Flow deflector suitable for automobile cooling system

By employing an integrated central beam, arc-shaped guide plate, and snap-fit ​​mechanism in the guide vane, and using a lifting screw to adjust the height of the cantilever beam, the problems of loose guide vane and abnormal noise were solved, achieving a stable installation effect.

CN224276844UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26ZHEJIANG TIANTAI UPRIGHT CAR PUMP IND CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG TIANTAI UPRIGHT CAR PUMP IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-08
Publication Date
2026-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing automotive cooling systems, the clip-on cantilever beams of the air deflectors have installation allowance issues that can lead to loosening, abnormal noise, and detachment.

Method used

The system employs a one-piece molded center beam, arc-shaped air deflector, connecting seat, and snap-fit ​​mechanism. The height of the cantilever beam is adjusted by a lifting screw, which ensures that the wedge block is tightly locked onto the bayonet of the front frame of the car, thus ensuring the stable installation of the air deflector.

Benefits of technology

This design achieves a tight lock on the front frame of the vehicle, preventing shaking and abnormal noise, and ensuring the stability and reliability of the air deflector.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a flow deflector suitable for an automobile cooling system, which relates to the technical field of automobile accessories and comprises a flow deflector main body, a connecting seat is vertically connected onto the flow deflector main body, a buckle mechanism is mounted on the connecting seat, the buckle mechanism comprises an extension sleeve, a locking seat and a lifting screw rod, a plurality of telescopic notches are formed in the side wall of the extension sleeve, the locking seat comprises a guide ring and a plurality of cantilever beams, the cantilever beams penetrate through the telescopic notches in a sliding mode, the locking seat is installed in the extension sleeve in a sliding mode, the lifting screw is rotationally connected to the middle of the extension sleeve, and the lifting screw is sleeved with the guide ring in a threaded connection mode. A wedge-shaped block is integrally formed at the outer end of the cantilever beam and penetrates through the telescopic notch to protrude out of the outer wall of the extending sleeve. The installation allowance of the cantilever beam can be adjusted through the lifting screw, the flow deflector body is smoothly installed and clamped, and the flow deflector body is prevented from shaking on the front end frame of the automobile.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically a guide vane suitable for automotive cooling systems. Background Technology

[0002] In automotive cooling systems, deflectors (or deflectors) are key components for optimizing airflow paths and improving heat dissipation efficiency. Their role is closely related to the vehicle's thermal management and aerodynamic performance. Through specific angle and shape designs, deflectors precisely guide the airflow entering the front of the vehicle to the surface of core heat dissipation components such as radiators, condensers, or intercoolers, preventing airflow loss.

[0003] During the assembly of the front frame of a car, left and right air deflectors are usually installed on both sides of the radiator to guide airflow. The air deflectors are usually fixed by an integrated buckle. The cantilever beam of the elastic buckle is fixed by retracting through the buckle on the front frame of the car and then springing back to lock into the other side of the buckle. Therefore, the cantilever beam of the buckle needs a certain installation margin to complete the locking. That is, there will be a certain installation gap after locking, which will cause the air deflector to loosen, make abnormal noises, or even fall off. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a guide vane suitable for automotive cooling systems, solving the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

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

[0008] A guide vane suitable for automotive cooling systems includes a guide vane body, the guide vane body including an integrally formed central beam and arc-shaped guide plates disposed at both ends of the central beam, a connecting seat vertically connected to the central beam, and two parallel ribs vertically connected to the connecting seat, the ribs being fixedly connected to the edges and arc-shaped guide plates.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting seat is equipped with a buckling mechanism, which includes an extension sleeve, a locking seat, and a lifting screw. The extension sleeve is installed on the connecting seat, and a plurality of telescopic slots are provided on the side wall of the extension sleeve. The locking seat includes an integrally formed guide ring and a plurality of cantilever beams connected to the lower end of the guide ring. The cantilever beams slide through the telescopic slots, and the locking seat slides inside the extension sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting screw is rotatably connected to the middle of the extension sleeve, and the guide ring is threadedly sleeved on the lifting screw.

[0011] Preferably, the cantilever beam is configured as a V-shaped elastic sheet, one end of the cantilever beam is fixedly connected to the lower end of the guide ring, and one end of the cantilever beam extends outward, passing through the telescopic groove and protruding from the outer wall of the extension sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, the outer end of the cantilever beam is integrally formed with a wedge-shaped block, and the lower side of the wedge-shaped block is provided with a sliding inclined surface, the lower edge of which is flush with the side wall of the cantilever beam.

[0013] Preferably, the inner wall of the extension sleeve is provided with a guide groove, and the outer wall of the guide ring is provided with a guide block that slides and cooperates with the guide groove.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] This invention provides a guide vane suitable for automotive cooling systems. It offers the following advantages:

[0016] 1. In this utility model, a buckle can be inserted into the connecting seat to secure the main body of the guide vane to the front frame of the car. By rotating the lifting screw, the height of the locking seat in the extension sleeve can be adjusted, that is, the height of the wedge block on the cantilever beam in the telescopic groove can be adjusted, so that the cantilever beam can be smoothly inserted into the back of the buckle on the front frame of the car. This facilitates the reset and opening of the cantilever beam after passing through the buckle, allowing the wedge block to be moved to a position greater than the outer wall of the buckle. Then, by rotating the lifting screw, the guide ring is moved upward until the wedge block on the cantilever beam is tightly pressed against the back of the buckle, thus completing the buckle locking and fixing the main body of the guide vane to the front frame of the car, preventing the main body of the guide vane from shaking. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a guide vane suitable for an automotive cooling system according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle mechanism in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the buckling mechanism in this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Guide vane body; 2. Middle beam rod; 3. Arc-shaped guide plate; 4. Connecting seat; 5. Extension sleeve; 6. Locking seat; 61. Guide ring; 62. Cantilever beam; 7. Lifting screw; 8. Positioning ring; 9. Outer flange; 10. Telescopic slot; 11. Wedge block; 12. Rotating knob block; 13. Rotating ring. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] This utility model embodiment provides a guide vane suitable for automotive cooling systems, such as... Figure 1-3 As shown, the device includes a guide vane body 1, which includes an integrally formed central beam 2 and arc-shaped guide plates 3 at both ends of the central beam 2. A connecting seat 4 is vertically connected to the central beam 2, and two parallel ribs are vertically connected to the connecting seat 4. The ribs and edges are fixedly connected to the arc-shaped guide plates 3. A buckling mechanism for fixing the guide plate body 1 to the front frame of the car is installed on the connecting seat 4.

[0023] like Figure 2-3 As shown, the latching mechanism includes an extension sleeve 5, a locking seat 6, and a lifting screw 7. A positioning ring 8 is provided on the connecting seat 4, and a vertical block is provided on the outer wall of the positioning ring 8. An outer flange 9 is provided at the upper end of the telescopic sleeve, and a vertical groove with a convex-concave fit is provided on the outer flange 9. The extension sleeve 5 is mounted on the connecting seat 4, and several telescopic slots 10 are provided on the side wall of the extension sleeve 5. The locking seat 6 includes an integrally formed guide ring 61 and several cantilever beams 62 connected to the lower end of the guide ring 61. The inner wall of the extension sleeve 5... A guide groove is provided, and a guide block is provided on the outer wall of the guide ring 61 to slide and cooperate with the guide groove. The cantilever beam 62 is set as a V-shaped elastic sheet. One end of the cantilever beam 62 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the guide ring 61. One end of the cantilever beam 62 extends outward. A wedge block 11 is integrally formed on the outer end of the cantilever beam 62. A sliding inclined surface is provided on the lower side of the wedge block 11. The lower edge of the sliding surface is flush with the side wall of the cantilever beam 62. The wedge block 11 slides through the telescopic groove 10 and protrudes from the outer wall of the extension sleeve 5.

[0024] The lifting screw 7 is rotatably connected to the middle of the extension sleeve 5. A rotating button block 12 is fixed at the upper end of the lifting screw 7. A rotating ring 13 is provided in the middle of the lifting screw 7. The rotating ring 13 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the extension sleeve 5. The guide ring 61 is threadedly sleeved on the lifting screw 7.

[0025] Working principle:

[0026] In this invention, the extension sleeve 5 of the buckle mechanism can be installed on the connecting seat 4. The vertical block of the positioning ring 8 is inserted into the vertical groove of the outer flange 9 to lock the extension sleeve 5 in the circumferential direction. By rotating the rotary knob 12 of the lifting screw 7, the height of the guide ring 61 is adjusted, so that the cantilever beam 62 slides down until the lower end of the cantilever beam 62 abuts against the lower edge of the telescopic slot 10, that is, the lowest position of the cantilever beam 62. This allows the cantilever beam 62 to have sufficient installation margin, so that the cantilever beam 62 can be smoothly inserted into the buckle of the front frame of the car and freely reset and open. By rotating the lifting screw 7 in the opposite direction, the cantilever beam 62 slides up until the wedge block 11 tightly abuts against the back side of the buckle. The outer flange 9 of the telescopic sleeve and the wedge block 11 clamp the guide vane body 1 and the front frame of the car, so that the guide vane body 1 can be fastened to the front frame of the car and locked tightly to prevent the guide vane body 1 from shaking.

[0027] 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 guide vane suitable for automotive cooling systems, comprising a guide vane body, characterized in that: The main body of the guide plate includes an integrally formed central beam and arc-shaped guide plates at both ends of the central beam. A connecting seat is vertically connected to the central beam, and two parallel ribs are vertically connected to the connecting seat. The ribs and edges are fixedly connected to the arc-shaped guide plates.

2. The guide vane for an automotive cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting seat is equipped with a buckling mechanism, which includes an extension sleeve, a locking seat, and a lifting screw. The extension sleeve is installed on the connecting seat, and several telescopic slots are opened on the side wall of the extension sleeve. The locking seat includes an integrally formed guide ring and several cantilever beams connected to the lower end of the guide ring. The cantilever beams slide through the telescopic slots, and the locking seat slides inside the extension sleeve.

3. A guide vane for an automotive cooling system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting screw is rotatably connected to the middle of the extension sleeve, and the guide ring is threadedly sleeved on the lifting screw.

4. A guide vane for an automotive cooling system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cantilever beam is configured as a V-shaped elastic sheet. One end of the cantilever beam is fixedly connected to the lower end of the guide ring. The other end of the cantilever beam extends outward and passes through the telescopic slot, protruding from the outer wall of the extension sleeve.

5. A guide vane for an automotive cooling system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer end of the cantilever beam is integrally formed with a wedge-shaped block, and the lower side of the wedge-shaped block is provided with a sliding inclined surface, the lower edge of which is flush with the side wall of the cantilever beam.

6. A guide vane for an automotive cooling system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the extension sleeve is provided with a guide groove, and the outer wall of the guide ring is provided with a guide block that slides and cooperates with the guide groove.