Overhead heat dissipation module for fuel cell
By designing a top-mounted heat dissipation module for fuel cells, and adopting a triangular support structure and air guide shroud, the problems of unstable radiator installation and heavy materials were solved, achieving a robust installation and lightweight design of the radiator, and reducing the power consumption of the fan.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423276728.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing fuel cell radiator mounting brackets are not sturdy enough and the materials are heavy, which does not meet the requirements for lightweight vehicles.
A top-mounted heat dissipation module for fuel cells is designed, which adopts a triangular support structure, including a base plate, a main plate and reinforcing ribs. The support strength is improved by welding, and an air guide shroud and a fan protection net are set on the heat dissipation body to enhance the heat dissipation effect.
This improves the installation stability of the radiator, reduces material usage, meets lightweight requirements, increases the frontal area, reduces fan power consumption, and reduces hydrogen frame load.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of fuel cells, and specifically relates to a top-mounted heat dissipation module for fuel cells. Background Technology
[0002] The core principle of a hydrogen fuel cell is an electrochemical reaction. At the anode, hydrogen is decomposed into protons and electrons by a catalyst. The protons pass through the electrolyte membrane to the cathode, while the electrons flow through an external circuit, forming an electric current. Subsequently, the protons combine with oxygen at the cathode to produce water. The entire process is pollution-free, emitting only water, making hydrogen fuel cell vehicles very environmentally friendly.
[0003] Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles require radiators for cooling during operation. Current fuel cell radiators have the following drawbacks: the mounting brackets are not secure enough during welding and have low strength; and the mounting brackets are made of heavy materials, which do not meet the lightweight requirements for vehicle operation. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a top-mounted heat dissipation module for fuel cells, which can improve the strength of the heat dissipation mounting bracket, making the heat dissipation installation more secure, and reducing the material thickness to meet the requirements of lightweighting.
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows: A top-mounted heat dissipation module for fuel cells includes a heat sink body, which is horizontally arranged. Two spaced mounting brackets are arranged on both the left and right sides of the heat sink body. Each mounting bracket includes a rectangular main board that fits against the outer periphery of the heat sink body. The main board is vertically arranged and welded to the heat sink body on all four sides. The main board has plug welding holes. A rectangular base plate located below the main board is welded to the heat sink body. The base plate is horizontally arranged and welded to the main board. Two symmetrical reinforcing ribs are arranged between the base plate and the main board. The reinforcing ribs are right-angled triangles, and the two right-angled sides of the reinforcing ribs are welded to the main board and the base plate, respectively.
[0006] The radiator body of this invention is mounted on top of a hydrogen frame via a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket consists of a base plate, a main plate, and two reinforcing ribs, forming a triangular bracket with a hollow interior. The reinforcing ribs ensure the bracket's strength. During radiator installation, the base plate of the mounting bracket is fixed to the hydrogen frame using fasteners passing through mounting holes. When welding the main plate to the radiator body, solder extends into the plug weld holes to increase strength. Compared to existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are: improved strength of the radiator mounting bracket, resulting in a more secure radiator installation; and reduced material thickness, meeting lightweight requirements.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the heat sink body is rectangular.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the lower side of the radiator body is provided with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, with the axes of the inlet and outlet pipes arranged vertically. The radiator body includes a first water chamber and a second water chamber spaced apart front to back. The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are respectively connected to the first water chamber and the second water chamber. A heat dissipation core is provided between the first water chamber and the second water chamber. The heat dissipation core is a tube-strip core or a plate-fin core. The heat dissipation core is provided with a channel connecting the first water chamber and the second water chamber, and the liquid circulates between the two water chambers. A fan blows downwards towards the heat dissipation core to dissipate heat.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, an air guide shroud is provided on the upper side of the radiator body. The air guide shroud includes a horizontal top plate, which is rectangular in shape. Four side plates forming a rectangle are provided on the lower side of the top plate. The side plates are vertically arranged, and their lower edges are fixed to the radiator body. The air guide shroud guides the air blown out by the fan, directing it towards the heat dissipation core.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the top plate of the air guide shroud is provided with several fan protective nets, and the air guide shroud is provided with air guide chambers corresponding to the radiator body. A fan is provided below each fan protective net inside the air guide shroud, and the fan is positioned corresponding to the radiator body. The fan axis is vertically arranged. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0012] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0013] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 4 This is a top view of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the present invention.
[0016] The components include: 1. Radiator body, 2. Mounting bracket, 3. Main board, 4. Plug holes, 5. Base plate, 6. Mounting holes, 7. Reinforcing rib plate, 8. Water inlet pipe, 9. Water outlet pipe, 10. Water chamber one, 11. Water chamber two, 12. Radiator core, 13. Air guide cover, 13a. Top plate, 13b. Side plate, 14. Fan protection net. Detailed Implementation
[0017] like Figure 1-5As shown, a top-mounted heat dissipation module for a fuel cell includes a heat sink body 1, which is rectangular. The heat sink body 1 is horizontally positioned, and two spaced mounting brackets 2 are provided on both the left and right sides of the heat sink body 1. Each mounting bracket 2 includes a rectangular main plate 3 that fits against the outer periphery of the heat sink body 1. The main plate 3 is vertically positioned, and its four sides are welded and fixed to the heat sink body 1. The main plate 3 has plug welding holes 4. A rectangular base plate 5 located below the main plate 3 is welded and fixed to the heat sink body 1. The base plate 5 is horizontally positioned and is also welded and fixed to the main plate 3. Two symmetrical reinforcing ribs 7 are provided between the base plate 5 and the main plate 3. The reinforcing ribs 7 are right-angled triangles, and their two right-angled sides are welded and fixed to the main plate 3 and the base plate 5, respectively.
[0018] The radiator body 1 has an inlet pipe 8 and an outlet pipe 9 on its lower side, with their axes vertically aligned. The radiator body 1 includes a first water chamber 10 and a second water chamber 11 spaced apart. The inlet pipe 8 and outlet pipe 9 are connected to the first water chamber 10 and the second water chamber 11, respectively. A heat dissipation core 12 is disposed between the first water chamber 10 and the second water chamber 11. The heat dissipation core 12 can be a tube-strip type or a plate-fin type. The heat dissipation core 12 has channels connecting the first water chamber 10 and the second water chamber 11, allowing liquid to circulate between the two chambers. A fan blows downwards onto the heat dissipation core 12 for heat dissipation.
[0019] A guide shroud 13 is provided on the upper side of the radiator body 1. The guide shroud 13 includes a horizontal top plate 13a, which is rectangular. Four rectangular side plates 13b are provided on the lower side of the top plate 13a. The side plates 13b are vertically arranged, and their lower edges are fixed to the radiator body 1. The guide shroud 13 guides the air blown by the fan towards the heat dissipation core 12. Several fan guards 14 are provided on the top plate 13a of the guide shroud 13. An air guide cavity corresponding to the radiator body 1 is provided inside the guide shroud 13. A fan is provided below each fan guard 14 inside the guide shroud 13, and the fan is positioned corresponding to the radiator body 1. The fan axis is vertically arranged.
[0020] The radiator body 1 of this invention is mounted on top of the hydrogen frame via a mounting bracket 2. The mounting bracket 2 consists of a base plate 5, a main plate 3, and two reinforcing ribs 7, forming a triangular bracket. The triangular bracket is hollow inside, and the reinforcing ribs 7 ensure the strength of the bracket. When installing the radiator, the base plate 5 of the mounting bracket 2 is fixed to the hydrogen frame using fasteners passing through the mounting holes 6. When the main plate 3 is welded to the radiator body 1, the solder extends into the plug welding holes 4 to increase strength. The advantages of this invention are: it can improve the strength of the radiator mounting bracket 2, making the radiator installation more secure; the material is thinner, meeting the requirements for lightweighting; compared with traditional framed radiators, there is no iron frame, saving material and reducing weight; the windward area is increased for the same volume, reducing the power consumption of the fan and saving energy; and it is fixed on top of the hydrogen frame, reducing the load on the hydrogen frame.
[0021] This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Based on the technical solutions disclosed in this utility model, those skilled in the art can make some substitutions and modifications to some of the technical features without creative labor, and these substitutions and modifications are all within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A top-mounted heat dissipation module for a fuel cell, comprising a heat sink body, characterized by, The heat radiator body is horizontally arranged, two installation supports are arranged on the left and right sides of the heat radiator body, the installation support comprises a rectangular main plate which is in close contact with the outer periphery of the heat radiator body, the main plate is vertically arranged, the main plate is welded and fixed with the heat radiator body around, a plug welding hole is arranged on the main plate, a rectangular bottom plate is welded and fixed on the lower side of the main plate, the bottom plate is horizontally arranged, an installation hole is arranged on the bottom plate, the bottom plate is also welded and fixed with the main plate, two left-right symmetrical reinforcing rib plates are arranged between the bottom plate and the main plate, the reinforcing rib plate is a right-angled triangle, and the two right-angled edges of the reinforcing rib plate are welded and fixed with the main plate and the bottom plate.
2. A top mounted heat dissipation module for a fuel cell according to claim 1, wherein The heat radiator body is rectangular.
3. A top mounted heat dissipation module for a fuel cell according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that Water inlet pipes and water outlet pipes are arranged on the lower side of the heat radiator body, the axes of the water inlet pipes and the water outlet pipes are vertically arranged, the heat radiator body comprises water chambers one and two which are spaced apart front and back, the water inlet pipes and the water outlet pipes are communicated with the water chambers one and two respectively, a heat dissipation core body is arranged between the water chambers one and two, and the heat dissipation core body is a pipe belt type core body or a plate fin type core body.
4. A top mounted heat dissipation module for a fuel cell according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A wind guide cover is arranged on the upper side of the heat radiator body, the wind guide cover comprises a horizontal top plate, the top plate is rectangular, four side plates which enclose a rectangle are arranged on the lower side of the top plate, the side plates are vertically arranged, and the lower edges of the side plates are fixed with the heat radiator body.
5. A top mounted heat dissipation module for a fuel cell according to claim 4, wherein A plurality of fan protection nets are arranged on the top plate of the wind guide cover, a wind guide cavity corresponding to the heat radiator body is arranged in the wind guide cover, a fan is arranged below each fan protection net in the wind guide cover, and the fan is arranged corresponding to the heat radiator body.