Cooling Plate Fluid Dispensing Interface With Reversible Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heat transfer liquid distribution systems for battery cooling plates face challenges in easy installation and separation due to welded connections, which complicate maintenance and require complete element replacement for localized damage.
Innovation Solution
A heat transfer liquid distribution device with a conduit, seal, and fixing means that allows for a sealed junction with the cooling plate using a compressible seal and reversible fixing mechanism, enabling easy assembly and separation without damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If welding is used to join the distribution duct with the cooling plate, then sealing effectiveness is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into separate components: a distribution duct with an external thread, a cooling plate with an internal thread, and a separate sealing element (O-ring or gasket). This segmentation allows each component to be independently replaced without affecting the others, resolving the contradiction by enabling easy repair while maintaining sealing effectiveness through the dedicated sealing element.
Solution Approach 2:
A threading mechanism acts as an intermediary between the distribution duct and cooling plate, providing both mechanical connection and sealing capability. The threaded connection allows for reversible assembly and disassembly, while the accompanying sealing element ensures leak-free operation. This intermediary solution replaces the permanent weld with a controlled mechanical fastening system.
2Strength
If welding is used to join the distribution duct with the cooling plate, then connection strength is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into separate components: a distribution duct with an external thread, a cooling plate with an internal thread, and a separate sealing element (O-ring or gasket). This segmentation allows each component to be independently replaced without affecting the others, resolving the contradiction by enabling easy repair while maintaining sealing effectiveness through the dedicated sealing element.
Solution Approach 2:
A threading mechanism acts as an intermediary between the distribution duct and cooling plate, providing both mechanical connection and sealing capability. The threaded connection allows for reversible assembly and disassembly, while the accompanying sealing element ensures leak-free operation. This intermediary solution replaces the permanent weld with a controlled mechanical fastening system.
3Reliability
If welding is used to join the distribution duct with the cooling plate, then sealing effectiveness is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is divided into separate components: a distribution duct with an external thread, a cooling plate with an internal thread, and a separate sealing element (O-ring or gasket). This segmentation allows each component to be independently replaced without affecting the others, resolving the contradiction by enabling easy repair while maintaining sealing effectiveness through the dedicated sealing element.
Solution Approach 2:
A threading mechanism acts as an intermediary between the distribution duct and cooling plate, providing both mechanical connection and sealing capability. The threaded connection allows for reversible assembly and disassembly, while the accompanying sealing element ensures leak-free operation. This intermediary solution replaces the permanent weld with a controlled mechanical fastening system.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easy installation and maintenance of heat transfer liquid distribution systems by ensuring a sealed junction without damage, allowing for quick replacement of individual components.
Implementation Method 1
a seal positioned along at least a part of the support surface of the conduit, this seal being configured to seal the junction of the distribution orifice of the conduit with a cooling plate
Data Source
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a device for dispensing heat-transfer fluid at cooling plates (9), characterised in that the device comprises at least: - a heat-transfer fluid pipe (4) comprising: - a dispensing port positioned opposite a circulation port (91) of a cooling plate (9); - a bearing surface with a shape that is complementary to the surface of the cooling plate (9) that has a circulation port (91), this bearing surface surrounding a portion of the distribution port of the pipe (4); - a seal (2) positioned along the bearing surface of the pipe (4), this seal (2) being configured to seal the junction of the dispensing port with a cooling plate (9); and - a means (3) for attaching the pipe (4) to the cooling plate (9).