Sealing structure, thermal management integrated module, thermal management system and vehicle
By using a collapsed structure in the sealing structure to be sealed, the sealing element is solved, and the sealing efficiency is reduced due to the aging of the sealing ring and temperature deformation is achieved, and a higher seal reliability and service life is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323541612.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-22
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-22
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the sealing ring is prone to aging and breakage, and is deformed by high and low temperatures, resulting in a reduction in sealing properties and media leakage, which affects use.
The collapsed part structure is adopted, and the seal is wrapped in the hole to be sealed through external force collapse and collapse, achieving sealing effect, avoiding the use of sealing rings, and solving the problems of aging, damage and temperature deformation.
Improves the reliability and service life of the seal, avoids gaps and leakage, and enhances the stability of the seal.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of thermal management technology, and in particular, to a sealing structure, a thermal management integrated module, a thermal management system and a vehicle. Background Art
[0002] In the related art, a method for sealing a hole is to insert a plug into the hole, and then put a sealing ring on the plug. The gap between the plug and the hole is sealed by the extrusion deformation of the sealing ring. However, the sealing ring is generally made of rubber, which is prone to aging or breakage, and is easily deformed by high and low temperatures, resulting in reduced sealing and medium leakage, which affects the use. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a sealing structure, a thermal management integrated module, a thermal management system and a vehicle to solve the problems in the above-mentioned related technologies.
[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, one aspect of the present disclosure provides a sealing structure, including a main body and a sealing member;
[0005] The main body is provided with a hole to be sealed, and the hole to be sealed has an open end. The seal can be inserted into the hole to be sealed through the open end of the hole to be sealed. The hole to be sealed is provided with a collapse portion, and the collapse portion is configured to collapse under external force to wrap at least part of the seal and restrict the seal within the hole to be sealed, so that the seal closes the hole to be sealed.
[0006] Optionally, the collapsed portion includes a portion of the main body close to the open end of the hole to be sealed;
[0007] Wherein, a portion of the main body close to the open end of the hole to be sealed can collapse toward the hole to be sealed under external force.
[0008] Optionally, the diameter of at least part of the holes to be sealed is smaller than the width of the sealing member in the radial direction of the holes to be sealed, so that the sealing member has an interference fit with the hole wall of the holes to be sealed.
[0009] Optionally, the collapsed portion further includes a hole wall of the hole to be sealed;
[0010] Wherein, the hole wall of the hole to be sealed is configured to be able to be squeezed and collapsed along the radial direction and the axial direction of the hole to be sealed to cover the sealing component.
[0011] Optionally, the difference between the width dimension of the sealing member in the radial direction of the hole to be sealed and the diameter of the hole to be sealed is greater than 0 mm and less than 0.5 mm.
[0012] Optionally, the hole to be sealed includes a straight section and a tapered section, the tapered section has a large diameter end and a small diameter end, the small diameter end of the tapered section is connected to the straight section, the large diameter end of the tapered section is set as the open end of the hole to be sealed, the inner diameter of the straight section is equal to the inner diameter of the small diameter end of the tapered section, the inner diameter of the large diameter end of the tapered section is larger than the width dimension of the seal in the radial direction of the hole to be sealed, and the inner diameter of the small diameter end of the tapered section and the inner diameter of the straight section are smaller than the width dimension of the seal in the radial direction of the hole to be sealed; or,
[0013] The seal has a first end and a second end, the first end of the seal is used to be inserted into the hole to be sealed, in the radial direction of the hole to be sealed, the width dimension of the first end of the seal is smaller than the width dimension of the second end of the seal, the width dimension of the first end of the seal is smaller than the aperture of the hole to be sealed, and the width dimension of the second end of the seal is larger than the aperture of the hole to be sealed.
[0014] Optionally, the seal is configured as a metal part, and the hardness of the main body is smaller than the hardness of the seal.
[0015] Optionally, the shape of the sealing element is set to be spherical or cylindrical.
[0016] A second aspect of the present disclosure further provides a thermal management integrated module, comprising the above-mentioned sealing structure;
[0017] The thermal management integrated module includes a body, which is set as the main body of the sealing structure. The body is provided with a flow channel for liquid flow, and the flow channel has a flow channel opening set on the outer wall of the body, and the flow channel opening is set as the hole to be sealed of the sealing structure.
[0018] A third aspect of the present disclosure further provides a thermal management system, comprising the above-mentioned sealing structure, or the above-mentioned thermal management integrated module.
[0019] A fourth aspect of the present disclosure also provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned sealing structure, or the above-mentioned thermal management integrated module, or the above-mentioned thermal management system.
[0020] The above technical solution can shrink and collapse under external force through the set shrinkage part. When the shrinkage part shrinks and collapses, it can cover at least part of the seal. Therefore, there is no gap between the shrinkage part and the seal, and a sealing effect can be produced. There is no need to set up rubber structures such as sealing rings, and there are no problems such as aging, breakage, burrs, easy tooth fall and fall, and the problem of deformation under the influence of high and low temperatures affecting the sealing. In addition, when the shrinkage part shrinks and collapses and covers at least part of the seal, it can produce a fixing effect on the seal, so that the seal remains in the hole to be sealed, and will not fall off due to shaking or vibration, thereby improving the sealing reliability and extending the service life.
[0021] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] 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:
[0023] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a sealing structure in a first state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0024] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a second state of a sealing structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a sealing structure in a third state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a thermal management integrated module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] Description of Reference Numerals
[0028] 1. Main body, 11. Hole to be sealed, 12. Straight section, 13. Conical section, 2. Seal, 3. Main body, 5. Riveting tool. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] 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.
[0030] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional words such as "upper, lower, left, right" are usually defined by the direction of the drawing, and "inner" and "outer" refer to the inside and outside of the relevant parts. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0031] In the description of the present disclosure, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "disposed" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, it can be a direct connection, it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0032] like Figure 1-3 As shown, one aspect of the present disclosure provides a sealing structure including a main body 1 and a sealing member 2 .
[0033] A hole 11 to be sealed is provided on the main body 1, and the hole 11 to be sealed has an open end. The seal 2 can be inserted into the hole 11 to be sealed through the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed. The hole 11 to be sealed is provided with a collapse portion, and the collapse portion is constructed to be able to collapse and collapse under external force to wrap the seal 2 and restrict the seal 2 in the hole 11 to be sealed, so that the seal 2 closes the hole 11 to be sealed.
[0034] The main body 1 may refer to a component provided with a structure of a hole 11 to be sealed, which is not limited here. The hole 11 to be sealed refers to the sealing member 2 closing the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed.
[0035] The shrinkage part refers to the part that can shrink and collapse under the action of external force, and the shrinkage part after shrinkage and collapse can fit tightly with the seal 2, and then wrap at least part of the seal 2, so as to produce a restrictive effect on the seal 2, so that the seal 2 is restricted in the hole 11 to be sealed and will not fall off. It should be noted that the shrinkage and collapse of the shrinkage part here does not mean that the shrinkage part is damaged and cannot be used.
[0036] It can be understood that the collapsed portion can be collapsed by a riveting operation, that is, a riveting member is used to apply a force toward the collapsed portion.
[0037] In the above technical solution, the set collapse part can collapse under external force, and when the collapse part collapses, it can cover at least part of the seal 2, so there is no gap between the collapse part and the seal 2, and a sealing effect can be produced. There is no need to set up rubber structures such as sealing rings, and there are no problems such as aging, breakage, burrs, easy tooth retreat and falling off, as well as the problem of deformation affected by high and low temperatures affecting the sealing. In addition, when the collapse part collapses and covers at least part of the seal 2, it can produce a fixing effect on the seal 2, so that the seal 2 remains in the hole 11 to be sealed, and will not fall off due to shaking or vibration, thereby improving the sealing reliability and extending the service life.
[0038] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the collapsed portion includes a portion of the main body 1 close to the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed.
[0039] The portion of the main body 1 close to the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed can be collapsed toward the hole 11 to be sealed by an external force.
[0040] By such an arrangement, an external force can be directly applied to the portion of the main body 1 close to the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed, so that this portion collapses and enters the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed, covering at least a portion of the sealing member 2 located in the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed, thereby fixing the sealing member 2 and fitting tightly with the sealing member 2 to avoid the formation of gaps.
[0041] It can be understood that the portion of the main body 1 close to the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed here is the periphery of the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed.
[0042] Optionally, in some examples, the main body 1 may be made of aluminum material with a certain ductility, and a force is applied to the main body 1 through riveting action, so that the main body 1 shrinks and collapses.
[0043] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the diameter of at least part of the hole 11 to be sealed is smaller than the width of the seal 2 in the radial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed, so that the seal 2 is interference-fitted with the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed. By such a configuration, the seal 2 and the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed are tightly matched, and a better sealing effect can be produced, avoiding the generation of gaps and leakage problems.
[0044] In some examples, the aperture of at least part of the hole 11 to be sealed is slightly smaller than the width of the seal 2 in the radial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed, thereby facilitating the seal 2 to enter the hole 11 to be sealed and ensuring the sealing effect.
[0045] It should be noted that in the radial direction of the sealing hole, the cross-sectional shape of the sealing member 2 is consistent with that of the sealing hole, so that the sealing effect on the sealing hole can be ensured.
[0046] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the collapsed portion further includes a hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed;
[0047] The hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed is configured to be able to be compressed and collapsed along the radial direction and the axial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed so as to cover the sealing component 2 .
[0048] By such arrangement, when the seal 2 is inserted into the hole 11 to be sealed, since the aperture of at least part of the hole 11 to be sealed is smaller than the width dimension of the seal 2 in the radial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed, the seal 2 can squeeze the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed, so that the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed can shrink and collapse, thereby achieving a close fit with the seal 2 and producing a covering effect, thereby fixing the seal 2 and fitting closely with the seal 2 to avoid the formation of gaps.
[0049] It can be understood that when the seal 2 is inserted into the hole 11 to be sealed, the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed can expand slightly in the radial direction, so that the seal 2 can be inserted into the hole 11 to be sealed. At the same time, in the process of continuously inserting the seal 2 into the hole 11 to be sealed, the seal 2 squeezes the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed along the axial direction, so that the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed is pushed to move and accumulate along the axial direction. The accumulation at the end of the seal 2 away from the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed can produce another sealing effect, thereby improving the sealing effect.
[0050] It can be understood that the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed here refers to the part that interferes with the seal 2 and can be squeezed by the seal 2 to collapse and deform. In some examples, since the main body 1 is made of aluminum, the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed is also made of aluminum, which has a certain ductility. The seal 2 is inserted into the hole 11 to be sealed to squeeze the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed, so that the hole wall of the hole 11 to be sealed collapses.
[0051] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the difference between the width of the sealing member 2 in the radial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed and the diameter of the hole 11 to be sealed is greater than 0 mm and less than 0.5 mm. By setting it in this way, it is possible to avoid excessive interference between the sealing member 2 and the hole 11 to be sealed, and it is possible to avoid affecting the insertion of the sealing member 2 into the hole 11 to be sealed, and it is also possible to ensure that the sealing member 2 has a blocking effect on the hole 11 to be sealed.
[0052] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 1As shown, the hole 11 to be sealed includes a straight section 12 and a tapered section 13, the tapered section 13 has a large diameter end and a small diameter end, the small diameter end of the tapered section 13 is connected to the straight section 12, the large diameter end of the tapered section 13 is set as the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed, the inner diameter of the straight section 12 is equal to the inner diameter of the small diameter end of the tapered section 13, the inner diameter of the large diameter end of the tapered section 13 is larger than the width dimension of the seal 2 in the radial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed, and the inner diameter of the small diameter end of the tapered section 13 and the inner diameter of the straight section 12 are smaller than the width dimension of the seal 2 in the radial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed. By such arrangement, the seal 2 can be facilitated to enter the hole 11 to be sealed through the tapered section 13, avoiding the situation that the seal 2 cannot enter the hole 11 to be sealed, and the straight section 12 can clamp the seal 2, and by applying force to the seal 2, the seal 2 can squeeze the hole wall of the straight section 12 to collapse and cover the seal 2. It should be noted that the tapered section 13 can collapse and cover the seal 2 when the force is applied to the main body 1. Among them, the length of the tapered section 13 can be set according to actual needs, and no excessive restrictions are imposed here.
[0053] Optionally, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, the seal 2 has a first end and a second end, the first end of the seal 2 is used to be inserted into the hole 11 to be sealed, and in the radial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed, the width dimension of the first end of the seal 2 is smaller than the width dimension of the second end of the seal 2, the width dimension of the first end of the seal 2 is smaller than the aperture of the hole 11 to be sealed, and the width dimension of the second end of the seal 2 is larger than the aperture of the hole 11 to be sealed. By such a configuration, it is also convenient to insert the seal 2 into the hole 11 to be sealed.
[0054] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the seal 2 is configured as a metal part, and the hardness of the main body 1 is less than the hardness of the seal 2. By configuring in this way, when the pressure riveting is performed, the force acts on the seal 2, and the seal 2 is not damaged, but the main body 1 can be collapsed.
[0055] Optionally, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, the collapse portion is constructed as a cylinder, the cylinder is connected in the hole to be sealed 11, the seal 2 is connected in the cylinder, the cylinder portion protrudes from the open end of the hole to be sealed 11 and can collapse under external force, thereby covering the seal 2 and confining it in the sealing hole.
[0056] Optionally, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the shape of the sealing member 2 is set to be spherical or cylindrical. This configuration can facilitate the blocking of the sealing hole 11 and ensure the blocking and sealing effect.
[0057] During the formation process of the present sealing structure, the sealing member 2 is aligned with the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed along the axial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed, and is inserted into the tapered section 13 of the hole 11 to be sealed, and then a force is applied to the sealing member 2 along the axial direction of the hole 11 to be sealed by the riveting tool 5, thereby pressing the sealing member 2 into the hole 11 to be sealed, and after the sealing member 2 is completely inserted into the hole 11 to be sealed, the riveting tool 5 continues to act on the open end of the hole 11 to be sealed, and presses the main body 1 to cause it to shrink and collapse.
[0058] A second aspect of the present disclosure further provides a thermal management integrated module, comprising the above-mentioned sealing structure.
[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, the thermal management integrated module includes a main body 3, which is configured as a main body 1 of a sealing structure. A flow channel for liquid flow is provided on the main body 3, and the flow channel has a flow channel opening arranged on the outer wall of the main body 3, and the flow channel opening is configured as a hole 11 to be sealed in the sealing structure.
[0060] Optionally, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of flow channels may be provided on the main body 3, that is, a plurality of flow channel openings may be provided, and a sealing member 2 may be provided at each flow channel opening for pressure riveting and sealing.
[0061] A third aspect of the present disclosure further provides a thermal management system, comprising the above-mentioned sealing structure, or the above-mentioned thermal management integrated module.
[0062] A fourth aspect of the present disclosure also provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned sealing structure, or the above-mentioned thermal management integrated module, or the above-mentioned thermal management system.
[0063] 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.
[0064] 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.
[0065] 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 sealing structure, characterized in that: including a body and a seal; The main body is provided with a hole to be sealed, and the hole to be sealed has an open end. The seal can be inserted into the hole to be sealed through the open end of the hole to be sealed. The hole to be sealed is provided with a collapse portion, and the collapse portion is configured to collapse under external force to wrap at least part of the seal and restrict the seal within the hole to be sealed, so that the seal closes the hole to be sealed.
2. The sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collapsed portion includes a portion of the main body close to the open end of the hole to be sealed; Wherein, a portion of the main body close to the open end of the hole to be sealed can collapse toward the hole to be sealed under external force.
3. The sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of at least part of the holes to be sealed is smaller than the width of the sealing member in the radial direction of the holes to be sealed, so that the sealing member is interference-fitted with the hole wall of the holes to be sealed.
4. The sealing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The collapse portion also includes the hole wall of the hole to be sealed; Wherein, the hole wall of the hole to be sealed is configured to be able to be squeezed and collapsed along the radial direction and the axial direction of the hole to be sealed to cover the sealing component.
5. The sealing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The difference between the width dimension of the sealing member in the radial direction of the hole to be sealed and the diameter of the hole to be sealed is greater than 0 mm and less than 0.5 mm.
6. The sealing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hole to be sealed comprises a straight section and a tapered section, the tapered section has a large diameter end and a small diameter end, the small diameter end of the tapered section is connected to the straight section, the large diameter end of the tapered section is set as the open end of the hole to be sealed, the inner diameter of the straight section is equal to the inner diameter of the small diameter end of the tapered section, the inner diameter of the large diameter end of the tapered section is larger than the width dimension of the seal in the radial direction of the hole to be sealed, and the inner diameter of the small diameter end of the tapered section and the inner diameter of the straight section are smaller than the width dimension of the seal in the radial direction of the hole to be sealed; or, The seal has a first end and a second end, the first end of the seal is used to be inserted into the hole to be sealed, in the radial direction of the hole to be sealed, the width dimension of the first end of the seal is smaller than the width dimension of the second end of the seal, the width dimension of the first end of the seal is smaller than the aperture of the hole to be sealed, and the width dimension of the second end of the seal is larger than the aperture of the hole to be sealed.
7. The sealing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing member is configured as a metal member, and the hardness of the main body is smaller than the hardness of the sealing member.
8. The sealing structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The shape of the sealing element is set to be spherical or cylindrical.
9. A thermal management integrated module, characterized in that: comprising a sealing structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8; The thermal management integrated module includes a body, which is set as the main body of the sealing structure. The body is provided with a flow channel for liquid flow, and the flow channel has a flow channel opening set on the outer wall of the body, and the flow channel opening is set as the hole to be sealed of the sealing structure.
10. A thermal management system, characterized in that: It comprises the sealing structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, or the thermal management integrated module as claimed in claim 9.
11. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises the sealing structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, or the thermal management integrated module as claimed in claim 9, or the thermal management system as claimed in claim 10.