Temperature controller shell capable of being provided with glass panel

By designing a thermostat housing that can accommodate a glass panel, and using circuit board slots and positioning devices to fix the circuit board, the problem of damage during the assembly of existing thermostats is solved, achieving tool-free installation and a beautiful and sturdy finish.

CN223898220UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10FOSHAN HUAEN ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520143191.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

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Technical Problem

Existing thermostats are prone to damaging circuit boards and electronic components during assembly, and improper use of tools may cause injury.

Method used

Design a thermostat housing with a glass panel, which is assembled using a glass panel and a positioning device. The circuit board is fixed by a circuit board slot and a positioning device, avoiding the use of bolts and tools. The circuit board is fixed by inserts and beveled blocks.

Benefits of technology

It enables simple installation without tools, protects circuit boards and electronic components, avoids installation damage and personal injury, and has an attractive appearance and a robust structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a temperature controller shell capable of installing a glass panel, which belongs to the field of temperature controller shells and comprises a front panel, a shell main body, a surrounding convex edge, a circuit board clamping groove, a positioning device, a protection plate, a limiting plate, a wire outlet groove, a plug board and an inclined plane clamping block. The installation process is simple, the transverse and longitudinal circuit boards can be fixed, the glass panel can be installed on the front panel, the surrounding convex edge reserved on the periphery of the front panel enables the whole installed temperature controller to be planar and more attractive, the connection mode does not need bolts or tools, and the installation is convenient. The situation that a tool is inserted into the shell to damage electronic components during mounting or dismounting is avoided, and meanwhile the danger that the tool is used carelessly to hurt a human body in the mounting or dismounting process is also prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of thermostat housings, and in particular to a thermostat housing with a glass panel that can be installed. Background Technology

[0002] A thermostat is a series of automatic control components that generate a conducting or disconnecting action based on the temperature changes of the working environment, through physical deformation inside the switch. It is also called a temperature control switch, temperature protector, or temperature controller, and is simply called a thermostat.

[0003] Existing thermostats typically use bolts to fix circuit boards and electronic components during assembly, requiring tools for assembly. Improper operation can easily damage the circuit boards and electronic components, and careless use of tools can also injure people. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art by designing a thermostat housing that can be fitted with a glass panel.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is a thermostat housing with a glass panel, comprising a front panel, a housing body, a surrounding convex edge, a circuit board slot, a positioning device, a protective plate, a limiting plate, a cable outlet slot, an insert plate, and a beveled block. The front panel is fixedly connected to the front end of the housing body, and the edge of the front panel is fixedly connected to the surrounding convex edge. The circuit board slot is located inside the housing body and is fixedly connected to the bottom and back of the housing body. The positioning device is located inside the housing body and is fixedly connected to the back of the housing body. The protective plate is located outside the housing body and is fixedly connected to the back of the housing body. Each of the left and right ends of the protective plate is fixedly connected to a limiting plate. A cable outlet slot is opened on the back of the housing body. The insert plate covers the cable outlet slot and is inserted between the limiting plate and the housing body on both sides. The insert plate is fixedly connected to the beveled block.

[0006] Furthermore, the positioning device includes a positioning post, a slider, a connecting rod, an L-shaped groove, an insert rod, a plastic block, and a plastic clip. The positioning post is fixedly connected to the outer shell body. The slider is located on the positioning post and fixedly connected to the connecting rod. The positioning post has an L-shaped groove. The connecting rod is located in the L-shaped groove and slidably connected to the L-shaped groove. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the insert rod. The insert rod is slidably connected to the positioning post. The insert rod is slidably connected to the plastic block. The plastic block is fixedly connected to the plastic clip. The plastic block is inserted into the positioning post and fixedly connected to the positioning post.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer shell body is provided with a reinforcing plate, which is fixedly connected to the outer shell body, fixedly connected to the front panel, fixedly connected to the positioning device, and fixedly connected to the limiting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the outer shell body is provided with anti-slip grooves, which are formed on the outer sides of both ends of the outer shell body.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer shell body is provided with a sloping push groove, which is located on the outer side of the back of the outer shell body and its position corresponds to the position of the sloping block.

[0010] Beneficial effects:

[0011] This utility model provides a thermostat housing with a glass panel that can be installed, which has the following advantages: Through its structural design, during the assembly of the thermostat housing, the horizontal circuit board can be inserted between the circuit board slots, and then the vertical circuit board is positioned and fixed by the positioning device. The circuit board wires can exit from the back of the housing body through the wire exit groove. The protective plate on the back of the housing body can protect the circuit. The front part of the housing body can install the glass panel on the front panel. The reserved circumferential protrusion around the front panel can make the installed thermostat flatter and more aesthetically pleasing. After the internal circuit of the housing body is installed, the plug is inserted between the limiting plate and the housing body, blocking the wire exit groove and leaving only a small gap as the wire exit gap to reduce dust from entering the housing body. During the insertion process, the housing body will push the inclined block. The plug itself has a certain elasticity. After the plug is fully inserted between the limiting plate and the housing body, the inclined block will be limited by the edge of the wire exit groove. At this time, the plug cannot be pulled out, thus completing the assembly of the thermostat housing. Compared with the prior art, the installation process of this utility model is simple, and it can fix the horizontal and vertical circuit boards. The connection method does not require bolts or tools, which avoids the situation where tools are inserted into the shell during installation or disassembly and cause damage to electronic components. It also prevents the danger of injury to the human body due to careless use of tools during installation or disassembly. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a thermostat housing with a glass panel that can be installed according to the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a front structural diagram of a thermostat housing with a glass panel that can be installed according to the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of a thermostat housing with a glass panel that can be installed according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 4This is an exploded structural diagram of the housing of a thermostat with a glass panel that can be installed according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning device described in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the L-shaped groove described in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Front panel; 2. Main body of the outer shell; 3. Surrounding protrusion; 4. Circuit board slot; 5. Positioning device; 6. Protective plate; 7. Limiting plate; 8. Cable outlet groove; 9. Insert plate; 10. Angled block; 11. Reinforcing plate; 12. Anti-slip groove; 13. Angled push groove; 501. Positioning post; 502. Slider; 503. Connecting rod; 504. L-shaped slide groove; 505. Insert rod; 506. Plastic block; 507. Plastic clip. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper / lower end" and "inner" are used interchangeably.

[0021] The terms "external," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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 limiting this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "set / set up," "sleeve," "connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a thermostat housing with a glass panel, including a front panel 1, a housing body 2, a surrounding protruding edge 3, a circuit board slot 4, a positioning device 5, a protective plate 6, a limiting plate 7, a cable outlet slot 8, an insert plate 9, and a slanted locking block 10. The front panel 1 is fixedly connected to the front end of the housing body 2, and the edge of the front panel 1 is fixedly connected to the surrounding protruding edge 3. The circuit board slot 4 is located inside the housing body 2 and is fixedly connected to the bottom and back of the housing body 2. The positioning device 5 is located inside the housing body 2 and is fixedly connected to the back of the housing body 2. The protective plate 6 is located outside the housing body 2 and is fixedly connected to the back of the housing body 2. Each of the left and right ends of the protective plate 6 is fixedly connected to a limiting plate 7. A cable outlet slot 8 is opened on the back of the housing body 2. The insert plate 9 covers the cable outlet slot 8 and is inserted between the limiting plate 7 and the housing body 2 on both sides. The insert plate 9 is fixedly connected to the slanted locking block 10.

[0024] In this utility model, the positioning device 5 includes a positioning post 501, a slider 502, a connecting rod 503, an L-shaped groove 504, an insert rod 505, a plastic block 506, and a plastic clip 507. The positioning post 501 is fixedly connected to the outer shell body 2. The slider 502 is located on the positioning post 501 and is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 503. The positioning post 501 has an L-shaped groove 504. The connecting rod 503 is located in the L-shaped groove 504 and is slidably connected to the L-shaped groove 504. The connecting rod 503 is fixedly connected to the insert rod 505. The insert rod 505 is slidably connected to the positioning post 501 and slidably connected to the plastic block 506. The plastic block 506 is fixedly connected to the plastic clip 507. The plastic block 506 is inserted into the positioning post 501 and is fixedly connected to the positioning post 501. For the connection, when positioning and installing the circuit board, align the mounting holes on the circuit board with the plastic clips 507. At this time, the plastic clips 507 can move towards the center. After inserting the plastic clips 507 into the mounting holes, slide the slider 502. The slider 502 slides on the positioning post 501, causing the connecting rod 503 to move. The movement of the connecting rod 503 causes the insertion rod 505 to slide in the positioning post 501. When the slider 502 slides longitudinally from one side of the L-shaped slide groove 504 to the other side, it causes the insertion rod 505 to pass through the plastic block 506 and be inserted between the two plastic clips 507, preventing the two plastic clips 507 from moving towards the center and thus detaching from the mounting holes. At this time, slide the slider 502 laterally, causing the connecting rod 503 to fall into the transverse groove of the L-shaped slide groove 504, thus fixing the circuit board.

[0025] In this utility model, a reinforcing plate 11 is provided on the outer shell body 2. The reinforcing plate 11 is fixedly connected to the outer shell body 2, fixedly connected to the front panel 1, fixedly connected to the positioning device 5, and fixedly connected to the limiting plate 7. The reinforcing plate 11 on the outer shell body 2 can strengthen the overall structure and make the outer shell of this thermostat more robust.

[0026] In this utility model, the outer shell body 2 is provided with anti-slip grooves 12. The anti-slip grooves 12 are opened on the outer sides of both ends of the outer shell body 2. The anti-slip grooves 12 on both sides of the outer shell body 1 can increase the friction between the worker and the outer shell body 1 and prevent the worker's hand from slipping.

[0027] In this invention, the outer shell body 2 is provided with a sloping push groove 13. The sloping push groove 13 is located on the outer side of the back of the outer shell body 2 and its position corresponds to the position of the sloping locking block 10. The sloping push groove 13 on the outer shell body 2 can prevent the outer shell body 2 from colliding and rubbing against the sloping locking block 10.

[0028] To avoid damaging the outer shell body 2.

[0029] In this implementation scheme: When assembling the thermostat housing, the horizontal circuit board can be inserted into the circuit board slots 4. Then, the positioning device 5 installs the vertical circuit board. During installation, the mounting holes on the circuit board are aligned with the plastic clips 507. At this time, the plastic clips 507 can move towards the center. After the plastic clips 507 are inserted into the mounting holes, the slider 502 is slid. The slider 502 slides on the positioning post 501, causing the connecting rod 503 to move. The movement of the connecting rod 503 causes the insertion rod 505 to slide in the positioning post 501. When the slider... When block 502 slides longitudinally from one side of the L-shaped slide groove 504 to the other side, it drives the insertion rod 505 to pass through the plastic block 506 and insert between the two plastic clips 507, preventing the two plastic clips 507 from moving towards the middle and thus disengaging from the mounting hole. At this time, sliding the slider 502 laterally causes the connecting rod 503 to fall into the transverse groove of the L-shaped slide groove 504, thus fixing the circuit board. The anti-slip grooves 12 on both sides of the outer shell body 1 can increase the friction between the operator and the outer shell body 1, preventing the operator's hand from slipping. The circuit board wires can exit through the wire exit groove. 8. The wires exit from the back of the main body 2. The protective plate 6 on the back of the main body 2 can protect the wiring. The front part of the main body 2 can mount the glass panel onto the front panel 1. The pre-reserved circumferential protrusion 3 around the front panel 1 can make the installed thermostat flatter and more aesthetically pleasing. After the internal circuit of the main body 2 is installed, the plug plate 9 is inserted between the limiting plate 7 and the main body 2 to block the wire exit groove 8, leaving only a small gap as the wire exit gap to reduce dust from entering the interior of the main body 2. During the insertion of the plug plate 9... The outer casing 2 pushes the inclined plate 10. The inclined groove 13 on the outer casing 2 can prevent the outer casing 2 from colliding and rubbing with the inclined plate 10, thus avoiding damage to the outer casing 2. The insert plate 9 itself has a certain elasticity. After the insert plate 9 is fully inserted between the limiting plate 7 and the outer casing 2, the inclined plate 10 will be limited by the edge of the wire outlet groove 8. At this time, the insert plate 9 cannot be pulled out, thus completing the assembly of the thermostat casing. The reinforcing plate 11 on the outer casing 2 can strengthen the overall structure and make the thermostat casing more robust.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, the phrase "comprising an element defined as..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0031] 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 thermostat housing with a glass panel, comprising a front panel (1), a housing body (2), a surrounding convex edge (3), a circuit board slot (4), a positioning device (5), a protective plate (6), a limiting plate (7), a cable outlet slot (8), a plug plate (9), and a beveled locking block (10), characterized in that, The front panel (1) is fixedly connected to the front end of the outer shell body (2). The edge of the front panel (1) is fixedly connected to the surrounding protruding edge (3). The circuit board slot (4) is located inside the outer shell body (2) and is fixedly connected to the bottom and back of the outer shell body (2). The positioning device (5) is located inside the outer shell body (2) and is fixedly connected to the back of the outer shell body (2). The protective plate (6) is located outside the outer shell body (2) and is fixedly connected to the back of the outer shell body (2). The protective plate (6) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (7) at each of its left and right ends. The outer shell body (2) has a wire outlet groove (8) on its back. The insert plate (9) covers the wire outlet groove (8) and is inserted between the limiting plate (7) and the outer shell body (2) on both sides. The insert plate (9) is fixedly connected to the inclined card block (10).

2. The thermostat housing with a glass panel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning device (5) includes a positioning post (501), a slider (502), a connecting rod (503), an L-shaped groove (504), a plug rod (505), a plastic block (506), and a plastic clip (507). The positioning post (501) is fixedly connected to the outer shell body (2). The slider (502) is located on the positioning post (501) and fixedly connected to the connecting rod (503). The positioning post (501) has an L-shaped groove (504). The connecting rod (503) has an L-shaped groove (504). 03) Located in the L-shaped slide groove (504) and slidably connected to the L-shaped slide groove (504), the connecting rod (503) is fixedly connected to the insert rod (505), the insert rod (505) is slidably connected to the positioning post (501), the insert rod (505) is slidably connected to the plastic block (506), the plastic block (506) is fixedly connected to the plastic clip (507), and the plastic block (506) is inserted into the positioning post (501) and fixedly connected to the positioning post (501).

3. The thermostat housing with a glass panel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell body (2) is provided with a reinforcing plate (11), the reinforcing plate (11) is fixedly connected to the outer shell body (2), the reinforcing plate (11) is fixedly connected to the front panel (1), the reinforcing plate (11) is fixedly connected to the positioning device (5), and the reinforcing plate (11) is fixedly connected to the limiting plate (7).

4. The thermostat housing with a glass panel as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell body (2) is provided with anti-slip grooves (12), which are opened on the outer sides of both ends of the outer shell body (2).

5. A thermostat housing with a glass panel mountable according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell body (2) is provided with a sloping push groove (13), which is located on the outer side of the back of the outer shell body (2) and its position corresponds to the position of the sloping block (10).