Water heater inner container hoisting conveying line

By introducing adjustable fixing clamps and a clamping ball structure into the inner tank hoisting and transportation line of the heat pump air source water heater, the adaptability problem of hoisting inner tanks of different specifications is solved, achieving efficient and safe inner tank transportation and convenient maintenance.

CN224000890UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17FOSHAN SANGAO HEAT PRESERVATION WATER TANK CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520867708.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-03-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-30

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Technical Problem

The existing heat pump air source water heater inner tank hoisting and conveying line cannot quickly adapt to the hoisting needs of inner tanks of different specifications, resulting in time-consuming and labor-intensive clamp adjustments, easy damage to the inner tank, and failure to meet diversified production needs, thus affecting production efficiency.

Method used

It adopts a movable device within the track and an adjustable fixed clamp. The threaded rod and lifting clamp are driven by a motor. Combined with the clamping block and ball clamping structure, the clamp can be easily adjusted and disassembled to meet the hoisting needs of inner tanks of different specifications.

Benefits of technology

It improves the applicability and convenience of the fixture, reduces damage to the inner liner, and enhances production efficiency and ease of equipment maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water heater inner containers, and discloses a water heater inner container hoisting conveying line which comprises a rail, a mover is connected in the rail in a sliding mode, a motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mover, a threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and a fixing clamp is arranged on the outer wall of the threaded rod. A lifting clamp is arranged at the bottom of the fixing clamp, an adjusting assembly is arranged at the bottom of the fixing clamp, a dismounting assembly is arranged in the fixing clamp, the adjusting assembly comprises a clamping block, and the outer wall of the clamping block is slidably connected into the lifting clamp. According to the lifting clamp, the clamping plate and the limiting plate are driven by the pull column and matched with the first spring, so that the clamping plate slides in the clamping groove, the lifting clamp can be conveniently lifted, the length of the lifting clamp can be conveniently adjusted, and the problem that the interiors of water heaters of different specifications cannot be conveniently lifted is solved; and the clamping applicability of the clamp is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water heater inner tank technology, and in particular to a water heater inner tank hoisting and conveying line. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread adoption of clean energy concepts, heat pump air source water heaters are gaining an increasingly larger market share due to their advantages such as high efficiency, energy saving, and environmental friendliness. In the manufacturing process of heat pump air source water heaters, the inner tank is a core component, and its quality and production efficiency directly affect product performance and corporate profits. A safe, reliable, efficient, and flexible water heater inner tank hoisting and transportation line has become a key piece of equipment to ensure the smooth production of heat pump air source water heater inner tanks. It needs to achieve precise hoisting and stable transportation of the inner tank across multiple processes such as welding, spraying, and assembly. It must not only meet the production needs of inner tanks of different specifications but also ensure that the inner tank is not damaged during transportation, which places extremely stringent requirements on the design and performance of the equipment.

[0003] Currently, most heat pump air source water heater inner tank hoisting and conveying lines on the market adopt relatively traditional mechanical structures. Their tracks are usually built with ordinary steel, and the transportation power relies on a chain drive system. The motor drives the chain to move the clamps. The clamps are mostly fixed structures, using rigid clamping methods, and relying on bolts or simple buckle devices to fix the inner tank. During the hoisting process, the inner tank is mainly transported from one workstation to another through a preset track path and a fixed running speed. This traditional structure and technical solution can meet basic production and transportation needs to a certain extent, but it has gradually revealed many shortcomings when facing diverse production scenarios.

[0004] However, existing heat pump air source water heater inner tank hoisting and conveying lines have significant drawbacks. Due to their fixed clamping structure, they are difficult to quickly adapt to the hoisting needs of inner tanks of different specifications. When enterprises produce heat pump air source water heater inner tanks of different models and sizes, operators often need to spend a lot of time and energy manually adjusting the clamps, and sometimes even need to replace the entire clamping device. Moreover, frequent clamping adjustments are prone to operational errors, causing collisions, scratches, and other damage to the inner tank, affecting product quality. Furthermore, this inefficient adjustment method seriously restricts production progress and cannot meet the market's diversified and personalized production needs for heat pump air source water heaters, becoming a bottleneck for enterprises to improve production efficiency and product competitiveness. Therefore, a new water heater inner tank hoisting and conveying line is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a water heater inner tank hoisting and conveying line, which aims to improve the problem of the inability to conveniently hoist the interior of water heaters of different specifications in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A water heater inner tank hoisting and conveying line includes a track, a mover slidably connected inside the track, a motor fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mover, a threaded rod fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a fixing clamp provided on the outer wall of the threaded rod, a lifting clamp provided at the bottom of the fixing clamp, an adjustment component provided at the bottom of the fixing clamp, and a disassembly and assembly component inside the fixing clamp.

[0008] The adjusting assembly includes a locking block, the outer wall of which is slidably connected to the inside of the lifting clamp. A fixing rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing clamp, and a locking groove is formed inside the fixing rod. The outer wall of the locking block is slidably connected to the inside of the locking groove. A limiting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block. A pull column is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting plate. A spring is sleeved on the outer wall of the pull column. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the lifting clamp, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting plate.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The assembly / disassembly assembly includes a retaining ball and a moving block, with the outer wall of the retaining ball slidably connected inside the moving block.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The bottom of the movable block is disposed on the top of the fixed clamp, and the movable block is internally threaded to the outer wall of the threaded rod. A slider is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed clamp, and a movable groove is formed inside the slider.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The outer wall of the ball is slidably connected to the inside of the moving groove, and a lifting block is slidably connected inside the fixing fixture.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] A limiting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting block, and the outer wall of the limiting plate is slidably connected inside the slider.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The lifting block has a limit groove inside, and the fixing clamp has a pull rod slidably connected inside.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] One end of the pull rod is fixedly connected to a sliding column, and the outer wall of the sliding column is slidably connected inside the limiting groove.

[0021] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0022] The fixing clamp is equipped with a second spring. The top of the second spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting block, and the bottom of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing clamp.

[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. In this utility model, the locking block achieves its movement function by pulling the pull column. When the pull column is pulled, the locking plate and the limiting plate are driven by the pull column and cooperate with the spring to make the locking plate slide inside the slot, thereby conveniently raising and lowering the lifting clamp and facilitating its length adjustment. This solves the problem of not being able to conveniently lift and transport water heaters of different specifications, and improves the applicability of the clamp.

[0025] 2. In this utility model, the ball clamp achieves its limiting function by pulling the lever. When the lever is pulled, the lever drives the sliding column and cooperates with the limiting groove to make the limiting plate slide inside the slider, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the clamp and making it convenient for maintenance and replacement. This solves the problem that existing disassembly and assembly require multiple tools and cannot be easily disassembled, thus improving the convenience of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a water heater inner tank conveyor line proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mobile device for conveying and transporting the inner tank of a water heater, as proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a lifting clamp for transporting and conveying a water heater inner tank, as proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a fixing clamp for a water heater inner tank conveying line proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the slider of the conveyor belt for the inner tank of a water heater, as proposed in this utility model.

[0031] Legend:

[0032] 1. Track; 2. Movers; 3. Lifting clamp; 4. Fixing clamp; 5. Motor; 6. Threaded rod; 7. Fixing rod; 8. Locking block; 9. Locking groove; 10. Limiting plate; 11. Spring 1; 12. Pull column; 13. Pull rod; 14. Lifting block; 15. Slider; 16. Locking ball; 17. Limiting groove; 18. Spring 2; 19. Moving groove; 20. Sliding column; 21. Limiting plate; 22. Moving block. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-3 The present invention provides an embodiment of a water heater inner tank hoisting and conveying line, including a track 1, a mover 2 slidably connected inside the track 1, the mover 2 being composed of a sturdy aluminum alloy shell and high-performance sliding rollers, these rollers being made of special wear-resistant rubber material, which can slide smoothly inside the track 1 and have good load-bearing capacity, a motor 5 being fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mover 2, a threaded rod 6 being fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 5, a fixing clamp 4 being provided on the outer wall of the threaded rod 6, a lifting clamp 3 being provided at the bottom of the fixing clamp 4, an adjustment component being provided at the bottom of the fixing clamp 4, and a disassembly and assembly component being provided inside the fixing clamp 4;

[0035] The adjustment component includes a locking block 8, which is made of high-hardness alloy steel. Its outer wall is finely processed so that it can slide smoothly inside the lifting clamp 3 and be easily fixed. The outer wall of the locking block 8 is slidably connected to the inside of the lifting clamp 3. A fixing rod 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing clamp 4. A slot 9 is opened inside the fixing rod 7. The outer wall of the locking block 8 is slidably connected to the inside of the slot 9. A limiting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the locking block 8. A pull column 12 is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting plate 10. A spring 11 is sleeved on the outer wall of the pull column 12. One end of the spring 11 is fixedly connected to the inside of the lifting clamp 3, and the other end of the spring 11 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting plate 10.

[0036] Specifically, in the production process of the inner tank of a heat pump air source water heater, the hoisting process has a crucial impact on product quality and production efficiency. When the inner tank of the heat pump air source water heater needs to be hoisted and transported, the high-performance servo motor 5 is first started. This motor has precise speed control and strong torque output capability. After it starts running, it drives the threaded rod 6 to rotate smoothly through a high-precision coupling. The threaded rod 6 is made of high-strength stainless steel and has undergone special thread treatment. During the rotation, it cooperates with the internal thread of the fixing clamp 4, so that the fixing clamp 4 moves along the threaded rod 6. Axial movement allows for close contact with the inner tank surface, achieving stable fixation of the heat pump air source water heater's inner tank. After the fixing process is completed, the mover 2 is activated, and the wear-resistant rubber rollers on both sides of the mover 2 begin to slide inside the high-strength alloy track 1. These rollers are specially designed to have a very high degree of fit with the track 1, ensuring that the mover 2 moves smoothly and at a uniform speed, thereby driving the inner tank to be transported along the predetermined route. Since heat pump air source water heater inner tanks come in various specifications, when it is necessary to transport inner tanks of different lengths, the operator can pull the pull column 12. When the pull column 12 is pulled, it drives the limiting plate 10 to move synchronously, thereby causing the locking block 8 to slide out of the slot 9 of the fixed rod 7. During this process, the spring 11 is compressed and stores energy. At this time, the lifting clamp 3 can freely adjust its height according to the length of the inner tank. After adjusting to the appropriate position, the pull column 12 is released, the spring 11 releases its elastic potential energy and rebounds, pushing the locking block 8 to slide back into the slot 9 and lock it, so that the lifting clamp 3 is stably fixed, achieving efficient adaptation to the inner tanks of heat pump air source water heaters of different heights.

[0037] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5The assembly / disassembly components include a ball bearing 16 and a moving block 22. The outer wall of the ball bearing 16 is slidably connected to the inside of the moving block 22. The ball bearing 16 is made of high-strength bearing steel, a material with excellent hardness and wear resistance, and its surface is finely ground, resulting in extremely smoothness. The outer wall of the ball bearing 16 can slide smoothly inside the moving block 22. The bottom of the moving block 22 is set on top of the fixing fixture 4. The moving block 22 is cast from high-quality brass alloy, which is hard and has good corrosion resistance. It has internal threads that are compatible with the threaded rod 6, and is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod 6, ensuring a stable connection and precise transmission. The bottom of the movable block 22 is firmly set on the top of the fixed clamp 4, providing solid support for the entire assembly and disassembly structure. The movable block 22 is internally threaded to the outer wall of the threaded rod 6. A slider 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed clamp 4. The slider 15 has a movable groove 19 inside. The outer wall of the ball 16 is slidably connected to the movable groove 19. A lifting block 14 is slidably connected inside the fixed clamp 4. A limit plate 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting block 14. The outer wall of the limit plate 21 can slide smoothly inside the slider 15, playing a precise limiting role. The outer wall of the limit plate 21 is slidably connected to the inside of the slider 15. The lifting block 14 has a limiting groove 17 inside. A pull rod 13 is slidably connected inside the fixing clamp 4. The pull rod 13 is made of solid stainless steel bar with a polished surface, which is comfortable to hold and easy to operate. A sliding column 20 is fixedly connected to one end of the pull rod 13. The sliding column 20 is also made of stainless steel. Its outer wall can slide flexibly inside the limiting groove 17 to drive the lifting block 14. The outer wall of the sliding column 20 is slidably connected inside the limiting groove 17. A second spring 18 is set inside the fixing clamp 4. The top of the second spring 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting block 14, and the bottom of the second spring 18 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing clamp 4.

[0038] Specifically, during the operation of the inner tank conveying line of the heat pump air source water heater, the clamp plays a crucial role. However, when the clamping time is too long, or when the clamp wears out or other conditions require replacement or maintenance, the operator can pull the pull rod 13. After the pull rod 13 is pulled, it will cause the sliding column 20 to slide inside the limiting groove 17. Since the sliding column 20 is connected to the lifting block 14, this causes the lifting block 14 to slide inside the fixed clamp 4, while compressing the spring 18. As the lifting block 14 slides, it will drive the limiting plate 21 from inside the slider 15. The sliding plate 21 removes the restriction on the ball 16, allowing it to slide freely inside the moving groove 19. This allows the slider 15 to slide out from inside the moving block 22, thus maintaining the fixture 4. After maintenance, the slider 15 is slid back into the moving block 22, and the lever 13 is released. At this time, the spring 18 rebounds, causing the limit plate 21 to slide back into the slider 15, again limiting the ball 16 and thus re-fixing the fixture 4, ensuring the device can continue to operate stably.

[0039] Working principle: When lifting and transporting the inner tank of a heat pump air source water heater, motor 5 can be started, which drives the threaded rod 6 to move and thus fix the inner tank. Then, the mover 2 is started, and the rollers on both sides of the mover 2 slide inside the track 1 for transportation. When transporting inner tanks of different lengths, the pull column 12 can be pulled, which drives the limiting plate 10 to move. Then, the limiting plate 10 drives the locking block 8 to slide out inside the slot 9 and compresses the spring 11, so that the height of the lifting clamp 3 can be adjusted. After reaching the appropriate height, the pull column 12 is released, and the spring 11 rebounds and drives the locking block 8 to slide back into the slot 9 for fixation. This method is suitable for inner tanks of different heights.

[0040] Additionally, when the clamping time is too long and replacement is required, the pull rod 13 can be pulled, which will cause the sliding column 20 to slide inside the limiting groove 17, allowing the lifting block 14 to slide inside the fixed clamp 4, compressing the second spring 18. Then, the lifting block 14 will cause the limiting plate 21 to slide out from inside the slider 15, releasing the restriction on the ball 16, allowing the ball 16 to slide inside the moving groove 19. Only then can the slider 15 be slid out from inside the moving block 22 for maintenance. After maintenance, the slider 15 is slid back into the moving block 22, the pull rod 13 is released, and the spring 28 rebounds, causing the limiting plate 21 to slide back into the slider 15, limiting the ball 16 and thus fixing the fixed clamp 4.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A hot water tank inner container hoisting and conveying line comprising a track (1), characterized in that: The track (1) is internally connected with a mover (2), the outer wall of the mover (2) is fixedly connected with a motor (5), the output end of the motor (5) is fixedly connected with a threaded rod (6), the outer wall of the threaded rod (6) is provided with a fixed clamp (4), the bottom of the fixed clamp (4) is provided with a lifting clamp (3), the bottom of the fixed clamp (4) is provided with an adjusting assembly, and the fixed clamp (4) is internally provided with a dismounting assembly. The adjusting assembly comprises a clamping block (8), the outer wall of the clamping block (8) is slidably connected in the lifting clamp (3), the bottom of the fixed clamp (4) is fixedly connected with a fixed rod (7), the fixed rod (7) is internally provided with a clamping groove (9), the outer wall of the clamping block (8) is slidably connected in the clamping groove (9), the outer wall of the clamping block (8) is fixedly connected with a limiting plate (10), one end of the limiting plate (10) is fixedly connected with a pull column (12), the outer wall of the pull column (12) is sleeved with a spring (11), one end of the spring (11) is fixedly connected in the lifting clamp (3), and the other end of the spring (11) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting plate (10).

2. The inner container hoisting and conveying line of the water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dismounting assembly comprises a clamping ball (16) and a moving block (22), and the outer wall of the clamping ball (16) is slidably connected in the moving block (22).

3. The inner container hoisting and conveying line of the water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the moving block (22) is arranged on the top of the fixed clamp (4), and the moving block (22) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod (6) in the fixed clamp (4).

4. The inner container hoisting and conveying line of the water heater according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the fixed clamp (4) is fixedly connected with a sliding block (15), and the sliding block (15) is internally provided with a moving groove (19).

5. The inner container hoisting and conveying line of the water heater according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the clamping ball (16) is slidably connected in the moving groove (19), and the fixed clamp (4) is slidably connected with a lifting block (14).

6. The inner container hoisting and conveying line of the water heater according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the lifting block (14) is fixedly connected with a limiting plate (21), and the outer wall of the limiting plate (21) is slidably connected in the sliding block (15).

7. The inner container hoisting and conveying line of the water heater according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lifting block (14) is internally provided with a limiting groove (17), and the fixed clamp (4) is slidably connected with a pull rod (13).

8. The inner container hoisting and conveying line of the water heater according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the pull rod (13) is fixedly connected with a sliding column (20), and the outer wall of the sliding column (20) is slidably connected in the limiting groove (17). The fixed clamp (4) is internally provided with a spring (18), the top of the spring (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lifting block (14), and the bottom of the spring (18) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed clamp (4).