Water cooling unit with supercharged expansion kettle

By introducing a pressurized expansion tank into the water-cooled unit to maintain positive inlet pressure, the problem of hose deformation was solved, resulting in a compact structure, improved stability, and easier maintenance.

CN223497987UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31HUIZHOU HUIFENG AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422697444.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-05
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-05

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Technical Problem

When the water-cooled unit is working, the hose connected to the inlet deforms due to negative pressure, which increases the flow resistance and affects the normal operation of the unit.

Method used

Design a pressurized expansion tank to ensure that the inlet maintains positive pressure when the unit is working. Improve the sealing of the shell connection by setting a sealing ring plate and a sealing groove in the expansion tank, and enhance stability by fixing the shell with nuts and bolts.

Benefits of technology

This design avoids hose deformation, maintains constant flow resistance, has a more compact structure, and improves the stability and ease of maintenance of the unit.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a water chilling unit with a supercharged expansion kettle, which comprises a condensation fan, the condensation fan is connected with a condenser, the condenser is connected with a liquid storage device, the liquid storage device is connected with a chiller assembly, the chiller assembly is connected with a water pump, the water pump is connected with a load assembly, and the load assembly is connected with the supercharged expansion kettle. A supercharged expansion kettle is arranged between the water pump and the load assembly, the load assembly is connected with a WPTC assembly, the WPTC assembly is connected with the chiller assembly, an E-COMP assembly is arranged between the condenser and the chiller assembly in a connected mode, and a controller and a radiator are arranged between the water pump and the WPTC assembly in a connected mode. By arranging the supercharged expansion kettle, positive pressure is always kept at the inlet when the unit works, hose deformation is not caused, flow resistance is not affected, and the water cooling unit is more compact in structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water-cooled unit technology, specifically a water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, water-cooled units are one of the important components of automotive thermal management systems, used to meet the continuous cooling needs of automobiles, extend their service life, and improve their safety.

[0003] However, when the unit is working, the hose connected to the inlet is deformed under negative pressure, which increases the flow resistance and affects the normal use of the water-cooled unit. Therefore, we propose a water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A water-cooled chiller unit with a pressurized expansion tank includes: a condenser fan connected to a condenser, a liquid receiver connected to the condenser, a chiller assembly connected to the liquid receiver, a water pump connected to the chiller assembly, a load assembly connected to the water pump, a pressurized expansion tank disposed between the water pump and the load assembly, a WPTC assembly connected to the load assembly, the WPTC assembly connected to the chiller assembly, an E-COMP assembly connected between the condenser and the chiller assembly, and a controller and a radiator connected between the water pump and the WPTC assembly.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the pressurized expansion tank includes an upper shell, a lower shell is provided below the upper shell, an upper connecting plate is provided on the outer side of the upper shell, a lower connecting plate is provided on the outer side of the lower shell, a sealing ring plate is provided on the lower end surface of the upper connecting plate, a sealing groove is provided on the upper end surface of the lower connecting plate, and the sealing ring plate is snapped into the sealing groove.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: multiple sets of mounting nuts are provided on the lower end surface of the lower connecting plate, and multiple sets of protective ring blocks are provided on the upper end surface of the upper connecting plate. Mounting bolts are provided inside the multiple sets of protective ring blocks, and the mounting bolts are used in conjunction with the mounting nuts.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the upper shell is provided with a liquid inlet pipe, the lower shell is provided with a liquid outlet pipe, the upper shell is also provided with a liquid filling port, and the liquid filling port is provided with a sealing cap.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a high-pressure charging device is provided between the condenser and the liquid receiver, and a pressure and temperature sensor and an electronic expansion valve are provided between the liquid receiver and the chiiller assembly.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, temperature and pressure sensors are provided between the water pump and the load component, and between the load component and the WPTC component.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model: a pressure and temperature sensor and a low-pressure charging device are provided between the chiiller component and the E-COMP component, and an electromagnetic water valve is provided between the water pump and the radiator.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank maintains positive pressure at the inlet during operation, preventing hose deformation and ensuring unaffected flow resistance, resulting in a more compact structure. Furthermore, the sealing ring and groove within the expansion tank enhance the sealing between the upper and lower housings, improving the stability of the expansion tank during use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank according to this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressurized expansion tank in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of A.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing ring plate in this utility model.

[0019] The components include: 1. Condenser fan; 2. Condenser; 3. Liquid receiver; 4. Chiller assembly; 5. Water pump; 6. Load assembly; 7. Pressure-boosting expansion tank; 8. WPTC assembly; 9. E-COMP assembly; 10. Controller; 11. Radiator; 12. Upper housing; 13. Lower housing; 14. Upper connecting plate; 15. Lower connecting plate; 16. Sealing ring plate; 17. Sealing groove; 18. Mounting nut; 19. Protective ring block; 20. Mounting bolt; 21. Liquid inlet pipe; 22. Liquid outlet pipe; 23. Liquid filling port; 24. Sealing cap. Detailed Implementation

[0020] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, a water-cooled chiller unit with a pressurized expansion tank includes: a condenser fan 1, a condenser fan 1 connected to a condenser 2, a liquid receiver 3 connected to the condenser 2, a chiller assembly 4 connected to the liquid receiver 3, a water pump 5 connected to the chiller assembly 4, a load assembly 6 connected to the water pump 5, a pressurized expansion tank 7 disposed between the water pump 5 and the load assembly 6, a WPTC assembly 8 connected to the load assembly 6, the WPTC assembly 8 connected to the chiller assembly 4, an E-COMP assembly 9 connected between the condenser 2 and the chiller assembly 4, and a controller 10 connected between the water pump 5 and the WPTC assembly 8. A high-pressure charging device is installed between the radiator 11 and the condenser 2 and the liquid receiver 3. A pressure and temperature sensor and an electronic expansion valve are installed between the liquid receiver 3 and the chiller assembly 4. Temperature and pressure sensors are installed between the water pump 5 and the load assembly 6, and between the load assembly 6 and the WPTC assembly 8. A pressure and temperature sensor and a low-pressure charging device are installed between the chiller assembly 4 and the E-COMP assembly 9. An electromagnetic water valve is installed between the water pump 5 and the radiator 11. By setting up a pressurized expansion tank 7, the inlet is always kept under positive pressure when the unit is working, which will not cause the hose to deform and the flow resistance will not be affected, making the water-cooled unit structure more compact.

[0021] like Figures 2-4 As shown, the pressurized expansion tank 7 includes an upper shell 12, a lower shell 13 below the upper shell 12, an upper connecting plate 14 on the outer side of the upper shell 12, and a lower connecting plate 15 on the outer side of the lower shell 13. A sealing ring plate 16 is provided on the lower end face of the upper connecting plate 14, and a sealing groove 17 is provided on the upper end face of the lower connecting plate 15. The sealing ring plate 16 is snapped into the sealing groove 17. By setting the sealing ring plate 16 and the sealing groove 17, the sealing performance of the connection between the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13 can be improved, thereby improving the stability of the pressurized expansion tank 7 during use.

[0022] like Figures 2-3As shown, multiple sets of mounting nuts 18 are provided on the lower end face of the lower connecting plate 15, and multiple sets of protective ring blocks 19 are provided on the upper end face of the upper connecting plate 14. Mounting bolts 20 are provided inside the multiple sets of protective ring blocks 19, and the mounting bolts 20 are used in conjunction with the mounting nuts 18. By setting up the upper connecting plate 14, the lower connecting plate 15, the multiple sets of mounting nuts 18 and the mounting bolts 20, the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13 can be installed and fixed, and the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13 can be easily disassembled, making it convenient for staff to inspect the inside of the pressurized expansion tank 7, thus improving the convenience of maintenance of the pressurized expansion tank 7. The upper housing 12 is provided with a liquid inlet pipe 21, the lower housing 13 is provided with a liquid outlet pipe 22, the upper housing 12 is also provided with a liquid filling port 23, and the liquid filling port 23 is provided with a sealing cap 24; the liquid inlet pipe 21 facilitates the filling of liquid into the pressurized expansion tank 7, the liquid outlet pipe 22 facilitates the discharging of liquid from the pressurized expansion tank 7, the liquid filling port 23 facilitates the filling of liquid into the pressurized expansion tank 7, and the sealing cap 24 facilitates the sealing of the liquid filling port 23.

[0023] The above embodiments disclose a water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank. By setting up the pressurized expansion tank 7, the inlet is always kept under positive pressure during unit operation, which will not cause hose deformation and will not affect flow resistance. At the same time, by setting up the sealing ring plate 16 and the sealing groove 17, the sealing performance of the connection between the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13 can be improved, which improves the stability of the pressurized expansion tank 7 during use. Furthermore, by setting up the upper connecting plate 14, the lower connecting plate 15, multiple sets of mounting nuts 18 and mounting bolts 20, the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13 can be installed and fixed, and the upper shell 12 and the lower shell 13 can be easily disassembled, making it convenient for staff to inspect the internal parts of the pressurized expansion tank 7 and improving the convenience of maintenance of the pressurized expansion tank 7.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank, characterized in that, Includes: a condenser fan (1), the condenser fan (1) is connected to a condenser (2), the condenser (2) is connected to a liquid reservoir (3), the liquid reservoir (3) is connected to a chiller assembly (4), the chiller assembly (4) is connected to a water pump (5), the water pump (5) is connected to a load assembly (6), a booster expansion tank (7) is provided between the water pump (5) and the load assembly (6), the load assembly (6) is connected to a WPTC assembly (8), the WPTC assembly (8) is connected to the chiller assembly (4), an E-COMP assembly (9) is provided between the condenser (2) and the chiller assembly (4), and a controller (10) and a radiator (11) are provided between the water pump (5) and the WPTC assembly (8).

2. A water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressurized expansion tank (7) includes an upper shell (12), a lower shell (13) is provided below the upper shell (12), an upper connecting plate (14) is provided on the outer side of the upper shell (12), a lower connecting plate (15) is provided on the outer side of the lower shell (13), a sealing ring plate (16) is provided on the lower end face of the upper connecting plate (14), and a sealing groove (17) is provided on the upper end face of the lower connecting plate (15). The sealing ring plate (16) is snapped into the inside of the sealing groove (17).

3. A water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower connecting plate (15) has multiple sets of mounting nuts (18) on its lower end surface, and the upper connecting plate (14) has multiple sets of protective ring blocks (19) on its upper end surface. The multiple sets of protective ring blocks (19) have mounting bolts (20) inside them, and the mounting bolts (20) are used in conjunction with the mounting nuts (18).

4. A water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper housing (12) is provided with a liquid inlet pipe (21), the lower housing (13) is provided with a liquid outlet pipe (22), the upper housing (12) is also provided with a liquid filling port (23), and the liquid filling port (23) is provided with a sealing cap (24).

5. A water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, A high-pressure charging device is provided between the condenser (2) and the liquid receiver (3), and a pressure and temperature sensor and an electronic expansion valve are provided between the liquid receiver (3) and the chiller assembly (4).

6. A water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, Temperature and pressure sensors are installed between the water pump (5) and the load component (6), and between the load component (6) and the WPTC component (8).

7. A water-cooled unit with a pressurized expansion tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pressure and temperature sensor and a low-pressure filling device are provided between the chiller component (4) and the E-COMP component (9), and an electromagnetic water valve is provided between the water pump (5) and the radiator (11).