Water auxiliary pipe assembly of an automobile engine cooling system
By designing an injection-molded one-piece water auxiliary pipe assembly, the problems of inconvenient temperature sensor installation and loose cooling water pipes were solved, achieving stable connection and efficient cooling of the engine cooling system and improving engine performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHU ANRUIDE AUTOMOTIVE TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing automotive engine cooling systems, temperature sensors are inconvenient to install and pose a risk of leakage at the sealing interface. Cooling water pipes are difficult to weld and are prone to loosening, affecting cooling efficiency and engine performance.
A water auxiliary piping assembly for an automotive engine cooling system has been designed, including a main pipe body, branch pipe body structures, and a fastener assembly. The assembly uses injection-molded connectors and a set of fastener components, which simplifies the installation process and enhances connection stability.
It improves the ease of temperature sensor installation, reduces cooling system energy consumption, enhances engine thermal conversion efficiency, reduces leakage risk and loosening, and improves structural stability and ease of manufacturing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of injection molded pipes, and in particular to a water auxiliary pipe assembly for an automotive engine cooling system. Background Technology
[0002] The cooling system of a car engine removes 20% to 30% of the total heat released by the fuel. On the one hand, if the engine cooling system removes too much heat, the engine will become too cold, leading to unstable combustion, slow combustion, reduced power, and increased fuel consumption. It will also increase the viscosity of the lubricating oil, causing poor lubrication and accelerated wear of parts. On the other hand, if the engine cooling system removes too little heat, it will cause the engine to overheat, resulting in pre-ignition, knocking, and piston crown erosion in gasoline engines. Therefore, accurately controlling the coolant temperature and rationally distributing the coolant to remove heat is crucial.
[0003] Engine cooling systems typically use temperature sensors to detect the temperature of the water flowing into the system. Existing engine cooling systems generally include a three-way valve, usually made of plastic, with three ports connecting to the radiator outlet, engine inlet, and transmission inlet. The temperature sensor is located on the radiator inlet side to detect the temperature of the water entering the radiator. With the continuous development of automobiles, to improve the cooling performance of engine cooling systems, more and more models are beginning to install temperature sensors on the radiator outlet side to detect the radiator outlet temperature. However, since the radiator outlet pipe is generally made of pure rubber, it is unsuitable for installing a temperature sensor. A plastic connector must be used between the radiator outlet and the engine inlet to install the temperature sensor. This not only increases the sealing interface of the engine cooling system, increasing the risk of leakage, but also increases the assembly difficulty of the temperature sensor and occupies more installation space. Therefore, we provide a pipe fitting assembly for automotive engine cooling systems to improve the convenience of installing a temperature sensor at the radiator outlet.
[0004] The water auxiliary piping assembly is a common component in the engine cooling system of a car engine. The coolant pipes are often fixed inside the engine by brackets welded to their exterior. However, due to the irregular shape of the coolant pipes, the brackets welded to their exterior can be difficult to install. If the welding position is not very precise, the coolant pipes cannot be installed smoothly. Furthermore, during use, the structural design of the fixed assembly of the water auxiliary piping assembly of the car engine cooling system makes the main pipe section of the assembly prone to loosening during bumpy rides, affecting the use of water cooling. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water auxiliary pipe assembly for an automotive engine cooling system, which solves the problems of unstable connection and loose assembly connection between the pipe bodies in ordinary automotive engine cooling systems.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a water auxiliary pipe assembly for an automotive engine cooling system, including a cooling connecting pipe body and a pipe assembly fixing assembly located at the outer end of the cooling connecting pipe body. The cooling connecting pipe body includes a main pipe body structure and a branch pipe body structure. The main pipe body structure includes a main pipe connection joint and branch inlet pipe joints located on both sides of the main pipe connection joint. The branch pipe body structure includes a branch inlet pipe body connected to the branch inlet pipe joint and an inner return bend pipe body structure. The pipe assembly fixing assembly includes a return bend outer side fixing assembly located on the upper part of the inner return bend pipe body structure, an inlet pipe fixing assembly located on the outer side of the branch inlet pipe body, and an installation kit fixing component located on the branch inlet pipe body.
[0007] The main pipeline connection connector is a tee or cross connector.
[0008] The outer side fixing assembly of the return bend includes an outer side connector and an inner side connector, which are integrally injection molded with the branch lead pipe body.
[0009] The aforementioned pipe fixing assembly includes a connecting side support seat located on the outside of the branch pipe body and a mounting locking seat located on the outside of the connecting side support seat. The pipe fixing assembly and the branch pipe body are integrally injection molded.
[0010] The installation kit fixing assembly includes a connecting outer sleeve that snaps into and matches the diameter of the branch lead pipe body, and a tightening inner sliding sleeve provided in the connecting outer sleeve. A tightening inner locking pressure block is provided on the outside of the tightening inner sliding sleeve, and an end locking pressure block is provided on the outside of the connecting outer sleeve. A connecting cable is provided between the end locking pressure block and the tightening inner locking pressure block.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting the docking structure of each branch pipe of the assembly, this utility model facilitates the connection of the connecting pipes to the liquid cooling system pipes, thereby promoting quick installation of pipe joints. This meets the cooling requirements of the new fuel engine, reduces the energy consumption of the cooling system on the engine, and thus improves the thermal conversion efficiency of the new engine, reducing emissions. By setting the pipe assembly fixing component group of the assembly, the stability of the assembly assembly is facilitated, and the engine fixing thread hole positions are securely installed, reducing the impact of machining errors on installation and increasing its practical performance. Furthermore, this design has the advantages of simple structure, ease of manufacture, and high efficiency.
[0012] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The enlarged view shows the structural state of the branch pipe body and the pipe fixing assembly.
[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The enlarged view shows the structural state of the internal return bend pipeline.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the construction of another embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A magnified view showing the structural state of the branch pipe body and the mounting kit fixing components.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Main pipeline connection joint, 2. Branch inlet pipeline joint, 3. Branch inlet pipeline body, 4. Inner bend return pipeline structure, 5. Outer bend return pipeline connector, 6. Inner bend return pipeline connector, 7. Connecting side support seat, 8. Mounting locking seat, 9. Connecting outer sleeve, 10. Tightening inner sliding sleeve, 11. Tightening inner locking block, 41. Upper connection port, 42. Lower connection port, 43. Middle section return pipeline body, 44. Branch inner pipeline, 11. Tightening inner locking block, 12. End locking block, 13. Connecting cable. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end" used in the application text to indicate the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing the present invention and for 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 the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0021] Example 1, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, a water auxiliary pipe assembly for an automotive engine cooling system includes a cooling connecting pipe body and a pipe body assembly fixing assembly located at the outer end of the cooling connecting pipe body. The cooling connecting pipe body includes a main pipe body structure and a branch pipe body structure. The main pipe body structure includes a main pipe connection joint 1 and branch inlet pipe joints 2 located on both sides of the main pipe connection joint. The main pipe connection joint 1 is a tee or a four-way joint.
[0022] The branch pipe structure includes a branch inlet pipe body 3 connected to the branch inlet pipe joint 2 and an inner return bend pipe structure 4. The pipe assembly fixing components include a return bend outer fixing component assembly located on the upper part of the inner return bend pipe structure, an inlet pipe fixing component assembly located on the outer side of the branch inlet pipe body, and an installation kit fixing component located on the branch inlet pipe body.
[0023] The outer fixing assembly of the return bend includes an outer connection 5 and an inner connection 6, which are integrally injection molded with the outer connection and the inner connection of the return bend and the branch lead pipe body.
[0024] The aforementioned pipe fixing assembly includes a connecting side support 7 located on the outside of the branch pipe body and a mounting locking seat 8 located on the outside of the connecting side support. The pipe fixing assembly and the branch pipe body are integrally injection molded. The internal return bend pipe structure 4 also includes an upper connection port 41, a lower connection port 42, and a middle return bend pipe body 43. The lower connection port 42 is also connected to the branch internal pipe 44.
[0025] Example 2, as Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the mounting and fixing assembly on the branch pipe body includes a connecting outer sleeve 9 that snaps into and matches the diameter of the branch pipe body, and a tightening inner sliding sleeve 10 disposed within the connecting outer sleeve. A tightening inner locking block 11 is provided on the outside of the tightening inner sliding sleeve, and an end locking block 12 is provided on the outside of the connecting outer sleeve 9. A connecting cable 13 is disposed between the end locking block 12 and the tightening inner locking block 11. The connecting cable 13 prevents the mounting and reinforcing shock-absorbing fixing assembly from loosening due to bumps.
[0026] This invention facilitates the connection of various branch pipes in the assembly to the liquid cooling system by setting a docking structure, thereby promoting quick pipe fitting installation. This meets the cooling requirements of the new fuel engine, reduces the energy consumption of the cooling system on the engine, and improves the engine's thermal conversion efficiency, thus reducing emissions. The assembly of the pipe assembly fixing components ensures the stability of the assembly assembly and securely installs the engine at the threaded hole positions, reducing the impact of machining errors on installation and increasing its practical performance. Furthermore, this design has the advantages of simple structure, ease of manufacture, and high efficiency.
[0027] The above embodiments are merely descriptions of preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.
[0028] The parts not covered in this utility model are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.
Claims
1. A water auxiliary pipe assembly for an automotive engine cooling system, comprising a cooling connecting pipe body and a pipe body assembly fixing assembly disposed at the outer end of the cooling connecting pipe body, characterized in that: The cooling connection pipe body includes a main pipe body structure and a branch pipe body structure. The main pipe body structure includes a main pipe connection joint and branch inlet pipe joints located on both sides of the main pipe connection joint. The branch pipe body structure includes a branch inlet pipe body connected to the branch inlet pipe joint and an inner return bend pipe body structure. The pipe body assembly fixing components include a return bend outer fixing component assembly located on the upper part of the inner return bend pipe body structure, an inlet pipe fixing component assembly located on the outer side of the branch inlet pipe body, and an installation kit fixing component located on the branch inlet pipe body.
2. The water auxiliary piping assembly of the automotive engine cooling system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The main pipeline connection connector is a tee or cross connector.
3. The water auxiliary piping assembly of the automotive engine cooling system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side fixing assembly of the return bend includes an outer side connector and an inner side connector, which are integrally injection molded with the branch lead pipe body.
4. The water auxiliary piping assembly of the automotive engine cooling system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned pipe fixing assembly includes a connecting side support seat located on the outside of the branch pipe body and a mounting locking seat located on the outside of the connecting side support seat. The pipe fixing assembly and the branch pipe body are integrally injection molded.
5. The water auxiliary piping assembly of the automotive engine cooling system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The installation kit fixing assembly includes a connecting outer sleeve that snaps into and matches the diameter of the branch lead pipe body, and a tightening inner sliding sleeve provided in the connecting outer sleeve. A tightening inner locking pressure block is provided on the outside of the tightening inner sliding sleeve, and an end locking pressure block is provided on the outside of the connecting outer sleeve. A connecting cable is provided between the end locking pressure block and the tightening inner locking pressure block.