Water tank mounting structure and heat pump unit

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water tank installation structure and a heat pump unit, and the water tank installation structure comprises a fixed seat which is arranged below a water tank to support the water tank; the base comprises a base plate and at least two supporting pieces, the supporting pieces extend from the base plate to one side of the fixing base so as to support the fixing base, and the at least two supporting pieces jointly define a containing space. According to the water tank installation structure, the supporting pieces of the base extend from the base plate to one side of the fixing base below the water tank to be provided with the supporting fixing base, then the water tank is supported through the fixing base, and the at least two supporting pieces jointly define the containing space, so that the overall stability of the water tank is improved, and shaking caused by full water running of the water tank is prevented; and heat pump system parts are arranged in the accommodating space, so that the layout of a heat pump unit is optimized, and the situation that the size of a heat pump main machine is too large after the water tank is integrated is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of heat pump units, in particular to a water tank installation structure and a heat pump unit. Background Art

[0002] In the design of heat pump units in related technologies, in order to improve the integration of the equipment, a water tank device is integrated into the heat pump unit. However, after the water tank is integrated, the space of the heat pump host components will be occupied, resulting in the problem that the heat pump host is too large. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an improved water tank installation structure, and further provide an improved heat pump unit.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is: construct a water tank installation structure, including:

[0005] A fixing seat, arranged below the water tank to support the water tank;

[0006] The base comprises a bottom plate and at least two supporting members, wherein the supporting member is extended from the bottom plate toward one side of the fixing seat to support the fixing seat, and the at least two supporting members jointly define a containing space.

[0007] In some embodiments, the fixing seat includes at least two fixing components that can be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the water tank.

[0008] In some embodiments, one end of each of the support members is connected to the chassis, and the other end is connected to the fixing assembly in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0009] In some embodiments, each of the fixing components includes a fixing bracket and a connecting member;

[0010] The fixing bracket is arranged on the supporting member;

[0011] The connecting piece is connected to the fixing bracket and is connected to the water tank.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fixing bracket includes a first fixing plate, a second fixing plate, a first reinforcing plate, and a second reinforcing plate; the first fixing plate is fixed on the supporting member;

[0013] The second fixing plate is connected to the first fixing plate and extends from the support member to the water tank; the first fixing plate is disposed on the second fixing plate;

[0014] The first reinforcing plate and the second reinforcing plate are disposed on two opposite sides of the second fixing plate and are connected to the first fixing plate and the second fixing plate;

[0015] The connecting member is arranged on a side of the second fixing plate facing the water tank.

[0016] In some embodiments, the connecting member includes a first connecting portion connected to the fixing bracket, and two second connecting portions arranged at both ends of the first connecting portion;

[0017] The second connecting portion extends toward the water tank and is partially bent to fit the water tank.

[0018] In some embodiments, it further includes a box body for accommodating the water tank;

[0019] The support member and the fixing seat are arranged in the box body;

[0020] At least one fixing member for fixing the water tank from a side of the water tank is arranged in the box body.

[0021] In some embodiments, a middle partition is provided in the box body; and the fixing member is installed on a side of the middle partition facing the water tank.

[0022] In some embodiments, the fixing member includes a first fixing portion and two second fixing portions disposed at two ends of the first fixing portion and extending toward the water tank;

[0023] The two second fixing portions are bent toward the water tank to fit the water tank.

[0024] The utility model also constructs a heat pump unit, which comprises the water tank installation structure of the utility model and a water tank assembled with the water tank installation structure.

[0025] The implementation of the water tank installation structure and heat pump unit of the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the water tank installation structure supports the fixed seat by extending the support member on the base from the chassis to one side of the fixed seat below the water tank, and then supports the water tank through the fixed seat, and the at least two support members jointly define an accommodating space, which not only increases the overall stability of the water tank and prevents shaking caused by full water operation of the water tank, but also optimizes the layout of the heat pump unit by arranging the heat pump system components through the accommodating space, and avoids the heat pump host being too large after the integrated water tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the heat pump unit in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the heat pump unit shown;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The schematic diagram of the partial enlarged state of the heat pump unit shown;

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the partial structure of the water tank and water tank installation structure of the heat pump unit shown;

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 The water tank and the partial structure enlarged schematic diagram of the water tank installation structure are shown;

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the fixing parts of the water tank mounting structure shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the utility model, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, in the following description, it should be understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is constructed and operated in a specific orientation. It is only for the convenience of describing the technical solution, and does not indicate that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. Terms such as "installation", "connection", "fixation", and "setting" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral body; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. When an element is referred to as being "on" or "under" another element, the element can be "directly" or "indirectly" located on the other element, or there may be one or more intermediate elements. The terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to facilitate the description of the technical solution, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] Figures 1 to 3 Some preferred embodiments of the heat pump unit of the utility model are shown. The heat pump unit is a trigeneration or digeneration device. In some embodiments, the heat pump unit can be an outdoor unit. The heat pump unit has the advantages of strong stability and compact structure.

[0035] like Figure 1 to Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the heat pump unit may include a water tank 100 and a water tank mounting structure. The water tank 100 can be used to store water and is assembled with the water tank mounting structure and can be stably installed through the water tank mounting structure.

[0036] In some embodiments, the water tank 100 may be a can-shaped structure, which may include an inner liner arranged longitudinally and a heat-insulating structure sleeved on the outer periphery of the inner liner, wherein the inner liner is a hollow structure, and the interior may be used to store water, such as hot water. The inner liner may be provided with a water inlet for water inlet and a water outlet for water outlet. The heat-insulating structure may be used to keep the water in the inner liner warm. In some embodiments, the heat-insulating structure may be heat-insulating cotton.

[0037] In some embodiments, the water tank installation structure may include a box body 1. A cavity 2 is formed inside the box body 1, and the cavity 2 can be used to accommodate the water tank 100. In some embodiments, the box body 1 can be roughly rectangular. Of course, it can be understood that in some other embodiments, the box body 1 is not limited to being rectangular. In some embodiments, the water tank installation structure also includes a fixing seat 3, which is arranged below the water tank 100 and can be connected and fixed to the water tank 100 to support the water tank 100.

[0038] In some embodiments, the box body 1 may include a base 11, a top cover 12, and columns 14. The base 11 may include a chassis 111 and a support structure 112, wherein the support structure 112 is disposed on the chassis 111 and extends from the chassis 111 to the cavity 2 in the box body 1. The top cover 12 may be spaced apart from and disposed opposite to the chassis 111. The chassis 111 and the top cover 12 may be substantially rectangular. There may be four columns 14, each of which has one end connected to the chassis 111 and the other end connected to the top cover 12. The four columns 14 may be disposed corresponding to the four top corners of the chassis 111 and the top cover 12.

[0039] In some embodiments, the support structure 112 may include at least two support members 1121 arranged at intervals, each support member 1121 may be arranged on the chassis 111 and extend toward the fixing seat 3, and is used to support the fixing seat 3. In some embodiments, there may be four support members 1121 in each support structure 112, each support member 1121 may be columnar, one end of which may be connected and fixed to the chassis 111 by setting a screw assembly or a clamping assembly, and the other end may be used to support the water tank 100. In some embodiments, a support end surface 1122 is provided at one end of the support member 1121 away from the chassis 111, and the support end surface 1122 may support the water tank 100. The intervals between the four support members 1121 may form an accommodating space 110 for installing other components, for example, a hot water jacket heat exchanger (not shown) may be installed on the support member 1121. A water pump is also provided between the water channel between the hot water jacket heat exchanger (not shown) and the water tank 100. When the device is running, the hot water heated in the hot water jacket heat exchanger (not shown) can be transported into the water tank 100 through the water pump. The accommodating space 110 is defined by at least two supporting members 1121, which optimizes the layout of the heat pump unit and avoids the excessive size of the heat pump host after the integrated water tank.

[0040] In some embodiments, the box body 1 further includes a panel 13. The panel 13 is disposed between the bottom plate 111 and the top cover 12, and the panel 13 may include a first covering portion 131 and a second covering portion 132, the first covering portion 131 is connected to one side of the second covering portion 132, and the two are bent and arranged to cover the outer periphery of one of the pillars 14, and the panel 13 may be substantially L-shaped, and may cover the two side surfaces between the bottom plate 111 and the top cover 12.

[0041] In some embodiments, the housing 1 further includes a middle partition 16 and a water receiving tray 17. The middle partition 16 may extend from the center line of the top cover 12 toward the bottom plate 111, and the height of the middle partition 16 may be less than the distance between the bottom plate 111 and the top cover 12. The water receiving tray 17 may be connected to the middle partition 16 and the side plate 100, and its length may be less than the length of the bottom plate 111. The cavity 2 may be divided into a first cavity 2a and a second cavity 2b by the middle partition 16 and the side plate 100. At least part of the first cavity 2a and the second cavity 2b are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. In some embodiments, the first cavity 2a may be an L-shaped cavity, which may be defined by the middle partition 16, the water receiving tray 17, the second cover 132, the bottom plate 111, etc. The water tank 100 may be installed in the first cavity 2a, and the height of the water tank 100 may be greater than the height of the second cavity 2b, thereby ensuring the hot water capacity. The second cavity 2b may be substantially rectangular and may be defined by a middle partition 16, a water receiving tray 17, etc.

[0042] In some embodiments, the box body 1 may further include a protective net (not shown) arranged in parallel with the first covering portion 131. In some embodiments, the box body 1 may further include a side plate 18 arranged in parallel with and opposite to the second covering portion 132. The first covering portion 131 may have an air outlet 1311, which may be covered by a grille plate 15.

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixing seat 3 may include at least two fixing components 30, which may be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the water tank 100, and installed at one end of the support structure 112 away from the chassis 111, and configured to connect and fix the water tank 100. At least two fixing components 30 may be connected to at least two support members 1121 in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, one end of the support member 1121 may be connected to the chassis 111, and the other end may be connected to the fixing component 30 in a one-to-one correspondence. That is, the fixing components 30 may be four, and the four fixing components 30 may be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the water tank 100, so that the water tank 100 can be fixed from multiple directions, thereby improving the installation stability of the water tank 100.

[0044] In some embodiments, each fixing assembly 30 may include a fixing bracket 31 and a connecting member 32. The fixing bracket 31 is correspondingly arranged on the supporting end face 1122 of the supporting member 1121, and it can be connected to the supporting end face 1122 through a connecting structure. In some embodiments, the connecting structure can be a screw-connected assembly. Of course, it can be understood that in some other embodiments, the connecting structure may not be limited to a screw-connected assembly. The connecting member 32 is connected to the fixing bracket 31 and can be detachably connected to the fixing bracket 31. For example, it can be detachably connected to the fixing bracket 31 by setting a connecting structure, and the connecting structure can be a screw-connected assembly. The connecting member 32 can be configured to be connected to the water tank 100, specifically, it can be connected to the outer wall of the inner liner of the water tank 100. The fixing bracket 31 can be at least partially arranged on the periphery of the insulation structure of the water tank 100.

[0045] In some embodiments, the fixing bracket 31 may include a first fixing plate 311, a second fixing plate 312, a first reinforcing plate 313, and a second reinforcing plate 314. The first fixing plate 311 may be a square plate, which may be disposed on the supporting structure 112, and located on the supporting end surface 1122. The second fixing plate 312 is disposed on the first fixing plate 311, connected to the first fixing plate 311, and extends from the supporting member 1121 toward the water tank 100, that is, perpendicular to the first fixing plate 311. The first reinforcing plate 313 and the second reinforcing plate 314 are disposed on two opposite sides of the second fixing plate 312, and are connected to the first fixing plate 311 and the second fixing plate 312. The first reinforcing plate 313 and the second reinforcing plate 314 may be roughly triangular. In some embodiments, the first fixing plate 311, the second fixing plate 312, the first reinforcing plate 313, and the second reinforcing plate 314 may be sheet metal parts.

[0046] In some embodiments, the connecting member 32 is disposed on the side of the second fixing plate 312 facing the water tank 100. The connecting member 32 may be roughly in the shape of a "J". The connecting member 32 may include a first connecting portion 321 and two second connecting portions 322, and the first connecting portion 321 and the two second connecting portions 322 may be integrally formed. The first connecting portion 321 and the second connecting portion 322 may both be in the form of a sheet. The first connecting portion 321 may be connected to the fixing bracket 31, specifically, it may be arranged parallel to the second fixing plate 312, and connected to the second fixing plate 312 through a connecting structure. The two second connecting portions 322 are arranged at both ends of the first connecting portion 321, and one end is connected to the first connecting portion 321, and the other end extends toward the water tank 100, and the second connecting portion 322 may be partially bent to fit the outer wall of the water tank 100, and then fixed to the water tank 100 by welding or connected to the water tank 100 by setting a connecting structure. In some embodiments, the connecting member 32 may be a sheet metal part.

[0047] like Figure 2 , Figures 5 and 6As shown, in some embodiments, at least one fixing member 4 for fixing the water tank 100 is provided in the cabinet 1, and the at least one fixing member 4 faces the water tank 100 for fixing the water tank 100. In some embodiments, the number of the fixing members 4 can be one, two, three, four, etc. In some embodiments, the fixing member 4 can be installed on one side of the middle partition 16 facing the water tank 100. Specifically, the fixing member 4 includes a mounting fixing plate 41 and fixing ears 42. The mounting fixing plate 41 is installed on the middle partition 16 and is located at the upper part of the middle partition 16, that is, the installation height is higher than the height of the center of gravity of the water tank 100. The fixing ears 42 can be installed on the mounting fixing plate 41, and there can be two of them. In some other embodiments, the number of the fixing ears 42 is not limited to two. The fixing ears 42 can include a first fixing portion 421 and two second fixing portions 422. The first fixing portion 421 and the two second fixing portions 422 can be integrally formed, and the fixing ears 42 are generally in a "J" shape. The first fixing portion 421 is in a plate shape, and the two second fixing portions 422 are arranged at both ends of the first fixing portion 421 and extend towards the water tank 100. The two second fixing portions 422 can be partially bent to be attached to the outer wall of the water tank 100, and then can be fixed to the inner tank by welding or connected to the inner tank by setting a connection structure. In some embodiments, the whole fixing member 4 can be a sheet metal part.

[0048] By providing the fixing member 4, it is possible to prevent the water inside the water tank 100 from shaking during the operation of the water tank 100, so as to avoid damage caused by excessive force on the connection part of the fixing member at the bottom. It is fixed through the connecting member and the middle partition, and a fixation is formed in the middle of the water tank 100, increasing the overall stability of the machine.

[0049] In some embodiments, the heat pump unit may further include components such as an outdoor heat exchanger 200, a compressor (not shown), a liquid storage tank 300, a plate heat exchanger 400, etc. Among them, the outdoor heat exchanger 200 can be arranged in the second cavity 2b. The compressor (not shown), the liquid storage tank 300, and the plate heat exchanger 400 can be installed on the base 11 and are located between the water receiving tray 17 and the chassis 111.

[0050] In some embodiments, the heat pump unit can complete heating, cooling, and preparation of domestic hot water without additionally equipping devices such as a hydraulic module and a domestic hot water module for matching, improving the integration of the product, and improving the overall stability through the water tank installation structure, and reducing the complexity of installing multiple devices during the engineering installation process, improving the user experience.

[0051] It can be understood that the above embodiments only express the preferred implementation methods of the utility model, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the patent scope of the utility model. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, without departing from the concept of the utility model, the above-mentioned technical features can be freely combined, and several deformations and improvements can be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes and modifications made to the scope of the claims of the utility model should belong to the scope covered by the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water tank installation structure, characterized in that: include: A fixing seat (3) is arranged below the water tank (100) to support the water tank (100); The base (11) comprises a bottom plate (111) and at least two supporting members (1121), wherein the supporting members (1121) extend from the bottom plate (111) toward one side of the fixing seat (3) to support the fixing seat (3), and the at least two supporting members (1121) together form a containing space (110).

2. The water tank installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing seat (3) comprises at least two fixing components (30) which can be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the water tank (100).

3. The water tank installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of each of the support members (1121) is connected to the chassis (111), and the other end is connected to the fixing assembly (30) in a one-to-one correspondence.

4. The water tank installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the fixing components (30) comprises a fixing bracket (31) and a connecting member (32); The fixing bracket (31) is arranged on the supporting member (1121); The connecting member (32) is connected to the fixing bracket (31) and is connected to the water tank (100).

5. The water tank installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing bracket (31) comprises a first fixing plate (311), a second fixing plate (312), a first reinforcing plate (313), and a second reinforcing plate (314); the first fixing plate (311) is fixed on the supporting member (1121); The second fixing plate (312) is connected to the first fixing plate (311) and extends from the support member (1121) toward the water tank (100); the first fixing plate (311) is disposed on the second fixing plate (312); The first reinforcing plate (313) and the second reinforcing plate (314) are arranged on two opposite sides of the second fixing plate (312), and are connected to the first fixing plate (311) and the second fixing plate (312); The connecting member (32) is arranged on a side of the second fixing plate (312) facing the water tank (100).

6. The water tank installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting member (32) comprises a first connecting portion (321) connected to the fixing bracket (31), and two second connecting portions (322) arranged at two ends of the first connecting portion (321); The second connection portion (322) extends toward the water tank (100) and is partially bent to fit the water tank (100).

7. The water tank installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a box body (1) for accommodating the water tank (100); The support member (1121) and the fixing seat (3) are arranged in the box body (1); At least one fixing member (4) for fixing the water tank (100) from the side of the water tank (100) is provided in the box body (1).

8. The water tank installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A middle partition (16) is provided in the box body (1); the fixing member (4) is installed on a side of the middle partition (16) facing the water tank (100).

9. The water tank installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing member (4) comprises a first fixing portion (421) and two second fixing portions (422) arranged at two ends of the first fixing portion (421) and extending toward the water tank (100); The two second fixing portions (422) are bent toward the water tank (100) to fit the water tank (100).

10. A heat pump unit, characterized in that: It comprises the water tank installation structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and a water tank (100) assembled with the water tank installation structure.

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