Multi-module plate-fin radiator

The multi-module plate-fin radiator, with its multi-module partition design and differentiated fin configuration, solves the problems of reduced heat dissipation performance and high flow resistance in vehicle radiators under non-uniform flow fields, and achieves efficient heat dissipation in a highly compact space.

CN120947413APending Publication Date: 2025-11-14ZHEJIANG UNIV
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Application Number
CN202511354055.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-22
Publication Date
2025-11-14

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle radiators exhibit reduced heat dissipation performance and high flow resistance under non-uniform flow field conditions, making it difficult to meet heat dissipation requirements within a compact design space.

Method used

A multi-module plate-fin radiator is designed by partitioning the air-side heat dissipation structure and setting differentiated heat dissipation modules and fin configurations in different areas. Combined with the water-side heat dissipation structure and sealing strips, the heat dissipation performance and flow resistance are optimized.

Benefits of technology

To improve heat dissipation performance in non-uniform flow fields, reduce flow resistance, adapt to different environmental requirements, flexibly adjust fin design, and optimize heat dissipation effect in limited space.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a multi-module plate-fin radiator, which belongs to the technical field of vehicle heat dissipation, and comprises a core body, and sealing strips are arranged around the core body; the core body comprises a gas side heat dissipation structure and a water side heat dissipation structure, and the gas side heat dissipation structure and the water side heat dissipation structure are arranged layer by layer and are separated through a partition plate. The invention provides a multi-module plate-fin radiator suitable for a non-uniform flow field. Multi-module partitions are divided according to the non-uniform flow field of an inlet of the radiator. The heat dissipation performance of a vehicle in a complex environment and in a non-uniform flow field of inlet air of the radiator can be optimized, compared with a conventional radiator, the radiator has the advantages that the heat dissipation performance is good, flow resistance can be designed in a partitioned mode and the like, and fins can be flexibly selected to design the radiator according to different requirements.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle heat dissipation technology, and in particular to a multi-module plate-fin radiator. Background Technology

[0002] Plate-fin radiators are key components widely used in automotive cooling systems. Their design principle is to balance the vehicle's cooling performance requirements with the resistance requirements of airflow inside the vehicle. However, cooling performance and flow resistance are often mutually restrictive. How to design radiators that simultaneously meet the requirements of cooling and flow under different environmental conditions has always been a key research direction in the field of radiators.

[0003] With the expansion of application scenarios, vehicles face more complex environmental conditions, which also poses new requirements for radiator design. Due to the high compactness of vehicle interiors, the design space for radiators is limited, and the performance of a uniform radiator composed of a single fin is insufficient. Therefore, in order to improve the heat dissipation capacity within a compact design space, it is essential to design a multi-module radiator suitable for non-uniform flow fields. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-module plate-fin radiator to solve the problems of reduced heat dissipation performance and high flow resistance in vehicle radiators under non-uniform air-side flow field inlet conditions.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] The present invention provides a multi-module plate-fin radiator, comprising a core body, wherein a sealing strip is provided around the core body;

[0007] The core includes an air-side heat dissipation structure and a water-side heat dissipation structure, which are arranged in layers and separated by partitions.

[0008] Furthermore, the air-side heat dissipation structure is designed in zones, with different heat dissipation modules set in different zones. Different heat dissipation fins are configured for different heat dissipation modules based on the non-uniform characteristics of the air-side flow field of the radiator.

[0009] Furthermore, the air-side heat dissipation structure is configured with two symmetrically arranged heat dissipation zones, each of which includes zone A, zone B, and zone C. Zone A and zone B are arranged in parallel, and zone C is perpendicular to zone A and zone B. The area of ​​zone A is smaller than the area of ​​zone B.

[0010] Furthermore, the air-side heat dissipation structure is configured with two symmetrically arranged heat dissipation zones. One side of each heat dissipation zone has a region C, and the other side of region C has regions A and B. Region B surrounds region A, and region A is also provided in the middle of the two heat dissipation zones.

[0011] Furthermore, the air-side heat dissipation structure is configured with two symmetrically arranged heat dissipation zones, each of which includes zone A, zone B, and zone C. Zone B and zone C are arranged in parallel, and zone A is perpendicular to zone B and zone C. The area of ​​zone B is larger than the area of ​​zone C.

[0012] Furthermore, the heat dissipation module is provided with several air-side fins, and the air-side fins in different heat dissipation modules are configured differently.

[0013] Furthermore, the water-side heat dissipation structure includes several water-side fins, and the several water-side fins have the same structure.

[0014] Furthermore, a water tank is provided on the seal.

[0015] Furthermore, the seal is provided with bolt holes for connection to the vehicle.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] This invention proposes a multi-module plate-fin radiator suitable for non-uniform flow fields, with the multi-module partitioning based on the non-uniform flow field at the radiator inlet. This invention optimizes the heat dissipation performance of vehicles in complex environments where the radiator intake is in a non-uniform flow field. Compared to conventional radiators, it offers advantages such as superior heat dissipation performance and zoned flow resistance design, and allows for flexible selection of fins to design the radiator according to different needs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the multi-module plate-fin radiator of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the core structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the seal of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first partitioning method of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4The diagram shows the gas flow velocity partitioning of the vehicle fan outlet corresponding to the first partitioning method.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second partitioning method of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shows the gas flow velocity partitioning of the vehicle fan outlet corresponding to the second partitioning type.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the third partitioning method of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of air-side fin of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of air-side fin of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third type of air-side fin of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth type of air-side fin of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fifth type of air-side fin of the present invention.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Air-side heat dissipation structure; 2. Water-side heat dissipation structure; 3. Seal; 4. Baffle plate; 5. Water tank; 6. Bolt hole. Detailed Implementation

[0033] like Figure 1-13 As shown, a multi-module plate-fin radiator includes a core, and a sealing strip 3 is installed around the core; the sealing strip 3 is installed around the core and serves to fix it.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, the core includes an air-side heat dissipation structure 1 and a water-side heat dissipation structure 2. The air-side heat dissipation structure 1 and the water-side heat dissipation structure 2 are arranged in layers and separated by a partition 4. Specifically, the fins in the air-side heat dissipation structure 1 and the water-side heat dissipation structure 2 are connected to the partition 4 by welding.

[0035] The air-side heat dissipation structure 1 is designed in zones, with different heat dissipation modules set in different zones. Each heat dissipation module is equipped with several air-side fins. Different heat dissipation fins are configured differently for different heat dissipation modules according to the non-uniform characteristics of the air-side flow field of the radiator. This results in better heat dissipation performance, less pressure loss, and the structure is adjustable, flexible, and highly adaptable.

[0036] The water-side heat dissipation structure 2 includes several water-side fins, and the several water-side fins have the same structure.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, a water tank 5 is provided on the seal 3, and the water tank 5 has an inlet and an outlet, as shown. Figure 1 As shown, after the radiator has cooled the hot air, it can also be used to cool high-temperature water. The high-temperature water enters the water tank 5 through the inlet and flows out through the outlet. The radiator carries away the heat, thus cooling the high-temperature water.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the seal 3 has several bolt holes 6 for connecting to the vehicle; the radiator is installed at the fan outlet inside the vehicle via bolts on the seal 3.

[0039] like Figure 4 The diagram shows a partitioned design of the air-side heat dissipation structure 1. Specifically, the air-side heat dissipation structure 1 is configured with two symmetrically arranged heat dissipation zones. Each heat dissipation zone includes zone A, zone B, and zone C. Zone A and zone B are arranged in parallel, and zone C is perpendicular to both zones A and B. The area of ​​zone A is smaller than the area of ​​zone B. Zone A corresponds to the medium-speed zone of the gas flow velocity at the fan outlet, zone B corresponds to the high-speed zone of the gas flow velocity at the fan outlet, and zone C corresponds to the low-speed zone of the gas flow velocity at the fan outlet.

[0040] like Figure 5 As shown Figure 4 The zoning pattern corresponds to the gas flow velocity at the fan outlet, which is divided into high-speed zone, medium-speed zone and low-speed zone; the zoning design of the air-side heat dissipation structure 1 is matched with the gas flow velocity distribution.

[0041] like Figure 6 The diagram shows a second partition design for the air-side heat dissipation structure 1. The specific structure is as follows: the air-side heat dissipation structure 1 is configured with two symmetrically arranged heat dissipation zones. A zone C is provided on one side of the heat dissipation zone, and a zone A and a zone B are provided on one side of the zone C. The zone B surrounds the zone A, and a zone A is also provided in the middle of the two heat dissipation zones.

[0042] like Figure 7 As shown Figure 6 The partitioning pattern corresponds to the gas flow velocity at the fan outlet. Region A corresponds to the low-speed region of the gas flow velocity at the fan outlet, Region B corresponds to the high-speed region of the gas flow velocity at the fan outlet, and Region C corresponds to the medium-speed region of the gas flow velocity at the fan outlet.

[0043] like Figure 8The diagram shows the third partition design of the air-side heat dissipation structure 1. The specific structure is as follows: the air-side heat dissipation structure 1 is configured as two symmetrically arranged heat dissipation zones. Each heat dissipation zone includes zone A, zone B, and zone C. Zone B and zone C are arranged in parallel. Zone A is perpendicular to zone B and zone C. The area of ​​zone B is larger than the area of ​​zone C.

[0044] like Figure 9 As shown, this is the first structural form of the air-side fins. The air-side fins are rectangular heat dissipation fins. Each heat dissipation module is provided with several rows of air-side fins. Several air-side fins in each row are arranged at equal intervals, and the air-side fins in the two adjacent rows are staggered.

[0045] like Figure 10 As shown, this is the second structural form of the air-side fins. The air-side fins are wavy heat dissipation fins. Each heat dissipation module is provided with several rows of air-side fins. Several air-side fins in each row are arranged at equal intervals, and the air-side fins in the two adjacent rows are staggered.

[0046] like Figure 11 As shown, this is the third structural form of the air-side fins, which are rectangular heat dissipation fins.

[0047] like Figure 12 As shown, this is the fourth structural form of the air-side fins. The air-side fins are wavy heat dissipation fins, and the air-side fins in the two adjacent columns are in the same position.

[0048] like Figure 13 As shown, this is the fifth structural form of the air-side fins. The air-side fins are rectangular heat dissipation fins. The air-side fins in each column have the same area, while the air-side fins in different columns have different areas.

[0049] The multi-module plate-fin radiator proposed in this invention can utilize limited space and adopt a multi-module fin arrangement design, which has the advantages of good heat dissipation performance and zoned design and adjustment of flow resistance, and can solve the problem of insufficient heat dissipation in the compact space of the vehicle's power compartment.

[0050] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-module plate-fin radiator, characterized in that: Includes a core, and the core is surrounded by a seal (3); The core includes an air-side heat dissipation structure (1) and a water-side heat dissipation structure (2), which are arranged layer by layer and separated by a partition (4).

2. The multi-module plate-fin radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air-side heat dissipation structure (1) is designed in a partitioned manner, with different heat dissipation modules set in different areas. Different heat dissipation fins are configured for different heat dissipation modules according to the non-uniform characteristics of the air-side flow field of the radiator.

3. The multi-module plate-fin radiator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air-side heat dissipation structure (1) is configured as two symmetrically arranged heat dissipation zones. Each heat dissipation zone includes zone A, zone B and zone C. Zone A and zone B are arranged in parallel. Zone C is perpendicular to zone A and zone B. The area of ​​zone A is smaller than the area of ​​zone B.

4. The multi-module plate-fin radiator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air-side heat dissipation structure (1) is configured as two symmetrically arranged heat dissipation zones. A zone C is provided on one side of the heat dissipation zone, and a zone A and a zone B are provided on one side of the zone C. The zone B surrounds the zone A, and a zone A is also provided in the middle of the two heat dissipation zones.

5. The multi-module plate-fin radiator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air-side heat dissipation structure (1) is configured as two symmetrically arranged heat dissipation zones. Each heat dissipation zone includes zone A, zone B and zone C. Zone B and zone C are arranged in parallel. Zone A is perpendicular to zone B and zone C. The area of ​​zone B is larger than the area of ​​zone C.

6. The multi-module plate-fin radiator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat dissipation module is equipped with several air-side fins, and the air-side fins in different heat dissipation modules are configured differently.

7. The multi-module plate-fin radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-side heat dissipation structure (2) includes several water-side fins, and the several water-side fins have the same structure.

8. The multi-module plate-fin radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water tank (5) is provided on the seal (3).

9. The multi-module plate-fin radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seal (3) is provided with bolt holes (6) for connecting to the vehicle.