Hidden ceiling water heater and mounting structure thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a hidden type ceiling water heater and a mounting structure thereof, the hidden type ceiling water heater comprises a water heater main body, the bottom surface of the water heater main body protrudes downwards to form a cuboid-shaped mounting part, and a control display panel is arranged at the bottom of the mounting part. The hidden type ceiling water heater can be integrated in a ceiling, complete hiding of the pipeline and the main body is achieved, and the appearance effect is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water heater technology, and in particular to a concealed ceiling water heater and its installation structure. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional water heaters, such as gas water heaters, are typically wall-mounted, resulting in exposed pipes that affect aesthetics. To solve this problem, users often need to purchase pegboards or decorative fabric to cover the pipes. However, this method not only increases costs but also fails to fundamentally solve the problem. Furthermore, cabinet-embedded installations not only fail to completely conceal the pipes but also waste cabinet space. Therefore, existing water heater installation methods are relatively limited, failing to completely hide the exposed pipes after installation.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide an improved technical solution that addresses the shortcomings of the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a concealed ceiling water heater that can be integrated inside the ceiling, so that the pipes and main body are completely hidden.

[0005] Another objective of this utility model is to provide an installation structure for a concealed ceiling water heater, which can integrate the water heater inside the ceiling, thus completely concealing the pipes and the main body.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A concealed ceiling-mounted water heater includes a water heater body, the bottom surface of which protrudes downward to form a rectangular mounting part, and a control display panel is provided at the bottom of the mounting part.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a hanging rod is provided on the top of the water heater body.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water heater body is provided with an adjustment seat at the top, the adjustment seat is provided with a vertical adjustment hole, the bottom of the suspension rod is provided with an external thread and the bottom of the suspension rod passes through the adjustment hole, and the bottom of the suspension rod is provided with an adjustment nut, the adjustment nut being located below the adjustment hole.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cross-section of the adjustment seat is U-shaped, and the adjustment seat includes a top plate, a side plate and a bottom plate that are perpendicularly connected to each other; the bottom plate is fixedly disposed on the top of the water heater body, and the adjustment hole is disposed on the top plate.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a pipe joint is provided on the side of the main body of the water heater.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water heater is a gas water heater, and a gas pipe and a flue pipe are also provided on the side of the main body of the water heater.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water heater body includes an upper shell and a lower shell; the mounting part is disposed at one end of the lower shell, making the lower shell L-shaped.

[0014] This utility model also provides an installation structure for a concealed ceiling water heater, including the aforementioned concealed ceiling water heater and a ceiling panel, with an installation gap formed between adjacent ceiling panels; the main body of the water heater is located above the ceiling panel, and the mounting part is located within the installation gap.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a light strip is provided in the installation gap.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the mounting gap is the same as the length of the mounting part, and the width of the mounting gap is the same as the width of the mounting part.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the installation gap is equal to the sum of the lengths of the mounting part and the light strip, and the width of the installation gap, the width of the mounting part, and the width of the light strip are the same.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] This utility model embodiment provides a concealed ceiling water heater that is completely located above the indoor ceiling during installation and use. The mounting part of the water heater body is located within the installation gap formed between adjacent ceiling panels, and the bottom surface of the control display panel is flush with the bottom surface of each ceiling panel, ensuring a good appearance. After installation, only the control display panel of the concealed ceiling water heater provided by this utility model embodiment is exposed and flush with the ceiling panel. The water heater's required pipelines (such as cold water pipes, hot water pipes, power cords, etc.) and the water heater body are completely hidden inside the ceiling, achieving a fully concealed installation. This saves space and keeps the kitchen clean and beautiful. In addition, since the pipelines are not exposed, it saves users additional decoration costs (covering the pipelines), and since it does not need to be installed inside cabinets, it frees up cabinet space and improves the cleanliness of the kitchen. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of this utility model. Wherein:

[0021] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of the concealed ceiling water heater provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of the concealed ceiling water heater provided in an embodiment of this utility model from another angle;

[0023] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of the concealed ceiling water heater provided in an embodiment of this utility model from another angle;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the suspension rod and adjustment seat of the concealed ceiling water heater provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 A bottom view of a concealed ceiling water heater provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the concealed ceiling water heater provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 A bottom view of the installation structure of the concealed ceiling water heater provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Water heater body; 11. Installation part; 12. Control display panel; 13. Cold water pipe; 14. Hot water pipe; 15. Power cord; 16. Gas pipe; 17. Exhaust pipe; 18. Upper shell; 19. Lower shell; 2. Ceiling panel; 21. Installation gap; 3. Hanging rod; 31. Adjusting nut; 32. Positioning nut; 4. Ceiling; 5. Adjustment seat; 50. Adjustment hole; 51. Top plate; 52. Side plate; 53. Base plate; 6. Light strip. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Various examples are provided by way of explanation of the present invention and not by way of limitation. In fact, those skilled in the art will recognize that modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For example, a feature shown or described as part of one embodiment may be used in another embodiment to produce yet another embodiment. Therefore, it is desirable that the present invention encompass such modifications and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and similar words do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Words such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word covers the element or object listed after the word and its equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," and "bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The terms "connected," "linked," and "set up" used in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through intermediate components; a wired connection, a radio connection, or a wireless communication signal connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a concealed ceiling water heater, including a water heater body 1. The bottom surface of the water heater body 1 protrudes downwards to form a rectangular mounting portion 11. A control display panel 12 is provided at the bottom of the mounting portion 11. For clarity, the following definitions are used: Figure 6 The top part is "up" and the bottom part is "down".

[0033] like Figures 6-7 As shown, the concealed ceiling water heater provided in this embodiment of the present invention is completely located above the indoor ceiling during installation and use. The ceiling includes multiple ceiling panels 2, with installation gaps 21 formed between adjacent ceiling panels 2. The mounting part 11 of the water heater body 1 is located within these installation gaps 21, and the bottom surface of the control display panel 12 is flush with the bottom surface of each ceiling panel 2 to ensure a good appearance. After installation, only the control display panel 12 is exposed and flush with the ceiling panel 2. The necessary pipes (such as cold water pipes, hot water pipes, power cords, etc.) and the water heater body 1 are completely hidden above the ceiling, achieving a fully concealed installation. This saves space and maintains a clean and aesthetically pleasing kitchen. Furthermore, by avoiding exposed pipes, it saves users additional decoration costs (covering pipes), and since it does not need to be installed inside cabinets, it frees up cabinet space and improves the cleanliness of the kitchen.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, the concealed ceiling water heater further includes a control device (not shown in the figure). The control device can be directly installed on the control display panel 12, or the control device can be installed on the indoor wall and connected to the control display panel 12 by wired or wireless means.

[0035] Placing the water heater body 1 directly on the ceiling may damage the ceiling. Therefore, if Figures 1-3 , Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the water heater body 1 is provided with a suspension rod 3 at its top, which allows the water heater body 1 to be suspended from the building ceiling 4. Furthermore, to accommodate ceilings of different heights, the water heater body 1 is provided with an adjustment seat 5 at its top, which connects to the suspension rod 3, allowing the length of the suspension rod 3 to be adjusted. Specifically, as... Figure 4 As shown, the adjusting seat 5 has a vertical adjusting hole 50. The bottom of the hanging rod 3 has an external thread and passes through the adjusting hole 50. The bottom of the hanging rod 3 has an adjusting nut 31, which is located below the adjusting hole 50. By rotating the adjusting nut 31, the length of the hanging rod 3 can be adjusted, allowing the water heater body 1 to be fully concealed in ceilings of different heights while maintaining a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance. To ensure the water heater body 1 is securely fixed, the bottom of the hanging rod 3 also has a positioning nut 32, which is located above the adjusting hole. In this embodiment, the combination of the hanging rod 3 and the adjusting nut 31 can achieve a height adjustment of 80mm to 200mm, suitable for ceiling heights of 280mm to 400mm. In this embodiment, the hanging rod 3 is an M8-M12 fully threaded rod, and the adjusting seat 5 has an anti-slip rubber layer.

[0036] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the adjusting seat 5 has a U-shaped cross-section and includes a top plate 51, a side plate 52, and a bottom plate 53 that are perpendicularly connected to each other. The bottom plate 53 is fixedly mounted on the top of the water heater body 1, for example, by welding or by bolts. The adjusting hole 50 is provided on the top plate 51. In this embodiment, the adjusting hole 50 is open on one side, which facilitates the direct insertion of the suspension rod 3 into the adjusting hole 50 from the side.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the side of the water heater body 1 is provided with a pipe connector, such as (e.g., cold water pipe 13, hot water pipe 14, power cord 15, etc.).

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the water heater is a gas water heater. In addition to the aforementioned cold water pipe 13, hot water pipe 14, and power cord 15, the side of the water heater body 1 is also provided with a gas pipe 16 and a flue pipe 17.

[0039] like Figures 1-3 As shown, for ease of manufacturing, in one embodiment of this utility model, the water heater body 1 includes an upper shell 18 and a lower shell 19. The upper shell 18 is rectangular, and the mounting part 11 is provided at one end of the lower shell 19, making the lower shell 19 L-shaped.

[0040] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, this utility model also provides an installation structure for a concealed ceiling water heater, including the aforementioned concealed ceiling water heater and a ceiling panel 2, with an installation gap 21 formed between adjacent ceiling panels 2. The water heater body 1 is located above the ceiling panel 2 (for example, connected to the ceiling 4 via a suspension rod 3), and the mounting part 11 is located within the installation gap 21. Preferably, the bottom surface of the control display panel 12 is flush with the bottom surface of each ceiling panel 2 to ensure aesthetic appearance. To further ensure aesthetic appearance, the length of the installation gap 21 is the same as the length of the mounting part 11, and the width of the installation gap 21 is the same as the width of the mounting part 11, to achieve seamless integration of the water heater and the ceiling.

[0041] like Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, a light strip 6 is provided within the mounting gap 21 to cover the mounting gap 21. Its width matches the control display panel 12, forming an extended decorative lighting strip to enhance visual continuity. The control display panel 12, ceiling panel 2, and light strip 6 form a planar / linear combination, suitable for modern minimalist interior design styles. Preferably, the length of the mounting gap 21 is equal to the sum of the lengths of the mounting portion 11 and the light strip 6, and the widths of the mounting gap 21, the mounting portion 11, and the light strip 6 are the same to improve the aesthetic effect.

[0042] The installation process of the concealed ceiling water heater provided in this embodiment of the utility model is as follows:

[0043] 1. Installation preparation: Drill holes in the indoor ceiling 4, insert the adjusting nut 31 and the positioning nut 32 into the bottom of the hanger rod 3, insert the top of the hanger rod 3 into the hole in the ceiling 4 and fix it; install the adjusting seat 5 on the top of the water heater body 1 with screws, insert the bottom of the hanger rod 3 into the adjusting hole 50 and temporarily fix the water heater body 1 with the adjusting nut 31 and the positioning nut 32;

[0044] 2. Height calibration: Rotate the adjusting nut 31 to make the control display panel 12 flush with the bottom surface of the ceiling panel 2;

[0045] 3. Concealed Pipes: The exhaust pipe 17 is led out to the outside through the wall fixing hole, and the cold water pipe 13, hot water pipe 14, and power cord 15 are connected to the reserved pipes and sockets in the wall; after the ceiling panel 2 is installed, the exhaust pipe 17, cold water pipe 13, hot water pipe 14, and power cord 15 are completely hidden behind the ceiling panel 2.

[0046] 4. Finishing integration: Install linear light strips 6 within the installation gap 21 between the two ceiling panels 2 to form a continuous lighting effect with the control display panel 12.

[0047] The concealed ceiling water heater provided in this embodiment of the invention has the following advantages:

[0048] 1. The concealed ceiling water heater provided in this utility model embodiment can solve the industry pain point of exposed water heater pipes. The installation location does not occupy cabinet space, and the pipes are completely hidden after installation, without the need to purchase additional accessories to cover them.

[0049] 2. The concealed ceiling water heater provided in this embodiment can adjust the installation height of the machine according to different ceiling heights, so that the control display panel of the machine is flush with the ceiling panel.

[0050] 3. The concealed ceiling water heater provided in this embodiment of the utility model is designed with the width of the control display panel according to the width of commonly used linear light strips. After installation, the control display panel of the machine can be integrated with the linear light strip, making the kitchen style more concise.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A concealed ceiling-mounted water heater, characterized in that, The device includes a water heater body (1), with a rectangular mounting part (11) protruding downwards from the bottom surface of the water heater body (1), and a control display panel (12) provided at the bottom of the mounting part (11).

2. The concealed ceiling water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water heater body (1) is equipped with a hanging rod (3) at the top.

3. The concealed ceiling water heater according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water heater body (1) is provided with an adjustment seat (5) at the top. The adjustment seat (5) is provided with a vertical adjustment hole (50). The bottom of the suspension rod (3) is provided with an external thread and the bottom of the suspension rod (3) passes through the adjustment hole (50). The bottom of the suspension rod (3) is provided with an adjustment nut (31) and the adjustment nut (31) is located on the lower side of the adjustment hole (50).

4. The concealed ceiling water heater according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cross-section of the adjustment seat (5) is U-shaped. The adjustment seat (5) includes a top plate (51), a side plate (52), and a bottom plate (53) that are perpendicularly connected to each other. The bottom plate (53) is fixedly installed on the top of the water heater body (1), and the adjustment hole (50) is located on the top plate (51).

5. The concealed ceiling water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the water heater body (1) is provided with a pipe joint.

6. The concealed ceiling water heater according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water heater is a gas water heater, and the side of the main body (1) of the water heater is also provided with a gas pipe (16) and a flue pipe (17).

7. The concealed ceiling water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) of the water heater includes an upper shell (18) and a lower shell (19); the mounting part (11) is located at one end of the lower shell (19), making the lower shell (19) L-shaped.

8. An installation structure for a concealed ceiling-mounted water heater, characterized in that, The invention includes a concealed ceiling water heater according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and a ceiling panel (2), wherein an installation gap (21) is formed between adjacent ceiling panels (2); the water heater body (1) is disposed above the ceiling panel (2), and the mounting part (11) is located within the installation gap (21).

9. The installation structure of the concealed ceiling water heater according to claim 8, characterized in that, A light strip (6) is provided within the installation gap (21).

10. The installation structure of the concealed ceiling water heater according to claim 8, characterized in that, The length of the mounting gap (21) is the same as the length of the mounting part (11), and the width of the mounting gap (21) is the same as the width of the mounting part (11).

11. The installation structure of the concealed ceiling water heater according to claim 9, characterized in that, The length of the installation gap (21) is equal to the sum of the lengths of the mounting part (11) and the light strip (6), and the width of the installation gap (21), the width of the mounting part (11), and the width of the light strip (6) are the same.

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