Plate heat exchanger

By designing a vibration-absorbing and anti-loosening mechanism in the plate heat exchanger, and using vibration-absorbing components, elastic parts and locking washers to increase the pre-tightening force of the nut during vibration, the problem of leakage or looseness of the plate heat exchanger in the vibration environment is solved, and the stability of the equipment structure and sealing performance are improved.

CN222993551UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17SHANDONG XINBANG IND EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421716812.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-19
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-19

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Technical Problem

Plate heat exchangers are prone to leakage or looseness in vibrating environments. Long-term operation or frequent start and stop will lead to loosening of clamping bolts and uneven compression force, affecting the sealing performance between the plates and causing unstable overall structure of the equipment.

Method used

A plate heat exchanger is designed including an outer frame and a vibration-absorbing and anti-loosening mechanism. The vibration-absorbing and anti-loosening mechanism uses these components to automatically increase the pre-tightening force of the nut during vibration to prevent the threaded connection from loosening by installing vibration damping components and elastic parts inside the base and installing upper locking washer and lower locking washer on the nut.

Benefits of technology

It effectively offsets the impact of vibration on the equipment, ensures that the nut maintains a stable working state in the vibration environment, eliminates the risk of accidental loosening caused by vibration, and improves the overall structural stability of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a plate heat exchanger, and relates to the technical field of heat exchangers, the plate heat exchanger comprises an outer frame and a vibration reduction and looseness prevention mechanism, the vibration reduction and looseness prevention mechanism is arranged on one side of a base, through the arrangement of the vibration reduction and looseness prevention mechanism, when the base is vibrated, vibration force is firstly transmitted to the base, the vibration force further acts on an elastic piece, and the elastic piece is loosened; the elastic pieces are made of rubber, have excellent elasticity and damping characteristics, can play a role at the moment of stress and can effectively absorb and dissipate part of vibration energy, and when vibration force continues to be transmitted to the springs, the springs can rapidly and moderately stretch and deform by means of the specific elastic deformation capacity of the springs, so that the vibration force is effectively reduced. The anti-vibration nut is reasonable in structure, the anti-vibration nut is dynamically confronted with vibration force through elasticity of the anti-vibration nut, part of vibration force is effectively counteracted, the upper locking washer and the lower locking washer are adopted, the pre-tightening force of the nut is automatically increased in vibration through the special structures of the upper locking washer and the lower locking washer, and it is ensured that the nut can keep a relatively stable working state in the vibration environment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of heat exchangers, in particular to a plate heat exchanger. Background Art

[0002] A plate heat exchanger is an efficient heat exchange device. Its design and structural characteristics make it an ideal choice for liquid-liquid and liquid-vapor heat exchange in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. It is a device that uses a series of metal plates to achieve efficient heat energy exchange. With its high heat exchange efficiency, compact structure, easy maintainability and flexibility, it is widely used in many fields such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning, chemical industry, food processing, energy recovery, etc.

[0003] After retrieval, the text of the patent number "CN220750891U" mentions that "the utility model relates to a plate heat exchanger, including multiple groups of heat exchange plates. A convenient disassembly and assembly mechanism is arranged at the outer ends of the multiple groups of heat exchange plates. The convenient disassembly and assembly mechanism includes a base, a fixing plate, a first slider, a movable plate, two groups of rotating motors, two groups of threaded rods, two groups of guide rods, multiple groups of second sliders and multiple groups of hinge rods. With the design of the convenient disassembly and assembly mechanism, when disassembling the plate heat exchanger, two groups of rotating motors can be operated to drive the two groups of threaded rods to rotate synchronously. Thus, under the threaded cooperation of the two groups of threaded rods and the movable plate, the first slider and the movable plate are driven to slide to the left simultaneously. During the continuous leftward sliding of the movable plate, through the connection of multiple groups of hinge rods, multiple groups of second sliders and heat exchange plates will be driven to slide to the left in sequence from left to right until the movable plate moves to the leftmost side and the output of the two groups of rotating motors stops. At this time, multiple groups of heat exchange plates have been disassembled respectively and the intervals are equal". When in use, it can disassemble, assemble and clean the plate heat exchanger more conveniently and efficiently, effectively improving the disassembly, assembly and cleaning efficiency of the plate heat exchanger. However, the connection parts between the heat exchanger and the external pipeline system, such as flanges, nozzles, etc., may leak or become loose due to vibration, and long-term operation or frequent start-stop will cause the clamping bolts to become loose and the pressing force to be uneven, affecting the sealing performance between the plates, thus resulting in the instability of the overall structure of the equipment.

[0004] Therefore, we provide a plate heat exchanger to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] This application provides a plate heat exchanger, which solves the problems of leakage or loosening caused by vibration, and the clamping bolts becoming loose and the pressing force being uneven due to long-term operation or frequent start-stop.

[0006] This application provides a plate heat exchanger, including an outer frame and a vibration damping and loosening prevention mechanism. A base is installed at the bottom end of the outer frame, and a vibration damping and loosening prevention mechanism is arranged on one side of the base;

[0007] The vibration-damping and anti-loosening mechanism includes a vibration-damping component installed inside the base, a fixing component is arranged on the outside of the outer frame, a connecting component is installed on the surface of the fixing component, an anti-loosening component is arranged on one side of the fixing component, and a plug-in component is installed on the outside of the connecting component.

[0008] Preferably, the vibration reduction assembly comprises a base installed inside the base, an elastic member is installed on the inner side of the base, and a spring is installed on the inner side of the elastic member.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing assembly comprises a bolt installed on the inner side of the outer frame, a fixing ring is installed on the outer side of the bolt, and a nut is threadedly connected to the surface of the bolt.

[0010] Preferably, the connection assembly comprises a first connection member mounted on the surface of the fixing ring, and a second connection member is disposed on one side of the first connection member.

[0011] Preferably, the anti-loosening assembly comprises an upper locking washer arranged on one side of the nut, and a lower locking washer is engaged on the other side of the upper locking washer.

[0012] Preferably, the plug-in assembly comprises an elastic plug-in installed on the outside of the first connector, and a control button is installed on the top of the second connector.

[0013] Preferably, a working component is installed on one side of the outer frame, and the working component includes a heat exchanger body installed on one side of the outer frame, and a connecting port is installed on the outer side of the heat exchanger body.

[0014] It can be seen from the above technical scheme that the present application provides a plate heat exchanger. When in use, first install the upper locking washer and the lower locking washer on the bolt, then install the nut on the bolt, and then put the fixing ring under the nut. When the base is vibrated, the vibration force is first transmitted to the base, and then the vibration force further acts on the elastic member installed in the base. The elastic member is made of rubber because of its excellent elasticity and damping characteristics, and can start to play a role at the moment of force. They can effectively absorb and dissipate part of the vibration energy. At the same time, the spring also begins to intervene in the vibration response process. When the vibration force continues to be transmitted to the spring, the spring can quickly undergo moderate expansion and contraction deformation by virtue of its unique elastic deformation ability, and dynamically counteract the vibration force through its own elastic force, thereby effectively offsetting part of the vibration force, thereby alleviating and reducing the impact of vibration on the overall equipment, and using the upper locking washer and the lower locking washer, using their special structure to automatically increase the nut preload during vibration to prevent the threaded connection from loosening, and complete the use of the plate heat exchanger.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] 1. Through the setting of the vibration reduction and anti-loosening mechanism, when the base is vibrated, the vibration force is first transmitted to the base, and then the vibration force further acts on the elastic parts installed in the base. The elastic parts are made of rubber. Due to their excellent elasticity and damping characteristics, they can start to play a role at the moment of force. They can effectively absorb and dissipate part of the vibration energy. At the same time, the spring also begins to intervene in the vibration response process. When the vibration force continues to be transmitted to the spring, the spring can quickly undergo moderate expansion and contraction deformation with its unique elastic deformation ability, and dynamically counteract the vibration force through its own elastic force, thereby effectively offsetting part of the vibration force, thereby alleviating and reducing the impact of vibration on the overall equipment. In addition, the upper locking washer and the lower locking washer are used, and their special structure is used to automatically increase the nut preload during vibration, ensuring that the nut can maintain a relatively stable working state in a vibration environment;

[0017] 2. Through the setting of the plug-in component, the elastic plug-in is accurately embedded in the slot reserved in the second connecting piece, so that the elastic plug-in and the nut form an effective locking linkage relationship. Through the unique structure and force characteristics of the plug-in, a continuous holding force is applied to the nut to ensure that it is firmly fixed in the initial state. When the equipment is in working state and encounters external vibration, the vibration energy will try to act on the nut through various channels to try to loosen it. At this moment, the vibration energy is transmitted to the elastic element under the elastic plug-in. With its inherent elastic properties and buffering capacity, the element quickly absorbs and effectively disperses part of the vibration force, thereby ensuring that the nut remains stable in a vibration environment and eliminating the risk of accidental loosening due to vibration.

[0018] To summarize, the present application effectively offsets part of the vibration force by setting up a vibration-damping and anti-loosening mechanism, ensures that the nut can maintain a relatively stable working state in a vibration environment, and eliminates the risk of accidental loosening of the nut due to vibration. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the implementation cases. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall appearance structure proposed by the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the base proposed by the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing assembly and the connecting assembly proposed in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 Schematic structural diagram of the fixing component and anti-loosening component proposed by the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 Proposed by the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of point A in

[0025] In the figure: 1. Outer frame; 2. Base; 3. Vibration damping and anti-loosening mechanism; 31. Vibration damping component; 311. Base; 312. Elastic member; 313. Spring; 32. Fixing component; 321. Bolt; 322. Fixing ring; 323. Nut; 33. Connection component; 331. First connecting member; 332. Second connecting member; 34. Anti-loosening component; 341. Upper locking washer; 342. Lower locking washer; 35. Plug-in component; 351. Elastic plug; 352. Control button; 4. Working component; 41. Heat exchanger body; 42. Connection port. Specific embodiments

[0026] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] See Figures 1 - 5 , a plate heat exchanger, including an outer frame 1 and a vibration damping and anti-loosening mechanism 3. The outer frame 1 serves as the external structure of the entire device, mainly playing the roles of protecting internal components, providing mechanical support, and overall stability. A base 2 is installed at the bottom end of the outer frame 1 to bear the weight of the device and ensure the stable placement of the device. A vibration damping and anti-loosening mechanism 3 is provided on one side of the base 2 to reduce the influence of vibration on the device;

[0028] The vibration damping and anti-loosening mechanism 3 includes a vibration damping component 31 installed inside the base 2, which is used to prevent the connection of the device from loosening due to vibration and reduce the influence of vibration on the performance and lifespan of the device. A fixing component 32 is provided on the outer side of the outer frame 1 to fix the parts of the device. A connection component 33 is installed on the surface of the fixing component 32, and the connection component 33 connects the fixing rings 322 together. An anti-loosening component 34 is provided on one side of the fixing component 32 to prevent the fixing component 32 from loosening. A plug-in component 35 is installed on the outer side of the connection component 33 for quick plugging and releasing of the connection.

[0029] In the present utility model, the vibration damping component 31 includes a base 311 installed inside the base 2, which serves as the basic structure of the vibration damping component 31, is connected to the base 2, and provides an installation point. An elastic member 312 is installed inside the base 311 to absorb and dissipate vibration energy and reduce the transmission of vibration to other parts of the device. A spring 313 is installed inside the elastic member 312. Utilizing the elastic deformation characteristics of the spring 313, the vibration is absorbed and buffered to keep the device relatively stable in a vibrating environment.

[0030] In the present utility model, the fixing assembly 32 includes a bolt 321 installed inside the outer frame 1, which is used to connect and fix various components to ensure the stability of the equipment structure and the reliability of the connection. A fixing ring 322 is installed outside the bolt 321 to fix the nut 323. The surface of the bolt 321 is threadedly connected with the nut 323. Cooperating with the bolt 321, it is tightened by screwing to ensure the firmness of the connection of the heat exchanger.

[0031] In the present utility model, the connection assembly 33 includes a first connecting member 331 installed on the surface of the fixing ring 322. A second connecting member 332 is provided on one side of the first connecting member 331 for connecting the fixing ring 322.

[0032] In the present utility model, the anti-loosening assembly 34 includes an upper locking washer 341 provided on one side of the nut 323. The other side of the upper locking washer 341 is engaged with a lower locking washer 342, which is installed on the nut 323. Using its special structure, it automatically increases the pre-tightening force during vibration to prevent the loosening of the threaded connection.

[0033] In the present utility model, the plugging assembly 35 includes an elastic plug 351 installed outside the first connecting member 331 for plugging and releasing the connection. A control button 352 is installed at the top of the second connecting member 332 for triggering the locking or unlocking action of the elastic plug 351.

[0034] In some embodiments, a working assembly 4 is installed on one side of the outer frame 1. The working assembly 4 includes a heat exchanger body 41 installed on one side of the outer frame 1, which includes heat transfer plates, flow channels, heads, nozzles, etc., to achieve heat exchange between media and is the core unit for the heat energy conversion of the equipment. A connection port 42 is installed outside the heat exchanger body 41 for connecting to an external pipeline system to ensure the smooth inflow and outflow of fluid media.

[0035] It can be seen from the above technical solution that when in use, first install the upper locking washer 341 and the lower locking washer 342 on the bolt 321, then install the nut 323 on the bolt 321, and then insert the fixing ring 322 under the nut 323. When the base 2 is vibrated, the vibration force is first transmitted to the base 311, and then the vibration force further acts on the elastic member 312 installed in the base 311. The elastic member 312 is made of rubber. Due to its excellent elasticity and damping characteristics, it can start to play a role at the moment of force. They can effectively absorb and dissipate Part of the vibration energy, at the same time, the spring 313 also begins to intervene in the vibration response process. When the vibration force continues to be transmitted to the spring 313, the spring 313 can quickly undergo moderate expansion and contraction deformation with its unique elastic deformation ability, and dynamically counteract the vibration force through its own elastic force, thereby effectively offsetting part of the vibration force, thereby alleviating and reducing the impact of vibration on the overall equipment, and adopting the upper locking washer 341 and the lower locking washer 342, using its special structure to automatically increase the pre-tightening force of the nut 323 during vibration to prevent the threaded connection from loosening, thereby completing the use of the plate heat exchanger.

[0036] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope of the present application is indicated by the claims.

[0037] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The above-described embodiments of the present application do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A plate heat exchanger, comprising an outer frame (1) and a vibration-damping and anti-loosening mechanism (3), characterized in that: A base (2) is installed at the bottom end of the outer frame (1), and a vibration reduction and anti-loosening mechanism (3) is provided on one side of the base (2); The vibration-damping and anti-loosening mechanism (3) comprises a vibration-damping component (31) installed inside the base (2); a fixing component (32) is arranged on the outside of the outer frame (1); a connecting component (33) is installed on the surface of the fixing component (32); an anti-loosening component (34) is arranged on one side of the fixing component (32); and a plug-in component (35) is installed on the outside of the connecting component (33).

2. A plate heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vibration reduction assembly (31) comprises a base (311) installed inside the base (2), an elastic member (312) is installed on the inner side of the base (311), and a spring (313) is installed on the inner side of the elastic member (312).

3. A plate heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing assembly (32) comprises a bolt (321) installed on the inner side of the outer frame (1), a fixing ring (322) is installed on the outer side of the bolt (321), and a nut (323) is threadedly connected on the surface of the bolt (321).

4. A plate heat exchanger according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connection assembly (33) comprises a first connection member (331) mounted on the surface of a fixing ring (322), and a second connection member (332) is provided on one side of the first connection member (331).

5. The plate heat exchanger according to claim 3, characterized in that: The anti-loosening assembly (34) comprises an upper locking washer (341) arranged on one side of the nut (323), and a lower locking washer (342) is engaged with the other side of the upper locking washer (341).

6. A plate heat exchanger according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plug-in assembly (35) comprises an elastic plug-in unit (351) installed on the outside of the first connecting member (331), and a control button (352) is installed on the top of the second connecting member (332).

7. The plate heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that: A working assembly (4) is installed on one side of the outer frame (1), and the working assembly (4) comprises a heat exchanger body (41) installed on one side of the outer frame (1), and a connection port (42) is installed on the outer side of the heat exchanger body (41).

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  • Plate heat exchanger

    CN220750891U