Air outlet end cover of intercooler

Abstract

The air outlet end cover of the intercooler comprises an intercooler body, an end cover mechanism, a quick clamping mechanism and a clamping auxiliary mechanism, the end cover mechanism comprises an air outlet pipe, a sleeve, an adapter pipe and a connecting pipe, and the quick clamping mechanism comprises a clamping pipe, a clamping rod, a stepped clamping groove, a locking rod, a lock head and a threaded rod. The clamping auxiliary mechanism comprises a spiral pipe, a thrust bearing, a push ring, a gear strip and a rotating gear, the design of an air outlet pipe, a sleeve and an adapter pipe ensures that air in the intercooler can be smoothly discharged to external equipment, and the design of a connecting pipe enables the intercooler to be flexibly connected with the external equipment; through the design of the clamping pipe, the clamping rod, the locking rod and the lock head, rapid and firm clamping and fixing can be achieved, the operation efficiency and safety are improved, through the design of the stepped clamping groove, multi-stage fixing positions are provided, and different fixing strength can be selected according to needs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intercooler technology, and more specifically, to an intercooler outlet end cap. Background Technology

[0002] An intercooler outlet cap is a component used to seal the outlet end of an intercooler. Intercoolers are commonly used in internal combustion engines or certain industrial applications to cool gases between two heat exchange processes. The intercooler outlet cap is an important part of the intercooler system; it not only ensures the airtightness of the intercooler's interior but also protects the intercooler from external contamination, improving its reliability and service life. With the development of automotive and industrial technologies, the design of intercooler outlet caps is constantly being optimized to meet higher performance and more stringent environmental requirements.

[0003] In existing technologies, firstly, some device connecting parts cannot achieve quick and secure snap-fit ​​fixing, which will require more time to complete the connection during operation and reduce work efficiency. Secondly, some devices lack multi-level fixing positions and precise fixing force, which will affect the stability of the connection and may lead to loosening or leakage at the connection, increasing maintenance costs and safety risks. Finally, operators may encounter difficulties when completing the installation and disassembly of some devices, especially when precise control or greater force is required, which may lead to inaccurate operation or damage to the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides an intercooler outlet end cap to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the inability of connecting parts to achieve quick and firm snap-fit ​​fixation, lack of multi-level fixing positions and precise fixing force.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intercooler outlet end cap, comprising an intercooler body, an end cap mechanism, a quick-connect mechanism, and a connecting auxiliary mechanism. The end cap mechanism includes an outlet pipe, a sleeve, an adapter pipe, and a connecting pipe. The outlet pipe is installed on one side of the intercooler body, one end of the sleeve is fitted onto the outlet pipe, the adapter pipe is installed on the top of the sleeve, and the connecting pipe is located on one side of the adapter pipe and is connected to external equipment. The quick-connect mechanism includes a connecting pipe, a connecting rod, a step groove, a locking rod, a lock head, and a threaded rod. The connecting rod can extend longitudinally into the interior of the connecting pipe. The step groove is located on the side of the connecting rod. The threaded rod is laterally fitted onto the side wall of the connecting pipe. The locking rod is installed at one end of the threaded rod, and the lock head is installed at one end of the locking rod. The locking rod and the threaded rod are paired. Three sets of step grooves are provided, and two sets of lock heads can extend into two sets of step grooves to fix the connecting rod inside the connecting pipe.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the locking auxiliary mechanism includes a spiral tube, a thrust bearing, a push ring, a gear rack, and a rotating gear. The spiral tube is fitted and installed on the outer wall of the locking tube, the thrust bearing is installed at the bottom of the spiral tube, the push ring is fitted and installed at the bottom of the thrust bearing, and the gear rack is installed at the bottom of the push ring. The rotating gear is installed on the threaded rod, and the rotating gear meshes with the gear rack. The pushing of the gear rack can drive the rotating gear and the threaded rod to rotate, thereby driving the locking rod to lock.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the bottom of the clamping tube is provided with a bottom plate, and the top of the bottom plate is provided with a reset spring, and the other end of the reset spring is connected to a reset ring, and one end of the gear rack is connected to the reset ring. The design of the reset spring allows the clamping rod to automatically return to the initial position after the operation is completed, which is convenient for the next operation.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a guide block is provided on the side wall of the card tube, and a reset ring is provided on the guide block for guidance. The provision of the guide block ensures the correct guidance of the push ring and the reset ring during operation.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting frame is provided on the bottom side of the sleeve, and a groove is provided on the connecting frame; a fixing frame is provided on the side of the air outlet pipe, and a protrusion is provided on the top of the fixing frame; the protrusion can extend into the groove to cooperate in a sealing connection. The design of the connecting frame at the bottom of the sleeve, the fixing frame on the side of the air outlet pipe, as well as the groove and the protrusion, can achieve a sealing connection and prevent gas leakage.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the bottom plate is fixedly installed on the bottom end face of the fixing frame, and the clamping tube is fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixing frame through the bottom plate. The bottom plate being fixedly installed on the bottom end face of the fixing frame provides a stable support and ensures the stable fixing of the clamping tube.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that one end of the snap-fit ​​rod is fitted onto the connecting frame, and one end of the snap-fit ​​rod can extend beyond the fixing frame and further into the snap-fit ​​tube. The design of the snap-fit ​​rod allows one end to extend beyond the fixing frame and further into the snap-fit ​​tube, providing a quick snap-fit ​​installation method.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that an air inlet pipe is provided on one side of the intercooler body, and the air inlet pipe can be connected to external equipment. The design of the air inlet pipe allows the intercooler to input gas with external equipment, ensuring the normal working cycle of the intercooler.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an intercooler outlet end cap, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This utility model is equipped with an end cap mechanism. The design of the outlet pipe, sleeve and adapter pipe ensures that the gas inside the intercooler can be smoothly discharged to the external equipment. The design of the connecting pipe allows the intercooler to be flexibly connected to the external equipment.

[0015] This utility model is equipped with a quick-connect mechanism. The design of the connecting tube, connecting rod, locking rod and lock head can achieve quick and firm connection and fixation, which improves the efficiency and safety of operation. The stepped slot design provides multiple fixing positions, and different fixing forces can be selected as needed.

[0016] This utility model is equipped with a snap-fit ​​auxiliary mechanism. The design of the spiral tube, thrust bearing, push ring, gear rack and rotating gear can help the operator to complete the snap-fit ​​action more easily. The push of the gear rack can precisely control the rotation of the threaded rod, thereby driving the locking rod to lock and achieve precise fixing force. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device in the unused state of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection method between the sleeve and the vent pipe in this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection method between the sleeve and the vent pipe in this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-connect mechanism and the connecting auxiliary mechanism in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the quick-connect mechanism and the connecting auxiliary mechanism in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Intercooler body; 2. Outlet pipe; 3. Sleeve; 4. Adapter pipe; 5. Connecting pipe; 6. Clamping pipe; 7. Clamping rod; 8. Step groove; 9. Locking rod; 10. Lock head; 11. Threaded rod; 12. Spiral tube; 13. Thrust bearing; 14. Push ring; 15. Gear rack; 16. Rotating gear; 17. Bottom plate; 18. Return spring; 19. Return ring; 20. Guide block; 21. Connecting bracket; 22. Groove; 23. Fixing bracket; 24. Protrusion; 25. Inlet pipe. 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 outlet end cap includes an intercooler body 1, an end cap mechanism, a quick-connect mechanism, and a connecting auxiliary mechanism. The end cap mechanism includes an outlet pipe 2, a sleeve 3, an adapter pipe 4, and a connecting pipe 5. The outlet pipe 2 is installed on one side of the intercooler body 1, one end of the sleeve 3 is fitted onto the outlet pipe 2, the adapter pipe 4 is installed on the top of the sleeve 3, and the connecting pipe 5 is located on one side of the adapter pipe 4 and is connected to external equipment. The quick-connect mechanism includes a connecting pipe 6, a connecting rod 7, and a stepped locking groove. 8. Locking rod 9, locking head 10, and threaded rod 11. The locking rod 7 can extend longitudinally into the interior of the locking tube 6. The step groove 8 is set on the side of the locking rod 7. The threaded rod 11 is set laterally on the side wall of the locking tube 6. The locking rod 9 is installed at one end of the threaded rod 11, and the locking head 10 is installed at one end of the locking rod 9. The locking rod 9 and the threaded rod 11 are set in pairs. There are three sets of step grooves 8, and two sets of locking heads 10 can extend into two sets of step grooves 8 to fix the locking rod 7 in the locking tube 6.

[0027] In this embodiment, the exhaust pipe 2 is installed on the side of the intercooler body 1, one end of the sleeve 3 is installed on the exhaust pipe 2, the adapter pipe 4 is installed on the top of the sleeve 3, and the connecting pipe 5 connects the adapter pipe 4 to the external equipment. The gas in the intercooler passes through the exhaust pipe 2, sleeve 3, and adapter pipe 4, and is finally discharged to the external equipment through the connecting pipe 5. The purpose is to achieve quick connection and disassembly of the sleeve 3 and the exhaust pipe 2. At this time, the clamping pipe 6 cooperates with the clamping rod 7, the step clamping groove 8 is set on the side of the clamping rod 7, the threaded rod 11 is set laterally on the side wall of the clamping pipe 6, and the locking rod 9 and the locking head 10 are set in pairs. The locking head 10 can extend into the step clamping groove 8. By rotating the threaded rod 11 through the clamping auxiliary mechanism, the locking rod 9 is driven to move. The locking rod 9 drives the locking head 10 into the step clamping groove 8, thereby fixing the clamping rod 7 in the clamping pipe 6.

[0028] The locking auxiliary mechanism includes a spiral tube 12, a thrust bearing 13, a push ring 14, a gear rack 15, and a rotating gear 16. The spiral tube 12 is fitted onto the outer wall of the locking tube 6. The thrust bearing 13 is installed at the bottom of the spiral tube 12. The push ring 14 is fitted onto the bottom of the thrust bearing 13, and the gear rack 15 is installed at the bottom of the push ring 14. The rotating gear 16 is installed on the threaded rod 11, and the rotating gear 16 meshes with the gear rack 15. The pushing of the gear rack 15 can drive the rotating gear 16 and the threaded rod 11 to rotate, thereby driving the locking rod 9 to lock.

[0029] In this embodiment, the spiral tube 12 is installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 6. When the spiral tube 12 is rotated, the spiral tube 12, together with the thrust bearing 13, pushes the push ring 14 in a directional manner. The gear rack 15 is set at the bottom of the push ring 14, and the rotating gear 16 is set on the threaded rod 11 and meshes with the gear rack 15. By pushing the gear rack 15, the rotating gear 16 and the threaded rod 11 are driven to rotate, thereby driving the locking rod 9 to lock, thus fixing the clamping rod 7 in the clamping tube 6.

[0030] Please see Figure 1-5 As a supplementary embodiment of the intercooler outlet end cover for the end cover mechanism, quick-connect mechanism, and connecting auxiliary mechanism: The bottom of the clamping pipe 6 is provided with a bottom plate 17, and the top of the bottom plate 17 is provided with a return spring 18. The other end of the return spring 18 is connected to a return ring 19, and one end of the gear rack 15 is connected to the return ring 19. A guide block 20 is provided on the side wall of the clamping pipe 6, and the return ring 19 is guided on the guide block 20. A connecting bracket 21 is provided on the bottom side of the sleeve 3, and a groove 22 is formed on the connecting bracket 21. The side of the air outlet pipe 2 is provided with a fixing bracket 23, and the top of the fixing bracket 23 is provided with a protrusion 24, which can be inserted into the groove 22 for sealing connection. The bottom plate 17 is fixedly installed on the bottom end face of the fixing bracket 23. The clamping pipe 6 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixing bracket 23 through the bottom plate 17. One end of the clamping rod 7 is installed on the connecting bracket 21, and one end of the clamping rod 7 can extend through the fixing bracket 23 and further extend into the clamping pipe 6. The side of the intercooler body 1 is provided with an air inlet pipe 25, which can be connected to external equipment.

[0031] More specifically, the intercooler body 1 is connected to the external equipment through the end cap mechanism. The gas in the intercooler is discharged to the external equipment through the outlet pipe 2, the sleeve 3, the adapter pipe 4, and finally the connecting pipe 5. The quick-clamping mechanism and the clamping auxiliary mechanism are used to fix the clamping rod 7 in the clamping pipe 6 to ensure the stability of the connection between the sleeve 3 and the outlet pipe 2. The sealing connection is achieved through the connecting bracket 21 at the bottom of the sleeve 3 and the fixing bracket 23 on the side of the outlet pipe 2 to prevent gas leakage.

[0032] In summary, when the overall equipment is in use or running: when the end cover mechanism is required to run, the exhaust pipe 2 is installed on the side of the intercooler body 1, one end of the sleeve 3 is installed on the exhaust pipe 2, the adapter pipe 4 is installed on the top of the sleeve 3, and the connecting pipe 5 connects the adapter pipe 4 to the external equipment. The gas in the intercooler passes through the exhaust pipe 2, sleeve 3, and adapter pipe 4, and is finally discharged to the external equipment through the connecting pipe 5.

[0033] When the quick-connect mechanism is in operation, the purpose is to achieve quick connection and disassembly of the sleeve 3 and the air outlet pipe 2. At this time, the connecting pipe 6 and the connecting rod 7 cooperate, the step groove 8 is set on the side of the connecting rod 7, the threaded rod 11 is set laterally on the side wall of the connecting pipe 6, the locking rod 9 and the locking head 10 are set in pairs, and the locking head 10 can extend into the step groove 8. By rotating the threaded rod 11 through the connecting auxiliary mechanism, the locking rod 9 is driven to move. The locking rod 9 drives the locking head 10 into the step groove 8, thereby fixing the connecting rod 7 in the connecting pipe 6.

[0034] When the operation of the locking auxiliary mechanism is required, the spiral tube 12 is installed on the outer wall of the locking tube 6. At this time, the spiral tube 12 is rotated, and the spiral tube 12, together with the thrust bearing 13, pushes the push ring 14 in a directional manner. The gear rack 15 is set at the bottom of the push ring 14, and the rotating gear 16 is set on the threaded rod 11 and meshes with the gear rack 15. By pushing the gear rack 15, the rotating gear 16 and the threaded rod 11 are driven to rotate, thereby driving the locking rod 9 to lock, thus fixing the locking rod 7 in the locking tube 6.

[0035] The intercooler body 1 is connected to the external equipment through the end cap mechanism. The gas in the intercooler is discharged to the external equipment through the outlet pipe 2, sleeve 3, and adapter pipe 4, and finally through the connecting pipe 5. The quick-clamping mechanism and the clamping auxiliary mechanism are used to fix the clamping rod 7 in the clamping pipe 6 to ensure the stability of the connection between the sleeve 3 and the outlet pipe 2. The connection is sealed by the connecting bracket 21 at the bottom of the sleeve 3 and the fixing bracket 23 on the side of the outlet pipe 2 to prevent gas leakage.

[0036] 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 outlet end cap, comprising an intercooler body (1), an end cap mechanism, a quick-connect mechanism, and a connecting auxiliary mechanism, characterized in that: The end cap mechanism includes an exhaust pipe (2), a sleeve (3), an adapter pipe (4), and a connecting pipe (5). The exhaust pipe (2) is installed on one side of the intercooler body (1). One end of the sleeve (3) is fitted onto the exhaust pipe (2). The adapter pipe (4) is installed on the top of the sleeve (3), and the connecting pipe (5) is located on one side of the adapter pipe (4). The connecting pipe (5) is connected to the external equipment required. The quick-connect mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​pipe (6), a snap-fit ​​rod (7), a step snap-fit ​​groove (8), a locking rod (9), a lock head (10), and a threaded rod (11). 1) The snap-fit ​​rod (7) can extend longitudinally into the interior of the snap-fit ​​tube (6). The step snap-fit ​​groove (8) is set on the side of the snap-fit ​​rod (7). The threaded rod (11) is set laterally on the side wall of the snap-fit ​​tube (6). The locking rod (9) is installed at one end of the threaded rod (11). The locking head (10) is installed at one end of the locking rod (9). The locking rod (9) and the threaded rod (11) are set in pairs. There are three sets of step snap-fit ​​grooves (8), and two sets of locking heads (10) can extend into two sets of step snap-fit ​​grooves (8) to fix the snap-fit ​​rod (7) in the snap-fit ​​tube (6).

2. The intercooler outlet end cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking auxiliary mechanism includes a spiral tube (12), a thrust bearing (13), a push ring (14), a gear rack (15), and a rotating gear (16). The spiral tube (12) is installed on the outer wall of the locking tube (6). The thrust bearing (13) is installed at the bottom of the spiral tube (12). The push ring (14) is installed at the bottom of the thrust bearing (13). The gear rack (15) is installed at the bottom of the push ring (14). The rotating gear (16) is installed on the threaded rod (11). The rotating gear (16) meshes with the gear rack (15). The pushing of the gear rack (15) can drive the rotating gear (16) and the threaded rod (11) to rotate, thereby driving the locking rod (9) to lock.

3. The intercooler outlet end cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the card tube (6) is provided with a bottom plate (17), and the top of the bottom plate (17) is provided with a reset spring (18), and the other end of the reset spring (18) is connected to a reset ring (19), and one end of the gear rack (15) is connected to the reset ring (19).

4. The intercooler outlet end cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the card tube (6) is provided with a guide block (20), and the reset ring (19) is set on the guide block (20) for guidance.

5. The intercooler outlet end cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom side of the sleeve (3) is provided with a connecting frame (21), and the connecting frame (21) is provided with a groove (22). The side of the air outlet pipe (2) is provided with a fixing frame (23), and the top of the fixing frame (23) is provided with a protrusion (24), and the protrusion (24) can be inserted into the groove (22) to cooperate in the sealing connection.

6. The intercooler outlet end cap according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom plate (17) is fixedly installed on the bottom end face of the fixing frame (23), and the clamping pipe (6) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixing frame (23) through the bottom plate (17).

7. The intercooler outlet end cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the snap-fit ​​rod (7) is fitted onto the connecting frame (21), and one end of the snap-fit ​​rod (7) can extend through the fixing frame (23) and further extend into the snap-fit ​​tube (6).

8. The intercooler outlet end cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intercooler body (1) has an air inlet pipe (25) on one side, and the air inlet pipe (25) can be connected to external equipment.

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