A temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit
By designing a temperature monitoring device for heat pump units with a monitoring station and positioning components, the problems of blind spots in temperature monitoring and easy damage to equipment in heat pump units have been solved. Multi-area scanning and equipment protection have been achieved, improving the monitoring range and accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU ZEYUANGE WATER CONSERVANCY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing heat pump unit temperature monitoring has local monitoring blind spots. Fixed temperature sensors cannot fully grasp the overall temperature distribution of the equipment. Furthermore, thermal imaging cameras are inconvenient to use, have low deployment efficiency, poor environmental adaptability, and are easily damaged.
A temperature monitoring device including a monitoring platform, guide rod, storage platform and positioning component is designed. The positioning component clamps the thermal imaging camera and moves it along a predetermined path to achieve multi-area scanning monitoring. It is also sealed and protected when not in operation to extend the equipment life.
It enables continuous scanning monitoring of multiple areas of the heat pump unit, expands the monitoring range, improves detection accuracy and equipment stability, and prevents the influence of factors such as dust and moisture.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of temperature monitoring technology for heat pump units, and in particular to a temperature monitoring device for heat pump units. Background Technology
[0002] In the operation of existing heat pump units, temperature monitoring is a crucial aspect of ensuring stable operation and improving energy efficiency. Currently, most heat pump units use fixed temperature sensors to collect temperature data from key components. While this allows for real-time monitoring of localized areas, it still has certain limitations in practical applications. For example, temperature sensors can only reflect temperature changes at the measuring point, making it difficult to comprehensively understand the overall temperature distribution of the equipment. This is especially true for areas with complex structures or obstructions, which can easily lead to monitoring blind spots and affect the accuracy of fault warnings.
[0003] Furthermore, with the improvement of intelligence and automation levels, more and more detection equipment is beginning to introduce thermal imaging technology to achieve non-contact temperature monitoring.
[0004] However, in the current technology, the application of thermal imaging cameras is mostly manual hand-held operation or fixed installation. There is a lack of supporting mobile monitoring structures, automatic positioning systems and good storage and protection mechanisms, which makes the equipment inconvenient to use, has low deployment efficiency and poor environmental adaptability. Moreover, when not in use, it is easily affected by external dust, moisture and other factors, which reduces the service life and detection accuracy of the equipment. Utility Model Content
[0005] This utility model provides a temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit, including a monitoring platform. A guide rod is installed on the upper end of the monitoring platform, and a storage platform is slidably arranged on the guide rod. A storage slot is opened in the storage platform, and positioning components are installed on both sides of the storage slot. The two sets of positioning components fix the thermal imaging camera. A movable support component is installed on the lower side of the monitoring platform. The movable support component is used to support the thermal imaging camera when monitoring the temperature.
[0006] Preferably, the positioning component includes a slide rail installed on the side of the storage slot, a movable plate slidably disposed within the slide rail, and a positioning plate slidably disposed on the movable plate.
[0007] Preferably, a cylinder is mounted on the upper side of the movable plate, and the piston end of the cylinder is connected to the positioning plate.
[0008] Preferably, a lead screw is rotatably installed inside one of the slide rails, and the lead screw is threadedly connected to the moving plate after being driven by a motor.
[0009] Preferably, a second cylinder is installed at the upper end of the monitoring platform, and the piston end of the second cylinder is connected to the lower end of the receiving platform.
[0010] Preferably, the thermal imaging camera is sealed with a sealing cover when stored in the storage slot.
[0011] Preferably, the storage platform has a slot, and one side of the sealing cover engages with the slot.
[0012] Preferably, the movable support assembly includes a track one installed on one side of the monitoring platform, a slider slidably installed on the track one, a cylinder three installed at the upper end of the slider, and the upper end of the cylinder three being inserted into a slot on the lower side of the thermal imaging camera.
[0013] Preferably, two tracks are hinged to both sides of track one.
[0014] Preferably, a push rod is provided on one side of the slider.
[0015] This utility model provides a temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit, which, compared with the prior art, offers the following advantages:
[0016] 1. This utility model uses two sets of positioning components to clamp and fix the thermal imaging camera, and drives it to move along a predetermined path, ultimately accurately moving the thermal imaging camera to the upper position of cylinder three. The piston rod end of cylinder three can be inserted into a slot provided at the bottom of the thermal imaging camera, realizing stable support and height adjustment of the camera, thereby adapting to the needs of different monitoring heights. The slider is slidably installed on rail one and rail two, allowing the entire thermal imaging camera assembly to move smoothly on the guide rail system, realizing continuous scanning monitoring of multiple areas of the heat pump unit, compensating for areas that cannot be detected by temperature sensors, and expanding the monitoring range.
[0017] 2. This utility model achieves flexible transportation and orderly storage of thermal imaging cameras by setting up a movable monitoring platform and storage platform. In the storage state, the thermal imaging camera is sealed and protected by a sealed shell, which effectively prevents external environmental factors such as dust and moisture from affecting the equipment and extends its service life. At the same time, during the storage process, two sets of positioning components are used to accurately position the thermal imaging camera, ensuring its stable placement in the storage platform and avoiding structural damage caused by vibration or displacement. This significantly improves the storage safety and overall stability of the thermal imaging camera when it is not in operation. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 Structural side view diagram;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the monitoring station structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile support component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the storage platform structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 7 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 6 Top view of the structure;
[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0027] Figure label:
[0028] 1. Monitoring platform; 2. Track 1; 3. Track 2; 4. Guide rod; 5. Storage platform; 51. Slot; 52. Slide rail; 53. Lead screw; 54. Moving plate; 55. Positioning plate; 56. Cylinder 1; 6. Cylinder 2; 7. Sealing cover; 8. Slider; 81. Cylinder 3; 82. Push rod; 9. Thermal imaging camera; 91. Slot. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, outlines some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.
[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-8 This utility model provides a temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit, including a monitoring platform 1. A guide rod 4 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the monitoring platform 1, and a storage platform 5 is slidably disposed on the guide rod 4 for storing and protecting a thermal imaging camera 9. A cylinder 6 is also fixedly installed on the upper part of the monitoring platform 1, and the end of its piston rod is connected to the lower end of the storage platform 5 for driving the storage platform 5 to move up and down along the guide rod 4.
[0031] The storage platform 5 has an internal storage slot for accommodating the thermal imaging camera 9. Positioning components are located on both sides of the storage slot to clamp and secure the thermal imaging camera 9. A sealing cover 7 is located on the top of the storage platform 5, providing a sealed protection when the thermal imaging camera 9 is placed in the storage slot. A locking slot 51 is located on the outer side of the storage platform 5; one side of the sealing cover 7 engages with the locking slot 51 to enhance sealing stability.
[0032] The positioning assembly includes a slide rail 52 fixedly mounted on the side of the storage slot. A movable plate 54 is slidably disposed within the slide rail 52, and a positioning plate 55 is slidably connected to the movable plate 54 for adaptive clamping of the thermal imaging camera 9 to different sizes. A cylinder 56 is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the movable plate 54, and its piston rod is connected to the positioning plate 55, driving the positioning plate 55 to move closer to or away from the surface of the thermal imaging camera 9 to achieve automatic clamping.
[0033] A lead screw 53 is rotatably installed inside one of the slide rails 52. The lead screw 53 is driven by a motor and threadedly connected to the moving plate 54, thereby driving the moving plate 54 to reciprocate along the slide rail 52, realizing the movement operation of the thermal imaging camera 9.
[0034] In addition, a movable support assembly is installed at the bottom of the monitoring platform 1 to provide stable support and enable multi-area scanning monitoring when the thermal imaging camera 9 is in operation. The movable support assembly includes a track 1 2 fixedly installed on one side of the monitoring platform 1, a slider 8 slidably mounted on the track 1 2, and a cylinder 3 81 fixedly mounted on the upper end of the slider 8. The piston rod end of the cylinder 3 81 can be inserted into the slot 91 at the bottom of the thermal imaging camera 9, which has been moved out of the storage slot, to achieve height adjustment and stable support. After the thermal imaging camera 9 is moved out of the storage slot by the positioning assembly, the piston end of the cylinder 3 81 moves upward and inserts into the slot 91 of the thermal imaging camera 9. At the same time, the positioning assembly moves away from the thermal imaging camera 9, and in conjunction with the pushing of the cylinder 2 6, the storage platform 5 moves upward without affecting the use of the thermal imaging camera 9.
[0035] Track 2 is hinged to both sides of track 2 to extend the movement path of slider 8, allowing thermal imaging camera 9 to cover a larger monitoring area. A push rod 82 is provided on one side of slider 8 to facilitate pushing slider 8 along the track.
[0036] In summary, the working principle of the heat pump unit temperature monitoring device of this utility model embodiment is as follows: When the thermal imaging camera 9 is needed, the lead screw 53 in the slide rail 52 drives the moving plate 54 to slide outward under the drive of the motor, causing the positioning plate 55 to move the thermal imaging camera 9 smoothly out of the storage slot. After the thermal imaging camera 9 is completely separated from the storage slot, the piston rod of the cylinder 3 81 rises and inserts into the slot 91 at the bottom of the thermal imaging camera 9 to achieve support and positioning. At this time, the positioning component moves away from the thermal imaging camera 9 in the opposite direction to complete the handover. The cylinder 2 6 pushes the storage platform 5 upward. Then, the slider 8 drives the thermal imaging camera 9 to move along the track 1 2 and the track 2 3 hinged on both sides through the push rod 82, so as to realize continuous scanning and monitoring of multiple areas of the heat pump unit, thereby effectively making up for the detection blind spot of the fixed temperature sensor and improving the overall monitoring range and accuracy.
[0037] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit, comprising a monitoring platform (1), characterized in that: The monitoring platform (1) is equipped with a guide rod (4) at its upper end. A storage platform (5) is slidably mounted on the guide rod (4). A storage slot is provided inside the storage platform (5). Positioning components are installed on both sides of the storage slot. The two sets of positioning components fix the thermal imaging camera (9). A movable support component is installed on the lower side of the monitoring platform (1). The movable support component is used to support the thermal imaging camera (9) when monitoring the temperature.
2. The temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component includes a slide rail (52) installed on the side of the storage slot, a movable plate (54) slidably disposed inside the slide rail (52), and a positioning plate (55) slidably disposed on the movable plate (54).
3. The temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cylinder (56) is mounted on the upper side of the movable plate (54), and the piston end of the cylinder (56) is connected to the positioning plate (55).
4. The temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: One of the slide rails (52) is rotatably equipped with a lead screw (53), which is threadedly connected to the moving plate (54) after being driven by a motor.
5. The temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper end of the monitoring platform (1) is equipped with cylinder 2 (6), and the piston end of cylinder 2 (6) is connected to the lower end of the receiving platform (5).
6. The temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thermal imaging camera (9) is sealed by a sealing cover (7) when stored in the storage slot.
7. The temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage platform (5) has a slot (51) and one side of the sealing cover (7) engages with the slot (51).
8. The temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile support assembly includes a track (2) installed on one side of the monitoring station (1), a slider (8) is slidably installed on the track (2), a cylinder (81) is installed on the upper end of the slider (8), and the upper end of the cylinder (81) is inserted into the slot (91) on the lower side of the thermal imaging camera (9).
9. The temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: Both sides of the first track (2) are hinged to the second track (3).
10. The temperature monitoring device for a heat pump unit according to claim 9, characterized in that: A push rod (82) is provided on one side of the slider (8).