Heat exchange module and heat exchange system

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat exchange module and a heat exchange system.The heat exchange module comprises a heat exchange body, a heat exchange medium and a supporting piece, a heat exchange cavity is formed in the heat exchange body, the heat exchange cavity is filled with the heat exchange medium, the heat exchange body can define at least one air channel, and the air channel can penetrate through the heat exchange body; the air channels are arranged in the heat exchange cavity so that air in the air channels can exchange heat with the heat exchange media in the heat exchange cavity, the number of the supporting pieces is at least one, the supporting pieces and the air channels are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence mode, the supporting pieces are correspondingly arranged on the air channels and support the inner walls of the air channels, and the supporting pieces can allow the corresponding air channels to be kept through. The heat exchange main body can define at least one air duct, after air enters from one end of the air duct, the air can exchange heat with the heat exchange medium in the heat exchange cavity and then flows out from the other end of the air duct, and therefore effective heat exchange can be conducted on the external environment. The heat exchange medium can conduct heat exchange on air in the external environment, and a good heat dissipation effect or a good temperature rising effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of heat exchange technology, and in particular, to a heat exchange module and a heat exchange system. Background Art

[0002] Traditional emergency heat dissipation methods, such as the ice method, have poor cooling effects and will increase the humidity in the computer room. For example, the dry ice method has a good cooling effect, but it is easy to cause large fluctuations in local temperature and humidity, and good ventilation must be maintained to avoid excessive carbon dioxide concentrations.

[0003] For example, in the patent document with publication number CN201922444864.3, a data micromodule computer room for emergency heat dissipation is provided. A new cabinet structure is designed. A channel is formed between the air inlet device, support plate, air guide plate, and exhaust device for emergency heat dissipation. There is no cold source design, and a good heat dissipation effect cannot be maintained when the natural ambient temperature is high. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a heat exchange module and a heat exchange system, wherein the heat exchange module can effectively solve the technical problems existing in the related art.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present disclosure provides a heat exchange module, which includes a heat exchange body, a heat exchange medium and a support member. A heat exchange cavity is formed in the heat exchange body, and the heat exchange medium is filled in the heat exchange cavity. The heat exchange body can define at least one air duct, and the air duct can pass through the heat exchange body so that the wind in the air duct can exchange heat with the heat exchange medium in the heat exchange cavity. The support member is provided with at least one, and at least one of the support members is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with at least one of the air ducts. The support member is correspondingly provided in the air duct and supports the inner wall of the air duct, and the support member can allow the corresponding air duct to remain connected.

[0006] Optionally, the heat exchange body can define a plurality of the air ducts, the plurality of the air ducts include a plurality of first air duct groups, the plurality of the first air duct groups are arranged in pairs along the first direction, each of the first air duct groups includes a plurality of first air ducts, and the plurality of the first air ducts are arranged in pairs along the second direction; a plurality of the support members are provided, and the plurality of the support members are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of the air ducts; wherein the first direction is arranged to intersect with the second direction.

[0007] Optionally, the heat exchange body is constructed as a rectangular structure, and the multiple air ducts penetrate the rectangular structure along the third direction, and the cross-section of the air ducts in the first direction and the second direction is circular, rectangular or hexagonal; wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0008] Optionally, the cross-section of the air duct in the first direction and the second direction is rectangular, and the air duct includes a first inner wall, a second inner wall, a third inner wall and a fourth inner wall connected in sequence, the first inner wall and the second inner wall define a first clamping groove, the second inner wall and the third inner wall define a second clamping groove, the third inner wall and the fourth inner wall define a third clamping groove, and the fourth inner wall and the first inner wall define a fourth clamping groove;

[0009] The support member includes a first support plate and a second support plate, the first support plate and the second support plate both extend along a third direction, and are arranged alternately, one side of the first support plate abuts against the first clamping groove, the other side of the first support plate abuts against the third clamping groove, one side of the second support plate abuts against the second clamping groove, and the other side of the second support plate abuts against the fourth clamping groove.

[0010] Optionally, the projection area of ​​the multiple air ducts and the heat exchange body in the first direction and the second direction is a first projection, and the projection area of ​​the multiple air ducts in the first direction and the second direction is a second projection; the ratio of the second projection to the first projection is between 45% and 70%; and / or, the length of the air duct along the third direction is not less than 350mm, and the air duct can make the pressure drop at both ends along the third direction not more than 60Pa; and / or, the support member occupies no more than 25% of the volume corresponding to the air duct.

[0011] Optionally, the heat exchange medium includes foamed carbon and phase change composite materials, and the thermal conductivity of the heat exchange medium is between 7W / mK-25W / mK; the volume change rate of the heat exchange medium is between -1.5% and +1.5%; the volume of the heat exchange cavity occupied by the heat exchange medium is between 30% and 55%; the density of the heat exchange medium is between 0.9 / cm3-3g / cm3; the phase change latent heat of the heat exchange medium is not less than 145J / g.

[0012] Optionally, the heat exchange body is constructed of resin, and the resin is one or more of epoxy resin, SBR latex, and silicone resin; or, the heat exchange body is constructed of a film, and the film is constructed of one of polyethylene, polyvinyl alcohol, polyglycolide, and polypropylene; or, the heat exchange body is constructed of metal, and the metal includes aluminum.

[0013] Optionally, the resin is disposed on the surface of the heat exchange medium by liquid molding or latex coating; or, the film is disposed on the surface of the heat exchange medium by vacuum sealing; or, the metal is molded by welding.

[0014] Optionally, the material of the support member includes one of elastic plastic, rubber, and aluminum-magnesium alloy.

[0015] The present disclosure further provides a heat exchange system, which includes a fan and the heat exchange module, wherein an air outlet of the fan is arranged opposite to the air duct.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the heat exchange body can define at least one air duct. When air enters from one end of the air duct, it can exchange heat with the heat exchange medium in the heat exchange cavity, and then flow out from the other end of the air duct, so as to effectively exchange heat with the external environment. The heat exchange medium can exchange heat with the air in the external environment to achieve a good heat dissipation effect or a warming effect. In addition, by providing a support member, the heat exchange body can be effectively supported, the stability of the air duct structure can be maintained, and the service life can be extended.

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following specific embodiments, they are used to explain the present disclosure but do not constitute a limitation of the present disclosure. In the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a heat exchange module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Description of Reference Numerals

[0021] 1 Heat exchange body 2 Support

[0022] 21 first support plate 22 second support plate

[0023] 3 Air duct 30 First air duct group

[0024] 301 first air duct 31 first inner wall

[0025] 32 Second inner wall 33 Third inner wall

[0026] 34 fourth inner wall 310 first clamping groove

[0027] 320 second clamping groove 330 third clamping groove

[0028] 340 fourth clamping groove 10 heat exchange cavity

[0029] A First direction B Second direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The specific implementation of the present disclosure is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific implementation described herein is only used to illustrate and explain the present disclosure, and is not used to limit the present disclosure.

[0031] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional words such as "first direction, second direction" may refer to Figure 1 As shown; the directional words used such as "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside of the specific structural outline, and the terms used such as "first and second" are merely to distinguish one element from another and do not have order and importance.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the present disclosure provides a heat exchange module, which includes a heat exchange body 1, a heat exchange medium and a support member 2. A heat exchange cavity 10 is formed in the heat exchange body 1, and the heat exchange medium is filled in the heat exchange cavity 10. The heat exchange body 1 can define at least one air duct 3, and the air duct 3 can pass through the heat exchange body 1, so that the wind in the air duct 3 can exchange heat with the heat exchange medium in the heat exchange cavity 10. The support member 2 is provided with at least one, and at least one support member 2 is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with at least one air duct 3. The support member 2 is correspondingly provided in the air duct 3 and supports the inner wall of the air duct 3, and the support member 2 can allow the corresponding air duct 3 to remain connected.

[0033] In the above technical solution, the heat exchange main body 1 can define at least one air duct 3. When air enters from one end of the air duct 3, it can exchange heat with the heat exchange medium in the heat exchange cavity 10, and then flow out from the other end of the air duct 3, so that it can effectively exchange heat with the external environment. The heat exchange medium can exchange heat with the air in the external environment to achieve a good heat dissipation effect or a warming effect. In addition, by providing the support member 2, the heat exchange main body 1 can be effectively supported, the stability of the air duct 3 structure can be maintained, and the service life can be extended.

[0034] Optionally, the above-mentioned heat exchange medium can be a cold storage medium or a heating medium. When the heat exchange medium is a cold storage medium, the cold storage medium can be used to cool the external environment; when the heat exchange medium is a heating medium, the heating medium can be used to heat the external environment.

[0035] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1As shown, the heat exchange body 1 can define a plurality of air ducts 3, the plurality of air ducts 3 include a plurality of first air duct groups 30, the plurality of first air duct groups 30 are arranged in pairs along the first direction A, each first air duct group 30 includes a plurality of first air ducts 301, and the plurality of first air ducts 301 are arranged in pairs along the second direction B; a plurality of support members 2 are provided, and the plurality of support members 2 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of air ducts 3; wherein the first direction A and the second direction B are arranged to intersect. The plurality of first air ducts 301 can effectively improve the heat dissipation effect. However, the present disclosure does not limit the specific arrangement of the plurality of air ducts 3.

[0036] In other embodiments, the heat exchange body 1 is constructed as a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and a plurality of air ducts 3 penetrate the rectangular parallelepiped structure along the third direction, and the cross-section of the air duct 3 in the first direction A and the second direction B is circular, rectangular or hexagonal; wherein the first direction A, the second direction B and the third direction are mutually perpendicular. However, the present disclosure does not limit the shape of the heat exchange body 1 and the specific shape of the air duct 3.

[0037] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the cross-section of the air duct 3 in the first direction A and the second direction B is rectangular, and the air duct 3 includes a first inner wall 31, a second inner wall 32, a third inner wall 33 and a fourth inner wall 34 connected in sequence, the first inner wall 31 and the second inner wall 32 define a first clamping groove 310, the second inner wall 32 and the third inner wall 33 define a second clamping groove 320, the third inner wall 33 and the fourth inner wall 34 define a third clamping groove 330, and the fourth inner wall 34 and the first inner wall 31 define a fourth clamping groove 340. The support member 2 includes a first support plate 21 and a second support plate 22, both of which extend along the third direction, and the first support plate 21 and the second support plate 22 are arranged alternately, one side of the first support plate 21 abuts against the first clamping groove 310, the other side of the first support plate 21 abuts against the third clamping groove 330, one side of the second support plate 22 abuts against the second clamping groove 320, and the other side of the second support plate 22 abuts against the fourth clamping groove 340. By providing the first support plate 21 and the second support plate 22 , effective support for the air duct 3 is achieved, the stability of the structure of the air duct 3 is ensured, and collapse of the air duct 3 is avoided.

[0038] In another embodiment, referring to Figure 1As shown, the projection area of ​​multiple air ducts 3 and heat exchange body 1 in the first direction A and the second direction B is the first projection, and the projection area of ​​multiple air ducts 3 in the first direction A and the second direction B is the second projection; the ratio of the second projection to the first projection is between 45% and 70%; thereby achieving a good heat exchange effect, avoiding the air duct 3 being too large and the heat exchange body 1 being too small, or avoiding the air duct 3 being too small and the heat exchange body 1 being too large. And / or, the length of the air duct 3 along the third direction is not less than 350mm, and the air duct 3 can make the pressure drop at both ends along the third direction not more than 60Pa, ensuring sufficient space for heat exchange. And / or, the support member 2 occupies no more than 25% of the volume of the corresponding air duct 3, preventing the support member 2 from having too much influence on the ventilation of the air duct 3, and ensuring the heat exchange effect.

[0039] In one embodiment, the heat exchange medium includes foamed carbon and phase change composite materials, the thermal conductivity of the heat exchange medium is between 7W / mK-25W / mK; the volume change rate of the heat exchange medium is between -1.5% and +1.5%; the volume of the heat exchange chamber 10 occupied by the heat exchange medium is between 30% and 55%; the density of the heat exchange medium is between 0.9 / cm3-3g / cm3; the phase change latent heat of the heat exchange medium is not less than 145J / g, thereby ensuring that the heat exchange medium can achieve a good heat exchange effect.

[0040] Optionally, the heat exchange body 1 is made of resin, which is one or more of epoxy resin, SBR latex, and silicone resin; or, the heat exchange body 1 is made of film, which is one of polyethylene, polyvinyl alcohol, polyglycolide, and polypropylene; or, the heat exchange body 1 is made of metal, which includes aluminum. However, the present disclosure does not limit the specific material of the heat exchange body 1.

[0041] In one embodiment, the resin is disposed on the surface of the heat exchange medium by liquid molding or latex coating; or, the film is disposed on the surface of the heat exchange medium by vacuum sealing; or, the metal is molded by welding, but the present disclosure does not limit the specific molding method.

[0042] Optionally, the material of the support member 2 includes one of elastic plastic, rubber, and aluminum-magnesium alloy, but the present disclosure does not limit the specific material of the support member 2. In addition, the support member 2 can be constructed in a spiral shape, S shape, Z shape, 8 shape, etc., and the present disclosure does not limit the shape of the support member 2.

[0043] In addition, in one embodiment, the heat exchange medium can be a phase change thermal conductive composite material with a thermal conductivity of 7.5W / mK, a phase change material filling rate of 85%, a phase change latent heat of 170j / g, a density of 0.94g / cm3, and a cross-sectional volume ratio of 41%. The heat exchange body 1 can be SBR latex with a coating thickness of 1mm. The air duct 3 is circular with a diameter of 40mm, a hexagonal close arrangement, a center distance of 65mm, and an air hole length of 500mm. The pressure drop is 41Pa. The temperature of the heat exchange module is 25°C, the inlet temperature is 31.5°C, the outlet temperature range is 25-27°C, and the cooling time reaches 15min.

[0044] The present disclosure further provides a heat exchange system, which includes a fan (not shown) and the above-mentioned heat exchange module, and the air outlet of the fan is arranged opposite to the air duct 3.

[0045] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings; however, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present disclosure, a variety of simple modifications can be made to the technical solution of the present disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0046] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present disclosure will not further describe various possible combinations.

[0047] In addition, various embodiments of the present disclosure may be arbitrarily combined, and as long as they do not violate the concept of the present disclosure, they should also be regarded as the contents disclosed by the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A heat exchange module, characterized in that: The heat exchange module includes a heat exchange body, a heat exchange medium and a support member. A heat exchange cavity is formed in the heat exchange body. The heat exchange cavity is filled with the heat exchange medium. The heat exchange body can define at least one air duct, and the air duct can pass through the heat exchange body so that the wind in the air duct can exchange heat with the heat exchange medium in the heat exchange cavity. The support member is provided at least one, and at least one of the support members is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with at least one of the air ducts. The support member is correspondingly provided in the air duct and supports the inner wall of the air duct, and the support member can allow the corresponding air duct to remain connected.

2. The heat exchange module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchange body can define a plurality of the air ducts, the plurality of the air ducts include a plurality of first air duct groups, the plurality of the first air duct groups are arranged in pairs along the first direction, each of the first air duct groups includes a plurality of first air ducts, and the plurality of the first air ducts are arranged in pairs along the second direction; a plurality of the support members are provided, and the plurality of the support members are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of the air ducts; wherein the first direction is arranged to intersect with the second direction.

3. The heat exchange module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat exchange body is constructed as a rectangular parallelepiped structure, and the plurality of air ducts penetrate the rectangular parallelepiped structure along a third direction. The cross-sections of the air ducts in the first direction and the second direction are circular, rectangular or hexagonal; wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other.

4. The heat exchange module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross-section of the air duct in the first direction and the second direction is rectangular, and the air duct includes a first inner wall, a second inner wall, a third inner wall and a fourth inner wall connected in sequence, the first inner wall and the second inner wall define a first clamping groove, the second inner wall and the third inner wall define a second clamping groove, the third inner wall and the fourth inner wall define a third clamping groove, and the fourth inner wall and the first inner wall define a fourth clamping groove; The support member includes a first support plate and a second support plate, the first support plate and the second support plate both extend along a third direction, and are arranged alternately, one side of the first support plate abuts against the first clamping groove, the other side of the first support plate abuts against the third clamping groove, one side of the second support plate abuts against the second clamping groove, and the other side of the second support plate abuts against the fourth clamping groove.

5. The heat exchange module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The projection area of ​​the plurality of air ducts and the heat exchange body in the first direction and the second direction is the first projection, and the projection area of ​​the plurality of air ducts in the first direction and the second direction is the second projection; the ratio of the second projection to the first projection is between 45% and 70%; and / or, the length of the air duct along the third direction is not less than 350mm, and the air duct can make the pressure drop at both ends along the third direction not more than 60Pa; and / or, the support member occupies no more than 25% of the volume corresponding to the air duct.

6. The heat exchange module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The heat exchange medium includes foamed carbon and phase change composite materials. The thermal conductivity of the heat exchange medium is between 7W / mK and 25W / mK; the volume change rate of the heat exchange medium is between -1.5% and +1.5%; the volume of the heat exchange cavity occupied by the heat exchange medium is between 30% and 55%; the density of the heat exchange medium is between 0.9 / cm3 and 3g / cm3; the phase change latent heat of the heat exchange medium is not less than 145J / g.

7. The heat exchange module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The heat exchange body is constructed of resin, and the resin is one or more of epoxy resin, SBR latex, and silicone resin; or, the heat exchange body is constructed of a film, and the film is constructed of one of polyethylene, polyvinyl alcohol, polyglycolide, and polypropylene; or, the heat exchange body is constructed of metal, and the metal includes aluminum.

8. The heat exchange module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The resin is disposed on the surface of the heat exchange medium by liquid molding or latex coating; or, the film is disposed on the surface of the heat exchange medium by vacuum sealing; or, the metal is molded by welding.

9. The heat exchange module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The material of the support member includes one of elastic plastic, rubber, and aluminum-magnesium alloy.

10. A heat exchange system, characterized in that: The heat exchange system comprises a fan and the heat exchange module according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and an air outlet of the fan is arranged opposite to the air duct.

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