Split type water channel structure of air compressor

By designing two-section waterway structures on the split air compressor housing and connecting through through holes, the problem of poor cooling effect is solved, and more efficient cooling and modular design is achieved, reducing production costs.

CN223203205UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-08SHIJIAZHUANG KINGSTON BEARING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422546592.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-22
Publication Date
2025-08-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-22

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Technical Problem

The cooling effect of the traditional split air compressor housing is poor and is not conducive to the miniaturization of the product.

Method used

The split water channel structure is adopted, and the water channel structure is divided into two sections. Each shell is equipped with a water channel, which is connected through the through holes on the waterproof sealing gasket. The cooling water enters water from the distal end of one section of the water channel structure, and passes through the through holes and another section of the water channel structure in turn until it is discharged from the distal end, achieving cooling of the two shell modules.

Benefits of technology

It improves the cooling effect of the split air compressor, simplifies the casting of waterways and shell modules, saves the cost of opening steel molds, and promotes the modularization and miniaturization of the main shell of the air compressor.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a split type water channel structure of an air compressor, which belongs to the technical field of air compressors and comprises two sections of water channel structures and a through hole, and the through hole penetrates through a waterproof sealing gasket. The two water channel structures are located on the second shell module and the first shell module respectively. The far ends of the two water channel structures communicate with overflowing pipes, and the near ends of the two water channel structures communicate with each other through a through hole. According to the split type water channel structure of the air compressor, in order to achieve water cooling of the split type air compressor shell structure, the water channel structure is divided into two sections, one section of water channel structure is arranged in each shell, the two water channel structures are communicated through the through holes formed in the waterproof sealing gaskets, cooling water cools the two shell modules, and therefore the water cooling efficiency is improved. The problem that a split type air compressor is poor in cooling effect is solved, the split type water channel structure can facilitate casting of the water channel and the shell module and steel mold opening, cost is saved, and modularization and miniaturization development of air compressor main shell products is further promoted.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of air compressors, and more specifically, relates to a split water channel structure for an air compressor. Background Art

[0002] Traditional air compressor casings are typically cast in one piece, but their wall thickness and weight cannot be effectively reduced due to limitations in the casting process. Some existing air compressor casings are split, but due to casting and mold requirements, split water channels cannot be incorporated into existing split compressor casings, resulting in poor cooling performance and hindering product miniaturization. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a split water channel structure for an air compressor, aiming to improve the cooling effect of the split air compressor and realize modularization and miniaturization of the product.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide an air compressor split water channel structure, which is adapted to a split air compressor casing, and the split air compressor casing includes a first casing module, a waterproof sealing gasket and a second casing module connected in sequence, and is characterized in that it includes two sections of water channel structure and a through hole, and the through hole passes through the waterproof sealing gasket; the two sections of the water channel structure are respectively located on the first casing module and the second casing module; the distal ends of the two sections of the water channel structure are connected to a flow pipe, and the proximal ends of the two sections of the water channel structure are connected by means of the through hole.

[0005] As another embodiment of the present application, the two sections of the water channel structure include a first water channel structure located in the first shell module and a second water channel structure located in the second shell module, and the inlet end of the second water channel structure is connected to the outlet end of the first water channel structure by means of the through hole.

[0006] As another embodiment of the present application, the first water channel structure includes a water inlet section, a first cooling section and a second cooling section connected in sequence, the water inlet section includes a pipe section extending axially, the first cooling section is an annular structure with a giveway gap distributed along the circumference of the first shell module, and the first cooling section is connected to the water inlet section; the second cooling section is arranged in parallel to the front side of the first cooling section and has the same structure, the inlet end of the second cooling section is connected to the outlet of the first cooling section by means of a water hole; the outlet end of the second cooling section has a giveway portion, the flow area of the giveway portion is reduced, the giveway portion is located on the front side of the water inlet section, and the giveway portion is connected to the through hole.

[0007] As another embodiment of the present application, the second cooling section extends from a side close to the second housing module to an end face of the first housing module and is sealed with the waterproof sealing gasket.

[0008] As another embodiment of the present application, the second water channel structure is arranged along the circumference of the second shell module, and the second water channel structure includes a plurality of water channel sections extending axially and a plurality of connecting sections distributed circumferentially, and the connecting sections are used to connect two adjacent water channel sections, and the two adjacent connecting sections are respectively connected to the two ends of the same water channel section.

[0009] As another embodiment of the present application, the axial projection of the second water channel structure is an annular structure having a clearance gap.

[0010] As another embodiment of the present application, the second water channel structure extends from a side close to the first shell module to an end face of the second shell module and is sealed with the waterproof sealing gasket.

[0011] As another embodiment of the present application, the clearance notch of the second water channel structure and the clearance notch of the first water channel structure are arranged correspondingly along the axial direction.

[0012] The beneficial effect of the split water channel structure of the air compressor provided by the utility model is that: compared with the existing technology, the split water channel structure of the air compressor of the utility model divides the water channel structure into two sections to achieve water cooling of the split air compressor shell structure. Each shell is provided with a water channel structure, and the two water channel structures are connected through a through hole opened on the waterproof sealing gasket, so that water can enter from the flow pipe at the far end of one of the water channel structures, and the cooling water passes through the water channel structure, the through hole and the other water channel structure in turn until it is discharged from the flow pipe at the far end of the other water channel structure, completing the cooling of the two shell modules by the cooling water, solving the problem of poor cooling effect of the split air compressor, and the split water channel structure can facilitate the casting of the water channel and shell modules and the opening of the steel mold to save costs, further promoting the modularization and miniaturization development of the main shell products of the air compressor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an air compressor provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2A schematic diagram of the structure of the split water channel structure of the air compressor provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 A front view of an air compressor provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional structural diagram along line AA;

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional structural diagram along line BB;

[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional structural diagram along the CC line;

[0020] Figure 7 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional structural diagram of the middle DD line;

[0021] Figure 8 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional structural diagram along line EE;

[0022] Figure 9 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional structural diagram along the FF line;

[0023] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second housing module provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first housing module provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] In the figure: 1. Control end housing; 2. First housing module; 3. Second housing module; 4. Pressure end volute; 5. Water inlet section; 6. First cooling section; 7. Second cooling section; 8. Water channel section; 9. Water hole; 10. Through hole; 11. Waterproof sealing gasket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] See also Figures 1 to 11The split water channel structure for an air compressor provided by the present invention is now described. The split water channel structure for an air compressor comprises a split air compressor housing, including a second housing module 3, a waterproof gasket 11, and a first housing module 2, which are sequentially connected. The split water channel structure is characterized by comprising two water channel structures and a through hole 10, which extends through the waterproof gasket 11. The two water channel structures are located on the second housing module 3 and the first housing module 2, respectively. The distal ends of the two water channel structures are connected to a flow pipe, and the proximal ends of the two water channel structures are connected via the through hole 10.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the split water channel structure of the air compressor provided by the utility model divides the water channel structure into two sections to achieve water cooling of the split air compressor casing structure. Each casing is provided with a water channel structure, and the two water channel structures are connected through the through hole 10 opened on the waterproof sealing gasket 11, so that water can enter from the flow pipe at the far end of one of the water channel structures, and the cooling water passes through the water channel structure, the through hole 10 and the other water channel structure in turn until it is discharged from the flow pipe at the far end of the other water channel structure, thereby completing the cooling of the two casing modules by the cooling water, solving the problem of poor cooling effect of the split air compressor, and the split water channel structure can facilitate the casting of the water channel and casing modules and the opening of the steel mold to save costs, further promoting the modularization and miniaturization development of the main casing products of the air compressor.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, the two-section water channel structure includes a first water channel structure located in the first shell module 2 and a second water channel structure located in the second shell module 3. The inlet end of the second water channel structure is connected to the outlet end of the first water channel structure via the through hole 10.

[0030] The first housing module 2 is connected to the control-end housing 1, and the second housing module 3 is connected to the pressure-end volute 4. The flow pipe connected to the first housing module 2 serves as the water inlet pipe, and the flow pipe connected to the second housing module 3 serves as the water outlet pipe. Cooling water enters the first water channel structure from the water inlet pipe, passes through the first water channel structure, enters the second water channel structure through the through hole 10, and enters the water outlet pipe at the outlet of the second water channel structure.

[0031] like Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the first water channel structure includes a water inlet section 5, a first cooling section 6 and a second cooling section 7 connected in sequence. The water inlet section 5 includes a pipe section extending in the axial direction. The first cooling section 6 is an annular structure with a clearance gap distributed along the circumference of the first shell module 2. The first cooling section 6 is connected to the water inlet section 5; the second cooling section 7 is arranged in parallel on the front side of the first cooling section 6 and has the same structure. The inlet end of the second cooling section 7 is connected to the outlet of the first cooling section 6 by means of a water hole 9; the outlet end of the second cooling section 7 has a clearance portion, the flow area of the clearance portion is reduced, the clearance portion is located on the front side of the water inlet section 5, and the clearance portion is connected to the through hole 10.

[0032] The water inlet section 5 is connected to the water inlet pipe. The water inlet section 5 is a hole-shaped structure formed along the axial direction. The water outlet end of the water inlet section 5 is connected to the first cooling section 6. The first cooling section 6 is a ring with a notch, which is used to cool the side of the first shell module 2 close to the control end shell 1. The first cooling section 6 has two ends, one of which is connected to the water inlet section 5, and the other end is connected to the water hole 9; the water hole 9 extends axially toward the first shell module 2; the second cooling section 7 is also a ring with a notch, which is used to cool the side of the first shell module 2 close to the waterproof sealing gasket 11; the two ends of the second cooling section 7, one end of which is connected to the water hole 9, and the other end extends to one side of the water inlet section 5, and makes way for the water inlet section 5 through the make way portion.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown, the second cooling section 7 extends from a side close to the second housing module 3 to the end face of the first housing module 2 and is sealed by a waterproof sealing gasket 11 .

[0034] The end of the first housing module 2 facing the second housing module 3 is left open during casting of the second cooling section 7 to facilitate housing casting. When the first housing module 2 and the second housing module 3 are connected, the second cooling section 7 of the first water channel structure of the first housing module 2 is sealed with a waterproof sealing gasket 11 attached to the end of the first housing module 2, forming a closed second cooling section 7.

[0035] like Figure 7 As shown, a through hole 10 is opened on the waterproof sealing gasket 11 between the first housing module 2 and the second housing module 3. The through hole 10 transversely penetrates the entire waterproof sealing gasket 11 to form a water channel communication structure.

[0036] like Figure 2-3 and Figure 7-9 The second water channel structure is arranged along the circumference of the second housing module 3 and includes multiple axially extending water channel segments 8 and multiple circumferentially distributed connecting segments. The connecting segments are used to connect two adjacent water channel segments 8, and two adjacent connecting segments are respectively connected at the two ends of the same water channel segment 8. The second water channel structure is a Z-shaped water channel structure with multiple water channel segments 8 connected in sequence. A connecting segment connects two water channel segments 8, and two adjacent connecting segments are respectively located at the two ends of the first housing module 2.

[0037] The second water channel structure extends from one side close to the first housing module 2 to the end face of the second housing module 3 and is sealed by means of a waterproof sealing gasket 11 .

[0038] The projection of the second water channel structure along the axial direction is an annular structure with a clearance gap.

[0039] The clearance notches in the second water channel structure correspond axially to those in the first water channel structure. The clearance notches in the two housing modules are used to arrange air cooling channels. These channels are distributed axially along the housing modules, with their ends passing through the distal ends of the first and second housing modules 2 and 3. The proximal ends of the two air cooling channels are connected via air holes in the waterproof sealing gasket 11.

[0040] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air compressor split water channel structure adapted for a split air compressor housing, wherein the split air compressor housing comprises a first housing module (2), a waterproof sealing gasket (11), and a second housing module (3) connected in sequence, characterized in that: It comprises two sections of water channel structures and a through hole (10), wherein the through hole (10) passes through the waterproof sealing pad (11); the two sections of the water channel structures are respectively located on the first shell module (2) and the second shell module (3); the distal ends of the two sections of the water channel structures are both connected to a flow pipe, and the proximal ends of the two sections of the water channel structures are connected via the through hole (10).

2. The split water channel structure of the air compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sections of the water channel structure include a first water channel structure located in the first shell module (2) and a second water channel structure located in the second shell module (3), and the inlet end of the second water channel structure is connected to the outlet end of the first water channel structure via the through hole (10).

3. The split water channel structure of the air compressor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first water channel structure comprises a water inlet section (5), a first cooling section (6) and a second cooling section (7) which are connected in sequence, the water inlet section (5) comprises a pipe section extending in the axial direction, the first cooling section (6) is an annular structure with a clearance notch distributed along the circumference of the first shell module (2), and the first cooling section (6) is connected to the water inlet section (5); the second cooling section (7) is arranged in parallel on the front side of the first cooling section (6) and has the same structure, the inlet end of the second cooling section (7) is connected to the outlet of the first cooling section (6) by means of a water hole (9); the outlet end of the second cooling section (7) has a clearance portion, the flow area of the clearance portion is reduced, the clearance portion is located on the front side of the water inlet section (5), and the clearance portion is connected to the through hole (10).

4. The split water channel structure for an air compressor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second cooling section (7) extends to the end face of the first housing module (2) on a side close to the second housing module (3) and is sealed by means of the waterproof sealing gasket (11).

5. The split water channel structure for an air compressor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second water channel structure is arranged along the circumference of the second shell module (3), and the second water channel structure includes a plurality of water channel sections (8) extending in the axial direction and a plurality of connecting sections distributed in the circumferential direction, wherein the connecting sections are used to connect two adjacent water channel sections (8), and the two adjacent connecting sections are respectively connected to the two ends of the same water channel section (8).

6. The split water channel structure for an air compressor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The projection of the second water channel structure along the axial direction is an annular structure with a clearance gap.

7. The split water channel structure for an air compressor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second water channel structure extends from a side close to the first housing module (2) to an end face of the second housing module (3) and is sealed by means of the waterproof sealing gasket (11).

8. The split water channel structure for an air compressor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clearance notch of the second water channel structure and the clearance notch of the first water channel structure are axially arranged to correspond to each other.

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