Heat exchanger and heat pump system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and particularly discloses a heat exchanger and a heat pump system.The heat exchanger comprises two first collecting pipes, and the two first collecting pipes are arranged in a spaced mode; and the first positioning piece is arranged between the two first collecting pipes, one side of the first positioning piece is connected to one first collecting pipe, the other side of the first positioning piece is connected to the other first collecting pipe, and the first positioning piece can position the two first collecting pipes. By means of the mode, the two first collecting pipes can be positioned through the first positioning piece, the installation steps can be simplified, the assembling efficiency can be improved, the first positioning piece can provide stable supporting and fixing for the two first collecting pipes, it is ensured that the relative positions of the first collecting pipes are kept unchanged in the running process, and the assembling efficiency is improved. Therefore, the overall structural stability of the heat exchanger is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a heat exchanger and heat pump system. Background Technology

[0002] Heat exchangers are crucial components in heat pump systems, absorbing heat from the environment and transferring it to the refrigerant. A heat exchanger is a device that transfers some of the heat from a hot fluid to a cold fluid; it is also called a heat exchanger. Heat exchangers play a vital role in chemical, petroleum, power, food, and many other industrial production processes. In chemical production, heat exchangers are widely used as heaters, coolers, condensers, evaporators, and reboilers. In double-layer heat exchangers, the manifolds typically use circular tubes for liquid flow. The contact between the upper and lower circular tubes is relatively small, usually requiring manual alignment before welding or other connection methods are used to connect the two tubes.

[0003] In the process of realizing this application, the inventors discovered that manually aligning the upper and lower manifolds is inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, embodiments of this application provide a heat exchanger and heat pump system that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0005] According to one aspect of this application, a heat exchanger is provided, including two first manifolds spaced apart from each other; and a first positioning member disposed between the two first manifolds, one side of the first positioning member being connected to one of the first manifolds and the other side of the first positioning member being connected to the other first manifold, the first positioning member being capable of positioning the two first manifolds.

[0006] In an alternative embodiment, the heat exchanger further includes two second manifolds, which are spaced apart and are in communication with the first manifold.

[0007] In one alternative embodiment, the heat exchanger further includes a second positioning element disposed between the two second manifolds. One side of the second positioning element is connected to one of the second manifolds, and the other side of the second positioning element is connected to the other second manifold. The second positioning element can position the two second manifolds.

[0008] In one alternative, the two first manifolds are not interconnected, and the first positioning element and the first manifold are not internally interconnected.

[0009] In one alternative, the two first manifolds are interconnected, and the first positioning element is internally interconnected with the first manifold.

[0010] In one alternative, the two second manifolds are interconnected, and the second positioning element is internally interconnected with the second manifold.

[0011] In one alternative, the two second manifolds are not interconnected, and the second positioning element and the second manifold are not internally interconnected.

[0012] In one alternative embodiment, the first positioning member includes a plurality of adjacently arranged first arc-shaped portions and second arc-shaped portions, wherein the plurality of first arc-shaped portions are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart, and the plurality of second arc-shaped portions are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The first arc-shaped portions are provided with first arc-shaped grooves, and the second arc-shaped portions are provided with second arc-shaped grooves. The lower surface of one of the first manifolds at least partially abuts against the bottom of the first arc-shaped groove, and the upper surface of another first manifold at least partially abuts against the bottom of the second arc-shaped groove.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the second positioning member includes a plurality of adjacently arranged third arc-shaped portions and fourth arc-shaped portions, the plurality of third arc-shaped portions being arranged parallel and spaced apart, the plurality of fourth arc-shaped portions being arranged parallel and spaced apart, each third arc-shaped portion having a third arc-shaped groove, each fourth arc-shaped portion having a fourth arc-shaped groove, wherein the lower surface of one second manifold at least partially abuts against the bottom of the third arc-shaped groove, and the upper surface of another second manifold at least partially abuts against the bottom of the fourth arc-shaped groove.

[0014] In one alternative embodiment, a first liquid flow hole is provided on one of the second manifolds, and a second liquid flow hole is provided on another second manifold, the second liquid flow hole being connected to the third arc-shaped groove;

[0015] The third arc-shaped portion extends toward one of the second manifolds with a connecting post. The connecting post is provided with a connecting through hole that penetrates the third arc-shaped portion. The connecting through hole communicates with the third arc-shaped groove. The connecting post is inserted into the first liquid flow hole. The first liquid flow hole, the connecting through hole, and the second liquid flow hole are interconnected.

[0016] According to another aspect of this application, a heat pump system is provided, including the heat exchanger as described above.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: Unlike the prior art, this application embodiment provides two first manifolds and a first positioning member. The two first manifolds are spaced apart, and the first positioning member is positioned between them. One side of the first positioning member is connected to one first manifold, and the other side is connected to the other first manifold. The first positioning member can position the two first manifolds. Compared to related technologies that use manual alignment, which requires multiple adjustments and calibrations and is complex and time-consuming, this application uses a first positioning member to position the two first manifolds, simplifying the installation steps and improving assembly efficiency. The first positioning member provides stable support and fixation for the two first manifolds, ensuring that their relative positions remain unchanged during operation, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the heat exchanger. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the heat exchanger according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of the heat exchanger according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of the heat exchanger according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a portion of the heat exchanger structure according to an embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of another part of the structure of the heat exchanger in the embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of another part of the structure of the heat exchanger in the embodiment of this application from another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0027] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The heat exchanger 1000 includes a first manifold 10 and a first positioning member 20. Two first manifolds 10 are spaced apart, and the first positioning member 20 is disposed between the two first manifolds 10. One side of the first positioning member 20 is connected to one first manifold 10, and the other side of the first positioning member 20 is connected to the other first manifold 10. The first positioning member 20 is used to position the two first manifolds 10.

[0029] The heat exchanger 1000 also includes a second manifold 30, a second positioning element 40, and a flat tube 50. Two second manifolds 30 are spaced apart and are interconnected with the first manifold 10 via the flat tube 50. The second positioning element 40 is positioned between the two second manifolds 30, with one side connected to one second manifold 30 and the other side connected to the other second manifold 30. The second positioning element 40 is used to position the two second manifolds 30. The first manifold 10, the first positioning element 20, the second manifold 30, the second positioning element 40, and the flat tube 50 are described in detail below.

[0030] Regarding the aforementioned first manifold 10 and first positioning element 20, as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, two first manifolds 10 are spaced apart, and a first positioning member 20 is disposed between the two first manifolds 10. One side of the first positioning member 20 is connected to one first manifold 10, and the other side is connected to the other first manifold 10. The first positioning member 20 can position the two first manifolds 10. Compared with the related technology, which uses manual alignment, the traditional manual alignment method requires multiple adjustments and calibrations, which is complex and time-consuming. In this application, the first positioning member 20 is used to position the two first manifolds 10, which can simplify the installation steps and improve assembly efficiency. The first positioning member 20 can provide stable support and fixation for the two first manifolds 10, ensuring that the relative positions of the first manifolds 10 remain unchanged during operation, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the heat exchanger. It is understood that the connection method between the first positioning member 20 and the first manifold 10 includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit, welding, screw connection, etc.

[0031] In some embodiments, the two first manifolds 10 are not interconnected, and the first positioning member 20 and the first manifold 10 are not internally interconnected. The fact that the two first manifolds 10 are not interconnected means that they can each carry different fluids or fluids in different states (such as different phases of refrigerant), thereby achieving more flexible fluid distribution and control. At the same time, the fact that the first positioning member 20 and the first manifold 10 are not internally interconnected ensures the independence of the fluid within the first manifold 10, avoiding the mixing of fluids between the first positioning member 20 and the first manifold 10. The independent fluid channels and the non-interconnected design reduce the risk of fluid leakage.

[0032] In some embodiments, the two first manifolds 10 are interconnected, and the first positioning member 20 is internally interconnected with the first manifold 10. Through the internal connectivity between the first positioning member 20 and the first manifold 10, the fluid can flow more smoothly between the heat exchanger components, reducing flow resistance and thus improving heat exchange efficiency. The connectivity between the first positioning member 20 and the first manifold 10 not only helps with fluid distribution but also enhances the structural stability of the heat exchanger. This arrangement can reduce structural deformation caused by uneven fluid pressure.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first positioning member 20 includes a plurality of adjacently arranged first arc-shaped portions 201 and second arc-shaped portions 202. The plurality of first arc-shaped portions 201 are arranged parallel and spaced apart, and the plurality of second arc-shaped portions 202 are arranged parallel and spaced apart. The first arc-shaped portions 201 are provided with a first arc-shaped groove 201a, and the second arc-shaped portions 202 are provided with a second arc-shaped groove 202a. The lower surface of one first manifold 10 at least partially abuts against the bottom of the first arc-shaped groove 201a, and the upper surface of the other first manifold 10 at least partially abuts against the bottom of the second arc-shaped groove 202a. The first arc-shaped groove 201a and the second arc-shaped groove 202a can accurately support the upper and lower surfaces of the two first manifolds 10 respectively, ensuring that the two first manifolds 10 maintain a stable positional relationship during assembly. Through the tight fit between the arc-shaped grooves and the first manifolds 10, the vibration and displacement of the first manifolds 10 during operation can be effectively reduced, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the heat exchanger.

[0034] In some embodiments, a plurality of first arc-shaped grooves 201a are combined to form a first positioning groove (not shown), which is used to position one of the first manifolds 10, and a plurality of second arc-shaped grooves 202a are combined to form a second positioning groove (not shown), which is used to position another of the first manifolds 10.

[0035] In some embodiments, the opening of the first arc-shaped groove 201a faces upward, the opening of the second arc-shaped groove 202a faces downward, and the first arc-shaped portion 201 and the second arc-shaped portion 202 are curved in opposite directions.

[0036] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 4 The first manifold 10 is also provided with a liquid inlet 101 on its side wall. The liquid inlet 101 is connected to the inside of the first manifold 10 and is used to allow external fluid to enter the first manifold 10.

[0037] In some embodiments, a first mounting hole 102 is provided on the sidewall of the first manifold 10 opposite to the second manifold 30. The first mounting hole 102 is used to install one end of the flat tube 50, and the first mounting hole 102 communicates with the interior of the flat tube 50.

[0038] For the aforementioned second manifold 30, second positioning element 40, and flat tube 50, such as Figure 2As shown, two second manifolds 30 are spaced apart and are interconnected with the first manifold 10. One end of a flat tube 50 is connected to the first manifold 10, and the other end is connected to the second manifold 30. The flat tube 50 connects the first manifold 10 and the second manifold 30. A second positioning element 40 is disposed between the two second manifolds 30. One side of the second positioning element 40 is connected to one second manifold 30, and the other side is connected to the other second manifold 30. The second positioning element 40 can position the two second manifolds 30. Compared with the related technologies that use manual alignment, the traditional manual alignment method requires multiple adjustments and calibrations, which is complex and time-consuming. In this application, the second positioning element 40 is used to position the two second manifolds 30, which simplifies the installation steps and improves assembly efficiency. The second positioning element 40 can provide stable support and fixation for the two second manifolds 30, ensuring that the relative positions of the second manifolds 30 remain unchanged during operation, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the heat exchanger. It is understandable that the connection methods between the second positioning component 40 and the second manifold 30 include, but are not limited to, snap-fit, welding, screw-fit, etc.

[0039] In some embodiments, the two second manifolds 30 are not interconnected, and the second positioning member 40 and the second manifold 30 are not internally interconnected. The fact that the two second manifolds 30 are not interconnected means that they can each carry different fluids or fluids in different states, thereby achieving more flexible fluid distribution. At the same time, the fact that the second positioning member 40 and the second manifold 30 are not internally interconnected ensures the independence of the fluid within the second manifold 30, avoiding the mixing of fluids between the second positioning member 40 and the second manifold 30. The independent fluid channels and the non-interconnected design reduce the risk of fluid leakage.

[0040] In some embodiments, please refer to the following: Figure 5 and Figure 6 The two second manifolds 30 are interconnected, and the second positioning element 40 is internally interconnected with the second manifold 30. Through the interconnection design between the two second manifolds 30, the fluid can be distributed between the two second manifolds 30, avoiding local flow unevenness, thereby improving heat exchange efficiency. The connectivity between the second positioning element 40 and the second manifold 30 not only helps with fluid distribution, but also enhances the structural stability of the heat exchanger. This setting can reduce structural deformation caused by uneven fluid pressure.

[0041] In some embodiments, the second positioning member 40 includes a plurality of adjacently arranged third arc-shaped portions 401 and fourth arc-shaped portions 402. The plurality of third arc-shaped portions 401 are arranged parallel and spaced apart, and the plurality of fourth arc-shaped portions 402 are arranged parallel and spaced apart. The third arc-shaped portions 401 are provided with third arc-shaped grooves 401a, and the fourth arc-shaped portions 402 are provided with fourth arc-shaped grooves 402a. The lower surface of one second manifold 30 at least partially abuts against the bottom of the third arc-shaped groove 401a, and the upper surface of the other second manifold 30 at least partially abuts against the bottom of the fourth arc-shaped groove 402a. The third arc-shaped grooves 401a and fourth arc-shaped grooves 402a can accurately support the upper and lower surfaces of the two second manifolds 30 respectively, ensuring that the two second manifolds 30 maintain a stable positional relationship during assembly. Through the tight fit between the arc-shaped grooves and the second manifolds 30, the vibration and displacement of the second manifolds 30 during operation can be effectively reduced, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the heat exchanger.

[0042] In some embodiments, a plurality of third arc-shaped grooves 401a are combined to form a third positioning groove (not shown), which is used to position one of the second manifolds 30, and a plurality of fourth arc-shaped grooves 402a are combined to form a fourth positioning groove (not shown), which is used to position another of the second manifolds 30.

[0043] In some embodiments, the opening of the third arcuate groove 401a faces upward, the opening of the fourth arcuate groove 402a faces downward, and the third arcuate portion 401 and the fourth arcuate portion 402 are curved in opposite directions.

[0044] In some embodiments, a first liquid flow hole 301 is provided on one second manifold 30, and a second liquid flow hole 302 is provided on another second manifold 30. The second liquid flow hole 302 is connected to a third arc-shaped groove 401a. A connecting post 4011 extends from the third arc-shaped portion 401 toward one of the second manifolds 30. A connecting through hole 4011a is provided on the connecting post 4011, penetrating the third arc-shaped portion 401. The connecting through hole 4011a is connected to the third arc-shaped groove 401a. The connecting post 4011 is inserted into the first liquid flow hole 301. The first liquid flow hole 301, the connecting through hole 4011a, and the second liquid flow hole 302 are interconnected. Through the connection of the first liquid flow hole 301, the connecting through hole 4011a, and the second liquid flow hole 302, fluid can be distributed and flow between the two second manifolds 30. The design of the connecting column 4011 not only enables the fluid to be connected between the two second manifolds 30, but also enhances the structural stability of the heat exchanger. This design can reduce vibration and deformation caused by uneven fluid pressure, while making the overall design more compact.

[0045] It should be noted that: in order to achieve mutual connection between the two first manifolds 10, the connection method between the two first manifolds 10 can refer to the connection method between the two second manifolds 30 mentioned above, and will not be repeated here.

[0046] In some embodiments, a second mounting hole 303 is provided on the side wall of the second manifold 30 opposite to the first manifold 10. The second mounting hole 303 is used to install the other end of the flat tube 50. The second mounting hole 303 is disposed opposite to the first mounting hole 102 and communicates with the interior of the flat tube 50. It can be understood that the fluid can flow from the first mounting hole 102 through the flat tube 50 toward the second mounting hole 303, or the fluid can flow from the second mounting hole 303 through the flat tube 50 toward the first mounting hole 102. The user can set it according to actual needs, and no specific limitation is made in this application.

[0047] In this embodiment, two first manifolds 10 and a first positioning element 20 are provided. The two first manifolds 10 are spaced apart, and the first positioning element 20 is positioned between them. One side of the first positioning element 20 is connected to one first manifold 10, and the other side is connected to the other first manifold 10. The first positioning element 20 can position the two first manifolds 10. Compared to related technologies that use manual alignment, which requires multiple adjustments and calibrations and is complex and time-consuming, this application uses the first positioning element 20 to position the two first manifolds 10, simplifying the installation process and improving assembly efficiency. The first positioning element 20 provides stable support and fixation for the two first manifolds 10, ensuring that their relative positions remain unchanged during operation, thereby enhancing the overall structural stability of the heat exchanger.

[0048] This application also provides an embodiment of a heat pump system, which includes the heat exchanger 1000 as described above. The function and structure of the heat exchanger 1000 can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0049] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A heat exchanger, characterized by, include: Two first manifolds are provided at an interval between them; A first positioning element is disposed between the two first manifolds. One side of the first positioning element is connected to one of the first manifolds, and the other side of the first positioning element is connected to the other first manifold. The first positioning element can position the two first manifolds.

2. The heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchanger also includes two second manifolds, which are spaced apart and are connected to the first manifold.

3. The heat exchanger according to claim 2, characterized in that, The heat exchanger further includes a second positioning element, which is disposed between the two second manifolds. One side of the second positioning element is connected to one of the second manifolds, and the other side of the second positioning element is connected to the other second manifold. The second positioning element can position the two second manifolds.

4. The heat exchanger according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two first manifolds are not connected to each other, and the first positioning element and the first manifold are not internally connected to each other.

5. The heat exchanger according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two first manifolds are interconnected, and the first positioning element is internally interconnected with the first manifold.

6. The heat exchanger according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The two second manifolds are interconnected, and the second positioning element is internally interconnected with the second manifold.

7. The heat exchanger according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The two second manifolds are not connected to each other, and the second positioning element and the second manifold are not internally connected to each other.

8. The heat exchanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning element includes a plurality of adjacently arranged first arc-shaped portions and second arc-shaped portions. The plurality of first arc-shaped portions are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The plurality of second arc-shaped portions are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The first arc-shaped portion is provided with a first arc-shaped groove, and the second arc-shaped portion is provided with a second arc-shaped groove. The lower surface of one of the first manifolds at least partially abuts against the bottom of the first arc-shaped groove, and the upper surface of another first manifold at least partially abuts against the bottom of the second arc-shaped groove.

9. The heat exchanger according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second positioning member includes a plurality of adjacently arranged third arc-shaped portions and fourth arc-shaped portions. The plurality of third arc-shaped portions are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. The plurality of fourth arc-shaped portions are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart. Each third arc-shaped portion is provided with a third arc-shaped groove. Each fourth arc-shaped portion is provided with a fourth arc-shaped groove. The lower surface of one second manifold at least partially abuts against the bottom of the third arc-shaped groove. The upper surface of another second manifold at least partially abuts against the bottom of the fourth arc-shaped groove.

10. The heat exchanger according to claim 9, characterized in that, A first liquid flow hole is provided on one of the second manifolds, and a second liquid flow hole is provided on the other second manifold, the second liquid flow hole being connected to the third arc-shaped groove; The third arc-shaped portion extends toward one of the second manifolds with a connecting post. The connecting post is provided with a connecting through hole that penetrates the third arc-shaped portion. The connecting through hole communicates with the third arc-shaped groove. The connecting post is inserted into the first liquid flow hole. The first liquid flow hole, the connecting through hole, and the second liquid flow hole are interconnected.

11. A heat pump system, characterized by, Includes the heat exchanger as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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