Universal linear bath heater

Abstract

The utility model relates to a universal linear bath heater. An existing linear bath heater cannot be universally used with various decorative plates. The panel assembly comprises a main machine and a panel assembly arranged below the main machine, the panel assembly is in a long strip shape, and detachable and replaceable connecting pieces are arranged on the periphery of the top face of the panel assembly so that the panel assembly can be flatly spliced with the corresponding decorative plate through the corresponding connecting pieces. According to the technical scheme, the connecting pieces matched with the various decorative plates are arranged on the panel assembly in a detachable and replaceable mode, the connecting pieces are connected with the various corresponding decorative plates by disassembling, assembling and replacing the connecting pieces, and then mass production is facilitated by sharing the panel assembly, the production cost is reduced, and the use experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a linear bathroom heater. Background Art

[0002] Linear bathroom heaters, with their long, strip-shaped profile and easy assembly and use, are becoming increasingly popular. They consist of a main unit and a panel assembly positioned below it. Current home decor typically utilizes integrated ceiling panels, gypsum boards, or honeycomb panels. To assemble and connect with various decorative panels, linear bathroom heaters require a variety of configurations. Since most panel components are made of plastic, the molds required for their production are expensive, making it challenging to achieve a uniform panel assembly that can be universally assembled with various decorative panels.

[0003] The opening on the existing panel assembly is too small to connect to the main unit's air outlet. The main unit's air inlet is exposed in the interlayer above the panel assembly, resulting in interlayer airflow that is chronically poor and breeds bacteria, affecting the user experience. Furthermore, existing linear bathroom heaters rarely have lighting, requiring an external lighting component, which affects their usability. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to address the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a universal linear bathroom heater, which is connected to various corresponding decorative panels by setting detachable and replaceable connectors, and facilitates mass production through shared panel components, thereby reducing production costs and improving user experience.

[0005] The present invention is achieved through the following method: a universal linear appliance comprising a main unit and a panel assembly disposed below the main unit. The panel assembly is elongated and has removable and replaceable connectors disposed around the periphery of its top surface, allowing the panel assembly to smoothly mate with corresponding decorative panels. Connectors matching various decorative panels are provided, and the connectors are removably and replaceably mounted on the panel assembly. By removing and replacing the connectors, the panel assembly can be connected to various corresponding decorative panels. The shared panel assembly facilitates mass production, reduces production costs, and enhances the user experience.

[0006] Preferably, the panel assembly is provided with a connection groove around its top edge. The bottom of the connector is inserted into the connection groove and fastened with a fastener, thereby securing the panel assembly to the decorative panel. The connection groove facilitates the connection with various connectors, facilitating assembly and disassembly of the connectors while effectively improving the panel assembly's securement, thereby ensuring the panel assembly fits seamlessly with adjacent decorative panels and enhancing their aesthetics. The connection groove is elongated and extends along the long edge of the panel assembly, facilitating the adjustment of the connector's position as needed, thereby facilitating assembly of the connector with adjacent decorative panels.

[0007] Preferably, the decorative panel is an integrated ceiling panel mounted via triangular keels, and the connector is a plug-in strip, the bottom of which is inserted into the connecting groove and locked in place, so that the panel assembly is suspended below the triangular keel and connected flush with the integrated ceiling panel. The connector is a plug-in strip, the bottom of which is inserted into the connecting groove and locked in place, and the top of which is pluggable and inserted into the corresponding triangular keel. The triangular keel is used to clamp the plug-in strip to ensure that the panel assembly is suspended, fixed, and connected flush with the adjacent integrated ceiling panel.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom cross-sectional profile of the connector strip matches that of the connecting slot. The bottom wall of the connector strip mates with the wall of the connecting slot, acting as a retaining mechanism to prevent the bottom of the connector strip from deflecting or shifting within the connecting slot, thereby ensuring precise positioning of the panel assembly via the connector strip. The connector strip and adjacent integrated ceiling panels can share a triangular keel, simplifying the structure and improving positioning reliability, ensuring that the panel assembly and integrated ceiling panels are properly installed.

[0009] Preferably, the decorative panels are gypsum boards or honeycomb panels, and the connectors are clips. The clips have a fixed end that is affixed to the top surface of the panel assembly, and a retaining end that is exposed at the edge of the panel assembly, allowing the panel assembly to overlap the corresponding edge of the decorative panel via the retaining end. The gypsum boards and honeycomb panels are suspended below the ceiling via connecting rods. The panel assembly is overlapped with the corresponding edge of the adjacent decorative panel via clips provided at its edge, ensuring a flush connection between the panel assembly and the adjacent decorative panel.

[0010] Preferably, the retaining spring includes a base fixed to the panel assembly, a locking rod swingably disposed on the base, and a spring disposed between the locking rod and the base. The locking rod can switch between an avoidance position and a locking position. The spring drives the locking rod to switch to the locking position, so that the panel assembly overlaps the top surface of the corresponding edge of the decorative panel through the locking rod reset to the locking position. The base is inserted into the connecting groove and fixed. The locking rod can switch between an avoidance position in which the vertical projection falls into the panel assembly and a locking position in which the vertical projection is exposed to the panel assembly. When the locking rod switches to the avoidance position, it can avoid the edge of the decorative panel. The spring drives the locking rod back to the locking position and overlaps above the edge of the decorative panel, thereby playing a role in overlapping and positioning the panel assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the main unit is suspended below a preset workstation via a connecting rod, and the weight of the main unit is transferred to the ceiling via the connecting rod, effectively reducing the bearing weight of the decorative panel and ensuring that the panel assembly can be reliably supported and positioned.

[0012] Preferably, the panel assembly includes a long strip-shaped frame, one side of the frame is provided with an opening opened along its length direction, a fan is provided in the main unit, the air inlet and air outlet of the fan are respectively arranged in the opening and are both connected to the space below the panel assembly, so that the fan drives the air in the space below the panel assembly to circulate. A connecting groove is provided on the frame to ensure that the frame can be firmly connected and positioned by the connecting piece. The opening is long strip-shaped, and the air inlet and air outlet of the fan are respectively arranged in the opening and are both connected to the indoor space. The ventilation efficiency is improved by increasing the distance between the air inlet and the air outlet, preventing the air flow at the air outlet from being extracted by the air inlet, thereby increasing the heat diffusion area, and the air cleanliness is ensured by extracting indoor air.

[0013] Preferably, the opening is provided with a swing leaf that can be opened and closed. The swing leaf swings and controls the opening and closing state of the opening, which not only serves to block the opening and improve the aesthetics, but also serves to adjust the wind direction and ensure that hot air is delivered to the preset area.

[0014] Preferably, the frame includes a profile body and end plates arranged at both ends of the body. The body and the end plates can be mass-produced and assembled to form a frame, which effectively reduces processing difficulty and improves processing efficiency.

[0015] Preferably, a long strip lighting assembly is provided on the other side of the frame, and the lighting assembly is arranged along the length of the frame. The side space of the frame is reasonably utilized, and the lighting assembly is provided to provide indoor lighting, thereby improving the user experience.

[0016] Preferably, the lighting assembly includes a lamp trough disposed on the bottom surface of the frame, a light-emitting component disposed within the trough, and a light plate covering the opening of the trough. The trough provides mounting space for the light-emitting component and also serves to reflect light. The light plate, used to seal the trough, not only protects the light-emitting component by preventing steam and water from entering the trough, but also diffuses and transmits the light generated by the light-emitting component, improving the softness and uniformity of the light.

[0017] Preferably, the lighting assembly, frame, and opening are of equal length, enhancing both lighting and heating effects by rationally utilizing the frame length. The ratio of the lighting assembly to the opening width, A, is 1.5≤A≤2.5. This ensures the opening size meets airflow requirements while also increasing the lighting range by increasing the width of the lighting assembly, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: it is equipped with connectors that match various decorative panels, and the connectors are detachably and replaceably arranged on the panel assembly. The connection with various corresponding decorative panels can be achieved by disassembling and replacing the connectors, and then mass production is facilitated by sharing the panel assembly, thereby reducing production costs and improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly structure of the linear bathroom heater when using a plug-in strip;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the linear bathroom heater when using a plug-in strip;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly structure of the linear bathroom heater when using a retaining spring;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the linear bathroom heater when using a retaining spring;

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the retaining spring;

[0024] In the figure: 1. Main unit, 2. Panel assembly, 3. Connection slot, 4. Connecting strip, 5. Triangular keel, 6. Retaining spring, 7. Base, 8. Retaining rod, 9. Spring, 10. Frame, 11. Lamp trough, 12. Lamp board, 13. Light-emitting part, 14. Opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The essential features of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0026] like Figure 1 The universal linear bathroom heater shown in the figure consists of a main unit 1 with a built-in heating element and a panel assembly 2 arranged below the main unit 1. The panel assembly 2 is in the shape of an elongated strip, and a detachable and replaceable connector is provided on the periphery of the top surface of the panel assembly 2, so that the panel assembly 2 can be smoothly assembled with the corresponding decorative panel through the corresponding connector. The panel assembly 2 is equipped with connectors that match various decorative panels. The connectors are detachably and replaceably arranged on the panel assembly 2. By disassembling and replacing the connectors, the panel assembly 2 can be connected to various corresponding decorative panels. The shared panel assembly 2 facilitates mass production, reduces production costs, and improves the user experience.

[0027] In actual operation, the top perimeter of the panel assembly 2 is provided with a connection groove 3. The bottom of the connector is inserted into the connection groove 3 and fastened with a fastener, thereby securing the panel assembly 2 to the decorative panel. The panel assembly 2 includes an elongated frame 10, and the connection groove 3 is provided along the long edge of the frame 10. This not only facilitates the movement and fixation of the connector along the connection groove 3, but also ensures a good connection reliability between the connector and each section of the connection groove 3.

[0028] In actual operation, the decorative panels can be of various styles and can be fixed by adapting different connectors, so that the linear bathroom heater can be connected to various decorative panels by replacing the connectors, making the panel assembly 2 a universal part and mass-processed through a shared mold to reduce production costs.

[0029] In actual operation, the decorative panel can be an integrated ceiling panel, gypsum board, or honeycomb panel, and can be used in conjunction with the panel assembly 2 by providing different connectors. Specifically, when the decorative panel is an integrated ceiling panel, the connector is a plug-in strip 4, and when the decorative panel is a gypsum board or honeycomb panel, the connector is a clip 6, both of which should be considered specific embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] In actual operation, the decorative panel is an integrated ceiling panel installed through a triangular keel 5, and the connecting piece is a plug-in strip 4 (such as Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the bottom of the plug-in strip 4 is inserted into the connection slot 3 and locked in place, so that the panel assembly 2 is suspended below the triangular keel 5 and connected flush with the integrated ceiling panel. During installation, the bottom of the plug-in strip 4 is inserted into the connection slot 3 and locked by fixing. The top of the plug-in strip 4 is exposed upward and conveniently fixed to the triangular keel 5, so that the panel assembly 2 is suspended below the triangular keel 5 through the plug-in strip 4. At the same time, the main unit 1 is overlapped above the triangular keel 5 through its bottom surface. The triangular keel 5 supports the main unit 1 and the panel assembly 2, ensuring that the panel assembly 2 can match and fit with the integrated ceiling panel.

[0031] In actual operation, the bottom cross-sectional profile of the plug-in strip 4 matches the cross-sectional profile of the connecting groove 3, the bottom of the plug-in strip 4 is expanded and matches the cross-sectional profile of the groove cavity of the connecting groove 3, and the plug-in strip 4 is inserted into the connecting groove 3 and fixedly locked by fasteners, which not only ensures the reliability of the connection between the two, but also ensures that the plug-in strip 4 always maintains a vertical posture, preventing the plug-in strip 4 from being unable to be plugged into the triangular keel 5 due to deflection and tilt.

[0032] In actual operation, the decorative board is a gypsum board or a honeycomb board, and the connecting piece is a clip 6 (such as Figure 3 and 4 As shown in FIG, the fixing end of the clamping spring 6 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the panel assembly 2, and the clamping end is exposed at the edge of the panel assembly 2, so that the panel assembly 2 is overlapped on the corresponding edge of the decorative plate through the clamping end. Specifically, the clamping spring 6 includes a base 7 fixed to the panel assembly 2, a clamping rod 8 swingably arranged on the base 7, and a spring 9 arranged between the clamping rod 8 and the base 7 (as shown in FIG. Figure 5As shown, the locking rod 8 can be switched between the avoidance position and the locking position. The spring 9 drives the locking rod 8 to switch to the locking position, so that the panel assembly 2 overlaps the top surface of the corresponding edge of the decorative panel through the locking rod 8 reset to the locking position. The adjacent decorative panel has a hole reserved for installing the panel assembly 2. The locking rod 8 switches to the avoidance position and passes through the hole to the top of the decorative panel. The locking rod 8 is positioned in the locking position by the pre-tightening force of the spring 9, ensuring that the panel assembly 2 can overlap the corresponding edge of the adjacent decorative panel through the locking rod 8.

[0033] In actual operation, the host 1 is suspended below the preset workstation through a connecting rod, so that the weight of the host 1 can be transferred to the ceiling through the connecting rod, effectively reducing the load on the adjacent decorative panels and preventing the edges of the decorative panels from breaking and damaging due to excessive load.

[0034] In actual operation, the frame 10 is provided with an opening 14 extending along its length. A fan is housed within the main unit 1, with the fan's air inlet and outlet located within the opening 14 and communicating with the space below the panel assembly 2. This allows the fan to circulate air within the space below the panel assembly 2. The opening 14 is rectangular, and the length of the opening 14 is utilized to provide the air inlet and outlet. This not only meets the airflow requirements for the inlet and outlet, but also prevents the airflow output from the outlet from being immediately drawn into the inlet by increasing the distance between the inlet and outlet. This effectively increases the hot air diffusion area and enhances the heating effect.

[0035] In actual operation, the opening 14 is provided with a swing leaf that can be opened and closed. The swing leaf is driven by a motor to realize the opening and closing switching. It can not only block the opening 14 to improve the aesthetics, but also guide the flow of hot air to ensure that the temperature of the preset area rises quickly.

[0036] In actual operation, the frame 10 includes a profile body and end plates arranged at both ends of the body. The body is a profile and is formed by extrusion, and the end plates are formed by sheet metal processing, which effectively improves processing efficiency and reduces processing difficulty.

[0037] In practice, the other side of the frame 10 is equipped with a long, strip-shaped lighting assembly, extending along the length of the frame 10. Specifically, the lighting assembly comprises a light trough 11 disposed on the bottom surface of the frame 10, a light-emitting element 13 disposed within the trough 11, and a light panel 12 covering the notch of the trough 11. Light generated by the light-emitting element 13 is reflected by the walls of the trough 11, passes through the light panel 12, and is transmitted outward, ensuring that the indoor lighting effect meets the user's needs.

[0038] In actual operation, the lighting assembly, frame 10 and opening 14 are set to be of the same length, and the ratio of the width of the lighting assembly to the opening 14 is A, 1.5≤A≤2.5, which not only ensures that the area of the opening 14 meets the use requirements, but also increases the lighting brightness and lighting range by increasing the size of the lighting assembly, thereby improving the user experience.

Claims

1. A universal linear bathroom heater, comprising a main unit (1) and a panel assembly (2) arranged below the main unit (1), characterized in that: The panel assembly (2) is in the shape of an elongated strip, and a detachable and replaceable connecting piece is provided on the periphery of the top surface of the panel assembly (2), so that the panel assembly (2) can be smoothly assembled with the corresponding decorative panel through the corresponding connecting piece.

2. A universal linear bathroom heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connection groove (3) is provided on the periphery of the top surface of the panel assembly (2), and the bottom of the connector is inserted into the connection groove (3) and is fastened by a fastener, so that the panel assembly (2) is fixed by the connector and fixed in relative position with the decorative panel.

3. A universal linear bathroom heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: The decorative panel is an integrated ceiling panel installed through a triangular keel (5), and the connecting piece is a plug-in strip (4). The bottom of the plug-in strip (4) is inserted into the connecting groove (3) and is locked so that the panel assembly (2) is suspended below the triangular keel (5) and connected flush with the integrated ceiling panel.

4. A universal linear bathroom heater according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom cross-sectional profile of the plug-in strip (4) matches the cross-sectional profile of the connecting groove (3).

5. A universal linear bathroom heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: The decorative panel is a gypsum board or a honeycomb board, and the connecting piece is a clip (6). The fixed end of the clip (6) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the panel assembly (2), and the clamping end is exposed at the edge of the panel assembly (2), so that the panel assembly (2) is overlapped on the corresponding edge of the decorative panel through the clamping end.

6. A universal linear bathroom heater according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping spring (6) comprises a base (7) fixed to the panel assembly (2), a clamping rod (8) swingably arranged on the base (7), and a spring (9) arranged between the clamping rod (8) and the base (7); the clamping rod (8) can switch between an avoidance position and a clamping position; the spring (9) drives the clamping rod (8) to switch to the clamping position, so that the panel assembly (2) is overlapped on the top surface of the corresponding edge of the decorative panel through the clamping rod (8) reset to the clamping position; or, the main unit (1) is suspended below the preset position through a connecting rod.

7. A universal linear bathroom heater according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The panel assembly (2) comprises a long strip frame (10), one side of the frame (10) is provided with an opening (14) opened along its length direction, and a fan is provided in the host (1), the air inlet and air outlet of the fan are respectively arranged in the opening (14) and are both connected to the space below the panel assembly (2), so that the fan drives the air in the space below the panel assembly (2) to circulate.

8. A universal linear bathroom heater according to claim 7, characterized in that: The opening (14) is provided with a swing leaf that can be opened and closed; or, the frame (10) includes a profile body and end plates arranged at both ends of the body.

9. A universal linear bathroom heater according to claim 7, characterized in that: A long strip-shaped lighting assembly is provided on the other side of the frame (10), and the lighting assembly is arranged along the length direction of the frame (10).

10. A universal linear bathroom heater according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lighting assembly comprises a light trough (11) arranged on the bottom surface of the frame (10), a light-emitting element (13) arranged in the light trough (11), and a light board (12) covering the notch of the light trough (11); or, the lighting assembly, the frame (10), and the opening (14) are arranged with equal lengths, and the ratio of the width of the lighting assembly to the width of the opening (14) is A, and 1.5≤A≤2.5.

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