Fluid control unit and thermal management system

The fluid control unit with integrated communication and heat exchange passages addresses the challenge of spatial arrangement and miniaturization in thermal management systems by eliminating external heat exchangers, achieving compact and efficient thermal management.

JP7884066B2Active Publication Date: 2026-07-02ZHEJIANG SANHUA AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024529367
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-11-17
Filing Date
2022-11-17
Publication Date
2026-07-02
Estimated Expiration
2042-11-17

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Technical Problem

The spatial arrangement and miniaturization of thermal management systems are hindered by the connection of fluid control units and intermediate heat exchangers through pipelines.

Method used

A fluid control unit with integrated communication and heat exchange passages, including a first and second passage in close proximity, allowing for miniaturization and improved spatial arrangement by eliminating the need for external intermediate heat exchangers.

Benefits of technology

The solution contributes to the miniaturization and efficient spatial arrangement of thermal management systems by integrating communication and heat exchange functions within the fluid control unit, enhancing control accuracy and reducing weight.

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Abstract

A fluid control unit (100) and a thermal management system (200) are disclosed, wherein the fluid control unit (100) includes a communication passage and a heat exchange passage, the heat exchange passage includes a first passage (406) and a second passage (408), the communication passage communicates with a flow path of a fluid management element, the flow path of the fluid management element communicates with the first passage (406), at least a portion of the first passage (406) and at least a portion of the second passage (408) are arranged in close proximity, and the working fluid within the adjacent portions of the first passage (406) and the second passage (408) is capable of heat exchange.
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