Bath heater

Abstract

The utility model relates to a bath heater which comprises a panel provided with an air inlet and an air outlet located on at least one side of the air inlet. The lighting assembly is mounted on the panel in a manner of at least partially covering the air inlet, and is provided with a first opening position for exposing the air inlet and a first shielding position for shielding the air inlet; the lighting assembly is movably mounted on the front surface of the panel by virtue of the first driving assembly, so that the lighting assembly can be switched between a first opening position and a first shielding position under the driving of the first driving assembly; the sliding cover is mounted on the panel in a manner of at least partially covering the air outlet, and is provided with a second opening position for exposing the air outlet and a second shielding position for shielding the air outlet; and the sliding cover is movably mounted on the front surface of the panel by virtue of the second driving assembly, so that the sliding cover can be switched between a second opening position and a second shielding position under the driving of the second driving assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a bathroom heater. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of industrial design and the improvement of living standards, people have higher and higher demands for product appearance and performance. According to market research, people's demand for single-layer and ultra-thin bathroom heater covers is significantly higher than that for double-layer or raised covers.

[0003] CN218846274U discloses a heater, including: a panel structure, a functional component, and a baffle assembly. The functional component is fixedly disposed on the panel structure and includes at least one heating element. The baffle assembly includes a baffle structure and a driving structure. The baffle structure is movably mounted on the panel structure and disposed outside the functional component through the driving structure. The baffle assembly has a blocking state in which the baffle structure blocks the functional component under the drive of the driving structure, and an open state in which the baffle structure is opened to expose the functional component to the outside. The baffle assembly is switched between the blocking state and the open state.

[0004] As described above, the existing technology of flat, ultra-thin, single-layer, large-light bathroom heater covers cannot solve the air intake problem. If the air intake area of ​​the bathroom heater is exposed to the air for a long time, moisture and dust can easily enter the device, causing contamination and corrosion to the internal mechanical structure and electronic components, thus affecting the long-term stable use of the bathroom heater. At the same time, the exposed air intake also detracts from the overall appearance of the product, making it less sleek and aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, it is indeed necessary to provide a bathroom heater that solves the air intake problem of flat, ultra-thin, single-layer, large-light covers while also maintaining a good appearance.

[0005] Furthermore, on the one hand, there are differences in understanding among those skilled in the art; on the other hand, the applicant studied a large number of documents and patents when making this invention, but due to space limitations, not all details and contents were listed in detail. However, this does not mean that the present invention does not possess the features of these prior art. On the contrary, the present invention already possesses all the features of the prior art, and the applicant reserves the right to add relevant prior art to the background art. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a bathroom heater, which aims to solve at least one or more technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a bathroom heater, comprising:

[0008] The panel is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet located on at least one side of the air inlet;

[0009] The lighting assembly is mounted to the panel in such a way that it at least partially covers the air inlet, and has a first open position that exposes the air inlet and a first shielded position that shields the air inlet;

[0010] The first driving component allows the lighting component to be movably mounted on the front of the panel, enabling the lighting component to switch between a first open position and a first closed position under the drive of the first driving component.

[0011] The sliding cover is mounted to the panel in such a way that it at least partially covers the air outlet, and has a second open position that exposes the air outlet and a second shielded position that shields the air outlet.

[0012] The second drive assembly allows the slider to be movably mounted on the front of the panel, enabling it to switch between a second open position and a second closed position under the drive of the second drive assembly.

[0013] Preferably, the second drive component includes:

[0014] The second rotation drive component is mounted on the panel.

[0015] The gear transmission structure has one end connected to the output end of the second rotation drive component and the other end connected to the sliding cover.

[0016] When the second rotation drive is activated, the gear transmission structure is configured to drive the sliding cover to slide relative to the panel.

[0017] Preferably, the gear transmission structure includes:

[0018] A rack is located on the side of the sliding cover facing the panel;

[0019] A gear is mounted on the output shaft of the second rotary drive in a manner that allows it to mesh with a rack.

[0020] Preferably, the first drive component includes:

[0021] The mounting bracket is installed on the panel;

[0022] A sliding bracket, which is slidably connected to a fixed bracket and partially coupled to the lighting assembly;

[0023] The first drive mechanism is capable of transmitting power between the fixed frame and the sliding bracket in such a way that the sliding bracket can slide relative to the fixed frame.

[0024] Preferably, the first drive mechanism includes:

[0025] The first rotation drive component is mounted to the fixed frame;

[0026] The lead screw drive structure has one end connected to the output end of the first rotation drive component and the other end connected to the sliding bracket.

[0027] When the first rotation drive is activated, the lead screw transmission structure is configured to drive the sliding bracket to slide relative to the fixed frame.

[0028] Preferably, the lead screw drive structure includes:

[0029] The lead screw is connected to the output shaft of the first rotation drive component;

[0030] The lead wheel is coupled to the lead screw in a way that allows it to be connected and fixed to the sliding bracket.

[0031] Preferably, the first drive component includes:

[0032] A fixed base is mounted on the panel.

[0033] The spiral turntable is aligned with the fixed base and is movably mounted on the lighting assembly relative to the fixed base;

[0034] The second drive mechanism is designed to drive the spiral turntable in a way that allows it to move relative to the fixed base, thus enabling transmission between the spiral turntable and the fixed base.

[0035] Preferably, the second drive mechanism includes:

[0036] The first rotation drive component is mounted on a fixed base relative to the spiral turntable;

[0037] A transmission rod is disposed on the output shaft of the first rotation drive member, and the axial direction of the transmission rod intersects with the output shaft of the first rotation drive member;

[0038] The circumferential sidewall of the spiral turntable is constructed with a pair of spiral guide rails, which are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the spiral turntable, and the two ends of the transmission axially are movably connected to the spiral guide rails.

[0039] Preferably, the panel is provided with one or more guide rails, and the side of the sliding cover facing the panel is provided with a guide member corresponding to the guide rail. The guide member is movably connected to the guide rail, so that the movement of the sliding cover relative to the panel is limited by the guide rail.

[0040] Preferably, the lighting component moves relative to the panel under the drive of the first driving component to form a first motion trajectory, and the sliding cover moves relative to the panel under the drive of the second driving component to form a second motion trajectory, and the first motion trajectory intersects with the second motion trajectory.

[0041] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model include:

[0042] This utility model provides a bathroom heater, which includes a panel, a lighting component mounted on the panel, and a sliding cover. The lighting component is movably mounted to the air inlet area of ​​the panel via a first drive component, thereby exposing or covering the air inlet. The sliding cover is movably mounted to the air outlet area of ​​the panel via a second drive component, thereby exposing or covering the air outlet. When the bathroom heater is in operation, the first drive component drives the lighting component to descend relative to the panel, thereby exposing the air inlet. Simultaneously, the second drive component drives the sliding cover away from the panel relative to the lighting component, thereby exposing the air outlet. As the lighting component and the sliding cover move away from each other relative to the panel, an air intake gap is formed between the lighting component and the cover. Indoor air enters the device through the air inlet and exits from the device through the air outlet, thus realizing the airflow function of the bathroom heater. When the bathroom heater is turned off, the lighting component moves upward and fits against the cover, closing the air intake channel and preventing moisture and dust from contaminating and corroding the inside of the device. It also achieves a single-layer, flat display, meeting product appearance requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0043] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bathroom heater provided in this embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front.

[0045] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bathroom heater provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0046] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bathroom heater provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model, viewed from the back.

[0047] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the first driving component provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0048] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the bathroom heater provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0050] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding cover body provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model, viewed from the back.

[0051] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding cover assembly provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0052] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the panel and sliding cover assembly provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model, viewed from the back.

[0053] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bathroom heater provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0054] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bathroom heater provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model, viewed from the back.

[0055] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the first driving component provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0056] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of the bathroom heater provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0057] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0058] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding cover body provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model, viewed from the back.

[0059] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding cover assembly provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0060] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0061] 1. Panel; 10. Panel base; 11. Air inlet area; 12. Air outlet area; 100. Air inlet; 101. Air outlet; 102. Through hole; 103. Guide rail;

[0062] 2. Lighting assembly; 20. Lighting assembly housing; 200. Optical cavity; 201. Top plate; 202. Diffuser plate; 203. Side plate;

[0063] 3. Sliding cover assembly;

[0064] 30. Sliding cover; 31. Second drive assembly;

[0065] 310. Rack; 311. Guide component; 312. Second rotation drive component; 313. Gear;

[0066] 4. First driving component;

[0067] 41a. Fixed frame; 42a. Sliding bracket; 43. First rotation drive component; 44a. Lead screw; 45a. Lead wheel; 46. Fixed plate; 410a. Connecting hole; 420a. Mounting hole;

[0068] 41b, Fixed base; 42b, Spiral turntable; 44b, Transmission rod; 45b, Sliding part; 410b, Storage cavity; 420b, Rotating cavity; 421, Spiral guide rail; 422, Fixed part;

[0069] 5. Air outlet assembly; 51. Air guide duct; 52. Air guide grille. Detailed Implementation

[0070] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this embodiment clearer, the technical solutions of this embodiment will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this embodiment, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this embodiment, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0071] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and are not limited in number; for example, a first object can be one or more.

[0072] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0073] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, details the bathroom heater provided in this application through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0074] In this application, the length direction of panel 1 can refer to... Figure 2 The direction of the second movement trajectory S2 of the sliding cover. The thickness direction of panel 1 can refer to... Figure 2 The direction of the first motion trajectory S1 of the central lighting component 2. The width direction of the panel 1 can refer to the direction that intersects substantially perpendicularly with the plane formed by the first motion trajectory S1 and the second motion trajectory S2.

[0075] Example 1

[0076] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, the first aspect of the present application discloses a bathroom heater, which may include a panel 1, a lighting component 2, a sliding cover component 3, a first drive component 4, and an air outlet component 5.

[0077] Specifically, see Figures 1 to 3 Panel 1 has a front and a back facing each other along its thickness direction. The back of panel 1 can be closed and connected to a device housing (not shown). The device housing is further connected and fixed to a mounting base. The front of panel 1 can be used to mount a lighting assembly 2 and a sliding cover assembly 3. The sliding cover assembly 3 is arranged adjacent to the lighting assembly 2 on at least one side thereon. For example, in the embodiments of this application, at least two sliding cover assemblies 3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lighting assembly 2 along the length direction of panel 1. Further, as Figure 2 As shown, when the bathroom heater is not in operation, the bottom surface of the sliding cover assembly 3 and the bottom surface of the lighting assembly 2 are basically flush with each other in the same plane or within the allowable height difference range.

[0078] See Figure 6 The panel 1 has an air inlet area 11 in its central region and an air outlet area 12 on at least one side (e.g., two symmetrical sides) of the air inlet area 11. Specifically, the air inlet area 11 of the panel 1 is constructed with one or more first frame structures. The channel inside the one or more first hollow frame structures is designed as an air inlet 100 for the bathroom heater, which allows indoor air to enter the bathroom heater for airflow circulation. It is understood that one or more air inlets 100 can be provided, and any one or more air inlets 100 can be designed in shapes other than those shown in the figures. This application does not limit this.

[0079] Similar to or analogous to the air inlet area 11, the air outlet area 12 of panel 1 is constructed with one or more second frame structures. Each of these one or more second hollow frame structures has an elongated outlet extending generally along the thickness direction of panel 1, designed as the air outlet 101 of the bathroom heater, allowing air inside the bathroom heater to be exhausted into the room. Thus, indoor air enters the bathroom heater from the air inlet 100 of panel 1 and exits from the air outlet 101 to complete indoor air circulation. It is understood that one or more air outlets 101 can be provided, and any one or more air outlets 101 can be designed in shapes other than those shown in the figures. This application does not limit this.

[0080] See Figure 2 and Figure 6The air intake area 11 of panel 1 is constructed as a recessed structure from the front to the back of panel 1, forming a mounting groove for connecting and mounting the lighting component 2. This mounting groove allows the lighting component 2 to be movably mounted to panel 1. For example, the lighting component 2 is connected to the air intake area 11 of panel 1 in a manner that allows it to move relative to panel 1 along its thickness direction. When the bathroom heater is not in operation, the lighting component 2 is mounted to the air intake area 11 of panel 1 (e.g., fitted into the recessed air intake area 11) and remains substantially flush with the bottom of the air intake area 11 and the sliding cover assemblies 3 arranged on both sides of the air intake area 11, thereby concealing the air intake 100 of the bathroom heater.

[0081] See Figure 5 The lighting assembly 2 may include a lighting assembly housing 20. Specifically, the lighting assembly housing 20 includes a top plate 201 that conforms to the air intake area 11 of the panel 1, a diffuser plate 202 that is away from the air intake area 11 of the panel 1 and substantially parallel to the top plate 201, and one or more side plates 203 connected between the top plate 201 and the diffuser plate 202. The top plate 201, the diffuser plate 202, and the side plates 203 are connected to each other to enclose and form an optical cavity 200 for housing optical devices (such as LED beads).

[0082] The first drive assembly 4 is mounted on the back of the panel 1 and is partially mechanically coupled to the lighting assembly 2, such as to the top plate 201 of the lighting assembly housing 20. Specifically, the first drive assembly 4 is mounted in the air intake area 11 of the panel 1. See also Figures 2 to 6 The panel 1 has a panel base 10 located in the air inlet area 11. The panel base 10 can be integrally formed from the panel 1 and is formed between the two air inlets 100. At least a portion of the first drive assembly 4 is mounted to the back of the panel 1 via the panel base 11. At least another portion of the first drive assembly 4 is mechanically connected to the back of the lighting assembly 2. See, for example... Figure 4 and Figure 6 Multiple first fixing pins can be provided on the back of the panel base 11, and the first drive assembly 4 can be fixed to the back of the panel 1 using these multiple first fixing pins. On the other hand, multiple second fixing pins can be provided on the back of the lighting assembly 2, and the first drive assembly 4 can be tractably connected to the lighting assembly 2 using these multiple second fixing pins.

[0083] The first driving component 4 provided in this application is configured to transmit force / torque to the lighting component 2, so as to drive the lighting component 2 to perform a lifting movement relative to the panel 1 in the thickness direction of the panel 1, so that the lighting component 2 can switch between a first open position exposing the air inlet 100 and a first blocked position shielding the air inlet 100. Figure 2 As shown in this application, the motion trajectory generated by the lighting component 2 along the thickness direction of the panel 1 can be defined as the first motion trajectory S1.

[0084] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first driving component 4 provided in this embodiment may include a fixed frame 41a, a sliding bracket 42a, a first rotational driving member 43, a lead screw 44a, a lead wheel 45a, and a fixed plate 46. Specifically, the fixed frame 41a has an installation space inside, which is used to accommodate and fix the first rotational driving member 43. As an example, the first rotational driving member 43 described in this application may be a rotary motor. The fixed frame 41a, which accommodates the first rotational driving member 43, can be connected and fixed to the back of the panel 1 by a first fixing pin. Further, a connecting hole 410a is provided on the top surface of the fixed frame 41a. The motor output shaft of the first rotational driving member 43 passes through the connecting hole 410a and is connected to the lead screw 44a, which can drive the lead screw 44a to rotate. Optionally, the lead screw 44a and the motor output shaft of the first rotational driving member 43 may be integrated as one piece or may be independent of each other, which is not limited in this application.

[0085] See Figures 2 to 6 A sliding bracket 42a is slidably fitted onto the outer periphery of the fixing frame 41a. The support base of the sliding bracket 42a is connected to a second fixing pin disposed on the back of the lighting assembly 2, thereby connecting and fixing the sliding bracket 42a to the lighting assembly 2. Further, the circumferential sidewall of the fixing frame 41a is provided with one or more outwardly protruding portions; while the circumferential sidewall of the sliding bracket 42a is provided with guide grooves adapted to these protrusions. Through the mutually fitted protrusions and guide grooves, the sliding bracket 42a is slidably fitted onto the outer periphery of the fixing frame 41a, allowing relative movement between the fixing frame 41a and the sliding bracket 42a in the thickness direction of the panel 1. For example, the sliding bracket 42a moves relative to the fixing frame 41a.

[0086] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 The top surface of the sliding bracket 42a has a mounting hole 420a. This mounting hole 420a is used to mount and fix the lead wheel 45a, which meshes with the lead screw 44a. Specifically, the motor output shaft of the first rotation drive 43 passes through the connecting hole 410a and connects to the lead screw 44a. The other end of the lead screw 44a is fitted with the lead wheel 45a, so that the rotation of the lead screw 44a can be converted into linear motion of the lead wheel 45a along the axial direction of the lead screw 44a. Further, the lead wheel 45a is mounted into the mounting hole 420a on the top surface of the sliding bracket 42a, and is pressed and fixed within the mounting hole 420a by a fixing plate 46.

[0087] In this embodiment, when the lighting component 2 is driven to move relative to the panel 1 by the first driving component 4, the first rotation driving component 43 is activated, causing the lead screw 44a at the output end of the first rotation driving component 43 to rotate. Based on the principle of roller screw transmission, the rotation of the lead screw 44a can be converted into the movement of the lead wheel 45a sleeved on the lead screw 44a along the axial direction of the lead screw 44a. Since the fixing bracket 41a on which the first rotation driving component 43 is installed is fixed to the panel 1, and the lead wheel 45a which is connected to the first rotation driving component 43 is installed and fixed to the sliding bracket 42a, the fixing bracket 41a and the sliding bracket 42a are configured to slide relative to each other. Based on this, under the drive of the first rotation drive 43, the lead wheel 45a reciprocates along the axial direction of the lead screw 44a, which can drive the sliding bracket 42a, which is fixed to the lead wheel 45a, to move up and down relative to the fixed frame 41a. This causes the lighting component 2, which is connected to the sliding bracket 42a, to move up and down relative to the panel 1 connected to the fixed frame 41a, thereby enabling the lighting component 2 to switch between the first open position of exposing the air inlet 100 and the first blocked position of shielding the air inlet 100.

[0088] In some alternative embodiments, as described in this embodiment, two or more first drive components 4 may be provided. Taking the arrangement of two first drive components 4 as an example, the two lighting first components 4 may be respectively arranged at both ends of the air inlet area 11 of the panel 1. The fixing frame 41a in each first drive component 4 is fixed to the panel 1, wherein a first rotation drive member 43 is installed in the fixing frame 41a. The sliding bracket 42a, which is slidably connected to the fixing frame 41a, is connected to the lighting component 2, wherein a lead wheel 45a is installed in the sliding bracket 42a. The fixing frame 41a, which houses the first rotation drive member 43, is tractably coupled to the sliding bracket 42a through a lead screw 44a and a lead wheel 45a that mesh with each other. Thus, the lighting component 2 can be controlled to rise and fall relative to the panel 1 by means of two symmetrically distributed first drive components 4, thereby exposing or blocking the air inlet 100. This embodiment does not limit the number of first drive components 4.

[0089] It is understood that, in addition to the transmission structure of lead screw 44a and lead wheel 45a provided in this embodiment, other types of lead screw transmission structures may also be used. The embodiments and accompanying drawings of this application describe only a preferred example and should not be considered as specific limitations of this application.

[0090] See Figures 2 to 6A sliding cover assembly 3, designed to be adjacent to the lighting component 2, is provided at least one end along the length direction of the panel 1. At least one sliding cover assembly 3 is operably attached to the air outlet area 12 of the panel 1. Two sliding cover assemblies 3 are mirror-symmetrically installed to the air outlet areas 12 at both ends of the panel 1. In this application, when the bathroom heater is not in operation, the projection of the sliding cover assembly 3 along the thickness direction of the panel 1 partially or completely covers the air outlet area 12, so as to at least partially shield the air outlet 101 constructed in the air outlet area 12 through the sliding cover assembly 3.

[0091] See Figure 8 The sliding cover assembly 3 may include a sliding cover 30 and a second drive assembly 31. The second drive assembly 31 is mechanically coupled to the sliding cover 30. The second drive assembly 31 is configured to transmit force / torque to the sliding cover 30 to drive the sliding cover 30 to slide / translate relative to the panel 1 in the length direction of the panel 1, such that the sliding cover 30 can switch between a second open position exposing the air outlet 101 and a second blocked position obscuring the air outlet 101.

[0092] See Figures 6 to 9 The second drive assembly 31 provided in this embodiment may include a rack 310, a guide member 311, a second rotation drive member 312, and a gear 313. Specifically, a rack 310 is provided on the back side of the sliding cover 30, that is, on the side facing the panel 1. Further, one or a pair of guide members 311 are provided on the back side of the sliding cover 30. The one or a pair of guide members 311 are provided at least one end of the sliding cover 30 along the width direction of the panel 1. Figure 7 As shown, a rack 310 is provided on the back of each sliding cover 30, and a pair of guides 311 are symmetrically distributed at both ends of the rack 310 along the width direction of the panel 1.

[0093] Each of the air outlet areas 12 at both ends of panel 1 has a through hole 102. A second rotation drive 312 is installed in the air outlet area 12 in a manner aligned with the through hole 102. The motor output shaft of the second rotation drive 312 (i.e., the rotation motor) passes through the through hole 102 and points towards the sliding cover 30. A gear 313 is sleeved on the motor output shaft of the second rotation drive 312. The gear 313 meshes with the rack 310 on the back of the sliding cover 30, so that force / torque can be transmitted from the gear 313 to the rack 310 by the drive of the second rotation drive 312.

[0094] It is understood that, in addition to the gear 313 and rack 310 transmission structure provided in this embodiment, other types of gear transmission structures may also be used. The embodiments and accompanying drawings of this application describe only a preferred example and should not be considered as specific limitations of this application.

[0095] Further, see Figure 6 , Figure 9 Furthermore, guide rails 103 corresponding to the guide members 311 on the back of the sliding cover 30 are also constructed on the air outlet areas 12 at both ends of the panel 1. Specifically, when the sliding cover 30 is closed from the front of the panel 1 to the air outlet area 12, the guide members 311 on the back of the sliding cover 30 are movably fitted into the guide rails 103 at both ends of the panel 1. Thus, when the sliding cover 30 is driven to slide relative to the panel 1 or the air outlet area 12 of the panel 1, the guide rails 103 define the direction of movement of the sliding cover 30, so that the sliding cover 30 can slide relative to the panel 1 and / or the lighting component 2 along a predetermined or desired trajectory.

[0096] In this embodiment, when the sliding cover 30 is driven to move relative to the panel 1 along the length / width direction of the panel 1 by the second driving component 31, the second rotation driving component 312 is activated, causing the gear 313 at the output end of the second rotation driving component 312 to rotate. Based on the gear and rack transmission principle, the rotation of the gear 313 can drive the meshing rack 310 to move. Since the rack 310 is connected and fixed to the sliding cover 30, the rotation of the gear 313 synchronously drives the sliding cover 30 to slide / translate along the surface of the panel 1, thereby realizing the opening or blocking of the air outlet 101. During the sliding / translation of the sliding cover 30 along the surface of the panel 1, the guide 311 on the back of the sliding cover 30 is confined in the guide rail 103 of the panel 1, so that the sliding cover 30 can slide smoothly along a straight line.

[0097] In some alternative embodiments, the sliding cover 30 can also be driven by the second driving component 31 to slide / translate relative to the panel 1 in the width direction of the panel 1. Those skilled in the art can make adaptive changes based on the disclosure of this application, therefore, detailed descriptions are not provided here. It is understood that the accompanying drawings shown in this application are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as specific limitations on this application. In particular, as Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the motion trajectory generated by the sliding cover 30 along the length / width direction of the panel 1 can be defined as the second motion trajectory S2.

[0098] like Figure 2 As shown, under the drive of the first driving component 4, the lighting component 2 undergoes a first movement relative to the panel 1 along its thickness direction, forming a first movement trajectory S1. Under the drive of the second driving component 31, the sliding cover 30 undergoes a second movement relative to the panel 1 along its length or width direction, forming a second movement trajectory S2. It is understood that the first movement trajectory S1 of the lighting component 2 and the second movement trajectory S2 of the sliding cover 30 are respectively located in a vertical plane and a horizontal plane, and the first movement trajectory S1 and the second movement trajectory S2 intersect each other, preferably orthogonally.

[0099] See Figure 4 and Figure 5An air outlet assembly 5 is also installed on the air outlet area 12 of panel 1. Specifically, the air outlet assembly 5 may include an air guide slot 51 and an air guide grille 52. The air guide slot 51 is installed correspondingly to the air outlet areas 12 at both ends of panel 1. For example, the air guide slot 51 is detachably installed to the air outlet 101. The air guide grille 52 is disposed at the bottom of the air guide slot 51. The air guide grille 52 is positioned above the air outlet 101 in a manner that is aligned with the air outlet 101, or it extends partially into the air outlet 101 along the thickness direction of panel 1. Optionally, the air outlet assembly 5 may also include a fan (not shown in the figure), which can be used to return the circulated heated air to the room through the air outlet 101.

[0100] When the bathroom heater provided in this application is not in operation, the lighting component 2 covers the air inlet area 11 of the panel 1 to substantially completely cover the air inlet 100, while the sliding cover component 3 covers the air outlet area 12 of the panel 1 to substantially completely cover the air outlet 101. At this time, the surfaces of the lighting component 2 and the sliding cover component 3 are substantially flush. When the bathroom heater provided in this application is in operation, the lighting component 2 moves away from the panel 1 to at least partially expose the air inlet 100, while the sliding cover component 3 (specifically the sliding cover 30) moves away from the panel 1 to at least partially expose the air outlet 101. At this time, the movement directions of the lighting component 2 and the sliding cover component 3 intersect each other.

[0101] Example 2

[0102] The second aspect of this application discloses a bathroom heater, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that the composition of the first driving component 4 is different. To avoid repetition, the similarities with Embodiment 1 will not be repeated.

[0103] like Figures 10 to 16 As shown, the first drive assembly 4 provided in this embodiment may include a fixed base 41b, a spiral turntable 42b, a first rotation drive member 43, a transmission rod 44b, and a sliding portion 45b. Specifically, the panel 1 is constructed with a panel base 10 located in the air inlet area 11. The fixed base 41b is constructed on the back side of the panel base 10. Alternatively, the fixed base 41b is disposed away from the front side of the panel base 10 and / or the lighting assembly 2. As an example, the fixed base 41b may be integrally formed from the panel 1 (or the panel base 10) and formed between the two air inlets 100. For example, a portion of the panel base 10 protrudes from the front side of the panel 1 to the back side of the panel 1, thereby integrally forming a fixed base 41b, which has a receiving cavity 410b for receiving the fixed drive mechanism. In other embodiments, the fixed base 41b and the panel base 10 may be independent of each other.

[0104] The spiral turntable 42b is fixedly mounted on the back of the lighting assembly 2. (See also...) Figures 12 to 16Multiple fixing pins can be provided on the back of the lighting assembly 2. A fixing part 422 is provided on the spiral turntable 42b to cooperate with these fixing pins. Based on the cooperation between the fixing part 422 and the fixing pins, the spiral turntable 42b is connected and fixed to the back of the lighting assembly 2. Further, see... Figures 12 to 14 The spiral turntable 42b is constructed as a hollow cylindrical structure. When the lighting component 2 is attached to the front of the panel 1, the spiral turntable 42b can be correspondingly housed in the storage cavity 410b of the fixed base 41b.

[0105] See Figures 12 to 16 The inner side of the spiral turntable 42b has a rotating cavity 420b. The rotating cavity 420b is used to accommodate or surround the first rotating drive member 43 and provide a movable space so that the drive mechanism, which is drively connected to the first rotating drive member 43, can transmit the force / torque generated in the movable space to the lighting assembly 2, thereby driving the lighting assembly 2 to switch between a first open position exposing the air inlet 100 and a first shielded position shielding the air inlet 100.

[0106] Furthermore, a pair of helical guide rails 421 are formed circumferentially around the rotating cavity 420b of the helical disk 42b, that is, around the circumferential sidewall of the helical disk 42b. Each helical guide rail 421 extends spirally around the sidewall of the helical disk 42b from its top end (or the end facing away from the lighting component 2) to its bottom end (or the end facing the lighting component 2). Preferably, the two helical guide rails 421 are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the helical disk 42b on the circumferential sidewall of the helical disk 42b. Specifically, the symmetrical distribution of the two helical guide rails 421 about the central axis of the helical disk 42b can be understood as follows: taking the central axis of the helical disk 42b as a cross-section, the helical disk 42b is divided into a first sidewall and a second sidewall that are symmetrical about each other about the cross-section. The first sidewall and the second sidewall are generally arched or semi-circular cylinders. A first helical guide rail is formed circumferentially around the first sidewall. A second helical guide rail is formed circumferentially around the second sidewall. The first projection of the first helical guide rail on the cross section and the second projection of the second helical guide rail on the cross section intersect each other, and the intersection point is basically evenly bisected.

[0107] See Figures 13 to 16 The rotating cavity 420b inside the spiral turntable 42b can be used to accommodate or surround the first rotating drive member 43. The spiral turntable 42b, which accommodates the first rotating drive member 43, is entirely enclosed in the receiving cavity 410b of the fixed base 41b, and the first rotating drive member 43 is fixedly mounted to the fixed base 41b. For example, a hanging lug structure can be provided on the top of the first rotating drive member 43, and the first rotating drive member 43 can be fixedly connected to the top wall of the fixed base 41b by using fasteners passing through the hanging lug structure.

[0108] Furthermore, a transmission rod 44b is detachably mounted on the output end of the first rotation drive 43 (i.e., the rotation motor). In this embodiment, the axial direction of the transmission rod 44b intersects the output shaft of the rotation motor, preferably perpendicularly. In other words, the output shaft of the rotation motor is substantially perpendicular to the panel 1, while the transmission rod 44b is substantially parallel to the panel 1. Specifically, a connecting hole is provided approximately at the center of the transmission rod 44b, through which the transmission rod 44b is fixed to the output shaft of the rotation motor. Thus, when the output shaft of the rotation motor rotates, it can synchronously drive the transmission rod 44b to rotate around the output shaft.

[0109] The two axial ends of the transmission rod 44b are respectively movably inserted into the helical guide rail 421 on the side wall of the helical turntable 42b. Specifically, as shown... Figure 12 As shown, the transmission rod 44b has rotatable sliding portions 45b at both axial ends. The two sliding portions 45b are respectively mounted in a pair of symmetrical helical guide rails 421, and each sliding portion 45b is configured to slide / roll along the extension direction of its corresponding helical guide rail 421, so that the transmission rod 44b can be rotatably coupled to the helical disk 42b through the sliding portions 45b at its axial ends. In this application, one example of the sliding portion 45b is a roller. Alternatively, the sliding portion 45b can also be a ball bearing; this application is not limited to this.

[0110] See Figures 12 to 14 The circumferential sidewall of the helical turntable 42b may be provided with one or more outwardly protruding portions. A guide groove adapted to the protrusion may be provided on the circumferential sidewall of the fixed base 41b. Through the mutually fitted protrusion and guide groove, the helical turntable 42b can be movably received in the receiving cavity 410b of the fixed base 41b, allowing relative movement between the helical turntable 42b and the fixed base 41b in the thickness direction of the panel 1. For example, the helical turntable 42b can move relative to the fixed base 41b.

[0111] In this embodiment, when the lighting component 2 is driven to move relative to the panel 1 by the first driving component 4, the first rotation drive 43 (i.e., the rotation motor) is activated, which is housed in the rotation cavity 420b of the spiral turntable 42b and connected to the fixed base 41b. The first rotation drive 43 drives the transmission rod 44b at its output end to rotate. At the same time, the sliding part 45b arranged at both ends of the axial direction of the transmission rod 44b can slide / slide along the spiral guide rail 421 on both sides of the spiral turntable 42b based on the rotation of the transmission rod 44b, and rise or fall along the spiral guide rail 421, thereby driving the entire lighting component 2 to rise or fall, and thus realize the switching of the lighting component 2 between the first open position of exposing the air inlet 100 and the first blocked position of shielding the air inlet 100.

[0112] In some alternative embodiments, as described in this embodiment, two or more first drive components 4 may be provided. Taking the arrangement of two first drive components 4 as an example, the two first drive components 4 may be respectively arranged at both ends of the air inlet area 11 of the panel 1. The spiral turntable 42b in each first drive component 4 is fixed to the lighting component 2, and the fixed base 41b is fixed to the panel 1. The first rotation drive member 43 is installed in the receiving cavity 410b of the fixed base 41b. The output end of the first rotation drive member 43 is provided with a transmission rod 44b. The two axial ends of the transmission rod 44b are movably installed in the spiral guide rail 421 of the spiral turntable 42b. Thus, the lighting component 2 can be controlled to rise and fall relative to the panel 1 by two symmetrically distributed first drive components 4, thereby exposing or blocking the air inlet 100. This embodiment does not limit the number of first drive components 4.

[0113] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0114] Finally, it should be noted that this application specification and its accompanying drawings are illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the claims. Although the embodiments have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing examples, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments described herein. This application specification contains multiple inventive concepts, such as "preferredly," "according to a preferred embodiment," or "optionally," each indicating that the corresponding paragraph discloses an independent concept. The applicant reserves the right to file divisional applications based on each inventive concept.

Claims

1. A bathroom heater, characterized in that, include: The panel (1) is provided with an air inlet (100) and an air outlet (101) located on at least one side of the air inlet (100); The lighting assembly (2) is mounted to the panel (1) in such a way that it at least partially covers the air inlet (100) and has a first open position that exposes the air inlet (100) and a first shielded position that shields the air inlet (100); A first driving component (4) is provided, wherein the lighting component (2) is movably mounted on the front of the panel (1) by means of the first driving component (4), such that the lighting component (2) can switch between a first open position and a first closed position under the drive of the first driving component (4); A sliding cover (30) is mounted to the panel (1) in such a way as to at least partially cover the air outlet (101), and has a second open position that exposes the air outlet (101) and a second shielded position that shields the air outlet (101); The second drive assembly (31) is used to movably mount the sliding cover (30) on the front of the panel (1), so that the sliding cover (30) can switch between a second open position and a second closed position under the drive of the second drive assembly (31).

2. The bathroom heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second driving component (31) includes: A second rotation drive (312) is disposed on the panel (1); A gear transmission structure, one end of which is connected to the output end of the second rotation drive (312), and the other end is connected to the sliding cover (30); When the second rotation drive (312) is activated, the gear transmission structure is configured to drive the sliding cover (30) to slide relative to the panel (1).

3. The bathroom heater according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gear transmission structure includes: A rack (310) is provided on the side of the sliding cover (30) facing the panel (1); A gear (313) is disposed on the output shaft of the second rotation drive (312) in such a way that it can be tractively engaged with the rack (310).

4. The bathroom heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first driving component (4) includes: A mounting bracket (41a) is provided on the panel (1); A sliding bracket (42a) is slidably connected to the fixed bracket (41a) and partially coupled to the lighting assembly (2); The first drive mechanism drives the fixed frame (41a) and the sliding bracket (42a) in a manner that allows the sliding bracket (42a) to slide relative to the fixed frame (41a).

5. The bathroom heater according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first driving mechanism includes: The first rotation drive (43) is installed on the fixed frame (41a); A lead screw drive structure, one end of which is connected to the output end of the first rotation drive (43), and the other end is connected to the sliding bracket (42a); When the first rotation drive (43) is started, the lead screw transmission structure is configured to drive the sliding bracket (42a) to slide relative to the fixed frame (41a).

6. The bathroom heater according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lead screw transmission structure includes: A lead screw (44a) is connected to the output shaft of the first rotation drive (43); The lead wheel (45a) is coupled to the lead screw (44a) in a way that it is fixedly connected to the sliding bracket (42a).

7. The bathroom heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first driving component (4) includes: A fixed base (41b) is provided on the panel (1); The spiral turntable (42b) is aligned with the fixed base (41b) and is mounted on the lighting assembly (2) in a manner that allows it to be movably mounted relative to the fixed base (41b). The second drive mechanism is capable of driving the spiral turntable (42b) and the fixed base (41b) in a way that allows the spiral turntable (42b) to move relative to the fixed base (41b).

8. The bathroom heater according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second drive mechanism includes: The first rotation drive (43) is disposed on the fixed base (41b) relative to the spiral turntable (42b); A transmission rod (44b) is disposed on the output shaft of the first rotation drive (43), and the axial direction of the transmission rod (44b) intersects with the output shaft of the first rotation drive (43); The spiral turntable (42b) has a pair of spiral guide rails (421) on its circumferential sidewall. The pair of spiral guide rails (421) are symmetrically distributed about the central axis of the spiral turntable (42b), and the two ends of the transmission rod (44b) are movably connected to the spiral guide rails (421).

9. The bathroom heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel (1) is provided with one or more guide rails (103), and the sliding cover (30) is provided with a guide member (311) corresponding to the guide rail (103) on the side facing the panel (1). The guide member (311) is movably connected to the guide rail (103) so that the movement of the sliding cover (30) relative to the panel (1) is limited by the guide rail (103).

10. The bathroom heater according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The lighting component (2) moves relative to the panel (1) under the drive of the first driving component (4) to form a first motion trajectory (S1), and the sliding cover (30) moves relative to the panel (1) under the drive of the second driving component (31) to form a second motion trajectory (S2). The first motion trajectory (S1) and the second motion trajectory (S2) intersect.

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