Swimming pool heater

Abstract

A swimming pool heater, characterized in that it comprises: a heating housing (10), a heating unit (20), a water level sensing unit (30), a temperature sensing unit (40) and a control unit (50); wherein a control chamber (61) and a heating chamber (62) are separated in the heating housing (10), and the heating housing (10) is provided with a water inlet (63) and a water outlet (64) which are connected to the heating chamber (62); the heating unit (20) is arranged in the boiler room (62) to heat the water in the boiler room (62); the water level detection unit (30) is arranged in the boiler room (62) to detect the water level in the boiler room (62); the temperature sensing unit (40) is arranged in the boiler room (62) to sensing the temperature in the boiler room (62); the control unit (50) is arranged in the control room (61) and is electrically connected to the heating unit (20), the water level detection unit (30) and the temperature detection unit (40); Water from the swimming pool enters the boiler room (62) through the water inlet (63), is heated there by the heating unit (20) and is then discharged via the water outlet (64).

Description

Technical field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technology sector of swimming pool accessories, in particular a swimming pool heater. State of the art

[0002] Swimming is one of the most popular sports for all ages and genders. However, swimming is more than just a sport; its training value is evident in many aspects and is of great importance for maintaining our health. Heated swimming pools are a modern type of swimming pool designed to address cold weather conditions. They allow the general public to swim even in winter and when the weather is suitable. However, in existing heated swimming pools, the water is typically heated by heating units installed in the pool floor, as in Chinese patent application number 2018113423515 (Swimming Pool and Swimming Pool Heating System), etc. Such pool heating systems require the prior installation of heating units within the pool, resulting in very high initial construction costs and also creating maintenance and upkeep challenges.Therefore, there is an urgent need for a swimming pool heater to solve the problems mentioned above. Content of the present utility model

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in existing technology. To this end, this utility model presents a swimming pool heater.

[0004] One embodiment of the utility model solves its technical problem using the following technical solution: A swimming pool heater comprising: a heating housing, a heating unit, a water level sensing unit, a temperature sensing unit and a control unit; wherein a control chamber and a heating chamber are separated in the heating housing, and the heating housing is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet which are connected to the heating chamber; the heating unit is located in the boiler room to heat the water in the boiler room; the water level detection unit is located in the boiler room to detect the water level in the boiler room; the temperature detection unit is located in the boiler room to detect the temperature in the boiler room; the control unit is located in the control room and is electrically connected to the heating unit, the water level detection unit and the temperature detection unit;

[0005] Water from the swimming pool enters the boiler room through the water inlet, is heated there by the heating unit and then discharged via the water outlet.

[0006] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the swimming pool heater further comprises a waterproof base arranged on the heater housing, wherein the control room is formed by this waterproof base.

[0007] In one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the heating housing comprises a first housing and a second housing assembled with the first housing, which together enclose the heating chamber; the waterproof base rests on the upper ends of the first housing and the second housing, furthermore a locking ring is provided which is connected to the upper ends of the first housing and the second housing by means of a first detachable connecting structure and presses against the waterproof base, as well as a base which is connected to the lower ends of the first housing and the second housing by means of a second detachable connecting structure.

[0008] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the first detachable connection structure and / or the second detachable connection structure is designed as a threaded connection.

[0009] One of the preferred embodiments of this utility model provides several support feet arranged at intervals around the base.

[0010] One of the preferred embodiments of this utility model provides a waterproof sealing structure between the first housing and the second housing.

[0011] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the swimming pool heater further comprises a tilt detection unit arranged in the control room and connected to the control unit, which serves to detect the tilt angle of the heating housing.

[0012] As one of the preferred embodiments of this utility model, the tilt detection unit is designed as a spherical tilt sensor switch.

[0013] One of the preferred embodiments of this utility model is a mains switch connected to the control unit, located on the heating housing.

[0014] Advantages of the utility model: A swimming pool heater comprises a heating housing, a heating unit, a water level sensing unit, a temperature sensing unit, and a control unit; a control compartment and a heating compartment are separated within the heating housing, and the heating housing is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet that connect to the heating compartment; the heating unit is arranged in the heating compartment to heat the water in the heating compartment; the water level sensing unit is arranged in the heating compartment to detect the water level in the heating compartment; the temperature sensing unit is arranged in the heating compartment to detect the temperature in the heating compartment; the control unit is arranged in the control compartment and is electrically connected to the heating unit, the water level sensing unit, and the temperature sensing unit;Water from the swimming pool enters the boiler room through the water inlet, is heated there by the heating unit and then discharged via the water outlet; the above structure allows the swimming pool water to be heated externally and then pumped back into the pool, thus reducing initial investment costs and greatly simplifying maintenance and upkeep, which meets user requirements. Brief description of the characters

[0015] The above-mentioned and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model become obvious and easily understandable from the description of the exemplary embodiments given in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein: Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a swimming pool heater; Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a swimming pool heater. Detailed description of embodiments

[0016] This section describes the specific embodiments of the utility model in detail. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are illustrated in the accompanying figures. The figures serve to supplement the textual description in the application with graphical representations, in order to facilitate an intuitive and clear understanding of each technical feature and the overall technical concept of the utility model. However, they must not be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, "several" means more than two; "greater than," "less than," "above," etc., are understood to mean excluding the stated number; "above," "below," "within," etc., are understood to mean including the stated number. References to "first," "second," etc., are made solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be interpreted as indicating relative importance or as implicitly specifying the number or order of the designated technical features.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it is understood that terms used to describe directions, such as above, below, front, back, left, right, etc., refer to the directions or positional relationships shown in the figures. They serve only to simplify the description of the utility model and do not imply that the designated devices or elements must have a specific orientation or be designed and operated in a specific orientation, and should therefore not be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0019] In this utility model, unless expressly defined otherwise, terms such as "arranged," "assembled," "connected," etc., should be understood in their broadest sense. For example, the connection may be direct or indirect via an intermediate medium; it may be permanent or detachable, or even formed in one piece; it may be a mechanical connection; it may denote the internal connection of two elements or the interaction between two elements. Those skilled in the art in this field may appropriately determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0020] With reference to the Fig. 1 to 2 comprises a swimming pool heater: a heating housing 10, a heating unit 20, a water level sensing unit 30, a temperature sensing unit 40 and a control unit 50; wherein a control chamber 61 and a heating chamber 62 are separated in the heating housing 10, and the heating housing 10 is provided with a water inlet 63 and a water outlet 64 which are connected to the heating chamber 62; the heating unit 20 is arranged in the boiler room 62 to heat the water in the boiler room 62; the water level detection unit 30 is arranged in the boiler room 62 to detect the water level in the boiler room 62; the temperature detection unit 40 is arranged in the boiler room 62 in order to detect the temperature in the boiler room 62; the control unit 50 is arranged in the control room 61 and is electrically connected to the heating unit 20, the water level detection unit 30 and the temperature detection unit 40;

[0021] Water from the swimming pool enters the boiler room 62 through the water inlet 63, is heated there by the heating unit 20 and is then discharged via the water outlet 64.

[0022] In this utility model, the water inlet 63 on the heating housing 10 is connected to the outlet of a pump via a first line. The pump inlet is connected to one end of a second line, the other end of which is immersed in the swimming pool water. The pump draws the water from the swimming pool into the heating chamber 62 of the heating housing 10. The heating unit 20, the water level sensing unit 30, and the temperature sensing unit 40 are also located in the heating chamber 62. The swimming pool water enters the heating chamber 62 and is heated by the heating unit 20. The heated water exits the water outlet 64. In some embodiments, the water inlet 63 is located at the lower end of the heating housing 10 and the water outlet 64 at the upper end, which can increase the contact time between the water and the heating unit 20 and thus improve the heating effect.The water level sensing unit 30 detects the water level in the boiler room 62 for water level monitoring. Additionally, the temperature sensing unit 40 is provided to detect the temperature in the boiler room 62 for water temperature monitoring, allowing the operating status of the heating unit 20 to be adjusted in real time to prevent excessively high water temperatures. The advantage of this utility model is that the above structure allows the swimming pool water to be heated externally and then pumped back into the pool, thus reducing initial investment costs and greatly simplifying maintenance and upkeep, which meets user requirements.

[0023] In some embodiments, the swimming pool heater further comprises a waterproof base 70 arranged on the heater housing 10, the control chamber 61 being formed by this waterproof base 70. By providing a separate waterproof base 70 for mounting the control unit 50, the heating unit 20, the water level sensing unit 30, and the temperature sensing unit 40 are attached to the waterproof base 70, with one part projecting into the interior of the waterproof base 70 to be connected to the control unit 50, and another part projecting into the heater chamber 62 of the heater housing 10, which can improve the watertightness.

[0024] In some embodiments, the heating housing 10 comprises a first housing 11 and a second housing 12 assembled with the first housing 11, together enclosing the heating chamber 62. The waterproof base 70 rests on the upper ends of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12. Furthermore, a locking ring is provided, connected to the upper ends of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 by means of a first detachable connecting structure 81 and pressing against the waterproof base 70, as well as a base 90, which is connected to the lower ends of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 by means of a second detachable connecting structure 82. During assembly, the heating unit 20, the water level sensing unit 30, and the temperature sensing unit 40 are first attached to the waterproof base 70.The control unit 50 is then attached to the waterproof base 70 and connected to the heating unit 20, the water level sensing unit 30, and the temperature sensing unit 40, forming a control assembly. This control assembly is then positioned between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12. After the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are joined, the control assembly (the waterproof base 70) rests on the upper ends of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12. The upper end of the first housing 11, the upper end of the second housing 12, and the waterproof base 70 are then locked together using the locking ring. Finally, the lower end of the first housing 11 and the lower end of the second housing 12 are locked together by the base 90, thus completing the assembly.

[0025] In some embodiments, the first detachable connection structure 81 and / or the second detachable connection structure 82 is designed as a threaded connection.

[0026] In some embodiments, several support feet 91 are provided around the base 90 at intervals; this can increase the stability of the heater and prevent it from tipping over.

[0027] In some embodiments, a waterproof sealing structure 92 is provided between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, thereby forming an enclosed heating chamber 62.

[0028] In some embodiments, the swimming pool heater further comprises a tilt detection unit 93 arranged in the control chamber 61 and connected to the control unit 50, which serves to detect the tilt angle of the heating housing 10. In a preferred embodiment, the tilt detection unit 93 is designed as a spherical tilt sensor switch. It can interrupt the power supply to the heating unit 20 if it detects that the heating housing 10 is tilting beyond a threshold value, in order to prevent dry running and ensure safety.

[0029] In some embodiments, a mains switch 94 connected to the control unit 50 is provided on the heating housing 10.

[0030] Naturally, this utility model is not limited to the embodiments described above. Those skilled in the art who are familiar with this utility model can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without infringing its spirit. These equivalent modifications and substitutions are all within the scope of protection defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

[1] A swimming pool heater, characterized by , that it comprises: a heating housing (10), a heating unit (20), a water level sensing unit (30), a temperature sensing unit (40) and a control unit (50); wherein a control chamber (61) and a heating chamber (62) are separated in the heating housing (10), and the heating housing (10) is provided with a water inlet (63) and a water outlet (64) which are connected to the heating chamber (62); the heating unit (20) is arranged in the boiler room (62) to heat the water in the boiler room (62); the water level detection unit (30) is arranged in the boiler room (62) to detect the water level in the boiler room (62); the temperature sensing unit (40) is arranged in the boiler room (62) to sensing the temperature in the boiler room (62); the control unit (50) is arranged in the control room (61) and is electrically connected to the heating unit (20), the water level detection unit (30) and the temperature detection unit (40); Water from the swimming pool enters the boiler room (62) through the water inlet (63), is heated there by the heating unit (20) and is then discharged via the water outlet (64). [2] Swimming pool heater according to claim 1, characterized by , that it further comprises a waterproof base (70) arranged on the heating housing (10), wherein the control chamber (61) is formed by this waterproof base (70). [3] Swimming pool heater according to claim 2, characterized by , that the heating housing (10) comprises a first housing (11) and a second housing (12) combined with the first housing (11), which together enclose the heating chamber (62); the waterproof base (70) rests on the upper ends of the first housing (11) and the second housing (12), further comprising a locking ring connected to the upper ends of the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) by means of a first detachable connecting structure (81) and pressing against the waterproof base (70), and a base (90) which is connected to the lower ends of the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) by means of a second detachable connecting structure (82). [4] Swimming pool heater according to claim 3, characterized by , that the first detachable connection structure (81) and / or the second detachable connection structure (82) is / are designed as a threaded connection. [5] Swimming pool heater according to claim 3, characterized by , that several support feet (91) arranged at intervals around the base (90) are provided. [6] Swimming pool heater according to claim 3, characterized by, that a waterproof sealing structure (92) is provided between the first housing (11) and the second housing (12). [7] Swimming pool heater according to claim 1, characterized by , that it further comprises a tilt detection unit (93) arranged in the control room (61) and connected to the control unit (50), which serves to detect the tilt angle of the heating housing (10). [8] Swimming pool heater according to claim 7, characterized by , that the tilt detection unit (93) is designed as a spherical tilt sensor switch. [9] Swimming pool heater according to claim 1, characterized by , that a mains switch (94) connected to the control unit (50) is provided on the heating housing (10).

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