Engine oil cooler convenient to install
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SDZ AUTO PARTS
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
The existing oil cooler requires manual alignment of the threaded holes during installation, which makes installation inconvenient.
The system employs a positioning and disengagement mechanism, including an L-shaped plate, a rectangular plate, a spring, and a fixing component. The oil cooler can be easily installed and removed by the compression of the spring and the sliding connection component.
This enables convenient installation and removal of the oil cooler, reducing the difficulty of manual operation and improving installation efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oil cooler technology, and in particular to an oil cooler that is easy to install. Background Technology
[0002] An oil cooler is a device used to cool engine oil. It is typically installed in the engine cooling system and uses coolant or air to lower the oil's temperature. Its main function is to prevent excessive oxidation and deterioration of the oil at high temperatures, maintaining its performance and extending its lifespan. Simultaneously, a suitable oil temperature helps improve engine efficiency and reliability, and reduces wear on components. An oil cooler generally consists of a radiator core, a housing, and other components. It has a compact structure, good heat dissipation, and effectively ensures that the engine has oil at a suitable temperature for lubrication and cooling under various operating conditions. Currently, oil coolers require bolts to be installed on a base. During installation, the cooler needs to be supported to ensure that the threaded holes on the cooler align with the threaded holes on the base before installation and securing it. This makes installation very cumbersome for a single person, so an improvement is needed. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an oil cooler that is easy to install, and to solve the technical problem that the above-mentioned oil cooler is inconvenient to install.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] An easy-to-install oil cooler includes a base and an oil cooler body, and further includes:
[0006] A positioning mechanism, disposed on the base, is used for positioning and installing the main body of the oil cooler. The positioning mechanism includes:
[0007] An L-shaped plate is disposed on the base and fixedly connected to the base;
[0008] The first mounting slot is provided inside the L-shaped plate for component mounting;
[0009] The first spring has multiple springs, and the multiple first springs are disposed in the first mounting groove and fixedly connected to the first mounting groove;
[0010] The first fixing member is disposed on the first spring and is fixedly connected to the first spring;
[0011] A release mechanism is provided on the positioning mechanism for contact with the positioning mechanism.
[0012] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes:
[0013] The mounting section is provided on the base for component mounting;
[0014] The first fixing part is provided on the mounting part and is used to fix the main body of the oil cooler.
[0015] Preferably, the mounting part includes:
[0016] Two rectangular plates are provided, and the two rectangular plates are disposed on the base and fixedly connected to the base;
[0017] The second mounting slot is located within the rectangular plate and is used for component mounting.
[0018] Preferably, the first fixing part includes:
[0019] The second spring has multiple springs, and the multiple second springs are disposed in the second mounting groove and fixedly connected to the second mounting groove;
[0020] The second fixing member has two parts, and the two second fixing members are disposed on the second spring and fixedly connected to the second spring.
[0021] Preferably, the release mechanism includes:
[0022] A connecting part is provided on the L-shaped plate and the rectangular plate for connecting components;
[0023] The second fixing part is provided on the connecting part and is used to fix the component.
[0024] Preferably, the connecting portion includes:
[0025] Multiple connecting brackets are provided on the L-shaped plate and the rectangular plate for component mounting.
[0026] The connecting plates are multiple, and the multiple connecting plates are disposed on the first fixing member and the second fixing member for connecting components.
[0027] Preferably, the second fixing part includes:
[0028] The fixing slots are multiple, and the multiple fixing slots are arranged on the connecting frame for fixing the component;
[0029] The mounting plate has multiple mounting plates, and the multiple mounting plates are disposed on the connecting plate and fixedly connected to the connecting plate;
[0030] The connector has multiple components, and the multiple connectors are disposed on the mounting plate and rotatably connected to the mounting plate.
[0031] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0032] 1. This device, by setting a positioning mechanism, can position and fix the oil cooler body when it is installed and fixed, preventing the oil cooler body from moving and facilitating its installation and fixation.
[0033] 2. By setting a release mechanism, this device can facilitate the release of the positioning mechanism when the main body of the oil cooler is disassembled, thereby facilitating the disassembly of the main body of the oil cooler. Attached Figure Description
[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0035] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an easy-to-install oil cooler is shown.
[0036] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a positioning mechanism for an easy-to-install oil cooler is shown.
[0037] Figure 3 An exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of a partial positioning mechanism for an easy-to-install oil cooler is shown.
[0038] Figure 4 An exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of a partial release mechanism for an easy-to-install oil cooler is shown.
[0039] Figure 5 An exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of a positioning mechanism for an easy-to-install oil cooler is shown.
[0040] Legend:
[0041] 1. Base; 2. Oil cooler body; 3. L-shaped plate; 4. First mounting slot; 5. First spring; 6. First fixing piece; 7. Rectangular plate; 8. Second mounting slot; 9. Second spring; 10. Second fixing piece; 11. Connecting bracket; 12. Connecting plate; 13. Fixing slot; 14. Mounting plate; 15. Connecting piece. Detailed Implementation
[0042] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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.
[0044] It should be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have a component in between. When a component is considered "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may have a component in between. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0046] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides a further description of an embodiment of an easy-to-install oil cooler.
[0047] An easy-to-install oil cooler includes a base 1 and an oil cooler body 2, and further includes: a positioning mechanism disposed on the base 1 for positioning and installing the oil cooler body 2; the positioning mechanism includes: an L-shaped plate 3 disposed on the base 1 and fixedly connected to the base 1; a first mounting groove 4 disposed within the L-shaped plate 3 for component installation; multiple first springs 5 disposed within the first mounting groove 4 and fixedly connected to the first mounting groove 4; a first fixing member 6 disposed on the first springs 5 and fixedly connected to the first springs 5; and a release mechanism disposed on the positioning mechanism for contact of the positioning mechanism.
[0048] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 In a preferred embodiment, the positioning mechanism includes: an installation part disposed on the base 1 for component installation; and a first fixing part disposed on the installation part for fixing the oil cooler body 2.
[0049] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, the mounting part includes: two rectangular plates 7, which are disposed on the base 1 and fixedly connected to the base 1; and a second mounting groove 8 disposed within the rectangular plates 7 for component mounting.
[0050] refer to Figures 3 to 5 In a preferred embodiment, the first fixing part includes: a plurality of second springs 9, wherein the plurality of second springs 9 are disposed in the second mounting groove 8 and fixedly connected to the second mounting groove 8; and two second fixing members 10, wherein the two second fixing members 10 are disposed on the second springs 9 and fixedly connected to the second springs 9.
[0051] With this configuration, the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 are provided with inclined surfaces, which facilitates the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 to enter the L-shaped plate 3 and the rectangular plate 7 by compressing the first spring 5 and the second spring 9 when the oil cooler body 2 comes into contact with the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10, thus preventing the oil cooler body 2 from contacting the base 1; the first spring 5 and the second spring 9 facilitate the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 in fixing the oil cooler body 2.
[0052] refer to Figure 1 In a preferred embodiment, the release mechanism includes: a connecting part disposed on the L-shaped plate 3 and the rectangular plate 7 for connecting the components; and a second fixing part disposed on the connecting part for fixing the components.
[0053] refer to Figure 4In a preferred embodiment, the connecting part includes: a plurality of connecting frames 11, which are disposed on the L-shaped plate 3 and the rectangular plate 7 for component installation; and a plurality of connecting plates 12, which are disposed on the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 for component connection.
[0054] refer to Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, the second fixing part includes: a plurality of fixing grooves 13, which are disposed on the connecting frame 11 for fixing the component; a plurality of mounting plates 14, which are disposed on the connecting plate 12 and fixedly connected to the connecting plate 12; and a plurality of connecting members 15, which are disposed on the mounting plate 14 and rotatably connected to the mounting plate 14.
[0055] In this configuration, the connecting plate 12 can slide on the connecting frame 11; the connecting plate 12 connects the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10, and moves the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 by driving them; the fixing groove 13 can fix the connecting member 15; the middle part of the connecting member 15 is set as a square plate, and the square plate and the fixing groove 13 have the same shape.
[0056] This device, by incorporating a positioning mechanism, can position and secure the oil cooler body 2 during installation, preventing movement and facilitating its installation. Furthermore, by incorporating a release mechanism, the device can easily disassemble the oil cooler body 2, allowing for convenient removal of the positioning mechanism.
[0057] Working Principle: When installing the oil cooler body 2, the device aligns the oil cooler body 2 between the L-shaped plate 3 and the rectangular plate 7, using the L-shaped plate 3 and the rectangular plate 7 to position the oil cooler body 2. Then, the oil cooler body 2 is pressed down, allowing it to contact the base 1. As the oil cooler body 2 moves, it first contacts the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10, causing the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 to compress the first spring 5 and the second spring 9 respectively. This allows the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 to enter the L-shaped plate 3 and the rectangular plate 7 respectively, allowing the oil cooler body 2 to smoothly contact the base 1. Once the oil cooler body 2 contacts the base 1, it no longer obstructs the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 9. The first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 are fixed to the oil cooler body 2 by the rebound of the first spring 5 and the second spring 9, preventing the oil cooler body 2 from moving and facilitating subsequent fixing of the oil cooler body 2 with bolts. When removing the oil cooler body 2, the connecting member 15 is pulled to slide in the fixing groove 13, and the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 are pulled by the mounting plate 14 and the connecting plate 12. When the square plate on the connecting member 15 is completely pulled out of the fixing groove 13, the connecting member 15 is rotated to make the connecting member 15 lock outside the fixing groove 13, preventing the first fixing member 6 and the second fixing member 10 from rebounding. Then the bolts can be removed to complete the disassembly of the oil cooler body 2.
[0058] The above description of the embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. An easy-to-install oil cooler, comprising a base (1) and an oil cooler body (2), characterized in that, Also includes: A positioning mechanism, disposed on the base (1), is used for positioning and installing the oil cooler body (2). The positioning mechanism includes: L-shaped plate (3) is disposed on the base (1) and fixedly connected to the base (1); The first mounting slot (4) is set inside the L-shaped plate (3) for component installation; The first spring (5) has multiple springs, and the multiple first springs (5) are disposed in the first mounting groove (4) and fixedly connected to the first mounting groove (4); The first fixing member (6) is disposed on the first spring (5) and is fixedly connected to the first spring (5); A release mechanism is provided on the positioning mechanism for contact with the positioning mechanism.
2. The oil cooler for easy installation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism includes: The mounting part is provided on the base (1) and is used for component mounting; The first fixing part is provided on the mounting part and is used to fix the oil cooler body (2).
3. The oil cooler for easy installation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting part includes: Two rectangular plates (7) are provided on the base (1) and are fixedly connected to the base (1); The second mounting slot (8) is located inside the rectangular plate (7) and is used for component installation.
4. The easy-to-install oil cooler according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first fixing part includes: The second spring (9) has multiple springs, and the multiple second springs (9) are disposed in the second mounting groove (8) and fixedly connected to the second mounting groove (8); The second fixing member (10) has two parts, and the two second fixing members (10) are disposed on the second spring (9) and fixedly connected to the second spring (9).
5. The oil cooler for easy installation according to claim 4, characterized in that, The release mechanism includes: A connecting part is provided on the L-shaped plate (3) and the rectangular plate (7) for connecting components; The second fixing part is provided on the connecting part and is used to fix the component.
6. The easy-to-install oil cooler according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting part includes: Multiple connecting brackets (11) are provided on the L-shaped plate (3) and the rectangular plate (7) for component installation; The connecting plate (12) has multiple plates, and the multiple connecting plates (12) are disposed on the first fixing member (6) and the second fixing member (10) for component connection.
7. The oil cooler for easy installation according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second fixing part includes: The fixing groove (13) has multiple grooves, and the multiple fixing grooves (13) are disposed on the connecting frame (11) for fixing the component; Mounting plates (14) are multiple, and multiple mounting plates (14) are disposed on the connecting plate (12) and fixedly connected to the connecting plate (12); The connector (15) has multiple parts, and the multiple connectors (15) are disposed on the mounting plate (14) and are rotatably connected to the mounting plate (14).