Heat dissipation assembly

Abstract

A heat dissipation assembly comprises a fan, a shell and a support. A plurality of clamping structures are formed at different positions of the outer shell, the fan is arranged in the outer shell, and the clamping structures protrude out of the outer side surface of the outer shell. The support is combined with one of the clamping structures so that the heat dissipation assembly can be fixed to a vehicle body structure of a vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a heat dissipation component. More specifically, the present application relates to a heat dissipation component with an adjustable bracket position. Background Art

[0002] Generally, a car or electric vehicle is equipped with an engine or battery device that generates heat. To prevent the engine or battery device from overheating and causing damage to the vehicle, a cooling fan is usually installed inside the vehicle body structure to cool the engine or battery device.

[0003] In order to install the cooling fan inside the vehicle body structure, a locking structure is usually provided on the cooling fan housing. However, cooling fans with a locking structure generally have the disadvantages of being bulky and having high shipping costs. In addition, since the locking structure is often manufactured in an integral manner with the fan housing, the material selection of the locking structure is often limited, which affects the overall structural strength of the cooling fan, and also restricts the installation type and location.

[0004] In view of this, how to provide a heat dissipation component that can be easily assembled and has both flexibility and structural strength has become an important issue for researchers in this technical field. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the aforementioned known problems, one embodiment of the present application provides a heat dissipation assembly comprising a fan, a housing, and a bracket. The housing has multiple engaging structures formed at different locations, wherein the fan is disposed within the housing, and the engaging structures protrude from an outer surface of the housing. The bracket engages with one of the engaging structures to secure the heat dissipation assembly to a vehicle body structure.

[0006] In one embodiment, the bracket has a hook, wherein the hook is hooked on the engaging structure in a detachable manner.

[0007] In one embodiment, the bracket is formed with two guide grooves, and the locking structure has two guide parts, a groove and a connecting part, wherein the connecting part connects the guide parts, the groove is located between the guide parts, and the guide parts are respectively combined in the guide grooves.

[0008] In one embodiment, the hook extends along a direction parallel to a central axis of the fan and is hooked into the groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the bracket further forms a limiting surface, the hook protrudes from the limiting surface, and when the hook is hooked into the groove, the guide portion of the engaging structure abuts against the limiting surface.

[0010] In one embodiment, the bracket further comprises two sidewalls and two ribs, and the guide grooves are respectively located between the sidewalls and the ribs.

[0011] In one embodiment, the engaging structure further has two grooves, the groove is located between the guiding portions, and the connecting portion is located between the grooves.

[0012] In one embodiment, the aforementioned engaging structure has a symmetrical shape.

[0013] In one embodiment, the aforementioned engaging structure is H-shaped.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bracket is combined with the engaging structure along a first direction or a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are parallel to a central axis of the fan. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a vehicle (such as a car or electric car).

[0016] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram showing a heat dissipation assembly according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 3 express Figure 2 Exploded view of the heat sink assembly in Figure 1.

[0018] Figure 4 A top view of the heat dissipation assembly body is shown.

[0019] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the engaging structure protruding from the outer surface of the housing.

[0020] Figure 6 Another schematic diagram showing the engaging structure protruding from the outer surface of the housing.

[0021] Figure 7 A perspective view showing the aforementioned bracket.

[0022] Figure 8 It shows a cross-sectional view along the vertical direction after the aforementioned bracket and the engaging structure are combined.

[0023] Figure 9 、 Figure 10 A cross-sectional view along the horizontal direction after the aforementioned bracket and the engaging structure are combined is shown.

[0024] Description of Reference Numerals

[0025] 100: heat dissipation components,

[0026] 10: Ontology,

[0027] 11: Shell,

[0028] 110: air outlet,

[0029] 12: Fan,

[0030] 20: bracket,

[0031] 201: perforation,

[0032] 202: Limiting surface,

[0033] A1: First direction,

[0034] A2: Second direction,

[0035] C: Central axis,

[0036] G: guide groove,

[0037] J: Hook,

[0038] H: snap-fit ​​structure,

[0039] H1: guide part,

[0040] H2: groove,

[0041] H3: connection part,

[0042] P: side wall,

[0043] R: ribs,

[0044] S: outer surface,

[0045] V:Vehicle,

[0046] V1: Vehicle structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The following describes a heat dissipation assembly according to an embodiment of the present application. However, it will be readily apparent that the present application provides many suitable novel concepts that can be implemented in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments disclosed are intended only to illustrate specific uses of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application.

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. It is understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with the background or context of the relevant art and this application, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal manner unless specifically defined herein.

[0049] The aforementioned and other technical contents, features, and effects of this application will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, and back mentioned in the following embodiments are merely references to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used in the embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0050] First, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 ,in Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a vehicle V (e.g., a car or an electric car), Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram showing a heat dissipation assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present application is shown. Figure 3 express Figure 2 Exploded view of the heat dissipation assembly 100 in FIG.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the heat dissipation assembly 100 ( Figure 2 、 Figure 3 ) can be set in a vehicle V ( Figure 1 ) is located inside the vehicle body structure V1 to dissipate heat from heat-generating components such as the engine or battery. For example, the vehicle V may be a car, an electric vehicle, or other types of transportation.

[0052] from Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As can be seen, the heat dissipation assembly 100 of this embodiment mainly includes a body 10 and a bracket 20, wherein the body 10 has a volute-shaped housing 11 and a fan 12. The fan 12 (e.g., a centrifugal fan) is disposed inside the housing 11, and the bracket 20 is detachably coupled to an outer surface S of the housing 11. When the fan 12 is in operation, it can discharge gas through an outlet 110 on the housing 11 to dissipate heat from heat-generating components such as the engine or battery inside the vehicle V.

[0053] It should be noted that a plurality of H-shaped engaging structures H are formed on the outer surface S of the housing 11. During actual assembly, the bracket 20 can be mounted on the engaging structures H. Meanwhile, a fastener (e.g., a screw) can be inserted through the through-hole 201 in the bracket 20 to secure the bracket 20 to the vehicle body structure V1. In this way, the body 10 of the heat dissipation assembly 100 can be connected to the vehicle body structure V1 via the bracket 20, preventing the body 10 of the heat dissipation assembly 100 from becoming loose from the vehicle body structure V1.

[0054] Since the present embodiment forms a plurality of H-shaped engaging structures H on the outer surface S of the housing 11, one or more brackets 20 can be selectively coupled to at least one of the engaging structures H in accordance with the vehicle body structure of different vehicle models, thereby significantly improving the compatibility and convenience of the heat dissipation assembly 100 during assembly.

[0055] On the other hand, since the engaging structure H of this embodiment has a symmetrical shape, the bracket 20 can be assembled along the first direction A1 or the second direction A2 ( Figure 3 ) is installed on the locking structure H, wherein the first direction A1 and the second direction A2 are parallel to the central axis C of the fan 12.

[0056] Please also refer to Figures 4 to 6 ,in Figure 4 A top view of the body 10 of the heat dissipation assembly 100 is shown. Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing that the engaging structure H protrudes from the outer surface S of the housing 11, Figure 6 Another schematic diagram showing the engaging structure H protruding from the outer surface S of the housing 11 .

[0057] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the engaging structure H in this embodiment protrudes from the outer surface S of the housing 11. Specifically, the engaging structure H is generally H-shaped and mainly includes two guide portions H1, two grooves H2, and a connecting portion H3. The guide portions H1 extend in a direction parallel to the central axis C. The connecting portion H3 connects the two guide portions H1. The two grooves H2 are formed between the two guide portions H1. In addition, the connecting portion H3 is located between the two grooves H2.

[0058] See also Figure 7 ,in Figure 7 20 is a perspective view of the bracket 20. Figure 7 As shown, the bracket 20 of this embodiment is formed with an elongated hook J, two sidewalls P, and two ribs R. A guide groove G is formed between each sidewall P and each rib R to accommodate and engage the guide portion H1 of the aforementioned engaging structure H. Specifically, the hook J extends from a limiting surface 202 of the bracket 20 in a direction parallel to the central axis C of the fan 12.

[0059] Next, please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bracket 20 and the engaging structure H after being combined along a vertical direction, wherein the vertical direction is parallel to the central axis C of the fan 12 .

[0060] When the bracket 20 is to be combined with the engaging structure H, the hook J in the center of the bracket 20 can be aligned with the connecting portion H3 in the center of the engaging structure H. Then, the hook J can be slid along the first direction A1 and along the outer surface of the connecting portion H3 until the hook J is hooked into the groove H2 of the engaging structure H ( Figure 8 ), at this time, the end surface of the guide portion H1 of the engaging structure H will abut against the limiting surface 202 on the bracket 20 ( Figure 7 、 Figure 8 ), so that the bracket 20 and the engaging structure H can be fixed to each other in the direction of the central axis C of the fan 12 and cannot move relative to each other.

[0061] Please also refer to Figure 9 、 Figure 10 ,in Figure 9 、 Figure 10 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the bracket 20 and the engaging structure H after being combined, taken along a horizontal direction, wherein the horizontal direction is perpendicular to the central axis C of the fan 12 .

[0062] like Figure 9 、 Figure 10 As shown, during the process of combining the bracket 20 with the locking structure H, the guide portion H1 of the locking structure H will slide into the guide groove G between the side wall portion P and the rib portion R. At this time, the side wall portion P and the rib portion R of the bracket 20 will respectively abut against the opposite sides of the guide portion H1, thereby limiting the horizontal movement of the bracket 20 relative to the locking structure H and greatly improving the overall structural strength and reliability of the heat dissipation component 100.

[0063] In summary, the heat dissipation assembly 100 of the present application is provided with a detachable bracket 20, and multiple snap-fit ​​structures H corresponding to the aforementioned bracket 20 are provided at different positions of the outer shell 11. Therefore, the heat dissipation assembly 100 can select one of the snap-fit ​​structures H at different positions of the outer shell 11 for installation through the bracket 20, and can be flexibly adapted to the body structures of various different vehicle models, thereby greatly improving the compatibility and convenience of the heat dissipation assembly 100 during assembly.

[0064] On the other hand, since the bracket 20 and the main body 10 are designed to be separated, this not only significantly reduces shipping costs, but also because the bracket 20 is installed on the outer surface of the shell 11, it is convenient to visually determine whether the assembly is correctly positioned during assembly, and the material of the bracket 20 can be adjusted according to product requirements. In other words, the materials of the bracket 20 and the shell 11 can be different, so the structural strength and flexibility of the heat dissipation component 100 during assembly can be taken into account.

[0065] Although the embodiments of the present application and their advantages have been disclosed as above, it should be understood that anyone with ordinary knowledge in the art can make changes, substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. In addition, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the processes, machines, manufactures, material compositions, devices, methods and steps in the specific embodiments described in the specification. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the art can understand from the disclosure of the present application that the processes, machines, manufactures, material compositions, devices, methods and steps currently or in the future can be used according to the present application as long as they can implement substantially the same functions or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application includes the above-mentioned processes, machines, manufactures, material compositions, devices, methods and steps. In addition, each patent application constitutes an individual embodiment, and the scope of protection of the present application also includes the combination of each patent application and embodiment.

[0066] Although the present application has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art may make slight changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application shall be determined by the scope of the attached patent application.

Claims

1. A heat dissipation component, wherein: include: a fan; a housing having a plurality of engaging structures formed at different positions on the housing, the fan being disposed in the housing, and the plurality of engaging structures protruding from an outer surface of the housing; as well as A bracket is combined with one of the plurality of engaging structures to fix the heat dissipation component to a body structure of a vehicle.

2. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The bracket has a hook, wherein the hook hooks the engaging structure in a detachable manner.

3. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The bracket is formed with two guide grooves, and the engaging structure has two guide parts, a groove and a connecting part, wherein the connecting part connects the plurality of guide parts, the groove is located between the plurality of guide parts, and the plurality of guide parts are respectively combined in the guide grooves.

4. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The hook extends along a direction parallel to a central axis of the fan and is hooked into the groove.

5. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The bracket is further formed with a limiting surface. The hook protrudes from the limiting surface. When the hook is hooked into the groove, the plurality of guide portions of the engaging structure abut against the limiting surface.

6. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The bracket is further formed with two sidewalls and two ribs, and the guide grooves are respectively located between the sidewalls and the ribs.

7. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The locking structure further has two grooves, a plurality of the grooves are located between the plurality of the guiding portions, and the connecting portion is located between the plurality of the grooves.

8. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The engaging structure has a symmetrical shape.

9. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The engaging structure is H-shaped.

10. The heat dissipation assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The bracket is combined with the locking structure along a first direction or a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are parallel to a central axis of the fan.

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