Cooling liquid kettle
By designing liquid storage, inlet and outlet, installation, pressure relief and liquid level detection mechanisms in the coolant kettle, the flow disorder and gas residue problems caused by the common interface of the import and export are solved, efficient coolant flow and system stability are achieved, and the heat dissipation performance is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422627205.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-30
AI Technical Summary
The inlet and outlet of the existing coolant kettle share one interface, resulting in low cooling fluid flow efficiency, gas remains in the coolant, increasing gas resistance, affecting system performance and stability, and insufficient degassing function.
A liquid storage mechanism, liquid inlet and outlet mechanism, installation mechanism, pressure relief mechanism and liquid level detection mechanism are designed to separate gas and liquid through the runner baffle and the liquid port, providing reliable mechanical strength and sealing, and automatic pressure relief function, monitoring liquid level in real time to avoid flow disorders.
It improves the degassing efficiency, reduces gas residue, reduces gas resistance, ensures stable operation of the system, improves the flow efficiency of coolant, avoids flow disorders, and improves heat dissipation efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of coolant water kettles, in particular to a coolant water kettle. Background Art
[0002] An automotive coolant water kettle is an important component in an engine cooling system, used to store coolant and regulate the pressure within the cooling system.
[0003] Existing coolant water kettles, such as the prior art with the application number CN201921816675.8, include a main water kettle, a main accommodating cavity, a liquid filling port, a liquid outlet, a secondary accommodating cavity, a lower liquid guiding hole, etc. Sealing rings are used to seal the joints. Upper and lower threaded sleeves rotate and move on upper and lower threads until they simultaneously cover the upper and lower connecting seats and the upper and lower liquid guiding pipes for fixing at both ends. Upper and lower sealing rings play a sealing role and facilitate the installation of the secondary water kettle.
[0004] However, in the prior art, the coolant inlet and outlet share a single interface, which not only affects the flow efficiency of the coolant but also easily forms air resistance in the system, reducing the overall performance of the cooling system. Moreover, the prior art also performs poorly in terms of degassing function, and gas and liquid cannot be effectively separated, resulting in gas remaining in the coolant and increasing the burden on the cooling system. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a coolant water kettle that improves the degassing efficiency, reduces the probability of gas remaining in the coolant, reduces the air resistance in the cooling system, ensures the stable operation of the system, improves the flow efficiency of the coolant, avoids the flow disorder problem caused by sharing a single interface for the inlet and outlet, and enhances the heat dissipation efficiency of the system.
[0006] A coolant water kettle of the present utility model includes a liquid storage mechanism; it also includes a liquid inlet and outlet mechanism, a mounting mechanism, a pressure relief mechanism, and a liquid level detection mechanism. The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism is installed on the liquid storage mechanism, the mounting mechanism is installed at the top of the liquid storage mechanism, the pressure relief mechanism is installed on the liquid storage mechanism, and the liquid level detection mechanism is installed on the liquid storage mechanism. The coolant is stored through the liquid storage mechanism, the liquid inlet and outlet mechanism is used for inlet and outlet of the coolant in the liquid storage mechanism, the mounting mechanism facilitates the installation of the liquid storage mechanism on the crossbeam of the vehicle, the pressure relief mechanism seals the liquid storage mechanism, and the liquid level detection mechanism monitors the liquid level of the coolant in the water kettle; the coolant is stored through the liquid storage mechanism, and it is convenient for the gas to be separated from the liquid and discharged upward, improving the degassing efficiency. The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism is used for inlet and outlet of the coolant in the liquid storage mechanism, avoiding the flow disorder problem caused by sharing a single interface for the inlet and outlet. The mounting mechanism facilitates the installation of the liquid storage mechanism on the crossbeam of the vehicle, providing reliable mechanical strength and sealing performance. The pressure relief mechanism seals the liquid storage mechanism and has an automatic pressure relief function. When the pressure in the water kettle exceeds the safety threshold, the kettle lid can automatically discharge the gas to ensure the safety of the cooling system. The liquid level detection mechanism real-time monitors the liquid level of the coolant in the water kettle to prevent system failures caused by insufficient coolant.
[0007] Preferably, the liquid storage mechanism includes a water kettle upper shell, a water kettle lower shell, and a plurality of flow channel baffles. The water kettle lower shell is installed at the bottom end of the water kettle upper shell, and the plurality of flow channel baffles are installed inside the water kettle upper shell and the water kettle lower shell. Liquid passing ports are provided on the flow channel baffles; the coolant is stored through the water kettle upper shell and the water kettle lower shell, and the flow channel baffles and the liquid passing ports provide a flow channel for the flow of the coolant. When the coolant flows in the flow channel formed by the flow channel baffles and the liquid passing ports, the gas can be separated from the liquid and discharged upward, while the coolant flows out by gathering at the bottom liquid inlet and outlet mechanism, effectively improving the degassing efficiency, reducing the probability of gas remaining in the coolant, thereby reducing the air resistance in the cooling system and ensuring the stable operation of the system.
[0008] Preferably, the liquid inlet and outlet mechanism includes an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The inlet pipe is installed on the side wall of the water kettle lower shell, and the outlet pipe is installed at the bottom end of the water kettle lower shell; after the coolant enters the water kettle from the side inlet pipe, it flows out from the bottom outlet pipe, improving the flow efficiency of the coolant and avoiding the flow disorder problem caused by sharing a single interface for the inlet and outlet.
[0009] Preferably, the mounting mechanism includes an M6 bolt insert and an M6 bolt. The M6 bolt insert is installed at the top of the water kettle upper shell, and the M6 bolt is installed on the M6 bolt insert; it is convenient to fix the liquid storage mechanism on the crossbeam of the vehicle through the M6 bolt insert and the M6 bolt, providing reliable mechanical strength and sealing performance.
[0010] Preferably, the pressure relief mechanism includes a kettle lid interface and an automatic pressure relief kettle lid. The kettle lid interface is installed at the top of the upper shell of the kettle, and the automatic pressure relief kettle lid is installed on the kettle lid interface. The automatic pressure relief kettle lid not only plays a sealing role but also has an automatic pressure relief function. When the pressure in the liquid storage mechanism exceeds the safety threshold, the automatic pressure relief kettle lid can automatically discharge gas to ensure the safety of the cooling system.
[0011] Preferably, the liquid level detection mechanism includes a liquid level sensor interface and a liquid level sensor. The liquid level sensor interface is installed at the top of the upper shell of the kettle, and the liquid level sensor is installed on the liquid level sensor interface. By reserving a liquid level sensor interface in the design of the kettle, it is convenient to install the liquid level sensor to real-time monitor the liquid level of the coolant in the liquid storage mechanism and prevent system failures caused by insufficient coolant.
[0012] Preferably, the volume of the kettle formed by the upper shell and the lower shell of the kettle is 2.6 liters. Through the above setting, more coolant can be stored, which is suitable for larger displacement or high-performance engine cooling systems and improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the system.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The liquid storage mechanism stores the coolant, and it is convenient to separate the gas from the liquid and discharge it upward to improve the degassing efficiency. The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism controls the inflow and outflow of the coolant in the liquid storage mechanism, avoiding the flow disorder problem caused by sharing a single interface for the inlet and outlet. The installation mechanism facilitates the installation of the liquid storage mechanism on the crossbeam of the vehicle, providing reliable mechanical strength and sealing performance. The pressure relief mechanism seals the liquid storage mechanism and has an automatic pressure relief function. When the pressure in the kettle exceeds the safety threshold, the kettle lid can automatically discharge gas to ensure the safety of the cooling system. The liquid level detection mechanism real-time monitors the liquid level of the coolant in the kettle to prevent system failures caused by insufficient coolant. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 is the first axonometric structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 is the second axonometric structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 is the third axonometric structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 is the fourth axonometric structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 is the top view sectional axonometric structural schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0019] Reference numerals in the drawings: 01, liquid storage mechanism; 11, upper kettle housing; 12, lower kettle housing; 13, flow channel baffle; 14, liquid passing port; 02, liquid inlet and outlet mechanism; 21, liquid inlet pipe; 22, liquid outlet pipe; 03, mounting mechanism; 31, M6 bolt insert; 32, M6 bolt; 04, pressure relief mechanism; 41, kettle lid interface; 42, automatic pressure relief kettle lid; 05, liquid level detection mechanism; 51, liquid level sensor interface; 52, liquid level sensor. Detailed implementation manners
[0020] To facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more comprehensively below with reference to the relevant drawings. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.
[0021] Embodiment 1
[0022] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, a coolant kettle includes a liquid storage mechanism 01, and further includes a liquid inlet and outlet mechanism 02, a mounting mechanism 03, a pressure relief mechanism 04, and a liquid level detection mechanism 05. The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism 02 is installed on the liquid storage mechanism 01, the mounting mechanism 03 is installed at the top end of the liquid storage mechanism 01, the pressure relief mechanism 04 is installed on the liquid storage mechanism 01, and the liquid level detection mechanism 05 is installed on the liquid storage mechanism 01;
[0023] The liquid storage mechanism 01 stores the coolant, the liquid inlet and outlet mechanism 02 feeds and discharges the coolant in the liquid storage mechanism 01, the mounting mechanism 03 facilitates the installation of the liquid storage mechanism 01 on the cross beam of the vehicle, the pressure relief mechanism 04 seals the liquid storage mechanism 01, and the liquid level detection mechanism 05 monitors the liquid level of the coolant in the kettle;
[0024] The liquid storage mechanism 01 includes an upper kettle housing 11, a lower kettle housing 12, and a plurality of flow channel baffles 13. The lower kettle housing 12 is installed at the bottom end of the upper kettle housing 11, and the plurality of flow channel baffles 13 are installed in the upper kettle housing 11 and the lower kettle housing 12. The flow channel baffle 13 is provided with a liquid passing port 14;
[0025] The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism 02 includes a liquid inlet pipe 21 and a liquid outlet pipe 22. The liquid inlet pipe 21 is installed on the side wall of the lower kettle housing 12, and the liquid outlet pipe 22 is installed at the bottom end of the lower kettle housing 12;
[0026] The coolant is stored by the upper kettle housing 11 and the lower kettle housing 12. The flow baffle 13 and the liquid passing port 14 provide a flow path for the flow of the coolant. After the coolant enters the kettle from the side liquid inlet pipe 21, when the coolant flows in the flow path surrounded by the flow baffle 13 and the liquid passing port 14, the gas can be separated from the liquid and discharged upward, while the coolant is collected and flows out from the bottom liquid outlet pipe 22. This effectively improves the degassing efficiency, reduces the probability of gas remaining in the coolant, thereby reducing the air resistance in the cooling system, ensuring the stable operation of the system, and improving the flow efficiency of the coolant, avoiding the problem of flow disorder caused by sharing a single interface for the inlet and outlet.
[0027] Embodiment 2
[0028] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, a coolant kettle includes a liquid storage mechanism 01, and further includes a liquid inlet and outlet mechanism 02, a mounting mechanism 03, a pressure relief mechanism 04, and a liquid level detection mechanism 05. The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism 02 is mounted on the liquid storage mechanism 01, the mounting mechanism 03 is mounted on the top of the liquid storage mechanism 01, the pressure relief mechanism 04 is mounted on the liquid storage mechanism 01, and the liquid level detection mechanism 05 is mounted on the liquid storage mechanism 01;
[0029] The coolant is stored by the liquid storage mechanism 01, the liquid inlet and outlet mechanism 02 performs liquid inlet and outlet of the coolant in the liquid storage mechanism 01, the mounting mechanism 03 facilitates the mounting of the liquid storage mechanism 01 on the cross beam of the vehicle, the pressure relief mechanism 04 seals the liquid storage mechanism 01, and the liquid level detection mechanism 05 monitors the liquid level of the coolant in the kettle;
[0030] The liquid storage mechanism 01 includes an upper kettle housing 11, a lower kettle housing 12, and a plurality of flow baffles 13. The lower kettle housing 12 is mounted at the bottom end of the upper kettle housing 11, and the plurality of flow baffles 13 are mounted inside the upper kettle housing 11 and the lower kettle housing 12. The flow baffle 13 is provided with a liquid passing port 14;
[0031] The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism 02 includes a liquid inlet pipe 21 and a liquid outlet pipe 22. The liquid inlet pipe 21 is mounted on the side wall of the lower kettle housing 12, and the liquid outlet pipe 22 is mounted at the bottom end of the lower kettle housing 12;
[0032] The mounting mechanism 03 includes an M6 bolt insert 31 and an M6 bolt 32. The M6 bolt insert 31 is mounted on the top of the upper kettle housing 11, and the M6 bolt 32 is mounted on the M6 bolt insert 31;
[0033] The pressure relief mechanism 04 includes a kettle lid interface 41 and an automatic pressure relief kettle lid 42. The kettle lid interface 41 is mounted on the top of the upper kettle housing 11, and the automatic pressure relief kettle lid 42 is mounted on the kettle lid interface 41;
[0034] The liquid level detection mechanism 05 includes a liquid level sensor interface 51 and a liquid level sensor 52. The liquid level sensor interface 51 is installed at the top of the upper housing 11 of the water kettle, and the liquid level sensor 52 is installed on the liquid level sensor interface 51.
[0035] The water kettle volume enclosed by the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 of the water kettle is 2.6 liters.
[0036] The liquid storage mechanism 01 is fixed to the crossbeam of the vehicle through the M6 bolt insert 31 and the M6 bolt 32, providing reliable mechanical strength and sealing performance. The automatic pressure relief kettle lid 42 not only serves as a seal but also has an automatic pressure relief function. When the pressure inside the liquid storage mechanism 01 exceeds the safety threshold, the automatic pressure relief kettle lid 42 can automatically discharge gas to ensure the safety of the cooling system. By reserving the liquid level sensor interface 51 in the design of the water kettle, it is convenient to install the liquid level sensor 52 to monitor the liquid level of the coolant in the liquid storage mechanism 01 in real time, preventing system failures caused by insufficient coolant. The water kettle volume enclosed by the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 of the water kettle is 2.6 liters, which can store more coolant and is suitable for larger displacement or high-performance engine cooling systems, improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the system.
[0037] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, for a coolant water kettle of the present utility model, during operation, the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 of the water kettle store the coolant. The flow channel baffle 13 and the liquid passing port 14 provide a flow channel for the flow of the coolant. After the coolant enters the water kettle from the side inlet pipe 21, when the coolant flows in the flow channel enclosed by the flow channel baffle 13 and the liquid passing port 14, gas can be separated from the liquid and discharged upward, while the coolant converges and flows out from the bottom outlet pipe 22, effectively improving the degassing efficiency, reducing the probability of gas remaining in the coolant, thereby reducing the air resistance in the cooling system, ensuring the stable operation of the system, and improving the flow efficiency of the coolant, avoiding the flow disorder problem caused by sharing a single interface for the inlet and outlet. The liquid storage mechanism 01 is fixed to the crossbeam of the vehicle through the M6 bolt insert 31 and the M6 bolt 32, providing reliable mechanical strength and sealing performance. The automatic pressure relief kettle lid 42 not only serves as a seal but also has an automatic pressure relief function. When the pressure inside the liquid storage mechanism 01 exceeds the safety threshold, the automatic pressure relief kettle lid 42 can automatically discharge gas to ensure the safety of the cooling system. By reserving the liquid level sensor interface 51 in the design of the water kettle, it is convenient to install the liquid level sensor 52 to monitor the liquid level of the coolant in the liquid storage mechanism 01 in real time, preventing system failures caused by insufficient coolant. The water kettle volume enclosed by the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12 of the water kettle is 2.6 liters, which can store more coolant and is suitable for larger displacement or high-performance engine cooling systems, improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the system.
[0038] The automatic pressure relief kettle lid 42 and the liquid level sensor 52 of the present utility model are purchased on the market. Those skilled in the industry only need to install and operate them according to the attached operation manual, without the need for those skilled in the art to make creative efforts.
[0039] The main functions achieved by the present utility model are as follows: during the operation of the coolant kettle, the degassing efficiency is improved, the probability of gas remaining in the coolant is reduced, the air resistance in the cooling system is lowered, the stable operation of the system is ensured, the flow efficiency of the coolant is improved, the flow disorder problem caused by sharing a single interface for the inlet and outlet is avoided, and the heat dissipation efficiency of the system is enhanced.
[0040] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art of this technology, without departing from the technical principle of the present utility model, several improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A coolant kettle, comprising a liquid storage mechanism (01); characterized in that, It also includes a liquid inlet and outlet mechanism (02), a mounting mechanism (03), a pressure relief mechanism (04) and a liquid level detection mechanism (05). The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism (02) is installed on the liquid storage mechanism (01), the mounting mechanism (03) is installed at the top of the liquid storage mechanism (01), the pressure relief mechanism (04) is installed on the liquid storage mechanism (01), and the liquid level detection mechanism (05) is installed on the liquid storage mechanism (01). The liquid storage mechanism (01) stores the coolant. The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism (02) feeds and discharges the coolant in the liquid storage mechanism (01). The mounting mechanism (03) facilitates the installation of the liquid storage mechanism (01) on the crossbeam of the vehicle. The pressure relief mechanism (04) seals the liquid storage mechanism (01), and the liquid level detection mechanism (05) monitors the liquid level of the coolant in the water tank.
2. The coolant kettle according to claim 1, wherein The liquid storage mechanism (01) includes an upper water tank housing (11), a lower water tank housing (12) and a plurality of flow channel baffles (13). The lower water tank housing (12) is installed at the bottom end of the upper water tank housing (11). The plurality of flow channel baffles (13) are installed inside the upper water tank housing (11) and the lower water tank housing (12), and liquid passing ports (14) are provided on the flow channel baffles (13).
3. The coolant kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid inlet and outlet mechanism (02) includes a liquid inlet pipe (21) and a liquid outlet pipe (22). The liquid inlet pipe (21) is installed on the side wall of the lower water tank housing (12), and the liquid outlet pipe (22) is installed at the bottom end of the lower water tank housing (12).
4. The coolant water kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting mechanism (03) includes an M6 bolt insert (31) and an M6 bolt (32). The M6 bolt insert (31) is installed at the top of the upper water tank housing (11), and the M6 bolt (32) is installed on the M6 bolt insert (31).
5. The coolant kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressure relief mechanism (04) includes a kettle lid interface (41) and an automatic pressure relief kettle lid (42). The kettle lid interface (41) is installed at the top of the upper water tank housing (11), and the automatic pressure relief kettle lid (42) is installed on the kettle lid interface (41).
6. The coolant water kettle according to claim 2, wherein The liquid level detection mechanism (05) includes a liquid level sensor interface (51) and a liquid level sensor (52). The liquid level sensor interface (51) is installed at the top of the upper water tank housing (11), and the liquid level sensor (52) is installed on the liquid level sensor interface (51).
7. The coolant kettle according to claim 2, wherein, The volume of the water tank formed by the upper water tank housing (11) and the lower water tank housing (12) is 2.6 liters.
Citation Information
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Cooling liquid kettle
CN210919225U