Flow guide structure of intercooler
By designing an adjustable fixing and snap-fit mechanism, the problem of the intercooler's flow guide structure being unable to flexibly adjust the partition plate was solved, achieving optimal heat dissipation effect and ease of operation under different operating conditions.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423268713.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing intercooler flow guide structure cannot flexibly adjust the number of partition plates, resulting in the heat dissipation effect not being optimized under different operating conditions, and replacement or maintenance operations are time-consuming and labor-intensive.
An intercooler airflow guiding structure was designed, which includes a fixing mechanism, a snap-fit mechanism, and a receiving mechanism. Through adjustable fixing and flexible snap-fit methods, the partition plate can be stably fixed and flexibly replaced, ensuring smooth airflow guidance and heat dissipation.
The intercooler's flow guide structure achieves both stability and flexibility, allowing the number of partition plates to be adjusted according to different operating conditions. This improves heat dissipation efficiency and ease of operation, ensuring optimal heat dissipation under various conditions.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intercooler flow guidance technology, and more specifically, it relates to an intercooler flow guidance structure. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technologies, the intercooler's airflow guiding structure plays a crucial role in turbocharging systems. It guides and separates airflow to ensure the intercooler effectively cools the high-temperature gas after boosting. However, existing intercooler airflow guiding structures have certain limitations in use. First, to achieve uniform heat dissipation, the intake air needs to be separated, typically using fixed baffles. These baffles direct airflow to different parts of the intercooler to maximize cooling efficiency. However, existing equipment often doesn't allow for easy replacement of these baffles, meaning that adjustments or maintenance to the cooling effect can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.
[0003] Secondly, existing intercooler airflow structures typically cannot adjust the number of partition plates according to different usage conditions. This means that heat dissipation may not be optimized under both high and low load conditions. This lack of flexibility limits the intercooler's performance under various operating conditions, potentially leading to insufficient heat dissipation in some situations and wasted resources in others. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides an intercooler flow guiding structure to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intercooler flow guiding structure, including a housing, which is installed on an external device. A fixing mechanism is provided on the housing, the fixing mechanism including a receiving mechanism, a bonding plate, a pressure plate, a reinforcing strip, an insertion rod, a compression spring, a fixing sleeve, an external rod, a lateral rod, and a snap-fit mechanism. The receiving mechanism is installed on the housing, the bonding plate abuts against the side wall of the housing, multiple insertion rods are installed on the housing, the bonding plate passes through the insertion rods and abuts against the housing, a compression spring is installed on the bonding plate, the pressure plate abuts against the compression spring, the fixing sleeve is installed on the housing, the external rod is installed on the pressure plate, the external rod is slidably connected inside the fixing sleeve, a lateral hole is opened on the side wall of the fixing sleeve, the lateral rod is slidably connected inside the lateral hole, an annular groove is opened on the side wall of the external rod, the lateral rod rests in the annular groove, and the snap-fit mechanism is installed on the fixing sleeve.
[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the upper end face of the annular groove is provided with a rounded corner, and the lower end face of the external rod is provided with a rounded head. The design of the rounded head and rounded corner ensures the convenience of insertion.
[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the snap-fit mechanism includes a follower plate and a tension spring. The follower plate is mounted on the side rod, one end of the tension spring is connected to the follower plate, and the other end of the tension spring is connected to the side wall of the fixed sleeve. The design of the snap-fit mechanism ensures the convenience of snap-fit.
[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a telescopic disc is slidably provided on the side wall of the fixed sleeve, an opening sleeve is provided on the telescopic disc, and a push rod is provided on the follower plate, the push rod abutting against the opening sleeve. The design of the telescopic disc ensures the continuity of telescopic movement.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a pull rod is provided on the follower plate, and an opening groove is provided on the side wall of the opening sleeve. The design of the pull rod ensures the continuity of pulling.
[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the receiving mechanism includes an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the outer shell and the external equipment. The design of the receiving mechanism ensures the continuity of air intake and exhaust.
[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the bonding plate is provided with a plurality of dividing plates, the plurality of dividing plates being equally spaced, and the design of the dividing mechanism ensuring the continuity of the dividing.
[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the outer shell is provided with multiple heat dissipation shells, and the partition plate is slidably connected inside the heat dissipation shells, and the design of the heat dissipation shells ensures the continuity of heat dissipation.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an intercooler flow guiding structure, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. The fixing mechanism provides a stable and adjustable fixing method, ensuring the stability and reliability of the intercooler flow guide structure. Through the cooperation of the receiving mechanism, bonding plate, pressure plate, reinforcing strip, insertion rod, compression spring, fixing sleeve, external rod, lateral rod and snap-fit mechanism, the fixing mechanism can achieve fixing and adjustment through the interaction of pressure plate and compression spring. The setting of pressure plate enables the fixing mechanism to provide appropriate pressure during the fixing process, thereby improving the fixing efficiency and performance, and thus ensuring the fixing of different numbers of partition strips.
[0015] 2. The snap-fit mechanism provides a flexible and reliable snap-fit method, ensuring the flexibility and adaptability of the intercooler's flow guide structure. Through the cooperation of the follower plate and the tension spring, the snap-fit mechanism can provide appropriate snap-fit and release during the snap-fit process, thereby ensuring the flexibility and reliability of the lateral rod. The follower plate allows the snap-fit mechanism to provide convenient snap-fit and release during operation, thus improving the convenience and accuracy of operation.
[0016] 3. The receiving mechanism provides a stable and efficient receiving method, ensuring the smooth flow of hot air in the intercooler's airflow structure and the heat dissipation process. Through the cooperation of the inlet and outlet pipes, the receiving mechanism can provide appropriate airflow reception and guidance during the heat dissipation process, thereby ensuring effective reception and heat dissipation of hot air. The design of the inlet and outlet pipes allows the receiving mechanism to provide convenient airflow control and adjustment during operation, thereby improving the convenience and accuracy of the receiving process. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an intercooler flow guiding structure according to the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the outer shell of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dividing plate in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing mechanism in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 In this utility model Figure 4 A cross-sectional structural diagram.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Outer shell; 2. Adhesive plate; 3. Pressure plate; 4. Reinforcing strip; 5. Insert rod; 6. Compression spring; 7. Fixing sleeve; 8. External rod; 9. Side rod; 10. Side hole; 11. Annular groove; 12. Rounded corner; 13. Round head; 14. Follower plate; 15. Tension spring; 16. Telescopic disc; 17. Release sleeve; 18. Top rod; 19. Pull rod; 20. Release groove; 21. Air inlet pipe; 22. Air outlet pipe; 23. Dividing plate; 24. Heat sink shell. Detailed Implementation
[0023] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.
[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.
[0026] Please see Figure 1-5 An intercooler flow guiding structure includes a housing 1, which is installed on an external device. A fixing mechanism is provided on the housing 1, comprising a receiving mechanism, a bonding plate 2, a pressure plate 3, a reinforcing strip 4, an insertion rod 5, a compression spring 6, a fixing sleeve 7, an external connecting rod 8, a lateral rod 9, and a snap-fit mechanism. The receiving mechanism is installed on the housing 1. The bonding plate 2 abuts against the side wall of the housing 1. Multiple insertion rods 5 are installed on the housing 1, and the bonding plate 2 passes through the insertion rods 5 to abut against the housing 1. A compression spring 6 is installed on the bonding plate 2, and the pressure plate 3 abuts against the compression spring 6. The fixing sleeve 7 is installed on the housing 1. The external connecting rod 8 is installed on the pressure plate 3 and is slidably connected within the fixing sleeve 7. A lateral hole 10 is formed on the side wall of the fixing sleeve 7, and the lateral rod 9 is slidably connected within the lateral hole 10. An annular groove 11 is formed on the side wall of the external connecting rod 8, and the lateral rod 9 rests within the annular groove 11. The snap-fit mechanism is installed on the fixing sleeve 7. The upper end face of the 11 has a rounded corner 12, and the lower end face of the outer rod 8 has a rounded head 13. The locking mechanism includes a follower plate 14 and a tension spring 15. The follower plate 14 is mounted on the lateral rod 9. One end of the tension spring 15 is connected to the follower plate 14, and the other end of the tension spring 15 is connected to the side wall of the fixed sleeve 7. A telescopic disc 16 is slidably provided on the side wall of the fixed sleeve 7. A release sleeve 17 is provided on the telescopic disc 16. A push rod 18 is provided on the follower plate 14. The release sleeve 17 is abutted against. The follower plate 14 is provided with a pull rod 19. The release sleeve 17 has a release groove 20 on its side wall. The receiving mechanism includes an air inlet pipe 21 and an air outlet pipe 22. The two ends of the air inlet pipe 21 and the air outlet pipe 22 are respectively connected to the outer shell 1 and the external equipment. The bonding plate 2 is provided with multiple dividing plates 23. The multiple dividing plates 23 are equidistantly arranged. The outer shell 1 is provided with multiple heat dissipation shells 24. The dividing plates 23 are slidably connected in the heat dissipation shells 24.
[0027] In this embodiment, when the corresponding dividing plate 23 needs to be replaced according to different situations, the corresponding dividing plate 23 is first inserted into the heat sink 24, and then the bonding plate 2 is inserted into the insertion rod 5 so that the bonding plate 2 abuts against the outer shell 1. Then the external rod 8 is inserted into the fixing sleeve 7. Due to the setting of the round head 13, the external rod 8 can pass through the fixing sleeve 7. Then the multiple side rods 9 abut outward, and then the external rod 8 slides inward until the multiple side rods 9 are inserted into the annular groove 11, thereby completing the snap-fit of the side rods 9. When it is necessary to untie, the telescopic disc 16 slides down so that the untie sleeve 17 abuts against the top rod 18, and then the snap-fit between the side rods 9 and the annular groove 11 is released, thereby releasing the fixation between the pressure plate 3 and the outer shell 1.
[0028] More specifically, when the installation of the partition plate 23 is completed, hot air is first introduced into the outer casing 1 through the air inlet pipe 21, then separated by multiple partition plates 23, and then flows into the other end of the outer casing 1 through the gap between the partition plate 23 and the heat sink 24, and is then discharged through the air outlet pipe 22. The multiple heat sinks 24 perform the heat dissipation process, thus completing the heat dissipation process.
[0029] In summary, when the overall equipment is in use or running: when it is necessary to replace the corresponding dividing plate 23 according to different situations, first insert the corresponding dividing plate 23 into the heat sink 24, then insert the bonding plate 2 into the insertion rod 5 so that the bonding plate 2 abuts against the outer shell 1, then insert the external rod 8 into the fixing sleeve 7. Due to the setting of the round head 13, the external rod 8 can pass through the fixing sleeve 7, then the multiple side rods 9 abut outward, and then the external rod 8 slides inward until the multiple side rods 9 are inserted into the annular groove 11, thus completing the snap-fit of the side rods 9. When it is necessary to untie, slide the telescopic disc 16 downward so that the untie sleeve 17 abuts against the top rod 18, and then untie the snap-fit between the side rods 9 and the annular groove 11, thereby releasing the fixation between the pressure plate 3 and the outer shell 1.
[0030] When the partition plate 23 is installed, hot air is first introduced into the outer casing 1 through the air inlet pipe 21, then separated by multiple partition plates 23, and then flows into the other end of the outer casing 1 through the gap between the partition plate 23 and the heat sink 24, and is then discharged through the air outlet pipe 22. The multiple heat sinks 24 perform the heat dissipation process, thus completing the heat dissipation process.
[0031] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An intercooler flow guiding structure, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that, The outer casing (1) is installed on an external device. A fixing mechanism is provided on the outer casing (1). The fixing mechanism includes a receiving mechanism, a bonding plate (2), a pressure plate (3), a reinforcing strip (4), an insertion rod (5), a compression spring (6), a fixing sleeve (7), an external connecting rod (8), a lateral rod (9), and a snap-fit mechanism. The receiving mechanism is installed on the outer casing (1). The bonding plate (2) abuts against the side wall of the outer casing (1). Multiple insertion rods (5) are installed on the outer casing (1). The bonding plate (2) passes through the insertion rods (5) and abuts against the outer casing (1). A compression spring (6) is installed on the bonding plate (2), and the pressure plate (3) abuts against the compression spring (6). The fixing sleeve (7) is installed on the outer shell (1), and the external rod (8) is installed on the pressure plate (3). The external rod (8) is slidably connected in the fixing sleeve (7). A lateral hole (10) is opened on the side wall of the fixing sleeve (7), and the lateral rod (9) is slidably connected in the lateral hole (10). An annular groove (11) is opened on the side wall of the external rod (8), and the lateral rod (9) is pushed in the annular groove (11). The snap-fit mechanism is installed on the fixing sleeve (7).
2. The intercooler flow guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular groove (11) has a rounded corner (12) on its upper end surface, and the outer rod (8) has a rounded head (13) on its lower end surface.
3. The intercooler flow guiding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The snap-fit mechanism includes a follower plate (14) and a tension spring (15). The follower plate (14) is mounted on the side rod (9). One end of the tension spring (15) is connected to the follower plate (14), and the other end of the tension spring (15) is connected to the side wall of the fixed sleeve (7).
4. The intercooler flow guiding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed sleeve (7) has a telescopic disc (16) slidably mounted on its side wall. The telescopic disc (16) has an opening sleeve (17) mounted on it. The follower plate (14) has a push rod (18) mounted on it. The push rod (18) abuts against the opening sleeve (17).
5. The intercooler flow guiding structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The follower plate (14) is provided with a pull rod (19), and the side wall of the release sleeve (17) is provided with a release groove (20).
6. The intercooler flow guiding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving mechanism includes an air inlet pipe (21) and an air outlet pipe (22), with the two ends of the air inlet pipe (21) and the air outlet pipe (22) respectively connected to the outer casing (1) and external equipment.
7. The intercooler flow guiding structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bonding plate (2) is provided with multiple dividing plates (23), and the multiple dividing plates (23) are arranged at equal intervals.
8. The intercooler flow guiding structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer shell (1) is provided with multiple heat dissipation shells (24), and the partition plate (23) is slidably connected inside the heat dissipation shell (24).