Waterproof box for wire controller of water heater

By designing a waterproof box for the water heater controller, the problems of waterproofing and inconvenient installation of the controller were solved by using a plug-in sealing fit and drainage structure, thus achieving the effects of improved waterproofing performance and reduced costs.

CN223540796UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11GUANGDONG ORIENTAL SUNRISE AIR ENERGY +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422894136.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-27
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-27

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Technical Problem

Existing water heater wired controller installation methods suffer from insufficient waterproofing or require additional extension cords for indoor installation, resulting in high costs and inconvenience.

Method used

A waterproof box for a water heater controller was designed. By installing the waterproof box on the machine body, water is prevented from entering through the plug-in sealing fit and drainage structure. The limit and locking structure ensures the controller is fixed, reducing costs and simplifying the installation process.

Benefits of technology

This improved the waterproof performance of the wired controller, preventing damage, reducing installation costs, and simplifying the installation process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a waterproof box for a wire controller of a water heater, which comprises a cover and a box body, and is characterized in that the box body is provided with a wire controller mounting cavity, the upper end of the wire controller mounting cavity extends forwards to form an upper bulge, and the upper bulge is provided with an upper slot; side protrusions extending forwards are arranged on the two sides of the box body respectively, the side protrusions are located on the two sides of the wire controller installation cavity respectively, and side inserting grooves are formed in the side protrusions. An upper inserting block is arranged at the upper end of the cover, side inserting blocks are arranged on the two sides of the cover, the upper inserting block and the upper inserting groove are fixed in an inserting and sealing fit mode, and the side inserting blocks and the side inserting grooves are fixed in an inserting and sealing fit mode. The waterproof drive-by-wire device has the advantages that the drive-by-wire device is installed on the machine body through the waterproof box, waterproof performance is achieved, the drive-by-wire device cannot be damaged due to water inflow, installation cost is low, and installation is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a waterproof box for a water heater remote control. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the installation methods for integrated household water heater controllers on the market are divided into two types: installation on the machine body and installation indoors with an extension cord. Firstly, when the controller is installed on the machine body, the controller itself is not waterproof and is easily damaged by water entering the machine body. Secondly, installing it indoors with an extension cord increases costs and is inconvenient to install, requiring a separate location indoors to install the controller. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a waterproof box for a water heater remote controller. The remote controller is installed on the machine body through the waterproof box, which is waterproof and will not be damaged by water ingress. It has low installation cost and is easy to install.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented as follows: it is a waterproof box for a water heater remote control, including a cover and a box body;

[0005] The housing has a wired controller mounting cavity, and an upper protrusion extends forward from the upper end of the wired controller mounting cavity. An upper slot is provided on the upper protrusion. Side protrusions extending forward are provided on both sides of the housing. The side protrusions are located on both sides of the wired controller mounting cavity and are provided with side slots.

[0006] An upper insertion block is provided at the upper end of the cover, and side insertion blocks are provided on both sides of the cover. The upper insertion block is inserted into the upper slot and sealed and fixed, and the side insertion blocks are inserted into the side slots and sealed and fixed.

[0007] In this technical solution, a drainage protrusion is provided between the side protrusion and the wired controller mounting cavity, and the drainage protrusion cooperates with the side protrusion to form a drainage groove; a drainage hole is provided at the bottom of the cover, and the drainage hole can communicate with the drainage groove.

[0008] In this technical solution, a first anti-disengagement slot is provided in the side slot, and a second anti-disengagement slot is provided on the side plug block. The first anti-disengagement slot can cooperate with the second anti-disengagement slot to fix the cover on the box body.

[0009] In this technical solution, a limiting block is provided on the side protrusion, and the limiting block can cooperate with the upper insertion block to prevent the cover from detaching from the box body.

[0010] In this technical solution, a through hole is provided on the cover, and a screw hole is provided on the box body. The through hole and the screw hole are fixed by bolt thread engagement.

[0011] In this technical solution, a plurality of limiting protrusions are provided in the mounting cavity of the wire controller. The limiting protrusions cooperate with the wire controller in the mounting cavity to prevent the wire controller in the mounting cavity from detaching.

[0012] In this technical solution, the cover is also provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0013] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are: the wired controller is installed on the machine body through a waterproof box to prevent water damage, the wired controller will not be damaged by water ingress, the installation cost is low, and the installation is convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional flowchart of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 AA section view;

[0018] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 BB cross-sectional view;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the present invention from a low angle;

[0020] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of part A;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the present invention with the lid removed;

[0022] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of part B;

[0023] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 A three-dimensional view from the side;

[0024] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the lid of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of section C;

[0026] Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0027] Figure 14This is a bottom view of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 CC section view;

[0029] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A magnified view of a portion of E;

[0030] Figure 17 yes Figure 15 A magnified view of a portion of F. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that these descriptions are for the purpose of aiding understanding of this utility model, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "front" and "bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," "located in," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, a detachable arrangement, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 17 As shown, it is a waterproof box for a water heater remote control, including a cover 1 and a box body 2, characterized in that...

[0035] The housing 2 is provided with a wired controller mounting cavity 21. An upper protrusion 22 extends forward from the upper end of the wired controller mounting cavity 21, and an upper slot 221 is provided on the upper protrusion 22. Side protrusions 23 extending forward are provided on both sides of the housing 2. The side protrusions 23 are located on both sides of the wired controller mounting cavity 21, and side slots 231 are provided on the side protrusions 23.

[0036] An upper insertion block 11 is provided at the upper end of the cover 1, and side insertion blocks 12 are provided on both sides of the cover 1. The upper insertion block 11 is inserted into the upper slot 221 and sealed and fixed, and the side insertion block 12 is inserted into the side slot 231 and sealed and fixed.

[0037] The upper plug-in block 11 is inserted into the upper slot 221 and sealed and fixed. The side plug-in block 12 is inserted into the side slot 231 and sealed and fixed, so that the cover 1 and the box 2 are completely sealed. The wired controller is installed on the machine body through a waterproof box to prevent water damage. The wired controller will not be damaged by water ingress. The installation cost is low and the installation is convenient.

[0038] In this embodiment, a drainage protrusion 24 is provided between the side protrusion 23 and the wired controller mounting cavity 21. The drainage protrusion 24 and the side protrusion 23 cooperate to form a drainage groove 241. A drainage hole 13 is provided at the bottom of the cover 1, and the drainage hole 13 can communicate with the drainage groove 241. In case of water seepage at the edge of the box, the seeping water will flow out through the drainage groove 241 and the drainage hole 13, and the wired controller will not be affected, ensuring safety and reliability.

[0039] In this embodiment, a first anti-detachment locking position 232 is provided in the side slot 231, and a second anti-detachment locking position 121 is provided on the side insertion block 12. The first anti-detachment locking position 232 can cooperate with the second anti-detachment locking position 121 to fix the cover 1 on the box body 2.

[0040] When the lid 1 is completely covered on the box body 2, the first anti-detachment latch 232 and the second anti-detachment latch 121 will engage with each other, so that the lid 1 is fixed on the box body 2.

[0041] In this embodiment, a limiting block 233 is provided on the side protrusion 23. The limiting block 233 can cooperate with the upper insertion block 11 to prevent the cover 1 from detaching from the box body 2.

[0042] When the cover 1 is opened, it slides open along the side slot 231. The insertion block 11 of the cover 1 will touch the limiting block 233 to prevent the cover 1 from detaching from the box body 2. When the user needs to fully open the cover 1, he / she pulls it outward, and the insertion block 11 will not touch the limiting block 233.

[0043] In this embodiment, a through hole 14 is provided on the cover 1, and a screw hole 26 is provided on the box body 2. The through hole 14 and the screw hole 26 are fixed by bolt thread engagement.

[0044] In this embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 25 are provided in the wire controller mounting cavity 21. The protrusions 25 cooperate with the wire controller in the wire controller mounting cavity 21 to prevent the wire controller in the wire controller mounting cavity 21 from detaching.

[0045] In this embodiment, the cover 1 is also provided with anti-slip grooves 15.

[0046] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations of these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproof box for a water heater remote control, comprising a cover (1) and a box body (2), characterized in that... The housing (2) is provided with a wire controller mounting cavity (21), and an upper protrusion (22) extends forward from the upper end of the wire controller mounting cavity (21). An upper slot (221) is provided on the upper protrusion (22). Side protrusions (23) extending forward are provided on both sides of the housing (2). The side protrusions (23) are located on both sides of the wire controller mounting cavity (21). A side slot (231) is provided on the side protrusions (23). An upper insertion block (11) is provided at the upper end of the cover (1), and side insertion blocks (12) are provided on both sides of the cover (1). The upper insertion block (11) is inserted into the upper slot (221) and sealed and fixed, and the side insertion block (12) is inserted into the side slot (231) and sealed and fixed.

2. The waterproof box for the water heater wired controller according to claim 1, characterized in that... A drainage protrusion (24) is provided between the side protrusion (23) and the wire controller mounting cavity (21), and the drainage protrusion (24) and the side protrusion (23) cooperate to form a drainage groove (241); a drainage hole (13) is provided at the bottom of the cover (1), and the drainage hole (13) can communicate with the drainage groove (241).

3. The waterproof box for the water heater wired controller according to claim 1, characterized in that... A first anti-detachment slot (232) is provided in the side slot (231), and a second anti-detachment slot (121) is provided on the side plug block (12). The first anti-detachment slot (232) can cooperate with the second anti-detachment slot (121) to fix the cover (1) on the box body (2).

4. The waterproof box for the water heater remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that... A limiting block (233) is provided on the side protrusion (23), and the limiting block (233) can cooperate with the upper insertion block (11) to prevent the cover (1) from detaching from the box body (2).

5. The waterproof box for the water heater wired controller according to claim 1, characterized in that... The cover (1) has a through hole (14) and the box body (2) has a screw hole (26). The through hole (14) and the screw hole (26) are fixed by bolt thread engagement.

6. The waterproof box for the water heater wired controller according to claim 1, characterized in that... A plurality of protrusions (25) are provided in the wire controller mounting cavity (21). The protrusions (25) cooperate with the wire controller in the wire controller mounting cavity (21) to prevent the wire controller in the wire controller mounting cavity (21) from detaching.

7. The waterproof box for the water heater remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that... The cover (1) is also provided with anti-slip grooves (15).