Temperature sensor assemblies for compressors, compressors and HVAC equipment

Abstract

This invention discloses a temperature sensor assembly for a compressor, a compressor, and HVAC equipment. The temperature sensor assembly for the compressor includes a housing, a temperature sensing element, and an elastic element. The housing has a mating surface and a receiving groove, with the opening of the receiving groove located on the mating surface. At least a portion of the temperature sensing element is located in the receiving groove, and the temperature sensing element has a temperature sensing end opposite to the opening. The elastic element includes a first elastic portion located on the inner bottom surface of the receiving groove and opposite to the opening. The first elastic portion is used to elastically press the temperature sensing element against the opening. In this invention, the temperature sensor assembly for the compressor, by having the first elastic portion of the elastic element press the temperature sensing element against the opening of the housing, ensures close contact between the temperature sensing element and the compressor body, thereby improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensing element on the compressor body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment technology, and more particularly to a temperature sensor assembly for a compressor, a compressor, and HVAC equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the temperature sensor assembly can contact the compressor body and sense the temperature of the compressor body. However, the contact between the temperature sensor assembly and the compressor body is unstable, which makes it difficult for the temperature sensor assembly to sense the temperature of the compressor body effectively. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a temperature sensor assembly for a compressor, which allows the temperature sensing element to be in close contact with the compressor body, thereby improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensing element on the compressor body.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a compressor that includes the aforementioned temperature sensor assembly.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) device, which includes the aforementioned compressor.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a compressor temperature sensor assembly includes a housing, a temperature sensing element, and an elastic element. The housing has a mating surface and a receiving groove, the opening of which is disposed on the mating surface. At least a portion of the temperature sensing element is disposed in the receiving groove, the temperature sensing element has a temperature sensing end opposite to the opening, and the elastic element includes a first elastic portion disposed on the inner bottom surface of the receiving groove and opposite to the opening. The first elastic portion is used to elastically press the temperature sensing element toward the opening.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the temperature sensor assembly for a compressor uses a first elastic portion of an elastic member to press the temperature sensor against the opening of the housing, thereby making the temperature sensor in close contact with the compressor body and improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensor on the compressor body.

[0009] In addition, the compressor temperature sensor assembly according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] Optionally, the elastic element further includes a second elastic portion, which is disposed on the outer side of the mating surface.

[0011] Optionally, the temperature sensing element includes a body portion disposed in the receiving groove. In the free state, the maximum dimension of the body portion along the opening axis is H1, the maximum depth dimension of the receiving groove along the opening axis is H2, the minimum thickness dimension of the second elastic portion along the opening axis is H3, and the maximum thickness dimension of the first elastic portion along the opening axis is H4, wherein H2+H3

[0012] Optionally, the elastic element further includes a peripheral wall portion, which connects the first elastic portion and the second elastic portion, and is disposed between the inner peripheral surface of the receiving groove and the temperature sensing element.

[0013] Optionally, the temperature sensing element includes a body portion and a first terminal block. The body portion is disposed in the receiving groove. The peripheral wall portion includes at least two portions distributed circumferentially along the elastic element, and an avoidance structure is formed between adjacent peripheral wall portions. The first terminal block passes through the avoidance structure and is inserted into the housing. And / or, a connector is provided inside the housing, and the first terminal block passes through the housing and is electrically connected to the connector.

[0014] Optionally, the peripheral wall portion includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion, the first wall portion and the second wall portion are distributed along the direction of the opening axis, the first wall portion is connected to the first elastic portion, the second wall portion is connected to the second elastic portion, the first wall portion and the second wall portion are connected, the second wall portion protrudes from the first wall portion in a direction away from the temperature sensing element, and a stepped structure is formed between the first wall portion and the second wall portion.

[0015] Optionally, the temperature sensing element has a first part and a second part, the first part and the second part are distributed along the direction of the opening axis, the outer peripheral surface of the second part protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the first part, the first part and the first wall portion are opposite to each other in the radial direction of the temperature sensing element, and the second part and the second wall portion are opposite to each other in the radial direction of the temperature sensing element.

[0016] Optionally, the housing is provided with a connector, and the temperature sensor assembly further includes a wiring harness, which is electrically connected to the connector. The connector, the wiring harness, and the housing are then injection molded together.

[0017] Optionally, the elastic element is integrally formed with the inner wall of the receiving groove by a melting process.

[0018] Optionally, the housing has mounting holes, which are connected to the compressor body via fasteners.

[0019] ​According to an embodiment of the present invention, the compressor includes a compressor body and the temperature sensor assembly described above, the temperature sensor assembly being disposed on the compressor body.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the compressor uses the aforementioned temperature sensor assembly to sense the temperature of the compressor body, thereby taking protective actions based on the operating state of the compressor body to prevent damage to the compressor.

[0021] Optionally, the compressor further includes a terminal assembly, which includes a base, a second terminal block, and a second wiring harness. The base is disposed on the outer surface of the compressor body and is integrally formed with the cover. The second terminal block is disposed inside the base and is used for electrical connection with the compressor body. The second wiring harness is connected to the second terminal block and is used for connection to a power source.

[0022] Optionally, the terminal assembly further includes a seal disposed between the base and the outer surface of the compressor for sealing the gap between the base and the compressor; and / or, the seal is integrally formed with the elastic member.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment includes the compressor described above.

[0024] According to embodiments of the present invention, the HVAC equipment can improve its operational stability by applying the aforementioned compressor.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a vertical cross-sectional view of the temperature sensor assembly along the opening axis in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the temperature sensing element in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cover in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the elastic element in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view (free state) of the temperature sensor assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view (installation state) of the temperature sensor assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic element in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the temperature sensor assembly along the opening axis in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a compressor in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 10 This is a graph showing the change of force on the temperature sensing element with (H2+H3) in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 11 This is a comparison chart of the failure rates of the temperature sensing element and the compressor in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] Compressor 1000, temperature sensor assembly 100, housing 10, mating surface 11, receiving groove 12, first surface 121, second surface 122, opening 13, temperature sensing element 20, body part 21, first part 211, second part 212, first terminal 22, temperature sensing end 23, elastic element 30, first elastic part 31, second elastic part 32, peripheral wall part 33, first wall part 331, second wall part 332, clearance structure 333, connector 40, mounting hole 50, compressor body 200, terminal assembly 300, axial direction of opening AA. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0040] This invention provides a temperature sensor assembly 100 for a compressor 1000, which allows the temperature sensing element 20 to be in close contact with the compressor body 200, thereby improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensing element 20 on the compressor body 200. This invention also provides a compressor 1000 and HVAC equipment.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, a temperature sensor assembly 100 for a compressor 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 10, a temperature sensing element 20, and an elastic element 30.

[0042] The housing 10 has a mating surface 11 and a receiving groove 12. The opening 13 of the receiving groove 12 is located on the mating surface 11. At least a portion of the temperature sensing element 20 is located in the receiving groove 12. The temperature sensing element 20 has a temperature sensing end 23, which is opposite to the opening 13. The elastic element 30 includes a first elastic portion 31 located on the inner bottom surface of the receiving groove 12 and opposite to the opening 13. The first elastic portion 31 is used to elastically press the temperature sensing element 20 toward the opening 13. This arrangement can improve the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensor assembly 100.

[0043] When the temperature sensor assembly 100 is installed on the compressor body 200, the mating surface 11 of the cover 10 can be connected to the compressor body 200, and the opening 13 of the cover 10 can face the compressor 1000. The temperature sensing element 20 is disposed in the receiving groove 12 and positioned on the compressor body 200 by the cover 10. The receiving groove 12 is provided with a first elastic part 31 of the elastic element 30. The first elastic part 31 is opposite to the opening 13 and elastically presses against the temperature sensing element 20 towards the opening 13 of the cover 10, so that the temperature sensing end 23 of the temperature sensing element 20 is in close contact with the compressor body 200, thereby improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensing element 20 on the compressor body 200. In this way, by sensing the temperature of the compressor body 200 through the temperature sensing element 20, it is convenient to take protective action when the temperature of the compressor body 200 exceeds the predetermined range, so as to avoid damage to the compressor body 200.

[0044] Therefore, in the compressor 100 temperature sensor assembly 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first elastic portion 31 of the elastic member 30 presses against the temperature sensor 20 toward the opening 13 of the housing 10, so that the temperature sensor 20 is in close contact with the compressor body 200, thereby improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensor 20 on the compressor body 200.

[0045] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic member 30 further includes a second elastic portion 32, which is disposed on the outer side of the mating surface 11. It can be understood that the mating surface 11 of the cover 10 has opposing inner and outer sides, with the inner side of the mating surface 11 facing the receiving groove 12 of the cover 10 and the outer side of the mating surface 11 facing away from the receiving groove 12 of the cover 10. The second elastic portion 32 of the elastic member 30 can be disposed on the outer side of the mating surface 11. When the temperature sensor assembly 100 is installed on the compressor body 200, the second elastic portion 32 of the elastic member 30 can be squeezed by the cover 10 and the compressor 1000, thereby sealing the gap between the cover 10 and the compressor body 200, thereby improving the sealing performance of the temperature sensor assembly 100 and preventing the external environment from affecting the normal operation of the temperature sensor 20.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the temperature sensing element 20 includes a body portion 21 disposed in the receiving groove 12. In the free state, the maximum dimension of the body portion 21 along the axis of the opening 13 is H1, the maximum depth dimension of the receiving groove 12 along the axis of the opening 13 is H2, the minimum depth dimension of the second elastic portion 32 along the axis of the opening 13 is H3, and the maximum thickness dimension of the first elastic portion 31 along the axis of the opening 13 is H4, wherein H2+H3

[0047] It is understood that the temperature sensor assembly 100 has an installed state and a free state; in the installed state, the temperature sensor assembly 100 is mounted on the compressor body 200, and in the free state, the temperature sensor assembly 100 is not mounted on the compressor body 200; specifically, in the installed state, the first elastic part 31 and the second elastic part 32 undergo elastic deformation, and the thickness dimensions of the first elastic part 31 and the second elastic part 32 change, such that the sum of the maximum depth dimension of the receiving groove 12 along the axis of the opening 13 and the minimum depth dimension of the second elastic part 32 along the axis of the opening 13 is equal to the sum of the maximum dimension of the body part 21 along the axis of the opening 13 and the maximum thickness dimension of the first elastic part 31 along the axis of the opening 13; for example Figure 6 In this state, the maximum dimension of the main body 21 along the axis of the opening 13 is H1, the maximum depth dimension of the receiving groove 12 along the axis of the opening 13 is H2, the minimum depth dimension of the second elastic part 32 along the axis of the opening 13 is H3', and the maximum thickness dimension of the first elastic part 31 along the axis of the opening 13 is H4'.

[0048] To meet the dimensional requirements in the installation state, the temperature sensor assembly 100 in its free state, such as Figure 5 The maximum dimension of the main body 21 along the axis of the opening 13 is H1, the maximum depth dimension of the receiving groove 12 along the axis of the opening 13 is H2, the minimum depth dimension of the second elastic part 32 along the axis of the opening 13 is H3, and the maximum thickness dimension of the first elastic part 31 along the axis of the opening 13 is H4, satisfying the relationship H2+H3

[0049] ​​In the free state, the maximum dimension of the main body portion 21 along the axis of the opening 13 is H1, the maximum depth dimension of the receiving groove 12 along the axis of the opening 13 is H2, the minimum depth dimension of the second elastic portion 32 along the axis of the opening 13 is H3, and the maximum thickness dimension of the first elastic portion 31 along the axis of the opening 13 is H4, satisfying the relationship of H1 < H2 + H3. In this way, the temperature sensing element 20 can be prevented from being fractured during installation.

[0050] Combined Figure 10 It can be seen that the minimum depth dimension H3 of the second elastic portion 32 along the axis of the opening 13 and the maximum thickness dimension H4 of the first elastic portion 31 along the axis of the opening 13 are optimal within the range of H1 and H1 + H4. When H1 ≥ H2 + H3, the force on the temperature sensing element 20 is relatively large and it is easy to fracture the temperature sensing element 20; when H2 + H3 ≥ H1 + H4, the force on the temperature sensing element is relatively small and it cannot be in good close contact with the compressor main body 200, resulting in temperature sensing failure. Combined Figure 11 It can be seen that this embodiment satisfies the relationship of H1 < H2 + H3 < H1 + H4, which significantly reduces the failure rate of the temperature sensing element 20 and the compressor 1000 compared with the prior art.

[0051] Such as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic member 30 further includes a peripheral wall portion 33. The peripheral wall portion 33 connects the first elastic portion 31 and the second elastic portion 32. The peripheral wall portion 33 is provided between the inner peripheral surface of the receiving groove 12 and the temperature sensing element 20, which can protect the temperature sensor and prevent the cover 10 from making hard contact with the temperature sensing element 20, resulting in structural damage.

[0052] Specifically, the receiving groove 12 has an inner bottom surface opposite to the opening 13 and an inner peripheral surface connecting the inner bottom surface. The elastic member 30 can be disposed in the receiving groove 12. The first elastic portion 31 of the elastic member 30 is disposed on the inner bottom surface of the receiving groove 12, and the peripheral wall portion 33 of the elastic member 30 is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the receiving groove 12, and the temperature sensing element 20 is disposed within the elastic member 30, that is, the temperature sensing element 20 is wrapped by the first elastic portion 31 and the peripheral wall portion 33 to prevent hard contact and damage between the temperature sensing element 20 and the cover 10. And the first elastic portion 31, the peripheral wall portion 33 and the second elastic portion 32 are connected along the axis direction of the opening 13. During installation, the first elastic portion 31 elastically presses the temperature sensing element 20 towards the opening 13, so that the temperature sensing element 20 is in close contact with the compressor main body 200, thereby improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensing element 20; in addition, the second elastic portion 32 is pressed by the mating surface 11 and the compressor main body 200, and seals the gap between the mating surface 11 of the cover 10 and the compressor main body 200, so as to improve the sealing performance of the compressor 1000 components.

[0053] Such as Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the temperature sensing element 20 includes a body portion 21 and a first terminal 22. The body portion 21 is disposed in the receiving groove 12. The peripheral wall portion 33 includes at least two portions distributed circumferentially along the elastic member 30, and an avoidance structure 333 is formed between adjacent peripheral wall portions 33. The first terminal 22 passes through the avoidance structure 333 and is inserted into the cover 10; and / or, a connector 40 is provided inside the cover 10, and the first terminal 22 passes through the cover 10 and is electrically connected to the connector 40. This arrangement facilitates the connection between the temperature sensing element 20 and the connector 40, enabling the power supply and signal transmission of the temperature sensing element 20.

[0054] Specifically, a connector 40 is provided inside the housing 10. The connector 40 can be connected to external power supplies and / or controllers and other functional devices via a wiring harness. The peripheral wall portion 33 of the elastic member 30 is located between the body portion 21 of the temperature sensing member 20 and the inner peripheral surface of the receiving groove 12 to avoid hard contact between the body portion 21 of the temperature sensing member 20 and the inner peripheral surface of the receiving groove 12. The body portion 21 of the temperature sensing member 20 is connected to a first terminal 22, which is connected to the connector 40, so that the temperature sensing member 20 can be connected to external power supplies and / or controllers and other functional devices. The temperature sensor 20 can detect the temperature signal of the compressor body 200 and transmit it to the controller. It can also supply external power to the temperature sensor 20 through the connector 40. In order for the temperature sensor 20 to connect with the external power supply and / or controller, the peripheral wall portion 33 can include at least two distributed along the circumference of the elastic member 30, and a clearance structure 333 is formed between two adjacent peripheral wall portions 33. In this way, the first terminal 22 connected to the body portion 21 can pass through the clearance structure 333 and be inserted into the cover 10 to connect with the connector 40 inside the cover 10.

[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the peripheral wall portion 33 includes a first wall portion 331 and a second wall portion 332. The first wall portion 331 and the second wall portion 332 are distributed along the axial direction of the opening 13. The first wall portion 331 is connected to the first elastic portion 31, and the second wall portion 332 is connected to the second elastic portion 32. The second wall portion 332 protrudes from the first wall portion 331 in a direction away from the temperature sensing element 20, and a stepped structure is constructed between the first wall portion 331 and the second wall portion 332. In this way, the elastic element 30 can be stably disposed in the receiving groove 12, thereby improving the contact stability between the temperature sensing element 20 and the compressor body 200.

[0056] Specifically, in the direction from the inner bottom surface of the receiving groove 12 to the opening 13, the first elastic part 31, the first wall part 331, the second wall part 332, and the second elastic part 32 are connected in sequence. The first elastic part 31, the first wall part 331, and the second wall part 332 are provided on the outer surface of the temperature sensing element 20. The second elastic part 32 is arranged around the temperature sensing element 20 and displays the temperature sensing end 23 of the temperature sensing element 20, so that the temperature sensing end 23 can sense the temperature of the compressor body 200. More specifically, the second wall part 332 protrudes from the first wall part 331 in the direction away from the temperature sensing element 20, and a stepped structure is constructed between the first wall part 331 and the second wall part 332. In this way, the roughness of the elastic element 30 can be increased, so that the elastic element 30 is stably set in the receiving groove 12, and the elastic element 30 is prevented from moving relative to the receiving groove 12, which would cause the elastic element 30 to fail to elastically press the temperature sensing element 20 well, resulting in the temperature sensing element 20 failing to sense temperature.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the temperature sensing element 20 is provided with a first portion 211 and a second portion 212. The first portion 211 and the second portion 212 are distributed along the axial direction of the opening 13. The outer peripheral surface of the second portion 212 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the first portion 211. The first portion 211 and the first wall portion 331 are radially opposite to each other in the temperature sensing element 20, and the second portion 212 and the second wall portion 332 are radially opposite to each other in the temperature sensing element 20. In this way, the temperature sensing element 20 can be stably disposed in the elastic member 30, thereby improving the contact stability between the temperature sensing element 20 and the compressor body 200.

[0058] Specifically, in conjunction with the foregoing, the temperature sensing element 20 includes a body portion 21 and a first terminal block 22. The body portion 21 includes a first portion 211 and a second portion 212. An elastic element 30 is disposed on the outer surface of the body portion 21. The first wall portion 331 of the elastic element 30 is radially opposite to the first portion 211 of the body portion 21, and the second wall portion 332 of the elastic element 30 is radially opposite to the second portion 212 of the body portion 21. The outer peripheral surface of the second portion 212 of the body portion 21 protrudes from the first portion 211. On the outer peripheral surface, in the installed state, the second part 212 of the main body 21 presses against the second wall part 332 of the elastic member 30 in the radial direction of the temperature sensing member 20 and in the direction away from the temperature sensing member 20, so that the elastic member 30 and the temperature sensing member 20 fit more tightly, and the stepped structure of the elastic member 30 can press more stably against the inner wall surface of the receiving groove 12, thereby improving the assembly stability of the elastic member 30 and the cover 10, so that the elastic member 30 can press against the temperature sensing member 20 more stably, thereby improving the contact stability between the temperature sensing member 20 and the compressor body 200.

[0059] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the inner circumferential surface of the receiving groove 12 is provided with a first surface 121 and a second surface 122. The first surface 121 and the second surface 122 are distributed along the axial direction of the opening 13. The first surface 121 protrudes into the receiving groove 12, and the first surface 121 and the first wall portion 331 are radially opposite to each other in the receiving groove 12. The second surface 122 and the second wall portion 332 are radially opposite to each other in the receiving groove 12. In this way, the elastic member 30 can be stably disposed in the receiving groove 12, thereby improving the contact stability between the temperature sensing member 20 and the compressor body 200.

[0060] Specifically, the first wall portion 331 of the elastic member 30 corresponds to the first surface 121, and the second wall portion 332 of the elastic member 30 corresponds to the second surface 122. In the installed state, the first wall portion 331 of the elastic member 30 elastically presses against the first portion 211 of the temperature sensing member 20 and the first surface 121 of the receiving groove 12, and the second wall portion 332 of the elastic member 30 elastically presses against the second portion 212 of the temperature sensing member 20 and the second surface 122 of the receiving groove 12, so that the elastic member 30 and the temperature sensing member 20 can be stably assembled on the cover 10, and the stepped structure of the elastic member 30 can be limited between the first surface 121 and the second surface 122 of the receiving groove 12 to improve the assembly strength, so that the first elastic portion 31 of the elastic member 30 can effectively elastically press against the temperature sensing member 20, thereby improving the contact stability between the temperature sensing member 20 and the compressor body 200.

[0061] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a connector 40 is provided inside the housing 10, and the temperature sensor assembly 100 also includes a wire harness, which is electrically connected to the connector 40. The connector 40, the wire harness, and the housing 10 are injection molded in a secondary manner. In this way, the sealing performance of the temperature sensor assembly 100 can be improved, thereby improving the working stability of the temperature sensor assembly 100.

[0062] Specifically, the housing 10 can be injection molded in one step. The connector 40 is disposed inside the housing 10 and electrically connected to the temperature sensing element 20 in the receiving groove 12. As mentioned above, the body 21 of the temperature sensing element 20 is disposed in the receiving groove 12, and the elastic element 30 is disposed on the outer surface of the body 21. The elastic element 30 is provided with a clearance structure 333, which facilitates the first terminal 22 to pass through the clearance structure 333 to electrically connect to the body 21 of the elastic element 30 and the connector 40 respectively. The connector 40 can also be electrically connected to the wire harness to connect to external power supplies and / or controllers and other functional devices. Subsequently, the connector 40, the wire harness and the housing 10 can be injection molded in two steps. This can improve the assembly stability of the connector 40, the wire harness and the housing 10, and improve the sealing performance of the temperature sensor assembly 100, preventing external environmental contamination of the internal components of the temperature sensor assembly 100, thereby improving the working stability of the temperature sensor assembly 100.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic element 30 is integrally formed with the inner wall of the receiving groove 12 by a melting process. This can improve the connection stability between the elastic element 30 and the cover 10, and prevent the elastic element 30 from moving relative to the cover 10, which would prevent the elastic element 30 from effectively pressing against the temperature sensing element 20, resulting in poor contact between the temperature sensing element 20 and the compressor body 200.

[0064] like Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the housing 10 has mounting holes 50, which are connected to the compressor body 200 by fasteners. Specifically, the housing 10 may have mounting holes 50, and the compressor body 200 may have connecting holes corresponding to the mounting holes 50. Fasteners may be inserted through the mounting holes 50 and the connecting holes respectively to install the housing 10 on the compressor body 200, thereby realizing the assembly of the temperature sensor assembly 100 on the compressor body 200. Of course, there may be multiple mounting holes 50 and multiple connecting holes. Multiple mounting holes 50 correspond to multiple connecting holes and are connected by fasteners to improve the connection strength between the temperature sensor assembly 100 and the compressor body 200.

[0065] Furthermore, in some specific examples of the present invention, after the connector 40, wire harness and housing 10 are connected, a plastic shell can be formed on the outside of the housing 10 by secondary injection molding. The plastic shell can fix the connector 40, wire harness and housing 10. The plastic shell can be provided with mounting holes 50 and connected to the compressor body 200 by fasteners. In this way, the processing complexity of the housing 10 can be reduced and the assembly efficiency can be improved.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the compressor 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a compressor body 200 and a temperature sensor assembly 100 as described in the above embodiment.

[0067] The temperature sensor assembly 100 is located on the compressor body 200. By applying the aforementioned temperature sensor assembly 100, the compressor body 200 is temperature-sensing, thereby taking protective actions based on the working state of the compressor body 200 to prevent damage to the compressor 1000.

[0068] Specifically, the body portion 21 of the elastic element 30 and the temperature sensing element 20 is disposed within the receiving groove 12 of the cover 10. The mating surface 11 of the cover 10 is connected to the compressor body 200, and the cover 10 is mounted on the compressor body 200 through the mounting hole 50. The opening 13 of the cover 10 is opposite to the compressor body 200. The first elastic portion 31 of the elastic element 30 elastically presses against the temperature sensing element 20 towards the opening 13, so that the temperature sensing end 23 of the temperature sensing element 20 can be in close contact with the compressor body 200, thereby improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensing element 20 on the compressor body 200. Furthermore, a second elastic portion 32 of the elastic element 30 is provided on the outer side of the mating surface 11. In the installed state, the second elastic portion 32 undergoes elastic deformation under the pressure of the mating surface 11 and the compressor body 200 to seal the gap between the mating surface 11 and the compressor body 200, thereby improving the sealing performance of the compressor 1000.

[0069] Furthermore, in the free state, the temperature sensor assembly 100 has the following dimensions: the maximum dimension of the main body 21 along the axis of the opening 13 is H1; the maximum depth dimension of the receiving groove 12 along the axis of the opening 13 is H2; the minimum thickness dimension of the second elastic part 32 along the axis of the opening 13 is H3; and the maximum thickness dimension of the first elastic part 31 along the axis of the opening 13 is H4. These dimensions satisfy the relationship H2 + H3 < H1 + H4. Thus, in the installed state, the first elastic part 31 of the elastic member 30 can elastically press against the temperature sensor 20 towards the opening 13, ensuring close contact between the temperature sensing end 23 of the temperature sensor 20 and the compressor body 200, thereby improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensor 20. Additionally, the relationship H1 < H2 + H3 is also satisfied to prevent the temperature sensor 20 from being crushed in the installed state.

[0070] Furthermore, the elastic member 30 includes a peripheral wall portion 33, which is disposed between the inner peripheral surface of the receiving groove 12 and the temperature sensing member 20, thus protecting the temperature sensing member 20 and preventing damage caused by contact between the temperature sensing member 20 and the inner peripheral surface of the receiving groove 12. The peripheral wall portion 33 includes at least two circumferentially distributed portions, with a clearance structure 333 formed between adjacent portions 33 to allow the first terminal 22 to pass through the clearance structure 333 for electrical connection with the connector 40 inside the housing 10. The connector 40 can be connected to a wiring harness, which in turn connects to an external power supply and / or controller, etc., to transmit the temperature sensing signal from the temperature sensing member 20 and to supply power to the temperature sensing member 20.

[0071] Furthermore, the peripheral wall portion 33 includes a first wall portion 331 and a second wall portion 332, with the second wall portion 332 protruding from the first wall portion 331 in a direction away from the temperature sensing element 20; the temperature sensing element 20 is provided with a first portion 211 and a second portion 212, with the outer peripheral surface of the second portion 212 protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the first portion 211; the inner peripheral surface of the receiving groove 12 is provided with a first surface 121 and a second surface 122, with the first surface 121 protruding into the receiving groove 12 and the second surface 122 protruding from it. Thus, in the temperature sensor assembly 10... In the 0, the first part 211 of the temperature sensing element 20 and the first surface 121 of the receiving groove 12 can elastically press against the first wall 331 of the elastic element 30, and the second part 212 of the temperature sensing element 20 and the second surface 122 of the receiving groove 12 can elastically press against the second wall 332 of the elastic element 30, so that the temperature sensing element 20 and the elastic element 30 can be more stably disposed in the housing 10, thereby making the temperature sensing element 20 more stably contact the compressor body 200 and improving the temperature sensing effect of the temperature sensor assembly 100.

[0072] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the compressor 1000 further includes a terminal assembly 300. The terminal assembly 300 includes a base, a second terminal block, and a second wiring harness. The base block is disposed on the outer surface of the compressor body 200 and is integrally formed with the cover 10. The second terminal block is disposed inside the base block and is used for electrical connection with the compressor body 200. The second wiring harness is connected to the second terminal block and is used for connecting to a power source. In this way, the terminal assembly 300 can be integrated with the temperature sensor assembly 100 to improve assembly efficiency.

[0073] Specifically, the base of the terminal assembly 300 is integrally formed with the housing 10. For example, the housing 10, the wire harness, and the connector 40 are injection molded in a secondary manner, so that the base of the terminal assembly 300 is formed on the outside of the housing 10. The base is provided with a second terminal and a second wire harness. The second terminal can be electrically connected to the metal post extending from the compressor body 200. The second terminal is connected to the wire harness, and the wire harness can be connected to an external power source to supply power to the compressor body 200. The base of the terminal assembly 300 is integrally formed with the housing 10 of the temperature sensor assembly 100, which can improve the assembly efficiency of the compressor 1000.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, the terminal assembly 300 further includes a seal disposed between the outer surface of the base and the compressor body 200, for sealing the gap between the base and the compressor body 200. This improves the sealing performance of the terminal assembly 300 and prevents external environmental contamination of the interior of the terminal assembly 300, thus preventing the functional devices from malfunctioning. Furthermore, the seal and the elastic member 30 are integrally formed. Thus, during assembly, the second elastic portion 32 of the seal and the elastic member 30 can respectively seal the gaps between the base and the housing 10 and the compressor body 200, improving assembly efficiency and sealing performance.

[0075] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the heating and ventilation equipment includes the compressor 1000 in the above embodiment, and by applying the aforementioned compressor 1000, the working stability of the heating and ventilation equipment can be improved.

[0076] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0077] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0078] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0079] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0080] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0081] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A temperature sensor assembly for a compressor, characterized in that, include: The cover (10) has a mating surface (11) and a receiving groove (12), and the opening (13) of the receiving groove (12) is provided on the mating surface (11); A temperature sensing element (20), at least a portion of which is disposed in the receiving groove (12), the temperature sensing element (20) having a temperature sensing end (23) which is opposite to the opening (13); The elastic element (30) includes a first elastic portion (31) disposed on the inner bottom surface of the receiving groove (12) and opposite to the opening (13), the first elastic portion (31) being used to elastically press the temperature sensing element (20) toward the opening (13).

2. The temperature sensor assembly for a compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element (30) further includes a second elastic portion (32), which is located on the outside of the mating surface (11).

3. The temperature sensor assembly for a compressor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The temperature sensing element (20) includes a body portion (21) disposed in the receiving groove (12). In the free state, the maximum dimension of the body portion (21) along the axis of the opening (13) is H1, the maximum depth dimension of the receiving groove (12) along the axis of the opening (13) is H2, the minimum thickness dimension of the second elastic part (32) along the axis of the opening (13) is H3, and the maximum thickness dimension of the first elastic part (31) along the axis of the opening (13) is H4. Where H2+H3<H1+H4; and / or, H1<H2+H3.

4. The temperature sensor assembly for a compressor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element (30) further includes a peripheral wall portion (33), which connects the first elastic element (31) and the second elastic element (32). The peripheral wall portion (33) is disposed between the inner peripheral surface of the receiving groove (12) and the temperature sensing element (20).

5. The temperature sensor assembly for a compressor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The temperature sensing element (20) includes a body portion (21) and a first terminal (22). The body portion (21) is disposed in the receiving groove (12). The peripheral wall portion (33) includes at least two distributed along the circumference of the elastic element (30), and an avoidance structure (333) is formed between adjacent peripheral wall portions (33). The first terminal (22) passes through the avoidance structure (333) and is inserted into the cover (10). And / or, the cover (10) is provided with a connector (40), the first terminal (22) passes through the cover (10) and is electrically connected to the connector (40).

6. The temperature sensor assembly for a compressor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The peripheral wall portion (33) includes a first wall portion (331) and a second wall portion (332). The first wall portion (331) and the second wall portion (332) are distributed along the axial direction of the opening (13). The first wall portion (331) is connected to the first elastic portion (31), and the second wall portion (332) is connected to the second elastic portion (32). The second wall portion (332) protrudes from the first wall portion (331) in a direction away from the temperature sensing element (20), and a stepped structure is formed between the first wall portion (331) and the second wall portion (332).

7. The temperature sensor assembly for a compressor according to claim 6, characterized in that, The temperature sensing element (20) is provided with a first part (211) and a second part (212). The first part (211) and the second part (212) are distributed along the axial direction of the opening (13). The outer peripheral surface of the second part (212) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the first part (211). The first part (211) and the first wall portion (331) are opposite to each other in the radial direction of the temperature sensing element (20). The second part (212) and the second wall portion (332) are opposite to each other in the radial direction of the temperature sensing element (20).

8. The temperature sensor assembly for a compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (10) is provided with a connector (40), and the temperature sensor assembly also includes a wire harness. The wire harness is electrically connected to the connector (40), and the connector (40), the wire harness and the housing (10) are formed by secondary injection molding. And / or, the elastic element (30) is integrally formed with the inner wall surface of the receiving groove (12) by a melting process; And / or, the housing (10) has mounting holes (50) that are connected to the compressor body (200) by fasteners.

9. A compressor, characterized in that, include: Compressor body (200); The temperature sensor assembly according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the temperature sensor assembly is disposed on the compressor body (200).

10. The compressor according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a terminal assembly (300), which includes a base, a second terminal and a second wire harness. The base is disposed on the outer surface of the compressor body (200) and integrally formed with the cover (10). The second terminal is disposed inside the base and is used to electrically connect to the compressor body (200). The second wire harness is connected to the second terminal and is used to connect to the power supply.

11. The compressor according to claim 10, characterized in that, The terminal assembly (300) further includes a seal disposed between the base and the outer surface of the compressor body (200) for sealing the gap between the base and the compressor body (200); and / or, the seal is integrally formed with the elastic member (30).

12. A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) device, characterized in that, The compressor includes any one of claims 9-11.

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