Air tightness detection device for automobile intercooler

By designing limiting, adjusting, and supporting devices, the problem of lack of limiting in intercooler airtightness testing was solved, achieving improved stability and efficiency, and ensuring the safety and accuracy of the intercooler during the testing process.

CN224151945UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21SUZHOU CHENGSU HARDWARE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU CHENGSU HARDWARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-07
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

The existing automotive intercooler airtightness testing device lacks limit switches, which leads to unstable testing and affects the test results.

Method used

An airtightness testing device was designed, comprising a limiting device, an adjusting device, a supporting device, and a testing device. The limiting device fixes and supports the intercooler, the adjusting device adjusts according to the inlet and outlet positions, the supporting device provides stable support, and the testing device performs airtightness testing.

Benefits of technology

This improves the stability and convenience of the intercooler in airtightness testing, increases testing efficiency, and avoids damage and wear to the intercooler during the testing process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an air tightness detection device for an automobile intercooler, and relates to the technical field of air tightness detection. The utility model relates to an air tightness detection device for an automobile intercooler, which comprises a base, the upper end face of the base is provided with a limiting device for limiting and fixing the automobile intercooler when the automobile intercooler is subjected to a sealing test, and the front and rear side walls of the base are provided with adjusting devices for adjusting according to the inlet and outlet positions of the automobile intercooler. The movable end of the adjusting device is provided with a supporting device, and the upper end face of the supporting device is provided with a testing device for carrying out a sealing test on the automobile intercooler. Firstly, the automobile intercooler is placed on the upper end face of the limiting device, then the side edge of the automobile intercooler is limited and fixed through the movable end of the limiting device, and therefore the stability of the automobile intercooler in the sealing test process is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of airtightness testing technology, specifically to an airtightness testing device for an automotive intercooler. Background Technology

[0002] For turbocharged engines, the intercooler is a crucial component of the turbocharging system. Both supercharged and turbocharged engines require an intercooler installed between the turbocharger and the intake manifold.

[0003] Existing patent number CN221898722U proposes an airtightness testing device for an automotive intercooler, including a testing platform and testing components. The intercooler body is provided on the testing platform, and two support plates are fixedly connected to the testing platform. Connectors are fixedly connected to the top of the two support plates.

[0004] The aforementioned device lacks a limit on the intercooler when performing a sealing test on the automotive intercooler, which leads to a lack of stability in the intercooler during the test and thus affects the test results.

[0005] Therefore, a device for testing the air tightness of automotive intercoolers is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that the above-mentioned device lacks a limit on the intercooler when performing a sealing test on an automotive intercooler, which leads to a lack of stability of the intercooler during the test and thus affects the test results. This invention provides an airtightness testing device for automotive intercoolers.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] An airtightness testing device for an automotive intercooler includes a base. The upper surface of the base is provided with a limiting device for limiting and fixing the automotive intercooler during a sealing test. The front and rear side walls of the base are provided with adjustment devices for adjusting according to the inlet and outlet positions of the automotive intercooler. The movable end of the adjustment device is provided with a support device. The upper surface of the support device is provided with a testing device for performing a sealing test on the automotive intercooler.

[0009] Furthermore, the limiting device includes a protective pad, a support base, a support frame, an electric push rod, and a limiting plate. The protective pad is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the base, the support base is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the base, the support frame is fixedly installed on the opposite side wall of the support base, the electric push rod is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the support frame, and the limiting plate is fixedly installed on the movable end of the electric push rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the limiting device includes a second protective pad, which is fixedly installed on the opposite side wall of the limiting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the adjustment device includes a sliding seat, a motor, a threaded rod, a limiting strip, and a slide table. The sliding seat is fixedly installed on the front and rear side walls of the base, the motor is fixedly installed on the left side wall of the sliding seat, the threaded rod is fixedly installed on the rotating end of the motor, the limiting strip is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the sliding seat, and the slide table is slidably installed inside the sliding seat. The slide table is threadedly connected to the threaded rod and slidably connected to the limiting strip.

[0012] Furthermore, the support device includes a support platform and a second support frame. The support platform is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the slide table, and the second support frame is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the slide table. The second support frame is fixedly connected to the support platform.

[0013] Furthermore, the testing device includes a sealing valve, a connecting pipe, a fixed bracket, a pressure gauge, and a gas supply pipe. The sealing valve is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the support platform, and an air hole is provided on the front side wall of the sealing valve. The connecting pipe is fixedly installed on the air hole on the front side wall of the sealing valve. The fixed bracket is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the support platform, and an opening groove is provided on the upper surface of the fixed bracket. The pressure gauge is installed in the opening groove of the fixed bracket. The gas supply pipe is fixedly installed on the front side of the connecting pipe, and a conical guide sleeve is provided on the opposite side wall of the gas supply pipe. The gas supply pipe is located inside the fixed bracket, and the pressure gauge is fixedly connected to and communicates with the gas supply pipe.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] First, the automotive intercooler is placed on the upper surface of the limiting device. Then, the side of the automotive intercooler is limited and fixed by the movable end of the limiting device, thereby improving the stability of the automotive intercooler during the sealing test. By adjusting the position of its movable end, the test device on the support device can be moved, allowing adjustment according to the position of the automotive intercooler's inlet and outlet. This improves the convenience of the test device for automotive intercooler sealing tests and thus increases the efficiency of the test. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;

[0019] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Base; 2. Limiting device; 201. Protective pad one; 202. Support seat; 203. Support frame one; 204. Electric push rod; 205. Limiting plate; 206. Protective pad two; 3. Adjusting device; 301. Sliding seat; 302. Motor; 303. Threaded rod; 304. Limiting strip; 305. Slide table; 4. Supporting device; 401. Support platform; 402. Support frame two; 5. Testing device; 501. Sealing valve; 502. Connecting pipe; 503. Fixed bracket; 504. Pressure gauge; 505. Gas supply pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner", "outer", "upper", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-3An airtightness testing device for an automotive intercooler includes a base 1. A limiting device 2 is provided on the upper surface of the base 1 to limit and fix the automotive intercooler during a sealing test. Adjustment devices 3 are provided on the front and rear side walls of the base 1 to adjust according to the inlet and outlet positions of the automotive intercooler. A support device 4 is provided on the movable end of the adjustment device 3. A testing device 5 for sealing the automotive intercooler is provided on the upper surface of the support device 4.

[0025] Specifically, the car intercooler is first placed on the upper surface of the limiting device 2. Then, the side of the car intercooler is limited and fixed by the movable end of the limiting device 2, thereby improving the stability of the car intercooler during the sealing test. The position of the movable end of the adjusting device 3 is adjusted, thereby allowing the test device 5 on the supporting device 4 to move. This allows the device to be adjusted according to the position of the inlet and outlet of the car intercooler, thereby improving the convenience of the test device 5 for the sealing test of the car intercooler and thus improving the efficiency of the test.

[0026] The limiting device 2 includes a protective pad 201, a support base 202, a support frame 203, an electric push rod 204, and a limiting plate 205. The protective pad 201 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base 1, the support base 202 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base 1, the support frame 203 is fixedly installed on the opposite side wall of the support base 202, the electric push rod 204 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the support frame 203, and the limiting plate 205 is fixedly installed on the movable end of the electric push rod 204.

[0027] Specifically, the bottom of the automotive intercooler is protected by a protective pad 201 to prevent damage to the bottom of the intercooler during testing. The side of the automotive intercooler is limited and fixed by an electric push rod 204 driving a limiting plate 205, thereby improving the stability of the automotive intercooler during airtightness testing.

[0028] The limiting device 2 includes a second protective pad 206, which is fixedly installed on the opposite side wall of the limiting plate 205.

[0029] Specifically, the side of the automotive intercooler is protected by protective pad 206 to prevent wear and tear on the intercooler during testing.

[0030] The adjustment device 3 includes a sliding seat 301, a motor 302, a threaded rod 303, a limiting strip 304, and a slide table 305. The sliding seat 301 is fixedly installed on the front and rear side walls of the base 1. The motor 302 is fixedly installed on the left side wall of the sliding seat 301. The threaded rod 303 is fixedly installed on the rotating end of the motor 302. The limiting strip 304 is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the sliding seat 301. The slide table 305 is slidably installed inside the sliding seat 301. The slide table 305 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 303 and slidably connected to the limiting strip 304.

[0031] Specifically, the motor 302 drives the threaded rod 303 to rotate, which in turn drives the slide table 305 to move left and right within the sliding seat 301. The electric push rod 204 further limits the limit plate 205, thereby improving the stability of the slide table 305 during use. This allows for easy adjustment based on the inlet and outlet of the automotive intercooler, thus improving the efficiency of the airtightness test.

[0032] The support device 4 includes a support platform 401 and a second support frame 402. The support platform 401 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the slide table 305, and the second support frame 402 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the slide table 305. The second support frame 402 is fixedly connected to the support platform 401.

[0033] Specifically, the stability of the support platform 401 during use is improved by using support frame 2 402.

[0034] The testing device 5 includes a shut-off valve 501, a connecting pipe 502, a fixed bracket 503, a pressure gauge 504, and a gas delivery pipe 505. The shut-off valve 501 is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the support platform 401. An air hole is opened on the front side wall of the shut-off valve 501. The connecting pipe 502 is fixedly installed on the air hole on the front side wall of the shut-off valve 501. The fixed bracket 503 is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the support platform 401. An opening groove is opened on the upper end face of the fixed bracket 503. The pressure gauge 504 is installed in the opening groove of the fixed bracket 503. The gas delivery pipe 505 is fixedly installed on the front side of the connecting pipe 502. A conical guide sleeve is provided on the opposite side wall of the gas delivery pipe 505. The gas delivery pipe 505 is located inside the fixed bracket 503. The pressure gauge 504 is fixedly connected to and communicates with the gas delivery pipe 505.

[0035] Specifically, when conducting an airtightness test, the airtight valve 501 needs to be connected to the gas delivery equipment. The gas delivery is then controlled by the airtight valve 501, the airtightness of the car intercooler is detected by the pressure gauge 504, and the air delivery pipe 505 is used to improve the sealing of the car intercooler interface.

[0036] In summary:

[0037] First, the intercooler is placed on the upper surface of the limiting device 2. Then, the movable end of the limiting device 2 limits and fixes the side of the intercooler, thereby improving the stability of the intercooler during the sealing test. The position of the movable end of the adjusting device 3 is adjusted, thereby allowing the test device 5 on the supporting device 4 to move. This allows for adjustment based on the position of the inlet and outlet of the intercooler, improving the convenience of the test device 5 for the intercooler sealing test and thus increasing the efficiency of the test. The bottom of the intercooler is protected by the protective pad 201 to prevent damage during the test. The electric push rod 204 drives the limiting plate 205 to limit and fix the side of the intercooler, thereby improving the stability of the intercooler during the airtightness test. The protective pad 206 further protects the intercooler. The sides of the automotive intercooler are protected to prevent wear during testing. First, motor 302 drives threaded rod 303 to rotate, which in turn moves slide 305 left and right within slide seat 301. Electric push rod 204 further limits the position of limit plate 205, improving the stability of slide 305 during use. This allows for easy adjustment based on the inlet and outlet of the automotive intercooler, thus improving the efficiency of the airtightness test. Support frame 402 enhances the stability of support platform 401 during use. During airtightness testing, sealing valve 501 is connected to the gas delivery equipment to control gas delivery. Pressure gauge 504 checks the intercooler's sealing performance, and gas delivery pipe 505 improves the sealing at the intercooler's interface.

[0038] 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 invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for detecting the air tightness of an intercooler in a vehicle, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, The upper surface of the base (1) is provided with a limiting device (2) for limiting and fixing the intercooler of the car during the sealing test. The front and rear side walls of the base (1) are provided with an adjustment device (3) for adjusting according to the inlet and outlet positions of the intercooler of the car. The movable end of the adjustment device (3) is provided with a support device (4). The upper surface of the support device (4) is provided with a test device (5) for sealing the intercooler of the car.

2. The air tightness testing device for an intercooler of an automobile according to claim 1, wherein The limiting device (2) includes a protective pad (201), a support base (202), a support frame (203), an electric push rod (204), and a limiting plate (205). The protective pad (201) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base (1), the support base (202) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base (1), the support frame (203) is fixedly installed on the opposite side wall of the support base (202), the electric push rod (204) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the support frame (203), and the limiting plate (205) is fixedly installed on the movable end of the electric push rod (204).

3. The air tightness testing device for an intercooler of an automobile according to claim 2, wherein The limiting device (2) includes a second protective pad (206), which is fixedly installed on the opposite side wall of the limiting plate (205).

4. The air tightness testing device for an intercooler of an automobile according to claim 1, wherein The adjustment device (3) includes a sliding seat (301), a motor (302), a threaded rod (303), a limiting strip (304), and a slide table (305). The sliding seat (301) is fixedly installed on the front and rear side walls of the base (1). The motor (302) is fixedly installed on the left side wall of the sliding seat (301). The threaded rod (303) is fixedly installed on the rotating end of the motor (302). The limiting strip (304) is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the sliding seat (301). The slide table (305) is slidably installed inside the sliding seat (301). The slide table (305) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod (303), and the slide table (305) is slidably connected to the limiting strip (304).

5. The air tightness testing device for an intercooler of an automobile according to claim 4, wherein The support device (4) includes a support platform (401) and a second support frame (402). The support platform (401) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the slide (305), and the second support frame (402) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the slide (305). The second support frame (402) is fixedly connected to the support platform (401).

6. The air tightness testing device for an intercooler of an automobile according to claim 5, wherein The testing device (5) includes a shut-off valve (501), a connecting pipe (502), a fixing bracket (503), a pressure gauge (504), and a gas supply pipe (505). The shut-off valve (501) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the support platform (401). The front side wall of the shut-off valve (501) has an air hole. The connecting pipe (502) is fixedly installed on the air hole on the front side wall of the shut-off valve (501). The fixing bracket (503) is fixedly installed on the support platform (401). The upper end face of the fixed card seat (503) is provided with an opening groove. The pressure gauge (504) is installed in the opening groove of the fixed card seat (503). The gas supply pipe (505) is fixedly installed on the front side of the connecting pipe (502). The opposite side wall of the gas supply pipe (505) is provided with a conical guide sleeve. The gas supply pipe (505) is located in the fixed card seat (503). The pressure gauge (504) and the gas supply pipe (505) are fixedly connected and communicate with each other.

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  • Air tightness detection device for automobile intercooler

    CN221898722U