Energy storage and automobile liquid heater with novel structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of heating, in particular to an energy storage and automobile liquid heater with a novel structure, which comprises a pipeline body and a chuck, a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) mounting structure and a PTC heating core are arranged on the pipeline body, and the PTC heating core is arranged on the PTC mounting structure; the PTC mounting structure ensures that the heating core can be stably and firmly fixed in the heater; the PTC heating core is embedded in the PTC mounting structure of the pipeline body, and the heating power is automatically adjusted according to the temperature change by utilizing the self-temperature-adjusting function of the PTC element, so that a stable and uniform heating effect is provided. The two chucks are arranged at the two ends of the pipeline body respectively, and the chucks are connected with the pipeline body and fixed in a heater system. A special-shaped structure is arranged on the inner wall of the pipeline body and used for enlarging the area of the inner wall of the pipeline body. By increasing the heat exchange area, the transfer speed of heat energy is increased, the heating time is shortened, and concentration and non-uniform distribution of heat in the pipeline are effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heating technology, specifically to a novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the new energy vehicle (NEV) market, battery management and in-vehicle comfort have become key technological challenges. In cold climates, the performance of electric vehicle batteries significantly degrades. Low temperatures increase battery internal resistance, reduce capacity, and even affect battery safety, consequently impacting vehicle range and stability. Therefore, ensuring batteries maintain suitable operating temperatures in low-temperature environments is crucial for addressing winter range and performance issues. Traditional battery heating systems typically rely on battery pack heating films or heat pump technology, but these methods still have limitations in efficiency and heating speed, especially in extremely cold weather where they cannot provide sufficient heating. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater to address the problems of poor efficiency and heating speed in traditional battery heating systems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater, comprising,

[0005] The pipeline body is provided with a PTC mounting structure and a PTC heating element, and the PTC heating element is disposed on the PTC mounting structure.

[0006] Chucks, two chucks are respectively disposed at both ends of the pipe body;

[0007] The PTC mounting structure includes multiple limiting grooves, which are disposed on the surface of the pipe body.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom surface of the limiting groove is rectangular, and the depth of the limiting groove is the same at all points along the axial direction of the pipe body;

[0009] The plurality of limiting grooves are evenly distributed along the circumference of the pipe body.

[0010] Preferably, four limiting grooves are provided, and the pipe body is cylindrical.

[0011] Preferably, it further includes:

[0012] The housing, the pipe body is disposed within the housing, and the chuck extends out from the housing.

[0013] Preferably, the outer contour of the end face of the housing is a polygon, and the number of sides of the polygon is adapted to the number of limiting grooves.

[0014] Preferably, the pipe body and the chuck are integrally formed.

[0015] Preferably, the inner wall of the pipe body is provided with an irregular structure, which is used to increase the area of ​​the inner wall of the pipe body.

[0016] Preferably, the irregular structure is petal-shaped or wavy.

[0017] Preferably, the pipe body is further provided with a device mounting structure, and the transmission line connected to the PTC heating element passes through the device mounting structure and exits the housing.

[0018] Preferably, the device mounting structure includes: a clearance surface and a mounting surface, wherein a plurality of clearance surfaces and a plurality of mounting surfaces are staggered, the clearance surfaces are corresponding one-to-one with the limiting grooves, and the bottom surface of the clearance surfaces and the limiting grooves are coplanar, and mounting holes are provided on the mounting surfaces.

[0019] In summary, due to the adoption of the above-mentioned technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] This utility model discloses a novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater, comprising a pipe body and chucks. A PTC mounting structure ensures the heating element is stably and securely fixed within the heater. The PTC heating element is embedded in the PTC mounting structure of the pipe body, utilizing the self-regulating temperature function of the PTC element to automatically adjust the heating power according to temperature changes, thereby providing a stable and uniform heating effect. Two chucks are respectively located at both ends of the pipe body, connecting the pipe body and fixing it to the heater system.

[0021] Furthermore, the inner wall of the pipe body is provided with an irregular structure, which is used to increase the surface area of ​​the inner wall of the pipe body. By increasing the heat exchange area, the heat transfer speed is improved, the heating time is shortened, and the concentration and uneven distribution of heat within the pipe are effectively avoided. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure shown;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the integrated structure of the pipe body and the chuck shown;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The front view of the structure shown;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of AA is shown below;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of the structure shown;

[0031] In the diagram: 1. PTC mounting structure; 2. PTC heating element; 3. Chuck; 4. Housing; 5. Limiting groove; 6. Pipe body; 7. Irregular structure; 8. Device mounting structure; 9. Transmission line; 10. Clearance surface; 11. Mounting surface; 12. Mounting hole; 13. Transmission line; 14. Temperature control element. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0034] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "front," "back," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure undergoes a positional flip, orientation change, or change of motion, these directional indications will change accordingly. For instance, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0035] To address the shortcomings of traditional battery heating systems in terms of efficiency and heating speed, a novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater structure is proposed, such as... Figures 1-6 As shown, it includes:

[0036] The pipe body 6 is provided with a PTC mounting structure 1 and a PTC heating element 2. The PTC heating element 2 is mounted on the PTC mounting structure 1, which ensures that the heating element can be stably and firmly fixed in the heater. The PTC heating element 2 is embedded in the PTC mounting structure 1 of the pipe body 6. By utilizing the self-temperature adjustment function of the PTC element, the heating power is automatically adjusted according to the temperature change, thereby providing a stable and uniform heating effect.

[0037] Chuck 3, two chucks are respectively disposed at both ends of the pipe body 6, the chuck 3 connects to the pipe body 6 and is fixed in the heater system.

[0038] The housing 4 contains the pipe body 6, and the chuck 3 extends from within the housing 4. In practical applications, the energy storage and automotive liquid heater of this application is tightly integrated with the vehicle's air conditioning system, using automotive antifreeze or purified water as the flowing medium within the pipe body 6. The PTC heating element 2 heats the flowing medium through the pipe body 6, thereby increasing the temperature of the medium flowing through the pipe. Notably, this flowing medium not only flows through the pipe body 6 during heating but also works synergistically to cool the battery through the cooling pipes of the vehicle's air conditioning system, effectively preventing the battery temperature from becoming too high and ensuring that the battery operates within its optimal temperature range.

[0039] The outer shell 4 of the pipe body 6 is made of a material with extremely low thermal conductivity. This design effectively reduces heat loss and provides excellent insulation and protection. Furthermore, since the flowing medium is affected by temperature changes, condensation may accumulate on the pipe body. Therefore, by rationally designing the shell 4 for insulation, condensation formation can be effectively reduced. It is particularly important to emphasize that condensation not only affects the appearance of the vehicle's air conditioning system, causing dampness, but may also compromise the product's electrical insulation performance, increasing the risk of electrical leakage. Therefore, preventing condensation accumulation through insulation design not only improves system stability but also ensures vehicle safety.

[0040] In this embodiment, the pipe body 6 and the chuck 3 adopt an integrated aluminum material structure. Aluminum has good thermal conductivity, and the heat generated by the PTC heating core 2 can be efficiently transferred to the circulating medium.

[0041] Furthermore, the PTC mounting structure 1 includes multiple limiting grooves 5, which are disposed on the surface of the pipe body 6. The design of multiple limiting grooves 5 simplifies the assembly of the heater and avoids reliability issues caused by traditional welding and complex assembly processes.

[0042] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the limiting groove 5 is rectangular, and the depth of the limiting groove 5 is the same at all points along the axial direction of the pipe body 6, which ensures that the PTC heating core 2 is uniformly positioned in the pipe and maintains a consistent fixing depth, effectively improving the uniformity of heat conduction and avoiding uneven heat or local overheating caused by insecure fixing or positional deviation.

[0043] Furthermore, multiple limiting grooves 5 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the pipe body 6 to ensure that the PTC heating core 2 is evenly fixed inside the pipe. In addition, this uniform distribution design can avoid the problem of uneven heat distribution caused by unilateral fixing or uneven installation in traditional heaters, effectively improving heat conversion efficiency and heating effect.

[0044] Specifically, four limiting grooves 5 are provided, and the pipe body 6 is cylindrical.

[0045] Furthermore, the outer contour of the end face of the housing 4 is polygonal, and the number of sides of the polygon matches the number of limiting grooves 5, making the connection between the housing 4 and the pipe body 6 tighter and improving the stability of the heater. At the same time, the polygonal outer contour also facilitates placement and positioning.

[0046] Furthermore, the pipe body 6 and the chuck 3 adopt an integrated molding structure, which not only simplifies the production process, but also improves the mechanical strength and structural stability of the product, avoids the common problems of loose connection or joint leakage in traditional heaters, and improves the reliability of the heater during long-term use.

[0047] Furthermore, the inner wall of the pipe body 6 is provided with a special-shaped structure 7, which is used to increase the area of ​​the inner wall of the pipe body 6. By increasing the heat exchange area, the heat transfer speed is improved, the heating time is shortened, and the concentration and uneven distribution of heat in the pipe are effectively avoided.

[0048] Furthermore, the irregular structure 7 is petal-shaped or corrugated, which not only increases the surface area of ​​the inner wall of the pipe, but also effectively enhances thermal convection and mixing when the fluid passes through the pipe, thereby further improving the uniform distribution and transfer efficiency of heat. At the same time, the corrugated or petal-shaped design can also improve the pressure resistance and impact resistance of the pipe, ensuring the stability and durability of the heater in harsh environments.

[0049] Furthermore, a device mounting structure 8 is provided in the pipe body 6, through which the transmission line 13 connected to the PTC heating element 2 passes out of the housing 4. This makes the connection between the power supply and the heater simpler and more efficient, while avoiding the messy or heat conduction problems that may occur with the transmission line 13 in traditional heaters, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the heater system.

[0050] Furthermore, the device mounting structure 8 includes: a clearance surface 10 and a mounting surface 11. Multiple clearance surfaces 10 and multiple mounting surfaces 11 are staggered, with each clearance surface 10 corresponding to a limiting groove 5. The bottom surface of each clearance surface 10 is coplanar with the bottom surface of the limiting groove 5. Mounting holes 12 are provided on the mounting surface 11. The clearance surface allows the transmission line 13 connected to the PTC heating element 2 to pass through, while the mounting surface 11 limits and mounts the device to be installed. Specifically, the required device is fixed to the mounting surface 11 using bolts, rivets, or other means. It should be noted that the type and quantity of the required devices depend on the design of the control circuit by those skilled in the art, and generally include temperature control elements 14, fuses, etc.

[0051] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0052] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0053] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0054] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0056] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0057] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, this application also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0058] The above description describes specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater, characterized in that: include, The pipe body (6) is provided with a PTC mounting structure (1) and a PTC heating element (2), and the PTC heating element (2) is provided on the PTC mounting structure (1); Chucks (3), two chucks (3) are respectively disposed at both ends of the pipe body (6); The PTC mounting structure (1) includes multiple limiting grooves (5), which are disposed on the surface of the pipe body (6).

2. The novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the limiting groove (5) is rectangular, and the depth of the limiting groove (5) is the same at all points along the axial direction of the pipe body (6). Multiple limiting grooves (5) are evenly distributed along the circumference of the pipe body (6).

3. The novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting groove (5) is provided in four places, and the pipe body (6) is cylindrical.

4. The novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: The housing (4) contains the pipe body (6) disposed within the housing (4), and the chuck (3) extends out from the housing (4).

5. The novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer contour of the end face of the housing (4) is a polygon, and the number of sides of the polygon is matched with the number of limiting grooves (5).

6. The novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The pipe body (6) and the chuck (3) are integrally formed.

7. The novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the pipe body (6) is provided with a special-shaped structure (7), which is used to increase the area of ​​the inner wall of the pipe body (6).

8. The novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to claim 7, characterized in that, The irregular structure (7) is petal-shaped or wavy.

9. The novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pipe body (6) is also provided with a device mounting structure (8), and the transmission line (13) connected to the PTC heating element (2) passes through the device mounting structure (8) and exits the housing (4).

10. The novel energy storage and automotive liquid heater according to claim 9, characterized in that, The device mounting structure (8) includes: a clearance surface (10) and a mounting surface (11). The clearance surfaces (10) and the mounting surfaces (11) are arranged alternately. The clearance surfaces (10) and the limiting grooves (5) are arranged one-to-one. The bottom surfaces of the clearance surfaces (10) and the limiting grooves (5) are coplanar. The mounting surface (11) is provided with mounting holes (12).

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