Electric compressor with efficient heating function
By integrating heating components and a cross-mesh flow channel design into the electric compressor body, and utilizing a PTC film heater to achieve efficient heating, the problem of low thermal efficiency of the electric compressor is solved, thereby improving the overall vehicle power efficiency and range.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520389049.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric compressors are inefficient in heating environments, which affects the overall vehicle's power efficiency and customer experience.
The heating components are integrated into the compressor body, and a heating element and cross-mesh flow channel design are adopted. The PTC film heater is used for efficient heating, and the controller controls the opening and closing of the heating element.
It improves the heating efficiency of the compressor, shortens the start-up time, reduces the overall vehicle power consumption, and enhances the range and energy efficiency of new energy vehicles.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of compressor technology, and more specifically, relates to a high-efficiency heating electric compressor. Background Technology
[0002] Electric compressors play a vital role as an important component of new energy vehicles. As the core component of the air conditioning system in new energy vehicles, the role of electric compressors is irreplaceable. The performance, vibration and noise, reliability, and sealing of electric compressors are all important factors affecting their operation. In the current technology, the heating of general compressors is achieved by simply controlling the compressor itself to generate heat, without adding other modules for heating. This results in low efficiency in the heating environment, affecting the overall power efficiency of the vehicle and the customer experience. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an electric compressor with high-efficiency heating, which can achieve additional heating, reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency during the heating process of the compressor, and reduce the overall vehicle's electrical energy consumption.
[0004] This utility model discloses a high-efficiency heating electric compressor, comprising a compressor body, a heating assembly mounted on the side of the compressor body; the heating assembly includes a housing, a cover plate, and heating elements; the housing is fixedly disposed on the air intake side of the compressor body; the cover plate covers the side wall of the housing away from the compressor body, forming a chamber with the housing; a mounting bracket and a flow channel plate are installed in the chamber, the heating elements are mounted on the mounting bracket, and the flow channel plate is installed on the side of the mounting bracket away from the cover plate; the flow channel plate is provided with a plurality of heating channels, which are arranged in a cross-network pattern.
[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, the heating element is installed on the side of the mounting bracket facing the cover plate.
[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, a flow port is installed on the outer wall of the shell, and the flow port is in through communication with the chamber; the flow port includes an inlet for inputting fluid medium into the chamber and an outlet for discharging the medium from the chamber;
[0007] Water tanks are recessed on both sides of the flow channel plate; the inlet and outlet are respectively connected to the corresponding water tanks; several heating channels are opened on the flow channel plate between the two water tanks; the two water tanks are connected and communicated through the heating channels.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, a number of protrusions are fixedly provided on the side wall of the flow channel plate facing the mounting frame. The protrusions are arranged in a horizontal and vertical interval to form a heating flow channel arranged in a cross mesh.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the heating element is a PTC film heater.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the protrusion is arranged in a strip shape.
[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, each heating channel is arranged parallel and / or perpendicular to each other and is interconnected.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the water tanks on both sides of the flow channel plate are a first water tank and a second water tank, respectively. The first water tank is connected to the inlet, and the second water tank is connected to the outlet.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, a sealing ring is installed at the connection between the mounting bracket and the flow channel plate inside the housing to prevent fluid medium leakage.
[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a controller, which is installed on the side of the housing away from the cover plate; a connector is installed inside the housing; the connector is embedded between the flow channel plate and the inner side wall of the housing; both ends of the connector are electrically connected to the corresponding heating element and the controller, respectively, and the heating element is controlled to open and close by the controller.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the solution of this utility model significantly improves the heating efficiency and energy consumption performance of the compressor by integrating a heating component on the compressor body and heating it with a heating plate.
[0016] The heating channels on the flow channel plate are arranged in a cross-shaped mesh, which ensures that the fluid medium is heated evenly as it flows through the heating channels during the heating process. This design not only improves heat exchange efficiency but also avoids problems such as localized overheating or uneven heating.
[0017] By installing heating components on the side of the compressor body, and using heating elements to preheat or simultaneously heat the compressor, the compressor can quickly reach its operating temperature in low-temperature environments, significantly shortening the heating start-up time. This design not only improves heating efficiency but also reduces the overall vehicle's electrical energy consumption, thereby enhancing the range and energy utilization rate of new energy vehicles.
[0018] The heating element uses a PTC film heater, which is characterized by high efficiency, stability, and durability.
[0019] The heating components are integrated into the compressor, reducing the number of parts in the vehicle and lowering the risk of damage and cost to the entire vehicle. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the heating component of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the compressor structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the heating assembly of this utility model after the cover plate has been removed;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal flow channel plate structure of the shell of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the heating plate and mounting bracket structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the heating plate and the controller of this utility model.
[0026] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:
[0027] 1. Compressor body; 2. Heating assembly; 21. Housing; 211. Outlet; 212. Inlet; 213. First water tank; 214. Second water tank; 215. Heating flow channel; 22. Cover plate; 23. Heating plate; 24. Mounting bracket; 25. Connecting parts. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments. The following embodiments are explanations of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.
[0029] Specific Implementation Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-6 A high-efficiency heating electric compressor includes a compressor body 1, and a heating component 2 is mounted on the side of the compressor body 1. The heating component 2 includes a housing 21, a cover plate 22, and heating elements 23. The housing 21 is fixedly disposed on the air intake side of the compressor body 1. The cover plate 22 covers the side wall of the housing 21 away from the compressor body 1, so as to form a chamber with the housing 21. A mounting bracket 24 and a flow channel plate are installed in the chamber. The heating elements 23 are installed on the mounting bracket 24 and are installed in the chamber through the mounting bracket 24. The flow channel plate is installed on the side of the mounting bracket 24 away from the cover plate 22. A plurality of heating flow channels 215 are provided on the flow channel plate, and the heating flow channels 215 are arranged in a cross-network pattern.
[0030] Heating element 23 is used to heat the fluid medium.
[0031] Preferably, the heating element 23 is installed on the side of the mounting bracket 24 facing the cover plate 22.
[0032] A flow port is installed on the outer wall of the housing 21. The flow port is in through communication with the chamber. The flow port includes an inlet 212 for inputting fluid medium into the chamber and an outlet 211 for discharging the medium from the chamber.
[0033] Water tanks are recessed on both sides of the flow channel plate; the inlet 212 and outlet 211 are respectively connected to the corresponding water tanks; several heating channels 215 are opened on the flow channel plate between the two water tanks; the two water tanks are connected and communicated through the heating channels 215, so that the fluid medium is heated evenly.
[0034] Optionally, a number of protrusions are fixedly provided on the side wall of the flow channel plate facing the mounting bracket 24. The protrusions are arranged in a horizontal and vertical interval to form a heating flow channel 215 arranged in a cross-shaped mesh.
[0035] Preferably, the protrusions are arranged in a strip shape.
[0036] Preferably, each heating channel 215 is arranged parallel and / or perpendicular to each other and is interconnected.
[0037] Preferably, the fluid medium is water.
[0038] Optionally, the water tanks on both sides of the flow channel plate are a first water tank 213 and a second water tank 214, respectively. The first water tank 213 is connected to the inlet 212, and the second water tank 214 is connected to the outlet 211.
[0039] Specifically, after the fluid medium is added into the chamber through the inlet 212, the fluid medium gathers in the first water tank 213; the fluid medium in the first water tank 213 enters the second water tank 214 through the heating channel 215; and then is discharged from the second water tank 214 through the outlet 211.
[0040] After the fluid medium flows into the heating component 2, it is heated by the heating element 23; during the process of heating the fluid medium by the heating element 23, the heating element 23 can also perform thermal radiation heating on the entire heating component 2.
[0041] Optionally, the heating element 23 is plate-shaped to increase the heating area and thus improve the efficiency of temperature increase. The heating element 23 can simultaneously heat multiple heating channels 215, making the heating process more uniform.
[0042] Preferably, the heating element 23 is a PTC film heater; the PTC film heater has the advantages of rapid heating, automatic temperature control in case of fan failure, and long service life compared to other heaters.
[0043] Optionally, a sealing ring is installed at the connection between the mounting bracket 24 and the flow channel plate inside the housing 21 to prevent fluid medium leakage.
[0044] The compressor also includes a controller, which is installed on the side of the housing 21 away from the cover plate 22. A connector 25 is installed inside the housing 21. The connector 25 is embedded between the flow channel plate and the inner wall of the housing 21. The two ends of the connector 25 are electrically connected to the corresponding heating element 23 and the controller, respectively. The heating element 23 is controlled to open and close by the controller.
[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application; however, the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto; any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application, based on the technical solution and its improved concept, should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency heating electric compressor, characterized in that: The compressor body (1) is included, and a heating component (2) is installed on the side of the compressor body (1). The heating component (2) includes a housing (21), a cover plate (22) and a heating element (23). The housing (21) is fixedly installed on the side of the compressor body (1) where the air enters. The cover plate (22) is installed on the side wall of the housing (21) away from the compressor body (1) to form a chamber with the housing (21). A mounting bracket (24) and a flow channel plate are installed in the chamber. The heating element (23) is installed on the mounting bracket (24) and installed in the chamber through the mounting bracket (24). The flow channel plate is installed on the side of the mounting bracket (24) away from the cover plate (22). Several heating channels (215) are provided on the flow channel plate, and each heating channel (215) is arranged in a cross-shaped mesh.
2. The high-efficiency heating electric compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating element (23) is installed on the side of the mounting bracket (24) facing the cover plate (22).
3. The high-efficiency heating electric compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flow port is installed on the outer wall of the shell (21), and the flow port is in through communication with the chamber; the flow port includes an inlet (212) for inputting fluid medium into the chamber and an outlet (211) for discharging the medium from the chamber. Water tanks are recessed on both sides of the flow channel plate; the inlet (212) and outlet (211) are respectively connected to the corresponding water tanks; several heating channels (215) are opened on the flow channel plate between the two water tanks; the two water tanks are connected and communicated through the heating channels (215).
4. The high-efficiency heating electric compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several protrusions are fixedly provided on the side wall of the flow channel plate facing the mounting bracket (24). The protrusions are arranged in a horizontal and vertical interval to form a heating flow channel (215) arranged in a cross mesh.
5. The high-efficiency heating electric compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating element (23) is a PTC film heater.
6. The high-efficiency heating electric compressor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protrusions are arranged in a strip shape.
7. The high-efficiency heating electric compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each heating channel (215) is arranged parallel and / or perpendicular to each other and is connected.
8. The high-efficiency heating electric compressor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water tanks on both sides of the flow channel plate are the first water tank (213) and the second water tank (214), respectively. The first water tank (213) is connected to the inlet (212), and the second water tank (214) is connected to the outlet (211).
9. The high-efficiency heating electric compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring is installed at the connection between the mounting bracket (24) and the flow channel plate inside the housing (21) to prevent fluid medium leakage.
10. The high-efficiency heating electric compressor according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a controller, which is installed on the side of the housing (21) away from the cover plate (22); a connector (25) is installed inside the housing (21); the connector (25) is embedded between the flow channel plate and the inner side wall of the housing (21); the two ends of the connector (25) are electrically connected to the corresponding heating element (23) and the controller respectively, and the heating element (23) is controlled to open and close by the controller.