Heat dissipation water tank device

By designing a cooling water tank device including a water tank, a water tank bracket and a water pump, the heat dissipation management problem in eVTOL aircraft is solved, efficient heat dissipation effect is achieved, and the needs of high-power and high-current application scenarios are met.

CN222670442UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25上海沃兰特航空科技股份有限公司
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Application Number
CN202420960440.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-07
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-07

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to ensure the normal function and performance of the aircraft through heat dissipation management in eVTOL electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Especially in high-power and high-current application scenarios, the air-cooled heat dissipation device has a large body size, a large weight and a low heat dissipation efficiency.

Method used

A heat dissipation water tank device is designed, including a water tank, a water tank bracket, a water pump and related pipes, built with aluminum alloy materials to improve the robustness of the structure and heat dissipation efficiency. The water pump enables rapid flow of coolant, providing efficient heat dissipation.

Benefits of technology

The device is lightweight and can quickly dissipate the heat taken away after the coolant circulation, meet the heat dissipation needs of eVTOL high-power and high-current application scenarios, and improve the normal function and performance of the aircraft.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a heat dissipation water tank device which comprises a water tank, a water tank support is installed at the bottom of the water tank, a water injection opening is formed in the top of the water tank, a water inlet pipe and a connecting pipe are installed at the front end of the water tank, the connecting pipe is connected with the input end of a water pump, the output end of the water pump is connected with a water outlet pipe, and the water pump is installed on a water pump support. The water pump bracket is connected with the water tank; the water tank support comprises four support units, each support unit comprises a supporting leg, the supporting leg is of a hollow structure, an air hole is formed in the bottom of the supporting leg, the top of the supporting leg is of an arc-shaped structure, an arc-shaped plate is installed on the side edge of the supporting leg, and the top of the supporting leg and the arc-shaped plate are attached to the water tank and connected. The device is light in structural mass, rapid flowing of cooling liquid can be achieved through the water pump, and cooling is provided for airplane liquid cooling circulation; the water tank and the water tank support are both made of aluminum alloy materials, the structure is firm, and heat taken away after cooling liquid circulation can be rapidly dissipated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water tank equipment, in particular to a heat dissipation water tank device. Background Art

[0002] The development of eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft has attracted widespread attention from aerospace companies, the automotive industry, the transportation industry, the government, the military, and academia. The potential future applications of eVTOL involve a variety of scenarios such as urban passenger transportation, regional passenger transportation, freight, personal aircraft, and emergency medical services. In electric aircraft, both the power system and the battery system generate a lot of heat. If it cannot be effectively managed and dissipated, it will affect the normal function and performance of the aircraft.

[0003] The existing technology uses air cooling and liquid cooling. The air cooling device is large and heavy. It has high requirements for the installation location. However, the heat dissipation efficiency is low and cannot meet the existing eVTOL high-power and high-current application scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a heat dissipation water tank device to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology. To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a heat dissipation water tank device, including a water tank, a water tank bracket is installed at the bottom of the water tank, a water injection port is installed at the top of the water tank, a water inlet pipe and a connecting pipe are installed at the front end of the water tank, the connecting pipe is connected to the input end of the water pump, the output end of the water pump is connected to the water outlet pipe, the water pump is installed on the water pump bracket, and the water pump bracket is connected to the water tank; the water tank bracket includes four bracket units, the bracket unit includes legs, the legs are hollow structures, the bottom of the legs are provided with air holes, the top of the legs is an arc structure, the side of the legs is installed with an arc plate, and the top of the legs and the arc plate are attached to the water tank and connected.

[0005] Preferably, the water inlet pipe is located above the connecting pipe.

[0006] Preferably, a fixing sleeve is provided on the water pump, and the bottom of the fixing sleeve is mounted on the water pump bracket.

[0007] Preferably, the water pump bracket is L-shaped as a whole, with a weight-reducing hole at the bottom, the side of the water pump bracket is connected to the water tank, and reinforcing plates are installed on both sides of the water pump bracket.

[0008] Preferably, the water tank is made of aluminum alloy, and the water tank bracket is made of aluminum alloy.

[0009] Preferably, the water filling port is threadedly connected to the box cover.

[0010] The technical effects and advantages of the utility model are as follows: the device has a light structure and can achieve rapid flow of coolant through a water pump to provide cooling for the aircraft liquid cooling cycle; the water tank and the water tank bracket are both made of aluminum alloy, which not only has a strong structure, but also can quickly dissipate the heat taken away by the coolant after circulation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a front side view of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 It is a rear side view of the utility model.

[0013] In the figure, 1. water tank; 2. water tank bracket; 3. water filling port; 4. water inlet pipe; 5. water outlet pipe; 6. water pump; 7. water pump bracket; 8. connecting pipe; 9. supporting leg; 10. air hole; 11. curved plate; 12. fixing sleeve; 13. weight reduction hole; 14. reinforcement plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] In order to make the technical means for realizing the utility model, creative features, objectives and effects easy to understand, the utility model is further explained below in conjunction with specific diagrams. In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection or a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two components.

[0015] Example

[0016] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a heat dissipation water tank device includes a water tank 1, which is used to store cooling water. The water tank 1 is semi-cylindrical in shape and is made of aluminum alloy sheet metal that is bent and welded, with a wall thickness of 1 mm. And the welding position is sealed to ensure its water tightness; a water tank bracket 2 is installed at the bottom of the water tank 1, and the water tank bracket 2 is an aluminum alloy bracket, which fixes the water tank to the aircraft and keeps a certain distance between the water tank and the aircraft structure, so as to prevent the aircraft from keeping the water tank stable when deforming. The water tank bracket 2 includes four bracket units, which are respectively installed on both sides of the bottom of the water tank 1. The bracket unit includes a leg 9. The leg 9 is a hollow structure, which can reduce the weight of the bracket on the basis of maintaining the structural strength. The leg 9 is provided with an air hole 10 at the bottom, through which the air hole 10 can ensure that the air flow enters the leg 9 to dissipate heat, so as to quickly dissipate the heat taken away after the coolant circulates; the top of the leg 9 is an arc-shaped structure, and an arc plate 11 is installed on the side of the leg 9. The top of the leg 9 and the arc plate 11 are attached to the water tank 1 and welded, and the arc plate 11 strengthens the connection strength between the leg 9 and the water tank 1; a water injection port 3 is installed at the top of the water tank 1, and the water injection port 3 is threadedly connected to the tank cover. The water injection port 3 is the position where the water tank 1 is injected with coolant, and at the same time, excess gas can be discharged. Its shape is a circular external threaded port. When filling water, unscrew the box cover to fill water, and screw the box cover on when using it. Exhaust is achieved by setting a pressure relief device on the box cover. The water inlet 3 is connected to the water tank 1 by threaded connection and sealed with a rubber ring; the front end of the water tank 1 is equipped with a water inlet pipe 4 and a connecting pipe 8, and the water inlet pipe 4 is located above the connecting pipe 8 to prevent the coolant from flowing fully when the aircraft is maneuvering. The connecting pipe 8 is connected to the input end of the water pump 6, and the output end of the water pump 6 is connected to the water outlet pipe 5. The water pump 6 provides power for the liquid cooling cycle to make the coolant flow. The energy source of the water pump 6 is low-voltage electricity, and its flow rate and flow rate are determined according to the needs of the aircraft liquid cooling system; the water pump 6 is provided with a fixed sleeve 12, and the bottom of the fixed sleeve 12 is fixed to the water pump bracket 7 by bolts; the water pump bracket 7 is used to fix the water pump 6 and connect the water pump 6 with the water tank 1. The water pump bracket 7 is made of aluminum alloy. The water pump bracket 7 is L-shaped as a whole, with a weight-reducing hole 13 at the bottom. The side of the water pump bracket 7 is connected to the water tank 1. Reinforcing plates 14 are installed on both sides of the water pump bracket 7. The weight-reducing hole 13 can reduce the overall weight, and the reinforcing plate 14 strengthens the structural strength.

[0017] When using the device, first assemble the various components together and tighten and seal them. Then connect the water inlet pipe 4 and the water outlet pipe 5 to the liquid cooling circulation network. Then inject the coolant from the water inlet 3 and fill it up. Screw on the box cover. Finally, energize the water pump 6 to make it work, so that the coolant flows and plays a role in heat dissipation.

[0018] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heat dissipation water tank device, comprising a water tank, characterized in that: A water tank bracket is installed at the bottom of the water tank, a water filling port is installed at the top of the water tank, a water inlet pipe and a connecting pipe are installed at the front end of the water tank, the connecting pipe is connected to the input end of the water pump, the output end of the water pump is connected to the water outlet pipe, the water pump is installed on the water pump bracket, and the water pump bracket is connected to the water tank; the water tank bracket includes four bracket units, the bracket unit includes legs, the legs are hollow structures, air holes are opened at the bottom of the legs, the tops of the legs are arc-shaped structures, arc plates are installed on the sides of the legs, and the tops of the legs are attached to the arc plates and connected to the water tank.

2. A heat dissipation water tank device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe is located above the connecting pipe.

3. A heat dissipation water tank device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pump is sleeved with a fixing sleeve, and the bottom of the fixing sleeve is installed on the water pump bracket.

4. A heat dissipation water tank device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water pump bracket is L-shaped as a whole, with a weight-reducing hole at the bottom, the side of the water pump bracket is connected to the water tank, and reinforcement plates are installed on both sides of the water pump bracket.

5. A heat dissipation water tank device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank is made of aluminum alloy, and the water tank bracket is made of aluminum alloy.

6. A heat dissipation water tank device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water injection port is threadedly connected to the box cover.