Novel thermostat clamping jaw reinforcing structure
By optimizing the thermostat's claw structure and adopting a close-fitting design between the contoured claw and the folded edge, the problem of insufficient strength of the plastic claw was solved, thereby improving the structural strength of the plastic thermostat and reducing its cost.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520246697.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-17
AI Technical Summary
The existing metal thermostat clips, after being replaced with plastic structures, lack structural strength and are prone to cracking and breakage, failing to meet the requirements for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
A novel thermostat claw structure is designed, including a housing, a heating rod, claws, a semi-enclosed slot, and optimized designs for the first and second grooves. The contoured claws fit tightly with the folded edge of the bracket to ensure the strength of the plastic parts and prevent cracks and breakage.
This technology improves the structural strength of plastic thermostat claws without increasing costs, and makes them less prone to damage after prolonged use, thus achieving the goal of cost reduction and efficiency improvement, and has market potential.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model mainly relates to the technical field of automotive thermostats, specifically a novel thermostat claw reinforcement structure. Background Technology
[0002] An automotive thermostat is a valve that controls the flow path of engine coolant. This product automatically adjusts the amount of water entering the radiator according to the coolant temperature to ensure that the engine operates within a suitable temperature range, which can save energy. The thermostats used in engines are mainly wax thermostats, which use the paraffin wax inside to control the coolant circulation through the principle of thermal expansion and contraction.
[0003] The thermostat clip structure is a bracket used to install and position the thermostat. Existing brackets are mostly made of metal, which provides sufficient strength but is costly. Replacing them with plastic materials would reduce structural strength, for example, [the following text appears to be unrelated and possibly a separate sentence fragment: "attached Figure 5 As shown, the claw has a through-type structure. The original design is only suitable for metal materials and not for plastic molding materials. If the plastic claw with the original design is used, there is a risk of cracks and breakage after long-term use. Since the cost of metal materials is high, it cannot achieve the company's goal of reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model provides a solution that is significantly different from existing technologies, addressing the problem that existing solutions are too simplistic. Specifically, this utility model provides a novel thermostat claw reinforcement structure to solve the technical problem mentioned in the background that if the metal thermostat claws are replaced with plastic or through-type structures without changing the design structure, the claws will not be strong enough and will easily crack or break during use.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:
[0006] A novel thermostat claw reinforcement structure includes a housing and a thermostat structure mounted on the housing. A heating rod and two claws are disposed at the center of the housing, with the two claws located on both sides of the heating rod. Each claw is provided with a semi-enclosed slot, and the two semi-enclosed slots are symmetrical about the heating rod. Each semi-enclosed slot is provided with a first groove and a second groove, with the second groove located on the upper side of the end of the corresponding semi-enclosed slot.
[0007] Furthermore, an interface is provided on one side of the outer wall of the housing, and two connectors are provided in the interface, each of which is provided with a pin.
[0008] Furthermore, the nodule thermostat structure includes a wax pack, and the wax pack is fitted onto the heating rod.
[0009] Furthermore, from top to bottom, the wax package is provided with a secondary valve disc, a secondary spring, a bracket, a main spring, and a main valve disc, with the main valve disc located at the opening on the upper side of the housing.
[0010] Furthermore, both sides of the bracket are provided with folded edges, and each folded edge engages with the corresponding first groove and second groove.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] This invention optimizes the structural design of the thermostat's claw by incorporating a housing, heating rod, claws, a semi-enclosed slot, a first groove, a second groove, and an interface. The use of a contour-following claw design ensures a tight fit between the semi-enclosed slot and the folded edges on both sides of the bracket.
[0013] Without increasing costs or incorporating complicated designs, this plastic component ensures structural strength and represents a qualitative improvement over traditional plastic designs. It eliminates the risk of cracks or breakage after prolonged use, making the plastic structure more robust and thus replacing the original metal solution. This achieves cost reduction and efficiency improvement, demonstrating practical value and market potential.
[0014] The present invention will be explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the thermostat structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an existing through-type chuck structure.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 11. Heating rod; 12. Claw; 121. Semi-enclosed slot; 122. First groove; 123. Second groove; 13. Interface; 14. Connector; 15. Pin; 2. Thermostat structure; 21. Wax pack; 22. Secondary valve disc; 23. Secondary spring; 24. Bracket; 241. Folded edge; 25. Main spring; 26. Main valve disc. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of the utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show several embodiments of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.
[0022] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly associated with those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0024] Please refer to the appendix carefully. Figure 1-4 A novel thermostat claw reinforcement structure includes a housing 1 and a thermostat structure 2 mounted on the housing 1. A heating rod 11 and two claws 12 are arranged at the center of the housing 1. The two claws 12 are located on both sides of the heating rod 11. Each claw 12 is provided with a semi-enclosed slot 121, and the two semi-enclosed slots 121 are symmetrical about the heating rod 11. Each semi-enclosed slot 121 is provided with a first groove 122 and a second groove 123. The second groove 123 is located on the upper side of the end of the corresponding semi-enclosed slot 121.
[0025] The above structure optimizes the design of the thermostat claw 12. The use of a contoured claw 12 design avoids increasing costs and cumbersome design. The plastic component ensures structural strength, representing a qualitative improvement over the original design using plastic materials. It eliminates the risk of cracks or breakage after prolonged use, making the plastic structure more robust. This allows it to replace the original metal solution, achieving cost reduction and efficiency improvement, and possesses practical value and market potential.
[0026] Please refer to the appendix carefully. Figure 3 and attached Figure 4An interface 13 is provided on one side of the outer wall of the housing 1. Two connectors 14 are provided inside the interface 13, and each connector 14 is provided with a pin 15. The power supply is connected through the cooperation between connector 14 and pin 15. The junction thermostat structure 2 includes a wax pack 21, which is fitted onto the heating rod 11. The wax pack 21 is used to load paraffin wax, and the heating rod 11 heats the wax pack 21. From top to bottom, the wax pack 21 is provided with a secondary valve plate 22, a secondary spring 23, a bracket 24, a main spring 25, and a main valve plate 26. The main valve plate 26 is located at the opening on the upper side of the housing 1. The bracket 24 is used to support the entire wax pack 21. Both sides of the bracket 24 are provided with folded edges 241. Each folded edge 241 is engaged with the corresponding first groove 122 and second groove 123. The bracket 24 is positioned by the semi-enclosed groove 121 to reinforce the structure at the connection point, making the connection more stable.
[0027] The present invention has been described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvement made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, shall be within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A novel thermostat claw reinforcement structure, comprising a housing (1) and a thermostat structure (2) mounted on the housing (1), characterized in that, A heating rod (11) and two claws (12) are provided at the center of the housing (1). The two claws (12) are located on both sides of the heating rod (11). Each claw (12) is provided with a semi-enclosed slot (121), and the two semi-enclosed slots (121) are symmetrical about the heating rod (11). Each semi-enclosed slot (121) is provided with a first groove (122) and a second groove (123). The second groove (123) is located on the upper side of the end of the corresponding semi-enclosed slot (121).
2. The novel thermostat claw reinforcement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, An interface (13) is provided on one side of the outer wall of the housing (1), and two connectors (14) are provided in the interface (13), each of the connectors (14) being provided with a pin (15).
3. The novel thermostat claw reinforcement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nodule thermostat structure (2) includes a wax pack (21), and the wax pack (21) is fitted onto the heating rod (11).
4. The novel thermostat claw reinforcement structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The wax pack (21) is provided with a secondary valve disc (22), a secondary spring (23), a bracket (24), a main spring (25), and a main valve disc (26) from top to bottom. The main valve disc (26) is located at the opening on the upper side of the housing (1).
5. A novel thermostat claw reinforcement structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both sides of the bracket (24) are provided with folded edges (241), and each folded edge (241) engages with the corresponding first groove (122) and second groove (123).