Novel side plate and condenser applying same

Abstract

The utility model relates to a novel side plate and a condenser applying the same, the upper end and the lower end of the side plate are outwards molded with two convex parts, and the convex parts are strip-shaped along the length direction of the side plate; two reinforcing parts are formed on the sides, close to each other, of the two protruding parts, the two reinforcing parts are in a long strip shape in the length direction of the side plate, first grooves are formed between the two reinforcing parts and the protruding parts close to the two reinforcing parts respectively, and first supporting parts are correspondingly formed on the inner sides of the first grooves; a second supporting part is inwards formed between the two reinforcing parts, and a second groove is correspondingly formed in the outer side of the second supporting part; the inner side face of the first supporting part and the inner side face of the second supporting part are located in the same vertical plane. Through the collaborative design of the protruding parts, the reinforcing parts and the double supporting parts, a multi-layer mechanical supporting structure is formed, vibration stress is effectively dispersed, cracking or leakage of the core body caused by long-term bumping is avoided, the heat dissipation belts and the oil cooling pipes are further fixed through the limiting blocks and the extrusion blocks, parts are prevented from moving when a vehicle runs on a bumpy road, and the service life of the condenser is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of condenser technology, specifically to a novel side plate and a condenser using the same. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the automotive industry, manufacturers are paying increasing attention to the performance of automotive components. This forces component suppliers to improve the performance of their products to meet current challenges. As a crucial component of the automotive air conditioning system, the performance of the condenser directly impacts the comfort of passengers. Among the various performance aspects of the condenser, vibration resistance is of particular concern to manufacturers. Improving vibration resistance can significantly enhance the durability of the condenser, extend the service life of components, and reduce vehicle maintenance costs.

[0003] The existing condenser side plates are made of stamped aluminum sheet. Molds are developed for each product length, requiring a single set of molds for each length. This lack of versatility and high initial investment result in uncontrollable production costs. Furthermore, the aluminum sheet itself is relatively soft and has low strength. When assembled and welded with the condenser core, the side plates offer poor vibration resistance. When vehicles travel on unpaved or bumpy roads, the condenser core cannot be effectively protected against shock, significantly reducing product durability and ultimately leading to leaks and rendering the product unusable. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model provides a novel side plate and a condenser using it.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A novel side plate is integrally formed by extrusion. The upper and lower ends of the side plate are formed with two protrusions that are elongated along the length of the side plate.

[0007] Two reinforcing parts are formed on the side of the two protrusions that are close to each other, and the two reinforcing parts are both long strips along the length of the side plate. The two reinforcing parts form a first groove between themselves and the protrusions that are close to each other, and a first support part is formed on the inner side of the first groove.

[0008] A second support portion is formed inward between the two reinforcing portions, and a second groove is formed on its outer side accordingly;

[0009] The inner side of the first support and the inner side of the second support are located in the same vertical plane.

[0010] To minimize molding difficulty and enhance the overall aesthetics of the side panel, the outer surfaces of the protrusion and the two reinforcing parts are located in the same vertical plane.

[0011] In order for the side plate to support the heat dissipation band of the condenser core after installation, the second groove is punched inward near both ends to form a limiting block, and the three edges of the limiting block are punched to separate from the side plate, with the remaining edge bent toward the side away from the second groove.

[0012] To improve the supporting effect of the limiting block on the heat dissipation strip, the limiting block is bent at 90° toward the side away from the second groove.

[0013] To further improve the support effect of the heat dissipation strip, two extrusion blocks are stamped in the second groove and protrude toward the side away from the second groove. The two extrusion blocks are respectively located on the side of the two limiting blocks near the center of the side plate.

[0014] The extrusion block is specifically designed to be teardrop-shaped, with the smaller end positioned close to the center of the side plate.

[0015] To facilitate the installation of the side plate and the condenser, both ends of the side plate in the length direction are set to be arc-shaped.

[0016] To improve the stability of the side plate and the condenser, right-angled notches that can be filled with solder are provided on the upper and lower sides of the arc-shaped positions at both ends of the side plate.

[0017] A condenser includes a main body and a novel side plate, the main body including manifolds on both sides, and multiple oil cooling pipes installed between the manifolds;

[0018] The arc-shaped positions at both ends of the side plate are adapted to the manifold and fixed by welding. The side of the side plate away from the second groove is set close to the oil cooling pipe. Heat dissipation strips are installed between the two adjacent oil cooling pipes and the oil cooling pipes at both ends and the side plate.

[0019] The installation relationship between the heat dissipation strips at both ends and the extrusion block and the limiting block is such that the heat dissipation strips at both ends are set in contact with the extrusion block, and the heat dissipation strips are located between the two limiting blocks on the same side plate.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model is a novel side plate and a condenser using it. First, unlike the prior art, the side plate is extruded, requiring only one set of extrusion profile molds to meet the length requirements of various products, greatly reducing the cost of mold development and production, while also improving production efficiency. Second, the side plate itself is made of a harder material, and combined with the two extruded reinforcing parts, it improves the strength of the side plate compared to the planar shape of the prior art. Moreover, the coordinated design of the protrusion, reinforcing parts, and double support parts forms a multi-level mechanical support structure, effectively dispersing vibration stress and preventing the core from cracking or leaking due to long-term bumps. The limiting block and the extrusion block further fix the heat dissipation belt and oil cooling pipe, preventing the parts from shifting when the vehicle is driving on bumpy roads, thus extending the service life of the condenser. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The advantages and solutions of this application will become clear to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0022] In the attached diagram:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front structural view of the side panel;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a lateral cross-sectional view of the side plate;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view of the side panel;

[0026] Figure 4 Install a top view for the side panel;

[0027] Figure 5 Install the front view of the side panel;

[0028] The components represented by the various reference numerals in the diagram are:

[0029] 1. Protrusion; 2. Reinforcing part; 3. First groove; 4. First support part; 5. Second support part; 6. Second groove; 7. Limiting block; 8. Extrusion block; 9. Right angle notch; 10. Main body; 101. Manifold; 102. Oil cooling pipe; 103. Heat dissipation strip; 11. Press groove. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Exemplary embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] As mentioned in the background section, existing condenser side plates have certain defects in use. On the one hand, they are manufactured using a stamping structure, which requires a lot of molds for coordination. On the other hand, the end faces of existing side plates that are installed with the condenser core are usually set to be flat, which has poor vibration resistance. When the vehicle is bumpy, the protection effect on the core is low, which accelerates the damage time of the core. Therefore, the inventors have made improvements in actual production and designed a new type of condenser side plate, which will be explained in detail below with reference to the figures.

[0033] This embodiment provides a novel edge plate, see [link / reference] Figure 1 Manufactured using an extrusion molding process, it boasts higher overall structural strength and superior vibration resistance compared to traditional stamped aluminum sheets. The length of the side plates can be cut to meet the size requirements of the condenser, eliminating the need for developing separate molds for different specifications and significantly reducing production costs.

[0034] Specifically, the upper and lower ends of the side plate extend outward to form two protrusions 1 and 2. Figure 2 The protrusion 1 is a long strip structure along the length of the side plate and is located at the upper and lower edges of the side plate to enhance the overall rigidity. Two reinforcing parts 2 are formed on the side of the two protrusions 1 that are close to each other. That is, the side of the two protrusions 1 that are close to the center of the side plate. The reinforcing parts 2 are extruded and are also long strips along the length of the side plate. Moreover, the two reinforcing parts 2 form a first groove 3 between themselves and the protrusions 1 that are close to each other. That is, a total of two first grooves 3 are formed. The inner side of the first groove 3 is correspondingly formed with a first support part 4. When the side plate is installed, the first support part 4 abuts against the heat dissipation strip 103 to form a first stable support surface.

[0035] Based on the above structure, a second support part 5 is formed inward between the two reinforcing parts 2, and a second groove 6 is formed on its outer side. It should be noted that the inner side of the first support part 4 and the inner side of the second support part 5 are located in the same vertical plane, ensuring that after the side plate is fixed to the condenser core, the contact surface between the side plate and the heat dissipation strip 103 is flat, improving the reliability of the support. In addition, the outer side of the protrusion 1 and the two reinforcing parts 2 are also in the same vertical plane, making the overall structure of the side plate more regular, facilitating assembly, reducing the difficulty of molding, and improving the overall aesthetics of the side plate.

[0036] It should be noted that the molded side plate in this solution has a symmetrical structure, that is, the two protrusions 1, the first groove 3, and the reinforcing part 2 are symmetrical with respect to the second support part 5 or the horizontal center line of the side plate, which facilitates the molding of the side plate and the balance of support and vibration resistance.

[0037] By using an extrusion molding process for the side plates, the overall structure has higher strength and is less prone to deformation compared to traditional stamped aluminum plates. The coordinated design of the protrusion 1, the reinforcing part 2, the first support part 4, and the second support part 5 forms a multi-level mechanical support structure, which supports the heat dissipation strip 103 and the core, effectively dispersing vibration stress and preventing the core from cracking or leaking due to long-term vibration.

[0038] In this embodiment, one of the main design features is the combination of Figure 3 Near both ends of the second groove 6, a limiting block 7 is stamped inward. Three edges of the limiting block 7 are cut away from the side plate, and the remaining edge is bent towards the side away from the second groove 6. In this design, the bent side is aligned with the height direction of the side plate, ensuring a 90° bending angle is preferred. The shape of the limiting block 7 is not limited; it can be rectangular, trapezoidal, etc., selected according to actual needs. The goal is to ensure that the limiting block 7 is perpendicular to the side plate after bending, forming a mechanical snap-fit ​​structure. This limiting block 7 is used to fix the condenser's heat dissipation strip 103, preventing it from shifting under vibration.

[0039] Furthermore, two extrusion blocks 8 are stamped within the second groove 6. These extrusion blocks 8 protrude towards the side furthest from the second groove 6 and are located on the side of the limiting block 7 closest to the center of the side plate. However, unlike the limiting block 7, the extrusion blocks 8 and the side plate are integral, with their edges being closed, simply forming an inwardly protruding shape. The extrusion blocks 8 are preferably teardrop-shaped, with the smaller end positioned close to the center of the side plate. During extrusion molding, a groove 11 corresponding to the shape of the extrusion block 8 is formed on the outer surface of the second groove 6. The teardrop shape allows for close contact with the heat dissipation strip 103, increasing the contact area and creating pressure against the heat dissipation strip 103, preventing it from loosening.

[0040] In this embodiment, the two ends of the side plate along its length are designed with arc-shaped structures to fit the manifold 101 of the condenser and improve installation stability. Furthermore, right-angle notches 9 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the arc-shaped positions. These notches can be used to fill solder, making the weld between the side plate and the manifold 101 more secure.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] This embodiment provides a condenser, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5The system includes a main body 10 and the aforementioned novel side plate. The main body 10 consists of two manifolds 101 on both sides and multiple oil cooling pipes 102 connected between the manifolds 101. The oil cooling pipes 102 can be installed using existing methods. The arc-shaped portions at both ends of the side plate match the manifolds 101, allowing them to snap together and be fixed by welding. During welding, the edges of the side plate and the manifolds 101 are fixed, and solder is filled at the right-angle notch 9 to improve the stability of the side plate fixation. The side plate away from the second groove 6 is positioned close to the oil cooling pipe 102, meaning the first support part 4 and the second support part 5 are in contact with the heat dissipation strip 103. Heat dissipation strips 103 are installed between the two adjacent oil cooling pipes 102 and the oil cooling pipes 102 at both ends and the side plate. The heat dissipation strips 103 at both ends abut against the extrusion block 8. The heat dissipation strip 103 is an existing structure, typically a thin sheet of aluminum, making it prone to deformation. It is pressed and fixed by the extrusion block 8, ensuring the heat dissipation strip 103 remains stable after assembly. Simultaneously, the heat dissipation strip 103 is located between two limiting blocks 7 on the same side plate. These two limiting blocks 7 limit and support the edge heat dissipation strip 103, further preventing displacement under vibration and improving the overall structure's vibration resistance.

Claims

1. A new type of edge plate characterized in that, Its extrusion integral molding, the side plate upper and lower end outwardly formed with two protruding parts (1), and it is along the length direction of the long strip shape of the side plate; Two protruding parts (1) are formed with two reinforcing parts (2) on one side close to each other, and the two reinforcing parts (2) are long strip shape along the length direction of the side plate, and the first groove (3) is formed between the two reinforcing parts (2) and the protruding part (1) close to it, and the first support part (4) is formed inside the first groove (3); The second support part (5) is formed inwardly between the two reinforcing parts (2), and the second groove (6) is formed on the outside corresponding to the second support part (5); The inner side surface of the first support part (4) and the inner side surface of the second support part (5) are located in the same vertical plane.

2. A novel edge plate according to claim 1, characterized in that The outer side surface of the protruding part (1) and the two reinforcing parts (2) are in the same vertical plane.

3. A novel edge plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second groove (6) is close to the position of the two ends, and the limit block (7) is formed by stamping inwardly, and the three side edges of the limit block (7) are separated from the side plate by blanking, and the remaining edge is bent towards the side away from the second groove (6).

4. A novel edge plate according to claim 3, characterized in that The limit block (7) is bent 90° towards the side away from the second groove (6).

5. A novel edge plate according to claim 3, characterized in that The second groove (6) is formed by stamping inwardly, and the two extrusion blocks (8) are formed by stamping inwardly, and the two extrusion blocks (8) are located on the side close to the center of the side plate.

6. A novel edge plate according to claim 5, characterized in that The shape of the extrusion block (8) is drop-shaped, and the smaller end is close to the center of the side plate.

7. A novel edge plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length direction of the side plate is provided with arc-shaped position at both ends.

8. A novel edge plate according to claim 7, characterized in that The straight corner notch (9) capable of filling the solder is provided on the upper and lower sides of the arc-shaped position of the side plate.

9. A condenser comprising a main body (10) and a new type of side panel as claimed in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The main body (10) includes two side current collecting pipes (101), and a plurality of oil cooling pipes (102) are installed between the current collecting pipes (101); The arc-shaped position of the side plate is adapted to the current collecting pipe (101) and fixed by welding, and the side plate is away from the second groove (6) and close to the oil cooling pipe (102), and the heat dissipation belt (103) is installed between the adjacent two oil cooling pipes (102) and the oil cooling pipes (102) at both ends and the side plate.

10. A condenser according to claim 9, wherein The heat dissipation belt (103) at both ends is in contact with the extrusion block (8), and the heat dissipation belt (103) is located between the two limit blocks (7) of the same side plate.

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