Ground source heat pump mounting device

By combining a lead screw, a support sleeve, and a support block, the vibration problem of the outdoor unit of the ground source heat pump when installed on uneven ground is solved, achieving uniform lubrication and stable operation of the compressor and extending the service life of the unit.

CN224175369UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28ANHUI GEMEI INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANHUI GEMEI INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

When the outdoor unit of a ground source heat pump is installed on uneven ground, it is prone to vibration. Long-term vibration may cause uneven distribution of lubricating oil inside the compressor, increase wear on parts, shorten service life, and may even cause the unit to stop working.

Method used

The system employs a combination structure of lead screw, support sleeve, push block, and support block. The push block is moved by the rotation of the lead screw, the support sleeve provides support force, and the support block contacts the ground through a shock-absorbing block. This adjusts the outdoor unit of the ground source heat pump to a horizontal state, and vibration is limited by a chuck and spring to ensure the stability of the lead screw.

Benefits of technology

The horizontal installation of the outdoor unit of the ground source heat pump is achieved, ensuring that the lubricating oil inside the compressor is evenly distributed, reducing wear on parts, improving the stability and service life of the unit, and preventing the unit from failing due to vibration.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a ground source heat pump installation device, relates to ground source heat pump technical field, including ground source heat pump outdoor unit body and support, ground source heat pump outdoor unit body is installed above support, the inner wall of support sleeve is in sliding connection with push block, the inner wall of push block is in threaded connection with screw rod, the screw rod is in threaded connection with the support sleeve, and the screw rod is in threaded connection with the support sleeve. The support is provided with a spherical seat, the outer surface of the spherical seat is in contact with a supporting block, and the end, penetrating through the support, of the lead screw is connected with a quadrangular head. The design structure is reasonable, and pushing force can be generated through rotation of the lead screw through cooperation of the lead screw, the supporting sleeve, the pushing block and the supporting block; the height positions of the support and the ground source heat pump outdoor unit body are adjusted through the moving position of the push block, so that the ground source heat pump outdoor unit body is in a horizontal state, lubricating oil in a compressor can fully make uniform contact with all components, and the problem of the inclination angle of the ground source heat pump outdoor unit body is solved; and the lubricating oil in the compressor cannot be fully contacted with each component.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ground source heat pump technology, specifically a ground source heat pump installation device. Background Technology

[0002] In summer, a ground source heat pump transfers heat from the room to the ground to cool the room and stores heat for winter use. In winter, it transfers heat from the soil to the room to heat it and stores cooling capacity for summer use. A ground source heat pump system can provide heating, cooling, and domestic hot water, offering multiple functions in one unit. One system can replace two separate systems (boiler and air conditioner). Ground source heat pumps are highly energy-efficient, operating at 40% higher efficiency than traditional air conditioning systems, resulting in approximately 40% savings in energy and operating costs. Ground source heat pumps produce no pollution, can be built in residential areas, generate no combustion, no smoke, and no waste. They do not require sites for storing fuel and waste, and do not require long-distance heat transmission, making them widely applicable. Ground source heat pumps can be used in buildings such as hotels, shopping malls, office buildings, and schools. Smaller ground source heat pumps are more suitable for heating and air conditioning in villas and residences. Due to their stable operating conditions, ground source heat pump units are simple and reliable to operate, have low maintenance costs, a high degree of automatic control, and a long service life. Ground source heat pumps do not require cooling towers, boiler rooms, or other equipment, saving valuable space occupied by boiler rooms and cooling towers, generating additional economic benefits, and improving the external environmental image.

[0003] Most ground source heat pump outdoor units are supported by brackets, which generally lack leveling adjustment. Currently, when installing ground source heat pump outdoor units on uneven ground, foot pads are typically used to maintain the unit's levelness. While this method can ensure a level installation, vibrations during operation can cause the foot pads to detach from the bracket over time, resulting in the unit losing its level. An uneven outdoor unit leads to uneven distribution of lubricating oil inside the compressor, potentially causing poor lubrication of internal components, increased wear, and long-term compressor malfunction, shortening the unit's lifespan, and in severe cases, causing it to stop operating altogether. Therefore, we provide a ground source heat pump installation device to solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] Technical problems to be solved

[0005] This utility model proposes a ground source heat pump installation device. Through the cooperation between the lead screw, support sleeve, push block and support block, it solves the problem that uneven distribution of lubricating oil inside the compressor can be caused by the ground source heat pump outdoor unit not being level. This may lead to poor lubrication of some parts inside the compressor, increase the wear of parts, and may cause compressor failure after long-term operation, shorten the service life of the ground source heat pump outdoor unit, and in severe cases, may cause the ground source heat pump outdoor unit to stop working.

[0006] Technical Solution: To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a ground source heat pump installation device, comprising a ground source heat pump outdoor unit body and a bracket, wherein the ground source heat pump outdoor unit body is installed above the bracket, a support sleeve is installed below the bracket, a push block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support sleeve, a lead screw is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the push block, a spherical seat is connected below the push block, a support block is in contact with the outer surface of the spherical seat, and a shock-absorbing block is connected below the support block, and the shock-absorbing block is made of rubber material;

[0007] The outer surface of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support sleeve, and the other end of the lead screw passes through the bracket. A four-corner head is connected to one end of the lead screw that passes through the bracket, and a positioning mechanism is provided on the outside of the lead screw.

[0008] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism includes a sliding sleeve, one end of which is connected to the upper surface of the bracket. A sleeve is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding sleeve, and a spring is provided inside the sliding sleeve. A chuck one is connected to the outer end of the sleeve, and a chuck two is connected to the lower part of the four corner heads. The chuck one and the chuck two are in contact.

[0009] Furthermore, one end of the spring is connected to the inner bottom wall of the sliding sleeve, and the other end of the spring is connected to the inner top wall of the sleeve.

[0010] Furthermore, a slide rail is provided on the inner side of the sliding sleeve, and a pull rod is connected to the outer surface of the sleeve. The outer surface of the pull rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide rail.

[0011] Furthermore, a baffle is connected to the outer surface of the spherical seat, and the baffle is located above the support block, and the baffle has an inclined angle.

[0012] Furthermore, a retaining ring is connected to the upper surface of the support block, and the retaining ring is located below the baffle.

[0013] Furthermore, the number of support sleeves is four, and the four support sleeves are located at the four corners of the bracket.

[0014] Beneficial effects:

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this ground source heat pump installation device has the following advantages:

[0016] I. This ground source heat pump installation device, through the cooperation between the lead screw, support sleeve, push block, and support block, generates a driving force through the rotation of the lead screw, providing power for the movement of the push block. The support sleeve provides support for the push block, maintaining its stability during movement. The support block contacts the ground through a shock-absorbing block, increasing friction with the ground. The movement of the push block adjusts the height of the bracket and the outdoor unit of the ground source heat pump, ensuring the outdoor unit is level. This allows the lubricating oil inside the compressor to fully and evenly contact all components, achieving adequate lubrication of all compressor parts. This solves the problem of insufficient lubrication of the compressor's internal components due to the tilt angle of the outdoor unit.

[0017] 2. The installation device of this ground source heat pump, through the connection between chuck one, chuck two and spring, chuck one provides elastic pushing force through the spring, pushing chuck one to make tight contact with chuck two. Chuck one provides resistance to chuck two, restricting the rotation of chuck two. Chuck two transmits the resistance to the lead screw, restricting the rotation of the lead screw, thereby enabling the lead screw to resist the self-rotation caused by the vibration of the outdoor unit of the ground source heat pump, and improving the stability of the lead screw. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the support sleeve structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the internal structure of the support sleeve of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding sleeve structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the internal structure of the sliding sleeve of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Ground source heat pump outdoor unit body; 2. Bracket; 3. Support sleeve; 4. Push block; 5. Lead screw; 6. Spherical seat; 7. Support block; 8. Shock absorber block; 9. Four corner heads; 10. Positioning mechanism; 1001. Sliding sleeve; 1002. Sleeve; 1003. Spring; 1004. Chuck 1; 1005. Chuck 2; 1006. Slide rail; 1007. Pull rod; 11. Baffle; 12. Retaining ring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a ground source heat pump installation device, including a ground source heat pump outdoor unit body 1 and a bracket 2. The ground source heat pump outdoor unit body 1 is installed above the bracket 2. The support frame provides support for the ground source heat pump outdoor unit body 1. A support sleeve 3 is installed below the bracket 2. A push block 4 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support sleeve 3. Both the support sleeve 3 and the push block 4 are square in appearance. The square support sleeve 3 can restrict the rotation of the square push block 4, so that the screw 5 can rotate and push the push block 4 to move its position. The sleeve 1002 provides support for the push block 4 and maintains the stability of the push block 4.

[0027] There are four support sleeves 3, and the four support sleeves 3 are located at the four corners of the bracket 2. There are four support sleeves 3, and the number of parts that match the support sleeves 3 is the same.

[0028] The inner wall of the push block 4 is threaded with a lead screw 5. The lead screw 5 generates a pushing force when it rotates, and the lead screw 5 is used as a power source to provide power for the push block 4 to move.

[0029] A spherical seat 6 is connected below the push block 4. A support block 7 is in contact with the outer surface of the spherical seat 6. A shock-absorbing block 8 is connected below the support block 7. The shock-absorbing block 8 is made of rubber. The support block 7 has a spherical groove inside. The support block 7 is supported by the spherical seat 6, allowing the support block 7 to move. The support block 7 changes its angle by moving. The support block 7 adapts to the inclined ground by changing its angle. The support block 7 absorbs part of the vibration of the ground source heat pump outdoor unit 1 through the shock-absorbing block 8. At the same time, the shock-absorbing block 8 increases the friction between the support block 7 and the ground, improving the stability of the ground source heat pump outdoor unit 1.

[0030] The outer surface of the lead screw 5 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support sleeve 3, and the other end of the lead screw 5 passes through the bracket 2. The end of the lead screw 5 that passes through the bracket 2 is connected to a four-corner head 9. The four-corner head 9 facilitates the connection of the lead screw 5 with a wrench or other tools, and facilitates the contact of the lead screw 5 with power to rotate the lead screw 5.

[0031] A positioning mechanism 10 is provided on the outside of the lead screw 5. The positioning mechanism 10 provides resistance to the lead screw 5, maintains the stability of the lead screw 5, and prevents the lead screw 5 from rotating due to vibration. The positioning mechanism 10 includes a sliding sleeve 1001. One end of the sliding sleeve 1001 is connected to the upper surface of the bracket 2. A sleeve 1002 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding sleeve 1001. A spring 1003 is provided inside the sliding sleeve 1001. A chuck 1004 is connected to one end of the sleeve 1002 located outside the sliding sleeve 1001. (The four corners...) Below the head 9, a second chuck 1005 is connected. A first chuck 1004 contacts the second chuck 1005. The opposite sides of the first chuck 1004 and the second chuck 1005 have a convex-concave appearance. The convex and concave surfaces of the first chuck 1004 and the second chuck 1005 are misaligned, providing mutual resistance. One end of the spring 1003 is connected to the inner bottom wall of the sliding sleeve 1001, and the other end of the spring 1003 is connected to the inner top wall of the sleeve 1002. Spring 1003 provides elastic pushing force to chuck one 1004, pushing chuck one 1004 to maintain tight contact with chuck two 1005. A slide rail 1006 is provided on the inner side of the sliding sleeve 1001. A pull rod 1007 is connected to the outer surface of the sleeve 1002. The outer surface of the pull rod 1007 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide rail 1006. The slide rail 1006 provides support and guidance for the pull rod 1007, maintaining the stability of the pull rod 1007 when it moves. The pull rod 1007 passes through the slide rail 1006. The 006 support allows the pull rod 1007 to only slide up and down. The pull rod 1007 supports the sleeve 1002, which also only slides up and down. The sleeve 1002 is supported by the pull rod 1007 to prevent it from rotating and losing support for the chuck 1004. The pull rod 1007 also facilitates the movement of the sleeve 1002. When the sleeve 1002 moves, it causes the chuck 1004 to disengage from the chuck 2 1005.

[0032] A baffle 11 is connected to the outer surface of the spherical seat 6, and the baffle 11 is located above the support block 7. The baffle 11 has an inclined angle and acts as a barrier above the support block 7 to prevent rainwater from entering the interior of the support block 7. A retaining ring 12 is connected to the upper surface of the support block 7 and is located below the baffle 11. The baffle 11 acts as a barrier outside the support block 7 to prevent rainwater or impurities from entering the interior of the support block 7.

[0033] Working Principle: During use, first determine which position of the bracket 2 and the outdoor unit 1 of the ground source heat pump is not at the same horizontal level. Then, rotate the lead screw 5 in the position where they are not at the same horizontal level. When the bracket 2 is at a lower position, first, the sleeve 1002 is moved downwards by the pull rod 1007. Simultaneously, the sleeve 1002 moves downwards, causing the chuck 1004 to disengage from the chuck 2 1005, thus releasing the chuck 1004 from obstructing the chuck 2 1005. At the same time as the sleeve 1002 moves downwards, the spring 1003 is compressed. Then, connect it to the four-corner head 9 using the handle or tool. Then... When the lead screw 5 rotates, it pushes the push block 4 to move outward from the support sleeve 3. At the same time, the ball seat 6 and the support block 7 move downward. As the support block 7 moves downward, it lifts the lower position of the bracket 2. Then the bracket 2 and the outdoor unit 1 of the ground source heat pump are raised. Then the pull rod 1007 is released. At the same time, the spring 1003 pushes the sleeve 1002 and the first chuck 1004 to move upward. Then the first chuck 1004 contacts the second chuck 1005, restricting the rotation of the lead screw 5. When the bracket 2 and the outdoor unit 1 of the ground source heat pump are in a higher position, the operation is reversed.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "inner", "outer", "back", "middle", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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.

[0035] However, the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. Therefore, any substitution of equivalent components or equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of protection of this utility model should still fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A ground source heat pump installation device, comprising a ground source heat pump outdoor unit body (1) and a bracket (2), characterized in that: The outdoor unit (1) of the ground source heat pump is installed above the bracket (2). A support sleeve (3) is installed below the bracket (2). A push block (4) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support sleeve (3). A screw rod (5) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the push block (4). A spherical seat (6) is connected below the push block (4). A support block (7) is in contact with the outer surface of the spherical seat (6). A shock-absorbing block (8) is connected below the support block (7). The shock-absorbing block (8) is made of rubber. The outer surface of the lead screw (5) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support sleeve (3), and the other end of the lead screw (5) passes through the bracket (2). One end of the lead screw (5) passing through the bracket (2) is connected to a four-corner head (9), and a positioning mechanism (10) is provided on the outside of the lead screw (5).

2. The ground source heat pump installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (10) includes a sliding sleeve (1001), one end of which is connected to the upper surface of the bracket (2). A sleeve (1002) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding sleeve (1001). A spring (1003) is provided inside the sliding sleeve (1001). A chuck (1004) is connected to the end of the sleeve (1002) located outside the sliding sleeve (1001). A chuck (2) (1005) is connected below the four corner heads (9). The chuck (1004) and the chuck (2) (1005) are in contact.

3. The ground source heat pump installation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the spring (1003) is connected to the inner bottom wall of the sliding sleeve (1001), and the other end of the spring (1003) is connected to the inner top wall of the sleeve (1002).

4. The ground source heat pump installation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner side of the sliding sleeve (1001) is provided with a slide rail (1006), and the outer surface of the sleeve (1002) is connected with a pull rod (1007). The outer surface of the pull rod (1007) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide rail (1006).

5. The ground source heat pump installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the spherical seat (6) is connected to a baffle (11), and the baffle (11) is located above the support block (7). The baffle (11) has an inclined angle.

6. The ground source heat pump installation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper surface of the support block (7) is connected to a retaining ring (12), which is located below the baffle (11).

7. The ground source heat pump installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the support sleeves (3) is four, and the four support sleeves (3) are located at the four corners of the bracket (2).