Thermal management device
By using a combination of a shell, a radiator, a water pump, an expansion tank and a fan in the thermal management device, a coolant flow path is formed and a cooling flow path is used to dissipate heat by using air-cooling, the problem of high compressor costs in the existing technology is solved, and more efficient is achieved , more economical cooling effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420725610.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-09
AI Technical Summary
The use of compressors in existing thermal management devices leads to higher costs and requires the reduction of the cost of thermal management devices.
Design a thermal management device, including a housing, a radiator, a water pump, an expansion tank and a fan, replaces the traditional compressor heat dissipation scheme through the coolant flow path and air-cooled heat dissipation mechanism, and utilizes multiple radiators to simultaneously dissipate heat to improve efficiency .
The heat dissipation effect of reducing costs is achieved, while improving heat dissipation efficiency, avoiding the cost of increasing while using the compressor.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of motor heat dissipation equipment, and in particular to a thermal management device. Background Art
[0002] The motor will continuously generate heat when working, and this heat needs to be effectively managed, such as dissipating the heat in time, to avoid overheating and damage.
[0003] For motors, current thermal management devices usually include a compressor, which is used to cool the motor. However, the compressor is often expensive, which in turn increases the cost of the entire thermal management device. Utility Model Content
[0004] The problem solved by the utility model is: how to reduce the cost of a heat management device.
[0005] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides a thermal management device, including a shell, a radiator, a water pump, an expansion water tank and a fan. The shell is provided with a water inlet for connecting to the motor coolant outlet and a water outlet for connecting to the motor coolant inlet. There are multiple radiators, and the multiple radiators are respectively arranged inside the shell, and the inlets of the multiple radiators are all connected with the water inlet. The water pump is arranged inside the shell, and the inlet of the water pump is connected with the outlets of the multiple radiators. The expansion water tank is arranged on the wall of the shell, and the inlet of the expansion water tank is connected with the outlet of the water pump, and the outlet of the expansion water tank is connected with the water outlet. The fan is arranged on the wall of the shell for air cooling and heat dissipation of the multiple radiators.
[0006] Optionally, a bracket is provided on the bottom wall of the shell, and the water pump is mounted on the bracket.
[0007] Optionally, an air outlet is provided on the top wall of the shell, and the fan is arranged in the air outlet;
[0008] The side wall of the shell is provided with a plurality of air inlets, and the plurality of radiators are respectively arranged close to the plurality of air inlets.
[0009] Optionally, the side wall of the shell includes two first side walls arranged opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction and second side walls respectively adjacent to the two first side walls;
[0010] The number of the air inlets is set to three, and the three air inlets are respectively arranged on the two first side walls and the second side wall;
[0011] The number of the radiators is set to three, and the three radiators are respectively close to the three air inlets.
[0012] Optionally, the side wall of the housing further includes a third side wall disposed opposite to the second side wall in a transverse direction;
[0013] The third side wall is provided with a mounting opening, and the expansion water tank is embedded in the mounting opening.
[0014] Optionally, a filter is provided at each of the air inlets.
[0015] Optionally, it also includes a first collecting pipe, which is arranged inside the shell, and is connected to a first branch pipe and multiple second branch pipes. The first branch pipe is connected to the water inlet, and the multiple second branch pipes are respectively connected to the inlets of multiple radiators.
[0016] Optionally, it also includes a second collecting pipe, which is arranged inside the shell, and is connected to a third branch pipe and multiple fourth branches. The third branch pipe is connected to the inlet of the water pump, and the multiple fourth branches are respectively connected to the outlets of the multiple radiators.
[0017] Optionally, the second manifold is suspended above the bottom wall of the shell, and a support frame is provided between the second manifold and the bottom wall of the shell.
[0018] Optionally, a heavy-duty connector is provided on the wall of the housing.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the thermal management device provided by the utility model has but is not limited to the following technical effects:
[0020] In the thermal management device provided by the utility model, the radiator, water pump and expansion water tank are connected in sequence to form a coolant flow path; and the fan can cool the radiator to achieve the effect of cooling the coolant in the radiator. In this way, after the motor generates heat, the heat is absorbed by the coolant at the motor, and the coolant then enters multiple radiators through the water inlet, and is cooled by the fan at multiple radiators to achieve heat dissipation. After that, the coolant flows through the water pump and expansion water tank, and then flows back to the motor through the water outlet, thereby achieving heat dissipation of the motor. In the thermal management device, the heat dissipation of the motor is achieved by a combination of a radiator, a water pump, an expansion water tank and a fan, which replaces the traditional compressor heat dissipation solution, avoids the use of a compressor, and is conducive to reducing costs; and the thermal management device uses multiple radiators to dissipate heat at the same time, which is also more conducive to improving heat dissipation efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the thermal management device of an embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the thermal management device of an embodiment of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell of the thermal management device of an embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the thermal management device of an embodiment of the utility model.
[0025] Description of reference numerals:
[0026] 1-shell, 11-water inlet, 12-water outlet, 13-air outlet, 14-air inlet, 141-filter, 15-first side wall, 16-second side wall, 17-third side wall, 171-installation port, 18-support frame, 2-radiator, 3-water pump, 4-expansion tank, 5-fan, 6-bracket, 7-first collecting pipe, 71-first branch pipe, 72-second branch pipe, 8-second collecting pipe, 81-third branch pipe, 82-fourth branch pipe, 9-heavy-load connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left" and "right", the directions or positional relationships indicated are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.
[0029] In addition, in the description of the present invention, the X-axis in the accompanying drawings represents the horizontal direction and is designated as the front-to-back position, and the positive direction of the X-axis represents the front, and correspondingly, the reverse direction of the X-axis represents the rear; the Y-axis in the accompanying drawings represents the horizontal direction and is designated as the left-to-right position, and the positive direction of the Y-axis represents the left, and correspondingly, the reverse direction of the Y-axis represents the right; the Z-axis in the accompanying drawings represents the vertical direction, that is, the up-down position, and the positive direction of the Z-axis represents the top, and correspondingly, the reverse direction of the Z-axis represents the bottom. It should be noted that the aforementioned X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 the present invention.
[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The embodiment of the utility model provides a thermal management device, including a shell 1, a radiator 2, a water pump 3, an expansion water tank 4 and a fan 5. The shell 1 is provided with a water inlet 11 for connecting the motor coolant outlet and a water outlet 12 for connecting the motor coolant inlet. The radiator 2 is provided in plurality, and the plurality of radiators 2 are respectively arranged inside the shell 1, and the inlets of the plurality of radiators 2 are all connected with the water inlet 11. The water pump 3 is arranged inside the shell 1, and the inlet of the water pump 3 is connected with the outlets of the plurality of radiators 2. The expansion water tank 4 is arranged on the wall of the shell 1, and the inlet of the expansion water tank 4 is connected with the outlet of the water pump 3, and the outlet of the expansion water tank 4 is connected with the water outlet 12. The fan 5 is arranged on the wall of the shell 1 for air-cooling and heat dissipation of the plurality of radiators 2.
[0031] In this embodiment, the radiator 2, the water pump 3 and the expansion water tank 4 are connected in sequence to form a coolant flow path; and the fan 5 can cool the radiator 2 by air cooling, thereby cooling the coolant in the radiator 2. In this way, after the motor generates heat, the heat is absorbed by the coolant at the motor, and the coolant then enters the multiple radiators 2 through the water inlet 11, and is cooled by the fan 5 at the multiple radiators 2 to achieve heat dissipation. After that, the coolant flows through the water pump 3 and the expansion water tank 4, and then flows back to the motor through the water outlet 12, thereby achieving heat dissipation of the motor. In this thermal management device, the radiator 2, the water pump 3, the expansion water tank 4 and the fan 5 are combined to achieve heat dissipation of the motor, replacing the traditional compressor heat dissipation solution, avoiding the use of a compressor, and helping to reduce costs; and the thermal management device uses multiple radiators 2 to dissipate heat at the same time, which is also more conducive to improving heat dissipation efficiency.
[0032] Optionally, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The bottom wall of the housing 1 is provided with a bracket 6 , and the water pump 3 is installed on the bracket 6 .
[0033] In this embodiment, the bracket 6 serves as a mounting point for the water pump 3 and can provide stable support for the water pump 3 to ensure safe operation of the water pump 3 .
[0034] Optionally, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The top wall of the shell 1 is provided with an air outlet 13, and the fan 5 is arranged in the air outlet 13; the side wall of the shell 1 is provided with a plurality of air inlets 14, and the plurality of radiators 2 are respectively arranged close to the plurality of air inlets 14.
[0035] It should be noted that the number of the air inlets 14 may be three or more, and all the air inlets 14 may be simultaneously disposed on one side wall of the shell 1 , or may be separately disposed on different side walls of the shell 1 .
[0036] In this embodiment, by setting the air outlet 13 and multiple air inlets 14, when the fan 5 is started, wind can enter through the multiple air inlets 14 at the same time and go out through the air outlet 13 together, that is, multiple air inlets 14 can take in air at the same time, the air volume is large, and the heat dissipation effect is good.
[0037] Optionally, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The side wall of the shell 1 includes two first side walls 15 arranged opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction and second side walls 16 respectively adjacent to the two first side walls 15; the number of the air inlets 14 is set to three, and the three air inlets 14 are respectively arranged on the two first side walls 15 and the second side wall 16; the number of the radiators 2 is set to three, and the three radiators 2 are respectively close to the three air inlets 14.
[0038] Specifically, the longitudinal direction is as follows Figure 1 The Y-axis direction is shown. Specifically, the radiator 2 is a plate radiator, and the plate radiator blocks the corresponding air inlet 14 so that the incoming air just passes through the plate radiator. Specifically, the left side wall and the right side wall of the shell 1 are respectively the first side wall 15, and the front side wall of the shell 1 is the second side wall 16.
[0039] In this embodiment, by setting the number of air inlets 14 to three, the three air inlets 14 are respectively arranged on the two first side walls 15 and the second side wall 16, and the three radiators 2 are respectively close to the three air inlets 14. In this way, when the fan 5 is started, wind can enter through the three air inlets 14 at the same time and be discharged through the air outlet 13 together, that is, air is taken in from three directions at the same time, the air volume is larger, and heat dissipation is more conducive.
[0040] Optionally, see Figures 1 to 3 The side wall of the shell 1 further includes a third side wall 17 disposed opposite to the second side wall 16 in the transverse direction; the third side wall 17 is provided with an installation opening 171 , and the expansion water tank 4 is embedded in the installation opening 171 .
[0041] Specifically, the longitudinal direction is as follows Figure 1 Specifically, the rear side wall of the housing 1 is the third side wall 17 .
[0042] In this embodiment, the expansion water tank 4 is located at the installation opening 171 of the third side wall 17, so that the expansion water tank 4 avoids the three radiators 2, which is beneficial to improving the space utilization of the shell 1 and improving the compactness of the device; and the expansion water tank 4 is embedded in the installation opening 171, so that the expansion water tank 4 and the shell 1 can be fixed to each other, and the expansion water tank 4 is firmly connected and not easy to loosen.
[0043] Optionally, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 A filter screen 141 is provided at each of the air inlets 14 .
[0044] In this embodiment, the filters 141 corresponding to the plurality of air inlets 14 can filter dust in the air to prevent dust from entering the device and affecting the normal operation of the device.
[0045] Optionally, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The thermal management device also includes a first manifold 7, which is arranged inside the shell 1, and is connected to a first branch pipe 71 and a plurality of second branch pipes 72. The first branch pipe 71 is connected to the water inlet 11, and the plurality of second branch pipes 72 are respectively connected to the inlets of the plurality of radiators 2.
[0046] In this embodiment, the first branch pipe 71 connected to the first collecting pipe 7 is connected to the water inlet 11, and the multiple first branch pipes 71 connected to the first collecting pipe 7 are respectively connected to the inlets of multiple radiators 2. Therefore, after the coolant enters through the water inlet 11, it will be diverted into multiple channels by the first collecting pipe 7 to enter the multiple radiators 2 respectively, which helps to improve the heat exchange efficiency.
[0047] Optionally, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The thermal management device also includes a second manifold 8, which is arranged inside the shell 1, and is connected to a third branch pipe 81 and a plurality of fourth branch pipes 82. The third branch pipe 81 is connected to the inlet of the water pump 3, and the plurality of fourth branch pipes 82 are respectively connected to the outlets of the plurality of radiators 2.
[0048] In this embodiment, the third branch pipe 81 connected to the second collecting pipe 8 is connected to the inlet of the water pump 3, and the multiple fourth branch pipes 82 connected to the second collecting pipe 8 are respectively connected to the outlets of the multiple radiators 2. Therefore, after the coolant is discharged through the outlets of the multiple radiators 2, it will be collected into one by the second collecting pipe 8, thereby achieving the function of collecting the coolant.
[0049] Optionally, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The second manifold 8 is suspended above the bottom wall of the shell 1 , and a support frame 18 is provided between the second manifold 8 and the bottom wall of the shell 1 .
[0050] In this embodiment, the second collecting pipe 8 is suspended above the bottom wall of the shell 1 to avoid interference with other components in the shell 1 such as the first collecting pipe 7 or the water pump 3; at the same time, a support frame 18 is provided between the second collecting pipe 8 and the bottom wall of the shell 1 to provide stable support for the second collecting pipe 8.
[0051] Optionally, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 A heavy-duty connector 9 is provided on the wall of the housing 1 .
[0052] In this embodiment, the heavy-duty connector 9 is an electrical connector for transmitting high current and high power, which can provide a highly integrated connection, help improve the effective utilization of the space in the housing 1, and facilitate connection.
[0053] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "provided with", "set on", "installed on", and "provided with" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0054] In the description of the present invention, the terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. are used only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first", "second", "third", "fourth" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.
[0055] In addition, in the description of the present invention, the description of the term "embodiment" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or implementation are included in at least one embodiment or implementation of the present invention. In the present invention, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or implementation. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or implementations in a suitable manner.
[0056] Although the utility model is disclosed as above, the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, and these changes and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A thermal management device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell (1), a radiator (2), a water pump (3), an expansion water tank (4) and a fan (5). The shell (1) is provided with a water inlet (11) for connecting to the outlet of the motor coolant and a water outlet (12) for connecting to the inlet of the motor coolant. A plurality of radiators (2) are provided. The plurality of radiators (2) are respectively arranged inside the shell (1), and the inlets of the plurality of radiators (2) are all connected to the water inlet (11). The water pump (3) is arranged inside the shell (1), and the inlet of the water pump (3) is connected to the outlets of the plurality of radiators (2). The expansion water tank (4) is arranged on the wall of the shell (1), and the inlet of the expansion water tank (4) is connected to the outlet of the water pump (3), and the outlet of the expansion water tank (4) is connected to the water outlet (12). The fan (5) is arranged on the wall of the shell (1) and is used for air cooling and heat dissipation of the plurality of radiators (2).
2. The thermal management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the housing (1) is provided with a bracket (6), and the water pump (3) is mounted on the bracket (6).
3. The thermal management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top wall of the housing (1) is provided with an air outlet (13), and the fan (5) is arranged in the air outlet (13); The side wall of the shell (1) is provided with a plurality of air inlets (14), and the plurality of radiators (2) are respectively arranged close to the plurality of air inlets (14).
4. The thermal management device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the housing (1) comprises two first side walls (15) arranged opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction and a second side wall (16) respectively adjacent to the two first side walls (15); The number of the air inlets (14) is set to three, and the three air inlets (14) are respectively arranged on the two first side walls (15) and the second side wall (16); The number of the radiators (2) is set to three, and the three radiators (2) are respectively close to the three air inlets (14).
5. The thermal management device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side wall of the housing (1) further comprises a third side wall (17) arranged opposite to the second side wall (16) in the transverse direction; The third side wall (17) is provided with a mounting opening (171), and the expansion water tank (4) is embedded in the mounting opening (171).
6. The thermal management device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A filter screen (141) is provided at each of the air inlets (14).
7. The thermal management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a first collecting pipe (7), wherein the first collecting pipe (7) is arranged inside the shell (1), and a first branch pipe (71) and a plurality of second branch pipes (72) are connected to the first collecting pipe (7), wherein the first branch pipe (71) is connected to the water inlet (11), and the plurality of second branch pipes (72) are respectively connected to the inlets of the plurality of radiators (2).
8. The thermal management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second collecting pipe (8), which is arranged inside the shell (1), and is connected to a third branch pipe (81) and a plurality of fourth branch pipes (82), wherein the third branch pipe (81) is connected to the inlet of the water pump (3), and the plurality of fourth branch pipes (82) are respectively connected to the outlets of the plurality of radiators (2).
9. The thermal management device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second collecting pipe (8) is suspended above the bottom wall of the shell (1), and a support frame (18) is provided between the second collecting pipe (8) and the bottom wall of the shell (1).
10. The thermal management device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heavy-duty connector (9) is provided on the wall of the housing (1).