Novel liquid cooling plate

Abstract

The utility model provides a novel liquid cooling plate, and relates to the technical field of liquid cooling plates. A novel liquid cooling plate comprises two outer layer plates arranged in a spaced mode and a flow channel layer fixed between the two outer layer plates, the flow channel layer comprises a machining part and a profile outer frame fixed to the peripheral side of the machining part, and a flow channel is formed in the machining part; and the outer layer plate is provided with a water nozzle communicated with the flow channel. According to the utility model, the stamping process is avoided through the three-layer structure, and the runner layout is planned by using the profile and the machining part, so that the design freedom degree is greatly improved, and the high die cost of the stamping process and the runner design limitation of the aluminum profile integrated runner process are avoided through the new structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of liquid cooling plates, and specifically, to a novel liquid cooling plate. Background Art

[0002] In the context of current technological development, liquid cooling plates are widely used in fields such as electric vehicles, data centers, 5G communication devices, high-performance computers, etc. In electric vehicles, the thermal management of batteries is crucial for the safety and driving range of the vehicle. Liquid cooling plates can effectively control the battery temperature, improving the performance and lifespan of the battery. In addition, with the continuous progress of technology, the materials, structures, and manufacturing processes of liquid cooling plates are also constantly innovating and optimizing to improve heat dissipation efficiency, reduce costs, and decrease volume and weight, etc.

[0003] Currently, common liquid cooling plates are processed by stamping, which has high production efficiency and is suitable for large-scale production; however, stamping has limited processing ability for complex shapes and low material utilization rate, and in the case of low production volume, the high cost of the mold is difficult to reduce through averaging. Therefore, it is necessary to find a new liquid cooling plate structure to solve the pain points existing in the stamping process. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a novel liquid cooling plate, which can propose a solution for the deficiencies of the existing technology. It circumvents the stamping process through a three-layer structure, uses profiles and machined parts to plan the flow channel layout, greatly improving the design freedom, thus avoiding the high mold cost inherent in the stamping process and the limitations of the flow channel design of the aluminum profile integrated flow channel process.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] An embodiment of the present application provides a novel liquid cooling plate, including two outer plates arranged at intervals and a flow channel layer fixed between the two outer plates. The flow channel layer includes a machined part and a profile outer frame fixed on the periphery of the machined part. A flow channel is provided inside the machined part; the outer plate is provided with a water nozzle communicated with the flow channel.

[0007] Further, in some embodiments of the utility model, the flow channel layer is fixed to the two outer plates by brazing respectively.

[0008] Further, in some embodiments of the utility model, the machined part is provided with a flange plate, and the flange plate is provided with a connection hole communicated with the flow channel; the outer plate is provided with a mounting hole, and one end of the water nozzle passes through the mounting hole and is embedded in the connection hole.

[0009] Further, in some embodiments of the utility model, the outer side wall of the water nozzle is provided with an external thread, the connection hole is a threaded hole, and the water nozzle is threadedly connected to the flange plate.

[0010] Further, in some embodiments of the present utility model, a limiting ring is provided on the outer side wall of the water nozzle. The outer diameter of the limiting ring is greater than the diameter of the mounting hole, and the limiting ring abuts against the outer side wall of the outer layer plate.

[0011] Further, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the outer layer plate is made of an aluminum plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present utility model at least have the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0013] The embodiments of the present utility model provide a new type of liquid cooling plate, which includes two outer layer plates arranged at intervals and a flow channel layer fixed between the two outer layer plates. The flow channel layer includes a machining part and a profile outer frame fixed on the periphery of the machining part. A flow channel is provided inside the machining part; a water nozzle communicating with the flow channel is provided on the outer layer plate.

[0014] It avoids the stamping process through a three-layer structure, uses profiles and machining parts to plan the flow channel layout, greatly improves the design freedom, and thus avoids the high mold cost inherent in the stamping process and the limitations of the flow channel design of the aluminum profile integrated flow channel process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other relevant drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the liquid cooling plate provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the liquid cooling plate provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a partial cross-sectional view of the position of the water nozzle provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the water nozzle provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Reference numerals: 1 - outer layer plate; 2 - flow channel layer; 3 - machining part; 4 - profile outer frame; 5 - flow channel; 6 - water nozzle; 7 - flange; 8 - connection hole; 9 - mounting hole; 10 - limiting ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0022] Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship, it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present utility model is usually placed during use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model. In addition, terms such as "first" and "second" are only used for distinguishing descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In addition, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or vertical, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if terms such as "set" and "connect" are used, they 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0027] Embodiment

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 - 4 , this embodiment provides a new type of liquid cooling plate, which includes two outer plates 1 arranged at intervals and a flow channel layer 2 fixed between the two outer plates 1. The flow channel layer 2 includes a machining part 3 and a profile outer frame 4 fixed on the peripheral side of the machining part 3. A flow channel 5 is provided in the machining part 3; the outer plate 1 of this embodiment is made of an aluminum plate, which mainly adopts a 5-series / 6-series flat plate with a thickness of 1 mm - 1.5 mm. The ultra-thin thickness and the need for no stamping greatly reduce its cost.

[0029] The machining part 3 and the profile outer frame 4 of this embodiment are made of aluminum materials. Among them, the machining part 3 can be formed by machining an aluminum plate to form the flow channel 5, or directly formed by fixing a plurality of aluminum blocks between the two outer plates 1 to form the flow channel 5. Different from the structure of the stamping die, the formation of the machining part 3 can be unrestricted by shape. After determining the water inlet and outlet of the flow channel 5, the flow channel 5 can be freely designed and processed to restrict the water flow direction. After machining is completed and placed in the corresponding position, it can form a complete closed flow channel 5 with the upper and lower outer plates 1. The outer plate 1 is provided with a water nozzle 6 communicating with the flow channel 5, and the flow channel layer 2 is fixed to the two outer plates 1 by brazing respectively. When brazing and fixing, by placing a brazing filler metal between each pair and then placing it in a brazing furnace, the overall welding can be completed.

[0030] In this way, the upper and lower outer plates 1 of this application can be made with a very thin thickness, saving weight and cost; avoiding the stamping process through a three-layer structure, without the need for mold opening and saving more cost; using profiles and machining parts to plan the flow channel layout, the flow channel design has arbitrariness, greatly improving the design freedom, and using brazing to complete the high reliability of the connection part. Therefore, this application avoids the high mold cost existing in the stamping process itself and the flow channel design limitations of the aluminum profile integrated flow channel process through a new structure.

[0031] As Figures 1 - 4 shown, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the machining part 3 is provided with a flange 7, and the flange 7 is provided with a connection hole 8 communicating with the flow channel 5; the outer plate 1 is provided with a mounting hole 9, and one end of the water nozzle 6 passes through the mounting hole 9 and is embedded in the connection hole 8. The outer side wall of the water nozzle 6 is provided with an external thread, the connection hole 8 is a screw hole, and the water nozzle 6 is threadedly connected to the flange 7. In this way, it is convenient to install and disassemble the water nozzle 6 through threaded connection, and it is convenient to replace the water nozzle 6. In addition to using the threaded connection method, the water nozzle 6 can also be brazed and connected synchronously during brazing.

[0032] As Figures 1 - 4As shown, in some embodiments of the present utility model, a limiting ring 10 is provided on the outer sidewall of the water nozzle 6. The outer diameter of the limiting ring 10 is larger than the diameter of the mounting hole 9, and the limiting ring 10 abuts against the outer sidewall of the outer layer plate 1. By providing the limiting ring 10 in the present utility model, when installing the water nozzle 6, after the limiting ring 10 abuts against the outer sidewall of the outer layer plate 1, the water nozzle 6 cannot rotate further, thus facilitating the proper installation of the water nozzle 6.

[0033] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that this application is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this application, this application can be implemented in other specific forms.

[0034] Therefore, from any point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are intended to be included in this application. Any reference signs in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved. For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made to the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A new type of liquid cooling plate, characterized by: It includes two outer plates arranged at intervals and a flow channel layer fixed between the two outer plates, the flow channel layer includes a machined part and a profile frame fixed to the peripheral side of the machined part, the machined part is provided with a flow channel; the outer plate is provided with a water nozzle connected to the flow channel.

2. A novel liquid cooling plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel layer is fixed to the two outer layer plates respectively by brazing.

3. A novel liquid cooling plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machined part is provided with a flange, and the flange is provided with a connecting hole communicated with the flow channel; the outer plate is provided with a mounting hole, and one end of the water nozzle passes through the mounting hole and is embedded in the connecting hole.

4. A novel liquid cooling plate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer side wall of the water nozzle is provided with an external thread, the connecting hole is a screw hole, and the water nozzle is threadedly connected to the flange.

5. A novel liquid cooling plate according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting ring is provided on the outer side wall of the water nozzle, the outer diameter of the limiting ring is larger than the diameter of the mounting hole, and the limiting ring abuts against the outer side wall of the outer layer plate.

6. A novel liquid cooling plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer plate is made of aluminum plate.

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