Water tank and water heater

Abstract

A water tank body of the water tank comprises a shell and a mounting cover, the mounting cover is connected with and covers the end of the shell, the mounting cover is provided with an opening, and the shell is provided with a first connecting structure; the decorative cover assembly comprises a decorative cover and an electric device, a cable of the electric device penetrates through the opening and is connected with the electrical element, part of the decorative cover extends out of the end, connected with the mounting cover, of the shell and covers the cable and the opening, and the other part of the decorative cover is provided with a second connecting structure; and the first connecting structure is fixed on the shell through the second connecting structure. The decorative cover is connected with the shell, so that connecting structures needing to be configured on the water tank body are all arranged on the shell, the mounting reference is located on the same component, the situation that the decorative cover cannot be connected due to mounting deviation of the shell and the mounting cover is avoided, the influence of mounting errors is effectively avoided, assembling is more convenient, and the mounting efficiency is improved. And the production efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water heater technology, and in particular to a water tank and a water heater. Background Technology

[0002] Water heaters are common household appliances, and the water tank is a crucial water storage component. A decorative cover is typically installed on the outside of the tank to enhance its aesthetics. However, current technologies for fixing the decorative cover to the water tank are complex, making installation errors prone to disrupting the process and causing inconvenience, thus impacting production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a water tank that can improve production efficiency.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a water heater having the above-mentioned water tank.

[0005] The water tank according to the first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0006] The water tank body includes an outer shell and a mounting cover. The mounting cover is connected to and covers the end of the outer shell. Electrical components are disposed within the space formed by the mounting cover and the outer shell. The mounting cover has an opening, and the outer shell has a first connecting structure.

[0007] A decorative cover assembly includes a decorative cover and an electrical component connected to the decorative cover. The cable of the electrical component passes through the opening and is connected to the electrical component. A portion of the decorative cover extends out of the end of the housing connected to the mounting cover and covers the cable and the opening. Another portion of the decorative cover is provided with a second connection structure and is fixed to the housing through the second connection structure and the first connection structure.

[0008] The water tank according to the embodiment of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0009] In this invention, part of the decorative cover extends beyond the outer shell and connects to the mounting cover at one end. Another part of the decorative cover has a second connecting structure and is fixed to the outer shell via this structure. The remaining part of the decorative cover, i.e., the portion that does not extend beyond the outer shell, has a second connecting structure that connects and fixes this portion to the outer shell. The portion of the decorative cover that extends beyond the outer shell is not connected to the mounting cover. This allows all the connecting structures required to fix the decorative cover on the water tank body to be located on the outer shell. Therefore, the installation reference for connecting the decorative cover to the water tank body is on the outer shell, i.e., on the same component. Compared to connecting the decorative cover to both the outer shell and the mounting cover, this avoids situations where installation deviations between the outer shell and the mounting cover could prevent the decorative cover from being easily or even impossible to connect. This effectively avoids the impact of installation errors, facilitates assembly, and improves production efficiency.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one set of the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure is located at one end of the housing near the mounting cover.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the decorative cover includes:

[0012] An inner fixing plate is connected to the outer shell, and the inner fixing plate is provided with the second connection structure; and

[0013] An exterior cover is connected to and covers the inner fixing plate, the electrical device is connected to the exterior cover, and at least a portion of the exterior cover covers the cable and the opening.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting structure includes a first connecting hole penetrating the surface of the outer shell, and the second connecting structure includes a second connecting hole penetrating the inner fixing plate. The inner fixing plate is fixed to the surface of the outer shell by a first fastener passing through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

[0015] Alternatively, the surface of the outer shell is fixed with a riveting bracket, the first connecting structure includes a third connecting hole through the riveting bracket, the second connecting structure includes a fourth connecting hole through the inner fixing plate, and the inner fixing plate is fixed to the riveting bracket by a first fastener passing through the third connecting hole and the fourth connecting hole.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer shell is provided with a first positioning structure, and the inner fixing plate is provided with a second positioning structure. The inner fixing plate is positioned and cooperates with the outer shell through the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first positioning structure includes a first hook hole penetrating the surface of the outer shell, and the second positioning structure includes a hook, the hook being hooked to the first hook hole;

[0018] Alternatively, a riveting bracket is fixed to the surface of the outer shell. The riveting bracket includes a support body, which is opposite to and spaced apart from the surface of the outer shell. The first positioning structure includes a second hook hole that passes through the support body. The second positioning structure includes a hook that is hooked to the second hook hole.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner fixing plate is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion, and the outer cover is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion on the side facing the inner fixing plate; the outer cover is snapped to the inner fixing plate through the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion; and / or,

[0020] The top of the inner fixing plate is provided with a fifth connecting hole, and the top of the outer cover is provided with a sixth connecting hole. The sixth connecting hole is a countersunk hole, and the outer cover is fixed to the inner fixing plate by a second fastener passing through the fifth connecting hole and the sixth connecting hole.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner fixing plate includes a first plate portion, which extends out of the end of the outer shell connected to the mounting cover. The first plate portion is provided with a wire-passing hole, which communicates with the opening. The cable of the electrical device extends into the mounting cover through the wire-passing hole and the opening.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer cover is provided with a plurality of wire guide buckles on the side facing the inner fixing plate. The plurality of wire guide buckles are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the outer shell. Each wire guide buckle forms a cable management groove for the cable to pass through, wherein the groove openings of the cable management grooves of each two adjacent wire guide buckles face opposite directions.

[0023] The water heater according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the water tank described in any of the above embodiments.

[0024] The water heater according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0025] In the water tank using the first embodiment, a portion of the decorative cover extends beyond the end where it connects to the mounting cover on the outer shell. Another portion of the decorative cover has a second connecting structure and is fixed to the outer shell via this structure. The remaining portion of the decorative cover, i.e., the part that does not extend beyond the outer shell, is connected and fixed to the outer shell via the second connecting structure. The portion of the decorative cover that extends beyond the outer shell is not connected to the mounting cover. This allows all the connecting structures required to fix the decorative cover on the water tank body to be located on the outer shell. Therefore, the installation reference for connecting the decorative cover to the water tank body is on the outer shell, i.e., on the same component. Compared to connecting the decorative cover to both the outer shell and the mounting cover, this avoids situations where installation deviations between the outer shell and the mounting cover could prevent the decorative cover from being easily or even impossible to connect. This effectively avoids the impact of installation errors, facilitates assembly, and improves production efficiency.

[0026] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the water tank according to the first embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell of the water tank according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal fixing plate of the water tank according to the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the inner fixing plate and the outer shell according to the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell of the water tank according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal fixing plate of the water tank according to the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a partial assembly diagram of the inner fixing plate and the riveting bracket according to the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 9This is a partial cross-sectional view of the connection between the inner fixing plate and the riveting bracket of the outer shell in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water tank from another perspective of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 11 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the connection between the inner fixing plate and the outer trim cover in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 12 This is a partial structural diagram of the outer cover of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0040] Icon labels:

[0041] Water tank 10;

[0042] Water tank body 100; outer shell 110; first connecting hole 111; first hanging hole 112; mounting cover 120; opening 121; riveting bracket 130; support body 131; third connecting hole 1311; second hanging hole 1312; bending part 132;

[0043] Decorative cover 200; outer cover 210; second snap-fit ​​part 211; sixth connecting hole 212; wire guide buckle 213; wire management channel 2131;

[0044] Internal fixing plate 220; plate body 221; first plate portion 2211; second plate portion 2212; second connecting hole 222; fourth connecting hole 223; hook 224; first snap-fit ​​portion 225; fifth connecting hole 226; wire through hole 227; folded edge 228; clearance notch 229;

[0045] 300 electrical components. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0047] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0050] This application provides a water tank. The water tank is used in a water heater, which can be a wall-mounted water heater or a floor-standing water heater.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the water tank 10 includes a tank body 100, which includes an outer shell 110 and a mounting cover 120. The mounting cover 120 is connected to and covers the end of the outer shell 110. Electrical components are disposed within the space formed by the mounting cover 120 and the outer shell 110. The mounting cover 120 has an opening 121. It is understood that the water tank body 100 may also include an inner liner and a heating mechanism. The inner liner is disposed within the outer shell 110 and is used to store water. The heating mechanism is used to heat the water stored in the inner liner. The electrical components are electrically connected to the heating mechanism to control its opening and closing as needed.

[0052] In one embodiment, electrical components are disposed at the top of housing 110, and correspondingly, mounting cover 120 is connected to and covers the top of housing 110.

[0053] The water tank 10 also includes a decorative cover assembly, which includes a decorative cover 200 and an electrical component 300 connected to the decorative cover 200. The decorative cover 200 serves as an exterior component of the water tank 10 to enhance its aesthetics. In one embodiment, the electrical component 300 includes a display device, which may be located on the side of the decorative cover 200 facing the outer casing 110, i.e., the electrical component 300 is located inside the decorative cover 200. The decorative cover 200 may have a window to expose the display portion of the display device. Thus, from the outside of the water tank 10, the user will not see other parts of the electrical component 300, such as the electronic control components, or the mounting and fixing structure between the electrical component 300 and the decorative cover 200, thereby improving the overall appearance.

[0054] To supply power to the electrical device 300, the cable of the electrical device 300 is threaded through the opening 121 and connected to the electrical component. (Refer to...) Figure 1As shown, a portion of the decorative cover 200 extends beyond the end of the outer casing 110 that connects to the mounting cover 120, and covers the cable and opening 121. By extending one end of the decorative cover 200 beyond the outer casing 110 and positioning the portion of the decorative cover 200 opposite to the mounting cover 120, the portion of the decorative cover 200 extending beyond the outer casing 110 can cover the cable and opening 121, further ensuring the aesthetics of the water tank 10.

[0055] In this embodiment, the outer shell 110 is provided with a first connecting structure, and the other part of the decorative cover 200 (the part of the decorative cover 200 that does not extend out of the outer shell 110, that is, the part of the decorative cover 200 that is opposite to the outer shell 110) is provided with a second connecting structure, and is fixed to the outer shell 110 by the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure. In this embodiment, a second connecting structure is provided on the portion of the decorative cover 200 that does not extend beyond the outer shell 110. This second connecting structure connects and fixes the portion of the decorative cover 200 that does not extend beyond the outer shell 110 to the outer shell 110. The portion of the decorative cover 200 that extends beyond the outer shell 110 and is opposite to the mounting cover 120 is not connected to the mounting cover 120. Therefore, the connecting structure (i.e., the first connecting structure) required to fix the decorative cover 200 on the water tank body 100 can be entirely located on the outer shell 110. Thus, the installation reference for connecting the decorative cover 200 to the water tank body 100 is on the outer shell 110, i.e., on the same component. Compared to connecting the decorative cover 200 to both the outer shell 110 and the mounting cover 120 (in which case the installation reference is on both the outer shell 110 and the mounting cover 120), the situation where the decorative cover 200 is difficult or even impossible to connect due to installation deviations between the outer shell 110 and the mounting cover 120 is avoided. This effectively avoids the impact of installation errors, makes assembly more convenient, and can improve production efficiency.

[0056] It should also be noted that since the electrical components are used not only to supply power to the electrical device 300, but also to control other electrical operations of the water tank 10, the electrical components generally contain many complex-shaped electronic devices. When the electrical components are placed on the decorative cover 200, the decorative cover 200 needs to be designed with a large cover space to accommodate the electrical components, which will occupy a lot of space around the outer shell 110, making the decorative cover 200 too obtrusive when installed on the outer shell 110, affecting the aesthetics of the water tank 10. Moreover, the decorative cover 200 also needs to be designed with a complex positioning and installation structure to stably fix the electrical components. If space requirements must also be met, the design structure of the decorative cover 200 will be too complex, difficult to design, and inconvenient to manufacture. In this embodiment, the electrical components are placed in the space formed by the mounting cover 120 and the outer shell 110, instead of being installed together with the electrical device 300 on the decorative cover 200. The electrical components are arranged using the space at the end of the outer shell 110, which does not occupy the surrounding space of the outer shell 110, does not affect the aesthetics of the water tank 10, and has less design requirements for the mounting cover 120, making it easier to implement.

[0057] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The decorative cover 200 includes an inner fixing plate 220 and an outer cover 210. The inner fixing plate 220 is provided with the aforementioned second connecting structure. The inner fixing plate 220 is connected to the outer shell 110 through the second connecting structure and the first connecting structure. The outer cover 210 is connected to and covers the inner fixing plate 220. The electrical component 300 is connected to the outer cover 210. At least part of the outer cover 210 covers the cable and the opening 121.

[0058] In other words, the outer cover 210 is the exterior component of the decorative cover 200, and the inner fixing plate 220 is the connector of the decorative cover 200. In this embodiment, the decorative cover 200 is composed of the inner fixing plate 220 and the outer cover 210. By connecting the inner fixing plate 220 to the outer shell 110, and connecting the outer cover 210 to and covering the inner fixing plate 220, the outer cover 210 is indirectly fixed to the outer shell 110 through the inner fixing plate 220. Therefore, the connection structures such as screw holes required for the connection between the decorative cover 200 and the outer shell 110 are mainly set on the inner fixing plate 220, which can reduce the openings in the outer cover 210 and improve the aesthetics of the decorative cover 200.

[0059] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 The first connecting structure includes a first connecting hole 111 penetrating the surface of the outer shell 110, and the second connecting structure includes a second connecting hole 222 penetrating the inner fixing plate 220. The inner fixing plate 220 is fixed to the outer shell 110 by a first fastener (not shown in the figure) passing through the first connecting hole 111 and the second connecting hole 222. The first fastener may be a screw.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment, the inner fixing plate 220 has a folded edge 228 on the side facing the outer shell 110, and the folded edge 228 abuts against the outer shell 110. The second connecting hole 222 in the above embodiment can be provided on the folded edge 228. Since the weight of the outer cover 210 and the electrical components 300 is entirely on the inner fixing plate 220, the inner fixing plate 220 bears a large pressure. By providing the folded edge 228, the strength of the inner fixing plate 220 is enhanced, which can improve the load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance of the inner fixing plate 220, prevent the inner fixing plate 220 from deforming, and help ensure the stability of the connection between the outer cover 210 and the inner fixing plate 220.

[0061] In other embodiments, please refer to Figures 6 to 9The surface of the outer shell 110 is fixed with a riveting bracket 130. The first connection structure includes a third connection hole 1311 that passes through the riveting bracket 130. The second connection structure includes a fourth connection hole 223 that passes through the inner fixing plate 220. The inner fixing plate 220 is fixed to the riveting bracket 130 of the outer shell 110 by first fasteners that pass through the third connection hole 1311 and the fourth connection hole 223.

[0062] The riveting bracket 130 may include a support body 131 and a bent portion 132 connected to the support body 131. The bent portion 132 is riveted to the outer shell 110. The surfaces of the support body 131 and the outer shell 110 are opposite to each other and spaced apart. The third connecting hole 1311 is a through hole penetrating the support body 131. The riveting bracket 130 is pre-riveted to the surface of the outer shell 110. In one embodiment, there are two riveting brackets 130, which are spaced apart along the height direction of the outer shell 110. Each riveting bracket 130 extends circumferentially along the outer shell 110.

[0063] In some embodiments, the outer shell 110 is further provided with a first positioning structure, and the inner fixing plate 220 is provided with a second positioning structure. The inner fixing plate 220 is positioned and engaged with the outer shell 110 through the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure.

[0064] Specifically, when the inner fixing plate 220 is connected to the outer shell 110, the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure are first positioned and matched to achieve the pre-positioning of the inner fixing plate 220. This makes the second connecting structure on the inner fixing plate 220 aligned or approximately aligned with the first connecting structure on the outer shell 110, which facilitates installation and can improve production efficiency.

[0065] It is easy to understand that by setting the first connecting structure and the first positioning structure in the outer shell 110, the positioning reference and the installation reference of the inner fixing plate 220 (decorative cover 200) are both located in the outer shell 110. That is, the positioning reference and the installation reference are located on the same component. Compared with some water tanks in related technologies that set the decorative cover positioning structure and the fixing structure on two different components, the installation deviation is further reduced, and the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure can be aligned more easily, thereby further improving production efficiency.

[0066] The positioning methods of the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure can be varied. In some embodiments, the first positioning structure can be one of a hook and a mounting hole, and the second positioning structure can be the other of a hook and a mounting hole. The inner fixing plate 220 is positioned and attached to the outer shell 110 through the hook and the mounting hole.

[0067] In one embodiment, please refer to the reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The first positioning structure includes a first hooking hole 112 penetrating the surface of the outer shell 110, and the second positioning structure is a hook 224, which is disposed on the side of the inner fixing plate 220 facing the outer shell 110. When the inner fixing plate 220 is connected to the outer shell 110, the hook 224 is first inserted into the first hooking hole 112 and hooked onto the edge of the first hooking hole 112, thereby positioning the inner fixing plate 220 on the outer shell 110. This allows the first connecting hole 111 and the second connecting hole 222 to be aligned. Then, screws are screwed into the first connecting hole 111 and the second connecting hole 222 to complete the fixing of the inner fixing plate 220.

[0068] In another embodiment, please refer to the reference. Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 When a riveting bracket 130 is fixed to the surface of the outer shell 110, the riveting bracket 130 includes a support body 131. The support body 131 is opposite to and spaced apart from the surface of the outer shell 110. The first positioning structure includes a second hook hole 1312 passing through the support body 131. The second positioning structure is a hook 224, which is located on the side of the inner fixing plate 220 facing the outer shell 110 and hooked into the second hook hole 1312. When the inner fixing plate 220 is connected to the riveting bracket 130, the hook 224 is first passed through the second hook hole 1312 and hooked into the second hook hole 1312, thereby positioning the inner fixing plate 220 on the riveting bracket 130 of the outer shell 110. This allows the third connecting hole 1311 and the fourth connecting hole 223 to be aligned. Then, screws are screwed into the third connecting hole 1311 and the fourth connecting hole 223 to complete the fixing of the inner fixing plate 220.

[0069] In some embodiments, at least one set of first connection structures and second connection structures are located at one end of the housing 110 near the mounting cover 120.

[0070] Since the decorative cover 200 is only connected to the outer shell 110 and has no connection with the mounting cover 120, this embodiment sets at least one set of first connecting structures and second connecting structures at one end of the outer shell 110 near the mounting cover 120. This allows at least one set of connecting structures to be close to the portion of the decorative cover 200 extending out of the outer shell 110, providing better restraint on the portion of the decorative cover 200 extending out of the outer shell 110. This helps ensure the stability of the connection between the decorative cover 200 and the outer shell 110, thereby ensuring the stability of the decorative cover assembly. Moreover, it allows the portion of the decorative cover 200 extending out of the outer shell 110 to be closer to the mounting cover 120, reducing the gap between the decorative cover 200 and the mounting cover 120 and reducing the entry of rainwater and dust into the inner side of the decorative cover 200.

[0071] Since the outer cover 210 is a major exterior component of the water tank 10, users will first notice the outer cover 210 when using the water tank 10. To ensure the appearance of the outer cover 210, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 12 The inner fixing plate 220 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 225, and the outer cover 210 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion 211 on the side facing the inner fixing plate 220. The outer cover 210 is snapped onto the inner fixing plate 220 through the first snap-fit ​​portion 225 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 211.

[0072] By providing a second snap-fit ​​portion 211 on the side of the outer cover 210 facing the inner fixing plate 220, and having the second snap-fit ​​portion 211 engage with the first snap-fit ​​portion 225 on the inner fixing plate 220, the outer cover 210 snaps onto and covers the inner fixing plate 220. In this way, the first snap-fit ​​portion 225 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 211 are covered on the inside of the outer cover 210, so the snap-fit ​​structure is not visible from the outside of the outer cover 210, thus improving the aesthetics of the outer cover 210.

[0073] In one embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​portion 225 can be a slot, and the second snap-fit ​​portion 211 can be a buckle. By snapping the buckle into the slot, the outer cover 210 can be snapped onto the inner fixing plate 220, making installation convenient and quick. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​portion 225 can be configured as a buckle, and the second snap-fit ​​portion 211 as a slot. It is understood that when the second snap-fit ​​portion 211 is configured as a slot, the slot is a non-through slot to prevent the buckle from being exposed.

[0074] In some embodiments, to further enhance the robustness of the connection between the outer trim cover 210 and the inner fixing plate 220, please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 The inner fixing plate 220 has a fifth connecting hole 226 on its top, and the outer cover 210 has a sixth connecting hole 212 on its top. The sixth connecting hole 212 is a countersunk hole. The outer cover 210 is fixed to the inner fixing plate 220 by a second fastener passing through the fifth connecting hole 226 and the sixth connecting hole 212. The second fastener can be a screw.

[0075] Specifically, after the outer cover 210 is first snapped into the inner fixing plate 220 through the first snap-fit ​​part 225 and the second snap-fit ​​part 211, the screws are screwed into the fifth connecting hole 226 and the sixth connecting hole 212. The screws can lock the outer cover 210 and the inner fixing plate 220 in place, preventing the outer cover 210 from detaching from the inner fixing plate 220 due to vibration, thus effectively improving the firmness of the connection between the outer cover 210 and the inner fixing plate 220.

[0076] By setting the sixth connection hole 212 on the top of the outer cover 210, the sixth connection hole 212 is in a high position. By designing the sixth connection hole 212 as a countersunk hole, the second fastener can be hidden inside the sixth connection hole 212 after installation. This makes it difficult for users to find the sixth connection hole 212 and the second fastener when looking at the front of the water tank 10, without affecting the aesthetics and ensuring the overall appearance of the water tank 10.

[0077] It should also be noted that the outer cover 210 is connected to the inner fixing plate 220 through the second snap-fit ​​part 211 and the second fastener, using both snap-fit ​​and locking methods. While ensuring a secure connection, this reduces the number of openings on the outer cover 210, thus reducing the number of openings and fasteners. This not only significantly improves the appearance, making the water tank 10 more aesthetically pleasing, but also facilitates assembly and improves production efficiency. In one embodiment, as... Figure 1 As shown, the front end of the outer cover 210 can be completely free of screw holes, with only a sixth connection hole 212 provided at the top of the outer cover 210. When viewed from the front of the water tank 10, the screw holes and fasteners are almost invisible to the user.

[0078] When the top of the outer cover 210 is locked to the top of the inner fixing plate 220 by the second fastener, both the inner fixing plate 220 and the outer cover 210 extend beyond the end of the outer casing 110 that connects to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 4 and Figure 5 The inner fixing plate 220 includes a plate body 221, which includes a first plate portion 2211 and a second plate portion 2212. The first plate portion 2211 extends out from the end of the housing 110 connected to the mounting cover 120, and the second plate portion 2212 is disposed opposite to the housing 110. The first plate portion 2211 is provided with a wire hole 227, which communicates with the opening 121. The cable of the electrical device 300 extends into the mounting cover 120 through the wire hole 227 and the opening 121.

[0079] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 12 The outer cover 210 is provided with a plurality of wire guide buckles 213 on the side facing the inner fixing plate 220. The plurality of wire guide buckles 213 are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the outer casing 110, and each wire guide buckle 213 forms a cable management groove 2131 for the cable to pass through. Specifically, the cable of the electrical device 300 passes through the cable management groove 2131 of the plurality of wire guide buckles 213 in sequence.

[0080] By setting multiple cable guides 213, which, through the cable management groove 2131, can constrain and limit the cable routing, the cables are organized and routed according to a pre-defined path. This reduces the difficulty of cable management and effectively prevents the cables of the electrical device 300 from being haphazardly arranged, facilitating the installation and subsequent maintenance of the electrical device 300. Furthermore, the constraint of multiple cable guides 213 ensures that the cables are securely arranged on the outer cover 210, preventing them from falling off due to long-term use or vibration, thus avoiding affecting the normal operation of the water heater.

[0081] In one embodiment, reference Figure 12 As shown, the openings of the cable management grooves 2131 of every two adjacent cable catches 213 face opposite directions. When multiple cable catches 213 are arranged vertically, the cable management grooves 2131 of each cable catch 213 are set horizontally. When the opening of the cable management groove 2131 of one cable catch 213 faces left, the openings of the cable management grooves 2131 of the two adjacent cable catches 213 face right. In this way, along the cable routing direction, both sides of the cable are constrained by the cable catches 213, thereby effectively preventing the cable from slipping or falling off, and further improving the fixing effect of the cable.

[0082] In some embodiments, the first plate portion 2211 is positioned opposite and spaced apart from the mounting cover 120, meaning the portion of the inner fixing plate 220 extending beyond the top of the outer casing 110 does not contact the mounting cover 120. Since electrical components are located at the top of the outer casing 110, the mounting cover 120 encloses these components. When maintenance of the electrical components is required, the mounting cover 120 needs to be removed. This embodiment, by positioning the first plate portion 2211 of the inner fixing plate 220 opposite and spaced apart from the mounting cover 120, avoids scratching or bumping the mounting cover 120 against the inner fixing plate 220 during removal or installation, facilitating operator operation and maintenance, and does not affect the stability of the connection between the inner fixing plate 220 and the outer casing 110. In one embodiment, as... Figure 4 As shown, the first plate portion 2211 is provided with an avoidance notch 229 on the side facing the mounting cover 120, so that the first plate portion 2211 and the mounting cover 120 do not come into contact with each other.

[0083] This application also provides a water heater, which includes a water tank 10 based on any of the above embodiments.

[0084] Since the water heater adopts all the technical solutions of the water tank 10 in the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions in the above embodiments.

[0085] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water tank, characterized in that, include: The water tank body includes an outer shell and a mounting cover. The mounting cover is connected to and covers the end of the outer shell. Electrical components are disposed within the space formed by the mounting cover and the outer shell. The mounting cover has an opening. The outer shell has a first connecting structure. and A decorative cover assembly includes a decorative cover and an electrical component connected to the decorative cover. The cable of the electrical component passes through the opening and is connected to the electrical component. A portion of the decorative cover extends out of the end of the housing connected to the mounting cover and covers the cable and the opening. Another portion of the decorative cover is provided with a second connection structure and is fixed to the housing through the second connection structure and the first connection structure.

2. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one set of the first connection structure and the second connection structure is located at one end of the housing near the mounting cover.

3. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative cover includes: An inner fixing plate is connected to the outer shell, and the inner fixing plate is provided with the second connection structure; and An exterior cover is connected to and covers the inner fixing plate, the electrical device is connected to the exterior cover, and at least a portion of the exterior cover covers the cable and the opening.

4. The water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connection structure includes a first connection hole penetrating the surface of the outer shell, and the second connection structure includes a second connection hole penetrating the inner fixing plate. The inner fixing plate is fixed to the surface of the outer shell by a first fastener passing through the first connection hole and the second connection hole. Alternatively, the surface of the outer shell is fixed with a riveting bracket, the first connecting structure includes a third connecting hole through the riveting bracket, the second connecting structure includes a fourth connecting hole through the inner fixing plate, and the inner fixing plate is fixed to the riveting bracket by a first fastener passing through the third connecting hole and the fourth connecting hole.

5. The water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer shell is provided with a first positioning structure, and the inner fixing plate is provided with a second positioning structure. The inner fixing plate is positioned and engaged with the outer shell through the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure.

6. The water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first positioning structure includes a first hook hole penetrating the surface of the outer shell, and the second positioning structure includes a hook that is hooked to the first hook hole; Alternatively, a riveting bracket is fixed to the surface of the outer shell. The riveting bracket includes a support body, which is opposite to and spaced apart from the surface of the outer shell. The first positioning structure includes a second hook hole that passes through the support body. The second positioning structure includes a hook that is hooked to the second hook hole.

7. The water tank according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that, The inner fixing plate is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion, and the outer cover is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion on the side facing the inner fixing plate. The outer cover is snapped to the inner fixing plate through the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion. And / or, The top of the inner fixing plate is provided with a fifth connecting hole, and the top of the outer cover is provided with a sixth connecting hole. The sixth connecting hole is a countersunk hole, and the outer cover is fixed to the inner fixing plate by a second fastener passing through the fifth connecting hole and the sixth connecting hole.

8. The water tank according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that, The inner fixing plate includes a first plate portion, which extends out of the outer shell and is connected to the mounting cover. The first plate portion is provided with a wire-passing hole, which communicates with the opening. The cable of the electrical device extends into the mounting cover through the wire-passing hole and the opening.

9. The water tank according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that, The outer cover is also provided with a plurality of wire guide buckles on the side facing the inner fixing plate. The plurality of wire guide buckles are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the outer shell. Each wire guide buckle forms a cable management groove for the cable to pass through, wherein the groove openings of the cable management grooves of each two adjacent wire guide buckles face opposite directions.

10. A water heater, characterized in that, Includes the water tank as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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