Fan coil surface air cooler carrying tool
By designing a handling fixture for fan coil unit surface coolers, and using gears and locking components to achieve stable clamping of the clamping plates, the problem of fins tipping over during handling is solved, ensuring fin protection and ease of operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
During the production of fan coil units, the fins of the surface cooler are prone to tipping over due to external forces during handling, which affects heat exchange efficiency and appearance.
Design a handling fixture for fan coil unit surface coolers, including clamping plates, rack and pinion assembly, drive assembly and handle assembly. The clamping plates can be moved relative to each other or in opposite directions by using gears and locking assembly, and the fins are protected by anti-slip pads to prevent fin tipping.
It protects the surface cooler fins during handling, preventing fin tipping. It is simple to operate and provides stable clamping, making it convenient for workers.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fan coil unit technology, and in particular to a handling fixture for fan coil unit surface coolers. Background Technology
[0002] Fan coil units are one of the terminal devices in an air conditioning system, consisting of a small fan, motor, and coil. When refrigerant or heat transfer medium flows through the coil, it exchanges heat with the outside air, cooling, dehumidifying, or heating the air to regulate indoor air parameters. The surface cooler is a crucial component of the fan coil unit, mainly consisting of metal pipes and several fins. The metal pipes are embedded within the fins, which facilitate heat exchange. During the production of fan coil units, multiple processes require different equipment, necessitating the handling of the surface cooler between these machines. Currently, this is typically done by hand, with workers grasping the outer edges of the fins. During handling, the fins can be damaged by external forces, causing them to tilt and affecting the heat exchange efficiency and appearance of the surface cooler. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a handling fixture for fan coil unit surface coolers, which can facilitate workers in handling the surface coolers and protect the fins of the surface coolers, preventing the fins from tipping over.
[0004] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a handling fixture for a fan coil unit surface cooler, comprising: two clamping plates, a rack assembly, a drive assembly, and a handle assembly. Each of the two clamping plates has an anti-slip pad on its opposing surfaces, the anti-slip pads being arranged along the extending direction of the clamping plates. A pressure plate is mounted on each of the opposing surfaces of the two clamping plates. The rack assembly includes a first rack, a second rack, and two connecting plates. The two connecting plates are respectively arranged along the top surfaces of the two clamping plates and are fixedly connected to the two pressure plates. One end of the first rack and the second rack are respectively perpendicularly fixedly connected to the middle of the opposing surfaces of the two connecting plates. The drive assembly includes a drive housing, and the first rack and the second rack pass through the drive housing. The drive box contains a first gear rotatably mounted therein, which meshes with both the first and second racks. A gearbox is located on the top of the drive box, containing a gear assembly that is drively connected to the first gear. A locking assembly is located on the outside of the gearbox, engaging with the gear assembly to control its locking or rotation. The handle assembly includes a handle frame and a handle. The handle frame is mounted on the top of the gearbox, and the handle is slidably mounted within the handle frame. The handle is elastically connected to the top surface of the gearbox via a spring. A third rack is located at the bottom of the handle, passing through the gearbox and drively connected to the gear assembly to drive its rotation.
[0005] In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the pressure plate includes a top plate and two side plates. The top ends of the two side plates are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the top plate. The top plate is respectively fixedly connected to the top of the side wall of the clamping plate and the connecting plate. The two side plates are respectively fixedly connected to the two ends of the side wall of the clamping plate.
[0006] In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the top plate is fixedly connected to the connecting plate by a number of first bolts, the top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the side wall of the clamping plate by a number of second bolts, and the two side plates are fixedly connected to the side wall of the clamping plate by a number of third bolts.
[0007] In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the drive box is provided with a first slide groove and a second slide groove. The first rack is slidably installed in the first slide groove, and the outer wall of the first rack cooperates with the inner wall of the first slide groove. The second rack is slidably installed in the second slide groove, and the outer wall of the second rack cooperates with the inner wall of the second slide groove.
[0008] In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, a gear mounting groove is provided in the drive box between the first slide groove and the second slide groove, and the first gear is rotatably mounted in the gear mounting groove.
[0009] In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the gear assembly includes a first gear shaft, the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the side wall of the gearbox, a second gear and a third gear are fixedly mounted on the first gear shaft, the second gear meshes with the third rack, the top of the drive box is rotatably mounted with a second gear shaft, the first gear and a fourth gear are fixedly mounted on the second gear shaft, the third gear and the fourth gear mesh, and the third rack is slidably connected to one side wall of the gearbox.
[0010] In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the bottom of the third rack is provided with a slider, and the side wall of the gearbox is provided with a second sliding groove, and the slider is slidably installed in the second sliding groove.
[0011] In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, a third sliding groove is provided on the inner walls of both sides of the handle frame, and the two ends of the handle are slidably connected to the two third sliding grooves respectively.
[0012] In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the locking assembly includes a ratchet and a pawl. The end face of the ratchet is fixedly connected to one end of the first gear shaft. The pawl is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the gearbox by a torsion spring. The pawl cooperates with the ratchet. A protective shell is provided on the outer wall of the gearbox surrounding the ratchet and the pawl. The protective shell has an opening that cooperates with the end of the pawl.
[0013] In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the anti-slip pad is bonded to the surface of the clamping plate.
[0014] This utility model relates to a handling fixture for fan coil unit surface coolers. A handle assembly drives a drive assembly, which in turn drives a rack assembly. The rack assembly moves two clamping plates relative to or away from each other, thus clamping or releasing the surface cooler. Anti-slip pads on the clamping plates protect the cooler fins, preventing them from tipping over or slipping. The handle drives the clamping plates, making operation simple and quick. A locking assembly locks the gear assembly, which in turn locks the rack assembly and the two clamping plates, ensuring a more stable grip on the cooler. This utility model facilitates the handling of surface coolers and protects the fins from tipping over. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a side view of an embodiment of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of an embodiment of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rack assembly and drive box in one embodiment of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive assembly and handle assembly in one embodiment of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the handle assembly and gearbox in one embodiment of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component in one embodiment of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model.
[0021] Component designation:
[0022] 100. Clamping plate; 110. Anti-slip pad; 120. Pressure plate; 121. Top plate; 122. Side plate; 123. First bolt; 124. Second bolt; 125. Third bolt; 200. Rack assembly; 210. First rack; 220. Second rack; 230. Connecting plate; 300. Drive assembly; 310. Drive box; 311. First gear; 312. First slide groove; 313. Second slide groove; 314. Second gear Shaft; 320, Gearbox; 321, Second slide rail; 330, Gear assembly; 331, First gear shaft; 332, Second gear; 333, Third gear; 334, Fourth gear; 340, Locking assembly; 341, Ratchet; 342, Pawl; 343, Protective housing; 400, Handle assembly; 410, Handle holder; 411, Third slide rail; 420, Handle; 430, Third rack; 431, Slider; 440, Spring. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. It should also be understood that the terminology used in the embodiments of this utility model is for describing specific implementation schemes and not for limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Test methods in the following embodiments that do not specify specific conditions are generally performed under conventional conditions or according to the conditions recommended by the respective manufacturers.
[0024] When numerical ranges are given in the embodiments, it should be understood that, unless otherwise specified in this invention, both endpoints of each numerical range and any value between the two endpoints may be selected. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention, as well as the prior art known to those skilled in the art and the description of this invention, may be implemented using any prior art methods, equipment, and materials similar to or equivalent to those in the embodiments of this invention.
[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 6This utility model provides a handling fixture for a fan coil unit surface cooler, comprising: two clamping plates 100, a rack assembly 200, a drive assembly 300, and a handle assembly 400. Each of the two clamping plates 100 has an anti-slip pad 110 on its opposing surfaces, the anti-slip pad 110 being arranged along the extending direction of the clamping plates 100. A pressure plate 120 is mounted on each of the two clamping plates 100 on their opposite surfaces. The rack assembly 200 includes a first rack 210, a second rack 220, and two connecting plates 230. The two connecting plates 230 are respectively arranged along the top surfaces of the two clamping plates 100 and are fixedly connected to the two pressure plates 120. One end of the first rack 210 and the second rack 220 are respectively vertically fixedly connected to the middle of the opposing surfaces of the two connecting plates 230. The drive assembly 300 includes a drive box 310, in which the first rack 210 and the second rack 220 pass through. A first gear 311 is rotatably mounted inside the drive box 310, and the first gear 311 meshes with the first rack 210 and the second rack 220 respectively. A gearbox 320 is provided on the top of the drive box 310, and a gear assembly 330 is provided inside the gearbox 320. The gear assembly 330 is connected to the first gear 311 in a transmission manner. A locking assembly 340 is provided on the outside of the gearbox 320, and the locking assembly 340 cooperates with the gear assembly 330. The locking assembly 340 is used to control the locking or rotation of the gear assembly 330. The handle assembly 400 includes a handle frame 410 and a handle 420. The handle frame 410 is mounted on the top of the gearbox 320, and the handle 420 is slidably mounted inside the handle frame 410. The handle 420 is elastically connected to the top surface of the gearbox 320 by a spring 440. A third rack 430 is provided at the bottom of the handle 420. The third rack 430 passes through the gearbox 320 and is drivenly connected to the gear assembly 330. The third rack 430 is used to drive the gear assembly 330 to rotate.
[0026] In use, hold the handle assembly 400 and move the two clamping plates 100 so that they are positioned on both sides of the surface cooler. Drive the handle 420 to move along the handle frame 410 away from the clamping plates 100. The handle 420 drives the third rack 430 to move, which in turn drives the gear assembly 330 to rotate. The gear assembly 330 drives the first gear 311 to rotate, which in turn drives the first rack 210 and the second rack 220 to move relative to each other. The first rack 210 and the second rack 220 drive the two connecting plates 230, the pressure plate 120, and the clamping plates 100 to move relative to each other. The clamping plate 100 clamps the surface cooler, with the anti-slip pad 110 on its surface abutting against the fins of the surface cooler. Then, the locking assembly 340 locks the gear assembly 330, thereby locking the rack assembly 200 and the clamping plate 100. This ensures the clamping plates 100 maintain a stable grip on the surface cooler. The surface cooler can be moved using the handle assembly 400. After moving, the locking assembly 340 is released from the gear assembly 330. Under the action of the spring 440, the handle 420 moves towards the clamping plate 100, thus releasing the clamping plates 100 from the surface cooler. The anti-slip pad 110 on the surface of the clamping plate 100 protects the fins of the surface cooler, preventing them from tipping over or slipping. This invention is simple to operate and facilitates the handling of the surface cooler by workers.
[0027] Please see Figure 2 In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the pressure plate 120 includes a top plate 121 and two side plates 122. The top ends of the two side plates 122 are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the top plate 121. The top plate 121 is respectively fixedly connected to the top of the side wall of the clamping plate 100 and the connecting plate 230. The two side plates 122 are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the side wall of the clamping plate 100. The top plate 121 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 230 by a plurality of first bolts 123. The top plate 121 is fixedly connected to the top of the side wall of the clamping plate 100 by a plurality of second bolts 124. The two side plates 122 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the clamping plate 100 by a plurality of third bolts 125.
[0028] Please see Figure 3In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the drive box 310 is provided with a first sliding groove 312 and a second sliding groove 313. The first rack 210 is slidably installed in the first sliding groove 312, and the outer wall of the first rack 210 cooperates with the inner wall of the first sliding groove 312. The second rack 220 is slidably installed in the second sliding groove 313, and the outer wall of the second rack 220 cooperates with the inner wall of the second sliding groove 313. A gear mounting groove is provided in the drive box 310 between the first sliding groove 312 and the second sliding groove 313, and the first gear 311 is rotatably installed in the gear mounting groove.
[0029] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one example of the fan coil unit surface cooler handling fixture of this utility model, the gear assembly 330 includes a first gear shaft 331, the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the side wall of the gearbox 320. A second gear 332 and a third gear 333 are fixedly mounted on the first gear shaft 331. The second gear 332 meshes with the third rack 430. A second gear shaft 314 is rotatably mounted on the top of the drive box 310. A first gear 311 and a fourth gear 334 are fixedly mounted on the second gear shaft 314. The third gear 333 and the fourth gear 334 mesh. The third rack 430 is slidably connected to one side wall of the gearbox 320. A slider 431 is provided at the bottom of the third rack 430. A second sliding groove 321 is provided on the side wall of the gearbox 320, and the slider 431 is slidably installed in the second sliding groove 321. When the drive handle 420 moves the third rack 430, the third rack 430 drives the second gear 332 to rotate, the second gear 332 drives the first gear shaft 331 and the third gear 333 to rotate, the third gear 333 drives the fourth gear 334 to rotate, and the fourth gear 334 drives the second gear shaft 314 and the first gear 311 to rotate, thereby driving the first rack 210 and the second rack 220 to move relative to or away from each other.
[0030] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6In one example of the handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler of this utility model, a third sliding groove 411 is provided on each of the inner walls of the two sides of the handle frame 410, and the two ends of the handle 420 are slidably connected to the two third sliding grooves 411 respectively. The locking assembly 340 includes a ratchet 341 and a pawl 342. The end face of the ratchet 341 is fixedly connected to one end of the first gear shaft 331. The pawl 342 is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the gearbox 320 by a torsion spring. The pawl 342 cooperates with the ratchet 341. A protective shell 343 is provided on the outer wall of the gearbox 320 surrounding the ratchet 341 and the pawl 342. The protective shell 343 has an opening that cooperates with the end of the pawl 342. The anti-slip pad 110 is bonded to the surface of the clamping plate 100. When the control handle 420 moves away from the clamp plate 100, the third rack 430 drives the second gear 332 to rotate the first gear shaft 331. The first gear shaft 331 drives the ratchet 341 to rotate clockwise. When the ratchet 341 stops rotating, the pawl 342 rebounds and locks the ratchet 341 under the action of the torsion spring. Pressing the end of the pawl 342 can unlock the ratchet 341.
[0031] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A handling fixture for a fan coil unit surface cooler, characterized in that, include: Two clamping plates, each with an anti-slip pad on its opposite surface, the anti-slip pads being arranged along the extending direction of the clamping plates, and a pressure plate being installed on each of the opposite surfaces of the two clamping plates. A rack assembly, comprising a first rack, a second rack, and two connecting plates, wherein the two connecting plates are respectively disposed along the top surfaces of the two clamping plates and are respectively fixedly connected to the two pressure plates, and one end of the first rack and the second rack are respectively fixedly connected perpendicularly to the middle of the surfaces of the two connecting plates that are disposed opposite to each other; A drive assembly includes a drive box, in which a first rack and a second rack pass through. A first gear is rotatably mounted inside the drive box, meshing with both the first rack and the second rack. A gearbox is located on the top of the drive box, and a gear assembly is located inside the gearbox. The gear assembly is connected to the first gear in a transmission manner. A locking assembly is located on the outside of the gearbox, cooperating with the gear assembly to control the locking or rotation of the gear assembly. A handle assembly includes a handle frame and a handle. The handle frame is mounted on the top of the gearbox, and the handle is slidably mounted inside the handle frame. The handle is elastically connected to the top surface of the gearbox via a spring. A third rack is provided at the bottom of the handle and passes through the gearbox. The third rack is drivenly connected to the gear assembly to drive the gear assembly to rotate.
2. The handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure plate includes a top plate and two side plates. The top ends of the two side plates are fixedly connected to the two ends of the top plate, respectively. The top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the side wall of the clamping plate and the connecting plate, respectively. The two side plates are fixedly connected to the two ends of the side wall of the clamping plate, respectively.
3. The handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The top plate is fixedly connected to the connecting plate by a number of first bolts, the top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the side wall of the clamping plate by a number of second bolts, and the two side plates are fixedly connected to the side wall of the clamping plate by a number of third bolts.
4. The handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive box is provided with a first slide groove and a second slide groove. The first rack is slidably installed in the first slide groove, and the outer wall of the first rack is engaged with the inner wall of the first slide groove. The second rack is slidably installed in the second slide groove, and the outer wall of the second rack is engaged with the inner wall of the second slide groove.
5. The handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler as described in claim 4, characterized in that, A gear mounting groove is provided in the drive box between the first slide groove and the second slide groove, and the first gear is rotatably mounted in the gear mounting groove.
6. The handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gear assembly includes a first gear shaft, with both ends of the first gear shaft rotatably connected to the side wall of the gearbox. A second gear and a third gear are fixedly mounted on the first gear shaft. The second gear meshes with the third rack. A second gear shaft is rotatably mounted on the top of the drive box. The first gear and a fourth gear are fixedly mounted on the second gear shaft. The third gear and the fourth gear mesh. The third rack is slidably connected to one side wall of the gearbox.
7. The handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the third rack is provided with a slider, and the side wall of the gearbox is provided with a second sliding groove, and the slider is slidably installed in the second sliding groove.
8. The handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner walls on both sides of the handle frame are respectively provided with a third sliding groove, and the two ends of the handle are slidably connected to the two third sliding grooves respectively.
9. The handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a ratchet and a pawl. The end face of the ratchet is fixedly connected to one end of the first gear shaft. The pawl is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the gearbox via a torsion spring. The pawl engages with the ratchet. A protective shell is provided on the outer wall of the gearbox surrounding the ratchet and the pawl. The protective shell has an opening that engages with the end of the pawl.
10. The handling fixture for the fan coil unit surface cooler as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-slip pad is bonded to the surface of the clamp.