Water heater with decorative panel
By designing a decorative panel on the gas water heater and utilizing a socket and snap-fit structure, the problem of poor aesthetics when the knob is directly installed on the panel is solved, achieving a more beautiful and convenient installation of the decorative panel.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN JUNKAI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
The knobs on existing gas water heaters are directly mounted on the panel, which is aesthetically unappealing.
Design a water heater with a decorative panel. The knob is mounted on the decorative panel, and the panel can be installed and removed through a socket and snap-fit structure. The snap-fit has a flexible and beveled design to ensure a secure installation.
It improves the aesthetics of the water heater and makes the installation and removal of the decorative panel more convenient.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage equipment, and in particular to a water heater with a decorative panel. Background Technology
[0002] Existing gas water heaters have adjustment knobs directly mounted on the water heater panel, which is aesthetically unappealing.
[0003] For example, patent document CN213090151 U discloses a gas water heater with constant temperature control, including a mounting plate, a mounting bolt movably connected to one side of the mounting plate, a gas water heater body movably connected to the front of the mounting plate, a knob body movably connected to the front of the gas water heater body, an inlet pipe fixedly connected to one side of the gas water heater body, a water inlet pipe fixedly connected to the bottom of the gas water heater body, and a water outlet pipe fixedly connected to the top of the gas water heater body.
[0004] For example, patent document CN222378480U discloses a double-layer knob and gas water heater, including a base, a knob assembly, and a display module. The knob assembly includes a first knob and a second knob that can rotate independently relative to the base. The rotation axes of the first knob and the second knob coincide. The display module is located on the base and inside the knob assembly. The knob assembly sets the first knob and the second knob coaxially into a double-layer knob structure, and the two knobs rotate independently.
[0005] To address this issue, a water heater with a decorative panel is proposed to solve the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a water heater with a decorative panel, which has the advantages of the knob being installed on the decorative panel, which is aesthetically pleasing and the decorative panel is easy to install.
[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the problem is: a water heater with a decorative panel, comprising: a body, the front side of the body being a front panel, the front side of the front panel being provided with a decorative plate, the front panel being provided with multiple insertion holes, the back of the decorative plate being provided with multiple buckles, the buckles being elastic, the multiple insertion holes corresponding one-to-one with the multiple buckles, the outer end of the buckle being bent to form a snap-fit portion, a gap being left between the snap-fit portion and the decorative plate, and the snap-fit portion being provided with a bevel.
[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the buckle is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs, the reinforcing ribs are triangular, the small end of the reinforcing ribs faces the body, and the reinforcing ribs pass through the insertion hole.
[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the decorative panel is made of plastic and is integrally molded using injection molding.
[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the main body is provided with a mounting hole, and a first rotary switch and a second rotary switch are provided in the mounting hole. A first knob and a second knob are respectively inserted into the rotating shafts of the first rotary switch and the second rotary switch.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a first clearance hole is provided on the decorative panel, which is used to avoid the first knob.
[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a second clearance hole is provided on the decorative panel, which is used to avoid the rotating shaft of the second rotary switch.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by setting a decorative panel and installing the knob on the decorative panel, the aesthetics are enhanced; at the same time, the use of the socket and buckle makes it convenient to install and remove the decorative panel. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The exploded view shown;
[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of part of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle.
[0020] In the figure: 1. Body; 11. Socket; 12. Mounting hole; 13. First rotary switch; 14. Second rotary switch; 15. First knob; 16. Second knob; 2. Decorative panel; 21. Buckle; 211. Snap-fit part; 212. Bevel; 213. Reinforcing rib; 22. First clearance hole. Detailed Implementation
[0021] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional 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.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0024] 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.
[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 5 A water heater with a decorative panel includes: a main body 1, the front of which is a front panel, and a decorative panel 2 on the front side of the front panel. The front panel has multiple insertion holes 11, and the back of the decorative panel 2 has multiple snap fasteners 21. The snap fasteners 21 are elastic, and each insertion hole 11 corresponds to one snap fastener 21. The outer end of each snap fastener 21 is bent to form a locking portion 211, with a gap between the locking portion 211 and the decorative panel 2. The locking portion 211 has a bevel 212. In use, the snap fastener 21 is aligned with the insertion hole 11 and inserted. Under the action of the bevel 212, the snap fastener 21 tilts, allowing the locking portion 211 to fully enter the insertion hole 11. When the locking portion 211 is fully inside the insertion hole 11, the elastic force of the locking portion 211 causes the front panel of the main body 1 to engage within the gap between the locking portion 211 and the decorative panel 2, thereby achieving the installation and fixation of the decorative panel 2.
[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the buckle 21 is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 213, the reinforcing ribs 213 being triangular in shape, with the small end of the reinforcing ribs 213 facing inward toward the body 1, and the reinforcing ribs 213 passing through the insertion hole 11. The reinforcing ribs 213 can abut against the insertion hole 11, so that the buckle 21 and the insertion hole 11 are tightly fitted, and the decorative panel does not wobble after installation.
[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the decorative panel 2 is made of plastic and is integrally molded using injection molding.
[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the main body 1 has a mounting hole 12, and a first rotary switch 13 and a second rotary switch 14 are provided in the mounting hole 12. A first knob 15 and a second knob 16 are respectively inserted into the rotating shafts of the first rotary switch 13 and the second rotary switch 14.
[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the decorative panel 2 has a first clearance hole 22 for avoiding the first knob 15. The first knob 15 can pass through the decorative panel 2 through the first clearance hole 22, so that the first knob 15 does not need to be removed when installing and removing the decorative panel 2.
[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the decorative panel 2 is provided with a second clearance hole, which is used to avoid the rotating shaft of the second rotary switch 14.
[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A water heater with a decorative panel, characterized in that, include: The main body (1) has a front panel on its front side. A decorative panel (2) is provided on the front side of the front panel. Multiple holes (11) are provided on the front panel. Multiple buckles (21) are provided on the back of the decorative panel (2). The buckles (21) are elastic. The multiple holes (11) correspond one-to-one with the multiple buckles (21). The outer end of the buckle (21) is bent to form a snap-fit part (211). A gap is left between the snap-fit part (211) and the decorative panel (2). An inclined surface (212) is provided on the snap-fit part (211).
2. A water heater with a decorative panel as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle (21) is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs (213), the reinforcing ribs (213) are triangular, the small end of the reinforcing ribs (213) faces the inside of the body (1), and the reinforcing ribs (213) pass through the insertion hole (11).
3. A water heater with a decorative panel as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The decorative panel (2) is made of plastic and is integrally molded by injection molding.
4. A water heater with a decorative panel as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The main body (1) has a mounting hole (12), and a first rotary switch (13) and a second rotary switch (14) are provided in the mounting hole (12). A first knob (15) and a second knob (16) are respectively inserted into the rotating shaft of the first rotary switch (13) and the second rotary switch (14).
5. A water heater with a decorative panel as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The decorative panel (2) is provided with a first clearance hole (22), which is used to avoid the first knob (15).
6. A water heater with a decorative panel as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The decorative panel (2) is provided with a second clearance hole, which is used to avoid the rotating shaft of the second rotary switch (14).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Gas water heater with constant temperature regulation and control function
CN213090151U
Double-layer knob and gas water heater
CN222378480U