Vehicle-mounted air conditioner temperature control system and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a vehicle-mounted air conditioner temperature control system and a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted air conditioner temperature control system comprises a vehicle-mounted air conditioner system, wherein the vehicle-mounted air conditioner system comprises an air outlet pipeline; and a gravity heat pipe assembly, wherein one end of the gravity heat pipe assembly is arranged in the air outlet pipeline, and the other end of the gravity heat pipe assembly is arranged on a vehicle-mounted controller for an entertainment host; and wherein when the vehicle-mounted air conditioner system is working, the gas generated by the vehicle-mounted air conditioner system exchanges heat with the gravity heat pipe assembly at the air outlet pipeline. The vehicle-mounted air conditioner temperature control system adopts gravity capillary action for passive heat dissipation, and the heat in the vehicle-mounted controller for the entertainment host is exchanged by the gravity heat pipe assembly, so that the heat is transferred to the heat dissipation part in the air conditioner channel, and the cold air in the air conditioner channel carries away the heat of the heat dissipation part, thereby achieving heat dissipation of the controller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of vehicle controller heat dissipation technology, and specifically relates to a vehicle air conditioning temperature control system and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The extreme operating environments for vehicle controllers are generally in summer and winter. In summer, due to the high ambient temperature, vehicle controllers need to be cooled. Currently, there are two common cooling methods: natural cooling and fan cooling. However, each of these methods has its own problems. Natural cooling has low heat dissipation capacity and is suitable for vehicle controllers with low heat dissipation. With the increase in computing power of entertainment host, the heat dissipation is increasing day by day, and natural cooling cannot meet the heat dissipation requirements. Fan cooling can meet the heat dissipation capacity requirements, but as a moving part, the fan generates noise and vibration during operation, which reduces the product life cycle and has low reliability. Moreover, when the fan is damaged, it is difficult for car owners to replace or repair it themselves.

[0003] In winter, the external environment is relatively cold. If the external environment can provide heat to the entertainment controller, it will help the chip operate within a suitable temperature range, which is more conducive to the stable performance of the entertainment controller. Currently, there is no similar configuration in vehicle controllers.

[0004] Therefore, it is desirable to have a technical solution to overcome or at least mitigate one of the aforementioned defects of the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide an in-vehicle air conditioning temperature control system to solve at least one of the problems mentioned above.

[0006] In a first aspect of this application, an in-vehicle air conditioning temperature control system is provided, the in-vehicle air conditioning temperature control system comprising:

[0007] A vehicle air conditioning system, the vehicle air conditioning system including an air outlet duct;

[0008] A gravity-fed heat pipe assembly, one end of which is disposed within the air outlet duct, and the other end of which is disposed on the in-vehicle controller for the entertainment system; wherein...

[0009] When the vehicle air conditioning system is working, the gas generated by the vehicle air conditioning system exchanges heat with the gravity heat pipe assembly at the ventilation duct.

[0010] Optionally, the gravity heat pipe assembly includes a heat pipe body and a first heat dissipation part, the first heat dissipation part is disposed in the air outlet duct, the first heat dissipation part is connected to one end of the heat pipe body, and the other end of the heat pipe body is connected to the vehicle controller for the entertainment host.

[0011] Optionally, the first heat dissipation part includes:

[0012] A base plate, which is connected to the heat pipe body;

[0013] The heat sink has at least two heat sinks, and each heat sink is connected to the base plate.

[0014] Optionally, the first heat dissipation portion further includes:

[0015] Heat dissipation support plates are installed on each heat dissipation plate.

[0016] Optionally, the base plate, the heat sink, and the heat sink support plate are all of the following structures:

[0017] One or more of the heat sink, base plate, and heat sink support plate are provided with air inlets; wherein...

[0018] When gas from the vehicle air conditioning system enters the air outlet duct, the gas can enter one of the heat sink, base plate, or heat sink support plate through the air inlet.

[0019] Optionally, the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system further includes:

[0020] A first temperature sensor is mounted on the vehicle controller.

[0021] The main controller is connected to both the vehicle air conditioning system and the temperature sensor; wherein,

[0022] The main controller is used to acquire the temperature information of the vehicle controller and transmit control signals to the vehicle air conditioning system based on the temperature information of the vehicle controller.

[0023] The vehicle air conditioning system operates according to the control signal, thereby enabling the gas generated by the vehicle air conditioning system to exchange heat with the gravity heat pipe assembly at the ventilation duct.

[0024] Optionally, the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system further includes a solenoid valve disposed within the air outlet duct for regulating the flow rate of gas supplied from the air outlet duct.

[0025] Optionally, the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system further includes:

[0026] The second temperature sensor is disposed within the central hole structure of the base plate and connected to the main controller. The second temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the base plate and transmit the temperature information inside the base plate to the main controller.

[0027] Optionally, the number of gravity heat pipe assemblies may be multiple.

[0028] This application also provides a vehicle that includes the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system described above.

[0029] This application has at least the following beneficial technical effects:

[0030] The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system of this application employs passive heat dissipation through gravity capillary action. In summer, heat within the vehicle controller of the entertainment host is transferred to the heat dissipation unit within the air conditioning duct via a gravity heat pipe assembly. The cool air in the air conditioning duct then carries away the heat from the heat dissipation unit, thus achieving heat dissipation for the controller. Since the gravity heat pipe itself is not a moving part, it does not generate noise or vibration, resulting in significantly improved reliability compared to fan-based cooling. In winter, hot air from the exhaust duct transfers heat to the vehicle controller of the entertainment host via the gravity heat pipe assembly, warming the controller and ensuring it operates at a reasonable temperature, thus guaranteeing the low-temperature reliability of the entertainment controller. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system provided in the first embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system provided in the second embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 1. Air outlet duct; 2. Gravity heat pipe assembly; 3. Vehicle controller for entertainment host; 21. Heat pipe body; 22. First heat dissipation unit; 221. Base plate; 222. Heat dissipation plate; 223. Heat dissipation support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this application. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system provided in the first embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system provided in the second embodiment of this application.

[0038] like Figure 1 The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system shown includes a vehicle air conditioning system 1 and a gravity heat pipe assembly 2.

[0039] The vehicle air conditioning system includes an air outlet duct 1;

[0040] One end of the gravity heat pipe assembly 2 is disposed inside the air outlet duct 1, and the other end of the gravity heat pipe assembly is disposed on the vehicle controller 3 for the entertainment host; wherein...

[0041] When the vehicle air conditioning system is working, the gas generated by the vehicle air conditioning system exchanges heat with the gravity heat pipe assembly at the ventilation duct.

[0042] The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system of this application employs passive heat dissipation through gravity capillary action. In summer, heat within the vehicle controller of the entertainment host is transferred to the heat dissipation unit within the air conditioning duct via a gravity heat pipe assembly. The cool air in the air conditioning duct then carries away the heat from the heat dissipation unit, thus achieving heat dissipation for the controller. Since the gravity heat pipe itself is not a moving part, it does not generate noise or vibration, resulting in significantly improved reliability compared to fan-based cooling. In winter, hot air from the exhaust duct transfers heat to the vehicle controller of the entertainment host via the gravity heat pipe assembly, warming the controller and ensuring it operates at a reasonable temperature, thus guaranteeing the low-temperature reliability of the entertainment controller.

[0043] In this embodiment, the gravity heat pipe assembly includes a heat pipe body 21 and a first heat dissipation part 22. The first heat dissipation part 22 is disposed in the air outlet duct 1. The first heat dissipation part 22 is connected to one end of the heat pipe body 21, and the other end of the heat pipe body 21 is connected to the vehicle controller 3 for the entertainment host.

[0044] By incorporating a heat dissipation section, the contact area between the gas in the air outlet duct and the gravity heat pipe assembly can be significantly increased, thereby achieving efficient heat transfer.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first heat dissipation part 22 includes a base plate 221 and a heat dissipation plate 222, and the base plate 221 is connected to the heat pipe body 21.

[0046] The number of heat sinks 222 is at least two, and each heat sink 222 is connected to the base plate.

[0047] See Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first heat dissipation part 22 further includes a heat dissipation support plate 223, which is disposed on each heat dissipation plate 222.

[0048] In this embodiment, the base plate 221, the heat sink 222, and the heat sink support plate 223 are all hollow structures;

[0049] One or more of the heat sink 222, the base plate 221, and the heat sink support plate 223 are provided with air inlets; wherein...

[0050] When gas from the vehicle air conditioning system enters the air outlet duct, the gas can enter one of the heat sink, base plate, or heat sink support plate through the air inlet.

[0051] By setting air inlets, some air can enter the heat sink, base plate, and heat sink support plate, thereby achieving better heat exchange.

[0052] In this embodiment, the heat source of the entertainment host mainly consists of the commonly used chip heat source and other electronic components requiring heat dissipation in the vehicle controller of the entertainment host. The gravity capillary heat pipe is the main heat conduction part, transferring the heat inside the entertainment host to the heat exchange system inside the air conditioning duct through the phase change heat of the liquid inside the heat pipe. The heat of the heat exchange system is then carried away by the cold air in the air conditioning duct. In winter, the air conditioning duct contains hot air. In this case, because the outer part of the heat pipe is metal, it can conduct heat to the entertainment controller, achieving the purpose of heating and increasing the temperature of the entertainment controller, which is beneficial for the operation of the entertainment controller at low temperatures.

[0053] In this embodiment, the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system further includes a first temperature sensor and a main controller. The first temperature sensor is mounted on the vehicle controller; the main controller is connected to both the vehicle air conditioning system and the temperature sensor.

[0054] The main controller is used to acquire the temperature information of the vehicle controller and transmit control signals to the vehicle air conditioning system based on the temperature information of the vehicle controller.

[0055] The vehicle air conditioning system operates according to the control signal, thereby enabling the gas generated by the vehicle air conditioning system to exchange heat with the gravity heat pipe assembly at the ventilation duct.

[0056] In some cases, the vehicle user may not have turned on the air conditioning. In such cases, if the weather is extreme, the infotainment system's onboard controller may not be able to dissipate heat effectively. In this situation, by using the first sensor to detect the temperature of the infotainment system's onboard controller, the temperature can be controlled when the temperature exceeds a preset threshold, such as by heating or cooling the infotainment system's onboard controller.

[0057] In this embodiment, the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system further includes a solenoid valve, which is disposed in the air outlet duct and is used to regulate the flow rate of the gas supplied from the air outlet duct.

[0058] By setting the flow solenoid valve, heating or cooling can be controlled according to specific circumstances. For example, when it is necessary to cool down the vehicle controller for the entertainment head unit, but the user does not want the temperature inside the vehicle to be too low, reducing the flow rate can both ensure that the temperature of the vehicle controller for the entertainment head unit is not too high and prevent the temperature inside the vehicle from being too low.

[0059] In one embodiment, the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system further includes:

[0060] The second temperature sensor is disposed within the central hole structure of the base plate and connected to the main controller. The second temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the base plate and transmit the temperature information inside the base plate to the main controller.

[0061] By setting up a second temperature sensor and a first temperature sensor, the heat transfer rate can be obtained.

[0062] In this embodiment, a display device may also be provided, which is connected to the main controller to display the current heat exchange rate.

[0063] In this embodiment, there are multiple gravity heat pipe assemblies.

[0064] This application also provides a method for controlling the temperature of a vehicle air conditioner, the method comprising:

[0065] Obtain the temperature of the vehicle's onboard controller for the entertainment system;

[0066] Determine whether the temperature exceeds a first preset temperature threshold or falls below a second preset temperature threshold. If so, then...

[0067] A control signal is generated and sent to the vehicle air conditioning system. The vehicle air conditioning system operates according to the control signal, thereby exchanging heat between the gas generated by the vehicle air conditioning system and the gravity heat pipe assembly at the ventilation duct to lower or raise the temperature of the vehicle controller for the entertainment host.

[0068] In this embodiment, the vehicle air conditioning temperature control method of this application further includes:

[0069] Obtain the temperature transmitted by the first temperature sensor;

[0070] Obtain the temperature transmitted by the second temperature sensor;

[0071] The heat exchange efficiency is obtained based on the temperature transmitted by the first temperature sensor and the temperature transmitted by the second temperature sensor.

[0072] In this embodiment, the heat exchange efficiency = temperature transmitted by the first temperature sensor / temperature transmitted by the second temperature sensor × 100%.

[0073] In this embodiment, the present application also provides a main controller, which includes a temperature acquisition module, a judgment module, and a control signal judgment module, wherein,

[0074] The temperature acquisition module is used to acquire the temperature of the vehicle controller used in the entertainment host.

[0075] The judgment module is used to determine whether the temperature exceeds a first preset temperature threshold or is lower than a second preset temperature threshold;

[0076] The control signal judgment module is used to generate a control signal and send it to the vehicle air conditioning system when the judgment module determines that it is true. The vehicle air conditioning system operates according to the control signal, thereby exchanging heat between the gas generated by the vehicle air conditioning system and the gravity heat pipe assembly at the ventilation duct to reduce or increase the temperature of the vehicle controller for the entertainment host.

[0077] This application also provides a vehicle that includes the vehicle air conditioning temperature control system described above.

[0078] It should be noted that the foregoing explanation of the method embodiments also applies to the system of this embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0079] This application also provides a master controller, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and capable of running on the processor, wherein the processor executes the computer program to implement the above-described vehicle air conditioning temperature control method.

[0080] This application also provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program that, when executed by a processor, can implement the above-described vehicle air conditioning temperature control method.

[0081] The main controller includes input devices, an input interface, a central processing unit (CPU), memory, an output interface, and an output device. The input interface, CPU, memory, and output interface are interconnected via a bus. The input devices and output devices are connected to the bus via their respective input and output interfaces, and thus to other components of the electronic device. Specifically, the input device receives input information from external sources and transmits it to the CPU via the input interface. The CPU processes the input information based on computer-executable instructions stored in memory to generate output information, which is then temporarily or permanently stored in memory and transmitted to the output device via the output interface. The output device outputs the information to the outside of the electronic device for user use.

[0082] In other words, the main controller can also be implemented as including: a memory storing computer-executable instructions; and one or more processors that can implement the vehicle air conditioning temperature control method when executing the computer-executable instructions.

[0083] In one embodiment, the main controller may be implemented as including: a memory configured to store executable program code; and one or more processors configured to run the executable program code stored in the memory to perform the vehicle air conditioning temperature control method in the above embodiments.

[0084] In a typical configuration, a computing device includes one or more processors (CPU), input / output interfaces, network interfaces, and memory.

[0085] Memory may include non-persistent storage in computer-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM) or flash RAM. Memory is an example of computer-readable media.

[0086] Computer-readable media include both permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media, and information storage can be achieved by any method or technology. Information can be computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, DVD or other optical storage, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transfer medium that can be used to store information accessible by a computing device.

[0087] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this application can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, this application can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this application can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0088] Furthermore, it is clear that the word "comprising" does not exclude other units or steps. Multiple units, modules, or devices recited in the apparatus claims may also be implemented by a single unit or overall apparatus via software or hardware.

[0089] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this application. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which includes one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than those marked in the drawings. For example, two consecutively marked blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in block diagrams and / or the overall flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0090] In this embodiment, the processor may be a Central Processing Unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor.

[0091] Memory can be used to store computer programs and / or modules. The processor implements various functions of the device / terminal equipment by running or executing the computer programs and / or modules stored in the memory, and by accessing data stored in the memory. Memory can mainly include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area can store the operating system, at least one application program required for a function (such as sound playback, image playback, etc.), etc.; the data storage area can store data created based on the use of the mobile phone (such as audio data, phonebook, etc.). Furthermore, memory can include high-speed random access memory, and can also include non-volatile memory, such as hard disks, RAM, plug-in hard disks, SmartMediaCards (SMC), Secure Digital (SD) cards, FlashCards, at least one disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage devices.

[0092] In this embodiment, if the modules / units integrated into the device / terminal equipment are implemented as software functional units and sold or used as independent products, they can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments of the present invention can also be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, it can implement the steps of the various method embodiments described above. The computer program includes computer program code, which can be in the form of source code, object code, executable files, or certain intermediate forms. The computer-readable medium can include: any entity or device capable of carrying computer program code, recording media, USB flash drives, portable hard drives, magnetic disks, optical disks, computer memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), electrical carrier signals, telecommunication signals, and software distribution media, etc. It should be noted that the content contained in the computer-readable medium can be appropriately increased or decreased according to the requirements of legislation and patent practice in the jurisdiction. Although this application discloses preferred embodiments as described above, it is not intended to limit this application. Any person skilled in the art can make possible changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope defined in the claims of this application.

[0093] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of this application can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, this application can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, this application can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0094] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted air conditioning temperature control system, characterized in that, The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system includes: The vehicle air conditioning system includes an air outlet duct (1). A gravity heat pipe assembly (2) is provided, one end of which is disposed inside the air outlet duct (1), and the other end of which is disposed on the in-vehicle controller (3) for the entertainment host; wherein, When the vehicle air conditioning system is working, the gas generated by the vehicle air conditioning system exchanges heat with the gravity heat pipe assembly at the air outlet duct (1).

2. The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gravity heat pipe assembly includes a heat pipe body (21) and a first heat dissipation part (22). The first heat dissipation part (22) is disposed in the air outlet duct. The first heat dissipation part (22) is connected to one end of the heat pipe body (21), and the other end of the heat pipe body (21) is connected to the vehicle controller (3) for the entertainment host.

3. The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first heat dissipation unit includes: A base plate (221) is connected to the heat pipe body (21); The heat sink (222) has at least two heat sinks (222), and each heat sink (222) is connected to the base plate (221).

4. The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first heat dissipation unit further includes: Heat dissipation support plate (223) is disposed on each heat dissipation plate (222).

5. The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The base plate (221), the heat sink (222), and the heat sink support plate (223) are all perforated structures; One or more of the heat sink (222), the base plate (221), and the heat sink support plate (223) are provided with air inlets; wherein, When the gas in the vehicle air conditioning system enters the air outlet duct, the gas can enter one of the heat sink (223), the base plate (221), or the heat sink support plate (223) through the air inlet.

6. The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system as described in any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that, The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system further includes: A first temperature sensor is mounted on the vehicle controller. The main controller is connected to both the vehicle air conditioning system and the temperature sensor; wherein, The main controller is used to acquire the temperature information of the vehicle controller and transmit control signals to the vehicle air conditioning system based on the temperature information of the vehicle controller. The vehicle air conditioning system operates according to the control signal, thereby enabling the gas generated by the vehicle air conditioning system to exchange heat with the gravity heat pipe assembly at the air outlet duct (1).

7. The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system further includes a solenoid valve, which is disposed in the air outlet duct and is used to regulate the flow rate of the gas supplied from the air outlet duct.

8. The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system further includes: The second temperature sensor is disposed within the central hole structure of the base plate and connected to the main controller. The second temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature inside the base plate and transmit the temperature information inside the base plate to the main controller.

9. The vehicle air conditioning temperature control system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The number of gravity heat pipe assemblies is multiple.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes an on-board air conditioning temperature control system as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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