New energy refrigerator shell
By designing smooth corners, inclined surfaces and diamond-shaped heat dissipation grilles on the new energy refrigerator shell, the problems of large wind resistance and high collision risks of traditional refrigerator shells are solved, better streamlined feeling and visual effects are achieved, and night visibility and component protection are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423287176.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
The shell of traditional new energy chiller has a high wind resistance and a high collision risk, and the appearance design is monotonous and lacks visual aesthetics.
The housing corners are sleek and transitional design, with the front of the housing tilted and equipped with a diamond-shaped heat sink grille, combined with LED light strips and radar sensor accommodating cavity to enhance streamlined and visual aesthetics, and reduce wind resistance and collision risks.
It effectively reduces the wind resistance and collision risks of the chiller, while improving the streamlined feel and visual aesthetics of the appearance, ensuring visibility and protection of internal components at night.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of new energy equipment, in particular to a new energy refrigerator casing. Background Art
[0002] With the vigorous development of the new energy vehicle industry, new energy refrigeration units, as an important part of the thermal management system of new energy vehicles, are receiving more and more attention for their performance and appearance design.
[0003] New energy chiller housings refer to the external protective casings used in new energy cooling equipment, such as electric vehicle battery cooling systems and solar energy equipment heat dissipation systems. Traditional chiller housings feature a square, monotonous outline. When air flows through these square housings, their sharp corners cause a sudden change in air velocity, leading to airflow separation. This separation generates strong eddies and turbulence, increasing air resistance and resulting in a high drag coefficient. Furthermore, these sharp corners concentrate force in smaller areas during collisions, resulting in greater localized pressure and impact, increasing the likelihood of damage and the risk of collision. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide a new energy refrigerator casing to solve the current problems of large wind resistance and high collision risk of the casing.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a new energy refrigeration machine shell, including a shell, the edges and corners of the shell are smoothly transitioned, the back of the shell is installed on the refrigerated truck compartment, the shape of the shell is matched with the refrigeration unit structure, the front of the shell is inclined, the front of the shell is inclined downward and inward, and the front of the shell is provided with a heat dissipation grille, which is a diamond grid.
[0006] The principle of this solution is: heat is generated during the operation of the refrigeration machine, and the outside air exchanges heat with the air inside the shell through the heat dissipation grille to dissipate heat. The front of the shell is tilted and the edges of the shell are smooth to reduce wind resistance and collision risks during the driving of the refrigerated truck.
[0007] Advantages of this solution: The shell is rounded to reduce the risk of collision caused by sharp corners, while also further enhancing the overall streamlined feel; the heat dissipation grille adopts an innovative diamond grid design. Compared with the traditional square grille, this diamond grid design not only ensures the heat dissipation and ventilation effect, but also has better visual aesthetics, making the side of the cold machine look more regular and orderly.
[0008] Preferably, the front of the housing is provided with an LED light strip. At night, in rainy, foggy or low light conditions, the light of the housing can make the vehicle more easily visible to other road users.
[0009] Preferably, a receiving cavity for installing a radar sensor and a TOF camera is provided on the top of the shell.
[0010] Preferably, the outer shell surface of the radar sensor is flush with the front surface of the housing. In this way, the radar sensor is located inside the housing, and the housing provides more comprehensive protection for the radar sensor, resulting in better protection effect.
[0011] Preferably, a marking area is provided on the side of the shell, and the marking area is close to the bottom of the shell.
[0012] Preferably, a maintenance opening is provided on the top of the housing, and a cover is provided at the maintenance opening, and the cover is detachably connected to the maintenance opening. When maintenance and repair of the cold machine is required, the inside of the cold machine can be easily entered by simply opening the cover.
[0013] Preferably, a sealing strip is provided at the edge of the maintenance opening to prevent dust, water vapor, etc. from entering the interior of the refrigerator and protect the components inside the refrigerator from being affected by the external environment.
[0014] Preferably, the shell is formed in one piece, which is convenient for manufacturing and allows the refrigerator structure to be quickly disassembled together, facilitating daily maintenance.
[0015] Preferably, the side of the housing is provided with a heat dissipation vent, and the heat dissipation vent located at the DC control box of the refrigeration unit is in a closed state, thereby preventing direct impact of water on the DC control box under special circumstances, thereby enhancing waterproofness and service life.
[0016] Preferably, the area of the heat dissipation grille accounts for one third of the total area of the side surface of the shell. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the housing of an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the housing of the embodiment of the utility model
[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of a housing with a cooling machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a side view of a housing with a cooling machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the utility model with a cooling machine housing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The following is further described in detail through specific implementation methods:
[0023] The reference numerals in the drawings of the specification include: housing 1 , TOF camera port 11 , radar sensor port 12 , heat dissipation grille 2 , accommodating cavity 3 , maintenance port 4 , insulation board 5 , condenser 6 , and evaporator 7 .
[0024] Example:
[0025] A new energy refrigerator housing, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, it includes a shell 1, and the edges and corners of the shell 1 are smoothly transitioned. The shell 1 is smoothly set to reduce the wind resistance during the driving of the refrigerated truck, reduce the risk of collision caused by sharp edges, and further enhance the overall streamlined feel. The shell 1 is made of environmentally friendly materials and has excellent corrosion resistance and weather resistance. At the same time, it reduces the overall weight of the refrigerator and improves energy efficiency. In this embodiment, the shell 1 specifically adopts fiberglass material, which has the characteristics of corrosion resistance, aging resistance, light weight and high strength. The fiberglass is composed of unsaturated polyester resin or epoxy resin and glass fiber. Both are environmentally friendly materials, non-toxic and harmless. The fiberglass material not only has outstanding environmental performance, but also high safety. It is one of the important materials to promote sustainable development.
[0026] The back of the housing 1 is mounted on the refrigerated truck compartment. The shape of the housing 1 matches the refrigeration unit structure (in this embodiment, the condenser 6). The front of the housing 1 is inclined, tilting inward toward the bottom and inside of the housing 1, further reducing wind resistance during the refrigerated truck's operation. In this embodiment, the condenser 6 is mounted within the housing 1, and the housing 1 is connected to the evaporator 7 via the insulation board 5. The specific connection structure of the evaporator 7 and the condenser 6 refers to the prior art. The evaporator 7 and the condenser 6 work together to cool the cold compartment of the refrigerated truck.
[0027] The side of the housing 1 is provided with a marking area, which is close to the bottom of the housing 1. The marking area is made by etching technology, and important information such as product model and production batch are etched on a metal nameplate. The size of the nameplate is 5×10 cm, and the font size is reasonably determined according to the size of the nameplate. The etching depth is 0.02 cm.
[0028] The side of the housing 1 is provided with heat dissipation vents, and the heat dissipation vents located at the DC control box of the refrigeration unit are closed to avoid direct impact of water on the DC control box under special circumstances, thereby enhancing waterproofness and service life.
[0029] The front of the housing 1 is equipped with a heat dissipation grille 2, which features a diamond-shaped grid. Heat is generated during operation, and outside air passes through the heat dissipation grille, exchanging heat with the air inside the housing 1 to dissipate the heat. Compared to traditional square grilles, this diamond-shaped grid design not only ensures effective heat dissipation and ventilation, but also offers enhanced visual aesthetics, giving the side of the housing a more organized and neat appearance. In this embodiment, the area of the heat dissipation grille 2 accounts for one-third of the total area of the housing 1's side surface, but this design can be modified to suit specific circumstances.
[0030] The top of the housing 1 is provided with an access opening 4, which is provided with a cover. The cover is removably connected to the access opening 4, specifically by bolts. When maintenance and repair of the refrigerator is required, the interior of the refrigerator can be easily accessed by simply opening the cover. A sealing strip is provided at the edge of the access opening 4 to prevent dust, moisture, etc. from entering the interior of the refrigerator, protecting the internal components of the refrigerator from the external environment. In this embodiment, the sealing strip is 3 cm wide and made of silicone.
[0031] The shell 1 is formed in one piece, which is convenient for manufacturing, and the integration allows the refrigerator structure to be quickly disassembled together, making it easy for daily maintenance.
[0032] An LED light strip is provided on the front of the housing 1. At night, in rainy, foggy or low-light conditions, the lights on the housing can make the vehicle more visible to other road users.
[0033] The top of the housing 1 is provided with a housing chamber 3 for mounting a radar sensor and a time-of-flight camera. This chamber 3 comprises a first inner chamber and a second inner chamber. The first inner chamber and the second inner chamber are positioned adjacent to each other, with the first inner chamber located in the center of the chamber and the second inner chamber located on either side of the first inner chamber. The first inner chamber is used to mount the time-of-flight camera, while the second inner chamber is used to mount the radar sensor. One end of the LED tube of the LED light strip is fixed to the outer wall of the first inner chamber, while the other end is fixed to the outer wall of the second inner chamber via a fixing member. The fixing member includes a connecting portion fixed to the outer wall surface of the second inner chamber and protruding from the bottom of the outer wall of the second inner chamber.
[0034] The outer surface of the radar sensor is flush with the front surface of the housing 1. This allows the radar sensor to be positioned within the housing 1, providing comprehensive protection for the sensor and achieving enhanced protection. In this embodiment, the housing 1 is 1850 mm long and only 515 mm wide. The top radar housing is approximately 401 mm wide and 61.5 mm high, making it easy to install on conventional cold-pack vehicles without increasing the vehicle's overall height or the drag coefficient.
[0035] The radar sensor's housing is oval in shape. A TOF camera mounting port 11 is located in the center of the front of the housing 1 for mounting dual TOF cameras. Four circular radar sensor mounting ports 12 are located on either side for mounting the radar sensors. These four ports 12 are circular sensing holes with a diameter of 5 cm. The color of the radar sensor's housing matches or visually coordinates with the main color of the chiller, and the housing material is weather-resistant and impact-resistant.
[0036] The chiller's overall color scheme utilizes black and white as the primary color scheme, with black as the secondary color. The primary color, white, evokes a sense of technology and modernity, conveying the environmentally friendly and efficient nature of the new energy chiller. The secondary color, navy blue, a relatively warmer hue, serves to embellish and balance the overall color scheme, creating a more harmonious and vibrant appearance.
[0037] This solution uses the unique outer contour structure of the shell 1 to achieve a more reasonable component layout of the refrigerator within a limited space, thereby enhancing the structural compactness and space utilization.
[0038] The above is only an embodiment of the present invention, and the common knowledge such as the specific technical solutions and / or characteristics in the solution are not described in detail here. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the technical solution of the present invention. In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. The scope of protection claimed 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 new energy refrigerator housing, comprising a shell, characterized in that: The corners of the shell are smoothly transitioned, the back of the shell is installed on the refrigerated truck compartment, the shape of the shell is matched with the structure of the refrigeration unit, the front of the shell is inclined, and the front of the shell is inclined downward and inward. The front of the shell is provided with a heat dissipation grille, and the heat dissipation grille is a diamond grid.
2. The new energy refrigerator housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An LED light strip is provided on the front of the housing.
3. The new energy refrigerator housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the shell is provided with an accommodating cavity for installing a radar sensor and a TOF camera.
4. The new energy refrigerator housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: A housing surface of the radar sensor is flush with a front surface of the housing.
5. The new energy refrigerator housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A marking area is provided on the side of the shell, and the marking area is close to the bottom of the shell.
6. The new energy refrigerator housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inspection and maintenance port is provided on the top of the shell, and a cover plate is provided at the inspection and maintenance port. The cover plate is connected to the inspection and maintenance port in a detachable manner.
7. The new energy refrigerator housing according to claim 6, characterized in that: A sealing strip is provided at the edge of the maintenance opening.
8. The new energy refrigerator housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell is formed in one piece.
9. The new energy refrigerator housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the shell is provided with a heat dissipation opening, and the heat dissipation opening located at the DC electric control box of the refrigeration unit is in a closed state.
10. The new energy refrigerator housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The area of the heat dissipation grille accounts for one third of the total area of the side surface of the shell.