POLYMER SOLAR HEATER

Abstract

The present invention describes a polymeric solar heater that has the advantage of being able to be operated at different pressures, from low to high pressure without having to make adjustments or modifications, since it has grooved reinforcement flanges on the outside of the tank, which prevents the movement of some reinforcement elements allowing to increase the baric capacity of the tank, another advantage that characterizes the present invention is that the casing and the tank are made of polymers, which allow the temperature to be kept inside for longer, given their low coefficient of thermal conduction. Another significant advantage of the polymeric solar heater is that the collectors have integrated thermal receptors that allow them to capture thermal energy more easily, in addition to having mechanical reinforcements that increase the resistance of said collectors against impacts.

Claims

1. A polymeric solar heater, characterized in that it comprises: a casing (1) configured to house a tank (2); a separator (3) is installed between the casing (1) and the tank (2) allowing a free space to be left between them; at least one reinforcing flange (4) is located on the outer periphery of the tank (2) configured to prevent the movement of some reinforcing elements (5), which are installed in different positions on the outside of the tank (2); at least one cone (6) is at the level of the lower base on the front face of the tank (2), said cone (6) is configured so that a collector (7) is installed; a hydraulic seal (8) is installed between the cone (6) and the collector (7); a plurality of thermal receivers (9) are installed inside the double wall of the collector (7); a plurality of mechanical reinforcements (10) are installed between the thermal receivers (9); a connector (11) is installed in each of the ends of the collector (7); an inlet port (12) is located in the lower part of the rear face of the tank (2) and exits through the outside of the casing (1); an outlet (14) is installed in the lower part of the rear face of the tank (2) which comes out of the casing (1); a security plate (13) is installed on the outside of the input socket (12) and the output socket (14); an outlet duct (15) is installed by means of one of its ends in the outlet outlet (14) on the inside of the tank (2); a pressure outlet (16) is located in the upper part of the tank (2) which exits through the upper part of the casing (1), said pressure outlet (16) is configured so that a safety valve (17) is installed inside it; a base (22) is installed in the lower part of the casing (1) and the collectors (7); and, a reflective cover (not shown) is installed on the front of the casing (1).

2. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the casing (1) and the tank (2) are preferred mind of a polymer.

3. The heater of the preceding claim characterized in that the polymer is polyethylene or polypropylene.

4. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the separator (3) is preferably conical.

5. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the collector (7) is cylindrical in shape.

6. The heater of claims 1 and 5 characterized in that the collector (7) has a double wall.

7. The heater of claims 1, 5 and 6, characterized in that the collector (7) is preferably made of glass.

8. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the hydraulic seal (8) can be made of silicone, Rubber, PVA, viton, nitrile, teflon or a combination of the above.

9. The heater of claim 1, characterized in that the thermal receptors (9) are preferably prismatic in shape.

10. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the connector (11) is preferably cylindrical in shape.

11. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the input socket (12) and the outlet socket (14) are preferably threaded inside.

12. The heater of claim 1, characterized in that the safety plate (13) is prismatic in shape.

13. The heater of claim 12 characterized in that the prismatic shape is preferably square.

14. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the pressure outlet (16) preferably has an internal thread.

15. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the safety valve (17) is made up of a valve body (18) which has a float (19) housed inside it, a pivot (20) is in the upper part of the float (19) which joins with a relief duct (21) located in the upper part of the valve body (18).

16. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the valve body (18) is preferably cylindrical in shape.

17. The heater of claim 1 characterized in that the pivot (20) is preferably conical in shape.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0025] The characteristic details of this novel polymeric solar heater are clearly shown in the following description and in the accompanying figures, as well as an illustration thereof, and following the same reference signs to indicate the parts shown. However, said figures are shown by way of example and should not be considered as limiting the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of the polymeric solar heater.

[0027] FIG. 2 shows a left view of the longitudinal section with detail of the connection of the collector of the polymeric solar heater.

[0028] FIG. 3 shows a front view of the polymeric solar heater tank.

[0029] FIG. 4 shows a top view of the collector of the polymeric solar heater.

[0030] FIG. 5 shows a side view of the collector of the polymeric solar heater.

[0031] FIG. 6 shows a left view of the longitudinal section with detail of the inlet of the polymeric solar heater.

[0032] FIG. 7 shows a right view of the longitudinal section with detail of the outlet of the polymeric solar heater.

[0033] FIG. 8 shows a left view of the longitudinal section with detail of the safety valve of the polymeric solar heater.

[0034] FIG. 9 shows a detailed view of the safety valve of the polymeric solar heater.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0035] For a better understanding of the invention, the parts that make up the polymeric solar heater are listed below:

[0036] 1. Casing

[0037] 2. Tank

[0038] 3. Separator

[0039] 4. Reinforcement eyebrow

[0040] 5. Strengthening elements

[0041] 6. Turbinate

[0042] 7. Collector

[0043] 8. Hydraulic seal

[0044] 9. Thermal receptors

[0045] 10. Mechanical reinforcements

[0046] 11. Connector

[0047] 12. Input jack

[0048] 13. Security plate

[0049] 14. Outlet socket

[0050] 15. Outlet duct

[0051] 16. Pressure outlet

[0052] 17. Safety valve

[0053] 18. Valve body

[0054] 19. Float

[0055] 20. Pivot

[0056] 21. Relief duct

[0057] 22. Foundation

[0058] With reference to the figures, the polymeric solar heater is made up of a casing (1) preferably made of a polymer which can be polyethylene or polypropylene, said casing (1) is configured to house a tank (2) which is preferably paraboloid-shaped mind, and of a polymer which can be polyethylene or polypropylene, and is configured to store a liquid; The construction materials of the casing (1) and the tank (2) allow the temperature to be kept inside for a longer time, given their low coefficient of thermal conduction.

[0059] A separator (3) which is preferably conical, is installed between the casing (1) and the tank (2), allowing to leave a free space where an insulating material can be placed, apply vacuum or contain air, and thus improve, the time of conservation of the temperature of the liquid that is inside the tank (2).

[0060] A reinforcing flange (4) preferably grooved, is located on the outer periphery of the tank (2), which is configured to prevent the movement of reinforcing elements (5) which can be straps, belts or clamps, preferably metallic; Said reinforcing elements (5) are installed in different positions outside the tank (2), which allow the baric capacity of the tank (2) to be reinforced.

[0061] At least one cone (6) is located at the level of the lower base on the front face of the tank (2), configured to install a collector (7) which is preferably glass, cylindrical in shape and double-walled; said collector (7) is configured to capture the thermal energy obtained from solar radiation and transfer said energy to the liquid contained within the collector (7); the configuration of the cone (6) and the collector (7) allows to maintain hot water in the entire tank since the collector (7) remains aligned in the lower base of the tank (2), for which water spaces are eliminated with little or no circulation, and when liquid enters said tank (2) it comes into direct contact with the liquid contained in the collector (7) improving the efficiency of the polymeric solar heater; a hydraulic seal (8) is installed between the cone (6) and the collector (7) which is configured to prevent liquid leakage. The hydraulic seal (8) can be made of silicone, rubber, PVA, viton, nitrile, teflon or a combination of the above.

[0062] A plurality of thermal receivers (9) which are preferably prismatic in shape are installed inside the double wall of the collector (7), and are configured to capture thermal energy and improve the efficiency of the polymeric solar heater.

[0063] A plurality of mechanical reinforcements (10) are installed between the thermal receptors (9) which are configured to support said thermal receptors (9) and provide firmness to the collector (7); a connector (11) preferably cylindrical in shape is installed at each of the ends of the manifold (7), this configuration allows two or more manifolds (7) to be connected in a linear manner.

[0064] An inlet port (12) which is preferably internally threaded, is located in the lower part of the rear face of the tank (2) and exits through the outside of the casing (1) and is configured to connect a line feeding; a safety plate (13) with a preferably square prismatic shape, and which has a hole in its center is installed on the outside of the inlet (12), this configuration allows the power line to be installed, protecting the thread from damage of the input socket (12) if said power line were to turn more than required.

[0065] An outlet (14) which is preferably threaded inside, is installed in the lower part of the rear face of the tank (2) which comes out to the outside of the casing (1) and is configured to connect a line output; the safety plate (13) is installed on the outside of the outlet (14), this configuration allows the outlet line to be installed, protecting the internal thread of the outlet (14) from damage if said outlet line is damaged. will turn more than required; one end of an outlet duct (15) is installed in the outlet (14) on the inside of the tank (2), where the opposite end of said outlet duct (15) is at the top of the interior of the tank (2), this configuration allows liquid to be supplied from the highest part of said tank (2), since in that position the liquid has a higher temperature.

[0066] A pressure outlet (16) preferably with an internal thread, is located in the upper part of the tank (2) which exits through the upper part of the casing (1), and is configured so that a safety valve (17) is install inside.

[0067] The safety valve (17) is made up of a valve body (18) preferably cylindrical in shape, which has a float (19) housed inside; a pivot (20) preferably conical in shape, is located in the upper part of the float (19) which joins with a relief duct (21) that is located in the upper part of the body valve (18), this configuration allows the float to rise to close the safety valve (17) when the tank (2) fills with water or to release steam pressure by opening the safety valve (17) when the temperature of the tank (2)) exceeds the pressure established in said safety valve (17) and thus avoid damage to the polymeric solar heater.

[0068] A base (22) is installed in the lower part of the casing (1) and of the collectors (7) which is configured to support the polymeric solar heater and to be able to install it on any surface and allow it to be stable.

[0069] A reflective cover (not illustrated) is installed on the front of the casing (1) which is configured to direct the thermal waves from the sun to the collector (7).

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Examples

[0070] The following examples illustrate a preferred way of carrying out the present invention, so they should not be considered as limiting it.

[0071] Example 1. Connection and supply of hot water to the house with the polymeric solar heater.

[0072] With reference to the aforementioned figures, a water supply tube is installed in the inlet (12), then the outlet (14) is connected to the hot water supply line of a house, then it is installed. open the tap of the water supply to fill the tank (2) and the collectors (7), in such a way that with the solar radiation, the collectors (7) capture and transfer the thermal energy to the water that is inside them, Subsequently, due to the temperature difference in the water that is inside the tank (2), the water with the highest temperature rises, remaining in the upper part of said tank (2), where the outlet duct (15) is in contact with the hottest water.

[0073] Once the water in the tank (2) is hot, a faucet is opened inside the house, which could be from the kitchen for washing utensils, the hot water that is inside the tank (2) comes out through the outlet duct (15) to be redirected to the hot water supply line of the house.

[0074] The invention has been sufficiently described so that a person with average knowledge in the matter can reproduce and obtain the results that we mention in the present invention. However, any skilled person in the technical field that the present invention is responsible for may be able to make modifications not described in this application, however, if for the application of these modifications in a given structure or in the manufacturing process of this, the matter claimed in the following claims is required, said structures should be included within the scope of the invention.