A mounting rack for a water heater

Abstract

This invention relates to a mounting bracket for water heater installation, comprising a crossbeam, a first hook, and a second hook. The crossbeam has fixing holes. The first hook is installed on the left side of the crossbeam. A movable pressure plate, movable vertically, is located on the right side of the crossbeam near the first hook. The movable pressure plate has multiple first notches spaced at intervals on its left and right sides. A second notch is provided on the crossbeam corresponding to each of the first notches. The first and second notches together form a non-circular mounting hole. The movable pressure plate is connected and fixed to the crossbeam by fastening screws. The second hook has a locking part that engages with the mounting hole. Limiting parts are provided at both ends of the locking part, which abut against the front and rear sides of the mounting hole. Using this design, the position of the second hook can be adjusted without disassembling the crossbeam, thereby adjusting the distance between the two hooks to meet the installation requirements of different water heater models.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a mounting bracket for installing a water heater. Background Technology

[0002] When installing a water heater, you first need to determine the spacing of the mounting holes on the back of the water heater, then drive two hooks into the wall, and finally hang the water heater on the hooks. However, this installation method is prone to problems such as inconsistent hook heights and excessively large / small spacing. Therefore, a mounting bracket for fixing water heaters has appeared on the market. This mounting bracket includes a crossbeam and two adjustable hooks. Users only need to install the crossbeam horizontally into the wall, and then adjust the position of the two hooks according to the spacing of the mounting holes on the back of the water heater. The advantage of this mounting bracket is that the levelness of the hooks is easy to control, the deviation is small, and it can be adapted to various water heaters on the market to adjust the hook spacing.

[0003] However, this type of mounting bracket also has significant drawbacks: the spacing of the hooks must be adjusted before the crossbeam is fixed to the wall. Once the crossbeam is fixed, the spacing between the two hooks cannot be adjusted. If the user replaces the water heater with one of different capacities or brands, the spacing of the mounting holes on the back of the water heater will inevitably be different. In this case, the crossbeam must be removed, the hook spacing readjusted, and the crossbeam reinstalled. Furthermore, the crossbeam is fixed using expansion bolts, which are very troublesome to install and remove, and are prone to loosening between the expansion bolts and the wall. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems. We provide a mounting bracket for water heater installation, which allows for adjustment of the hook spacing without disassembling the crossbeam, and has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a mounting bracket for water heater installation, comprising a crossbeam, a first hook, and a second hook. The crossbeam has fixing holes. The first hook is installed on the left side of the crossbeam. A movable pressure plate, movable vertically, is located on the right side of the crossbeam near the first hook. The movable pressure plate has multiple first notches spaced at intervals on its left and right sides. A second notch is provided on the crossbeam corresponding to each of the first notches. The first and second notches together form a non-circular mounting hole. The movable pressure plate is connected and fixed to the crossbeam by fastening screws. The second hook has a locking portion that engages with the mounting hole. Limiting portions are provided at both ends of the locking portion, which abut against the front and rear sides of the mounting hole.

[0006] In one or more embodiments, the crossbeam extends downward along its top surface and has a recessed area. The movable pressure plate is sized to fit the recessed area and is disposed on the recessed area. The left and right ends of the movable pressure plate have outwardly extending connecting ears with through holes. The crossbeam has threaded holes at positions corresponding to the through holes. The fastening screw passes through the through holes and connects with the threaded holes.

[0007] In one or more embodiments, the diameter of the through hole is slightly larger than the stud of the fastening screw.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, the back of the movable pressure plate is provided with a downwardly extending extension plate, which is attached to the back of the crossbeam.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the limiting portion is a circular gasket, which is welded and fixed to the snap-fit ​​portion.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, the shape of the mounting hole is one of rectangle, triangle, ellipse, rhombus, pentagon, and hexagon.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, a positioning hole is provided on the left side of the crossbeam, and the first hook has a threaded section passing through the positioning hole, with a nut for fastening the first hook connected to the threaded section.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, the crossbeam, movable pressure plate, first hook, and second hook are all made of stainless steel.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this invention are as follows: by setting a movable pressure plate that can move up and down on the crossbeam, and using the first notch and the second notch to form a non-circular mounting hole, and cooperating with the snap-fit ​​and limiting structure of the second hook, the second hook can maintain its orientation after the fastening screw is tightened; by loosening the fastening screw and moving the movable pressure plate upward, the mounting hole is opened, allowing the second hook to enter the position of other mounting holes, thereby realizing the adjustment of the distance between the first hook and the second hook. Therefore, the distance adjustment of the two hooks can be achieved without disassembling the crossbeam to adapt to the mounting hole distance on the back of different water heaters. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the movable pressure plate moves upward according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A structural diagram from another angle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second hook in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the crossbeam structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To enhance understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0016] See appendix Figure 1-5 This application provides a mounting bracket for water heater installation, comprising a crossbeam 1, a first hook 2, and a second hook 3. The crossbeam 1 has fixing holes 4. The first hook 2 is installed on the left side of the crossbeam 1. A movable pressure plate 5, movable vertically, is located on the right side of the crossbeam 1 near the first hook 2. The movable pressure plate 5 has multiple first notches 6 spaced apart on its left and right sides. The crossbeam 1 has a second notch 7 corresponding to each first notch 6. The first notches 6 and second notches 7 together form a non-circular mounting hole 8. The movable pressure plate 5 is connected and fixed to the crossbeam 1 by fastening screws 9. The second hook 3 has a locking part 10 that engages with the mounting hole 8. Limiting parts 11 are provided at both ends of the locking part 10, which abut against the front and rear sides of the mounting hole 8. This solution allows for position adjustment of the second hook 3 without disassembling the crossbeam. Specifically, by loosening the fastening screw 9, and then moving the movable pressure plate 5 upwards to separate the first notch 6 from the second notch 7, the second hook is adjusted to a suitable position. Then, the movable pressure plate 5 is pressed down to re-form the mounting hole 8 with the first notch 6 and the second notch 7. Finally, the fastening screw 9 is tightened again. The engagement part 10 and the mounting hole 8 cooperate to fix the second hook 3, preventing it from rotating; the limiting part 11 prevents the second hook 3 from moving back and forth.

[0017] The crossbeam 1 has a recess 12 extending downwards along its top surface. The movable pressure plate 5 is sized to fit the recess 12 and is positioned within it. Therefore, when the fastening screw 9 is tightened, the movable pressure plate 5 and the crossbeam 1 form a unified whole, with a neat and unobtrusive appearance. The movable pressure plate 5 has outwardly extending connecting ears 51 at both ends, each with a through hole. The crossbeam 1 has a threaded hole corresponding to the through hole. The fastening screw 9 passes through the through hole and connects to the threaded hole. Specifically, the diameter of the through hole is slightly larger than the stud of the fastening screw 9. This design achieves stable guidance and reliable fixation of the movable pressure plate 5, preventing it from shifting or shaking during adjustment or use, thus improving structural stability.

[0018] The movable pressure plate 5 has a downwardly extending extension plate 52 on its back side, which is in contact with the back side of the crossbeam 1. This design increases the contact area and guide length between the movable pressure plate 5 and the crossbeam 1, improves the stability of the movable pressure plate 5 when moving up and down, and enhances its torsional resistance under stress, thus preventing the movable pressure plate from warping or deforming due to uneven stress.

[0019] The limiting part 11 is a circular gasket, which is welded and fixed to the snap-fit ​​part 10. The limiting part 11 uses a circular gasket and is welded and fixed to the snap-fit ​​part 10. The structure is simple and easy to process. It can effectively support the front and rear sides of the mounting hole 8, ensuring that the second hook 3 will not come out of the mounting hole 8 during use, thus enhancing the load-bearing capacity of the second hook 3.

[0020] The mounting hole 8 is shaped like a rectangle, triangle, ellipse, rhombus, pentagon, or hexagon. The mounting hole 8 with the above shapes can form an anti-rotation fit with the snap-fit ​​part 10, ensuring that the second hook 3 will not rotate in the mounting hole 8, thus ensuring the stability of the orientation of the second hook 3 and preventing the water heater from tilting or shaking after it is installed.

[0021] The left side of the crossbeam 1 has a positioning hole 13. The first hook 2 has a threaded section that passes through the positioning hole 13. A nut 14 is connected to the threaded section to fasten the first hook 2. The first hook 2 passes through the positioning hole 13 through the threaded section and is fastened with the nut 14. It has the advantages of easy installation and disassembly, and is convenient to fix the first hook 2 during the first installation.

[0022] The crossbeam 1, movable pressure plate 5, first hook 2 and second hook 3 are all made of stainless steel. Stainless steel has excellent rust prevention and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for humid environments such as bathrooms. This effectively extends the service life of the mounting bracket while ensuring the strength and rigidity of the overall structure.

[0023] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art based on the content disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection set forth in the claims.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket for installing a water heater, characterized in that: The device includes a crossbeam (1), a first hook (2), and a second hook (3). The crossbeam (1) has a fixing hole (4). The first hook (2) is installed on the left side of the crossbeam (1). The crossbeam (1) is located on the right side of the first hook (2) and has a movable pressure plate (5) that can move up and down. The movable pressure plate (5) has multiple first notches (6) spaced apart on the left and right. The crossbeam (1) has a second notch (7) corresponding to each first notch (6). The first notch (6) and the second notch (7) enclose a non-circular mounting hole (8). The movable pressure plate (5) is connected and fixed to the crossbeam (1) by fastening screws (9). The second hook (3) has a snap-fit ​​part (10) that snaps into the mounting hole (8). The snap-fit ​​part (10) has a limiting part (11) at both ends. The limiting part (11) at both ends is used to hold the front and rear sides of the mounting hole (8).

2. The mounting bracket for water heater installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crossbeam (1) extends downward along the top surface and has a recess (12). The size of the movable pressure plate (5) fits the recess (12) and is located on the recess. The left and right ends of the movable pressure plate (5) have outwardly extending connecting ears (51). The connecting ears (51) have through holes. The crossbeam (1) has threaded holes at the positions corresponding to the through holes. The fastening screw (9) passes through the through holes and connects with the threaded holes.

3. The mounting bracket for water heater installation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diameter of the through hole is slightly larger than the stud of the fastening screw (9).

4. A mounting bracket for installing a water heater according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The back of the movable pressure plate (5) is provided with a downwardly extending extension plate (52), which is attached to the back of the crossbeam (1).

5. The mounting bracket for water heater installation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting part (11) is a circular gasket, which is welded and fixed to the snap-fit ​​part (10).

6. The mounting bracket for water heater installation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The shape of the mounting hole (8) is one of rectangle, triangle, ellipse, rhombus, pentagon, or hexagon.

7. The mounting bracket for water heater installation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The left side of the crossbeam (1) has a positioning hole (13), and the first hook (2) has a threaded section that passes through the positioning hole (13), and a nut (14) for fastening the first hook (2) is connected to the threaded section.

8. The mounting bracket for water heater installation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The crossbeam (1), movable pressure plate (5), first hook (2) and second hook (3) are all made of stainless steel.

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