Air source heat pump and panel assembly

By designing an air source heat pump panel assembly including a positioning structure, the problems of complex installation and easy scratching of the panel in the prior art are solved, a simpler and more efficient installation process is achieved, and the aesthetics of the panel assembly is improved.

CN222528084UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-25SHENZHEN OURUIBO ELECTRONICS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421322507.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-11
Publication Date
2025-02-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-11

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Technical Problem

The installation process of existing air source heat pump panel components is complicated and is prone to scratching the panel during screw fixing, resulting in difficulty in positioning and low installation efficiency.

Method used

A panel assembly is designed, including a first panel, a decorative panel, a middle partition plate and a positioning structure. Through the design of the positioning structure, the positioning connection between the decorative panel, the first panel and the middle partition plate is realized, and the installation process is simplified.

Benefits of technology

It improves the installation simplicity of panel components, saves installation processes, improves installation efficiency, and ensures the overall beauty of panel components.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an air source heat pump and a panel assembly, and the panel assembly comprises a first panel which comprises a first panel main body and a first extension part, and the first extension part is arranged at one side of the first panel main body in a bending manner; the middle partition plate is arranged on one side of the first panel, and part of the middle partition plate is attached to the first extending part; the decorative plate is arranged on the first extension part and comprises a decorative panel and a first side wall; the decoration panel is parallel to the first panel body, and the first side wall is arranged on one side of the decoration panel and attached to the first extending part. And the positioning structure is arranged on the first side wall, the first extension part and the middle partition plate and is in positioning connection with the decorative plate, the first panel and the middle partition plate. According to the panel assembly, the installation convenience of the panel assembly is improved through the positioning structure, and the overall attractiveness of the panel assembly is guaranteed.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air source heat pumps, in particular to an air source heat pump and a panel assembly. Background Art

[0002] The panel assembly of the air source heat pump in the related art is usually fixed and installed by screws, and it is difficult to position the components of the panel assembly. The installation process is complicated and the panel is easily scratched during the screw fixing process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an improved panel assembly, and further provide an improved air source heat pump.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is: construct a panel assembly, including:

[0005] A first panel, comprising a first panel body and a first extension portion, wherein the first extension portion is bent and disposed on one side of the first panel body;

[0006] A middle partition plate, disposed on one side of the first panel, and partially in contact with the first extension portion;

[0007] A decorative plate, arranged on the first extension portion, comprising a decorative panel and a first side wall; the decorative panel is parallel to the first panel body, and the first side wall is arranged on one side of the decorative panel and is in contact with the first extension portion;

[0008] A positioning structure is arranged on the first side wall, the first extension portion and the middle partition plate, and is used to position and connect the decorative plate, the first panel and the middle partition plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, the middle partition includes a partition body and a second extension portion; the partition body is arranged at a set angle with the first panel body; the second extension portion is bent and arranged on the side of the partition body facing the first panel body, and is in contact with the first extension portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the positioning structure includes a first positioning hole provided on the first extension portion, a second positioning hole provided on the second extension portion, a third positioning hole provided on the first side wall, and a positioning pin;

[0011] The first positioning hole, the second positioning hole, and the third positioning hole are arranged correspondingly; the positioning pin passes through the third positioning hole, the first positioning hole, and the second positioning hole in sequence.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first extension portion includes a first extension wall and a second extension wall;

[0013] The first extension wall is connected to one side of the first panel body and extends in a direction parallel to the partition body;

[0014] The second extension wall is bent and arranged on a side of the first extension wall away from the first panel body;

[0015] The first positioning hole is disposed on the first extending wall.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second extension portion includes a third extension wall and a fourth extension wall;

[0017] The third extension wall is connected to a side of the partition body facing the first panel body, extends in parallel with the first panel body, and is in contact with the first panel body;

[0018] The fourth extension wall is bent with respect to the third extension wall, extends in a direction opposite to the first panel body, and is in contact with the first extension wall;

[0019] The second positioning hole is disposed on the fourth extending wall.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second extension wall is provided with a first connection hole for installing a connection assembly;

[0021] The second extension portion includes a fifth extension wall, the fifth extension wall is bent with the fourth extension wall and extends in a direction parallel to the first panel body;

[0022] The fifth extension wall is provided with a second connection hole for installing a connection assembly; the second connection hole is provided corresponding to the first connection hole;

[0023] The decorative panel covers the first connection hole and the second connection hole.

[0024] In some embodiments, the panel assembly further includes a second panel; the second panel is disposed on a side of the first panel having the first extension portion; and the decorative panel is disposed between the first panel and the second panel.

[0025] In some embodiments, the second panel includes a second panel body and a third extension portion; the second panel body is parallel to the first panel body; the third extension portion is disposed on a side of the second panel body facing the first panel body and extends toward the middle partition;

[0026] The decorative panel comprises a second side wall, and the second side wall is arranged opposite to the first side wall;

[0027] The third extension portion is in contact with the second side wall.

[0028] In some embodiments, the third extension portion is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure connected to the first extension portion.

[0029] In some embodiments, the decorative plate is flush with the first panel body and the second panel body;

[0030] Alternatively, the decorative panel of the decorative plate is recessed toward the middle partition.

[0031] The utility model also constructs an air source heat pump, comprising a box body and a heat pump system component arranged in the box body, wherein the box body comprises the panel assembly described in the utility model.

[0032] The implementation of the air source heat pump and panel assembly of the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the panel assembly sets a positioning structure on the first side wall of the decorative panel, the first extension part of the first panel, and the middle partition, and the decorative panel, the first panel and the middle partition are positioned and connected by the positioning structure, thereby improving the convenience of installation of the panel assembly, saving installation steps, improving installation efficiency and ensuring the overall beauty of the panel assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0034] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air source heat pump in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of an air source heat pump is shown;

[0036] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the panel assembly structure of the air source heat pump is shown;

[0037] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of a local structure of the panel assembly shown;

[0038] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the panel assembly of the air source heat pump shown;

[0039] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of a first panel of the panel assembly shown;

[0040] Figure 7 yes Figure 5A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the middle partition of the panel assembly shown;

[0041] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the decorative plate structure of the panel assembly shown;

[0042] Fig. 9 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the second panel structure of the panel assembly shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the present invention, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by "upper", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are constructed and operated in specific directions, and are only for the convenience of describing the present technical solution, rather than indicating that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0044] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "set" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. When an element is referred to as being "on" or "under" another element, the element can be "directly" or "indirectly" located on the other element, or there may be one or more intermediate elements. The terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only for the convenience of describing the present technical solution, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second", "third", etc. can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] Figure 1 and Figure 2 Some preferred embodiments of the air source heat pump of the utility model are shown. The air source heat pump is a trigeneration or digeneration device. In some embodiments, the air source heat pump can be an outdoor unit. The air source heat pump has the advantages of simple assembly, high assembly efficiency, strong connection stability and overall beauty.

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the air source heat pump may include a housing 100 and a heat pump system component 200, and the housing 100 may be used to accommodate the heat pump system component 200. The heat pump system component 200 may include a water tank, an outdoor heat exchanger, a compressor, a hot water jacket heat exchanger and other components, and may be connected by pipelines to achieve functions such as cooling, heating, and / or hot water production.

[0047] In some embodiments, the housing 100 may include a first end plate 10, a second end plate 20, a panel assembly 30, a side plate 40, and a back plate 50. The first end plate 10 is arranged opposite to the second end plate 20. The panel assembly 30 is arranged between the first end plate 10 and the second end plate 20. The panel assembly 30 and the first end plate 10 and the second end plate 20 may be connected and fixed by setting a connecting structure. In some embodiments, the connecting structure may include a screwing structure. The side plate 40 is arranged on one side of the panel assembly 30 and is located between the first end plate 10 and the second end plate 20. The back plate 50 is arranged between the first end plate 10 and the second end plate 20 and is arranged parallel to part of the panel assembly 30. The first end plate 10, the second end plate 20, the panel assembly 30, the side plate 40, and the back plate 50 surround a receiving cavity for receiving the heat pump system component 200.

[0048] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the panel assembly 30 may include a first panel 31, a middle partition 32, a decorative panel 33, a second panel 34 and a positioning structure. The first panel 31 is connected to the side panel 40. The middle partition 32 may be at least partially arranged at a set angle with the first panel 31, and partially fit with the first extension 312. In some embodiments, the set angle may be 90 degrees, which may separate the accommodating cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity; wherein the first cavity may be used to accommodate an outdoor heat exchanger; and the second cavity may be used to accommodate a water tank and other components. The decorative panel 33 may be arranged between the first panel 31 and the second panel 34, and may be used to shield the first panel 31, the middle partition 32 and the connecting structure between the second panel 34, and play a decorative role, making the overall appearance more beautiful. The first panel 31, the middle partition 32 and the decorative panel 33 may be positioned by the positioning structure. The second panel 34 is arranged on the side of the first panel 31 away from the side panel 40, and is partially bent parallel to the side panel 40, and is connected to the back panel 50.

[0049] Read also Figures 3 to 6, further, in some embodiments, the first panel 31 as a whole may be a sheet metal part. In some embodiments, the first panel 31 may include a first panel body 311 and a first extension portion 312. The first panel body 311 may cover the first cavity; one side of the first panel body 311 may be connected to the side panel 40. The first panel body 311 is provided with an air guide 3111, which is connected to the first cavity. The first extension portion 312 is bent and arranged on the side of the first panel body 311 away from the side panel 40. The first extension portion 312 may be a flange structure, which may include a first extension wall 3121 and a second extension wall 3122. Among them, the first extension wall 3121 is connected to one side of the first panel body 311, that is, connected to the side of the first panel body 311 away from the side panel 40, and extends in a direction parallel to the middle partition 32 (specifically in a direction parallel to the partition body 321), and it may be arranged vertically with the first panel body 311. The second extension wall 3122 is bent and arranged on a side of the first extension wall 3121 away from the first panel body 311, and can be arranged perpendicular to the first extension wall 3121. The second extension wall 3122 can extend in a direction parallel to the first panel body 311 and away from the first panel body 311, and form a step with the first panel body 311 embedded in the second cavity.

[0050] In some embodiments, the positioning structure may be disposed on the first extension portion 312 , which may include a first positioning hole 313 . The first positioning hole 313 is disposed on the first extension portion 312 , specifically on the first extension wall 3121 , and the first positioning hole 313 may be a circular through hole.

[0051] In some embodiments, a snap-fit ​​structure may be provided on the first extension portion 312. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​structure may include a snap-fit ​​hole 314, which is provided on the second extension wall 3122. The snap-fit ​​hole 314 may be a bar-shaped hole, and the length direction of the bar-shaped hole may be parallel to the length direction of the second extension wall 3122.

[0052] In some embodiments, the second extension wall 3122 is provided with a first connection hole 315, which can be used for installation of a connection component, and in some embodiments, the connection component can be a screw connection component. The first connection hole 315 can be a circular through hole.

[0053] Read also Figures 3 to 5 as well as Figure 7In some embodiments, the middle partition 32 is a sheet metal part as a whole, and may include a partition body 321 and a second extension portion 322. The partition body 321 may be arranged at a set angle with the first panel body 311. In some embodiments, the set angle may be 90 degrees, that is, the partition body 321 may be arranged parallel to the side panel 40. The partition body 321 may include a first side 321a and a second side 321b; the first side 321a is arranged toward the first panel body 311. The second side 321b is arranged toward the back plate 50. The second extension portion 322 is bent and arranged on the side of the partition body 321 facing the first panel body 311, and is in contact with the first extension portion 312, that is, connected to the first side 321a.

[0054] In some embodiments, the second extension portion 322 may be a flange structure. The second extension portion 322 includes a third extension wall 3221, a fourth extension wall 3222, and a fifth extension wall 3223. The third extension wall 3221 is connected to the side of the partition body 321 facing the first panel body 311, that is, connected to the first side 321a, and extends in a direction parallel to the first panel body 311, and is in contact with the first panel body 311. The fourth extension wall 3222 is bent with the third extension wall 3221 and extends in a direction opposite to the first panel body 311, that is, parallel to the side plate 40 and the first extension wall 3121. The fourth extension wall 3222 may be in contact with the first extension wall 3121. The fifth extension wall 3223 is bent with the fourth extension wall 3222 and extends in a direction parallel to the first panel body 311. It may be arranged in a step with the third extension wall 3221, and is further away from the first panel body 311 than the third extension wall 3221. The fifth extending wall 3223 may be in close contact with the second extending wall 3122 .

[0055] In some embodiments, the positioning structure may be disposed on the second extension portion 322. In some embodiments, the positioning structure may include a second positioning hole 323. The second positioning hole 323 is disposed on the second extension portion 322. Specifically, it may be disposed on the fourth extension wall 3222. The second positioning hole 323 may be disposed corresponding to the first positioning hole 313. When the first panel 31 is assembled with the middle partition plate 32, the first positioning hole 313 and the second positioning hole 323 may be interconnected. In some embodiments, the second positioning hole 323 may be a circular through hole.

[0056] In some embodiments, a second connecting hole 324 is provided on the fifth extension wall 3223. The second connecting hole 324 is provided corresponding to the first connecting hole 315 and can be a circular through hole. When the first panel 31 and the middle partition plate 32 are assembled, the second connecting hole 324 is connected to the first connecting hole 315, so that the connecting component can be installed.

[0057] Read also Figures 3 to 5 as well as Figure 8In some embodiments, the decorative plate 33 is disposed on the first extension portion 312 to cover the first connection hole 315 and the second connection hole 324, which can also play a role in hiding the connection components (such as screw components), making the panel assembly 30 more beautiful as a whole. In some embodiments, the decorative plate 33 can be flush with the first panel body 311 and the second panel body 341. In some other embodiments, the decorative panel 331 of the decorative plate 33 is recessed toward the middle partition, specifically, it can be recessed in a direction parallel to the partition body 321, that is, embedded in the groove formed between the first panel 31 and the second panel 34, and does not protrude from the first panel 31 and the second panel 34.

[0058] Specifically, the decorative plate 33 may include a decorative panel 331, a first side wall 332, a second side wall 333, and a sixth extension wall 334. The decorative panel 331 is arranged parallel to the first panel body 311, and the first side wall 332 is arranged at one side of the decorative panel 331 and is bent with the decorative panel 331, and can extend in a direction parallel to the partition body 321. In some embodiments, the first side wall 332 can be arranged perpendicular to the decorative panel 331 and fit with the first extension part 312, specifically, it can fit with the first extension wall 3121. The second side wall 333 is arranged at a side of the decorative panel 331 opposite to the first side wall 332, and can extend in a direction parallel to the partition body 321, and can fit with the second panel body 341. The sixth extension wall 334 can be arranged at a side of the second side wall 333 away from the decorative panel 331, and extend in a direction parallel to the decorative panel 331, and can fit with the second extension wall 3122.

[0059] In some embodiments, the positioning structure may be disposed on the first side wall 332. Specifically, the positioning structure may include a third positioning hole 335. The third positioning hole 335 is disposed on the first side wall 332 and is disposed corresponding to the first positioning hole 313. When the decorative plate 33 is assembled with the first panel 31 and the middle partition 32, the third positioning hole 335 is sequentially connected with the first positioning hole 313 and the second positioning hole 323. In some embodiments, the positioning structure may also include a positioning pin. The positioning pin may be sequentially inserted into the third positioning hole 335, the first positioning hole 313, and the second positioning hole 323 to connect and position the decorative plate 33, the first panel 31, and the middle partition 32, thereby improving the ease of installation of the panel assembly 30, saving installation steps, and ensuring the aesthetic effect of the panel assembly 30.

[0060] Read also Figures 3 to 5 as well as Fig. 9In some embodiments, the second panel 34 may include a second panel body 341, a third extension 342, and a fourth extension 343. The second panel body 341 may be parallel to the first panel body 311 and extend toward a side away from the first panel body 311 to cover the second cavity. The third extension 342 is disposed on a side of the second panel body 341 facing the first panel body 311 and extends in a direction parallel to the partition body 321. The third extension 342 may be disposed perpendicularly to the second panel body 341. The third extension 342 is in contact with the second side wall 333. In this embodiment, a snap-on structure connected to the first extension 312 is disposed on the third extension 342. In some embodiments, the snap-on structure may include a snap hook 3421, which may be disposed corresponding to the snap hole 314 on the first extension 312. When the first panel 31 and the second panel 34 are assembled, the snap hook 3421 may be snapped into the snap hole 314.

[0061] It can be understood that the above embodiments only express the preferred implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the patent scope of the utility model. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, without departing from the concept of the utility model, the above-mentioned technical features can be freely combined, and several deformations and improvements can be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes and modifications made to the scope of the claims of the utility model should belong to the scope covered by the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized in that: include: A first panel (31), comprising a first panel body (311) and a first extension portion (312), wherein the first extension portion (312) is bent and arranged on one side of the first panel body (311); A middle partition (32) is arranged on one side of the first panel (31) and is partially in contact with the first extension portion (312); A decorative plate (33) is arranged on the first extension portion (312), comprising a decorative panel (331) and a first side wall (332); the decorative panel (331) is parallel to the first panel body (311), and the first side wall (332) is arranged on one side of the decorative panel (331) and is in contact with the first extension portion (312); A positioning structure is arranged on the first side wall (332), the first extension portion (312) and the middle partition (32), and is used to position and connect the decorative panel (33), the first panel (31) and the middle partition (32).

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle partition includes a partition body (321) and a second extension portion (322); the partition body (321) and the first panel body (311) are arranged at a set angle; the second extension portion (322) is bent and arranged on a side of the partition body (321) facing the first panel body (311), and is in contact with the first extension portion (312).

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning structure comprises a first positioning hole (313) arranged on the first extension portion (312), a second positioning hole (323) arranged on the second extension portion (322), a third positioning hole (335) arranged on the first side wall (332), and a positioning pin; The first positioning hole (313), the second positioning hole (323), and the third positioning hole (335) are arranged correspondingly; the positioning pin passes through the third positioning hole (335), the first positioning hole (313), and the second positioning hole (323) in sequence.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first extension portion (312) includes a first extension wall (3121) and a second extension wall (3122); The first extension wall (3121) is connected to one side of the first panel body (311) and extends in a direction parallel to the partition body (321); The second extension wall (3122) is bent and arranged on a side of the first extension wall (3121) away from the first panel body (311); The first positioning hole (313) is disposed on the first extending wall (3121).

5. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second extension portion (322) includes a third extension wall (3221) and a fourth extension wall (3222); The third extension wall (3221) is connected to a side of the partition body (321) facing the first panel body (311), extends in parallel with the first panel body (311), and is in contact with the first panel body (311); The fourth extension wall (3222) is bent with respect to the third extension wall (3221), and extends in a direction opposite to the first panel body (311), and is in contact with the first extension wall (3121); The second positioning hole (323) is disposed on the fourth extending wall (3222).

6. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second extension wall (3122) is provided with a first connection hole (315) for installing a connection assembly; The second extension portion (322) comprises a fifth extension wall (3223), wherein the fifth extension wall (3223) and the fourth extension wall (3222) are bent and extend in a direction parallel to the first panel body (311); The fifth extension wall (3223) is provided with a second connection hole (324) for installing a connection assembly; the second connection hole (324) is provided corresponding to the first connection hole (315); The decorative panel (331) covers the first connection hole (315) and the second connection hole (324).

7. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel assembly further comprises a second panel (34); the second panel (34) is arranged on a side of the first panel (31) having the first extension portion (312); the decorative panel (33) is arranged between the first panel (31) and the second panel (34); The second panel (34) comprises a second panel body (341) and a third extension portion (342); the second panel body (341) is parallel to the first panel body (311); the third extension portion (342) is arranged on a side of the second panel body (341) facing the first panel body (311) and extends toward the middle partition plate (32); The decorative plate (33) comprises a second side wall (333), and the second side wall (333) is arranged opposite to the first side wall (332); The third extension portion (342) is in contact with the second side wall (333).

8. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The third extension portion (342) is provided with a clamping structure connected to the first extension portion (312).

9. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The decorative plate (33) is flush with the first panel body (311) and the second panel body (341); Alternatively, the decorative panel (331) of the decorative plate (33) is recessed toward the middle partition plate (32).

10. An air source heat pump, characterized in that: The invention comprises a housing (100) and a heat pump system component (200) arranged in the housing (100); the housing (100) comprises the panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.