A cold plate radiator that is easy to assemble

Abstract

The utility model provides a cold row radiator of convenient assembly belongs to radiator technical field, has solved the problem that the assembly process of front water chamber and rear water chamber of prior art cold row radiator and frame is not simple because of the structure limitation of limiting plate. It includes the frame, is provided with a plurality of cooling water pipes on the frame, is provided with the front water chamber in one end of frame, is provided with the rear water chamber in the other end of frame, is fixedly provided with the metal fixed plate on the frame, is provided with a plurality of through grooves on the metal fixed plate, is provided with the arc limiting protruding of close through groove on the metal fixed plate, the outer wall of front water chamber and rear water chamber all is provided with the step. A plurality of through grooves are opened on the metal fixed plate, when using pressing equipment to press the through groove, arc limiting protruding is generated, and arc limiting protruding cooperates with the step and fixes front water chamber and rear water chamber on the frame, and the application is because setting the through groove on the metal fixed plate, so only needs to carry out pressing operation once to complete the assembly, and the assembly process is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of radiator technology, specifically to a radiator that is easy to assemble. Background Technology

[0002] A radiator is a large array of heatsinks that integrates multiple flat copper pipes (water channels) and wavy aluminum fins. The coolant absorbs heat from the water block and flows into the radiator, where it is transferred to the fins through the copper pipes. Finally, a fan forces convection to dissipate the heat into the air.

[0003] In existing radiator systems, several deformable limiting plates are installed on the end face of the frame housing the cooling water pipes when fixing the front and rear water chambers. After the front and rear water chambers are in place, the limiting plates need to be bent and fitted onto the steps of the front and rear water chambers to secure them. However, in automated or semi-automated assembly processes, the limiting plates require two steps: first, one set of pressing mechanisms presses the limiting plate to bend it towards the step; then, another set of pressing mechanisms further presses the limiting plate to fit it onto the step, thus completing the installation. In summary, the assembly process of the front and rear water chambers of existing radiator systems with the frame is not simple due to the structural limitations of the limiting plates. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a radiator that is easy to assemble. A metal fixing plate is provided on the frame, and several through slots are opened on the metal fixing plate. When a pressing device is used to align the through slots and press, an arc-shaped limiting protrusion is generated. The arc-shaped limiting protrusion, together with the steps on the front water chamber and the rear water chamber, fixes the front water chamber and the rear water chamber to the frame. Since the through slots are provided on the metal fixing plate, only one pressing operation is required to complete the assembly, making the assembly process more convenient.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A radiator that is easy to assemble includes a frame on which several cooling water pipes are arranged. A front water chamber is provided at one end of the frame and a rear water chamber is provided at the other end of the frame. A metal fixing plate is fixedly arranged on the frame outside the front and rear water chambers. Several through slots are provided on the metal fixing plate. An arc-shaped limiting protrusion is provided on the metal fixing plate that is in close contact with the through slots. The outer walls of the front and rear water chambers are provided with steps that cooperate with the arc-shaped limiting protrusions.

[0007] Preferably, a mounting frame is mounted on the frame, and a fan is mounted on the mounting frame.

[0008] Preferably, one end of the mounting frame is provided with an insert, and the other end of the mounting frame is provided with a card plate. The card plate has a fixing hole. The front water chamber is provided with an elastic buckle for passing through the fixing hole and restricting the movement of the card plate. The rear water chamber is provided with a receiving member, and the receiving member has a socket that matches the insert.

[0009] Preferably, the front water chamber is provided with two sets of limiting blocks, and the elastic buckle is disposed between the two sets of limiting blocks.

[0010] Preferably, the front water chamber is provided with a separate inlet chamber and an outlet chamber. The front water chamber is provided with pipe joints that communicate with the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber respectively along the thickness direction of the frame. Both the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber are provided with arc-shaped guide surfaces for guiding the water flow to the cooling water pipe or pipe joint.

[0011] Preferably, the rear water chamber is provided with an arc-shaped baffle, which divides the interior of the rear water chamber into independent flow channels.

[0012] Preferably, the front water chamber, the rear water chamber, and the pipe joint are made of plastic, and the pipe joint is integrally formed with the front water chamber.

[0013] Preferably, the cooling water pipe is provided with fins.

[0014] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] A metal fixing plate is set on the frame, and several through slots are opened on the metal fixing plate. When a pressing device is used to align the through slots and press, an arc-shaped limiting protrusion is generated. The arc-shaped limiting protrusion, together with the steps on the front water chamber and the rear water chamber, fixes the front water chamber and the rear water chamber to the frame. Since the through slots are set on the metal fixing plate, only one pressing operation is needed to complete the assembly, making the assembly process more convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure provided for an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the arc-shaped limiting protrusion in a state structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view cross-sectional structural diagram provided for an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the front water chamber front cross-sectional structure provided for an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the front water chamber provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1-Front water chamber; 101-Inlet chamber; 102-Outlet chamber; 103-Arc-shaped guide surface; 2-Rear water chamber; 201-Arc-shaped baffle; 202-Flow channel; 3-Pipe joint; 4-Frame; 401-Cooling water pipe; 402-Fin; 5-Mounting frame; 6-Fan; 7-Clamping plate; 8-Elastic buckle; 9-Metal fixing plate; 10-Plug-in; 11-Receiving component; 12-Through groove; 13-Fixing hole; 14-Limiting block; 15-Insertion hole; 16-Arc-shaped limiting protrusion; 17-Step. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0025] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" appear to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0027] The following is combined Figures 1-6 This utility model will be described in detail.

[0028] Example

[0029] A radiator that is easy to assemble includes a frame 4, on which several cooling water pipes 401 are provided. A front water chamber 1 is provided at one end of the frame 4, and a rear water chamber 2 is provided at the other end of the frame 4. A metal fixing plate 9 is fixedly provided on the frame 4, located outside the front water chamber 1 and the rear water chamber 2. Several through slots 12 are provided on the metal fixing plate 9, and an arc-shaped limiting protrusion 16 is provided on the metal fixing plate 9 that is in close contact with the through slots 12. The outer walls of the front water chamber 1 and the rear water chamber 2 are both provided with steps 17 that cooperate with the arc-shaped limiting protrusion 16.

[0030] A metal fixing plate 9 is fixedly installed on the frame 4. Several through slots 12 are opened on the metal fixing plate 9. When a pressing device is used to align the through slots 12 and press, an arc-shaped limiting protrusion 16 is generated. The arc-shaped limiting protrusion 16 cooperates with the steps 17 on the front water chamber 1 and the rear water chamber 2 to fix the front water chamber 1 and the rear water chamber 2 on the frame 4. Since the through slots 12 are set on the metal fixing plate 9, only one pressing operation is needed to complete the assembly, making the assembly process more convenient.

[0031] The frame 4 and the metal fixing plate 9 are both made of aluminum alloy, which makes it easy to bend and process. The metal fixing plate 9 is cast in one piece, so that the through groove 12 can be formed in one step, avoiding the need for further processing to produce the through groove 12.

[0032] A mounting frame 5 is installed on the frame 4, and a fan 6 is installed on the mounting frame 5. After the heat absorbed by the cooling water is transferred to the cooling water pipe 401, the fan 6 accelerates the airflow on the surface of the cooling water pipe 401, so that the heat is quickly dissipated, thereby cooling down.

[0033] One end of the mounting frame 5 is provided with a plug-in 10, and the other end of the mounting frame 5 is provided with a card plate 7. The card plate 7 has a fixing hole 13. The front water chamber 1 is provided with an elastic buckle 8 for passing through the fixing hole 13 and restricting the movement of the card plate 7. The rear water chamber 2 is provided with a receiving part 11, and the receiving part 11 has a socket 15 that matches the plug-in 10.

[0034] The mounting frame 5 is first inserted into the socket 15 via the plug 10, and then the clamping plate 7 is pressed down to insert the elastic clips 8 into the fixing holes 13, thus completing the installation and fixing of the mounting frame 5. The assembly operation is simple and convenient. The elastic clips 8 are provided with two wedge-shaped heads, which facilitates insertion into the fixing holes 13. As the heads of the elastic clips 8 penetrate the fixing holes 13, the two elastic clips 8 elastically deform towards the middle. After the heads of the elastic clips 8 penetrate the fixing holes 13, the elastic clips 8 return to their original position due to elasticity, so that the hook structure of the heads latches onto the upper surface of the clamping plate 7, thus fixing the clamping plate 7. The mounting frame 5 can be made of one-piece plastic molding, which reduces the processing difficulty and the weight of the entire radiator.

[0035] Two sets of limiting blocks 14 are provided on the front water chamber 1, and elastic buckles 8 are located between the two sets of limiting blocks 14. When the clamping plate 7 is snapped into the elastic buckle 8, the two sets of limiting blocks 14 fit against the sides of the clamping plate 7, thereby preventing the clamping plate 7 from swinging left and right and increasing the installation stability of the mounting frame 5.

[0036] The front water chamber 1 is divided into an inlet chamber 101 and an outlet chamber 102. Pipe joints 3, connected to the inlet chamber 101 and outlet chamber 102 respectively, are provided on the front water chamber 1 along the thickness direction of the frame 4. Both the inlet chamber 101 and outlet chamber 102 are equipped with arc-shaped guide surfaces 103 for guiding water flow to the cooling water pipes 401 or pipe joints 3. One pipe joint 3 connects to the inlet pipe, and the other connects to the outlet pipe. Cooling water enters the inlet chamber 101 through the pipe joint 3 connected to the inlet pipe, passes through the arc-shaped guide surface 103, and smoothly enters a portion of the cooling water pipes 401. After initial cooling, the cooling water enters the rear water chamber 2, then enters the remaining cooling water pipes 401. The cooling water flows out of the cooling water pipes 401, passes through the arc-shaped guide surface 103, collects at the pipe joint 3 connected to the outlet pipe, and is discharged, thus completing the circulating cooling process. The arc-shaped guide surface 103 allows the water to flow along an arc-shaped path, avoiding turbulence and disturbance, thereby improving the flow efficiency, reducing flow resistance, and ensuring normal heat dissipation of the equipment to be cooled.

[0037] An arc-shaped baffle 201 is provided in the rear water chamber 2, which divides the interior of the rear water chamber 2 into independent flow channels 202. The arc-shaped baffle 201 divides the initially cooled cooling water discharged from the cooling water pipe 401 into at least two independent fluids that enter the subsequent cooling water pipes 401 respectively, further avoiding the problem of water turbulence. The number of arc-shaped baffles 201 can be increased as needed. This application shows the setting of one arc-shaped baffle 201 to form two flow channels 202; the optimal number of arc-shaped baffles 201 is such that each cooling water pipe 401 is connected to one flow channel 202.

[0038] The front water chamber 1, rear water chamber 2, and pipe joint 3 are made of plastic, which reduces the overall weight of the radiator. The pipe joint 3 is integrally molded with the front water chamber 1. The rear water chamber 2 is integrally injection molded from plastic, allowing for the formation of an arc-shaped baffle 201, thus reducing processing difficulty. The pipe joint 3 is integrally molded with the front water chamber 1, further reducing processing difficulty. Furthermore, the elastic clip 8 and the limiting block 14 are both made of plastic and integrally molded with the front water chamber 1.

[0039] The cooling water pipe 401 is equipped with fins 402. The cooling water pipe 401 and fins 402 are made of metal, which can conduct heat quickly. The cooling water pipe 401 is a flat pipe, which can increase the heat dissipation area.

[0040] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A radiator for easy assembly, comprising a frame (4), wherein a plurality of cooling water pipes (401) are provided on the frame (4), a front water chamber (1) is provided at one end of the frame (4), and a rear water chamber (2) is provided at the other end of the frame (4), characterized in that, The frame (4) is fixedly provided with a metal fixing plate (9) located outside the front water chamber (1) and the rear water chamber (2). The metal fixing plate (9) has several through slots (12) and an arc-shaped limiting protrusion (16) that is close to the through slots (12). The outer walls of the front water chamber (1) and the rear water chamber (2) are provided with steps (17) that cooperate with the arc-shaped limiting protrusion (16).

2. The easily assembled radiator according to claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting frame (5) is mounted on the frame (4), and a fan (6) is mounted on the mounting frame (5).

3. A radiator heat sink that is easy to assemble according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the mounting frame (5) is provided with a plug (10), and the other end of the mounting frame (5) is provided with a card plate (7). The card plate (7) has a fixing hole (13). The front water chamber (1) is provided with an elastic buckle (8) for passing through the fixing hole (13) and restricting the movement of the card plate (7). The rear water chamber (2) is provided with a receiving part (11). The receiving part (11) has a socket (15) that matches the plug (10).

4. A radiator heat sink that is easy to assemble according to claim 3, characterized in that, Two sets of limiting blocks (14) are provided on the front water chamber (1), and elastic buckles (8) are provided between the two sets of limiting blocks (14).

5. A radiator heat sink that is easy to assemble according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front water chamber (1) is provided with a separate inlet chamber (101) and outlet chamber (102). The front water chamber (1) is provided with pipe joints (3) that communicate with the inlet chamber (101) and outlet chamber (102) respectively along the thickness direction of the frame (4). Both the inlet chamber (101) and outlet chamber (102) are provided with arc-shaped guide surfaces (103) for guiding water flow to the cooling water pipe (401) or pipe joints (3).

6. A radiator heat sink that is easy to assemble according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear water chamber (2) is provided with an arc-shaped baffle (201), which divides the interior of the rear water chamber (2) into independent flow channels (202).

7. A radiator heat sink that is easy to assemble according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front water chamber (1), the rear water chamber (2) and the pipe joint (3) are made of plastic, and the pipe joint (3) is integrally formed with the front water chamber (1).

8. A radiator heat sink that is easy to assemble according to claim 1, characterized in that, Fins (402) are provided on the cooling water pipe (401).

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