Special-shaped metal cover structure for temperature controller

By designing a special-shaped metal cover structure for thermostats, including components for disassembly, fixing, expansion, sliding, and replacement, the problem of existing thermostat metal covers needing to be replaced according to the shape of the appliance is solved, achieving diversified connections and convenient installation.

CN116072471BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12TAIPINGYANG ELECTRONIC KUNSHAN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202211625888.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-16
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-16

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Technical Problem

The existing thermostat metal cover needs to be replaced according to the shape of the appliance, which makes it difficult to select and replace it accurately during installation, and inconvenient to operate.

Method used

A special-shaped metal cover structure for thermostats was designed, including a disassembly component, a fixing component, an expansion component, a sliding component, and a replacement component. Through the combined use of these components, the metal cover can be connected and disassembled in a variety of ways.

Benefits of technology

This design allows the metal cover to be adapted to the connection of appliance bases of different shapes, simplifying the installation process and improving the ease of operation and applicability.

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Abstract

The application provides a special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller, which comprises a temperature controller main body, a metal cover arranged on the surface of the temperature controller main body, and a dismounting assembly arranged on the surface of the metal cover; a fixing assembly is arranged on the surface of the metal cover and comprises a fixing ring, two fixing members arranged on the surface of the fixing ring, an expansion assembly arranged on the surface of the fixing ring, two connecting plates of the expansion assembly, two sliding grooves arranged on the surface of the two connecting plates, two sliding blocks slidably connected in the two sliding grooves, and an expansion ring connected between the two sliding blocks. The special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller is characterized in that the fixing assembly with the expansion assembly is arranged on the surface of the metal cover to facilitate the connection with the surface of the metal cover, so that the larger circular electric appliance base can be connected, and the dismounting assembly is arranged on the surface of the metal cover to facilitate the connection in the cross shape.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of thermostats, and more particularly to a special-shaped metal cover structure for thermostats. Background Technology

[0002] A thermostat is a series of automatic control components that generate a conducting or disconnecting action based on the temperature changes of the working environment, through physical deformation inside the switch. It is also called a temperature control switch, temperature protector, or temperature controller, and is simply called a thermostat.

[0003] Currently, different metal covers are selected for use depending on the shape of the appliance.

[0004] The prior art patent application with publication number "CN215896249U" describes a device that uses a rotatable metal cover structure. This structure allows for flexible adjustment of the installation position based on the thermostat's installation environment, making it suitable for various electrical appliances. The device features a first and second mounting protrusion, ensuring that the upper and lower fixing surfaces of the fixed base and rotating base are at the same height during installation. This improves the fit between the thermostat and the heating element, significantly enhancing temperature control. The structure is simple, easy to use, and widely applicable. However, the metal cover used in existing thermostats requires disassembly and replacement based on the shape of the appliance, necessitating prior knowledge of the appliance's shape for selection. This makes accurate selection and replacement of the metal cover during operation difficult.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a special-shaped metal cover structure for a thermostat to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention provides a non-standard metal cover structure for thermostats, which solves the problem that the shape of the metal cover on existing thermostats needs to be selected and installed according to the shape of the appliance.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a special-shaped metal cover structure for a thermostat, comprising:

[0008] Thermostat body, the surface of which is provided with a metal cover;

[0009] A disassembly assembly is disposed on the surface of the metal cover;

[0010] A fixing component is disposed on the surface of the metal cover, the fixing component includes a fixing ring, and fixing members are provided on both sides of the surface of the fixing ring;

[0011] The expansion assembly is arranged on the surface of the fixing ring, and the expansion assembly comprises two connecting plates, the surface of each of the two connecting plates is provided with a sliding groove, the inner part of each of the two sliding grooves is slidably connected with a sliding block, and the two sliding blocks are connected with an expansion ring.

[0012] Preferably, the dismounting assembly comprises a cross-shaped groove, and the inner part of the cross-shaped groove is provided with a cross-shaped connecting frame.

[0013] Preferably, the end of the cross-shaped connecting frame is connected with a dismounting block, and the surface of the metal cover and located on the side opposite to the cross-shaped groove is provided with a dismounting groove matched with the dismounting block.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the connecting plate and located on the side opposite to the sliding groove is provided with a fixing bolt, and the inner part of the sliding block is provided with a fixing hole matched with the fixing bolt.

[0015] Preferably, the surface of the temperature controller main body and located on both sides of the metal cover is provided with a connecting assembly, the connecting assembly comprises a connecting seat, and the inner part of the connecting seat is provided with a connecting piece.

[0016] Preferably, the surface of the metal cover is provided with a sliding assembly, the sliding assembly comprises an annular groove, and the inner part of the annular groove is slidably connected with a plurality of arc-shaped sliding blocks.

[0017] Preferably, one side of the arc-shaped sliding block is connected with an external thread block, the surface of the external thread block is provided with a connecting rod, the inner part of the connecting rod and located on the side opposite to the external thread block is provided with a positioning piece, and one side of the surface of the arc-shaped sliding block is provided with a limiting piece.

[0018] Preferably, one end of the connecting rod is connected with a placing seat.

[0019] Preferably, a replacement assembly is arranged between the sliding block and the expansion ring, the replacement assembly comprises a replacement seat, the surface of the replacement seat is connected with a rectangular block, and the bottom of the expansion ring is provided with a rectangular groove matched with the rectangular block.

[0020] Preferably, one side of the replacement seat is provided with an L-shaped connecting seat, and the inner part of the L-shaped connecting seat is provided with a clamping bolt.

[0021] Compared with the related art, the special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller comprises a fixing assembly with an expansion assembly arranged on the surface of the metal cover, so that the surface of the metal cover can be connected, thereby being suitable for a larger circular electric appliance base connection, and a dismounting assembly arranged on the surface of the metal cover, so that the connection mode of the cross shape can be adapted. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A structure schematic view of a first embodiment of a special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller according to the present application is shown in the figure;

[0024] Figure 2 A structure schematic view of a second embodiment of a special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller according to the present application is shown in the figure; Figure 1 A zoomed-in view of part A shown in the figure;

[0025] Figure 3 A structure schematic view of a third embodiment of a special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller according to the present application is shown in the figure; Figure 1 A zoomed-in view of part B shown in the figure;

[0026] Figure 4 A zoomed-in view of part C shown in the figure; Figure 3 A zoomed-in view of part D shown in the figure;

[0027] Figure 5 A zoomed-in view of part E shown in the figure. Figure 3

[0028] Figure 6 A structure schematic view of a first embodiment of a special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller according to the present application is shown in the figure;

[0029] Figure 7 A structure schematic view of a second embodiment of a special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller according to the present application is shown in the figure; Figure 6 A zoomed-in view of part D shown in the figure;

[0030] Figure 8 A structure schematic view of a third embodiment of a special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller according to the present application is shown in the figure;

[0031] Figure 9 A zoomed-in view of part E shown in the figure. Figure 8

[0032] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, temperature controller main body, 2, metal cover,

[0033] 3, dismounting assembly, 31, cross slot, 32, cross connecting frame, 33, dismounting block, 34, dismounting slot,

[0034] 4, fixing assembly, 41, fixing ring, 42, fixing piece,

[0035] 5, expanding assembly, 51, connecting plate, 52, sliding slot, 53, sliding block, 54, expanding ring, 55, fixing peg,

[0036] 6, connecting assembly, 61, connecting seat, 62, connecting piece,

[0037] 7, sliding assembly, 71, annular slot, 72, arc-shaped sliding block, 73, external thread block, 74, connecting rod, 75, positioning piece, 76, limiting piece,

[0038] 8, placing seat, ​​

[0039] 9. replacement assembly, 91, replacement seat, 92, rectangular block, 93, rectangular slot, 94, L-shaped connecting seat, 95, clamping bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0041] First embodiment

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , among them, Figure 1 is a structure diagram of the first embodiment of the special-shaped metal cover structure for temperature controller provided by the application; Figure 2 is an enlarged schematic view of part A shown in Figure 1 ; Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the whole device shown in Figure 1 ; Figure 4 is an enlarged schematic view of part B shown in Figure 3 ; Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic view of part C shown in Figure 3 . A special-shaped metal cover structure for temperature controller, comprising:

[0043] The temperature controller main body 1 is provided with a metal cover 2 on the surface;

[0044] The disassembly assembly 3 is arranged on the surface of the metal cover 2;

[0045] The fixing assembly 4 is arranged on the surface of the metal cover 2, and the fixing assembly 4 comprises a fixing ring 41, and the two sides of the surface of the fixing ring 41 are provided with fixing pieces 42;

[0046] The fixing ring 41 is sleeved on the surface of the metal cover 2, the fixing pieces 42 are used to fix and connect the fixing ring 41 on the surface of the metal cover 2, and the fixing ring 41 is used to install and connect the expansion assembly 5.

[0047] The expansion assembly 5 is arranged on the surface of the fixing ring 41, and the expansion assembly 5 comprises two connecting plates 51, two sliding grooves 52 are formed on the surface of the two connecting plates 51, two sliding blocks 53 are slidably connected in the two sliding grooves 52, and an expansion ring 54 is connected between the two sliding blocks 53.

[0048] Two connecting plates 51 are symmetrically connected on both sides of the surface of the fixing ring 41, a sliding groove 52 and a sliding block 53 are used to facilitate the use of various sizes of the expansion ring 54, a clamping block is connected on one side of the sliding block 53, and a clamping groove matched with the clamping block is formed on one side of the inner wall of the sliding groove 52, and the clamping block and the clamping groove can prevent the sliding block 53 from falling off in the sliding groove 52.

[0049] The dismounting assembly 3 comprises a cross groove 31, and a cross connecting frame 32 is arranged in the cross groove 31.

[0050] The cross groove 31 is formed on the surface of the metal cover 2, a fixing bolt is arranged at the center position of the surface of the cross connecting frame 32, a fixing hole matched with the fixing bolt is formed at the center position of the inner wall bottom of the cross groove 31, and a dismounting block 33 is connected to each of the four corners of the cross connecting frame 32, and the cross connecting frame 32 and the dismounting block 33 are used to facilitate the change of the circular metal cover 2 into a cross-shaped metal cover.

[0051] The end of the cross connecting frame 32 is connected with the dismounting block 33, and a dismounting groove 34 matched with the dismounting block 33 is formed on the surface of the metal cover 2 and on the side opposite to the cross groove 31.

[0052] The bottom of the connecting plate 51 and the side opposite to the sliding groove 52 are provided with a fixing bolt 55, and a fixing hole matched with the fixing bolt 55 is formed in the sliding block 53.

[0053] The fixing bolt 55 is used to fix the sliding block 53 and the connecting plate 51.

[0054] The surface of the temperature controller main body 1 and the two sides of the metal cover 2 are provided with a connecting assembly 6, the connecting assembly 6 comprises a connecting seat 61, and the connecting seat 61 is internally provided with a connecting piece 62.

[0055] The connecting seat 61 is fixedly connected to the surface of the temperature controller main body 1, and a connecting block is connected to each of the two sides of the surface of the metal cover 2, the connecting block can be connected with the connecting seat 61, and the connecting piece 62 is used to fix the connecting block in the connecting seat 61.

[0056] The working principle of the special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller is as follows:

[0057] In use, when it is needed to change the metal cover 2 into a cross-shaped metal cover 2, first, the fixing bolt on the surface of the cross connecting frame 32 is separated from the metal cover 2, then the cross connecting frame 32 is pulled outwards into the cross groove 31 after the fixing bolt on the surface of the cross connecting frame 32 is taken out, and the dismounting block 33 is separated from the dismounting groove 34 when the cross connecting frame 32 is pulled.

[0058] When it is needed to use the increased size of the metal cover 2, first, the fixing ring 41 with the connecting plate 51 is sleeved on the surface of the metal cover 2, then the fixing piece 42 is used to pass through the fixing ring 41 and is connected with the metal cover 2, when the fixing ring 41 with the connecting plate 51 is fixed, the sliding block 53 is moved in the sliding groove 52, when the sliding block 53 is moved to the appropriate position, the expansion ring 54 of the appropriate size is fixed, and the fixing bolt 55 is used to pass through the connecting plate 51 and is connected with the fixing hole in the sliding block 53 in the sliding groove 52.

[0059] When the metal cover 2 is disassembled, first, the connecting piece 62 in the connecting seat 61 is separated from the connecting seat 61, when the connecting piece 62 is separated from the connecting seat 61, the connecting block is separated from the connecting seat 61 by pulling the metal cover 2.

[0060] Compared with the related art, the special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller has the following beneficial effects:

[0061] The special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller is provided, the fixing assembly 4 with the expansion assembly 5 is arranged on the surface of the metal cover 2, the surface of the metal cover 2 is connected, and a larger circular appliance base connection can be adapted, and the disassembly assembly 3 is arranged on the surface of the metal cover 2, and a cross-shaped connection mode can be adapted.

[0062] Second embodiment

[0063] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 based on the first embodiment of the application, another special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller is provided. The second embodiment is only a preferred mode of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment does not affect the separate implementation of the first embodiment.

[0064] Specifically, the special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller provided by the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment, that is, the special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller, the surface of the metal cover 2 is provided with a sliding assembly 7, the sliding assembly 7 comprises a ring-shaped groove 71, and a plurality of arc-shaped sliding blocks 72 are slidably connected in the ring-shaped groove 71.

[0065] The ring-shaped groove 71 is arranged on the surface of the metal cover 2, a threaded groove matched with the external threaded block 73 is arranged at one end of the connecting rod 74, so that the connecting rod 74 and the external threaded block 73 are connected, the positioning piece 75 is composed of a positioning block and a positioning groove, the positioning block is connected to one end of the external threaded block 73, and the positioning groove is arranged in the connecting rod 74 and located on one side of the threaded hole.

[0066] The arc-shaped sliding block 72 is connected with an outer threaded block 73, the surface of the outer threaded block 73 is provided with a connecting rod 74, the inner part of the connecting rod 74 and the opposite side of the outer threaded block 73 are provided with a positioning piece 75, and one side of the surface of the arc-shaped sliding block 72 is provided with a limiting piece 76.

[0067] The use of the limiting piece 76 can prevent falling off through the connection of the positioning piece 75 and the connecting rod 74.

[0068] One end of the connecting rod 74 is connected with a placing seat 8.

[0069] The working principle of the special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller provided by the application is as follows:

[0070] In use, firstly, the connecting rod 74 with the placing seat 8 is rotationally connected between the outer threaded block 73, when the connecting rod 74 is connected with the outer threaded block 73, the positioning piece 75 at one end of the outer threaded block 73 is connected with the connecting rod 74, the limiting piece 76 can be used to pass through the surface of the connecting rod 74 and be connected with the positioning piece 75, when the connecting rod 74 with the placing seat 8 is fixed, the arc-shaped sliding block 72 is moved in the inner part of the annular groove 71 by pushing the connecting rod 74, when the placing seat 8 is adjusted to the appropriate position, the bolt is used to pass through the surface of the arc-shaped sliding block 72 and be threadedly connected with the inner wall of the annular groove 71.

[0071] Compared with the related art, the special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller provided by the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0072] The special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller provided by the application is provided with the sliding assembly 7 and the placing seat 8 on the surface of the metal cover 2, so that the connection between the special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller and the large-size heating device is facilitated.

[0073] Third embodiment

[0074] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 based on the special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller provided by the first embodiment of the application, the third embodiment of the application provides another special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller. The third embodiment is only a preferred mode of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the third embodiment does not affect the separate implementation of the first embodiment.

[0075] Specifically, the difference between the special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller provided by the third embodiment of the application lies in that the special-shaped metal cover structure for the temperature controller is provided with a replacement assembly 9 between the sliding block 53 and the expansion ring 54, the replacement assembly 9 comprises a replacement seat 91, the surface of the replacement seat 91 is connected with a rectangular block 92, and the bottom of the expansion ring 54 is provided with a rectangular groove 93 matched with the rectangular block 92.

[0076] The replacement seat 91 is fixedly connected to the surface of the sliding block 53, and the rectangular block 92 and the rectangular groove 93 are used to facilitate positioning when the sliding block 53 is connected with the expansion ring 54; the expansion ring 54 and the rectangular block 92 are both internally provided with a clamping hole matched with the clamping bolt 95.

[0077] One side of the replacement seat 91 is provided with an L-shaped connecting seat 94, and the L-shaped connecting seat 94 is internally provided with a clamping bolt 95.

[0078] The working principle of the special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller provided by the present application is as follows:

[0079] When the expansion ring 54 is replaced, the clamping bolt 95 in the L-shaped connecting seat 94 is first separated from the rectangular block 92 in the expansion ring 54, and then the expansion ring 54 is pulled to move upward, so that the rectangular groove 93 is separated from the rectangular block 92.

[0080] Compared with the related art, the special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller provided by the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0081] The present application provides a special-shaped metal cover structure for a temperature controller, and the replacement assembly 9 arranged between the sliding block 53 and the expansion ring 54 facilitates the installation and disassembly of expansion rings 54 of various sizes.

[0082] The above description is only an embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent scope of the present application, and any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, which is based on the content of the specification and drawings of the present application, is also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A profiled metal cover structure for a thermostat, characterized by, The utility model relates to a temperature controller, including: Temperature controller body, the surface of temperature controller body is provided with metal cover; Dismantling assembly, the surface of metal cover is provided with dismantling assembly; Fixing assembly, the surface of metal cover is provided with fixing assembly, and fixing assembly includes fixing ring, and both sides of the surface of fixing ring are provided with fixing piece; Expansion assembly, the surface of fixing ring is provided with expansion assembly, and expansion assembly includes two connecting plates, the surface of two connecting plates is provided with sliding slot, the inside of two sliding slots is slidably connected with sliding block, and expansion ring is connected between two sliding blocks; The bottom of connecting plate and one side opposite sliding slot are provided with fixed peg, and the inside of sliding block is provided with fixed hole that is matched with fixed peg; The inside of sliding block and expansion ring are provided with replacement assembly, and replacement assembly includes replacement seat, the surface of replacement seat is connected with rectangular block, and the bottom of expansion ring is provided with rectangular groove that is matched with rectangular block.

2. The profiled metal cover structure for a thermostat according to claim 1, wherein The inside of cross groove is provided with cross connecting frame.

3. The shaped metal cover structure for a thermostat according to claim 2, wherein The end of cross connecting frame is connected with dismantling block, and the surface of metal cover and one side opposite cross groove are provided with dismantling slot that is matched with dismantling block.

4. The shaped metal cover structure for a thermostat according to claim 1, wherein The surface of temperature controller body and both sides of metal cover are provided with connecting assembly, and connecting assembly includes connecting seat, and the inside of connecting seat is provided with connecting piece.

5. The shaped metal cover structure for a thermostat according to claim 1, wherein The surface of metal cover is provided with sliding assembly, and sliding assembly includes annular groove, and the inside of annular groove is slidably connected with a plurality of arc-shaped sliding blocks.

6. The shaped metal cover structure for a thermostat according to claim 5, wherein One side of arc-shaped sliding block is connected with external thread block, the surface of external thread block is provided with connecting rod, the inside of connecting rod and one side opposite external thread block are provided with positioning piece, and one side of the surface of arc-shaped sliding block is provided with limiting piece.

7. The shaped metal cover structure for a thermostat according to claim 6, wherein One end of connecting rod is connected with placing seat.

8. The shaped metal cover structure for a thermostat of claim 1, wherein, One side of replacement seat is provided with L-shaped connecting seat, and the inside of L-shaped connecting seat is provided with clamping peg.

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