Rapid heating device of automobile water tank

By using an electric heating element in the car's water tank, combined with upper and lower cover plates and a heat-conducting module design, the problems of slow heating rate and dirt adhesion are solved, achieving rapid heating and a well-sealed water tank preheating effect.

CN223964534UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03ANHUI NINGGUO XINDING AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive water tanks have slow heating rates, small heating contact areas, and inconsistent heating positions, resulting in prolonged preheating time when starting the vehicle in cold seasons. Furthermore, the heating rods are prone to accumulating dirt, affecting their heating performance.

Method used

The device uses an electric heating tube, combined with upper and lower cover plates and a heat-conducting module. Through the design of sealing grooves and heat insulation grooves, heat insulation strips block heat, and heat-conducting plates and counterweights increase the heat dissipation area, ensuring that the coolant at the bottom of the water tank heats up first.

Benefits of technology

The heating rate of the water tank is improved, ensuring that the coolant at the bottom of the water tank heats up first, reducing the contact between the heating element and the coolant, preventing a decrease in sealing performance, shortening the vehicle's preheating time, and avoiding the impact of dirt on heating performance.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a rapid heating device of an automobile water tank, which relates to the technical field of automobile water tanks and comprises an electric heating tube, an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate which are sealed and heat-conducting are arranged at the upper end and the lower end of the electric heating tube, and a connector is arranged on the side wall, connected with the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate, of the end portion of the electric heating tube. An operator controls the connector to receive an external power source, the electric heating pipe is powered on to generate heat, the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate are made to generate heat, the temperature in the water tank can be increased, the heat insulation strip blocks heat leading to the sealing strip, the sealing strip is prevented from being directly influenced by the heat, and the service life of the water tank is prolonged. Meanwhile, heat of the electric heating pipe directly received by the heat conducting piece is conducted into the balancing weight, the heat dissipation area is increased, and due to the fact that the balancing weight has the weight, the temperature of the cooling liquid on the lower portion of the water tank can be raised firstly, and it is guaranteed that a cooling system is started fastest.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive water tank technology, and in particular to a rapid heating device for automotive water tanks. Background Technology

[0002] The car water tank, also known as the radiator, is a major component of the car's cooling system and an important part of the car engine. Its main function is to dissipate heat and maintain the engine's normal operating temperature.

[0003] However, in existing technologies, vehicles need to be kept stationary and warmed up before starting in cold weather. Coolant in the radiator may condense, and vehicles that are not preheated can damage the engine and cooling system. Electric heating rods are generally used, but they lack external protection and are prone to accumulating dirt on their surface. Prolonged use can affect their heating performance. Furthermore, the heating device is located above the radiator near the inlet pipe, and the outlet pipe below the radiator is not prioritized for heating, thus hindering coolant delivery and prolonging the vehicle's preheating time. Therefore, a rapid heating device for automotive radiators is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rapid heating device for automotive water tanks, which solves the problems of slow heating rate, small heating contact area, and inability to fix the heating position in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a rapid heating device for an automotive water tank, comprising an electric heating tube, wherein the upper and lower ends of the electric heating tube are provided with a sealed and heat-conducting upper cover plate and a lower cover plate, wherein a joint is provided on the side wall at the end of the electric heating tube that connects to the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate, and a heat-conducting module is provided at the bottom of the upper cover plate to drive the whole body to sink.

[0006] Preferably, both the upper cover plate and the lower cover plate have grooves that fit into the heating element.

[0007] Preferably, the upper cover plate includes a lower heat-conducting plate, a sealing groove, and a heat-insulating groove. The end face of the lower heat-conducting plate is provided with a sealing groove and a heat-insulating groove extending around the midpoint of the lower heat-conducting plate. The sealing groove is located outside the heat-insulating groove. The joint is provided with a groove that matches the sealing groove and a groove that matches the lower cover plate.

[0008] Preferably, the lower cover plate includes an upper heat-conducting plate, a sealing strip, and a heat-insulating strip. The bottom surface of the upper heat-conducting plate is provided with a sealing strip and a heat-insulating strip around the center, and the sealing strip is located on the outside of the heat-insulating strip.

[0009] Preferably, the sealing strip is adapted to the size and shape of the sealing groove, and the heat insulation strip is adapted to the size and shape of the heat insulation groove.

[0010] Preferably, the heat-conducting module is provided in four groups, and the positions of the four groups of heat-conducting modules are symmetrically distributed about the midpoint of the upper cover plate.

[0011] Preferably, the heat-conducting module includes a heat-conducting sheet and a counterweight, with the bottom surface of the heat-conducting sheet connected to the top surface of the counterweight.

[0012] Preferably, the heat-conducting sheet is made of a heat-conducting material, and the cross-section of the heat-conducting sheet and the counterweight is circular.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] The operator controls the connector to receive external power, which powers the heating element and causes the upper and lower covers to heat up, increasing the temperature inside the water tank. The heat insulation strip blocks heat from reaching the sealing strip, preventing the sealing strip from being directly affected by heat and reducing its sealing performance. This also reduces the contact between the heating element and the coolant. At the same time, the heat-conducting fins directly receive heat from the heating element and transfer it to the counterweight, increasing the heat dissipation area. Because the counterweight has weight, it allows the coolant at the bottom of the water tank to heat up first, ensuring the cooling system is activated as quickly as possible. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the product of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the lower heat-conducting plate of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is an enlarged structural diagram of section A of the product of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the upper heat-conducting plate of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural diagram of part B of the product of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the heat-conducting module structure of the product of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Upper cover plate; 101. Lower heat-conducting plate; 102. Sealing groove; 103. Heat insulation groove; 2. Lower cover plate; 201. Upper heat-conducting plate; 202. Sealing strip; 203. Heat insulation strip; 3. Heat-conducting module; 301. Heat-conducting sheet; 302. Counterweight; 4. Heating element; 5. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] This utility model relates to a rapid heating device for automotive water tanks, such as... Figure 1-6 As shown, the device includes a heating element 4. The upper and lower ends of the heating element 4 are provided with an upper cover plate 1 and a lower cover plate 2. Both the upper cover plate 1 and the lower cover plate 2 are provided with grooves that match the heating element 4. The end of the heating element 4 is fixedly connected to a connector 5. The upper cover plate 1 and the lower cover plate 2 are provided with slots that match the connector 5 to ensure cable installation and avoid damage.

[0024] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the upper cover plate 1 includes a lower heat-conducting plate 101. A sealing groove 102 and a heat insulation groove 103 are formed on the upper end surface of the lower heat-conducting plate 101 along the center of the lower heat-conducting plate 101. The sealing groove 102 is located outside the heat insulation groove 103 and is used for sealing and heat insulation.

[0025] Among them, such as Figure 5 As shown, the lower cover plate 2 includes an upper heat-conducting plate 201. A sealing strip 202 and a heat insulation strip 203 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the upper heat-conducting plate 201 around the center of the upper heat-conducting plate 201. The sealing strip 202 is located outside the heat insulation strip 203 to prevent the sealing strip 202 from being directly affected by the heat of the electric heating tube 4, thereby causing the sealing effect to deteriorate.

[0026] Among them, such as Figure 1-5 As shown, the size and shape of the sealing groove 102 are adapted to the sealing strip 202, and the size and shape of the heat insulation groove 103 are also adapted to the heat insulation strip 203. This is to prevent the coolant from contacting the heating element 4, causing impurities to be adsorbed on the surface of the heating element 4, which would affect the heating efficiency.

[0027] Furthermore, in order to ensure that the coolant at the bottom of the water tank is heated first and to increase the heat conduction area, a heat conduction module 3 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the upper cover plate 1. There are four sets of heat conduction modules 3, and the positions of the four sets of heat conduction modules 3 are symmetrically distributed about the center of the upper cover plate 1.

[0028] Among them, such as Figure 6 As shown, the heat conduction module 3 includes a heat conduction sheet 301. A counterweight 302 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the heat conduction sheet 301. The heat conduction sheet 301 plays the role of conducting heat and transferring heat to the counterweight 302. The counterweight 302 is in contact with the coolant and has a certain weight, which allows the equipment to sink to the bottom and prioritize heating the coolant at the bottom.

[0029] In practical use: The operator controls the connector 5 to receive external power, which powers the heating element 4 and causes the upper cover 1 and lower cover 2 to heat up, thus increasing the temperature inside the water tank. The heat insulation strip 203 blocks the heat from reaching the sealing strip 202, preventing the sealing strip 202 from being directly affected by heat and reducing its sealing performance. This also reduces the contact between the heating element 4 and the coolant. At the same time, the heat-conducting plate 301 directly receives the heat from the heating element 4 and conducts it to the counterweight 302, increasing the heat dissipation area. Because the counterweight 302 has weight, it allows the coolant at the bottom of the water tank to heat up first, ensuring that the cooling system is activated as quickly as possible.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0031] 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. A rapid heating device for an automobile water tank comprising an electric heating tube (4), characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the electric heating tube (4) are provided with sealing and heat-conducting upper cover plate (1) and lower cover plate (2), the side wall of the end of the electric heating tube (4) connected with the upper cover plate (1) and the lower cover plate (2) is provided with a joint (5), the bottom of the upper cover plate (1) is provided with a heat-conducting module (3) which drives the whole to sink; the upper cover plate (1) and the lower cover plate (2) are both provided with recesses which are in close contact with the electric heating tube (4); the upper cover plate (1) comprises a lower heat-conducting plate (101), a sealing groove (102) and a heat insulation groove (103), the end face of the lower heat-conducting plate (101) is provided with the sealing groove (102) and the heat insulation groove (103) which extend around the midpoint of the lower heat-conducting plate (101), the sealing groove (102) is located outside the heat insulation groove (103), the joint (5) is provided with a recess which is in close contact with the sealing groove (102), and the joint (5) is provided with a recess which is in close contact with the lower cover plate (2); the lower cover plate (2) comprises an upper heat-conducting plate (201), a sealing strip (202) and a heat insulation strip (203), the bottom surface of the upper heat-conducting plate (201) is provided with the sealing strip (202) and the heat insulation strip (203) around the center, the sealing strip (202) is located outside the heat insulation strip (203), the sealing strip (202) is matched with the sealing groove (102) in size and shape, and the heat insulation strip (203) is matched with the heat insulation groove (103) in size and shape.

2. The rapid heating device for an automobile water tank according to claim 1, characterized by: The heat-conducting module (3) is provided with four groups, and the position relationship of the four groups of heat-conducting modules (3) is symmetrically distributed about the midpoint of the upper cover plate (1).

3. The rapid heating device for an automobile water tank according to claim 2, characterized by: The heat-conducting module (3) comprises a heat-conducting sheet (301) and a counterweight (302), and the bottom surface of the heat-conducting sheet (301) is connected with the top end of the counterweight (302).

4. The rapid heating device for an automobile water tank according to claim 3, characterized by: The heat-conducting sheet (301) is made of heat-conducting material, and the cross section of the heat-conducting sheet (301) and the counterweight (302) is circular.