Mounting structure of methanol fuel cell system

By rearranging the installation positions of the blower and fuel tank, the problems of liquid backflow in the blower and inability of the fuel pump to draw in fuel in the methanol fuel cell system were solved, enabling long-term operation and remote control of the equipment.

CN222320293UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-07SUZHOU AOJIAHUA NEW ENERGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420607287.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-27
Publication Date
2025-01-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-27

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Technical Problem

In existing methanol fuel cell systems, the blower is prone to rusting and getting stuck due to liquid backflow when not in operation, and the fuel pump cannot suck in fuel due to the excessive distance of the external fuel tank.

Method used

The installation positions of the blower and fuel tank were rearranged so that their height was lower than that of the electronic control system, and a communication control box was added to the main frame to enable remote control and monitoring.

Benefits of technology

Prevents backflow of liquid from the blower, keeps the equipment dry, solves the problem of fuel intake, and enables remote control and monitoring.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a mounting structure of a methanol fuel cell system, which comprises a main frame, a frame bottom plate arranged at the bottom of the main frame, a methanol system mounted on the frame bottom plate, a liquid mixing system connected onto the methanol system, a radiating system mounted on the rear side of the main frame, and a filtering system connected onto the liquid mixing system. A separator assembly and an air inlet system which are independent are arranged in the main frame, the separator assembly is connected with a heat dissipation system, an electric pile assembly is arranged in the main frame, one side of the top of the main frame is connected with an electric control system, the electric control system is adjacent to the heat dissipation system, and an outer frame is installed on the main frame in a sleeving mode. The middle part of the main frame is connected with a connecting frame for mounting an air blower and a fuel barrel, the connecting frame is arranged above the electric pile assembly, the connecting frame is connected with the air blower and the fuel barrel, and the other side of the top of the main frame is connected with a communication control box. According to the utility model, the working efficiency can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a mounting structure of a methanol fuel cell system. Background Art

[0002] Methanol fuel cells belong to a type of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), which directly use methanol water solution or steam methanol as the fuel supply source, without the need to reform methanol, gasoline and natural gas to produce hydrogen for power generation. Compared with proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) have the characteristics of low temperature fast start-up, clean and environmentally friendly fuel, and simple battery structure.

[0003] After searching, the patent: Methanol fuel cell system structure (CN201910877545.3) includes a main bracket, a main bracket bottom plate is provided at the bottom of the main bracket, a methanol system is installed on the main bracket bottom plate, a mixed liquid system is connected to the methanol system, a heat dissipation system is installed on one side of the main bracket located at the mixed liquid system, and a filtration system is also connected to the mixed liquid system. An independent separator assembly and an air intake system are provided in the main bracket, and the separator assembly is connected to the heat dissipation system. A stack assembly is provided in the main bracket, a control system is provided at the top of the main bracket, and an outer cover is also installed at the top of the main bracket. The blower of the above structure is installed at the bottom of the main bracket. When the system stops, the blower will suck liquid into the blower, and the blower will rust and get stuck when it is not working for a long time.

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned defects, the designers have actively carried out research and innovation in order to create a new type of main installation structure of methanol fuel cell equipment to make it more valuable for industrial use. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a mounting structure for a methanol fuel cell system.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A mounting structure for a methanol fuel cell system comprises a main frame, wherein a frame bottom plate is provided at the bottom of the main frame, a methanol system is mounted on the frame bottom plate, a mixed liquid system is connected to the methanol system, a heat dissipation system is installed on the rear side of the main frame, a filtering system is also connected to the mixed liquid system, an independent separator assembly and an air intake system are arranged in the main frame, the separator assembly is connected to the heat dissipation system, a stack assembly is arranged in the main frame, an electric control system is connected to one side of the top of the main frame, the electric control system is arranged adjacent to the heat dissipation system, an outer frame is installed on the main frame, a connecting frame for installing a blower and a fuel barrel is connected to the middle of the main frame, and the connecting frame is arranged above the stack assembly, a blower and a fuel barrel are connected to the connecting frame, the height of the blower and the fuel barrel is lower than or equal to the height of the electric control system, and a communication control box is connected to the other side of the top of the main frame.

[0008] Preferably, in the installation structure of the methanol fuel cell system, the frame bottom plate and the outer frame are connected by fixing screws.

[0009] Preferably, in the installation structure of a methanol fuel cell system, the communication control box is a convex structure, a power button, an LCD screen and a communication control panel are installed in the front end cavity of the communication control box, a slot for replacing SD card and SIM card is opened on the upper side of the front end of the communication control box, and a connecting hole is connected to the rear end side of the communication control box. When the communication control box is pulled outward, the slot protrudes from the main frame setting.

[0010] Preferably, in the installation structure of the methanol fuel cell system, a positioning groove is provided on the communication control box.

[0011] Preferably, in the installation structure of the methanol fuel cell system, the connection hole of the communication control box is connected to the main frame by screws.

[0012] By means of the above solution, the utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0013] 1. The utility model can prevent the blower from flowing back into the battery stack by utilizing the height difference even if liquid enters when the blower is not working by rearranging the blower, which can keep the blower dry for a long time and ensure the long-term operation of the equipment. At the same time, a fuel barrel is added inside to solve the problem that the fuel pump cannot absorb fuel when the external fuel barrel is placed too far away.

[0014] 2. The utility model adds a communication control box, which can realize remote control and remote monitoring.

[0015] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the utility model and implement it according to the contents of the specification, the following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is an explosion schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the communication control box of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for which protection is sought, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0022] Example

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a mounting structure of a methanol fuel cell system comprises a main frame 1, a frame bottom plate 2 is provided at the bottom of the main frame 1, a methanol system 3 is installed on the frame bottom plate 2, a mixed liquid system is connected to the methanol system 3, a heat dissipation system 4 is installed on the rear side of the main frame 1, a filtering system is also connected to the mixed liquid system, an independent separator assembly and an air intake system are provided in the main frame 1, the separator assembly is connected to the heat dissipation system, a stack assembly 5 is provided in the main frame 1, an electric control system 6 is connected to one side of the top of the main frame 1, the electric control system 6 is arranged adjacent to the heat dissipation system 4, an outer frame 7 is installed on the main frame 1, a connecting frame 8 for installing a blower and a fuel barrel is connected to the middle of the main frame 1, and the connecting frame 8 is arranged above the stack assembly 5, a blower 9 and a fuel barrel 10 are connected to the connecting frame 8, the height of the blower 9 and the fuel barrel 10 is lower than or equal to the height of the electric control system 6, and a communication control box 11 is connected to the other side of the top of the main frame 1.

[0024] In the present invention, the frame bottom plate 2 and the outer frame 7 are connected via fixing screws.

[0025] The communication control box 11 in the utility model is a convex structure, a power button, an LCD screen and a communication control panel are installed in the front cavity of the communication control box 11, a slot 12 for replacing SD card and SIM card is opened on the upper side of the front end of the communication control box 11, and a connecting hole is connected on the rear side of the communication control box 11. When the communication control box 11 is pulled outward, the slot 12 protrudes from the main frame 1. Remote communication and remote control can be realized, which is convenient for operators.

[0026] The communication control box 11 of the present invention is provided with a positioning groove.

[0027] The connection hole of the communication control box 11 in the utility model is connected to the main frame 1 by screws.

[0028] The various systems and connection relationships involved in the utility model have been disclosed by the patent: Methanol fuel cell system structure (CN201910877545.3), and no further elaboration will be made. The corresponding working principles have also been disclosed and will not be repeated.

[0029] The blower 9 in the utility model is installed in the middle of the main frame 1, which can ensure that even if liquid enters, it will flow back into the fuel stack by utilizing the height difference, and can keep the blower dry for a long time, ensuring the long-term operation of the blower. The fuel barrel 10 solves the problem that the fuel pump cannot suck in fuel when the external fuel barrel is placed too far away.

[0030] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the positions or positional relationships in which the product of the application is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical" and the like do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or vertical, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0033] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. It should be pointed out that a person skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the technical principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting structure of a methanol fuel cell system, comprising a main frame (1), a frame bottom plate (2) being provided at the bottom of the main frame (1), a methanol system (3) being installed on the frame bottom plate (2), a liquid mixing system being connected to the methanol system (3), a heat dissipation system (4) being installed on the rear side of the main frame (1), a filter system being also connected to the liquid mixing system, an independent separator assembly and an air intake system being provided in the main frame (1), the separator assembly being connected to the heat dissipation system, a fuel cell assembly (5) being provided in the main frame (1), an electric control system (6) being connected to one side of the top of the main frame (1), the electric control system (6) being arranged adjacent to the heat dissipation system (4), an outer frame (7) being installed on the main frame (1), characterized in that: A connecting frame (8) for installing a blower and a fuel barrel is connected to the middle of the main frame (1), and the connecting frame (8) is arranged above the fuel cell stack assembly (5). The blower (9) and the fuel barrel (10) are connected to the connecting frame (8), and the height of the blower (9) and the fuel barrel (10) is lower than or equal to the height of the electronic control system (6). A communication control box (11) is connected to the other side of the top of the main frame (1).

2. The installation structure of a methanol fuel cell system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame bottom plate (2) and the outer frame (7) are connected via fixing screws.

3. The installation structure of a methanol fuel cell system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication control box (11) is of a convex structure. A power button, an LCD screen and a communication control panel are installed in the front cavity of the communication control box (11). A slot (12) for replacing an SD card and a SIM card is provided on the upper side of the front end of the communication control box (11). A connecting hole is connected to the side edge of the rear end of the communication control box (11). When the communication control box (11) is pulled outward, the slot (12) protrudes from the main frame (1).

4. The installation structure of a methanol fuel cell system according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The communication control box (11) is provided with a positioning groove.

5. The installation structure of a methanol fuel cell system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connection hole of the communication control box (11) is connected to the main frame (1) by means of screws.

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