Indoor supporting frame structure of water heater

By introducing a combination structure of L-shaped hooks and electric push rods into the water heater support frame, the problem of inconvenient installation and disassembly of traditional water heater support frames is solved, enabling convenient installation and disassembly and enhancing the durability of the support frame.

CN224230347UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12NINGBO LAODAO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO LAODAO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Traditional water heater support brackets are inconvenient to install and disassemble with the water heater, affecting assembly efficiency.

Method used

It adopts a combination structure of L-shaped hook and electric push rod. The extension and retraction of L-shaped hook is controlled by electric push rod to realize convenient installation and disassembly of water heater and support frame, and fixed connection to wall by screws.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient installation and disassembly of the water heater and support frame, improves assembly efficiency, and enhances the durability of the support frame through stainless steel material and anti-corrosion paint.

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Abstract

The indoor supporting frame structure of the water heater comprises a transverse rod, vertical rods are fixedly welded to the two sides of the front face of the transverse rod, telescopic connecting rods are arranged at the top ends and the bottom ends of the vertical rods, assembling grooves are formed in the middles of the connecting rods, assembling blocks are connected to the middles of the assembling grooves in a clamped mode, and the assembling blocks are connected with the vertical rods in a clamped mode. An L-shaped clamping hook is fixedly installed on the front face of the assembly block and connected with a clamping groove in the back face of the water heater in a clamped mode. According to the supporting frame structure, the L-shaped clamping hook located at the top and the L-shaped clamping hook located at the bottom are clamped with the clamping grooves formed in the back face of the water heater respectively, the L-shaped clamping hooks are controlled to stretch out and draw back through stretching out and drawing back of the electric push rod, and mounting and dismounting between the water heater and the supporting frame are facilitated; the L-shaped clamping hook and the connecting rod are clamped and detached through the assembling block and the assembling groove, and when the L-shaped clamping hook is damaged, the L-shaped buckle is convenient to replace.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the indoor support frame structure of a water heater, and belongs to the technical field of water heater accessories. Background Technology

[0002] Water heaters are currently used for heating water indoors. There are many types of water heaters available, such as electric water heaters and gas water heaters. Water heaters are generally supported by a support frame during installation. Traditionally, the support frame and the water heater are mainly installed with screws. The installation and disassembly of the support frame and the water heater are not easy, which affects the assembly of the water heater and the support frame. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an indoor support frame structure for water heaters to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: it includes a crossbar, on both sides of the front of the crossbar, vertical bars are fixedly welded, and telescopic connecting rods are provided at the top and bottom of the vertical bars. An assembly groove is provided in the middle of the connecting rod, and an assembly block is engaged in the middle of the assembly groove. An L-shaped hook is fixedly installed on the front of the assembly block, and the L-shaped hook is engaged in the groove on the back of the water heater.

[0005] In the aforementioned indoor support frame structure for the water heater, the crossbar has multiple mounting holes equidistantly spaced on its front side, and these mounting holes are fixedly connected to the wall by screws.

[0006] In the above-mentioned indoor support frame structure of the water heater, slots are provided at the top and bottom of the vertical rod. A connecting block is nested inside the slot. An electric push rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slot. The telescopic end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block. A connecting column is fixedly provided at the top of the connecting block. The top of the connecting column passes through the slot and is fixedly connected to the end of the corresponding connecting rod.

[0007] In the above-mentioned indoor support frame structure of the water heater, an installation groove is provided in the middle of the assembly block, and T-shaped columns are inserted and connected on both sides of the installation groove. A return spring is fixedly installed between the two T-shaped columns. Insertion holes are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the assembly groove, and the two T-shaped columns are inserted and connected to the corresponding insertion holes.

[0008] In the above-mentioned indoor support frame structure of the water heater, the assembly block is rectangular, and the size of the assembly block is adapted to the inner diameter of the assembly groove.

[0009] In the aforementioned indoor support frame structure of the water heater, both the horizontal and vertical bars are made of stainless steel, and the surfaces of both the horizontal and vertical bars are coated with a uniformly distributed anti-corrosion paint.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. The L-shaped hooks at the top and bottom of the support frame engage with the slots on the back of the water heater. The L-shaped hooks extend and retract via an electric push rod, facilitating the installation and removal of the water heater from the support frame.

[0012] 2. The L-shaped hook and the connecting rod are connected and disconnected through the engagement and disengagement of the assembly block and the assembly slot. When the L-shaped hook is damaged, it is convenient to replace the L-shaped buckle. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the indoor support frame structure of the water heater of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the assembly block and the connecting rod of the indoor support frame structure of the water heater of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the connecting rod and the vertical rod of the indoor support frame structure of the water heater of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Horizontal bar; 2. Mounting hole; 3. Vertical bar; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Insertion hole; 6. T-shaped column; 7. Assembly block; 8. Mounting groove; 9. Return spring; 10. Assembly groove; 11. Slot; 12. Electric push rod; 13. Connecting block; 14. Connecting column; 15. L-shaped hook. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution for the indoor support frame structure of a water heater:

[0019] according to Figure 1-3 As shown, it includes a horizontal bar 1, and vertical bars 3 are fixedly welded to both sides of the front of the horizontal bar 1. The top and bottom of the vertical bars 3 are provided with telescopic connecting rods 4. An assembly groove 10 is opened in the middle of the connecting rod 4. An assembly block 7 is engaged and connected in the middle of the assembly groove 10. An L-shaped hook 15 is fixedly installed on the front of the assembly block 7. The L-shaped hook 15 is engaged and connected with the slot on the back of the water heater.

[0020] Specifically, the L-shaped hooks 15 at the top and the L-shaped hooks 15 at the bottom of the support frame structure engage with the slots on the back of the water heater. The L-shaped hooks 15 extend and retract via the telescopic control of the electric push rod 12, facilitating the installation and disassembly of the water heater and the support frame.

[0021] according to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the crossbar 1 has multiple mounting holes 2 evenly spaced on its front side, and the mounting holes 2 are fixedly connected to the wall by screws.

[0022] Specifically, the opening of mounting hole 2 facilitates the fixing of crossbar 1 to the wall by screws engaging with mounting hole 2.

[0023] The top and bottom of the vertical rod 3 are provided with slots 11. A connecting block 13 is nested inside the slot 11. An electric push rod 12 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slot 11. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block 13. A connecting post 14 is fixedly provided at the top of the connecting block 13. The top of the connecting post 14 passes through the slot 11 and is fixedly connected to the end of the corresponding connecting rod 4.

[0024] Specifically, the electric push rod 12 pushes the connecting block 13 to move, and the movement of the connecting block 13 drives the movement of the connecting column 14, so that the connecting column 14 pushes the L-shaped hook 15 on the surface of the connecting rod 4 to move.

[0025] The assembly block 7 has an installation groove 8 in the middle, and T-shaped posts 6 are inserted and connected on both sides of the installation groove 8. A return spring 9 is fixedly installed between the two T-shaped posts 6. The inner wall of the assembly groove 10 has insertion holes 5 on both sides, and the two T-shaped posts 6 are inserted and connected to the corresponding insertion holes 5.

[0026] Specifically, the T-shaped post 6 is pushed by the return spring 9 to insert into the corresponding socket 5, so that the assembly block 7 can be firmly fixed inside the assembly groove 10.

[0027] Assembly block 7 is rectangular, and the size of assembly block 7 is adapted to the inner diameter of assembly groove 10.

[0028] Both the horizontal bar 1 and the vertical bar 3 are made of stainless steel, and the surfaces of both the horizontal bar 1 and the vertical bar 3 are coated with a uniformly distributed anti-corrosion paint.

[0029] Specifically, it improved the corrosion resistance of the horizontal bar 1 and the vertical bar 3.

[0030] Working principle: The indoor support frame structure of this utility model for water heaters, when using this support frame structure to install the water heater, firstly, screws are threaded into the mounting holes 2 to facilitate the fixing of the crossbar 1. Next, the support frame is connected to the power supply. Then, the slot on the back of the water heater is aligned with the L-shaped hook 15, with the slot being larger than the L-shaped hook 15, so that the L-shaped hook 15 is inserted into the slot. Next, the electric push rod 12 is turned on by the external control switch. The electric push rod 12 pushes the connecting block 13 to move. The movement of the connecting block 13 drives the movement of the connecting column 14. The movement of the connecting column 14 drives the movement of the connecting rod 4. The connecting rod 4 drives the L-shaped hook 15 to rise and fall, so that the L-shaped hook 15 is completely engaged and fixed with the slot, completing the installation between the water heater and the support frame.

[0031] Contents not described in detail herein are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art. The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An indoor support frame structure for a water heater, comprising a horizontal bar (1), wherein vertical bars (3) are fixedly welded to both sides of the front of the horizontal bar (1), characterized in that, The top and bottom of the vertical rod (3) are provided with telescopic connecting rods (4). The connecting rod (4) has an assembly groove (10) in the middle. An assembly block (7) is engaged in the middle of the assembly groove (10). An L-shaped hook (15) is fixedly installed on the front of the assembly block (7). The L-shaped hook (15) is engaged in the groove on the back of the water heater.

2. The indoor support frame structure for a water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crossbar (1) has multiple mounting holes (2) evenly spaced on its front side, and the mounting holes (2) are fixedly connected to the wall by screws.

3. The indoor support frame structure for a water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the vertical rod (3) are provided with slots (11), and a connecting block (13) is nested inside the slot (11). An electric push rod (12) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slot (11). The telescopic end of the electric push rod (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting block (13). A connecting post (14) is fixedly provided at the top of the connecting block (13). The top of the connecting post (14) passes through the slot (11) and is fixedly connected to the end of the corresponding connecting rod (4).

4. The indoor support frame structure for a water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly block (7) has an installation groove (8) in the middle. T-shaped posts (6) are inserted and connected on both sides of the installation groove (8). A reset spring (9) is fixedly installed between the two T-shaped posts (6). Insertion holes (5) are opened on both sides of the inner wall of the assembly groove (10). The two T-shaped posts (6) are inserted and connected to the corresponding insertion holes (5).

5. The indoor support frame structure for a water heater according to claim 4, characterized in that: The assembly block (7) is rectangular, and the size of the assembly block (7) is adapted to the inner diameter of the assembly groove (10).

6. The indoor support frame structure of the water heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the horizontal bar (1) and the vertical bar (3) are made of stainless steel, and the surfaces of both the horizontal bar (1) and the vertical bar (3) are coated with a uniformly distributed anti-corrosion paint.