阅读说明：本技术 泵单元 (Pump unit ) 是由 山中淑雄 佐佐木雅启 冈口健二朗 松本新一郎 上田静香 于 2020-01-10 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及泵单元。本发明的泵单元(100)具备：多个压电泵(1),分别具有第一流路,能够吸引或者排放流体；流路形成部件(50),具有用于与多个第一流路的每一个连接的第二流路；以及散热部(60),对在多个压电泵(1)的每一个中产生的热量进行散热,散热部(60)配置于多个压电泵(1)的每一个与流路形成部件(50)之间,在散热部(60)设置有将第一流路和第二流路连接的贯通孔。(The present invention relates to a pump unit. A pump unit (100) is provided with: a plurality of piezoelectric pumps (1) each having a first flow path and capable of sucking or discharging a fluid; a flow path forming member (50) having a second flow path for connecting to each of the plurality of first flow paths; and a heat dissipation unit (60) that dissipates heat generated by each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps (1), wherein the heat dissipation unit (60) is disposed between each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps (1) and the flow path formation member (50), and the heat dissipation unit (60) is provided with a through hole that connects the first flow path and the second flow path.)

1. A pump unit is provided with:

a plurality of piezoelectric pumps each having a first flow path and capable of sucking or discharging a fluid;

a flow path forming member having a second flow path for connecting to each of the plurality of first flow paths; and

a heat dissipation section that dissipates heat generated in each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps,

the heat dissipation portion is disposed between each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps and the flow passage forming member,

the heat radiating portion is provided with a through hole that connects the first flow path and the second flow path.

2. The pump unit of claim 1,

the flow path forming member has a first surface and a second surface opposed to each other,

the heat dissipation unit and the plurality of piezoelectric pumps are disposed on the first surface side.

3. The pump unit of claim 2,

the heat dissipation portion is constituted by a single heat dissipation plate.

4. Pump unit according to claim 2 or 3,

the heat radiating portion is provided so that a part thereof protrudes from the flow path forming member.

5. The pump unit according to any one of claims 2 to 4,

the flow path forming member includes a frame portion defining an opening portion that opens toward a side where the plurality of piezoelectric pumps are arranged,

the first surface is an end surface located on one end side of the frame portion,

the heat dissipation portion is disposed on the first surface so as to cover the opening portion, and is fixed to the first surface by a plurality of fastening members.

6. The pump unit of claim 5,

the frame portion includes a plurality of corner portions,

the heat dissipation portion is fixed to the first surface at the plurality of corners.

7. The pump unit according to claim 5 or 6,

the frame portion includes a first side portion provided with a communication hole portion that communicates the second flow path with an outside of the flow path forming member, a second side portion facing the first side portion, a third side portion that connects one ends of the first side portion and the second side portion to each other, and a fourth side portion that connects the other ends of the first side portion and the second side portion to each other,

the second side portion has a first concave portion in the center thereof that is concave toward the first side portion,

the third side portion has a second concave portion depressed toward the fourth side portion at the center,

the fourth side portion has a third concave portion depressed toward the third side portion at the center,

the first recess has a greater amount of recess than the second recess and the third recess.

8. The pump unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7,

the pump unit further includes an auxiliary heat dissipation unit that sandwiches the piezoelectric pumps with the heat dissipation unit.

9. The pump unit of claim 1,

the flow path forming member has a first surface and a second surface opposed to each other,

the heat dissipation portion includes a first heat dissipation portion disposed on the first surface side and a second heat dissipation portion disposed on the second surface side,

the plurality of piezoelectric pumps include one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the first surface side and one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the second surface.

10. The pump unit of claim 9,

each of the first heat sink member and the second heat sink member is constituted by one heat sink plate.

11. The pump unit according to claim 9 or 10,

the one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the first surface side and the one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the second surface side are disposed so as to face each other.

12. The pump unit according to any one of claims 9 to 11,

at least one of the first heat sink member and the second heat sink member is provided so that a part thereof protrudes from the flow path forming member.

13. The pump unit according to any one of claims 9 to 12,

the flow path forming member includes a frame portion having one end portion side provided with the first surface and the other end portion side provided with the second surface, and provided with an opening portion that is opened from the one end portion side to the other end portion side,

the first heat sink member is disposed on the first surface on the one end side so as to cover the opening,

the second heat sink member is disposed on the second surface on the other end side so as to cover the opening,

the first heat sink member and the second heat sink member are fixed to the first surface and the second surface by a plurality of fastening members.

14. The pump unit of claim 13,

the frame portion includes a plurality of corner portions,

the first heat sink member and the second heat sink member are fixed to the first surface and the second surface at the plurality of corners.

15. The pump unit according to claim 13 or 14,

the frame portion includes a first side portion provided with a communication hole portion that communicates the second flow path with an outside of the flow path forming member, a second side portion facing the first side portion, a third side portion that connects one ends of the first side portion and the second side portion to each other, and a fourth side portion that connects the other ends of the first side portion and the second side portion to each other,

the second side portion has a first concave portion in the center thereof that is concave toward the first side portion,

the third side portion has a second concave portion depressed toward the fourth side portion at the center,

the fourth side portion has a third concave portion depressed toward the third side portion at the center,

the first recess has a greater amount of recess than the second recess and the third recess.

16. The pump unit according to any one of claims 9 to 15,

further provided with:

a first auxiliary heat radiating unit configured to sandwich the one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the first surface side between the first auxiliary heat radiating unit and the first heat radiating unit; and

and a second auxiliary heat radiating unit that sandwiches the one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the second surface side with the second heat radiating unit.

17. The pump unit of claim 1,

in the flow passage forming member, a cutout portion for exposing the heat dissipating portion is provided at a portion where the flow passage forming member and the heat dissipating portion face each other.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a pump unit including a plurality of piezoelectric pumps.

Background

Conventionally, a piezoelectric pump is known as one of positive displacement pumps. The piezoelectric pump is configured such that a pump chamber is defined by a diaphragm to which a piezoelectric element is bonded, and the diaphragm is driven at a resonance frequency by applying an alternating voltage of a predetermined frequency to the piezoelectric element, whereby pressure fluctuation is generated in the pump chamber, and suction and discharge of a fluid can be performed.

As a document disclosing such a piezoelectric pump, for example, international publication No. 2016/175185 (patent document 1) is cited.

The piezoelectric pump disclosed in patent document 1 includes a valve housing provided with a nozzle, a pump housing provided with a flow passage hole at the bottom, and a diaphragm sandwiched between the valve housing and the pump housing. A diaphragm to which a piezoelectric element is attached is disposed in the pump housing. A flow passage hole for sucking gas is provided in the bottom of the pump housing. The gas sucked through the flow passage hole can be discharged from the nozzle by vibrating the vibrating plate. The piezoelectric pump may be configured to suck the gas from the nozzle side and discharge the gas from the passage hole.

Patent document 1: international publication No. 2016/175185

Here, in the piezoelectric pump described in patent document 1, the pump flow rate is limited to some extent in a single body. Therefore, when the pump flow rate is to be increased, it is conceivable to use a plurality of piezoelectric pumps connected in parallel.

In general, a pump casing used in a piezoelectric pump is configured to have a substantially flat bottom surface, and therefore, it is difficult to connect a pipe or the like to a flow path hole provided in the bottom surface. Therefore, when a plurality of piezoelectric pumps are connected in parallel and used, how to assemble the plurality of piezoelectric pumps becomes a problem.

In the piezoelectric pump, the vibration plate is vibrated to generate heat. In the case where the temperature of the piezoelectric pump rises due to the generated heat, the piezoelectric pump may be caused to malfunction. Therefore, it is also problematic to ensure heat dissipation in each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pump unit capable of achieving both of assemblability and heat dissipation when a plurality of piezoelectric pumps are connected in parallel.

The pump unit according to the present disclosure includes: a plurality of piezoelectric pumps each having a first flow path and capable of sucking or discharging a fluid; a flow path forming member having a second flow path for connecting to each of the plurality of first flow paths; and a heat dissipation unit configured to dissipate heat generated by each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps. The heat dissipation portion is disposed between each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps and the flow path forming member. The heat radiating portion is provided with a through hole that connects the first channel and the second channel.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the flow passage forming member may have a first surface and a second surface facing each other. In this case, the heat dissipation unit and the plurality of piezoelectric pumps may be disposed on the first surface side.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the heat radiating portion may be formed of a single heat radiating plate.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the heat radiating portion may be provided so that a part thereof protrudes from the flow path forming member.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the flow path forming member may include a frame portion defining an opening portion that opens toward a side where the plurality of piezoelectric pumps are arranged. In this case, the first surface may be an end surface located on one end side of the frame portion. The heat radiating portion may be disposed on the first surface so as to cover the opening portion, and may be fastened to the first surface by a plurality of fastening members.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the frame portion may include a plurality of corner portions. In this case, the heat radiating portion is preferably fastened to the first surface at the plurality of corners.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the frame portion may include a first side portion provided with a communication hole portion that communicates the second flow path with an outside of the flow path forming member, a second side portion facing the first side portion, a third side portion that connects one ends of the first side portion and the second side portion to each other, and a fourth side portion that connects the other ends of the first side portion and the second side portion to each other. In this case, the second side portion may have a first concave portion at the center thereof, which is concave toward the first side portion, and the third side portion may have a second concave portion at the center thereof, which is concave toward the fourth side portion. The fourth side portion may have a third concave portion in the center thereof, the third concave portion being concave toward the third side portion. In this case, the first concave portion may be recessed by a greater amount than the second concave portion and the third concave portion.

The pump unit according to the present disclosure may further include an auxiliary heat dissipation portion that sandwiches the plurality of piezoelectric pumps with the heat dissipation portion.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the flow passage forming member may have a first surface and a second surface facing each other. The heat dissipation portion may include a first heat dissipation portion disposed on the first surface side and a second heat dissipation portion disposed on the second surface side. In this case, the plurality of piezoelectric pumps may include one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the first surface side and one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the second surface side.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, each of the first heat radiating portion and the second heat radiating portion may be formed of one heat radiating plate.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the first surface side and the one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the second surface side may be disposed so as to face each other.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, at least one of the first heat radiating portion and the second heat radiating portion may be provided so that a part thereof protrudes from the flow passage forming member.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the flow path forming member may include a frame portion having one end portion side provided with the first surface and the other end portion side provided with the second surface, and an opening portion that is opened from the one end portion side to the other end portion side. In this case, the first heat sink member may be disposed on the first surface so as to cover the opening on the one end side, and the second heat sink member may be disposed on the second surface so as to cover the opening on the other end side. The first heat sink member and the second heat sink member may be fastened to the first surface and the second surface by a plurality of fastening members.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the frame portion may include a plurality of corner portions. In this case, the first heat sink member and the second heat sink member are preferably fastened to the first surface and the second surface at the plurality of corners.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the frame portion may include a first side portion provided with a communication hole portion that communicates the second flow path with an outside of the flow path forming member, a second side portion facing the first side portion, a third side portion that connects one ends of the first side portion and the second side portion to each other, and a fourth side portion that connects the other ends of the first side portion and the second side portion to each other. In this case, the second side portion may have a first concave portion at the center thereof, which is concave toward the first side portion, and the third side portion may have a second concave portion at the center thereof, which is concave toward the fourth side portion. The fourth side portion may have a third concave portion in the center thereof, the third concave portion being concave toward the third side portion. In this case, the first concave portion may be recessed by a greater amount than the second concave portion and the third concave portion.

The pump unit according to the present disclosure may further include: a first auxiliary heat dissipation unit configured to sandwich the one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the first surface side between the first auxiliary heat dissipation unit and the first heat dissipation unit; and a second auxiliary heat radiating unit that sandwiches the one or more piezoelectric pumps disposed on the second surface side with the second heat radiating unit.

In the pump unit according to the present disclosure, the flow passage forming member may be provided with a cutout portion for exposing the heat dissipating portion at a portion where the flow passage forming member and the heat dissipating portion face each other.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pump unit that can achieve both ease of assembly and heat dissipation when a plurality of piezoelectric pumps are connected in parallel.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a pump unit according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 2 is a schematic sectional view taken along line II-II shown in fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the piezoelectric pump according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a flow channel forming member according to embodiment 1.

Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pump unit according to embodiment 2.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the pump unit according to embodiment 3.

Fig. 7 is a plan view showing a part of the pump unit according to embodiment 4.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the pump unit according to embodiment 5.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, the same or common portions are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

(embodiment mode 1)

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a pump unit according to embodiment 1. In fig. 1, for convenience, the first heat sink member 61 and the first auxiliary heat sink member 63, which will be described later, are indicated by two-dot chain lines. Fig. 2 is a schematic sectional view taken along line II-II shown in fig. 1. A pump unit 100 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to fig. 1 and 2.

As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the pump unit 100 is configured by incorporating a plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 into the flow passage forming member 50. The pump unit 100 includes a plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1, a flow path forming member 50, a heat radiating portion 60, a first auxiliary heat radiating portion 63, a second auxiliary heat radiating portion 64, and a plurality of fastening members 70.

Each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 is provided so as to be able to suck or discharge a fluid. The piezoelectric pump 1 includes a housing 2 and a vibration unit 16.

The housing 2 includes a top portion 2a and a bottom portion 2b facing each other. The housing 2 has a flat, substantially box-like shape. The housing 2 is provided with a first flow passage hole 2d and a second flow passage hole 2 e. Specifically, the first flow path hole 2d is provided in the nozzle 2c as an external connection portion provided so as to protrude from the ceiling portion 2 a. The second flow path hole 2e is provided in the bottom portion 2 b. The internal space S1 formed in the casing 2 functions as a first flow path that communicates between the first flow path hole 2d and the second flow path hole 2 e. That is, the piezoelectric pump 1 has the first flow path.

A vibration unit 16 is disposed inside the housing 2. The vibration unit 16 includes a vibration plate 14 and a piezoelectric element 15. The piezoelectric element 15 is attached to the diaphragm 14. The piezoelectric element 15 vibrates the vibration plate 14.

A driving voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element 15, thereby vibrating the vibration plate 14. Thereby, pressure fluctuation occurs in the internal space S1 as the first flow path, and the fluid sucked in from the second flow path hole 2e is discharged from the first flow path hole 2 d. Further, the vibration condition of the diaphragm 14 may be changed to discharge the fluid sucked from the first flow path hole 2d from the second flow path hole 2 e. The detailed structure of the piezoelectric pump 1 will be described later with reference to fig. 3.

The flow passage forming member 50 includes a frame portion 51 and a nozzle portion 52. The flow passage forming member 50 has a first surface 50a and a second surface 50b opposed to each other. The first surface 50a is provided on one end side of the frame 51. The second surface 50b is provided on the other end side of the frame 51.

The frame 51 is provided with an opening 53 that opens from one end side to the other end side. The opening 53 is covered with a first heat dissipation portion 61 and a second heat dissipation portion 62 as described later, and functions as a second flow path. That is, the flow passage forming member 50 has the second flow passage. The second flow path is a flow path for connecting to each of the first flow paths of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1.

The frame 51 is provided with a nozzle portion 52. The nozzle portion 52 is provided to protrude outside the frame portion 51. The nozzle 52 functions as a communication hole that communicates the opening 53 with the outside of the flow path forming member 50.

The heat dissipation portion 60 dissipates heat generated in each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1. The heat dissipation portion 60 is disposed between each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 and the flow passage forming member 50. The heat dissipation portion 60 is provided with a through hole that connects the first flow path (the internal space S1) and the second flow path (the opening 53).

Specifically, the heat sink member 60 includes a first heat sink member 61 and a second heat sink member 62. The first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 are constituted by a single heat sink plate, for example. The first heat sink portion 61 and the second heat sink portion 62 may be formed of a plurality of independent heat sinks. The first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 may include heat-dissipating grease or the like.

The first heat sink 61 is disposed on the first surface 50a side of the flow path forming member 50. The first heat dissipation member 61 is disposed on the first surface 50a on the one end side of the frame 51 so as to cover the opening 53. The first heat sink member 61 is fastened to the first surface 50a by a plurality of fastening members 70 as described later.

The first heat sink member 61 is provided with a plurality of through holes 61 a. The plurality of through holes 61a are provided at positions corresponding to the second channel holes 2e of the piezoelectric pump 1. The through hole 61a connects the first channel (internal space S1) and the second channel (opening 53).

The second heat radiating portion 62 is disposed on the second surface 50b side of the flow passage forming member 50. The second heat dissipation member 62 is disposed on the second surface 50b on the other end side of the frame 51 so as to cover the opening 53. The second heat sink member 62 is fastened to the second surface 50b by a plurality of fastening members 70 as described later.

The second heat sink 62 is provided with a plurality of through holes 62 a. The plurality of through holes 62a are provided at positions corresponding to the second flow path holes 2e of the piezoelectric pump 1. The through hole 62a connects the first channel (internal space S1) and the second channel (opening 53).

Here, the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 include a plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A disposed on the first surface 50a side of the flow passage forming member 50 and a plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B disposed on the second surface 50B side of the flow passage forming member 50.

In embodiment 1, the number of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A and the number of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B are four, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A and the number of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B may be one or more.

The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A are arranged in a matrix. The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A are arranged on the same plane. Specifically, the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A are disposed on the first heat sink 61 such that the bottom portions 2b are in contact with the first heat sink 61. By bringing the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A into contact with the first heat sink 61 in this way, heat generated in the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A can be dissipated from the first heat sink 61.

The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B are arranged in a matrix. The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B are arranged on the same plane. Specifically, the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B are disposed on the second heat sink 62 such that the bottom 2B is in contact with the second heat sink 62. By bringing the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B into contact with the second heat sink 62 in this way, heat generated in the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B can be dissipated from the second heat sink 62.

The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A and the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B may be arranged in a staggered manner. The arrangement of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A and the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B can be changed as appropriate.

As described later, at least one of the first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 is provided so that a part thereof protrudes from the flow path forming member 50. In embodiment 1, a part of each of the first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 extends from the flow passage forming member 50. This increases the area of the first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 in contact with the outside air, and thus heat can be efficiently dissipated.

In particular, when a plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 are used, the amount of heat generation increases. Therefore, as described above, the area of the first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 in contact with the outside air is increased, and heat can be efficiently dissipated.

When the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A and the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B are arranged to face each other, heat generating parts are concentrated. Even in this case, as described above, the area of the first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 in contact with the outside air is increased, and thus heat can be efficiently dissipated.

The first auxiliary heat sink member 63 is disposed in parallel with the first heat sink member 61. The first auxiliary heat sink 63 is placed on the tops 2a of the plurality of first piezoelectric pumps 1A. The first auxiliary heat sink 63 sandwiches the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A with the first heat sink 61. This can stably fix the postures of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A. In addition, heat generated in the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A can be dissipated from the first auxiliary heat dissipating portion 63, and thus heat dissipation is promoted.

The first auxiliary heat dissipation unit 63 has a plurality of through holes 63a for exposing the nozzles 2c of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A to the outside. The nozzle 2c penetrates the through hole 63a in a state where the first auxiliary heat dissipation portion 63 is placed on the top portion 2 a.

The second auxiliary heat sink member 64 is disposed in parallel with the second heat sink member 62. The second auxiliary heat sink 64 is placed on the tops 2a of the plurality of first piezoelectric pumps 1B. The second auxiliary heat sink 64 sandwiches the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B with the second heat sink 62. This can stably fix the postures of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B. In addition, heat generated in the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B can be dissipated from the second auxiliary heat dissipating portion 64, and thus heat dissipation is promoted.

The second auxiliary heat sink 64 includes a plurality of through holes 64a for exposing the nozzles 2c of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B to the outside. The nozzle 2c penetrates the through hole 64a in a state where the second auxiliary heat radiating portion 64 is placed on the top portion 2 a.

The first auxiliary heat sink member 63 and the second auxiliary heat sink member 64 are constituted by a single heat sink plate, for example. The first auxiliary heat sink 63 and the second auxiliary heat sink 64 may be formed of a plurality of independent heat sinks.

Each of the plurality of fastening members 70 includes a bolt 71 and a nut 72. Bolts 71 are inserted from one side in the arrangement direction in which the first auxiliary heat dissipation member 63, the first heat dissipation member 61, the frame 51, the second heat dissipation member 62, and the second auxiliary heat dissipation member 64 are arranged so as to penetrate the first auxiliary heat dissipation member 63, the first heat dissipation member 61, the frame 51, the second heat dissipation member 62, and the second auxiliary heat dissipation member 64, and nuts 72 are fitted into the tips of the bolts 71 from the other side in the arrangement direction. Further, the nut 72 is tightened. Thereby, the first auxiliary heat dissipation member 63 and the first heat dissipation member 61, and the second heat dissipation member 62 and the second auxiliary heat dissipation member 64 are fixed to the frame 51. The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A are sandwiched between the first auxiliary heat sink 63 and the first heat sink 61, and the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B are sandwiched between the second auxiliary heat sink 64 and the second heat sink 62.

Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the piezoelectric pump according to embodiment 1. The piezoelectric pump 1 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to fig. 3.

The piezoelectric pump 1 includes a cover plate 11, a flow path plate 12, an opposing plate 13, a vibration plate 14, a piezoelectric element 15, an insulating plate 17, a power supply plate 18, a diaphragm 5, and a valve housing 4, which are sequentially stacked. The direction from the cover plate 10 toward the valve housing 4 is an upward direction, and the direction from the valve housing 4 toward the cover plate 10 is a downward direction.

The casing 2 of the piezoelectric pump 1 is composed of a pump casing 3 and a valve casing 4. The pump casing 3 is formed by sequentially laminating a cover plate 11, a flow path plate 12, an opposing plate 13, a vibration plate 14, a piezoelectric element 15, an insulating plate 17, and a power supply plate 18.

The cover plate 11 is provided with a flow passage hole 31 (second flow passage hole 2 e). The flow channel plate 12 is provided with a flow channel hole 32 communicating with the flow channel hole 31. The opposing plate 13 is provided with a flow passage hole 33 communicating with the flow passage hole 32. In addition, the opposing plate 13 is provided with an external connection terminal 6A.

The vibrating plate 14 is provided with a flow path hole 34 communicating with the flow path hole 33, and a vibrating portion 14a is provided inside the vibrating plate. The flow passage hole 34 has a circular shape, and the vibrating portion 14a has a circular disk shape. The vibrating portion 14a is provided to be vibratable.

The piezoelectric element 15 has a disk shape. The lower surface of the piezoelectric element 15 is in contact with the vibrating portion 14a and is connected to the external connection terminal 6A via the opposing plate 13. The upper surface of the piezoelectric element is in contact with an internal connection terminal 7 described later and is connected to an external connection terminal 6B via a power supply plate 18. A voltage is applied between the external connection terminals 6A and 6B, and a driving voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element 15. Thereby, the vibrating portion 14a is vibrated.

The insulating plate 17 electrically insulates the vibrating plate 14 from the power supply plate 18. The insulating plate 17 has a circular flow path hole 37 communicating with the flow path hole 34. The flow path hole 37 is provided so as to expose the piezoelectric element 15 upward.

The power supply plate 18 is provided with a flow path hole 38. The power supply plate 18 has an internal connection terminal 7 extending toward the inside of the flow path hole 38 and an external connection terminal 6B extending toward the outside.

The separator 5 has flexibility and a flat film shape. The diaphragm 5 is sandwiched between the pump housing 3 and the valve housing 4. The diaphragm 5 prevents the fluid flowing from the pump housing 3 to the valve housing 4 from flowing back to the pump housing 3. The diaphragm 5 is provided with a hole 5 a.

The valve housing 4 constitutes an upper portion of the piezoelectric pump 1. The valve housing 4 is provided with the nozzle 2 c.

In the pump housing 3, the flow passage holes 32, 33, 34, 37, and 38 communicate with each other to form an internal space. The inner space S1 in the housing 2 is formed by the inner space of the valve housing 4 and the inner space of the pump housing 3.

As described above, the driving voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element 15, so that pressure fluctuation is generated in the internal space of the pump housing 3, and the fluid flows from the pump housing 3 toward the valve housing 4. In this case, the center portion of the diaphragm 5 is pressed from the pump housing 3 toward the valve housing 4 side. At this time, the hole portion 5a is separated from the power supply plate 18, and the internal space of the valve housing 4 and the internal space of the pump housing 3 are communicated with each other through the hole portion 5 a. The diaphragm 5 abuts against the plurality of holes 41 provided in the valve housing 4 to close the plurality of holes 41. Thereby, the fluid flowing in the inner space of the valve housing 4 is discharged from the nozzle 2 c.

On the other hand, when the fluid flows backward from the valve housing 4 side toward the pump housing 3 side, the diaphragm 5 is pressed toward the pump housing 3 side. At this time, the hole 5a is in contact with the power supply plate 18, and the diaphragm 5 is separated from the plurality of holes 41. Thereby, the internal space of the valve housing 4 and the internal space of the pump housing 3 are blocked, and the fluid flowing backward is discharged from the hole 41. Further, the first auxiliary heat dissipation portion 63 and the second auxiliary heat dissipation portion 64 are provided with through holes at positions corresponding to the holes 41, and the fluid discharged from the holes 41 is discharged to the outside of the pump unit 100 through the through holes.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a flow channel forming member according to embodiment 1. The flow channel forming member 50 according to embodiment 1 will be described with reference to fig. 4.

As shown in fig. 4, the frame portion 51 of the flow channel forming member 50 includes a first side portion 54, a second side portion 55, a third side portion 56, and a fourth side portion 57. The first side portion 54 is provided with a nozzle portion 52 as a communicating portion that communicates the second channel (opening portion 53) with the outside of the channel forming member 50. The first side 54 is provided substantially linearly. The nozzle portion 52 is provided in the center of the first side portion 54.

The second side 55 is disposed opposite to the first side 54. The second side portion 55 has a first concave portion 55a recessed toward the first side portion 54 at a central portion.

The third side portion 56 connects one ends of the first side portion 54 and the second side portion 55 to each other. The third side portion 56 has a second concave portion 56a in the center portion thereof, which is recessed toward the fourth side portion 57.

The fourth side portion 57 connects the other ends of the first side portion 54 and the second side portion 55 to each other. The fourth portion 57 is disposed to face the third portion 56. The fourth side portion 57 has a third concave portion 57a recessed toward the third side portion 56 at the center portion.

By providing the first recess 55a, the second recess 56a, and the third recess 57a in this manner, the first heat radiating member 61 and the second heat radiating member 62 protrude outward from the flow passage forming member 50 as described above.

The amount of recess of first recess 55a is greater than the amount of recess of second recess 56a and third recess 57 a. This can divide the space in the frame 51 into the third side 56 side and the fourth side 57 side, and reduce the space in the frame 51. In the space divided, the second concave portion 56a and the third concave portion 57a are provided, whereby the space on the third portion 56 side and the space on the fourth portion 57 side can be further reduced. As a result, the volume of the second flow path in the flow path forming member 50 can be reduced, and therefore the response of suction or discharge can be improved.

The frame 51 has a plurality of corners C1, C2, C3, and C4. The corner C1 is provided at the connection between the first side 54 and the third side 56. The corner C2 is provided at the connection between the third side 56 and the second side 55. The corner C3 is provided at the connection between the second side 55 and the fourth side 57. The corner C4 is provided at the connection between the fourth edge 57 and the first edge 54.

The first heat sink member 61 is fixed to the first surface 50a by the plurality of fastening members 70 at least a plurality of corners C1, C2, C3, and C4. The second heat sink member 62 is fixed to the second surface 50b by the plurality of fastening members 70 at least a plurality of corners C1, C2, C3, and C4.

Specifically, the corner C1 is provided with a through hole h 1. The corner C2 is provided with a through hole h 2. The corner C3 is provided with a through hole h 3. The corner C4 is provided with a through hole h 4.

Through holes are also provided in the first heat sink member 61, the second heat sink member 62, the first auxiliary heat sink member 63, and the second auxiliary heat sink member 64 at positions corresponding to the through holes h1, h2, h3, and h 4.

The first auxiliary heat dissipation member 63, the first heat dissipation member 61, the frame 51, the second heat dissipation member 62, and the second auxiliary heat dissipation member 64 are stacked, the bolt 71 is inserted into the through hole, and the tip end side of the bolt 71 is fastened by the nut 72. Thus, the first auxiliary heat sink member 63, the first heat sink member 61, and the second auxiliary heat sink member 64 are fixed to the frame 51 at the plurality of corners C1, C2, C3, and C4.

The first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 are fixed to the frame 51 at the plurality of corner portions C1, C2, C3, and C4, whereby the first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 can be more closely attached to the frame 51. Thus, when the opening 53 of the frame 51 is closed with the first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62, airtightness in the opening 53 can be ensured.

The frame 51 includes a main body 511, a sealing portion 512 provided on the upper surface side of the main body 511, and a sealing portion 513 provided on the lower surface side of the main body 511. The main body 511 is provided by a resin member in order to ensure rigidity. The sealing portions 512 and 513 improve the adhesion between the first heat sink member 61 and the frame 51 and between the second heat sink member 62 and the frame 51. Thus, when the opening 53 of the frame 51 is closed with the first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62, airtightness in the opening 53 can be further ensured. The sealing portions 512 and 513 can be made of an elastically deformable sheet member or a rubber member such as a gasket, for example.

In embodiment 1, in addition to the plurality of corner portions C1, C2, C3, and C4, the through hole h5 is provided in the first recess 55a, and the first heat dissipation member 61 and the second heat dissipation member 62 can be fixed to the first recess 55 a. In the case of such fixation, the adhesiveness between the first heat sink member 61 and the frame 51 and the second heat sink member 62 can be further improved. As a result, the inside of the opening 53 can be further ensured to be airtight.

As described above, in the pump unit 100 according to embodiment 1, the piezoelectric pump 1 is assembled to the flow passage forming member 50 such that the heat radiating portion 60 is disposed between the flow passage forming member 50 and each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1. The heat dissipation portion 60 is provided with a through hole through which the second channel of the channel forming member 50 and the first channel of the piezoelectric pump 1 are connected.

Therefore, the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 can be assembled to the flow passage forming member 50 while ensuring the flow passage through which the fluid flows. Further, by disposing the heat dissipation unit 60 between the flow path forming member 50 and each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1, the heat generated in each of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 can be dissipated from the heat dissipation unit 60.

As described above, in the pump unit 100 according to embodiment 1, both the assemblability and the heat dissipation of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 can be achieved.

(embodiment mode 2)

Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pump unit according to embodiment 2. A pump unit 100A according to embodiment 2 will be described with reference to fig. 5.

As shown in fig. 5, the pump unit 100A according to embodiment 2 is different from the pump unit 100 according to embodiment 1 mainly in that the opening 53 is closed on the second surface 50b side of the flow path forming member 50, and the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 are arranged only on the first surface 50A side. Therefore, the pump unit 100B according to embodiment 2 is not provided with the second heat dissipation portion 62 and the second auxiliary heat dissipation portion 64. Other structures are substantially the same as those of embodiment 1, and therefore, description thereof is omitted here.

Even in the case of such a configuration, the pump unit 100A according to embodiment 2 can obtain substantially the same effects as the pump unit 100 according to embodiment 1.

(embodiment mode 3)

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the pump unit according to embodiment 3. In fig. 6, the first auxiliary heat dissipation member 63, the second auxiliary heat dissipation member 64, and the plurality of fastening members 70 corresponding to embodiment 1 are omitted for convenience. A pump unit 100B according to embodiment 3 will be described with reference to fig. 6.

As shown in fig. 6, the pump unit 100B according to embodiment 3 differs from the pump unit 100A according to embodiment 1 in the size and shape of the flow passage forming member 50. The same applies to other structures.

The frame 51 of the flow channel forming member 50 is provided with no recess as compared with embodiment 1, and thus the frame 51 is provided in a rectangular frame shape. When viewed from the center axis direction of the frame portion 51, the outer diameter of the frame portion 51 is smaller than the outer diameter of the heat dissipation portion 60. That is, the width of the frame portion 51 according to embodiment 2 is smaller than the width of the frame portion 51 according to embodiment 1. Thereby, the first heat sink member 61 and the second heat sink member 62 are exposed from the frame 51.

Even in the case of such a configuration, the pump unit 100B according to embodiment 3 can obtain substantially the same effects as those of embodiment 1.

(embodiment mode 4)

Fig. 7 is a plan view showing a part of the pump unit according to embodiment 4. Fig. 7 is a plan view of the pump unit 100C as viewed from the flow passage forming member 50 side in a state where the flow passage forming member 50, the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1, and the first heat sink member 61 are assembled. A pump unit 100C according to embodiment 4 will be described with reference to fig. 7.

As shown in fig. 7, when the pump unit 100C according to embodiment 4 is compared with the pump unit 100 according to embodiment 1, the shape of the frame portion 51C is different in the flow passage forming member 50. The same applies to other structures.

The frame portion 51C includes a body portion 51C1 and a plurality of branch portions 51C 2. The body portion 51C1 is provided substantially linearly so as to overlap the center of the first heat sink portion 61. The branch portion 51C2 is provided so as to be connectable to a plurality of second flow path holes 2e provided in the piezoelectric pump 1.

Even in the case of such a configuration, the pump unit 100B according to embodiment 3 can obtain substantially the same effects as those of embodiment 1. In addition, the volume of the second flow path in the flow path forming member 50 can be reduced, and therefore the responsiveness of suction or discharge can be improved.

(embodiment 5)

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the pump unit according to embodiment 5. In fig. 8, for convenience, a first heat sink member 61, a second heat sink member 62, a third heat sink member 65, and a fourth heat sink member 66, which will be described later, are indicated by two-dot chain lines. A pump unit 100D according to embodiment 5 will be described with reference to fig. 8.

As shown in fig. 8, when the pump unit 100D according to embodiment 5 is compared with the pump unit 100 according to embodiment 1, the shape of the flow passage forming member 50D, the arrangement of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1, and the structure of the heat radiating portion 60D are mainly different. In addition, there is a difference in that an auxiliary heat dissipation portion is not provided.

In embodiment 1, the flow passage forming member 50D has a hollow block shape. The flow passage forming member 50D has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and forms a space portion serving as a second flow passage therein. The space communicates with the nozzle 52.

The flow passage forming member 50D has a first surface 50a and a second surface 50b facing each other in a first direction, and has a third surface 50c and a fourth surface 50D facing each other in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.

The pump unit 100D includes, as heat radiating portions, a first heat radiating portion 61, a second heat radiating portion 62, a third heat radiating portion 65, and a fourth heat radiating portion 66.

Each of the first heat sink member 61, the second heat sink member 62, the third heat sink member 65, and the fourth heat sink member 66 is constituted by a single heat sink plate, for example. The first heat sink 61 is disposed on the first surface 50a side.

The second heat sink 62 is disposed on the second surface 50b side. The third heat sink member 65 is disposed on the third surface 50c side.

The fourth heat dissipation portion 66 is disposed on the fourth surface 50d side.

The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 include a plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A, a plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B, a plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1C, and a plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1D. The number of the piezoelectric pumps 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D is two, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be one, or three or more.

The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A are disposed on the first surface 50a side. The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B are disposed on the second surface 50B side. The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1C are disposed on the third surface 50C side. The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1D are disposed on the fourth surface 50D side.

The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A are fixed to the first heat sink 61 by a thermally conductive adhesive or the like. The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B are fixed to the second heat sink 62 with a thermally conductive adhesive or the like. The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1C are fixed to the third heat sink member 65 with a thermally conductive adhesive or the like. The plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1D are fixed to the fourth heat dissipation portion 66 with a thermally conductive adhesive or the like.

In this case, through holes are provided in the respective first surface 50a, second surface 50B, third surface 50C, and fourth surface 50D at positions corresponding to the second flow path holes 2e of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D. Further, through holes are provided in the first heat radiating portion 61, the second heat radiating portion 62, the third heat radiating portion 65, and the fourth heat radiating portion 66 at positions corresponding to the second flow path holes 2e of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1A, the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1B, the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1C, and the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1D.

Thus, the space (second flow path) of the flow path forming member 50D and the internal space (first flow path) of the plurality of piezoelectric pumps 1 are connected by the through holes provided in each of the first heat sink member 61, the second heat sink member 62, the third heat sink member 65, and the fourth heat sink member 66.

In the flow passage forming member 50D, a cutout portion 50D1 for exposing the heat dissipation portion is provided in a portion where the flow passage forming member 50D and the heat dissipation portion (the first heat dissipation portion 61, the second heat dissipation portion 62, the third heat dissipation portion 65, and the fourth heat dissipation portion 66) face each other. Thus, a gap is formed between the flow passage forming member 50D and the heat dissipation portion, and a part of the heat dissipation portion is exposed to the outside.

Even in the case of such a configuration, the pump unit 100D according to embodiment 5 can obtain substantially the same effects as the pump unit 100 according to embodiment 1. In addition, in the pump unit 100D according to embodiment 5, since the number of the piezoelectric pumps 1 can be increased, the suction capacity or the discharge capacity of the pump unit 100D can be improved.

In embodiment 5, the case where the flow passage forming member 50 has a hollow rectangular parallelepiped shape has been exemplified and described, but the flow passage forming member is not limited to this, and may have a hollow prism shape as long as the second flow passage is formed. In embodiment 5, a plurality of auxiliary heat dissipation portions may be further provided.

The combination of the features in the above-described embodiments is predetermined from the beginning as appropriate. For example, in embodiments 1 to 4, the auxiliary heat dissipation portion may be omitted as in embodiment 5. In embodiments 1 to 4, an adhesive or the like may be used instead of the plurality of fastening members 70, without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pump units according to embodiments 1 to 5 described above can be used for, for example, a suction apparatus for nursing the mouth and arm. The use example of the pump unit is not limited to the mouth care aspirator, and can be used for a pump that discharges or sucks fluid.

The embodiments of the present invention are merely illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are intended to be embraced therein.

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1. 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D … piezoelectric pump; 2 … shell; 2a … top; 2b … bottom; 2c … nozzle; 2d … first flow path orifice; 2e … second flow path hole; 3 … pump housing; 4 … a valve housing; 5 … diaphragm; 5a … pore section; 6A, 6B … external connection terminals; 7 … internal connection terminals; 10. 11 … a cover plate; 12 … flow path plates; 13 … opposed plates; 14 … a vibrating plate; 14a … vibrating part; 15 … piezoelectric element; 16 … vibration unit; 17 … insulating panels; 18 … power supply board; 31. 32, 33, 34, 37, 38 … flow path holes; 41 … aperture portion; 50. a 50D … flow path forming member; a 50D1 … cut-out; 50a … first face; 50b … second face; 50c … third face; a fourth face 50d …; 51. 51C … frame portion; a 51C1 … torso; a 51C2 … branch; a 52 … nozzle portion; 53 … opening part; 54 … a first edge portion; 55 … second side portion; 55a … first recess; 56 … third edge; 56a … second recess; 57 … fourth side portion; 57a … third recess; 60. a 60D … heat sink; 61 … a first heat sink member; 61a, 62a … through-holes; 62 … a second heat sink member; 63 … a first auxiliary heat sink member; 64 … a second auxiliary heat sink; 65 … a third heat sink member; 66 … fourth heat dissipation portion; 70 … fastening means; 71 … a bolt; 72 … nut; 100. 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D … pump units; 511 … a main body portion; 512. 513 … sealing the parts.