Heat pump water heater

GB2617944BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-02MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
GB · GB
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP
Filing Date
2021-04-08
Publication Date
2026-07-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Known heat pump water heaters face issues with pipe dislocation and screw loosening due to insulation lock tightening forces and assembly complexities, which impair workability during transportation and assembly.

Method used

A heat pump water heater design featuring a pipe fixing part with a first and second fixing part, including a claw mechanism that securely stacks and fixes water pipes in multiple stages without impairing workability, using sheet metal components with specific hole and plate configurations to prevent dislocation and screw loosening.

Benefits of technology

The design effectively prevents pipe dislocation and screw loosening during transportation and assembly, maintaining workability by using a claw mechanism that securely fixes pipes in multiple stages, reducing vibration and assembly complexities.

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Abstract

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the heat pump water heater comprises a refrigeration cycle circuit, a water circuit to which water pipes are connected, a housing, and a pipe fixing
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