A sheet metal pan for radiator panels and a production method of this sheet metal pan

Abstract

The invention relates to a sheet metal pan for radiator panels and the production method of this sheet metal pan. The invention particularly relates to a sheet metal pan to be mounted on the front of wall type radiator panels used in heating buildings to make them look more visually aesthetic and to the production method of this sheet metal pan.

Description

[0001] A SHEET METAL PAN FOR RADIATOR PANELS AND A PRODUCTION METHOD OF THIS SHEET METAL PAN

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] The invention relates to a sheet metal pan for radiator panels and a production method of this sheet metal pan.

[0004] The invention particularly relates to a sheet metal pan and the production method of this sheet metal pan, which is installed on the front of the wall-type radiator panels used for heating buildings to make them look more visually aesthetic.

[0005] State of the Art

[0006] Various methods have been developed to improve the aesthetic appearance of wall-type panel radiators used for heating buildings. Most of the existing techniques require the installation of covers on the outer surface of the radiator panels. These covers are generally manufactured from metal material, and welding or spot welding techniques are used during assembly.

[0007] The welding and spotting methods used in the state of the art cause significant time loss in the assembly process. The welding process is both a complex process and a method that requires a high level of expertise. This situation necessitates the use of more personnel and equipment in the production process. For example, special machines are required for welding processes, and when the maintenance costs of these machines are taken into account, production costs increase significantly. In addition, additional labor and time are required to clean the burrs formed during the welding process. This further extends the production process and reduces the speed of mass production of products.

[0008] Another important disadvantage of welding and spot welding methods is the visual defects caused by these processes. Burrs formed at welding points negatively affect the aesthetic appearance of the covers and reduce the final quality of the product. At the same time, it has been observed that in corner forms made with known techniques, the covers do not fit properly and there are problems such as overlapping or not closing completely. Such errors constitute a disadvantage, especially in applications where an aesthetic appearance is important in interior spaces.Another problem encountered in the state of the art is energy and resource consumption. Welding and spot welding methods are processes that require high levels of energy, which increases production costs. In addition, more qualified personnel need to be employed to implement these methods, and this has a negative impact on the total cost of production processes. The high energy and personnel requirements also cause production to be disadvantaged in terms of environmental sustainability.

[0009] Another problem with the present techniques is the variety and complexity of the equipment used in assembly processes. The large number of equipment required for spot and welding processes requires both a larger area in the production line and increases the maintenance and repair costs of these equipment. In addition, continuous operation of these equipment further increases energy consumption and increases total operating costs.

[0010] In addition, the cover assembly methods used in the present techniques negatively affect the production speed. Welding and spot processes are processes that require manual intervention and prevent the production line from working continuously and quickly. This situation causes a decrease in production capacity and therefore an extension of product delivery times.

[0011] Aesthetic and functional defects that occur during the application of the present techniques negatively affect user satisfaction.

[0012] As a result of the research carried out on the subject, the application numbered DE19809148A1 was encountered. The relevant application relates to an arrangement for fixing the panel to the front of the radiator.

[0013] As a result, due to the drawbacks described above and the inadequacy of existing solutions on the subject, it has become necessary to make a development in the relevant technical field.

[0014] Object of the Invention

[0015] The invention is inspired by the present situation and aims to solve the above-mentioned negativities.

[0016] The object of the invention is to speed up the production process, reduce costs and optimize production capabilities while improving the aesthetic appearance of panelradiators. Thanks to a new assembly technique that does not require welding or spot welding methods, energy savings are achieved, the number of processes is reduced and the risk of error caused by the human factor is minimized. In this context, it is aimed to increase the number of products produced per unit time in the production line.

[0017] The invention comprises assembling new types of clips using fine-tipped crushing molds. This method offers a faster and more precise assembly process compared to welding and spot welding processes. Additional time and material consumption required for cleaning surface deformations and burrs occurring during welding processes are eliminated. In this way, savings are made in both energy and personnel resources, and production costs are significantly reduced.

[0018] Clips produced with the new method comprise less variety compared to known techniques, which reduces the error rate and makes the production process more efficient. In addition, the fine-tipped molds used ensure a more precise result in the assembly of radiator panels. This method makes it possible to produce horizontal and vertical forms in an aesthetic way, especially where visuality is at the forefront. Problems such as overlapping and not fully closing, which are frequently encountered in the present techniques, have been resolved with the invention.

[0019] In this type of product, where visuality is at the forefront, a high level of satisfaction is aimed both at the production stage and for the end user.

[0020] In addition, thanks to the invention, production capacity has been optimized. The acceleration of the assembly process increases the number of products produced per unit time, which further reduces operating costs. Simplifying operational processes requires less equipment and personnel, thus increasing operational efficiency.

[0021] The invention is a sheet metal pan used to provide an aesthetic appearance to the front surface of panel radiators in order to fulfill the purposes described above, comprising:

[0022] • a sheet metal used as main material,

[0023] • edge bending forms on the edges of the sheet metal, which are obtained by bending the edges of the sheet metal 180 degrees and are located on the edges of the sheet metal to ensure a safe hold and proper seating on the panel,• corner forms located at the corner points of the sheet metal, which have a radiused form to ensure visual integrity and harmony at the junction points of the edge bending forms and to ensure that the edge bending forms exhibit a continuous appearance,

[0024] • multiple clips mounted on the sheet metal by crushing method using fine- tipped molds and located in multiple numbers on the sheet metal in order to form a solid connection between the sheet metal and the panel and to eliminate the need for welding and spot processes.

[0025] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objects, the invention is a production method of the sheet metal pan mentioned above, comprising the following process steps:

[0026] (a) separating the sheet metals according to size to prevent non-standard dimensions and to ensure that the sheet metals are processed in accordance with the specified design,

[0027] (b) cleaning the excess material at the corners of the sheet metal that prevents the bending process by using a corner cutting mold,

[0028] (c) obtaining the edge bending form by bending the edges of the sheet with the edge bending mold,

[0029] (d) forming the corner forms of the sheet metal in a radiused manner with the help of a plastering mold,

[0030] (e) finalizing the edge bending forms of the sheet metal with the help of a crushing mold,

[0031] (f) attaching the clips to the prepared sheet metal pan,

[0032] (g) fixing the clips to the surface of the sheet metal by pressing them in a pointshaped manner using a point clip press machine.

[0033] The structural and characteristic features of the invention and all its advantages will be understood more clearly by means of the figures given below and the detailed description written by making references to these figures, and therefore the evaluation needs to be made by taking these figures and detailed description into consideration.

[0034] Figures to Help Understand the Invention

[0035] Figure 1 is the rear view of the sheet metal pan.

[0036] Figure 2 is the front view of the sheet metal pan.

[0037] Figure 3 is the view of the sheet metal pan about to be mounted on a panel.Figure 4 is the view of the clip.

[0038] Figure 5 is the view of the sheet metal pan mounted on a panel.

[0039] Figure 6 is the view of the form line bending mold.

[0040] Figure 7 is the view of the corner cutting mold.

[0041] Figure 8 is the view of the sheet metal to be cut in the corner cutting mold.

[0042] Figure 9 is the view of the edge bending mold.

[0043] Figure 10 is the detailed view of the sheet metal pan before the corners were radiused. Figure 11 is the view of the plastering mold.

[0044] Figure 12 is the detailed view of the sheet metal pan with radiused corners.

[0045] Figure 13 is the view of the crushing mold during the process.

[0046] Description of Piece References

[0047] 1 Sheet metal

[0048] 2 Line form

[0049] 3 Corner bending form

[0050] 4 Corner form

[0051] 5 Clips

[0052] 10 Form line bending mold

[0053] 20 Corner cutting mold

[0054] 30 Edge bending mold

[0055] 40 Plastering mold

[0056] 50 Crushing mold

[0057] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0058] In this detailed description, a sheet metal pan for radiator panels, which is the subject of the invention, and preferred embodiments of the production method of this sheet metal pan are described only for a better understanding of the subject.

[0059] The sheet pan, which is the subject of the invention, is a structure used to give an aesthetic appearance to the front surface of panel radiators. The sheet metal (1), which forms the main structure of this structure, has been chosen as the preferred main material in terms of both durability and ease of production. The elements on the sheet metal (1) have been designed to provide ease of assembly and visual integrity.There are line forms (2) on the sheet metal (1 ), preferably arranged parallel to each other. This line form (2) is created on the surface of the sheet metal (1) using a bending mold and provides the sheet metal (1) with a more aesthetically appealing appearance. The layout of the line form (2) prevents inconsistencies that may occur during assembly processes and makes the final product visually aesthetic.

[0060] The edge bending form (3) on the edges of the sheet metal (1) is obtained by bending the edges of the sheet metal (1 ) 180 degrees. This form functions as a structural element so that the sheet metal (1) can be held securely on the panel. The edge bending form (3) ensures that the sheet metal (1) fits properly onto the panel surface and that no inconsistency occurs during assembly.

[0061] The corner form (4) located at the corner points of the sheet metal (1) has a radiused form in order to ensure that the edge bending forms (3) exhibit a continuous appearance. This radiused corner form (4) creates aesthetic harmony by providing visual integrity at the junction points of the edges. At the same time, the corner form (4) increases the durability of the product by preventing deformations that may occur during assembly.

[0062] The clips (5) that allow the invention to be fixed on the panel are located in multiple numbers on the sheet metal (1). The clips (5) ensure that a solid connection is established between the panel and the sheet metal (1). These clips (5) are mounted on the sheet metal (1) by crushing using a new method, using fine-tipped molds. This method eliminates the need for welding and spot processes, shortening production time and reducing energy consumption. Additionally, mounting the clips (5) in this manner prevents any deformation on the surface and improves the visual appearance of the product.

[0063] When these elements used in the invention come together, both optimization in production processes is achieved and a high-quality sheet metal pan is obtained in terms of aesthetics. The harmonious design between the sheet metal (1), line form (2), edge bending form (3), corner form (4) and clips (5) increases the visual value of panel radiators.

[0064] The production method of the sheet metal pan which is the subject of the invention is as follows:The sheet metal pans to be produced are first separated according to the dimensions of the sheet metals (1) to be used. This step ensures that non-standard dimensions are prevented during the production process and that each sheet (1) is processed in accordance with the specified design.

[0065] If a traced design is to be made, the sheet metal (1) is processed with the line form bending mold (10) and a line form (2) is formed on its surface. The line form (2) ensures that the sheet metal (1) gains an aesthetic appearance and prevents incompatibilities that may occur during assembly. In this process step, the thickness of the sheet metal (1) is increased from 0.6 mm to 1.5 mm, increasing the durability of the product. In flat and trackless sheet metal pans, this operation is skipped.

[0066] In the next step, the excess material at the corners of the sheet metal (1) that prevents the bending process is cleaned using the corner cutting mold (20). This process provides a preparation suitable for the desired radius structure of the corner form (4).

[0067] Then, the edges of the sheet metal (1) are bent with the help of the edge bending mold (30) to obtain the edge bending form (3). The edge bending form (3) is a structural element designed to ensure that the sheet metal (1) holds securely on the panel.

[0068] Then, the corner forms (4) are formed in a radiused manner with the plastering mold (40). This process ensures that the corner forms (4) are in aesthetic integrity with the edge bending forms (3).

[0069] The final form of the edge bending forms (3) is given with the help of the crushing mold (50). This process ensures that the edges have a smooth geometry and reinforces the aesthetic and functional properties of the product.

[0070] The clips (5) are placed manually on the prepared sheet metal pans using a jig. This process ensures that the clips (5) are positioned properly and that inconsistencies are prevented during assembly.

[0071] Finally, the fixing of the clips (5) is carried out by a point press connected to the crushing mold (50). In this step, the clips (5) are securely fixed to the surface of the sheet metal (1) by applying a point crushing onto them. This method saves energy without requiring welding or spot processes and prevents deformation on the surface.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A sheet metal pan used to give an aesthetic appearance to the front surface of panel radiators, characterized by comprising:• a sheet metal (1) used as main material,• edge bending forms (3) located on the edges of the sheet metal (1 ) to ensure a safe hold and proper seating on the panel, obtained by bending the edges of the sheet metal (1) 180 degrees,• corner forms (4) located at the corner points of the sheet metal (1) in a radiused form to ensure visual integrity and harmony at the junction points of the edge bending forms (3) and to ensure that the edge bending forms (3) exhibit a continuous appearance,• multiple clips (5) mounted on the sheet metal (1) by crushing method using fine-tipped molds and located in multiple numbers on the sheet metal (1) in order to form a solid connection between the sheet metal (1) and the panel and to eliminate the need for welding and spot processes.

2. The sheet metal pan according to claim 1 , characterized by comprising line forms (2) arranged parallel to each other on the sheet metal (1) to provide an aesthetic appearance, created by using a bending mold on the surface of the sheet metal (1).

3. A production method of sheet metal pan according claims 1 or 2, characterized by comprising following process steps:(a) separating the sheet metals (1 ) according to their dimensions to prevent nonstandard dimensions and to ensure that sheet metals (1) are processed in accordance with the specified design,(b) cleaning the excess material at the corners of the sheet metal (1) that prevents the bending process, using the corner cutting mold (20), (c) bending the edges of the sheet metal (1) with the edge bending mold (30) to obtain the edge bending form (3),(d) forming the corner forms (4) of the sheet metal (1 ) in a radiused manner with the help of the plastering mold (40),(e) finalizing the edge bending forms (3) of the sheet metal (1) with the help of the crushing mold (50),(f) attaching the clips (5) to the prepared sheet metal pan,(g) fixing the clips (5) to the surface of the sheet metal (1) by applying a pointshaped press on them using a point press connected to the crushing mold (50).

4. The production method according to claim 3, characterized in that if a traced design is to be made, after the process step (a), it comprises the process step of creating the line form (2) on the surface of the sheet metal (1) by processing it with the line form bending mold (10).

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