Household hot water sensor

The installation process of household temperature sensors is simplified by using threaded connections and clamping structures, solving the problems of loosening caused by complex installations and spring fatigue in the prior art, and achieving a more stable fixation and waterproofing effect.

CN222353377UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-14东莞星响传感器技术有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421042561.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-14
Publication Date
2025-01-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-14

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Technical Problem

The existing household temperature sensors are complex and inconvenient to install, and the springs are prone to fatigue, causing the sensor to be loose and unable to continue to be used.

Method used

The sensor chip is installed using a simple threaded connection, and is fixed by clamping and tight end covers to reduce structural complexity, and a sealing ring is installed at the threaded connection to prevent moisture from infiltration.

Benefits of technology

It realizes simplicity of installation and stable fixation of sensors, avoids moisture from the sensor chip and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a household hot water sensor, which relates to the technical field of sensors and comprises an outer shell, one end of the outer shell is provided with an end plate, the other end of the outer shell is in threaded connection with a threaded connector, and a temperature probe is embedded in the inner side of one end of the threaded connector and is electrically connected with a sensor chip; an open slot convenient for clamping and fixing the sensor chip is formed in one end, arranged in the outer shell, of the threaded connector; the end plate abuts against the interior of the outer shell through the threaded connector. During installation, firstly, the end plate is installed in the outer shell, then, the data line penetrates through the end plate to be electrically connected with the sensor chip, then, the sensor chip is clamped on the threaded connector provided with the temperature probe, and then, the threaded connector is connected with the outer shell, so that the structure is simple, and the installation is convenient; along with continuous rotation of the threaded connector, the threaded connector can abut against the inner side of the end plate, and therefore abutting and fixing of the end plate and the outer shell are achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model specifically relates to the technical field of sensors, in particular to a domestic hot water sensor. Background Art

[0002] A temperature sensor is a sensor that can sense temperature and convert it into a usable output signal. Temperature sensors are the core of temperature measuring instruments and come in a wide variety of types. They can be divided into contact and non-contact types based on the measurement method, and into thermal resistors and thermocouples based on the sensor material and electronic component characteristics.

[0003] Chinese patent announcement number CN 214855842 U provides a temperature sensor shell for a tea kettle, including a shell body and a fixing mechanism; a long groove is opened inside the shell body; a fixing ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the top end of the shell body; the fixing mechanism is arranged on the inner wall of the fixing ring; the fixing mechanism includes a fixing rod, a fixing block, a first spring and a slider; a first slide groove is opened on the inner wall of the fixing ring; the fixing rod is slidably connected to the inside of the first slide groove; the fixing block is fixed to the end of the fixing rod and is located inside the long groove; the first spring is arranged inside the first slide groove; one end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing rod, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first slide groove.

[0004] When the temperature sensor housing in the above patent is installed, the bottom of the temperature sensor is inserted into the installation ring in the long groove, so that when the support plate is squeezed, the second spring is compressed by the support plate, and the telescopic rod contracts, so that after the temperature sensor is installed in place, the support plate can play a role of fixing and supporting the temperature sensor due to the recovery effect of the second spring. The above structure is relatively complex and inconvenient to install; and the spring will produce elastic fatigue after long-term use, causing the temperature sensor to become loose during installation, resulting in the inability to continue to use. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a domestic hot water sensor, which is installed by a simple threaded connection and has a sensor chip inside; the end cover is fixed by a clamping and tightening method, the entire sensor has a small structure and is extremely convenient to install; the sensor chip and the temperature probe are relatively easy to replace, so as to solve the technical problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] A domestic hot water sensor comprises an outer shell, one end of which is provided with an end plate, the other end of which is threadedly connected with a threaded connector, a temperature probe is embedded inside one end of the threaded connector, and the temperature probe is electrically connected to a sensor chip;

[0008] The threaded connector is arranged at one end of the outer shell and is provided with an open groove for facilitating the clamping and fixing of the sensor chip; the end plate is stopped inside the outer shell through the threaded connector.

[0009] As a further technical solution of the utility model, the outer shell is arranged in a hexagonal shape, a circular through groove is opened inside the outer shell, an internal thread is provided at one end of the circular through groove, and a stepped groove is provided at the other end for easy placement of the end plate.

[0010] As a further technical solution of the utility model, the cross section of the end plate is arranged in a T shape and is clamped and fixed in the stepped groove.

[0011] As a further technical solution of the utility model, a through hole is opened in the middle of the end plate, and a dust ring made of rubber material is embedded in the through hole.

[0012] As a further technical solution of the utility model, a data line is arranged in the dustproof ring, and one end of the data line is connected to the sensor chip.

[0013] As a further technical solution of the utility model, a sealing ring is sleeved on the threaded connector, and the sealing ring is located on the outside of the connection between the outer shell and the threaded connector.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] 1. The utility model, when installing, first install the end plate into the outer shell, then pass the data line through the end plate to be electrically connected with the sensor chip, then clamp the sensor chip on the threaded connector with the temperature probe installed, and then connect the threaded connector with the outer shell, which has a simple structure and is easy to install;

[0016] 2. In the utility model, as the threaded connector continues to rotate, the threaded connector will stop at the inner side of the end plate, thereby achieving tight contact and fixation between the end plate and the outer shell;

[0017] 3. The utility model provides a sealing ring, which increases the sealing effect of the connection between the outer shell and the threaded connector, thereby preventing water seepage when installed with a kettle and preventing the sensor chip from getting damp. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the rear structure.

[0020] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 main view.

[0021] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 AA section view.

[0022] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the split structure.

[0023] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the rear structure.

[0024] In the figure:

[0025] Outer shell 1 End plate 2

[0026] Sensor chip 3 Threaded connector 4

[0027] Temperature probe 5 Opening slot 6

[0028] Sealing ring 7 Dust ring 8

[0029] Data cable 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] 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.

[0031] See also Figure 1-6 In the embodiment of the utility model, the domestic hot water sensor includes an outer shell 1, one end of the outer shell 1 is provided with an end plate 2, and the other end is threadedly connected with a threaded connector 4, a temperature probe 5 is embedded inside one end of the threaded connector 4, and the temperature probe 5 is electrically connected to the sensor chip 3; a data line 9 is provided in the dust ring 8, and one end of the data line 9 is connected to the sensor chip 3.

[0032] The threaded connector 4 is disposed at one end of the outer shell 1 and is provided with an open groove 6 for facilitating the clamping and fixing of the sensor chip 3 ; the end plate 2 is stopped inside the outer shell 1 through the threaded connector 4 .

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, during installation, the end plate 2 is first installed into the outer shell 1, and then the data line 9 is passed through the end plate 2 to be electrically connected to the sensor chip 3, and then the sensor chip 3 is clamped on the threaded connector 4 installed with the temperature probe 5, and then the threaded connector 4 is connected to the outer shell 1. The structure is simple and the installation is convenient.

[0034] In this embodiment, the outer shell 1 is hexagonal, with a circular through groove inside, an internal thread at one end of the circular through groove, and a stepped groove at the other end for the end plate 2 to be clamped. The cross section of the end plate 2 is T-shaped and is clamped and fixed in the stepped groove.

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, the clamping and fixing of the end plate 2 and the outer shell 1 is more stable and convenient for assembly and disassembly.

[0036] In this embodiment, a through hole is opened in the middle of the end plate 2, and a dust ring 8 made of rubber material is embedded in the through hole.

[0037] By adopting the above technical solution, the provision of the dustproof ring 8 can not only protect the data line 9, but also prevent the entry of dust.

[0038] In this embodiment, a sealing ring 7 is sleeved on the threaded connector 4 , and the sealing ring 7 is located on the outside of the connection between the outer shell 1 and the threaded connector 4 .

[0039] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the sealing ring 7, the sealing effect of the connection between the outer shell 1 and the threaded connector 4 is increased, water seepage is avoided when the kettle is installed, and the sensor chip 3 is prevented from getting wet.

[0040] The working principle of the utility model is: during installation, first install the end plate 2 into the outer shell 1, then pass the data line 9 through the end plate 2 to electrically connect with the sensor chip 3, then clamp the sensor chip 3 in the open groove 6 on the threaded connector 4, then thread the threaded connector 4 and the outer shell 1, as the threaded connector 4 continues to rotate, the threaded connector 4 will stop on the inner side of the end plate 2, so that the end plate 2 and the outer shell 1 are tightly pressed and fixed.

[0041] The provision of the dustproof ring 8 can, on the one hand, protect the data line 9, and on the other hand, prevent the entry of dust; the provision of the sealing ring 7 increases the sealing effect of the connection between the outer shell 1 and the threaded connector 4, thereby preventing water seepage when installed with the kettle and preventing the sensor chip 3 from getting damp.

[0042] 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.

[0043] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. Domestic hot water sensor, characterized in that: include An outer shell (1), wherein one end of the outer shell (1) is provided with an end plate (2), and the other end is threadedly connected to a threaded connector (4), and a temperature probe (5) is embedded inside one end of the threaded connector (4), and the temperature probe (5) is electrically connected to the sensor chip (3); The threaded connector (4) is provided at one end inside the outer shell (1) and is provided with an opening groove (6) for facilitating the clamping and fixing of the sensor chip (3); The end plate (2) is abutted against the inside of the outer shell (1) via a threaded connector (4).

2. The domestic hot water sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is arranged in a hexagonal shape, and a circular through groove is provided inside the outer shell (1). An internal thread is provided at one end of the circular through groove, and a stepped groove is provided at the other end for facilitating the clamping of the end plate (2).

3. The domestic hot water sensor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross section of the end plate (2) is arranged in a T shape and is clamped and fixed in the stepped groove.

4. The domestic hot water sensor according to claim 2, characterized in that: A through hole is provided in the middle of the end plate (2), and a dustproof ring (8) made of rubber material is embedded in the through hole.

5. The domestic hot water sensor according to claim 4, characterized in that: A data line (9) is arranged inside the dustproof ring (8), and one end of the data line (9) is connected to the sensor chip (3).

6. The domestic hot water sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (7) is sleeved on the threaded connector (4), and the sealing ring (7) is located on the outside of the connection between the outer shell (1) and the threaded connector (4).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Temperature sensor shell for tea kettle

    CN214855842U