Fixing structure for heating flange of water heater

By introducing the flange seat, clamping piece and locking assembly of the clamping seat and the leak-proof structure into the water heater heating flange fixing structure, the problem of easy leakage in the connection part of the existing water heater is solved, and the effect of convenient installation and efficient leak prevention is achieved.

CN223448653UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-17ZHONGSHAN CHANGRONG ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422713505.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2025-10-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-07

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Technical Problem

The connection structure of the existing water heater is not strong enough at the fixing positions of the water inlet and outlet, the external water pipe and the heater, which makes the connection parts leak easily, has low structural strength, and is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

A heating flange fixing structure including a flange seat, a clamping piece and a clamping seat is adopted. The locking component and the leak-proof structure ensure the stable connection between the heating component and the water heater body. After the installation is completed, a leak-proof agent is injected through the through hole to form a leak-proof layer, thereby improving the connection strength and leak-proof effect.

Benefits of technology

The convenient installation and effective leakage prevention of the water heater heating component are achieved, the strength and leakage prevention performance of the connection structure are improved, and the safety hazards caused by water leakage are avoided.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water heater heating flange fixing structure which comprises a water heater body with an opening, a protruding installation part is arranged on the water heater body and located at the position of the opening, a detachable heating assembly is connected to the water heater body, and the heating assembly comprises a flange base and a heating part. The upper side face of the mounting part is connected with a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece which can be clamped with each other, first locking assemblies are arranged among the mounting part, the flange seat and the first clamping piece and among the mounting part, the flange seat and the second clamping piece, and the water heater heating flange fixing structure further comprises a first clamping seat and a second clamping seat which are detachably connected; the first clamping base and the second clamping base are each internally provided with a containing space, through holes capable of being communicated with the containing spaces are formed in the first clamping base and the second clamping base, and a second locking assembly is arranged between the first clamping base and the second clamping base. The water heater heating flange fixing structure is convenient to install and capable of preventing water leakage.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of water heater processing, in particular to a water heater heating flange fixing structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] The water heater inner container structure and installation mode in prior art are various, are connected with other pipe fittings through outer connection interface, the position and structure and quantity of outer connection interface are different, such as the position and mode of connection with water inlet pipeline, water outlet pipeline, heat exchanger, heat sensor are different, the main problems of the connection structure of prior art are: due to the fixed position of water inlet and outlet and the strength and fixed form of heater fixed position, leading to the connection part is easy to leak or seep, the structural strength is low, the pressure bearing capacity is very poor, deforms seriously under the action of cold and hot water, and safety hazards are easy to appear.

[0003] The utility model discloses just based on above insufficient and produces. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] The utility model discloses a water heater heating flange fixing structure that is convenient to install and can prevent water leakage.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following scheme:

[0006] A water heater heating flange fixing structure, comprising: a water heater body with an opening, the water heater body is provided with a protruding mounting portion at the opening, the water heater body is connected with a detachable heating assembly, the heating assembly comprises a flange seat capable of extending into the opening, the flange seat is connected with a heating component capable of extending into the water heater body, when the flange seat is mounted on the water heater body, the flange seat and the lower side of the mounting portion abut against each other, the upper side of the mounting portion is connected with a first clamping piece and a second clamping piece capable of being clamped together, a first locking assembly is arranged between the mounting portion, the flange seat and the first clamping piece, and between the mounting portion, the flange seat and the second clamping piece, the water heater heating flange fixing structure further comprises a first clamping seat and a second clamping seat connected detachably, the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat are both provided with a containing space capable of clamping the mounting portion, the flange seat, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece, the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat are provided with through holes capable of communicating with the containing space, the first locking assembly is arranged between the mounting portion, the flange seat and the first clamping piece, and between the mounting portion, the flange seat and the second clamping piece, and the second locking assembly is arranged between the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat.

[0007] A leak stop structure is arranged between the first clamping seat, the second clamping seat, the flange seat and the mounting portion.

[0008] The leakage stopping structure comprises a first protruding ring arranged on the flange seat, the first protruding ring is arranged protruding downward, the mounting portion is provided with a second protruding ring, the second protruding ring is arranged protruding upward, the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat are provided with a third protruding ring capable of abutting against the first protruding ring and a fourth protruding ring capable of abutting against the second protruding ring, the first protruding ring is provided with a first arc surface, the second protruding ring is provided with a second arc surface, the third protruding ring is provided with a third arc surface capable of being extruded by the first arc surface, and the fourth protruding ring is provided with a fourth arc surface capable of being extruded by the second arc surface.

[0009] The first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are in C shape, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are provided with a plurality of grooves, and the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece are provided with a plurality of recessed holes.

[0010] The first clamping seat and the second clamping seat are provided with a positioning assembly capable of positioning the mounting portion, the flange seat, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece.

[0011] The positioning assembly comprises a slot arranged on the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat, and the slot is detachably connected with a positioning plugboard.

[0012] The slot is arranged in T shape for adapting to the plugboard.

[0013] The through hole can be used to pour leakage stopping agent into the containing space, so that a leakage stopping layer is formed between the containing space, the mounting portion, the flange seat and the first clamping piece or the second clamping piece.

[0014] The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are arranged at intervals on the mounting portion, so that a gap is formed between the flange seat and the first inclined surface, and a gap is formed between the second inclined surface and the first clamping piece or the second clamping piece.

[0015] The first locking assembly and the second locking assembly are screw nut assemblies.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the water heater heating flange fixing structure has the following advantages: when the heating assembly is connected with the water heater body, first, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece need to be aligned and clamped on the upper side of the mounting portion, then, the flange seat and the heating component are aligned with the opening, and then the flange seat is pushed to be clamped into the opening, so that the flange seat is in contact with the mounting portion, the first clamping piece, the flange seat and the mounting portion are fixed together through the first locking assembly, and the second clamping piece, the flange seat and the mounting portion are also locked through the first locking assembly, then, the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat are oppositely arranged, and they are gradually moved close to each other, so that they can completely wrap the mounting portion, the flange seat, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece in the containing space, the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat are locked through the second locking assembly, and after locking is completed, the sealing agent can be injected into the containing space through the through hole, the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece can more effectively clamp the flange seat and the mounting portion, so that the adaptability and the convenience of installation are improved, and in addition, the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat are designed to facilitate the injection of the sealing agent into the containing space through the through hole after installation is completed, so that better leak-proof effect is realized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structure diagram of the water heater heating flange fixing structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the water heater heating flange fixing structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic view of the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat in the water heater heating flange fixing structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic view of the mounting portion in the water heater heating flange fixing structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the water heater body and the heating assembly in the water heater heating flange fixing structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a perspective view of the heating assembly in the water heater heating flange fixing structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a perspective view of the first clamping piece and the second clamping piece in the water heater heating flange fixing structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 It is a sectional view of the water heater heating flange fixing structure of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 9 It is Figure 8Enlarged view of the middle A region;

[0026] Figure 10 For Figure 8 Enlarged view of the middle B region.

[0027] Label: water heater body 1, opening 11, mounting portion 12, first inclined surface 121, second inclined surface 122; heating assembly 2, flange seat 21, heating component 22; first clamping piece 31, second clamping piece 32, groove 33, recess 34; first clamping seat 41, second clamping seat 42, containing space 400, through hole 43; leak stop structure 5, first convex ring 51, first arc surface 511, second convex ring 52, second arc surface 521, third convex ring 53, third arc surface 531, fourth convex ring 54, fourth arc surface 541; positioning assembly 6, insertion slot 61, positioning insertion plate 62; leak stop layer 700. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The utility model will be further explained in detail in connection with the embodiments as follows:

[0029] The specific implementation of the utility model will be further described in detail in connection with the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model, but not to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0030] As Figures 1 to 10 shown, a water heater heating flange fixing structure, include: the water heater body 1 with opening 11, the water heater body 1 on and at opening 11 is equipped with the protruding mounting portion 12, the water heater body 1 is connected with the detachable heating assembly 2, the heating assembly 2 includes the flange seat 21 that can extend into opening 11, the flange seat 21 is connected with the heating component 22 that can extend into the water heater body 1, when the flange seat 21 is installed to the water heater body 1, the flange seat 21 and the lower side of mounting portion 12 are mutually abutted, the upper side of mounting portion 12 is connected with the first clamping piece 31 and the second clamping piece 32 that can mutually engage, the first locking assembly is arranged between mounting portion 12, flange seat 21 and first clamping piece 31 and between mounting portion 12, flange seat 21 and second clamping piece 32, the water heater heating flange fixing structure further includes detachable connection's first clamping seat 41 and second clamping seat 42, the first clamping seat 41 and second clamping seat 42 are all equipped with the containing space 400 that can be clamped into mounting portion 12, flange seat 21, first clamping piece 31 and second clamping piece 32, the first clamping seat 41 and second clamping seat 42 are equipped with the through hole 43 that can be communicated with containing space 400, the second locking assembly is arranged between the first clamping seat 41 and second clamping seat 42.

[0031] In the connection of the heating assembly 2 and the water heater body 1, first, the first clamping sheet 31 and the second clamping sheet 32 need to be aligned and clamped on the upper side of the mounting portion 12, then, the flange seat 21 and the heating component 22 are aligned with the opening 11, and then the flange seat 21 is pushed to be clamped into the opening 11, ensuring that the flange seat 21 is in contact with the mounting portion 12, the first clamping sheet 31, the flange seat 21 and the mounting portion 12 are fixed together through the first locking assembly, and at the same time, the second clamping sheet 32, the flange seat 21 and the mounting portion 12 are also locked through the first locking assembly, then, the first clamping seat 41 and the second clamping seat 42 are oppositely arranged and gradually moved close to them, so that they can completely cover the mounting portion 12, the flange seat 21, the first clamping sheet 31 and the second clamping sheet 32 in the containing space 400, the first clamping seat 41 and the second clamping seat 42 are locked through the second locking assembly, and after the locking is completed, the sealing agent can be injected into the containing space 400 through the through hole 43, by arranging the first clamping sheet 31 and the second clamping sheet 32, the flange seat 21 and the mounting portion 12 can be clamped more effectively, thereby improving the adaptability and the convenience of installation, in addition, the design of the first clamping seat 41 and the second clamping seat 42 makes it convenient to inject the sealing agent into the containing space 400 through the through hole 43 after the installation is completed, thereby achieving better leak-proof effect.

[0032] As shown in Figures 8 to 10 The first clamping seat 41, the second clamping seat 42, the flange seat 21 and the mounting portion 12 are provided with a leak-proof structure 5. The leak-proof structure 5 is provided to prevent the sealing agent from leaking from the side, which is more convenient.

[0033] As shown in Figures 8 to 10As shown, the leakage-stopping structure 5 includes a first convex ring 51 provided on the flange seat 21, and the first convex ring 51 is protruding downward. The mounting portion 12 is provided with a second convex ring 52, and the second convex ring 52 is protruding upward. The first clamping seat 41 and the second clamping seat 42 are provided with a third convex ring 53 capable of abutting against the first convex ring 51 and a fourth convex ring 54 capable of abutting against the second convex ring 52. The first convex ring 51 is provided with a first arc surface 511, the second convex ring 52 is provided with a second arc surface 521, the third convex ring 53 is provided with a third arc surface 531 capable of being squeezed by the first arc surface 511, and the fourth convex ring 54 is provided with a fourth arc surface 541 capable of being squeezed by the second arc surface 521. When installing the first clamping seat 41 and the second clamping seat 42, align the third convex ring 53 with the first convex ring 51, align the fourth convex ring 54 with the second convex ring 52, and then press the first clamping seat 41 or the second clamping seat 42 with force, so that the third arc surface 531 and the first arc surface 511 are squeezed against each other, so that the third convex ring 53 passes through the first convex ring 51 and is located on the outside of the first convex ring 51. The third convex ring 53 and the first convex ring 51 are staggered to prevent the leakage of the leak-stopping agent, and the leak-stopping effect is better. The fourth arc surface 541 and the second arc surface 521 are squeezed against each other, so that the fourth convex ring 54 and the second convex ring 52 are staggered to prevent the leakage of the leak-stopping agent, and the leak-stopping effect is better.

[0034] like Figure 7 As shown, the first clamping piece 31 and the second clamping piece 32 are C-shaped, and each of the first clamping piece 31 and the second clamping piece 32 is provided with a plurality of grooves 33. The first clamping piece 31 and the second clamping piece 32 are provided with a plurality of recessed holes 34. The provision of the recessed holes 34 not only reduces the weight of the first clamping piece 31 and the second clamping piece 32, but also allows the leakage-proof agent to enter, thereby improving the leakage-proof effect.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, the first clamping seat 41 and the second clamping seat 42 are provided with a positioning assembly 6 capable of positioning the mounting portion 12, the flange seat 21, the first clamping piece 31, and the second clamping piece 32. The provision of the positioning assembly 6 facilitates the positioning of the mounting portion 12, the flange seat 21, the first clamping piece 31, and the second clamping piece 32, making the first clamping seat 41 and the second clamping seat 42 more stable during installation.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, the positioning assembly 6 includes a slot 61 provided on the first clamping seat 41 and the second clamping seat 42, and the slot 61 is detachably connected to a positioning plate 62. The positioning plate 62 is used to connect to the slot 61 and position the mounting portion 12, the flange seat 21 and the first clamping piece 31 or the mounting portion 12, the flange seat 21 and the second clamping piece 32, so that the first clamping seat 41 and the second clamping seat 42 are positioned during installation, making installation more convenient and faster.

[0037] As Figure 3 shown, the slot 61 is T-shaped, which is used to fit the positioning plugboard 62, so as to quickly connect the positioning plugboard 62 and facilitate the positioning of the positioning plugboard 62.

[0038] As Figure 8 shown, the through hole 43 can be used to pour the sealing agent into the accommodating space 400, so that the sealing layer 700 is formed between the accommodating space 400, the mounting portion 12, the flange seat 21 and the first clamping piece 31 or the second clamping piece 32. The sealing layer 700 can avoid water leakage from the gap between the mounting portion 12 and the flange seat 21.

[0039] As Figure 8 shown, the first inclined surface 121 and the second inclined surface 122 are arranged on the mounting portion 12, so that the gap is formed between the flange seat 21 and the first inclined surface 121, and the gap is formed between the second inclined surface 122 and the first clamping piece 31 or the second clamping piece 32. The first inclined surface 121 and the second inclined surface 122 are straight inclined surfaces, so that the sealing agent is injected between the mounting portion 12 and the flange seat 21, and the sealing agent is injected between the first clamping piece 31 or the second clamping piece 32 and the mounting portion 12, so that the connection effect is better.

[0040] The first locking assembly and the second locking assembly are screw nut assemblies, which are easy to obtain and install, and can be quickly connected.

[0041] The utility model has been described in detail above, but some modifications or improvements can be made on the basis of the utility model, which is obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the modifications or improvements without departing from the spirit of the utility model are within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water heater heating flange fixing structure, characterized in that: include: A water heater body (1) having an opening (11), a protruding mounting portion (12) being provided on the water heater body (1) and located at the opening (11), a detachable heating component (2) being connected to the water heater body (1), the heating component (2) comprising a flange seat (21) capable of extending into the opening (11), a heating component (22) capable of extending into the water heater body (1) being connected to the flange seat (21), and when the flange seat (21) is installed on the water heater body (1), the flange seat (21) and the lower side surface of the mounting portion (12) are pressed against each other, the upper side surface of the mounting portion (12) is connected to a first clamping piece (31) and a second clamping piece (32) capable of engaging with each other, the mounting portion (12), the flange seat (21) and the lower side surface of the mounting portion (12) are pressed against each other, and the upper side surface of the mounting portion (12) is connected to a first clamping piece (31) and a second clamping piece (32) capable of engaging with each other, A first locking assembly is provided between the seat (21) and the first clamping piece (31) and between the mounting portion (12), the flange seat (21) and the second clamping piece (32). The water heater heating flange fixing structure further comprises a first clamping seat (41) and a second clamping seat (42) that are detachably connected. The first clamping seat (41) and the second clamping seat (42) are both provided with an accommodating space (400) in which the mounting portion (12), the flange seat (21), the first clamping piece (31) and the second clamping piece (32) can be snapped in. The first clamping seat (41) and the second clamping seat (42) are provided with a through hole (43) that can be connected to the accommodating space (400). A second locking assembly is provided between the first clamping seat (41) and the second clamping seat (42).

2. The water heater heating flange fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A leak-proof structure (5) is provided between the first clamping seat (41), the second clamping seat (42), the flange seat (21) and the mounting portion (12).

3. The water heater heating flange fixing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The leak-proof structure (5) includes a first convex ring (51) provided on the flange seat (21), wherein the first convex ring (51) is protruding downward, a second convex ring (52) is provided on the mounting portion (12), wherein the second convex ring (52) is protruding upward, a third convex ring (53) capable of abutting against the first convex ring (51) and a fourth convex ring (54) capable of abutting against the second convex ring (52) are provided on the first clamping seat (41) and the second clamping seat (42), a first arc surface (511) is provided on the first convex ring (51), a second arc surface (521) is provided on the second convex ring (52), a third arc surface (531) capable of being squeezed by the first arc surface (511) is provided on the third convex ring (53), and a fourth arc surface (541) capable of being squeezed by the second arc surface (521) is provided on the fourth convex ring (54).

4. The water heater heating flange fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping piece (31) and the second clamping piece (32) are C-shaped, and a plurality of grooves (33) are provided on the first clamping piece (31) and the second clamping piece (32), and a plurality of concave holes (34) are provided on the first clamping piece (31) and the second clamping piece (32).

5. The water heater heating flange fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping seat (41) and the second clamping seat (42) are provided with a positioning assembly (6) capable of positioning the mounting portion (12), the flange seat (21), the first clamping piece (31) and the second clamping piece (32).

6. The water heater heating flange fixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (6) comprises a slot (61) provided on the first clamping seat (41) and the second clamping seat (42), and the slot (61) is detachably connected to a positioning plug plate (62).

7. The water heater heating flange fixing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The slot (61) is T-shaped and is used to fit the positioning plug plate (62).

8. The water heater heating flange fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A leak-proof agent can be poured into the accommodating space (400) through the through hole (43), so that a leak-proof layer (700) is formed between the accommodating space (400), the mounting portion (12), the flange seat (21), and the first clamping piece (31) or the second clamping piece (32).

9. The water heater heating flange fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first inclined surface (121) and a second inclined surface (122) are provided on the mounting portion (12) at intervals, so that a gap is formed between the flange seat (21) and the first inclined surface (121), and a gap is formed between the second inclined surface (122) and the first clamping piece (31) or the second clamping piece (32).

10. The water heater heating flange fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first locking assembly and the second locking assembly are screw-nut assemblies.