Upturned Electric Control Box Mounting for Heat Pump Maintenance Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing heat pump device designs face maintenance difficulties due to the direct mounting of electric control boxes, which obstructs the internal space and limits operational efficiency during maintenance, primarily due to the aging of sealing rings leading to water leakage and space constraints.
Innovation Solution
An upturned electric control box mounting structure with a connecting frame and electric control box assembly that can switch between assembled and overhaul states, featuring a fixing mechanism and supporting mechanism to prevent interference and obstruction, allowing for compact storage and easy access during maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the electric control box is directly fixed to the chassis, then the structure is simple and compact, but the maintenance difficulty increases and overhaul efficiency decreases due to space obstruction
Solution Approach 1:
The electric control box is designed to be movable between a fixed mounted state during operation and a removable state during maintenance. The mounting structure transitions from a static direct-fixed configuration to a dynamic system where the control box can be easily detached, allowing maintenance personnel to access the hydraulic module without obstruction while maintaining structural integrity during normal operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is divided into separate components: the chassis, the mounting bracket, and the electric control box assembly. This segmentation allows the control box to be independently removed from the chassis, providing maintenance access to the hydraulic module while maintaining the overall structural integrity of the system during operation.
2Volume of moving object
If the electric control box is mounted in the internal space, then the structure is compact, but the maintenance efficiency is reduced due to interference with wrench operation
Solution Approach 1:
The electric control box is extracted from the internal mounting position and relocated to an external mounting position on the chassis. This extraction eliminates the interference with wrench operation during maintenance of the hydraulic module, allowing full access to the internal space while the control box remains externally mounted and securely fixed during normal operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting position of the electric control box is changed from a two-dimensional internal plane to a three-dimensional external position on the chassis. This dimensional change allows the control box to be mounted outside the accommodating space, eliminating interference with maintenance operations while maintaining compact overall structure through strategic positioning.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the electric control box is fixed in position, then the structure is stable, but the maintenance accessibility is limited due to space constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates dynamic characteristics that allow the electric control box to be securely fixed during operation for stability, yet easily removable for maintenance. The mounting bracket and fixing mechanism enable transition between a stable mounted state and an accessible removed state, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and maintenance accessibility.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of a heat pump device, and discloses an upturned electric control box mounting structure, which comprises a connecting frame and an electric control box assembly, wherein the electric control box assembly is connected to the connecting frame in an upturned manner, a fixing mechanism and a supporting mechanism are provided on the connecting frame. The present disclosure further discloses a heat pump device applying the structure, which comprises a tank body, a water tank assembly and a hydraulic module, wherein the above-mentioned upturned electric control box mounting structure is mounted on the tank body, and the water tank assembly and the hydraulic module are electrically connected with the electric control box assembly.