Gas-liquid separation and drying structure
By designing a gas-liquid separation and drying structure in the motor, the gas and oil are separated by a gas-liquid separation valve and a drying box, and moisture in the gas is absorbed. This solves the problem of reduced air permeability of the vent valve and improves the service life and performance of the motor.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG LUYUAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
- Filing Date
- 2023-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The reduced air permeability of existing vent valves affects the performance and lifespan of motors.
Design a gas-liquid separation and drying structure, including a gas-liquid separation valve and a drying box. The gas-liquid separation valve separates gas and oil, and the drying box absorbs moisture in the gas to ensure the dryness of the motor interior.
It improves the service life and performance of the motor by effectively separating gas and oil, and keeping the inside of the motor dry.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of electric vehicle technology, and in particular to a gas-liquid separation and drying structure. Background Technology
[0002] A vent valve is a sealed installation component formed by combining a waterproof, oil-proof, and breathable membrane with other materials such as plastics, metals, and silicone through injection molding, ultrasonic welding, or other methods. The main types are threaded and snap-on vent valves. The main performance indicators of a vent valve are air permeability and protection level.
[0003] The waterproof and oil-proof breathable membrane inside the vent valve can prevent water and oil from entering, but it has a certain impact on the breathability of the valve body. Due to the obstruction of the breathable membrane, the air permeability of the vent valve is reduced, so this needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as reduced air permeability of vent valves, by providing a novel gas-liquid separation and drying structure.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A gas-liquid separation and drying structure includes a motor, a gas-liquid separation valve, a drying box, and an air pipe. The gas-liquid separation valve is mounted on the motor and communicates with the internal space of the motor. The air pipe connects the gas-liquid separation valve to the drying box. The drying box is filled with a desiccant and has a drying air outlet. The gas-liquid separation valve is vertically positioned.
[0007] The gas-liquid separator valve is used to separate gas and oil. It connects to the outside air via a gas pipe and a drying box. The drying box absorbs liquid carried in the gas entering and exiting the separator. This design effectively separates gas and oil inside the motor, while the drying box absorbs moisture from the gas, ensuring the motor's internal dryness and improving its lifespan and performance.
[0008] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the gas-liquid separation valve includes an upper valve body and a lower valve body. The upper surface of the upper valve body forms a gas pipe connection space. The bottom of the upper valve body is connected to the lower valve body and encloses it to form a separation space. The gas pipe connection space is connected to the separation space. The gas pipe is inserted into the gas pipe connection space. An oil inlet / outlet hole is provided at the lower part of the upper valve body. The oil inlet / outlet hole connects the separation space and the internal space of the motor.
[0009] The gas-liquid separator valve has an interconnected gas pipe connection space and a separation space. Air and oil in the motor enter the separation space through the oil inlet and outlet holes. The gas rises and enters the gas pipe connection space, then enters the drying box through the gas pipe and is discharged.
[0010] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the upper surface of the lower valve body is provided with an annular boss that extends into the separation space. The upper valve body is provided with a connecting extension that extends into the space enclosed by the annular boss. The connecting extension is provided with a connecting hole that connects the gas pipe connection space and the separation space. The lower surface of the connecting hole is lower than the top surface of the annular boss.
[0011] The lower surface of the connecting hole is lower than the top surface of the annular boss, which prevents the oil from flowing back into the air intake pipe when entering the separation space.
[0012] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the annular boss is provided with an oil outlet hole.
[0013] The oil outlet is used for the inlet and outlet of oil.
[0014] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the connecting hole is provided with a valve body support, and the gas pipe abuts against the upper surface of the valve body support.
[0015] The valve body support is designed to prevent the air tube from extending excessively into the gas-liquid separator valve, and also to prevent the desiccant in the drying box from entering the gas-liquid separator valve through the air tube.
[0016] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the lower valve body has an upward convex center.
[0017] The upward protrusion in the middle of the lower valve body can prevent oil from accumulating in the gas-liquid separator, allowing the oil to flow out naturally under the action of gravity.
[0018] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the gas-liquid separation valve is provided with a gas pipe sealing plug, which is placed within the gas pipe connection space.
[0019] The tracheal sealing plug serves two purposes: firstly, it reinforces the trachea and the gas-liquid separation valve plug, and secondly, it provides a seal.
[0020] As a preferred embodiment, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, an oil-draining groove is provided on the top of the upper valve body, and the oil-draining groove is connected to the gas pipe in space.
[0021] The grease trap prevents liquid from accumulating at the top of the gas-liquid separator.
[0022] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the gas-liquid separation valve is threadedly connected to the motor.
[0023] The gas-liquid separation valve is threadedly connected to the motor, which is simple to connect and the threaded connection can also provide a sealing effect.
[0024] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the gas-liquid separation valve is provided with a separation valve sealing ring.
[0025] The sealing ring of the separator valve further enhances the sealing performance at the connection between the gas-liquid separator valve and the motor.
[0026] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the drying box is provided with a drying air inlet, and the air pipe is connected to the drying air inlet.
[0027] The air outlet and air inlet of the drying box are used for ventilation. The air passing through the drying box will have its moisture absorbed by the desiccant, ensuring ventilation while preventing external moisture from entering the motor.
[0028] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the drying box includes a vent cover and a box body. The vent cover is connected to the box body, the desiccant is placed inside the box body, and a drying air outlet and a drying air inlet are provided on the box body. The vent cover is provided with an air pipe positioning part, the air pipe is connected to the air pipe positioning part, and the air pipe positioning part connects the drying air inlet and the air pipe.
[0029] The vent cover is used to fix the air pipe, so that all air entering and leaving the motor must pass through the desiccant inside the box.
[0030] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the drying vent is located at the top of the box body, the vent cover covers the drying vent, and the vent cover has a vent hole on its side.
[0031] The vent cover covers the top of the drying vent, and the vent cover has a vent on the side. The gas that is discharged from the drying vent is discharged through the vent on the side of the vent cover. This design can prevent external liquids or debris from entering the box through the drying vent and thus affecting the drying effect of the desiccant.
[0032] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the drying outlet is provided with a box support.
[0033] The box support is used to prevent the desiccant inside the box from escaping.
[0034] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the air tube positioning part is provided with a breathable support, and the breathable support abuts against the air tube.
[0035] The ventilated support is designed to prevent the air tube from extending into the box, which would prevent the desiccant inside the box from being used effectively.
[0036] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the box body is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the vent cover is provided with a positioning groove, wherein the positioning protrusion cooperates with the positioning groove.
[0037] The positioning protrusion cooperates with the positioning groove to fix the vent cover.
[0038] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the vent cover is provided with an air inlet protrusion, which is inserted into the drying air inlet hole.
[0039] The air intake protrusion can be used to enhance the airtightness of the drying box.
[0040] As a preferred embodiment, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the edge of the drying vent hole is recessed on the surface of the box to form an vent groove, and the vent cover is provided with an vent protrusion that is inserted into the vent groove.
[0041] The vented protrusions can enhance the airtightness of the drying box.
[0042] As a preferred embodiment, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the box body includes an upper box and a bottom cover, with the bottom of the upper box engaging with the bottom cover.
[0043] The bottom cover facilitates the replacement of the desiccant inside the box.
[0044] Preferably, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the vent cover is provided with a motor connection part, and the drying box is connected to the motor through the cooperation of the motor connection part and screws.
[0045] The drying box is connected to the motor via a motor connector and screws, making the connection simple.
[0046] As a preferred embodiment, in the gas-liquid separation and drying structure described above, the drying box is provided with a breathable sealing plug, which is fixed inside the air pipe positioning part and sleeved on the air pipe.
[0047] The vented sealing plug enhances both the stability of the connection between the air tube and the drying box and improves airtightness. Attached Figure Description
[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;
[0049] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the gas-liquid separation valve in this invention;
[0050] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the gas-liquid separation valve in this invention;
[0051] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gas-liquid separation valve in this invention. Figure 1 ;
[0052] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the gas-liquid separation valve in this invention. Figure 2 ;
[0053] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the lower valve body in this invention;
[0054] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the drying box in this invention;
[0055] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the box structure in this invention;
[0056] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the upper box in this invention;
[0057] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vent cover in this invention;
[0058] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the vent cover in this invention. Detailed Implementation
[0059] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-11 The invention will be further described in detail with reference to specific embodiments, but these are not intended to limit the invention:
[0060] Example 1
[0061] A gas-liquid separation and drying structure includes a motor 1, a gas-liquid separation valve 2, a drying box 3, and an air pipe 4. The gas-liquid separation valve 2 is mounted on the motor 1 and communicates with the internal space of the motor 1. The air pipe 4 connects the gas-liquid separation valve 2 and the drying box 3. The drying box 3 is filled with a desiccant and is provided with a drying air outlet 301. The gas-liquid separation valve 2 is vertically arranged.
[0062] Preferably, the gas-liquid separation valve 2 includes an upper valve body 21 and a lower valve body 22. The upper surface of the upper valve body 21 forms a gas pipe connection space 201. The bottom of the upper valve body 21 is connected to the lower valve body 22 and together they form a separation space 202. The gas pipe connection space 201 is connected to the separation space 202. The gas pipe 4 is inserted into the gas pipe connection space 201. The lower part of the upper valve body 21 is provided with an oil inlet / outlet hole 211. The oil inlet / outlet hole 211 connects the separation space 202 and the internal space of the motor 1.
[0063] Preferably, the upper surface of the lower valve body 22 is provided with an annular boss 221, which extends into the separation space 202. The upper valve body 21 is provided with a connecting extension 212, the lower end of which extends into the space enclosed by the annular boss 221. The connecting extension 212 is provided with a connecting hole 213, which connects the air pipe connecting space 201 and the separation space 202. The lower surface of the connecting hole 213 is lower than the top surface of the annular boss 221.
[0064] Preferably, the annular boss 221 is provided with an oil outlet hole 222.
[0065] Preferably, the connecting hole 213 is provided with a valve body bracket 214, and the air pipe 4 abuts against the upper surface of the valve body bracket 214.
[0066] Preferably, the lower valve body 22 has an upward protrusion in the middle.
[0067] Preferably, the gas-liquid separation valve 2 is provided with a gas pipe sealing plug 23, which is placed in the gas pipe connection space 201.
[0068] Preferably, the top of the upper valve body 21 is provided with an oil drain groove 215, which is connected to the air pipe connection space 201.
[0069] Preferably, the gas-liquid separation valve 2 is threadedly connected to the motor 1.
[0070] Preferably, the gas-liquid separation valve 2 is provided with a separation valve sealing ring 24.
[0071] Preferably, the drying box 3 is provided with a drying air inlet 302, and the air pipe 4 is connected to the drying air inlet 302.
[0072] Preferably, the drying box 3 includes a vent cover 31 and a box body 32. The vent cover 31 is connected to the box body 32. The desiccant is placed inside the box body 32. A drying air outlet 301 and a drying air inlet 302 are provided on the box body 32. The vent cover 31 is provided with an air pipe positioning part 311. The air pipe 4 is connected to the air pipe positioning part 311. The air pipe positioning part 311 connects the drying air inlet 302 and the air pipe 4.
[0073] Preferably, the drying vent 301 is located on the top of the box body 32, the vent cover 31 covers the drying vent 301, and the vent cover 31 has a vent 312 on its side.
[0074] Preferably, the drying vent 301 is provided with a box support 321.
[0075] Preferably, the trachea positioning part 311 is provided with a breathable support 313, which abuts against the trachea 4.
[0076] Preferably, the box body 32 is provided with a positioning protrusion 322, and the vent cover 31 is provided with a positioning groove 314, and the positioning protrusion 322 cooperates with the positioning groove 314.
[0077] Preferably, the vent cover 31 is provided with an air inlet protrusion 315, which is inserted into the drying air inlet 302.
[0078] Preferably, the edge of the drying vent 301 is recessed on the surface of the box 32 to form a vent groove 324, and the vent cover 31 is provided with a vent protrusion 316, which is inserted into the vent groove 324.
[0079] Preferably, the box body 32 includes an upper box 33 and a bottom cover 34, with the bottom of the upper box 33 engaging with the bottom cover 34.
[0080] Preferably, the vent cover 31 is provided with a motor connection part 317, and the drying box 3 is connected to the motor 1 through the cooperation of the motor connection part 317 and screws.
[0081] Preferably, the drying box 3 is provided with a breathable sealing plug 35, which is fixed inside the air pipe positioning part 311 and sleeved on the air pipe 4.
[0082] In summary, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should be included within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A gas-liquid separation and drying structure, comprising a motor (1), characterized in that: It also includes a gas-liquid separation valve (2), a drying box (3), and an air pipe (4). The gas-liquid separation valve (2) is installed on the motor (1) and is connected to the internal space of the motor (1). The air pipe (4) connects the gas-liquid separation valve (2) and the drying box (3). The drying box (3) is filled with desiccant and is provided with a drying air outlet (301). The gas-liquid separation valve (2) is vertically installed. The gas-liquid separation valve (2) includes an upper valve body (21) and a lower valve body (22). The upper surface of the upper valve body (21) forms a gas pipe connection space (201). The bottom of the upper valve body (21) is connected to the lower valve body (22) and together they form a separation space (202). The gas pipe connection space (201) is connected to the separation space (202). The gas pipe (4) is inserted into the gas pipe connection space (201). The lower part of the upper valve body (21) is provided with an oil inlet / outlet hole (211). The oil inlet / outlet hole (211) connects the separation space (202) with the internal space of the motor (1). The lower valve body (22) is provided with an annular boss (221) on its upper surface. The annular boss (221) extends into the separation space (202). The upper valve body (21) is provided with a connecting extension (212). The lower end of the connecting extension (212) extends into the space enclosed by the annular boss (221). The connecting extension (212) is provided with a connecting hole (213). The connecting hole (213) connects the air pipe connecting space (201) and the separation space (202). The lower surface of the connecting hole (213) is lower than the top surface of the annular boss (221). The drying box (3) is provided with a drying air inlet (302), and the air pipe (4) is connected to the drying air inlet (302); The drying box (3) includes a vent cover (31) and a box body (32). The vent cover (31) is connected to the box body (32). The desiccant is placed inside the box body (32). A drying air outlet (301) and a drying air inlet (302) are provided on the box body (32). The vent cover (31) is provided with an air pipe positioning part (311). The air pipe (4) is connected to the air pipe positioning part (311). The air pipe positioning part (311) connects the drying air inlet (302) and the air pipe (4). The drying vent (301) is located on the top of the box body (32), the vent cover (31) covers the drying vent (301), and the vent cover (31) has a vent (312) on its side. The edge of the drying vent (301) is recessed on the surface of the box (32) to form an vent groove (324), and the vent cover (31) is provided with an vent protrusion (316), which is inserted into the vent groove (324).
2. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular boss (221) is provided with an oil outlet (222).
3. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting hole (213) is provided with a valve body bracket (214), and the air pipe (4) abuts against the upper surface of the valve body bracket (214).
4. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower valve body (22) protrudes upward in the middle.
5. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas-liquid separation valve (2) is provided with a gas pipe sealing plug (23), which is placed in the gas pipe connection space (201).
6. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper valve body (21) is provided with an oil vent (215) at the top, and the oil vent (215) is connected to the air pipe connection space (201).
7. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas-liquid separation valve (2) is threadedly connected to the motor (1).
8. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas-liquid separation valve (2) is equipped with a separation valve sealing ring (24).
9. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying vent (301) is provided with a box support (321).
10. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The trachea positioning part (311) is provided with a breathable bracket (313), which abuts against the trachea (4).
11. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 10, characterized in that: The box body (32) is provided with a positioning protrusion (322), and the ventilation cover (31) is provided with a positioning groove (314). The positioning protrusion (322) cooperates with the positioning groove (314).
12. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vent cover (31) is provided with an air inlet protrusion (315), which is inserted into the drying air inlet (302).
13. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (32) includes an upper box (33) and a bottom cover (34), with the bottom of the upper box (33) snapped into the bottom cover (34).
14. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vent cover (31) is provided with a motor connection part (317), and the drying box (3) is connected to the motor (1) through the cooperation of the motor connection part (317) and screws.
15. The gas-liquid separation and drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying box (3) is provided with a breathable sealing plug (35), which is fixed inside the air tube positioning part (311) and sleeved on the air tube (4).