Distribution board device for a heat pump

Abstract

The invention relates to a distribution board device for a heat pump comprising a heat pump having a first cold water inlet, a second heating return inlet, a first hot water outlet, a second outlet supplying a heater; remarkable in that it comprises; - a first cold water inlet circuit (21) extending between a cold water inlet and the first cold water inlet of the heat pump; - a second hot water circuit (22) extending between the first hot water outlet and a hot water collector (26); - a third circuit (23) extending between the second heating return inlet of the heat pump and a heating return collector (27); - a fourth circuit (24) extending between the second outlet supplying a heater of the heat pump and a collector supplying a heating appliance (28); - a support plate (20) supporting the device. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: Distribution board device for a heat pump Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a distribution board device for a heat pump. It applies, in particular, in the field of energy. Prior art

[0002] Nowadays, energies are used in our daily lives for various reasons. They are divided into two categories: renewable and non-renewable.

[0003] Humans are looking for multiple energy solutions to heat their homes and to live long-term. They need innovative devices or systems that allow them to use energy.

[0004] This is the case of a PAC or heat pump, it is a heating and air conditioning system that transfers heat from one place to another, generally between the interior and exterior of a building. The basic operation of a heat pump is based on the principle of compression and expansion of a refrigerant or water.

[0005] However, installing a heat pump has some drawbacks.

[0006] Installing the connecting pipes may require construction work, such as drilling into walls.

[0007] When building a house or a building, the installation of the different parts is done by professionals who need a certain amount of time to connect the heat pump to the different components such as radiators and water features. Presentation of the invention

[0008] The present invention aims to remedy these drawbacks with a completely innovative approach.

[0009] More specifically, the invention aims to provide a distribution board device for a heat pump

[0010] In particular, an objective of the invention is to provide such a technique making it possible to do without any other complex adjustment system.

[0011] An objective of the invention is to provide such a device, which can be easily adapted to existing systems.

[0012] These objectives, as well as others which will appear subsequently, are achieved, according to a first aspect, using a distribution plate device for a heat pump, said device comprising a heat pump having a first cold water inlet, a second heating return inlet, a first hot water outlet, a second outlet supplying a heater; remarkable in that it comprises; - a first cold water inlet circuit extending between a cold water inlet and the first cold water inlet of the heat pump, said first circuit comprising a cold water inlet valve and a safety valve; -a second hot water circuit extending between the first hot water outlet and a hot water collector comprising a plurality of hot water outlets; - a third circuit extending between the second heating return inlet of the heat pump and a heating return collector, said heating return collector comprises a plurality of inlets; - a fourth circuit extending between the second output supplying a heater of the heat pump and a collector supplying a heating appliance; said collector supplying a heating appliance comprising a plurality of outputs; - a support plate supporting the first cold water inlet circuit, the second hot water circuit, the third circuit and the fourth circuit.

[0013] Thanks to these provisions, the distribution board device for a heat pump has four separate circuits, it isolates the cold water inlet, the hot water, the heating return, and the outlet supplying a heater. A cold water inlet valve and a safety valve ensure flow regulation and system safety. Multiple manifolds for hot water, the heating return, and the heating supply allow for efficient distribution, while a support plate provides a stable structure for all circuits. This modular design provides flexibility. This device allows for quick installation and can be adapted to specific needs, thus contributing to operational efficiency while being aesthetically pleasing.

[0014] The invention is advantageously implemented according to the embodiments and variants set out below, which are to be considered individually or according to any technically effective combination.

[0015] In one embodiment, the device comprises a differential valve positioned between the heating return manifold and the manifold supplying a heating appliance.

[0016] Thanks to these provisions, the differential valve makes it possible to regulate the pressure or the flow rate of the water according to the pressure difference between the heating return manifold and the manifold supplying a heating appliance.

[0017] In one embodiment, said first circuit comprises a pressure reducer located downstream of the cold water inlet valve.

[0018] Thanks to these provisions, the pressure reducer makes it possible to limit the pressure leaving the cold water inlet valve in the first cold water inlet circuit.

[0019] In one embodiment, the device further comprises a disconnector arranged between the first cold water inlet circuit and the third circuit.

[0020] Thanks to these provisions, the disconnector allows the heating network of the accommodation to be filled.

[0021] In one embodiment, the device comprises a thermostatic mixer connecting the first cold water inlet circuit with the second hot water circuit and the hot water collector.

[0022] Thanks to these provisions, the thermostatic mixer makes it possible to limit the temperature of the hot water in the second hot water circuit.

[0023] In one embodiment, the second hot water circuit comprises a temperature limiter mounted upstream of the hot water collector.

[0024] Thanks to these provisions, the temperature of the hot water is limited for use.

[0025] In one embodiment, the third circuit comprises a filter.

[0026] Thanks to these provisions, the filter makes it possible to remove impurities from the water.

[0027] In one embodiment, the fourth circuit comprises a degasser positioned upstream of the collector supplying a heating appliance.

[0028] Thanks to these provisions, the degasser makes it possible to avoid the formation of bubbles in the fourth circuit which could disrupt the operation of the installation.

[0029] In one embodiment, said support plate is a sheet metal plate. Brief description of the figures

[0030] Other advantages, aims and characteristics of the present invention emerge from the following description given, for explanatory and in no way limiting purposes, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

[0031] [Fig.l] represents a distribution board device for a heat pump. Description of the embodiments

[0032] [Fig.l] shows a distribution board device for a heat pump.

[0033] The device comprises the following elements: a first cold water inlet circuit 21, a second hot water circuit 22, a third circuit 23, a fourth circuit 24, a support plate 20, and a heat pump.

[0034] There are inputs: EP (drinking water network), ECS for domestic hot water from an outlet of the PAC (heat pump), Heating supply from an outlet of the PAC (heat pump).

[0035] There are outputs: EP (drinking water) to an inlet e of the heat pump, Heating return to an inlet of the heat pump.

[0036] In one variant, the plate is rectangular in shape. In one variant, the rectangular plate has recesses to reduce the overall weight.

[0037] The support plate 20 supports each circuit. A cutout is made in the plate to expose a C-shaped support. Each support is positioned at the perpendicular of the support plate 20. The C shape allows for a collector housing. Each collector housing is cylindrical and has an opening. The opening is slightly rounded to avoid protruding edges. According to an exemplary embodiment, the cylinder has a diameter of 32 mm.

[0038] The collectors slide axially into their housing until they are in the correct position. They cannot come out again when the fittings are in place.

[0039] The heat pump comprises a first cold water inlet, a second heating return inlet, a first hot water outlet, a second outlet supplying a heater.

[0040] The first water supply circuit is supplied by a cold water supply from an external system.

[0041] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first circuit begins with the arrival of cold water in a cold water inlet valve 31 then the cold water is directed in various directions.

[0042] According to a variant, the first cold water inlet circuit 21 comprises a pressure reducer 32 positioned downstream of the cold water inlet valve 31.

[0043] The various directions of the cold water are: towards a cold water collector 25, towards a safety valve 30, and towards a disconnector 33.

[0044] According to another variant, the cold water is directed towards a thermostatic mixer 36.

[0045] A thermostatic mixer 36 is a device used in systems of Plumbing to regulate water temperature. Unlike conventional faucets, a 36 thermostatic mixer is equipped with a thermostatic cartridge that maintains a constant water temperature, even when the hot or cold water temperature fluctuates.

[0046] This variant becomes necessary if the distribution network is made of plastic.

[0047] The cold water collector 25 will distribute the cold water to sanitary appliances in a dwelling.

[0048] A safety valve 30 is a protective device used in various equipment and systems to prevent dangerous overpressures.

[0049] This safety valve 30 brings the cold water to the first cold water inlet of the heat pump.

[0050] A backflow preventer 33 is a component used in plumbing systems to prevent the unwanted return of contaminated or polluted water into the drinking water supply. Its primary role is to ensure physical separation between drinking water and water that may be contaminated.

[0051] According to one example, the disconnector 33 allows the heating network of the dwelling to be filled.

[0052] The second hot water circuit 22 brings hot water from the first hot water outlet from the heat pump to a hot water collector 26.

[0053] The hot water collector 26 comprises a plurality of hot water outlets and allows the distribution of hot water to the sanitary appliances of the accommodation.

[0054] According to a variant, the second hot water circuit 22 comprises a temperature limiter positioned upstream of the hot water collector 26.

[0055] The second hot water circuit 22 is connected to the thermostatic mixer 36 of the first cold water inlet circuit 21.

[0056] The third circuit 23 extends between the second heating return inlet of the heat pump and a heating return collector 27.

[0057] According to a variant, the third circuit 23 comprises a filter 34 configured to clean the heating water before the water arrives in the heat pump.

[0058] According to an exemplary embodiment, the disconnector 33 is connected to the third circuit 23.

[0059] The fourth circuit 24 extends between the second output supplying a heater of the heat pump and a collector supplying a heating appliance.

[0060] According to a variant, the fourth circuit 24 comprises a degasser 35.

[0061] The degasser 35 has the role of preventing the formation of bubbles in the fourth circuit 24 which could disrupt the operation of the installation.

[0062] The heating return manifold 27 and the manifold supplying a heating appliance 28 are connected via a differential valve 29.

[0063] A differential valve 29 is a particular type of valve designed to regulate the pressure or flow rate of a fluid based on the pressure difference between two specific points in a system.

[0064] Naturally, the invention is described in the above by way of example. It is understood that a person skilled in the art is able to carry out different variant embodiments of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0065] It is emphasized that all features, as they emerge for a person skilled in the art from the present description, the drawings and the attached features, even if concretely they have only been described in relation to other determined features, both individually and in any combinations, can be combined with other features or groups of features disclosed herein, provided that this has not been expressly excluded or that technical circumstances make such combinations impossible or meaningless. List of reference signs

[0066] [Tables 1] References Designations 20 Support plate 21 First cold water inlet circuit 22 Second hot water circuit 23 Third circuit 24 Fourth circuit 25 Cold water collector 26 Hot water collector 27 Heating return collector 28 Collector supplying a heating appliance 29 Differential valve 30 Safety valve 31 Cold water inlet valve 32 Pressure reducer 33 Disconnector 34 Filter 35 Degasser 36 Thermostatic mixer

Claims

Claims

1. Distribution board device for a heat pump, said device comprises a heat pump having a first cold water inlet, a second heating return inlet, a first hot water outlet, a second outlet supplying a heater; characterized in that it comprises; - a first cold water inlet circuit (21) extending between a cold water inlet and the first cold water inlet of the heat pump, said first circuit comprising a cold water inlet valve (31) and a safety valve (30); - a second hot water circuit (22) extending between the first hot water outlet and a hot water collector (26) comprising a plurality of hot water outlets; - a third circuit (23) extending between the second heating return inlet of the heat pump and a heating return collector (27), said heating return collector (27) comprises a plurality of inlets;- a fourth circuit (24) extending between the second outlet supplying a heater of the heat pump and a collector supplying a heater (28); said collector supplying a heater (28) comprising a plurality of outlets; - a support plate (20) supporting the first cold water inlet circuit (21), the second hot water circuit (22), the third circuit (23) and the fourth circuit (24).;

2. Device according to claim 1, in which the device comprises a differential valve (29) positioned between the heating return manifold (27) and the manifold supplying a heating appliance.

3. Device according to claim 1, wherein said first circuit comprises a pressure reducer (32) located downstream of the cold water inlet valve (31).

4. Device according to claim 1, wherein the device further comprises a disconnector (33) arranged between the first cold water inlet circuit (21) and the third circuit (23).

5. Device according to claim 1, wherein the device comprises a thermostatic mixer (36) connecting the first cold water inlet circuit (21) with the second hot water circuit (22) and the hot water collector (26).

6. A device according to claim 1, wherein the second circuit hot water (22) has a temperature limiter mounted upstream of the hot water collector (26).

7. Device according to claim 1, in which the third circuit (23) comprises a filter (34).

8. Device according to claim 1, in which the fourth circuit (24) comprises a degasser (35) positioned upstream of the collector supplying a heating appliance.

9. Device according to claim 1, wherein said support plate (20) is a sheet metal plate.

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