Pipeline module and cooling device

Abstract

The utility model provides a pipeline module and a cooling device, and relates to the technical field of charging cooling equipment. The pipeline module comprises a mounting seat; the mounting seat is provided with a liquid supply channel, a liquid return channel, a liquid supply outlet and a liquid return inlet; one end of the liquid supply channel is used for being connected with a heat exchanger, and the other end of the liquid supply channel communicates with a liquid supply outlet used for conveying heat exchange media to a user side. One end of the liquid return channel is used for being connected with the heat exchanger, and the other end of the liquid return channel communicates with the liquid return inlet used for receiving heat exchange media flowing through the user side. The liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet are formed in the same wall surface of the mounting seat, and the liquid supply outlet is located in the non-horizontal direction and the non-vertical direction of the liquid return inlet, so that the liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet are staggered in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and the connection mode can be freely selected according to user requirements; therefore, the adaptive capacity of the pipeline module is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of charging cooling equipment, and in particular to a pipeline module and a cooling device. Background Art

[0002] Because charging piles typically generate significant heat during charging, they are typically equipped with cooling modules to prevent thermal runaway. However, existing cooling modules often have an illogical interface structure for connecting to user-end devices, and the interface has a single orientation, limiting the interface connectivity of user-end devices. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a pipeline module and a cooling device, the liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet of which are reasonably designed and the connection mode can be freely selected according to user needs.

[0004] The embodiment of the present utility model is achieved as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a pipeline module, comprising a mounting seat;

[0006] The mounting seat is provided with a liquid supply channel, a liquid return channel, a liquid supply outlet and a liquid return inlet;

[0007] One end of the liquid supply channel is used to connect to the heat exchanger, and the other end is communicated with the liquid supply outlet, and the liquid supply outlet is used to transport the heat exchange medium to the user end;

[0008] One end of the liquid return channel is used to be connected to the heat exchanger, and the other end is communicated with the liquid return inlet, and the liquid return inlet is used to receive the heat exchange medium flowing through the user end;

[0009] The liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet are arranged on the same wall surface of the mounting seat, and the liquid supply outlet is located in a non-horizontal and non-vertical direction of the liquid return inlet, so that the liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet are staggered.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the liquid supply channel and the liquid return channel are arranged in parallel.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the liquid supply channel and the liquid return channel both extend along the length direction of the mounting seat.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the mounting base is further provided with a first interface and a second interface, the first interface is connected to the liquid supply channel, and the second interface is connected to the liquid return channel. The pipeline module also includes a sensor, and the first interface and the second interface are both provided with the sensor.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the mounting base is further provided with a liquid supply inlet and a liquid return outlet, the liquid supply inlet is communicated with an end of the liquid supply channel away from the liquid supply outlet, and the first interface is provided between the liquid supply outlet and the liquid supply inlet;

[0014] The liquid return outlet is communicated with an end of the liquid return channel away from the liquid return inlet, and the second interface is arranged between the liquid return outlet and the liquid return inlet.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the sensor is a temperature and pressure sensor or a temperature sensor.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet are both provided with a threaded structure, and the pipeline module further includes a connector, which is detachably mounted on the liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet via a threaded structure, and the connector is used to connect to the user end.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the mounting seat is further provided with a third interface, the third interface is communicated with the liquid supply channel, and the pipeline module further includes a safety valve, and the safety valve is provided at the third interface.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the mounting base is further provided with a fourth interface, the fourth interface is connected to the liquid supply channel, and the pipeline module further includes a plug, and the plug is provided at the fourth interface.

[0019] In the second aspect, the utility model provides a cooling device, comprising a heat exchanger, a liquid supply pipe, a liquid return pipe, and a pipeline module as described in any one of the aforementioned embodiments, one end of the liquid supply pipe is connected to the heat exchanger, and the other end is connected to the liquid supply channel of the pipeline module, one end of the liquid return pipe is connected to the heat exchanger, and the other end is connected to the liquid return channel of the pipeline module.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the pipeline module and cooling device provided by the embodiments of the present invention include: by arranging the liquid supply outlet and the return liquid inlet on the same wall surface of the mounting base, and the liquid supply outlet is located in the non-horizontal and non-vertical direction of the return liquid inlet, so that the liquid supply outlet and the return liquid inlet are staggered in the vertical and horizontal directions, so that when the liquid supply outlet and the return liquid inlet are connected to the user-end equipment, the user-end connectors or pipelines will not interfere with each other in the upper, lower, left and right directions, thereby realizing the freedom to select the connection method according to user needs, thereby improving the adaptability of the pipeline module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a cooling device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a pipeline module from a first perspective provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a pipeline module from a second perspective provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 A perspective view of a mounting base provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Icons: 10-Cooling device; 11-Pipeline module; 100-Mounting seat; 110-Liquid supply channel; 120-Liquid return channel; 130-Liquid supply outlet; 140-Liquid return inlet; 151-First interface; 152-Second interface; 153-Third interface; 154-Fourth interface; 160-Liquid supply inlet; 170-Liquid return outlet; 200-Sensor; 300-Connector; 400-Safety valve; 500-Plug; 12-Heat exchanger; 13-Liquid supply pipeline; 14-Liquid return pipeline; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the utility model product is typically placed when in use. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used solely to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not necessarily mean that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0032] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Because charging piles typically generate significant heat during charging, they are typically equipped with cooling modules to prevent thermal runaway. However, existing cooling modules often have an illogical interface structure for connecting to user-end devices, and the interface has a single orientation, limiting the interface connectivity of user-end devices.

[0034] Based on the above questions, please refer to Figure 1 The embodiment of the present invention provides a cooling device 10, which can be applied to charging equipment such as charging piles. The cooling device 10 can effectively exchange heat for charging equipment such as charging piles to maintain their operating temperature within a normal temperature range, ensuring the safe and stable operation of charging equipment such as charging piles.

[0035] In detail, the cooling device 10 includes a piping module 11, a heat exchanger 12, a liquid supply pipe 13 and a liquid return pipe 14. One end of the liquid supply pipe 13 is connected to the heat exchanger 12, and the other end is connected to the liquid supply channel 110 of the piping module 11. One end of the liquid return pipe 14 is connected to the heat exchanger 12, and the other end is connected to the liquid return channel 120 of the piping module 11.

[0036] In this embodiment, the heat exchanger 12 transports the heat exchange medium to the pipeline module 11 through the liquid supply pipe 13, and the liquid supply channel 110 of the pipeline module 11 exchanges heat with the equipment at the user end. The heat exchange medium then returns to the heat exchanger 12 through the return liquid channel 120 of the pipeline module 11 and the return liquid pipe 14 in turn, thereby realizing the circulation of the heat exchange medium.

[0037] It can be understood that the heat exchange medium can be used as a cooling liquid or a heating liquid, that is, it can dissipate heat for the user-side equipment or heat it.

[0038] It should be noted that in order to reduce the space occupied by the cooling device 10, other components such as instruments and valves are also integrated on the pipeline module 11, that is, the pipeline module 11 can actually be regarded as a valve island or instrument seat, thereby improving the integration of the cooling device 10 and thus improving its space utilization.

[0039] For further information, please refer to Figures 2 to 4 The pipeline module 11 includes a mounting base 100; the mounting base 100 is provided with a liquid supply channel 110, a liquid return channel 120, a liquid supply outlet 130 and a liquid return inlet 140; one end of the liquid supply channel 110 is used to be connected to the heat exchanger 12, and the other end is communicated with the liquid supply outlet 130, and the liquid supply outlet 130 is used to transport the heat exchange medium to the user end; one end of the liquid return channel 120 is used to be connected to the heat exchanger 12, and the other end is communicated with the liquid return inlet 140, and the liquid return inlet 140 is used to receive the heat exchange medium flowing through the user end.

[0040] In this embodiment, the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 are arranged on the same wall surface of the mounting base 100, and the liquid supply outlet 130 is located in a non-horizontal and non-vertical direction of the liquid return inlet 140. In other words, the liquid supply outlet 130 is arranged at the upper left, upper right, lower left, or lower right of the liquid return inlet 140, so that the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 are staggered in the vertical and horizontal directions. Therefore, when the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 are connected to the user-end device, the user-end connectors or pipelines will not interfere with each other in the upper, lower, left, and right directions, thereby achieving the freedom of choice of connection method according to user needs, thereby improving the adaptability of the pipeline module 11.

[0041] Furthermore, the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 are arranged in parallel.

[0042] In this embodiment, the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 are arranged in parallel. The parallel arrangement includes parallel and approximately parallel. In other words, the parallel arrangement described in this embodiment can be that the angle between the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 is 0°, or the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 are arranged at a slight angle. For example, the angle between the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 can be 3° or 5°, etc., and no specific limitation is made to the angle.

[0043] Therefore, through the above-mentioned arrangement, the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 can be reasonably designed in the mounting base 100, and the lengths of the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 in the mounting base 100 can be sufficiently long, thereby ensuring that the sensors 200 can measure more accurately when the sensors 200 are respectively arranged in the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120.

[0044] In detail, the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 both extend along the length direction of the mounting base 100 .

[0045] In this embodiment, the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 are arranged in parallel and both extend along the length direction of the mounting base 100. Of course, the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 can also be inclined along the length direction and arranged in parallel. That is to say, the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 described in this embodiment both extend along the length direction of the mounting base 100. The extension direction of the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 can be parallel to the length direction of the mounting base 100, or can be slightly angled to the length direction of the mounting base 100. For example, the angle between the extension direction of the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 and the length direction of the mounting base 100 can be 3° or 5°, etc., and no specific limitation is made to the angle here.

[0046] Therefore, through the above-mentioned arrangement, the linear extension length of the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 in the mounting base 100 can be increased as much as possible, thereby avoiding the heat exchange medium from generating severe turbulence in the liquid supply channel 110 and the liquid return channel 120 with shorter lengths, thereby affecting the measurement accuracy of the sensor 200.

[0047] Furthermore, the mounting base 100 is also provided with a first interface 151 and a second interface 152, the first interface 151 is connected to the liquid supply channel 110, and the second interface 152 is connected to the liquid return channel 120. The pipeline module 11 also includes a sensor 200, which is provided at the first interface 151 and the second interface 152.

[0048] In this embodiment, a first interface 151 connected to the liquid supply channel 110 is provided to detect the temperature, pressure or temperature data of the liquid supply channel 110 through a sensor 200 provided at the first interface 151; similarly, a second interface 152 connected to the liquid return channel 120 is provided to detect the temperature, pressure or temperature data of the liquid return channel 120 through a sensor 200 provided at the second interface 152.

[0049] It should be noted that the first interface 151 and the second interface 152 are both provided on another wall of the mounting base 100 , and this wall and the wall provided with the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 are two opposite walls of the mounting base 100 .

[0050] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, the first interface 151 and the second interface 152 can be set on the same wall surface as the liquid supply outlet 130; not only that, the first interface 151 and the second interface 152 can also be set on the same wall surface as the return liquid inlet 140; it can be understood that the first interface 151, the second interface 152, the liquid supply outlet 130 and the return liquid inlet 140 can be set on different wall surfaces of the mounting base 100 in any combination, and can be adjusted according to the specific needs of the user, and no specific settings are made here.

[0051] In detail, the sensor 200 is a temperature and pressure sensor 200 or a temperature sensor 200 .

[0052] In this embodiment, the sensor 200 provided at the first interface 151 is generally a temperature and pressure sensor 200, and the sensor 200 provided at the second interface 152 can be a temperature and pressure sensor 200 or a temperature sensor 200. Of course, in other embodiments, other configurations are also possible and are not specifically limited here.

[0053] Furthermore, the mounting base 100 is further provided with a liquid supply inlet 160 and a liquid return outlet 170. The liquid supply inlet 160 is connected to an end of the liquid supply channel 110 away from the liquid supply outlet 130. The first interface 151 is provided between the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid supply inlet 160.

[0054] The liquid return outlet 170 is communicated with an end of the liquid return channel 120 away from the liquid return inlet 140 . The second interface 152 is disposed between the liquid return outlet 170 and the liquid return inlet 140 .

[0055] In this embodiment, the liquid supply inlet 160 is arranged on the top wall of the mounting base 100, and the liquid supply inlet 160 is connected to the liquid supply pipe 13; the liquid return outlet 170 is arranged on the side wall of the mounting base 100, and the liquid return outlet 170 is connected to the liquid return pipe 14, thereby forming a circulation loop among the liquid supply pipe 13, the liquid supply channel 110, the liquid return channel 120 and the liquid return pipe 14.

[0056] Furthermore, the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 are both provided with a threaded structure, and the pipeline module 11 also includes a connector 300, which is detachably installed on the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 through the threaded structure, and the connector 300 is used to connect to the user end.

[0057] In this embodiment, threaded interfaces are provided at the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 to facilitate installation or removal of the connector 300 and ensure that the connector 300 is securely installed.

[0058] Optionally, the connector 300 may be a universal elbow or a non-universal elbow. Different elbows may be selected according to actual needs and are not specifically limited here.

[0059] Furthermore, the mounting base 100 is further provided with a third interface 153 , which is in communication with the liquid supply channel 110 . The pipeline module 11 further includes a safety valve 400 , which is provided at the third interface 153 .

[0060] In this embodiment, the third interface 153 is provided on the top wall of the mounting base 100 , and a safety valve 400 is provided in the liquid supply channel 110 to release pressure when the pressure in the liquid supply channel 110 is too high, thereby improving the safety of the pipeline module 11 .

[0061] It can be understood that the cooling device 10 usually also includes a control module (not shown), the sensor 200 is connected to the control module, and the control module is used to receive the temperature, pressure or temperature data detected by the sensor 200 and control the heat exchange medium accordingly based on the temperature, pressure or temperature data.

[0062] For example, when the temperature, pressure or temperature data obtained by the sensor 200 corresponds to the cooling device 10 being in normal operating conditions, the heat exchange medium is controlled to flow to the user-end equipment through the liquid supply outlet 130; and when the temperature, pressure or temperature data obtained by the sensor 200 corresponds to the cooling device 10 being in high-pressure operating conditions, the controller controls the safety valve 400 to open so that part of the heat exchange medium flows to the expansion water tank through the safety valve 400.

[0063] Furthermore, the mounting base 100 is further provided with a fourth interface 154 , which is in communication with the liquid supply channel 110 . The pipeline module 11 further includes a plug 500 , which is provided at the fourth interface 154 .

[0064] In this embodiment, the fourth interface 154 is provided on a side wall of the mounting base 100, and this side wall is parallel to the side wall provided with the second interface 152. The fourth interface 154 facilitates drilling a hole in the mounting base 100 to form the liquid supply conduit 13, and the plug 500 is provided on the fourth interface 154 to ensure the sealing of the liquid supply channel 110.

[0065] In summary, the present invention provides a piping module 11 and a cooling device 10, by arranging the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 on the same wall surface of the mounting base 100, and the liquid supply outlet 130 is located in a non-horizontal and non-vertical direction of the liquid return inlet 140. In other words, by arranging the liquid supply outlet 130 at the upper left, upper right, lower left or lower right of the liquid return inlet 140, the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 are staggered in the vertical and horizontal directions. Therefore, when the liquid supply outlet 130 and the liquid return inlet 140 are connected to the user-end device, the user-end connectors or pipelines will not interfere with each other in the upper, lower, left or right directions, thereby realizing the freedom of choice of connection method according to user needs, thereby improving the adaptability of the piping module 11.

[0066] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pipeline module, characterized in that: Includes mount; The mounting seat is provided with a liquid supply channel, a liquid return channel, a liquid supply outlet and a liquid return inlet; One end of the liquid supply channel is used to connect to the heat exchanger, and the other end is communicated with the liquid supply outlet, and the liquid supply outlet is used to transport the heat exchange medium to the user end; One end of the liquid return channel is used to be connected to the heat exchanger, and the other end is communicated with the liquid return inlet, and the liquid return inlet is used to receive the heat exchange medium flowing through the user end; The liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet are arranged on the same wall surface of the mounting seat, and the liquid supply outlet is located in a non-horizontal and non-vertical direction of the liquid return inlet, so that the liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet are staggered.

2. The pipeline module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid supply channel and the liquid return channel are arranged in parallel.

3. The pipeline module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid supply channel and the liquid return channel both extend along the length direction of the mounting seat.

4. The pipeline module according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The mounting seat is further provided with a first interface and a second interface, the first interface is connected to the liquid supply channel, and the second interface is connected to the liquid return channel. The pipeline module also includes a sensor, and the first interface and the second interface are both provided with the sensor.

5. The pipeline module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting seat is further provided with a liquid supply inlet and a liquid return outlet, the liquid supply inlet is communicated with an end of the liquid supply channel away from the liquid supply outlet, and the first interface is provided between the liquid supply outlet and the liquid supply inlet; The liquid return outlet is communicated with an end of the liquid return channel away from the liquid return inlet, and the second interface is arranged between the liquid return outlet and the liquid return inlet.

6. The pipeline module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sensor is a temperature and pressure sensor or a temperature sensor.

7. The pipeline module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet are both provided with a threaded structure. The pipeline module further comprises a connector, which is detachably mounted on the liquid supply outlet and the liquid return inlet via a threaded structure. The connector is used to connect to the user end.

8. The pipeline module according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that: The mounting seat is further provided with a third interface, which is communicated with the liquid supply channel. The pipeline module also includes a safety valve, which is provided at the third interface.

9. The pipeline module according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting seat is further provided with a fourth interface, which is communicated with the liquid supply channel. The pipeline module also includes a plug, which is provided at the fourth interface.

10. A cooling device, characterized in that: It includes a heat exchanger, a liquid supply pipe, a liquid return pipe and a pipeline module according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein one end of the liquid supply pipe is connected to the heat exchanger, and the other end is connected to the liquid supply channel of the pipeline module; one end of the liquid return pipe is connected to the heat exchanger, and the other end is connected to the liquid return channel of the pipeline module.

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