Intelligent and efficient ventilator

By installing vibration, temperature, and wind speed sensors on railway locomotive ventilation fans for real-time monitoring, and combining this with finite element flow field analysis and soundproof decorative doors, the vibration safety hazards and noise pollution problems of the ventilation fans have been solved, achieving intelligent management and efficiency improvement.

CN224380144UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19DALIAN DINGLI RAIL TRANSIT EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DALIAN DINGLI RAIL TRANSIT EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The ventilation fans used in railway locomotives pose safety hazards due to vibration, noise pollution, and insufficient health diagnosis, and their efficiency is low due to limited installation space.

Method used

Vibration sensors, temperature sensors, and wind speed sensors are used to monitor the operation status of the ventilation fan in real time. Intelligent diagnosis is performed through a data acquisition box. Combined with finite element flow field analysis and soundproof decorative doors to optimize noise, intelligent management is achieved.

🎯Benefits of technology

It enables intelligent diagnosis of the operating status of the ventilation fan, reduces noise pollution, improves the safety and efficiency of the equipment, and extends its service life.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent and efficient ventilator, including the casing and the motor in casing, still include vibration sensor and temperature sensor, vibration sensor and temperature sensor all install in the head part of ventilator motor upper end, still have data acquisition box on the casing, and the signal of vibration sensor and temperature sensor is transmitted to data acquisition box through the inside connection data line, and the bottom of casing is the traction air duct, is equipped with the wind speed sensor on the traction air duct, and the signal of wind speed sensor also is transmitted to data acquisition box. Through the monitoring of temperature, vibration and wind speed sensor, can be to ventilator set operation health state intelligent diagnosis, solved the difficult problem such as failure unable to discover in time or failure judgment in the operation process of fan, has reduced the noise of ventilator operation greatly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fans for railway locomotives. Background Technology

[0002] During operation, ventilation fans may vibrate due to mechanical wear, imbalance, loosening, and other reasons. Prolonged vibration not only affects the performance of the fan but can also lead to serious safety accidents. Simultaneously, the temperature inside the fan or in the surrounding environment can fluctuate due to various factors, potentially causing equipment failure due to overheating. Therefore, installing vibration and temperature detection devices to monitor the fan's vibration status in real time plays a crucial role in preventing malfunctions and improving equipment reliability and safety. Providing data support for equipment operation and optimizing ventilation not only improves the fan's operating efficiency and reliability but also provides essential data support for equipment maintenance and management. However, there are shortcomings in the intelligent health diagnosis of ventilation fan units used in rail transit locomotives; fan efficiency is low due to installation space limitations; and the high noise generated by the fans is unfriendly to drivers, passengers, and the environment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide an intelligent and efficient ventilator that can monitor fan vibration and motor bearing temperature rise in real time, and intelligently diagnose the health status of the ventilation unit.

[0004] This utility model employs a smart and efficient ventilator, comprising a housing and a motor within the housing, as well as vibration and temperature sensors. Both the vibration and temperature sensors are mounted on the upper part of the ventilator motor at the fan head. A data acquisition box is also mounted on the housing, located at the lower outer end of the housing. Signals from the vibration and temperature sensors are transmitted to the data acquisition box via internal data cables. The bottom of the housing is a traction air duct, on which a wind speed sensor is installed; the wind speed sensor's signal is also transmitted to the data acquisition box.

[0005] The upper end of the motor is also equipped with a guide joint, which connects and fixes the internal data cable.

[0006] It also includes a connecting ring plate, which is installed on the outside of the housing to facilitate the installation of the ventilator.

[0007] It also includes a decorative panel, which is installed on the outside of the housing. Second mounting holes are provided at the four corners of the decorative panel for bolting the panel to the ventilator. Through slots are provided in the decorative panel for the ventilator's mounting structure to pass through.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that it uses a health diagnosis system based on temperature, vibration and wind speed sensors to intelligently diagnose the operating health status of ventilation units during railway locomotive operation in real time, including the condition of the motor bearings, abnormal noise, and the judgment of ventilation air volume, thus solving the problem of failure to detect or diagnose faults in a timely manner during fan operation; at the same time, it optimizes the impeller structure and aerodynamic profile through finite element flow field analysis, and combined with soundproof decorative doors, it significantly reduces the noise generated by the ventilation fan during operation, thus improving environmental friendliness. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the traction fan of this utility model.

[0010] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view along direction AA.

[0011] Figure 3 for Figure 2 View along direction D.

[0012] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Sectional view along the BB direction.

[0013] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram showing the structure with decorative panels.

[0014] Figure 6 This is the left view corresponding to the figure.

[0015] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1-Housing, 2-Impeller assembly, 19-Inlet duct assembly, 25-Motor, 35-Temperature sensor, 36-Vibration sensor, 40-Oil pipe, 11-Decorative panel, 12-Traction fan, 13-Data acquisition box, 112-Traction duct, 113-Second mounting hole, 114-Wind speed sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] The overall structure of the traction ventilation fan in this application is as follows: Figures 1-4 As shown, the term "fan" will be used as a shorthand for "traction ventilation fan" in the following text. The motor 25 is located inside the housing 1, with the impeller assembly 2 at the upper end and the air inlet assembly 19 at the upper end of the housing. Vibration sensors 36 and 35 are installed at the head section of the fan motor to monitor the vibration frequency and temperature in the horizontal (X), vertical (Y), and axial (Z) directions of the fan. Monitoring in these three directions allows for a more comprehensive assessment of the fan's operating status. Timely detection and handling of vibration anomalies prevent fan malfunctions and improve equipment safety.

[0018] A guide connector is also provided at the top of the motor to secure the internal data cable, preventing it from becoming loose and also making the internal structure of the housing neater. The wire connectors of the vibration sensor 36 and temperature sensor 35 are located on the same plane, with an angle between them between 10° and 20°. The angle between the oil pipe 40 connected to the bottom of the motor and the wire connector of the temperature sensor is 10° ± 1°. This arrangement makes the overall performance of the ventilation fan more balanced and more stable.

[0019] The traction air duct 112 is located at the bottom of the housing 1. A wind speed sensor 114 is installed on the traction air duct 112. All measured signals are transmitted to the data acquisition box 13 through an internal data line. The data acquisition box 13 is installed on the lower part of the housing 1 to avoid the influence of vibration and high temperature. The data acquisition box 13 is provided with 3 sets of plug-in pins, which are connected to vibration and temperature sensors. When more sensors are needed, the number of plug-in pins is increased accordingly.

[0020] The control system adjusts the fan's operating parameters, such as speed and airflow, based on temperature data to optimize ventilation or prevent overheating. In case of abnormal temperatures, the control system can issue an alarm to alert operators for maintenance or other measures. Fans with integrated temperature sensors enable intelligent management, improving equipment automation and reducing the cost of manual intervention.

[0021] A decorative door 11 is also connected to the outside of the housing 1. The decorative door 11 has the function of reducing noise. A second mounting hole 113 is opened at the four corners of the decorative door 11 to facilitate bolt connection with the ventilation fan.

[0022] The outer casing 1 is equipped with a connecting ring plate for easy connection and fixation of the fan. A through slot is provided for the fan's fixing structure to pass through. The fan can be wall-mounted, facilitating the installation and positioning of vibration and temperature sensors.

[0023] The fan described in this application can detect potential faults in a timely manner by monitoring the vibration and temperature status of the fan in real time. Adjusting the fan's operating parameters based on the monitored temperature can optimize ventilation and improve the equipment's efficiency. Furthermore, temperature monitoring can promptly detect overheating within the fan, preventing equipment failures caused by overheating and extending the equipment's service life.

Claims

1. An intelligent and efficient ventilator comprising a housing and a motor within the housing, characterized in that: It also includes vibration sensors and temperature sensors, both of which are installed at the head of the fan motor. A data acquisition box is also installed on the housing. The signals from the vibration and temperature sensors are transmitted to the data acquisition box through an internal data cable. The bottom of the housing is the traction air duct, on which a wind speed sensor is installed. The signal from the wind speed sensor is also transmitted to the data acquisition box.

2. The intelligent and efficient ventilator of claim 1, wherein: The upper end of the motor is also equipped with a guide joint, which connects and fixes the internal data cable.

3. The intelligent and efficient ventilator of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a connecting ring plate, which is installed on the outside of the housing.

4. The intelligent and efficient ventilator of claim 1, wherein: It also includes decorative panels, which are installed on the outside of the housing.

5. The intelligent and efficient ventilator of claim 4, wherein: A second mounting hole is made at each of the four corners of the decorative panel, and the decorative panel is bolted to the ventilation fan.

6. The intelligent and efficient ventilator of claim 1, wherein: Through slots are cut into the decorative panel for the ventilation fan's mounting structure to pass through.

7. The intelligent and efficient ventilator of claim 1, wherein: The data acquisition box is located at the lower outer side of the housing. The data acquisition box has at least three sets of plug-in pins, which are connected to vibration and temperature sensors.