Reinforcing inner assembly of humidifier of fuel cell

By designing the semi-inner tube structure and reinforcement ribs of the reinforcement inner components, the problem of damage to the internal components of the fuel cell humidifier under high flow blow is solved, achieving higher strength and convenient installation.

CN222562709UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04WUHU TONGYOU TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420797412.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-17
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-17

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Technical Problem

The components inside existing fuel cell humidifiers are easily damaged under high air flow, and the complex structure leads to inconvenient installation.

Method used

A fuel cell humidifier reinforced inner assembly is designed, including two half inner pipes connected by welding, with wet inlet and wet out ends at the upper and lower ends of the half inner pipe, and external reinforcement ribs and step structures to enhance strength and facilitate installation.

Benefits of technology

Through reinforcement ribs and structural design, the components in the humidifier are not easily damaged under the impact of high-flow humid air, and are more convenient to install, meeting the needs of high-flow blowing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fuel cell humidifiers, in particular to a fuel cell humidifier reinforcing inner assembly which comprises a half inner pipe, the upper end and the lower end of the half inner pipe are provided with a wet inlet end and a wet outlet end respectively, the wet inlet end and the wet outlet end are used for installing a hollow fiber membrane, a wet air inlet is formed in the outer portion of the wet inlet end, and a wet air outlet is formed in the outer portion of the wet outlet end. Reinforcing ribs are fixedly installed on the outer portions, close to the wet inlet ends, of the half inner pipes, and steps and inserting tables are fixedly installed in the middles of the outer portions of the half inner pipes respectively. The distance between the transverse plate of the humidifier and the step and the distance between the transverse plate of the humidifier and the inserting table are matched, the welded half inner pipe of the inner assembly is downwards inserted into the humidifier, assembling is convenient, meanwhile, wet air can evenly enter the humidifier through the ventilation window of the wet air inlet, and the wet air is evenly discharged through the ventilation window of the wet air outlet; when air flow is high, the reinforcing ribs outside the wet-in end are utilized to increase the strength of the wet-in end so as to resist direct blowing of wet-in air, and damage caused by impact of high-speed wet air is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fuel cell humidifiers, in particular to a fuel cell humidifier reinforced internal component. Background Art

[0002] The internal component structure in the fuel cell humidifier has a binding and protection effect on the hollow fiber membrane. These pipes are used to transport water or moisture into the fuel cell to help maintain the appropriate humidity level to ensure the normal operation of the fuel cell.

[0003] The internal component in the prior art 202121930510.0 includes a hollow fiber membrane group and a membrane shell arranged on the outside of the hollow fiber membrane along the length direction thereof, the interior of the membrane shell is a truncated cone-shaped cavity with a diameter gradually decreasing from the wet gas inlet to the wet gas outlet, the two ends of the truncated cone-shaped cavity are respectively connected to the dry gas inlet and the dry gas outlet, and the inner diameters of the dry gas inlet and the dry gas outlet are respectively matched with the diameters at the two ends of the truncated cone-shaped cavity.

[0004] The above structure can ensure that the membrane filaments at both ends are not damaged, but under the blowing of high air flow, the components inside the humidifier are still easily damaged, resulting in the inability to meet the high flow blowing of the humidifier, and the complex structure makes installation inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of the utility model is to propose a fuel cell humidifier reinforced internal component to solve the problem that the internal components of the humidifier are easily damaged, resulting in the inability to meet the high flow rate of the humidifier, and the complex structure leads to inconvenient installation.

[0006] Based on the above purpose, the utility model provides a fuel cell humidifier reinforced internal component, including two half inner tubes, which are connected together by welding to form an internal component, and the upper and lower ends of the half inner tubes are respectively provided with a wet inlet and a wet outlet for installing a hollow fiber membrane, and the wet inlet and the wet outlet are connected to form a channel, and a moisture inlet is provided on the outside of the wet inlet, and a moisture outlet is provided on the outside of the wet outlet, and ventilation windows are evenly provided on the inside of the moisture inlet and the moisture outlet; reinforcing ribs are fixedly installed on the outside of the half inner tube near the wet inlet; steps and inserts are respectively fixedly installed in the middle of the outside of the half inner tube, and a space for connecting with the humidifier is left between the steps and the inserts.

[0007] Preferably, the semi-inner tube is a plastic material component, and a weld is formed at the connection of the semi-inner tube.

[0008] Preferably, the reinforcing ribs are formed by a cross combination of transverse and longitudinal ribs, and the reinforcing ribs surround the outside of the semi-inner tube.

[0009] Preferably, the insert is an inverted triangle structure, the step is a rectangular structure, and the step extends into the weld.

[0010] Preferably, the ventilation windows are waist-shaped holes, and there are at least ten groups of ventilation windows.

[0011] Preferably, the wet inlet and the wet outlet are arranged as waist-shaped openings.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: by matching the distance between the horizontal plate of the humidifier and the step and the inserting platform, the welded half inner tube of the inner component is inserted downward into the humidifier for easy assembly, and at the same time, the vent window of the moisture inlet allows the moist air to enter the interior evenly, while the vent window of the moisture outlet allows the moist air to be discharged evenly. When the air flow is high, the reinforcing ribs on the outside of the moist inlet are used to increase its strength to withstand the direct blowing of the moist incoming air, thereby avoiding damage under the impact of high-speed moist air. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or 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 in the following description are only for the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the semi-inner tube of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the semi-inner pipe assembly of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the semi-inner tube and the horizontal plate of the utility model.

[0017] The markings in the figure are: 1. Half inner tube; 2. Wet inlet end; 3. Wet outlet end; 4. Moisture inlet; 5. Moisture outlet; 6. Ventilation window; 7. Reinforcement rib; 8. Step; 9. Insert; 10. Weld; 11. Cross plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0019] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, a fuel cell humidifier reinforced internal component comprises two semi-inner tubes 1, which are connected as a whole by welding to form an internal component, and the upper and lower ends of the semi-inner tube 1 are respectively provided with a wet inlet 2 and a wet outlet 3 for installing a hollow fiber membrane, a moisture inlet 4 is provided on the outside of the wet inlet 2, a moisture outlet 5 is provided on the outside of the wet outlet 3, and ventilation windows 6 are evenly provided inside the moisture inlet 4 and the moisture outlet 5; a reinforcing rib 7 is fixedly installed on the outside of the semi-inner tube 1 near the wet inlet 2; a step 8 and a platform 9 are fixedly installed in the middle of the outside of the semi-inner tube 1, and a space for connecting with the humidifier is reserved between the step 8 and the platform 9.

[0020] The semi-inner tube 1 is a plastic component, and a welding seam 10 is formed at the connection of the semi-inner tube 1 .

[0021] In this embodiment, by matching the distance between the horizontal plate 11 of the humidifier and the step 8 and the insert 9, the welded half inner tube 1 of the inner component is inserted downward into the humidifier, and the humid air can enter the interior evenly through the ventilation window 6 of the moisture inlet 4, and the humid air is discharged evenly through the ventilation window 6 of the moisture outlet 5, so that the moisture and the hollow fiber membrane can fully exchange water. When the air flow is high, the reinforcing ribs 7 on the outside of the wet inlet end 2 are used to increase its strength to withstand the direct blowing of the wet incoming air, avoiding damage under the impact of high-speed wet air.

[0022] As an implementation method, Figure 2 As shown, the reinforcing ribs 7 are formed by a combination of transverse and longitudinal cross-sections, and the reinforcing ribs 7 surround the outside of the semi-inner tube 1.

[0023] In this embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 7 are arranged in three rows and four columns at the wet entry end 2 of the semi-inner tube 1 to increase its strength to resist the direct impact of the wet entry air and avoid damage under the impact of high-speed wet air.

[0024] As an implementation method, Figure 3 As shown, the inserting platform 9 is an inverted triangle structure, the step 8 is a rectangular structure, and the step 8 extends into the welding seam 10 .

[0025] In this embodiment, the step 8 and the insert 9 are used to fix the internal component in the humidifier. The distance between the step 8 and the insert 9 is consistent with the thickness of the horizontal plate 11 of the corresponding humidifier. The internal component is inserted downward into the humidifier, and the insert 9 can facilitate its insertion and prevent the internal component from being pulled out.

[0026] As an implementation method, Figure 2 As shown, the ventilation windows 6 are waist-shaped holes, and the ventilation windows 6 are at least ten groups.

[0027] In this embodiment, the vent window 6 of the moisture inlet 4 allows the moist air to enter the interior evenly, while the vent window 6 of the moisture outlet 5 allows the moist air to be discharged evenly, so that the moisture can fully exchange water with the hollow fiber membrane as a whole, thereby improving the moisture transfer efficiency.

[0028] As an implementation method, Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the wet inlet end 2 and the wet outlet end 3 are both waist-shaped openings.

[0029] In this embodiment, air enters the interior of the channel through the ventilation window 6 of the moisture inlet 4, and the internal moisture fully exchanges water with the hollow fiber membrane.

[0030] Working principle: When in use, the distance between the horizontal plate 11 of the humidifier and the step 8 and the insert 9 is matched, and the welded half inner tube 1 of the inner component is inserted downward into the humidifier. The humid air can enter the interior evenly through the ventilation window 6 of the moisture inlet 4, and the humid air is discharged evenly through the ventilation window 6 of the moisture outlet 5, so that the moisture and the hollow fiber membrane can fully exchange moisture. When the air flow is high, the reinforcement ribs 7 outside the wet inlet end 2 are used to increase its strength to withstand the direct blowing of the wet air and avoid damage under the impact of high-speed wet air.

[0031] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely illustrative and is not intended to imply that the scope of the present invention (including the claims) is limited to these examples. Under the concept of the present invention, the technical features in the above embodiments or different embodiments may be combined, the steps may be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of the different aspects of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in detail for the sake of simplicity.

[0032] The utility model is intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A fuel cell humidifier reinforced inner component, comprising two half inner tubes (1), the two half inner tubes (1) being connected together by welding to form an inner component, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the semi-inner tube (1) are respectively provided with a wet inlet (2) and a wet outlet (3) for installing a hollow fiber membrane, the wet inlet (2) and the wet outlet (3) are connected to form a channel, the wet inlet (2) is provided with a moisture inlet (4) on the outside, the wet outlet (3) is provided with a moisture outlet (5) on the outside, and ventilation windows (6) are evenly provided inside the moisture inlet (4) and the moisture outlet (5); a reinforcing rib (7) is fixedly installed on the outside of the semi-inner tube (1) near the wet inlet (2); a step (8) and a plug-in platform (9) are respectively fixedly installed in the middle of the outside of the semi-inner tube (1), and a space for connecting to a humidifier is reserved between the step (8) and the plug-in platform (9).

2. A fuel cell humidifier reinforcement inner component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The semi-inner tube (1) is a plastic material component, and a welding seam (10) is formed at the connection of the semi-inner tube (1).

3. A fuel cell humidifier reinforcement inner component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing ribs (7) are formed by a combination of transverse and longitudinal cross-sections, and the reinforcing ribs (7) surround the outside of the semi-inner tube (1).

4. A fuel cell humidifier reinforcement inner component according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inserting platform (9) is an inverted triangle structure, the step (8) is a rectangular structure, and the step (8) extends into the welding seam (10).

5. A fuel cell humidifier reinforcement inner component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ventilation windows (6) are waist-shaped holes, and there are at least ten groups of ventilation windows (6).

6. A fuel cell humidifier reinforcement inner component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wet inlet end (2) and the wet outlet end (3) are both waist-shaped openings.

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