Disassembly-free cleaning type engine oil cooler for automobile

By designing a sliding, detachable cleaning structure, the problem of brush rollers affecting the heat dissipation of the cooler is solved, enabling efficient cleaning of the heat sink without frequent disassembly, thus ensuring the normal heat dissipation effect of the cooler.

CN224260415UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19浙江银环机械有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
浙江银环机械有限公司
Filing Date
2025-07-10
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

The brush rollers of existing automotive oil coolers are installed on the outside of the cooler, which is inconvenient to disassemble, affects the normal heat dissipation of the cooler, and makes it inconvenient to clean the heat sink fins frequently, thus affecting the performance of the cooler.

Method used

A sliding, detachable cleaning structure was designed, including a support column, a limiting ring, a cleaning plate, and a scraper. The scraper removes dirt between the heat sink fins. The structure is installed outside the cooler during cleaning and can be quickly removed after cleaning to avoid occupying heat dissipation space.

Benefits of technology

It enables effective cleaning of heat sinks without frequent disassembly, ensuring normal heat dissipation of the cooler, avoiding the impact of traditional brush rollers on heat dissipation, and maintaining the heat sink in a state of efficient heat exchange.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a disassembly-free cleaning type engine oil cooler for an automobile, and relates to the technical field of coolers. A disassembly-free cleaning type engine oil cooler for an automobile comprises an engine oil cooler body and a base, the engine oil cooler body is fixedly connected to the top of the base, a plurality of cooling fins and a cleaning structure are fixedly connected to the outer portion of the engine oil cooler body in a sleeving mode, and the cleaning structure is located on the engine oil cooler body. The cleaning structure comprises four supporting columns, a limiting ring, a cleaning plate and a plurality of scraping plates, the four supporting columns are fixedly connected to the tops of the corresponding cooling fins, the limiting ring is fixedly connected to the tops of the four supporting columns, the cleaning plate is of a sliding detachable design and is installed outside the engine oil cooler body when needing to be cleaned, and dirt among the cooling fins is scraped through the scraping plates; the brush roll can be quickly disassembled when not needed to be cleaned, avoids long-term occupation of heat dissipation space by a traditional fixed brush roll, eliminates influence on normal heat dissipation of the cooler, and ensures that the heat dissipation fins always keep a high-efficiency heat exchange state.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooler technology, and in particular to an automotive oil cooler that does not require disassembly for cleaning. Background Technology

[0002] An automotive oil cooler is a device used to accelerate the dissipation of lubricating oil. It can keep the oil at a lower temperature. In high-performance, high-power engines, due to the large heat load, an oil cooler must be installed. Chinese utility model patent, authorized announcement number "CN221096630U", discloses an automotive oil cooler. This utility model uses a motor to drive a sprocket to rotate. The sprocket drives a roller brush assembly to circulate on the outer wall of the base through a sliding groove. At the same time, the bristles on the outer wall of the brush roller rotate and clean the oil cooler through the rack and gears. This enables automatic cleaning of the outer wall of the automotive oil cooler, saving time and effort, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0003] While the above-mentioned technical solution allows for cleaning of the heat sink fins using a brush roller, the brush roller is mounted on the outside of the cooler and is not easily disassembled. This causes the brush roller to interfere with the normal heat dissipation of the cooler during normal use. Since cleaning of the heat sink fins only requires periodic cleaning and does not need to be done frequently, the inconvenient disassembly of the cleaning structure affects the normal use of the cooler. Therefore, we propose a non-disassembly cleaning type oil cooler for automobiles. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide an automotive oil cooler that does not require disassembly for cleaning. This solves the problem that although brush rollers can be used to clean the heat sink fins, the brush rollers are installed on the outside of the cooler and are not easy to remove. As a result, the brush rollers on the outside of the cooler will affect the normal heat dissipation of the cooler during normal use. The heat sink fins on the cooler only need to be cleaned once a time, and there is no need for frequent cleaning. Therefore, the cleaning structure that is not easy to remove will affect the normal use of the cooler.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a non-disassembly cleaning type oil cooler for automobiles, comprising:

[0006] The oil cooler body and the base are fixedly connected to the top of the base, and multiple heat dissipation fins are fixedly sleeved on the outside of the oil cooler body.

[0007] Clean the structure, which is located on the main body of the oil cooler;

[0008] The cleaning structure includes four support columns, a limiting ring, a cleaning plate, and multiple scrapers. The four support columns are fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding heat sinks, and the limiting ring is fixedly connected to the top of the four support columns. A limiting groove is opened on the top of the base, and a through groove is opened on one side of the base. A through groove is opened on the side of the limiting ring near the through groove. Multiple scrapers are fixedly connected to the side of the cleaning plate near the oil cooler body. A limiting slide post is rotatably connected to the bottom of the cleaning plate, and a limiting slide post is rotatably connected to the inner top wall of the cleaning plate. The limiting slide post is in sliding contact with the inside of the through groove, the limiting slide post is in sliding contact with the inside of the through groove, and the limiting slide post is in sliding contact with the inside of the limiting groove.

[0009] Preferably, the cleaning structure further includes multiple rubber pads, which are fixedly connected to the side of the cleaning plate near the main body of the oil cooler, and each rubber pad is embedded between two corresponding scrapers.

[0010] Preferably, the second limiting slide is located in the slide between the limiting ring and the main body of the oil cooler.

[0011] Preferably, the cleaning plate has an "L" shaped structure.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the oil cooler body is fixedly connected with a water inlet, a water outlet, an oil inlet, and an oil outlet, and the water inlet, water outlet, oil inlet, and oil outlet are all in communication with the interior of the oil cooler body.

[0013] Preferably, two fixing ears are fixedly connected to both sides of the base.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the cleaning plate of this automotive oil cooler is designed to be sliding and detachable. When cleaning is required, it is installed on the outside of the oil cooler body and the dirt between the heat sink fins is scraped off by the scraper. When cleaning is not required, it can be quickly removed, avoiding the long-term occupation of heat dissipation space by the traditional fixed brush roller, eliminating the impact on the normal heat dissipation of the cooler, and ensuring that the heat sink fins always maintain a high-efficiency heat exchange state. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting ring structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning plate structure of this utility model.

[0020] Attached reference numerals: 1. Main body of oil cooler; 2. Water inlet; 3. Water outlet; 4. Oil inlet; 5. Oil outlet; 6. Cleaning plate; 7. Base; 8. Fixing lug; 9. Heat sink; 10. Support column; 11. Limiting ring; 12. Limiting slide groove; 13. Through groove one; 14. Through groove two; 15. Limiting slide column one; 16. Limiting slide column two; 17. Rubber pad; 18. Scraper. Detailed Implementation

[0021] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of this utility model. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, enabling a person to intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of this utility model. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships 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 limiting this utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, terms such as greater than, less than, and exceeding are understood to exclude the stated number, while terms such as above, below, and within are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, the quantity of indicated technical features, or the order of the indicated technical features. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a non-disassembly cleaning type oil cooler for automobiles, comprising:

[0024] The oil cooler body 1 and the base 7 are fixedly connected to the top of the base 7. Multiple heat sinks 9 are fixedly sleeved on the outside of the oil cooler body 1.

[0025] Cleaning structure, the cleaning structure is located on the main body 1 of the oil cooler;

[0026] The cleaning structure includes four support columns 10, a limiting ring 11, a cleaning plate 6, and multiple scrapers 18. The four support columns 10 are all fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding heat sink 9. The limiting ring 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the four support columns 10. The top of the base 7 has a limiting groove 12. A through groove 13 is opened on one side of the base 7. A through groove 2 14 is opened on the side of the limiting ring 11 near the through groove 13. Multiple scrapers 18 are all fixedly connected to the side of the cleaning plate 6 near the oil cooler body 1. The cleaning plate 6 has an "L" shaped structure. The bottom of the cleaning plate 6 is rotatably connected to a limiting sliding column 15. The inner top wall of the cleaning plate 6 is rotatably connected to a limiting sliding column 2 16. The limiting sliding column 2 16 is in sliding contact with the inside of the through groove 2 14. The limiting sliding column 15 is in sliding contact with the inside of the through groove 13. The limiting sliding column 15 is in sliding contact with the inside of the limiting groove 12.

[0027] The cleaning structure also includes multiple rubber pads 17, which are fixedly connected to the side of the cleaning plate 6 near the oil cooler body 1. Each of the multiple rubber pads 17 is embedded between two corresponding scrapers 18. The second limiting slide post 16 is located in the slide between the limiting ring 11 and the oil cooler body 1.

[0028] The top of the oil cooler body 1 is fixedly connected to a water inlet 2, a water outlet 3, an oil inlet 4, and an oil outlet 5. The water inlet 2, water outlet 3, oil inlet 4, and oil outlet 5 are all connected to the interior of the oil cooler body 1. Two fixing ears 8 are fixedly connected to both sides of the base 7.

[0029] Furthermore, when using the device, the oil cooler body 1 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 7, and multiple heat sinks 9 are fixedly sleeved on its exterior to increase the heat dissipation area and improve the cooling efficiency. The limiting slide post 2 16 slides in contact with the interior of the through groove 2 14, and the limiting slide post 15 slides in contact with the interior of the through groove 13, thereby ensuring that the cleaning plate 6 can be installed on the exterior of the oil cooler body 1 along the set path. Multiple scrapers 18 can be inserted between two corresponding heat sinks 9, so that multiple rubber pads 17 can contact the corresponding heat sinks 9.

[0030] When the oil cooler needs to be cleaned, simply push the cleaning plate 6 so that it slides along the slide between the limiting groove 12 and the limiting ring 11 and the oil cooler body 1. The scraper 18 can then scrape away the dirt between the heat sink 9. At the same time, when cleaning is not required, the cleaning plate 6 can be removed, and the dirt that falls into the limiting groove 12 can be discharged from the through groove 13.

[0031] The top of the oil cooler body 1 is fixedly connected to a water inlet 2, a water outlet 3, an oil inlet 4, and an oil outlet 5. These interfaces are all connected to the interior of the oil cooler body 1 for the circulation of cooling water and the cooling of engine oil. With the design of an easy-to-disassemble cleaning structure, the oil cooler can be cleaned without disassembly, while avoiding any impact on the heat dissipation of the oil cooler.

[0032] The cleaning plate 6 adopts a sliding and detachable design. When cleaning is required, it is installed on the outside of the oil cooler body 1 and the dirt between the heat sink 9 is scraped off by the scraper 18. When cleaning is not required, it can be quickly removed, avoiding the long-term occupation of heat dissipation space by the traditional fixed brush roller, eliminating the impact on the normal heat dissipation of the cooler, and ensuring that the heat sink 9 always maintains a high-efficiency heat exchange state.

[0033] Structural Description: The main body 1 of the oil cooler is fixedly connected to the top of the base 7. Multiple heat sinks 9 are fixedly sleeved on the outside. The top is fixedly connected to the water inlet 2, water outlet 3, oil inlet 4 and oil outlet 5 respectively. It is the core component of oil cooling. Its interior is connected to each interface to realize the heat exchange between the oil and the coolant.

[0034] Base 7: It is fixedly connected to the main body 1 of the oil cooler. A limiting slide groove 12 is opened on the top, a through groove 13 is opened on one side, and two fixing ears 8 are fixedly connected on both sides to support the main body 1 of the oil cooler, provide an installation base for the cleaning structure, and fix the entire device through the fixing ears 8.

[0035] Heat sink 9: Multiple, fixedly sleeved on the outside of the oil cooler body 1, used to increase the heat dissipation area and improve cooling efficiency;

[0036] Water inlet 2: It is fixedly connected to the top of the oil cooler body 1 and communicates with the interior. It is used to introduce cooling water to participate in the circulation of cooling oil.

[0037] Outlet 3: Fixedly connected to the top of the oil cooler body 1 and connected to the interior, used to drain the cooling water after cooling the oil;

[0038] Oil inlet 4: Fixedly connected to the top of the oil cooler body 1 and connected to the interior, used to introduce high-temperature oil that needs to be cooled;

[0039] Oil outlet 5: Fixedly connected to the top of the oil cooler body 1 and connected to the interior, used to discharge cooled oil;

[0040] Fixing lugs 8: Two on each side of the base 7, used to fix the entire oil cooler unit to the car;

[0041] Support columns 10: Four in total, each fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding heat sink 9, for supporting the limiting ring 11;

[0042] Limiting ring 11: It is fixedly connected to the top of the four support columns 10. A second through groove 14 is opened on the side near the first through groove 13. It cooperates with the limiting slide groove 12 of the base 7 to provide guidance and limit for the sliding of the cleaning plate 6.

[0043] Cleaning plate 6: It has an "L" shaped structure. The bottom is rotatably connected to the limiting slide column 15, and the inner bottom wall is rotatably connected to the limiting slide column 2 16. Multiple scrapers 18 and multiple rubber pads 17 are fixedly connected to the side near the oil cooler body 1. The scrapers 18 and rubber pads 17 are used to install the scrapers 18 and rubber pads 17. The dirt between the heat sink 9 is cleaned by sliding.

[0044] Scraper 18: Multiple scrapers are fixedly connected to the side of the cleaning plate 6 near the oil cooler body 1, and are used to insert between two heat sinks 9 to scrape off the dirt between the heat sinks 9.

[0045] Rubber pads 17: Multiple pads are fixedly connected to the side of the cleaning plate 6 near the oil cooler body 1 and contact the corresponding scraper 18. They are used to contact the heat sink 9 when the scraper 18 scrapes off dirt, thereby reducing the damage of the scraper 18 to the heat sink 9.

[0046] Limiting groove 12: It is formed on the top of the base 7 and is used to limit the sliding path of the cleaning plate 6;

[0047] Through groove 13: It is opened on one side of the base 7 and is used to limit the sliding of the sliding column 15, while allowing dirt that falls into the limiting groove 12 to be discharged from there.

[0048] Through groove 2 14: It is opened on the side of the limiting ring 11 near through groove 1 13, and is used to limit the sliding of sliding column 2 16. It works with the limiting groove 12 to ensure that the cleaning plate 6 slides along the set path.

[0049] Limiting slide post 15: Rotatably connected to the bottom of the cleaning plate 6, and in sliding contact with the inside of the through groove 13, used to guide the cleaning plate 6 to slide within the through groove 13 and the limiting slide groove 12 of the base 7;

[0050] Limiting slide post 2 16: Rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the cleaning plate 6, slidingly contacting the inside of the through groove 2 14, located in the slide between the limiting ring 11 and the oil cooler body 1, used to guide the cleaning plate 6 to slide in the slide between the limiting ring 11 and the oil cooler body 1, ensuring the accurate installation path of the cleaning plate 6.

[0051] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A non-disassembly, cleaning-free oil cooler for automobiles, characterized in that, include: The oil cooler body (1) and the base (7) are fixedly connected to the top of the base (7). Multiple heat sinks (9) are fixedly sleeved on the outside of the oil cooler body (1). Cleaning structure, the cleaning structure is located on the main body (1) of the oil cooler; The cleaning structure includes four support columns (10), a limiting ring (11), a cleaning plate (6) and multiple scrapers (18). The four support columns (10) are fixedly connected to the top of the corresponding heat sink (9), the limiting ring (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the four support columns (10), the top of the base (7) is provided with a limiting groove (12), and a through groove (13) is provided on one side of the base (7). Among them, the limiting ring (11) has a second through groove (14) on the side near the first through groove (13). Multiple scrapers (18) are fixedly connected to the side of the cleaning plate (6) near the main body (1) of the oil cooler. The bottom of the cleaning plate (6) is rotatably connected to the first limiting slide column (15). The inner top wall of the cleaning plate (6) is rotatably connected to the second limiting slide column (16). The second limiting slide column (16) slides in contact with the inside of the second through groove (14). The first limiting slide column (15) slides in contact with the inside of the first through groove (13). The first limiting slide column (15) slides in contact with the inside of the limiting groove (12).

2. The automotive oil cooler that requires no disassembly and cleaning, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that: The cleaning structure also includes multiple rubber pads (17), which are fixedly connected to the side of the cleaning plate (6) near the oil cooler body (1), and each of the multiple rubber pads (17) is embedded between two corresponding scrapers (18).

3. A non-disassembly cleaning type oil cooler for automobiles according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The second limiting slide (16) is located in the slide between the limiting ring (11) and the main body of the oil cooler (1).

4. The automotive oil cooler that requires no disassembly and cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning plate (6) has an "L" shaped structure.

5. The automotive oil cooler that requires no disassembly and cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the oil cooler body (1) is fixedly connected to a water inlet (2), a water outlet (3), an oil inlet (4) and an oil outlet (5), and the water inlet (2), water outlet (3), oil inlet (4) and oil outlet (5) are all connected to the interior of the oil cooler body (1).

6. The automotive oil cooler that requires no disassembly and cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two fixing ears (8) are fixedly connected to both sides of the base (7).