Instant automobile windshield washer fluid heating device

By controlling the heater with sensor signals, the problem of wasted electricity when car windows freeze is solved, achieving efficient use of electricity and rapid frost removal. It is suitable for both traditional fuel vehicles and new energy vehicles.

CN223658136UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12DALIAN VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL COLLEGE (DALIAN OPEN UNIVERSITY)
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Application Number
CN202520169840.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-24
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-24

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive windshield washer fluid heaters lack effective on/off control when the system freezes in winter, resulting in wasted energy, battery damage, and low cleaning efficiency.

Method used

The heater is controlled by sensor signals. By collecting signals through flow sensors and ambient temperature sensors, intelligent control of the heater is achieved, saving energy and improving cleaning efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient use of electrical energy in the windshield washer fluid heating device during winter, quickly removes frost, ensures clear visibility for the driver, and is suitable for both traditional fuel vehicles and new energy vehicles.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an instant automobile windshield washer fluid heating device, which relates to the technical field of heating devices and comprises a water tank, a water pump, a flow sensor, an environment temperature sensor, a heater controller, a heater, a water pipe and a nozzle. The water tank is connected with the water pump; the water pump is respectively connected with the heater controller and the flow sensor; the flow sensor is connected with the heater controller; a heating resistance wire is arranged in the heater and is used for heating windshield washer fluid flowing through the cross section of the heater; the heater is controlled by the heating controller; the glass water flow sensor is arranged in a water pipeline between the water pump and the heater; the environment temperature sensor is arranged below a front windshield water chute; the heater controller controls the heater through a glass water flow signal collected by the flow sensor and an environment temperature signal collected by the environment temperature sensor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of heating devices, and more particularly to an instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heating device. Background Technology

[0002] In winter, when a car is parked outdoors, the large temperature difference between the inside and outside causes frost to form on the windshield surface. This is especially true during snowfall, as melting snowflakes continuously refreeze, resulting in ice buildup on the windshield that is difficult to clean. The only solution is to wait for the heater to warm up and melt the frost, which is both fuel-consuming and time-consuming. This windshield washer fluid heater can heat the washer fluid to 40 degrees Celsius and spray it onto the windshield, quickly melting the frost and leaving the windshield clean and clear, ensuring good visibility for the driver.

[0003] Currently, there are products on the market that use heating methods to heat windshield washer fluid, but these methods lack control over the opening and closing of the heater, which greatly depletes battery power and can damage the battery if used for extended periods. Utility Model Content

[0004] In response to the technical problems mentioned in the background section, an instantaneous automotive windshield washer heater is provided. This invention controls the heater via a heating controller by collecting sensor signals, thereby achieving energy savings.

[0005] The technical means adopted in this utility model are as follows:

[0006] An instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heater includes:

[0007] Water tank, water pump, flow sensor, ambient temperature sensor, heater controller, heater, water pipes, and nozzles;

[0008] The water tank is connected to the water pump; the water pump is connected to the heater controller and the flow sensor respectively; the flow sensor is connected to the heater controller.

[0009] The heater is equipped with a heating resistance wire to heat the molten glass flowing through its cross-section.

[0010] The heater is controlled by the heating controller;

[0011] The glass water flow sensor is installed in the water pipe between the water pump and the heater;

[0012] The ambient temperature sensor is located below the windshield water channel.

[0013] The heater controller controls the heater using the glass water flow signal collected by the flow sensor and the ambient temperature signal collected by the ambient temperature sensor.

[0014] Furthermore, the glass water tank is used to store glass water, and the glass water tank is connected to the water pump via a water pipe.

[0015] Furthermore, the water pump is connected to the heater via a water pipe.

[0016] Furthermore, the glass water flow sensor and temperature sensor are connected to the heater controller.

[0017] Furthermore, the heater is connected to a heater controller and a water pipe delivers windshield washer fluid to a nozzle, which then sprays it onto the windshield.

[0018] Furthermore, the nozzles are provided in four sets.

[0019] Furthermore, the nozzle sprays out glass cleaner under the pressure of the water pump. Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0020] This invention can solve the problem of frost and ice forming on car windows in winter. It can quickly remove frost from the glass and improve the efficiency of removing oil stains from the glass, ensuring clear visibility for the driver when the windshield is icy in winter.

[0021] This invention can solve the problem of ice and frost forming on car windshields in winter. Compared with other similar heating methods, it can save electricity, has a simple structure, and saves costs. It is suitable for both traditional fuel vehicles and new energy vehicles. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the device of this utility model.

[0024] The components include: 1. Water tank; 2. Water pump; 3. Flow sensor; 4. Ambient temperature sensor; 5. Heater controller; 6. Heater; 7. Water pipe; and 8. Nozzle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. The present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit this utility model or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0028] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0030] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model provides an instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heating device, including: a water tank 1, a water pump 2, a flow sensor 3, an ambient temperature sensor 4, a heater controller 5, a heater 6, a water pipe 7, and a nozzle 8.

[0033] In this application, water tank 1 is connected to water pump 2; water pump 2 is connected to heater controller 5 and flow sensor 3 respectively; flow sensor 3 is connected to heater controller 5; heater 6 is equipped with heating resistance wire to heat the glass water flowing through the cross-section of the heater; heater 6 is controlled by heater controller 5; flow sensor 3 is installed in water pipe 7 between water pump 2 and heater 6; ambient temperature sensor 4 is installed below the windshield water guide channel; heater controller 5 controls the heater by the glass water flow rate (as long as there is a flow signal in the water pipe, it means that the water spraying process is being performed, and the heater starts to work) signal collected by flow sensor and the ambient temperature signal collected by ambient temperature sensor.

[0034] Preferably, in this application, the glass water tank 1 is used to store glass water, and the glass water tank is connected to the water pump via a water pipe. Meanwhile, the water pump 2 is connected to the heater via a water pipe.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the windshield washer fluid flow sensor and temperature sensor are connected to the heater controller. The heater is connected to the heater controller and a water pipe delivers windshield washer fluid to the nozzles, which then spray it onto the windshield. Preferably, four sets of nozzles are provided. The nozzles spray the windshield washer fluid under the pressure of the water pump.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heater, characterized in that, include: Water tank, water pump, flow sensor, ambient temperature sensor, heater controller, heater, water pipes, and nozzles; The water tank is connected to the water pump; the water pump is connected to the heater controller and the flow sensor respectively; the flow sensor is connected to the heater controller. The heater is equipped with a heating resistance wire to heat the molten glass flowing through its cross-section. The heater is controlled by the heater controller; The flow sensor is installed in the water pipe between the water pump and the heater; The ambient temperature sensor is located below the windshield water channel. The heater controller controls the heater using the glass water flow signal collected by the flow sensor and the ambient temperature signal collected by the ambient temperature sensor.

2. The instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank is used to store glass cleaner, and the water tank is connected to the water pump via a water pipe.

3. The instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water pump is connected to the heater via a water pipe.

4. The instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow sensor and temperature sensor are connected to the heater controller.

5. The instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heater is connected to a heater controller and supplies windshield washer fluid to a nozzle via a water pipe, which then sprays the fluid onto the windshield.

6. The instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nozzles are provided in four sets.

7. The instantaneous automotive windshield washer fluid heater according to claim 1, characterized in that, The nozzle sprays out glass cleaner under the pressure of the water pump.

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