A steam generating assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a steam generation subassembly, including casing, heating plate and install the metal box on heating plate one side, heating plate and metal box install in the inside of casing, be provided with a plurality of through -hole on the lateral wall of casing, and the connecting wire of heating plate and the connecting pipe of metal box pass through the through -hole and extend outward, install heating plate and metal box in the casing, isolate the outside, on one hand avoid high temperature to cause damage to the outside structure, on the other hand protect the connecting assembly on heating plate, improve the electric safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric heating technology, specifically to a steam generating component. Background Technology

[0002] A steam generator is a mechanical device that uses the thermal energy of fuel or other energy sources to heat water into hot water or steam. Existing technologies use large equipment such as boilers and heating coils to generate steam using electric energy. These devices are bulky and difficult to apply to lightweight applications, such as steam mops.

[0003] CN217441597U discloses a miniature steam generator in which the heat emitted by the thick film heater can be quickly and effectively transferred to the steam generating chamber to heat the water inside the chamber and produce hot water or steam. However, the steam generator operates at a high temperature, typically between 80 and 200 degrees Celsius. When installed on an external structure, the high temperature may damage the external structure; furthermore, it exposes electrical connection components, posing a certain electrical hazard. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a steam generating assembly that protects and isolates the heating plate and metal box through a shell.

[0005] This utility model discloses a steam generating assembly, including a housing, a heating plate, and a metal box installed on one side of the heating plate; the heating plate and the metal box are installed inside the housing; multiple through holes are provided on the side wall of the housing, and the connecting wires of the heating plate and the connecting pipes of the metal box extend outward through the through holes.

[0006] Preferably, the housing includes a main body and an upper cover disposed on one side of the main body, the upper cover being detachably mounted on the main body.

[0007] Preferably, the main body has an accommodating space;

[0008] The connecting line includes a first connecting line;

[0009] The first connecting line on one side of the heating plate extends through the receiving space to the other side.

[0010] Preferably, a heat-resistant sleeve is provided on the first connecting line, and the heat-resistant sleeve is clamped between the metal box and the main body.

[0011] Preferably, the main body is provided with a wire groove, and the first connecting wire is installed and clamped on the wire groove.

[0012] Preferably, a V-shaped or U-shaped guide may also be provided inside the groove;

[0013] The main body may also be provided with a first support member that cooperates with the metal box, and a second support member that cooperates with the heating plate;

[0014] The upper cover is mounted on the main body by bolts and / or engaging components; the main body is provided with positioning elements that cooperate with the upper cover;

[0015] The connecting line also includes a second connecting line; the second connecting line and the first connecting line are respectively mounted on the heating plate via an electrical connection assembly;

[0016] The metal box has interfaces on both sides, and the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are respectively installed on the interfaces on both sides.

[0017] Preferably, a boss is provided on the upper side of the top cover, and the electrical connection assembly is installed in the inner space of the boss; a second through hole is provided on the boss, and the connecting wire passes through the second through hole; or

[0018] The top cover is provided with a fifth through hole that mates with the electrical connection assembly, and the electrical connection assembly is housed within the fifth through hole.

[0019] Preferably, a mounting component is provided on one side of the housing; the mounting component is installed on an external mechanism by bolts.

[0020] Preferably, a temperature controller is provided on the heating plate; or a temperature sensor is provided on one side of the metal box.

[0021] Preferably, the shell is square or rectangular; or the cross-section of the shell is elliptical.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by installing the heating plate and the metal box inside the housing, the external environment is isolated, which on the one hand avoids damage to the external structure caused by high temperature, and on the other hand protects the connecting components on the heating plate, thereby improving electrical safety. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the steam generating assembly in Example 1;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the heating plate and metal box inside the shell in Embodiment 1;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the metal box in Example 1;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the steam generating assembly in Example 2;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the heating plate and metal box in Example 2;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main shell structure of Embodiment 2;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first and second connecting lines in Embodiment 2;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the steam generating assembly in Example 3;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the steam generating assembly in Example 4.

[0032] Marked in the diagram: 1. Steam generating assembly;

[0033] 2. Heating plate; 21. Electrical connection assembly; 23. First connecting wire; 24. Second connecting wire; 25. Heat-resistant sleeve; 26. Temperature sensor; 27. Temperature controller; 28. Fuse;

[0034] 3. Metal box; 31. First connecting pipe; 32. Second connecting pipe; 33. Interface; 35. Cavity;

[0035] 5. Housing; 51. Main body; 52. Top cover; 53. Positioning component; 55. First through hole; 56. Boss; 561. Second through hole; 57. Third through hole; 521. Cable groove; 522. Guide component; 523. First support component; 525. Second support component; 526. Accommodation space; 58. Mounting component; 59. Fifth through hole;

[0036] 6. Engaging assembly; 61. Limiting boss; 62. Buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0038] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0039] Example 1 provides a steam generating assembly 1, such as Figure 1-3As shown, the housing 5, heating plate 2, and metal box 3 are mounted on one side of the heating plate 2; the heating plate 2 and metal box 3 are mounted inside the housing 5; the connecting wire of the heating plate 2 and the connecting pipe of the metal box 3 extend outward through the through hole on the side wall of the housing 5. The connecting pipe includes a first connecting pipe 31 and a second connecting pipe 32.

[0040] The heating plate 2 and the metal box 3 are installed inside the housing 5 to isolate the outside. This not only prevents high temperature from damaging the external structure, but also protects the connecting components on the heating plate 2 and improves electrical safety.

[0041] The through hole includes a first through hole 55, through which a first connecting pipe 31 on one side of the metal box 3 extends outward.

[0042] The housing 5 includes a main body 51 and a top cover 52, the top cover 52 being detachably mounted on the main body 51. Specifically, the top cover 52 is mounted on one side of the main body 51 by a snap-fit ​​assembly 6 or bolts. More specifically, the main body 51 is provided with a positioning element 53 that mates with the top cover 52.

[0043] like Figure 2 The main body 51 has a receiving space 526. The connecting wires include a first connecting wire 23 and a second connecting wire 24. The first connecting wire 23 on one side of the heating plate 2 passes through the receiving space 526 and extends to the other side. The orientation of the first connecting wire 23 can be changed to avoid messy wiring and improve space utilization. The receiving space 526 can also increase the gap inside the shell, which is conducive to heat dissipation. The heating plate 2 is used to generate heat and transfer it to the metal box 3 to heat the metal box 3 and its internal flow channels. The two ends of the flow channels are respectively provided with interfaces 33, and the interfaces 33 on both sides are respectively provided with a first connecting pipe 31 and a second connecting pipe 32 for connecting water inlet and water / steam outlet. The heating plate 2 includes a printed circuit board and resistors printed on the printed circuit board. The two ends of the resistors are respectively connected to a set of electrical connection components 21, which are used to install the connecting wires.

[0044] like Figure 3 In one specific embodiment, a fuse 28, also known as a circuit breaker, is provided on the lower side of the metal box 3. A heat-resistant sleeve 25 is provided outside the fuse 28, and one end of the first connecting line is connected to the fuse 28. A cavity 35 is provided inside the metal box 3, wherein the cavity 35 can be a water storage cavity to increase the retention time of water in the cavity 35. The specific structure of the heating plate 2 and the electrical connection assembly 21 are prior art and will not be described in detail here. In another specific embodiment, the cavity 35 is designed as a loop or serpentine flow channel.

[0045] A heat-resistant sleeve 25 is provided on the first connecting line 23, and the heat-resistant sleeve 25 is clamped between the metal box 3 and the main body 51; the housing 5 can be made of metal or plastic. A thermometer 26 is provided on one side of the metal box 3 for detecting the temperature of the metal box 3. The thermometer 26 includes a thermistor NTC or a temperature sensor. Specifically, the thermistor NTC and the fuse 28 work together to prevent the steam generating assembly 1 from overheating.

[0046] Example 2, as Figures 4-7 A mounting member 58 is provided on one side of the housing 5. The mounting member 58 and the housing 5 are installed on the external mechanism by means of the mounting member 58 and bolts. A locking assembly 6 is provided between the main body 51 and the upper cover 52. The locking assembly 6 includes a limiting boss 61 and a buckle 62 respectively provided on the main body 51 and the upper cover 52. After the heating plate 2 is attached to the metal box 3, it is installed in the main body 51. Then the upper cover 52 is fastened to the main body 51 and the upper cover 52 and the main body 51 are fixed by bolts.

[0047] A boss 56 is provided on the upper side of the top cover 52, and an electrical connection assembly 21 is installed in the inner space of the boss 56; a second through hole 561 is provided on the boss 56, and a connecting wire passes through the second through hole 561.

[0048] like Figure 5 A thermostat 27 is installed on the upper cover 52, and the detection end of the thermostat 27 is located on the heating plate 2. The second connecting line 24 on one side of the heating plate 2 is connected to the thermostat 27.

[0049] like Figure 6 The main body 51 is provided with a wire groove 521, and the first connecting wire 23 is installed and clamped on the wire groove 521. A V-shaped or U-shaped guide 522 may also be provided inside the wire groove 521 to guide the first connecting wire 23 to the bottom of the wire groove 521. A third through hole 57 that mates with the wire groove 521 is provided on the side wall of the main body 51. A first support 523 that mates with the metal box 3 and a second support 525 that mates with the heating plate 2 may also be provided inside the main body 51.

[0050] Example 3, as Figure 8 Unlike Embodiment 2, the upper cover 52 is provided with a fifth through hole 59 that mates with the electrical connection assembly 21, and the electrical connection assembly 21 is accommodated within the fifth through hole 59. The mounting member 58 is provided on one side of the housing 5 along its length. The engaging assembly 6 is provided on one side of the housing 5 along its width. The housing 5 is rectangular or roughly rectangular in shape.

[0051] Example 4, as Figure 9The housing 5 has a roughly elliptical cross-section. The upper cover 52 has a boss 56 for accommodating the electrical connection assembly 21, and a second through hole 561 on the boss 56. The upper cover 52 is mounted on the main body 51 by a snap-fit ​​assembly 6 and bolts.

[0052] The steam generating assembly 1 of this invention protects and isolates the heating plate 2 and the metal box 3 through the housing 5, improving safety; it also facilitates installation into external mechanisms, such as smart mops, sweeping machines, and other equipment. The first connecting wire 23 is clamped between the main body 51 and the metal box 3, which serves three purposes: firstly, it secures the first connecting wire 23; secondly, it changes the orientation of the first connecting wire, facilitating the installation of the first connecting wire 23 and the second connecting wire 24; and thirdly, it increases the gap and space between the metal box 3 and the housing 5, which is beneficial for heat dissipation.

[0053] The steam generating assembly 1 is also robust and durable, and the whole assembly can operate at 200 degrees Celsius for extended periods.

[0054] 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 steam generating assembly, characterized in that, It includes a housing (5), a heating plate (2), and a metal box (3) installed on one side of the heating plate (2); A water storage chamber is provided inside the metal box (3); The heating plate (2) and the metal box (3) are installed inside the housing (5); The connecting wire of the heating plate (2) and the connecting pipe of the metal box (3) extend outward through the through hole on the side wall of the housing (5).

2. The steam generating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (5) includes a main body (51) and an upper cover (52) disposed on one side of the main body (51), the upper cover (52) being detachably mounted on the main body (51).

3. The steam generating assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body (51) is provided with a receiving space (526); The connecting line includes a first connecting line (23); The first connecting line (23) on one side of the heating plate (2) extends through the receiving space (526) to the other side.

4. The steam generating assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, A heat-resistant sleeve (25) is provided on the first connecting line (23), and the heat-resistant sleeve (25) is clamped between the metal box (3) and the main body (51); The fuse (28) is installed inside the heat-resistant sleeve (25).

5. The steam generating assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The main body (51) is provided with a wire groove (521), and the first connecting wire (23) is installed and clamped on the wire groove (521).

6. The steam generating assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The groove (521) may also be provided with a V-shaped or U-shaped guide (522); The main body (51) may also be provided with a first support member (523) that cooperates with the metal box (3) and a second support member (525) that cooperates with the heating plate (2); The upper cover (52) is mounted on the main body (51) by bolts and / or a snap-fit ​​assembly (6); the main body (51) is provided with a positioning element (53) that cooperates with the upper cover (52); The connecting line also includes a second connecting line (24); the second connecting line (24) and the first connecting line (23) are respectively mounted on the heating plate (2) via an electrical connection assembly (21); The connecting pipe includes a first connecting pipe (31) and a second connecting pipe (32); The metal box (3) has interfaces (33) on both sides, and the first connecting pipe (31) and the second connecting pipe (32) are respectively installed on the interfaces (33) on both sides.

7. The steam generating assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper cover (52) has a boss (56) on its upper side, and the electrical connection assembly (21) is installed in the inner space of the boss (56); the boss (56) has a second through hole (561), and the connecting wire passes through the second through hole (561); or The top cover (52) is provided with a fifth through hole (59) that cooperates with the electrical connection assembly (21), and the electrical connection assembly (21) is accommodated in the fifth through hole (59).

8. The steam generating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting component (58) is provided on one side of the housing (5); the mounting component (58) is installed on the external mechanism by bolts.

9. The steam generating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A temperature controller (27) is provided on the heating plate (2); or a temperature sensor (26) is provided on one side of the metal box, the temperature sensor (26) including a thermistor or a temperature sensor.

10. The steam generating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shell (5) is square or rectangular; Alternatively, the transverse cross-section of the shell (5) is elliptical.

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