Heat exchangers, vehicle air conditioning systems and vehicles

By introducing regulating and driving components into the heat exchanger and using a stepper motor to drive and regulate the refrigerant flow, the problem of inaccurate refrigerant flow regulation in bus air conditioning systems has been solved, achieving precise control of cooling and heating, reducing noise and energy consumption, and improving comfort and air quality.

CN116481347BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202310556375.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-05-16
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2043-05-16

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, bus air conditioning systems cannot precisely adjust the refrigerant flow rate of the heat exchanger, resulting in inaccurate control of cooling or heating capacity.

Method used

A heat exchanger was designed, including an inlet manifold, an outlet manifold, and an adjusting component. The refrigerant flow rate is controlled by adjusting the position of the adjusting component. The adjusting component is rotated by a drive component and a transmission rod to block, avoid, or partially block the heat exchange inlet. Combined with a stepper motor drive, the refrigerant flow rate is precisely controlled.

Benefits of technology

It achieves precise adjustment of refrigerant flow to meet different cooling and heating needs in the vehicle, reduces noise, improves energy efficiency, and enhances comfort and air quality.

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Abstract

This invention provides a heat exchanger, a vehicle air conditioning system, and a vehicle, comprising: an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold; a heat exchange branch pipe having a heat exchange inlet and a heat exchange outlet, the heat exchange inlet being connected to the inlet manifold and the heat exchange outlet being connected to the outlet manifold; and an adjusting member, the adjusting member being adjustablely disposed within the inlet manifold or the heat exchange branch pipe, the shape of the adjusting member being adapted to the heat exchange inlet so that the adjusting member can block, avoid, or partially block the heat exchange inlet. The technical solution provided by this invention solves the technical problem in the prior art of being unable to accurately control the amount of refrigerant participating in heat exchange in a heat exchanger.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of heat exchanger technology, and more specifically, to a heat exchanger, a vehicle air conditioning system, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most bus air conditioning systems in existing technology use copper tube finned heat exchangers. Depending on the heat exchange capacity requirements, the amount of refrigerant in the refrigeration cycle is typically adjusted using compressors, fans, and expansion valves.

[0003] However, such adjustments often cannot accurately regulate the refrigerant flow rate into the heat exchanger, thus failing to achieve precise adjustment of cooling or heating capacity according to actual needs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a heat exchanger, a vehicle air conditioning system, and a vehicle to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the amount of refrigerant participating in heat exchange in the heat exchanger cannot be accurately controlled.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a heat exchanger is provided, comprising:

[0006] Inlet manifold and outlet manifold;

[0007] The heat exchange branch pipe has a heat exchange inlet and a heat exchange outlet. The heat exchange inlet is connected to the inlet manifold, and the heat exchange outlet is connected to the outlet manifold.

[0008] An adjusting element is adjustablely positioned inside the inlet manifold or the heat exchange branch pipe. The shape of the adjusting element is adapted to the heat exchange inlet so that the adjusting element can block, avoid, or partially block the heat exchange inlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the heat exchanger also includes:

[0010] The driving component is connected to the regulating component. The driving component is located outside the inlet manifold and outside the heat exchange branch pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the driving end of the driving component is rotatably disposed, and the adjusting component is rotatably disposed inside the inlet manifold; the heat exchanger also includes:

[0012] A transmission rod is provided, at least a portion of which extends out of the end of the inlet manifold and is connected to the drive end of the drive member. An adjusting member is connected to the transmission rod so that the drive member drives the adjusting member to rotate through the transmission rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the transmission rod includes:

[0014] The first transmission rod extends along the length of the inlet manifold, with one end of the first transmission rod extending out of the end of the inlet manifold and connected to the driving end of the driving component.

[0015] The second transmission rod has one end connected to the adjusting component and the other end connected to the other end of the first transmission rod. The extension direction of the second transmission rod is set at a first preset angle to the extension direction of the first transmission rod.

[0016] Furthermore, the inlet manifold has a circular tube structure, the adjusting component is an arc-shaped plate adapted to the inner wall of the inlet manifold, and the first transmission rod is located at the axis of symmetry of the inlet manifold.

[0017] Furthermore, there are multiple heat exchange branch pipes, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the inlet manifold. The adjusting element is a strip plate that extends along the axial direction of the inlet manifold. The length of the strip plate in the axial direction of the inlet manifold is at least greater than the total installation length of two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes in the axial direction of the inlet manifold.

[0018] Furthermore, there are multiple heat exchange branch pipes, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the inlet manifold. The adjusting element extends circumferentially along the inlet manifold, and the arc length of the adjusting element in the circumferential direction of the inlet manifold is at least greater than the total arc length of the two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes in the circumferential direction of the inlet manifold.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle air conditioning system is provided, the vehicle air conditioning system including an indoor heat exchanger and an outdoor heat exchanger;

[0020] The indoor heat exchanger uses the heat exchanger provided above; and / or,

[0021] The outdoor heat exchanger uses the heat exchanger provided above.

[0022] Furthermore, the outdoor heat exchanger is installed on the roof of the vehicle, protruding from the roof.

[0023] Furthermore, both the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold of the outdoor heat exchanger are set at a second preset angle to the top surface of the vehicle roof, and the heat exchange branch pipes of the outdoor heat exchanger are set parallel to the top surface of the vehicle roof.

[0024] Furthermore, the indoor heat exchanger is installed inside the vehicle and is located in the roof of the vehicle; the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold of the indoor heat exchanger are respectively located on both sides of the roof of the vehicle, and the heat exchange branch pipes of the indoor heat exchanger are set parallel to the top surface of the vehicle roof.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, including the vehicle air conditioning system provided above.

[0026] By applying the technical solution of this invention, the position of the adjusting component can be adjusted to facilitate the blocking, avoidance, or partial blocking of the heat exchange inlet, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the refrigerant flow through the heat exchange inlet. The heat exchanger can be controlled by adjusting the adjusting component, thus meeting different cooling and heating needs in the vehicle and achieving more precise control. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a heat exchanger according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the heat exchanger provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention when the heat exchange inlet is blocked is shown;

[0030] Figure 3 This diagram shows a schematic of the structure of a heat exchanger provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention when the heat exchange inlet is partially blocked;

[0031] Figure 4 This diagram shows a schematic of the structure of a heat exchanger according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention when it avoids the heat exchange inlet;

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of another heat exchanger according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown;

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the heat exchanger provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown when multiple heat exchange inlets in the circumferential direction are blocked.

[0034] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a heat exchanger provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown when a portion of a plurality of circumferential heat exchange inlets is blocked.

[0035] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of the heat exchanger provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown when multiple heat exchange inlets in the circumferential direction are avoided;

[0036] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the drive member and transmission rod provided according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is shown;

[0037] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle air conditioning system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is shown.

[0038] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0039] 10. Inlet manifold;

[0040] 20. Outlet manifold;

[0041] 30. Heat exchange branch pipe; 31. Heat exchange inlet; 32. Heat exchange outlet;

[0042] 40. Adjusting components;

[0043] 50. Driving components;

[0044] 60. Transmission rod; 61. First transmission rod; 62. Second transmission rod;

[0045] 70. Indoor heat exchanger; 80. Outdoor heat exchanger; 90. Four-way valve; 100. Compressor; 110. Throttling valve. Detailed Implementation

[0046] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, Embodiment 1 of the present invention provides a heat exchanger, which includes an inlet manifold 10, an outlet manifold 20, a heat exchange branch pipe 30, and an adjusting member 40. The heat exchange branch pipe 30 has a heat exchange inlet 31 and a heat exchange outlet 32. The heat exchange inlet 31 is connected to the inlet manifold 10, and the heat exchange outlet 32 ​​is connected to the outlet manifold 20. The adjusting member 40 is adjustablely disposed within the inlet manifold 10 or the heat exchange branch pipe 30. The shape of the adjusting member 40 is adapted to the heat exchange inlet 31 so that the adjusting member 40 can block, avoid, or partially block the heat exchange inlet 31.

[0048] By adjusting the position of the adjusting member 40, the heat exchange inlet 31 can be blocked, bypassed, or partially blocked using the adjusting member 40. This facilitates the regulation of the refrigerant flow through the heat exchange inlet 31. Adjusting the adjusting member 40 allows for control of the heat exchanger, thus meeting different cooling and heating needs within the vehicle. Therefore, the heat exchanger provided in this embodiment solves the technical problem of accurately controlling the amount of refrigerant involved in heat exchange in existing technologies.

[0049] It should be noted that the heat exchanger here can be an indoor heat exchanger or an outdoor heat exchanger. For vehicles, the indoor heat exchanger is also called the vehicle interior heat exchanger, and the outdoor heat exchanger is also called the vehicle exterior heat exchanger.

[0050] Specifically, the heat exchanger also includes a drive component 50, which is drivenly connected to the regulating component 40. The drive component 50 is located outside the inlet manifold 10 and outside the heat exchange branch pipe 30. This structural arrangement facilitates effective control and adjustment of the regulating component 40, enabling regulation of the refrigerant. In this embodiment, the drive component 50 can be a stepper motor. The stepper motor is used to drive and adjust the amount of refrigerant entering the branch pipe from the main pipe of the external or internal heat exchanger, thus achieving different heat exchange requirements under different conditions. By placing the drive component 50 outside the inlet manifold 10 and outside the heat exchange branch pipe 30, maintenance and adjustment of the drive component 50 are also facilitated.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, the refrigerant flow rate of the heat exchanger can be determined according to the demand for cooling and heating (parameters such as air conditioner outlet temperature), thereby controlling the operation of the stepper motor accordingly.

[0052] In this embodiment, the driving end of the driving member 50 is rotatably disposed, and the adjusting member 40 is rotatably disposed within the inlet manifold 10. The heat exchanger also includes a transmission rod 60, at least a portion of which extends out of the end of the inlet manifold 10 and is connected to the driving end of the driving member 50. The adjusting member 40 is connected to the transmission rod 60, so that the driving member 50 drives the adjusting member 40 to rotate via the transmission rod 60. This structural arrangement is simple and facilitates stable position adjustment of the adjusting member 40. Furthermore, the transmission rod 60 has minimal impact on the flow rate within the inlet manifold 10 and will not significantly affect the refrigerant flow rate within the inlet manifold 10.

[0053] Specifically, the transmission rod 60 includes a first transmission rod 61 and a second transmission rod 62. The first transmission rod 61 extends along the length of the inlet manifold 10, with one end extending beyond the end of the inlet manifold 10 and connected to the driving end of the driving member 50. One end of the second transmission rod 62 is connected to the adjusting member 40, and the other end is connected to the other end of the first transmission rod 61. The extension direction of the second transmission rod 62 is set at a first preset angle to the extension direction of the first transmission rod 61. This simplifies the structure of the transmission rod 60 and minimizes the impact on the normal flow of refrigerant in the inlet manifold 10 while stably driving the adjusting member 40 to rotate. Specifically, the first preset angle can be 90°.

[0054] In this embodiment, the inlet manifold 10 is a circular tube structure, the adjusting member 40 is an arc-shaped plate adapted to the inner wall of the inlet manifold 10, and the first transmission rod 61 is located at the axis of symmetry of the inlet manifold 10. This structural arrangement facilitates the movement of the arc-shaped plate along the periphery of the inner wall of the manifold, thereby enabling the arc-shaped plate to smoothly block, avoid, or partially block the heat exchange inlet 31.

[0055] In one embodiment, there are multiple heat exchange branch pipes 30, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10. The adjusting member 40 is a strip plate extending along the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10. The length of the strip plate along the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10 is at least greater than the total installation length of two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30 along the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10. This facilitates the simultaneous blocking, avoidance, or partial blocking of the heat exchange inlets 31 of at least two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30 when adjusting the position of the adjusting plate, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the refrigerant flow rate of at least two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30. Preferably, the length of the strip plate along the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10 can be greater than the total installation length of the multiple heat exchange branch pipes 30 along the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10, thus facilitating the simultaneous blocking, avoidance, or partial blocking of the heat exchange inlets 31 of multiple heat exchange branch pipes 30 along the axial direction when adjusting the position of the adjusting plate. Specifically, the heat exchanger in this embodiment can be set as an external heat exchanger.

[0056] It should be noted that two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30 include the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe. The "total installation length of two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30 in the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10" refers to the length between the end of the first branch pipe away from the second branch pipe in the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10 and the end of the second branch pipe away from the first branch pipe in the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10.

[0057] Specifically, in this embodiment, the adjusting member 40 can adjust the flow rate of multiple heat exchange branch pipes 30 arranged at intervals in the axial direction, that is, the length of the adjusting member 40 is greater than the total installation length of the multiple heat exchange branch pipes 30 in the axial direction of the inlet manifold 10.

[0058] In another embodiment, there are multiple heat exchange branch pipes 30, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the inlet manifold 10. An adjusting member 40 extends circumferentially along the inlet manifold 10, and the arc length of the adjusting member 40 in the circumferential direction of the inlet manifold 10 is at least greater than the total arc length of two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30 in the circumferential direction of the inlet manifold 10. This facilitates the simultaneous blocking, avoidance, or partial blocking of the heat exchange inlets 31 of at least two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30 when adjusting the position of the adjusting plate, thus enabling convenient adjustment of the refrigerant flow rate of at least two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30. Preferably, the arc length of the strip plate in the circumferential direction of the inlet manifold 10 can be greater than the total arc length of the multiple heat exchange branch pipes 30 in the circumferential direction of the inlet manifold 10, thereby facilitating the simultaneous blocking, avoidance, or partial blocking of the heat exchange inlets 31 of multiple heat exchange branch pipes 30 in the circumferential direction when adjusting the position of the adjusting plate. Specifically, the heat exchanger in this embodiment can be configured as an in-vehicle heat exchanger.

[0059] It should be noted that the two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30 include the third branch pipe and the fourth branch pipe. The "total arc length of the two adjacent heat exchange branch pipes 30 in the circumferential direction of the inlet manifold 10" refers to the arc length between the end of the third branch pipe away from the fourth branch pipe in the circumferential direction of the inlet manifold 10 and the end of the fourth branch pipe away from the third branch pipe in the circumferential direction of the inlet manifold 10.

[0060] The actual number and arrangement of heat exchangers need to be calculated specifically during actual use, including the length and diameter of the inlet manifold 10, the length and diameter of the outlet manifold 20, the length and diameter of each heat exchange branch pipe 30, the number of rows and spacing of the heat exchange branch pipes 30, and the number of heat exchange branch pipes 30 in each row (e.g., Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this diagram is not only a simplified design diagram of the heat exchanger adjustment section inside the vehicle, but also a simplified design diagram of each row of heat exchange branch pipes 30; each row of heat exchange branch pipes 30 can be designed as follows: Figure 6 and Figure 7 The design shown is in three units, but it can also be designed with other numbers.

[0061] The relevant formulas for heat exchange involved in this invention are as follows:

[0062] Q = Um·A·ΔTm;

[0063] Q – Total heat exchange, in W;

[0064] Um—average heat transfer coefficient, unit is W / (m²) 2 ·k);

[0065] A – Heat exchange area, in m² 2 ;

[0066] ΔTm — Average heat transfer temperature difference, in °C.

[0067] like Figure 10 As shown, Embodiment 2 of the present invention provides a vehicle air conditioning system, which includes an indoor heat exchanger 70 and an outdoor heat exchanger 80. The indoor heat exchanger 70 uses the heat exchanger provided above; or, the outdoor heat exchanger 80 uses the heat exchanger provided above; or, both the indoor heat exchanger 70 and the outdoor heat exchanger 80 use the heat exchanger provided above.

[0068] Specifically, the outdoor heat exchanger 80 is mounted on the vehicle roof, protruding from the roof. This structural arrangement allows the outdoor heat exchanger 80 to maximize the use of wind energy—specifically, the wind energy generated by the air flowing backward relative to the vehicle's forward direction during operation—eliminating the need for an external fan. This not only effectively reduces noise but also saves energy. Furthermore, by adopting the structure described in the above embodiment, the amount of refrigerant entering the heat exchange branch pipe can be easily adjusted, thus facilitating the fulfillment of different heat exchange requirements under varying conditions. The indoor heat exchanger 70 and outdoor heat exchanger 80 in this embodiment can be used in conjunction with a forced convection device, which can be a fan.

[0069] In this embodiment, both the inlet manifold 10 and the outlet manifold 20 of the outdoor heat exchanger 80 are set at a second preset angle to the top surface of the vehicle roof, and the heat exchange branch pipes 30 of the outdoor heat exchanger 80 are set parallel to the top surface of the vehicle roof. This arrangement facilitates the full utilization of wind energy for more effective heat exchange in the outdoor heat exchanger 80. Specifically, the second preset angle can be between 60° and 90°, including both 60° and 90°.

[0070] Specifically, the interior heat exchanger 70 is installed inside the vehicle and is located in the vehicle's roof. The inlet manifold 10 and outlet manifold 20 of the interior heat exchanger 70 are respectively located on both sides of the vehicle's roof, and the heat exchange branch pipes 30 of the interior heat exchanger 70 are arranged parallel to the top surface of the vehicle's roof. This layout facilitates heat exchange by the interior heat exchanger 70. The vehicle air conditioning system in this embodiment also includes an interior fan, which is positioned opposite the interior heat exchanger 70. The interior fan can use a smaller airflow fan, thereby reducing the noise of the entire vehicle air conditioning system by more than 10 dB compared to conventional vehicle air conditioning systems.

[0071] It should be noted that the top surface of the vehicle roof can refer to the roof surface located outdoors.

[0072] The vehicle air conditioning system also includes a four-way valve 90, a compressor 100, and a throttle valve 110. The vehicle air conditioning system provided in the above embodiment has the following advantages: Significantly lower noise; due to the absence of an external fan and the single, relatively small airflow of the internal fan, the overall system noise is estimated to be more than 10 dB lower than that of traditional bus heat pump air conditioning systems. Significant energy savings; during system operation, the energy consumption is mainly limited to driving the compressor 100, with very little energy required by the internal fan, resulting in significant energy savings. Enhanced comfort and more precise control; floor-mounted interior heating combined with downdraft ventilation and the introduction of fresh air into the vehicle provides greater comfort and fresher air compared to traditional bus heating systems.

[0073] Embodiment 3 of the present invention provides a vehicle including the vehicle air conditioning system provided in Embodiment 2 above. The vehicle in this embodiment is not limited to a bus.

[0074] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects: the heat exchanger is adjustable using a stepper motor, and the air energy of the bus itself is utilized, effectively meeting the cooling and heating needs of the vehicle interior and providing more precise control of the heat exchanger. The outdoor heat exchanger uses natural convection, and the interior uses a smaller internal fan, resulting in significantly lower noise than traditional heating systems. Energy consumption is mainly due to the compressor, resulting in significant energy savings compared to traditional bus heating systems. Combined with floor heating, the system provides both air supply and fresh air intake, making it more comfortable and providing better air quality than traditional bus heating systems.

[0075] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0076] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0077] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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 on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0078] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0079] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0080] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heat exchanger, characterized by, The heat exchanger comprises: an inlet manifold (10) and an outlet manifold (20); a heat exchange branch pipe (30) having a heat exchange inlet (31) in communication with the inlet manifold (10) and a heat exchange outlet (32) in communication with the outlet manifold (20); an adjusting member (40) adjustably arranged in the inlet manifold (10) or the heat exchange branch pipe (30), the adjusting member (40) being adapted to the shape of the heat exchange inlet (31) to block the heat exchange inlet (31), to avoid the heat exchange inlet (31), or to block part of the heat exchange inlet (31); the heat exchanger further comprises a driving member (50) arranged outside the inlet manifold (10) and the heat exchange branch pipe (30), and a transmission rod member (60), a driving end of the driving member (50) being rotatably arranged, and the adjusting member (40) being rotatably arranged in the inlet manifold (10); the transmission rod member (60) comprises a first transmission rod (61) extending along the length direction of the inlet manifold (10), one end of the first transmission rod (61) extending out of the end of the inlet manifold (10) and connected with the driving end of the driving member (50), and a second transmission rod (62) having one end connected with the adjusting member (40) and the other end connected with the other end of the first transmission rod (61), the extending direction of the second transmission rod (62) being arranged at a first preset angle with the extending direction of the first transmission rod (61) to enable the driving member (50) to drive the adjusting member (40) to rotate through the transmission rod member (60).

2. The heat exchanger of claim 1, wherein The inlet manifold (10) is a circular pipe structure, the adjusting member (40) is an arc-shaped plate adapted to the inner wall of the inlet manifold (10), and the first transmission rod (61) is arranged at the symmetry axis of the inlet manifold (10).

3. The heat exchanger of claim 1, wherein The heat exchange branch pipe (30) is a plurality of heat exchange branch pipes (30) arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the inlet manifold (10), the adjusting member (40) is a strip-shaped plate extending along the axial direction of the inlet manifold (10), and the length of the strip-shaped plate in the axial direction of the inlet manifold (10) is at least greater than the total length of the adjacent two heat exchange branch pipes (30) in the axial direction of the inlet manifold (10).

4. The heat exchanger of claim 1, wherein The heat exchange branch pipes (30) are multiple, the multiple heat exchange branch pipes (30) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the inlet header (10), the adjusting member (40) extends along the circumference of the inlet header (10), and the arc length of the adjusting member (40) in the circumference of the inlet header (10) is at least greater than the total arc length of the adjacent two heat exchange branch pipes (30) in the circumference of the inlet header (10).

5. A vehicle air conditioning system characterised in that, The vehicle air conditioning system comprises an indoor heat exchanger and an outdoor heat exchanger. The indoor heat exchanger is the heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and / or, The outdoor heat exchanger is the heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The vehicle air conditioning system of claim 5, wherein The outdoor heat exchanger is installed on the roof of the vehicle and protrudes from the roof of the vehicle.

7. The vehicle air conditioning system of claim 6, wherein The inlet header (10) of the outdoor heat exchanger and the outlet header (20) of the outdoor heat exchanger are arranged at a second preset angle with the top surface of the roof, and the heat exchange branch pipe (30) of the outdoor heat exchanger is arranged parallel to the top surface of the roof.

8. The vehicle air conditioning system of claim 5, wherein, The indoor heat exchanger is installed in the vehicle and arranged at the roof of the vehicle; the inlet header (10) of the indoor heat exchanger and the outlet header (20) of the indoor heat exchanger are arranged on the two sides of the roof of the vehicle respectively, and the heat exchange branch pipe (30) of the indoor heat exchanger is arranged parallel to the top surface of the roof of the vehicle.

9. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle air conditioning system comprises an indoor heat exchanger and an outdoor heat exchanger. The indoor heat exchanger is the heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and / or, The outdoor heat exchanger is the heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The outdoor heat exchanger is installed on the roof of the vehicle and protrudes from the roof of the vehicle. The inlet header (10) of the outdoor heat exchanger and the outlet header (20) of the outdoor heat exchanger are arranged at a second preset angle with the top surface of the roof, and the heat exchange branch pipe (30) of the outdoor heat exchanger is arranged parallel to the top surface of the roof. The indoor heat exchanger is installed in the vehicle and arranged at the roof of the vehicle; the inlet header (10) of the indoor heat exchanger and the outlet header (20) of the indoor heat exchanger are arranged on the two sides of the roof of the vehicle respectively, and the heat exchange branch pipe (30) of the indoor heat exchanger is arranged parallel to the top surface of the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle air conditioning system comprises an indoor heat exchanger and an outdoor heat exchanger. The indoor heat exchanger is the heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and / or, The outdoor heat exchanger is the heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The outdoor heat exchanger is installed on the roof of the vehicle and protrudes from the roof of the vehicle. The inlet header (10) of the outdoor heat exchanger and the outlet header (20) of the outdoor heat exchanger are arranged at a second preset angle with the top surface of the roof, and the heat exchange branch pipe (30) of the outdoor heat exchanger is arranged parallel to the top surface of the roof. The indoor heat exchanger is installed in the vehicle and arranged at the roof of the vehicle; the inlet header (10) of the indoor heat exchanger and the outlet header (20) of the indoor heat exchanger are arranged on the two sides of the roof of the vehicle respectively, and the heat exchange branch pipe (30) of the indoor heat exchanger is arranged parallel to the top surface of the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle air conditioning system comprises an indoor heat exchanger and an outdoor heat exchanger. The indoor heat exchanger is the heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and / or, The outdoor heat exchanger is the heat exchanger according to any one of claims 1

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