Flange assembly and water heater
By designing the flange assembly and utilizing a combination of fixing blocks, rotating shafts, fixing rings, bolts, and nuts, the problem of frequent use of external tools required for traditional electric water heater flanges is solved, enabling faster inspection and maintenance and improving convenience and stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520325513.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-27
AI Technical Summary
The flange connection of traditional electric water heaters requires frequent use of external tools, which makes inspection and maintenance inconvenient and reduces the ease of assembly and fixing.
The system employs a flange assembly, including a flange, water heater body, and fixing device. It utilizes a combination design of fixing blocks, rotating shafts, fixing rings, bolts, and nuts to reduce the use of threaded structures. Components such as torsion springs and reinforcing sleeves improve the ease and stability of installation.
It reduces reliance on external tools, improves the ease of inspection and maintenance of flanges, and enhances the limiting effect and ease of use of the fixing device.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to water heater technical field especially is flange assembly and water heater. BACKGROUND
[0002] Water heater is a device that makes cold water temperature rise to become hot water in a certain time through various physical principles, and the water heater used in current life is mostly electric water heater.
[0003] The traditional electric water heater is started by plugging in when using, and then the heating pipe inside the electric water heater is heated by power, which can heat the cold water in the inner container of the water heater, and can quickly get hot water of a certain temperature. The heating pipe of the general electric water heater is fixedly welded with the flange plate, and then the flange plate is fixedly connected on the electric water heater through a plurality of threaded columns and nuts. However, it is found in actual use that the connection form of the plurality of threaded columns and nuts needs to frequently use external tools, which is very inconvenient when maintaining the heating pipe and its inside, increases the working time, and reduces the convenience of flange assembly fixation. SUMMARY
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that the connection form of the plurality of threaded columns and nuts needs to frequently use external tools, which is very inconvenient when maintaining the heating pipe and its inside, increases the working time, and reduces the convenience of flange assembly fixation.
[0005] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is that the flange assembly comprises a flange plate, a water heater body and a fixing device, the flange plate is installed on the surface of the water heater body by means of the fixing device, one side surface of the flange plate is fixedly connected with a heating pipe, the surface of the flange plate on the same side of the heating pipe is fixedly connected with a sealing ring, the sealing ring is a rubber ring, the fixing device comprises a plurality of fixing blocks, the surface of the flange plate is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed installation grooves, the plurality of fixing blocks are respectively clamped with the inner walls of the installation grooves, the inner walls of the plurality of fixing blocks are respectively rotationally connected with rotating shafts fixed on the water heater body, the surfaces of the plurality of fixing blocks are respectively provided with fixing grooves, the inner walls of the fixing grooves are clamped with fixing rings, the surfaces of the fixing rings are penetrated and inserted with bolts, and the arc surfaces of the bolts are threadedly connected with nuts.
[0006] The effect reached by the above-mentioned components is that the flange plate of the water heater body reduces the use of threaded structures when assembling, thereby avoiding the frequent use of external tools, and further making the maintenance of the flange plate position component more convenient and fast, reducing the working use, and improving the use effect and convenience of the flange assembly.
[0007] Preferably, the arc surface of the bolt is sleeved with a gasket, and the gasket abuts against one side surface of the fixing ring.
[0008] The above component achieves the effect that: through the setting of the gasket, the nut is more closely attached to the surface of the fixing ring when being threadedly connected to the bolt, thereby ensuring the positions of the fixing ring and the fixing block and improving the limiting effect of the fixing device.
[0009] Preferably, the arc surface of the rotating shaft is sleeved with a torsional spring on each side of the fixing block, and the two ends of the torsional spring are fixedly connected with the rotating shaft and the fixing block respectively.
[0010] The above component achieves the effect that: through the setting of the torsional spring, the fixing block can be more quickly inserted into the installation groove under the torsional force of the torsional spring when the flange plate is installed, so that the flange plate is more quickly fixed, and the convenience of maintenance is further improved.
[0011] Preferably, one end of the fixing block is fixedly connected with a reinforcing sleeve, and the reinforcing sleeve is a rubber sleeve.
[0012] The above component achieves the effect that: through the setting of the reinforcing sleeve, the friction force is further increased when the fixing block is inserted into the installation groove, and gaps are less likely to occur, thereby ensuring the stable assembly of the flange plate and the heating pipe.
[0013] Preferably, one side surface of the bolt is fixedly connected with a connecting rope, and the other end of the connecting rope is fixedly connected with the surface of the fixing ring.
[0014] The above component achieves the effect that: through the setting of the connecting rope, the bolt is more convenient to take when in use, so that the position of the fixing block is more conveniently fixed by the fixing ring, and the convenience of use of the fixing ring is improved.
[0015] Preferably, the surface of the flange plate is provided with a reinforcing device, the reinforcing device comprises a screw rod, a reinforcing plate is inserted through the arc surface of the screw rod, the surface of the flange plate is fixedly connected with a fixing ring, the screw rod is threadedly connected with the inner wall of the fixing ring, the surface of each of the fixing blocks is provided with a reinforcing groove, and the reinforcing plate is inserted with the inner wall of the reinforcing groove.
[0016] The above component achieves the effect that: when the flange plate is assembled, the fixing device is more convenient to fix and limit the flange plate, and the use effect of the fixing device is further improved, thereby better ensuring the normal operation of the flange plate position component.
[0017] Preferably, the surface of the screw rod is fixedly connected with an operation block, and the surface of the operation block is provided with a plurality of anti-skid stripes.
[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is that the screw rod is more convenient and fast to use, so that the position of the reinforcing plate is fixed more quickly, and the convenience of the reinforcing device is improved.
[0019] Preferably, the water heater body comprises a flange assembly as described above.
[0020] The beneficial effects of the present application are:
[0021] When the flange plate of the water heater body is assembled, the use of threaded structures is reduced, thereby avoiding the frequent use of external tools, and further, when the flange plate position component is maintained and repaired, it is more convenient and fast, reduces the work use, and improves the use effect and convenience of the flange assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.
[0023] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the present application;
[0024] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the flange plate position of the present application;
[0025] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing device of the present application;
[0026] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcing device of the present application.
[0027] Legend: 1, flange plate; 2, water heater body; 3, heating pipe; 4, sealing ring; 5, fixing device; 51, mounting groove; 52, fixing block; 53, rotating shaft; 54, fixing groove; 55, fixing ring; 56, bolt; 57, nut; 58, torsional spring; 59, gasket; 510, connecting rope; 511, reinforcing sleeve; 6, reinforcing device; 61, reinforcing plate; 62, screw rod; 63, fixing ring; 64, reinforcing groove; 65, operating block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.
[0029] In the description of the utility model, it is necessary to explain, unless another explicit provision and limitation, term "link" "connection" should do broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or integrally connected, can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection, can be direct connection, also can be indirectly connected through intermediate medium. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0030] Figure 1 And Figure 2 The flange assembly and water heater shown in the figure, including flange plate 1, water heater body 2 and fixing device 5, flange plate 1 is installed on the surface of water heater body 2 by fixing device 5, one side surface of flange plate 1 is fixedly connected with heating pipe 3, the surface of flange plate 1 is fixedly connected with sealing ring 4 on the same side of heating pipe 3, sealing ring 4 is rubber ring, the surface of flange plate 1 is provided with reinforcing device 6.
[0031] Figure 1 、 Figure 2 And Figure 3 The fixing device 5 shown in the figure includes several fixing blocks 52, the surface of flange plate 1 is provided with several evenly distributed installation grooves 51, several fixing blocks 52 are respectively clamped with the inner wall of several installation grooves 51, the inner wall of several fixing blocks 52 is respectively rotationally connected with the rotating shaft 53 fixed on the water heater body 2, the surface of several fixing blocks 52 is respectively provided with fixing groove 54, the inner wall of fixing groove 54 is clamped with fixing ring 55, the surface both sides of fixing ring 55 are inserted with bolt 56, the arc surface of bolt 56 is threadedly connected with nut 57, when heating pipe 3 is assembled on water heater body 2, first, heating pipe 3 is inserted into the inner container of water heater body 2, so that sealing ring 4 on flange plate 1 contacts with the inner wall of water heater body 2, then several fixing blocks 52 are rotated, so that fixing block 52 rotates on rotating shaft 53 fixedly connected on the surface of water heater body 2, until fixing block 52 is clamped in installation groove 51 on the surface of flange plate 1, then fixing ring 55 is clamped in fixing groove 54 on several fixing blocks 52, bolt 56 is inserted through the both end surfaces of fixing ring 55, finally, nut 57 is threadedly connected on bolt 56, so that the position of fixing ring 55 is fixed, at this time, the position of flange plate 1 is fixed, when flange plate 1 of water heater body 2 is assembled, the use of threaded structure is reduced, so that the frequent use of external tools is avoided, and then when the position part of flange plate 1 is maintained, it is more convenient and fast, the working use is reduced, and the use effect and convenience of flange assembly are improved.
[0032] Figure 1 、 Figure 2 And Figure 3The arc surface of the bolt 56 is sleeved with a gasket 59, and the gasket 59 abuts against one side surface of the fixing ring 55. By arranging the gasket 59, when the nut 57 is threadedly connected to the bolt 56, the surface of the fixing ring 55 is more closely fitted, the position of the fixing ring 55 and the fixing block 52 is ensured, the limiting effect of the fixing device 5 is improved, and the arc surface of the rotating shaft 53 is sleeved with a torsion spring 58 on each side of the fixing block 52. The two ends of the torsion spring 58 are fixedly connected with the rotating shaft 53 and the fixing block 52, respectively. By arranging the torsion spring 58, when the flange plate 1 is installed, the fixing block 52 can be more quickly inserted into the installation groove 51 under the torsional force of the torsion spring 58, so that the flange plate 1 is more quickly fixed, and the convenience of maintenance is further improved.
[0033] Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 One end of the fixing block 52 is fixedly connected with a reinforcing sleeve 511. The reinforcing sleeve 511 is a rubber sleeve. By arranging the reinforcing sleeve 511, when the fixing block 52 is inserted into the installation groove 51, the friction force is further increased, and a gap is not easily generated, so that the stable assembly of the flange plate 1 and the heating pipe 3 is ensured. One side surface of the bolt 56 is fixedly connected with a connecting rope 510. The other end of the connecting rope 510 is fixedly connected with the surface of the fixing ring 55. By arranging the connecting rope 510, the bolt 56 is more convenient to take when in use, so that the position of the fixing block 52 is more conveniently fixed by the fixing ring 55, and the convenience of use of the fixing ring 55 is improved.
[0034] Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 The reinforcing device 6 includes a screw rod 62 and a reinforcing plate 61. The arc surface of the screw rod 62 is inserted through the reinforcing plate 61. The surface of the flange plate 1 is fixedly connected with a fixing ring 63. The screw rod 62 is threadedly connected with the inner wall of the fixing ring 63. The surface of each of the plurality of fixing blocks 52 is provided with a reinforcing groove 64. The reinforcing plate 61 is inserted with the inner wall of the reinforcing groove 64. When the heating pipe 3 is inserted into the water heater body 2, the flange plate 1 is attached to the surface of the water heater body 2, the fixing block 52 is inserted into the installation groove 51 on the surface of the flange plate 1, the plurality of branch end surfaces of the reinforcing plate 61 are inserted into the reinforcing grooves 64 on the surface of the fixing block 52, the screw rod 62 is inserted through the surface of the reinforcing plate 61, the screw rod 62 is threadedly connected with the fixing ring 63 on the surface of the flange plate 1, and the position of the screw rod 62 is in contact with and pressed against the surface of the reinforcing plate 61. This makes the flange plate 1 more conveniently fixed and limited by the fixing device 5 during assembly, further improves the use effect of the fixing device 5, and better ensures the normal operation of the flange plate 1 position component.
[0035] Figure 1 、 Figure 2 andFigure 4 The surface of the screw rod 62 is fixedly connected with an operation block 65, the surface of the operation block 65 is provided with a plurality of anti-skid stripes, through the setting of the operation block 65, the screw rod 62 is more convenient and fast in use, so that the position of the reinforcing plate 61 is fixed more quickly, and the convenience of use of the reinforcing device 6 is improved.
[0036] Working principle: when the heating pipe 3 is assembled on the water heater body 2, first, the heating pipe 3 is inserted into the inner container of the water heater body 2, the sealing ring 4 on the flange plate 1 is in contact with the inner wall of the water heater body 2, then a plurality of fixed blocks 52 are rotated, the fixed blocks 52 are rotated on the rotating shaft 53 fixedly connected with the surface of the water heater body 2 under the action of the torsional force of the torsional spring 58, until the fixed blocks 52 are clamped into the mounting groove 51 on the surface of the flange plate 1, then the fixed ring 55 is clamped in the fixed groove 54 on the plurality of fixed blocks 52, the bolt 56 is penetrated through the surfaces of the two ends of the fixed ring 55, then the gasket 59 is sleeved on the bolt 56, finally, the nut 57 is threadedly connected on the bolt 56, so that the position of the fixed ring 55 is fixed, at this time, the position of the flange plate 1 is fixed, when the flange plate 1 of the water heater body 2 is assembled, the use of the threaded structure is reduced, so that the frequent use of external tools is avoided, and then when the position part of the flange plate 1 is maintained and repaired, it is more convenient and fast, the working use is reduced, and the use effect and convenience of the flange assembly are improved.
[0037] When the heating pipe 3 is inserted into the water heater body 2, the flange plate 1 is attached to the surface of the water heater body 2, the fixed block 52 is inserted into the mounting groove 51 on the surface of the flange plate 1, then a plurality of branch end surfaces of the reinforcing plate 61 are inserted into the reinforcing grooves 64 on the surface of the fixed block 52, then the screw rod 62 is penetrated through the surface of the reinforcing plate 61, and the screw rod 62 is threadedly connected with the fixed ring 63 on the surface of the flange plate 1, until the position of the nut of the screw rod 62 is in contact with and pressed on the surface of the reinforcing plate 61, so that the flange plate 1 is more conveniently fixed and limited in position by the fixing device 5 during assembly, and the use effect of the fixing device 5 is further improved, so that the normal operation of the position part of the flange plate 1 is better ensured.
[0038] Based on the above ideal embodiments of the present application, through the above description, relevant personnel can make various changes and modifications without deviating from the technical concept of the present application. The technical scope of the present application is not limited to the content in the specification, and must be determined according to the scope of claims.
Claims
1. A flange assembly comprising a flange plate (1), a water heater body (2) and a fixing device (5), characterized in that: The flange plate (1) is installed on the surface of the water heater body (2) by the fixing device (5), one side surface of the flange plate (1) is fixedly connected with the heating pipe (3), the surface of the flange plate (1) is fixedly connected with the sealing ring (4) on the same side of the heating pipe (3), the sealing ring (4) is a rubber ring, the fixing device (5) comprises a plurality of fixing blocks (52), a plurality of installation grooves (51) are evenly arranged on the surface of the flange plate (1), a plurality of fixing blocks (52) are respectively clamped with the inner walls of a plurality of installation grooves (51), the inner walls of a plurality of fixing blocks (52) are respectively rotationally connected with the rotating shafts (53) fixed on the water heater body (2), the surfaces of a plurality of fixing blocks (52) are respectively provided with fixing grooves (54), the inner walls of the fixing grooves (54) are clamped with the fixing rings (55), the surfaces of the fixing rings (55) are penetrated and inserted with the bolts (56) on both sides, and the arc surfaces of the bolts (56) are threadedly connected with the nuts (57).
2. The flange assembly of claim 1, wherein: The arc surface of the bolt (56) is sleeved with the gasket (59), and the gasket (59) abuts against one side surface of the fixing ring (55).
3. The flange assembly of claim 1, wherein: The arc surfaces of the rotating shafts (53) are respectively sleeved with the torsion springs (58) on both sides of the fixing block (52), and the two ends of the torsion spring (58) are fixedly connected with the rotating shaft (53) and the fixing block (52).
4. The flange assembly of claim 1, wherein: One end of the fixing block (52) is fixedly connected with the reinforcing sleeve (511), and the reinforcing sleeve (511) is a rubber sleeve.
5. The flange assembly of claim 1, wherein: One side surface of the bolt (56) is fixedly connected with the connecting rope (510), and the other end of the connecting rope (510) is fixedly connected with the surface of the fixing ring (55).
6. The flange assembly of claim 1, wherein: The surface of the flange plate (1) is provided with the reinforcing device (6), the reinforcing device (6) comprises a screw rod (62), the arc surface of the screw rod (62) is penetrated and inserted with the reinforcing plate (61), the surface of the flange plate (1) is fixedly connected with the fixing ring (63), the screw rod (62) is threadedly connected with the inner wall of the fixing ring (63), the surfaces of a plurality of fixing blocks (52) are respectively provided with reinforcing grooves (64), and the reinforcing plate (61) is inserted with the inner walls of the reinforcing grooves (64).
7. The flange assembly of claim 6, wherein: The surface of the screw rod (62) is fixedly connected with the operation block (65), and the surface of the operation block (65) is provided with a plurality of anti-skid stripes.
8. A water heater characterised by: The flange assembly of any one of claims 1-7 is adopted. The flange assembly of any one of claims 1-7 is adopted.