Portable metal plate structure without screws
By using a snap-fit structure instead of screw connections in residential heat pump products, the problems of cumbersome disassembly of sheet metal structures and external leakage are solved, enabling quick installation and disassembly, and improving aesthetics and convenience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520386214.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-06
AI Technical Summary
The sheet metal structure of existing household heat pump products is fixed with screws, resulting in exposed screws and cumbersome disassembly, which affects aesthetics and convenience.
A snap-fit structure replaces screw connections, including a first snap-fit, a second snap-fit, and a third snap-fit. The snap-fit mechanism allows for quick installation and disassembly of sheet metal structures, while concealing screws to improve aesthetics.
It enables rapid installation and disassembly of sheet metal structures, facilitates the concealment of screws, and improves ease of use and aesthetics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sheet metal, specifically a portable sheet metal structure without screws. Background Technology
[0002] Existing household heat pump products are mainly of two types: integrated and split-type. Split-type units typically consist of two chambers: one is the heat pump chamber, mainly containing system components and electrical control parts, and not involved in airflow; the other is the air chamber, mainly containing fins and a fan. The outer surfaces are generally sheet metal or plastic parts, connected and fixed to the sheet metal frame via clips or screws. The overall structure of existing split-type units mostly consists of sheet metal parts fixed to the sheet metal frame with screws, resulting in many exposed screws and cumbersome disassembly. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a sheet metal structure that can solve the dilemma of exposed screws and cumbersome disassembly in existing technologies, while also improving the appearance and facilitating disassembly. Utility Model Content
[0003] The present invention provides a screwless portable sheet metal structure, which aims to solve the problems of existing sheet metal structures being inconvenient for quick assembly and disassembly and affecting aesthetics.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a screwless portable sheet metal structure, including sheet metal components;
[0005] The sheet metal assembly includes a chassis. A central partition is installed in the upper middle of the chassis. A finned end plate is installed on one side of the upper end of the chassis. A press side panel is installed on one end of the upper surface of the chassis. An outlet panel is installed on the adjacent side of the press side panel. An inspection panel is detachably installed on the same side as the outlet panel on the upper end of the chassis. A rear guard net is installed on the opposite side of the chassis. An air guide ring is installed inside the upper end of the chassis. A top cover is snapped onto the upper end of the inspection panel and the rear guard net. Two first buckles are fixedly connected to both sides of the press side panel. Two first slots are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the outlet panel. The two first buckles on one side of the press side panel are snapped into the two first slots on the side of the outlet panel. Both ends of the inspection panel are fixed. The connection includes two second buckles, both of which are engaged inside the two first slots on the other side of the outlet panel. Two first slots are provided on one side of the rear guard mesh, and two second buckles are fixedly connected to the other side of the rear guard mesh. Two first buckles on the other side of the compressor side panel are engaged inside the two first slots on one side of the rear guard mesh. A fixed locking edge is fixedly connected to one side of the air guide ring, and two second slots are provided on the surface of the fixed locking edge. Two second buckles at one end of the rear guard mesh are engaged inside the two second slots. Several third buckles are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower end of the top cover. Several third slots are provided at the upper ends of the inspection panel and the rear guard mesh, and several third buckles are engaged inside the third slots.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the upper end of the chassis is threadedly connected to an internal fastening plate, and the lower end of the chassis is fixedly connected to two bottom pads.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a first water supply pipe and a second water supply pipe are respectively installed on the upper end of the chassis, and both the first water supply pipe and the second water supply pipe are connected to the water outlet panel.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the upper and lower ends of the press side panel are respectively provided with an upper fastening clip and a lower fastening clip, which are respectively fastened to the inner wall of the top cover and the chassis.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a guide fan is installed inside the air guide ring.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an internal heat dissipation plate is installed on the upper end of the chassis, and a circulation pipe is embedded inside the internal heat dissipation plate.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a top support plate is snapped onto the upper end of the chassis, and a side plate is threaded onto one side of the top support plate.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] 1. When installing the sheet metal structure, firstly, engage the first clips of the press side panel, outlet panel, inspection panel, rear guard mesh, air guide ring, and top cover at both ends into the first slot, the second clips into the second slot, and simultaneously engage the third clips into the third slot. This allows for quick installation of the sheet metal structure and avoids the use of screws. Furthermore, the screw structure at the lower end of the top cover is hidden inside the sheet metal, thus improving its aesthetics. When disassembling the sheet metal structure, simply remove the first clip from the first slot, the second clip from the second slot, and finally the third clip from the third slot. This allows for quick disassembly of the press side panel, outlet panel, inspection panel, rear guard mesh, air guide ring, and top cover. Compared to existing sheet metal structures connected by screws, this invention, through the cooperation of the above structures, facilitates the concealment of screws and improves the ease of assembly and disassembly of the sheet metal structure, thereby enhancing its usability. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is an anatomical diagram of the chassis structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the side panel structure of the compressor of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outlet panel structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inspection panel structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rear protective mesh structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide ring structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the third slot structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the internal heat dissipation plate structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the top support plate structure of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 100, Sheet metal assembly; 101, Chassis; 102, Middle partition plate; 103, Fin end plate; 104, Press side panel; 105, Outlet panel; 106, Inspection panel; 107, Rear guard mesh; 108, Air guide ring; 109, Top cover; 110, First buckle; 120, First slot; 130, Second buckle; 140, Fixing edge; 150, Second slot; 160, Third buckle; 170, Third slot; 111, Internal fastening plate; 112, Bottom pad; 121, First water supply pipe; 122, Second water supply pipe; 131, Upper fastening edge; 132, Lower fastening edge; 141, Guide fan; 151, Internal heat dissipation plate; 152, Circulation pipe; 161, Top support plate; 162, Side plate. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] Please see Figures 1-11 This utility model provides a screwless portable sheet metal structure, including a sheet metal component 100;
[0028] The sheet metal assembly 100 includes a chassis 101. A central partition 102 is installed in the middle of the upper part of the chassis 101. A finned end plate 103 is installed on one side of the upper part of the chassis 101. A press side panel 104 is installed on one end of the upper surface of the chassis 101. An outlet panel 105 is installed on the adjacent side of the press side panel 104. An inspection panel 106 is detachably installed on the same side as the outlet panel 105 on the upper part of the chassis 101. A rear guard net 107 is installed on the opposite side of the chassis 101. An air guide ring 108 is installed inside the upper end of the disc 101. A top cover 109 is snapped onto the upper end of the inspection panel 106 and the rear guard net 107. Two first buckles 110 are fixedly connected to both sides of the compressor side panel 104. Two first slots 120 are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the outlet panel 105. The two first buckles 110 on one side of the compressor side panel 104 are snapped into the two first slots 120 on the side of the outlet panel 105. Both ends of the inspection panel 106 are fixed. Two second clips 130 are fixedly connected, and both second clips 130 are engaged inside the two first slots 120 on the other side of the outlet panel 105. Two first slots 120 are opened on one side of the rear guard mesh 107, and two second clips 130 are fixedly connected to the other side of the rear guard mesh 107. Two first clips 110 on the other side of the compressor side panel 104 are engaged inside the two first slots 120 on one side of the rear guard mesh 107. One of the air guide rings 108 The side is fixedly connected with a fixing edge 140. The surface of the fixing edge 140 has two second slots 150. The two second buckles 130 at one end of the rear guard net 107 are both engaged in the two second slots 150. The lower end of the top cover 109 is fixedly connected with several third buckles 160 on both sides. The upper end of the inspection panel 106 and the rear guard net 107 are both provided with several third slots 170. The several third buckles 160 are all engaged in the third slots 170.
[0029] In one specific embodiment, the sheet metal component 100 not only facilitates quick and easy installation of the sheet metal structure but also conceals screws, improving the structural integrity of the sheet metal structure. Furthermore, the snap-fit structure allows for quick and easy disassembly of the sheet metal structure, thereby enhancing its usability. In use, firstly, the first snaps 110 at both ends or the lower end of the press side panel 104, outlet panel 105, inspection panel 106, rear guard mesh 107, air guide ring 108, and top cover 109 are snapped into the first slot 120. Simultaneously, the second snaps 130 are snapped into the second slot 150, and finally, the third snaps 160 are snapped into the third slot. The sheet metal structure can be quickly installed within 170mm. The snap-fit design of the top cover 109 reduces the use of screws, and the screw structure at the lower end of the top cover 109 is hidden inside the sheet metal, thereby improving the aesthetics of the sheet metal structure. When disassembling the sheet metal structure, first remove the first clip 110 from the first slot 120, then remove the second clip 130 from the second slot 150, and finally remove the third clip 160 from the third slot 170. This allows for the quick disassembly and assembly of the press side panel 104, the outlet panel 105, the inspection panel 106, the rear guard 107, the air guide ring 108, and the top cover 109, thereby improving the ease of disassembly and assembly of the sheet metal mechanism.
[0030] Please see Figure 2 The upper end of the chassis 101 is threadedly connected to an internal fastening plate 111, and the lower end of the chassis 101 is fixedly connected to two bottom pads 112.
[0031] In one specific embodiment, the internal fastening plate 111 can improve the stability of the limiting installation of the top cover 109 and the internal sheet metal components, and the bottom pad 112 can improve the overall structural stability of the chassis 101.
[0032] Please see Figure 2 The upper end of the chassis 101 is respectively equipped with a first water supply pipe 121 and a second water supply pipe 122, and both the first water supply pipe 121 and the second water supply pipe 122 are connected to the water outlet panel 105.
[0033] In one specific embodiment, the connection between the first water supply pipe 121 and the second water supply pipe 122 and the outlet panel 105 facilitates inlet and outlet drainage operations.
[0034] Please see Figure 3 The upper and lower ends of the press side panel 104 are respectively provided with an upper fastening edge 131 and a lower fastening edge 132, which are respectively fastened to the inner wall of the top cover 109 and the chassis 101.
[0035] In one specific embodiment, the upper fastening edge 131, together with the lower fastening edge 132, can improve the interlocking and fastening between the press side panel 104, the top cover 109, and the chassis 101, while facilitating quick disassembly and assembly as needed.
[0036] Please see Figure 7 A guide fan 141 is installed inside the air guide ring 108.
[0037] In one specific embodiment, starting the fan 141 to rotate facilitates the auxiliary heat pump's heat dissipation operation, ensuring the heat pump's heat dissipation performance.
[0038] Please see Figure 10 An internal heat sink 151 is installed on the upper end of the chassis 101, and a circulation pipe 152 is embedded inside the internal heat sink 151.
[0039] In one specific embodiment, the internal heat sink 151, in conjunction with the circulation pipe 152, can further improve the cooling and heat dissipation intensity within the heat pump, thereby enhancing the practicality of the heat pump.
[0040] Please see Figure 11 The upper end of the chassis 101 is fitted with a top support plate 161, and a side plate 162 is threadedly connected to one side of the top support plate 161.
[0041] In one specific embodiment, the top support plate 161, together with the side plate 162, can further enhance the overall structural installation strength of the components within the sheet metal structure.
[0042] Working principle: In use, firstly, engage the first clips 110 at both ends or the bottom of the press side panel 104, outlet panel 105, inspection panel 106, rear guard mesh 107, air guide ring 108, and top cover 109 into the first clip slot 120. Next, engage the second clips 130 into the second clip slot 150. Finally, engage the third clips 160 into the third clip slot 170. This allows for quick installation of the sheet metal structure. Simultaneously, the snap-fit design of the top cover 109 reduces the use of screws, thus facilitating... To improve the aesthetics of the sheet metal structure, when disassembling the sheet metal structure, firstly, the first clip 110 is removed from the first slot 120, then the second clip 130 is removed from the second slot 150, and finally the third clip 160 is removed from the third slot 170. This allows for the quick disassembly of the press side panel 104, the outlet panel 105, the inspection panel 106, the rear guard mesh 107, the air guide ring 108, and the top cover 109, thus improving the ease of disassembly and assembly of the sheet metal mechanism.
[0043] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A screwless portable sheet metal structure, characterized in that, include: A sheet metal assembly (100) includes a chassis (101). A partition plate (102) is installed at the upper center of the chassis (101). A finned end plate (103) is installed on one side of the upper end of the chassis (101). A press side panel (104) is installed at one end of the upper surface of the chassis (101). An outlet panel (105) is installed on the adjacent side of the press side panel (104). A maintenance panel (106) is detachably installed on the same side as the outlet panel (105) at the upper end of the chassis (101). A maintenance panel (106) is installed on the opposite side of the chassis (101). The rear protective net (107) has an air guide ring (108) installed inside the upper end of the chassis (101). The upper ends of the inspection panel (106) and the rear protective net (107) are snapped with a top cover (109). Two first buckles (110) are fixedly connected to both sides of the compressor side panel (104). Two first slots (120) are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the outlet panel (105). The two first buckles (110) on one side of the compressor side panel (104) are snapped into the two first slots (120) on one side of the outlet panel (105). (106) has two second buckles (130) fixedly connected to both ends. The two second buckles (130) are engaged with the two first slots (120) on the other side of the outlet panel (105). The rear guard mesh (107) has two first slots (120) on one side. The rear guard mesh (107) has two second buckles (130) fixedly connected to the other side. The two first buckles (110) on the other side of the compressor side panel (104) are engaged with the two first slots (120) on the side of the rear guard mesh (107). The air guide ring ( A fixed locking edge (140) is fixedly connected to one side of the top cover (108). Two second slots (150) are opened on the surface of the fixed locking edge (140). Two second buckles (130) at one end of the rear guard net (107) are engaged in the two second slots (150). Several third buckles (160) are fixedly connected to both sides of the lower end of the top cover (109). Several third slots (170) are opened at the upper end of the inspection panel (106) and the rear guard net (107). Several third buckles (160) are engaged in the third slots (170).
2. The screwless portable sheet metal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the chassis (101) is threaded with an internal fastening plate (111), and the lower end of the chassis (101) is fixedly connected with two bottom pads (112).
3. The screwless portable sheet metal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the chassis (101) is respectively equipped with a first water supply pipe (121) and a second water supply pipe (122), and both the first water supply pipe (121) and the second water supply pipe (122) are connected to the water outlet panel (105).
4. The screwless portable sheet metal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the press side panel (104) are respectively provided with an upper fastening clip (131) and a lower fastening clip (132), and the upper fastening clip (131) and the lower fastening clip (132) are respectively fastened to the inner wall of the top cover (109) and the chassis (101).
5. A screwless portable sheet metal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air guide ring (108) is equipped with an air guide fan (141).
6. The screwless portable sheet metal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An internal heat sink (151) is installed on the upper end of the chassis (101), and a circulation pipe (152) is embedded inside the internal heat sink (151).
7. A screwless portable sheet metal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the chassis (101) is fitted with a top support plate (161), and a side plate (162) is threadedly connected to one side of the top support plate (161).