Heating cage of thermal vacuum simulation system
Through the design of the thermal oil system and the cold plate, the problems of heating cage in the infrared thermal vacuum simulation system are solved, and rapid heating and cooling are achieved, the efficiency of temperature condition switching is improved, and the accuracy of experimental results is ensured.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422600939.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-28
AI Technical Summary
The heating cage of the existing infrared thermal vacuum simulation system has slow heat rise and heat dissipation speed, which leads to difficulty in switching temperature conditions and affects the accuracy of experimental results.
The thermal oil system is used to heat and combine the cold plate and the refrigeration system. The design of the thermal oil pipeline and cold plate is used to achieve rapid heating and rapid cooling. By installing a double-layer stainless steel heat sink system on the outside of the cage, it can improve heat dissipation efficiency.
The rapid, uniform heating and rapid cooling of the heating cage are achieved, reducing the time for temperature switching and improving the accuracy of experimental results.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of thermal environment test simulation devices, in particular to a heating cage of a thermal vacuum simulation system. Background Art
[0002] Currently, satellite mapping and satellite communications technologies are widely used in both military and commercial applications. These harsh operating environments place high demands on the adaptability of the satellite and its payload to the space thermal environment. Therefore, thermal design and testing are crucial to ensuring that the temperature levels, gradients, and stability of the satellite and its critical payloads meet normal operating requirements.
[0003] Currently, the devices used to simulate external heat flow in spacecraft ground-based thermal simulation tests include solar simulators, infrared heaters, and contact electric heaters. Taking into account factors such as cost, effectiveness, and test cycle, the heating cage of the infrared thermal vacuum simulation system has become the most commonly used external heat flow simulation device. Existing, commonly used infrared thermal vacuum simulation system heating cages primarily consist of metal heating strips fixed to a frame. These heating cages offer advantages such as simple design principles, low structural complexity, and high operational reliability. However, due to their high thermal inertia, the heat dissipation rate of the test piece within the infrared thermal vacuum simulation system's heating cage is extremely slow during low-temperature testing, failing to meet the low-temperature requirements after cooling. This makes it difficult to quickly switch between different temperature conditions during thermal radiation testing, resulting in significant errors in the environmental simulation of different temperature conditions, seriously affecting the accuracy of experimental results. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide a heating cage of a thermal vacuum simulation system, so as to solve the problem of slow heating and heat dissipation of the heating cage of the existing infrared thermal vacuum simulation system.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the basic scheme of the present invention is as follows: the heating cage of the thermal vacuum simulation system includes a cage body, and also includes a sample platform, a thermal oil system, a heat sink system and a cold plate. The sample platform is installed at the bottom of the cage body, the thermal oil system includes a heater, an oil tank, an oil pump and a thermal oil pipeline, the thermal oil pipeline is connected to the oil tank, the oil pump is installed on the thermal oil pipeline, the heater is connected to the thermal oil pipeline to heat the thermal oil, the heat sink system is installed on the outside of the cage body, the sample platform includes a support frame and a guide rail, the support frame passes through the heat sink and extends into the bottom of the cage body, the guide rail is installed on the support frame, the cold plate is installed on the guide rail, and the thermal oil pipeline is laid on the bottom of the cold plate and the cage body.
[0006] Furthermore, the heat transfer oil pipeline includes several liquid separation copper tubes and several high-pressure hoses. Some of the liquid separation copper tubes are connected to the heater and the oil tank, and some of the liquid separation copper tubes are laid on the bottom of the cold plate and the cage body. Several of the high-pressure hoses are connected between the two parts of the liquid separation copper tubes.
[0007] Furthermore, the cage body includes an arc-shaped main body and two end covers, and the two end covers are respectively located at two ends of the arc-shaped main body.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a refrigeration system, which is connected to the thermal oil system.
[0009] Furthermore, the heat sink system is a double-layer stainless steel structure installed on the outside of the cage body, the inner surface of the heat sink system is sprayed with radiation paint, and the outer surface of the heat sink system is polished.
[0010] Furthermore, a plurality of handles are provided on the side of the cold plate close to the end cover.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: (1) This solution adopts a heat transfer oil system for heating, which can achieve rapid and uniform heating. At the same time, the use of cold plates and a refrigeration system can accelerate the cooling rate.
[0012] (2) In this solution, the test product is placed on a cold plate, which is mounted on a slide rail and can slide along the slide rail, so that the cold plate and the test product can be placed and fixed outside the cage and then pushed into the cage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the connection of the thermal oil system in the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0016] The reference numerals in the drawings of the specification include: cage 1, refrigeration system 2, cold plate 3, heater 4, oil tank 5, oil pump 6, support frame 7, guide rail 8, handle 9, liquid separation copper pipe 10, and high-pressure hose 11.
[0017] Example
[0018] Basically as attached Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown: a heating cage of a thermal vacuum simulation system, comprising a cage body 1, a sample platform, a thermal oil system, a refrigeration system 2, a heat sink system and a cold plate 3. The cage body 1 comprises an arc-shaped main body and two end covers, the two end covers are respectively located at both ends of the arc-shaped main body, the sample platform is mounted on the bottom of the cage body 1, the thermal oil system comprises a heater 4, an oil tank 5, an oil pump 6 and a thermal oil pipeline, the thermal oil pipeline is connected to the oil tank 5, the oil pump 6 is installed on the thermal oil pipeline, the heater 4 is connected to the thermal oil pipeline to heat the thermal oil, the heat sink system is a double-layer stainless steel structure mounted on the outside of the cage body 1, the inner surface of the heat sink system is sprayed with radiation paint, and the outer surface of the heat sink system is polished (the heat sink system is not shown in the figure), the sample platform comprises a support frame 7 and a guide rail 8, the support frame 7 passes through the heat sink and extends into the bottom of the cage body 1, the guide rail 8 is mounted on the support frame 7, the cold plate 3 is mounted on the guide rail 8, and a number of handles 9 are provided on the side of the cold plate 3 near the end cover. The heat transfer oil pipeline includes several liquid separation copper tubes 10 and several high-pressure hoses 11. Some of the liquid separation copper tubes 10 are connected to the heater 4 and the oil tank 5, and some of the liquid separation copper tubes 10 are laid on the bottom of the cold plate 3 and the cage 1. Several high-pressure hoses 11 are connected between the two parts of the liquid separation copper tubes 10, and the refrigeration system 2 is connected to the heat transfer oil system.
[0019] The specific implementation process is as follows: This embodiment adopts a thermal oil system for heating, which can achieve fast and uniform heating. At the same time, the use of a cold plate 3 and a refrigeration system 2 can accelerate the cooling rate. The test product is placed on the cold plate 3, and the cold plate 3 is installed on a slide rail and can slide along the slide rail, so that the cold plate 3 and the test product can be placed and fixed outside the cage 1 and then pushed into the cage 1.
[0020] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0021] The above is only an embodiment of the present utility model. Common knowledge such as the known specific structures and characteristics in the scheme is not described in detail here. Ordinary technicians in the relevant field are aware of all common technical knowledge in the technical field of the utility model before the application date or priority date, can obtain all existing technologies in the field, and have the ability to apply conventional experimental means before that date. Ordinary technicians in the relevant field can improve and implement this scheme in combination with their own abilities under the inspiration given by this application. Some typical known structures or known methods should not become obstacles for ordinary technicians in the relevant field to implement this application. It should be pointed out that for technicians in this field, without departing from the structure of the utility model, several deformations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the utility model. These will not affect the effect of the implementation of the utility model and the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection required by this application shall be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods and other records in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.
Claims
1. A heating cage of a thermal vacuum simulation system, comprising a cage body, characterized in that: It also includes a sample platform, a thermal oil system, a heat sink system and a cold plate. The sample platform is installed at the bottom of the cage. The thermal oil system includes a heater, an oil tank, an oil pump and a thermal oil pipeline. The thermal oil pipeline is connected to the oil tank. The oil pump is installed on the thermal oil pipeline. The heater is connected to the thermal oil pipeline to heat the thermal oil. The heat sink system is installed on the outside of the cage. The sample platform includes a support frame and a guide rail. The support frame passes through the heat sink and extends into the bottom of the cage. The guide rail is installed on the support frame. The cold plate is installed on the guide rail. The thermal oil pipeline is laid on the bottom of the cold plate and the cage.
2. The heating cage of the thermal vacuum simulation system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat transfer oil pipeline includes several liquid separation copper tubes and several high-pressure hoses. Some of the liquid separation copper tubes are connected to the heater and the oil tank, and some of the liquid separation copper tubes are laid on the bottom of the cold plate and the cage body. Several of the high-pressure hoses are connected between the two parts of the liquid separation copper tubes.
3. The heating cage of the thermal vacuum simulation system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cage body comprises an arc-shaped main body and two end covers, and the two end covers are respectively located at two ends of the arc-shaped main body.
4. The heating cage of the thermal vacuum simulation system according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a refrigeration system, which is connected to the thermal oil system.
5. The heating cage of the thermal vacuum simulation system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heat sink system is a double-layer stainless steel structure installed outside the cage body. The inner surface of the heat sink system is sprayed with radiation paint, and the outer surface of the heat sink system is polished.
6. The heating cage of the thermal vacuum simulation system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side of the cold plate close to the end cover is provided with a plurality of handles.