Integrated water heater shell easy to install

By integrating and easily installing the water heater casing design, and utilizing the positioning part of the exhaust pipe and the locking part of the casing and the flange cover, the problem of low efficiency in traditional water heater installation methods is solved, and a fast and simple installation process is achieved.

CN224034032UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-24ZHONGSHAN HUIJIN ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-28
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional water heater installation methods cannot meet the market demand for speed and convenience, affecting installation efficiency and user experience.

Method used

An integrated and easy-to-install water heater shell was designed. The shell is connected to the positioning part of the exhaust pipe and combined with the locking parts of the flange cover and mounting connectors to achieve modular installation.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick and easy installation of the water heater casing, improving installation efficiency and user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated easy-to-install water heater shell which comprises a shell body, a first positioning part is arranged at the top end of the shell body, and the first positioning part is provided with an opening facing forwards; an exhaust channel is formed in the exhaust cylinder, the exhaust cylinder can be clamped into the shell body through the positioning part, and the middle of the exhaust cylinder is provided with an abutting part which can abut against the top face of the shell body when the exhaust cylinder is clamped into the shell body; the bottom of the exhaust cylinder is provided with a second positioning part which can abut against the bottom face of the positioning part so as to prevent the exhaust cylinder from being separated from the upper portion of the shell body. The flange cover can be clamped on the shell body, and a jacking part which can be inserted into the first positioning part from the opening and is matched with the wall surface of the first positioning part to lock the exhaust funnel is arranged on the flange cover; and a locking piece capable of connecting and locking the connecting piece, the flange cover and the shell body is also arranged on the mounting connecting piece. The utility model provides the integrated water heater shell easy to install, which can be rapidly, simply and conveniently installed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water heater technology, and in particular to an integrated and easy-to-install water heater casing. Background Technology

[0002] As people's demands for installation efficiency and convenience continue to increase, traditional installation methods can no longer meet market needs. There is a need for a shell structure that can achieve quick and easy installation in order to improve installation efficiency and user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the problems of the prior art and provide an integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing that enables quick and simple installation.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following solution:

[0005] An integrated, easy-to-install water heater housing, comprising:

[0006] The outer shell has a receiving cavity, the groove wall of which is provided with an inwardly extending flange, and the top of the outer shell has a first positioning part with a forward-facing opening.

[0007] An exhaust pipe with an internal exhaust channel is provided. The exhaust pipe can be snapped into the outer shell through a positioning part. The middle part of the exhaust pipe is provided with a top part that can abut against the top surface of the outer shell when it is snapped into the outer shell. The bottom of the exhaust pipe is provided with a second positioning part that can abut against the bottom surface of the positioning part to prevent the exhaust pipe from falling off the top of the outer shell.

[0008] A flange cover that can be snapped onto the outer casing, the flange cover having a pressing part that can be inserted into the first positioning part from the opening and lock the exhaust pipe in place with the wall of the first positioning part;

[0009] The mounting connector is attached to the flange, and the mounting connector is also provided with a locking element that can lock the mounting connector, the flange cover and the outer shell together.

[0010] The first positioning part includes an arc-shaped plate extending downward along the top surface of the outer shell and connecting plates extending towards the flange along the left and right ends of the arc-shaped plate. The groove walls of the arc-shaped plate and the two connecting plates form a slot that can accommodate the exhaust pipe, and the opening is located between the two connecting plates.

[0011] The top surface of the outer casing is provided with an installation step, the flange cover includes a cover plate that can be connected to the installation step, the cover plate is provided with a support plate extending toward the flange, the top pressing part is a top plate extending downward along the cover plate into the first positioning part, the top plate has an arc-shaped top pressing surface that can abut against the outer wall of the exhaust pipe, the installation step is provided with a connecting hole for connecting a locking member, and the support plate is provided with a first insertion hole for inserting a locking member.

[0012] The top abutment is a convex ring located in the middle of the exhaust pipe, and when the exhaust pipe is connected in place, the bottom surface of the convex ring abuts against the top surface of the outer casing.

[0013] The second positioning part is a clamping plate disposed at the bottom of the exhaust pipe, and the upper side of the clamping plate is in contact with the bottom surface of the arc-shaped plate and part of the bottom surface of the two connecting plates.

[0014] The mounting connector includes a first support plate that can fit against the flange and a second support plate that can be bent and extended at an angle relative to the first support plate. Multiple locking holes are provided at the connection between the first support plate and the second support plate. The first support plate is provided with a second insertion hole through which a locking component can pass.

[0015] The exhaust pipe is provided with multiple exhaust holes, which penetrate the body of the exhaust pipe radially. The outer periphery of the exhaust pipe is also provided with multiple outer edges, one section of which is connected to the outer periphery of the exhaust hole portion.

[0016] The multiple exhaust holes are arranged in multiple rows, with a gap between the two exhaust holes arranged vertically. The outer edge is located on the upper side of the exhaust hole and extends outward at an angle.

[0017] The outer wall of the exhaust pipe is also provided with a connecting part, and the connecting part is provided with a sliding groove. The water heater shell also includes a cover that can cover the top of the exhaust pipe to seal the exhaust passage. The cover is provided with multiple downwardly extending support plates, each of which can be inserted into the sliding groove and can slide up and down along the sliding groove.

[0018] The exhaust pipe is a one-piece molded structure.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model has the following advantages: During use, this integrated and easy-to-install water heater shell provides protection and support for each component through the housing cavity of the shell. The exhaust pipe is aligned with the opening, and then the exhaust pipe is snapped into the first positioning part. The top part and the second positioning part of the exhaust pipe ensure that the exhaust pipe is locked in the vertical direction. The flange cover is installed on the shell by snap-fit, and the top pressure part is used to clamp the body of the exhaust pipe. Finally, the flange cover is connected and locked to the shell by the installation connector and locking part. Modular installation is convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flange cover of the integrated and easy-to-install water heater shell of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exhaust pipe structure of the integrated and easy-to-install water heater casing of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the exhaust pipe and the outer shell of the integrated and easy-to-install water heater of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the exhaust pipe of the integrated and easy-to-install water heater casing of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 Disassembly of the exhaust pipe of the integrated and easy-to-install water heater casing of this utility model.

[0027] Labels: Outer shell 1, Receiving cavity 11, Flanged edge 12, First positioning part 13, Arc plate 131, Connecting plate 132, Slot 133, Opening 14, Mounting step 15, Connecting hole 151, Exhaust pipe 2, Exhaust channel 21, Top support part 22, Second positioning part 23, Exhaust hole 24, Outer edge 25, Connecting part 26, Slide groove 261, Flange cover 3, Top pressure part 31, Arc top pressure surface 311, Cover plate 32, Support plate 33, First insertion hole 331, Mounting connector 4, First support plate 41, Second insertion hole 411, Second support plate 42, Slot 43, Cover 5, Slot plate 51. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments:

[0029] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, an integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing includes:

[0031] The outer shell 1 has a receiving cavity 11, the groove wall of the receiving cavity 11 is also provided with an inwardly extending flange 12, and the top of the outer shell 1 is provided with a first positioning part 13, the first positioning part 13 having a forward-facing opening 14.

[0032] The exhaust pipe 2 has an exhaust channel 21 inside. The exhaust pipe 2 can be inserted into the outer shell 1 through the positioning part. The middle part of the exhaust pipe 2 is provided with a top part 22 that can abut against the top surface of the outer shell 1 when it is inserted into the outer shell 1. The bottom of the exhaust pipe 2 is provided with a second positioning part 23 that can abut against the bottom surface of the positioning part to prevent the exhaust pipe 2 from falling off the top of the outer shell 1.

[0033] Flange cover 3, which can be snapped onto the outer shell 1, is provided with a pressing part 31 that can be inserted into the first positioning part 13 from the opening 14 and lock the exhaust pipe 2 in cooperation with the wall of the first positioning part 13.

[0034] The mounting connector 4 is connected to the flange 12. The mounting connector 4 is also provided with a locking element that can lock the mounting connector 4, the flange cover 3 and the outer shell 1.

[0035] During use, this integrated and easy-to-install water heater casing provides protection and support for each component through the receiving cavity 11 of the casing 1. The exhaust pipe 2 is aligned with the opening 14, and then the exhaust pipe is snapped into the first positioning part 13. The top part 22 and the second positioning part 23 of the exhaust pipe 2 ensure that the exhaust pipe 2 is locked in the vertical direction. The flange cover 3 is installed on the casing 1 by snap-fit, and the top pressing part 31 is used to clamp the body of the exhaust pipe 2. Finally, the flange cover 3 is connected and locked to the casing 1 by the installation connector 4 and the locking part. The modular installation is convenient.

[0036] The first positioning part 13 includes an arc-shaped plate 131 extending downward along the top surface of the outer casing 1 and connecting plates 132 extending towards the flange 12 along the left and right ends of the arc-shaped plate 131. The groove walls of the arc-shaped plate 131 and the two connecting plates 132 form a slot 133 that can accommodate the exhaust pipe 2. The opening 14 is disposed between the two connecting plates 132. The arc-shaped plate 131 is configured such that its inner side can abut against the outer side wall of the exhaust pipe, and the two connecting plates 132 are used for guiding and positioning.

[0037] The outer casing 1 has a mounting step 15 on its top surface. The flange cover 3 includes a cover plate 32 that can be connected to the mounting step 15. The cover plate 32 has a support plate 33 extending toward the flange 12. The pressing part 31 is a top plate extending downward along the cover plate 32 into the first positioning part 13. The top plate has an arc-shaped pressing surface 311 that can abut against the outer wall of the exhaust pipe. The mounting step 15 has a connecting hole 151 for connecting a locking component. The support plate 33 has a first insertion hole 331 for inserting a locking component. The locking component is a screw, which facilitates locking. The mounting step 15 facilitates positioning and snapping. The cover plate 32 can be snapped into the outer casing 1 via the mounting step 15. The support plate 33 is used to support the flange 12, providing better support. The arc-shaped pressing surface 311 of the top plate can be clamped together, making the connection more stable.

[0038] The top abutment 22 is a convex ring located in the middle of the exhaust pipe 2, and when the exhaust pipe 2 is connected in place, the bottom surface of the convex ring abuts against the top surface of the outer casing 1. The convex ring facilitates positioning and locking.

[0039] The second positioning part 23 is a clamping plate set at the bottom of the exhaust pipe 2. The upper side of the clamping plate contacts the bottom surface of the arc plate 131 and part of the bottom surface of the two connecting plates 132. This arrangement can form a top-supported state, avoid shaking, and facilitate installation.

[0040] The mounting connector 4 includes a first support plate 41 that can fit against the flange 12 and a second support plate 42 that can be bent and extended at an angle relative to the first support plate 41. Multiple locking holes 43 are provided at the connection between the first support plate 41 and the second support plate 42. The first support plate 41 has a second insertion hole 411 through which a locking component can pass. The locking holes 43 facilitate the installation of the front panel. The second insertion hole 411 facilitates the insertion of screws and positioning.

[0041] The exhaust pipe 2 is provided with multiple exhaust holes 24, which penetrate the body of the exhaust pipe 2 radially. The exhaust pipe 2 also has multiple outer edges 25 on its outer periphery, one section of which connects to the outer periphery of the exhaust holes 24. The raised outer edges 25 effectively prevent external wind and rain from entering the exhaust channel 21 through the exhaust holes 24, while the exhaust holes 24 also assist in exhaust.

[0042] The multiple exhaust holes 24 are arranged in multiple rows, with a gap between the two exhaust holes 24 arranged vertically. The outer edge 25 is located on the upper side of the exhaust hole 24 and extends outward at an angle. This arrangement allows the exhaust holes 24 to discharge gas from the exhaust channel 21 more evenly and effectively.

[0043] The outer wall of the exhaust pipe 2 is also provided with a connecting part 26, and the connecting part 26 is provided with a sliding groove 261. The water heater shell also includes a cover 5 that can close to the top of the exhaust pipe 2 to seal the exhaust channel 21. The cover 5 is provided with multiple downward-extending retaining plates 51, each of which can be engaged into the sliding groove 261 and slide up and down along the sliding groove 261. The cover 5 prevents rainwater from flowing back into the internal components through the exhaust channel 21 when the gas water heater is used outdoors, making it safer. The cover 5 is positioned by the cooperation of the retaining plates 51 and the sliding groove 261, which facilitates the installation and positioning of the cover 5.

[0044] The exhaust pipe 2 is a one-piece molded structure, which is easy to process.

[0045] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing, characterized in that, include: The outer shell (1) is provided with a receiving cavity (11), and the groove wall of the receiving cavity (11) is also provided with an inwardly extending flange (12). The top of the outer shell (1) is provided with a first positioning part (13), and the first positioning part (13) has an opening (14) facing forward. An exhaust pipe (2) has an exhaust channel (21) inside. The exhaust pipe (2) can be inserted into the outer shell (1) through a positioning part. The middle part of the exhaust pipe (2) is provided with a top abutting part (22) that can abut against the top surface of the outer shell (1) when it is inserted into the outer shell (1). The bottom of the exhaust pipe (2) is provided with a second positioning part (23) that can abut against the bottom surface of the positioning part to prevent the exhaust pipe (2) from falling off from the top of the outer shell (1). The flange cover (3) is able to be snapped onto the outer shell (1). The flange cover (3) is provided with a top pressing part (31) that can be inserted into the first positioning part (13) from the opening (14) and lock the exhaust pipe (2) in cooperation with the wall of the first positioning part (13). The mounting connector (4) is connected to the flange (12), and the mounting connector (4) is also provided with a locking element that can lock the mounting connector (4), the flange cover (3) and the outer shell (1).

2. The integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning part (13) includes an arc-shaped plate (131) extending downward along the top surface of the outer shell (1) and a connecting plate (132) extending along the left and right ends of the arc-shaped plate (131) toward the flange (12). The groove walls of the arc-shaped plate (131) and the two connecting plates (132) form a slot (133) that can accommodate the exhaust pipe (2). The opening (14) is located between the two connecting plates (132).

3. The integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer casing (1) has an installation step (15) on its top surface. The flange cover (3) includes a cover plate (32) that can be connected to the installation step (15). The cover plate (32) has a support plate (33) that extends toward the flange (12). The top pressing part (31) is a top plate that extends downward along the cover plate (32) into the first positioning part (13). The top plate has an arc-shaped top pressing surface (311) that can abut against the outer wall of the exhaust pipe. The installation step (15) has a connecting hole (151) for connecting the locking element. The support plate (33) has a first insertion hole (331) for inserting the locking element.

4. The integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top abutment (22) is a convex ring located in the middle of the exhaust pipe (2), and when the exhaust pipe (2) is connected in place, the bottom surface of the convex ring abuts against the top surface of the outer shell (1).

5. The integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The second positioning part (23) is a card plate set at the bottom of the exhaust pipe (2). The upper side of the card plate is in contact with the bottom surface of the arc plate (131) and part of the bottom surface of the two connecting plates (132).

6. The integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting connector (4) includes a first support plate (41) that can fit against the flange (12) and a second support plate (42) that can be bent and extended at an angle relative to the first support plate (41). Multiple locking holes (43) are provided at the connection between the first support plate (41) and the second support plate (42). The first support plate (41) is provided with a second insertion hole (411) through which a locking component can pass.

7. The integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The exhaust pipe (2) is provided with multiple exhaust holes (24), which penetrate the body of the exhaust pipe (2) radially. The outer periphery of the exhaust pipe (2) is also provided with multiple outer edges (25), one part of which is connected to the outer periphery of the exhaust hole (24).

8. The integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing according to claim 7, characterized in that, The multiple exhaust holes (24) are arranged in multiple rows, and the two exhaust holes (24) arranged in the upper and lower rows are spaced apart. The outer edge (25) is located on the upper side of the exhaust hole (24) and the outer edge (25) extends outward at an angle.

9. The integrated, easy-to-install water heater casing according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer wall of the exhaust pipe (2) is also provided with a connecting part (26), and the connecting part (26) is provided with a sliding groove (261). The water heater shell also includes a cover (5) that can cover the top of the exhaust pipe (2) and close the exhaust channel (21). The cover (5) is provided with multiple downward extending plates (51), and each of the plates (51) can be inserted into the sliding groove (261) and can slide up and down along the sliding groove (261).

10. The integrated, easy-to-install water heater housing according to claim 9, characterized in that, The exhaust pipe (2) is an integrally formed structure.