CN219366161U

CN219366161U - Intercooler and vehicle

Info

Publication number: CN219366161U
Application number: CN202320396571.6U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 张健; 申宏霞; 费洪庆; 史振盛; 张赛; 许自顺; 王�琦
Original assignee: FAW Jiefang Automotive Co Ltd; FAW Jiefang Qingdao Automobile Co Ltd
Current assignee: FAW Jiefang Automotive Co Ltd; FAW Jiefang Qingdao Automobile Co Ltd
Priority date: 2023-03-06
Filing date: 2023-03-06
Publication date: 2023-07-18
Anticipated expiration: 2033-03-06

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of cooling devices, and discloses an intercooler and a vehicle. The intercooler includes a body, a venturi, and a drain. The body comprises an inlet pipe section, a heat dissipation core body and an outlet pipe section which are sequentially communicated, and high-temperature hot gas enters the heat dissipation core body from the inlet pipe section and is discharged from the outlet pipe section after being cooled; the venturi tube is arranged in the inlet tube section; the inlet end of the drain pipe is communicated with the bottom of the body, the outlet end of the drain pipe is communicated with the throat section of the venturi tube, and under the venturi effect, accumulated water at the bottom of the body enters the venturi tube through the drain pipe and absorbs heat and atomizes in the venturi tube. Above-mentioned intercooler can be automatically with the ponding discharge of inside, improved intercooler operational reliability to the gaseous heat of air inlet side can be absorbed to the ponding of discharge, has improved intercooler's cooling effect, and then has improved whole car dynamic property.

Description

Intercooler and vehicle

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of cooling devices, in particular to an intercooler and a vehicle.

Background

In order to reduce the air inlet temperature of the engine and improve the air-fuel ratio, an intercooler is generally required to be installed between a supercharger and an air inlet manifold of the engine, and in the process of cooling air, condensed water is generated in the intercooler due to the difference of the temperature of internal and external gases, and the more the temperature difference is, the more the condensed water is generated. In the vehicle that engine crankshaft adopted closed circulation system, closed circulation system can be with the moisture in the waste gas to the intake side again, also can increase the moisture content of intercooler intake side like this, leads to more moisture to gather in the intercooler is inside, if can not discharge ponding, can block up the heat dissipation pipeline, reduces intercooler's cooling performance, even in colder district, ponding can freeze and make cooling tube bulge, fracture, and then influences whole car dynamic property.

However, if the water accumulation in the intercooler is discharged by adding a drainage system to the intercooler, the problem of the water accumulation in the intercooler can be solved, but the equipment cost and the periodic maintenance cost are increased, and with the increase of the requirement for the air intake temperature rise limitation of the engine (from 50% -60% to 20% -30%), the improvement of the cooling performance of the intercooler by only discharging the water accumulation in the intercooler cannot meet the requirement of the engine.

Therefore, there is a need to provide an intercooler and a vehicle for solving the above problems.

Disclosure of Invention

According to one aspect of the utility model, the utility model provides the intercooler, which can automatically drain accumulated water in the intercooler, so that the working reliability of the intercooler is improved, the drained accumulated water can absorb heat of air at the air inlet side, the cooling effect of the intercooler is improved, and the dynamic property of the whole vehicle is further improved.

To achieve the purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

an intercooler, comprising:

the body comprises an inlet pipe section, a heat dissipation core body and an outlet pipe section which are sequentially communicated, and high-temperature hot gas enters the heat dissipation core body from the inlet pipe section and is discharged from the outlet pipe section after being cooled;

a venturi disposed within the inlet tube section;

and the inlet end of the drain pipe is communicated with the bottom of the body, and the outlet end of the drain pipe is communicated with the throat section of the venturi tube.

Optionally, the venturi tube is disposed in the middle of the inlet tube section, and the inside and the outside of the venturi tube can pass through the high-temperature hot gas.

Optionally, the venturi tube is connected to the inner wall of the inlet tube section by a connecting plate.

Optionally, the venturi tube is of a thin-walled structure.

Optionally, a preset distance is formed between the inlet end of the drain pipe and the bottom of the body.

Optionally, a filter screen is arranged at the inlet end of the drain pipe.

Optionally, the body further comprises:

one end of the air inlet and air collecting cavity is communicated with the inlet pipe section, and the other end of the air inlet and air collecting cavity is communicated with the heat dissipation core body;

the drain pipe is arranged in the air inlet and collecting cavity, and the inlet end of the drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the air inlet and collecting cavity; or:

the drain pipe is arranged outside the air inlet and collection cavity, and the inlet end of the drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the air inlet and collection cavity.

Optionally, the body further comprises:

and one end of the air outlet and collection cavity is communicated with the heat dissipation core body, and the other end of the air outlet and collection cavity is communicated with the outlet pipe section.

Optionally, the heat dissipation core is equipped with a plurality of, and a plurality of the heat dissipation core sets up side by side along vertical direction, the both ends of heat dissipation core communicate respectively with the gas inlet plenum chamber with the gas outlet plenum chamber.

According to another aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a vehicle comprising a supercharger, an engine and an intercooler according to any of the above aspects, wherein an inlet pipe section of the intercooler is connected to the supercharger, and an outlet pipe section of the intercooler is connected to an intake manifold of the engine.

The utility model has the beneficial effects that:

the utility model provides an intercooler, which comprises a body, a venturi tube and a drain tube. When high-temperature hot gas enters from the inlet pipe section, part of the high-temperature gas enters the venturi tube, the pressure of the inlet end of the drain pipe is larger than the pressure of the outlet end of the drain pipe under the venturi effect, so that accumulated water at the bottom of the body is sucked into the venturi tube, accumulated water discharged from the outlet end of the drain pipe and the high-temperature gas in the venturi tube meet and are subjected to heat absorption and atomization, on one hand, the accumulated water absorbs the heat of the high-temperature hot gas in the inlet pipe section and can play a role in cooling the high-temperature gas, and the cooling performance of the intercooler is further improved; on the other hand, the atomized accumulated water can enter the heat dissipation core body along with the high-temperature gas again to cool and re-condense and accumulate at the bottom of the body, enter the next circulation, and after a period of circulation, the water at the bottom of the body can be slowly reduced, so that the automatic water draining function of the intercooler is realized.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following description will briefly explain the drawings needed in the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and other drawings may be obtained according to the contents of the embodiments of the present utility model and these drawings without inventive effort for those skilled in the art.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an intercooler according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the direction A-A of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the structure of an inlet pipe section according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet pipe section provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

In the figure:

100. a body; 110. an inlet pipe section; 120. a heat dissipation core; 130. an outlet pipe section; 140. an air inlet and collection cavity; 150. an air outlet and collection cavity; 200. a venturi tube; 300. a drain pipe; 400. and (5) connecting a plate.

Detailed Description

The utility model is described in further detail below with reference to the drawings and examples. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the utility model and are not limiting thereof. It should be further noted that, for convenience of description, only some, but not all of the structures related to the present utility model are shown in the drawings.

In the description of the present utility model, unless explicitly stated and limited otherwise, the terms "connected," "connected," and "fixed" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communicated with the inside of two elements or the interaction relationship of the two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present utility model will be understood in specific cases by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In the present utility model, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may include both the first and second features being in direct contact, as well as the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact with each other through additional features therebetween. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "over" and "on" a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature includes the first feature being directly under and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is less level than the second feature.

In the description of the present embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and the like are orientation or positional relationships based on those shown in the drawings, merely for convenience of description and simplicity of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the apparatus or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and the like, are used merely for distinguishing between descriptions and not for distinguishing between them.

The embodiment provides an intercooler, and it can be automatic with the ponding discharge of inside, has improved the reliability of intercooler work to the gaseous heat of air inlet side can be absorbed to the ponding of discharge, has improved the cooling effect of intercooler, and then has improved whole car dynamic property.

In particular, as shown in fig. 1 to 4, the intercooler includes a body 100, a venturi 200, and a drain pipe 300. The main body 100 includes an inlet pipe section 110, a heat dissipation core 120 and an outlet pipe section 130, which are sequentially communicated, high-temperature hot air enters the heat dissipation core 120 from the inlet pipe section 110 and is discharged from the outlet pipe section 130 after being cooled, the inlet pipe section 110 is generally communicated with a supercharger, the outlet pipe section 130 is generally communicated with an intake manifold of an engine in a vehicle, so that an intercooler plays a role in reducing the intake temperature of the engine and improving the air-fuel ratio of the engine. The venturi 200 is disposed in the inlet pipe section 110, and a portion of the high temperature gas entering the inlet pipe section 110 may enter the venturi 200; the inlet end of the drain pipe 300 is communicated with the bottom of the body 100, the outlet end of the drain pipe 300 is communicated with the throat section of the venturi tube 200, under the venturi effect, the pressure of the inlet end of the drain pipe 300 is larger than the pressure of the outlet end of the drain pipe 300, so that accumulated water at the bottom of the body 100 is sucked into the venturi tube 200, accumulated water discharged from the outlet end of the drain pipe 300 and high-temperature gas in the venturi tube 200 meet and are subjected to heat absorption and atomization, and on one hand, the accumulated water absorbs the heat of the high-temperature hot gas in the inlet pipe section 110, so that the effect of cooling the high-temperature gas can be achieved, and the cooling performance of the intercooler is improved; on the other hand, the atomized accumulated water enters the heat dissipation core 120 again along with the high-temperature gas to be cooled and re-condensed and accumulated at the bottom of the body 100, enters the next circulation, and after a period of circulation, the water at the bottom of the body 100 is slowly reduced, so that the automatic water draining function of the intercooler is realized.

Further, the body 100 further includes an air inlet and air collecting cavity 140, one end of the air inlet and air collecting cavity 140 is communicated with the inlet pipe section 110, the other end of the air inlet and air collecting cavity 140 is communicated with the heat dissipation core 120, high-temperature hot air entering from the inlet pipe section 110 firstly enters the air inlet and air collecting cavity 140 and then enters the heat dissipation core 120, and through the arrangement of the air inlet and air collecting cavity 140, the air storage amount of the high-temperature hot air can be improved, so that the cooling efficiency of the intercooler is improved. In one embodiment, a drain pipe 300 is provided in the intake plenum 140, and an inlet end of the drain pipe 300 is connected to a bottom of the intake plenum 140. In other embodiments, the drain pipe 300 may also be disposed outside the air intake and collection chamber 140, where the inlet end of the drain pipe 300 is connected to the bottom of the air intake and collection chamber 140, and may be disposed according to actual needs.

Further, the body 100 further includes an air outlet and collecting cavity 150, one end of the air outlet and collecting cavity 150 is communicated with the heat dissipation core 120, the other end is communicated with the outlet pipe section 130, and the air cooled by the heat dissipation core 120 enters the air outlet and collecting cavity 150 and is discharged from the outlet pipe section 130, so as to ensure the air flow rate in the heat dissipation core 120, and facilitate improving the cooling effect of the intercooler.

Further, with continued reference to fig. 1, the heat dissipation core 120 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation cores 120, and the plurality of heat dissipation cores 120 are arranged side by side along the vertical direction, and the heat dissipation core 120 may be flat and extend along the horizontal direction, and two ends of the heat dissipation core 120 are respectively communicated with the air inlet and air outlet cavities 140 and 150.

Further, with continued reference to fig. 2, the drain pipe 300 may be a thin pipe with a smaller pipe diameter, and the drain pipe 300 may be a hard pipe, for example, may be made of an aluminum alloy, and may further be coated with a preservative on the inner surface and the outer surface of the drain pipe 300, so as to improve the corrosion resistance of the drain pipe 300, further prolong the service life of the drain pipe 300, and reduce the maintenance cost.

Preferably, with continued reference to fig. 2, the inlet end of the drain pipe 300 is spaced from the bottom of the body 100 by a predetermined distance a, which is set according to actual needs, to avoid the drain pipe 300 from being clogged by the drain pipe 300 by sucking impurities deposited at the bottom of the body 100, so that the drain cannot be continued. Further preferably, a filter screen (not shown) may be provided at the inlet end of the drain pipe 300 for filtering a portion of the impurities, reducing the risk of clogging of the drain pipe 300.

Further, with continued reference to fig. 3, the venturi 200 is disposed at a middle position of the inlet pipe section 110, and the inside and the outside of the venturi 200 can pass through the hot air at high temperature, which is beneficial to reducing the resistance of the hot air entering the inlet pipe section 110 and ensuring the working efficiency of the intercooler. Alternatively, the venturi 200 may be of a thin-walled construction to reduce resistance to airflow.

Optionally, with continued reference to fig. 3, in this embodiment, the venturi 200 is connected to the inner wall of the inlet tube section 110 by the connection plate 400, one or more connection plates 400 may be provided, and when a plurality of connection plates 400 are provided, the plurality of connection plates 400 may be disposed at intervals along the circumference of the venturi 200, and the connection plates 400 should not block the gap between the inlet tube section 110 and the venturi 200, so as to avoid affecting the flow rate of the hot air at high temperature. In other embodiments, the venturi 200 may be connected to the inlet section 110 by other means, such as a bracket disposed in the inlet section 110, and the like, as required.

The present embodiment also provides a vehicle including a supercharger, an engine, and an intercooler, an inlet pipe section 110 of the intercooler being connected to the supercharger, an outlet pipe section 130 of the intercooler being connected to an intake manifold of the engine, high-temperature hot air discharged from the supercharger entering the intercooler through the inlet pipe section 110, and the cooled air being discharged from the outlet pipe section 130 and entering the engine after being cooled by the heat radiating core 120. Because the vehicle adopts the intercooler, the air inlet temperature of the engine is effectively controlled, and the air-fuel ratio of the engine is further improved, so that the vehicle has better engine performance.

It is to be understood that the above examples of the present utility model are provided for clarity of illustration only and are not limiting of the embodiments of the present utility model. Various obvious changes, rearrangements and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the utility model. It is not necessary here nor is it exhaustive of all embodiments. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. which come within the spirit and principles of the utility model are desired to be protected by the following claims.

Claims

1. An intercooler, comprising:

the heat dissipation device comprises a body (100), wherein the body (100) comprises an inlet pipe section (110), a heat dissipation core body (120) and an outlet pipe section (130) which are sequentially communicated, and high-temperature hot air is discharged from the outlet pipe section (130) after entering the heat dissipation core body (120) from the inlet pipe section (110) for cooling;

-a venturi tube (200), the venturi tube (200) being arranged within the inlet tube section (110);

and the inlet end of the drain pipe (300) is communicated with the bottom of the body (100), and the outlet end of the drain pipe (300) is communicated with the throat section of the venturi tube (200).

2. The intercooler according to claim 1, wherein the venturi tube (200) is provided in the middle of the inlet tube section (110), and both the inside and the outside of the venturi tube (200) can pass through the hot gas of high temperature.

3. The intercooler according to claim 2, wherein the venturi tube (200) is connected to the inner wall of the inlet tube section (110) by a web (400).

4. The intercooler of claim 1, wherein the venturi (200) is of thin-walled construction.

5. The intercooler according to claim 1, wherein an inlet end of the drain pipe (300) is spaced apart from a bottom of the body (100) by a predetermined distance.

6. The intercooler according to claim 1, wherein the inlet end of the drain pipe (300) is provided with a filter screen.

7. The intercooler according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the body (100) further comprises:

an air inlet and air collection cavity (140), wherein one end of the air inlet and air collection cavity (140) is communicated with the inlet pipe section (110), and the other end of the air inlet and air collection cavity is communicated with the heat dissipation core body (120);

the drain pipe (300) is arranged in the air inlet and collection cavity (140), and the inlet end of the drain pipe (300) is connected to the bottom of the air inlet and collection cavity (140); or:

the drain pipe (300) is arranged outside the air inlet and collection cavity (140), and the inlet end of the drain pipe (300) is connected to the bottom of the air inlet and collection cavity (140).

8. The intercooler of claim 7, wherein the body (100) further comprises:

and one end of the air outlet and collection cavity (150) is communicated with the heat dissipation core body (120), and the other end of the air outlet and collection cavity is communicated with the outlet pipe section (130).

9. The intercooler according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of heat dissipation cores (120) are provided, the plurality of heat dissipation cores (120) are arranged side by side in a vertical direction, and two ends of the heat dissipation cores (120) are respectively communicated with the air inlet air collection cavity (140) and the air outlet air collection cavity (150).

10. A vehicle comprising a supercharger, an engine and an intercooler according to any of claims 1-9, an inlet pipe section (110) of the intercooler being connected to the supercharger and an outlet pipe section (130) of the intercooler being connected to an intake manifold of the engine.