Plate heat exchanger fixing assembly and heat exchange system comprising same

Abstract

The utility model provides a plate heat exchanger fixing assembly and a heat exchange system comprising the same, the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly is used for connecting a plate heat exchanger and a heat energy assembly below the plate heat exchanger, the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly comprises a base and a mounting plate, and the base is provided with a supporting face used for supporting the plate heat exchanger; the mounting plate is provided with at least two adjacent mounting surfaces, the base is connected with the mounting surfaces, at least one mounting surface is provided with a mounting part so as to be connected with the side wall surface, provided with a connecting pipe, of the plate heat exchanger, and one end, facing the heat energy assembly, of the mounting plate is provided with a connecting part used for being connected with the heat energy assembly. The plate heat exchanger has enough strength and rigidity in structure, the reliability of supporting the plate heat exchanger is enhanced, and the plate heat exchanger is prevented from being broken when being connected with a heat energy assembly. The plate heat exchanger fixing assembly is simple in structure, the structural stability and safety of installation of the plate heat exchanger and the heat energy assembly are guaranteed, and the requirement for spatial arrangement of the heat energy assembly can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of energy storage thermal management, and in particular to a plate heat exchanger fixing assembly and a heat exchange system including the same. Background Art

[0002] As a key component of energy storage thermal management systems, plate heat exchangers are indispensable components in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Introducing a proven plate heat exchanger into a new application scenario can effectively ensure the performance of the thermal management system. This also requires a new mounting bracket for the plate heat exchanger, connecting it to the thermal management unit frame and providing support, fixation, and stability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide a mounting bracket with a new structure to achieve the connection between the plate heat exchanger and the thermal management unit.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a plate heat exchanger fixing assembly and a heat exchange system including the same, which is used to connect a plate heat exchanger and a thermal energy assembly below the plate heat exchanger. The plate heat exchanger fixing assembly includes a base and a mounting plate. The base is provided with a support surface for supporting the plate heat exchanger. The mounting plate has at least two adjacent mounting surfaces. The base is connected to the mounting surfaces. At least one of the mounting surfaces is provided with a mounting portion so that it can be connected to a side wall of the plate heat exchanger where a connecting pipe is provided. The mounting plate is provided with a connecting portion at one end facing the thermal energy assembly for connecting to the thermal energy assembly.

[0005] Preferably, the base has a fixed end and an extending end, the fixed end is connected to the mounting surface, and at least one of the extending ends away from the mounting surface extends toward one side of the thermal energy component and extends to be flush with the connecting portion.

[0006] Preferably, the connecting portion is a folded edge structure, which is folded toward the side away from the base and fits into the surface of the thermal energy component. A connecting hole is provided on the connecting portion for allowing a connecting part to pass through to achieve a fixed connection between the mounting plate and the thermal energy component.

[0007] Preferably, along the extension direction of the plate heat exchanger, the extension dimension of the mounting plate is not less than the setting dimension of the plate heat exchanger.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting plate is provided with an abutment on the mounting surface corresponding to the connecting pipe, and the abutment has a connecting end and a free end, the connecting end is connected to the mounting surface, and the free end extends toward a side away from the mounting surface for fitting with the wall surface of the plate heat exchanger.

[0009] Preferably, an avoidance groove and / or an avoidance hole are provided at a position of the mounting plate corresponding to the connecting pipe for the connecting pipe to pass through.

[0010] Preferably, positioning holes corresponding to the positioning pins on the plate heat exchanger are provided on the mounting plate, and the positioning pins can pass through the positioning holes to realize the fixed connection between the mounting plate and the plate heat exchanger.

[0011] Preferably, the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly is an integrally formed structure.

[0012] A heat exchange system includes a plate heat exchanger, a heat energy component, and the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly according to any one of the above. The heat energy component is located below the plate heat exchanger, and the plate heat exchanger is connected to the heat energy component through the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly.

[0013] Preferably, a heat insulation member is coated on the peripheral side wall surface of the plate heat exchanger for heat insulation of the plate heat exchanger.

[0014] Due to the above technical solutions, the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly and the heat exchange system including the same according to the present application have the following beneficial effects:

[0015] By providing a plate heat exchanger fixing assembly with a novel structure, it has sufficient strength and stiffness in structure, enhances the reliability of supporting the plate heat exchanger, and avoids fracture when connecting the plate heat exchanger and the heat energy component; at the same time, the structure of the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly is simple, which not only ensures the structural stability and safety of the installation of the plate heat exchanger and the heat energy component, but also can meet the requirements of the spatial layout of the heat energy component, facilitates the assembly between the plate heat exchanger, the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly, and the heat energy component, optimizes the assembly process, and can also reduce the cost requirement to a certain extent, meeting the requirements of modern industry for the high efficiency and reliability of the heat exchange system. Description of the Drawings

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and those of ordinary skill in the art can also obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly provided by the embodiment of the present application from the first perspective.

[0018] Figure 2It is a schematic structural diagram of the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly provided by the embodiment of the present application from the second perspective.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the heat exchange system provided by the embodiment of the present application from the first perspective.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the heat exchange system provided by the embodiment of the present application from the second perspective.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic internal structural diagram of the heat exchange system provided by the embodiment of the present application when viewed from the front.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the plate heat exchanger provided by the embodiment of the present application from the first perspective.

[0023] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the plate heat exchanger provided by the embodiment of the present application from the second perspective.

[0024] Among them, the description of the reference numerals: the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100, the mounting plates 11, 111 on the first mounting surface, the second mounting surface 112, the flanging structure 12, the connection holes 121, the base 13, the fixed end 131, the extending end 132, the abutting member 14, the avoiding groove 15, the avoiding hole 16, the positioning hole 17; the heat exchange system 200, the plate heat exchanger 21, the connecting pipe 211, the positioning pin 212, the heat insulation member 213, the fastening member 214; the length direction X of the plate heat exchanger, the width direction Y of the plate heat exchanger, the height direction Z of the plate heat exchanger. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0026] As used herein, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present application. In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 of the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. Moreover, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used to distinguish similar objects and do not necessarily have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1-7 FIG. [not shown], this embodiment provides a plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 for connecting a plate heat exchanger 21 and a heat energy assembly (not shown in the figure) below the plate heat exchanger 21.

[0028] Among them, the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 includes a base 13 and a mounting plate 11. The base 13 is provided with a supporting surface for supporting the plate heat exchanger 21. The mounting plate 11 has at least two adjacent mounting surfaces. The base 13 is connected to the mounting surfaces. At least one mounting surface is provided with a mounting portion for connecting to a side wall surface of the plate heat exchanger 21 provided with a connecting pipe 211. One end of the mounting plate 11 facing the heat energy assembly is provided with a connecting portion for connecting to the heat energy assembly.

[0029] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 FIG. [not shown], the mounting surfaces specifically include an adjacent first mounting surface 111 and a second mounting surface 112. The base 13 is respectively connected to the first mounting surface 111 and the second mounting surface 112. And preferably, the first mounting surface 111 and the second mounting surface 112 are perpendicularly arranged. It can also be understood that the mounting plate 11 is a bent structure, so that the first mounting surface 111 and the second mounting surface 112 are perpendicular to each other, so that they can adapt to the setting form of the side wall surface of the plate heat exchanger 21 and surround the side wall surface of the plate heat exchanger 21. At the same time, a mounting portion is provided on the first mounting surface 111 for connecting to the side wall of the plate heat exchanger 21 provided with the connecting pipe 211.

[0030] In other embodiments, the structural form of the mounting plate 11 can be set as required, as long as it can be fixedly connected to the plate heat exchanger 21 and realize the fixed connection between the plate heat exchanger 21 and the heat energy component.

[0031] Therefore, by providing a support surface on the base 13 to provide stable support for the plate heat exchanger 21, and the design of the mounting plate 11 makes the installation of the plate heat exchanger 21 more convenient and flexible. At the same time, it is also convenient for the adjustment and maintenance of the plate heat exchanger 21. And the mounting portion provided on the mounting plate 11 enables it to be connected to the wall surface of the plate heat exchanger 21. Other connection methods such as bolts and bonding can be used to ensure the firm connection between the plate heat exchanger 21 and the fixed component.

[0032] In summary, the present application provides a plate heat exchanger fixing component 100 with a novel structure, which has sufficient strength and stiffness in structure, enhances the reliability of supporting the plate heat exchanger 21, and avoids fracture when connecting the plate heat exchanger 21 to the heat energy component; at the same time, the structure of the plate heat exchanger fixing component 100 is simple, which not only ensures the structural stability and safety of the installation of the plate heat exchanger 21 and the heat energy component, but also can meet the requirements of the spatial layout of the heat energy component, facilitates the assembly between the plate heat exchanger 21, the plate heat exchanger fixing component 100 and the heat energy component, optimizes the assembly process, and to a certain extent can also reduce the cost requirements, meeting the requirements of modern industry for the high efficiency and reliability of the heat exchange system 200.

[0033] As Figure 1 shown, the base 13 has a fixed end 131 and an extended end 132. The fixed end 131 is connected to the installation surface. At least one extended end 132 away from the installation surface extends toward the side of the heat energy component and extends to be flush with the connecting portion. Specifically, along the height direction Z of the plate heat exchanger 2 in the plate heat exchanger fixing component 100, the end away from the fixed end 131 is the extended end 132. The extended end 132 extends downward toward the side of the heat energy component. And in this embodiment, along the length direction X of the plate heat exchanger 2 installed in the plate heat exchanger fixing component 100, only the extended end 132 on the side away from the mounting plate 11 extends toward the side of the heat energy component and extends to be flush with the connecting portion, while the extended end 132 in contact with the mounting plate 11 only extends a part toward the side of the heat energy component and does not reach the flush state. In this way, while meeting the connection strength between the base 13 and the mounting plate 11, the cost of the base 13 can also be reduced.

[0034] In other embodiments, it is also possible that when the extended end 132 on the side away from the mounting plate 11 extends along the width direction Y of the plate heat exchanger 2 installed in the plate heat exchanger fixing component 100 toward the heat energy component, it can be flush with the connecting portion to enhance the stability of the base 13 in supporting the plate heat exchanger 21.

[0035] Therefore, by designing the extension end 132 and making the extension end 132 far from the mounting surface extend to be flush with the connecting portion, the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 can be made more stable when supporting the plate heat exchanger 21, reducing deformation or inclination caused by uneven load. At the same time, the weight load of the plate heat exchanger 21 can be more evenly distributed to the base 13 and the heat energy assembly, reducing local stress concentration.

[0036] As Figures 1-2 shown, in this embodiment, the connecting portion is a flanging structure 12. The flanging structure 12 is folded towards the side away from the base 13. It can be understood that the flanging structure 12 is folded towards the side away from the first mounting surface 111 and the second mounting surface 112, and the downward surface of the flanging structure 12 can be attached to the upper surface of the heat energy assembly. And, a connecting hole 121 is provided on the connecting portion for a connecting member to pass through to realize the fixed connection between the mounting plate 11 and the heat energy assembly.

[0037] Therefore, the connecting portion of the flanging structure 12 can provide a larger contact area, making the connection between the mounting plate 11 and the heat energy assembly more stable, increasing the reliability of their connection, and to a certain extent, making the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 more robust when carrying the plate heat exchanger 21 and not easily deformed. And, the design of the flanging structure 12 enables the mounting plate 11 to be quickly and accurately positioned in the area where the heat energy assembly needs to be installed, simplifying the assembly process and improving the assembly efficiency. Moreover, the design of the connecting hole 121 can use connecting members (such as bolts, screws, etc.) for fixation, so that when the plate heat exchanger 21 needs to be maintained or replaced, the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 can be conveniently disassembled and reassembled, also enhancing its disassembly and assembly flexibility.

[0038] As Figures 1-4 shown, along the extension direction of the plate heat exchanger 21, the extension dimension of the mounting plate 11 is not less than the setting dimension of the plate heat exchanger 21. Here, the extension direction refers to the height direction Z, length direction X, and width direction Y along which the plate heat exchanger 21 is installed on the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100. Specifically, along the height direction Z of the plate heat exchanger 21 installed on the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100, the extended height of the mounting plate 11 is not less than the height of the plate heat exchanger 21; along the length direction X of the plate heat exchanger 21 installed on the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100, the extended length of the mounting plate 11 is not less than the length of the plate heat exchanger 21; along the width direction Y of the plate heat exchanger 21 installed on the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100, the extended width of the mounting plate 11 is not less than the width of the plate heat exchanger 21.

[0039] Therefore, the mounting plate 11 matches or exceeds the size of the plate heat exchanger 21 in three dimensions (height, length, width), providing a larger support area, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100, enabling it to better support the plate heat exchanger 21, ensuring that the plate heat exchanger 21 can be uniformly and fully supported and installed by the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 on the entire surface, and improving the overall structural stability of the two after connection.

[0040] As Figure 1 and Figure 5 shown, the mounting plate 11 is provided with a contact member 14 on the mounting surface corresponding to the connecting pipe 211. It can be understood that the contact member 14 is provided on the first mounting surface 111, and the contact member 14 has a connecting end and a free end. The connecting end is connected to the mounting surface, and the free end extends toward the side away from the mounting surface for fitting with the wall surface of the plate heat exchanger 21 (specifically, refer to the side view shown in Figure 5 ). In this embodiment, the design of the contact member 14 can provide an additional support point when connecting the mounting plate 11 and the plate heat exchanger 21, thereby reducing the deformation problem of the mounting plate 11 caused by excessive tool torque. Moreover, the free end of the contact member 14 fits with the wall surface of the plate heat exchanger 21, which helps to evenly distribute the stress generated when connecting the two, avoid stress concentration, and improve the durability of the mounting plate 11.

[0041] As Figures 1-2 shown, the mounting plate 11 is provided with an avoidance groove 15 and an avoidance hole 16 at the position corresponding to the connecting pipe 211. It can be understood that the avoidance groove 15 and the avoidance hole 16 are provided on the mounting plate 11 where the first mounting surface 111 is located for the connecting pipe 211 of the plate heat exchanger 21 to pass through, avoiding interference between the mounting plate 11 and the connecting pipe 211 of the plate heat exchanger 21, and also enabling the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 to adapt to the connecting pipes 211 arranged at different positions, improving the versatility of the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100. Moreover, the design of the avoidance groove 15 and the avoidance hole 16 can also make the plate heat exchanger 21 easier to align and position during installation, simplify the installation steps between the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 and the plate heat exchanger 21, and improve the installation efficiency.

[0042] Furthermore, the mounting plate 11 is provided with a positioning hole 17 corresponding to the positioning pin 212 on the plate heat exchanger 21. The positioning pin 212 can penetrate the positioning hole 17 to achieve a fixed connection between the mounting plate 11 and the plate heat exchanger 21. Preferably, the positioning hole 17 is provided on the first mounting surface 111, and a fastener 214 is provided on the positioning pin 212 to achieve the connection between the two. In this embodiment, the fastener 214 is a flange nut, which is provided on the positioning pin 212 and is located on the side surface of the mounting plate 11 facing away from the plate heat exchanger 21, so that the free end of the abutment member 14 can be in contact with the side wall surface of the plate heat exchanger 21. Therefore, the cooperation between the positioning hole 17 and the positioning pin 212 ensures the precise alignment between the mounting plate 11 and the plate heat exchanger 21, providing a precise, stable, and easy-to-operate fixed connection method, which not only simplifies the installation process but also improves the stability of the connection between the two.

[0043] Preferably, the plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 is an integrally molded structure. It can be understood that the base 13, the mounting plate 11 and the abutment 14 are fixedly connected. In this way, the integrally molded structure has a higher structural strength, so that the entire plate heat exchanger fixing assembly 100 has no seams or connection points, is not prone to deformation or loosening, and can better support the plate heat exchanger 21.

[0044] Below the plate heat exchanger 21, the plate heat exchanger 21 is connected to the thermal energy component through the plate heat exchanger fixing component 100.

[0045] This application also provides a heat exchange system 200, which includes a plate heat exchanger 21, a thermal assembly, and the aforementioned plate heat exchanger mounting assembly 100. The thermal assembly is located below the plate heat exchanger 21, and the plate heat exchanger 21 is connected to the thermal assembly below it via the plate heat exchanger mounting assembly 100. Thus, the heat exchange system 200 securely connects the plate heat exchanger 21 and the thermal assembly, improving the integrity and integration of the heat exchange system 200 and ensuring the stability and reliability of the components within the heat exchange system 200. This also optimizes the overall layout and performance of the heat exchange system 200, meeting the requirements of modern industry for efficient and reliable heat exchange systems 200.

[0046] like Figures 6-7 As shown, the peripheral sidewalls of the plate heat exchanger 21 are covered with insulation 213 for insulating the plate heat exchanger 21. In this embodiment, the insulation 213 is an insulation sponge that covers the peripheral sidewalls of the plate heat exchanger 21. In other embodiments, the insulation 213 may also adopt other existing structural forms to cover the exposed areas of the plate heat exchanger 21 to provide insulation. Detailed description is omitted here.

[0047] Therefore, the design of the heat insulation member 213 can effectively reduce the heat loss through the peripheral side wall surface during the operation of the plate heat exchanger 21, improve the utilization efficiency of thermal energy, maintain the temperature stability of the plate heat exchanger 21, and reduce the instability of the heat exchange system 200 caused by its own temperature fluctuations.

[0048] The above description has fully disclosed the specific implementation manners of the present application. It should be noted that any changes made by those skilled in the art to the specific implementation manners of the present application do not depart from the scope of the claims of the present application. Accordingly, the scope of the claims of the present application is not limited solely to the foregoing specific implementation manners.

Claims

1. A plate heat exchanger fixing component, characterized in that, It is used to connect the plate heat exchanger (21) and the heat energy component below the plate heat exchanger (21). The plate heat exchanger fixing component (100) includes a base (13) and a mounting plate (11). The base (13) is provided with a supporting surface for supporting the plate heat exchanger (21). The mounting plate (11) has at least two adjacent mounting surfaces. The base (13) is connected to the mounting surfaces. At least one of the mounting surfaces is provided with a mounting portion to be able to connect with a side wall surface of the plate heat exchanger (21) provided with a connecting pipe (211). One end of the mounting plate (11) facing the heat energy component is provided with a connecting portion for connecting with the heat energy component.

2. The plate heat exchanger fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (13) has a fixed end (131) and an extended end (132). The fixed end (131) is connected to the mounting surface. At least one of the extended ends (132) away from the mounting surface extends toward the side of the heat energy component and extends to be flush with the connecting portion.

3. The plate heat exchanger fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting portion is a flanging structure (12). The flanging structure (12) is folded toward the side away from the base (13) and fits with the surface of the heat energy component. The connecting portion is provided with a connecting hole (121) for a connecting piece to pass through to realize the fixed connection between the mounting plate (11) and the heat energy component.

4. The plate heat exchanger fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the extending direction of the plate heat exchanger (21), the extending dimension of the mounting plate (11) is not less than the setting dimension of the plate heat exchanger (21).

5. The plate heat exchanger fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (11) is provided with an abutting member (14) on the mounting surface corresponding to the connecting pipe (211). The abutting member (14) has a connecting end and a free end. The connecting end is connected to the mounting surface. The free end extends toward the side away from the mounting surface for fitting with the wall surface of the plate heat exchanger (21).

6. The plate heat exchanger fixing assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The mounting plate (11) is provided with an avoidance groove (15) and / or an avoidance hole (16) at the position corresponding to the connecting pipe (211) for the connecting pipe (211) to pass through.

7. The plate heat exchanger fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (11) is provided with a positioning hole (17) corresponding to a positioning pin (212) on the plate heat exchanger (21). The positioning pin (212) can pass through the positioning hole (17) to realize the fixed connection between the mounting plate (11) and the plate heat exchanger (21).

8. The plate heat exchanger fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plate heat exchanger fixing component (100) is an integrally formed structure.

9. A heat exchange system, characterized in that, It includes a plate heat exchanger (21), a heat energy component, and the plate heat exchanger fixing component (100) according to any one of claims 1-8. The heat energy component is located below the plate heat exchanger (21). The plate heat exchanger (21) is connected to the heat energy component through the plate heat exchanger fixing component (100).

10. The heat exchange system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The peripheral side wall surface of the plate heat exchanger (21) is coated with a heat preservation member (213) for heat preservation of the plate heat exchanger (21).

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