Anti-deformation fin type automobile radiator
By designing a protective frame and collection groove structure on the car radiator, the problem of radiator deformation caused by foreign object impact was solved, achieving protection and efficient heat dissipation, and reducing maintenance difficulty.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing car radiators are prone to deformation during driving due to impacts from foreign objects on the road, which can affect heat dissipation and may lead to coolant leakage.
A protective frame and collection trough structure was designed. The protective frame is equipped with a protective plate and has a breathable mesh. After a foreign object hits the protective plate, it falls into the collection trough. The protective plate reduces the force through a wave-shaped design, and the elastic element and buffer groove buffer the impact force. The collection trough prevents the accumulation of foreign objects through the design of guide slope and baffle.
It effectively prevents foreign objects from directly impacting the heat dissipation fins, reduces radiator deformation, improves heat dissipation efficiency, prevents coolant leakage, and facilitates maintenance and replacement of the protective plate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive radiator technology, specifically to a deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator. Background Technology
[0002] The car radiator is a key component of the vehicle's cooling system, primarily used to dissipate the heat generated by the engine during operation, ensuring the engine runs normally within a suitable temperature range. The radiator is typically installed at the front of the vehicle, in a windward position, and is the first part of the vehicle to come into contact with airborne debris while the vehicle is in motion. This is especially true when driving on rough roads, such as gravel roads or unpaved dirt roads, where debris can easily impact the radiator surface, causing damage or deformation to the radiator fins. Debris may also become lodged in the fins, affecting heat dissipation efficiency, and may even damage the radiator's pipes, leading to coolant leaks. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model proposes a deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator to solve the above problems.
[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0005] This utility model provides a deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator, comprising:
[0006] The radiator body includes a main frame and coolant pipes within the main frame, wherein multiple heat dissipation fins are distributed at intervals on the outer side of the coolant pipes.
[0007] A protective frame is installed on the front of the radiator body and a gap is left between it and the radiator body. A protective plate is installed inside the protective frame and a plurality of breathable mesh holes are evenly distributed on the protective plate.
[0008] A collection trough is installed at the bottom of the protective frame, with its front end protruding from the front side of the protective frame and its top open.
[0009] Furthermore, the top of the protective frame is provided with an embedding groove, the protective plate is movably disposed within the protective frame and its top is provided with a panel, the panel being able to slide into or out of the embedding groove.
[0010] Furthermore, the top of the protective frame and the panel are provided with through holes, and a fixing pin is inserted into both holes.
[0011] Furthermore, buffer grooves are respectively provided on the back of the left and right sides of the protective frame. Connecting blocks are slidably installed in both buffer grooves. Elastic elements are connected between the connecting blocks and the inner walls of the buffer grooves. The outer ends of the two connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the front sides of the main frame, respectively.
[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the protective frame is provided with a guide slope that slopes toward the opening of the collection trough.
[0013] Furthermore, the surface of the protective plate has a wavy, undulating shape.
[0014] Furthermore, a baffle is rotatably mounted at the opening of the collection tank, and a torsion spring is mounted at the pivot of the baffle. The torsion spring provides elastic force to keep the baffle in place at the opening of the collection tank.
[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this utility model provides a deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator:
[0016] As the car moves, airflow passes through the ventilation mesh on the protective plate to the radiator body. When foreign objects on the road enter the vehicle body, the protective plate will block the foreign objects coming from the front and absorb the impact, preventing the foreign objects from further impacting the front of the radiator body and protecting the heat dissipation fins. After the foreign objects hit the protective plate, they will fall into the collection tank to prevent them from falling to other parts of the vehicle body. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the specific embodiments will be briefly described below. In all the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view at point AA;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective plate in this utility model;
[0022] Figure label:
[0023] Radiator body 1, main frame 11, cooling pipe 12, heat dissipation fins 13;
[0024] 2. Protective frame, 21. Protective plate, 211. Breathable mesh, 212. Insert plate, 22. Embedding groove, 23. Fixing pin, 24. Buffer groove, 25. Connecting block, 26. Elastic element, 27. Guide slope.
[0025] Collection tank 3, baffle 31. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.
[0027] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator, including a radiator body 1, a protective frame 2, and a collection tank 3.
[0028] The radiator body 1 includes a main frame 11 and coolant pipes 12 within the main frame 11. Multiple cooling fins 13 are distributed at intervals on the outer side of the coolant pipes 12. The radiator body 1 can be a commercially available automotive radiator, the specific structure of which will not be described in detail.
[0029] The protective frame 2 is a rectangular frame, which is installed on the front of the radiator body 1 and the heat dissipation fins 13 are located inside the frame. There is a gap between the protective frame 2 and the radiator body 1 to allow space for heat dissipation of the radiator body 1. A protective plate 21 is installed inside the protective frame 2, and multiple ventilation mesh holes 211 are evenly distributed on the protective plate 21.
[0030] Preferably, the surface of the protective plate 21 is wavy. When a foreign object hits the surface of the protective plate 21, it can form a certain contact angle with the protective plate 21 instead of a direct impact. This allows the foreign object to move along the wavy slope of the protective plate 21 after impact, which can reduce the force on the protective plate 21 and extend its service life.
[0031] The collection trough 3 is installed at the bottom of the protective frame 2, with the front end of the collection trough 3 protruding from the front side of the protective frame 2 and the top open.
[0032] Preferably, the bottom of the protective frame 2 is provided with a guide slope 27 that slopes towards the opening of the collection tank 3, which helps foreign objects to slide smoothly into the collection tank 3 and prevents foreign objects from accumulating on the bottom frame of the protective frame 2.
[0033] Furthermore, a baffle 31 is rotatably installed at the opening of the collection tank 3. A torsion spring is installed at the pivot of the baffle 31. The torsion spring can provide elastic force to block the baffle 31 at the opening of the collection tank 3. When foreign objects fall from the protective plate 21 onto the collection tank 3, the weight of the foreign objects will press down on the baffle 31 to make it rotate, thereby allowing the foreign objects to enter the collection tank 3. Then, the torsion spring will use its elastic force to block the baffle 31 back at the opening of the collection tank 3, preventing the foreign objects in the collection tank 3 from jumping out.
[0034] During the car's movement, airflow will pass through the ventilation mesh 211 on the protective plate 21 to the radiator body 1. When foreign objects on the road enter the vehicle body, the protective plate 21 will block the foreign objects coming from the front and withstand the impact, preventing the foreign objects from further impacting the front of the radiator body 1 and protecting the heat dissipation fins 13. After the foreign objects hit the protective plate 21, they will fall into the collection tank 3, preventing the foreign objects from falling to other parts of the vehicle body.
[0035] Preferably, the top of the protective frame 2 is provided with an insertion groove 22, and the protective plate 21 is movably disposed within the protective frame 2 with a panel 212 on its top. The panel 212 can slide into or out of the insertion groove 22. By pulling the panel 212, the protective plate 21 can be placed into or removed from the protective frame 2, facilitating the repair or replacement of the protective plate 21 and simplifying future maintenance. Furthermore, a handle is installed on the top of the panel 212 for easy lifting.
[0036] Furthermore, the top of the protective frame 2 and the panel 212 are provided with through holes extending from front to back. The positions and sizes of the two holes are corresponding, and a fixing pin 23 is inserted into both holes. When the protective plate 21 is inside the protective frame 2, the fixing pin 23 can fix the panel 212 to the protective frame 2 to prevent them from separating.
[0037] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, buffer grooves 24 are respectively provided on the back of the left and right sides of the protective frame 2. Connecting blocks 25 are slidably installed in both buffer grooves 24. An elastic element 26 is connected between the connecting block 25 and the inner wall of the buffer groove 24. The elastic element 26 can be a spring, and the elastic element 26 can provide elastic force to push the connecting block 25 backward out of the buffer groove 24. The outer ends of the two connecting blocks 25 are fixedly connected to the front sides of the main frame 11. When the protective plate 21 is hit by a foreign object, the protective frame 2 will push backward, so that the connecting block 25 is pressed into the buffer groove 24. The elastic element 26 relieves the force, which helps to prevent the force generated by the impact when the foreign object hits the protective plate 21 from damaging the structure of the radiator body 1.
[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator, characterized in that, include: The radiator body includes a main frame and coolant pipes within the main frame, wherein multiple heat dissipation fins are distributed at intervals on the outer side of the coolant pipes. A protective frame is installed on the front of the radiator body and a gap is left between it and the radiator body. A protective plate is installed inside the protective frame and a plurality of breathable mesh holes are evenly distributed on the protective plate. A collection trough is installed at the bottom of the protective frame, with its front end protruding from the front side of the protective frame and its top open.
2. The anti-deformation finned automotive radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the protective frame is provided with an embedding groove, the protective plate is movably disposed within the protective frame and has a panel on its top, the panel being able to slide into or out of the embedding groove.
3. A deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the protective frame and the panel are provided with through holes, and a fixing pin is inserted into both holes.
4. The anti-deformation finned automotive radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective frame has buffer grooves on the back of its left and right sides, and connecting blocks are slidably installed in each of the two buffer grooves. An elastic element is connected between the connecting block and the inner wall of the buffer groove, and the outer ends of the two connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the front sides of the main frame.
5. A deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the protective frame is provided with a guide slope that slopes toward the opening of the collection tank.
6. A deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the protective plate has a wavy, undulating shape.
7. A deformation-resistant finned automotive radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that, A baffle is rotatably mounted at the opening of the collection tank, and a torsion spring is mounted at the pivot of the baffle. The torsion spring provides elastic force to keep the baffle in place at the opening of the collection tank.