Reinforcing structure at sealing groove of heat management integrated module manifold
By setting ribs and installation mechanisms in the sealing groove, the deformation resistance of the sealing ring connection is enhanced, the problem of gasket collapse and deformation is solved, and the sealing effect is improved and the normal operation of the module is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422744288.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-11
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the sealing gasket is prone to collapse and deformation at the connection between the heat exchanger and the manifold, resulting in leakage and affecting the normal operation of the thermal management module.
A rib is provided in the sealing groove to enhance the deformation resistance of the sealing ring connection, and the installation and fixation of the sealing mechanism is facilitated by the installation mechanism to ensure that the plane of the sealing ring connection is evenly compressed.
The sealing effect is improved, the sealing ring is prevented from collapsing and deforming, and the normal operation of the thermal management module is ensured.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of manifold sealing, in particular to a reinforcing structure at a sealing groove of a manifold of a thermal management integrated module. Background Art
[0002] Electric vehicle thermal management modules are assembled from a variety of subcomponents, such as manifolds, water pumps, water valves, heat exchangers, gaskets, bolts, and other accessories. Gaskets are required at the connections between the subcomponents and the manifold to prevent leakage of liquids or solid particles from adjacent fusion surfaces, as well as the intrusion of external impurities such as dust and water into the integrated module flow channels, which could lead to adverse consequences.
[0003] In the existing manifold sealing technology, for example, the existing technology with application number CN202222031335.2, it includes an upper exhaust manifold, a lower exhaust manifold, a first inner step portion, a second inner step portion, a third inner step portion, a first outer step portion, a second outer step portion, a third outer step portion and a first sealing ring groove, etc., a sealing ring groove or two sealing ring grooves are formed after being connected by a gap-fitting stop, a self-tightening V-shaped metal sealing ring is provided in the sealing ring groove, or a sealing structure composed of a self-tightening V-shaped metal sealing ring and a metal wire braided sealing ring, the inner step portion of the upper exhaust manifold and the outer step portion of the lower exhaust manifold form a comb tooth sealing structure at the stop connection.
[0004] However, after installing the sealing gasket at the connection between the existing heat exchanger and the manifold, the gasket will collapse and deform in the middle, resulting in leakage and making the module unable to work normally. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a thermal management integrated module manifold sealing groove reinforcement structure that is convenient for enhancing the deformation resistance of the connection between the two sealing rings, ensuring uniform pressure on the plane of the connection between the two sealing rings, and improving the sealing effect.
[0006] The utility model provides a reinforcing structure for the sealing groove of a manifold of a thermal management integrated module, including a sealing mechanism; also including a mounting mechanism and a convex rib, wherein the mounting mechanism is mounted on the sealing mechanism, and the convex rib is mounted on the sealing mechanism, so that the sealing mechanism can be easily installed and fixed by the mounting mechanism, and the deformation resistance of the connection of the sealing mechanism can be enhanced by the convex rib; the sealing mechanism can be easily installed and fixed by the mounting mechanism, thereby improving convenience, and the deformation resistance of the connection of the sealing mechanism can be enhanced by the convex rib, thereby ensuring that the plane of the connection of the sealing mechanism is evenly pressurized, thereby ensuring its sealing effect.
[0007] Preferably, the sealing mechanism includes a manifold and a sealing gasket. Two flow channels are provided on the manifold. A sealing groove is provided on the manifold. The sealing gasket can be installed in the sealing groove. Two sealing rings are provided on the sealing gasket. The two sealing rings are located on the two flow channels. The manifold and the external heat exchanger are sealed by the sealing gasket.
[0008] Preferably, the mounting mechanism includes a mounting frame and bolt holes, the mounting frame is mounted on the manifold, and the mounting frame is provided with bolt holes; first, the manifold is mounted on the tooling, then the sealing gasket is installed in the sealing groove on the manifold, the heat exchanger is placed above the manifold, and then bolts are used to pass through the bolt holes on the mounting frame to fix the manifold and the heat exchanger together.
[0009] Preferably, convex ribs are provided in the sealing groove; by providing the convex ribs in the sealing groove, the deformation resistance of the connection between the two sealing rings is enhanced, thereby ensuring that the plane of the connection between the two sealing rings is evenly pressurized. When the two flow channels are subjected to internal working pressure, the support at the connection between the two sealing rings will not collapse and deform, thereby ensuring the sealing effect.
[0010] Preferably, the convex rib is arc-shaped; through the above arrangement, the accumulation of rubber material can be reduced during installation, thereby releasing the stress at the connection end positions of the two sealing rings.
[0011] Preferably, there are two ribs; the above arrangement reduces the accumulation of rubber material while also reducing the stiffness of the connection between the two sealing rings, ensuring that the heat exchanger and the manifold are correctly installed and the integrated module operates normally.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the installation and fixation of the sealing mechanism is facilitated by the installation mechanism, thereby improving convenience; the deformation resistance of the connection of the sealing mechanism is enhanced by the convex ribs, thereby ensuring that the plane of the connection of the sealing mechanism is evenly pressurized, thereby ensuring its sealing effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the utility model from a top view;
[0014] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 A partially enlarged structural schematic diagram;
[0016] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 A partially enlarged structural schematic diagram;
[0017] Markings in the accompanying drawings: 01, sealing mechanism; 11, manifold; 12, flow channel; 13, sealing groove; 14, sealing gasket; 02, mounting mechanism; 21, mounting frame; 22, bolt hole; 31, rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description of the present invention will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the present invention.
[0019] Example 1
[0020] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a thermal management integrated module manifold sealing groove reinforcement structure includes a sealing mechanism 01, a mounting mechanism 02 and a rib 31, wherein the mounting mechanism 02 is mounted on the sealing mechanism 01, and the rib 31 is mounted on the sealing mechanism 01;
[0021] The installation mechanism 02 facilitates the installation and fixation of the sealing mechanism 01, and the ribs 31 enhance the deformation resistance of the connection of the sealing mechanism 01;
[0022] The sealing mechanism 01 includes a manifold 11 and a sealing gasket 14. The manifold 11 is provided with two flow channels 12. The manifold 11 is provided with a sealing groove 13. The sealing gasket 14 can be installed in the sealing groove 13. The sealing gasket 14 is provided with two sealing rings, and the two sealing rings are located on the two flow channels 12.
[0023] The mounting mechanism 02 includes a mounting frame 21 and a bolt hole 22. The mounting frame 21 is mounted on the manifold 11, and the bolt hole 22 is provided on the mounting frame 21;
[0024] First, install the manifold 11 on the tooling, then install the sealing gasket 14 in the sealing groove 13 on the manifold 11, place the heat exchanger on top of the manifold 11, and then use bolts to pass through the bolt holes 22 on the mounting frame 21 to fix the manifold 11 and the heat exchanger together, and seal the manifold 11 and the external heat exchanger with the sealing gasket 14.
[0025] Example 2
[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a thermal management integrated module manifold sealing groove reinforcement structure includes a sealing mechanism 01, a mounting mechanism 02, and a rib 31. The mounting mechanism 02 is mounted on the sealing mechanism 01, and the rib 31 is mounted on the sealing mechanism 01. The mounting mechanism 02 facilitates the installation and fixation of the sealing mechanism 01, and the rib 31 enhances the deformation resistance of the connection of the sealing mechanism 01.
[0027] The sealing mechanism 01 includes a manifold 11 and a sealing gasket 14. The manifold 11 is provided with two flow channels 12. The manifold 11 is provided with a sealing groove 13. The sealing gasket 14 can be installed in the sealing groove 13. The sealing gasket 14 is provided with two sealing rings, and the two sealing rings are located on the two flow channels 12.
[0028] A rib 31 is provided in the sealing groove 13;
[0029] The rib 31 is in the shape of an arc;
[0030] There are two ribs 31;
[0031] The ribs 31 are provided in the sealing groove 13 to enhance the deformation resistance of the connection between the two sealing rings, thereby ensuring that the plane of the connection between the two sealing rings is evenly compressed. When the two flow channels 12 are subjected to internal working pressure, the support at the connection between the two sealing rings will not collapse and deform, thereby ensuring the sealing effect. The ribs 31 are arc-shaped, which can reduce the accumulation of rubber material during installation, thereby releasing the stress at the connection end of the two sealing rings. The two ribs 31 can reduce the accumulation of rubber material while also reducing the stiffness of the connection between the two sealing rings, ensuring that the heat exchanger and the manifold 11 are correctly installed, so that the integrated module can work normally.
[0032] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the utility model is a thermal management integrated module manifold sealing groove reinforcement structure. When working, the manifold 11 is first installed on the tooling, and then the sealing gasket 14 is installed in the sealing groove 13 on the manifold 11. The heat exchanger is placed on the manifold 11, and then the bolts are passed through the bolt holes 22 on the mounting frame 21 to fix the manifold 11 and the heat exchanger together. The manifold 11 and the external heat exchanger are sealed by the sealing gasket 14. The rib 31 is provided in the sealing groove 13 to facilitate strengthening the resistance of the connection between the two sealing rings. Deformation ability, thereby ensuring that the plane of the connection between the two sealing rings is evenly pressurized. When the two flow channels 12 are subjected to internal working pressure, the support at the connection between the two sealing rings will not collapse and deform, thereby ensuring its sealing effect. The ribs 31 are arc-shaped, which can reduce the accumulation of rubber material during installation, thereby releasing the stress at the connection end of the two sealing rings. The number of ribs 31 is two, which reduces the accumulation of rubber material and also reduces the stiffness of the connection between the two sealing rings, ensuring that the heat exchanger and the manifold 11 are correctly installed, so that the integrated module works normally.
[0033] The main functions achieved by the utility model are: in the process of manifold sealing, it is convenient to enhance the deformation resistance of the connection between the two sealing rings, ensure that the plane of the connection between the two sealing rings is evenly compressed, and improve the sealing effect.
[0034] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A thermal management integrated module manifold sealing groove reinforcement structure, comprising a sealing mechanism (01); characterized in that: It also includes a mounting mechanism (02) and a convex rib (31), wherein the mounting mechanism (02) is mounted on the sealing mechanism (01), and the convex rib (31) is mounted on the sealing mechanism (01); The installation mechanism (02) facilitates installation and fixation of the sealing mechanism (01), and the convex rib (31) enhances the deformation resistance of the connection of the sealing mechanism (01).
2. A thermal management integrated module manifold seal groove reinforcement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing mechanism (01) comprises a manifold (11) and a sealing gasket (14). The manifold (11) is provided with two flow channels (12). The manifold (11) is provided with a sealing groove (13). The sealing gasket (14) can be installed in the sealing groove (13). The sealing gasket (14) is provided with two sealing rings, and the two sealing rings are located on the two flow channels (12).
3. A thermal management integrated module manifold seal groove reinforcement structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism (02) comprises a mounting frame (21) and a bolt hole (22). The mounting frame (21) is mounted on the manifold (11), and the bolt hole (22) is provided on the mounting frame (21).
4. A thermal management integrated module manifold seal groove reinforcement structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A convex rib (31) is provided in the sealing groove (13).
5. The thermal management integrated module manifold sealing groove reinforcement structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The convex rib (31) is in the shape of an arc.
6. The thermal management integrated module manifold sealing groove reinforcement structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of convex ribs (31) is two.
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