Water bottle arrangement for a vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water bottle device for vehicle and vehicle, the utility model relates to water bottle device technical field, water bottle device for vehicle includes: water bottle body, water bottle body defines two liquid storage cavities, two liquid storage cavities are along the first direction arrangement, the first direction and vertical direction are perpendicular, filling pipeline, filling pipeline is located the upper end of water bottle body and is fixed to water bottle body, and filling pipeline communicates with two liquid storage cavities, to through filling pipeline and inject liquid to two liquid storage cavities, wherein, filling pipeline and vertical direction form the angle of clamping. Through water bottle body defines two liquid storage cavities, can reduce the arrangement space demand and size of water bottle device, is favorable to reduce the assembly cost and complexity of water bottle device, filling pipeline and vertical direction form the angle of clamping, can reduce the height space required in vertical direction of filling pipeline, also can be convenient for the filling of liquid, avoid liquid splashing and produce the impact of other components to the periphery of water bottle device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kettle device technology, and in particular to a kettle device for vehicles and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the water tank filling pipes of the current automotive industry are mostly arranged perpendicular to the water tank body. Due to the limited space in the vehicle layout, the vertically arranged filling pipes are inconvenient for maintenance and filling. Furthermore, when multiple water tank devices are needed, they need to be fixed separately, which takes up a lot of space and is difficult to fix. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one objective of the present invention is to provide a water bottle device for vehicles that can reduce the space requirements and size of the water bottle device, thereby reducing the assembly cost and complexity of the water bottle device, facilitating the filling of liquid, and preventing liquid splashing from impacting other components around the water bottle device.

[0004] This utility model further proposes a vehicle including the above-mentioned kettle device.

[0005] A water bottle device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: The kettle body defines two liquid storage chambers, which are arranged along a first direction, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction. The filling pipe is located at the upper end of the kettle body and is fixed to the kettle body. The filling pipe is connected to both liquid storage chambers so as to inject liquid into the two liquid storage chambers through the filling pipe. The filling pipe forms an angle with the vertical direction.

[0006] According to an embodiment of this utility model, a water bottle device for vehicles integrates two water bottles into one unit by defining two liquid storage chambers within the water bottle body. This significantly reduces the space requirements and size of multiple water bottles, thereby saving installation space within the vehicle. Compared to a distributed arrangement of two water bottles, the water bottle device with two liquid storage chambers not only reduces the outer shell and fixing bracket of the individual water bottles but also lightens the weight of the water bottle device, thus reducing the number of parts, assembly time, and assembly costs and complexity. The angle between the filling pipe and the vertical direction reduces the vertical height required for the filling pipe, facilitating the raising of the water bottle device. The inclined filling pipe better utilizes the redundant space inside the vehicle, making the overall structure of the water bottle device more compact. Furthermore, the inclined design of the filling pipe facilitates liquid filling, guiding the liquid to flow along the inner wall of the filling pipe, resulting in a smoother filling process. This prevents the liquid from directly impacting the bottom or surface of the liquid storage chamber with high kinetic energy, thereby reducing the risk of liquid splashing and preventing impact on other components around the water bottle device.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the kettle body defines a liquid storage space, and the kettle body has a heat insulation structure extending in a vertical direction. The heat insulation structure is disposed in the liquid storage space to divide the liquid storage space into two liquid storage chambers.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heat insulation structure is bent and extended in the vertical direction.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the kettle body has a balancing vent, which is located between two liquid storage chambers and connects the two liquid storage chambers.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the kettle body has a preset liquid level in the vertical direction, and an expansion space is formed in each liquid storage cavity. The expansion space is located above the preset liquid level, and the balancing vent is located above the preset liquid level in the vertical direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the kettle device further includes: multiple liquid replenishment pipes, which are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this utility model, multiple liquid replenishment lines are located below the kettle body.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the kettle device further includes: multiple exhaust pipes arranged vertically near the upper end of the kettle body, and the multiple exhaust pipes are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the filling pipe includes two pipes, which are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers, and both pipes form an angle with the vertical direction.

[0015] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the water bottle device for the vehicle described in the above embodiment.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the kettle device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the kettle device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is another cross-sectional view of the kettle device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure label: Kettle assembly 100; 10. Water bottle body; 11. Liquid storage chamber; 12. Filling pipe; Liquid storage space 20; Thermal insulation structure 30; balancing vents 31; expansion space 32; Liquid replenishment pipeline 40; vent pipe 41; mounting part 42. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0020] The following is for reference. Figures 1-3 This invention describes a water bottle device 100 for a vehicle and a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] A water bottle device 100 for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: The kettle body 10 defines two liquid storage chambers 11, which are arranged along a first direction, which is perpendicular to the vertical direction. The filling pipe 12 is located at the upper end of the water bottle body 10 and is fixed to the water bottle body 10. The filling pipe 12 is connected to both liquid storage chambers 11 so as to inject liquid into the two liquid storage chambers 11 through the filling pipe 12. The filling pipe 12 forms an angle with the vertical direction.

[0022] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first direction is Figure 1 The X direction in the middle, the vertical direction is Figure 1 The Y-direction in the first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction. The reservoir body 10 defines two liquid storage chambers 11, which are arranged along the first direction, integrating the two reservoirs into one unit. This greatly reduces the space requirements and size of the reservoir device 100, thereby saving installation space in the vehicle. Compared to a distributed arrangement of two reservoirs, the reservoir device 100 with two liquid storage chambers 11 not only reduces the shell and fixing bracket of the individual reservoirs but also lightens the weight of the reservoir device 100. This reduces the number of parts and assembly time, which helps to lower the assembly cost and complexity of the reservoir device 100.

[0023] The filling pipe 12 is located at the upper end of the water tank body 10 and is fixed to the water tank body 10. The end of the filling pipe 12 away from the water tank body 10 forms a filling port, and the filling port is equipped with a cover to seal the filling pipe 12 (the cover is opened when filling liquid into the liquid storage chamber 11, and closed after filling). The filling pipe 12 is connected to both liquid storage chambers 11 so as to fill liquid into the two liquid storage chambers 11 through the filling pipe 12. The filling pipe 12 forms an angle with the vertical direction (the size of the angle is reasonably set according to the arrangement position of the water tank device 100 and the surrounding components to avoid interference). This can reduce the height space required by the filling pipe 12 in the vertical direction, which is beneficial to raising the water tank device 100. The inclined filling pipe 12 can better utilize the redundant space inside the vehicle, making the overall structure of the water tank device 100 more compact. Furthermore, the inclined arrangement of the filling pipe 12 facilitates the filling of liquid and guides the liquid to flow along the inner wall of the filling pipe 12, making the filling smoother and preventing the liquid from directly impacting the bottom or surface of the liquid storage chamber 11 with greater kinetic energy. This reduces the risk of liquid splashing and prevents liquid splashing from impacting other components around the kettle device 100.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the water tank device 100 for a vehicle integrates two water tanks by defining two liquid storage chambers 11 within the water tank body 10. This significantly reduces the space requirements and size of the water tank device 100, thereby saving installation space within the vehicle. Furthermore, compared to a distributed arrangement of two water tanks, the water tank device 100 with two liquid storage chambers 11 not only reduces the number of individual water tank shells and mounting brackets but also lightens the weight of the water tank device 100. This reduces the number of parts, assembly time, and assembly costs and complexity. The filling pipe 12 forms an angle with the vertical direction, reducing the vertical height required for the filling pipe 12, which is beneficial for raising the water tank device 100. The inclined filling pipe 12 also makes better use of the vehicle's interior space, resulting in a more compact overall structure for the water tank device 100. Furthermore, the inclined arrangement of the filling pipe 12 facilitates the filling of liquid and guides the liquid to flow along the inner wall of the filling pipe 12, making the filling smoother and preventing the liquid from directly impacting the bottom or surface of the liquid storage chamber 11 with greater kinetic energy. This reduces the risk of liquid splashing and prevents liquid splashing from impacting other components around the kettle device 100.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the kettle body 10 defines a liquid storage space 20. The kettle body 10 has a heat insulation structure 30 extending in the vertical direction. The heat insulation structure 30 is disposed in the liquid storage space 20 to divide the liquid storage space 20 into two liquid storage chambers 11.

[0026] The kettle body 10 defines a liquid storage space 20 for filling with liquid. The kettle body 10 has a heat insulation structure 30 extending vertically. The heat insulation structure 30 can be constructed as a heat insulation cavity, a heat insulation coating, or other structures. As a specific embodiment of this utility model, the heat insulation structure 30 can be constructed as a heat insulation cavity. The heat insulation cavity utilizes the low thermal conductivity of air to effectively block heat and suppress heat convection. Compared with solid heat insulation materials with equivalent heat insulation performance (such as heavy heat insulation bricks), air has almost no weight. The heat insulation cavity structure can provide excellent heat insulation while achieving minimal weight gain, which is beneficial to the lightweight design of the kettle device 100 and the vehicle.

[0027] A heat insulation structure 30 is provided in the liquid storage space 20 to divide the liquid storage space 20 into two liquid storage chambers 11. Through heat insulation and separation, the liquids in the two liquid storage chambers 11 can maintain different temperatures, allowing the reservoir device 100 to be used in different operating modes simultaneously. For example, it can be used in the battery pack of new energy vehicles, where one liquid storage chamber 11 stores coolant for battery heat dissipation, and the other liquid storage chamber 11 stores heating fluid for battery preheating in low-temperature environments. Alternatively, one liquid storage chamber 11 can be connected to the high-temperature circuit of the engine, and the other liquid storage chamber 11 can be connected to the low-temperature cooling circuit of the turbocharger intercooler or motor. The heat insulation structure 30 ensures that the liquids in the two liquid storage chambers 11 do not cross-temperature, preventing high-temperature heat from entering the low-temperature system and ensuring the latter's cooling efficiency. Without the heat insulation structure 30, the liquids in the two liquid storage chambers 11 (if a temperature difference exists) will continuously exchange heat through the shared wall, with the high-temperature chamber continuously transferring heat to the low-temperature chamber, resulting in energy waste. The thermal insulation structure 30 significantly reduces this parasitic heat loss, enabling the system connected to the two liquid storage chambers 11 to operate at higher efficiency, reducing the energy consumption of the entire system, and improving the safety and reliability of the entire system.

[0028] Furthermore, this configuration allows two independent kettles to be integrated into one unit, reducing the size of the kettle assembly 100's outer casing and thus reducing the space occupied by the kettle assembly 100. It also reduces the time required for installation and connection of pipelines, thereby reducing the assembly time of the kettle assembly 100 and lowering the assembly cost of the kettle assembly 100.

[0029] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the heat insulation structure 30 bends and extends in the vertical direction, so that the heat insulation structure 30 can avoid the filling pipe extending into the filling pipe 12.

[0030] Specifically, in the compact layout, the filling pipe needs to extend deep into the filling pipe 12 to achieve the best liquid injection effect, while the heat insulation structure 30 also needs to occupy a certain space to separate the two liquid storage chambers 11, which may cause the filling pipe and the heat insulation structure 30 to conflict and interfere in the vertical space. By bending and extending the heat insulation structure 30 in the vertical direction, it can actively avoid the filling pipe and ensure that the filling function and the heat insulation separation function are satisfied at the same time.

[0031] The bending extension of the thermal insulation structure 30 ensures that it remains a continuous and uninterrupted physical barrier. Although its shape changes, it still completely separates the two liquid storage chambers 11, preventing gaps at the junctions that could lead to heat exchange or liquid mixing. Furthermore, the bending extension of the thermal insulation structure 30 can act as a reinforcing rib, improving its structural strength and rigidity. It can also function as a flexible expansion joint, absorbing linear thermal expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes, reducing the concentration of thermal stress within the thermal insulation structure 30 and its connecting parts, and preventing cracking or sealing failure due to excessive stress.

[0032] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the kettle body 10 has a balancing vent 31, which is located between two liquid storage chambers 11 and connects the two liquid storage chambers 11.

[0033] Although the two liquid storage chambers 11 are physically separated by the heat insulation structure 30, they are both located within the same kettle body 10. When the system is working, the pressure in the two liquid storage chambers 11 will change due to temperature changes, liquid increases or decreases, etc., resulting in a pressure difference between the two liquid storage chambers 11. The balancing vent 31 provides a pressure communication channel between the two liquid storage chambers 11, allowing air to flow between them, thereby reducing or eliminating the pressure difference and ensuring that the two liquid storage chambers 11 are always under the same ambient atmospheric pressure. This ensures that the liquid level in each liquid storage chamber 11 accurately reflects its internal liquid volume.

[0034] The balancing vent 31 eliminates the need for two separate venting circuits for the two liquid storage chambers 11. A single vent allows both chambers to share the same airflow, requiring only one main vent on the kettle body 10. The balancing vent 31 ensures pressure balance in both chambers, simplifying the kettle's structure and improving its reliability. When liquid is simultaneously injected into both chambers via the filling pipe 12, the displaced air must be expelled through the vent. The balancing vent 31 ensures consistent back pressure in both chambers, allowing for even liquid flow and preventing pressure differences that could fill one chamber while leaving the other unfilled. Furthermore, the balancing vent 31 connects both chambers, allowing liquid to be added to both via a single filling pipe 12, facilitating liquid filling.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the kettle body 10 has a preset liquid level along the vertical direction, and an expansion space 32 is formed in each liquid storage chamber 11. The expansion space 32 is located above the preset liquid level. Along the vertical direction, the balancing vent 31 is located above the preset liquid level.

[0036] In the vertical direction, the kettle body 10 has a preset liquid level, which refers to the highest safe height that the liquid level of the coolant in the liquid storage chamber 11 can reach after expansion when the cooling system is at its highest operating temperature and the internal pressure is at its maximum.

[0037] Each liquid storage chamber 11 has an expansion space 32 located above a preset liquid level, providing sufficient space for gas expansion. A balancing vent 31 is located vertically above the preset liquid level, preventing liquid convection between the two liquid storage chambers 11 (liquid overflowing between the two chambers) and ensuring independent operation of the liquids in both chambers, thus guaranteeing the safety and reliability of the kettle device 100.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the kettle device 100 may also include: a plurality of liquid replenishment lines 40, which are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers 11.

[0039] The kettle device 100 may further include multiple replenishment pipes 40. In some embodiments of this invention, the kettle device 100 may include two, three, four, or other numbers of replenishment pipes 40. However, this invention is not limited to this and may include other numbers of replenishment pipes 40, as long as the kettle device 100 includes multiple replenishment pipes 40. As a specific embodiment of this invention, the kettle device 100 includes two replenishment pipes 40, which are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers 11 in a one-to-one correspondence, so that the liquid storage chambers 11 are connected to the corresponding cooling circulation pipes. This is used to replenish the liquid contracted by the cooling circulation system or absorb excess liquid and gas, thereby meeting the working requirements of the cooling circulation system.

[0040] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, multiple replenishment pipes 40 are located below the water tank body 10, which can ensure that no matter how the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 11 fluctuates, the inlet of the replenishment pipe 40 is always immersed in the liquid, which can prevent gas from entering the replenishment pipe 40, thereby effectively ensuring the safety and reliability of the cooling circulation system.

[0041] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the kettle device 100 also includes: a plurality of vent pipes 41 arranged in a vertical direction near the upper end of the kettle body 10, and the plurality of vent pipes 41 are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers 11.

[0042] The kettle device 100 also includes a plurality of exhaust pipes 41. In some embodiments of the present invention, the kettle device 100 may include two, three, four or other numbers of exhaust pipes 41, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The kettle device 100 may also include other numbers of exhaust pipes 41, as long as the kettle device 100 includes a plurality of exhaust pipes 41.

[0043] As a specific embodiment of this utility model, the kettle device 100 may include two exhaust pipes 41. The two exhaust pipes 41 are arranged in a vertical direction near the upper end of the kettle body 10. The two exhaust pipes 41 are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers 11 in a one-to-one correspondence, so that the gas in the two liquid storage chambers 11 can be quickly discharged through the corresponding exhaust pipes 41, so as to ensure that the gas pressure in the two liquid storage chambers 11 is kept balanced, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the kettle device 100.

[0044] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the filling pipe 12 includes two pipes, which are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers 11, and both pipes form an angle with the vertical direction.

[0045] The two pipes are connected to two liquid storage chambers 11 in a one-to-one correspondence, allowing each pipe to serve one liquid storage chamber 11. This enables individual filling of a specific liquid storage chamber 11, or filling the two liquid storage chambers 11 with different liquids. Furthermore, both pipes form an angle with the vertical direction. The inclined pipes guide the liquid to flow along the side wall or a specific guide plate of the liquid storage chamber 11, rather than vertically impacting the bottom or liquid surface, thus reducing liquid splashing and impact.

[0046] Furthermore, the side wall of the water bottle body 10 is provided with multiple mounting parts 42. The multiple mounting parts 42 are distributed on two opposite side wall surfaces of the water bottle body 10. The multiple mounting parts 42 are used to fix the water bottle body 10. The mounting parts 42 can be used to firmly fix the water bottle body 10 to the rigid components of the vehicle body by means of bolts, buckles or cable ties, etc., to prevent it from loosening, falling off, wearing, or even producing abnormal noise due to long-term vibration.

[0047] The vehicle according to this utility model embodiment includes the water tank device 100 for vehicles described above. By defining two liquid storage chambers 11 within the water tank body 10, two water tanks can be integrated into one unit, greatly reducing the space requirements and size of the water tank device 100, thereby saving installation space within the vehicle. Furthermore, compared to a distributed arrangement of two water tanks, the water tank device 100 with two liquid storage chambers 11 not only reduces the outer shell and fixing bracket of the individual water tanks but also lightens the weight of the water tank device 100, thereby reducing the number of parts, reducing assembly time, and helping to lower the assembly cost and complexity of the water tank device 100.

[0048] The angle between the filling pipe 12 and the vertical direction reduces the vertical height required for the filling pipe 12, which is beneficial for raising the water tank device 100. The inclined filling pipe 12 can better utilize the redundant space inside the vehicle, making the overall structure of the water tank device 100 more compact. Furthermore, the inclined design of the filling pipe 12 facilitates liquid filling, guiding the liquid to flow along the inner wall of the filling pipe 12, resulting in a smoother filling process. This prevents the liquid from directly impacting the bottom or surface of the reservoir 11 with high kinetic energy, thereby reducing the risk of liquid splashing and preventing impact on other components around the water tank device 100. This reduces the number of vehicle parts, simplifies the vehicle assembly process, and contributes to lightweight vehicle design.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water bottle device for a vehicle, characterized in that, include: The kettle body (10) defines two liquid storage chambers (11), which are arranged along a first direction and are perpendicular to the vertical direction. A filling pipe (12) is located at the upper end of the water bottle body (10) and fixed to the water bottle body (10). The filling pipe (12) is connected to both of the liquid storage chambers (11) so as to inject liquid into the two liquid storage chambers (11) through the filling pipe (12). The filling pipe (12) forms an angle with the vertical direction.

2. The water bottle device (100) for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kettle body (10) defines a liquid storage space (20), and the kettle body (10) has a heat insulation structure (30) extending along the vertical direction. The heat insulation structure (30) is provided in the liquid storage space (20) to divide the liquid storage space (20) into two liquid storage chambers (11).

3. The water bottle device (100) for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The thermal insulation structure (30) bends and extends along the vertical direction.

4. The water bottle device (100) for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kettle body (10) has a balancing vent (31) located between the two liquid storage chambers (11) and the balancing vent (31) connects the two liquid storage chambers (11).

5. The water bottle device (100) for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, Along the vertical direction, the kettle body (10) has a preset liquid level, and each of the liquid storage chambers (11) has an expansion space (32) formed in it. The expansion space (32) is located above the preset liquid level. Along the vertical direction, the balancing vent (31) is located above the preset liquid level.

6. The water bottle device (100) for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kettle device (100) further includes: multiple liquid replenishment lines (40), which are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers (11).

7. The water bottle device (100) for a vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, Multiple of the aforementioned replenishment lines (40) are located below the water bottle body (10).

8. The water bottle device (100) for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The kettle device (100) further includes: a plurality of exhaust pipes (41), which are arranged along the vertical direction near the upper end of the kettle body (10), and the plurality of exhaust pipes (41) are respectively connected to two liquid storage chambers (11).

9. The water bottle device (100) for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The filling pipe (12) includes two pipes, which are respectively connected to the two liquid storage chambers (11), and both pipes form an angle with the vertical direction.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes a water bottle device (100) for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-9.

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