Water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle radiators, and discloses a water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs, which includes a water chamber body. A water pipe and a vent pipe are provided on the water chamber body. The water chamber also includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs that can be installed inside the water chamber body, and an installation base for installing the reinforcing ribs is provided on the inner wall of the water chamber body. The water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs of the present invention can add internal reinforcing ribs by modifying the existing water chamber mold, has a simple structure, and can reduce the internal resistance of the radiator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle radiators, and particularly relates to a water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs. Background Art

[0002] Due to the demands of the automotive market, the engine displacement is getting larger and larger, and the requirements for the heat dissipation capacity of the engine cooling water circulation system are getting higher and higher. At the same time, the intake pressure and temperature of turbocharged engines are also getting higher and higher. Therefore, higher requirements are imposed on the high-pressure impact resistance of the radiator water chamber and the main fins.

[0003] To prevent the water chamber from being bitten and bulged under extreme conditions, resulting in leakage and radiator failure, it is generally necessary to thicken the whole water chamber or locally strengthen the water chamber. Among them, there are two types of reinforcing ribs: internal reinforcing ribs and external reinforcing ribs. For external reinforcing ribs, special attention should be paid to the demoulding feasibility of the injection mould. Therefore, without affecting the internal resistance of the radiator, using internal reinforcing ribs is the most economical and convenient method.

[0004] Chinese Patent (Publication Date: December 30, 2015, Publication Number: CN204921135U) discloses an internal pull rod heat exchanger plastic water chamber / air chamber. The pull rod is of a "U" - shaped structure. The pull rod is of a "U" - shaped structure and includes a plastic water chamber / air chamber. Pull rods are provided at the long - side ports on both sides of the water chamber / air chamber. The pull rod is provided with pins, and the pins are engaged with the long - side ports on both sides of the water chamber / air chamber. Through the action of the pull rod, the structural strength on both sides of the long - side ports of the plastic water chamber / air chamber is improved, and leakage is avoided due to the expansion of the water chamber / air chamber and the buckling of the main fin teeth. However, this invention has the problem of more material consumption for the "U" - shaped ribs. The engagement of the pins with the long - side ports on both sides of the water chamber / air chamber involves relatively complex processes. There is also the defect that the "U" - shaped reinforcing ribs cannot be added when the water chamber / air chamber has been moulded. It cannot solve the problem of the existing water chamber that needs to be strengthened, cannot utilize the original water chamber resources, requires remoulding, has a high cost, and poor economic benefits. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to address the deficiencies of the above - mentioned technologies and provide a water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs, which can add internal reinforcing ribs by modifying the existing water chamber mould, has a simple structure, and can reduce the internal resistance of the radiator.

[0006] To achieve the above - mentioned purpose, the water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs designed by the present invention includes a water chamber body. The water chamber body is provided with a water pipe and a vent pipe, and further includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs that can be installed in the water chamber body. An installation base for installing the reinforcing ribs is provided on the inner wall of the water chamber body.

[0007] Preferably, the reinforcing rib includes a reinforcing rib body, and an installation strip is provided at each end of the reinforcing rib body. The installation strip is perpendicular to the reinforcing rib body. Both ends of the installation strip are installation ends with a trapezoidal structure. The length of the outer side of the installation end is less than the length of the inner side, and the width of the installation strip is less than the length of the inner side of the installation end. Each reinforcing rib is installed in the water chamber body through four installation bases. Each installation base corresponds to one installation end. An installation groove matching the installation end is provided in the installation base, and the installation end is in interference fit with the installation groove.

[0008] Preferably, among the four installation bases corresponding to each reinforcing rib, two installation bases are arranged on the front wall in the water chamber body, and two installation bases are arranged on the rear wall in the water chamber body.

[0009] Preferably, the installation groove is of a trapezoidal structure, and a rectangular groove matching the installation strip is connected to the long side of the installation groove.

[0010] Preferably, an anti - detachment convex rib protruding inwards is provided on the inclined side of the installation groove.

[0011] Preferably, rounded corners are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the anti - detachment convex rib. The maximum width of the protruding anti - detachment convex rib is 1 mm and it is in the middle position. The protruding widths upwards and downwards gradually decrease, which is convenient for the installation and disassembly of the reinforcing rib.

[0012] Preferably, the installation base and the water chamber body are integrally formed.

[0013] Preferably, the reinforcing rib is horizontally placed in the water chamber body to reduce the internal resistance.

[0014] Preferably, the cross - section of the reinforcing rib body is oval. When the reinforcing rib is placed in the water chamber body, the length of the horizontal axis of the cross - section of the reinforcing rib body is greater than the length of the vertical axis, reducing the internal resistance.

[0015] Preferably, the length of the cross - section of the reinforcing rib body is 8 - 12 mm, and the height is 2 - 6 mm. This cross - section size is designed to match the installation groove of the heat dissipation pipe on the main sheet, avoiding the reinforcing rib from blocking the water flow into the heat dissipation pipe.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. The reinforcing rib is detachable and easy to install;

[0018] 2. The reinforcing rib is horizontally placed, effectively reducing the flow resistance inside the water chamber;

[0019] 3. The internal reinforcing ribs can be added by modifying the existing water chamber mold, which has a simple structure, reduces the mold opening cost of the water chamber, improves the product yield, and saves materials.

[0020] 4. The structural strength on both sides of the water chamber is improved, avoiding the expansion at the biting place between the main piece and the water chamber due to sudden pressure change.

[0021] 5. The installation base of the reinforcing rib is provided with anti - detachment convex ribs to prevent the reinforcing rib from falling off due to water flow impact, resulting in design failure. Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the installation base in

[0024] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the reinforcing rib in

[0025] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a side view of

[0026] Figure 5 is Figure 3 a top view of

[0027] The reference numerals of each component in the figure are as follows:

[0028] Water chamber body 1, water pipe 2, exhaust pipe 3, reinforcing rib 4, installation base 5, reinforcing rib body 6, installation strip 7, installation end 8, installation groove 9, rectangular groove 10, anti - detachment convex rib 11. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0029] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] Embodiment 1

[0031] As Figure 1 shown, a water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs includes a water chamber body 1, on which a water pipe 2 and an exhaust pipe 3 are provided, and further includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs 4 that can be installed in the water chamber body 1, and an installation base 5 for installing the reinforcing ribs 4 is provided on the inner wall of the water chamber body 1.

[0032] When in use in this embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 4 are installed in the water chamber body 1 through the installation base 5, which can play a role in strengthening the water chamber and further reduce the flow resistance inside the radiator.

[0033] Embodiment 2

[0034] AsFigure 1 As shown in the figure, a water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs includes a water chamber body 1, on which a water pipe 2 and an air vent pipe 3 are provided. It also includes a number of reinforcing ribs 4 that can be installed inside the water chamber body 1, and an installation base 5 for installing the reinforcing ribs 4 is provided on the inner wall of the water chamber body 1.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the reinforcing rib 4 includes a reinforcing rib body 6, and an installation strip 7 is provided at each end of the reinforcing rib body 6. The installation strip 7 is perpendicular to the reinforcing rib body 6. The two ends of the installation strip 7 are installation ends 8 with a trapezoidal structure. The length of the outer side of the installation end 8 is less than the length of the inner side, and the width of the installation strip 7 is less than the length of the inner side of the installation end 8. Each reinforcing rib 4 is installed inside the water chamber body 1 through four installation bases 5, and each installation base 5 corresponds to an installation end 8. Combining Figure 2 shown, an installation groove 9 corresponding to the installation end 8 is provided inside the installation base 5, and the installation end 8 is in interference fit with the installation groove 9.

[0036] When this embodiment is used, the reinforcing rib 4 can be installed inside the water chamber body 1 by installing the installation end 8 in the installation groove 9, which plays a role in strengthening the water chamber and can further reduce the flow resistance inside the radiator.

[0037] Embodiment 3

[0038] A water chamber with detachable reinforcing ribs includes a water chamber body 1, on which a water pipe 2 and an air vent pipe 3 are provided. It also includes a number of reinforcing ribs 4 that can be installed inside the water chamber body 1, and an installation base 5 for installing the reinforcing ribs 4 is provided on the inner wall of the water chamber body 1.

[0039] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 4 includes a reinforcing rib body 6, and an installation strip 7 is provided at each end of the reinforcing rib body 6. The installation strip 7 is perpendicular to the reinforcing rib body 6. The two ends of the installation strip 7 are installation ends 8 with a trapezoidal structure. The length of the outer side of the installation end 8 is less than the length of the inner side, and the width of the installation strip 7 is less than the length of the inner side of the installation end 8. Each reinforcing rib 4 is installed inside the water chamber body 1 through four installation bases 5, and each installation base 5 corresponds to an installation end 8. An installation groove 9 corresponding to the installation end 8 is provided inside the installation base 5, and the installation end 8 is in interference fit with the installation groove 9.

[0040] Among them, among the four installation bases 5 corresponding to each reinforcing rib 4, two installation bases 5 are provided on the front wall inside the water chamber body 1, and two installation bases 5 are provided on the rear wall inside the water chamber body 1.

[0041] When this embodiment is in use, the reinforcing rib 4 can be installed in the water chamber body 1 by installing the installation end 8 in the installation groove 9, which plays a role in strengthening the water chamber and can further reduce the flow resistance inside the radiator.

[0042] Embodiment 4

[0043] A water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib, comprising a water chamber body 1, a water pipe 2 and an air vent pipe 3 provided on the water chamber body 1, and further comprising a plurality of reinforcing ribs 4 that can be installed in the water chamber body 1. An installation base 5 for installing the reinforcing rib 4 is provided on the inner wall of the water chamber body 1.

[0044] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 4 includes a reinforcing rib body 6. An installation strip 7 is provided at each end of the reinforcing rib body 6. The installation strip 7 is perpendicular to the reinforcing rib body 6. Both ends of the installation strip 7 are installation ends 8 with a trapezoidal structure. The length of the outer side of the installation end 8 is less than the length of the inner side, and the width of the installation strip 7 is less than the length of the inner side of the installation end 8. Each reinforcing rib 4 is installed in the water chamber body 1 through four installation bases 5. Each installation base 5 corresponds to an installation end 8. An installation groove 9 for the installation end 8 is provided in the installation base 5, and the installation end 8 and the installation groove 9 are in interference fit.

[0045] Among them, in the four installation bases 5 corresponding to each reinforcing rib 4, two installation bases 5 are provided on the front wall inside the water chamber body 1, and two installation bases 5 are provided on the rear wall inside the water chamber body 1.

[0046] In addition, the installation groove 9 is of a trapezoidal structure. A rectangular groove 10 for cooperating with the installation strip 7 is connected to the long side of the installation groove 9. An anti - detachment convex rib 11 protruding inwards is provided on the inclined side of the installation groove 9.

[0047] When this embodiment is in use, the reinforcing rib 4 can be installed in the water chamber body 1 by installing the installation end 8 in the installation groove 9, which plays a role in strengthening the water chamber and can further reduce the flow resistance inside the radiator. At the same time, through the anti - detachment convex rib 11, it is prevented that the installation end 8 of the reinforcing rib 4 is disengaged from the installation groove 9 during normal use.

[0048] Embodiment 5

[0049] A water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib, comprising a water chamber body 1, a water pipe 2 and an air vent pipe 3 provided on the water chamber body 1, and further comprising a plurality of reinforcing ribs 4 that can be installed in the water chamber body 1. An installation base 5 for installing the reinforcing rib 4 is provided on the inner wall of the water chamber body 1.

[0050] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 4 includes a reinforcing rib body 6. At each end of the reinforcing rib body 6, there is an installation strip 7. The installation strip 7 is perpendicular to the reinforcing rib body 6. The two ends of the installation strip 7 are installation ends 8 with a trapezoidal structure. The length of the outer side of the installation end 8 is less than that of the inner side, and the width of the installation strip 7 is less than the length of the inner side of the installation end 8. Each reinforcing rib 4 is installed in the water chamber body 1 through four installation bases 5. Each installation base 5 corresponds to an installation end 8. An installation groove 9 corresponding to the installation end 8 is provided in the installation base 5, and the installation end 8 is in interference fit with the installation groove 9.

[0051] Among them, among the four installation bases 5 corresponding to each reinforcing rib 4, two installation bases 5 are arranged on the front wall in the water chamber body 1, and two installation bases 5 are arranged on the rear wall in the water chamber body 1.

[0052] In addition, the installation groove 9 has a trapezoidal structure. A rectangular groove 10 for cooperating with the installation strip 7 is connected to the long side of the installation groove 9. An anti - detachment convex rib 11 protruding inwards is provided on the inclined side of the installation groove 9. Rounded corners are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the anti - detachment convex rib 11. The maximum width of the protrusion of the anti - detachment convex rib 11 is 1 mm and it is in the middle position. The protrusion widths gradually decrease upwards and downwards.

[0053] When this embodiment is in use, the reinforcing rib 4 can be installed in the water chamber body 1 by installing the installation end 8 in the installation groove 9, which plays a role in strengthening the water chamber and can further reduce the flow resistance inside the radiator. At the same time, through the anti - detachment convex rib 11, it is prevented that during normal use, the installation end 8 of the reinforcing rib 4 is disengaged from the installation groove 9.

[0054] In the above - mentioned embodiment, the installation base 5 and the water chamber body 1 are integrally formed.

[0055] In addition, the reinforcing rib 4 is horizontally placed in the water chamber body 1. The cross - section of the reinforcing rib body 6 is elliptical. When the reinforcing rib 4 is placed in the water chamber body 1, the length of the horizontal axis of the cross - section of the reinforcing rib body 6 is greater than the length of the vertical axis. Specifically, in some embodiments, the length of the cross - section of the reinforcing rib body 6 is 8 - 12 mm and the height is 2 - 6 mm.

[0056] For the water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib of the present invention, the reinforcing rib 4 is detachable and easy to install; the reinforcing rib 4 is horizontally placed, effectively reducing the flow resistance inside the water chamber; the internal reinforcing rib 4 can be added by modifying the existing water chamber mold, with a simple structure, reducing the water chamber mold opening cost, increasing product revenue, saving materials; improving the structural strength on both sides of the water chamber, avoiding the expansion at the bite between the main fin and the water chamber due to sudden pressure change, and the installation base 5 of the reinforcing rib is provided with an anti - detachment convex rib 11 to prevent the reinforcing rib 4 from falling off due to water flow impact, resulting in design failure.

Claims

1. A water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib, comprising a water chamber body (1), wherein a water pipe (2) and an air vent pipe (3) are provided on the water chamber body (1), and it is characterized in that: It further includes a number of reinforcing ribs (4) that can be installed in the water chamber body (1). An installation base (5) for installing the reinforcing ribs (4) is provided on the inner wall of the water chamber body (1). The reinforcing rib (4) includes a reinforcing rib body (6). At both ends of the reinforcing rib body (6), there is an installation strip (7) respectively. The installation strip (7) is perpendicular to the reinforcing rib body (6). Both ends of the installation strip (7) are installation ends (8) with a trapezoidal structure. The length of the outer side of the installation end (8) is less than that of the inner side, and the width of the installation strip (7) is less than the length of the inner side of the installation end (8). Each reinforcing rib (4) is installed in the water chamber body (1) through four installation bases (5). Each installation base (5) corresponds to one installation end (8). An installation groove (9) that cooperates with the installation end (8) is provided in the installation base (5). The installation end (8) and the installation groove (9) are in interference fit. An anti - detachment convex rib (11) protruding inwards is provided on the inclined side of the installation groove (9). The reinforcing rib (4) is horizontally placed in the water chamber body (1).

2. The water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib according to claim 1, characterized in that: Among the four installation bases (5) corresponding to each reinforcing rib (4), two installation bases (5) are arranged on the front wall in the water chamber body (1), and two installation bases (5) are arranged on the rear wall in the water chamber body (1).

3. The water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation groove (9) is of a trapezoidal structure, and a rectangular groove (10) that cooperates with the installation strip (7) is connected to the long side of the installation groove (9).

4. The water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the upper and lower ends of the anti - detachment convex rib (11) are rounded. The maximum width of the protrusion of the anti - detachment convex rib (11) is 1 mm, which is in the middle position, and the protrusion widths gradually decrease upwards and downwards.

5. The water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation base (5) and the water chamber body (1) are integrally formed.

6. The water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross - section of the reinforcing rib body (6) is oval. When the reinforcing rib (4) is placed in the water chamber body (1), the length of the horizontal axis of the cross - section of the reinforcing rib body (6) is greater than that of the vertical axis.

7. The water chamber with a detachable reinforcing rib according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the cross - section of the reinforcing rib body (6) is 12 mm, and the height is 3 mm.

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