Novel plastic mounting bracket for water distribution and collection device

By designing an integrated installation bracket with plastic materials, the problems of high cost, heavy weight and complex installation of steel brackets are solved, and lightweight, low cost and convenient installation are achieved, improving the stability and user experience of the water collector.

CN223137979UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22AFRISO MEASUREMENT CONTROL TECH (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421757058.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-24
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-24

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Technical Problem

The existing steel diverter installation brackets are costly, heavy, complex in installation and inconvenient maintenance, and cannot meet the needs of modern floor heating systems for lightweight, low-cost and efficient installation.

Method used

The integrated installation bracket is designed using plastic materials, and the structure is optimized through the snapping device and fixed hole, reducing the number of parts and installation steps, increasing the position of the fixed hole, and achieving lightweight and convenient installation.

Benefits of technology

It reduces production and material costs, reduces weight, simplifies the installation process, improves installation efficiency and maintenance convenience, ensures the stability and safety of the water collector, and extends the service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water dividing and collecting device installation. A novel plastic mounting support for a water dividing and collecting device comprises a mounting support body and a clamping ring connected with the mounting support body through creases, and the mounting support body comprises a first semi-arc-shaped ring part arranged on the mounting support body and a second semi-arc-shaped ring part arranged at an interval with the first semi-arc-shaped ring part. The clamping ring comprises a first semi-arc-shaped clamping ring connected with the first semi-arc-shaped ring part and a second semi-arc-shaped clamping ring connected with the second semi-arc-shaped ring part, and the first semi-arc-shaped ring part is clamped with the other end of the first semi-arc-shaped clamping ring through a buckle device; a first fixing hole is formed in the portion, between the first semi-arc-shaped ring part and the second semi-arc-shaped ring part, of the installation support body, and second fixing holes are formed in the outer side of the first semi-arc-shaped ring part and the outer side of the second semi-arc-shaped ring part respectively. The utility model not only has obvious advantages in the aspects of cost and weight, but also improves the convenience of installation and maintenance, and improves the overall performance of the product and the user experience.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of installation of the collector-distributor, in particular to a novel plastic installation bracket for the collector-distributor. Background Art

[0002] The installation bracket of the collector-distributor plays a key role in the floor heating system, and its main function is to firmly fix the collector-distributor in place. Most of the common installation brackets for the collector-distributor on the market at present are made of steel materials. However, these traditional steel installation brackets have many disadvantages: high cost and heavy weight: the production cost of the steel installation bracket is relatively high, and its own weight is large, which increases the difficulty of transportation and installation. This not only increases the production and logistics costs, but also brings an extra burden to the installation workers. Complicated installation and many parts: the steel installation bracket usually consists of multiple parts, such as fixing pieces, retaining rings, screws, etc. During the actual installation process, it is necessary to first fix the fixing piece on the main body of the collector-distributor, then place the head and tail ends of the collector-distributor on the fixing piece, and finally lock the retaining ring with the main body of the collector-distributor through screws. This multi-step installation process not only takes time and effort, but also easily loses parts during the process, resulting in low installation efficiency. Inconvenient maintenance: due to the cumbersome installation steps of the steel installation bracket, when maintenance or replacement is required, the disassembly process is equally complicated, increasing the maintenance difficulty and time cost. Although the prior art has solved the stability problem of the installation bracket of the collector-distributor to a certain extent, there are still many deficiencies in the material selection and structural design, and it cannot meet the requirements of modern floor heating systems for light weight, low cost and efficient installation. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a novel installation bracket for the collector-distributor to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and improve the practicability and economy of the product. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a novel plastic installation bracket for the collector-distributor to solve the disadvantages of the existing steel installation brackets in terms of high cost, heavy weight, complicated installation and inconvenient maintenance. The novel plastic installation bracket realizes the goals of light weight, low cost and convenient installation through an integrated design and the use of plastic materials, meeting the market's requirements for product integration, convenient installation and economic practicality. To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0004] A new type of plastic manifold installation bracket, characterized in that it includes an installation bracket main body, a retaining ring connected to the installation bracket main body through corrugations. The installation bracket main body includes a first semi-circular ring portion provided thereon, and a second semi-circular ring portion spaced from the first semi-circular ring portion. The retaining ring includes a first semi-circular retaining ring connected to the first semi-circular ring portion, and a second semi-circular retaining ring connected to the second semi-circular ring portion. The other ends of the first semi-circular ring portion and the first semi-circular retaining ring are engaged through a snap-fastening device, and the other ends of the second semi-circular ring portion and the second semi-circular retaining ring are engaged through a snap-fastening device. A first fixing hole is provided on the installation bracket main body between the first semi-circular ring portion and the second semi-circular ring portion, and second fixing holes are respectively provided on the outer sides of the first semi-circular ring portion and the second semi-circular ring portion.

[0005] Further, there are two first fixing holes.

[0006] Further, the snap-fastening device includes a snap provided on the semi-circular ring portion and a hook provided on the semi-circular retaining ring.

[0007] Further, a first pair of locking holes is provided on the semi-circular retaining ring, and a second pair of locking holes is provided on the semi-circular ring portion. The first pair of locking holes and the second pair of locking holes are fastened by screws.

[0008] Further, the corrugations include a first connection point, and a first engagement point provided on the upper side of the first connection point. The semi-circular ring portion and the semi-circular retaining ring are connected at the first connection point. The first engagement point includes a hook protruding portion provided at the end of the semi-circular ring portion, and a recessed engagement portion provided on the semi-circular retaining ring near the connection portion. When the semi-circular ring portion and the semi-circular retaining ring are closed, the first engagement points also engage with each other, which can reduce the pressure received by the first connection point.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0010] By using plastic materials instead of traditional steel materials, the utility model significantly reduces the production and material costs, while reducing the weight of the installation bracket, facilitating transportation and installation, and reducing the labor intensity of installation workers; the integrated design and optimized structure reduce the number of parts and installation steps, making the installation process more simple and fast, and improving the work efficiency; by reasonably designing and increasing the number and positions of the fixing holes, the installation is more firm, ensuring the stability and safety of the manifold during use; the simplified installation and disassembly process makes the later maintenance and replacement more convenient, reducing the maintenance cost and time; the reasonable structural design and high-quality plastic materials make the bracket not easily deformed or damaged during long-term use, extending the service life. In summary, the utility model not only has significant advantages in terms of cost and weight, but also improves the convenience of installation and maintenance, enhancing the overall performance and user experience of the product. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0011] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a steel collector - distributor water heater installation bracket.

[0012] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a steel collector - distributor water heater installation bracket.

[0013] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0014] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0015] The technical solution of the present utility model will be further explained below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0016] A new - type plastic collector - distributor water heater installation bracket, which is characterized by including an installation bracket main body 6, a retaining ring 8 connected to the installation bracket main body 6 through a corrugation 7. The installation bracket main body 6 includes a first semi - circular ring portion provided thereon, and a second semi - circular ring portion spaced from the first semi - circular ring portion. The retaining ring 8 includes a first semi - circular retaining ring connected to the first semi - circular ring portion, and a second semi - circular retaining ring connected to the second semi - circular ring portion. The other ends of the first semi - circular ring portion and the first semi - circular retaining ring are clamped through a snap - fitting device, and the other ends of the second semi - circular ring portion and the second semi - circular retaining ring are clamped through a snap - fitting device. A first fixing hole 11 is provided on the installation bracket main body between the first semi - circular ring portion and the second semi - circular ring portion, and second fixing holes 12 are respectively provided on the outer sides of the first semi - circular ring portion and the second semi - circular ring portion.

[0017] There are two first fixing holes 11. The snap - fitting device includes a snap 14 provided on the semi - circular ring portion, and a hook 13 provided on the semi - circular retaining ring 8. A first pair of locking holes 9 is provided on the semi - circular retaining ring 8, and a second pair of locking holes 10 is provided on the semi - circular ring portion. The first pair of locking holes 9 and the second pair of locking holes 10 are fastened through screws.

[0018] The corrugation 7 includes a first connection point, and a first engaging point provided above the first connection point. At the first connection point, the semi - circular ring portion is connected to the semi - circular retaining ring. The first engaging point includes a hook protrusion portion provided at the end of the semi - circular ring portion, and a concave engaging portion provided on the semi - circular retaining ring near the connection portion. When the semi - circular ring portion and the semi - circular retaining ring are closed, the first engaging points also engage with each other, which can reduce the pressure received by the first connection point.

[0019] The existing steel collector - distributor water heater installation brackets (such as Figure 1 and 2)The disadvantages / deficiencies compared with the new plastic manifold installation bracket are as follows: For the existing steel manifold installation bracket: The installation bracket consists of multiple parts. During installation, the fixing piece 3 needs to be fixed on the steel manifold body 1 first, then the head and tail ends of the manifold are placed on the fixing piece 3, and then the steel retaining ring 2 is locked to the steel manifold body 1 through the steel screw 5. Finally, the expansion screw is used to fix the wall through the stainless steel installation bracket fixing hole 4. The multiple installation steps result in low installation efficiency. The parts of the existing steel manifold installation bracket are made of metal materials, which are relatively high in weight and cost. To save materials, only 2 fixing holes are designed for one steel manifold installation bracket.

[0020] The utility model significantly reduces the production and material costs by using plastic materials instead of traditional steel materials. At the same time, it reduces the weight of the installation bracket, making it convenient for transportation and installation, and reducing the labor intensity of installers; The integrated design and optimized structure reduce the number of parts and installation steps, making the installation process more simple and fast, and improving work efficiency; By reasonably designing, the number and position of fixing holes are increased, making the installation more firm, ensuring the stability and safety of the manifold during use; The simplified installation and disassembly process. The utility model not only has significant advantages in terms of cost and weight, but also improves the convenience of installation and maintenance, enhancing the overall performance of the product and the user experience.

Claims

1. A new type of plastic installation bracket for a manifold, characterized in that: It includes an installation bracket body, a retaining ring connected to the installation bracket body through corrugations. The installation bracket body includes a first semi-circular ring portion provided thereon, and a second semi-circular ring portion spaced from the first semi-circular ring portion. The retaining ring includes a first semi-circular retaining ring connected to the first semi-circular ring portion, and a second semi-circular retaining ring connected to the second semi-circular ring portion. The other ends of the first semi-circular ring portion and the first semi-circular retaining ring are engaged through a snap-fastening device. The other ends of the second semi-circular ring portion and the second semi-circular retaining ring are engaged through a snap-fastening device. A first fixing hole is provided on the installation bracket body between the first semi-circular ring portion and the second semi-circular ring portion. Second fixing holes are respectively provided on the outer sides of the first semi-circular ring portion and the second semi-circular ring portion.

2. The novel plastic installation bracket for a manifold as claimed in claim 1, wherein: There are two of the first fixing holes.

3. The novel plastic installation bracket for a water distribution and collection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fastening device includes a snap provided on the semi-circular ring portion and a hook provided on the semi-circular retaining ring.

4. The novel plastic installation bracket for the water collector and distributor according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first pair of locking holes is provided on the semi-circular retaining ring, and a second pair of locking holes is provided on the semi-circular ring portion. The first pair of locking holes and the second pair of locking holes are fastened by screws.

5. The novel plastic installation bracket for a water distribution and collection device according to claim 3, wherein: The corrugations include a first connection point, and a first engagement point provided above the first connection point. At the first connection point, the semi-circular ring portion and the semi-circular retaining ring are connected. The first engagement point includes a hook protruding portion provided at the end of the semi-circular ring portion, and a recessed engagement portion provided on the semi-circular retaining ring near the connection portion. When the semi-circular ring portion and the semi-circular retaining ring are closed, the first engagement points are also engaged with each other.