating unit 2, which can cool the entire atomizing device 001, preventing the atomizing process from failing and the structure from being damaged due to excessively high temperature. The device establishes an efficient thermodynamic cycle, where the flowing condensate fully exchanges heat with the heat generated by the operation of the atomizing device 001. Through the heat absorption process, the water achieves both active cooling of the main body of the device and simultaneous atomization. The atomization process further improves the heat exchange efficiency, thus forming a self-reinforcing positive feedback loop. This integrated design organically combines the heat dissipation and atomization processes, forming a self-driven stable system that provides a solid foundation for the long-term durability of the equipment.

[0079] Meanwhile, the first driving component 31 is disposed on the outside of the housing 1, abutting against the outer surface of the housing 1, and symmetrically disposed on both sides of the housing 1 along the extension direction perpendicular to the housing 1. End caps 6 are also provided at both ends of the housing 1 along the extension direction. The end caps 6 are made of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) plastic, which helps to reduce manufacturing costs.

[0080] The housing 1 inside the accommodating cavity 11 is also provided with a fixing part 5 for fixing the vibrating part 2 to the housing 1. There are two fixing parts 5, which are arranged along the extension direction of the vibrating part 2, and fix the vibrating part 2 in the middle of the accommodating cavity 11.

[0081] In other embodiments, the end cap 6 may be made of other easily shaped, lightweight and low-cost materials besides PPS plastic, and the number of fixing parts 5 may be two or more to ensure that the vibrating part 2 is firmly connected to the housing 1, which will not be described in detail here.

[0082] This embodiment also provides a gas water heater, which includes the atomizing device 001 as described above. The channel 12 is connected to the condensate drain channel of the gas water heater and to the exhaust port of the gas water heater. Along the height direction of the gas water heater, the position of the shell 1 is lower than the position of the outlet of the condensate drain channel of the gas water heater.

[0083] In this embodiment, the atomizing device 001 is directly connected to the condensate drain channel, sharing a single interface to receive and process the condensate and discharge the water vapor, which greatly simplifies the structure and compresses the overall volume. Furthermore, by setting the height of the housing 1 to be lower than the drain channel, the efficient automatic flow of condensate into the accommodating cavity 11 is achieved by utilizing gravitational potential energy.

[0084] This gas water heater can be controlled by a voice module, which is equipped with a controller, a voice receiving module, and a voice parsing module. The voice receiving module receives user commands, and the voice parsing module parses the commands. Based on the parsed commands, the controller controls the gas water heater to perform corresponding operations, thereby realizing intelligent control of the gas water heater and improving the user experience.

[0085] While specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An atomizing device, characterized in that, The atomizing device includes: The housing has a connected accommodating cavity and a channel inside. The channel is used to collect condensate and discharge gas. The extending direction of the channel has a non-zero angle with the extending direction of the accommodating cavity. The extending direction of the channel is not horizontal. A vibrating element, located within the accommodating cavity, at least partially covers the channel along its extension direction, the vibrating element being used to reduce the volume of condensate in contact with it; A drive unit is used to generate power to drive the vibrating unit to vibrate. A heating element is provided for heating the vibrating element to vaporize the condensate in contact with the vibrating element.

2. The atomizing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The driving unit includes a first driving member and a second driving member, the second driving member being a magnetostrictive structure, and the second driving member being connected to the vibration unit. The first driving component is an electromagnetic driving structure. After the first driving component is connected to the power supply, it generates a magnetic field that drives the second driving component to extend and retract, so that the vibrating part vibrates.

3. The atomizing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first driving element is a coil, which is connected to a power source; The second driving member is disposed in the internal space of the coil, and the extension and retraction direction of the second driving member is consistent with the axial direction of the coil. And / or, the vibrating part includes a central region disposed near the center of the vibrating part, and a peripheral region disposed around the central region. A plurality of second driving members are disposed at intervals in the central region and the peripheral region, respectively. The distance between two adjacent second driving members in the central region is smaller than the distance between two adjacent second driving members in the peripheral region.

4. The atomizing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The vibrating part has a sheet-like structure and vibrates up and down in a direction perpendicular to the extension and retraction direction of the second driving member. And / or, the extending direction of the vibrating part is consistent with the axial direction of the coil, the number of the coils is two, and the two coils are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the vibrating part along the extending direction of the vibrating part.

5. The atomizing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second driving member uniformly covers the central region and / or the peripheral region of the vibrating part.

6. The atomizing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first driving element is connected to a power source, and the power source supplies alternating current to the first driving element; And / or, the first drive member is disposed on the outside of the housing.

7. The atomizing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The heating element includes the first driving member, which is connected to the housing. The first driving member is used to generate heat and heat the housing after being powered on, so as to raise the temperature of the air in the accommodating cavity.

8. The atomizing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shell is made of brass.

9. The atomizing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Along the extending direction of the receiving cavity, one end of the channel near the receiving cavity is located in the middle of the receiving cavity; And / or, the extending direction of the vibrating part is the same as the extending direction of the housing, the vibrating part is disposed in the middle of the accommodating cavity, and the extending direction of the vibrating part is perpendicular to the extending direction of the channel.

10. A gas water heater, characterized in that, The gas water heater includes an atomizing device as described in any one of claims 1-9, the channel is connected to the condensate drain channel of the gas water heater and to the exhaust port of the gas water heater, and along the height direction of the gas water heater, the position of the housing is lower than the position of the outlet of the condensate drain channel of the gas water heater.

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