A runner plate structure for an automotive thermal management module
By designing a base plate, edge sealing, and cover plate in the flow channel plate structure, combined with an extension plate and atomizing nozzles, the fluid flow path is optimized, solving the problem of insufficient heat dissipation efficiency of traditional flow channel plates, and achieving efficient heat exchange and structural stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHANGZHOU WEIHENGDE MASCH MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional flow channel plate structures are insufficient in terms of heat dissipation efficiency. The small contact surface leads to insufficient heat exchange, and the simple coolant supply structure results in a slow rate of heat removal, making it difficult to meet the requirements of efficient heat dissipation.
A flow channel plate structure was designed, including a base plate, an edge seal, and a cover plate. An extension plate is fixedly connected to the base plate to form a sealed space. The internal space is divided by the extension plate, and atomizing nozzles and exhaust pipes are set to optimize the fluid flow path and increase the contact area and fluid contact efficiency.
It significantly improves heat dissipation efficiency, ensures orderly fluid flow, enhances structural stability and sealing, improves heat exchange efficiency, and ensures that automotive components operate at suitable temperatures.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive thermal management technology, specifically a flow channel plate structure for automotive thermal management modules. Background Technology
[0002] In existing technologies, traditional flow channel plate structures have significant shortcomings in heat dissipation efficiency. Some flow channel plates have a small contact surface, resulting in insufficient heat exchange with the internal fluid and difficulty in quickly dissipating heat generated by automotive components. This is especially problematic during prolonged high-load operation, easily leading to overheating of components and affecting normal vehicle operation. Furthermore, some flow channel plates have simple coolant supply structures, with coolant entering the flow channel directly in liquid form. This limited contact area with the internal space and related components results in a slow heat removal rate, failing to meet the requirements for efficient heat dissipation. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a flow channel plate structure for automotive thermal management modules to address the problems mentioned in the background. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flow channel plate structure for automotive thermal management modules to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module includes a base plate, an edge seal fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate, a cover plate fixed to the upper surface of the edge seal, the base plate, the edge seal, and the cover plate being connected to form a sealed space, and a set of evenly distributed extension plates for expanding the contact surface fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate.
[0005] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with a set of reserved slots corresponding to the extension plate, which are used in conjunction with the extension plate.
[0006] Furthermore, the upper surface of the extension plate abuts against the cover plate, thereby dividing the internal space formed by the base plate, the edge banding, and the cover plate.
[0007] Furthermore, a set of first connecting plates is fixedly connected to one end of the base plate. The first connecting plate has a first connecting groove, and the first connecting groove and the extension plate make the internal space formed by the base plate, the edge banding and the cover plate interconnected.
[0008] Furthermore, a first sealing plate is provided on the upper surface of the first connecting plate, and one end of the first sealing plate is fixedly connected to the cover plate.
[0009] Furthermore, an exhaust pipe is provided through the first sealing plate, and the air inlet end of the exhaust pipe is placed in the first connecting groove.
[0010] Furthermore, a set of second connecting plates is fixedly connected to the end of the base plate away from the first connecting plate. A second sealing plate is provided on the second connecting plate, and a second connecting groove is provided in the second sealing plate. The second connecting groove communicates with the internal space formed by the base plate, the sealing edge and the cover plate.
[0011] Furthermore, an air inlet pipe is provided through the lower surface of the second connecting plate, and an atomizing nozzle is fixedly connected to the output end of the air inlet pipe, with the atomizing nozzle positioned inside the second connecting groove.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. In terms of improving heat dissipation efficiency, a set of evenly distributed extension plates fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate can effectively expand the contact surface. This design increases the contact area between the flow channel plate and the internal fluid, making heat exchange more sufficient, thereby significantly improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the automotive thermal management module and ensuring that automotive components work in a suitable temperature environment. 2. In terms of structural stability and sealing, the connection between the base plate, edge sealing and cover plate forms a sealed space, which can effectively prevent internal fluid leakage and ensure the normal operation of the thermal management system. At the same time, the reserved slots on the base plate corresponding to the extension plate, when used in conjunction with the extension plate, not only provide a stable installation foundation for the extension plate and enhance the connection strength of the extension plate on the base plate, but also improve the overall stability of the entire flow channel plate structure. Furthermore, it allows the battery to better contact with the device, thereby efficiently dissipating heat into the internal space and facilitating rapid heat transfer and exchange. 3. Regarding the optimization of fluid flow path, the upper surface of the extension plate abuts against the cover plate, dividing the internal space formed by the bottom plate, the sealing edge, and the cover plate. This division allows the internal fluid to flow along a preset path, preventing the fluid from wandering randomly inside and ensuring the orderliness of the fluid flow. This is beneficial to improving the efficiency of heat exchange. Moreover, the first connecting groove is interconnected with the internal space, and the second connecting groove is also interconnected with the internal space, forming a complete fluid inlet and outlet channel, ensuring that the fluid can flow smoothly inside the flow channel plate. 4. An air inlet pipe is installed through the lower surface of the second connecting plate, and an atomizing nozzle fixedly connected to its output end is placed in the second connecting groove. The atomizing nozzle can effectively turn the coolant at low temperature into a mist, which greatly increases the contact area between the low temperature coolant and the air and components such as the extension plate in the internal space, thereby effectively increasing the rate at which heat is removed from the internal space and further improving the heat exchange efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a flow channel plate for an automotive thermal management module. Figure 2This is a partial structural diagram of a flow channel plate structure used in automotive thermal management modules; Figure 3 This is a bottom view schematic diagram of a flow channel plate structure used in automotive thermal management modules; Figure 4 This is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of a flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module. Figure 5 This is a front cross-sectional view of a flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module. In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Edge sealing; 3. Cover plate; 4. First connecting plate; 5. First sealing plate; 6. Exhaust pipe; 7. Second sealing plate; 8. Extension plate; 9. First connecting groove; 10. Second connecting plate; 11. Atomizing nozzle; 12. Second connecting groove; 13. Air inlet pipe; 14. Reserved snap-fit groove. Detailed Implementation
[0014] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0015] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides an embodiment of a flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module, including a base plate 1. A sealing edge 2 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate 1, and a cover plate 3 is fixed to the upper surface of the sealing edge 2. The base plate 1, the sealing edge 2, and the cover plate 3 are connected to form a sealed space. A set of evenly distributed extension plates 8 for expanding the contact surface are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate 1. The base plate 1 is made of a high-temperature resistant and corrosion-resistant metal material, and its size is determined according to the installation space of the automotive thermal management module. The sealing edge 2 is a ring structure, made of the same material as the base plate 1, and is fixedly connected to the upper edge of the base plate 1 by welding. The weld is sealed to ensure the tightness of the connection. The cover plate 3 is also made of a high-temperature resistant and corrosion-resistant metal material, and its size matches that of the base plate 1. It is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the sealing edge 2 by bolts. The base plate 1, the sealing edge 2, and the cover plate 3 together form a sealed space, effectively preventing internal fluid leakage.
[0016] In this embodiment, a set of reserved slots 14 corresponding to the extension plates 8 are provided on the base plate 1. The reserved slots 14 are used in conjunction with the extension plates 8. The upper surface of the extension plates 8 abuts against the cover plate 3. The internal space formed by the base plate 1, the sealing edge 2, and the cover plate 3 is divided by the extension plates 8. A set of evenly distributed extension plates 8 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate 1. The material of the extension plates 8 is the same as that of the base plate 1. The length and width are set according to the size of the internal space and the heat dissipation requirements. The extension plates 8 are fixed to the base plate 1 by welding, and the welding points are evenly distributed to ensure the firmness of the connection. A set of reserved slots 14 corresponding to the extension plates 8 are provided on the base plate 1. The size of the reserved slots 14 matches the bottom size of the extension plates 8, which allows the battery to better contact the device and facilitates the efficient dissipation of battery heat into the internal space.
[0017] In this embodiment, a set of first connecting plates 4 are fixedly connected to one end of the base plate 1. A first connecting groove 9 is formed within the first connecting plate 4, and the first connecting groove 9 communicates with the extension plate 8 to form the internal space of the base plate 1, the edge sealing 2, and the cover plate 3. A first sealing plate 5 is provided on the upper surface of the first connecting plate 4, and one end of the first sealing plate 5 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 3. An exhaust pipe 6 is provided through the first sealing plate 5, and the air inlet end of the exhaust pipe 6 is placed within the first connecting groove 9. A set of first connecting plates 4 are fixedly connected to one end of the base plate 1. The number of channels corresponds to the number of channels divided by the extension plate 8. It is connected to the base plate 1 by welding. The first connecting plate 4 has a first connecting groove 9. The first connecting groove 9 is interconnected with the internal space formed by the base plate 1, the sealing edge 2 and the cover plate 3, serving as the outlet channel for the fluid. An exhaust pipe 6 is installed through the first sealing plate 5. The exhaust pipe 6 is made of metal. Its inlet end is placed in the first connecting groove 9 and its outlet end extends to the outside. The connection between the exhaust pipe 6 and the first sealing plate 5 is sealed with sealant to ensure that the gas can only be discharged through the exhaust pipe 6.
[0018] In this embodiment, a set of second connecting plates 10 are fixedly connected to the end of the base plate 1 away from the first connecting plate 4. A second sealing plate 7 is provided on the second connecting plate 10, and a second connecting groove 12 is formed within the second sealing plate 7. The second connecting groove 12 communicates with the internal space formed by the base plate 1, the sealing edge 2, and the cover plate 3. An air inlet pipe 13 is provided through the lower surface of the second connecting plate 10, and an atomizing nozzle 11 is fixedly connected to the output end of the air inlet pipe 13. The atomizing nozzle 11 is located within the second connecting groove 12. A set of second connecting plates 10 is fixedly connected to the end of the base plate 1 away from the first connecting plate 4. The number of second connecting plates 10 is the same as the number of first connecting plates 4, and they are connected to the base plate 1 by welding. The second connecting plates 10 are provided with… The second sealing plate 7 is made of the same material as the first sealing plate 5. A second connecting groove 12 is provided in the second sealing plate 7. The second connecting groove 12 is interconnected with the internal space and serves as an inlet channel for fluid. An air inlet pipe 13 is provided through the lower surface of the second connecting plate 10. The air inlet pipe 13 is made of metal and is fixed to the second connecting plate 10 by a threaded connection. The input end of the air inlet pipe 13 is connected to an external coolant supply device, and the output end is fixedly connected to an atomizing nozzle 11. The atomizing nozzle 11 is placed in the second connecting groove 12. The atomizing nozzle 11 is a high-pressure atomizing nozzle 11, which can turn the coolant at low temperature into a mist, increasing the contact area between the low-temperature coolant and the air in the internal space and components such as the extension plate 8.
[0019] The cryogenic coolant enters through the air inlet pipe 13, is atomized by the atomizing nozzle 11, and then enters the second connecting groove 12. It then flows into the various internal channels divided by the extension plate 8. In the channels, the atomized coolant is in full contact with the extension plate 8, absorbing the heat transferred by the extension plate 8. At the same time, the heat from the battery is dissipated into the internal space through good contact with the device and is also absorbed by the atomized coolant. The fluid after absorbing heat flows out through the first connecting groove 9. During this process, any gas that may be generated in the internal space is discharged in time through the exhaust pipe 6. The fluid flows in the channels divided by the extension plate 8 according to the preset path, ensuring the orderliness and smoothness of the flow and improving the heat exchange efficiency.
[0020] In terms of improving heat dissipation efficiency, a set of evenly distributed extension plates 8 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate 1 can effectively expand the contact surface. This design increases the contact area between the flow channel plate and the internal fluid, making heat exchange more sufficient, thereby significantly improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the automotive thermal management module and ensuring that automotive components operate in a suitable temperature environment. Regarding structural stability and sealing, the base plate 1, sealing edge 2, and cover plate 3 are connected to form a sealed space, effectively preventing internal fluid leakage and ensuring the normal operation of the thermal management system. Simultaneously, the pre-reserved slots 14 on the base plate 1 corresponding to the extension plates 8, when used in conjunction with the extension plates 8, not only provide a stable mounting foundation for the extension plates 8 and enhance the connection strength of the extension plates 8 on the base plate 1, improving the overall stability of the entire flow channel plate structure, but also allow the battery to better contact the device, thereby efficiently dissipating heat into the internal space and facilitating rapid heat transfer and exchange. In terms of flow path optimization, the upper surface of the extension plate 8 abuts against the cover plate 3, dividing the internal space formed by the bottom plate 1, the sealing edge 2, and the cover plate 3. This division allows the internal fluid to flow along a preset path, preventing the fluid from wandering randomly inside and ensuring the orderliness of the fluid flow, which is beneficial to improving the efficiency of heat exchange. Moreover, the first connecting groove 9 is interconnected with the internal space, and the second connecting groove 12 is also interconnected with the internal space, forming a complete fluid inlet and outlet channel, ensuring that the fluid can flow smoothly inside the flow channel plate. The air inlet pipe 13 is installed through the lower surface of the second connecting plate 10, and the atomizing nozzle 11 fixedly connected to its output end is placed in the second connecting groove 12. The atomizing nozzle 11 can effectively turn the coolant at low temperature into a mist, which greatly increases the contact area between the low temperature coolant and the air and components such as the extension plate 8 in the internal space, thereby effectively increasing the rate at which heat is carried away from the internal space and further improving the heat exchange efficiency.
[0021] This specification describes embodiments, but not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that, The upper surface of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected with a sealing edge (2), and a cover plate (3) is fixed on the upper surface of the sealing edge (2). The base plate (1), the sealing edge (2) and the cover plate (3) are connected to form a sealed space. A set of evenly distributed extension plates (8) for expanding the contact surface are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base plate (1).
2. The flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1) is provided with a set of reserved card slots (14) corresponding to the extension plate (8), and the reserved card slots (14) are used in conjunction with the extension plate (8).
3. The flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper surface of the extension plate (8) abuts against the cover plate (3), and the internal space formed by the bottom plate (1), the edge sealing (2) and the cover plate (3) is divided by the extension plate (8).
4. The flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected to a set of first connecting plates (4). The first connecting plate (4) has a first connecting groove (9) inside, and the first connecting groove (9) and the extension plate (8) make the internal space formed by the base plate (1), the edge sealing (2) and the cover plate (3) interconnected.
5. The flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connecting plate (4) has a first sealing plate (5) on its upper surface, and one end of the first sealing plate (5) is fixedly connected to the cover plate (3).
6. The flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module according to claim 5, characterized in that, An exhaust pipe (6) is provided through the first sealing plate (5), and the air inlet end of the exhaust pipe (6) is placed in the first connecting groove (9).
7. A flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module according to claim 6, characterized in that, A set of second connecting plates (10) is fixedly connected to one end of the base plate (1) away from the first connecting plate (4). A second sealing plate (7) is provided on the second connecting plate (10), and a second connecting groove (12) is provided in the second sealing plate (7). The second connecting groove (12) is interconnected with the internal space formed by the base plate (1), the sealing edge (2) and the cover plate (3).
8. A flow channel plate structure for an automotive thermal management module according to claim 7, characterized in that, An air inlet pipe (13) is provided through the lower surface of the second connecting plate (10). An atomizing nozzle (11) is fixedly connected to the output end of the air inlet pipe (13), and the atomizing nozzle (11) is placed in the second connecting groove (12).