Reinforcing structure for preventing deformation of control panel, control panel and gas water heater

Abstract

The utility model discloses a reinforcing structure for preventing deformation of a control panel, the control panel and a gas water heater, and belongs to the technical field of household appliances. The reinforcing structure comprises a reinforcing base, and the stud is connected to the control panel through the reinforcing base. The reinforcing rib extends on the control panel by taking the reinforcing base as a starting point; wherein the reinforcing ribs comprise at least one edge reinforcing rib which is arranged between the reinforcing base and the edge of the control panel, and further comprise at least two circumferential reinforcing ribs which are arranged on the side portion of the reinforcing base, and the distribution positions of the circumferential reinforcing ribs avoid the display area of the control panel. The reinforcing structure not only can prevent the joint of the control panel from being deformed, but also can prevent the display of the display area from being hindered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular relates to a reinforcing structure for preventing a control panel from being deformed, a control panel and a gas water heater. Background Art

[0002] A gas water heater, also known as a gas water boiler, is a gas appliance that uses gas as fuel and transfers heat to cold water flowing through a heat exchanger through combustion heating to achieve the purpose of preparing hot water.

[0003] In order to facilitate operation and meet the user's personalized needs for the control panel, the existing gas water heater will add a control panel assembly to the shell assembly, and the control panel assembly and the shell assembly are connected in a separate manner, which is convenient for the maintenance and replacement of the control panel assembly. The existing control panel assembly and the shell assembly are generally fixed by screw locking, which will cause a tensile force to be applied to the locking part of the panel, and the tensile force will cause the corresponding area of ​​the panel to be concave, resulting in the deformation of the panel assembly after the control panel assembly is locked with the shell assembly, affecting the customer's experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application further improves the reinforcement structure of the screw locking part of the existing control panel, so as to prevent the control panel from being deformed in the locking area. The first purpose of the utility model is to provide a reinforcement structure to prevent the control panel from being deformed by force, the second purpose is to provide a corresponding control panel, and the third purpose is to provide a corresponding gas water heater.

[0005] The specific technical solutions are described below:

[0006] A reinforcing structure for preventing deformation of a control panel, wherein the control panel is connected to a housing of a gas water heater via studs, and the reinforcing structure comprises:

[0007] A reinforcement base, through which the stud is connected to the control panel;

[0008] A reinforcing rib extending from the reinforcing base to the control panel;

[0009] Wherein, the reinforcing ribs include:

[0010] at least one edge reinforcement rib, disposed between the reinforcement base and an edge of the control panel, the edge of the control panel being a portion of the edge adjacent to the reinforcement base;

[0011] At least two circumferential reinforcement ribs are arranged on the side of the reinforcement base, and the distribution positions of the circumferential reinforcement ribs avoid the display area of ​​the control panel.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the reinforcement base serves as the foundation for the reinforcement ribs and the starting point for their extension;

[0013] The studs are often arranged near the edge of the control panel. At this time, deformation is very likely to occur between the studs and the edge of the control panel near them. The edge reinforcement ribs are mainly used to prevent the occurrence of such deformation.

[0014] The circumferential reinforcement ribs are used to prevent deformation of the control panel part around the studs, so the number of circumferential reinforcement ribs is at least two. At the same time, due to the presence of the display screen, the circumferential reinforcement ribs need to avoid its display area to prevent interference with the display effect.

[0015] Preferably, two ends of the edge reinforcement rib are respectively connected to the reinforcement base and the edge of the control panel to better prevent deformation at the edge of the control panel.

[0016] Preferably, the number of the edge reinforcement ribs is two, which has a better reinforcement effect, and they are symmetrically arranged between the reinforcement base and the edge of the control panel to evenly bear the external force caused by the locking of the studs and prevent deformation caused by uneven force.

[0017] Preferably, the number of the circumferential reinforcing ribs is two, which are arranged on two sides of the reinforcing base opposite to each other, and the extending directions of the two circumferential reinforcing ribs are located in a straight line.

[0018] In the above technical solution, the two circumferential reinforcing ribs on the same straight line enable the external force to act on the circumferential reinforcing ribs along the straight line, and the stresses generated along the straight line offset each other, thereby preventing the generation of a resultant force at another angle and improving the ability of the reinforcing rib to prevent deformation;

[0019] At the same time, the two circumferential reinforcing ribs in the same straight line facilitate the formation of a reinforcing structure for avoiding the display area, and facilitate the layout of the reinforcing ribs on the control panel.

[0020] Preferably, a reinforcement curved surface is provided in a partial area of ​​the circumferential reinforcement rib extending from the reinforcement base as a starting point;

[0021] The partial area includes the end portion where the circumferential reinforcing rib extends;

[0022] The reinforcing curved surface causes the thickness of the circumferential reinforcing rib at the corresponding position in the extension direction to gradually decrease.

[0023] Since the force borne by the reinforcement ribs gradually decreases along the extension direction, the setting of the reinforcement curved surface complies with the load law of the reinforcement ribs to external forces and saves material costs;

[0024] At the same time, the setting of the reinforcement curved surface also makes the reinforcement structure lighter, and further saves the space occupied on the control panel.

[0025] Preferably, the circumferential reinforcing ribs are provided with a plurality of branch reinforcing ribs arranged at intervals, and the branch reinforcing ribs extend onto the control panel starting from the side of the circumferential reinforcing ribs;

[0026] The distribution position of the branch reinforcing ribs avoids the display area of ​​the control panel.

[0027] Further preferably, a plurality of second branch reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals on the branch reinforcing ribs, and the second branch reinforcing ribs extend on the control panel starting from the side of the branch reinforcing ribs;

[0028] The distribution position of the second branch reinforcement ribs avoids the display area of ​​the control panel.

[0029] Similarly, third and fourth branch reinforcement bars can be further provided.

[0030] Preferably, branch reinforcement ribs are provided on both sides of the circumferential reinforcement ribs.

[0031] The branch reinforcement ribs, the second branch reinforcement ribs and even the third and fourth branch reinforcement ribs further arranged can form a crown-like reinforcement structure, which is convenient for expanding the reinforcement area and improving the reinforcement effect.

[0032] A control panel is provided with the reinforcement structure described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0033] A gas water heater comprises a control panel, wherein the control panel is provided with the reinforcement structure described in any one of the above technical solutions.

[0034] In summary, the technical solution described in the utility model has the following main beneficial effects:

[0035] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the utility model can prevent the control panel from being deformed at the installation location without interfering with the display effect.

[0036] At the same time, the reinforcement structure complies with the load law of the reinforcement ribs on external forces, which can save material costs, make the reinforcement structure lighter, and further save the occupied space on the control panel.

[0037] Further or more detailed beneficial effects will be described in detail in conjunction with specific examples in the specific implementation manner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the location of the control panel on the gas water heater.

[0039] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the control components including the control panel.

[0040] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing rib structure in a control panel in an embodiment.

[0041] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the reinforcing rib structure in a control panel in another embodiment.

[0042] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Magnified view of area A.

[0043] Reference numerals:

[0044] a-control panel, b-display area, c-display screen;

[0045] 1- stud, 2- reinforcement base;

[0046] 3-Reinforcement ribs, 3-1-Edge reinforcement ribs, 3-2-Circumferential reinforcement ribs, 3-21-Reinforcement surfaces, 3-22-Branch reinforcement ribs, 3-221-Second branch reinforcement ribs. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The present invention is further explained with reference to the following embodiments:

[0048] The core technical problem faced by the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application comes from the inventor's accurate understanding of the prior art. Therefore, how to prevent the control panel from being deformed at the installation location is a technical problem that the inventor urgently needs to solve.

[0049] At the same time, ensuring that the reinforcing ribs do not interfere with the display effect is also a technical problem that the inventors are trying to solve simultaneously.

[0050] It should be noted that the embodiments do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the claims of the utility model. According to the technical concepts provided / proven by the embodiments, all technical solutions that can be reasonably anticipated by technical personnel in the relevant technical field should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the utility model.

[0051] The embodiments are described in detail as follows:

[0052] Example:

[0053] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 The control panel a of the gas water heater is connected to its housing through a stud 1. The component where the control panel a is located includes a display screen c. The area corresponding to the display screen c on the control panel a is the display area b.

[0054] At the locking position of the stud 1, the control panel a will be subjected to a pulling force, which will cause a corresponding area of ​​the control panel a to be dented, causing the control panel a to be deformed after the corresponding components are locked with the shell, affecting the user experience.

[0055] Please refer to the attached Figure 3 This embodiment relates to a reinforcing structure for preventing deformation of a control panel, wherein the reinforcing structure comprises a reinforcing base 2 and reinforcing ribs 3 extending from the reinforcing base 2 to the control panel a;

[0056] There are three studs 1, which are arranged near the edge of the control panel a, and each stud 1 is connected to the control panel a through a reinforcement base 2;

[0057] The reinforcing ribs 3 include two edge reinforcing ribs 3-1 and two circumferential reinforcing ribs 3-2. The two edge reinforcing ribs 3-1 are symmetrically arranged between the edges closer to the reinforcing base 2 and the control panel a, and the two circumferential reinforcing ribs 3-2 are relatively arranged on the sides of the reinforcing base 2. The distribution position of the circumferential reinforcing ribs 3-2 avoids the above-mentioned display area b.

[0058] In this embodiment, the reinforcement base 2 serves as the basis for setting the reinforcement rib 3 and the starting point for its extension. The edge reinforcement rib 3-1 is mainly used to prevent deformation between the stud 1 and the edge of the control panel a close to it; the circumferential reinforcement rib 3-2 is used to prevent deformation of the control panel a part around the stud 1. The circumferential reinforcement rib 3-2 avoids its display area b to prevent interference with the display effect.

[0059] In a preferred embodiment, two ends of the two edge reinforcement ribs 3 - 1 are respectively connected to the reinforcement base 2 and the edge of the control panel a. This preferred embodiment can better prevent deformation at the edge of the control panel a.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, the extension directions of the two circumferential reinforcing ribs 3-2 are located on a straight line. This preferred embodiment enables the external force to act on the two circumferential reinforcing ribs 3-2 along a straight line, and the generated stresses cancel each other out along the straight line, preventing the generation of a resultant force at another angle, thereby improving the anti-deformation capability. At the same time, the two circumferential reinforcing ribs 3-2 on the same straight line facilitate the formation of a reinforcement structure that avoids the display area b, facilitating the layout of the circumferential reinforcing ribs 3-2 on the control panel a.

[0061] In a preferred embodiment, a reinforcing curved surface 3-21 is provided in the extension direction of the circumferential reinforcing rib 3-2 until the end portion. The reinforcing curved surface 3-21 makes the thickness of the circumferential reinforcing rib 3-2 in the extension direction gradually thinner. In this preferred embodiment, the setting of the reinforcing curved surface 3-21 complies with the load law of the reinforcing rib to external force, which can save material costs, make the reinforcing structure lighter, and further save the space occupied on the control panel.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of branch reinforcing ribs 3-22 are arranged at intervals on the circumferential reinforcing rib 3-2. The branch reinforcing ribs 3-22 extend on the control panel a starting from both sides of the circumferential reinforcing rib 3-2. The distribution position of the branch reinforcing ribs 3-22 also avoids the display area b of the control panel a.

[0063] In a further preferred embodiment, a plurality of second branch reinforcing ribs 3-221 are arranged at intervals on the branch reinforcing rib 3-22, and the second branch reinforcing ribs 3-221 extend on the control panel a starting from both sides of the branch reinforcing rib 3-22, and the distribution position of the second branch reinforcing ribs 3-221 also avoids the display area b of the control panel a.

[0064] In other embodiments, by analogy, those skilled in the art may further provide third and fourth branch reinforcement ribs, etc.

[0065] The branch reinforcement ribs 3-22, the second branch reinforcement ribs 3-221 and even the third and fourth branch reinforcement ribs further provided in the above embodiment can form a crown-like reinforcement structure, which is convenient for expanding the reinforcement area and improving the reinforcement effect.

[0066] A control panel a including any reinforcement structure described in the above embodiments, and a gas water heater including the control panel a are all covered by the embodiments of the present application.

[0067] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "embodiment", "basic embodiment", "preferred embodiment", "other embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0068] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art may make other changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0069] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A reinforcing structure for preventing deformation of a control panel, wherein the control panel (a) is connected to a housing of a gas water heater via a stud (1), characterized in that: The reinforcement structure includes: A reinforcement base (2), wherein the stud (1) is connected to the control panel (a) via the reinforcement base (2); A reinforcing rib (3) extending from the reinforcing base (2) to the control panel (a); Wherein, the reinforcing rib (3) comprises: at least one edge reinforcement rib (3-1) disposed between the reinforcement base (2) and an edge of the control panel (a), the edge of the control panel (a) being a portion of the edge adjacent to the reinforcement base (2); At least two circumferential reinforcing ribs (3-2) are arranged on the side of the reinforcing base (2), and the distribution positions of the circumferential reinforcing ribs (3-2) avoid the display area (b) of the control panel (a).

2. The reinforcement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the edge reinforcement rib (3-1) are respectively connected to the edges of the reinforcement base (2) and the control panel (a).

3. The reinforcement structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The number of the edge reinforcement ribs (3-1) is two, and they are symmetrically arranged between the reinforcement base (2) and the edge of the control panel (a).

4. The reinforcement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the circumferential reinforcing ribs (3-2) is two, which are arranged on two sides of the reinforcing base (2) in a relative manner, and the extension directions of the two circumferential reinforcing ribs (3-2) are located on a straight line.

5. The reinforcement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcement curved surface (3-21) is provided in a partial area of ​​the circumferential reinforcement rib (3-2) extending from the reinforcement base (2) as a starting point; The partial area includes the end portion where the circumferential reinforcing rib (3-2) extends; The reinforcing curved surface (3-21) causes the thickness of the circumferential reinforcing rib (3-2) at a corresponding position in the extension direction to gradually decrease.

6. The reinforcement structure according to claim 1, 4 or 5, characterized in that: The circumferential reinforcing rib (3-2) is provided with a plurality of branch reinforcing ribs (3-22) arranged at intervals, and the branch reinforcing ribs (3-22) start from the side of the circumferential reinforcing rib (3-2) and extend onto the control panel (a); The distribution position of the branch reinforcing ribs (3-22) avoids the display area (b) of the control panel (a).

7. The reinforcement structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The branch reinforcement rib (3-22) is provided with a plurality of second branch reinforcement ribs (3-221) arranged at intervals, and the second branch reinforcement ribs (3-221) extend onto the control panel (a) starting from the side of the branch reinforcement rib (3-22); The distribution position of the second branch reinforcing ribs (3-221) avoids the display area (b) of the control panel (a).

8. The reinforcement structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: Branch reinforcement ribs (3-22) are arranged on both sides of the circumferential reinforcement rib (3-2).

9. A control panel, characterized in that: A reinforcing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is provided.

10. Gas water heater, characterized in that: A control panel is included, wherein the control panel is provided with the reinforcement structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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