Thermal management module of vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a thermal management module of a vehicle and the vehicle. The thermal management module includes a valve terminal provided with a connection for mating with a vehicle. The multiple assemblies are connected to the valve terminal, one of the multiple assemblies is a compressor assembly, and the multiple assemblies and the valve terminal are assembled and disassembled together through the connecting parts. The heat management integration module can reduce the number and length of assembly parts of a final assembly production line and air conditioner pipelines, improve the space utilization rate of a cabin and improve the space of a front spare box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of transportation, and in particular, to a thermal management module of a vehicle and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The thermal management module plays a vital role in the temperature inside the vehicle and the battery temperature of new energy vehicles, and can effectively ensure the performance, life, safety and comfort of the vehicle. As new energy vehicles are increasingly improving energy consumption, charging speed, and improving the comfort of the passenger compartment, the vehicle thermal management system is becoming more and more complex, and the cabin requires additional space to arrange thermal management system kettles, solenoid valves, coolers and other products. Not only does it increase the cost of parts, but it also increases the assembly time. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a thermal management module for a vehicle and a vehicle, which reduces assembly parts and pipelines and improves space utilization of a cabin.

[0004] Specifically, the present application is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0005] One aspect of the present application provides a thermal management module for a vehicle, comprising:

[0006] A valve island having a connection portion for mating with a vehicle; and

[0007] A plurality of components are connected to the valve island, one of which is a compressor component, and the plurality of components are assembled and disassembled together with the valve island through the connecting portion.

[0008] Optionally, a shock absorbing structure is provided at the connection between the compressor assembly and the valve island.

[0009] Optionally, the valve island and the connecting portion are integrally die-cast.

[0010] Optionally, the connection portion includes a threaded connector, the threaded connector is disposed on the valve island, and the valve island can be hoisted to the vehicle via the threaded connector.

[0011] Optionally, the thermal management module further comprises a cooler connected to the valve island, wherein the cooler is connected to a side of the valve island facing away from the compressor assembly;

[0012] The valve island includes a top and a bottom of different sizes. The top is located above the bottom. Along the direction opposite to the compressor assembly and the cooler, the size of the top is larger than the size of the bottom. The threaded connector is arranged on the top.

[0013] Optionally, the cooler is a battery cooler, and the battery cooler is configured to exchange heat with the vehicle battery through a pipeline.

[0014] Optionally, on the side of the valve island facing away from the compressor assembly, the bottom is recessed relative to the top in a direction opposite to the compressor assembly and the cooler, forming a receiving space in the recessed portion, and the cooler is arranged in the receiving space.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting portion includes a first connecting seat and a second connecting seat which are arranged at the bottom of the valve island and are opposite to each other, the first connecting seat is provided with a first shock-absorbing structure, the second connecting seat is provided with a second shock-absorbing structure, the first connecting seat and the second connecting seat are used to connect to the vehicle, and the valve island is supported by the first shock-absorbing structure and the second shock-absorbing structure.

[0016] Optionally, one of the multiple components is a gas-liquid separator, and the gas-liquid separator and the compressor component are connected to the same side of the valve island, and the gas-liquid separator and the compressor component are arranged side by side and at an equal distance from the valve island.

[0017] Optionally, the multiple components also include a cooler located on the side of the valve island facing away from the compressor assembly and a flow plate provided with multiple water channels, the cooler and the flow plate are both connected to the valve island, and the valve island, cooler and flow plate are stacked in sequence.

[0018] Optionally, the thermal management module further includes a kettle assembly, and the kettle assembly is detachably mounted on the top of the flow channel plate.

[0019] Optionally, the multiple components further include a gas-liquid separator, and the gas-liquid separator and the compressor component are arranged on the same side of the valve island.

[0020] Another aspect of the present application provides a vehicle, comprising the thermal management module described in any one of the above items.

[0021] The present application provides a vehicle thermal management module and a vehicle, wherein multiple components in the thermal management module are connected to the valve island, and the multiple components are installed on the vehicle or removed from the vehicle together with the valve island through a connection portion provided on the valve island. One of the multiple components is a compressor assembly, that is, the compressor assembly is also integrated on the valve island, so that the compressor assembly does not need to be assembled separately with the vehicle, which can greatly shorten the length of the pipeline connecting the compressor assembly and the valve island, reduce the weight of the thermal management module, reduce costs, and reduce assembly time. The integrated thermal management module also improves the space utilization rate in the cabin. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a compressor assembly shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a flow channel plate side of a compressor assembly shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the suspension installation of a compressor assembly shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Here, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and examples thereof are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are only examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application.

[0026] The terms used in this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which this application belongs. The "first", "second" and similar words used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, similar words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate quantity restrictions, but indicate that there is at least one, and will be separately described if only "one" is referred to. "Multiple" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise specified, similar words such as "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper", "top", "bottom" are only for the convenience of explanation, and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. Similar words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing in front of "include" or "comprise" cover the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprise" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The words "connected" or "connected" and the like are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 The present application provides a thermal management module for a vehicle, including a valve island 100 and a plurality of components connected to the valve island 100. The valve island 100 can be manufactured by die casting, die forging, injection molding and other processes, and the material is preferably aluminum alloy, resin, etc. to achieve lightweight, but not limited thereto.

[0028] The valve island 100 is provided with a connection portion 200 for matching with the vehicle. That is, the valve island 100 is assembled with the vehicle through the connection portion 200. One of the multiple components is a compressor component 300. In addition, the multiple components may also include other components required to be configured in the thermal management module such as a gas-liquid separator, a kettle, a cooler, an electronic expansion valve, a sensor, a water pump, a water valve, etc. The multiple components are disassembled and assembled together with the valve island 100 through the connection portion 200. That is, in the thermal management module of the present application, the compressor component 300 is integrated on the valve island 100, and the valve island 100 is assembled with the vehicle through the connection portion 200. In the present application, the compressor component 300 is integrated and disassembled and assembled together with the valve island 100. In this way, the compressor component 300 does not need to be separately assembled on the vehicle, which can greatly shorten the length of the pipeline connecting the compressor component and the valve island, reduce the weight of the thermal management module, reduce the cost of parts, and reduce the total assembly time. By reducing the pipelines connected to the valve island 100, the peripheral air-conditioning pipeline can be simplified, thereby reducing the number of air-conditioning pipelines, reducing the cost of air-conditioning pipelines and the assembly time. The integrated thermal management module also improves space utilization in the cabin and increases front trunk space.

[0029] Since the compressor assembly 300 generates vibrations during operation, after the compressor assembly 300 is integrated with the valve island 100, the vibrations of the compressor assembly 300 will be transmitted to the valve island 100, thereby affecting the performance of the thermal management module. Based on this, in one embodiment, a shock absorbing structure may be provided at the connection between the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100. The shock absorbing structure may be made of, for example, a flexible material.

[0030] In a specific embodiment, the joint of the compressor assembly 300 and the joint of the valve island 100 can be respectively set as a flexible joint, and the ability of the flexible joint to absorb and buffer vibration is utilized to reduce or isolate the vibration transmission from the compressor assembly 300 to the valve island 100. The above-mentioned flexible joint can be a silicone joint, and the flexibility of silicone can be used to achieve shock absorption.

[0031] In another specific embodiment, the shock absorbing structure may also use a shock absorbing washer. Specifically, a shock absorbing washer is sandwiched between the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100 to separate the hard contact parts between the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100 to achieve shock absorption. Of course, the shock absorbing structure may also use springs to achieve shock absorption, use springs to absorb energy at the connection, etc., which can also reduce the vibration transmission from the compressor assembly 300 to the valve island 100.

[0032] Therefore, the present embodiment utilizes a shock-absorbing structure to separate the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100, thereby reducing the vibration transmitted from the compressor assembly 300 to the valve island 100 and reducing the impact of the vibrating compressor on the thermal management module.

[0033] In one embodiment, the valve island 100 and the connecting portion 200 are integrally die-casted. Integrating the connecting portion 200 and the valve island 100 into one body can save the parts used for assembling the connecting portion 200 and the valve island 100, and can also make the connection between the connecting portion 200 and the valve island 100 more reliable, thereby making the connection between the valve island 100 and the vehicle through the connecting portion 200 more reliable and firm.

[0034] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 , the connection part 200 includes a threaded connector. The threaded connector can be a bolt, a screw, a double-headed stud, etc. The threaded connector is arranged on the valve island 100, and the valve island 100 can be suspended and installed on the vehicle through the threaded connector. The threaded connector can be arranged on the side of the valve island 100. In this embodiment, the threaded connector is arranged on the top of the valve island 100, and is installed on the vehicle by hanging, for example, hanging on the mounting beam of the vehicle, on the frame, etc. In this way, this embodiment can be suspended and installed in a suitable position according to different installation environments in different vehicle models, thereby improving the assembly flexibility of the thermal management module and the parts sharing rate.

[0035] In a specific embodiment, multiple threaded connectors can be provided. For example, multiple threaded connectors can be arranged in a straight line on the top of the valve island 100, or at least three of the multiple threaded connectors can be arranged on the top of the valve island 100 in a manner of arranging the three vertices of a triangle. The above can achieve multiple assembly points and ensure the firmness of the assembly of the valve island 100 and the vehicle. Among them, the multiple threaded connectors arranged at the three vertices of the triangle have a more stable installation structure.

[0036] In one embodiment, in combination Figure 1 The thermal management module further includes a cooler 400 connected to the valve island 100. The cooler 400 is connected to the side of the valve island 100 facing away from the compressor assembly 300. The valve island 100 and the cooler 400 can be connected by a combination of brazing, screwing, riveting and other processes. The cooler 400 can circulate the coolant to cool the heating element and meet the temperature rise requirements of the heating element.

[0037] In one embodiment, the cooler 400 is a battery cooler, and the battery cooler is configured to exchange heat with the vehicle battery through a pipeline. For example, in hot weather or when the battery is under high load, the battery cooler provides coolant to a pipeline arranged near the vehicle battery. When the coolant is close to the heated surface of the vehicle battery, it can absorb the heat generated by the vehicle battery and cool the battery. Similarly, in cold weather, the battery cooler can heat the battery. Keep the battery within a suitable temperature range to ensure the performance and life of the battery.

[0038] In one embodiment, the cooler may also be a water-cooled condenser, which may transfer the coolant to other parts of the vehicle, such as the engine or the engine compartment, through a pipeline. In a specific embodiment, the cooler may also include a battery cooler and a water-cooled condenser at the same time.

[0039] The valve island 100 includes a top 101 and a bottom 102 of different sizes, and the top 101 is located above the bottom 102. The "top 101" and "bottom 102" mentioned here mean that when the thermal management module is installed in the vehicle, the part at a high position in the vertical direction is the top 101, and the part at a low position is the bottom 102. Figure 1 In the figure, the direction of the double-headed arrow), the size of the top 101 is larger than that of the bottom 102, and the threaded connector is arranged at the top 101. In this way, the top 101 is larger and stronger than the bottom 102, which is convenient for setting multiple threaded connectors on the one hand, and can also ensure the installation strength of the valve island 100 and the vehicle on the other hand, and ensure the stability and reliability of the assembly.

[0040] It should be noted that, due to the larger size of the top 101 , the top 101 of the valve island 100 has a larger layout space. For example, more flow pipes can be arranged in the top 101 of the valve island 100 to meet greater integration requirements.

[0041] In one embodiment, the present application also optimizes the location of the cooler 400 to achieve effective use of space. Figure 1 , on the side of the valve island 100 facing away from the compressor assembly 300, and the bottom 102 of the valve island 100 is recessed relative to the top 101 in the direction opposite to the compressor assembly 300 and the cooler 400, and the recessed portion forms a receiving space 110, and the cooler 400 is arranged in the receiving space 110. In this embodiment, the receiving space 110 is formed by utilizing the size difference between the top 101 and the bottom 102, and the cooler 400 is arranged in the receiving space 110, so that the space is reasonably utilized, so that the thermal management module is more compactly integrated, and the space utilization rate is improved.

[0042] The above description is about the embodiment of the connection part 200 using multiple threaded connectors. Here, another embodiment of the connection part 200 is described. Figure 1 and Figure 2The connection part 200 includes a first connection seat 210 and a second connection seat 220 which are arranged at the bottom of the valve island 100 and are arranged opposite to each other. The first connection seat 210 is provided with a first shock absorbing structure 211, and the second connection seat 220 is provided with a second shock absorbing structure 221. The first connection seat 210 and the second connection seat 220 are used to connect with the vehicle, and the valve island 100 is supported by the first shock absorbing structure 211 and the second shock absorbing structure 221. In this way, the first connection seat 210 and the second connection seat 220 arranged at the bottom of the valve island 100 can vertically install the valve island 100 on the vehicle, specifically, they can be installed on the cross beam of the vehicle or the bottom of the vehicle, and the vehicle structure bears the gravity of the thermal management module. The first connection seat 210 and the second connection seat 220 can also be used to fix the valve island 100.

[0043] The valve island 100 is supported by the first shock absorbing structure 211 and the second shock absorbing structure 221, which can play a role in isolating vibrations and preventing the vibrations generated when the vehicle bumps from being transmitted to the valve island 100. The first connecting seat 210 can be provided with a plurality of first shock absorbing structures 211, and the second connecting seat 220 can be provided with a plurality of second shock absorbing structures 221. The first shock absorbing structure 211 and the second shock absorbing structure 221 are made of flexible materials, including but not limited to silicone, rubber, etc. In this way, the vibrations of the vehicle and the valve island 100 can be absorbed or alleviated by the first shock absorbing structure 211 and the second shock absorbing structure 221, thereby achieving vibration isolation between the vehicle and the valve island 100. According to the above, the shock absorbing structure provided between the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100 achieves primary shock absorption, and the first shock absorbing structure 211 and the second shock absorbing structure 221 between the valve island 100 and the vehicle achieve secondary shock absorption. The two shock absorbing structures work together to reduce the impact of the vibration of the compressor assembly 300 on the vehicle.

[0044] In one embodiment, the valve island 100 is supported by the first shock absorbing structure 211 and the second shock absorbing structure 221. Specifically, the first shock absorbing structure 211 and the second shock absorbing structure 221 can be connected by bolts and fixed to the first connecting seat 210 and the second connecting seat 220 respectively. The first connecting seat 210 and the second connecting seat 220 can have the same structure, for example, they can be an L-shaped bracket composed of two supporting plates perpendicular to each other. One of the two supporting plates is used for setting the first shock absorbing structure 211 and the second shock absorbing structure 221, and the other can be used to fix the valve island 100 and other components together, such as the cooler 400 and the flow channel plate 500.

[0045] In one embodiment, the multiple components further include a cooler 400 located on the side of the valve island 100 facing away from the compressor assembly 300 and a flow channel plate 500 provided with multiple water channels. The cooler 400 and the flow channel plate 500 are both connected to the valve island 100. The valve island 100, the cooler 400, and the flow channel plate 500 are stacked in sequence to form a "sandwich structure". Such stacking is conducive to improving the integration and compactness of the thermal management module and further realizing miniaturization.

[0046] The flow channel plate 500 is provided with a plurality of water channels for connecting with cooling components of various parts of the vehicle, such as the vehicle battery or the engine room, through components such as water pumps, water valves, water inlets, sensors, etc. provided on the flow channel plate 500. The flow channel plate 500 can be made by resin injection molding and by processes such as screw connection, hot plate welding, and laser welding.

[0047] In the "sandwich structure", the flow channel plate 500 can be connected to the valve island 100 by screwing, riveting and other processes, and the cooler 400 is sandwiched between the flow channel plate 500 and the valve island 100. At least one refrigerant flow path is provided in the valve island 100, and the refrigerant flow path is used to transport the refrigerant medium, and can realize the flow and distribution of the refrigerant. The refrigerant flow path is also connected to the cooler 400. The multiple flow channels in the flow channel plate 500 are used to transport cooling water, and the connection and isolation between different flow channels are realized through water valves. The multiple flow channels of the flow channel plate 500 are also connected to the cooler 400. The refrigerant flow channel and the flow channel realize heat exchange in the cooler 400. The cooler 400 is sandwiched between the flow channel plate 500 and the valve island 100, which facilitates the cooler 400 to realize heat exchange and saves the setting of pipelines.

[0048] In one embodiment, in combination Figure 1 The thermal management module also includes a kettle assembly 700, which is detachably mounted on the top of the flow channel plate 500. The kettle assembly 700 can be integrated on the flow channel plate 500 or arranged independently according to the installation environment of different vehicle models. In this embodiment, the kettle assembly 700 is located on the top of the flow channel plate 500, occupying only the height space, achieving very effective use of space, improving the flexibility of integrated module assembly, reducing the difficulty of vehicle mounting, and improving the efficiency of vehicle model development.

[0049] In one embodiment, the valve island 100 also reserves a controller installation position to facilitate the installation of the controller on the valve island 100. The controller is used to control the operation of the thermal management module.

[0050] In one embodiment, in combination Figure 1, one of the multiple components is a gas-liquid separator 600, and the gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 are connected on the same side of the valve island 100. The gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 are arranged side by side and at an equal distance from the valve island 100. The connection between the gas-liquid separator 600 and the valve island 100 can also be connected by a combination of brazing, screwing, riveting and other processes. Since the gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 are relatively large components among the multiple components, especially the size along the direction in which the compressor assembly 300 and the cooler 400 are relatively large. Therefore, the gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 are arranged on the same side, which can effectively utilize the space next to the gas-liquid separator 600, thereby improving the integration and space utilization of the thermal management module. Compared with arranging the gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 on opposite sides, the size along the direction in which the compressor assembly 300 and the cooler 400 are relatively small is reduced, thereby realizing the miniaturization of the thermal management module.

[0051] Another aspect of the present application is to provide a vehicle, such as a new energy vehicle or a fuel vehicle. The vehicle of the present application includes any of the above thermal management modules, so that the scattered thermal management components are integrated into a module product, which has a higher degree of integration, improves the space utilization rate in the cabin, and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A thermal management module for a vehicle, characterized in that: include: A valve island having a connection portion for mating with a vehicle; and A plurality of components are connected to the valve island, one of which is a compressor component, and the plurality of components are assembled and disassembled together with the valve island through the connecting portion.

2. The thermal management module for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A shock absorbing structure is provided at the connection between the compressor assembly and the valve island.

3. The thermal management module for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve island and the connecting portion are integrally die-cast.

4. The thermal management module for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The connection portion includes a threaded connection piece, and the threaded connection piece is arranged on the valve island. The valve island can be hoisted on the vehicle through the threaded connection piece.

5. The thermal management module for a vehicle as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The thermal management module further comprises a cooler connected to the valve island, wherein the cooler is connected to a side of the valve island facing away from the compressor assembly; The valve island includes a top and a bottom of different sizes. The top is located above the bottom. Along the direction opposite to the compressor assembly and the cooler, the size of the top is larger than the size of the bottom. The threaded connector is arranged on the top.

6. The thermal management module for a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cooler is a battery cooler configured to exchange heat with a vehicle battery through a pipeline.

7. The thermal management module for a vehicle as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: On a side of the valve island facing away from the compressor assembly, the bottom is recessed relative to the top in a direction opposite to the compressor assembly and the cooler, and a receiving space is formed at the recessed portion, and the cooler is arranged in the receiving space.

8. The thermal management module for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The connecting portion includes a first connecting seat and a second connecting seat which are arranged at the bottom of the valve island and are opposite to each other. The first connecting seat is provided with a first shock-absorbing structure, and the second connecting seat is provided with a second shock-absorbing structure. The first connecting seat and the second connecting seat are used to connect to the vehicle, and the valve island is supported by the first shock-absorbing structure and the second shock-absorbing structure.

9. The thermal management module for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: One of the multiple components is a gas-liquid separator, which is connected to the same side of the valve island as the compressor component. The gas-liquid separator is arranged side by side with the compressor component and is equidistant from the valve island.

10. The thermal management module for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The multiple components also include a cooler located on the side of the valve island facing away from the compressor component and a flow plate with multiple water channels. The cooler and the flow plate are both connected to the valve island, and the valve island, cooler and flow plate are stacked in sequence.

11. The thermal management module for a vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that: The thermal management module further includes a kettle assembly, which is detachably mounted on the top of the flow channel plate.

12. The thermal management module for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of components further include a gas-liquid separator, and the gas-liquid separator and the compressor component are disposed on the same side of the valve island.

13. A vehicle, characterized in that: A thermal management module comprising any one of claims 1 to 11.

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