A compact, lightweight, and efficient arrayed ring control device

Abstract

The application discloses a compact, light-weight and high-efficiency array environment control device, which uses a frame as a main structure of the array environment control device for bearing the weight of all structural members and electrical components, and mounting surfaces are arranged on the upper, lower, left and right surfaces and the front and back surfaces of the outer surface of the frame; the array environment control device is installed and maintained through the front surface of the frame; the bottom of the frame is used for installation of the array environment control device; the rear surface of the frame is provided with a fan mounting plate for mounting a fan; one side of the frame is provided with mounting surfaces for mounting pipeline parts such as a water inlet adapter, a water return adapter and a self-sealing water joint; other mounting surfaces of the frame are provided with capillary tube heat exchangers; and the array environment control device is internally provided with a water inlet pipe and a water return pipe for connecting the external pipeline parts of the array environment control device and the capillary tube heat exchangers. The application has reasonable overall layout, compact structure and good product adaptability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to environmental control devices, specifically to a compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device. Background Technology

[0002] The antenna array of a phased array radar integrates power devices such as TR components and power supplies, resulting in significant heat dissipation. Simultaneously, passive components like the antenna and power divider network also generate heat due to insertion losses during radar operation. Without environmental control, the internal temperature of the array can rise rapidly, ultimately affecting the normal operation of the equipment. Therefore, environmental control of the phased array radar's antenna array is essential.

[0003] The array air control device removes heat from the high-temperature air inside the array by allowing coolant to flow through the internal pipes. The cooled air is then delivered to the parts that need heat dissipation, ensuring that the components inside the array operate at a better temperature, thereby improving the long-term reliability of the equipment.

[0004] Traditional array-type air exchangers typically use aluminum finned heat exchangers, which have low heat exchange efficiency and are bulky, making them unsuitable for installation in situations where internal space is limited. Using stainless steel heat exchangers would significantly increase weight compared to other heat exchangers while maintaining a certain heat exchange capacity. Using titanium alloy heat exchangers would increase costs to an prohibitive level. Therefore, it is necessary to design a compact, lightweight, and efficient array-type air exchanger that not only achieves high-efficiency heat exchange but also is small in size, lightweight, and easy to maintain. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device.

[0006] The technical solution for achieving the purpose of this invention is as follows: a compact, lightweight, and efficient array-type environmental control device, comprising a frame, and a capillary heat exchanger, an inlet pipe, a return pipe, an inlet adapter, a return adapter, a self-sealing water connector, a fan, a fan mounting plate, a power supply, a cover plate, an electrical connector, an electrical control module, a temperature and humidity sensor, a flow sensor, and a liquid level sensor mounted on the frame, wherein:

[0007] A cover plate is installed on the front mounting surface of the frame. An electrical connector 12 is installed on the outside of the cover plate for power supply and communication between the array environmental control device and the antenna array. The power supply and electrical control module are installed on the inside of the cover plate. A fan mounting plate is installed on the rear mounting surface of the frame. The fan is installed from inside the frame onto the fan mounting plate. The temperature and humidity sensor is installed on the inner surface of the fan mounting plate, close to the fan. A water inlet adapter and a water return adapter are installed on the left mounting surface of the frame. One end of the water inlet adapter and the water return adapter are located outside the array environmental control device, serving as the external water inlet and the external water return, respectively, for installing self-sealing water connectors. The other end is located inside the array environmental control device, serving as the internal water inlet and the internal water return, respectively. Capillary heat exchangers are installed on the other mounting surfaces of the frame. The capillary heat exchangers are equipped with a heat exchanger inlet and a heat exchanger return. The main body of the capillary heat exchanger is a capillary structure, used for heat exchange between the fluid inside the capillary and the air outside the capillary.

[0008] The inlet and return water pipes are located inside the frame. The inner inlet water pipe is equipped with an inlet, inlet I, and inlet II; the return water pipe is equipped with a return water inlet, return water inlet I, and return water inlet II. The inlet of the inlet water pipe is connected to the inner inlet of the inlet adapter, and inlet I and inlet II are connected to the inlet of the heat exchanger. The return water inlet of the return water pipe is connected to the inner return water inlet of the return water adapter, and return water inlet I and return water II are connected to the return water inlet of the heat exchanger. A flow sensor is installed on the return water pipe for monitoring the return water flow. A level sensor is installed at the bottom inside the frame for real-time monitoring of whether there is leakage in the array environmental control device.

[0009] Furthermore, the power supply is mounted on the inner surface of the cover plate away from the electrical connector to avoid electromagnetic interference.

[0010] Furthermore, a heat dissipation serration structure is provided on the outer surface of the cover to improve the rigidity of the cover and reduce the surface temperature of the power supply.

[0011] Furthermore, the number of fans is adjusted according to the heat exchange capacity of the array environmental control device.

[0012] Furthermore, the inlet and outlet water adapters adopt a 90-degree elbow structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the inlet and outlet pipes are T-shaped structures and use a combination of rigid and flexible pipes to ensure a floating capacity. The rigid section of the outlet pipe is equipped with a flow sensor.

[0014] Furthermore, the temperature and humidity sensors are mounted via a bracket.

[0015] Furthermore, the liquid level sensor is mounted via a bend fitting.

[0016] Furthermore, the cover plate and capillary heat exchanger are installed to the frame via flanges.

[0017] Furthermore, heat exchange is achieved by utilizing the heat exchange between the coolant and the air, as detailed below:

[0018] The coolant at a lower temperature reaches the inlet pipe through the self-sealing water connector and the inlet adapter. After the coolant is divided inside the inlet pipe, it enters the capillary heat exchanger through two heat exchanger inlets. After heat exchange is completed inside the capillary heat exchanger, the coolant temperature rises and flows out through the two heat exchanger return ports into the return pipe. After the coolant merges inside the return pipe, it reaches the return adapter and enters the external pipeline through the self-sealing water connector.

[0019] Under the rotation of the fan, a negative pressure is generated inside the array air control device, causing the high-temperature air to enter the array air control device through the capillary heat exchanger. During the process of the air passing through the capillary heat exchanger, heat exchange is completed between the air and the low-temperature coolant. After passing through the capillary heat exchanger, the air is cooled and discharged outside the array air control device.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the significant advantages of this invention are: 1) The overall layout is reasonable, the structure is compact, and the product has good adaptability. 2) By using capillary heat exchangers, the array-type environmental control device is small in size and light in weight. Furthermore, the parallel connection of multiple capillary heat exchangers further improves the heat exchange capacity and effect of the environmental control device. 3) The device fully utilizes the various peripheral mounting surfaces to install structural components and electrical components, facilitating installation and disassembly. In particular, the array-type environmental control device uses a self-sealing water connector, ensuring that maintenance can be performed on the array-type environmental control device without draining the fluid inside the pipeline, greatly improving the maintainability of the product. 4) The front of the array-type environmental control device is designed as a maintenance surface. Electrical components such as power supplies, connectors, and control modules are mainly located on the front mounting surface, further improving the maintainability of the product. Moreover, there are no pipeline structures in this installation area, so even if leakage occurs, it will not affect the normal operation of the electrical equipment. Therefore, the safety and reliability of the array-type environmental control device are relatively high. At the same time, internal sensors, fans, and other components can be installed, disassembled, and maintained through the front. 5) The array-type environmental control device features a simplified design with fewer pipelines, all of which have a certain degree of flexibility. Installation is simple and convenient, and it meets vibration and shock requirements. With fewer internal pipelines, the maintenance space is relatively larger. 6) The array-type environmental control device is equipped with temperature and humidity sensors, flow sensors, and liquid level sensors. The sensor signals are transmitted to the electronic control module for centralized management and real-time monitoring, and finally uploaded to the host computer. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the array surface control device (front view);

[0022] Figure 2A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the array surface control device (below);

[0023] Figure 3 This is a 3D schematic diagram of the framework;

[0024] Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the array surface control device (excluding the cover plate);

[0025] Figure 5 This is a 3D schematic diagram of the water inlet pipe;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a 3D schematic diagram of the water outlet pipe;

[0027] Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a capillary heat exchanger;

[0028] Figure 8 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cover plate and cover plate mounting components;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the water inlet adapter;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the return water adapter.

[0031] The components include: 1 frame, 2 capillary heat exchangers, 2-1 heat exchanger inlet, and 2-2 heat exchanger outlet.

[0032] 3 water inlet pipes, 3-1 water inlet, 3-2 water inlet I, 3-3 water inlet II;

[0033] 4 return water pipes, 4-1 return water inlet, 4-2 return water inlet I, 4-3 return water inlet II;

[0034] 5. Water inlet adapter, 5-1 external water inlet, 5-2 internal water inlet;

[0035] 6. Return water adapter, 6-1 external return water inlet, 6-2 internal return water inlet;

[0036] 7 Self-sealing water connector, 8 Fan, 9 Fan mounting plate, 10 Power supply, 11 Cover plate, 12 Electrical connector, 13 Electrical control module; 14 Temperature and humidity sensor, 15 Flow sensor, 16 Liquid level sensor;

[0037] 17 brackets, 18 corner fittings. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0039] like Figure 1 ,2 As shown in Figures 4 and 8, a compact, lightweight, and efficient array-type environmental control device includes a frame 1, a capillary heat exchanger 2, an inlet pipe 3, a return pipe 4, an inlet adapter 5, a return adapter 6, a self-sealing water connector 7, a fan 8, a fan mounting plate 9, a power supply 10, a cover plate 11, an electrical connector 12, an electrical control module 13, a temperature and humidity sensor 14, a flow sensor 15, and a liquid level sensor 16. The temperature and humidity sensor 14 is mounted via a bracket 17, and the liquid level sensor 16 is mounted via a bend 18.

[0040] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Figure 4, the frame 1 is the main structure of the array environmental control device, used to bear the weight of all structural components and electrical components. It has good rigidity and strength, meeting the requirements for vibration and impact. It adopts a full frame structure, welded together. Mounting surfaces are provided on the front, back, top, bottom, left, and right sides of the outer surface of the frame 1. Other structures are installed through the mounting surfaces of the frame 1. The lower mounting surface of the frame 1 is also the mounting surface of the array environmental control device, used for connecting to external equipment.

[0041] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Figure 8, the front of frame 1 serves as the maintenance surface for the array environmental control device. A cover plate 11 is installed on the front mounting surface, and the cover plate 11 is connected to frame 1 via a peripheral flange. An electrical connector 12 is installed on the outer side of the cover plate 11. This electrical connector 12 is used for power supply and communication between the array environmental control device and the antenna array. The inner surface of the cover plate 11 is a smooth plane for mounting a power supply 10. The power supply 10 is mounted with screws to keep it in close contact with the inner surface of the cover plate, meeting heat dissipation requirements. The mounting of the power supply 10 on the inner surface of the cover plate 11 is kept as far away from the electrical connector 12 as possible to avoid electromagnetic interference. The electronic control module 13 is mounted through the upper surface of the power supply 10. A heat dissipation tooth structure is provided on the outer surface of the cover plate 11, which improves the rigidity of the cover plate 11 parts and reduces the surface temperature of the power supply 10.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown in Figure 4, a fan mounting plate 9 is provided on the rear mounting surface of frame 1. The fan 8 is installed from inside frame 1 onto the fan mounting plate 9, ensuring convenient replacement or maintenance from the front of the array environmental control device in case of fan 8 failure. The number of fans 8 can be designed according to the heat exchange of the array environmental control device. The bracket 17 is installed onto the fan mounting plate 9 using the gaps between the fans 8, and the temperature and humidity sensor 14 is fixedly connected to the bracket 17.

[0043] like Figure 1 , 4As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the left mounting surface of frame 1 is fitted with an inlet adapter 5 and a return adapter 6. One end of the inlet adapter 5 and the return adapter 6 is located outside the array environmental control device, serving as an external inlet 5-1 and an external return outlet 6-1, respectively, for mounting a self-sealing water connector 7. The other end is located inside the array environmental control device, serving as an internal inlet 5-2 and an internal return outlet 6-2, respectively. To reduce the spatial dimensions of the array environmental control device, the inlet adapter 5 and the return adapter 6 can be designed with 90-degree elbows.

[0044] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 4 and 7, capillary heat exchangers 2 are installed on the other mounting surfaces of frame 1 (i.e., the right and upper mounting surfaces). Considering interchangeability, the structural dimensions of the heat exchangers installed on the array environmental control device are completely identical. The capillary heat exchanger 2 is installed on frame 1 via a flange; the capillary heat exchanger 2 is provided with a heat exchanger inlet 2-1 and a heat exchanger return inlet 2-2; the main body of the capillary heat exchanger 2 is a capillary structure, used for heat exchange between the fluid inside the capillary and the air outside the capillary.

[0045] like Figure 4 , 5 As shown in Figures 6, 9, and 10, the inlet pipe 3 and the return pipe 4 are located inside the frame 1, i.e., inside the array environmental control device. They are T-junction structures using a combination of rigid and flexible pipes to ensure a floating range, facilitate installation, and meet the installation requirements and vibration environment conditions of the water pipes. A flow sensor 15 is installed on the rigid section of the return pipe 4 for monitoring the return water flow. The inlet pipe 3 is equipped with inlet 3-1, inlet I 3-2, and inlet II 3-3; the return pipe 4 is equipped with return outlet 4-1, return outlet I 4-2, and return outlet II 4-3. The inlet 3-1 of the inlet pipe 3 is connected to the internal inlet 5-2 of the inlet adapter 5, and inlet I 3-2 and inlet II 3-3 are connected to the heat exchanger inlet 2-1. The return inlet 4-1 of the return pipe 4 is connected to the internal return inlet 6-2 of the return adapter 6, and return inlet I 4-2 and return inlet II 4-3 are connected to the heat exchanger return inlet 2-2. The liquid level sensor 16 is installed at the bottom of the frame 1 via a bend 18 to monitor in real time whether there is leakage in the array environmental control device. Once leakage occurs and the liquid level exceeds the height set by the liquid level sensor 16, the system will automatically trigger an alarm.

[0046] The array-type air conditioning system utilizes heat exchange between coolant and air to achieve a heat exchange effect. The coolant flow within the system is as follows: the coolant, which is cooler, flows through the self-sealing water connector 7 and the inlet adapter 5 to the inlet pipe 3. Within the inlet pipe 3, the coolant is divided and enters the capillary heat exchanger 2 through two separate heat exchanger inlets 2-1. After heat exchange within the capillary heat exchanger 2, the coolant temperature rises and flows out through two separate heat exchanger return inlets 2-2, entering the return pipe 4. The coolant then converges within the return pipe 4 and reaches the return adapter 6, before entering the external piping through the self-sealing water connector 7. The air flow within the system is as follows: the rotation of the fan 8 creates a negative pressure within the system, causing warmer air to enter through the capillary heat exchanger 2. During its passage through the capillary heat exchanger 2, the air exchanges heat with the coolant. After passing through the capillary heat exchanger 2, the air is cooled and discharged outside the array environmental control device. During the operation of the array environmental control device, the power supply 10 supplies power to the array environmental control device; the temperature and humidity sensor 14 and the liquid level sensor 16 monitor the working status of the array environmental control device in real time; the electrical control module 13 is used to centrally manage the various components of the array environmental control device and finally upload the signals to the host computer.

[0047] In summary, the device of the present invention has a reasonable overall layout and compact structure, and achieves the effects of high-efficiency heat exchange and lightweight by using a capillary heat exchanger.

[0048] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0049] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device, characterized in that, Includes a frame (1), and a capillary heat exchanger (2), an inlet pipe (3), a return pipe (4), an inlet adapter (5), a return adapter (6), a self-sealing water connector (7), a fan (8), a fan mounting plate (9), a power supply (10), a cover plate (11), an electrical connector (12), an electrical control module (13), a temperature and humidity sensor (14), a flow sensor (15), and a level sensor (16) mounted on the frame (1), wherein: A cover plate (11) is provided on the front mounting surface of the frame (1). An electrical connector (12) is installed on the outside of the cover plate (11). The electrical connector (12) is used for power supply and communication between the array environmental control device and the antenna array. A power supply (10) and an electrical control module (13) are installed on the inside of the cover plate (11). A fan mounting plate (9) is provided on the rear mounting surface of the frame (1). The fan (8) is installed from inside the frame (1) onto the fan mounting plate (9). A temperature and humidity sensor (14) is installed on the inner surface of the fan mounting plate (9), close to the fan (8). A water inlet adapter (5) and a water return adapter (6) are provided on the left mounting surface of the frame (1). One end of the head (5) and the return water adapter (6) is located outside the array environmental control device, which are external water inlet (5-1) and external water return (6-1) respectively, for installing self-sealing water connector (7); the other end is located inside the array environmental control device, which are internal water inlet (5-2) and internal water return (6-2) respectively; a capillary heat exchanger (2) is set on the other mounting surface of the frame (1), the capillary heat exchanger (2) is set with heat exchanger inlet (2-1) and heat exchanger return (2-2), the main body of the capillary heat exchanger (2) is a capillary structure, which is used for heat exchange between the fluid inside the capillary and the air outside the capillary; The inlet pipe (3) and return pipe (4) are located inside the frame (1). The inner inlet pipe (3) is equipped with inlet (3-1), inlet I (3-2) and inlet II (3-3); the return pipe (4) is equipped with return outlet (4-1), return outlet I (4-2) and return outlet II (4-3). The inlet (3-1) of the inlet pipe (3) is connected to the inner inlet (5-2) of the inlet adapter (5). The inlet I (3-2) and inlet II (3-3) are connected to the heat exchanger inlet. The return water inlet (4-1) of the return water pipe (4) is connected to the internal return water inlet (6-2) of the return water adapter (6), and the return water inlet I (4-2) and return water inlet II (4-3) of the return water pipe (4) are connected to the return water inlet (2-2) of the heat exchanger; the flow sensor (15) is installed on the return water pipe (4) for monitoring the return water flow; the liquid level sensor (16) is installed at the bottom of the frame (1) for real-time monitoring of whether there is leakage in the array environmental control device.

2. The compact, lightweight, and efficient array-type environmental control device according to claim 1, characterized in that the power supply (10) is mounted on the inner surface of the cover plate (11) away from the electrical connector (12) to avoid electromagnetic interference.

3. The compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the cover plate (11) is provided with a heat dissipation tooth structure to improve the rigidity of the cover plate (11) and reduce the surface temperature of the power supply (10).

4. The compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of fans (8) is adjusted according to the heat exchange capacity of the array environmental control device.

5. The compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet adapter (5) and the return adapter (6) adopt a 90-degree elbow structure.

6. The compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet pipe (3) and the return pipe (4) are three-way structures and use a combination of rigid pipe and flexible pipe to ensure floating volume. The rigid pipe part of the return pipe (4) is equipped with a flow sensor (15).

7. The compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature and humidity sensor (14) is mounted via a bracket (17).

8. The compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid level sensor (16) is mounted via a bend (18).

9. The compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate (11) and the capillary heat exchanger (2) are installed with the frame (1) via flanges.

10. The compact, lightweight, and efficient array-based environmental control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchange effect is achieved by utilizing the heat exchange between the coolant and the air, as detailed below: The coolant at a lower temperature reaches the inlet pipe (3) through the self-sealing water connector (7) and the inlet adapter (5). After the coolant is divided inside the inlet pipe (3), it enters the capillary heat exchanger (2) through the two heat exchanger inlets (2-1). After heat exchange is completed inside the capillary heat exchanger (2), the coolant temperature rises and flows out through the two heat exchanger return ports (2-2) and enters the return pipe (4). After the coolant is combined inside the return pipe (4), it reaches the return adapter (6) and enters the external pipeline through the self-sealing water connector (7). Under the rotation of the fan (8), a negative pressure is generated inside the array air control device, causing the high-temperature air to enter the array air control device through the capillary heat exchanger (2). During the process of the air passing through the capillary heat exchanger (2), heat exchange is completed between the air and the low-temperature coolant. After passing through the capillary heat exchanger (2), the air is cooled and discharged to the outside of the array air control device.

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