Automobile all-aluminum water tank radiator

By introducing a snap-fit ​​bracket, retaining ring, and connecting cover structure into the automotive all-aluminum radiator, and combining it with the elasticity of springs, convenient water pipe connection is achieved. Limit brackets and positioning posts are set on the vehicle frame, and the elasticity of springs is used to facilitate the installation of the radiator box. This solves the problems of inconvenient water pipe connection and radiator installation, and improves operational efficiency.

CN223890798UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10RUI YUQI HEAT EXCHANGE TECH (JIANGSU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520691727.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing all-aluminum automotive radiators present inconveniences in terms of water pipe connection and installation, especially in situations where vehicle interior space is limited, leading to complicated connections and difficult installation.

Method used

An all-aluminum automotive radiator was designed. By setting a snap-fit ​​bracket, retaining ring, and connecting cover on the outside of the connecting pipe, and utilizing the elastic force of springs, the water pipe can be easily connected. A limit bracket, square rod, and positioning post are set on the vehicle frame, and the radiator can be easily installed using the elastic force of springs.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient connection of water pipes and convenient installation of heat dissipation boxes, simplifies the operation process, and improves connection and installation efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of water tank radiators, and particularly relates to an automobile all-aluminum water tank radiator which comprises a radiating box, a frame is connected to the outer side of the radiating box in a sliding mode, a plurality of evenly-distributed connecting frames are fixedly connected to the outer side of the radiating box, and a disassembling and assembling mechanism is arranged on the frame. A connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the lower end of the heat dissipation box, a water pipe is inserted into the connecting pipe, a connecting cover is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water pipe, a baffle ring is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water pipe, and a clamping frame is hinged to the outer side of the connecting pipe. The clamping frame, the baffle ring, the connecting cover and other structures are additionally arranged on the outer side of the connecting pipe, when connection is needed and a water pipe is inserted into the connecting pipe, the connecting cover can slide to the outer side of the connecting pipe, then the clamping frame is driven to be clamped to the outer side of the connecting cover through the elastic force of the first spring, and connection of the water pipe can be completed; therefore, the water pipe is more convenient to connect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water tank radiator technology, specifically to an all-aluminum automotive water tank radiator. Background Technology

[0002] The radiator is one of the main components for cooling a car. According to patent application publication number CN107975416A, an all-aluminum automotive radiator is proposed. This invention relates to the field of automotive radiator technology, and more particularly to an all-aluminum automotive radiator, comprising a heat dissipation plate, a first water tank installed at one end of the heat dissipation plate, and a second water tank installed at the other end of the heat dissipation plate. The connection via an inlet pipe and an inlet flange eliminates the need for secondary welding of the inlet pipe, resulting in a neat and aesthetically pleasing product appearance. Furthermore, the smooth fit between the two ends of the first water tank and the heat dissipation plate facilitates welding, improves the assembly accuracy of the first water tank and the heat dissipation plate, and ensures full welds, virtually eliminating the possibility of incomplete welds.

[0003] However, existing radiators require water pipe connections during use, but the limited space inside a vehicle makes these connections cumbersome. Furthermore, the radiator installation requires multiple bolts, making installation inconvenient. Therefore, improvements to the existing technology are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an all-aluminum automotive radiator that solves the problems of inconvenient water pipe connection and installation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an all-aluminum automotive radiator, comprising a radiator box, a frame slidably connected to the outside of the radiator box, a plurality of evenly distributed connecting frames fixedly connected to the outside of the radiator box, a disassembly and assembly mechanism provided on the frame, a connecting pipe fixedly connected to the lower end of the radiator box, a water pipe inserted into the inside of the connecting pipe, a connecting cover fixedly connected to the outside of the water pipe, a retaining ring fixedly connected to the outside of the water pipe, a snap-fit ​​bracket hinged to the outside of the connecting pipe, and a spring provided inside the snap-fit ​​bracket.

[0006] Preferably, the retaining ring contacts the connecting cover, the connecting cover is slidably connected to the connecting pipe, the snap-fit ​​bracket is slidably connected to the retaining ring, and the snap-fit ​​bracket is snapped into the connecting cover, so that the connecting cover can limit the water pipe.

[0007] Preferably, a limiting post is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting cover, and the limiting post is slidably connected to the retaining ring, so that the limiting post can position the connecting cover.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the snap-fit ​​bracket, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the connecting tube. The spring can support the snap-fit ​​bracket through its elastic force.

[0009] Preferably, the disassembly and assembly mechanism includes a positioning column, a positioning column is fixedly connected to the outer side of the frame, a square rod is fixedly connected to the outer side of the frame, a limit frame is slidably connected to the outer side of the square rod, a connecting pin is fixedly connected to the outer side of the square rod, a second spring is provided on the outer side of the connecting pin, the limit frame is slidably connected to the connecting frame, and the positioning column can position the connecting frame.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning post is slidably connected to the connecting frame, the limiting frame is slidably connected to the positioning post, the limiting frame is in contact with the vehicle frame, and the limiting frame can limit the connecting frame.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the limiting frame, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the connecting pin. The second spring can automatically reset the limiting frame through its elastic force.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model adds a snap-fit ​​bracket, a retaining ring, and a connecting cover to the outside of the connecting pipe. When a water pipe is inserted into the connecting pipe, the connecting cover can be slid to the outside of the connecting pipe. Then, the snap-fit ​​bracket is snapped onto the outside of the connecting cover by the elastic force of the spring, thus completing the connection of the water pipe. This makes it easier to connect the water pipe.

[0014] 2. This utility model adds a limiting frame, square rod and positioning post to the vehicle frame. During use, after the connecting frame is slid to the outside of the positioning post, the limiting frame can be slid to the outside of the positioning post and connecting frame by the elastic force of the second spring, so as to complete the installation of the heat sink. This makes the heat sink easier to install. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 A magnified 3D view of the local structure;

[0017] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 A 3D magnified view of the connecting pipe;

[0018] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of the A-section structure;

[0019] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 4 A magnified 3D view of the square rod.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Radiator box; 2. Frame; 3. Connecting bracket; 4. Disassembly and assembly mechanism; 5. Connecting pipe; 6. Water pipe; 7. Connecting cover; 8. Limiting post; 9. Retaining ring; 10. Clip bracket; 11. Spring one; 41. Positioning post; 42. Square rod; 43. Limiting bracket; 44. Connecting pin; 45. Spring two. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 A car all-aluminum radiator includes a radiator box 1, a frame 2 slidably connected to the outside of the radiator box 1, a plurality of evenly distributed connecting brackets 3 fixedly connected to the outside of the radiator box 1, a disassembly and assembly mechanism 4 provided on the frame 2, a connecting pipe 5 fixedly connected to the lower end of the radiator box 1, a water pipe 6 inserted into the inside of the connecting pipe 5, a connecting cover 7 fixedly connected to the outside of the water pipe 6, a retaining ring 9 fixedly connected to the outside of the water pipe 6, a snap-fit ​​bracket 10 hinged to the outside of the connecting pipe 5, and a spring 11 provided inside the snap-fit ​​bracket 10.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The retaining ring 9 contacts the connecting cover 7, the connecting cover 7 is slidably connected to the connecting pipe 5, the snap-fit ​​bracket 10 is slidably connected to the retaining ring 9, the snap-fit ​​bracket 10 is snapped into the connecting cover 7, the connecting cover 7 can limit the water pipe 6, the outer side of the connecting cover 7 is fixedly connected to the limiting post 8, the limiting post 8 is slidably connected to the retaining ring 9, the limiting post 8 can position the connecting cover 7, one end of the spring 11 is fixedly connected to the snap-fit ​​bracket 10, the other end of the spring 11 is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe 5, the spring 11 can support the snap-fit ​​bracket 10 with its elasticity.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5The disassembly and assembly mechanism 4 includes a positioning post 41. The positioning post 41 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the frame 2. A square rod 42 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the frame 2. A limit frame 43 is slidably connected to the outer side of the square rod 42. A connecting pin 44 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the square rod 42. A second spring 45 is provided on the outer side of the connecting pin 44. The limit frame 43 is slidably connected to the connecting frame 3. The positioning post 41 can position the connecting frame 3. The positioning post 41 is slidably connected to the connecting frame 3. The limit frame 43 is slidably connected to the positioning post 41. The limit frame 43 is in contact with the frame 2. The limit frame 43 can limit the connecting frame 3. One end of the second spring 45 is fixedly connected to the limit frame 43. The other end of the second spring 45 is fixedly connected to the connecting pin 44. The second spring 45 can automatically reset the limit frame 43 through its elastic force.

[0025] The specific implementation process of this utility model is as follows: When in use, pull the limiting frame 43, and the limiting frame 43 compresses the second spring 45. When the limiting frame 43 is separated from the square rod 42, rotate the limiting frame 43, and then slide the connecting frame 3 on the outside of the heat sink 1 to the outside of the positioning post 41. When the connecting frame 3 contacts the frame 2, push the limiting frame 43 to reset the limiting frame 43. At the same time, the second spring 45 resets. The second spring 45 can drive the limiting frame 43 to slide to the outside of the connecting frame 3 and the positioning post 41 through its elastic force, thus completing the installation of the heat sink 1.

[0026] Then press the snap-fit ​​bracket 10, which compresses the spring 11. Then insert the water pipe 6 into the inside of the connecting pipe 5. When the connecting cover 7 and the retaining ring 9 are in contact, release the snap-fit ​​bracket 10, and the spring 11 will return to its original position. The spring 11 can use its elasticity to drive the snap-fit ​​bracket 10 to snap onto the outside of the connecting cover 7, which makes it easy to install the water pipe 6.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An all-aluminum automotive radiator, comprising a radiator housing (1), characterized in that: A frame (2) is slidably connected to the outside of the heat sink (1). Multiple evenly distributed connecting frames (3) are fixedly connected to the outside of the heat sink (1). A disassembly and assembly mechanism (4) is provided on the frame (2). A connecting pipe (5) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the heat sink (1). A water pipe (6) is inserted into the inside of the connecting pipe (5). A connecting cover (7) is fixedly connected to the outside of the water pipe (6). A retaining ring (9) is fixedly connected to the outside of the water pipe (6). A snap-fit ​​bracket (10) is hinged to the outside of the connecting pipe (5). A spring (11) is provided inside the snap-fit ​​bracket (10).

2. The automotive all-aluminum radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retaining ring (9) contacts the connecting cover (7), the connecting cover (7) is slidably connected to the connecting tube (5), the snap-fit ​​bracket (10) is slidably connected to the retaining ring (9), and the snap-fit ​​bracket (10) is snapped into the connecting cover (7).

3. The automotive all-aluminum radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting post (8) is fixedly connected to the outside of the connecting cover (7), and the limiting post (8) is slidably connected to the retaining ring (9).

4. The automotive all-aluminum radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the spring (11) is fixedly connected to the snap-fit ​​bracket (10), and the other end of the spring (11) is fixedly connected to the connecting tube (5).

5. The automotive all-aluminum radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly mechanism (4) includes a positioning column (41). The positioning column (41) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the frame (2). A square rod (42) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the frame (2). A limit frame (43) is slidably connected to the outer side of the square rod (42). A connecting pin (44) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the square rod (42). A spring (45) is provided on the outer side of the connecting pin (44). The limit frame (43) is slidably connected to the connecting frame (3).

6. The automotive all-aluminum radiator according to claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning post (41) is slidably connected to the connecting frame (3), the limiting frame (43) is slidably connected to the positioning post (41), and the limiting frame (43) is in contact with the vehicle frame (2).

7. The automotive all-aluminum radiator according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the second spring (45) is fixedly connected to the limiting frame (43), and the other end of the second spring (45) is fixedly connected to the connecting pin (44).

Citation Information

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  • Automobile aluminum-made water tank radiator

    CN107975416A