Electronic thermostat
The snap-fit installation structure and limit support components solve the problems of difficult disassembly and tilting of the valve core in the electronic thermostat, achieving convenient disassembly and stable operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202211235222.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-10-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-10-10
AI Technical Summary
The valve core of existing electronic thermostats cannot be disassembled separately after installation and is prone to tilting, affecting the overall quality of use.
The valve core is installed using a snap-fit structure, which includes components such as a limit spring, a support plate, and a snap-fit rod. This ensures stable installation and easy disassembly of the valve core within the thermostat body, and multiple structures provide limiting support to prevent tilting.
It enables convenient disassembly and replacement of the valve core, avoids tilting, and improves the working efficiency and stability of the thermostat.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic thermostat, in particular to an electronic thermostat. BACKGROUND
[0002] The electronic thermostat is a valve used for controlling the flow path of cooling liquid in the cooling system of an automobile, which automatically adjusts the amount of water entering the radiator according to the temperature of the cooling water, changes the circulation range of the water, and adjusts the heat dissipation capacity of the cooling system to ensure that the engine works in an appropriate temperature range. The electronic thermostat must maintain good working condition, otherwise it will seriously affect the normal work of the engine.
[0003] For example, Chinese invention provides "valve core of electronic thermostat and electronic thermostat thereof" patent number: CN 217422279U, the valve core includes a metal body and a plastic shell, the metal body includes an outer cylinder body part and a valve rod part, the outer cylinder body part has a center hole passing through in the axial direction, a part of the valve rod part extends into the center hole and is connected with the outer cylinder body part; the plastic shell covers the side surface of the outer cylinder body part, the metal body is combined with the plastic shell by insert injection molding; the outer cylinder body part includes an upper body part and a lower body part, the bottom end of the upper body part is connected with the top end of the lower body part, the side surfaces of the upper body part and the lower body part are spherical; two first fluid openings and two second fluid openings are respectively arranged on the side surface of the plastic shell, one of the first fluid openings and one of the second fluid openings pass through the side wall of the upper body part, the other first fluid opening and the other second fluid opening pass through the side wall of the lower body part, although the above-mentioned valve core has good surface quality and high dimensional accuracy, the valve core of the device cannot be individually disassembled after installation, and the valve core is prone to tilting during work, which affects the overall use quality of the thermostat. SUMMARY
[0004] The present application aims to provide an electronic thermostat with the advantages of convenient disassembly.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides the following technical solution: a valve core, including a thermostat body and a valve core body, the surface of the valve core body is sleeved with a limiting spring, the surface of the lower end of the valve core body is sleeved with a bearing plate, and the two sides of the bottom of the bearing plate are fixedly installed with clamping rods.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment, a top plate is fixedly installed on the top of the thermostat body. Positioning plates are provided on both sides of the top of the top plate. Vertical rods are fixedly installed on the top of the positioning plates. A horizontal plate is fixedly installed on the top between the two vertical rods. A fixing sleeve is fixedly installed at the center of the top of the top plate. The lower end of the valve core body passes through the fixing sleeve and the top plate and extends into the interior of the thermostat body. A fastening sleeve is fitted onto the surface of the fixing sleeve. Vertical plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the fastening sleeve. A support spring is welded to the inner side of the upper end of the vertical plate. An arc-shaped retainer is engaged with the inner end of the support spring. The arc-shaped retainer is engaged with the upper surface of the valve core body.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the top plate has snap-fit grooves on both sides, and snap-fit blocks are snapped into the inside of the snap-fit grooves. The top of the snap-fit blocks is fixedly installed to the bottom of the positioning plate, and the positioning plate is connected to the top plate by bolts.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment, a fastening plate is fixedly installed on the right side of the bottom of the top plate and on the side close to the thermostat body, and the top of the fastening plate is connected to the top plate by bolts.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment, a sealing ring is snapped into the center of the top of the cross plate, and one end of the valve core body is located inside the sealing ring.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the horizontal plate and the top of the limiting spring are fitted together, and one end of the valve core body is movably connected to the through position of the horizontal plate.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment, through slots are provided on both sides of the top of the horizontal plate, and one end of the vertical plate is located inside the through slot and is slidably connected.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the inside of the arc-shaped ferrule is coated with an anti-corrosion coating, and the surface of the anti-corrosion coating is provided with a wear-resistant paint layer.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the lower end of the snap-fit rod is snapped and fixed inside the thermostat body, and the bearing plate is fastened and snapped onto the surface of the valve core body.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment, a sealing gasket is fitted onto the middle part of the bearing plate and the surface of the valve core body, and the sealing gasket is arc-shaped and securely fastened to the surface of the valve core body.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0016] 1. This invention uses a snap-fit installation for the valve core, so that one end is installed inside the thermostat body, making it easy to disassemble and replace later. At the same time, the upper end of the valve core is supported by multiple structures to maintain balance during operation and movement, which can effectively prevent the valve core from tilting and thus improve the working efficiency of the thermostat. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the valve core structure of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram showing the separation of the top plate and the positioning plate of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Thermostat body; 2. Valve core body; 3. Limit spring; 4. Top plate; 5. Positioning plate; 6. Snap-fit block; 7. Snap-fit groove; 8. Vertical rod; 9. Horizontal plate; 10. Fixing sleeve; 11. Fastening sleeve; 12. Vertical plate; 13. Support spring; 14. Arc-shaped ferrule; 15. Fastening plate; 16. Sealing ring; 17. Bearing plate; 18. Snap-fit rod. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 The present invention comprises a valve core, including a thermostat body 1 and a valve core body 2. A limit spring 3 is sleeved on the surface of the valve core body 2, and a bearing plate 17 is sleeved on the lower end of the valve core body 2. A locking rod 18 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the bearing plate 17.
[0024] A top plate 4 is fixedly installed on the top of the thermostat body 1. Positioning plates 5 are provided on both sides of the top of the top plate 4. Vertical rods 8 are fixedly installed on the top of the positioning plates 5. A horizontal plate 9 is fixedly installed on the top between the two vertical rods 8. A fixing sleeve 10 is fixedly installed at the center of the top of the top plate 4. The lower end of the valve core body 2 passes through the fixing sleeve 10 and the top plate 4 and extends into the interior of the thermostat body 1. A fastening sleeve 11 is fitted onto the surface of the fixing sleeve 10. Vertical plates 12 are fixedly installed on both sides of the fastening sleeve 11. A support spring 13 is welded to the inner side of the upper end of the vertical plate 12. An arc-shaped retainer 14 is snapped into the inner end of the support spring 13. The arc-shaped retainer 14 is snapped into the upper surface of the valve core body 2.
[0025] Both sides of the top of the top plate 4 are provided with snap-fit grooves 7, and snap-fit blocks 6 are snapped into the inside of the snap-fit grooves 7. The top of the snap-fit blocks 6 is fixedly installed with the bottom of the positioning plate 5, and the positioning plate 5 is connected to the top plate 4 by bolts.
[0026] Through the above technical solution, the snap-fit groove 7 can support and install the snap-fit block 6 at the bottom of the positioning plate 5, and at the same time increase the firmness of the positioning plate 5 after it is installed on the top of the top plate 4.
[0027] A fastening plate 15 is fixedly installed on the right side of the bottom of the top plate 4 and on the side close to the thermostat body 1. The top of the fastening plate 15 is connected to the top plate 4 by bolts.
[0028] By using the above technical solution, by adding a fastening plate 15 between the bottom of the top plate 4 and the thermostat body 1, the bottom of the top plate 4 can be reinforced to prevent it from shaking.
[0029] A sealing ring 16 is snapped into the center of the top of the horizontal plate 9, and one end of the valve core body 2 is located inside the sealing ring 16.
[0030] By adding a sealing ring 16 to the top of the horizontal plate 9, the sealing between the valve core body 2 and the horizontal plate 9 can be increased, and no large gap will occur when moving up and down.
[0031] The bottom of the horizontal plate 9 is fitted to the top of the limiting spring 3, and one end of the valve core body 2 is movably connected to the through position of the horizontal plate 9.
[0032] By using the above technical solution, the limiting spring 3 and the horizontal plate 9 are fixed together, which avoids the limiting spring 3 from shifting slightly when it is squeezed, and ensures the balance of the limiting spring 3 when it contracts and moves.
[0033] Both sides of the top of the horizontal plate 9 are provided with through slots, and one end of the vertical plate 12 is located inside the through slot and is slidably connected.
[0034] Through the above technical solution, the through groove can limit one end of the vertical plate 12 and ensure that the vertical plate 12 remains balanced when moving up and down.
[0035] The inside of the arc-shaped ferrule 14 is coated with an anti-corrosion coating, and the surface of the anti-corrosion coating is provided with a wear-resistant paint layer.
[0036] Through the above technical solution, the anti-corrosion coating inside the arc-shaped ferrule 14 can protect the surface of the valve core body 2, and the additional wear-resistant paint layer can prevent internal corrosion. After the valve core is attached to one end, it will not cause friction damage to its surface.
[0037] The lower end of the snap-fit rod 18 is snapped and fixed inside the thermostat body 1, and the bearing plate 17 is fastened and snapped onto the surface of the valve core body 2.
[0038] By using the above technical solution, the lower end of the valve core body 2 can be limited and supported by the snap-fit rod 18 inside the thermostat body 1, and the firmness of the lower end of the valve core body 2 after installation inside the thermostat body 1 can be ensured.
[0039] A sealing gasket is fitted onto the middle of the bearing plate 17 and onto the surface of the valve core body 2, and the sealing gasket is arc-shaped and securely fastened to the surface of the valve core body 2.
[0040] By adding a sealing gasket inside the bearing plate 17, the surface of one end of the valve core can be protected, and the friction force can be increased, so that the bearing plate 17 will not fall off after installation.
[0041] The working principle of this invention is as follows: the valve core is installed by snap-fit, so that one end is installed inside the thermostat body 1, which makes it easy to disassemble and replace later. At the same time, the upper end of the valve core is supported by multiple structures to keep it balanced during operation and movement, which can effectively prevent the valve core from tilting and thus improve the working efficiency of the thermostat.
[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.
Claims
1. An electronic thermostat, comprising a valve core, the valve core comprising a thermostat body (1) and a valve core body (2), characterized in that: A limit spring (3) is sleeved on the surface of the valve core body (2), and a bearing plate (17) is sleeved on the lower end of the valve core body (2). A snap-fit rod (18) is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the bearing plate (17). A top plate (4) is fixedly installed on the top of the thermostat body (1). A positioning plate (5) is provided on both sides of the top of the top of the top plate (4). A vertical rod (8) is fixedly installed on the top of the positioning plate (5). A horizontal plate (9) is fixedly installed on the top between the two vertical rods (8). A fixing sleeve (10) is fixedly installed at the center of the top of the top of the top plate (4). The lower end of the valve core body (2) passes through the fixing sleeve (10) and the top plate (4) and extends into the interior of the thermostat body (1). The fixed sleeve (10) is fitted with a fastening sleeve (11), and vertical plates (12) are fixedly installed on both sides of the fastening sleeve (11). A support spring (13) is welded to the inner side of the upper end of the vertical plate (12), and an arc-shaped sleeve (14) is snapped into the inner end of the support spring (13). The arc-shaped sleeve (14) is snapped into the upper surface of the valve core body (2). The lower end of the snap-fit rod (18) is snapped into the inside of the thermostat body (1), and the bearing plate (17) is snapped into the surface of the valve core body (2). A sealing gasket is fitted in the middle of the bearing plate (17) and located on the surface of the valve core body (2), and the sealing gasket is snapped into the surface of the valve core body (2) in an arc shape.
2. The electronic thermostat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top plate (4) has snap-fit grooves (7) on both sides of the top. A snap-fit block (6) is snapped into the inside of the snap-fit groove (7). The top of the snap-fit block (6) is fixedly installed with the bottom of the positioning plate (5). The positioning plate (5) and the top plate (4) are connected by bolts.
3. The electronic thermostat according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fastening plate (15) is fixedly installed on the right side of the bottom of the top plate (4) and on the side close to the thermostat body (1). The top of the fastening plate (15) is connected to the top plate (4) by bolts.
4. The electronic thermostat according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (16) is snapped into the center of the top of the horizontal plate (9), and one end of the valve core body (2) is located inside the sealing ring (16).
5. The electronic thermostat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the horizontal plate (9) is fitted to the top of the limiting spring (3), and one end of the valve core body (2) is movably connected to the through position of the horizontal plate (9).
6. The electronic thermostat according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the top of the horizontal plate (9) are provided with through grooves, and one end of the vertical plate (12) is located inside the through groove and is slidably connected.
7. The electronic thermostat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the arc-shaped sleeve (14) is coated with an anti-corrosion coating, and the surface of the anti-corrosion coating is provided with a wear-resistant paint layer.
Citation Information
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Valve element of electronic thermostat and electronic thermostat thereof
CN217422279U
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