Insulated Cooling Tank Assembly for Modular EV Charger Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooling tank assemblies for electric vehicle charging stations are costly and complex to set up and maintain, especially when not buried underground, due to high logistics and arrangement challenges.
Innovation Solution
A cooling tank assembly with integrated thermal insulation that serves as both packaging and transport material, featuring a seamless plastic cooling tank and ventilation hose for safe transport and easy installation, combined with a modular base assembly for efficient setup and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the cooling tank is arranged in a nested manner in the housing of the charging station, then the cooling function is provided, but the maintenance becomes complex and complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling system is divided into a modular cooling tank assembly that can be separated from the housing. The cooling tank is designed as a distinct module with integrated insulation, allowing it to be removed and serviced independently without disassembling the entire housing structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The cooling tank assembly is extracted as a separate serviceable unit. The design allows the cooling tank to be taken out from the housing for maintenance, repair, or replacement without complex disassembly procedures, thereby simplifying the maintenance process while maintaining the cooling function.
2Reliability
If the cooling tank is transported and arranged in the housing of the charging station, then the cooling function is provided, but the logistics costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal insulation is merged with the cooling tank to form an integrated cooling tank assembly. The insulation serves dual purposes: providing thermal insulation during operation and serving as protective packaging during transport. This eliminates the need for separate packaging materials and reduces logistics costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The thermal insulation is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides thermal insulation during the operation of the cooling tank and simultaneously serves as protective packaging during transport and handling. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional packaging materials and simplifies logistics operations.
3Reliability
If additional packaging and insulating materials are used for the cooling tank, then the cooling function is protected, but the costs and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The thermal insulation is combined with the cooling tank structure to form an integrated assembly. The insulation is directly attached to or integrated with the cooling tank, eliminating the need for separate packaging and insulating materials. This reduces both cost and complexity while maintaining the protective and insulating functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The thermal insulation structure is designed to serve multiple purposes: providing thermal insulation during operation and serving as protective packaging during transport. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for additional packaging materials and reduces overall system complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Reduces costs and simplifies logistics and maintenance by eliminating the need for additional packaging and insulating materials, allowing for easy transport and setup of the cooling tank, while ensuring effective cooling and safety during operation.
Implementation Method 1
the cooling tank assembly has a cooling tank (13) and a thermal insulation (37), which encompasses the cooling tank (13) at least in some sections, preferably completely
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a cooling tank assembly for a liquid cooling of a charging station for electrically powered motor vehicles, comprising a cooling tank and a thermal insulation, which encompasses the cooling tank at least in some sections, whereby the insulation has a flat bottom surface and a top surface, which is at least essentially parallel thereto, as well as a wall connecting the bottom surface to the top surface, whereby the top surface, the bottom surface, and the wall limit a receiving space, in which the cooling tank is arranged.