Mounting flange for connecting heating rods
By integrating the flange's built-in functional modules and heat-insulating coating, the problems of complex installation structure and easy damage of traditional heating rods are solved, achieving structural simplification and improved heat resistance.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520402624.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Traditional heating rod mounting flanges have complex structures, and the nuts and terminals are easily damaged due to their exposure. They also require an external control box, which greatly limits their installation capabilities.
Design a mounting flange that includes symmetrical upper and lower flanges, integrates internal control modules, temperature sensors, and other functional modules, uses snap-fit fixing, eliminates the need for an external control box, applies a heat-insulating coating to the outer edge, and uses locking clamps to secure the flange.
Protect the heating rod terminals and functional modules, reduce impacts, simplify the structure, improve sealing and heat resistance, and reduce the impact of heat.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a shower product technical field especially a kind of installation flange for heating rod connection. BACKGROUND
[0002] The installation and connection of heating rod in shower water heater are crucial.Direct nut connection between traditional installation flange and heating rod, the terminal portion of heating rod and fixed nut are exposed, bumping phenomenon occurs, the position of connection is also easy to damage, and installation flange function is single, heating rod control needs external control box, structure is complex, there is certain installation limitation. SUMMARY
[0003] The utility model provides an installation flange for heating rod connection, the terminal portion of heating rod, fixed nut and function module are all located in the cavity inside and can play better protection effect, reduce the situation of bumping, and multiple function modules are integrated in flange disc inside, remove the structure of external control box, greatly simplify structure.
[0004] The utility model discloses a kind of installation flanges for heating rod connection, including two upper and lower symmetrical arrangement flange discs, the middle part of the flange disc is arched and formed with a concave cavity, the concave cavity of upper and lower two flange discs is butted and spliced into a cavity, the inside of the cavity is provided with several module installation grooves, both sides in the module installation groove are equipped with a buckle, and the several module installation grooves are used for installing control module, timing module, temperature sensor, wireless transmission module and other function modules respectively, the flange disc is arranged with a circle of horizontal extension outer edge around circumference, the outer edge is circular plate structure, the outer edge between two flange discs is connected and fixed using locking hoop, the middle part of one of flange discs is provided with heating rod connecting hole communicated with the concave cavity, and the middle part of another flange disc is provided with threading hole communicated with the concave cavity.
[0005] As a supplement to the technical scheme of the utility model, the locking hoop includes locking screw and two half lock rings, one end of the two half lock rings is rotatably connected together by hinge shaft, the outside of the other end of the two half lock rings is provided with a connecting block, one end of the locking screw is provided with handle part, and the other end of the locking screw is screwed with the other connecting block through one of connecting blocks.
[0006] As a supplement to the technical scheme of the utility model, the inner wall of the half lock ring is provided with half-ring-shaped clamping groove, the upper end and the lower end in the half-ring-shaped clamping groove are provided with first inclined surface, the distance between the two first inclined surfaces gradually increases from inside to outside, and the matching surface of the outer edge is provided with second inclined surface matched with the first inclined surface.
[0007] As a supplement to the technical scheme of the utility model, a plurality of butt protrusions arranged around the recess cavity are arranged on the end surface between the two outer edges, and the plurality of butt protrusions are arranged concentrically, and the butt protrusions on the two outer edges are engaged with each other to realize sealing.
[0008] As a supplement to the technical scheme of the utility model, the vertical section shape of the butt protrusion is isosceles trapezoidal.
[0009] As a supplement to the technical scheme of the utility model, the outer surface of the flange plate is provided with a layer of heat insulation coating, and the heat insulation coating is selected from ceramic-based heat insulation coating, metal-based heat insulation coating or graphene-based heat insulation coating.
[0010] Beneficial effects: the utility model relates to a kind of installation flange for heating rod connection, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, wireless transmission module and alarm module etc. Functional module is selectively installed and fixed by a plurality of module installation grooves, module is quickly fixed using buckle, cable is inserted into recess cavity with the terminal portion of heating rod and each module is connected by threading hole, then the upper and lower two flange plates are folded, two flange plates are fixed together using locking hoop, the terminal portion of heating rod, fixed nut and functional module are all located in chamber interior and can play better protection effect, reduce the situation of knock, and multiple functional modules are integrated in flange plate interior, remove the structure of external control box, greatly simplify structure, the outer surface of flange plate is provided with a layer of heat insulation coating, which can reduce the influence of heat on functional module and cable. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic diagram of the utility model Figure 1 Local enlarged view of A in the utility model;
[0013] Figure 3 It is the top view of locking hoop of the utility model.
[0014] Illustration: 1, flange plate, 2, recess cavity, 3, heating rod connecting hole, 4, outer edge, 5, butt protrusion, 6, locking hoop, 7, chamber, 8, module installation groove, 9, half lock ring, 10, connecting block, 11, locking screw, 12, handle portion, 13, hinge shaft, 14, buckle, 15, threading hole, 16, half annular clamping groove, 17, first inclined plane, 18, second inclined plane. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The utility model discloses further illustrate below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It is understood that these embodiments are only for illustrating the utility model and are not for limiting the scope of the utility model. In addition, it is understood that after reading the content taught by the utility model, the person skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the utility model, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the claims attached to the present application.
[0016] The embodiment of the utility model relates to a kind of installation flange for heating rod connection, as shown in Figures 1-3 The utility model discloses further illustrate below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It is understood that these embodiments are only for illustrating the utility model and are not for limiting the scope of the utility model. In addition, it is understood that after reading the content taught by the utility model, the person skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the utility model, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the claims attached to the present application.
[0017] The utility model discloses further illustrate below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It is understood that these embodiments are only for illustrating the utility model and are not for limiting the scope of the utility model. In addition, it is understood that after reading the content taught by the utility model, the person skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the utility model, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the claims attached to the present application.
[0018] The utility model discloses further illustrate below in conjunction with specific embodiments. It is understood that these embodiments are only for illustrating the utility model and are not for limiting the scope of the utility model. In addition, it is understood that after reading the content taught by the utility model, the person skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to the utility model, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the claims attached to the present application.
[0019] The locking hoop 6 comprises a locking screw 11 and two half locking rings 9, one end of the two half locking rings 9 is rotatably connected together through a hinge shaft 13, and the outer side of the other end of the two half locking rings 9 is provided with a connecting block 10, one of the connecting blocks 10 is internally provided with a through hole, and the other connecting block 10 is internally provided with a threaded hole, one end of the locking screw 11 is provided with a handle part 12, and the other end of the locking screw 11 is screwed through the through hole of one of the connecting blocks 10 and the threaded hole of the other connecting block 10; the handle part 12 is controlled to rotate the locking screw 11, so as to realize the fastening or loosening of the two half locking rings 9, and the installation and disassembly work of the flange plate 1 is greatly simplified.
[0020] When it is necessary to maintain the heating rod or the functional module, the locking screw 11 is rotated through the handle part 12, the two half locking rings 9 are opened, and then the two flange plates 1 can be separated. The functional module is taken out from the module installation groove 8 for maintenance or replacement, and after the maintenance is completed, the installation process is followed to reinstall; the connection of the heating rod terminal part and the installation can also be checked, and if there is a problem, the maintenance is performed.
[0021] The inner wall of the half locking ring 9 is provided with a half-ring-shaped clamping groove 16, the upper end and the lower end inside the half-ring-shaped clamping groove 16 are both provided with a first inclined surface 17, the spacing between the two first inclined surfaces 17 gradually increases from inside to outside, and the matching surface of the outer edge 4 is provided with a second inclined surface 18 matched with the first inclined surface 17; as shown in Figure 2 , the first inclined surface 17 cooperates with the second inclined surface 18, so that the two flange plates 1 can be closely attached.
[0022] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a plurality of butt joint convex rings 5 arranged around the recess cavity 2 are arranged on the end surface between the two outer edges 4, the plurality of butt joint convex rings 5 are concentrically arranged, and the butt joint convex rings 5 on the two outer edges 4 are engaged with each other to realize sealing. This engagement structure can increase the sealing performance between the two flange plates 1 and reduce the heat entering the cavity 7.
[0023] The vertical sectional shape of the butt joint convex ring 5 is isosceles trapezoidal, and the sealing effect of the butt joint convex ring 5 with this shape is better.
[0024] The heat insulation coating effectively reduces heat loss, improves the heat resistance and durability of the flange, and the heat insulation coating is selected from a ceramic-based heat insulation coating, a metal-based heat insulation coating or a graphene-based heat insulation coating. The above-mentioned heat insulation coating has relatively low thermal conductivity, high heat insulation effect, and good adhesion and durability.
[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, 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 simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.
[0026] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.
[0027] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0028] The above provides a detailed description of a mounting flange for connecting heating rods provided in this application. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
Claims
1. A mounting flange for connecting a heating rod, comprising two flanges (1) arranged symmetrically vertically, characterized in that: The flange (1) has a recessed cavity (2) formed by the arching of the middle part. The recessed cavities (2) of the upper and lower flanges (1) are joined together to form a chamber (7). The chamber (7) is provided with several module mounting slots (8). A buckle (14) is installed on both sides of the module mounting slot (8). The flange (1) has an outer edge (4) that extends horizontally outward around the circumference. The outer edge (4) has a circular plate structure. The outer edges (4) of the two flanges (1) are connected and fixed by locking clamps (6). A heating rod connection hole (3) communicating with the recessed cavity (2) is opened in the middle of one flange (1), and a wire hole (15) communicating with the recessed cavity (2) is opened in the middle of the other flange (1).
2. The mounting flange for connecting a heating rod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking clamp (6) includes a locking screw (11) and two half-locking rings (9). One end of the two half-locking rings (9) is rotatably connected together by a hinge shaft (13). A connecting block (10) is provided on the outer side of the other end of each of the two half-locking rings (9). One end of the locking screw (11) is provided with a handle (12). The other end of the locking screw (11) passes through one of the connecting blocks (10) and is threadedly connected to the other connecting block (10).
3. A mounting flange for connecting a heating rod according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the semi-locking ring (9) is provided with a semi-annular groove (16). The upper and lower ends of the semi-annular groove (16) are provided with first inclined surfaces (17). The distance between the two first inclined surfaces (17) gradually increases from the inside to the outside. The outer edge (4) is provided with a second inclined surface (18) that matches the first inclined surface (17).
4. A mounting flange for connecting a heating rod according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple mating protrusions (5) are provided on the end faces between the two outer edges (4) and arranged around the cavity (2). The multiple mating protrusions (5) are arranged concentrically, and the mating protrusions (5) on the two outer edges (4) mesh with each other to achieve sealing.
5. A mounting flange for connecting a heating rod according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vertical cross-sectional shape of the docking protrusion (5) is an isosceles trapezoid.
6. A mounting flange for connecting a heating rod according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the flange (1) is provided with a heat insulation coating, which may be a ceramic-based heat insulation coating, a metal-based heat insulation coating, or a graphene-based heat insulation coating.