Water source heat pump casing

The design of the flip-up cover and the hook-and-slot design solves the problem of high complexity in wiring and maintenance of the water source heat pump casing, enabling quick wiring and convenient maintenance, and improving the efficiency and reliability of the equipment.

CN223840685UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27MACON COOLING & HEATING ENERGY-SAVING EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520338316.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-27
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-27

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Technical Problem

The existing water source heat pump casing requires disassembly and installation of the plate during wiring and maintenance, which increases the complexity of construction and maintenance and reduces the reliability and efficiency of the equipment.

Method used

The top-flip cover structure allows for quick exposure of the junction box by flipping it up, simplifying wiring and maintenance procedures. Hooks and slots facilitate easy connection of the panels, while hinges and support rods ensure the stability of the cover. A controller and pressure gauge are also installed on the front cover to improve ease of operation and safety.

Benefits of technology

It significantly simplifies wiring and maintenance processes, improves construction efficiency, reduces the risk of board damage, enhances equipment durability and reliability, and improves maintenance flexibility and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a water source heat pump casing, which comprises a lower casing and an upper turning cover, the lower casing comprises a frame, a front plate body, a rear plate body, a left plate body, a right plate body and a junction box, the left plate body is fixed on the left side of the frame, the right plate body is fixed on the right side of the frame, and the rear plate body is fixed on the rear side of the frame; the upper turning cover comprises a top cover plate and a front cover plate, the top cover plate and the front cover plate are integrally formed, the upper turning cover is arranged at the top of the frame in a rotating mode, and when the upper turning cover covers the lower shell in a rotating mode, the top cover plate shields a top exposed area, and the front cover plate shields a front exposed area. According to the utility model, the upper flip cover structure is adopted, and the top and front exposed areas where the junction box is located can be quickly exposed without dismounting a plate body on the lower shell, so that the wiring and later maintenance steps are greatly simplified, and the complexity of installation and maintenance is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a housing for a water source heat pump. Background Technology

[0002] As a highly efficient and energy-saving heat exchange device, water source heat pumps have been widely used in building air conditioning and industrial waste heat recovery in recent years. The casing of existing water source heat pumps generally consists of a frame, front panel, rear panel, left panel, right panel, and an internal junction box. While this design is relatively mature in ensuring the overall structural strength, sealing, and protection performance of the equipment, it has certain shortcomings in actual wiring and maintenance.

[0003] In traditional designs, to complete equipment wiring or perform routine maintenance, installers often need to remove part of the panel on the casing to expose the internal junction box and electrical connection components, and then reinstall the removed panel after the wiring is completed.

[0004] This disassembly and assembly process not only increases the number of steps and time required for construction and maintenance, but also easily leads to damage to the panels or a decline in sealing performance due to frequent disassembly, thereby affecting the normal operation and long-term reliability of the equipment. Furthermore, on-site operators often require high levels of skill and experience during disassembly and assembly, increasing the difficulty of installation and maintenance and reducing overall work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water source heat pump housing that allows the location of the junction box to be quickly exposed simply by flipping the top cover during wiring or maintenance, which greatly improves construction efficiency and facilitates future equipment maintenance.

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0007] A water source heat pump housing includes a lower housing and an upper flip cover. The lower housing includes a frame, a front plate, a rear plate, a left plate, a right plate, and a junction box. The left plate is fixed to the left side of the frame, the right plate is fixed to the right side of the frame, and the rear plate is fixed to the rear side of the frame.

[0008] The frame has locking slots on its front side near its left and right sides. The height of the front plate is less than the height of the frame. The back of the front plate is provided with locking hooks at intervals. The locking hooks are inserted into the locking slots and locked in place so that the front plate locks the frame.

[0009] The area between the upper end of the front panel and the top of the frame forms the front exposed area, the junction box is disposed inside the frame, and the area between the top of the frame and the junction box forms the top exposed area.

[0010] The upper flip cover includes a top cover plate and a front cover plate, which are integrally formed. The upper flip cover is rotatably mounted on the top of the frame. When the upper flip cover rotates to close the lower housing, the top cover plate covers the exposed area at the top, and the front cover plate covers the exposed area at the front.

[0011] The top-flip cover structure allows for quick exposure of the top and front exposed areas of the junction box without removing the panels on the housing, thus greatly simplifying wiring and subsequent maintenance steps and reducing the complexity of installation and maintenance.

[0012] Traditional designs require repeated disassembly and reassembly of the casing components, while this design allows installers to complete wiring work simply by flipping the top cover, effectively saving construction time and improving work efficiency.

[0013] By avoiding frequent disassembly of the casing, the potential damage to the casing or a decrease in sealing performance caused by repeated installation is reduced, thus enhancing the overall durability and long-term reliability of the machine.

[0014] If users need to inspect the water source heat pump system inside the water source heat pump casing, they can also choose to remove the front panel. This design achieves a firm connection between the front panel and the frame through the cooperation of hooks and slots. The design fully considers the convenience of disassembling and reinstalling the front panel, making it easy to remove and reinstall, thereby further improving the maintenance flexibility and repair efficiency of the equipment.

[0015] The objective of this utility model can also be achieved by the following technical measures:

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a hinge, one end of which is connected to the top of the frame, and the other end of which is connected to the top cover plate.

[0017] The hinge design creates a strong yet flexible swivel connection between the top cover and the top of the frame, ensuring smooth and accurate movement of the flip cover during opening and closing.

[0018] Furthermore, it also includes a support rod, the lower end of which is rotatably connected to the top of the frame, the upper end of which is provided with a hook, and the back of the top cover plate is provided with a connecting seat, the connecting seat having a hook hole.

[0019] The combined design of the support rod, hook body, connecting seat, and hook hole ensures that the top cover is stably supported in the open position when opened, effectively preventing accidental closure due to improper operation and thus ensuring the safety of maintenance personnel during wiring or maintenance. Simultaneously, wiring can be performed immediately upon opening the top cover, simplifying the wiring operation process, improving construction efficiency and maintenance convenience, and contributing to enhanced overall equipment reliability.

[0020] Furthermore, it also includes a pressure gauge, and the frame has a connecting plate in the front exposed area, on which the pressure gauge is fixed.

[0021] In this design, the pressure gauge is fixed to the connecting plate and positioned in the exposed front area. This allows users to directly observe and monitor the operating pressure of the water source heat pump system when the top cover is open, facilitating timely detection of abnormalities and appropriate action. Simultaneously, when the top cover is closed, the pressure gauge is effectively shielded, preventing external dust, moisture, or other environmental factors from affecting it and protecting the instrument from damage. This enhances equipment safety and ease of maintenance.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes a controller, which is disposed on the front cover.

[0023] The controller is located on the front cover, making the device control more intuitive and convenient. Users can directly adjust system parameters through the controller on the front cover without disassembling the casing, improving the device's intelligence and user experience while simplifying maintenance.

[0024] Furthermore, the space between the bottom of the frame and the bottom wall of the junction box forms a housing cavity for the water source heat pump system, and the space between the top opening of the frame and the junction box forms a cable container cavity.

[0025] The space between the bottom of the frame and the bottom wall of the junction box forms the housing cavity for the water source heat pump system, while the space between the open top of the frame and the junction box forms the cable container cavity. This spatial division achieves a rational layout of the internal structure, effectively preventing cable interference and keeping the wiring neat, while also helping to prevent adverse effects of internal vibration and heat on various components, thereby improving the overall safety, ease of maintenance, and service life of the system.

[0026] Furthermore, it also includes bolts, and the lower end of the front plate is provided with a lower extension plate, the lower extension plate having bolt holes spaced apart, the bolts passing through the bolt holes and locking onto the frame.

[0027] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0028] This utility model adopts an upper flip-top structure, which can quickly expose the top and front exposed areas where the junction box is located without removing the plate on the housing, thereby greatly simplifying the wiring and subsequent maintenance steps and reducing the complexity of installation and maintenance.

[0029] In this invention, the traditional design requires repeated disassembly and reassembly of the casing components, while the installer only needs to flip the top cover to complete the wiring work, thus effectively saving construction time and improving work efficiency.

[0030] This invention avoids frequent disassembly of the casing, reducing potential damage to the casing or a decrease in sealing performance caused by repeated installation, thus enhancing the overall durability and long-term reliability of the machine.

[0031] In this utility model, if the user needs to repair the water source heat pump system inside the water source heat pump casing, they can also choose to remove the front panel. This design achieves a firm connection between the front panel and the frame through the cooperation of hooks and locking grooves. The design fully considers the convenience of disassembling and reinstalling the front panel, making it easy to remove and reinstall, thereby further improving the maintenance flexibility and repair efficiency of the equipment.

[0032] This invention features a combined design of a support rod, hook body, connecting seat, and hook hole. This design ensures the upper cover is stably supported when opened, effectively preventing accidental closure due to improper operation and thus guaranteeing the safety of maintenance personnel during wiring or repair. Furthermore, opening the upper cover allows for immediate wiring, simplifying the wiring process, improving construction efficiency and maintenance convenience, and contributing to enhanced overall equipment reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the casing of a water source heat pump.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the casing of a water source heat pump (with the top cover open).

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water source heat pump casing from another angle (with the top cover open).

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the casing of a water source heat pump (with the top cover open and the front panel and frame separated).

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water source heat pump casing from another angle (with the top cover open and the front panel and frame separated). Detailed Implementation

[0038] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0039] Implementation examples, in conjunction with Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a water source heat pump housing includes a lower housing 1 and an upper flip cover 2. The lower housing 1 includes a frame 11, a front plate 12, a rear plate 13, a left plate 14, a right plate 15, and a junction box 3. The left plate 14 is fixed to the left side of the frame 11, the right plate 15 is fixed to the right side of the frame 11, and the rear plate 13 is fixed to the rear side of the frame 11.

[0040] The frame 11 has locking slots 4 on its front side near its left and right sides. The height of the front plate 12 is less than the height of the frame 11. The back of the front plate 12 is provided with hooks 5 at intervals. The hooks 5 are inserted into the locking slots 4 and locked, so that the front plate 12 locks the frame 11.

[0041] The area between the upper end of the front panel 12 and the top of the frame 11 forms the front exposed area 6, the junction box 3 is disposed inside the frame 11, and the area between the top of the frame 11 and the junction box 3 forms the top exposed area 7.

[0042] The upper flip cover 2 includes a top cover plate 21 and a front cover plate 22, which are integrally formed. The upper flip cover 2 is rotatably mounted on the top of the frame 11. When the upper flip cover rotates to close the lower housing 1, the top cover plate 21 covers the top exposed area 7, and the front cover plate 22 covers the front exposed area 6.

[0043] Furthermore, it also includes a hinge 8, one end of which is connected to the top of the frame 11, and the other end of which is connected to the top cover plate 21.

[0044] Furthermore, it also includes a support rod 9, the lower end of which is rotatably connected to the top of the frame 11, the upper end of which is provided with a hook 91, and the back of the top cover plate 21 is provided with a connecting seat 10, which has a hook hole 101.

[0045] Furthermore, it also includes a pressure gauge 100, and the frame 11 is provided with a connecting plate 500 in the front exposed area 6, and the pressure gauge 100 is fixed on the connecting plate 500.

[0046] Furthermore, it also includes a controller 200, which is disposed on the front cover 22.

[0047] Furthermore, the space between the bottom of the frame 11 and the bottom wall of the junction box 3 forms a water source heat pump system receiving cavity 300, and the space between the top opening of the frame 11 and the junction box 3 forms a cable container cavity 400.

[0048] Furthermore, it also includes bolts, and the lower end of the front plate 12 is provided with a lower extension plate 121, the lower extension plate 121 is spaced apart with bolt holes 122, and the bolt passes through the bolt holes 122 and is locked onto the frame 11.

Claims

1. A water source heat pump housing, comprising a lower housing and an upper flip-top, characterized in that: The lower housing includes a frame, a front plate, a rear plate, a left plate, a right plate, and a junction box. The left plate is fixed to the left side of the frame, the right plate is fixed to the right side of the frame, and the rear plate is fixed to the rear side of the frame. The frame has locking slots on its front side near its left and right sides. The height of the front plate is less than the height of the frame. The back of the front plate is provided with locking hooks at intervals. The locking hooks are inserted into the locking slots and locked in place so that the front plate locks the frame. The area between the upper end of the front panel and the top of the frame forms the front exposed area, the junction box is disposed inside the frame, and the area between the top of the frame and the junction box forms the top exposed area. The upper flip cover includes a top cover plate and a front cover plate, which are integrally formed. The upper flip cover is rotatably mounted on the top of the frame. When the upper flip cover rotates to close the lower housing, the top cover plate covers the exposed area at the top, and the front cover plate covers the exposed area at the front.

2. The housing of the water source heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a hinge, one end of which is connected to the top of the frame and the other end of which is connected to the top cover plate.

3. The housing of the water source heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support rod, the lower end of which is rotatably connected to the top of the frame, and the upper end of which is provided with a hook. The back of the top cover plate is provided with a connecting seat, and the connecting seat has a hook hole.

4. The housing of the water source heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pressure gauge, and the frame has a connecting plate in the front exposed area, on which the pressure gauge is fixed.

5. The housing of the water source heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a controller, which is located on the front cover.

6. The housing of the water source heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: The space between the bottom of the frame and the bottom wall of the junction box forms a housing cavity for the water source heat pump system, and the space between the top opening of the frame and the junction box forms a cable container cavity.

7. The housing of the water source heat pump according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes bolts, and the lower end of the front plate is provided with a lower extension plate, the lower extension plate having bolt holes spaced apart, the bolts passing through the bolt holes and locking onto the frame.