Hydrogen energy power vehicle
By designing fan and connecting pipe systems in hydrogen-powered vehicles, the heat generated by the fuel cell reactor is recovered to the hydrogen storage device, which solves the problem of heat waste and improves the hydrogen release efficiency and heat dissipation efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323401320.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-14
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-14
AI Technical Summary
In existing hydrogen-powered vehicles, heat generated by the fuel cell reaction process is directly discharged outward, resulting in waste of energy.
A hydrogen energy power plant is designed to blow out the heat generated by the fuel cell reactor through a fan and introduce it into the hydrogen storage device through a connecting pipe for heating, thereby achieving heat recovery and utilization.
It effectively avoids energy waste, improves the hydrogen release efficiency in the hydrogen storage device, and improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the fuel cell reactor.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of hydrogen energy, and in particular to a hydrogen energy power device and a hydrogen energy powered vehicle. Background Art
[0002] Hydrogen bicycles allow hydrogen and oxygen to enter the fuel cell reactor, and the internal chemical reaction generates electricity, which drives the motor to rotate the front wheel, thereby achieving travel. This type of bicycle achieves zero emissions, reduces environmental pollution, and has the advantages of high energy density, fast charging and long driving range. Therefore, more and more manufacturers have begun to produce hydrogen bicycles.
[0003] In the Chinese invention application CN116278825A, a hydrogen-powered vehicle is disclosed, which includes a box for placing a fuel cell, an air inlet is arranged on the windward side of the box, and an air outlet is arranged on the leeward side of the box, and the fuel cell is placed in the air duct formed by the air inlet and the air outlet in the box. The air outlet is directly connected to the outside, and the heat generated by the reaction process of the fuel cell is directly discharged to the outside, resulting in energy waste. Summary of the invention
[0004] In order to overcome the defects in the prior art, the embodiments of the utility model provide a hydrogen energy power device and a hydrogen energy powered vehicle. The hydrogen energy power device can recover the heat generated by the fuel cell reactor to increase the temperature of the hydrogen storage device and its surroundings to avoid energy waste.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:
[0006] In a first aspect, a hydrogen energy power device is used to convert hydrogen energy into electrical energy, comprising:
[0007] A first shell, wherein a hydrogen storage device is disposed in the first shell;
[0008] A second shell, wherein a fuel cell reactor is arranged in the second shell, an air pipe is connected between the fuel cell reactor and the hydrogen storage device, a second opening of the second shell is communicated with the first opening of the first shell through a connecting pipe, and at least one fan is arranged on a side of the fuel cell reactor facing the second opening, and the fan is used to blow out the hot air in the second shell and guide the hot air into the first shell through the connecting pipe.
[0009] At least one fan is arranged on the side of the fuel cell reactor facing the second opening, and the heat generated by the fuel cell reactor during the reaction process is blown out by the fan to achieve heat dissipation of the fuel cell reactor. At the same time, the second opening of the second shell is connected to the first opening of the first shell through a connecting pipe, and the heat in the second shell is blown to the connecting pipe by the fan and guided into the first shell by the connecting pipe. While achieving heat dissipation of the fuel cell reactor, the heat is recovered and used to heat up the hydrogen storage device in the second shell. The hydrogen storage device stores hydrogen in a solid material, and the hydrogen in the solid material can be released by regulating temperature and pressure. Increasing the temperature around the hydrogen storage device is conducive to the release of hydrogen in the hydrogen storage device.
[0010] In a second aspect, a hydrogen energy powered vehicle comprises:
[0011] A frame, the frame comprising a riser connected to the handlebar, a connecting tube for mounting a pedal assembly, and a riser for mounting a seat plate;
[0012] A hydrogen storage device, wherein the hydrogen storage device is disposed in the standpipe;
[0013] A power system, the power system includes a second shell fixed on the vertical pole, the second opening of the second shell is connected to the first opening of the vertical pipe through the connecting pipe, a fuel cell reactor is arranged in the second shell, an air pipe is connected between the fuel cell reactor and the hydrogen storage device, and at least one fan is arranged on the side of the fuel cell reactor facing the second opening, and the fan is used to blow out the hot air in the second shell and guide it into the vertical pipe through the connecting pipe.
[0014] The second opening of the second shell is connected to the first opening of the riser through a connecting pipe, and the hot air in the second shell is blown to the connecting pipe by a fan and guided into the riser through the connecting pipe. While the heat dissipation of the fuel cell reactor is achieved, the heat is recovered and used to heat up the hydrogen storage device in the riser, which is beneficial to the release of hydrogen in the hydrogen storage device.
[0015] Preferably, the second opening is arranged on a side of the second shell opposite to the vertical pipe, and an air inlet structure is arranged on a side of the second shell opposite to the vertical pipe. The second opening is arranged on a side of the second shell opposite to the vertical pipe, and the second shell and the vertical pipe are directly connected by a connecting pipe arranged between the second shell and the vertical pipe for installing the pedal assembly, so that the structure of the connecting pipe is simpler, the distance between the second shell and the vertical pipe is shorter, and the waste of heat in the transfer process is reduced.
[0016] The air inlet structure and the second opening are arranged on opposite sides of the second shell, so that the fuel cell reactor is arranged on the air duct between the air inlet and the air outlet, which is beneficial to increase the gas flow rate, increase the contact between oxygen and the fuel cell reactor, and improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the fuel cell reactor.
[0017] Preferably, a partition for fixing the fan is provided in the second shell, the edge of the partition is sealed and connected to the inner side of the second shell, a third opening is provided on the partition, the third opening connects the accommodating cavity for storing the fuel cell reactor and the second opening, the fan is arranged at the third opening, and the peripheral side of the fan is sealed and connected to the edge of the third opening.
[0018] Further preferably, a baffle for sealing the third opening is provided on the peripheral side of the fan, and the baffle is plug-connected to the third opening to form a double-layer seal on both sides of the third opening. The cooperation between the partition and the baffle facilitates the fixing of the fan. The heat flowing out of the accommodating cavity can be blown into the riser by the fan, avoiding backflow around the fan to affect the heat dissipation efficiency of the fuel cell reactor.
[0019] Further preferably, the third opening is arranged opposite to the second opening, and the third opening is at least partially opposite to the fuel cell reactor, and the fan is located in the area where the third opening is opposite to the fuel cell reactor. The fan is located in the area where the third opening is opposite to the fuel cell reactor, and the heat generated by the fuel cell reactor is directly discharged to the outside, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect.
[0020] Preferably, the fan is staggered with the cross bar of the pedal assembly on the connecting pipe. The fan is staggered with the cross bar to avoid the hot air from colliding with the cross bar and generating backflow.
[0021] Further preferably, two fans are included, and the two fans are located on the upper and lower sides of the cross bar to improve the heat dissipation efficiency.
[0022] Preferably, the baffle is provided with a plurality of through holes, the through holes are staggered with the fuel cell reactor, and the through holes are used to set the air pipe or the connecting wire. Specifically, the through hole is arranged below the fan, so that the air pipe connected to the fuel cell reactor or the connecting wire connected to the controller in the power system can enter the second shell through the through hole.
[0023] Preferably, a drain hole is provided on the bottom plate of the second shell, and a muffler is provided in the drain hole. The drain hole is provided on the bottom plate, and can be used to discharge water generated by the fuel cell reactor during the chemical reaction process into the second shell from the drain hole to prevent water accumulation in the second shell. The muffler is provided in the drain hole to eliminate the noise generated during the drainage process.
[0024] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0025] 1. The second opening of the second shell is connected to the first opening on the riser through a connecting pipe, and the hot air in the second shell is blown to the connecting pipe by a fan and guided to the riser through the connecting pipe. While realizing the heat dissipation of the fuel cell reactor, the heat is recovered and used to heat up the hydrogen storage device in the riser, which is beneficial to the release of hydrogen in the hydrogen storage device.
[0026] 2. A baffle is set on the side of the fan to ensure that the side of the fan is sealed and connected to the edge of the opening, and the fan and the cross bar are avoided to prevent the hot air blown out from the second shell from flowing back, thereby ensuring the heat dissipation effect of the fuel cell reactor.
[0027] In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are specifically cited below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a hydrogen energy power device in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hydrogen energy powered vehicle in an embodiment of the utility model;
[0031] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the connection state of the vertical pipe, the connecting pipe and the second shell in the embodiment of the utility model;
[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fan arrangement in the embodiment of the utility model;
[0033] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the second shell in the embodiment of the utility model.
[0034] The figure markings of the above drawings are: 1. frame; 101. first shell; 102. vertical pipe; 12. connecting pipe; 13. vertical pole; 14. second shell; 141. bottom plate; 15. first opening; 16. second opening; 2. hydrogen storage device; 3. fuel cell reactor; 4. fan; 5. partition; 6. baffle; 7. pedal assembly; 71. cross bar; 8. air inlet structure; 9. through hole; 10. muffler. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0036] Example 1: See Figure 1 As shown, a hydrogen energy power device can convert hydrogen energy into electrical energy for use in electrical machines and other equipment. The hydrogen energy power device includes:
[0037] A first shell 101, wherein a hydrogen storage device 2 is disposed in the first shell 101;
[0038] A second shell 14, wherein a fuel cell reactor 3 is disposed in the second shell 14, an air pipe is connected between the fuel cell reactor 3 and the hydrogen storage device 2, a second opening 16 of the second shell 14 is communicated with the first opening 15 of the first shell 101 via a connecting pipe 12, and at least one fan 4 is disposed on a side of the fuel cell reactor 3 facing the second opening 16, and the fan 4 is used for blowing out the hot air in the second shell 14 and guiding the hot air through the connecting pipe 12 into the first shell 101.
[0039] See also Figure 2 As shown, a hydrogen energy powered vehicle comprises a frame 1, front wheels and rear wheels connected to the frame 1, a hydrogen storage device 2 and a power system arranged on the frame 1. The hydrogen storage device 2 is connected to the power system via an air pipe, and the hydrogen storage device 2 provides hydrogen to the power system via the air pipe. The power system is used to convert hydrogen energy into electrical energy for use by a power motor, and then the motor drives the vehicle to travel.
[0040] See also Figure 3As shown, the frame 1 includes a vertical tube 102 connected to the handlebar, a connecting tube 12 for mounting the pedal assembly 7, and a vertical rod 13 for mounting the seat plate. The vertical tube 102 and the connecting tube 12 are hollow structures, and the vertical tube 102 and the connecting tube 12 can be connected by welding, or designed as an integrated structure. The pedal assembly 7 includes a cross bar 71 vertically penetrating the connecting tube 12, and foot pedals respectively connected to the two ends of the cross bar 71.
[0041] The hydrogen storage device 2 is disposed in the riser 102. The hydrogen storage device 2 stores hydrogen in a solid material, and the hydrogen in the solid material can be released by regulating temperature and pressure to be used by the power system to convert electrical energy.
[0042] See also Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the power system includes a second shell 14 fixed to the vertical pole 13. A second opening 16 is provided on a side of the second shell 14 opposite to the vertical pipe 102, and an air inlet structure 8 is provided on a side of the second shell 14 opposite to the vertical pipe 102. The second opening 16 of the second shell 14 is connected to the first opening 15 of the vertical pipe 102 through the connecting pipe 12.
[0043] A partition plate 5 for fixing the fan 4 is provided in the second shell 14, and the partition plate 5 is arranged opposite to the second opening 16, and the edge of the partition plate 5 is sealed and connected to the inner side of the second shell 14. The partition plate 5 divides the second shell 14 into two accommodating chambers. Among them, one accommodating chamber away from the second opening 16 is used to place the fuel cell reactor 3. A third opening is provided on the partition plate 5, and the third opening communicates with the accommodating chamber for storing the fuel cell reactor 3 and the second opening 16. The fan 4 is arranged at the third opening, and the peripheral side of the fan 4 is sealed and connected to the edge of the third opening.
[0044] In a possible implementation manner, the third opening is opposite to the second opening 16 and is larger than the second opening 16. Furthermore, the third opening is opposite to the fuel cell reactor 3. The fan 4 is located at the third opening, opposite to the fuel cell reactor 3, and in contact with the outer shell of the fuel cell reactor 3.
[0045] A baffle plate 6 for sealing the third opening is disposed on the peripheral side of the fan 4 , and the baffle plate 6 is plug-connected to the third opening to form a double-layer seal on both sides of the third opening.
[0046] In a possible implementation, two fans 4 are provided at the third opening, and the two fans 4 are arranged along the extension direction of the third opening. The two fans 4 are located at the upper and lower sides of the crossbar 71 of the pedal assembly 7, and are staggered with the crossbar 71.
[0047] In a possible implementation manner, a plurality of through holes 9 are provided on the baffle 6 , and the through holes 9 are staggered with the fuel cell reactor stack 3 . The through holes 9 are used to arrange the air pipes or connecting wires.
[0048] A drain hole is provided on the bottom plate 141 of the second shell 14, and a muffler 10 is provided in the drain hole. The drain hole is provided on the bottom plate 141, and can be used to discharge water generated during the chemical reaction of the fuel cell reactor 3 from the drain hole into the second shell 14 to prevent water accumulation in the second shell 14. The muffler 10 is provided in the drain hole to eliminate the noise generated during the drainage process.
[0049] The present invention uses specific embodiments to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core idea of the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
Claims
1. A hydrogen-powered vehicle, characterized in that: include: A frame, the frame comprising a riser connected to the handlebar, a connecting tube for mounting a pedal assembly, and a riser for mounting a seat plate; A hydrogen storage device, wherein the hydrogen storage device is disposed in the standpipe; A power system, the power system includes a second shell fixed on the vertical pole, the second opening of the second shell is connected to the first opening of the vertical pipe through the connecting pipe, the second opening is arranged on the side of the second shell opposite to the vertical pipe, an air inlet structure is arranged on the side of the second shell opposite to the vertical pipe, a fuel cell reactor is arranged in the second shell, an air pipe is connected between the fuel cell reactor and the hydrogen storage device, and at least one fan is arranged on the side of the fuel cell reactor facing the second opening, and the fan is used to blow out the hot air in the second shell and guide it into the vertical pipe through the connecting pipe.
2. The hydrogen-powered vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition for fixing the fan is provided in the second shell, the edge of the partition is sealed and connected to the inner side of the second shell, a third opening is provided on the partition, the third opening connects the accommodating cavity for storing the fuel cell reactor and the second opening, the fan is arranged at the third opening, and the peripheral side of the fan is sealed and connected to the edge of the third opening.
3. The hydrogen-powered vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A baffle plate for sealing the third opening is arranged on the peripheral side of the fan, and the baffle plate is plug-connected with the third opening to form a double-layer seal on both sides of the third opening.
4. The hydrogen-powered vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The third opening is arranged opposite to the second opening, and at least a part of the third opening is opposite to the fuel cell reactor stack, and the fan is located in the area where the third opening is opposite to the fuel cell reactor stack.
5. The hydrogen-powered vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan and the crossbar of the pedal assembly on the connecting pipe are staggered.
6. The hydrogen-powered vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that: It comprises two fans, which are located at the upper and lower sides of the cross bar.
7. The hydrogen-powered vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The baffle is provided with a plurality of through holes, the through holes are staggered with the fuel cell reactor stack, and the through holes are used for arranging the gas pipes or connecting wires.
8. The hydrogen-powered vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water discharge hole is arranged on the bottom plate of the second shell, and a muffler is arranged in the water discharge hole.
