Lightweight intercooler based on thermit composite material

By designing with aluminothermic composite materials, combining corrugated plates, honeycomb plates, and trapezoidal holes, the problems of heavy weight, poor heat dissipation, and uneven flow field of the intercooler were solved, achieving lightweight and efficient heat dissipation, and improving the stability and lifespan of the equipment.

CN224223407UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12JIANGSU JIAHE THERMAL SYST RADIATOR
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU JIAHE THERMAL SYST RADIATOR
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing intercoolers are heavy, have poor heat dissipation, and uneven flow field, resulting in low heat exchange efficiency and affecting equipment stability and lifespan.

Method used

The design employs aluminothermic composite materials, utilizing corrugated plates and honeycomb structures, combined with trapezoidal and honeycomb holes, to enhance the heat dissipation area and flow field distribution. The wavy structure of the corrugated plates alters the airflow direction, extends the heat exchange path, and utilizes the Venturi effect to accelerate airflow and optimize the flow field distribution.

Benefits of technology

This design achieves lightweight intercoolers, improves heat exchange efficiency, reduces localized high-temperature zones, and enhances equipment stability and service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lightweight intercooler based on a thermit composite material, and relates to the technical field of machine tool processing, the lightweight intercooler comprises an intercooler body, the outer wall of the intercooler body is fixedly connected with a lightweight device, and the lightweight device discharges heat by changing a path; the light-weight device is matched with the auxiliary device, the heat dissipation area is increased through the wavy structure of the corrugated plate, double improvement of light weight and heat dissipation performance is achieved, the weight is further reduced through the lightening holes, the airflow direction is changed through the wavy path of the corrugated plate, the heat exchange path is prolonged, boundary layer disturbance is enhanced, and the heat exchange efficiency is improved; the trapezoidal holes in the auxiliary device are of a gradual shrinking structure, airflow is accelerated through the Venturi effect, meanwhile, flowing resistance is reduced, and the purposes that passive pressurization and efficient heat dissipation are integrated, flow field distribution is optimized through the combined design of the corrugated plates and the trapezoidal holes, local high-temperature areas are reduced, and heat dissipation efficiency reduction caused by airflow segregation is avoided are achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machine tool processing technology, specifically to a lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of new energy vehicles, aerospace and other fields, the power system has placed higher demands on the performance of the intercooler.

[0003] Existing intercoolers are mostly designed with flat heat dissipation fins and a single flow channel, which makes it difficult to effectively enhance airflow turbulence, resulting in high boundary layer thermal resistance and difficulty in improving heat exchange efficiency. At the same time, in order to ensure structural strength, it is often necessary to increase the material thickness, which further increases the weight. In addition, the flow field distribution of traditional intercoolers is uneven, which easily forms local high temperature zones, which not only reduces heat dissipation efficiency, but also affects the stability and service life of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material, which solves the problems of heavy weight, poor heat dissipation, and uneven flow field in intercoolers.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material, comprising: an intercooler body, wherein a lightweight device is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the intercooler body, the lightweight device dissipates heat by changing the path, and an auxiliary device is provided on the inner wall of the intercooler body, the lightweight device including a corrugated plate, wherein weight-reducing holes are provided on the inner wall of the corrugated plate, and the inner wall of the weight-reducing holes is arranged in a linear array along the inner wall of the corrugated pipe, thereby increasing the heat dissipation area by utilizing the wavy structure of the corrugated plate, achieving a dual improvement in lightweighting and heat dissipation performance, and the weight-reducing holes arranged in a linear array on the corrugated plate further reduce the weight.

[0008] Preferably, the outer wall of the corrugated pipe is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the intercooler body, and the outer wall of the corrugated pipe is arranged in a linear array along the outer wall of the intercooler body. The wavy path of the corrugated plate changes the airflow direction, extends the heat exchange path and enhances the boundary layer disturbance, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0009] Preferably, the auxiliary device includes a trapezoidal hole, with the larger end of the trapezoidal hole being the air inlet and the smaller end being the air outlet. The trapezoidal hole in the auxiliary device adopts a tapered structure, which utilizes the Venturi effect to accelerate airflow while reducing flow resistance, thereby achieving passive pressurization and efficient heat dissipation in one integrated manner.

[0010] Preferably, the auxiliary device further includes a honeycomb panel. The integration of the honeycomb panel not only further increases the heat dissipation area of ​​the intercooler's inner wall, but also enhances the overall rigidity through the honeycomb-shaped mechanical structure, effectively resisting vibration and fatigue damage.

[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the honeycomb panel is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the intercooler body.

[0012] Beneficial effects

[0013] This invention provides a lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material. It possesses the following features:

[0014] Beneficial effects:

[0015] This invention, through the combination of lightweight and auxiliary devices, utilizes the corrugated plate's wave-shaped structure to increase the heat dissipation area, achieving a dual improvement in both lightweighting and heat dissipation performance. The linear array of weight-reducing holes on the corrugated plate further reduces weight, while the wave-shaped path of the corrugated plate alters the airflow direction, extends the heat exchange path, and enhances boundary layer disturbance, thereby improving heat exchange efficiency. The trapezoidal holes in the auxiliary device employ a tapered structure, utilizing the Venturi effect to accelerate airflow while reducing flow resistance, achieving a passive pressurization-high-efficiency heat dissipation integration. The combined design of the corrugated plate and trapezoidal holes optimizes the flow field distribution, reduces local high-temperature zones, and avoids a decrease in heat dissipation efficiency due to airflow segregation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the trapezoidal hole of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wave plate of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Intercooler body; 2. Lightweight device; 20. Corrugated plate; 21. Weight reduction hole; 3. Auxiliary device; 30. Trapezoidal hole; 31. Honeycomb plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Example

[0022] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: a lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material, comprising:

[0023] Intercooler body 1, with a lightweight device 2 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the intercooler body 1. The lightweight device 2 dissipates heat by changing the path. An auxiliary device 3 is provided on the inner wall of the intercooler body 1. The intercooler body 1 can reduce its weight by using the lightweight device 2 and accelerate the airflow. The auxiliary device 3 further accelerates the airflow.

[0024] The lightweight device 2 includes a corrugated plate 20. The inner wall of the corrugated plate 20 has weight-reducing holes 21, and the inner wall of the weight-reducing holes 21 is arranged in a linear array along the inner wall of the corrugated pipe. The outer wall of the corrugated pipe is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the intercooler body 1, and the outer wall of the corrugated pipe is arranged in a linear array along the outer wall of the intercooler body 1. The lightweight device 2, which conducts heat to the outer wall of the intercooler body 1, is affected by the wave shape of the corrugated plate 20, which forces the airflow to constantly change direction, lengthens the heat exchange path, enhances boundary layer disturbance, and improves heat exchange efficiency. The weight-reducing holes 21 arranged in a linear array on the corrugated plate 20 reduce weight, and the opening edges of the holes cause the air to form micro vortices, further enhancing turbulence and accelerating the speed at which heat is transferred from the airflow to the surface of the corrugated plate 20.

[0025] The auxiliary device 3 includes a trapezoidal hole 30. The end of the trapezoidal hole 30 with a larger diameter is the air inlet end, and the end with a smaller diameter is the air outlet end. When working, air enters the trapezoidal hole 30. The Venturi effect formed by the gradual narrowing of the hole diameter accelerates the airflow and reduces the flow resistance, optimizes the flow field distribution, and avoids local high temperature accumulation.

[0026] The auxiliary device 3 also includes a honeycomb plate 31. The outer wall of the honeycomb plate 31 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the intercooler body 1. After the high-temperature pressurized air enters the intercooler body 1, it first contacts the honeycomb plate 31 on the inner wall. With its hexagonal structure, the honeycomb plate 31 provides stable support while reducing weight and enhancing the overall rigidity of the intercooler.

[0027] When in use, the intercooler body 1 reduces weight through the lightweight device 2 while accelerating airflow, and the auxiliary device 3 further accelerates airflow.

[0028] First, during operation, the high-temperature pressurized air enters the intercooler body 1 and comes into contact with the honeycomb plate 31 on the inner wall. The honeycomb plate 31, with its hexagonal structure, provides stable support while reducing weight and enhancing the overall rigidity of the intercooler. Then, the air enters the trapezoidal hole 30 and uses the Venturi effect formed by the gradual narrowing of the hole to accelerate the airflow and reduce the flow resistance, optimize the flow field distribution, and avoid local high temperature accumulation.

[0029] The lightweight device 2 that conducts heat to the outer wall of the intercooler body 1, the corrugated plate 20’s wave shape forces the airflow to constantly change direction, lengthens the heat exchange path, enhances boundary layer disturbance, and improves heat exchange efficiency. Meanwhile, the weight-reducing holes 21 arranged in a linear array on the corrugated plate 20 reduce weight, and the opening edges of the holes cause the air to form micro vortices, further enhancing turbulence and accelerating the speed at which heat is transferred from the airflow to the surface of the corrugated plate 20.

[0030] By utilizing the properties of the intercooler body 1 material, optimizing airflow with the inner wall auxiliary device 3, and enhancing heat exchange with the outer wall lightweight device 2, this intercooler achieves a synergy between lightweight design and efficient heat dissipation, effectively reducing engine load and fuel consumption.

[0031] 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0032] 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 lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material, comprising: Intercooler body (1), characterized in that: A lightweight device (2) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the intercooler body (1). The lightweight device (2) dissipates heat by changing the path. An auxiliary device (3) is provided on the inner wall of the intercooler body (1). The lightweight device (2) includes a corrugated plate (20), the inner wall of which is provided with weight-reducing holes (21), and the inner wall of the weight-reducing holes (21) is arranged in a linear array along the inner wall of the corrugated pipe.

2. A lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the bellows is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the intercooler body (1), and the outer wall of the bellows is arranged in a linear array along the outer wall of the intercooler body (1).

3. A lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary device (3) includes a trapezoidal hole (30), the larger end of the trapezoidal hole (30) is the air inlet end, and the smaller end of the trapezoidal hole (30) is the air outlet end.

4. A lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary device (3) also includes a honeycomb panel (31).

5. A lightweight intercooler based on aluminothermic composite material according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the honeycomb panel (31) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the intercooler body (1).