Heating assembly and warmer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of heating assembly and warmer, the heating assembly includes: heating sheet, the heating sheet extends along first direction;First mounting bracket, the first mounting bracket is suitable for being connected with external fixing part, one of the heating sheet and the first mounting bracket is equipped with first insertion part and another is equipped with first insertion slot, the first insertion part is at least partially located in the first insertion slot and supported to the inner wall of the first insertion slot to make the heating sheet be connected to the mounting bracket;In the first direction, the minimum length of the first insertion slot is greater than the thickness of the first insertion part, and the first insertion part can be moved relative to the first insertion slot.The heating assembly provided by the utility model provides a moving space for the deformation of the heating sheet, avoids the bending of the heating sheet, prolongs the service life of the heating assembly, and is also conducive to improving the safety of the warmer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a heating component and a heater. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, heaters include a fan and a heating element. In winter environments, when users use a fan heater for warmth, the fan and the heating element work. The fan drives air through the heating element, and the air heated by the heating element is blown into the room to increase the indoor temperature.

[0003] The heating element consists of multiple heating elements. In related technologies, heating elements are prone to bending and deformation after prolonged exposure to high temperatures, which affects the lifespan of the heater. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a heating assembly that provides space for the deformation of the heating element through a first mounting bracket, preventing bending of the heating element, extending the service life of the heating assembly, and also improving the safety of the heater.

[0005] A heating assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a heating element extending along a first direction; a first mounting bracket adapted to be connected to an external fastener, wherein one of the heating element and the first mounting bracket is provided with a first insertion portion and the other is provided with a first insertion groove, the first insertion portion being at least partially located in the first insertion groove and supported on the inner wall of the first insertion groove so that the heating element is connected to the mounting bracket; in the first direction, the minimum length of the first insertion groove is greater than the thickness of the first insertion portion, and the first insertion portion is movable relative to the first insertion groove.

[0006] According to the heating assembly of this utility model embodiment, the heating element is adapted to be installed on an external fixing member through a first mounting bracket. The heating element is connected to the mounting bracket through the cooperation of a first insertion part and a first insertion slot. The first insertion part can move relative to the first insertion slot in a first direction, providing room for the deformation of the heating element, avoiding bending of the heating element, extending the service life of the heating assembly, and also helping to improve the safety of the equipment equipped with the heating assembly of this utility model embodiment.

[0007] In some embodiments, in the first direction, the thickness of the first insertion portion is w1, the minimum length of the first insertion groove is w2, and w2-w1≥1mm.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first direction is the thickness direction of the first insertion portion, the first insertion portion also extends along the second direction, and the thickness of a portion of the first insertion portion in the second direction is different from the thickness of other portions, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; in any cross section perpendicular to the second direction, the thickness of the first insertion portion is w3, the length of the first insertion groove in the first direction is w4, and w4-w3≥1mm.

[0009] In some embodiments, the heating assembly includes a plurality of mounting brackets, one of which is the first mounting bracket and the other is the second mounting bracket. One of the second mounting bracket and the heating element is provided with a second insertion portion and the other is provided with a second insertion groove. The second insertion portion is located in the first insertion groove. In the first direction, the opposite sidewalls of the second insertion portion are in contact with the second insertion groove.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second mounting bracket and the first mounting bracket have the same shape.

[0011] In some embodiments, each mounting bracket is provided with a mounting hole, and a fixing connector passes through the mounting hole to fix it to the external fixing member to connect the mounting bracket to the external fixing member.

[0012] In some embodiments, at least one mounting hole on the mounting bracket extends along the first direction so that the position of the respective mounting bracket relative to the external fastener is adjustable.

[0013] In some embodiments, a plurality of heating elements are provided, and the plurality of heating elements are disposed on the mounting bracket and arranged at intervals along a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, one of the mounting brackets and the heating element is provided with a first positioning groove and the other is provided with a positioning part, wherein the positioning part and the sidewall of the first positioning groove are in contact engagement.

[0015] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket is provided with the first positioning groove, and the portion of the heating element inserted into the first positioning groove defines the positioning part.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first insertion portion is an insertion protrusion that protrudes from the positioning portion.

[0017] In some embodiments, each of the mounting brackets is provided with a communicating groove having a mounting opening in a third direction, a portion of the opposite sidewall of the communicating groove being recessed to define a first insertion groove or a second insertion groove, the remainder of the communicating groove being a first positioning groove, the heating element being adapted to be inserted into the first positioning groove through the mounting opening, the first insertion portion being adapted to be inserted into the first insertion groove through the mounting opening, and the second insertion portion being adapted to be inserted into the second insertion groove through the second mounting opening, the first direction intersecting the third direction.

[0018] In some embodiments, each of the mounting brackets is provided with a cover to close the mounting opening.

[0019] In some embodiments, the cover is detachably connected to the corresponding mounting bracket; and / or, the cover is movably connected to the mounting bracket to close or open the mounting opening.

[0020] In some embodiments, the cover is provided with a second positioning groove, and a portion of the positioning part is located within the second positioning groove.

[0021] In some embodiments, the heating element includes: a first electrode plate, at least one PTC element and a second electrode plate, each PTC element being disposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, and each PTC element being electrically connected to the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate respectively.

[0022] In some embodiments, a plurality of PTC elements are provided, and the plurality of PTC elements are spaced apart along the first direction, with an air passage space defined between adjacent PTC elements.

[0023] In some embodiments, the first mounting bracket is provided with a connecting groove having a mounting opening in a third direction, a portion of the opposite sidewall of the connecting groove being recessed to define the first insertion groove, and the remaining portion of the connecting groove being the first positioning groove; the portion of the heating element inserted into the first positioning groove defines a positioning portion, the positioning portion and the sidewall of the first positioning groove being in contact engagement; the first insertion portion is an insertion protrusion protruding from the positioning portion, the insertion protrusion being disposed on the first electrode sheet and / or the second electrode sheet.

[0024] The heater according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: the heating component described in the above technical solution.

[0025] In some embodiments, the heater includes: a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet; a fan assembly disposed within the housing and located between the air inlet and the air outlet; and a heating element disposed within the housing and adjacent to the air outlet.

[0026] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a first air duct assembly and a second air duct assembly connected together. The first air duct assembly is connected to the air inlet, and the second air duct assembly is connected to the air outlet. The impeller assembly is located inside the first air duct assembly, the heating assembly is located inside the second air duct assembly, and the first mounting bracket is fixedly disposed on the second air duct assembly.

[0027] In some embodiments, multiple heating elements are provided, and an air guide channel is formed between adjacent heating elements, with the air guide channel facing the air outlet.

[0028] In some embodiments, the heater is configured to have a warm air state and a cold air state, wherein in the warm air state both the impeller assembly and the heating assembly are operational, and in the cold air state the impeller assembly is operational while the heating assembly is not operational.

[0029] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0031] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the heating assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the heating element according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first mounting bracket;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of the first mounting bracket;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a heating element according to other embodiments of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of part of the heating element;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second mounting bracket;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a partial enlarged view of the second mounting bracket;

[0039] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the side of the cover facing the mounting bracket;

[0040] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a heater according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Exploded view of a central heater;

[0042] Figure 12 This is an exploded view showing the heating component and the second air duct component working together.

[0043] Reference numerals: 100, Heater; 1, Shell; 11, Air duct space; 111, Air inlet; 112, Air outlet; 13, Front shell; 14, Rear shell; 141, Air inlet grille; 15, First air duct assembly; 16, Second air duct assembly; 161, Air outlet grille; 2, Fan assembly; 3, Heating assembly; 31, Heating element; 311, First electrode plate; 312, Second electrode plate; 313, PTC element; 314, First insertion part; 315, Second insertion part; 32, Mounting bracket; 321, First mounting bracket; 3211, First insertion slot; 322, Second mounting bracket; 3221, Second insertion slot; 323, Mounting hole; 324, First positioning slot; 325, Mounting opening; 326, Cover; 3261, Through hole; 3262, Second positioning slot. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] The following is for reference. Figures 1-12 The present invention describes a heating assembly 3 and a heater 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the heating assembly 3 includes a heating element 31 and a first mounting bracket 321. The heating element 31 extends along a first direction, and the first mounting bracket 321 is adapted to be connected to an external fixing member. One of the heating element 31 and the first mounting bracket 321 is provided with a first insertion portion 314 and the other is provided with a first insertion groove 3211. The first insertion portion 314 is at least partially located in the first insertion groove 3211 and supported on the inner wall of the first insertion groove 3211 so that the heating element 31 is connected to the mounting bracket 3211. In the first direction, the minimum length of the first insertion groove 3211 is greater than the thickness of the first insertion portion 314, and the first insertion portion 314 is movable relative to the first insertion groove 3211.

[0049] For example, the heating element 31 may have a first insertion portion 314, and the first mounting bracket 321 may have a first insertion groove 3211, with the first insertion portion 314 at least partially located within the first insertion groove 3211. Alternatively, the heating element 31 may have a first insertion groove 3211, and the first mounting bracket 321 may have a first insertion portion 314, with the first insertion portion 314 at least partially located within the first insertion groove 3211.

[0050] The first mounting bracket 321 is adapted to connect with an external fixing component. The heating element 31 is connected to the mounting bracket 32 ​​through the cooperation of the first insertion part 314 and the first insertion slot 3211, thereby installing the heating element 31 onto the external fixing component. It should be noted that when the heating element 31 is applied to the heater 100, the external fixing component can be the inner wall of the air duct of the heater 100, or the shell 1 of the heater 100. The external fixing component can also be other structures, and this utility model does not limit this.

[0051] Research has shown that heating element 31 tends to stretch along its length after prolonged high-temperature operation, increasing its length. In this embodiment of the invention, heating element 31 extends along a first direction, and when it deforms, its length in the first direction increases.

[0052] In this embodiment of the invention, the first insertion part 314 can move relative to the first insertion groove 3211 in the first direction, that is, the heating element 31 can move relative to the first mounting bracket 321 in the first direction. When the heating element 31 deforms, the first insertion part 314 can move relative to the first insertion groove 3211, providing room for the deformation of the heating element 31 and preventing the heating element 31 from bending.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first direction is a vertical direction, and the inner wall of the first insertion groove 3211 includes a top wall and a bottom wall, both of which can limit the displacement of the first insertion part 314.

[0054] In some application scenarios, the heating element 31 in the first direction includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the heating element 31 is mounted to an external fastener via a first mounting bracket 321, and the second end of the heating element 31 is fixed to the external fastener via other structures.

[0055] When the heating element 31 deforms, because the second end of the heating element 31 is fixed to the external fastener, the first end of the heating element 31 can move in the first direction relative to the first mounting bracket 321. The first end of the heating element 31 has a deformable space, which allows the heating element 31 to extend along the first direction, thus avoiding bending of the heating element 31.

[0056] In other application scenarios, the heating element 31 is mounted to an external fastener via a first mounting bracket 321, which further increases the deformable space of the heating element 31 and further reduces the risk of bending of the heating element 31.

[0057] In some other embodiments, a plurality of first mounting brackets 321 are spaced apart in the first direction, and the heating element 31 is connected to the plurality of first mounting brackets 321. In this embodiment of the present invention, the heating element 31 is connected to an external fastener through the plurality of first mounting brackets 321, thereby improving the stability of the heating element 31 relative to the external fastener.

[0058] According to the heating assembly 3 of this utility model embodiment, the heating element 31 is adapted to be installed to an external fixing member via a first mounting bracket 321. The heating element is connected to the mounting bracket 32 ​​via the cooperation of a first insertion part 314 and a first insertion groove 3211. The first insertion part 314 can move relative to the first insertion groove 3211 in a first direction, providing room for deformation of the heating element 31, avoiding bending of the heating element 31, extending the service life of the heating assembly 3, and also improving the safety of the equipment equipped with the heating assembly 3 of this utility model embodiment.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the heating element 31 includes a first electrode 311, a second electrode 312, and at least one PTC element 313. The first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 are spaced apart along a second direction, and each PTC element 313 is disposed between the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312. Each PTC element 313 is electrically connected to the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312, respectively. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0060] Each PTC element 313 is electrically connected to the first electrode plate 311 and the second electrode plate 312 respectively. The first electrode plate 311 and the second electrode plate 312 can be used as conductive media to be electrically connected to an external power source. When the external power source is turned on, current can flow into the PTC element 313. The PTC element 313 can generate heat after being energized, thereby realizing the heating function of the heating element 31. In addition, the first electrode plate 311 and the second electrode plate 312 can also play the role of transferring the heat generated by the PTC element 313, which is conducive to increasing the heating area of ​​the heating element 31, thereby improving the heating efficiency and heating uniformity of the heating element 31.

[0061] In some further embodiments, the heating element 31 has a plurality of PTC elements 313, which are spaced apart along a first direction, and an air passage space is defined between adjacent PTC elements 313.

[0062] Through the above technical solution, when air passes through the heating component 3, some air can pass through the air passage space to reduce the wind resistance of the heating component 3, which is conducive to increasing the air volume of the heater 100; at the same time, it also increases the contact area between the first electrode plate 311 and the second electrode plate 312 and the air, improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the heating component 3, and is conducive to increasing the heating effect of the heater 100.

[0063] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4In some embodiments, in the first direction, the thickness of the first insertion portion 314 is w1, the minimum length of the first insertion groove 3211 is w2, and w2-w1≥1mm.

[0064] In other words, the first insertion part 314 can be displaced by at least 1 mm relative to the first insertion groove 3211, providing sufficient room for the deformation of the heating element 31 and further reducing the risk of the heating element 31 bending.

[0065] In some specific embodiments, w2-w1 can be 1mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm, 2mm or other sizes, and this utility model does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0066] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In other embodiments, the first direction is the thickness direction of the first insertion portion 314, the first insertion portion 314 also extends along a second direction, and the thickness of a portion of the first insertion portion 314 in the second direction is different from the thickness of the other portions.

[0067] In any cross section perpendicular to the second direction, the thickness of the first insertion part 314 is w3, the length of the first insertion groove 3211 in the first direction is w4, and w4-w3≥1mm.

[0068] In other words, the thickness of each part of the first insertion part 314 in the second direction is less than the length of the first insertion groove 3211, thereby ensuring that the first insertion part 314 can move within the first insertion groove 3211.

[0069] In some specific embodiments, w4-w3 can be 1mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm, 2mm or other sizes, and this utility model does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0070] In some specific embodiments, a first insertion slot 3211 is disposed on a first mounting bracket 321, and the length of the first insertion slot 3211 gradually decreases in the direction away from the heating element 31. A first insertion portion 314 is disposed on one side of the heating element 31 in the second direction, and the thickness of the first insertion portion 314 gradually decreases in the direction away from the heating element 31, so that the thickness of the first insertion portion 314 is always less than the length of the first insertion slot 3211 in the first direction, thereby ensuring that the first insertion portion 314 can move within the first insertion slot 3211.

[0071] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8In some embodiments, the heating assembly 3 includes a plurality of mounting brackets 32, one of which is a first mounting bracket 321 and the other is a second mounting bracket 322. One of the second mounting bracket 322 and the heating element 31 is provided with a second insertion part 315 and the other is provided with a second insertion groove 3221. The second insertion part 315 is located in the first insertion groove 3211. In a first direction, the opposite sidewalls of the second insertion part 315 are in contact with the second insertion groove 3221.

[0072] For example, the heating element 31 may have a second insertion portion 315, and the second mounting bracket 322 may have a second insertion groove 3221, with the second insertion portion 315 at least partially located within the second insertion groove 3221. Alternatively, the heating element 31 may have a second insertion groove 3221, and the second mounting bracket 322 may have a second insertion portion 315, with the second insertion portion 315 at least partially located within the second insertion groove 3221.

[0073] In this embodiment of the invention, the heating element 31 is adapted to be mounted to an external fastener via multiple mounting brackets 32, effectively improving the stability of the heating element 31's mounting. Furthermore, the opposing sidewalls of the second insertion portion 315 in the first direction are in contact with the second insertion groove 3221, restricting the movement of the heating element 31 relative to the second mounting bracket 322 in the first direction, further improving the stability of the connection between the heating element 31 and the second mounting bracket 322, that is, further improving the stability of the connection between the heating element 31 and the external fastener.

[0074] In some specific embodiments, the heating element 31 in the first direction includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the heating element 31 is mounted to an external fixing member by a first mounting bracket 321, and the second end of the heating element 31 is fixed to the external fixing member by a second mounting bracket 322.

[0075] When the heating element 31 deforms, because the second end of the heating element 31 is fixed to the external fastener, the first end of the heating element 31 can move in the first direction relative to the first mounting bracket 321. The first end of the heating element 31 has a deformable space, which allows the heating element 31 to extend along the first direction, thus avoiding bending of the heating element 31.

[0076] In some embodiments, the second mounting bracket 322 and the first mounting bracket 321 have the same shape.

[0077] The above technical solution reduces the mold opening cost of multiple mounting brackets 32, reduces the cost of heating component 3, reduces the connection difficulty between heating element 31 and multiple mounting brackets 32, and improves the assembly efficiency of heating component 3.

[0078] In some embodiments, each mounting bracket 32 ​​is provided with a mounting hole 323, and a fixing connector passes through the mounting hole 323 to be fixed to an external fixing member to connect the mounting bracket 32 ​​to the external fixing member. The fixing connector can be a screw or bolt, which provides a reliable connection at a low cost.

[0079] In this embodiment of the utility model, the structure of the mounting bracket 32 ​​for connecting external fasteners is simple, which reduces the processing difficulty of the mounting bracket 32 ​​and the cost of the heating component 3; and the connection method between the mounting bracket 32 ​​and the external fasteners is simple, which reduces the installation difficulty of the heating component 3.

[0080] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, at least one mounting hole 323 on the mounting bracket 32 ​​extends along a first direction so that the position of the respective mounting bracket 32 ​​relative to the external fastener is adjustable.

[0081] Mounting holes 323 on mounting bracket 32 ​​extend in a first direction, allowing mounting bracket 32 ​​to move relative to external fasteners in the first direction.

[0082] If the deformation of the heating element 31 is large and the space between the first insertion part 314 and the first insertion groove 3211 is insufficient for the heating element 31 to extend, the position of the mounting bracket 32 ​​in the first direction can be adjusted to further increase the space for the heating element 31 to deform, thereby further reducing the risk of the heating element 31 bending and extending the service life of the heating assembly 3.

[0083] In some specific embodiments, the mounting hole 323 on the second mounting bracket 322 extends along the first direction. In other embodiments, the mounting hole 323 on the first mounting bracket 321 may also extend along the first direction. In still other embodiments, the mounting holes 323 on both the first mounting bracket 321 and the second mounting bracket 322 may extend along the first direction. This utility model does not limit this.

[0084] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, multiple heating elements 31 are provided, and the multiple heating elements 31 are all disposed on the mounting bracket 32 ​​and arranged at intervals along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0085] This utility model embodiment is provided with multiple heating elements 31, which effectively improves the heating efficiency of the heating component 3, and the multiple heating elements 31 are all provided on the mounting bracket 32, which improves the assembly efficiency of the heating component 3.

[0086] In some embodiments, one of each mounting bracket 32 ​​and heating element 31 is provided with a first positioning groove 324 and the other is provided with a positioning part, the positioning part and the side wall of the first positioning groove 324 are in contact engagement.

[0087] For example, the mounting bracket 32 ​​may be provided with a first positioning groove 324, and the heating element 31 may be provided with a positioning part, with the positioning part and the side wall of the first positioning groove 324 in contact and cooperate; or the mounting bracket 32 ​​may be provided with a positioning part, and the heating element 31 may be provided with a first positioning groove 324, with the positioning part and the side wall of the first positioning groove 324 in contact and cooperate.

[0088] The contact and engagement between the positioning part and the side wall of the first positioning groove 324 restricts the movement of the heating element 31 in the second direction, effectively improving the stability of the connection between the heating element 31 and the mounting bracket 32.

[0089] In some preferred embodiments, the mounting bracket 32 ​​is provided with a first positioning groove 324, and the portion of the heating element 31 inserted into the first positioning groove 324 defines the positioning part.

[0090] The above technical solution helps to reduce the thickness of the heating element 31 in the second direction, thereby reducing the overall volume of the heating assembly 3 and reducing the wind resistance of the heating assembly 3.

[0091] In some further embodiments, the first insertion portion 314 is an insertion protrusion protruding from the positioning portion.

[0092] In this embodiment of the invention, the first insertion part 314 has a simple structure, which facilitates the processing of the heating element 31 and reduces the cost of the heating assembly 3.

[0093] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, each mounting bracket 32 ​​is provided with a communicating groove having a mounting opening 325 in a third direction. A portion of the opposite sidewall of the communicating groove is recessed to define a first insertion groove 3211 or a second insertion groove 3221. The remaining portion of the communicating groove is a first positioning groove 324. The heating element 31 is adapted to be inserted into the first positioning groove 324 through the mounting opening 325. The first insertion part 314 is adapted to be inserted into the first insertion groove 3211 through the mounting opening 325. The second insertion part 315 is adapted to be inserted into the second insertion groove 3221 through the mounting opening 325. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0094] For example, the plurality of mounting brackets 32 include a first mounting bracket 321 and a second mounting bracket 322. A portion of the opposite sidewall of the communicating groove of the first mounting bracket 321 is recessed to define a first insertion groove 3211, and a portion of the opposite sidewall of the communicating groove of the second mounting bracket 322 is recessed to define a second insertion groove 3221. The heating element 31 is provided with a first insertion portion 314 and a second insertion portion 315, both of which are insertion protrusions provided on the heating element 31.

[0095] A portion of the heating element 31 is inserted into the first positioning groove 324 of the first mounting bracket 321 through the mounting opening 325 of the first mounting bracket 321, and the first insertion part 314 is inserted into the first insertion groove 3211 of the first mounting bracket 321 through the mounting opening 325 of the first mounting bracket 321; a portion of the heating element 31 is inserted into the first positioning groove 324 of the second mounting bracket 322 through the mounting opening 325 of the second mounting bracket 322, and the second insertion part 315 is inserted into the second insertion groove 3221 of the second mounting bracket 322 through the mounting opening 325 of the second mounting bracket 322.

[0096] In this embodiment of the utility model, the cooperation between the heating element 31 and the mounting bracket 32 ​​is simple, which reduces the difficulty of connecting the heating element 31 and the mounting bracket 32 ​​and improves the production efficiency of the heating component 3.

[0097] In some further embodiments, the heating element 31 includes: a first electrode 311, a second electrode 312, and at least one PTC element 313. The first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312 are spaced apart along a second direction, and each PTC element 313 is disposed between the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312. Each PTC element 313 is electrically connected to the first electrode 311 and the second electrode 312, respectively. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0098] Both the first insertion part 314 and the second insertion part 315 are insertion protrusions provided on the heating element 31.

[0099] The first electrode plate 311 is provided with a first insertion portion 314 and a second insertion portion 315; and / or, the second electrode plate 312 is provided with a first insertion portion 314 and a second insertion portion 315.

[0100] The plurality of mounting brackets 32 include a first mounting bracket 321 and a second mounting bracket 322, wherein a portion of the opposite sidewall of the communicating groove of the first mounting bracket 321 is recessed to define a first insertion groove 3211, and a portion of the opposite sidewall of the communicating groove of the second mounting bracket 322 is recessed to define a second insertion groove 3221.

[0101] A portion of the heating element 31 is inserted into the first positioning groove 324 of the first mounting bracket 321 through the mounting opening 325 of the first mounting bracket 321, and the first insertion part 314 is inserted into the first insertion groove 3211 of the first mounting bracket 321 through the mounting opening 325 of the first mounting bracket 321; a portion of the heating element 31 is inserted into the first positioning groove 324 of the second mounting bracket 322 through the mounting opening 325 of the second mounting bracket 322, and the second insertion part 315 is inserted into the second insertion groove 3221 of the second mounting bracket 322 through the mounting opening 325 of the second mounting bracket 322.

[0102] In this embodiment, the first insertion part 314 and the second insertion part 315 are disposed on the first electrode sheet 311 and / or the second electrode sheet 312, which reduces the manufacturing difficulty and the cost of the heating assembly.

[0103] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, each mounting bracket 32 ​​is provided with a cover 326 that closes the mounting opening 325.

[0104] By closing the mounting opening 325 with the cover 326, the heating element 31 is prevented from detaching from the mounting bracket 32 ​​through the mounting opening 325, which further improves the stability of the connection between the heating element 31 and the mounting bracket 32.

[0105] In some embodiments, the cover 326 is detachably connected to the corresponding mounting bracket 32 ​​to facilitate the installation and removal of the heating element 31.

[0106] In some specific embodiments, the cover 326 is provided with a through hole 3261, and a fixing connector is adapted to pass through the through hole 3261 and be fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 32. The fixing connector can be a screw or a bolt, and this invention is not limited to this. In this embodiment, the detachable connection between the cover 326 and the mounting bracket 32 ​​is simple, reducing the cost of the heating assembly 3. In other embodiments, the cover 326 can also be detachably connected to the mounting bracket 32 ​​via a snap-fit ​​structure or other means, and this invention is not limited to this.

[0107] In some embodiments, the cover 326 is movably connected to the mounting bracket 32 ​​to close or open the mounting opening 325.

[0108] For example, the cover 326 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 32, and the cover 326 can be rotated to close the mounting opening 325, and the cover 326 can also be rotated to open the mounting opening 325.

[0109] This utility model does not limit the movement mode of the cover 326, as long as the cover 326 can switch between closing the installation opening 325 and opening the installation opening 325.

[0110] In some embodiments, the cover 326 is provided with a second positioning groove 3262, and a portion of the positioning part is located in the second positioning groove 3262.

[0111] The above technical solution improves the stability of the connection between the cover 326 and the heating element 31, and further improves the stability of the connection between the heating element 31 and the mounting bracket 32.

[0112] Reference Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 The heater 100 according to the present utility model includes: the heating component 3 in the above technical solution.

[0113] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the heater 100 has a heating element 31 that is adapted to be installed on the heater 100 via a first mounting bracket 321. The heating element is connected to the mounting bracket 32 ​​via the cooperation of a first insertion part 314 and a first insertion groove 3211. The first insertion part 314 can move relative to the first insertion groove 3211 in a first direction, providing room for the deformation of the heating element 31, avoiding bending of the heating element 31, extending the service life of the heating component 3, and also improving the safety of the heater 100.

[0114] In some embodiments, the heater 100 includes: a housing 1, a fan assembly 2, and a heating assembly 3; the housing 1 is provided with an air inlet 111 and an air outlet 112, and the fan assembly 2 is disposed inside the housing 1 and located between the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112; when the fan assembly 2 is working, the fan assembly 2 drives air to enter the housing 1 from the air inlet 111 and then blows it toward the user through the air outlet 112.

[0115] The heating element 3 is located inside the housing 1 and adjacent to the air outlet 112. When the user needs to use the heater 100 for heating, the fan assembly 2 and the heating element 3 work. The fan assembly 2 drives the air to flow towards the heating element 3. The air heated by the heating element 3 flows into the room through the air outlet 112 to increase the indoor temperature.

[0116] In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a front housing 13 and a rear housing 14 connected together, defining an installation space between the front housing 13 and the rear housing 14 for the exhaust fan assembly 2 and the heating assembly 3, wherein the front housing 13 is provided with an air outlet 112 and the rear housing 14 is provided with an air inlet 111.

[0117] By assembling and fitting the front shell 13 and the rear shell 14 to form the installation space for the impeller assembly 2 and the heating assembly 3, the difficulty of mold making and the cost can be reduced. Specifically, the front shell 13 and the rear shell 14 are connected by fasteners such as screws and bolts, which facilitates later maintenance or replacement. In other embodiments, the front shell 13 and the rear shell 14 can also be connected by a snap-fit ​​structure or other detachable methods, and this utility model does not limit this.

[0118] In some embodiments, the housing 1 further includes a first air duct assembly 15 and a second air duct assembly 16 connected together. The first air duct assembly 15 and the second air duct assembly 16 are located within the installation space. The first air duct assembly 15 and the second air duct assembly 16 define an air duct space 11 that communicates with the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112. The impeller assembly 2 is located within the first air duct assembly 15, the heating assembly 3 is located within the second air duct assembly 16, and the first mounting bracket 321 is fixedly disposed on the second air duct assembly 16.

[0119] By assembling and cooperating the first air duct component 15 and the second air duct component 16 to form the air duct space 11, the difficulty of mold making and the cost can be reduced. Specifically, the first air duct component 15 and the second air duct component 16 can be detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​structure, which is beneficial for later maintenance or replacement. In other embodiments, the first air duct component 15 and the second air duct component 16 can also be integrally molded parts, or the first air duct component 15 and the second air duct component 16 can be fixedly connected as one piece, for example, by means of screws, glue welding, etc. This utility model does not limit this.

[0120] In some specific embodiments, the first mounting bracket 321 is installed to the second air duct assembly 16 via a fixing connector, which can be a screw or bolt, providing a stable connection at a low cost. In other embodiments, the first mounting bracket 321 can also be installed to the second air duct assembly 16 via a snap-fit ​​structure, adhesive bonding, or other methods; this invention does not limit the scope of the invention.

[0121] In some embodiments, an air outlet grille 161 is provided at the air outlet 112 and an air inlet grille 141 is provided at the air inlet 111. The air inlet grille 141 and the air outlet grille 161 help reduce the risk of dust or water and other debris entering the housing 1, thereby improving the cleanliness of the housing 1 and reducing the risk of components installed in the housing 1 (such as the impeller assembly 2 and the heating assembly 3) malfunctioning due to water or dust ingress, thus ensuring the service life and safety of the heater 100.

[0122] In some specific embodiments, the air inlet grille 141 is disposed on the rear shell 14, and the air outlet grille 161 is disposed on the second air duct assembly 16. In other embodiments, the air inlet grille 141 may be disposed on the rear shell 14, and the air outlet grille 161 may be disposed on the front shell 13; this utility model does not limit this to any particular embodiment.

[0123] In some specific embodiments, the impeller assembly 2 is a cross-flow impeller, and the impeller assembly 2 extends along a first direction, that is, the length direction of the impeller assembly 2 is parallel to the length direction of the heating element 31.

[0124] Through the above technical solution, the air delivery range of the fan assembly can better cover the heating element 31, so that the contact area between the air and the heating element 31 is maximized when the air flows through the heating element 31, thereby improving the heating effect of the heater.

[0125] In other embodiments, the wind turbine assembly 2 may also be one or more axial flow wind turbines, and this application does not limit this.

[0126] In some embodiments, multiple heating elements 31 are provided, and air guide channels are formed between adjacent heating elements. The air guide channels are directly opposite the air outlet 112. This further reduces the wind resistance of the heating component 3, allowing air to pass through the air guide channels and be directly discharged to the air outlet 112, thus improving the smoothness of the heater's airflow.

[0127] In some embodiments, the heater is configured to have a warm air state and a cold air state, wherein both the impeller assembly and the heating assembly operate in the warm air state, and the impeller assembly operates in the cold air state while the heating assembly does not operate.

[0128] The above technical solutions enable the heater to not only provide warmth in low-temperature environments but also to cool down in high-temperature environments, effectively improving its practicality.

[0129] Other configurations of the heater 100 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0130] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand 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 claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A heating assembly, characterized in that, include: A heating element extending along a first direction; A first mounting bracket is adapted to be connected to an external fastener. One of the heating element and the first mounting bracket is provided with a first insertion portion and the other is provided with a first insertion slot. The first insertion portion is at least partially located in the first insertion slot and supported on the inner wall of the first insertion slot so that the heating element is connected to the mounting bracket. In the first direction, the minimum length of the first insertion slot is greater than the thickness of the first insertion part, and the first insertion part can move relative to the first insertion slot.

2. The heating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the first direction, the thickness of the first insertion part is w1, the minimum length of the first insertion groove is w2, and w2-w1≥1mm.

3. The heating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first direction is the thickness direction of the first insertion part, the first insertion part also extends along the second direction, and the thickness of the portion of the first insertion part in the second direction is different from the thickness of the other portions. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. In any cross section perpendicular to the second direction, the thickness of the first insertion part is w3, the length of the first insertion groove in the first direction is w4, and w4-w3≥1mm.

4. The heating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating assembly includes multiple mounting brackets, one of which is the first mounting bracket and the other is the second mounting bracket. One of the second mounting bracket and the heating element is provided with a second insertion part and the other is provided with a second insertion groove. The second insertion part is located in the first insertion groove. In the first direction, the opposite sidewalls of the second insertion part are in contact with the second insertion groove.

5. The heating assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second mounting bracket has the same shape as the first mounting bracket.

6. The heating assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each mounting bracket is provided with a mounting hole, and a fixing connector passes through the mounting hole to fix it to the external fixing member to connect the mounting bracket to the external fixing member.

7. The heating assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least one mounting hole on the mounting bracket extends along the first direction so that the position of the corresponding mounting bracket relative to the external fastener is adjustable.

8. The heating assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating element is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple heating elements are all disposed on the mounting bracket and arranged at intervals along the second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The heating assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the mounting brackets and the heating element is provided with a first positioning groove and the other is provided with a positioning part, wherein the positioning part and the side wall of the first positioning groove are in contact and engaged.

10. The heating assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is provided with the first positioning groove, and the portion of the heating element inserted into the first positioning groove defines the positioning part.

11. The heating assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first insertion part is an insertion protrusion that protrudes from the positioning part.

12. The heating assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, Each of the mounting brackets is provided with a connecting groove having a mounting opening in a third direction. A portion of the opposite sidewall of the connecting groove is recessed to define either the first insertion groove or the second insertion groove. The remaining portion of the connecting groove forms the first positioning groove. The heating element is adapted to be inserted into the first positioning groove through the mounting opening. The first insertion portion is adapted to be inserted into the first insertion groove through the mounting opening. The second insertion portion is adapted to be inserted into the second insertion groove through the mounting opening. The first direction intersects with the third direction.

13. The heating assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, Each of the mounting brackets is provided with a cover to close the mounting opening.

14. The heating assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, The cover is detachably connected to the corresponding mounting bracket; And / or, the cover is movably connected to the mounting bracket to close or open the mounting opening.

15. The heating assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, The cover is provided with a second positioning groove, and a portion of the positioning part is located in the second positioning groove.

16. The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1-15, characterized in that, The heating element includes: A first electrode plate, at least one PTC element, and a second electrode plate, wherein each PTC element is disposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, and each PTC element is electrically connected to the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate respectively.

17. The heating assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that, The PTC element is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple PTC elements are arranged at intervals along the first direction, with an air passage space defined between adjacent PTC elements.

18. The heating assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that, The first mounting bracket is provided with a connecting groove having a mounting opening in a third direction, a portion of the opposite sidewall of the connecting groove is recessed to define the first insertion groove, and the remaining portion of the connecting groove is a first positioning groove. The portion of the heating element inserted into the first positioning groove defines a positioning part, and the positioning part contacts and engages with the side wall of the first positioning groove. The first insertion portion is an insertion protrusion that protrudes from the positioning portion, and the insertion protrusion is disposed on the first electrode plate and / or the second electrode plate.

19. A heater, characterized in that, include: The heating assembly according to any one of claims 1-18.

20. The heater according to claim 19, characterized in that, include: The housing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet; A wind turbine assembly, wherein the wind turbine assembly is disposed within the housing and located between the air inlet and the air outlet; The heating component is located inside the housing and adjacent to the air outlet.

21. The heater according to claim 20, characterized in that, The housing contains a first air duct assembly and a second air duct assembly connected together. The first air duct assembly is connected to the air inlet, and the second air duct assembly is connected to the air outlet. The impeller assembly is located inside the first air duct assembly, and the heating assembly is located inside the second air duct assembly. The first mounting bracket is disposed on the second air duct assembly.

22. The heater according to claim 20, characterized in that, The heating element is provided in multiple parts, and an air guide channel is formed between adjacent heating elements. The air guide channel is arranged directly opposite the air outlet.

23. The heater according to claim 20, characterized in that, The heater is configured to have a warm air mode and a cold air mode. In the warm air mode, both the impeller assembly and the heating assembly are working. In the cold air mode, the impeller assembly is working, and the heating assembly is not working.

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