Cooling system and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooling system and a vehicle. The cooling system comprises a liquid supply box and a first cooling box; the liquid supply tank is arranged at the upstream of the electronic device to be cooled, is connected with a plurality of electronic devices through the liquid cooling pipeline, and can convey cooling liquid to the electronic devices; the first cooling box is arranged at the downstream of the electronic devices, is connected with the plurality of electronic devices through the liquid cooling pipeline, and can cool the cooling liquid; wherein a balance pipeline is connected between the liquid supply box and the first cooling box, and the balance pipeline is used for balancing the internal pressure of the cooling system. The cooling system can cool a plurality of electronic devices of the vehicle, is high in integration level and high in heat dissipation efficiency, has an internal pressure balance function, and can ensure safe and stable operation of the cooling system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of vehicles, and more particularly to a cooling system and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of smart electric vehicles, more and more electronic devices are installed in cars, such as power steering systems, central control screens, electronic rearview mirrors, chassis controllers, etc. These electronic devices generate heat when working, and heat dissipation needs to be considered, otherwise they are prone to failure and loss of proper functions. In the prior art, heat dissipation mechanisms are only provided for individual electronic devices, and there is a lack of heat dissipation solutions for the entire vehicle's electronic devices.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cooling system and a vehicle to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the utility model content section, which will be further described in detail in the detailed implementation section. The utility model content section of the utility model does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the technical solution claimed for protection, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the scope of protection of the technical solution claimed for protection.

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the above problems, the first aspect of the present invention provides a cooling system capable of circulating a cooling liquid, comprising:

[0006] A liquid supply tank, which is arranged upstream of the electronic device to be cooled along the flow of the cooling liquid, is connected to a plurality of the electronic devices through a liquid cooling pipeline, and can deliver cooling liquid to the electronic devices;

[0007] A first cooling box, which is disposed downstream of the electronic device along the flow of the coolant, is connected to a plurality of the electronic devices through a liquid cooling pipeline, and is capable of cooling the coolant;

[0008] Wherein, a balancing pipe is connected between the liquid supply tank and the first cooling tank, and the balancing pipe is used to balance the internal pressure of the cooling system.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes:

[0010] The second cooling box is arranged downstream of the electronic device and upstream of the first cooling box along the flow of the cooling liquid, and is used to cool the cooling liquid and balance the internal pressure of the cooling system.

[0011] Optionally, the first cooling box and the second cooling box have the same structure, and the second cooling box is connected to the first cooling box via a liquid cooling pipe.

[0012] Optionally, the first cooling box comprises:

[0013] The first box;

[0014] External heat dissipation fins are arranged on the outside of the first box and are fixedly connected to the first box;

[0015] The inner heat dissipation fins are arranged on the inner side of the first box body and are fixedly connected to the first box body.

[0016] Optionally, the first cooling box further comprises:

[0017] A plurality of water inlets, wherein the water inlets are arranged at the lower part and / or the bottom of the first cooling box;

[0018] A plurality of water outlets are provided at the upper part and / or the top of the first cooling box.

[0019] Optionally, the electronic device includes:

[0020] Electronic components;

[0021] A heat conducting sheet is connected between the electronic component and the liquid cooling pipe, and is used for conducting heat generated by the electronic component when working to the liquid cooling pipe.

[0022] Optionally, the material of the heat conducting sheet is graphene.

[0023] Optionally, it also includes:

[0024] A shunt connector is used for switching between a single upstream liquid-cooling pipe and multiple downstream liquid-cooling pipes, or for switching between multiple upstream liquid-cooling pipes and a single downstream liquid-cooling pipe.

[0025] Optionally, the shunt connector comprises:

[0026] The second box;

[0027] an input interface and a plurality of output interfaces, wherein the input interface is arranged at the upper part or the top of the second housing, and the output interface is arranged at the lower part and / or the bottom of the second housing;

[0028] Or multiple input interfaces and one output interface, the input interface is arranged at the upper part and / or the top of the second box body, and the output interface is arranged at the lower part or the bottom of the second box body.

[0029] Optionally, the shunt connector further includes:

[0030] The diverter plate is arranged inside the second box body and between the input interface and the output interface. The diverter plate is provided with through holes. The diverter plate is used to distribute or converge the coolant from the input interface to the output interface.

[0031] Optionally, the first cooling box comprises:

[0032] A pressure-stabilizing water tank, the pressure-stabilizing water tank being used to store cooling liquid;

[0033] A water cooling device is connected to the pressure-stabilizing water tank and is used to cool the coolant.

[0034] Optionally, the water cooling device comprises:

[0035] a first longitudinal water-cooling channel, wherein the first longitudinal water-cooling channel is provided with a water inlet;

[0036] a second longitudinal water-cooling channel, wherein the second longitudinal water-cooling channel is provided with a water outlet;

[0037] A plurality of transverse water cooling channels, wherein the transverse water cooling channels are arranged between the first longitudinal water cooling channels and the second longitudinal water cooling channels, wherein the inlet ends of the transverse water cooling channels are connected to the first longitudinal water cooling channels, and the outlet ends of the transverse water cooling channels are connected to the second longitudinal water cooling channels;

[0038] A plurality of heat dissipation fins are arranged between the transverse water cooling channels.

[0039] Optionally, the first cooling box comprises:

[0040] A pressure relief valve is arranged on the top of the first cooling box and can be automatically opened to balance the internal pressure of the cooling system.

[0041] Optionally, the electronic device includes:

[0042] A power steering system, wherein the inlet end of the power steering system is connected to the liquid supply tank through a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the power steering system is connected to the first cooling tank through a liquid cooling pipe.

[0043] Optionally, the electronic device includes:

[0044] An assisted driving controller, wherein the inlet end of the assisted driving controller is connected to the liquid supply tank via a liquid cooling pipeline.

[0045] Optionally, the electronic device further includes:

[0046] Two electronic rearview mirrors are connected in series, an inlet end of one electronic rearview mirror is connected to the auxiliary driving controller through a liquid cooling pipe, and an outlet end of the other electronic rearview mirror is connected to the first cooling box through a liquid cooling pipe.

[0047] Optionally, the electronic device includes:

[0048] Co-pilot screen;

[0049] Central control screen;

[0050] Instrument screen;

[0051] The co-pilot screen, the central control screen, and the instrument screen are connected in series in sequence; the inlet end of the co-pilot screen is connected to the liquid supply tank via a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the instrument screen is connected to the first cooling tank via a liquid cooling pipe.

[0052] Optionally, the electronic device includes:

[0053] A shift panel, wherein an inlet end of the shift panel is connected to the liquid supply tank via a liquid cooling pipe, and a first outlet end of the shift panel is connected to the first cooling tank via a liquid cooling pipe.

[0054] Optionally, the electronic device further includes:

[0055] A chassis controller, wherein the inlet end of the chassis controller is connected to the second outlet end of the shift panel through a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the chassis controller is connected to the second cooling box through a liquid cooling pipe.

[0056] Optionally, the electronic device further includes:

[0057] A plurality of media screens are provided in front of the passenger seats, the media screens are connected in parallel, and the inlet end of the media screen is connected to the second outlet end of the shift panel through a liquid cooling pipe.

[0058] Optionally, the electronic device further includes:

[0059] A plurality of armrest screens are provided on the armrests of the passenger seats, the armrest screens are connected in parallel, the inlet end of the armrest screen is connected to the media screen via a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the armrest screen is connected to the second cooling box via a liquid cooling pipe.

[0060] A second aspect of the utility model provides a vehicle, comprising a cooling system according to any one of the above technical solutions.

[0061] According to a cooling system and a vehicle of the utility model, the cooling system is used for liquid cooling and heat dissipation of vehicle-mounted electronic devices with high heat flux density of the whole vehicle, and can cool down multiple electronic devices of the vehicle, with high integration and fast heat dissipation efficiency. The cooling system has an internal pressure balance function, which can ensure the internal pressure balance of the entire liquid cooling pipeline and ensure the safe and stable operation of the cooling system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0062] The following drawings of the embodiments of the present invention are used as part of the present invention for understanding the present invention. The drawings show the embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, and are used to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,

[0063] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cooling system according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0064] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of a first cooling box according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0065] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a first cooling box according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0066] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a central control screen according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0067] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a central control screen according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0068] Figure 6 It is a stereoscopic diagram of a shunt connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0069] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a shunt connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0070] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a liquid cooling pipeline according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0071] Fig. 9 It is a stereoscopic diagram of a quick connector according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0072] Fig.10 A three-dimensional diagram of a pagoda joint according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0073] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of the cooling structure of the second cooling box according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0074] Fig.12 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a water cooling device according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0075] Description of reference numerals:

[0076] 1: Second cooling box 2: Shunt connector

[0077] 3: Armrest screen 4: Armrest screen

[0078] 5: Chassis controller 6: Water pump

[0079] 7: Media screen 8: Shunt connector

[0080] 81: Second box 82: First interface

[0081] 83: Second interface 84: Third interface

[0082] 85: Fourth interface 86: Diverter plate

[0083] 87: Diverter plate 9: Shift panel

[0084] 10: Water pump 11: Water pump

[0085] 12: Electronic rearview mirror 13: Water pump

[0086] 14: Shunt connector 15: Liquid supply tank

[0087] 16: First cooling box 161: First box

[0088] 162: External cooling fins 163: Internal cooling fins

[0089] 164: Water inlet 165: Water inlet

[0090] 166: Water outlet 167: Water outlet

[0091] 17: Shunt connector 18: Power steering system

[0092] 19: Assisted driving controller 20: Electronic rearview mirror

[0093] 21: Instrument screen 22: Central control screen

[0094] 221: Liquid cooling pipe 222: Heat conducting sheet

[0095] 23: Co-pilot screen 24: Water pump

[0096] 25: Media screen 26: Water cooling device

[0097] 261: Horizontal water cooling channel 262: First longitudinal water cooling channel

[0098] 263: Second longitudinal water cooling channel 264: Heat dissipation fins

[0099] 265: Water inlet 266: Water outlet

[0100] 27: Connecting pipe 28: Quick connector

[0101] 281: Spring ball 29: Pagoda joint

[0102] 30: Balance pipe 168: Pressure stabilizing water tank DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0103] In the following description, a large number of specific details are given to provide a more thorough understanding of the utility model. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the utility model can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, in order to avoid confusion with the utility model, some technical features known in the art are not described.

[0104] In order to thoroughly understand the utility model, a detailed description will be provided in the following description. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the utility model thorough and complete, and to fully convey the concepts of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are described in detail below, but in addition to these detailed descriptions, the utility model may also have other embodiments.

[0105] Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of the "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of the "first component".

[0106] It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside" and similar expressions used in the present invention are for illustrative purposes only and are not restrictive.

[0107] The utility model discloses a cooling system and a vehicle.

[0108] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0109] like Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, in a preferred embodiment, a cooling system can circulate a coolant. When the cooling system is working, the flowing coolant takes away the heat of the electronic device in time, thereby cooling the electronic device. The coolant can be pure water or a propylene glycol aqueous solution, which is free of harmful substances and non-corrosive, and is suitable for use as a coolant in the cooling system.

[0110] The cooling system in this embodiment includes: a liquid supply tank 15 and a first cooling tank 16;

[0111] The liquid supply tank 15 is arranged upstream of the electronic device to be cooled along the flow of the cooling liquid, that is, the cooling liquid flows from the liquid supply tank 15 to the electronic device to be cooled, and the liquid supply tank 15 is connected to multiple electronic devices through liquid cooling pipes, and can deliver cooling liquid to the electronic devices;

[0112] The first cooling box 16 is arranged downstream of the electronic device along the flow of the cooling liquid, that is, the cooling liquid flows from the electronic device to the first cooling box 16, and the first cooling box 16 is connected to a plurality of electronic devices through a liquid cooling pipeline, and can cool the cooling liquid;

[0113] A balancing pipe 30 is connected between the liquid supply tank 15 and the first cooling tank 16 , and the balancing pipe 30 is used to balance the internal pressure of the cooling system.

[0114] The balance pipe 30 includes more than two pipes, and the coolant flows in different directions in the balance pipe 30, and can flow from the first cooling box 16 to the liquid supply box 15, or from the liquid supply box 15 to the first cooling box 16. By setting the balance pipe 30, bidirectional liquid flow is achieved between the first cooling box 16 and the liquid supply box 15, thereby ensuring the internal pressure balance of the entire liquid cooling pipeline of the cooling system.

[0115] The first cooling box 16 is connected to the liquid supply box 15 through a balancing pipe 30 to form a two-way circulation function. The main effects are: first, increasing the coolant circulation pipe has a further cooling effect on the returning coolant; second, due to the coolant in the entire liquid cooling pipeline of the cooling system, part of the liquid is vaporized by evaporation and boiling during the circulation process, resulting in a very high local pressure in the closed pipeline. This condition will cause pipeline damage for a long time. By setting the balancing pipe 30, the internal air pressure of the entire liquid cooling pipeline in the closed state can be balanced to avoid excessive local air pressure.

[0116] The cooling system in this embodiment is used for liquid cooling of vehicle-mounted electronic devices with high heat flux density, and can cool multiple electronic devices of the vehicle, with high integration and high heat dissipation efficiency. The cooling system has an internal pressure balance function, which can ensure the internal pressure balance of the entire liquid cooling pipeline and ensure the safe and stable operation of the cooling system.

[0117] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, it also includes:

[0118] The second cooling box 1 is arranged downstream of the electronic device and upstream of the first cooling box 16 along the coolant flow, that is, the coolant flows from the electronic device to the second cooling box 1, and then flows from the second cooling box 1 to the first cooling box 16. The second cooling box 1 is used to cool the coolant and balance the internal pressure of the cooling system.

[0119] The main purpose of setting the second cooling box 1 downstream of the electronic device is that the heat accumulation caused by the front part of the whole system is relatively high, especially the whole machine heat of the chassis controller 5 is high, and the first cooling box 16 cannot meet the cooling demand of the coolant in the loop. The second cooling box 1 can assist in heat dissipation and accelerate the reduction of the temperature of the coolant. Since the internal space of the second cooling box 1 is larger than the internal space of the liquid cooling pipeline, it can also form a release space for the gas in the entire liquid cooling pipeline to balance the internal pressure of the cooling system.

[0120] The second cooling box 1 is relatively large in size and can be placed at the rear of the vehicle.

[0121] In one embodiment, the first cooling box 16 has the same structure as the second cooling box 1 , and the second cooling box 1 is connected to the first cooling box 16 via a liquid cooling pipe.

[0122] The main functions of the first cooling box 16 and the second cooling box 1 are basically the same. Using the same structure can improve the versatility of parts and reduce design and manufacturing costs. The first cooling box 16 is used as an example for detailed structural description. The structure of the second cooling box 1 can refer to the first cooling box 16.

[0123] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the first cooling box 16 includes:

[0124] First box 161;

[0125] The external heat dissipation fins 162 are disposed on the outside of the first box body 161 and are fixedly connected to the first box body 161;

[0126] The inner heat dissipation fins 163 are disposed inside the first box body 161 and fixedly connected to the first box body 161 .

[0127] The first box body 161 , the outer heat dissipation fins 162 , and the inner heat dissipation fins 163 may be made of metal materials, such as stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant.

[0128] The shape of the first box 161 is not limited to the cubic shape in the figure, and can also be cylindrical, spherical, L-shaped, etc. The shape of the external heat dissipation fins 162 is not limited to the rectangular plate fins in the figure, and can be other shapes such as circular collinear, circular staggered, rectangular collinear, and rectangular staggered, etc. The shape of the internal heat dissipation fins 163 is not limited to the plate fin type, and can be a hemispherical boss protruding inward, a concave groove, etc.

[0129] The outer heat dissipation fins 162 are mainly used to increase the contact area between the first box 161 and the outside air, and enhance the heat exchange capacity. The inner heat dissipation fins 163 are mainly used to increase the contact area between the first box 161 and the coolant to be cooled inside, so as to increase the heat exchange area, so that the coolant inside the first cooling box 16 can be quickly cooled. The outer heat dissipation fins 162 and the inner heat dissipation fins 163 can be connected one by one, or made in one piece, or can be not connected.

[0130] The height and density of the outer heat dissipation fins 162 and the inner heat dissipation fins 163 can be designed differently, depending on the total heat power of the cooling system. If the total heat power of the cooling system is high, the height and density of the outer heat dissipation fins 162 and the inner heat dissipation fins 163 can be larger; if the total heat power of the cooling system is low, the height and density of the outer heat dissipation fins 162 and the inner heat dissipation fins 163 can be smaller.

[0131] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 As shown, the first cooling box 16 also includes:

[0132] A plurality of water inlets, the water inlets being arranged at the lower part and / or the bottom of the first cooling box 16;

[0133] A plurality of water outlets, the water outlets being arranged at the upper part and / or the top of the first cooling box 16;

[0134] At least one water inlet and one water outlet are used to connect to the balancing pipe 30, so the balancing pipe 30 includes at least two pipes.

[0135] Figure 2 The lower part of the first cooling box 16 is provided with water inlet 164 and water inlet 165, and the top of the first cooling box 16 is provided with water outlet 166 and water outlet 167. For example, the water inlet 164 can be selected to connect to the first pipe in the balancing pipe 30 (the first pipe is also connected to the liquid supply box 15), and the water outlet 167 can be selected to connect to the second pipe in the balancing pipe 30 (the second pipe is also connected to the liquid supply box 15).

[0136] like Figure 3As shown, the water inlet 164 and the water inlet 165 of the first cooling box 16 are respectively arranged on the diagonal sides of the first box body 161, and the water outlet 166 and the water outlet 167 are arranged on the top of the first cooling box 16. The main purpose is to allow the coolant to be cooled inside to be fully mixed and the heat can be dissipated faster.

[0137] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the electronic device includes:

[0138] Electronic components, which generate heat when working;

[0139] The heat conducting sheet 222 connects the electronic components and the liquid cooling pipe 221 and is used to conduct heat generated by the electronic components when working to the liquid cooling pipe 221 .

[0140] The electronic device in the figure takes the central control screen 22 as an example. The central control screen 22 is provided with electronic components such as circuit boards and liquid crystal displays. The electronic components generate heat when working. A heat conducting sheet 222 is provided at the lower part of the central control screen 22. The heat conducting sheet 222 is closely attached to the electronic components and the liquid cooling pipe 221. The heat generated by the electronic components when working can be conducted to the liquid cooling pipe 221, and the heat can be dissipated by liquid cooling.

[0141] The liquid cooling pipe 221 in the figure is not limited to this kind of direct current pipe, and liquid cooling can also be performed by designing a flow channel inside the outer shell bracket of the central control panel 22.

[0142] In one embodiment, the heat conducting sheet 222 is made of graphene. Graphene has excellent thermal conductivity and can be made into a thin sheet structure with a small thickness. The heat conducting sheet 222 made of graphene is easy to fit the electronic components and the liquid cooling pipe 221.

[0143] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the cooling system also includes:

[0144] The shunt connector is used to transfer between a single upstream liquid-cooling pipe and multiple downstream liquid-cooling pipes, or to transfer between multiple upstream liquid-cooling pipes and a single downstream liquid-cooling pipe.

[0145] Figure 1 The middle shunt connector 2 and the shunt connector 17 are respectively used to transfer between multiple upstream liquid cooling pipes and a single downstream liquid cooling pipe, playing a role in cooling liquid confluence, and the shunt connector 8 and the shunt connector 14 are used to transfer between a single upstream liquid cooling pipe and multiple downstream liquid cooling pipes, playing a role in cooling liquid diversion. The structures of the shunt connector 2, the shunt connector 17, the shunt connector 14 and the shunt connector 8 are similar, and the shunt connector 8 is taken as an example for description below.

[0146] In one embodiment, if Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the shunt connector 8 comprises:

[0147] The second box 81;

[0148] An input interface and multiple output interfaces, the input interface is arranged at the upper part or top of the second box body 81, and the output interface is arranged at the lower part and / or bottom of the second box body 81;

[0149] In the figure, the first interface 82 is an input interface, and the coolant flows into the second box body 81 from the first interface 82. The second interface 83, the third interface 84, and the fourth interface 85 are output interfaces, and the coolant flows out of the second box body 81 from the second interface 83, the third interface 84, and the fourth interface 85. The second box body 81 can be made of a metal material, such as stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant. The shape of the second box body 81 is not limited to the cubic shape in the figure, and can also be cylindrical, spherical, L-shaped, etc. The first interface 82, the second interface 83, the third interface 84, and the fourth interface 85 are fixedly connected to the second box body 81 respectively.

[0150] For the shunt connector 2 and the shunt connector 17, they include:

[0151] The second box;

[0152] A plurality of input interfaces and one output interface, the input interface is arranged at the upper part and / or the top of the second box body, and the output interface is arranged at the lower part or the bottom of the second box body.

[0153] refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the shunt connector 8 can be inverted, the first interface 82 is set as the output interface, and the coolant flows out of the second box body 81 from the first interface 82, and the second interface 83, the third interface 84, and the fourth interface 85 are set as input interfaces, and the coolant flows into the second box body 81 from the second interface 83, the third interface 84, and the fourth interface 85, thereby forming the shunt connector 2 and the shunt connector 17.

[0154] In one embodiment, if Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the shunt connector 8 also includes:

[0155] The diverter plate is arranged inside the second box body 81 and is located between the input interface and the output interface. The diverter plate 86 and the diverter plate 87 are provided with through holes. The diverter plate 86 and the diverter plate 87 are used to distribute the coolant from the input interface to the output interface, thereby playing the role of guiding the coolant.

[0156] For the shunt connector 2 and the shunt connector 17, the shunt plate 86 and the shunt plate 87 are used to converge the coolant from the input interface to the output interface, playing the role of guiding the coolant.

[0157] The liquid cooling pipe connected to the shunt connector can be Figure 8 , Fig. 9 The connecting pipe 27 shown in the figure includes multiple branches to facilitate diversion or convergence. A slot structure is provided at the end of the connecting pipe 27 to implement quick connection with the quick connector 28 (the tail end of the quick connector 28 is connected to other liquid cooling pipes). A spring ball 281 is provided at the front end of the quick connector 28 to quickly connect with the slot structure at the end of the connecting pipe 27.

[0158] Liquid cooling pipes can also be used Fig.10 The pagoda connector 29 shown is used for pipeline connection. The pagoda connector 29 is usually used in a position that cannot be disassembled or is not often disassembled. The pipeline connected to the tail end of the pagoda connector 29 can be an EPDM rubber tube that is resistant to high temperatures up to 125°C. The main use area is a long-distance straight layout area or a multi-bend layout form. The pipeline material plugged in with the front end of the pagoda connector 29 can be a PTFE Teflon plastic tube, which is mainly used in a single bend layout form.

[0159] In one embodiment, if Fig.11 As shown, the first cooling box 16 includes:

[0160] A pressure stabilizing water tank 168, the pressure stabilizing water tank 168 is used to store cooling liquid;

[0161] The water cooling device 26 is connected to the pressure-stabilizing water tank 168 and is used to cool the coolant.

[0162] When the coolant is output from the pressure-stabilizing water tank 168 to the outside, it passes through the water cooling device 26 and can be further cooled.

[0163] In one embodiment, if Fig.12 As shown, the water cooling device 26 includes:

[0164] A first longitudinal water cooling channel 262, wherein the first longitudinal water cooling channel 262 is provided with a water inlet 265;

[0165] A second longitudinal water cooling channel 263, wherein the second longitudinal water cooling channel 263 is provided with a water outlet 266;

[0166] A plurality of transverse water cooling channels 261, wherein the transverse water cooling channels 261 are disposed between the first longitudinal water cooling channels 262 and the second longitudinal water cooling channels 263, wherein the inlet end of the transverse water cooling channels 261 is connected to the first longitudinal water cooling channels 262, and the outlet end of the transverse water cooling channels 261 is connected to the second longitudinal water cooling channels 263;

[0167] A plurality of heat dissipation fins 264 are disposed between the transverse water cooling channels 261 .

[0168] The coolant is input into the water cooling device 26 from the water inlet 265, and is diverted to multiple transverse water cooling channels 261 through the first longitudinal water cooling channel 262. Under the heat dissipation effect of the heat dissipation fins 264, the coolant is effectively cooled in the multiple transverse water cooling channels 261, and then converges into the second longitudinal water cooling channel 263, and finally outputs the water cooling device 26 from the water outlet 266.

[0169] In one embodiment, the first cooling box 16 comprises:

[0170] The pressure relief valve is arranged at the top of the first cooling box 16 and can be opened automatically to balance the internal pressure of the cooling system. When the pressure inside the first cooling box 16 exceeds the preset value, the pressure can be released through the pressure relief valve to avoid damage to the first cooling box 16 or the liquid cooling pipeline caused by excessive pressure, thereby ensuring the safe and stable operation of the cooling system.

[0171] like Figure 1 As shown, a variety of electronic devices are arranged in the vehicle along the front and rear directions. The cooling system can cool down each electronic device. The front electronic device is close to the liquid supply tank 15 and is cooled down first, and the middle and rear electronic devices are cooled down in turn. The following is a detailed example with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0172] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the electronic devices in the vehicle include:

[0173] The power steering system 18 has an inlet end connected to the liquid supply tank 15 through a liquid cooling pipe, and an outlet end of the power steering system 18 is connected to the first cooling tank 16 through a liquid cooling pipe. The coolant flows in the liquid cooling pipe, and the heat generated by the power steering system 18 during operation is taken away by the coolant, so that the power steering system 18 is cooled.

[0174] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the electronic devices in the vehicle include:

[0175] The auxiliary driving controller 19, the inlet end of the auxiliary driving controller 19 is connected to the liquid supply tank 15 through a liquid cooling pipe. The coolant flows in the liquid cooling pipe, and the heat generated by the auxiliary driving controller 19 during operation is taken away by the coolant, so that the auxiliary driving controller 19 is cooled down. A water pump 13 can be added to the liquid cooling pipe downstream of the auxiliary driving controller 19 to promote the flow of the coolant, and the flow rate of the water pump 13 can be adjusted to adjust the flow rate of the coolant entering the auxiliary driving controller 19.

[0176] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device in the vehicle also includes:

[0177] Two electronic rearview mirrors, electronic rearview mirror 12 and electronic rearview mirror 20, are connected in series. The inlet end of one electronic rearview mirror 12 is connected to the auxiliary driving controller 19 through a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the other electronic rearview mirror 20 is connected to the first cooling box 16 through a liquid cooling pipe. The coolant flows in the liquid cooling pipe, and the heat generated by the electronic rearview mirror 12 and the electronic rearview mirror 20 during operation is taken away by the coolant, so that the electronic rearview mirror 12 and the electronic rearview mirror 20 are cooled.

[0178] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the electronic devices in the vehicle include:

[0179] Co-pilot screen 23;

[0180] Central control screen 22;

[0181] Instrument screen 21;

[0182] The co-pilot screen 23, the central control screen 22, and the instrument screen 21 are connected in series in sequence. The inlet end of the co-pilot screen 23 is connected to the liquid supply tank 15 through a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the instrument screen 21 is connected to the first cooling box 16 through a liquid cooling pipe. The coolant flows in the liquid cooling pipe, and the heat generated by the co-pilot screen 23, the central control screen 22, and the instrument screen 21 during operation is taken away by the coolant, so that the co-pilot screen 23, the central control screen 22, and the instrument screen 21 are cooled down. A water pump 11 can be added to the liquid cooling pipe between the co-pilot screen 23 and the liquid supply tank 15 to promote the flow of the coolant. The flow rate of the water pump 11 can be adjusted to adjust the flow rate of the coolant entering the co-pilot screen 23, the central control screen 22, and the instrument screen 21.

[0183] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the electronic devices in the vehicle include:

[0184] The shift panel 9, the inlet end of the shift panel 9 is connected to the liquid supply tank 15 through the liquid cooling pipe, and the first outlet end of the shift panel 9 is connected to the first cooling tank 16 through the liquid cooling pipe. The coolant flows in the liquid cooling pipe, and the heat generated by the shift panel 9 during operation is taken away by the coolant, so that the shift panel 9 is cooled down. A water pump 10 can be additionally provided on the liquid cooling pipe between the shift panel 9 and the liquid supply tank 15 to promote the flow of the coolant, and the flow rate of the water pump 10 can be adjusted to adjust the flow rate of the coolant entering the shift panel 9.

[0185] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device in the vehicle also includes:

[0186] The chassis controller 5, the inlet end of the chassis controller 5 is connected to the second outlet end of the shift panel 9 through a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the chassis controller 5 is connected to the second cooling box 1 through a liquid cooling pipe. The coolant flows in the liquid cooling pipe, and the heat generated by the chassis controller 5 during operation is taken away by the coolant, so that the chassis controller 5 is cooled down. A water pump 6 can be added to the liquid cooling pipe between the chassis controller 5 and the shift panel 9 to promote the flow of the coolant, and the flow rate of the water pump 6 can be adjusted to adjust the flow rate of the coolant entering the chassis controller 5.

[0187] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device in the vehicle also includes:

[0188] Multiple media screens, media screen 7 and media screen 25 are arranged in front of the passenger seat, and the media screens 7 and media screen 25 are connected in parallel, and the inlet ends of the media screens 7 and media screen 25 are connected to the second outlet end of the shift panel 9 through a liquid cooling pipe. The coolant flows in the liquid cooling pipe, and the heat generated by the media screens 7 and media screens 25 during operation is taken away by the coolant, so that the media screens 7 and media screens 25 are cooled down.

[0189] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the electronic device in the vehicle also includes:

[0190] Multiple armrest screens, armrest screen 3, armrest screen 4 are arranged on the armrest of the passenger seat, armrest screen 3, armrest screen 4 are connected in parallel, the inlet end of armrest screen 3, armrest screen 4 is connected to the media screen through a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of armrest screen 3, armrest screen 4 is connected to the second cooling box 1 through a liquid cooling pipe. The coolant flows in the liquid cooling pipe, and the heat generated by armrest screen 3, armrest screen 4 during operation is taken away by the coolant, and armrest screen 3, armrest screen 4 is cooled down.

[0191] like Figure 1 As shown, a water pump 24 can be additionally provided on the liquid cooling pipeline between the second cooling box 1 and the first cooling box 16 to promote the flow of the coolant. The flow rate of the water pump 24 can be adjusted to adjust the flow rate of the coolant returning to the first cooling box 16 .

[0192] According to design requirements, adjustable flow water pumps can also be set at other locations in the cooling system, such as the outlet of the shift panel 9, the inlet of the second cooling box 1, etc., to overcome the high pressure loss of cooling liquid in the pipeline and promote the circulation of coolant in the pipeline.

[0193] In summary, the coolant in the cooling system has the following circuits and liquid flow directions:

[0194] Circuit 1: liquid supply tank 15 → power steering system 18 → first cooling tank 16 → liquid supply tank 15;

[0195] Loop 2: liquid supply tank 15 → auxiliary driving controller 19 → electronic rearview mirror 12 → electronic rearview mirror 20 → first cooling tank 16 → liquid supply tank 15;

[0196] Circuit three: liquid supply tank 15 → co-pilot screen 23 → central control screen 22 → instrument screen 21 → first cooling tank 16 → liquid supply tank 15;

[0197] Circuit 4: liquid supply tank 15 → shift panel 9 → first cooling tank 16 → liquid supply tank 15;

[0198] Circuit 5: liquid supply tank 15 → shift panel 9 → chassis controller 5 → second cooling tank 1 → first cooling tank 16 → liquid supply tank 15;

[0199] Circuit six: liquid supply tank 15 → shift panel 9 → media screen 7, media screen 25 → armrest screen 3, armrest screen 4 → second cooling tank 1 → first cooling tank 16 → liquid supply tank 15.

[0200] The above liquid cooling circuit is as follows Figure 1 The advantages of layout are:

[0201] First, multi-channel pipelines are connected in parallel through diverter connectors, thus avoiding the excessive front-end liquid flow pressure caused by the series connection of all electronic devices without corresponding water pump matching.

[0202] Secondly, the parallel connection of multiple pipes can effectively avoid the excessively high liquid inlet temperature of the electronic device at the rear part caused by heat accumulation, which makes the temperature of the chip inside the electronic device too high to meet the heat dissipation requirements, or the chip runs at high temperature for a long time, greatly reducing its service life.

[0203] The third is, for example: in loop one, since the power steering system 18 (EPS) has a high thermal power and a large heat dissipation demand, a separate loop is set for it, and while controlling to meet its heat dissipation conditions, it also avoids affecting the rear part of the heat dissipation unit. In loop two, since the auxiliary driving controller 19 (ADAS) and the left and right electronic rearview mirrors are all located in the front part of the vehicle, they are relatively in the same straight line, and the heat dissipation demand of the auxiliary driving controller 19 is higher than that of the left and right electronic rearview mirrors, the auxiliary driving controller 19 needs to be placed in the front part to ensure that it has a lower inlet liquid temperature. In loop three, since the front central control screen 22, the instrument screen 21 and the co-pilot screen 23 are in the same straight line and the user needs to touch the central control and the co-pilot when using them, the temperature of the central control and the co-pilot is controlled first. In loop four, there is a large space in the lower part of the shift panel 9, and a liquid cooling pipe can be set for it, and the rear part of the electronic device to be cooled can also be shunted, and a shunt connector 8 is set. In loop 5, the purpose of setting the second cooling box 1 at the rear part of the chassis controller 5 is that the chassis controller 5 has a high heat and the heat accumulation caused by the front part of the entire system is relatively high. The first cooling box 16 cannot meet the liquid cooling requirements in the loop, so the second cooling box 1 is set to assist in heat dissipation. In loop 6, the rear media screen 7, media screen 25 and armrest screen 3, armrest screen 4 need to be directly contacted by the user. In order to control the surface temperature of the screen, the two are set in series and the loop is no longer connected in series with other units.

[0204] Figure 1 The cooling system shown, wherein the various vehicle electronic devices may be of other types, not limited to Figure 1 The device type in .

[0205] The inlet and / or outlet ends of various vehicle-mounted electronic devices can be equipped with solenoid valves to control opening and closing, and a flow meter can also be provided to monitor the flow rate of the coolant flowing through. The shift panel 9 can add function buttons for speed regulation of each water pump in the cooling system and opening and closing of the solenoid valves.

[0206] The flow rate of each branch can also be controlled by the central control screen 22 or the rear armrest screen 3, armrest screen 4, or the temperature sensor can be used to feed back to the central controller for intelligent control by the central controller.

[0207] The number and layout of the second cooling box 1, the first cooling box 16 and the liquid supply box 15 can be changed.

[0208] Figure 1 The liquid cooling pipe shown can be made of high temperature resistant composite material, and the connection method between the liquid cooling pipe and the water cooling component of each electronic device is not limited to the quick connector 28 or the pagoda connector 29.

[0209] An embodiment of the utility model further provides a vehicle, comprising the cooling system according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0210] The utility model discloses a cooling system and a vehicle, wherein the cooling system is composed of a cooling box, a liquid supply box, various on-board electronic devices, pipelines, a shunt connector, a water pump, and a solenoid valve. The temperature of each on-board electronic device can be accurately controlled through the water pump and solenoid valve of each branch, and the flow rate of each branch can be read and adjusted by controlling the flow meter and the solenoid valve through software.

[0211] The processes and steps described in all the above preferred embodiments are only examples. Unless adverse effects occur, various processing operations can be performed in a sequence different from the sequence of the above processes. The sequence of steps in the above processes can also be increased, merged or deleted according to actual needs.

[0212] In understanding the scope of the present invention, the term "comprising" and its derivatives as used herein are intended to be open terms, which specify the existence of the recorded features, elements, components, groups, wholes and / or steps, but do not exclude the existence of other unrecorded features, elements, components, groups, wholes and / or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "including", "having" and their derivatives.

[0213] The terms "attached" or "attached" as used herein include: a configuration where an element is directly secured to another element by directly securing the element to the other element; a configuration where an element is indirectly secured to another element by securing the element to an intermediate member which in turn is secured to the other element; and a configuration where one element is integral with the other element, i.e., one element is substantially a part of the other element. This definition also applies to words with similar meanings such as "connect," "connect," "couple," "mount," "bond," "fix," and their derivatives. Finally, terms of degree such as "substantially," "approximately," and "approximately" as used herein represent the amount of deviation that modifies the term such that the end result will not be significantly changed.

[0214] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. The features described herein in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable or otherwise specified in the other embodiment.

[0215] The utility model has been described through the above-mentioned embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are only for the purpose of example and description, and are not intended to limit the utility model to the scope of the described embodiments. In addition, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and more variations and modifications can be made according to the teachings of the utility model, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of protection claimed by the utility model.

Claims

1. A cooling system capable of circulating a cooling liquid, characterized in that: include: A liquid supply box (15), which is arranged upstream of the electronic device to be cooled along the flow of the cooling liquid, and is connected to a plurality of the electronic devices to be cooled via a liquid cooling pipeline, so as to be able to transport the cooling liquid to the electronic devices to be cooled; A first cooling box (16), which is arranged downstream of the electronic device to be cooled along the flow of the cooling liquid and is connected to a plurality of the electronic devices to be cooled via a liquid cooling pipeline, so as to cool the cooling liquid; A balancing pipe (30) is connected between the liquid supply box (15) and the first cooling box (16), and the balancing pipe (30) is used to balance the internal pressure of the cooling system.

2. The cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A second cooling box (1) is arranged downstream of the electronic device and upstream of the first cooling box (16) along the flow of the cooling liquid, and is used to cool the cooling liquid and balance the internal pressure of the cooling system.

3. The cooling system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first cooling box (16) has the same structure as the second cooling box (1), and the second cooling box (1) is connected to the first cooling box (16) via a liquid cooling pipeline.

4. The cooling system according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The first cooling box (16) comprises: A first housing (161); External heat dissipation fins (162) are arranged on the outside of the first box body (161) and are fixedly connected to the first box body (161); Internal heat dissipation fins (163) are arranged on the inner side of the first box body (161) and are fixedly connected to the first box body (161).

5. The cooling system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first cooling box (16) also includes: A plurality of water inlets, wherein the water inlets are arranged at the lower part and / or the bottom of the first cooling box (16); A plurality of water outlets, wherein the water outlets are arranged at an upper portion and / or a top portion of the first cooling box (16); At least one of the water inlet and one of the water outlets are used to connect to the balancing pipe (30).

6. The cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises: Electronic components; A heat conducting sheet (222) is connected to the electronic component and the liquid cooling pipe, and is used to conduct heat generated by the electronic component when it is working to the liquid cooling pipe.

7. The cooling system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The material of the heat conducting sheet (222) is graphene.

8. The cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A shunt connector is used for switching between a single upstream liquid-cooling pipe and multiple downstream liquid-cooling pipes, or for switching between multiple upstream liquid-cooling pipes and a single downstream liquid-cooling pipe.

9. The cooling system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shunt connector comprises: A second housing (81); an input interface and a plurality of output interfaces, the input interface being arranged at the upper part or top of the second box (81), and the output interface being arranged at the lower part and / or bottom of the second box (81); Or a plurality of input interfaces and one output interface, the input interface being arranged at the upper part and / or the top of the second box body (81), and the output interface being arranged at the lower part or the bottom of the second box body (81).

10. The cooling system according to claim 9, characterized in that The shunt connector also includes: A diverter plate is arranged inside the second box body (81) and between the input interface and the output interface. The diverter plate is provided with through holes. The diverter plate is used to distribute or converge the coolant from the input interface to the output interface.

11. The cooling system according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The first cooling box (16) comprises: A pressure-stabilizing water tank (168), wherein the pressure-stabilizing water tank (168) is used to store cooling liquid; A water cooling device (26), wherein the water cooling device (26) is connected to the pressure-stabilizing water tank (168) and is used to cool the cooling liquid.

12. The cooling system according to claim 11, characterized in that The water cooling device (26) comprises: A first longitudinal water cooling channel (262), wherein the first longitudinal water cooling channel (262) is provided with a water inlet (265); A second longitudinal water-cooling channel (263), wherein the second longitudinal water-cooling channel (263) is provided with a water outlet (266); a plurality of transverse water cooling channels (261), wherein the transverse water cooling channels (261) are arranged between the first longitudinal water cooling channels (262) and the second longitudinal water cooling channels (263), wherein the inlet end of the transverse water cooling channels (261) is connected to the first longitudinal water cooling channels (262), and the outlet end of the transverse water cooling channels (261) is connected to the second longitudinal water cooling channels (263); A plurality of heat dissipation fins (264), wherein the heat dissipation fins (264) are arranged between the transverse water cooling channels (261).

13. The cooling system according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The first cooling box (16) comprises: A pressure relief valve is arranged on the top of the first cooling box (16) and can be automatically opened to balance the internal pressure of the cooling system.

14. The cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that The electronic device comprises: A power steering system (18), wherein the inlet end of the power steering system (18) is connected to the liquid supply tank (15) via a liquid cooling pipeline, and the outlet end of the power steering system (18) is connected to the first cooling tank (16) via a liquid cooling pipeline.

15. The cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that The electronic device comprises: An assisted driving controller (19), wherein an inlet end of the assisted driving controller (19) is connected to the liquid supply tank (15) via a liquid cooling pipeline.

16. The cooling system according to claim 15, characterized in that The electronic device further comprises: Two electronic rearview mirrors are connected in series, the inlet end of one electronic rearview mirror is connected to the auxiliary driving controller (19) through a liquid cooling pipeline, and the outlet end of the other electronic rearview mirror is connected to the first cooling box (16) through a liquid cooling pipeline.

17. The cooling system according to claim 1, characterized in that The electronic device comprises: Co-pilot screen (23); Central control screen (22); Instrument screen (21); The co-pilot screen (23), the central control screen (22), and the instrument screen (21) are connected in series in sequence; the inlet end of the co-pilot screen (23) is connected to the liquid supply tank (15) via a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the instrument screen (21) is connected to the first cooling tank (16) via a liquid cooling pipe.

18. The cooling system according to claim 2, characterized in that The electronic device comprises: A shift panel (9), wherein the inlet end of the shift panel (9) is connected to the liquid supply box (15) via a liquid cooling pipe, and the first outlet end of the shift panel (9) is connected to the first cooling box (16) via a liquid cooling pipe.

19. The cooling system according to claim 18, characterized in that The electronic device further comprises: A chassis controller (5), wherein the inlet end of the chassis controller (5) is connected to the second outlet end of the shift panel (9) via a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the chassis controller (5) is connected to the second cooling box (1) via a liquid cooling pipe.

20. The cooling system according to claim 18, characterized in that The electronic device further comprises: A plurality of media screens are provided in front of the passenger seats, the media screens are connected in parallel, and the inlet end of the media screen is connected to the second outlet end of the shift panel (9) through a liquid cooling pipe.

21. The cooling system according to claim 20, characterized in that The electronic device further comprises: A plurality of armrest screens, wherein the armrest screens are arranged on the armrests of the passenger seats, the armrest screens are connected in parallel, the inlet end of the armrest screen is connected to the media screen via a liquid cooling pipe, and the outlet end of the armrest screen is connected to the second cooling box (1) via a liquid cooling pipe.

22. A vehicle, characterized in that: A cooling system comprising any one of claims 1-21.

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