KR101582665B1 - Thermal storage heating pipe and System having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a super power saving thermal storage heating pipe comprises: an XL pipe accommodating water, super absorbent resin polymer arranged to be a bead type while absorbing the water, and a plurality of resistance lines therein; a pressure control unit placed in both side portions of the XL pipe, and having a pressure discharge pipe composed of a pipe wherein an internal space is formed and a pressure discharge cap coupled to an end portion of the pressure discharge pipe to cover the internal space; a cap coupled to both end portions of the XL pipe and covering the XL pipe; and a water leak detection unit coupled to the cap, and having an absorbing member absorbing a water leak to detect the water leak of the XL pipe and contact plates pressurized by the absorbing member to be in contact with each other.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a thermal storage heating pipe and a system therefor,

More particularly, the present invention relates to an ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe capable of heating for the shortest time with low power only and capable of shutting off power supply in case of leakage and overheating, And a hot water pipe system including the same.

The heating hot water pipe products currently available on the market have a structure in which single wire (one wire), double wire (two wire), U-turn resistance wire, heating oil and water are inserted into an Excel tube.

In the case of such a heating hot water pipe, the heating medium does not affect the resistance wire in the initial use.

However, if the use period of the heating hot water pipe becomes long, the heating medium may be oxidized and deformation may occur in the resistance wire. In a severe case, the resistance wire is disconnected (short-circuited).

Also, it is known that the conventional heating hot water pipe which is circulating in the market increases the complaints of the consumers because the pressure of the inside of the hot water pipe causes the leakage of the water due to the pressure, and the heating is not performed well.

In the case of the hot water hot water pipe according to the prior art which includes the following prior art documents, when the temperature of the water is overheated, the pressure inside the hot water pipe becomes high to cause defects due to breakage of the hot water pipe, The heating efficiency is lowered and there is a problem such as leakage.

Korea Patent Office Application No. 10-2003-0052345 Korea Patent Office Application No. 10-2007-0118060 Korea Patent Office Application No. 10-2012-0019156 Korea Patent Office Application No. 20-2003-0024472

The present invention can control the temperature of the hot water pipe at a constant temperature so that the hot water pipe is not overheated, absorb the pressure inside the hot water pipe or discharge it to the outside to maintain the hot water pipe in a stable state, The present invention provides an electro-thermal storage hot water pipe and a hot water pipe system including the same, which can detect the leakage of infused water and shut it off the power supply to the resistance wire of the hot water pipe.

The ultra-miniature regenerative hot water tube according to one embodiment of the present invention includes water, a superabsorbent resin polymer that absorbs the water but is provided in a bead type, an excel tube having a plurality of resistance wires housed therein, A pressure regulating portion including a pressure discharge pipe formed of a tube having an inner space formed therein and a pressure discharge cap coupled to an end portion of the pressure discharge pipe to cover the inner space; And a leakage detection unit including a cap covering the cap, an absorption member which is coupled to the cap and absorbs leakage water to sense leakage of the absorption pipe, and a contact plate which is pressed and contacted with the absorption member.

In addition, in the ultra-miniature regenerative electric heating hot water pipe, the leak detection unit may include a case to be inserted into the cap, a leak-absorbing sheet mounted on the case so as to face the pressure regulating unit, An absorbing member contained in the case such that the absorbing member is opposed to the other surface of the pair of connecting plates of at least one of the pair of connecting plates whose surfaces are opposed to each other; Wherein the leakage of the water from the tube is transmitted to the absorbing member by a leak-absorbing sheet, the absorbing member is inflated to press at least one of the pair of connecting plates, The connection plates of the first and second connecting portions are contacted.

The water leakage sensing unit may include a case to be inserted into the cap, a water leakage absorbing tape mounted on the case so as to face the pressure adjusting unit, An absorbing member attached to the leak-absorbing tape such that the absorbing member is opposed to the other surface of the pair of connecting plates of at least one of the pair of connecting plates whose surfaces are opposed to each other; Wherein the water pipe is connected to the connecting plate, and the sensing line is connected to one end of the connecting plate, the leakage of the water pipe is transmitted to the absorbing member by the leak- A pair of connection plates are contacted.

In addition, in the ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water piping, three holes are formed in the cap, two holes of the cap are passed through a power line connected to the plurality of resistance wires, And the three holes are formed larger than the power supply line and the leakage sensing line.

The protrusion may be formed on the outer peripheral portion of the pressure discharge cap so that the height of the outer circumference of the pressure discharge cap increases in a direction opposite to the direction of insertion into the inner space.

The power saving hot water pipe system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe, an inspection box equipped with the ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe, and an electric power source electrically connected to the ultra- And the inspection port box is formed with an Excel tube receiving portion and a wiring guide portion.

Also, in the ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit may include an inlet terminal connected to the external power source and supplied with electricity, and a power line connected to the resistance wire of the ultra- A connection terminal to which the sensor line and the hyperbicmetal connection line are connected, a connection terminal to which the temperature sensor connection line is connected, and a central controller connection terminal.

According to the present invention, the shortest time heating is possible only by low power, the hot water pipe can be controlled at a constant temperature, the pressure inside the hot water pipe can be absorbed or discharged to the outside to maintain the hot water pipe in a stable state, The present invention provides an electro-thermal storage hot water pipe and a hot water pipe system including the same, which can detect the leakage of water when water is leaked and shut off the power supply to the resistance wire of the hot water pipe.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an ultra-miniature regenerative hot water tube according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a state in which a pressure regulating portion and a cap are separated from each other in the ultra-miniature regenerative heat transfer hot water pipe shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a leakage detection unit according to an embodiment of the ultra-miniature regenerative heat transfer hot water pipe shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a schematic use state diagram of the leakage detection unit shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a view schematically showing a leak detection unit according to another embodiment of the ultra-miniature regenerative heat transfer hot water pipe shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a schematic use state diagram of the leakage detection unit shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
Fig. 7 is a schematic use state diagram of a superabsorbent resin polymer injected into the ultra-miniature regenerative hot water tube shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a hot water piping system including an ultra-miniature regenerative hot water tube according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The advantages and features of the present invention, and how to accomplish them, will become apparent by reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

In the present specification, the present embodiment is provided to complete the disclosure of the present invention and to fully disclose the scope of the invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. And the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Thus, in some embodiments, well known components, well known operations, and well-known techniques are not specifically described to avoid an undesirable interpretation of the present invention.

Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. And (used) terms used herein are for the purpose of illustrating embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention.

In the present specification, the singular form includes plural forms unless otherwise specified. Also, components and acts referred to as " comprising (or comprising) " do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components and operations.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in a sense commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

Also, commonly used predefined terms are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless they are defined.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an ultra-miniature regenerative hot water tube according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, the ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe 100 includes an excel pipe 110, a pressure regulator 120, a water leakage sensing unit 130, and a cap 140.

More specifically, the plurality of resistance wires 111, the water 112, and the super absorbent resin polymer 113 are embedded in the tube 110.

The plurality of resistance lines 111 are for receiving electric energy from the outside and converting the electric energy into heat energy.

The superabsorbent resin polymer 113 is for holding the heat energy provided by the resistance wire 111 for a long time and absorbing the pressure inside the tube 110. The superabsorbent polymer 113 is made of vegetable material, .

The superabsorbent polymer 113 absorbs the pressure, has an optimal shape so that the temperature rises within a short period of time and is gradually lowered.

As shown in Fig. 7 (a), the initial superabsorbent resin polymer has a small granular form composed of plant components such as starch. When the superabsorbent resin polymer in the form of a small granule is called for a certain period of time in hot water, the superabsorbent resin polymer in the form of granules is completed as shown in Fig. 7 (b). As an example for realizing this, the above superabsorbent polymer is referred to as water at about 35 ° C for about 8 hours.

When the high-absorptive site polymer as shown in FIG. 7 (b) is injected into the tube with a pumping pump together with water and sealed, the temperature of the injected water and the superabsorbent polymer So that the tube is temporarily contracted by the back pressure.

Then, when power is supplied to the resistance wire, the pressure of the Excel tube is increased in accordance with the temperature rise, so that the proper pressure is maintained.

In addition, when the extruded superabsorbent resin polymer 113 in the form of puffed granules is injected into the tube, the inner tube of the tube can be cleaned when the tube is aged.

The plurality of resistance wires 111, the water 112 and the super absorbent polymer 113 are embedded in the tube 110 of the superheat regenerative electric hot water tube 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, 111) is heated in a short period of time. When the superabsorbent polymer (113) is gradually cooled as compared with the water (112), the rest period in which the supply of electricity to the resistance wire is stopped is maximized Thereby improving the electric efficiency.

That is, when the temperature of the water is lowered by 3 ° C, the heat accumulated in the superabsorbent resin polymer 113 is released by about 70% and the amount of the heat absorbed by the superabsorbent resin polymer 113 is reduced by about 30% Degree is maintained as a latent heat. Then, when electricity is supplied to the resistance wire and heated again, the superabsorbent polymer 113 is heated within a short time.

The ratio of the energization time (A) for supplying power to the resistance wire to the restoration time (B) for interrupting the power supply to the resistance wire can be realized as A: B = 30: 70.

The resistance line 111 is connected to the power line 111 'connected to the external power source by the connector portion C.

In addition, the ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include a temperature sensor 160 and a hyperbole bimetal 150 coupled to one side and the other side of the tube 110, respectively .

More specifically, the temperature sensor 160 is for shutting off the power supply to the resistance line when the temperature of the heat exchanger reaches a predetermined temperature, and the superpipe bimetal 150 is disposed between the temperature sensor 160 and the temperature sensor 160, The power supply to the resistance wire is further interrupted.

The temperature sensor 160 is connected to a temperature sensor connection line (shown as 1161 in FIG. 8), and a hyperbore connection line (shown as 1151 in FIG. 8) is connected to the hyperbole bimetal 150.

As shown in FIG. 2, the cap 140 is coupled to both ends of the tube, and has three holes 141a, 141b, and 141c. Through the two holes 141a and 141b, A power supply line (denoted by reference numeral 111 in FIG. 1) connected to the plurality of resistance lines 111 is passed and two leak detection lines 135 connected to the leak detection unit 130 are passed through the one hole 141c do. In this case, the three holes 141a, 141b, and 141c are formed to be larger than the resistance line 111 and the leakage sensing line, and when the internal pressure is applied to the cell, the superabsorbent resin polymer 113 and the pressure regulating unit To release the residual pressure which is not absorbed through the pipe.

In addition, the cap 140 may be formed with a power line insertion hole 142 through which the power line passes. The cap 140 may be provided with a leakage sensing part and a leakage sensing wire inserting part 143.

2, the pressure regulator 120 includes a pressure relief pipe 121 and a pressure relief cap 122. [

The pressure discharge pipe 121 discharges the pressure inside the tube due to contraction and restoration when the pressure of the tube 110 rises and is connected to both sides of the tube. And a tube having a space 121a formed therein. The pressure discharge pipe 121 may be made of silicon so as to discharge the pressure smoothly.

The pressure discharge cap 122 serves to increase or decrease the pressure inside the pressure discharge pipe 121 and discharge the pressure of the internal space 121a to the outside. The pressure discharge cap 122 has at least one protrusion 122a formed on the outer circumference thereof. And is coupled to the end of the pressure discharge pipe 121 to cover the inner space.

2, the protrusion 122a is formed such that the height of the protrusion 122a protruding in a direction opposite to the direction in which the pressure-releasing cap 122 is inserted into the inner space 121a is gradually increased .

The pressure regulator 120 is coupled to one side and the other side of the tube 110.

The power regulator 120 of the ultra-miniature regenerative electric heating hot water pipe 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the opposite sides of the tube 110, When the temperature rises and the pressure inside the tube is increased, the increased internal pressure is absorbed primarily by the superabsorbent polymer 113 and the remaining pressure is absorbed by the pressure regulator 120 or the pressure regulator .

The electrothermal hot water tube 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a connection pipe P and may be connected to the cap pipe 140 through the connection pipe P It is possible.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a leakage detection unit according to an embodiment of the ultra-miniature regenerative heat transfer hot water pipe shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

As shown in the figure, the water leakage sensing unit 130 senses the leakage of the water stored in the tube, and cuts off the power supplied to the resistance line of the tube. The water leakage sensing unit 130 includes a case 131, 132, a pair of connecting plates 133, an absorbing member 134, and a water-sensing wire 135.

Further, the absorbent member 134 may be embodied as a super absorbent polymer.

More specifically, the case 131 is mounted on the cap 140 so as to face the pressure regulating part 120. This is to detect when the water injected into the tube is leaked after passing through the pressure regulator 120.

The case 131 is formed with an absorbent member receiving portion 131a for receiving the absorbent member 134. The absorbent member receiving portion 131a includes the pair of connecting plates 1133 And the other side is opposite to the other side.

The pair of connection plates 133 are positioned so that the other ends of the connection plates 133 are spaced apart from each other in a state where one end of the connection plate 133 is fixedly coupled to the case 1131. In addition, the other end of the pair of connection plates 133 may be provided with a protruding contact portion 133 'on one surface thereof facing each other.

Further, a leak sensing wire 135 is connected to one end of the pair of connection plates 133.

4 is a schematic use state diagram of the leakage detection unit shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, when the water injected into the tube is leaked, the water-absorbing sheet 132 absorbs the leaked water and transfers it to the absorbing member 134. Then, the absorbing member 1134 bulges and presses at least one of the pair of connecting plates 133 toward the other connecting plate, so that the pair of connecting plates contact.

Further, when the pair of connection plates are brought into contact with each other, the leakage sensing wire 135 is lined and the power applied to the resistance line is cut off.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a leak detection unit according to another embodiment of the ultra-miniature regenerative heat transfer hot water pipe shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

As shown in the figure, the water leakage sensing unit 230 includes a water leakage absorbing tape 232 in place of the water leakage absorbing sheet 132 as compared with the water leakage sensing unit 130 shown in FIGS.

More specifically, the water leakage sensing unit 230 includes a case 231, a water leakage absorbing tape 232, a pair of connection plates 233, an absorbing member 234, and a water leakage sensing line 235. The case 231 is provided with an absorbent member accommodating portion 231a for accommodating the absorbent member 234 and the absorbent member 234 is attached to the pressure adjusting portion And is attached to the end of the case 231 so that the absorbing member 234 is embedded in the absorbing member receiving portion 231a.

The water leakage sensing unit 230 according to another embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above. When water injected into the tube is leaked as shown in FIG. 6, the water leakage absorbing tape 232 absorbs the water , Water is transferred to the absorbing member (234). Then, the absorbing member 234 swells up and presses one of the pair of connecting plates 233 toward the other connecting plate, so that the pair of connecting plates are contacted.

Further, when the pair of connection plates are brought into contact with each other, the leak sensing wire is lined and the power applied to the resistance line is cut off.

8 is a schematic diagram of a hot water piping system including an ultra-miniature regenerative hot water tube according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the hot water pipe system 1000 includes an ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe 1100, a check box 1200 on which the ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe 1100 is mounted, and a control unit 1300.

More specifically, the ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe 1100 is the same as the ultra-miniature regenerative hot water pipe 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7, and includes an excel pipe 1110, a pressure regulator 1120, A portion 1130 and a cap 1140. Fig. The plurality of resistance wires 1111, the water 1112, and the super absorbent polymer 1113 are embedded in the tube 1110.

In addition, the ultra-miniature regenerative electric heating hot water pipe 1100 may further include a temperature sensor 1160 and a superheated bimetal 1150.

Next, the check box 1200 is used to securely connect the wiring drawn out from the ultra-miniature regenerative electric heating hot water pipe 1100 to the control unit, to which the ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe 1100 is attached. For this purpose, the check box 1200 includes a hot water pipe receiving part 1210 and a wire guide part 1220. Further, the tube accommodating part 1210 is formed with a guide part 1211 through which both ends of the tube are inserted.

The power supply line 1111 ', the water leakage sensing line 1135, the temperature sensor connection line 1161, and the temperature sensor connection line 1111 connected to the resistance line 1111 of the ultra-miniature regenerative electric heating hot water pipe 1100 by the connector portion C, The heat transfer of the electrothermal hot water pipe 1100 of the ultra-low power storage regenerative type is blocked by the extensible bimetal connection line 1151, thereby being realized more securely.

The control unit 1300 includes an inlet terminal 1310 connected to an external power source to receive electricity and an outlet terminal 1320 connected to a power source line 1111 'connected to the resistance wire of the ultra- A connection terminal 1330 to which the temperature sensor connection line 1161 is connected and a central controller connection terminal 1350 to which the water sensor line 1135 and the hyperbole bimetal connection line 1151 are connected, .

In addition, the controller connection terminal 1350 is connected to a central processing unit (not shown).

The hot water pipe system 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is constructed so that when the electric power is supplied to the resistance wire 1111 of the electrothermal hot water pipe 1100 of the ultra- The elevated pressure is absorbed primarily by the superabsorbent polymer 1113, absorbed by the pressure regulator 1120, or discharged to the outside. In addition, when the ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe 1100 rises above the predetermined temperature, the temperature sensor 1160 and the excess bimetal 1150 cut off the power supply to the resistance wire.

Further, when the water 1112 injected into the tube 1110 is leaked, the power supply to the resistance line is cut off by the leakage sensing unit 1130.

As a result, according to the hot water pipe system 1000 according to the present invention, the power consumption is minimized and the heat storage is maximized by the superabsorbent resin pollurator, the pressure inside the tube is controlled, and the damage of the tube is prevented, .

100: electro-thermal regenerative electric heating hot water pipe 110:
111: Resistance line 111 ': Power line
112: water 113: superabsorbent polymer
120: pressure regulator 121a: inner space
121: pressure discharge pipe 122a:
122: pressure discharge cap 130: leak detection part
131: Case 132: Leakage-absorbing sheet
133 ': protrusion contact portion 133: a pair of connection plates
134: Absorbing member 135: Leak detection line
140: cap 141a, 141b, 141c: hole
142: Power line insertion hole portion
143: Leak detection part and leak detection line inserting part 150:
160: temperature sensor 230: leak detector
231: case 231a:
232: leak-absorbing tape 233: a pair of connecting plates
234: Absorbing member 235: Leak detection line
1000: Hot water pipe system
1100: Ultra-low temperature regenerative electric heating hot water pipe 1110:
1111 ': Power line 1111: Resistance line
1112: Water
1113: superabsorbent polymer 1120: pressure regulator
1130: leak detector 1131: case
1131a: Absorbent member receiving portion 1133: A pair of connecting plates
1134: Absorbing member 1135: Sensor line
1140: Cap 1150: Big Bimetal
1151: Excessive bimetal connection line 1160: Temperature sensor
1161: Temperature sensor connector
1200: check box 1210: hot water pipe receiving part
1211: guide portion 1220: wiring guide portion
1300: control unit 1310: input terminal
1320: lead-out terminal 1330: connection terminal
1340: Connection terminal 1350: Controller connection terminal
P: connector tube C: connector section

Claims (7)

A superabsorbent resin polymer which absorbs the water and is provided in a bead type; an Excel tube in which a plurality of resistance wires are accommodated;
A pressure regulator including a pressure discharge pipe located at both sides of the tube and having an inner space formed therein and a pressure discharge cap coupled to an end of the pressure discharge tube to cover the inner space;
A cap coupled to both ends of the tube and covering the tube; And
An absorption member coupled to the cap and absorbing leakage of water to sense the leakage of the tube; and a water leakage sensing portion including a contact plate pressed and contacted by the absorption member.
The method according to claim 1,
The leak detector
A case inserted into the cap;
A leak-barrier sheet attached to the case so as to face the pressure regulator;
A pair of connection plates, one end of which is coupled to the case and the other end of which is located apart; And
An absorbing member contained in the case such that the absorbing member is opposed to the other surface of the pair of connecting plates of at least one of the pair of connecting plates whose surfaces are opposed to each other; And
And a leakage detection line coupled to one end of the pair of connection plates,
Wherein the leakage of the water from the excel tube is transmitted to the absorbing member by the leakage absorbing sheet and the absorbing member is inflated to press at least one of the pair of connecting plates and the pair of connecting plates are in contact with each other.
The method according to claim 1,
The leak detector
A case inserted into the cap;
A water leakage absorbing tape mounted on the case so as to face the pressure regulating portion;
A pair of connection plates, one end of which is coupled to the case and the other end of which is located apart;
An absorbing member attached to the water leakage absorbing tape so that the water absorbing member is opposed to the other surface of at least one of the pair of connecting plates facing one another; And
And a leakage detection line coupled to one end of the pair of connection plates,
Wherein the leakage of the water from the excel tube is transmitted to the absorbing member by the leakage absorbing sheet and the absorbing member is inflated to press at least one of the pair of connecting plates and the pair of connecting plates are in contact with each other.
The method according to claim 1,
The cap is formed with three holes, of which two power supply lines connected to the plurality of resistance lines are passed, and one of the holes except for the two holes is connected to two leakage sensing lines And the three holes are formed larger than the power supply line and the water leakage sensing line.
The method according to claim 1,
And an outer circumferential portion of the pressure discharge cap is formed with protrusions so that a height protruding in a direction opposite to a direction of insertion into the inner space gradually increases.
The superheat heat storage type hot water storage tube according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A check box to which the ultra-miniature regenerative electric heating hot water pipe is mounted; And
And a control unit electrically connected to the ultra-miniature regenerative electric heating hot water pipe and selectively supplying power thereto,
The check box is an ultra-miniature regenerative electric hot water pipe system in which an Excel tube accommodating portion and a wiring guide portion are formed.
The method according to claim 6,
The control unit includes an inlet terminal connected to an external power source and supplied with electricity, a take-out terminal connected to a power line connected to the resistance wire of the ultra-high heat accumulation type electrothermal hot water pipe, a connection terminal connected to the leak detection line and the hyperbole bimetal connection line, And a connection terminal connected to the temperature sensor connection line of the temperature sensor provided in the regenerative electric hot water hot water pipe and a central controller connection terminal.

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