System for a motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (1) for a motor vehicle (100) for supplying lubricant to different components of the motor vehicle (100). The system (1) comprises a reservoir (4) through which three flow paths (5, 6, 7) for lubricant and two flow paths (8, 9) for coolant pass, wherein at least one channel (24) is molded in the reservoir (4), through which the associated flow paths (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) pass. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (100) having such a system (1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a system for a motor vehicle, through which the flow paths of a lubricant and a coolant pass. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle having such a system. Background Technology

[0002] In motor vehicles, fluids, such as lubricants, are typically supplied to two or more components. Furthermore, temperature control of these fluids is usually provided. For this purpose, separate and associated supply systems and infrastructure are typically provided for each component within the motor vehicle. This not only increases installation space but also necessitates an increase in the number of components required. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to improved embodiments, or at least other embodiments, of systems for motor vehicles and motor vehicle statements having such systems, which eliminate the disadvantages of solutions known in the prior art. In particular, the present invention relates to embodiments of systems and motor vehicle statements characterized by increased efficiency and / or more cost-effective production and / or reduced installation space requirements.

[0004] According to the invention, this objective is achieved through the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are examples of the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention is based on the general concept of providing a system for a motor vehicle as a module, in which lubricant and coolant flow through the system along different flow paths, and the system includes a reservoir, two delivery devices, and three coolers attached to the reservoir, wherein at least one channel is integrally molded in the reservoir, and a corresponding associated flow path passes through the at least one channel. The formation of channels within the reservoir results in reduced flow resistance, and thus a reduced pressure drop in the system. This leads to improved efficiency of the system and the associated motor vehicle. Furthermore, fewer components are required in the system for supplying the associated motor vehicle, resulting in greater space savings and making the system and the associated motor vehicle more cost-effective.

[0006] According to the concept of the invention, the system and the resulting modules comprise two reservoir components attached to each other, hereinafter also referred to as an upper reservoir component and a lower reservoir component, forming a reservoir. Three flow paths (hereinafter also referred to as lubricant paths) of a lubricant (particularly oil) pass through the reservoir. Thus, a first lubricant path, a second lubricant path, and a third lubricant path pass through the reservoir. Additionally, two flow paths (hereinafter also referred to as coolant paths) of a coolant pass through the reservoir, the coolant being used to cool the lubricant flowing along the lubricant paths. Thus, the first and second coolant paths flow through the reservoir separately from the lubricant paths. Two separate oil pans for the lubricant are molded in the lower reservoir component. The reservoir includes corresponding inlets and outlets for the respective lubricant paths and corresponding coolant paths. Thus, the reservoir includes a first reservoir lubricant inlet connection and a first reservoir lubricant outlet connection for the first lubricant path, the first lubricant path passing through the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection and the first reservoir lubricant outlet connection. Furthermore, the reservoir for the second lubricant path includes a second reservoir lubricant inlet connection and a second reservoir lubricant outlet connection, through which the second lubricant path passes. Furthermore, the reservoir for the third lubricant path includes a third reservoir lubricant inlet connection and a third reservoir lubricant outlet connection, through which the third lubricant path passes. Furthermore, the reservoir for the first coolant path includes a first reservoir coolant inlet connection and a first reservoir coolant outlet connection, through which the first coolant path passes. Furthermore, the reservoir for the second coolant path includes a second reservoir coolant inlet connection and a second reservoir coolant outlet connection, through which the second coolant path passes. Furthermore, the system includes corresponding conveying devices attached to the reservoir for each of the first and second lubricant paths. Therefore, the system includes a first conveying device for the first lubricant path and a second conveying device for the second lubricant path. Furthermore, the reservoir includes two associated fluid connections, hereinafter also referred to as pump connections, for the respective delivery devices. Thus, the reservoir includes two first fluid pump connections for the first delivery device, to which the first delivery device is fluidly connected, such that the first delivery device delivers lubricant along a first lubricant path during operation. Furthermore, the reservoir includes two second fluid pump connections for the second delivery device, to which the second delivery device is fluidly connected, such that the second delivery device delivers lubricant along a second lubricant path during operation. Additionally, the system also includes a cooler attached to the reservoir for each lubricant path.Therefore, the system includes a first cooler for a first lubricant path, a second cooler for a second lubricant path, and a third cooler for a third lubricant path. Each cooler includes an inlet (hereinafter also referred to as a cooler lubricant inlet) to allow lubricant inflow, and an outlet (hereinafter also referred to as a cooler lubricant outlet) to discharge lubricant.

[0007] Furthermore, to allow coolant inflow, each cooler includes an inlet (hereinafter also referred to as a cooler coolant inlet), and to discharge coolant, each cooler also includes an outlet (hereinafter also referred to as a cooler coolant outlet). For each cooler lubricant inlet, a reservoir includes an associated reservoir lubricant outlet, and for each cooler lubricant outlet, a reservoir includes an associated reservoir lubricant inlet, such that the associated lubricant path passes through the respective cooler. Furthermore, for each cooler coolant inlet, a reservoir includes an associated reservoir coolant outlet, and for each cooler coolant outlet, a reservoir includes an associated reservoir coolant inlet, such that during operation, the coolant and lubricant path flow separately through the respective cooler. Therefore, the lubricant flowing in the respective cooler along the associated lubricant path during operation is cooled by the coolant. Here, at least one channel is molded in the reservoir. Here, the associated lubricant path or coolant path defined by the channel passes through the corresponding channel.

[0008] Here, the term "molded" advantageously means, within a storage device, the integral formation of a corresponding channel. This specifically means that the storage device itself forms at least one channel, and / or that no other component exists besides the storage device for forming at least one molded channel.

[0009] It is conceivable that at least one of the channels is molded in the storage unit by means of two storage components. Advantageously, the respective channel formed by means of the two storage components includes a channel portion in one of the storage components that opens in a direction away from the other storage component and is closed by the other storage component to mold the channel. Thus, for each channel, the channel in the lower storage component includes a channel portion that opens toward the upper storage component and is closed by the upper storage component, such that the channel is molded, and vice versa.

[0010] Preferably, at least one of the at least one channels is molded within one of the storage components. Thus, the channels are integrally molded within the associated storage component. This specifically means that the storage component itself forms at least one channel, and / or that no other components exist besides the storage component for forming at least one molded channel.

[0011] In principle, at least one channel can be molded into two separate memory components.

[0012] Advantageously, at least one channel is molded in the upper storage component.

[0013] Preferably, the corresponding channels are molded in the upper storage component. This simplifies the manufacturing of the system.

[0014] Storage components can all be made of any material.

[0015] Preferably, the corresponding reservoir component is made of metal or alloy (e.g., aluminum). Similarly, the corresponding reservoir component can also be made of plastic, such as polyamide, particularly fiber-reinforced polyamide, especially PA66GF 35HS.

[0016] Advantageously, at least one of the at least one channels, preferably a corresponding channel in the reservoir, is advantageously molded into the associated reservoir component during injection molding of the reservoir component. This means that the reservoir component is made by means of injection molding, wherein during injection molding, at least one insert is arranged to be inserted into the associated mold and subsequently removed, such that after injection molding, at least one channel is molded into the reservoir component by means of this at least one insert. Thus, at least one of the channels is molded into the associated reservoir component by means of such an insert (also called a core). This is particularly cost-effective and facilitates system production.

[0017] It can be imagined here that at least one of the inserts remains in the associated storage component, i.e., as part of the storage component. Similarly, after injection molding, at least one insert can be removed from the storage component.

[0018] Storage components can be formed in virtually any way.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the lower storage component is pot-shaped, while the upper storage component is plate-shaped and placed on top of the lower storage component. Thus, the upper storage component is placed on top of the lower storage component as a lid.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, at least one, and advantageously each, channel is molded in the upper storage component. Therefore, the channels are preferably molded in one of the storage components, which simplifies and makes the production of the storage and thus the system more cost-effective. Furthermore, when the upper storage component is formed in a plate shape, the flow resistance within the at least one channel is further reduced, thereby improving efficiency.

[0021] Advantageously, the pump connection is formed in the lower storage component, and the conveying device is attached to the lower storage component.

[0022] In principle, individual coolers can be formed in any way.

[0023] Advantageously, in an embodiment, at least one, preferably each, of the coolers is formed as a plate cooler. Therefore, each cooler can be attached to the storage tank in a simplified and compact manner.

[0024] An embodiment in which at least one of the coolers, preferably each cooler, is placed on the side of the upper storage component opposite to the lower storage component and attached to the upper storage component, is considered advantageous. Here, the upper storage component includes a storage lubricant outlet, a storage lubricant inlet, a storage coolant outlet, and a storage coolant inlet.

[0025] In an advantageous embodiment, a first reservoir lubricant inlet connection is formed on the lower reservoir component. Furthermore, a first reservoir lubricant outlet connection is formed on the upper reservoir component, opposite to the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection.

[0026] According to an advantageous variation, the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection is formed on the lower reservoir component. Furthermore, the second reservoir lubricant outlet connection is advantageously formed on the upper reservoir component, and preferably disposed on the same side of the reservoir as the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection. Advantageously, the second reservoir lubricant outlet connection and the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection are parallel to each other.

[0027] Advantageously, in this embodiment, the third reservoir lubricant inlet connection and the third reservoir lubricant outlet connection are formed on the upper reservoir component and disposed on the same side of the reservoir. Preferably, the third reservoir lubricant inlet connection and the third reservoir lubricant outlet connection are parallel to each other.

[0028] In an advantageous embodiment, a first reservoir coolant inlet connection and a first reservoir coolant outlet connection are formed on the upper reservoir component and disposed on different sides of the reservoir.

[0029] According to an advantageous embodiment, a second reservoir coolant inlet connection and a second reservoir coolant outlet connection are formed on the upper reservoir component and disposed on different sides of the reservoir.

[0030] Preferably, the first reservoir coolant inlet connection and the second reservoir coolant outlet connection are parallel to each other.

[0031] Advantageously, the coolant inlet connection of the second reservoir and the coolant outlet connection of the first reservoir are parallel to each other.

[0032] In practice, the reservoir includes two sides that are opposite to each other. Therefore, the reservoir includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. Furthermore, the reservoir includes a third side and a fourth side opposite to the third side. The first and second sides extend obliquely or laterally, preferably laterally to the third and fourth sides. Preferably, the third and fourth sides connect the first and second sides to each other.

[0033] Advantageously, the pump connection is located on the first side of the reservoir. Advantageously, the second reservoir coolant inlet connection and the first reservoir coolant outlet connection are located on the second side of the reservoir. Advantageously, the first reservoir coolant inlet connection, the second reservoir coolant outlet connection, and the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection are located on the third side of the reservoir. Advantageously, the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection, the second reservoir lubricant outlet connection, and the first reservoir lubricant outlet connection are located on the fourth side of the reservoir.

[0034] In principle, the coolant paths can pass through the reservoir in a fluidly separate manner from each other.

[0035] It can also be imagined that the coolant paths intersect within the reservoir, particularly in the upper reservoir component. Therefore, coolant flow between the coolant paths can occur within the reservoir.

[0036] In an advantageous embodiment, the system includes an associated temperature sensor for at least one of the lubricant paths, and the reservoir includes an associated connection (hereinafter also referred to as a sensor connection) for the respective temperature sensor.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the system includes associated temperature sensors for both the first and second lubricant paths. Therefore, the system includes a first temperature sensor for the first lubricant path. The reservoir includes a first sensor connection for the first temperature sensor, through which the first temperature sensor enters the first lubricant path, particularly between the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection and the first delivery direction. Furthermore, the system also includes a second temperature sensor for the second lubricant path. For the second temperature sensor, the reservoir includes a second sensor connection, through which the second temperature sensor enters the second lubricant path, particularly between the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection and the second delivery connection.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the first lubricant path leads to the first oil sump in the oil pan. Furthermore, the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection is fluidly connected to the first oil sump, such that the first lubricant path extends from the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection to the first cooler, enters the first oil sump, and passes through the first reservoir lubricant outlet connection.

[0039] In an advantageous embodiment, the second lubricant path passes through a second oil pan within the oil pan. Furthermore, a second reservoir lubricant inlet connection is fluidly connected to the second oil pan, such that the second lubricant path extends from the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection to the second cooler, enters the second oil pan, and passes through the second reservoir lubricant outlet connection.

[0040] This system is used to supply lubricant to different components in motor vehicles.

[0041] Preferably, each lubricant path is used to supply lubricant, particularly oil, to the associated components.

[0042] Preferably, the motor vehicle includes a first motor, a second motor, and a transmission, each of which is supplied with lubricant through the system.

[0043] The corresponding motor can be designed as an electric motor.

[0044] Advantageously, the first lubricant path passes through the first motor, the second lubricant path passes through the second motor, and the third lubricant path passes through the transmission.

[0045] It should be understood that, in addition to the system, motor vehicles having the system are also part of the scope of this invention.

[0046] Other important features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the drawings, and the related description of the drawings with the aid of the accompanying drawings.

[0047] It should be understood that, without departing from the scope of protection of this invention, the above-described features and the features to be explained below can be used not only in the various combinations described, but also in other combinations or individually. Attached Figure Description

[0048] Preferred exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings and explained in more detail in the following description, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical parts.

[0049] The following are schematically illustrated:

[0050] Figure 1 A simplified representation of a motor vehicle as shown in a circuit diagram.

[0051] Figure 2 System floor plan

[0052] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the system's isometric decomposition.

[0053] Figure 4 An isometric exploded view of the system's memory.

[0054] Figure 5 Isometric view of the lower storage component of the storage device.

[0055] Figure 6 Isometric view of the upper storage component of the storage device.

[0056] Figure 7 Isometric detailed view of the lower storage component.

[0057] Figure 8 Isometric view of the system

[0058] Figure 9 Side view of the system.

[0059] Figure 10 : Another view of the system. Detailed Implementation

[0060] Such as in Figures 1 to 10 System 1 shown is used as a... Figure 1 The module 25 in the motor vehicle 100 is shown as an example.

[0061] In the exemplary embodiment shown, in addition to system 1, the motor vehicle 100 also includes a first motor 101, a second motor 102, and a transmission 103, to which lubricant, such as oil, is supplied during operation via system 1. For this purpose, associated flow paths 5, 6, and 7 of the lubricant (hereinafter also referred to as lubricant paths 5, 6, and 7) pass through system 1. There, the first lubricant path 5 passes through system 1 and the first motor 101. The second lubricant path 6 passes through system 1 and the second motor 102. Furthermore, a third lubricant path 7 passes through system 1 and the transmission 103.

[0062] from Figures 2 to 10 As can be seen, system 1 includes two interconnected storage components 2 and 3, hereinafter referred to as upper storage component 2 and lower storage component 3. Upper storage component 2 and lower storage component 3 together form the storage 4 of system 1. From Figure 4 As can be clearly seen in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the lower storage component 3 is designed in the shape of a can. The upper storage component 2 is designed in the shape of a plate and is placed on the lower storage component 3. The upper storage component 2 closes the lower storage component 3 as a lid.

[0063] Lubricant paths 5, 6, and 7 pass through reservoir 4. In system 1, the lubricant flowing along the corresponding lubricant paths 5, 6, and 7 is cooled during operation. For this purpose, two coolant flow paths 8 and 9 pass through reservoir 4 separately from lubricant paths 5, 6, and 7. Flow paths 8 and 9 are also referred to below as coolant paths 8 and 9. Thus, the first coolant path 8 and the second coolant path 9 pass through reservoir 4. From Figure 5As can be clearly seen, two separate oil pans 10 for lubricant, namely a first oil pan 10a and a second oil pan 10b, are molded in the lower reservoir component 3. For each lubricant path 5, 6, 7, the reservoir 4 includes an associated inlet 11 for lubricant inflow and an associated outlet 12 for lubricant outflow. Hereinafter, inlet 11 is also referred to as reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11, and outlet 12 is referred to as reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12. Thus, the reservoir 4 includes a first reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11a and a first reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12a for the first lubricant path 5, through which the first lubricant path 5 passes. Furthermore, the reservoir 4 includes a second reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11b and a second reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12b for the second lubricant path 6, through which the second lubricant path 6 passes. Furthermore, the reservoir 4 includes a third reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11c and a third reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12c for the third lubricant path 7, through which the third lubricant path 7 passes. Additionally, for each coolant path 8, 9, the reservoir 4 includes an associated inlet 13 for allowing coolant to flow in and an associated outlet 14 for discharging coolant. Hereinafter, inlet 13 is also referred to as reservoir coolant inlet connection 13, and outlet 14 is referred to as reservoir coolant outlet connection 13. Therefore, the reservoir 4 includes a first reservoir coolant inlet connection 13a and a first reservoir coolant outlet connection 14a for the first coolant path 8, through which the first coolant path 8 passes. Furthermore, the reservoir 4 includes a second reservoir coolant inlet connection 13b and a second reservoir coolant outlet connection 14b for the second coolant path 9, the second coolant path 9 passing through the second reservoir coolant inlet connection 13b and the second reservoir coolant outlet connection 14b. Additionally, for the first lubricant path 5 and the second lubricant path 6, the system 1 includes delivery devices 15, each for delivering lubricant along the associated lubricant paths 5 and 6. Therefore, the system 1 includes a first delivery device 15a for the first lubricant path 5 and a second delivery device 15b for the second lubricant path 6. Here, each delivery device 15 is attached to the reservoir 4. The reservoir 4 includes associated fluid connections 16 and 17 for each delivery device 15, the delivery devices 15 being fluidly connected to the fluid connections 16 and 17 to deliver lubricant. Connections 16 and 17 are also referred to hereinafter as pump connections 16 and 17.Therefore, the reservoir 4 includes two fluid first pump connections 16 for the first delivery device 15a, the first delivery device 15a being fluidly connected to the first pump connection 16, and in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the first delivery device 15a is inserted into the first pump connection 16 such that during operation, the first lubricant path 5 passes through the first pump connection 16 and the first delivery device 15a delivers lubricant along the first lubricant path 5. Furthermore, the reservoir 4 includes two fluid second pump connections 17 for the second delivery device 15b, the first delivery device 15b being fluidly connected to the second pump connection 17, and in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the second delivery device 15b is inserted into the second pump connection 17 such that during operation, the second lubricant path 6 passes through the second pump connection 17 and the second delivery device 15b delivers lubricant along the second lubricant path 6. Figure 2 As can be particularly clearly seen in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, pump connections 16 and 17 are formed on the lower storage component 3. Furthermore, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the conveying device 15 is attached to the lower storage component 3.

[0064] Furthermore, to cool the lubricant flowing through the corresponding lubricant paths 5, 6, and 7, system 1 includes associated coolers 18 attached to reservoir 4. Therefore, system 1 includes a first cooler 18a for the first lubricant path 5, a second cooler 18b for the second lubricant path 6, and a third cooler 18c for the third lubricant path 7. Each cooler 18 includes a cooler lubricant inlet for lubricant entry, a cooler lubricant outlet for lubricant discharge, a cooler coolant inlet for coolant entry, and a cooler coolant outlet for coolant discharge, all of which are not visible in the figures. For example, from... Figure 4 As can be clearly seen, the reservoir 4 includes an associated reservoir lubricant outlet 19 for each corresponding cooler lubricant inlet and an associated reservoir lubricant inlet 20 for each corresponding cooler lubricant outlet, such that the associated lubricant paths 5, 6, and 7 pass through the corresponding cooler 18. Furthermore, the reservoir 4 includes an associated reservoir coolant outlet 21 for each corresponding cooler coolant inlet and an associated reservoir coolant inlet 22 for each corresponding cooler coolant outlet, such that the coolant flows fluidly separate from the lubricant paths 5, 6, and 7 through the corresponding cooler 18 during operation, and that the lubricant flowing along the associated lubricant paths 5, 6, and 7 during operation is cooled by the coolant in the corresponding cooler 18. Figure 3 As can be particularly clearly seen, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the corresponding cooler 18 is formed as a plate cooler 26.

[0065] from Figure 4It is particularly evident that at least one channel 24 is molded within the reservoir 4. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, at least one channel 24 is molded within at least one of the reservoir components 2 and 3. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, at least one channel 24 for at least one of the flow paths 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 is molded within the upper reservoir component 2. Thus, at least one channel 24 is molded within the upper reservoir component 2, through which the associated lubricant path 5, 6, 7 or coolant path 8, 9 passes. Therefore, the system 1 is designed in a simple manner and has fewer individual components. Furthermore, due to at least one channel 24, the pressure drop along the associated flow paths 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 is reduced.

[0066] Advantageously, the reservoir components 2 and 3 are made of a light metal (e.g., aluminum) or a plastic (e.g., fiber-reinforced polyamide, particularly PA 66GF 35HS). Here, the individual channels 24 can be manufactured in the upper reservoir component 2 because the upper reservoir component 2 is injection molded, wherein the individual channels 24 are manufactured during the injection molding process by means of an insert (not shown), which is removed from the associated injection mold (not shown) after injection molding, so that the individual channels 24 are molded in the upper reservoir component 2.

[0067] For example, able to from Figure 2 and Figure 3 As can be clearly seen, in the exemplary embodiment, the cooler 18 is placed on the side of the upper storage component 2 opposite to the lower storage component 3 and attached to the upper storage component 2. Therefore, the upper storage component 2 includes a storage lubricant outlet 19, a storage lubricant inlet 20, a storage coolant outlet 21, and a storage coolant inlet 22.

[0068] from Figure 2 and Figure 4It is particularly evident that, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, a plurality of channels 24 are molded in the upper reservoir component 2. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the upper housing component 2 includes a first channel 24a for a first lubricant path 5, the first channel 24a including a first reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12a. Furthermore, the upper housing component 2 includes a second channel 24b for a second lubricant path 6, the second channel 24b including a second reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12b. A third channel 24c for a third lubricant path 7 includes a third reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11c, and a fourth channel 24d for the third lubricant path 7 includes a third reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12c. Additionally, the upper housing component 2 includes a fifth channel 24e and a sixth channel 24f for a first coolant path 8 and a second coolant path 9, wherein the fifth channel 24e includes a first reservoir coolant inlet connection 13a and the sixth channel 24f includes a second reservoir coolant outlet connection 14b. Furthermore, the upper housing component 2 includes a seventh channel 24g for the first coolant path 8 and an eighth channel 24h for the second coolant path 9. The seventh channel 24g includes a first reservoir coolant outlet connection 14a. The eighth channel 24h includes a second reservoir coolant inlet connection 13b.

[0069] from Figure 2 It is particularly evident that the first coolant path 8 leads to the fifth channel 24e via the first housing coolant inlet connection 13a, and to the first housing coolant outlet connection 14a via the first cooler 18a and the seventh channel 24g. The second coolant path 9 leads to the eighth channel 24h via the second housing coolant inlet connection 13b, and to the sixth channel 24f leading from the second housing coolant outlet connection 14b via the second cooler 18b. Figure 2 and Figure 6 It is particularly evident that, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the sixth channel 24f and the seventh channel 24g are further fluidly connected to the fifth channel 24e and the eighth channel 24h, respectively, via the ninth channel 24i of the upper housing component 2. Figure 6 It is clearly visible that the ninth channel 24i opens on the side facing downwards towards the storage component 3. There, particularly in… Figure 5 and Figure 7 The associated protrusion 30 of the lower reservoir component 3, which is visible in the middle, engages with the ninth channel 24i and includes an outlet 31 for discharging accumulated coolant.

[0070] In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the first lubricant path 5 passes through the first oil pan 10a. Furthermore, the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11a is fluidly connected to the first oil pan 10a. Therefore, the first lubricant path 5 extends from the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11a to the first cooler 18a, enters the first oil pan 10a, and passes through the first reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12a. Furthermore, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the second lubricant path 6 passes through the second oil pan 10b, and the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11b is fluidly connected to the second oil pan 10b. Therefore, the second lubricant path 6 extends from the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11b to the second cooler 18b, enters the second oil pan 10b, and passes through the second reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12b.

[0071] The reservoir 4 includes two opposite sides 27. Therefore, the reservoir includes a first side 27a and a second side 27b, both opposite to each other. Furthermore, the reservoir 4 includes a third side 27c and a fourth side 27d, also opposite to each other. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the third side 27c and the fourth side 27d extend substantially laterally to the first side 27a and the second side 27b. Pump connections 16 and 17 are disposed on the first side 27a.

[0072] according to Figure 2 In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, a first reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11a is formed on the lower reservoir component 3. Furthermore, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, a first reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12a is formed on the upper reservoir component 2 and is opposite to the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11a. Figure 4 As can be particularly clearly seen in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11b is formed on the lower reservoir member 3. Furthermore, the second reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12b is provided on the upper reservoir member 2, and is provided on the fourth side 27d of the reservoir 4 along with the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11b.

[0073] from Figure 4 It can be clearly seen that the third reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11c and the third reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12c are formed on the upper reservoir component 2 and disposed on the second side 27b of the reservoir 4.

[0074] from Figure 4 As can be particularly clearly seen in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the first reservoir coolant inlet connection 13a and the second reservoir coolant outlet connection 14b are disposed on the third side 27c of the reservoir 4. Furthermore, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the second reservoir coolant inlet connection 13b and the first reservoir coolant outlet connection 14a are disposed on the second side 27b of the reservoir 4.

[0075] For example from Figure 4 It can be further clearly seen that the third reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11c and the third reservoir lubricant outlet connection 12c are formed on the upper reservoir component 2 and disposed on the second side 27b of the reservoir.

[0076] In the exemplary embodiments shown, as from Figure 2 As is particularly evident, system 1 includes associated temperature sensors 28 for both the first lubricant path 5 and the second lubricant path 6. Therefore, system 1 includes a first temperature sensor 28a for the first lubricant path 5 and a second temperature sensor 28b for the second lubricant path 6. Furthermore, the reservoir 4 includes associated connections 29 for each temperature sensor 28, which are also referred to hereinafter as sensor connections 29. Therefore, the reservoir 4 includes a first sensor connection 29a for the first temperature sensor 28, through which the first temperature sensor 28a enters the first lubricant path 5. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the first temperature sensor 28a enters the first lubricant path 5 between the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11a and the first delivery device 15a. Furthermore, the reservoir 4 includes a second sensor connection 29b for the second temperature sensor 28, through which the second temperature sensor 28b enters the second lubricant path 6. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the second temperature sensor 28b enters the second lubricant path 6 between the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection 11b and the second delivery connection 15b.

[0077] from Figure 2 It is particularly evident that, for at least one of connections 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 17, system 1 may include an associated connector 32. Furthermore, the system includes a seal 33 between the reservoir components 2 and 3 and between the cooler 18 and the upper reservoir component 2. Moreover, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the reservoir components 2 and 3 are attached to each other, and the cooler 18 and the conveying device 15 are attached to the reservoir 4 by means of screws 34.

[0078] from Figure 1 It is clearly visible that at least one of the coolant paths 8 and 9 can pass through the cooling circuit 104. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first coolant path 8 passes through the cooling circuit 104 (purely exemplary), which includes other components such as a coolant cooler 105 for cooling the coolant and a coolant pump 106 for delivering the coolant.

Claims

1. A system (1) for a motor vehicle (100), - It has an upper storage component (2) and a lower storage component (3) attached to the upper storage component (2), the upper storage component (2) and the lower storage component (3) forming a storage (4). - Wherein, the first lubricant path (5), the second lubricant path (6) and the third lubricant path (7) pass through the reservoir (4). - in, The first coolant path (8) and the second coolant path (9) pass through the reservoir (4) in a fluidly separate manner from the lubricant paths (5, 6, 7). - In the lower reservoir component (3), two separate oil pans (10) for lubricant are molded. - Wherein, the storage device (4) • The first lubricant path (5) includes a first reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11a) and a first reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12a), and the first lubricant path (5) passes through the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11a) and the first reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12a). • The second lubricant path (6) includes a second reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11b) and a second reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12b), and the second lubricant path (6) passes through the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11b) and the second reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12b). • The third lubricant path (7) includes a third reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11c) and a third reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12c), and the third lubricant path (7) passes through the third reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11c) and the third reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12c). - Wherein, the storage device (4) • The first coolant path (8) includes a first reservoir coolant inlet connection (13, 13a) and a first reservoir coolant outlet connection (14, 14a), and the first coolant path (8) passes through the first reservoir coolant inlet connection (13, 13a) and the first reservoir coolant outlet connection (14, 14a). • The second coolant path (9) includes a second reservoir coolant inlet connection (13, 13b) and a second reservoir coolant outlet connection (14, 14b), and the second coolant path (9) passes through the second reservoir coolant inlet connection (13, 13b) and the second reservoir coolant outlet connection (14, 14b). - It has a first conveying device (15, 15a) for the first lubricant path (5) and a second conveying device (15, 15b) for the second lubricant path (6). - Each of the conveying devices (15) is attached to the storage device (4). - Wherein, the storage device (4) • The first delivery device (15, 15a) includes two fluid first pump connections (16), to which the first delivery device (15, 15a) is fluidly connected, such that the first delivery device (15, 15a) delivers lubricant along the first lubricant path (5) during operation. • The second delivery device (15, 15b) includes two fluid second pump connections (17), to which the second delivery device (15, 15b) is fluidly connected, such that the second delivery device (15, 15b) delivers lubricant along the second lubricant path (6) during operation. - Wherein, the system (1) includes a first cooler (18, 18a) for the first lubricant path (5), a second cooler (18, 18b) for the second lubricant path (6), and a third cooler (18, 18c) for the third lubricant path (7). - Each cooler (18) is attached to the storage tank (4). - Each cooler (18) includes a cooler lubricant inlet, a cooler lubricant outlet, a cooler coolant inlet, and a cooler coolant outlet. - wherein the reservoir (4) includes an associated reservoir lubricant outlet (19) for each cooler lubricant inlet and an associated reservoir lubricant inlet (20) for each cooler lubricant outlet, such that the associated lubricant paths (5, 6, 7) pass through the respective cooler (18). - Wherein, the reservoir (4) includes an associated reservoir coolant outlet (21) for each cooler coolant inlet and an associated reservoir coolant inlet (22) for each cooler coolant outlet, such that during operation, the coolant flows through the respective cooler (18) in a fluidly separated manner from the lubricant paths (5, 6, 7), and such that the lubricant flowing along the associated lubricant paths (5, 6, 7) during operation is cooled by the coolant in the respective cooler (18). - Wherein, at least one channel (24) is molded in the storage (4). - Wherein, the associated lubricant path (5, 6, 7) or coolant path (8, 9) defined by the channel (24) passes through the corresponding channel (24).

2. The system according to claim 1, Its features At least one of the at least one channel (23) is molded in one of the storage components (2, 3).

3. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features -At least one of the storage components (2, 3) is manufactured by injection molding. - During the injection molding process, at least one channel (24) is formed in the reservoir component (2, 3) by means of an insert.

4. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features - The lower storage component (3) is formed in the shape of a can. - The upper storage component (2) is formed in the shape of a plate and is placed on the lower storage component (3). - At least one of the at least one channels (24) is molded in the upper storage component (2).

5. The system according to claim 4, Its features - The corresponding channel (24) is molded in the upper storage component (2).

6. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features The pump connections (16, 17) are formed on the lower storage component (3), and the conveying device (15) is attached to the lower storage component (3).

7. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features Each cooler (18) is formed into a plate cooler (26).

8. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features - The cooler (18) is placed on the side of the upper storage component (2) away from the lower storage component (3) and attached to the upper storage component (2). - The upper storage component (2) includes the storage lubricant outlet (19), the storage lubricant inlet (20), the storage coolant outlet (21) and the storage coolant inlet (22).

9. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features - The first reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11a) is formed on the lower reservoir component (3), - The first reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12a) is formed on the upper reservoir component (2) and is opposite to the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11a).

10. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features - The second reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11b) is formed on the lower reservoir component (3), - The second reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12b) is formed on the upper reservoir component (2) and is disposed on the same side (27) of the reservoir (4) as the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11b).

11. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features The third reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11c) and the third reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12c) are formed on the upper reservoir component (2) and disposed on the same side (27) of the reservoir (4).

12. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features The first reservoir coolant inlet connection (13, 13a) and the first reservoir coolant outlet connection (14, 14a) are formed on the upper reservoir component (2) and disposed on different sides (27) of the reservoir (4).

13. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features The second reservoir coolant inlet connection (13, 13b) and the second reservoir coolant outlet connection (14, 14b) are formed on the upper reservoir component (2) and disposed on different sides (27) of the reservoir (4).

14. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features - The system (1) includes a first temperature sensor (28, 28a). - The storage device (4) includes a first sensor connection (29, 29a) for the first temperature sensor (28, 28a), through which the first temperature sensor (28, 28a) enters the first lubricant path (5). - The system (1) includes a second temperature sensor (28, 28b). - The storage device (4) includes a second sensor connection (29, 29b) for the second temperature sensor (28, 28b), through which the second temperature sensor (28, 28b) enters the second lubricant path (6).

15. The system according to claim 14, Its features - The first temperature sensor (28, 28a) enters the first lubricant path (5) between the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11a) and the first delivery device (15, 15a), and / or - The second temperature sensor (28, 28b) enters the second lubricant path (6) between the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11b) and the second delivery device (15, 15b).

16. The system according to claim 1 or 2, Its features - The first lubricant path (5) passes through the first oil pan in the oil pan, and the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11a) is fluidly connected to the first oil pan (10, 10a), such that the first lubricant path (5) extends from the first reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11a) to the first cooler (18, 18a), enters the first oil pan (10, 10a), and passes through the first reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12a), and / or - The second lubricant path (6) passes through the second oil pan in the oil pan, and the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11b) is fluidly connected to the second oil pan (10, 10b), such that the second lubricant path (6) leads from the second reservoir lubricant inlet connection (11, 11b) to the second cooler (18, 18b), into the second oil pan (10, 10b) and through the second reservoir lubricant outlet connection (12, 12b).

17. A motor vehicle (100) having a first motor (101), a second motor (102), a transmission (103), and a system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 16. -in, The first lubricant path (5) passes through the first motor (101). -The second lubricant path (6) passes through the second motor (102). -The third lubricant path (7) passes through the transmission device (103).

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