Multi-channel switching valve and vehicle having same

Abstract

The application discloses a multi-channel switching valve and a vehicle with the same. The multi-channel switching valve comprises a valve shell, the valve shell comprising a water inlet groove layer and a water outlet groove layer which are arranged at intervals, the water inlet groove layer comprising a plurality of water inlet grooves, each water inlet groove being provided with a water inlet valve port, the water outlet groove layer comprising a plurality of water outlet grooves, each water outlet groove being provided with a water outlet valve port, and each water inlet groove being communicated with at least one water outlet groove through at least one through hole; a plurality of on-off valve bodies, the plurality of on-off valve bodies being arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of through holes, each on-off valve body being movable to open or block the corresponding through hole; and a driving assembly, the driving assembly being matched with the plurality of on-off valve bodies respectively to control the working state of each on-off valve body, so that each of at least a part of the water inlet valve ports is switched to be communicated with at least two water outlet valve ports. According to the multi-channel switching valve, a plurality of modes are provided, the number of water inlet valve ports and water outlet valve ports is not limited, and can be set according to requirements, and the mode switching mode is simple and reliable.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application is based on and claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 2020110586433, filed on September 30, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This invention relates to the field of control valves, and more particularly to a multi-channel switching valve and a vehicle having the same. Background Technology

[0004] In some related technologies, such as the thermal systems of electric vehicles, the fluid can be a coolant and / or refrigerant circulated to transfer heat between two or more components of the system. Therefore, switching valves are provided in these systems to control the fluid flow to different components. These switching valves have multiple ports, and the valve controls the opening and closing of different ports via a rotatable valve core. However, as the number of ports increases, interference between them can occur, and the system cannot accommodate multiple switching modes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] To address this, the present invention proposes a multi-channel switching valve with multiple modes. The number of inlet and outlet valves is unlimited and can be set according to requirements. The mode switching method is simple and reliable.

[0007] The present invention also proposes a vehicle having the above-mentioned multi-channel switching valve.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a multi-channel switching valve includes: a valve housing, the valve housing including an inlet channel layer and an outlet channel layer spaced apart, the inlet channel layer including a plurality of inlet channels, each inlet channel having an inlet valve port, the outlet channel layer including a plurality of outlet channels, each outlet channel having an outlet valve port, each inlet channel communicating with at least one outlet channel through at least one through hole; a plurality of on / off valve bodies, the plurality of on / off valve bodies being arranged one-to-one with the plurality of through holes, each on / off valve body being movable to open or block the corresponding through hole; and a drive assembly, the drive assembly cooperating with the plurality of on / off valve bodies to control the working state of each on / off valve body so that each of at least a portion of the inlet valve ports switches communication with at least two outlet valve ports.

[0009] The multi-channel switching valve according to embodiments of the present invention has multiple modes, and the number of inlet and outlet valves is unlimited and can be set according to needs, thereby expanding the application range of the multi-channel switching valve. Simultaneously, mode switching can be achieved by controlling the operating state of multiple on / off valve bodies through a drive component, making the mode switching method of the multi-channel switching valve simple and reliable. The multi-channel switching valve occupies a small volume and is easy to install.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, each of the on / off valve bodies is movable relative to the through hole, and the driving assembly includes: a plurality of cams, each of which is respectively configured to correspond one-to-one with a plurality of the on / off valve bodies to push the on / off valve bodies to close the through hole; a plurality of reset members, which are disposed on the valve housing and are respectively configured one-to-one with a plurality of the on / off valve bodies, each of which pushes the corresponding on / off valve body to move in the direction of opening the through hole; and a driving member, which cooperates with the plurality of cams to drive the plurality of cams to rotate.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the driving member includes a drive motor and a connecting rod, the drive motor being connected to the connecting rod to drive the connecting rod to rotate, and a plurality of cams being disposed on the connecting rod to be driven by the connecting rod to rotate synchronously.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, each of the reset elements is a spring.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, each cam is provided with multiple engagement positions that contact and engage with the on / off valve body. The multiple engagement positions include a low position and a high position. When the high position contacts the on / off valve body, the on / off valve body closes the through hole. When the low position contacts the on / off valve body, the reset member pushes the on / off valve body to open the through hole. At least some of the cams have different shapes.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, each of the mating positions is formed as an arcuate structure to contact the on / off valve body line.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, each of the on / off valve bodies is provided with a first sealing ring, and when the on / off valve body blocks the through hole, the first sealing ring cooperates with the inner wall of the through hole.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, each of the on / off valve bodies is provided with a groove for installing the first sealing ring.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the multi-channel switching valve further includes a housing disposed on the valve body, the drive assembly disposed within the housing, and each of the on / off valve bodies extending into the housing to cooperate with the drive assembly.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the valve housing is provided with a plurality of through holes, and a plurality of on / off valve bodies extend into the housing through the plurality of through holes in a corresponding manner. Each through hole is provided with a second sealing ring that mates with the corresponding on / off valve body.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, there are three water inlet channels, namely a first water inlet channel, a second water inlet channel, and a third water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole. The second water inlet channel is provided with a third through hole, a fourth through hole, and a fifth through hole. The third water inlet channel is provided with a sixth through hole. There are three water outlet channels, namely a first water outlet channel, a second water outlet channel, and a third water outlet channel. The first water outlet channel is provided with a second through hole and a third through hole. The second water outlet channel is provided with a fourth through hole. The third water outlet channel is provided with a first through hole, a fifth through hole, and a sixth through hole.

[0020] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a multi-channel switching valve according to the above embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] According to the vehicle of the present invention, by setting a multi-channel switching valve, the on / off state of multiple flow channels can be centrally controlled, making comprehensive use of components for cooling fluid and / or components for heating fluid in the thermal system, thereby simplifying the thermal system and saving costs.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 An exploded view of a multi-channel switching valve according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the valve body of the multi-channel switching valve shown;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the valve housing body from another angle;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of multiple cams in a multi-channel switching valve is shown.

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 1The diagram shows the shapes of multiple cams corresponding to the multiple through holes of the multi-channel switching valve.

[0029] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a multi-channel switching valve according to yet another embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the valve housing cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the valve housing bottom cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the on / off valve body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a vehicle equipped with a multi-channel switching valve according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The diagram shows several modes of the vehicle.

[0035] Figure 12 for Figure 10 The diagram shows the opening and closing of the through-holes in different vehicle modes.

[0036] Figure 13 for Figure 10 The diagram shows the flow of water through the inlet and outlet valves of the vehicle in different modes.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] Multi-channel switching valve 10000

[0039] Valve housing 1, inlet tank layer 10, first inlet tank 101, second inlet tank 102, third inlet tank 103, fourth inlet tank 104, fifth inlet tank 105, through hole 106, first through hole 1060, second through hole 1061, third through hole 1062, fourth through hole 1063, fifth through hole 1064, sixth through hole 1065.

[0040] Water outlet layer 11, first water outlet 110, second water outlet 111, third water outlet 112, fourth water outlet 113, fifth water outlet 114, inlet valve port 12, outlet valve port 13, first valve port 121, second valve port 122, third valve port 123, fourth valve port 124, fifth valve port 125, sixth valve port 126, through hole 14, first partition 15, second partition 16, valve body 17, valve body bottom cover 18, stop post 180, valve body top cover 19, holding tank 190.

[0041] On / off valve body 2,

[0042] Drive assembly 3, cam 30, reset component 31, drive component 32, drive motor 320, connecting rod 321, connector 33.

[0043] First sealing ring 4

[0044] Box body 5, cavity 50, through hole 51,

[0045] Second sealing ring 6. Detailed Implementation

[0046] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0047] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] The following is for reference. Figures 1-13 A multi-channel switching valve 10000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described, wherein the multi-channel switching valve 10000 can be applied to any system that requires flow channel switching, such as in electric vehicles.

[0049] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, a multi-channel switching valve 10000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a valve housing 1, multiple on / off valve bodies 2, and a drive assembly 3. The valve housing 1 includes an inlet tank layer 10 and an outlet tank layer 11 spaced apart. The inlet tank layer 10 includes multiple inlet tanks, each with an inlet valve port 12. The outlet tank layer 11 includes multiple outlet tanks, each with an outlet valve port 13. Each inlet tank communicates with at least one outlet tank through at least one through hole 106. Specifically, the valve housing 1 has multiple inlet valve ports 12, each corresponding to one inlet tank, and each inlet tank has at least one through hole 106. The valve housing 1 also has multiple outlet valve ports 13, each corresponding to one outlet tank, and each outlet tank communicates with at least one inlet tank through at least one through hole 106. Specifically, the inlet tank layer 10 and the outlet tank layer 11 can be spaced apart in the vertical direction.

[0050] Multiple on / off valve bodies 2 are configured one-to-one with multiple through holes 106. Each on / off valve body 2 can be moved to open or block the corresponding through hole 106. In other words, each through hole 106 is opened or blocked by the corresponding on / off valve body 2.

[0051] The drive component 3 cooperates with multiple on / off valve bodies 2 to control the working state of each on / off valve body 2 so that each inlet valve 12 in at least a portion of the inlet valve ports 12 is switched to be connected with at least two outlet valve ports 13.

[0052] Specifically, by controlling the working state of each on / off valve body 2 through the drive component 3, the opening or closing of each through hole 106 can be controlled, thereby controlling whether the corresponding inlet and outlet water tanks are connected. Furthermore, by controlling the opening of different through holes 106, at least some of the inlet valve ports 12 can be connected to different outlet valve ports 13, thus enabling the multi-channel switching valve 10000 to have different flow channels to meet different mode requirements. It should be noted that "at least some of the inlet valve ports 12 are connected to at least two outlet valve ports 13" means that each inlet valve port 12 can be connected to at least two outlet valve ports 13; or only a few inlet valve ports 12 are connected to at least two outlet valve ports 13, and some inlet valve ports 12 are connected to only one outlet valve port 13.

[0053] It is understandable that the number of inlet valve ports 12 and outlet valve ports 13 can be set according to actual conditions. For example, there can be five, six, seven, eight, etc., for the inlet valve ports 12. The number of through holes 106 corresponding to each inlet tank can also be selected according to actual conditions. No specific limitation is made here. Please refer to the following. Figures 1-3 The following explanation is based on the example of three inlet valves 12 and three outlet valves 13.

[0054] In some examples of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the valve housing 1 has six valve ports, including three inlet valve ports 12 and three outlet valve ports 13, as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the water inlet layer 10 includes three water inlet tanks: a first water inlet tank 101, a second water inlet tank 102, and a third water inlet tank 103. The first water inlet tank 101 is provided with a first valve port 121, a first through hole 1060, and a second through hole 1061. The second water inlet tank 102 is provided with a third valve port 123, a third through hole 1062, a fourth through hole 1063, and a fifth through hole 1064. The third water inlet tank 103 is provided with a fifth valve port 125 and a sixth through hole 1065.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, the water outlet layer 11 includes three water outlets, namely the first water outlet 110, the second water outlet 111, and the third water outlet 112. The first water outlet 110 is provided with a second valve port 122, the second water outlet 111 is provided with a fourth valve port 124, and the third water outlet 112 is provided with a sixth valve port 126. The first water outlet 110 is provided with a second through hole 1061 and a third through hole 1062, the second water outlet 111 is provided with a fourth through hole 1063, and the third water outlet 112 is provided with a first through hole 1060, a fifth through hole 1064, and a sixth through hole 1065.

[0056] The liquid, such as coolant, in the first inlet tank 101 can selectively flow to the first outlet tank 110 or the third outlet tank 112 through the first through hole 1060 or the second through hole 1061, thereby allowing the first valve port 121 to selectively communicate with the second valve port 122 or the sixth valve port 126.

[0057] Liquid, such as coolant, in the second inlet tank 102 can selectively flow to the first outlet tank 110, the second outlet tank 111, or the third outlet tank 112 through the third through hole 1062, the fourth through hole 1063, or the fifth through hole 1064, thereby allowing the third valve port 123 to selectively communicate with the second valve port 122, the fourth valve port 124, or the sixth valve port 126.

[0058] Liquid, such as coolant, in the third inlet tank 103 can flow to the third outlet tank 112 through the sixth through hole 1065, that is, the fifth valve port 125 can be connected to the sixth valve port 126.

[0059] As can be seen from the above analysis, the first valve port 121 can be switched to connect with the second valve port 122 and the sixth valve port 126 according to specific needs, the third valve port 123 can be switched to connect with the second valve port 122, the fourth valve port 124 and the sixth valve port 126, and the fifth valve port 125 can be controlled to connect with the sixth valve port 126, so that the multi-channel switching valve 10000 according to the embodiment of the present invention has multiple modes.

[0060] It is understandable that when the valve housing 1 has six valve ports, the configuration of the through holes 106 is not limited to this. For example, the first water inlet trough 101 can be provided with three through holes 106, so that the first water inlet trough 101 can selectively switch to connect with the first water outlet trough 110, the second water outlet trough 111 and the third water outlet trough 112. The configuration of the through holes 106 can be set according to actual needs, as long as each of at least some of the water inlet valve ports 12 can switch with at least two water outlet valve ports 13.

[0061] In summary, according to the embodiments of the present invention, the multi-channel switching valve 10000 can control the connection between the corresponding outlet valve 13 and different inlet valves 12 by controlling the opening and closing of the through holes 106 in each outlet tank. This allows the multi-channel switching valve 10000 to have multiple modes, and the number of inlet valves 12 and outlet valves 13 is unlimited and can be set according to needs, thereby expanding the applicability of the multi-channel switching valve 10000. Simultaneously, mode switching can be achieved by controlling the operating state of multiple on / off valve bodies 2 through the drive component 3, making the mode switching method of the multi-channel switching valve 10000 simple and reliable. Furthermore, since multiple inlet valves 12 and multiple outlet valves 13 can be regularly distributed on the valve housing 1, for example, distributed on opposite side walls of the valve housing 1, the multi-channel switching valve 10000 occupies a small volume, facilitating installation.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, each on / off valve body 2 is movable relative to the through hole 106. The drive assembly 3 includes multiple cams 30, multiple reset members 31, and a drive member 32. The multiple cams 30 are respectively configured to correspond one-to-one with the multiple on / off valve bodies 2 to push the on / off valve bodies 2 to close the through hole 106. The multiple reset members 31 are disposed on the valve housing 1 and are respectively configured one-to-one with the multiple on / off valve bodies 2. Each reset member 31 pushes the corresponding on / off valve body 2 to move in the direction of opening the through hole 106. The drive member 32 cooperates with the multiple cams 30 to drive the multiple cams 30 to rotate. Specifically, each on / off valve body 2 is provided with one cam 30 and one reset member 31. The drive member 32 can drive the cam 30 to rotate. Each cam 30 has a mating position, including a high position and a low position. When the cam 30 rotates, the high position presses down on the corresponding on / off valve body 2, causing the on / off valve body 2 to close the corresponding through hole 106. When the cam 30 rotates and its lower part contacts the on / off valve body 2, the on / off valve body 2 opens the through hole 106 under the action of the reset member 31. That is, when the cam 30 rotates, it gradually presses down on the on / off valve body 2 and gradually releases it upward. This makes the structure of the drive assembly 3 simple and the driving method of the on / off valve body 2 simple and reliable.

[0063] Furthermore, each cam 30 is provided with multiple engagement positions that contact and engage with the on / off valve body 2. These engagement positions include a low position and a high position. When the high position contacts the on / off valve body 2, the on / off valve body 2 closes the through hole 106. When the low position contacts the on / off valve body 2, the reset member 31 pushes the on / off valve body 2 to open the through hole 106. At least some of the cams 30 have different shapes, thereby satisfying the various mode requirements of the multi-channel switching valve 10000.

[0064] Understandably, the multi-channel switching valve 10000 has multiple modes. The number of engagement positions for each cam 30 is the same as the number of modes, allowing the operating state of the on / off valve body 2 corresponding to each cam 30 to match the needs of multiple modes. The multiple engagement positions of the cam 30 can be set to high or low positions as needed. When the cam 30 rotates from one engagement position to another, it can control the multi-channel switching valve 10000 to switch from one mode to another. Furthermore, each engagement position of the cam 30 can be formed into an arc surface structure, allowing the cam 30 to make line contact with the on / off valve body 2. Compared to surface contact, line contact ensures that the cam 30 can push the on / off valve body 2 to block the through hole 106 during rotation, ensuring the operational reliability of the multi-channel switching valve 10000. Furthermore, the engagement positions of the cam 30 can be transitioned by inclined surfaces, thus simplifying the structure of the cam 30.

[0065] For example, Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some examples of the present invention, the multi-channel switching valve 10000 has four modes (e.g., Figure 5 (As shown by numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the diagram), the multi-channel switching valve 10000 includes six on / off valve bodies 2, and six cams 30, with one cam 30 corresponding to each through-hole 106, as shown in the diagram. Figure 5 As shown, each cam 30 has four mating positions to match four modes. The shapes of the six cams 30 are set according to the corresponding modes of the through-hole 106. A cam 30 can switch from one mode to another by rotating 110 degrees. Taking the cam 30 corresponding to the first through-hole 1060 as an example, in modes one, two, and four, the cam is in the high mating position, causing the on / off valve body 2 to close the first through-hole 1060. In mode three, the cam is in the low mating position, and the first through-hole 1060 is open. Specifically, the cam 30 can rotate 110 degrees from the first mating position to the second mating position, causing the multi-channel switching valve 10000 to switch from mode one to mode two. The cam 30 continues to rotate 110 degrees from the second mating position to the third mating position, and then rotates another 110 degrees to switch from the third mating position to the fourth mating position. Then the cam 30 reverses to rotate from the fourth mating position back to the third mating position, and this rotation is repeated to switch back to the first mating position. It is understandable that... Figure 6 As shown, the multi-channel switching valve 10000 may also include five on / off valve bodies 2 and five cams 30. Each through hole 106 is provided with one cam 30. The number of on / off valve bodies 2 and cams 30 can be limited according to actual needs, such as the number of inlet valve ports 12 and the number of outlet valve ports 13.

[0066] Optionally, each reset element 31 is a spring, thus simplifying the structure of the reset element 31. When the cam 30 presses down on the on / off valve body 2 to close the through hole 106, the spring is compressed. When the lower part engages with the on / off valve body 2, the spring opens to move the on / off valve body 2 to open the through hole 106. Of course, it is understood that the reset element 31 can also be a structure such as an elastic metal sheet.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the drive component 32 includes a drive motor 320 and a connecting rod 321. The drive motor 320 is connected to the connecting rod 321 to drive the connecting rod 321 to rotate. Multiple cams 30 are mounted on the connecting rod 321 and are driven by the connecting rod 321 to rotate synchronously. That is, multiple cams 30 are driven to rotate synchronously by the connecting rod 321, and the drive motor 320 drives the connecting rod 321 to rotate, thereby driving the multiple cams 30 to rotate synchronously, achieving the purpose of pushing multiple on / off valve bodies 2 to move. Thus, the structure of the drive component 32 is simple and reliable. Of course, it is understood that the structure of the drive component 32 is not limited to this. As long as the drive component 32 can drive multiple cams 30 to rotate to control the movement of multiple on / off valve bodies 2, it is acceptable. For example, the drive component 32 can also include multiple drive motors 320, with each drive motor 320 corresponding to one of the multiple cams 30, and each drive motor 320 driving the corresponding cam 30 to rotate.

[0068] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, adjacent cams 30 can be connected by connectors 33 to form a single mounting unit. The multiple connected cams 30 are fitted onto the linkage 321, facilitating the assembly of the multiple cams 30. Furthermore, the multiple cams 30 and the connectors 33 are formed as a single unit.

[0069] It should be noted that the structure of the drive assembly 3 is not limited to the above description. As long as the drive assembly 3 can drive multiple on / off valve bodies 2 to move, it is acceptable. For example, the drive assembly 3 may include multiple drive elements 32 and multiple push rods. The multiple drive elements 32 are respectively matched with the multiple push rods. Each drive element 32 drives the corresponding push rod to move. The multiple push rods are respectively matched with the multiple on / off valve bodies 2. When each push rod moves, it drives the corresponding on / off valve body 2 to move to control its working state.

[0070] like Figure 6 As shown, the multi-channel switching valve 10000 also includes a housing 5, which is mounted on the valve body 1. The drive assembly 3 is housed within the housing 5, and each on / off valve body 2 extends into the housing 5 to cooperate with the drive assembly 3. Thus, by providing the housing 5, the drive assembly 3 can be protected. Specifically, the housing 5 can be fixed to the valve body 1, thereby improving the overall integrity of the multi-channel switching valve 10000 and facilitating its installation.

[0071] Furthermore, the bottom of the housing 5 is provided with multiple through holes, each of which corresponds to a multiple on / off valve body 2. Each on / off valve body 2 extends into the housing 5 through the through hole to cooperate with the drive assembly 3. The multiple through holes can play a positioning role for the on / off valve body 2.

[0072] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, each on / off valve body 2 is provided with a first sealing ring 4. When the on / off valve body 2 blocks the through hole 106, the first sealing ring 4 cooperates with the inner wall of the through hole 106. This further ensures that there is no communication between the corresponding inlet and outlet water channels when the through hole 106 is closed, further ensuring the reliability of the multi-channel switching valve 10000. Furthermore, the on / off valve body 2 is provided with a groove for installing the first sealing ring 4.

[0073] Specifically, such as Figures 1-3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the valve housing 1 includes a valve housing body 17, a valve housing bottom cover 18, and a valve housing top cover 19. An inlet water tank layer 10 and an outlet water tank layer 11 are respectively disposed on the valve housing body 17. The valve housing bottom cover 18 and the valve housing top cover 19 are respectively disposed at the bottom and top of the valve housing body 17. A through hole 14 is provided on the valve housing top cover 19, and a stop post 180 is provided on the valve housing bottom cover 18. This simplifies the structure of the valve housing 1, facilitating the assembly of the on / off valve body 2 and the drive assembly 3. Furthermore, a seal is formed between the valve housing body 17 and the valve housing bottom cover 18 by friction or hot-melt welding, and a seal is formed between the valve housing body 17 and the valve housing top cover 19 by friction or hot-melt welding.

[0074] like Figure 2 As shown, in some examples of the present invention, the water inlet layer 10 is provided with a plurality of first partitions 15 to define a plurality of water inlet channels. This simplifies the forming method of the plurality of water inlet channels.

[0075] In some examples of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the water outlet layer 11 is provided with multiple second partitions 16 to define multiple water outlet channels. This simplifies the forming method of the multiple water outlet channels.

[0076] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a multi-channel switching valve 10000 according to the above embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] The following is for reference. Figures 10-13 A vehicle according to some embodiments of the present invention is described, wherein a multi-channel switching valve 10000 has four modes and is provided with six valve ports.

[0078] like Figure 10As shown, the first valve port 121 of the multi-channel switching valve 10000 is connected to the heater core, the second valve port 122 of the multi-channel switching valve 10000 is connected to the heating heat exchanger, the third valve port 123 of the multi-channel switching valve 10000 is connected to the battery pack, the fourth valve port 124 of the multi-channel switching valve 10000 is connected to the vehicle drive motor, the fifth valve port 125 of the multi-channel switching valve 10000 is connected to the vehicle drive motor, and the sixth valve port 126 of the multi-channel switching valve 10000 is connected to the cooling heat exchanger.

[0079] like Figures 11-13 As shown, in mode one (battery cooling water circuit working mode), only the fifth through hole 1064 is open, allowing the third valve port 123 and the sixth valve port 126 to conduct.

[0080] In mode two (heat pump heating mode), only the second through hole 1061 is open, and the first valve port 121 and the second valve port 122 are connected.

[0081] In mode three (battery heating or simultaneous battery heating and heating mode), the first through hole 1060 and the third through hole 1062 are open, the first valve port 121 and the sixth valve port 126 are connected, and the third valve port 123 and the second valve port 122 are connected.

[0082] In mode four (motor waste heat recovery working mode), the fourth through hole 1063 and the sixth through hole 1065 are open, the third valve port 123 and the fourth valve port 124 are connected, and the fifth valve port 125 and the sixth valve port 126 are connected.

[0083] Therefore, in the vehicle according to the present invention, by setting a multi-channel switching valve 10000, the on / off state of multiple flow channels can be centrally controlled, making comprehensive use of components for cooling fluid and / or components for heating fluid in the thermal system, simplifying the thermal system and saving costs.

[0084] Other components of the vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention, such as the driving system and its operation, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0085] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0086] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0087] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multi-channel switching valve, characterized in that, include: The valve housing includes an inlet tank layer and an outlet tank layer spaced apart. The inlet tank layer includes multiple inlet tanks, each inlet tank being provided with an inlet valve port. The outlet tank layer includes multiple outlet tanks, each outlet tank being provided with an outlet valve port. Each inlet tank is connected to at least one outlet tank through at least one through hole. Multiple on / off valve bodies are provided, and the multiple on / off valve bodies are configured one-to-one with the multiple through holes. Each on / off valve body can be moved to open or block the corresponding through hole. A drive assembly, which cooperates with the plurality of on / off valve bodies to control the working state of each of the on / off valve bodies so that each of at least a portion of the inlet valve ports is switched to be connected to at least two of the outlet valve ports.

2. The multi-channel switching valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the on / off valve bodies is movable relative to the through hole, and the drive assembly includes: Multiple cams are respectively configured to correspond one-to-one with multiple on / off valve bodies to push the on / off valve bodies to close the through hole; Multiple reset components are provided on the valve housing and are respectively configured to correspond one-to-one with multiple on / off valve bodies. Each reset component pushes the corresponding on / off valve body to move in the direction of opening the through hole. A driving component, which cooperates with the plurality of cams to drive the plurality of cams to rotate.

3. The multi-channel switching valve according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component includes a drive motor and a connecting rod. The drive motor is connected to the connecting rod to drive the connecting rod to rotate. A plurality of cams are mounted on the connecting rod to be driven by the connecting rod to rotate synchronously.

4. The multi-channel switching valve according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the reset elements is a spring.

5. The multi-channel switching valve according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each cam has multiple engagement positions that contact and engage with the on / off valve body. The multiple engagement positions include a low position and a high position. When the high position contacts the on / off valve body, the on / off valve body closes the through hole. When the low position contacts the on / off valve body, the reset member pushes the on / off valve body to open the through hole. At least some of the cams have different shapes.

6. The multi-channel switching valve according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned mating positions is formed as an arcuate structure to contact the on / off valve body line.

7. The multi-channel switching valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the on / off valve bodies is provided with a first sealing ring, and when the on / off valve body blocks the through hole, the first sealing ring cooperates with the inner wall of the through hole.

8. The multi-channel switching valve according to claim 7, characterized in that, Each of the on / off valve bodies is provided with a groove for installing the first sealing ring.

9. The multi-channel switching valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a housing, which is disposed on the valve housing, and the drive assembly is disposed in the housing, with each of the on / off valve bodies extending into the housing to cooperate with the drive assembly.

10. The multi-channel switching valve according to claim 9, characterized in that, The valve housing is provided with multiple through holes, and multiple on / off valve bodies extend into the housing through the multiple through holes in a corresponding manner. Each through hole is provided with a second sealing ring that mates with the corresponding on / off valve body.

11. The multi-channel switching valve according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, There are three water inlet tanks, namely a first water inlet tank, a second water inlet tank and a third water inlet tank. The first water inlet tank is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole. The second water inlet tank is provided with a third through hole, a fourth through hole and a fifth through hole. The third water inlet tank is provided with a sixth through hole. There are three water outlet channels, namely a first water outlet channel, a second water outlet channel, and a third water outlet channel. The first water outlet channel is provided with a second through hole and a third through hole, the second water outlet channel is provided with a fourth through hole, and the third water outlet channel is provided with a first through hole, a fifth through hole, and a sixth through hole.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes a multi-channel switching valve according to any one of claims 1-11.

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