Hot water equipment and mounting structure and supporting hanger thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides hot water equipment and an installation structure and a supporting hanging frame thereof. The supporting hanging frame comprises a supporting part, a cushion block and a connecting part connected between the supporting part and the cushion block, and the supporting part is configured to be embedded in a fixing groove of the hot water equipment; the cushion block is configured to abut between a barrel of the hot water equipment and an installation base body of the hot water equipment. According to the utility model, the purposes of increasing the strength of the fixing groove on the barrel body of the hot water equipment and preventing the barrel body of the hot water equipment from inclining are achieved by utilizing the supporting hanging frame, the process of installing an outer wall hanging frame on the shell is omitted, and parts such as an inner container bracket and a heat insulation cushion layer arranged between the inner container and the shell are also omitted; the electric water heater only needs to be directly hung on the hanging arm, and the purposes of reducing cost and increasing efficiency are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of hot water equipment, in particular to a hot water equipment and an installation structure and a supporting rack thereof. Background Art

[0002] Electric water heaters are showing a strong growth momentum in the water heater market share due to their safety, hygiene and pollution-free nature.

[0003] Currently, before installing an electric water heater, it is necessary to install expansion bolts on the wall and install an external wall bracket on the outside of the electric water heater casing to hang the electric water heater. The installation procedure is complicated and time-consuming, which is not conducive to improving installation efficiency.

[0004] Furthermore, to improve the stability of the external wall mount, an inner liner bracket connecting the external wall mount and the inner liner is required between the casing and the inner liner. This can cause heat leakage from the inner liner, so a thermal insulation layer is also required between the inner liner bracket and the casing. Furthermore, to prevent the external wall mount from rotating on the electric water heater casing, screws are required to secure the external wall mount to the casing.

[0005] Moreover, when the external wall bracket is hung on the expansion bolts of the wall, in order to prevent the electric water heater from tilting under the action of gravity, a pad is set on the outer shell of the electric water heater near the external wall bracket and supports the wall to keep the electric water heater installed vertically.

[0006] As a result, the installation structure and installation process of the electric water heater are complicated and tedious, the cost is high, and it is not conducive to reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

[0007] Please refer to the attached Figure 1 and Figure 2 This document describes the installation structure and installation process of an electric water heater 1 in the related art. It should be understood that this description of the related art is intended, in part, to provide a useful background for understanding the technology. However, this background art section may also include ideas, concepts, or insights that were not known or understood by those skilled in the relevant art before the corresponding effective filing date of the subject matter disclosed herein.

[0008] Reference Figure 1 As shown, a suitable location for mounting the electric water heater 1 is determined on the wall 2 based on the size and weight of the electric water heater 1. Expansion bolts 3 are then installed on the wall 2, and an external wall hanger 4 is installed outside the outer casing 8 of the electric water heater 1. The external wall hanger 4 is then hung on the expansion bolts 3 on the wall 2. Because the inner tank 7 of the electric water heater 1 may tilt under the action of gravity after containing a large amount of water, a spacer 11 is placed on the outer casing 8 of the electric water heater 1 near the external wall hanger 4 to support the wall 2 to maintain the vertical installation of the electric water heater 1.

[0009] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in order to improve the stability of the external wall bracket 4, an inner liner bracket 5 connecting the external wall bracket 4 and the inner liner 7 is also provided between the outer shell 8 and the inner liner 7, wherein one end of the inner liner bracket 5 is welded to the inner liner, and the other end is fixedly connected to the outer shell 8 by a connecting bolt 9.

[0010] Since the inner liner bracket 5 is generally made of metal material, when it connects the inner liner 7 and the outer shell 8, it will cause heat leakage of the inner liner 7. In order to improve the thermal insulation effect of the inner liner 7, it is generally necessary to set a plastic insulation pad 6 between the inner liner bracket 5 and the outer shell 8.

[0011] Moreover, in order to prevent the external wall bracket 4 from rotating on the housing 8 of the electric water heater 1 , it is necessary to use screws 10 to fix the external wall bracket 4 on the housing 8 .

[0012] It can be seen that the installation of the electric water heater 1 in the above manner is complicated and requires many parts, which is not conducive to improving the installation efficiency of the electric water heater 1.

[0013] In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0014] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to at least overcome some of the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a support bracket for hot water equipment. By forming a fixing groove on the cylinder and utilizing the support bracket to increase strength and prevent tilting, the process of installing the external wall bracket on the outer shell is omitted, and the inner tank bracket, thermal insulation pad and other components arranged between the inner tank and the casing are also omitted. It is only necessary to hang the electric water heater directly on the suspension arm, thereby achieving the purpose of reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

[0015] In order to solve the above technical problems, the first aspect of the present invention is to provide a support bracket for a water heater, comprising:

[0016] a support portion configured to be embedded in a fixing groove of the water heater;

[0017] a spacer configured to abut between the barrel of the water heater and the mounting base of the water heater; and

[0018] The connecting portion is connected between the supporting portion and the pad.

[0019] In some embodiments, the connecting portion has a curvature adapted to the cylinder of the water heater so as to fit closely to the cylinder.

[0020] In some embodiments, the support portion includes a front plate and a back plate connected to the front plate, and the front plate and the back plate are arranged to form a groove-shaped structure;

[0021] Wherein, the front plate has a shape adapted to the fixing groove of the water heater, and the back plate is connected to the connecting portion.

[0022] In some embodiments, the back plate is configured to close a notch formed on the cylinder of the water heater by punching the fixing groove.

[0023] In some embodiments, the supporting portion, the cushion block, and the connecting portion are integrally formed.

[0024] In some embodiments, the supporting portion, the cushion block, and the connecting portion are made of plastic.

[0025] The second aspect of the present invention further provides a mounting structure for a water heater, comprising a hanging member and a support bracket for the water heater described above;

[0026] Wherein, the support portion is suspendedly connected to the suspension arm of the suspension member.

[0027] In some embodiments, the suspension member further comprises a fixing plate connected to the suspension arm;

[0028] Wherein, the fixing plate is used to be fixedly connected to the installation base of the water heater.

[0029] In some embodiments, the suspension arm is configured as a support rod connected to the fixing plate;

[0030] Alternatively, the suspension arm is configured as a hook connected to the fixing plate.

[0031] The third aspect of the present invention further provides a water heater, comprising the support bracket for the water heater described above, or comprising the mounting structure for the water heater described above.

[0032] In some embodiments, the fixing groove of the water heater is a protrusion formed by punching a cutout in a cylinder of the water heater in a direction toward the outside of the cylinder.

[0033] After adopting the above technical solution, the utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0034] (1) The support bracket for the water heater provided by the present invention can achieve the purpose of increasing the strength of the fixing groove set on the cylinder of the water heater and preventing tilting, omitting the process of installing the external wall bracket on the outer shell, and also omitting the inner tank bracket, thermal insulation pad and other components set between the inner tank and the casing. It is only necessary to hang the electric water heater directly on the suspension arm, thereby achieving the purpose of reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

[0035] (2) The support bracket for the hot water equipment provided by the present invention further reduces the installation cost and facilitates production by integrally molding the support portion, the pad and the connection portion using plastic parts.

[0036] (3) The support bracket of the hot water equipment provided by the utility model can close the gap formed on the casing due to the stamping fixing groove, thereby increasing the strength of the casing and preventing the casing from deformation.

[0037] (4) The hot water equipment provided by the present invention forms a fixing groove for fixing the suspension arm of the suspension member by punching a protrusion in the direction toward the outside of the casing after cutting the casing, thereby eliminating the process of installing an external wall bracket on the outside of the casing and omitting the external wall bracket component, thereby improving installation efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work. In the drawings:

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hot water device connected to a suspension member in the related art;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a hot water device connected to a suspension member in the related art;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a water heater connected to a suspension member according to the utility model;

[0042] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded view of the structure;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water heater connected to a suspension member according to the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a cylinder of a water heating device according to the present utility model;

[0045] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of a support bracket according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.

[0046] In the figure: 1. Electric water heater; 2. Wall; 3. Expansion bolts; 4. External wall bracket; 5. Inner tank bracket; 6. Insulation pad; 7. Inner tank; 8. Outer shell; 9. Connecting bolts; 10. Screws; 11. Spacers;

[0047] 100, hot water equipment; 110, housing; 111, cylinder; 1111, fixing groove; 1112, notch; 112, end cover; 120, liner; 130, support bracket; 131, support portion; 1311, front plate; 1312, back plate; 132, spacer; 133, connecting portion;

[0048] 200, suspension member; 210, fixing plate; 220, suspension arm;

[0049] 300. Install the substrate.

[0050] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0053] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; and direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0054] As described in the background art, the existing related art has a cumbersome procedure when installing an electric water heater, and requires many parts, which is not conducive to improving the installation efficiency of the electric water heater and reducing costs. Based on this, the utility model provides a mounting structure for a water heater, including a casing and a support bracket, wherein the casing is provided with a fixing groove for hanging on a suspension arm of a suspension member; the support bracket includes a support portion and a pad and a connecting portion connected between the support portion and the pad, the support portion is embedded in the fixing groove and configured to abut against the suspension arm; the pad is configured to abut between the casing and the mounting base of the water heater. In the above scheme, by forming a fixing groove for fixing the suspension arm on the casing and using the support bracket to achieve the purpose of increasing strength and preventing tilting, the process of installing an external wall bracket on the outer shell is omitted, and the components such as the inner tank bracket and the thermal insulation pad layer set between the inner tank and the casing are also omitted. It is only necessary to hang the electric water heater directly on the suspension arm, thereby achieving the purpose of reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

[0055] The following describes the preferred technical solutions of the water heater 100 and its installation structure and support bracket provided by the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0056] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a water heater connected to a suspension member according to the utility model; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded view of the structure; Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a water heater connected to a suspension member according to the present invention; Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a cylinder of a water heating device according to the present utility model; Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of a support bracket according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model.

[0057] like Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the water heater 100 includes a casing 110 and an inner tank 120 disposed in the casing 110, and the inner tank 120 is connected to a cold water pipe and a hot water pipe. The casing 110 includes a cylinder 111, and both ends of the cylinder 111 are sealed with end caps 112 to form an installation cavity for installing the inner tank 120. In addition, the cylinder 111 is provided with a cold water pipe installation port and a hot water pipe installation port corresponding to the cold water pipe and the hot water pipe, respectively. A heating device (not shown) is provided in the inner tank 120, and the heating device is connected to a power supply wire for powering the heating device, and the casing 110 is provided with a power supply wire passing through a through hole connected to a power supply. When the water heater 100 is working, water enters the inner tank 120 through the cold water pipe, and the heated water flows out through the hot water pipe for use by the user.

[0058] Typically, after the inner tank 120 is installed in the housing 110, a foaming material is injected into the gap between the inner tank 120 and the housing 110 to form a dense insulation layer. Furthermore, the foaming material, after secondary foaming, can also cushion the vibrations experienced by the inner tank 120. Furthermore, the foaming material is also effectively flame-retardant, thereby improving the safety performance of the water heater 100.

[0059] The installation structure of the water heater 100 includes a suspension member 200 and a support bracket 130. It should be noted that the barrel 111 of the water heater 100 is provided with a fixing slot 1111 for suspending on the suspension arm 220 of the suspension member 200. The support bracket 130 includes a support portion 131, a pad 132, and a connecting portion 133. The support portion 131 is embedded in the fixing slot 1111 and is configured to abut the suspension arm 220; the pad 132 is configured to abut between the housing 110 and the installation base 300 of the water heater 100; and the connecting portion 133 is connected between the support portion 131 and the pad 132.

[0060] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, before installing the water heater 100, a suitable location for mounting the water heater 100 is determined on the mounting base 300 based on the size and weight of the water heater 100. The hanger 200 is then installed on the mounting base 300. The support portion 131 of the support bracket 130 is then inserted into the fixing groove 1111 of the housing 110. The water heater 100 is then directly suspended on the suspension arm 220 of the hanger 200. After the water heater 100 is suspended on the suspension arm 220 of the hanger 200, the suspension arm 220 abuts against the support portion 131 of the support bracket 130, and the spacer 132 abuts between the housing 110 and the mounting base 300 of the water heater 100. The mounting base 300 is, for example, a structure with a certain load-bearing capacity, such as a wall.

[0061] In the above solution, when installing the water heater 100, there is no need to install an external wall bracket on the water heater 100, and therefore there is no need to install components such as an inner tank bracket and an insulation pad between the casing 110 and the inner tank 120. The water heater 100 can be hung after the support portion 131 of the support bracket 130 is embedded in the fixing groove 1111, which not only improves the installation efficiency, but also reduces heat leakage of the inner tank 120 and improves the energy efficiency level of the water heater 100.

[0062] In some embodiments, the suspension member 200 further includes a fixing plate 210 connected to the suspension arm 220, and the fixing plate 210 is configured to be fixedly connected to the mounting base 300 of the water heater 100. Specifically, when the suspension member 200 is mounted on the mounting base 300, the fixing plate 210 is fixed to the mounting base 300 using fasteners such as expansion bolts.

[0063] Optionally, the suspension arm 220 is configured as a support rod connected to the fixing plate 210. Alternatively, the suspension arm 220 is configured as a hook connected to the fixing plate 210.

[0064] For example, when the water heater 100 is an electric water heater with a large capacity, the body 111 of the housing 110 is rolled from sheet metal. After the rolling process is completed, a cut is made in the body 111, and then a protrusion is formed by punching in the direction toward the outside of the housing 110 at the cut, thereby forming the aforementioned fixing groove 1111 on the body 111.

[0065] In the above scheme, after the rolling process is completed, an incision is made and punched to form the fixing groove 1111, which can effectively maintain the external fit between the fixing groove 1111 and the support portion 131 of the support bracket 130, and prevent the fixing groove 1111 from being deformed during the rolling process, thereby making it impossible to embed the support portion 131 of the support bracket 130.

[0066] It needs to be explained that, referring to Figure 6 As shown, in the process of punching the fixing groove 1111 in the direction toward the outside of the casing 110 at the incision, a notch 1112 connected to the outside is also formed on the cylinder 111. Therefore, when filling the foam material between the casing 110 and the inner tank 120, the notch 1112 needs to be closed to prevent leakage.

[0067] As an example, the gap 1112 may be closed by using a material blocking plate or a material blocking film or other structures, which will not be described in detail in the present invention.

[0068] In addition, it is understood that in order to improve the installation stability of the water heater 100, two fixing grooves 1111 are generally formed on the cylinder 111, and correspondingly, two support brackets 130 are also configured. Figure 4 shown.

[0069] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the connecting portion 133 is, for example, a plate-shaped structure having a curvature adapted to the cylinder 111 so as to be closely attached to the cylinder 111 , thereby reducing shaking of the support bracket 130 .

[0070] In some embodiments, again referring to Figure 7The support portion 131 includes a front plate 1311 and a back plate 1312 connected to the front plate 1311. The front plate 1311 and the back plate 1312 are arranged to form a groove-like structure, into which the suspension arm 220 extends. The front plate 1311 has a shape that adapts to the fixing groove 1111. The back plate 1312 is connected to the connecting portion 133 and closes the notch 1112 formed in the cylindrical body 111 by punching the fixing groove 1111.

[0071] In the above solution, not only can the internal structure be prevented from being exposed, thus improving the aesthetics of the water heater 100 , but the supporting strength of the fixing groove 1111 on the suspension arm 220 can also be increased.

[0072] In some embodiments, the support portion 131, the pad 132, and the connecting portion 133 are integrally formed. In the above solution, the pad 132 and the support portion 131 are integrally formed, which can reduce the process of installing the pad 132, and can also reduce the number of openings on the cylinder 111, thereby improving the strength of the cylinder 111.

[0073] Furthermore, the support portion 131, the cushion block 132 and the connecting portion 133 are made of plastic, which can reduce component costs and achieve the purpose of reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Optionally, the cushion block 132 adopts a hollow structure to reduce the weight of the device.

[0074] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with the present invention can make slight changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the above-mentioned technical contents without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A support bracket for a water heating device, characterized in that: include: a support portion configured to be embedded in a fixing groove of the water heater; a spacer configured to abut between the barrel of the water heater and the mounting base of the water heater; and The connecting portion is connected between the supporting portion and the pad.

2. The support bracket for water heating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion has a curvature adapted to the cylinder of the water heater so as to be closely attached to the cylinder.

3. The support bracket for water heating equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support portion includes a front plate and a back plate connected to the front plate, wherein the front plate and the back plate are arranged to form a groove-shaped structure; Wherein, the front plate has a shape adapted to the fixing groove of the water heater, and the back plate is connected to the connecting portion.

4. The support bracket for water heating equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The back plate is configured to close a notch formed on the cylinder of the water heater due to punching the fixing groove.

5. The support bracket for water heating equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The supporting portion, the cushion block and the connecting portion are integrally formed.

6. A mounting structure for a water heater, characterized in that: comprising a hanging member and a support bracket for the water heating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5; Wherein, the support portion is suspendedly connected to the suspension arm of the suspension member.

7. The installation structure of the water heater according to claim 6, characterized in that: The suspension member further includes a fixing plate connected to the suspension arm; Wherein, the fixing plate is used to be fixedly connected to the installation base of the water heater.

8. The installation structure of the water heater according to claim 7, characterized in that: The suspension arm is configured as a support rod connected to the fixing plate; Alternatively, the suspension arm is configured as a hook connected to the fixing plate.

9. A water heating device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support bracket for a water heating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, or comprises a mounting structure for a water heating device according to any one of claims 6 to 8.

10. The water heating device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The fixing groove of the water heater is a protrusion formed by punching a cutout in the cylinder of the water heater in a direction toward the outside of the cylinder.

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