Heat pump connecting piece convenient to install
The heat pump connector addresses inefficient installation by using snap connections and protective plates for quick alignment and secure attachment, enhancing installation efficiency and preventing corrosion.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421205365.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing heat pump connectors require cumbersome alignment of holes during installation using bolt assemblies, leading to inefficient and laborious installation processes.
A heat pump connector design featuring a clamping mechanism with snap connections and protective plates, allowing quick alignment and secure attachment of pipes without continuous lifting, and protection against corrosion.
Facilitates rapid and efficient installation by aligning holes quickly and securely attaching pipes, while preventing corrosion of bolt assemblies.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of heat pump connection, in particular to a heat pump connector which is easy to install. Background Art
[0002] A heat pump is a highly efficient energy-saving device that makes full use of low-grade thermal energy. Its working principle is to force heat to flow from a low-temperature object to a high-temperature object in a reverse cycle. It consumes only a small amount of reverse cycle net work to obtain a large amount of heating supply, and can effectively utilize low-grade thermal energy that is difficult to use to achieve energy-saving purposes.
[0003] During installation and use, the heat pump and the external water pipe need to be connected through connectors. However, when the existing connectors are connected using bolt assemblies, the holes on the surface are difficult to align, and the installers need to continuously lift the connectors, which is time-consuming, laborious and inconvenient to install, affecting the efficiency of the installation. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a heat pump connector that is easy to install, so as to solve the problem that when the connector proposed in the above background technology is connected using a bolt assembly, the holes opened on its surface are difficult to align, and the installer needs to continuously lift the connector, which is time-consuming, laborious and inconvenient to install, affecting the efficiency of installation.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution, a heat pump connector that is easy to install, comprising:
[0006] The body comprises a connector body, a heat pump connecting pipe is installed on one side of the connector body, a water transport pipe is installed on the other side of the connector body, and a bolt assembly is arranged on the surface of the connector body;
[0007] The clamping mechanism includes a fixed block, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe, the surface of the fixed block is fixedly connected to a connecting plate, the surface of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to a limiting plate, the surface of the limiting plate is fixedly connected to a clamping block, the surface of the connector body is fixedly connected to a storage bin, the surface of the storage bin is provided with a clamping groove, the inner surface of the storage bin is provided with a supporting spring and an abutting plate, and the surface of the abutting plate is provided with a limiting hole.
[0008] Preferably, the fixing blocks are provided in two groups, one group of the fixing blocks is installed on the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe, and the other group of the fixing blocks is installed on the surface of the water transport pipe, the number of the fixing blocks in each group is two, the connecting plate is snap-connected to the surface of the snap-connecting groove, and the limit plate is abutted against the inner surface of the storage bin.
[0009] Preferably, the card block is snap-connected to the surface of the limiting hole, and two groups of storage bins are provided. The two groups of storage bins are arranged at both ends of the connector body, and the number of storage bins in each group is two.
[0010] Preferably, one end of the support spring is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the storage bin, and the other end of the support spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the abutment plate, and the abutment plate is abutted against the surface of the limiting plate, and the size of the abutment plate is larger than the size of the limiting plate.
[0011] Preferably, a protective mechanism is provided on the surface of the bolt assembly, and the protective mechanism includes a first protective plate, which is installed on the surface of the bolt assembly, and a second protective plate is installed on the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe. Grooves are provided on the surfaces of the first protective plate and the second protective plate. A limiting rod is fixedly connected to the surface of the first protective plate, and a clamping plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the second protective plate.
[0012] Preferably, two groups of the first protective plates and the second protective plates are provided, one group of the first protective plates and the second protective plates are installed on the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe, and the other group of the first protective plates and the second protective plates are installed on the surface of the water transport pipe. The surface of the groove is hexagonal in shape, and the groove is snap-connected to the surface of the bolt assembly.
[0013] Preferably, two groups of the limit rods and the snap-fit plates are provided, the two groups of the limit rods are installed on both sides of the first protective plate, and the two groups of the snap-fit plates are installed on both sides of the second protective plate. The cross-section of the snap-fit plates is "Z"-shaped, and the snap-fit plates are snap-connected to the surface of the limit rods.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0015] Through the snap connection between the fixing block and the storage bin, the connector body can be quickly installed on the heat pump connecting pipe and the water transport pipe, and then the holes of the connector body, the heat pump connecting pipe and the water transport pipe can be quickly aligned, and at the same time, it can avoid continuously lifting the connector body for installation, so that the operator saves time and effort during installation, and thus makes the installation of the bolt assembly faster. At the same time, under the support force provided by the support spring, the limit plate and the abutment plate are snapped more firmly.
[0016] By installing the first protective plate and the second protective plate on the surface of the bolt assembly, the threaded connection can be prevented from being exposed to the outdoors for a long time and being corroded, thereby causing rust and difficulty in disassembly. In addition, the connection between the limit rod and the locking plate can be used to realize the connection between the first protective plate and the second protective plate, so that both of them can protect the bolt assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is a front view stereoscopic schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a bottom-up stereoscopic schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure of the storage bin of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 It is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure of the first protective plate of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle limit plate.
[0022] In the figure: 1. Connector body; 11. Heat pump connecting pipe; 12. Water transport pipe; 13. Bolt assembly; 2. Fixing block; 21. Connecting plate; 22. Limiting plate; 23. Block; 24. Storage compartment; 25. Engaging groove; 26. Support spring; 27. Abutment plate; 28. Limiting hole; 3. First protective plate; 31. Second protective plate; 32. Groove; 33. Limiting rod; 34. Engaging plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0024] See also Figure 1-5 , an embodiment provided by the utility model:
[0025] A heat pump connector that is easy to install, comprising:
[0026] The body includes a connector body 1, a heat pump connecting pipe 11 is installed on one side of the connector body 1, a water transport pipe 12 is installed on the other side of the connector body 1, a bolt assembly 13 is arranged on the surface of the connector body 1, and mounting holes are opened on the surfaces of the connector body 1, the heat pump connecting pipe 11 and the water transport pipe 12, and the bolt assembly 13 connects the three through the mounting holes;
[0027] The clamping mechanism includes a fixed block 2, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe 11, a connecting plate 21 is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed block 2, a limiting plate 22 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting plate 21, a clamping block 23 is fixedly connected to the surface of the limiting plate 22, a storage bin 24 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connector body 1, a clamping groove 25 is provided on the surface of the storage bin 24, a supporting spring 26 and an abutting plate 27 are provided on the inner surface of the storage bin 24, a limiting hole 28 is provided on the surface of the abutting plate 27, and the connection between the connector body 1 and the heat pump connecting pipe 11 and the water transport pipe 12 is realized by connecting the fixed block 2 and the storage bin 24, so that the hole positions of the three can be quickly aligned.
[0028] Furthermore, two groups of fixing blocks 2 are provided, one group of fixing blocks 2 is installed on the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe 11, and the other group of fixing blocks 2 is installed on the surface of the water transport pipe 12. The number of fixing blocks 2 in each group is two. The connecting plate 21 is snap-connected to the surface of the snap-connecting groove 25, and the limiting plate 22 is abutted against the inner surface of the storage bin 24. Through the connection between the connecting plate 21 and the snap-connecting groove 25, and the limiting plate 22 and the storage bin 24, the fixing block 2 and the storage bin 24 are connected, thereby realizing the support of the connector body 1.
[0029] Furthermore, the clamping block 23 is engaged and connected to the surface of the limiting hole 28, and two groups of storage bins 24 are provided. The two groups of storage bins 24 are arranged at both ends of the connector body 1, and the number of storage bins in each group is two. Each group of storage bins 24 is arranged on both sides of the connector body 1. Under the connection between the clamping block 23 and the limiting hole 28, the limiting of the engagement of the fixing block 2 and the storage bin 24 is achieved, so that the connection between the two is more firm.
[0030] Furthermore, one end of the support spring 26 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the storage bin 24, and the other end of the support spring 26 is fixedly connected to the surface of the abutment plate 27. The abutment plate 27 is abutted against the surface of the limiting plate 22. The size of the abutment plate 27 is larger than the size of the limiting plate 22, and the size of the engaging groove 25 is the same as the size of the connecting plate 21. Under the action of the support spring 26, the abutment plate 27 moves in the storage bin 24, thereby realizing the connection and separation of the limiting plate 22 and the abutment plate 27.
[0031] Furthermore, a protective mechanism is provided on the surface of the bolt assembly 13, and the protective mechanism includes a first protective plate 3, which is installed on the surface of the bolt assembly 13, and a second protective plate 31 is installed on the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe 11. Grooves 32 are provided on the surfaces of the first protective plate 3 and the second protective plate 31, and a limiting rod 33 is fixedly connected to the surface of the first protective plate 3, and a clamping plate 34 is fixedly connected to the surface of the second protective plate 31. The size of the groove 32 is just enough to fit on the bolt assembly 13.
[0032] Furthermore, two groups of first protective plates 3 and second protective plates 31 are provided, one group of first protective plates 3 and second protective plates 31 is installed on the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe 11, and the other group of first protective plates 3 and second protective plates 31 is installed on the surface of the water transport pipe 12. The surface of the groove 32 is hexagonal, and the groove 32 is snap-connected to the surface of the bolt assembly 13. The surfaces of the first protective plates 3 and the second protective plates 31 are both semicircular.
[0033] Furthermore, two groups of limit rods 33 and snap plates 34 are provided, the two groups of limit rods 33 are installed on both sides of the first protective plate 3, and the two groups of snap plates 34 are installed on both sides of the second protective plate 31. The cross-section of the snap plates 34 is "Z"-shaped, and the snap plates 34 are snap-connected to the surface of the limit rods 33. The cross-section of the limit rods 33 is "U"-shaped, one end of the snap plates 34 is installed on the surface of the second protective plate 31, and the other end of the snap plates 34 is snap-connected to the surface of the limit rods 33, thereby realizing the connection between the first protective plate 3 and the second protective plate 31, so that they can be fixed on the surfaces of the heat pump connecting pipe 11 and the water transport pipe 12 without falling off.
[0034] Working principle: When installing the connector body 1, first determine the position of the connector body 1, place it between the heat pump connecting pipe 11 and the water transport pipe 12, and engage the connecting plate 21 connected to the fixing block 2 on the surface of the engaging groove 25. At this time, pull the abutment plate 27 to make it slide along the surface of the storage bin 24, and the support spring 26 is in a compressed state. When the limit plate 22 abuts on the inner surface of the storage bin 24, release the abutment plate 27, so that the block 23 and the limit hole 28 are engaged, and then the holes on the connector body 1 and the heat pump connecting pipe 11 and the water transport pipe 12 are aligned, and the bolt assembly 13 is installed inside.
[0035] After installing the bolt assembly 13, two sets of first protective plates 3 and second protective plates 31 are installed on the surfaces of the heat pump connecting pipe 11 and the water transport pipe 12, and the grooves 32 and the bolt assembly 13 are engaged, and the engaging plates 34 fixed on both sides of the second protective plate 31 are pressed inward to pass through the limiting rod 33 and then released. At this time, the engaging plates 34 and the limiting rod 33 are engaged, and the first protective plates 3 and the second protective plates 31 are abutted against each other to jointly protect the threaded connection.
[0036] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive from any point of view, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims be included in the present invention. Any reference numeral in a claim should not be regarded as limiting the claim to which it relates.
Claims
1. A heat pump connector that is easy to install, characterized in that: include: A body, comprising a connector body (1), a heat pump connecting pipe (11) being installed on one side of the connector body (1), a water transport pipe (12) being installed on the other side of the connector body (1), and a bolt assembly (13) being provided on the surface of the connector body (1); The clamping mechanism comprises a fixing block (2), the fixing block (2) being fixedly connected to the surface of a heat pump connecting pipe (11), the surface of the fixing block (2) being fixedly connected to a connecting plate (21), the surface of the connecting plate (21) being fixedly connected to a limiting plate (22), the surface of the limiting plate (22) being fixedly connected to a clamping block (23), the surface of the connector body (1) being fixedly connected to a storage bin (24), the surface of the storage bin (24) being provided with a clamping groove (25), the inner surface of the storage bin (24) being provided with a supporting spring (26) and an abutting plate (27), and the surface of the abutting plate (27) being provided with a limiting hole (28).
2. A heat pump connector that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing blocks (2) are provided in two groups, one group of the fixing blocks (2) being mounted on the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe (11), and the other group of the fixing blocks (2) being mounted on the surface of the water transport pipe (12), and each group of the fixing blocks (2) being two in number, the connecting plate (21) being snap-fitted and connected to the surface of the snap-fitting groove (25), and the limiting plate (22) being snap-fitted and connected to the inner surface of the storage bin (24).
3. A heat pump connector that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping block (23) is clamped and connected to the surface of the limiting hole (28), and two groups of storage bins (24) are provided. The two groups of storage bins (24) are arranged at two ends of the connector body (1), and the number of storage bins (24) in each group is two.
4. A heat pump connector that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the support spring (26) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the storage bin (24), and the other end of the support spring (26) is fixedly connected to the surface of an abutment plate (27). The abutment plate (27) is abutted against the surface of the limit plate (22), and the size of the abutment plate (27) is larger than the size of the limit plate (22).
5. The heat pump connector that is easy to install according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective mechanism is provided on the surface of the bolt assembly (13), the protective mechanism comprising a first protective plate (3), the first protective plate (3) being mounted on the surface of the bolt assembly (13), a second protective plate (31) being mounted on the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe (11), grooves (32) being provided on the surfaces of the first protective plate (3) and the second protective plate (31), a limiting rod (33) being fixedly connected to the surface of the first protective plate (3), and a clamping plate (34) being fixedly connected to the surface of the second protective plate (31).
6. A heat pump connector that is easy to install according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two groups of the first protective plate (3) and the second protective plate (31) are provided, one group of the first protective plate (3) and the second protective plate (31) is installed on the surface of the heat pump connecting pipe (11), and the other group of the first protective plate (3) and the second protective plate (31) is installed on the surface of the water transport pipe (12), the surface of the groove (32) is hexagonal, and the groove (32) is snap-connected to the surface of the bolt assembly (13).
7. The heat pump connector that is easy to install according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two groups of the limiting rods (33) and the clamping plates (34) are provided. The two groups of the limiting rods (33) are installed on both sides of the first protective plate (3), and the two groups of the clamping plates (34) are installed on both sides of the second protective plate (31). The cross-section of the clamping plates (34) is "Z"-shaped, and the clamping plates (34) are clamped and connected to the surface of the limiting rods (33).