Wireless controller assembly, housing structure and water supply device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of water supply equipment, and discloses a wire controller assembly, a shell structure and a water supply equipment, wherein the wire controller assembly comprises a wire controller body, a support and a first decorative plate; the wire controller body is detachably installed on the first decorative plate through the support; the first decorative plate is provided with a communication opening; the wire controller body is arranged in correspondence with the communication opening; and the support is located on the side of the wire controller body which is away from the communication opening. The wire controller body is less likely to sink into the shell interior under pressure, the reliability of the wire controller body is improved, the wire controller assembly is less likely to be damaged, and the cost of wire controller maintenance and repair is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water supply equipment technology, and in particular to a wired controller assembly, housing structure, and water supply equipment. Background Technology

[0002] This section provides only background information relevant to this application and is not necessarily prior art.

[0003] Water heaters provide hot water to users, making life more convenient. Water heaters are usually equipped with a wired controller on their storage tank, allowing users to set the water heater's parameters.

[0004] Reducing the assembly and maintenance costs of wired controllers has always been a key focus in the research and development of water heaters. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to at least reduce the assembly and maintenance costs of wired controllers. This purpose is achieved through the following technical solution: The first aspect of this application discloses a wired controller assembly for installation on a host device with a housing. The housing has an assembly port and includes a wired controller body, a bracket, and a first decorative panel. The first decorative panel is configured to connect to the housing and cover the assembly port. The wired controller body is detachably mounted to the first decorative panel via the bracket. The first decorative panel has a communication port, and the wired controller body is correspondingly disposed with respect to the communication port. The bracket is located on the side of the wired controller body opposite to the communication port.

[0006] According to the wired controller assembly of this application, the wired controller assembly is used to install on the assembly port of the housing. The assembly port can directly communicate with the interior of the housing, improving the convenience of wiring harness arrangement between the wired controller assembly and the internal components of the housing. In this application's wired controller assembly, the wired controller body is detachably mounted to the first decorative panel via a bracket. This allows the wired controller body to be pre-assembled with the first decorative panel as a wired controller assembly before the entire wired controller assembly is assembled onto the housing, improving assembly convenience and reducing assembly costs. Furthermore, the first decorative panel can be used to assemble different wired controller bodies as needed via the bracket, improving the ease of replacement and disassembly of the wired controller body. The first decorative panel can also be used with different models of wired controller bodies, increasing the versatility of the first decorative panel and reducing the replacement cost of the wired controller assembly. Meanwhile, the bracket is installed on the side of the wire controller body away from the communication port, and the bracket is connected to the first decorative panel. In this way, when the wire controller body is pressed or other control operations are performed, the bracket can provide support for the wire controller body, reducing the possibility that the wire controller body will be pressed and fall into the housing, improving the reliability of the wire controller body, reducing the possibility of damage to the wire controller components, and thus reducing the cost of wire controller repair and maintenance.

[0007] In addition, the wired controller assembly according to this application may also have the following additional technical features: In some embodiments of this application, the bracket includes a first mounting plate connected to the first decorative plate, the wired controller body is disposed on the side of the first mounting plate facing the communication port, the first mounting plate is provided with a first support portion, the first support portion protrudes relative to the first mounting plate towards the wired controller body, and the wired controller body is supported on the first support portion.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the bracket further includes a second mounting plate, the wired controller body is disposed on the first mounting plate via the second mounting plate, wherein the first mounting plate is connected to the first decorative panel, the second mounting plate is disposed on the side of the first mounting plate facing the communication port, the wired controller body is mounted on the second mounting plate, and the first support portion abuts against the second mounting plate to support the wired controller body via the second mounting plate.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the first support portion includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion. The first plate portion connects the second plate portion and the first mounting plate. The second plate portion intersects with the first plate portion and is disposed parallel to the surface of the second mounting plate. The second plate portion abuts against the second mounting plate.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the first mounting plate is provided with a through opening, the first support portion is configured as at least a partial flange surrounding the through opening, and the second mounting plate covers the side of the through opening facing the wired controller body.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the first mounting plate is detachably connected to the second mounting plate, and / or the wired controller body is detachably connected to the second mounting plate.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the wired controller body and the bracket are engaged by a snap-fit ​​component.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the first mounting plate is provided with a second support portion, the second support portion is disposed around the wired controller body, and the second support portion is abutted against the first decorative plate.

[0014] A second aspect of this application provides a housing structure including a housing and a wired controller assembly as described in this application or any embodiment thereof. The housing has an assembly opening, and a first decorative panel of the wired controller assembly is detachably mounted to the housing and covers the assembly opening. The bracket of the wired controller assembly is located on the side of the first decorative panel facing the interior of the housing.

[0015] According to the housing structure of this application, it has the same beneficial effects as the wired controller assembly proposed in this application or any embodiment of this application, and the first decorative panel is detachably connected to the housing, which further improves the convenience of the assembly, maintenance and replacement process of the wired controller assembly.

[0016] In addition, the shell structure according to this application may also have the following additional technical features: In some embodiments of this application, the first decorative panel protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the housing.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the first decorative panel includes a main panel and a circumferential side panel. The circumferential side panel is connected to the main panel and protrudes toward the bracket relative to the main panel. The main panel includes a first part and a second part that are connected to each other. The first part is provided with the communication port. The projections of the bracket and the wired controller body toward the main panel are both located in the first part. The housing has a protrusion around the assembly port, the protrusion protrudes toward the main body plate and abuts against the second part, and the circumferential side plate is sleeved on the outside of the protrusion.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the protrusion is arranged in a ring around the assembly port.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the housing includes a circumferential cover plate and a support base, the support base being connected to one end of the circumferential cover plate along its own axial direction, the assembly port being disposed on the circumferential cover plate, and the first decorative plate being connected to the circumferential cover plate and the support base respectively.

[0020] A third aspect of this application provides a water supply device, including a water storage structure, a heat exchange device, and a shell structure as described in this application or any embodiment thereof. The water storage structure is provided with a water storage cavity and a heat exchange component, the heat exchange component being configured to exchange heat with the water in the water storage cavity. The shell structure is located on one side of the water storage structure and is installed on the water storage structure. The shell of the shell structure forms an equipment compartment. The heat exchange device is at least partially disposed in the equipment compartment and connected to the heat exchange component. The wired controller body is electrically connected to the heat exchange device.

[0021] The water supply device according to this application has the same beneficial effects as the housing structure proposed in this application or any embodiment of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a wired controller assembly proposed in some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure proposed in some embodiments of this application; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the split structure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the wire controller body of the wire controller assembly proposed in some embodiments of this application, mounted on a bracket; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A diagram from another perspective; Figure 6 for Figure 5 AA sectional view; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bracket structure of the wire controller assembly proposed in some embodiments of this application; Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the structure after the second fastener has been installed, from another perspective. Figure 9 for Figure 8 BB cross-sectional diagram; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first mounting plate of the wire controller assembly proposed in some embodiments of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device proposed in some embodiments of this application.

[0023] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 10. Shell structure; 11. Shell; 111. Circumferential cover plate; 112. Support base; 113. Assembly port; 114. Protrusion; 1141. Flat plate; 115. Connecting support; 116. Third mounting hole; 20. Water storage structure; 21. Outer shell; 211. Second decorative panel; 100. Wired controller assembly; 110. Wired controller body; 120. Bracket; 121. First mounting plate; 1211. First support part; 1212. First plate part; 1213. Second plate part; 1214. Second support part; 1215. Through port; 1216. First connecting hole; 1217. First mounting hole; 1218. Extension structure; 1219. First reinforcing part; 122. Second mounting plate; 1221. Wiring hole; 1222. Second connecting hole; 1223. Second reinforcing part; 123. Snap-fit ​​component; 1231. First snap-fit ​​part; 124. Second fastener; 130. First decorative panel; 131. Main body plate; 1313. Connecting port; 132. Circumferential side plate; 133. Extension part. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Exemplary embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of this application and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art.

[0025] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also mean including the plural forms. The term “a plurality” means two or more (including two). The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a specific order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0026] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0027] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" would subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations.

[0028] Water supply equipment, such as air source water heaters, provides users with the hot water they need. This equipment may be equipped with a wired controller, which connects to the heat exchange device and other components. The controller allows users to input commands (such as on / off control, mode switching, or water temperature adjustment) and monitor the equipment's operating status. In some technologies, the wired controller is directly mounted on the housing of the water supply equipment. However, in actual assembly, this usually requires separate installation of the controller and the first decorative panel into two distinct processes. This assembly process is complex, and replacing the controller is difficult if damaged. Furthermore, the housing's compatibility with different controller models is poor.

[0029] In some designs, the housing has an assembly port corresponding to the remote controller, and the remote controller is directly suspended at the assembly port. During the pressing and control operation of the remote controller, it is easy for the remote controller to sink in and be damaged.

[0030] To alleviate at least one of the above problems, such as Figures 1 to 11 As shown, this application embodiment provides a wired controller assembly 100, which includes a wired controller body 110 and a first decorative panel 130, wherein the wired controller body 110 is mounted on the first decorative panel 130, and the first decorative panel 130 is used to connect to the housing 11.

[0031] The wired controller body 110 can be first installed on the first decorative panel 130, and then connected to the housing 11 through the first decorative panel 130, thereby fixing the entire wired controller assembly 100 to the housing 11. This method allows the wired controller body 110 to be pre-assembled with the first decorative panel 130 into the wired controller assembly 100, and then the entire wired controller assembly 100 to be assembled onto the housing 11, improving assembly convenience and reducing assembly costs.

[0032] In this embodiment, the wired controller assembly 100 can be applied to a host device with a housing 11. The host device can be a water supply device, such as a water heater, and more specifically, an air source water heater. An air source water heater refers to a water heater that includes at least a heat pump system and can at least use the heat pump system to heat water. Other methods of heating water can also be used in air source water heaters; for example, an electric heating element can be installed in the water storage chamber to directly heat the water. In the following description of the embodiment, the application of the wired controller assembly 100 to a water supply device is mainly used as an example.

[0033] The wired controller body 110 may include a wired control element and a housing, with the wired control element mounted on the housing. The wired controller body 110 can be used for human-machine interaction, and can perform the dual functions of "user command input" and "equipment status feedback". Through the wired controller body 110, the host equipment can be controlled for power on / off, water temperature adjustment, mode switching, etc., and water temperature information, host equipment operating status, fault prompts, energy consumption / water consumption prompts, etc. can also be obtained through the wired controller body 110.

[0034] The first decorative panel 130 can be understood as part of the appearance of the host device. The first decorative panel 130 may be provided with a connection port 1313. The connection port 1313 can serve as an observation window and operation window reserved in the first decorative panel 130. The wired controller body 110 corresponds to the connection port 1313, and the operation part, display part, etc. of the wired controller body 110 can be exposed through the connection port 1313 to facilitate user operation and observation.

[0035] Optionally, such as Figures 3 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the wired controller assembly 100 further includes a bracket 120, through which the wired controller body 110 is mounted to the first decorative panel 130.

[0036] The wired controller body 110 and the bracket 120, or the bracket 120 and the first decorative panel 130, can be detachably connected to each other, allowing for a detachable fit between the wired controller body 110 and the first decorative panel 130. This allows the wired controller body 110 to be replaced without replacing the first decorative panel 130, improving the convenience of replacement operations and reducing replacement and maintenance costs. Simultaneously, the first decorative panel 130, through the bracket 120, can better adapt to different wired controller bodies 110, improving the adaptability and versatility of the first decorative panel 130. Optionally, continue to refer to Figures 3 to 10As shown, the bracket 120 is disposed on the side of the wired controller body 110 opposite to the communication port 1313. That is, the bracket 120 is disposed on the back of the wired controller body 110. Since the bracket 120 is connected to the first decorative plate 130 and the first decorative plate 130 is connected to the housing 11, the bracket 120 can be relatively fixed by the first decorative plate 130 and indirectly fixed by the housing 11. The bracket 120 can support the wired controller body 110, reducing the possibility of the wired controller body 110 being compressed and sinking into the housing 11, improving the reliability of the wired controller body 110, reducing the possibility of damage to the wired controller assembly 100, and thus reducing the cost of wired controller repair and maintenance.

[0037] In some embodiments, the housing 11 is provided with an assembly port 113, a first decorative plate 130 is used to connect to the housing 11 and cover the assembly port 113, and the wired controller assembly 100 is disposed at the assembly port 113. In this manner, the wiring harness arrangement between the heat exchange device inside the housing 11 and the wired controller body 110 is relatively convenient, but the back support strength of the wired controller body 110 is relatively weak. By using a bracket 120 disposed on the side of the wired controller body 110 away from the communication port 1313, the possibility of the wired controller body 110 being compressed and entering the housing 11 from the assembly port 113 can be better reduced, thus improving the fixing reliability of the wired controller body 110.

[0038] like Figures 3 to 10 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the bracket 120 includes a first mounting plate 121, the first mounting plate 121 is connected to the first decorative plate 130, the wired controller body 110 is disposed on the side of the first mounting plate 121 facing the communication port 1313, the first mounting plate 121 is provided with a first support portion 1211, the first support portion 1211 is provided protruding relative to the first mounting plate 121 towards the wired controller body 110, and the wired controller body 110 is supported on the first support portion 1211.

[0039] The first mounting plate 121 can support the wired controller body 110 through the first support part 1211. Optionally, the wired controller body 110 can directly contact and abut against the first support part 1211. Figures 3 to 10 As shown, the wired controller body 110 can be indirectly supported by the first support part 1211 through the second mounting plate 122, etc. The first support portion 1211 and the first mounting plate 121 can be an integral structure, specifically an integrally formed structure, such as integrally formed by stamping; or, the first support portion 1211 and the first mounting plate 121 can also be connected into an integral structure by welding or other means.

[0040] The first support part 1211 can be a flange, a protruding structure, etc.

[0041] For example, the first support portion 1211 may be a protruding structure with one side recessed and the other side raised on the first mounting plate 121.

[0042] For example, such as Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the first mounting plate 121 is provided with a through opening 1215, and the first support portion 1211 is configured as at least a partial flange surrounding the through opening 1215. The through opening 1215 of the first mounting plate 121 can be formed by stamping or cutting a gap and then flanged. The first mounting plate 121 has good integrity and is easy to process, directly utilizing the plate's own structure to form the flange, resulting in less material consumption.

[0043] There may be some protrusions on the surface of the first mounting plate 121 facing the wire controller. For example, if the side of the first mounting plate 121 facing the wire controller body 110 is provided with a first reinforcing part 1219 (e.g., the extension part 133 of the threaded hole), and the first reinforcing part 1219 protrudes relative to the first mounting plate 121, the wire controller body 110 can only be supported by the first reinforcing part 1219. The support strength is limited, and uneven support is likely to occur, causing the wire controller body 110 to lift up and down, resulting in uneven gaps between the wire controller body 110 and the first mounting plate 121 after installation. In this embodiment, the wire controller body 110 is supported by a first support portion 1211 protruding relative to the first mounting plate 121. The first support portion 1211 can be slightly higher than other protruding structures, which can increase the degree of freedom in the connection between the first mounting plate 121 and the wire controller body 110, increase the support strength of the first mounting plate 121 on the wire controller body 110, and improve the reliability of the wire controller body 110 being effectively supported.

[0044] Optionally, in some implementations, multiple first support portions 1211 may be provided, and the multiple first support portions 1211 may be provided at intervals.

[0045] For example, such as Figure 3 and Figure 10 As shown, first support portions 1211 are provided on opposite sides of the through opening 1215. The through opening 1215 can be approximately rectangular, and the first support portions 1211 are provided on the long side of the rectangle.

[0046] like Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, optionally, in some implementations, the first support portion 1211 includes a first plate portion 1212 and a second plate portion 1213. The first plate portion 1212 connects the second plate portion 1213 to the first mounting plate 121. The second plate portion 1213 intersects with the first plate portion 1212, and the second plate portion 1213 is used to abut against the wire controller body 110 or the second mounting plate 122 on which the wire controller body 110 is mounted. The second plate portion 1213 is generally parallel to the back of the corresponding wire controller body 110 or the second mounting plate 122.

[0047] By providing the second plate 1213, the support area of ​​the first support 1211 on the wire controller body 110 can be increased, thereby improving the reliability of the support.

[0048] like Figures 3 to 9 As shown, optionally, in some embodiments, the bracket 120 further includes a second mounting plate 122, the wired controller body 110 is disposed on the first mounting plate 121 via the second mounting plate 122, wherein the first mounting plate 121 is connected to the first decorative plate 130, the second mounting plate 122 is disposed on the side of the first mounting plate 121 facing the communication port 1313, the wired controller body 110 is mounted on the second mounting plate 122, and the first support portion 1211 abuts against the second mounting plate 122 to support the wired controller body 110 via the second mounting plate 122.

[0049] The second plate portion 1213 can be parallel to the surface of the second mounting plate 122 and abut against the second mounting plate 122. It should be noted that the second plate portion 1213 is considered to be parallel as long as it is approximately parallel to the surface of the second mounting plate 122. In other words, as long as most of the surface of the second plate portion 1213 facing the second mounting plate 122 can be attached to and abut against the surface of the second mounting plate 122, the second plate portion 1213 can be considered to be parallel.

[0050] For example, the first mounting plate 121 and the second mounting plate 122 are arranged substantially parallel to each other. The second mounting plate 122 may be smaller than the first mounting plate 121, and the second mounting plate 122 may be disposed approximately in the middle of the first mounting plate 121.

[0051] By providing a second mounting plate 122, and by selecting or replacing different second mounting plates 122, the first mounting plate 121 can be adapted to different wired controller bodies 110, improving the versatility of the first mounting plate 121 and reducing maintenance and repair costs. Furthermore, by providing the second mounting plate 122, which abuts against the first support portion 1211, the effective support area can be increased, thereby enhancing the stability of the support for the wired controller body 110.

[0052] like Figures 3 to 10As shown, exemplarily, in some embodiments, the first mounting plate 121 is provided with a through opening 1215, and the first support portion 1211 is provided with flanges on both sides around the through opening 1215, the flanges forming the first support portion 1211. The second mounting plate 122 covers the side of the through opening 1215 facing the wire controller body 110, and the first support portion 1211 abuts against the second mounting plate 122, providing support for the wire controller body 110 through the second mounting plate 122. The area of ​​the surface of the first mounting plate 121 relative to the through opening is...

[0053] It should be noted that the first mounting plate 121 and the second mounting plate 122 may be provided with wiring holes 1221, through which the wiring harness between the wired controller body 110 and the heat exchange device can be passed. Wherein, if the first mounting plate 121 is provided with a through hole, the through opening 1215 can serve as a wiring hole for the first mounting plate 121, and the wiring hole 1221 of the second mounting plate 122 can correspond to and communicate with the wiring hole of the first mounting plate 121.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first mounting plate 121 is detachably connected to the second mounting plate 122.

[0055] Specifically, the first mounting plate 121 and the second mounting plate 122 can be connected by snap-fit, screw (e.g., screw) or other means.

[0056] like Figures 3 to 10 As shown, by way of example, in some implementations, the first mounting plate 121 is provided with a first connection hole 1216, the second mounting plate 122 is provided with a second connection hole 1222, and the bracket 120 further includes a first fastener, which passes through the first connection hole 1216 and the second connection hole 1222 to connect the first mounting plate 121 and the second mounting plate 122.

[0057] The first fastener can be a screw, which can be used in conjunction with a washer. Both the first connecting hole 1216 and the second connecting hole 1222 can be through holes, and threads can be provided within them. To improve connection reliability, optionally, a first reinforcing part 1219 is provided on the side of the first mounting plate 121 facing the second mounting plate 122. The first reinforcing part 1219 and the first mounting plate 121 can be an integral structure. The first reinforcing part 1219 protrudes relative to the first mounting plate 121 and surrounds the first connecting hole 1216. A hole is formed in the first reinforcing part 1219 that communicates with the first connecting hole 1216. This hole has the same structure as the first connecting hole 1216, for example, both can be threaded holes. Optionally, an elongated structure 1218 can be provided on the side of the first mounting plate 121 away from the second mounting plate 122. The elongated structure 1218 surrounds the first connecting hole 1216 and forms a hole coaxial with the first connecting hole 1216. A screw can pass through and connect to the elongated structure 1218. Optionally, a second reinforcing part 1223 is provided on the side of the second mounting plate 122 facing the first mounting plate 121. The second reinforcing part 1223 protrudes relative to the second mounting plate 122. The second reinforcing part 1223 is provided around the second connecting hole 1222 and forms a hole communicating with the second connecting hole 1222. The second reinforcing part 1223 abuts against the first reinforcing part 1219, and a screw passes through the second reinforcing part 1223.

[0058] It should be noted that a connecting cylinder structure can be provided inside the first connecting hole 1216. The connecting cylinder structure is integrated with the first mounting plate 121. The connecting cylinder structure forms a first reinforcing part 1219 and an extended structure 1218. At this time, the first fastener can be inserted into the connecting cylinder structure so that the first fastener is connected to the first mounting plate 121 through the connecting cylinder structure.

[0059] Optionally, in some embodiments, the second connecting hole 1222 can be configured as a strip-shaped hole, such as an oblong hole, which improves the ease of connection between the second mounting plate 122 and the first mounting plate 121, and allows for adaptive adjustment of the positions of the second mounting plate 122 and the first mounting plate 121 through the strip-shaped hole. In some other embodiments, the first connecting hole 1216 can also be configured as a strip-shaped hole.

[0060] For example, in one embodiment, the first connecting hole 1216 is a circular hole and the second connecting hole 1222 is an elliptical hole (an elliptical hole is a type of strip hole). The first fastener can pass through the second connecting hole 1222 to the first connecting hole 1216 to connect the second mounting plate 122 to the first mounting plate 121.

[0061] The first mounting plate 121 and the second mounting plate 122 are detachably connected. By replacing different second mounting plates 122, the first mounting plate 121 can be adapted to different wired controller bodies 110, which improves the versatility of the first mounting plate 121 and reduces maintenance and repair costs.

[0062] According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the wired controller body 110 is detachably connected to the second mounting plate 122.

[0063] The wired controller body 110 and the second mounting plate 122 can be connected and fixed by clips, screws (such as screws).

[0064] Optionally, the second mounting plate 122 is connected to the wired controller body 110 via a snap-fit ​​component 123. Multiple sets of snap-fit ​​components 123 can be provided.

[0065] For example, such as Figures 3 to 9 As shown, the latching component 123 includes a first latching portion 1231 disposed on the second mounting plate 122 and a second latching portion disposed on the back of the wired controller body 110. The first latching portion 1231 and the second latching portion engage with each other. Multiple first latching portions and multiple second latching portions 1231 are provided, with each first latching portion 1231 corresponding to one of the multiple second latching portions. In this embodiment, four first latching portions 1231 and four second latching portions are provided, each located near one of the four corners of the second mounting plate 122. One of the first latching portions 1231 and the second latching portion can be a slot, and the other can be an elastic latch.

[0066] The wired controller body 110 is installed by snap-fit. After the second mounting plate 122 is assembled with the first mounting plate 121, the wired controller body 110 can be snapped onto the second mounting plate 122. This makes operation convenient and improves production efficiency and maintenance efficiency.

[0067] like Figures 3 to 10 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the first mounting plate 121 is provided with a second support portion 1214, the second support portion 1214 is disposed around the wire controller body 110, and the second support portion 1214 is disposed abutting against the first decorative plate 130.

[0068] The second support portion 1214 can be disposed on the circumferential edge of the first mounting plate 121, and can be a flange of the edge of the first mounting plate 121 folded towards the wire controller body 110. The second support portion 1214 can be disposed around the circumference of the first mounting plate 121, or it can be disposed at a local position in the circumference of the first mounting plate 121. The wire controller body 110 or the second mounting plate 122 can be spaced apart from the second support portion 1214 to reduce the possibility of mutual interference between components.

[0069] The end of the second support portion 1214 that is away from the first mounting plate 121 is closer to the main body plate 131 of the first decorative panel 130 than the end of the first support portion 1211 that is away from the first mounting plate 121, so that the second support portion 1214 can better support the first decorative panel 130.

[0070] For example, the first mounting plate 121 is generally rectangular, and the four sides of the first mounting plate 121 are provided with flanges, which form second support portions 1214. The second support portions 1214 on adjacent sides are spaced apart, which can improve the convenience of forming the second support portions 1214 by flanges and improve processing efficiency.

[0071] By providing a second support portion 1214, the first decorative panel 130 can be supported, reducing the possibility of the first decorative panel 130 being dented due to pressure and improving the reliability of the device.

[0072] According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the bracket 120 is provided with a first mounting hole 1217, the first decorative panel 130 is provided with a second mounting hole, and the wired controller assembly 100 further includes a second fastener 124, which passes through the first mounting hole 1217 and the second mounting hole to connect the bracket 120 to the first decorative panel 130. At least one of the first mounting holes 1217 is configured as a strip-shaped hole.

[0073] For example, a first mounting hole 1217 is provided on the first mounting plate 121. The size of the first mounting plate 121 is larger than the size of the second mounting plate 122 and the wired controller body 110. The first mounting hole 1217 can be provided at a position where the first mounting plate 121 avoids the wired controller body 110 and the second mounting plate 122.

[0074] One or more first mounting holes 1217 can be provided, and multiple first mounting holes 1217 can be provided at intervals. For example, the first mounting plate 121 has multiple first mounting holes 1217 provided on the circumference of the wire controller body 110. The first mounting holes 1217 located on opposite left and right sides of the wire controller body 110 are set as strip holes, and one or more first mounting holes 1217 located on the same side of the wire controller body 110 can be provided. The first mounting holes 1217 located on the bottom side of the wire controller body 110 are round holes. By providing multiple first mounting holes 1217, the first mounting plate 121 can be adapted to different first decorative panels 130, improving the versatility of the components. The strip holes can be oblong holes, and the oblong holes can be set at an angle. Setting the first mounting holes 1217 as strip holes can improve the ease of assembly and adaptability of the first mounting plate 121 and the first decorative panel 130.

[0075] The second fastener 124 can be a screw, specifically a screw or bolt assembly.

[0076] The second mounting hole is designed as a blind hole, so when assembling the second fastener 124, it can be installed from the first mounting hole 1217 into the second mounting hole. Since the second mounting hole is a blind hole, the side of the first decorative panel 130 facing the user does not display the hole or fastening structure, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. At the same time, it reduces the possibility of exposed fasteners and improves the reliability of the device.

[0077] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 11 As shown, some embodiments of this application provide a housing structure 10, including a housing 11, and a wired controller assembly 100 as proposed in this application or any embodiment of this application.

[0078] The housing 11 includes a cover for mounting the wired controller assembly 100, for example, the wired controller assembly 100 is mounted on the front cover of the equipment compartment of the water supply equipment, and the housing 11 of the housing structure 10 includes at least the front cover.

[0079] In some embodiments, the housing 11 includes a circumferential cover 111, which includes a front cover and a rear cover that are spliced ​​together. The wired controller assembly 100 is disposed on the front cover, and an equipment compartment may be formed inside the circumferential cover 111.

[0080] The front cover refers to the part of the water supply equipment that faces the user when the circumferential cover 111 is in normal use.

[0081] The housing 11 has an assembly port 113, which can be a pre-reserved notch on the housing 11. The assembly port 113 is connected to the interior of the housing 11 (i.e., the equipment compartment). The wired controller assembly 100 can be installed in the assembly port 113, and the first decorative panel 130 is connected to the housing 11 and covers the assembly port 113. The wired controller body 110 and the bracket 120 are located on the side of the first decorative panel 130 facing the interior of the housing 11 (i.e., the equipment compartment). That is, the first decorative panel 130 is located on the outside, and the wired controller body 110 and the bracket 120 are located on the inside of the first decorative panel 130.

[0082] The housing structure 10 of this embodiment has the same beneficial effects as the wired controller assembly 100 proposed in this application or any embodiment of this application.

[0083] According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the first decorative panel 130 and the housing 11 can be detachably connected, specifically by snap-fit, screw connection, etc.

[0084] For example, the housing 11 is provided with a third mounting hole 116, and the first decorative panel 130 is provided with a fourth mounting hole. The housing 11 and the first decorative panel 130 are connected by a third fastener passing through the third mounting hole 116 and the fourth mounting hole. The fourth mounting hole on the first decorative panel 130 can be configured as a blind hole opening inwards to improve the aesthetics of the first decorative panel 130's appearance, reduce the possibility of exposed fasteners, and improve the reliability of the device.

[0085] Multiple third mounting holes 116 and fourth mounting holes can be provided in a one-to-one correspondence. In some embodiments, the two relatively long opposite ends of the first decorative panel 130 can be connected to the housing 11 by third fasteners to improve the fixing reliability of the first decorative panel 130.

[0086] The first decorative panel 130 is detachably connected to the housing 11, allowing the housing 11 to be replaced with different first decorative panels 130, thus increasing the versatility of the first decorative panel 130. Furthermore, when different wire controller bodies 110 need to be configured, the entire wire controller assembly 100 can be replaced by replacing the first decorative panel 130, thereby improving versatility and ease of maintenance.

[0087] According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the first decorative panel 130 is provided to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the housing 11.

[0088] The first decorative panel 130 can be connected to the outer peripheral surface of the housing 11 and protrude relative to the outer peripheral surface of the housing 11. The wired controller body 110 passes through the communication port 1313 and can be configured such that the front of the wired controller body 110 slightly protrudes from the end face of the first decorative panel 130 facing the user.

[0089] With the first decorative panel 130 protruding outwards, the entire wired controller assembly 100 forms an outward-protruding design, which is more three-dimensional and has a stronger texture.

[0090] According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the first decorative panel 130 has a main body panel 131, which includes a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part is provided with a communication port 1313, and the projections of the bracket 120 and the wired controller body 110 onto the main body panel 131 are both located in the first part. The housing 11 is provided with a protrusion 114 around the assembly port 113 in the circumferential direction. The protrusion 114 protrudes toward the main body panel 131 and abuts against the second part.

[0091] In other words, the area where the support 120 is projected onto the main body plate 131 is the first part, and the area around the outside of the first part constitutes the second part.

[0092] The protrusion 114 and the housing 11 can be an integral structure. For example, the protrusion 114 can be a flange formed around the assembly opening 113 of the housing 11.

[0093] The protrusion 114 can be partially or completely surrounding the assembly opening 113. The protrusion 114 can support the first decorative panel 130, reducing the possibility of the first decorative panel 130 being pressed inward.

[0094] Optionally, in one embodiment, the protrusion 114 is arranged around the assembly opening 113 in a ring, and at least part of the protrusion 114 is provided with a flat plate 1141. The flat plate 1141 is generally parallel to the first decorative panel 130. The flat plate 1141 and the first decorative panel 130 abut against each other to form a surface support. A third mounting hole 116 may be provided on the flat plate 1141. At least one part of the first decorative panel 130 can be connected to the housing 11 through the third mounting hole 116 on the flat plate 1141.

[0095] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, in one implementation, a protrusion 114 surrounds the assembly opening 113 in a ring. The protrusion 114 includes three opposing straight sections and one bent section. One straight section is positioned opposite the bent section and is connected to a flat plate section 1141. The other two straight sections are positioned opposite each other. The middle part of the bent section can be recessed towards the center of the assembly opening 113. The housing 11 can be provided with a third mounting hole 116 at the clearance position formed by the recess of the bent section. The housing 11 is provided with a connecting support section 115 corresponding to the third mounting hole 116. A third fastener passes through the third mounting hole 116 and passes through the connecting support section 115. The connecting support section 115 is approximately flush with the protrusion 114. The flat plate section 1141 can be provided with the third mounting hole 116. The third mounting hole 116 cooperates with the third fastener to connect the first decorative plate 130 to the housing 11.

[0096] It should be noted that the shapes of the protrusion 114, the assembly port 113, and the first decorative plate 130 can be designed as needed. The first decorative plate 130 can be set as rectangular, elliptical, or other shapes. Figure 3 The structure shown has one end set as semi-circular, etc.

[0097] The first decorative panel 130 may further include a circumferential side panel 132 surrounding the main panel 131. The circumferential side panel 132 is connected to the main panel 131 and protrudes relative to the main panel 131 toward the bracket 120. The circumferential side panel 132 is fitted onto the outside of the protrusion 114. By fitting the circumferential side panel 132 onto the outside of the protrusion 114, the protrusion 114 can position the first decorative panel 130, improving the reliability and convenience of assembly. At the same time, the circumferential side panel 132 can also cover the protrusion 114, improving aesthetics and sealing.

[0098] According to some embodiments of this application, optionally, the housing 11 includes a circumferential cover plate 111 and a support base 112, the support base 112 is connected to one end of the circumferential cover plate 111 along its own axial direction, the assembly port 113 is disposed on the circumferential cover plate 111, and the first decorative plate 130 is connected to the circumferential cover plate 111 and the support base 112 respectively.

[0099] In other words, the first decorative panel 130 can be connected to the support base 112 in addition to being connected to the circumferential cover 111. In this way, the first decorative panel 130 can play a role in connecting and fixing the circumferential cover 111 and the support base 112, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the circumferential cover 111 and the support base 112.

[0100] For example, the first decorative panel 130 further includes an extension 133, which is connected to the outer side of the circumferential side panel 132 and extends toward the location of the support base 112. The first decorative panel 130 is connected to the support base 112 through the extension 133. The extension 133 and the support base 112 can be detachably connected and fixed by means of screws, clips, or other means.

[0101] It should be noted that other fasteners may also be provided between the circumferential cover plate 111 and the support base 112, and these fasteners may be provided at intervals with the wire controller assembly 100.

[0102] Some embodiments of this application also provide a water supply device, including a water storage structure 20, a heat exchange device, and a shell structure 10 as described in this application or any embodiment thereof. The water storage structure 20 is provided with a heat exchange component and a water storage chamber. The heat exchange component is used to exchange heat with the water in the water storage chamber to regulate the water temperature in the water storage chamber. The shell structure 10 is located on one side of the water storage structure 20 and is installed on the water storage structure 20. The shell 11 of the shell structure 10 forms an equipment compartment. The heat exchange device is at least partially disposed in the equipment compartment and is connected to the heat exchange component to create a temperature difference between the heat exchange component and the water in the water storage chamber. The wired controller body 110 is electrically connected to the heat exchange device.

[0103] The water storage structure 20 may include an inner tank and an outer shell 21. The inside of the inner tank is a water outlet cavity, and the outer shell 21 is fitted on the outside of the inner tank. The support base 112 can be connected to the outer shell 21. The shell structure 10 and the outer shell 21 of the water storage structure 20 work together to serve as the complete outer shell of the water supply equipment.

[0104] In some embodiments, the shell structure 10 is disposed above the water storage structure 20, and the support base 112 divides the entire outer casing into an equipment compartment and an outer casing 21 fitted over the inner tank. By disposing the shell structure 10 above the water storage structure 20, the heat exchange device can be concentrated above the water storage structure 20, reducing the possibility of damage to the heat exchange device due to leakage from the water storage structure 20. Simultaneously, with the shell structure 10 positioned above, it does not need to bear the pressure of the water storage structure 20, resulting in better overall reliability.

[0105] Optionally, such as Figure 11 As shown, a second decorative panel 211 is provided on the outer shell 21 of the water storage structure 20. The second decorative panel 211 is connected to the support base 112 and the outer shell 21. The second decorative panel 211 and the first decorative panel 130 can be aligned vertically, and the top of the second decorative panel 211 can cover the outer side of the extension 133 of the first decorative panel 130.

[0106] The heat exchange assembly may include a first heat exchange assembly for regulating the temperature of the water inside the inner tank (i.e., the water storage chamber). The first heat exchange assembly may be a coiled heat exchanger wound around the outer circumferential surface of the inner tank. Optionally, insulation material may be filled between the inner tank and the outer shell 21, and this insulation material may cover the first heat exchange assembly to improve insulation performance. For example, the first heat exchange assembly may be located in the lower middle part of the inner tank to facilitate temperature regulation of the water inside.

[0107] The heat exchange device may include a heat pump system, which may include a compressor, a four-way valve (or a multi-way valve assembly), a throttling device (e.g., an expansion valve), and a first heat exchanger. The compressor, four-way valve, throttling device, first heat exchanger, and first heat exchange assembly can be connected to form a refrigerant circuit. By controlling the reversing of the four-way valve, heating or cooling can be achieved on the first heat exchange assembly, thereby regulating the temperature of the water in the inner tank through the first heat exchange assembly. The compressor, four-way valve, and first heat exchanger can be housed in an equipment compartment, and the electronic components such as the compressor, four-way valve, and throttling device are electrically connected to the wired controller body 110. For example, the first heat exchange assembly can function as a condenser, the first heat exchanger can function as an evaporator, the first heat exchange assembly can heat the water in the inner tank, and the water supply equipment can be used as a water heater.

[0108] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A wired controller assembly for mounting on a host device with a housing, the housing having an assembly port, characterized in that, include: The wired controller body; The device includes a bracket and a first decorative panel. The first decorative panel is configured to connect to the housing and cover the assembly port. The wired controller body is detachably mounted on the first decorative panel via the bracket. The first decorative panel has a communication port. The wired controller body is correspondingly positioned with respect to the communication port. The bracket is located on the side of the wired controller body opposite to the communication port.

2. The wired controller assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket includes a first mounting plate connected to the first decorative panel. The wired controller body is disposed on the side of the first mounting plate facing the communication port. The first mounting plate is provided with a first support portion, which protrudes from the first mounting plate toward the wired controller body. The wired controller body is supported on the first support portion.

3. The wired controller assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket also includes a second mounting plate, and the wired controller body is disposed on the first mounting plate via the second mounting plate. The first mounting plate is connected to the first decorative panel, and the second mounting plate is disposed on the side of the first mounting plate facing the communication port. The wired controller body is mounted on the second mounting plate, and the first support portion abuts against the second mounting plate to support the wired controller body via the second mounting plate.

4. The wired controller assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first support portion includes a first plate portion and a second plate portion. The first plate portion connects the second plate portion and the first mounting plate. The second plate portion intersects with the first plate portion and is arranged parallel to the surface of the second mounting plate. The second plate portion abuts against the second mounting plate.

5. The wired controller assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first mounting plate is provided with a through opening, the first support portion is provided with at least a partial flange around the through opening, and the second mounting plate covers the side of the through opening facing the wired controller body.

6. The wired controller assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first mounting plate is detachably connected to the second mounting plate, and / or the wired controller body is detachably connected to the second mounting plate.

7. The wired controller assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The wired controller body and the bracket are engaged by a snap-fit ​​component.

8. The wired controller assembly according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The first mounting plate is provided with a second support portion, which surrounds the wired controller body and abuts against the first decorative plate.

9. A shell structure, characterized in that, include: The housing has an assembly port; The wired controller assembly according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein a first decorative panel of the wired controller assembly is detachably mounted to the housing and covers the assembly opening, and the bracket of the wired controller assembly is located on the side of the first decorative panel facing the interior of the housing.

10. The shell structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first decorative panel protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the housing.

11. The shell structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first decorative panel includes a main panel and a circumferential side panel. The circumferential side panel is connected to the main panel and protrudes toward the bracket relative to the main panel. The main panel includes a first part and a second part that are connected to each other. The first part is provided with the communication port. The projections of the bracket and the wired controller body toward the main panel are both located in the first part. The housing has a protrusion around the assembly port, the protrusion protrudes toward the main body plate and abuts against the second part, and the circumferential side plate is sleeved on the outside of the protrusion.

12. The shell structure according to claim 11, characterized in that, The protrusion is arranged in a ring around the assembly port.

13. The shell structure according to claim 12, characterized in that, The housing includes a circumferential cover plate and a support base. The support base is connected to one end of the circumferential cover plate along its own axial direction. The assembly port is disposed on the circumferential cover plate. The first decorative plate is connected to the circumferential cover plate and the support base respectively.

14. A water supply device, characterized in that, include: A water storage structure, wherein the water storage structure is provided with a water storage cavity and a heat exchange component, wherein the heat exchange component is configured to exchange heat with the water in the water storage cavity; The shell structure according to any one of claims 9-13 is located on one side of the water storage structure and is installed on the water storage structure, wherein the shell of the shell structure forms an equipment compartment; A heat exchange device is at least partially disposed in the equipment compartment and connected to the heat exchange assembly; the wired controller body is electrically connected to the heat exchange device.

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