Temperature controller

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a temperature controller, and the temperature controller comprises a housing, the side wall of the housing is provided with an opening, and the opening is provided with opposite inner side walls; the pipeline penetrates through the opening; the liquid guide structure is arranged above and / or below the pipeline at the opening and is connected with the side wall of the shell; wherein the liquid flow guide structure comprises a flow guide storage part which extends to the outside of the opening and is used for storing liquid dripping from the side wall of the shell and / or the pipeline; and the connecting piece is fixedly arranged on the flow guide storage piece and is connected with the inner side wall of the opening. By the adoption of the technical scheme, dripping liquid can be collected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of temperature control equipment technology, and more particularly to a temperature controller. Background Technology

[0002] As a heat exchanger, the thermostat is used to control the temperature of a heat source, such as cooling equipment that needs to be cooled. During this process, a temperature difference is created between the thermostat and the environment, and water molecules in the air may condense into water droplets and fall, potentially triggering a leak warning.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a technical solution to solve the problem of liquid dripping has become an urgent technical issue. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a temperature controller capable of collecting dripping liquid.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a temperature controller, which includes:

[0006] A housing, wherein the sidewall of the housing has an opening, the opening having opposing inner sidewalls;

[0007] The pipe passes through the opening;

[0008] A liquid guiding structure is disposed above and / or below the pipe at the opening and is connected to the side wall of the housing;

[0009] The liquid guiding structure includes:

[0010] A flow-guiding and storage component, extending to the outside of the opening, is used to store liquid dripping from the side wall of the housing and / or the pipe;

[0011] A connector is fixed to the flow-guiding storage component and connected to the inner wall of the opening.

[0012] Optionally, at least one of the inner sidewalls opposite the opening is provided with a slot;

[0013] The connector is connected to the flow storage device and is located within the slot, where it is inserted and engaged with the slot.

[0014] Optionally, at least one of the opposite slot walls is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove;

[0015] The connector is provided with a snap-fit ​​element, which is fixed above and / or below the connector.

[0016] Specifically, when the connector is inserted into the slot, the snap-fit ​​component snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0017] Optionally, the flow-guiding storage component includes: a bottom of the box;

[0018] The side wall portion is located on one side of the bottom of the box, has a ring-shaped structure, and is connected to the bottom of the box to form a receiving cavity with a top opening; the connector is connected to the side wall portion.

[0019] The flow-guiding storage component is partially or entirely disposed outside the housing.

[0020] Optionally, the bottom of the box is a stepped shape formed by connecting multiple bottom units sequentially along a first direction.

[0021] The shape of the sidewall portion is adapted to the shape of the bottom of the box.

[0022] Optionally, the bottom of the box has:

[0023] An initial box bottom unit, wherein the initial box bottom unit is the first box bottom unit along the first direction of the box bottom, and the side wall portion corresponding to the initial box bottom unit is connected to the connector;

[0024] The final box bottom unit is the last box bottom unit along the first direction of the box bottom, and the setting height of the final box bottom unit is less than the setting height of the initial box bottom unit.

[0025] Optionally, the bottom of the box also has:

[0026] An intermediate bottom unit is located between the initial bottom unit and the final bottom unit along the first direction, and is used to guide the liquid at the initial bottom unit to flow to the final bottom unit.

[0027] Optionally, the receiving cavity of the flow-guiding storage device is provided with a liquid material absorption layer, which has a honeycomb-shaped gap structure.

[0028] Optionally, the temperature controller satisfies one or more of the following:

[0029] The material of the flow-guiding storage component is polycarbonate;

[0030] The material of the connector is polycarbonate;

[0031] The liquid material absorbent layer is made of sponge or cotton.

[0032] Optionally, the temperature controller further includes a drive pump connected to the pipeline for driving the circulating fluid to move within the pipeline.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present disclosure has the following advantages:

[0034] In the thermostat provided in this embodiment, a liquid guiding structure is provided. This liquid guiding structure is located above and / or below the pipe at the opening on the side wall of the housing and is connected to the side wall of the housing. This effectively collects dripping liquid and reduces the probability of triggering a leak warning. The liquid guiding structure includes a guiding storage component and a connecting component. The connecting component connects and fixes the guiding storage component to the inner side wall of the opening, allowing liquid to drip smoothly into the guiding storage component. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this specification. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a temperature controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0037] Figures 2 to 5 The diagram shows four liquid guiding structures in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0038] Figure label:

[0039] 100mm shell, 110mm opening;

[0040] Pipeline 200;

[0041] The container includes a flow-guiding storage component 310, a box bottom 311, an initial box bottom unit 311a, an ending box bottom unit 311b, an intermediate box bottom unit 311c, and a side wall portion 312.

[0042] Connector 320;

[0043] Card connector 330;

[0044] Insulation component 400. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solutions described herein will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. The embodiments described herein are specific implementations of this disclosure and are used to illustrate the concept of this disclosure; these descriptions are illustrative and exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the implementation methods or the scope of protection of this disclosure. In addition to the embodiments described herein, those skilled in the art can employ other obvious technical solutions based on the content disclosed in the claims and specification of this application. These technical solutions include those that make any obvious substitutions and modifications to the embodiments described herein.

[0046] It should be noted that the accompanying drawings in this embodiment are schematic diagrams used to illustrate the concept of this disclosure, and to schematically show the shapes of the various parts and their interrelationships. It should be understood that, in order to clearly show the structure of the various components of this disclosure, the drawings are not drawn to the same scale, and the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same parts in the drawings.

[0047] As described in the background section, a thermostat, as a heat exchanger, is used to control the temperature of a heat source, such as cooling equipment that needs to be cooled. During this process, a temperature difference is created between the thermostat and the environment. Certain components in the air, such as water molecules, can condense into water droplets and drip onto the ground, potentially triggering a leak warning.

[0048] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a thermostat, comprising: a housing, the side wall of which has an opening, the opening having opposing inner sidewalls; a pipe passing through the opening; and a liquid guiding structure disposed above and / or below the pipe at the opening, and connected to the side wall of the housing; wherein the liquid guiding structure includes: a guiding storage member extending to the outside of the opening for storing liquid dripping from the side wall and / or the pipe; and a connector fixed to the guiding storage member and connected to the inner sidewall of the opening.

[0049] By setting a liquid guiding structure, which is located above and / or below the pipe at the opening on the side wall of the housing and connected to the side wall of the housing, dripping liquid can be effectively collected, reducing the probability of triggering a leak warning. The liquid guiding structure includes a guiding storage component and a connecting component, wherein the connecting component connects and fixes the guiding storage component to the inner side wall of the opening, allowing liquid to drip smoothly into the guiding storage component.

[0050] To make the above-described objects, features and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, a clear and complete illustrative description of this disclosure is provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0051] See Figure 1 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a temperature controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0052] In this embodiment, the temperature controller may include: a housing 100, a pipe 200, and a liquid guiding structure.

[0053] The housing 100 has an opening 110 on its side wall, through which the pipe 200 passes. The liquid guiding structure is located above and / or below the pipe 200 at the opening 110 and is connected to the side wall of the housing 100.

[0054] Specifically, the housing 100 has a first accommodating cavity (not shown in the figure), which is used to accommodate the main body of the pipe 200. The pipe 200 is used to transport circulating fluid. The opening 110 on the side wall of the housing 100 communicates with the first accommodating cavity. The input end and / or output end of the pipe 200 pass through the opening 110 and are located outside the first accommodating cavity to connect with the corresponding upstream and downstream devices.

[0055] In some embodiments, the pipe 200 may be provided with an insulation component 400, which may be made of one or more insulation materials such as rock wool, aluminum silicate wool, or glass wool, to reduce the heat exchange efficiency between the pipe 200 and the outside.

[0056] In some embodiments, the insulation component 400 is a sleeve-shaped structure, which is sleeved on the pipe 200. For example, it can be sleeved on the inlet and / or outlet of the pipe 200, which can reduce the heat exchange efficiency between the inlet and / or outlet of the pipe 200 and the outside air.

[0057] In some embodiments, the number of liquid guiding structures is the same as the number of openings 110.

[0058] In some embodiments, the number of openings 110 on the sidewall of the housing 100 can be multiple, and the openings 110 can be arranged sequentially in the vertical direction or sequentially in the circumferential direction of the housing 100.

[0059] In one specific application scenario, the number of openings 110 on the side wall of the housing 100 is two. One of the two openings 110 is used to provide a passage for the input end of the pipe 200, and the other is used to provide a passage for the output end of the pipe 200. The openings 110 are arranged vertically between adjacent openings. The number of liquid guiding structures is also two. In addition to being located below the pipe 200 at the lowest opening 110, the liquid guiding structures are also located between the input end and the output end of the pipe 200.

[0060] This reduces the likelihood of liquid from the upper opening 110 dripping directly onto the pipe 200 or insulation component 400 at the lower opening 110, thereby reducing the erosion caused by direct contact between the liquid and the pipe 200 or insulation component 400, extending the service life of the pipe 200 or insulation component 400, and reducing maintenance costs.

[0061] It should be noted that the above example is intended to illustrate the structure in the accompanying drawings, and not to limit the specific number of openings. That is, the number of openings 110 can be one or more, and the specific number is determined according to actual needs. For example, when there is one opening 110 on the side wall of the housing 100, both the inlet and outlet of the pipe 200 pass through this port.

[0062] It is understood that the above example does not limit the shape of the opening 110; for example, the shape of the opening 110 can be... Figure 1 The rectangle shown is used. In some other embodiments, the opening 110 may also be circular, elliptical, or trapezoidal, etc.

[0063] Combined with reference Figures 1 to 5 ,in, Figures 2 to 5 Schematic diagrams of four liquid guiding structures in the embodiments of this disclosure are shown respectively.

[0064] In this embodiment, the liquid guiding structure may include: a connector 320 and a guiding storage component 310.

[0065] The connector 320 is used to connect the flow-guiding storage device 310 to the inner sidewall of the opening 110, and to extend one end of the flow-guiding storage device 310 to the outside of the opening 110, so as to store the liquid condensed on the sidewall of the housing 100 or the pipe 200 above the flow-guiding storage device 310 that can drip into the flow-guiding storage device 310 and be collected.

[0066] In some embodiments, a slot (not shown) is provided on the inner sidewall opposite to the opening 110.

[0067] Specifically, the connector 320 is inserted into the slot to connect the connector 320 to the inner wall of the opening 110.

[0068] It should be noted that the inner wall opposite the opening 110 may include an inner wall opposite along the circumference of the housing 100 (e.g., the horizontal direction when the housing 100 is placed vertically).

[0069] In some embodiments, at least one of the inner sidewalls opposite the opening 110 is provided with a slot.

[0070] In one specific example, a slot is provided in one of the inner sidewalls opposite the opening 110, and correspondingly, the number of connectors 320 is one.

[0071] In another specific example, multiple slots are provided on the inner sidewall opposite to the opening 110. For example, a slot is provided in each inner sidewall opposite to the opening 110. Correspondingly, there are two connectors 320. The two connectors 320 are respectively disposed on both sides of the flow guiding storage component 310, and one connector 320 corresponds to one slot.

[0072] By setting multiple connectors 320 to be inserted into corresponding slots, on the one hand, the number of connection points between the liquid flow structure and the housing 100 can be increased, thereby improving the connection strength and stability between the liquid flow structure and the housing 100; on the other hand, the insertion and engagement, as a detachable connection method, facilitates the replacement of the liquid flow structure in the future, thereby reducing the cost of use.

[0073] In some embodiments, the connector 320 is one or more of a plate-like structure, a block-like structure, or a strip-like structure, and correspondingly, the cross-sectional shape of the connector 320 is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the slot.

[0074] In some embodiments, a snap-fit ​​groove (not shown in the figure) is provided on the groove wall of the slot, and a snap-fit ​​member 330 is fixed on the connector 320.

[0075] Specifically, when the connector 320 is inserted into the slot, the snap-fit ​​member 330 can snap into the snap-fit ​​groove. This reduces the chance of the connector 320 becoming loose or falling out of the slot during the insertion process, and improves the connection strength and stability between the liquid guiding structure and the housing 100.

[0076] In some embodiments, at least one of the opposite slot walls is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove.

[0077] In one specific example, a snap-fit ​​slot is provided in one of the slot walls opposite to the slot, and correspondingly, the number of snap-fit ​​pieces 330 is one.

[0078] In another specific example, multiple snap-fit ​​slots are provided on the opposite wall of the slot. For example, a snap-fit ​​slot is provided on each opposite wall of the slot. Correspondingly, there are two snap-fit ​​pieces 330. The two snap-fit ​​pieces 330 are respectively disposed on both sides of the connector 320, and one snap-fit ​​piece 330 corresponds to one snap-fit ​​slot.

[0079] By setting multiple snap-fit ​​pieces 330 to be inserted into corresponding snap-fit ​​slots, on the one hand, the number of connection points between the liquid flow guiding structure and the housing 100 can be increased, thereby improving the connection strength and stability between the liquid flow guiding structure and the housing 100; on the other hand, the snap-fit ​​connection, as a detachable connection method, facilitates the replacement of the liquid flow guiding structure in the future, thereby reducing the cost of use.

[0080] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​element 330 is a bump structure formed from one or more of elastic materials such as silicone rubber, fluororubber, hydrogenated nitrile rubber, or fluorosilicone rubber.

[0081] It should be noted that the above-mentioned elastic material can undergo slight deformation so that it is in a compressed state that can be accommodated in the slot during the process of the connector 320 being inserted into the slot, and in an extended state that abuts against the wall of the slot when the snap-fit ​​330 is located in the snap-fit ​​groove, thereby realizing the snap-fit ​​engagement between the snap-fit ​​330 and the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0082] It should be noted that when the snap-fit ​​330 is used in conjunction with the connector 320, the size of the connector 320 should be slightly smaller than the size of the slot, so as to form a gap during the insertion and engagement of the connector 320 and the slot to accommodate the snap-fit ​​330 in a compressed state.

[0083] It is understood that the above examples do not constitute a limitation on the connection method between the connector 320 and the inner wall of the opening 110. In addition to the plug-in connection shown in the above examples, the connection method between the connector 320 and the inner wall of the opening 110 can also be a detachable connection such as screw connection or snap-fit ​​connection, or a non-detachable connection such as welding, bonding, or integral molding.

[0084] In some other embodiments, the connection between the connector 320 and the inner wall of the opening 110 can also be a screw connection, wherein a first threaded hole (not shown in the figure) can be provided on the inner wall opposite to the opening 110, and a second threaded hole (not shown in the figure) is provided on the connector 320. During assembly, the bolt passes through the second threaded hole and the first threaded hole in sequence to connect the connector 320 to the inner wall of the opening 110.

[0085] In some embodiments, the flow-guiding storage component 310 may include a bottom portion 311 and a sidewall portion 312.

[0086] Specifically, the sidewall portion 312 is located on one side of the bottom of the box 311, has an annular structure, and is connected to the bottom of the box 311 to form a second receiving cavity with a top opening, the second receiving cavity being used to receive dripping liquid.

[0087] In some embodiments, the bottom of the box 311 may include a plurality of bottom units.

[0088] Specifically, each box bottom unit is connected sequentially along the first direction F1 so that the box bottom 311 forms a stepped shape, and the shape of the side wall portion 312 is adapted to the shape of the box bottom 311 to form a stepped ring structure.

[0089] In some embodiments, the bottom of the box 311 may have an initial bottom unit 311a and an ending bottom unit 311b.

[0090] Specifically, the initial box bottom unit 311a is the first box bottom unit of the box bottom 311 along the first direction F1, and the side wall portion 312 corresponding to the initial box bottom unit 311a is connected to the connector 320; the final box bottom unit 311b is the last box bottom unit of the box bottom 311 along the first direction F1, and the final box bottom unit 311b and the corresponding side wall portion 312 are at least partially located outside the opening 110.

[0091] Specifically, the side wall portion 312 corresponding to the initial box bottom unit 311a is connected to the connector 320, so the initial box bottom unit 311a and the corresponding side wall portion 312 are at least partially located inside the opening 110, and the final box bottom unit 311b and the corresponding side wall portion 312 are at least partially located outside the opening 110. Therefore, the outer wall of the housing 100 is located directly above the top opening of the flow guide storage member 310, thus allowing liquid sliding down the outer wall of the housing 100 to enter the flow guide storage member 310.

[0092] In some embodiments, the height of the end box bottom unit 311b may be less than the height of the initial box bottom unit 311a.

[0093] In actual use, the liquid that slides down the outer wall of the housing 100 will first drip to the initial box bottom unit 311a, and then flow through the initial box bottom unit 311a to the final box bottom unit 311b. This can reduce the sliding height between the liquid on the outer wall of the housing 100 and the box bottom 311, thereby reducing the probability of liquid splashing when the liquid drips to the box bottom 311.

[0094] In some embodiments, the bottom of the box 311 may have: an intermediate bottom unit 311c.

[0095] Specifically, the intermediate box bottom unit 311c is located between the initial box bottom unit 311a and the final box bottom unit 311b along the first direction F1, forming a sloping structure with the initial box bottom unit 311a and the final box bottom unit 311b, for guiding the liquid at the initial box bottom unit 311a to flow to the final box bottom unit 311b.

[0096] In some embodiments, the number of the intermediate box bottom units 311c can be one or more.

[0097] It should be noted that the above examples do not constitute a limitation on the number of box bottom units. In addition to the multiple examples shown above, in some embodiments, the box bottom 311 may also be as follows: Figure 3 The diagram shows only one box bottom unit.

[0098] In some embodiments, the liquid guiding structure has a liquid absorbent material layer (not shown in the figure) disposed inside.

[0099] Specifically, the liquid absorbent material layer, such as a sponge, has a honeycomb-like interstic structure, which allows the collected liquid to penetrate into the interior of the liquid absorbent material layer, thereby increasing the surface area of ​​the liquid in contact with the air and improving the rate of liquid evaporation.

[0100] In some embodiments, the liquid absorbent material layer may be located within the second accommodating cavity. For example, it may be located on the cavity wall (i.e., side wall portion 312) of the second accommodating cavity. For example, it may be located at the cavity bottom (i.e., bottom of the box 311) of the second accommodating cavity.

[0101] In some embodiments, the liquid absorbent material layer and the second accommodating cavity can have various configuration relationships. For example, the liquid absorbent material layer and the second accommodating cavity may not be connected or assembled, but rather the liquid absorbent material layer may be directly placed inside the second accommodating cavity. Alternatively, the liquid absorbent material layer and the second accommodating cavity may be detachably connected, facilitating the replacement of the liquid absorbent material layer. For example, the liquid absorbent material layer may be non-detachably connected to the cavity wall of the second accommodating cavity.

[0102] In some embodiments, the material of the flow-guiding storage component 310 is one or more of polycarbonate or polyethylene.

[0103] In some embodiments, the material of the connector 320 may be one or more of polyethylene or polycarbonate.

[0104] In some embodiments, the temperature controller may further include a drive pump (not shown in the figure), connected to one end of the pipe 200, such as the input end, for driving the heat exchange medium to move within the pipe 200.

[0105] In some embodiments, the drive pump may be one of the following: an immersion pump, a magnetic pump, a mechanical seal pump, etc.

[0106] In some embodiments, the circulating fluid may be one of fluorinated fluid, water, ethylene glycol aqueous solution (60%), or deionized water (pure water).

[0107] It should be understood that the term "and / or" in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0108] In the embodiments of this application, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0109] The descriptions of "first," "second," etc., appearing in the embodiments of this application are for illustrative purposes and to distinguish the objects being described. They have no order and do not indicate any special limitation on the number of devices in the embodiments of this application, nor do they constitute any limitation on the embodiments of this application.

[0110] It should be noted that the sequence number of each step in this embodiment does not represent a limitation on the execution order of each step.

[0111] While the embodiments disclosed herein are as described above, this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various alterations and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure; therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A temperature controller, characterized in that, include: A housing, wherein the sidewall of the housing has an opening, the opening having opposing inner sidewalls; The pipe passes through the opening; A liquid guiding structure is disposed above and / or below the pipe at the opening and is connected to the side wall of the housing; The liquid guiding structure includes: A flow-guiding and storage component, extending to the outside of the opening, is used to store liquid dripping from the side wall of the housing and / or the pipe; A connector is fixed to the flow-guiding storage component and connected to the inner wall of the opening.

2. The temperature controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the inner sidewalls opposite the opening is provided with a slot; The connector is connected to the flow storage device and is located within the slot, where it is inserted and engaged with the slot.

3. The temperature controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least one of the opposite slot walls is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove; The connector is provided with a snap-fit ​​element, which is fixed above and / or below the connector. Specifically, when the connector is inserted into the slot, the snap-fit ​​component snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove.

4. The temperature controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow-guiding storage component includes: a box bottom; The side wall portion is located on one side of the bottom of the box, has a ring-shaped structure, and is connected to the bottom of the box to form a receiving cavity with a top opening; the connector is connected to the side wall portion. The flow-guiding storage component is partially or entirely disposed outside the housing.

5. The temperature controller according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the box is a stepped shape formed by connecting multiple bottom units sequentially along a first direction, and the shape of the side wall portion is adapted to the shape of the bottom of the box.

6. The temperature controller according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the box has: An initial box bottom unit, wherein the initial box bottom unit is the first box bottom unit along the first direction of the box bottom, and the side wall portion corresponding to the initial box bottom unit is connected to the connector; The final box bottom unit is the last box bottom unit along the first direction of the box bottom, and the setting height of the final box bottom unit is less than the setting height of the initial box bottom unit.

7. The temperature controller according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the box also has: An intermediate bottom unit is located between the initial bottom unit and the final bottom unit along the first direction, and is used to guide the liquid at the initial bottom unit to flow to the final bottom unit.

8. The temperature controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The accommodating cavity of the flow-guiding storage device is provided with a liquid material absorption layer, which has a honeycomb-shaped gap structure.

9. The temperature controller according to claim 8, characterized in that, Meet one or more of the following: The material of the flow-guiding storage component is polycarbonate; The material of the connector is polycarbonate; The liquid material absorbent layer is made of sponge or cotton.

10. The temperature controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A drive pump, connected to the pipeline, is used to drive the circulating fluid to move within the pipeline.

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