Water inflow prevention structure of electromagnetic valve block

By designing the solenoid valve block air inlet to be higher than the air compressor outlet and introducing high-pressure pipe into the dryer of the air compressor assembly, the rust and freezing problems caused by water inlet of the solenoid valve block are solved, ensuring the normal operation of the solenoid valve block and the ECAS system.

CN223136350UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22SU ZHOU ZHI WEI KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422253747.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-14
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-14

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Technical Problem

Water inlet of the solenoid valve block causes rust or freezing inside, causing the solenoid valve block to fail, which in turn affects the normal operation of the ECAS system.

Method used

By setting the solenoid valve block air inlet in the positive Z-axis direction and vertical upward direction, condensate water is introduced into the dryer inside the air compressor assembly through a high-pressure tube to avoid moisture accumulation in the solenoid valve block.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent water from entering the solenoid valve block, avoid rust and icing, and ensure the normal operation of the solenoid valve block and ECAS system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof structure of an electromagnetic valve block, which comprises an air compressor assembly and the electromagnetic valve block, an air compressor air outlet on the air compressor assembly is communicated with an electromagnetic valve air inlet on the electromagnetic valve block through a high-pressure pipe, and the electromagnetic valve air inlet is higher than the air compressor air outlet in the positive Z-axis direction and the vertical upward direction. Thus, when condensate water appears in the electromagnetic valve block, the condensate water flows out of the air inlet of the electromagnetic valve block, enters the air outlet of the air compressor through the high-pressure pipe and finally enters the air compressor assembly under the action of gravity, and a certain space for absorbing and storing water exists in the air compressor assembly due to the fact that the dryer exists in the air compressor assembly. Therefore, water enters the dryer of the air compressor, faults are avoided, the water cannot be stored in the electromagnetic valve block, and the problems that the electromagnetic valve block loses efficacy and an ECAS system loses efficacy in adjusting the height of a vehicle body due to the fact that the interior of the electromagnetic valve block rusts and freezes are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronically controlled air suspension, in particular to a water - proof structure for a solenoid valve block. Background Art

[0002] There is a close relationship between an air compressor and a solenoid valve. Both the solenoid valve and the air compressor are indispensable components in an air suspension system. The main function of the air compressor is to provide compressed air for the air suspension system, while the solenoid valve is used to control the flow direction, flow rate, and speed of the compressed air, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the air spring in the air suspension system. The solenoid valve controls the flow of fluid through electromagnetic action. Its working principle is based on the energization and de - energization of an electromagnet, and then controls the opening and closing of a piston or valve to achieve the control of the compressed air flow path. This control can precisely adjust parameters such as the output direction and pressure of the air compressor to ensure the stable operation of the system. Therefore, the solenoid valve is very important for ensuring the stable operation of the air compressor and the electronically controlled air suspension system.

[0003] In actual use, currently, since there is no water - proof structure for the solenoid valve block, the possibility of water entering the solenoid valve block is very high. Water entering the solenoid valve block will cause rust inside the solenoid valve block or, due to water freezing, cause the solenoid valve block to fail, and further lead to the inability of the ECAS system (electronically controlled air suspension system) to adjust the vehicle body height. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] To solve the technical problems in the background art, the utility model proposes a water - proof structure for a solenoid valve block.

[0005] A water - proof structure for a solenoid valve block proposed by the utility model 。

[0006] Preferably, it includes an air compressor assembly and a solenoid valve block. The air compressor outlet on the air compressor assembly is connected to the solenoid valve inlet on the solenoid valve block through a high - pressure pipe. The solenoid valve inlet is higher than the air compressor outlet in the positive Z - axis direction and the vertically upward direction.

[0007] Preferably, the solenoid valve inlet is at the lowest point of the solenoid valve block.

[0008] Preferably, the direction of the high - pressure pipe from the connection end at the solenoid valve inlet to the connection end at the air compressor outlet is in the negative Z - axis direction and the vertically downward direction.

[0009] Preferably, both ends of the high - pressure pipe are respectively connected to the air compressor outlet and the solenoid valve inlet through quick - connect joints.

[0010] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: By setting the air inlet of the solenoid valve block higher than the air outlet of the air compressor in the positive Z-axis direction and the vertically upward direction, when condensate appears in the solenoid valve block, the condensate will flow out from the air inlet of the solenoid valve block due to gravity, enter the air outlet of the air compressor through the high-pressure pipe, and finally enter the interior of the air compressor assembly. Inside the air compressor assembly, due to the presence of a dryer, there is a certain space for absorbing and storing moisture. Therefore, when moisture enters the interior of the air compressor dryer, no failure will occur. Furthermore, the moisture will not be stored inside the solenoid valve block, avoiding the problems of the solenoid valve block becoming ineffective due to internal rusting and icing, and the ECAS system failing to adjust the vehicle body height.

[0011] Additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned through the practice of the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the water-proof structure of the solenoid valve block according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0013] In the figure:

[0014] 1. Air compressor assembly; 1.1 Air outlet of the air compressor; 2. High-pressure pipe; 3. Solenoid valve block; 3.1 Air inlet of the solenoid valve block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0015] The embodiments of the utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the utility model and should not be construed as a limitation of the utility model.

[0016] As Figure 1 shown, a water-proof structure of a solenoid valve block proposed in this embodiment includes an air compressor assembly 1 and a solenoid valve block 3. The air outlet 1.1 of the air compressor assembly 1 and the air inlet 3.1 of the solenoid valve block 3 are connected through a high-pressure pipe 2. The air inlet 3.1 of the solenoid valve block is higher than the air outlet 1.1 of the air compressor in the positive Z-axis direction and the vertically upward direction.

[0017] Among them, both ends of the high-pressure pipe 2 are respectively connected to the air outlet 1.1 of the air compressor and the air inlet 3.1 of the solenoid valve block through quick connectors. Of course, other connecting parts can also be used, depending on the actual situation.

[0018] Thus, by setting the air inlet 3.1 of the solenoid valve block to be higher than the air outlet 1.1 of the air compressor in the positive Z-axis direction and the vertically upward direction, when condensate appears in the solenoid valve block 3, due to the action of gravity, the condensate flows out from the air inlet 3.1 of the solenoid valve block, enters the air outlet 1.1 of the air compressor through the high-pressure pipe 2, and finally enters the interior of the air compressor assembly 1. Inside the air compressor assembly 1, due to the presence of a dryer, there is a certain space for absorbing and storing moisture. Therefore, when moisture enters the interior of the air compressor dryer, no failure will occur, and further, the moisture will not be stored inside the solenoid valve block, avoiding the problems of the solenoid valve block becoming ineffective due to internal rusting and icing and the ECAS system failing to adjust the vehicle body height.

[0019] Furthermore, in order to ensure that all the condensate in the solenoid valve block 3 flows smoothly into the interior of the air compressor assembly 1, the air inlet 3.1 of the solenoid valve block is at the lowest point of the solenoid valve block 3. When condensate appears in the solenoid valve block 3, due to the action of gravity, the condensate can flow smoothly out from the air inlet 3.1 at the lowest point, enter the air outlet 1.1 of the air compressor through the high-pressure pipe 2, and finally enter the interior of the air compressor assembly 1.

[0020] Even further, the direction of the high-pressure pipe 2 between the connection end at the air inlet 3.1 of the solenoid valve block and the connection end at the air outlet 1.1 of the air compressor is in the negative Z-axis direction and the vertically downward direction. This facilitates the flow of condensate from the air inlet 3.1 of the solenoid valve block to the air outlet 1.1 of the air compressor.

[0021] In summary, since the present embodiment is provided with a structure for preventing water from entering the solenoid valve block, the possibility of water entering the solenoid valve block 3 is greatly reduced; since the possibility of water entering the solenoid valve block 3 is greatly reduced, the problems of the solenoid valve block becoming ineffective due to internal rusting and icing and the ECAS system failing to adjust the vehicle body height are avoided.

[0022] It should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0023] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0024] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", etc. shall be construed in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communicable with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. 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 circumstances.

[0025] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0026] The above is only the preferred specific embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present utility model, according to the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, making equivalent substitutions or changes, shall be covered by the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An anti-water ingress structure for a solenoid valve block, comprising an air compressor assembly and a solenoid valve block, characterized in that, The air compressor outlet on the air compressor assembly is communicated with the solenoid valve inlet on the solenoid valve block through a high-pressure pipe, and the solenoid valve inlet is higher than the air compressor outlet in the positive Z-axis direction and the vertically upward direction.

2. The water-inlet prevention structure of the solenoid valve block according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solenoid valve inlet is at the lowest point of the solenoid valve block.

3. The water - proof structure of the solenoid valve block according to claim 2, wherein, The direction of the high-pressure pipe between the connection end of the solenoid valve inlet and the connection end of the air compressor outlet is in the negative Z-axis direction and the vertically downward direction.

4. The water-proof structure of the solenoid valve block according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both ends of the high-pressure pipe are respectively connected to the air compressor outlet and the solenoid valve inlet through quick connectors.