Whirl flow enhanced air duct type air cooler

CN224608229UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-07HARBIN AIR CONDITIONING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HARBIN AIR CONDITIONING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-02
Publication Date
2026-08-07

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Technical Problem

传统的空冷器在结构设计和气流引导方面存在一定局限性,导致冷却效率难以满足日益增长的需求,同时为达到较高的冷却效果,往往需要风机以较大功率运行,这不仅造成了能源的浪费,还会产生较大的噪音,对工作环境和设备运行稳定性产生不利影响,因此研发能够提升冷却效率的新型空冷器具有重要的现实意义

Benefits of technology

[0011]本实用新型提出的旋流强化风道式空冷器,具有如下优势:1、提升冷却效率:通过主导流叶片的螺旋状叶片设计以及辅助导流叶片的配合,使进入空冷器的气流形成稳定的旋流,增强了气流与空冷散热器的接触和换热效果,在相同功率下,冷却效率实现较大提升,大大提高了空冷器的性能,能够更好地满足工业生产中对设备冷却的需求;2、降低风机能耗:由于冷却效率的提升,在达到相同冷却效果的情况下,风机无需以较高功率运行,从而降低了风机的能耗,实现了节能的目的,这不仅有助于减少企业的运营成本,还符合当今社会对节能减排的要求;3、实现节能降噪:风机功率的降低直接导致了噪音的减小,为工作人员创造了更加安静、舒适的工作环境,同时节能降噪的特性也使得本旋流强化风道式空冷器在环保方面具有更大的优势,有利于推动绿色工业的发展。

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cyclone reinforced air duct type air cooler relates to the field of air cooler, including front apron, and the rear end inner wall of front apron clamps and fixes the back apron, and the inside fixed air cooling radiator of front apron, and the front apron includes apron main part, and the round opening is seted up in apron main part front end, and the support spare is fixed in round opening, and the main guide vane is installed to support spare rear end, the utility model has following advantages: 1, improve cooling efficiency: through the spiral blade design of main guide vane and the cooperation of auxiliary guide vane, make the airflow that enters air cooler form stable cyclone, and the contact and heat exchange effect of airflow and air cooling radiator are strengthened, under the same power, cooling efficiency realizes greater promotion, and the performance of air cooler is greatly improved, 2, reduce the energy consumption of fan: because of the promotion of cooling efficiency, under the condition of reaching same cooling effect, fan does not need to run with higher power, thereby reduced the energy consumption of fan, realized the purpose of energy -conserving.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air coolers, specifically a swirl-enhanced air duct type air cooler. Background Technology

[0002] An air cooler is a device that uses air as a cooling medium to cool fluids. It mainly consists of tube bundles, fans, and a frame. During operation, the fluid to be cooled flows inside the tube bundle, while the fan forces air to flow horizontally or vertically across the outer surface of the tube bundle. Through heat exchange between the air and the fluid inside the tube bundle, the fluid temperature is lowered, achieving the cooling purpose.

[0003] Air coolers are widely used in industrial production and equipment operation as crucial cooling devices. Traditional air coolers have limitations in structural design and airflow guidance, resulting in cooling efficiencies that cannot meet the ever-increasing demands. Furthermore, achieving high cooling performance often requires high-power fans, which not only wastes energy but also generates significant noise, negatively impacting the working environment and equipment stability. Therefore, developing new air coolers that improve cooling efficiency is of significant practical importance. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a swirl-enhanced air duct type air cooler, including a front cover plate, a rear cover plate is clamped and fixed to the inner wall of the rear end of the front cover plate, an air cooler is fixed inside the front cover plate, the front cover plate includes a cover plate body, a circular opening is opened at the front end of the cover plate body, a support member is fixed inside the circular opening, and a main flow vane is installed at the rear end of the support member.

[0005] Preferably, the inner wall of the cover plate body is fixedly connected to a fixed shaft, and there are four sets of fixed shafts, with auxiliary guide vanes rotatably connected to the ends of the four sets of fixed shafts.

[0006] Preferably, the main flow blade includes a fixing nut, and a blade shaft is rotatably connected to the rear end of the fixing nut. The blade shaft is a cylindrical design that is narrow at the front and wide at the rear. Blades are fixedly connected to the surface of the blade shaft, and the blades are arranged in several groups in a spiral pattern on the surface of the blade shaft.

[0007] Preferably, the air-cooled radiator includes a limiting plate, the limiting plate is provided in two sets, an inlet pipe is fixedly connected between the two sets of the limiting plates, an outlet pipe is fixedly connected to one end of the inlet pipe, and a number of heat dissipation fins are sleeved on the surface of the inlet pipe.

[0008] Preferably, a flange is fixed to the front end of the front cover plate, and an external fan is fixed to the front end of the flange. A through air vent is centrally located on the surface of the rear cover plate, and the air vent corresponds to the air-cooled radiator.

[0009] Preferably, the cover plate body has square openings on both sides, and the two sets of square openings correspond to the two sets of limiting plates. The rear cover plate is clamped behind the cover plate body to limit and fix the rear of the air-cooled radiator.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] The swirl-enhanced air cooler proposed in this utility model has the following advantages: 1. Improved cooling efficiency: Through the spiral blade design of the main flow vanes and the cooperation of auxiliary guide vanes, the airflow entering the air cooler forms a stable swirl, enhancing the contact and heat exchange effect between the airflow and the air cooler radiator. Under the same power, the cooling efficiency is greatly improved, significantly enhancing the performance of the air cooler and better meeting the cooling needs of equipment in industrial production; 2. Reduced fan energy consumption: Due to the improved cooling efficiency, the fan does not need to operate at a higher power to achieve the same cooling effect, thereby reducing the fan's energy consumption and achieving energy saving. This not only helps reduce the operating costs of enterprises but also meets the requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction in today's society; 3. Energy saving and noise reduction: The reduction in fan power directly leads to a reduction in noise, creating a quieter and more comfortable working environment for employees. At the same time, the energy-saving and noise-reducing characteristics also give this swirl-enhanced air cooler a greater advantage in environmental protection, which is conducive to promoting the development of green industry. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Another perspective illustration;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front cover plate of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air-cooled heat sink of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main flow blade of this utility model.

[0018] As shown in the figure: 1. Front cover plate; 11. Cover plate body; 12. Support component; 13. Main flow vane; 131. Fixing nut; 132. Vane shaft; 133. Vane; 14. Fixing shaft; 15. Auxiliary flow guide vane; 2. Air-cooled radiator; 21. Limiting plate; 22. Liquid inlet pipe; 23. Heat dissipation fins; 24. Liquid outlet pipe; 3. Rear cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this utility model, a detailed description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Please see Figures 1 to 5 This utility model provides a swirl-enhanced air duct type air cooler, including a front cover plate 1, a rear cover plate 3 is clamped and fixed to the inner wall of the rear end of the front cover plate 1, an air cooler radiator 2 is fixed inside the front cover plate 1, the front cover plate 1 includes a cover plate body 11, a circular opening is opened at the front end of the cover plate body 11, a support member 12 is fixed inside the circular opening, and a main flow vane 13 is installed at the rear end of the support member 12.

[0021] Improved cooling efficiency: Through the spiral blade design of the main flow vane 13 and the cooperation of the auxiliary flow guide vane 15, the airflow entering the air cooler forms a stable vortex, enhancing the contact and heat exchange effect between the airflow and the air-cooled radiator 2. Under the same power, the cooling efficiency is greatly improved, significantly enhancing the performance of the air cooler and better meeting the cooling needs of equipment in industrial production; Reduced fan energy consumption: Due to the improved cooling efficiency, the fan does not need to operate at a higher power to achieve the same cooling effect, thereby reducing the fan's energy consumption and achieving energy saving. This not only helps reduce the company's operating costs but also meets the requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction in today's society; Achieved energy saving and noise reduction: The reduction in fan power directly leads to a reduction in noise, creating a quieter and more comfortable working environment for employees. At the same time, the energy-saving and noise-reducing characteristics also give this vortex-enhanced air duct air cooler a greater advantage in environmental protection, which is conducive to promoting the development of green industry.

[0022] A fixed shaft 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cover plate body 11. There are four sets of fixed shafts 14, and auxiliary guide vanes 15 are rotatably connected to the ends of the four sets of fixed shafts 14.

[0023] The main flow blade 13 includes a fixing nut 131, and a blade shaft 132 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the fixing nut 131. The blade shaft 132 is a cylindrical design that is narrow at the front and wide at the back. Blades 133 are fixedly connected to the surface of the blade shaft 132. Several sets of blades 133 are arranged in a spiral on the surface of the blade shaft 132.

[0024] The air-cooled radiator 2 includes a limiting plate 21, which has two sets. An inlet pipe 22 is fixedly connected between the two sets of limiting plates 21. An outlet pipe 24 is fixedly connected to one end of the inlet pipe 22. Several sets of heat dissipation fins 23 are sleeved on the surface of the inlet pipe 22.

[0025] A flange is fixed to the front end of the front cover plate 1, and an external fan is fixed to the front end of the flange. A through air vent is opened in the center of the surface of the rear cover plate 3, and the air vent corresponds to the air-cooled radiator 2.

[0026] The cover plate body 11 has square openings on both sides. The two sets of square openings correspond to the two sets of limiting plates 21. The rear cover plate 3 is clamped behind the cover plate body 11 to limit and fix the rear of the air-cooled radiator 2.

[0027] When the air cooler starts working, the fan is installed at the flange of the front cover plate 1 and starts. The fan rotates at high speed, generating a strong suction force, which causes the surrounding air to quickly converge towards the fan and enter the air cooler at high speed through the fan hole of the front cover plate 1.

[0028] At this point, the main flow blade 13 begins to function. Due to the cylindrical design of the blade shaft 132, which is narrow at the front and wide at the back, and the spiral arrangement of the blades 133, when the airflow impacts the main flow blade 13, the airflow will impact the blades 133 and rotate on the surface of the blade shaft 132. At this time, the airflow flows along the spiral surface of the blades 133. This flow mode causes the airflow to form a rotational motion around the blade shaft 132, which gradually develops into a stable vortex. The formation of the vortex changes the flow direction and velocity distribution of the airflow, so that the airflow no longer simply passes through the air cooler in a straight line, but moves in a complex trajectory of spiraling up or down, which greatly increases the flow path length of the airflow inside the air cooler.

[0029] Meanwhile, the auxiliary guide vanes 15 also work in coordination. The four sets of auxiliary guide vanes 15 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rear end of the cover plate body 11 through the fixed shaft 14. They can rotate and adjust according to the actual airflow. When the vortex formed by the main flow vane 13 passes through the auxiliary guide vane 15, the auxiliary guide vane 15 will rotate synchronously to further correct and optimize the vortex. For example, if the airflow distribution is uneven in some areas, the auxiliary guide vane 15 in the area with stronger wind will rotate to guide the airflow to the area with weaker airflow, and drive the auxiliary guide vane 15 in the area with weaker wind to rotate, so that the airflow distribution in the entire duct is more uniform. This uniform airflow distribution can ensure that all parts of the air-cooled radiator 2 can fully contact the airflow and avoid local overheating or insufficient cooling.

[0030] The swirling airflow continues forward, making full contact with the heat dissipation fins 23 on the surface of the air-cooled radiator 2. The heat dissipation fins 23 have a large surface area, enabling them to quickly absorb heat from the fluid in the inlet pipe 22 and transfer it to the airflow in contact with them. Because the airflow is in a swirling state, its contact with the heat dissipation fins 23 is more thorough and frequent, more effectively removing heat from the fins 23. Specifically, the swirling airflow continuously impacts various surfaces of the heat dissipation fins 23 during its flow, creating a strong convective heat transfer effect.

[0031] During the heat exchange process, fluid (such as hot water or hot oil) is injected into the inlet pipe 22 in advance. Then, the inlet pipe 22 and the outlet pipe 24 are connected by a connecting pipe to form a circulation pipe. The fluid continuously carries the heat generated by the equipment into the air cooler, while the heat dissipation fins 23 continuously transfer the heat to the airflow. After sufficient heat exchange, the airflow temperature rises and is then discharged from the air vent of the rear cover plate 3, completing the entire cooling cycle. At the same time, the fluid in the inlet pipe 22, whose temperature has decreased, flows back to the equipment through the outlet pipe 24 to continue absorbing the heat generated by the equipment. This cycle repeats continuously to achieve continuous cooling of the equipment.

[0032] During this process, due to the unique air duct design and airflow guiding structure, the heat exchange efficiency between the airflow and the air-cooled radiator is greatly improved. Under the same fan power, more heat can be removed, thereby achieving improved cooling efficiency, reduced fan energy consumption, and energy saving and noise reduction effects under the same power.

[0033] Those skilled in the art should understand that the discussion of any of the above embodiments is merely exemplary and is not intended to imply that the scope of the present invention includes the claims being limited to these examples; within the framework of the present invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of the different aspects of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in the details for the sake of brevity.

[0034] This utility model is intended to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0035] The contents not described in detail in this specification do not improve upon this application and are all prior art known to those skilled in the art, and therefore are not described in detail.

Claims

1. A swirl-enhanced air duct type air cooler, characterized in that: Includes a front cover plate (1), a rear cover plate (3) is fastened and fixed to the inner wall of the rear end of the front cover plate (1), an air-cooled radiator (2) is fixed inside the front cover plate (1), the front cover plate (1) includes a cover plate body (11), a circular opening is provided at the front end of the cover plate body (11), a support member (12) is fixed inside the circular opening, and a main flow blade (13) is installed at the rear end of the support member (12).

2. The swirl-enhanced air cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cover plate body (11) is fixedly connected to a fixed shaft (14), and the fixed shaft (14) is provided in four sets. The ends of the four sets of fixed shafts (14) are rotatably connected to auxiliary guide vanes (15).

3. The swirl-enhanced air cooler according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main flow blade (13) includes a fixing nut (131), and the rear end of the fixing nut (131) is rotatably connected to a blade shaft (132). The blade shaft (132) is a cylindrical design that is narrow at the front and wide at the back. Blades (133) are fixedly connected to the surface of the blade shaft (132). The blades (133) are provided in several groups and are arranged in a spiral on the surface of the blade shaft (132).

4. The swirl-enhanced air cooler according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air-cooled radiator (2) includes a limiting plate (21), which has two sets. An inlet pipe (22) is fixedly connected between the two sets of limiting plates (21). An outlet pipe (24) is fixedly connected to one end of the inlet pipe (22). Several sets of heat dissipation fins (23) are sleeved on the surface of the inlet pipe (22).

5. The swirl-enhanced air cooler according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front cover plate (1) has a flange fixed at its front end, and an external fan is fixed at the front end of the flange. The rear cover plate (3) has a through air vent in the center of its surface, and the air vent corresponds to the air-cooled radiator (2).

6. The swirl-enhanced air cooler according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cover plate body (11) has square openings on both sides. The two sets of square openings correspond to the two sets of limiting plates (21). The rear cover plate (3) is clamped behind the cover plate body (11) to limit and fix the rear of the air-cooled radiator (2).