A cooling structure for an air compressor

Abstract

This application relates to the field of air compression equipment technology and discloses an air compressor cooling structure, including a platform. An air compressor body is fixedly mounted on the upper side of the platform. A duct is fixedly connected to the inner side of the platform, and a heat-conducting plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the duct. The outer side of the heat-conducting plate penetrates the outer side of the platform and is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the air compressor body. Multiple equidistantly arranged first heat sinks are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the heat-conducting plate. This air compressor cooling structure, through the coordinated operation of the duct, heat-conducting plate, first heat sinks, water-cooling components, and cooling fan, forms a composite cooling mode combining air cooling and water cooling. Simultaneously, a temperature sensor monitors the air compressor body temperature in real time, and the control system intelligently adjusts the cooling fan speed and water pump power based on the temperature data. Compared to traditional single cooling methods, it is unaffected by ambient temperature, significantly improving the cooling effect and reducing equipment operating energy consumption.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air compression equipment technology, specifically to an air compressor cooling structure. Background Technology

[0002] An air compressor, as a device that compresses and stores air in an air tank, provides power support or enables pneumatic control for various pneumatic tools and equipment. Due to its wide applicability, air compressors have occupied an important position in many key fields such as industrial production, automotive repair, construction, and medical equipment, becoming one of the core pieces of equipment ensuring the smooth operation of production and daily life. Air compressors generate a large amount of heat during operation. If this heat cannot be dissipated in time, it will lead to overheating, affecting performance, shortening service life, and even causing malfunctions and safety hazards.

[0003] Currently, the most commonly used cooling systems are traditional air cooling and water cooling. However, air cooling and water cooling are greatly affected by ambient temperature, and the cooling effect decreases significantly under high temperature conditions. At the same time, water cooling systems require complex water circulation pipelines, resulting in high overall energy consumption and increasing the operating cost and management difficulty of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides an air compressor cooling structure with a composite cooling mode that combines air cooling and water cooling. Compared with traditional single cooling methods, it is not affected by ambient temperature, significantly improves cooling effect, and reduces equipment operating energy consumption, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: an air compressor cooling structure, comprising a platform, an air compressor body fixedly mounted on the upper side of the platform, a duct fixedly connected to the inner side of the platform, a heat-conducting plate fixedly connected to the inner side of the duct, and the outer side of the heat-conducting plate penetrating the outer side of the platform and fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the air compressor body, a plurality of equidistantly arranged first heat sinks fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the heat-conducting plate, a water-cooling assembly disposed on the outer side of the air compressor body, the water-cooling assembly comprising two branch pipes fixedly connected to the inner side of the duct, a plurality of equidistantly arranged hot water pipes fixedly connected to the side of the two branch pipes close to each other, and the outer side of the hot water pipes fixedly connected to the inner side of the first heat sinks, a water storage tank fixedly connected to the outer side of the duct, a water pump fixedly connected to the outer side of the water storage tank, and the output end of the water pump penetrating the outer side of the duct and fixedly connected to the outer side of the branch pipes, a cooling fan fixedly mounted on the inner side of the duct, a control system integrated on the inner side of the air compressor body, and a temperature sensor fixedly mounted on the inner side of the air compressor body.

[0006] The above solution uses a heat-conducting plate to quickly transfer the heat generated by the air compressor body to the first heat sink. This, combined with the cooling fan in the duct, creates forced convection, achieving efficient air cooling. Meanwhile, the distribution pipe and hot water pipe in the water cooling assembly are closely integrated with the first heat sink. A water pump drives the cooling water in the water tank to circulate, carrying away the heat from the first heat sink. The combination of air cooling and water cooling significantly improves the overall cooling efficiency.

[0007] Furthermore, a connecting water pipe is fixedly connected to the outside of one of the diversion pipes, and a return water pipe is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting water pipe, with the other end of the return water pipe fixedly connected to the inside of the water storage tank.

[0008] Through the above solution, the connecting water pipe and the return water pipe form a complete water cooling circulation path, so that after the cooling water absorbs heat in the hot water pipe, it can flow back to the water storage tank in an orderly manner, avoiding the cooling failure problem caused by water circulation interruption and ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the water cooling components.

[0009] Furthermore, the return water pipe is designed in a ring shape, and two horizontal branch pipes are fixedly connected to the middle of the return water pipe.

[0010] The above solution, through the ring shape of the return water pipe and the design of the horizontal branch pipe, greatly increases the contact range between the cooling water and the air and the return path, so that the cooling water can fully release heat during the return process. Compared with the traditional direct water pipe, it effectively reduces the temperature of the cooling water returning to the water tank and improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the water cooling system.

[0011] Furthermore, multiple second heat sinks are fixedly connected to the outside of the return water pipe.

[0012] By implementing the above solution, and by fixing a second heat sink to the outside of the return water pipe, the heat dissipation area is further expanded, the heat dissipation of the cooling water in the return water pipe is accelerated, and the overall cooling performance of the water cooling system is improved.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer side of the return water pipe is provided with four rectangular arrays of pipe clips, and the outer side of the pipe clips is fixedly connected to the outer side of the air duct, while the outer side of the return water pipe is snapped into the inside of the pipe clips.

[0014] The above solution securely fastens the return water pipe to the outside of the air duct, effectively resisting water flow impact and equipment vibration, preventing displacement, loosening or leakage of the return water pipe, ensuring the sealing and stability of the water circulation system, reducing maintenance frequency and lowering operating costs.

[0015] Furthermore, each of the first heat sinks has multiple equally spaced ventilation slots on its outer side.

[0016] The above solution significantly increases the contact area with air by setting up ventilation slots, optimizes the airflow path, enhances the heat exchange efficiency in the air-cooling process, and improves the air-cooling heat dissipation capacity.

[0017] Furthermore, filter plates are fixedly connected to both ends of the air duct.

[0018] The above solution effectively intercepts dust and impurities in the air by installing filter plates at both ends of the air duct, preventing them from adhering to the cooling fan, the first heat sink, and the hot water pipe, thus keeping the air duct unobstructed and ensuring the long-term efficient operation of the cooling system.

[0019] Furthermore, both the heat-conducting plate and the first heat sink are made of high thermal conductivity materials.

[0020] The above solution utilizes highly thermally conductive materials for the heat-conducting plate and the first heat sink, which can quickly absorb and conduct the heat generated by the air compressor body, reducing heat accumulation inside the equipment.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] This air compressor cooling structure, through the coordinated operation of air ducts, heat conduction plates, first heat sinks, water cooling components, and cooling fans, forms a composite cooling mode that combines air cooling and water cooling. At the same time, temperature sensors monitor the main body temperature of the air compressor in real time, and the control system intelligently adjusts the speed of the cooling fan and the power of the water pump based on the temperature data. Compared with traditional single cooling methods, it is not affected by ambient temperature, significantly improves the cooling effect, and reduces the energy consumption of equipment operation. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the entire application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the heat-conducting plate and the first heat sink of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first heat sink in this application;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water-cooling component of this application.

[0028] In the picture:

[0029] 1. Platform; 2. Air compressor body; 3. Air duct; 4. Heat conduction plate; 5. First heat sink; 6. Water cooling assembly; 601. Diverter pipe; 602. Hot water pipe; 603. Water storage tank; 604. Water pump; 605. Connecting water pipe; 606. Return water pipe; 607. Second heat sink; 608. Pipe clamp; 7. Cooling fan; 8. Ventilation slot; 9. Filter plate. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 This embodiment of an air compressor cooling structure includes a platform 1, an air compressor body 2 fixedly mounted on the upper side of the platform 1, a duct 3 fixedly connected to the inner side of the platform 1, a heat-conducting plate 4 fixedly connected to the inner side of the duct 3, and the outer side of the heat-conducting plate 4 penetrating the outer side of the platform 1 and fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the air compressor body 2. Multiple equidistantly arranged first heat sinks 5 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the heat-conducting plate 4. A water-cooling assembly 6 is disposed on the outer side of the air compressor body 2, and a cooling fan 7 is fixedly mounted on the inner side of the duct 3. The heat-conducting plate 4 rapidly conducts the heat generated by the air compressor body 2 to the first heat sinks 5, forming forced convection with the cooling fan 7 inside the duct 3, achieving efficient air cooling. A control system is integrated inside the air compressor body 2, and a... The temperature sensor has multiple equidistant ventilation slots 8 on the outer side of each first heat sink 5. By setting the ventilation slots 8, the contact area with the air is significantly increased, the air circulation path is optimized, the heat exchange efficiency in the air cooling process is enhanced, and the air cooling heat dissipation capacity is improved. Both ends of the air duct 3 are fixedly connected to filter plates 9. By setting the filter plates 9 at both ends of the air duct 3, dust and impurities in the air are effectively intercepted, preventing them from adhering to the cooling fan 7, the first heat sink 5 and the hot water pipe 602, keeping the air duct unobstructed, and ensuring the long-term efficient operation of the cooling system. The heat conduction plate 4 and the first heat sink 5 are both made of high thermal conductivity material. By using high thermal conductivity material for the heat conduction plate 4 and the first heat sink 5, the heat generated by the air compressor body 2 can be quickly absorbed and conducted, reducing the accumulation of heat inside the equipment.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5The water-cooling assembly 6 includes two branch pipes 601 fixedly connected to the inside of the air duct 3. Multiple equally spaced hot water pipes 602 are fixedly connected to the side of the two branch pipes 601 that are close to each other. The outer sides of the hot water pipes 602 are fixedly connected to the inner side of the first heat sink 5. The branch pipes 601 and hot water pipes 602 are tightly connected to the first heat sink 5. Cooling water in the water storage tank 603 is circulated by a water pump 604. The water storage tank 603 is fixedly connected to the outside of the air duct 3, and the water pump 604 is fixedly connected to the outside of the water storage tank 603. The output end of the water pump 604 passes through... The outer side of the air duct 3 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the branch pipe 601. One of the branch pipes 601 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the connecting water pipe 605. The other end of the connecting water pipe 605 is fixedly connected to the return water pipe 606, and the other end of the return water pipe 606 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the water storage tank 603. The connecting water pipe 605 and the return water pipe 606 form a complete water cooling circulation path, so that after the cooling water absorbs heat in the hot water pipe 602, it can flow back to the water storage tank 603 in an orderly manner, avoiding the cooling failure problem caused by the interruption of water circulation and ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the water cooling component 6.

[0033] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The return water pipe 606 is ring-shaped, with two horizontal branch pipes fixedly connected to its center. This ring shape and horizontal branch pipe design significantly increases the contact range between the cooling water and air, as well as the return path, allowing the cooling water to fully release heat during the return process. Compared to traditional direct-flow water pipes, this effectively reduces the temperature of the cooling water returning to the storage tank 603, improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the water cooling system. Multiple second heat sinks 607 are fixedly connected to the outside of the return water pipe 606, further expanding its cooling capacity. The heat dissipation area accelerates the heat dissipation of cooling water in the return water pipe 606, improving the overall cooling performance of the water cooling system. The outside of the return water pipe 606 is provided with four rectangular arrays of pipe clips 608, and the outside of the pipe clips 608 is fixedly connected to the outside of the air duct 3. The outside of the return water pipe 606 is clipped into the inside of the pipe clips 608. The aforementioned pipe clips 608 securely clip the return water pipe 606 to the outside of the air duct 3, effectively resisting water flow impact and equipment vibration, preventing the return water pipe 606 from shifting, loosening or leaking, ensuring the sealing and stability of the water circulation system, reducing maintenance frequency and lowering operating costs.

[0034] In this embodiment, an air compressor cooling structure is provided. By setting up an air duct 3, a heat conduction plate 4, a first heat sink 5, a water cooling component 6, and a cooling fan 7 to work together, a composite cooling mode combining air cooling and water cooling is formed. At the same time, a temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the air compressor body 2 in real time, and the control system intelligently adjusts the speed of the cooling fan 7 and the power of the water pump 604 according to the temperature data. Compared with the traditional single cooling method, it is not affected by the ambient temperature, significantly improves the cooling effect, and reduces the energy consumption of equipment operation.

[0035] The working principle of the above embodiment is as follows: After the air compressor body 2 generates heat during operation, the heat conduction plate 4 quickly conducts the heat to the first heat sink 5. At this time, the cooling fan 7 starts, accelerating the air flow in the air duct 3. The air exchanges heat with the first heat sink 5 through the ventilation slot 8, achieving initial air cooling. At the same time, the water pump 604 delivers the cooling water in the water storage tank 603 to the distribution pipe 601. The water is then closely attached to the first heat sink 5 through the hot water pipe 602 to remove heat. The heated cooling water flows back to the water storage tank 603 through the connecting water pipe 605 and the return water pipe 606. During this process, the return water pipe 606 and the second heat sink 607 on it further dissipate heat and cool down. At the same time, the annular shape and horizontal branch pipe design of the return water pipe 606 greatly increase the contact range and return path between the cooling water and the air, allowing the cooling water to fully release heat during the return process. Afterward, the temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the air compressor body 2 in real time. The control system intelligently adjusts the working status of the cooling fan 7 and the water pump 604 according to the temperature data to ensure that the air compressor body 2 operates stably at a suitable temperature.

[0036] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely 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.

[0037] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air compressor cooling structure, comprising a platform (1), characterized in that: An air compressor body (2) is fixedly installed on the upper side of the platform (1). A duct (3) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the platform (1). A heat-conducting plate (4) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the duct (3). The outer side of the heat-conducting plate (4) penetrates the outer side of the platform (1) and is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the air compressor body (2). A plurality of first heat sinks (5) are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the heat-conducting plate (4). A water-cooling assembly (6) is provided on the outer side of the air compressor body (2). The water-cooling assembly (6) includes two branch pipes (601) fixedly connected to the inner side of the duct (3). The two branch pipes (601) are close to each other. A plurality of equally spaced hot water pipes (602) are fixedly connected to the side closest to the air duct (3), and the outer side of the hot water pipes (602) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first heat sink (5). A water storage tank (603) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the air duct (3), and a water pump (604) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the water storage tank (603). The output end of the water pump (604) passes through the outer side of the air duct (3) and is fixedly connected to the outer side of the diversion pipe (601). A cooling fan (7) is fixedly installed on the inner side of the air duct (3). A control system is integrated on the inner side of the air compressor body (2), and a temperature sensor is fixedly installed on the inner side of the air compressor body (2).

2. The air compressor cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the diversion pipes (601) is fixedly connected to a connecting water pipe (605) on its outer side, and the other end of the connecting water pipe (605) is fixedly connected to a return water pipe (606), and the other end of the return water pipe (606) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the water storage tank (603).

3. The air compressor cooling structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The return water pipe (606) is arranged in a ring shape, and two horizontal branch pipes are fixedly connected to the middle of the return water pipe (606).

4. The air compressor cooling structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: Multiple second heat sinks (607) are fixedly connected to the outside of the return water pipe (606).

5. The air compressor cooling structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer side of the return water pipe (606) is provided with four rectangular arrays of pipe clips (608), and the outer side of the pipe clips (608) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the air duct (3), and the outer side of the return water pipe (606) is snapped into the inside of the pipe clips (608).

6. The air compressor cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the first heat sinks (5) has multiple equidistant ventilation slots (8) on its outer side.

7. The air compressor cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the air duct (3) are fixedly connected to filter plates (9).

8. The air compressor cooling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat-conducting plate (4) and the first heat sink (5) are both made of high thermal conductivity materials.

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