Protective device of electric radiator

By designing a wind direction adjustment and protection mechanism for the electric heater's protective device, the problem of not being able to cut off the power in time after the electric heater tipped over was solved, thus improving safety and convenience and extending the electric heater's service life.

CN224246299UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15WUXI BOTE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUXI BOTE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-01
Publication Date
2026-05-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing electric heater safety devices are ineffective in preventing tipping or fail to cut off power in time after tipping, posing safety hazards. Furthermore, some devices affect heat dissipation or are poorly designed.

Method used

An electric heater protection device was designed, which includes a wind direction adjustment mechanism and a protective mechanism. The device uses ropes and stationary contacts in conjunction with a PLC controller to achieve automatic power cut-off. Combined with a detachable louvered strip and a caster wheel structure, it improves the convenience and safety of use.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents fires and electric shocks caused by the electric heater tipping over. By automatically cutting off the power, it improves safety and ease of maintenance, and extends the service life of the electric heater.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric heater protection, and discloses an electric heater protection device which comprises an installation shell, the right side of the installation shell is in threaded connection with a wind direction adjusting mechanism, one side of the installation shell is in threaded connection with a protection shell, and a protection mechanism is installed in the protection shell. And the wind direction adjusting mechanism comprises a connecting frame in threaded connection with the right side of the mounting shell. According to the protection device of the electric heater, through the arrangement of the protection mechanism, when the protection device is used, if equipment topples over, a movable contact installed in a protection shell can incline under the limiting of a top rope and makes contact with static contacts on the periphery, and at the moment, the static contacts transmit signals to a PLC on one side; and then the PLC controls the switch to be switched off, so that the power supply of the electric heater is quickly cut off, and a series of serious safety accidents such as fire disasters and electric shock possibly caused by the toppling of the electric heater are effectively avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric heater protection technology, and in particular to a protective device for electric heaters. Background Technology

[0002] Electric heaters, as a common heating device, provide warmth to people during the cold season and are widely used in homes, offices, and other places. However, in actual use, electric heaters face several potential risks, requiring effective protective measures to ensure their safe operation and the safety of users. First, electric heaters have high surface temperatures during operation, especially some heat dissipation components, which can easily burn people who accidentally come into contact with them, particularly children and pets. Their awareness and ability to prevent danger are weak, making them more likely to accidentally touch the heater, and burns are not uncommon. Second, electric heaters may tip over due to external impacts during use. Once tipped over, it may damage the heater itself, affecting its normal use and increasing maintenance costs; moreover, a tipped heater may cause serious safety accidents such as fires, especially when there are flammable materials nearby.

[0003] Existing safety measures for electric heaters have many shortcomings. While some simple protective covers can prevent direct contact with the heater surface to some extent, they may impede heat dissipation, leading to heat buildup and increasing safety hazards. Some protective devices are poorly designed, failing to effectively prevent the heater from tipping over, or failing to promptly cut off the power after tipping over, thus failing to provide the necessary protection. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a protective device for electric heaters, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art that cannot effectively prevent electric heaters from tipping over, or cannot cut off the power supply in time after the electric heater tipps over, thus failing to play the due protective role.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a protective device for an electric heater, comprising a mounting shell, a wind direction adjustment mechanism threadedly connected to the right side of the mounting shell, a protective shell threadedly connected to one side of the mounting shell, a protective mechanism installed inside the protective shell, the wind direction adjustment mechanism comprising a connecting frame threadedly connected to the right side of the mounting shell, and a plurality of louvered strips installed on the inner wall of the connecting frame; the protective mechanism comprising a rope installed inside the protective shell, a movable contact fixedly connected to the end of the rope, a plurality of stationary contacts installed around the movable contact, a PLC controller electrically connected to one side of the stationary contacts via a power cord, and a switch electrically connected to one side of the PLC controller via a power cord.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of heating tubes are installed inside the mounting housing, and a fan is installed on the back of each heating tube, thereby achieving the function of blowing air.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a wiring port is provided on one side of the mounting housing, and a connector is electrically connected inside the wiring port through a power cord. The connector serves to connect to an external power source.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the connecting frame is provided with a plurality of threaded holes, and the threaded holes are internally threaded with threaded posts. The threaded posts serve to fix the connecting frame.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the surface of the protective shell is provided with four threaded holes, and the internal threads of the threaded holes are connected to positioning bolts. The positioning bolts serve to fix the protective shell.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting shell, and an anti-slip sleeve is fitted onto the surface of the handle, thereby achieving the function of preventing slippage.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, four extension blocks are fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting housing, and universal wheels are installed at the bottom of the extension blocks. Brake pads are installed inside the universal wheels, and the brake pads play a braking role.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] This utility model provides a protective device for electric heaters, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The protective device of this electric heater, through the setting of the protective mechanism, ensures that if the equipment tilts during use, the moving contact installed inside the protective shell will tilt under the limit of the top rope and come into contact with the surrounding stationary contacts. At this time, the stationary contacts transmit a signal to the PLC controller on one side, and the PLC controller controls the switch to disconnect, thereby quickly cutting off the power supply to the electric heater and effectively avoiding a series of serious safety accidents such as fire and electric shock that may be caused by the electric heater tilting.

[0017] 2. The protective device of this electric heater, through the setting of the airflow adjustment mechanism, allows users to adjust the airflow direction by rotating the angle of the louver strips on the connecting frame according to their needs. The connecting frame is bolted to the surface of the device. After long-term use, users can disassemble the connecting frame for easy cleaning and maintenance of the connecting frame and louver strips. This detachable airflow adjustment structure not only improves the practicality and maintenance convenience of the electric heater, but also extends its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the wind direction adjustment mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting shell structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the protective mechanism structure of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Mounting housing; 2. Airflow adjustment mechanism; 201. Connecting frame; 202. Louver strip; 3. Protective housing; 4. Protective mechanism; 401. Rope; 402. Moving contact; 403. Stationary contact; 404. PLC controller; 405. Switch; 5. Heating element; 6. Fan; 7. Wiring terminal; 8. Threaded post; 9. Positioning bolt; 10. Handle; 11. Extension block; 12. Caster wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a technical solution: a protective device for an electric heater, including a mounting shell 1. A wind direction adjustment mechanism 2 is threadedly connected to the right side of the mounting shell 1. This detachable wind direction adjustment structure not only improves the practicality and maintenance convenience of the electric heater but also extends its service life. A protective shell 3 is threadedly connected to one side of the mounting shell 1. A protective mechanism 4 is installed inside the protective shell 3. The protective mechanism 4 quickly cuts off the power supply to the electric heater, effectively preventing serious safety accidents such as fires and electric shocks that may be caused by the electric heater tipping over.

[0025] The wind direction adjustment mechanism 2 includes a connecting frame 201 threadedly connected to the right side of the mounting housing 1, and a number of louver strips 202 are installed on the inner wall of the connecting frame 201.

[0026] The protective mechanism 4 includes a rope 401 installed inside the protective housing 3. The end of the rope 401 is fixedly connected to a moving contact 402. Several stationary contacts 403 are installed around the moving contact 402. One side of the stationary contact 403 is electrically connected to a PLC controller 404 via a power line. One side of the PLC controller 404 is electrically connected to a switch 405 via a power line.

[0027] The housing 1 contains several heating tubes 5, and a fan 6 is installed on the back of the heating tubes 5. The fan 6 serves to blow air.

[0028] A wiring port is provided on one side of the housing 1. The wiring port is electrically connected to a connector 7 via a power cord. The connector 7 serves to connect to an external power source.

[0029] The surface of the connecting frame 201 is provided with several threaded holes, and the threaded holes are internally connected with threaded posts 8. The threaded posts 8 serve to fix the connecting frame 201.

[0030] The protective shell 3 has four threaded holes on its surface, and the internal threads of the threaded holes are connected to positioning bolts 9. The positioning bolts 9 are used to fix the protective shell 3.

[0031] A handle 10 is fixedly connected to the top of the housing 1. The surface of the handle 10 is fitted with an anti-slip sleeve, which serves to prevent slipping.

[0032] Four extension blocks 11 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing 1. Universal wheels 12 are installed at the bottom of the extension blocks 11. Brake pads are installed inside the universal wheels 12, and the brake pads play a braking role.

[0033] In this invention, the working steps of the device are as follows:

[0034] First step: If the equipment tilts during use, the moving contact 402 installed inside the protective housing 3 will tilt under the limit of the top rope 401 and come into contact with the stationary contacts 403 around it. At this time, the stationary contacts 403 transmit the signal to the PLC controller 404 on one side, and then the PLC controller 404 controls the switch 405 to disconnect.

[0035] The second step: During use, the angle of the louver strip 202 on the connecting frame 201 can be rotated according to the user's needs to adjust the direction of air blowing. The connecting frame 201 is connected to the surface of the equipment by bolts. After long-term use, the user can disassemble the connecting frame 201 to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the connecting frame 201 and the louver strip 202.

[0036] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, under the premise that those skilled in the art understand the principle of the above utility model, the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system can be clearly understood. The control method in the application document is automatic control through a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming.

[0037] All standard parts used can be purchased from the market, and can be customized according to the instructions and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the existing technology. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the existing technology, and the structure and principle of the components known to those skilled in the art can be known by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A protective device for an electric heater, comprising a mounting shell (1), characterized in that: A wind direction adjustment mechanism (2) is threadedly connected to the right side of the mounting housing (1), and a protective housing (3) is threadedly connected to one side of the mounting housing (1). A protective mechanism (4) is installed inside the protective housing (3). The wind direction adjustment mechanism (2) includes a connecting frame (201) threaded to the right side of the mounting housing (1), and a plurality of louver strips (202) are installed on the inner wall of the connecting frame (201). The protective mechanism (4) includes a rope (401) installed inside the protective shell (3). A moving contact (402) is fixedly connected to the end of the rope (401). Several stationary contacts (403) are installed around the moving contact (402). A PLC controller (404) is electrically connected to one side of the stationary contact (403) via a power line. A switch (405) is electrically connected to one side of the PLC controller (404) via a power line.

2. The protective device for an electric heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting housing (1) has several heating tubes (5) installed inside, and a fan (6) is installed on the back of the heating tubes (5).

3. The protective device for an electric heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wiring port is provided on one side of the mounting housing (1), and a wiring head (7) is electrically connected inside the wiring port through a power line.

4. The protective device for an electric heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the connecting frame (201) is provided with a plurality of threaded holes, and the threaded holes are internally threaded with threaded posts (8).

5. A protective device for an electric heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective shell (3) has four threaded holes on its surface, and the internal threads of the threaded holes are connected to positioning bolts (9).

6. A protective device for an electric heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (10) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting housing (1), and an anti-slip sleeve is fitted onto the surface of the handle (10).

7. A protective device for an electric heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting housing (1) is fixedly connected to four extension blocks (11), and the bottom of the extension blocks (11) is equipped with casters (12), and the casters (12) are equipped with brake pads.