Water cooling device and water cooling equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a water cooling device and water cooling equipment, and relates to the field of cooling equipment. The water cooling device comprises a circulating pipeline, a vortex tube, a heat exchange component and a water cooling block; the heat exchange component and the water cooling block are both arranged on the circulating pipeline, cooling liquid circulates in the circulating pipeline, and the water cooling block is used for being attached to a heating component so as to cool the heating component; the vortex tube comprises an air inlet and a cold air outlet, the air inlet is used for being connected with an air supply component, and the cold air outlet can blow cold air to the heat exchange component. Therefore, the vortex tube can quickly produce cold air, so that the cold air is blown to the heat exchange component, the problem that the cooling effect is poor when a fan sucks hot air to blow and cool the heat exchange structure is solved, and the cooling effect on the heat exchange component is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a field, and in particular to a water cooling device and water cooling equipment. Background Art

[0002] A water cooling device is a device that allows coolant to flow in a closed piping system, absorbing and taking away heat, and then dissipating the heat into the environment through a heat sink, thereby achieving the effect of rapidly cooling the heat-generating components.

[0003] Existing water cooling systems typically consist of a water-cooling block, coolant, a water pump, piping, and a water tank heat exchanger. A water-cooling block is a metal block with internal water channels, typically made of copper or aluminum, that comes into contact with and absorbs heat from heat-generating components. The coolant circulates through the closed pipes, absorbing heat from the components. The pump then pushes the coolant to dissipate the heat in a water tank or heat exchanger. The water tank stores the coolant, where the returning coolant releases heat. The coolant then flows back into the pipes, continuing the cycle.

[0004] When the power of the heat-generating component is high, a heat exchange structure needs to be installed in the circuit to help dissipate the heat. The heat exchange structure is a structure similar to a heat sink, and the heat is dissipated into the air by a fan blowing directly through the heat exchange structure. However, when the water cooling device is working in a normal temperature environment, the fan blowing directly into the heat exchange structure has a certain heat dissipation effect, but the wind speed of the fan blowing directly into the heat exchange structure is low, so the heat exchange rate between the cold air and the heat exchanger is slow, the cooling effect is average, and the temperature drop rate is slow. If under special heating conditions, the ambient temperature can reach 60-80℃, at this time the fan inhales the 60-80℃ hot air and then blows the heat exchange structure to cool it, resulting in poor cooling effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present application provides a water cooling device and a water cooling equipment to solve the problem that under special heating conditions, the fan draws in hot air to blow and cool the heat exchange structure, resulting in poor cooling effect.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present application, a water cooling device is provided, comprising a circulation pipeline, a vortex tube, a heat exchange component, and a water cooling block; the heat exchange component and the water cooling block are both arranged on the circulation pipeline, and the water cooling block is used to fit with a heat-generating component;

[0007] The vortex tube includes an air inlet and a cold air outlet. The air inlet is used to be connected to the air supply component, and the cold air outlet can blow cold air toward the heat exchange component.

[0008] Preferably, the water cooling device further comprises a transfer row, the transfer row is in contact with the heat exchange component, the transfer row comprises an inlet and an outlet which are connected, the inlet is connected to the cold air outlet, and the outlet faces the heat exchange component.

[0009] Preferably, the adapter row is provided with a first connecting channel and a second connecting channel connected to each other, the first connecting channel is connected to the inlet, the second connecting channel is connected to the outlet, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first connecting channel is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second connecting channel.

[0010] Preferably, the adapter row is also provided with a adapter channel, the extension direction of the first connecting channel intersects with the extension direction of the second connecting channel, the first connecting channel is connected with the second connecting channel through the adapter channel, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first connecting channel is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the adapter channel.

[0011] Preferably, the water cooling device includes a first viewing window, a water tank and an outer shell. The water tank is arranged on the circulation pipeline. The water tank is located inside the outer shell. A first opening is opened on the outer shell. The first opening faces the water tank. The first viewing window cover is arranged on the first opening.

[0012] Preferably, the water cooling device further comprises a second viewing window, the housing is provided with a second opening, a portion of the circulation pipeline faces the second opening, and the second viewing window cover is provided on the second opening.

[0013] Preferably, the water cooling device further comprises a dust cover, the shell is provided with a third opening, the third opening is located on a side of the heat exchange component facing away from the outflow port, and the dust cover is provided on the third opening.

[0014] Preferably, the water cooling device further comprises a fixing member connected to the housing, and the vortex tube, the heat exchange component and the water tank are all fixed to a side of the fixing member facing the interior of the housing.

[0015] Preferably, the shell is provided with a liquid filling port, the water tank comprises a box body and a cover body, the cover body is detachably connected to the box body, and the cover body faces the liquid filling port.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present application, a water cooling device is provided, which includes the above-mentioned water cooling device.

[0017] The water-cooling device of the present application includes a circulation pipeline, a vortex tube, a heat exchange component, and a water-cooling block. The heat exchange component and the water-cooling block are both arranged on the circulation pipeline, and a coolant circulates in the circulation pipeline. The water-cooling block is used to fit the heat-generating component to cool the heat-generating component. The vortex tube includes an air inlet and a cold air outlet. The air inlet is used to connect to the air supply component, and the cold air outlet is capable of blowing cold air toward the heat exchange component. In this way, the vortex tube can quickly produce cold air, thereby blowing the cold air toward the heat exchange component, avoiding the problem of poor cooling effect when the fan draws in hot air to cool the heat exchange structure, and ensuring the cooling effect of the heat exchange component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present application 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 creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a water cooling device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic perspective structural diagram showing the structure inside the housing from one perspective;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic perspective view showing the structure inside the housing from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the transfer bar is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of a vortex tube;

[0024] Figure 6 A diagram showing the relative positions of the heat exchange component and the dust cover.

[0025] Icons: 1- vortex tube; 11- air inlet; 12- cold air outlet; 13- hot air outlet; 2- heat exchange component; 3- connecting pipe; 4- inflow pipe; 5- adapter row; 51- inflow; 52- outflow; 53- first connecting channel; 54- second connecting channel; 55- first adapter section; 56- second adapter section; 61- water tank; 611- box body; 612- cover body; 62- outer shell; 621- liquid filling port; 63- connecting plate; 64- first joint; 65- second joint; 81- fixing piece; 82- mounting piece; 83- first window; 84- second window; 85- dust cover; 9- stud. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following detailed description is provided to help the reader gain a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, devices, and / or systems described herein will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to the order set forth herein. Rather, except for operations that must occur in a particular order, changes may be made that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application. Furthermore, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0027] The features described herein may be implemented in different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein have been provided merely to illustrate some of the many possible ways to implement the methods, devices, and / or systems described herein that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0028] Throughout the specification, when an element (such as a layer, region, or substrate) is described as being “on,” “connected to,” “coupled to,” “over,” or “overlaying” another element, it may be directly “on,” “connected to,” “coupled to,” “over,” or “overlaying” another element, or one or more other elements may be present between them. In contrast, when an element is described as being “directly on,” “directly connected to,” “directly coupled to,” “directly over,” or “directly covering” another element, there may be no other elements intervening therebetween.

[0029] As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any one of the associated listed items and any combination of any two or more items.

[0030] Although terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used herein to describe various members, components, regions, layers, or portions, these members, components, regions, layers, or portions are not limited by these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one member, component, region, layer, or portion from another member, component, region, layer, or portion. Thus, a first member, component, region, layer, or portion in the examples described herein may also be referred to as a second member, component, region, layer, or portion without departing from the teachings of the examples.

[0031] For ease of description, spatial relational terms such as "above," "upper," "below," and "lower" may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element as shown in the accompanying drawings. Such spatial relational terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientations depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is turned over, an element described as being "above" or "upper" relative to another element would subsequently be "below" or "lower" relative to the other element. Thus, the term "above" includes both the orientations "above" and "below," depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may also be positioned in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relational terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0032] The terms used herein are intended only to describe various examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular is intended to include the plural. The terms "comprise," "include," and "have" list the presence of stated features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof.

[0033] Due to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances, variations in the shapes shown in the drawings may occur. Therefore, the examples described herein are not limited to the specific shapes shown in the drawings but include changes in shapes that occur during manufacturing.

[0034] The features of the examples described herein can be combined in various ways that will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of the present application. In addition, although the examples described herein have various configurations, other configurations are possible as will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of the present application.

[0035] According to one aspect of the present application, a water cooling device is provided, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the water cooling device includes a circulation pipeline, a vortex tube 1, a heat exchange component 2, and a water-cooling block. The heat exchange component 2 and the water-cooling block are both arranged in the circulation pipeline, in which coolant circulates. The water-cooling block is used to contact the heat-generating component to cool it. The vortex tube 1 includes an air inlet 11 and a cold air outlet 12. The air inlet 11 is connected to the air supply component, and the cold air outlet 12 can blow cold air toward the heat exchange component 2. The vortex tube 1 can quickly produce cold air, which is then blown toward the heat exchange component 2, avoiding the problem of a fan sucking in hot air to cool the heat exchange structure and thus having poor cooling effect.

[0036] Furthermore, the water cooling device of the present application can be used to cool down heat-generating components in a welding robot, such as a driver board, a laser sensor, and other components that generate a large amount of heat. The water cooling block can be bonded to the heat-generating component. The heat exchange member 2 can be a structure capable of dissipating heat, such as a fin heat exchanger.

[0037] Optionally, the air inlet 11 of the vortex tube 1 is connected to the connecting pipe 3, and the connecting pipe 3 is connected to the air supply component, so that the gas flows into the vortex tube 1. Preferably, the air supply component is an air compressor.

[0038] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the water cooling device also includes a transfer row 5, which is attached to the heat exchange component 2. The transfer row 5 includes an inlet 51 and an outlet 52 that are connected. The inlet 51 is connected to the cold air outlet 12 through a first joint 64, allowing the cold air produced by the vortex tube 1 to enter the transfer row 5. The outlet 52 faces the heat exchange component 2, thereby blowing the cold air toward the heat exchange component 2. In this way, by providing the transfer row 5, it can be ensured that the cold air is blown toward the heat exchange component 2, thereby achieving a cooling effect on the heat exchange component 2.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, the adapter bar 5 is provided with a first connecting channel 53 and a second connecting channel 54. The first connecting channel 53 is connected to the inlet 51, and the second connecting channel 54 is connected to the outlet 52. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first connecting channel 53 is larger than that of the second connecting channel 54. This allows cold air to flow through the first connecting channel 53 (with a larger cross-sectional area) to the second connecting channel 54 (with a smaller cross-sectional area), turning the cold air into high-velocity cold air. This allows for rapid cooling of the components of the heat exchange element 2, thereby lowering the temperature of the coolant in the circulation pipeline. The low-temperature coolant circulates to the water-cooling block, thereby cooling the heat-generating components.

[0040] In addition, the inlet 51 is provided at the bottom of the transfer row 5, and the outlet 52 is provided at the side of the transfer row 5. The extension direction of the first connecting channel 53 intersects the extension direction of the second connecting channel 54. The transfer row 5 also has a transfer channel, which includes a first transfer section 55 and multiple second transfer sections 56. The first transfer section 55 extends perpendicular to the first connecting channel 53, and the second transfer section 56 extends parallel to the first connecting channel 53. The multiple second transfer sections 56 are all connected to the first transfer section 55. Each second transfer section 56 is connected to multiple second connecting channels 54, and each second connecting channel 54 has an outlet 52. In this way, the first connecting channel 53 and the second connecting channel 54 are connected through the first transfer section 55 and the second transfer section 56. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first transfer section 55 and the cross-sectional area of ​​the second transfer section 56 are both smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the first connecting channel 53. Preferably, the extension direction of the first connecting channel 53 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the second connecting channel 54.

[0041] Optionally, the cross-sections of the first connecting channel 53 , the second connecting channel 54 , the first extending section and the second extending section may be in any shape such as a circle, a triangle or a polygon.

[0042] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 3 As shown, the water cooling device also includes a water tank 61 , in which coolant is stored. A second joint 65 is fixed on the heat exchange component 2 . The water tank 61 is in communication with the heat exchange component 2 , so that the coolant in the water tank 61 can enter the heat exchange component 2 .

[0043] Optionally, the water-cooling block can be a hollow block structure, which has an inlet and an outlet. The circulation pipeline includes an inlet pipe 4 and an outflow pipe. The heat exchange component 2 is connected to the inlet of the water-cooling block through the inflow pipe 4, and the outlet of the water-cooling block is connected to the water tank 61 through the outflow pipe, thereby realizing the circulation of the coolant.

[0044] Furthermore, the water cooling device further comprises a water pump, which can provide power for the circulation of the coolant in the circulation pipeline. Optionally, the water pump and the water tank 61 can be an integrated structure.

[0045] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the water cooling device also includes a fixing member 81, a shell 62 and a mounting member 82. The fixing member 81 is flat, and the shell 62 is connected to the fixing member 81, so that the heat exchange component 2 and the water tank 61 are located inside the shell 62. The middle portion of the vortex tube 1 is cylindrical, and the mounting member 82 abuts against the middle portion of the vortex tube 1 and is fixed to the fixing member 81 by screws, thereby fixing the vortex tube 1 to the fixing member 81. A support plate is fixed to the bottom of the mounting member 82 to support the vortex tube 1. Both the mounting member 82 and the supporting plate have notches to avoid the air inlet 11 and the cold air outlet 12.

[0046] In addition, the water tank 61 can be fixed on the connecting plate 63, the connecting plate 63 is fixed to the mounting member 82 by bolts, the heat exchange component 2 can be connected to the adapter row 5 by bolts, and the adapter row 5 can be fixed to the fixing member 81 by studs 9, thereby achieving the fixation of the heat exchange component 2 and the adapter row 5.

[0047] Optionally, part of the connecting pipe 3 is located inside the housing 62 , and the other part extends from the housing 62 to facilitate connection with the air supply component. The vortex tube 1 further includes a hot air outlet 13 , which is located outside the housing 62 .

[0048] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the housing 62 has a first opening facing the water tank 61. A first viewing window 83 covers the first opening. The water tank 61 can be made of a transparent material such as plastic, allowing a worker to observe the coolant level in the water tank 61 through the first viewing window 83, thereby facilitating timely refilling of the coolant when it is insufficient.

[0049] Furthermore, the housing 62 is provided with a liquid filling port 621. The water tank 61 includes a tank body 611 and a cover body 612. The cover body 612 is detachably connected to the tank body 611, and the cover body 612 faces the liquid filling port 621. When the coolant in the water tank 61 is insufficient, the cover body 612 can be opened through the liquid filling port 621 to add coolant to the tank body 611. Optionally, the liquid filling port 621 can be covered with a rubber stopper to seal the liquid filling port 621 when not adding liquid.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the water cooling device also includes a second viewing window 84. The housing 62 has a second opening, with the circulation piping portion facing the second opening. The second viewing window 84 covers the second opening. The circulation piping is transparent, allowing operators to observe the flow of coolant within the circulation piping through the second viewing window 84.

[0051] Optionally, the first window 83 and the second window 84 are both made of transparent acrylic plate.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the water cooling device also includes a dust cover 85, and the shell 62 is provided with a third opening, which is located on the side of the heat exchange component 2 facing away from the outlet 52. The dust cover 85 covers the third opening so that cold air can flow out of the shell 62 through the dust cover 85.

[0053] When the water-cooling device is operating, the air supply component provides airflow to vortex tube 1. The cold air flowing out of vortex tube 1 flows through cold air outlet 12 to adapter row 5. After being accelerated by adapter row 5 to form high-speed cold air, it is blown toward heat exchange component 2 through outlet 52, thereby rapidly cooling heat exchange component 2 and the coolant flowing through it. The cooled coolant flows from heat exchange component 2 to the water-cooling block, thereby cooling the heat-generating components in contact with the water-cooling block. The coolant flowing to the water-cooling block can then return to water tank 61, completing the coolant circulation.

[0054] According to another aspect of the present application, a water cooling device is provided, comprising the above-mentioned water cooling device and an air supply component connected to the air inlet 11. The water cooling device has the same technical effects as the above-mentioned water cooling device, and will not be described in detail here.

[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water cooling device, characterized in that: The water cooling device includes a circulation pipeline, a vortex tube, a heat exchange component and a water cooling block; the heat exchange component and the water cooling block are both arranged on the circulation pipeline, and the water cooling block is used to fit the heat-generating component; The vortex tube includes an air inlet and a cold air outlet. The air inlet is used to be connected to the air supply component, and the cold air outlet can blow cold air toward the heat exchange component.

2. The water cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that The water cooling device further includes a transfer row, which is in contact with the heat exchange component. The transfer row includes an inlet and an outlet that are connected to each other. The inlet is connected to the cold air outlet, and the outlet faces the heat exchange component.

3. The water cooling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adapter row is provided with a first connecting channel and a second connecting channel connected to each other, the first connecting channel is connected to the inlet, the second connecting channel is connected to the outlet, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first connecting channel is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second connecting channel.

4. The water cooling device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adapter row is also provided with a transfer channel, the extension direction of the first connection channel intersects with the extension direction of the second connection channel, the first connection channel is connected with the second connection channel through the transfer channel, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first connection channel is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the transfer channel.

5. The water cooling device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The water cooling device includes a first viewing window, a water tank and an outer shell. The water tank is arranged on the circulation pipeline and is located inside the outer shell. A first opening is opened on the outer shell, and the first opening faces the water tank. The first viewing window cover is arranged on the first opening.

6. The water cooling device according to claim 5, characterized in that The water cooling device further includes a second viewing window. The housing is provided with a second opening. Part of the circulation pipeline faces the second opening. The second viewing window cover is provided on the second opening.

7. The water cooling device according to claim 5, characterized in that The water cooling device further includes a dust cover. The shell defines a third opening. The third opening is located on a side of the heat exchange component facing away from the outflow port. The dust cover is disposed on the third opening.

8. The water cooling device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water cooling device further includes a fixing member connected to the housing. The vortex tube, the heat exchange component and the water tank are all fixed on a side of the fixing member facing the interior of the housing.

9. The water cooling device according to claim 5, characterized in that The shell is provided with a liquid filling port, and the water tank comprises a box body and a cover body, wherein the cover body is detachably connected to the box body, and the cover body faces the liquid filling port.

10. A water cooling device, characterized in that: The water cooling equipment comprises the water cooling device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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