Vehicle thermal management system, control method and vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a vehicle thermal management system, a control method and a vehicle to solve the problem that each heating / cooling module cannot be operated independently in the related art, resulting in mutual loss and influence. The system comprises: a circulation loop module comprising a first circulation loop, a second circulation loop, a third circulation loop and a fourth circulation loop; a fluid pump module comprising at least one fluid pump; a thermal management module comprising a first control valve, a second control valve, a third control valve and a fourth control valve; and a heat exchange module comprising a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger and a third heat exchanger, wherein the first circulation loop and the fourth circulation loop exchange heat through the second heat exchanger, the third circulation loop and the fourth circulation loop exchange heat through the first heat exchanger, and the third heat exchanger is used to exchange heat between the first circulation loop and the passenger compartment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of intelligent vehicles, and in particular to a vehicle thermal management system, control method, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Intelligent vehicles are comprehensive systems that integrate environmental perception, planning and decision-making, and multi-level assisted driving functions. They utilize technologies such as computers, modern sensing, information fusion, communication, artificial intelligence, and automatic control, and are typical high-tech complexes.

[0003] In recent years, intelligent vehicles have become a research hotspot in the field of vehicle engineering worldwide and a new driving force for the growth of the vehicle industry. However, there are many drawbacks in the thermal management system of intelligent vehicles. They cannot make good use of thermal energy and reduce vehicle energy loss. In related technologies, each heating / cooling module cannot operate independently, resulting in mutual losses. For example, when using the waste heat of electric drive, the battery circuit needs to circulate together, which affects the battery life and cannot heat the battery at the same time. At the same time, it cannot provide dehumidification function for the passenger compartment while the heat pump is running. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a vehicle thermal management system, control method, and vehicle to solve the problem in related technologies where individual heating / cooling modules cannot operate independently, leading to mutual losses and interference.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle thermal management system, the system comprising:

[0006] The circulation loop module includes a first circulation loop, a second circulation loop, a third circulation loop, and a fourth circulation loop, wherein a battery is connected in the third circulation loop;

[0007] A fluid pump module includes at least one fluid pump for pumping fluid into a first circulation loop, a second circulation loop, and a third circulation loop;

[0008] The thermal management module includes a first control valve, a second control valve, a third control valve, and a fourth control valve, used to control the opening or closing of the second, third, and fourth circulation loops;

[0009] The heat exchange module includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger. The first circulation loop and the fourth circulation loop exchange heat through the second heat exchanger, and the third circulation loop and the fourth circulation loop exchange heat through the first heat exchanger. The third heat exchanger is used to exchange heat between the first circulation loop and the crew compartment.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the system provided by the embodiments of the present invention includes a loop module comprising:

[0011] The first circulation loop is connected in sequence to the engine, the second heat exchanger, the third heat exchanger, and the ceramic heater;

[0012] The second circulation loop is connected in sequence to the electric drive, the first control valve and the low-temperature heat sink;

[0013] The third circulation loop is connected in sequence to the battery, the second control valve and the first heat exchanger, wherein the second control valve is connected to the first control valve;

[0014] The fourth circulation loop is connected in sequence to the compressor, the second heat exchanger, the condenser, the third control valve and the gas-liquid separator. The fourth control valve and the first heat exchanger are connected in parallel on the second heat exchanger and the gas-liquid separator.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the heat exchange module in the system provided by the embodiments of the present invention further includes:

[0016] The fourth heat exchanger is used to exchange heat between the first and third circulation loops. In the first circulation loop, the fourth heat exchanger is connected between the second and third heat exchangers. In the third circulation loop, the fourth heat exchanger is connected between the battery and the second control valve.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the system provided in this embodiment of the invention further includes an evaporator connected to the fourth circulation loop, which is connected between the fourth control valve and the gas-liquid separator.

[0018] In one possible implementation, in the system provided by the embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange module includes:

[0019] The first heat exchanger is a battery heat exchanger, the second heat exchanger is a water-cooled condenser, the third heat exchanger is a warm air heat exchanger, and the fourth heat exchanger is a water heat exchanger.

[0020] In one possible implementation, in the system provided by the present invention, the first control valve and the second control valve are three-way valves, and the third control valve and the fourth control valve are solenoid valves.

[0021] In one possible implementation, in the system provided by the present invention, the first end of the first control valve is connected to a low-temperature radiator, the second end of the first control valve is connected to the third end of the second control valve, the third end of the first control valve is connected to an electric drive, the first end of the second control valve is connected to a battery, and the second end of the second control valve is connected to a fourth heat exchanger.

[0022] Secondly, embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle thermal management system control method, comprising:

[0023] Connect the third control valve and close the fourth control valve to heat the passenger compartment via an air source using the compressor.

[0024] Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve electric drive waste heat heating of the occupant compartment;

[0025] Connect the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve heating of the occupant compartment through air source and electric drive waste heat.

[0026] Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve battery heat dissipation and use battery waste heat to heat the occupant cabin.

[0027] The third control valve is closed, the fourth control valve is connected, the second and third ends of the first control valve are connected, and the first and third ends of the second control valve are connected, so as to realize the use of battery waste heat and electric drive waste heat to heat the crew cabin.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the method provided by the embodiments of the present invention further includes:

[0029] Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the first control valve to achieve cooling and dehumidification of the passenger cabin.

[0030] Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery cooling.

[0031] Connect the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and second ends of the second control valve to achieve refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and heating of the battery.

[0032] Connect the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin;

[0033] Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin and cooling of the battery.

[0034] Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and second ends of the second control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery heating.

[0035] Thirdly, embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle thermal management system control device, including a processing unit, the processing unit being used for:

[0036] Connect the third control valve and close the fourth control valve to heat the passenger compartment via an air source using the compressor.

[0037] Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve electric drive waste heat heating of the occupant compartment;

[0038] Connect the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve heating of the occupant compartment through air source and electric drive waste heat.

[0039] Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve battery heat dissipation and use battery waste heat to heat the occupant cabin.

[0040] The third control valve is closed, the fourth control valve is connected, the second and third ends of the first control valve are connected, and the first and third ends of the second control valve are connected, so as to realize the use of battery waste heat and electric drive waste heat to heat the crew cabin.

[0041] In one possible implementation, the processing unit in the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present invention is further configured to:

[0042] Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the first control valve to achieve cooling and dehumidification of the passenger cabin.

[0043] Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery cooling.

[0044] Connect the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and second ends of the second control valve to achieve refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and heating of the battery.

[0045] Connect the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin;

[0046] Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin and cooling of the battery.

[0047] Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and second ends of the second control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery heating.

[0048] Fourthly, embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle including the vehicle thermal management system mentioned in the first aspect.

[0049] Fifthly, embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic device, including: at least one processor, at least one memory, and computer program instructions stored in the memory, which, when executed by the processor, implement the method provided in the second aspect of the present invention.

[0050] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-readable storage medium having computer program instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implement the method provided in the second aspect of the present invention.

[0051] The vehicle thermal management system provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a circulation loop module, a fluid pump module, a thermal management module, and a heat exchange module. The circulation loop module includes a first circulation loop, a second circulation loop, a third circulation loop, and a fourth circulation loop, wherein a battery is connected in the third circulation loop. The fluid pump module includes at least one fluid pump for pumping fluid to the first, second, and third circulation loops. The thermal management module includes a first control valve, a second control valve, a third control valve, and a fourth control valve for controlling the opening or closing of the second, third, and fourth circulation loops. The heat exchange module includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger, wherein the first and fourth circulation loops exchange heat through the second heat exchanger, and the third and fourth circulation loops exchange heat through the first heat exchanger. The third heat exchanger is used to exchange heat between the first circulation loop and the passenger compartment, and the battery is connected separately to the third circulation loop. By manipulating the thermal management module, heat exchange occurs between the four circulation loops. For example, the battery is heated by heat transfer through the third circulation loop, cooled by heat transfer through the fourth circulation loop, and heated / cooled by heat transfer through the first circulation loop. Functions such as dehumidification and motor cooling are achieved individually or in combination. This maximizes heat utilization by utilizing a combination of multiple heat sources while eliminating mutual interference between components. Attached Figure Description

[0052] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle thermal management system provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 2 This is a detailed structural diagram of a vehicle thermal management system provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 4 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 5 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 6 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 9 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 10 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 11 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0064] Figure 12 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0065] Figure 13 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0066] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle thermal management system device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0067] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle thermal management system device provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0068] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure, the solutions disclosed herein will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0069] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this disclosure, but this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0070] The following are explanations of some of the words that appear in the text:

[0071] 1. In the embodiments of this invention, the term "and / or" describes the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following associated objects have an "or" relationship.

[0072] The application scenarios described in the embodiments of this invention are for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that with the emergence of new application scenarios, the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this invention are also applicable to similar technical problems. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0073] Intelligent vehicles are comprehensive systems that integrate environmental perception, planning and decision-making, and multi-level assisted driving functions. They utilize technologies such as computers, modern sensing, information fusion, communication, artificial intelligence, and automatic control, and are typical high-tech complexes.

[0074] In recent years, intelligent vehicles have become a research hotspot in the field of vehicle engineering and a new driving force for the growth of the vehicle industry. However, there are many drawbacks in the thermal management system of intelligent vehicles. It is impossible to make good use of thermal energy and reduce vehicle energy loss. In related technologies, when using the waste heat of electric drive, the battery circuit needs to be circulated together, which affects the battery life. It is also impossible to heat the battery at the same time, and it is impossible to provide dehumidification function for the passenger compartment while the heat pump is running.

[0075] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a vehicle thermal management system and control method to solve the problem that individual heating / cooling modules cannot operate independently, resulting in mutual losses and interference.

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle thermal management system of this disclosure includes the following structure:

[0077] The circulation loop module 101 includes a first circulation loop, a second circulation loop, a third circulation loop, and a fourth circulation loop, wherein a battery is connected in the third circulation loop.

[0078] The fluid pump module 102 includes at least one fluid pump for pumping fluid into a first circulation loop, a second circulation loop, and a third circulation loop.

[0079] The thermal management module 103 includes a first control valve, a second control valve, a third control valve, and a fourth control valve, used to control the opening or closing of the second, third, and fourth circulation loops.

[0080] The heat exchange module 104 includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger. The first circulation loop and the fourth circulation loop exchange heat through the second heat exchanger, and the third circulation loop and the fourth circulation loop exchange heat through the first heat exchanger. The third heat exchanger is used to exchange heat between the first circulation loop and the crew compartment.

[0081] like Figure 2 As shown, the detailed structure of the vehicle thermal management system provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0082] The fluid pump module includes a first fluid pump 2001, a second fluid pump 2002, and a third fluid pump 2003.

[0083] The thermal management module includes a first control valve 2011, a second control valve 2012, a third control valve 2013, and a fourth control valve 2014. The first control valve 2011 and the second control valve 2012 are three-way valves, where 1 is the first end of the three-way valve, 2 is the second end of the three-way valve, and 3 is the third end of the three-way valve. The third control valve 2013 and the fourth control valve 2014 are solenoid valves. The first end of the first control valve 2011 is connected to the low-temperature radiator 2034, the second end of the first control valve 2011 is connected to the third end of the second control valve 2012, and the third end of the first control valve 2011 is connected to the electric drive 2033. The first end of the second control valve 2012 is connected to the battery 2035, and the second end of the second control valve 2012 is connected to the fourth heat exchanger 2024.

[0084] The heat exchange module includes a first heat exchanger 2021, a second heat exchanger 2022, a third heat exchanger 2023, and a fourth heat exchanger 2024. The first heat exchanger 2021 is a battery heat exchanger, the second heat exchanger 2022 is a water-cooled condenser, the third heat exchanger 2023 is a warm air heat exchanger, and the fourth heat exchanger 2024 is a water heat exchanger.

[0085] The first circulation loop is connected in sequence to the engine 2031, the second heat exchanger 2022, the third heat exchanger 2023 and the ceramic heater 2032;

[0086] The second circulation loop is connected in sequence to the electric drive 2033, the first control valve 2011 and the low-temperature radiator 2034;

[0087] The third circulation loop is connected in sequence to battery 2035, second control valve 2012 and first heat exchanger 2021.

[0088] The fourth circulation loop is connected in sequence to the compressor 2036, the second heat exchanger 2022, the condenser 2037, the third control valve 2013, and the gas-liquid separator 2038. The fourth control valve 2014 and the first heat exchanger 2021 are connected in parallel to the second heat exchanger 2022 and the gas-liquid separator 2038. The fourth circulation loop is also connected to the evaporator 2039, which is connected between the fourth control valve 2014 and the gas-liquid separator 2038.

[0089] The following is Figures 3-13 Taking an example, the operation of the vehicle thermal management system control method in the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0090] like Figure 3 As shown, to achieve compressor-based heating of the passenger compartment via an air source, the method is as follows: The third control valve 3013 is connected, and the fourth control valve 3014 is closed. Heat exchange occurs between the first and fourth circulation loops. In the fourth circulation loop, the compressor 3036 obtains heat from the air, which is then input into the first circulation loop via the second heat exchanger 3023, and then returns to the compressor 3036 via the condenser 3037, the third control valve 3013, and the gas-liquid separator 3038 to complete the cycle. In the first circulation loop, heat is obtained through the second heat exchanger 3022, input into the third heat exchanger 3023, and then input into the passenger compartment, thus achieving compressor-based heating of the passenger compartment via an air source.

[0091] like Figure 4 As shown, to achieve heating of the passenger compartment using electrically driven waste heat, the method is as follows: The third control valve 4013 is closed, the fourth control valve 4014 is connected, and the second and third ends of the first control valve 4011 are connected. The first and fourth circulation loops exchange heat. In the second circulation loop, heat is input from the electric drive 4033 via end 3 and output from end 2 of the first control valve 4011. The heat is then output through the first heat exchanger 4021 and flows back to the electric drive 4033 to complete the cycle. In the fourth circulation loop, heat is output from the first heat exchanger 4021, passes through the gas-liquid separator 4038 and compressor 4036, and then output through the second heat exchanger 4022. In the first circulation loop, heat is obtained through the second heat exchanger 4022 and input to the third heat exchanger 4023, from which it is input to the passenger compartment, thus achieving heating of the passenger compartment using electrically driven waste heat.

[0092] like Figure 5As shown, to achieve heating of the passenger compartment using air source and electrically driven waste heat, the method is as follows: connect the third control valve 5013, connect the fourth control valve 5014, connect the second and third ends of the first control valve 5011, and so on. Figure 4 As shown, the second circulation loop outputs heat to the fourth circulation loop. In the first circulation loop, heat is obtained through the second heat exchanger 5022 and input to the third heat exchanger 5023. In the fourth circulation loop, heat is output by the first heat exchanger 5021 and the compressor 5036 and input to the crew compartment through the third heat exchanger 5023, thereby realizing the heating of the crew compartment through the air source and the waste heat driven by electricity.

[0093] It should be noted that when there is no need for heating by the waste heat of the electric drive, the electric drive 5033 dissipates heat to the low-temperature heat sink 5034 via the second circulation loop.

[0094] like Figure 6 As shown, to achieve battery heat dissipation and utilize battery waste heat to heat the passenger compartment, the method is as follows: The third control valve 6013 is closed, the fourth control valve 6014 is connected, the first and third ends of the first control valve 6011 are connected, and the first and third ends of the second control valve 6012 are connected. In the third circulation loop, heat is input from the battery 6035 to the first heat exchanger 6021. In the fourth circulation loop, heat is output from the first heat exchanger 6021, passing through the gas-liquid separator 6038 and the compressor 6036 to the second heat exchanger 6022 for heat output. In the first circulation loop, heat is obtained through the second heat exchanger 6022 and input to the third heat exchanger 6023, from which it is input to the passenger compartment, thus achieving battery heat dissipation and utilizing battery waste heat to heat the passenger compartment.

[0095] like Figure 7 As shown, to achieve heating of the passenger compartment using waste heat from the battery and the electric drive, the method is as follows: The third control valve 7013 is closed, the fourth control valve 7014 is connected, the second and third ends of the first control valve 7011 are connected, and the first and third ends of the second control valve 7012 are connected. The electric drive 7033 outputs heat to the first heat exchanger 7021, and the battery 7035 outputs heat to the first heat exchanger 7021 through the third circulation loop. In the fourth circulation loop, heat is output from the first heat exchanger 7021, passing through the gas-liquid separator 7038 and the compressor 7036 before being output to the second heat exchanger 7022. In the first circulation loop, heat is obtained through the second heat exchanger 7022 and input to the third heat exchanger 7023, from which it is input to the passenger compartment, thus achieving heating of the passenger compartment using waste heat from the battery and the electric drive.

[0096] Depend on Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As can be seen from the solution, the vehicle thermal management system provided in this embodiment can achieve the function of heating the battery while heating the passenger compartment, and can shield the battery when the waste heat from the electric drive heats up the passenger compartment.

[0097] like Figure 8 As shown, the method for achieving cooling and dehumidification of the crew cabin is as follows: close the third control valve 8013, close the fourth control valve 8014, connect the first end and the third end of the first control valve 8011, and in the fourth circulation loop, cool the evaporator 8039 through the second heat exchanger 8022 and / or the condenser 8037 to achieve cooling and dehumidification of the crew cabin.

[0098] like Figure 9 As shown, to achieve refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery cooling, the method is as follows: close the third control valve 9013, close the fourth control valve 9014, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve 9011, connect the first and third ends of the second control valve 9012, in the fourth circulation loop, the evaporator 8039 is cooled via the second heat exchanger 9022 and / or the condenser 9037, and then the first heat exchanger 9021 is cooled simultaneously. In the third circulation loop, the battery 9035 is cooled by the first heat exchanger 9021, thus achieving refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery cooling.

[0099] like Figure 10 As shown, to achieve refrigeration, dehumidification, and battery heating in the crew cabin, the following method is used: The third control valve 10013 is connected, the fourth control valve 10014 is connected, the first and third ends of the first control valve 10011 are connected, and the first and second ends of the second control valve 10012 are connected. In the fourth circulation loop, the evaporator 10039 is cooled via the second heat exchanger 10022 and / or the condenser 10037. Simultaneously, in the first circulation loop, the second heat exchanger 10022 outputs heat to the fourth heat exchanger 10024, thus achieving refrigeration, dehumidification, and battery heating in the crew cabin.

[0100] like Figure 11 As shown, the method for achieving heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin is as follows: the third control valve 11013 is connected, the fourth control valve 11014 is connected, and the second and third ends of the first control valve 11011 are connected. In the fourth circulation loop, the evaporator 11039 is cooled via the second heat exchanger 11022 and / or the condenser 11037. At the same time, the electric drive 11033 outputs heat to the first heat exchanger 11021, which outputs heat to the second heat exchanger 11022, and then the third heat exchanger 11023 heats the crew cabin, thereby achieving heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin.

[0101] like Figure 12As shown, to achieve heating, dehumidification, and battery cooling in the crew compartment, the method is as follows: close the third control valve 12013, connect the fourth control valve 12014, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve 12011, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve 12012. In the fourth circulation loop, the evaporator 12039 is cooled via the second heat exchanger 12022 and / or the condenser 12037. At the same time, the battery 12035 outputs heat to the first heat exchanger 12021, which outputs heat to the second heat exchanger 12022, and then the third heat exchanger 12023 heats the crew compartment, thereby achieving heating, dehumidification, and battery cooling in the crew compartment.

[0102] like Figure 13 As shown, to achieve heating, dehumidification, and battery heating in the crew cabin, the method is as follows: close the third control valve 13013, close the fourth control valve 13014, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve 13011, and connect the first and second ends of the second control valve 13012. In the fourth circulation loop, the evaporator 13039 is cooled via the second heat exchanger 13022 and / or the condenser 13037. At the same time, the second heat exchanger 13022 outputs heat to the third heat exchanger 13023 and the fourth heat exchanger 13024, thereby achieving heating, dehumidification, and battery heating in the crew cabin.

[0103] like Figure 14 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle thermal management system device, comprising:

[0104] Includes a processing unit 1401, which is used for:

[0105] Connect the third control valve and close the fourth control valve to heat the passenger compartment via an air source using the compressor.

[0106] Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve electric drive waste heat heating of the occupant compartment;

[0107] Connect the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve heating of the occupant compartment through air source and electric drive waste heat.

[0108] Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve battery heat dissipation and use battery waste heat to heat the occupant cabin.

[0109] The third control valve is closed, the fourth control valve is connected, the second and third ends of the first control valve are connected, and the first and third ends of the second control valve are connected, so as to realize the use of battery waste heat and electric drive waste heat to heat the crew cabin.

[0110] In one possible implementation, the processing unit 1401 in the apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present invention is further configured to:

[0111] Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the first control valve to achieve cooling and dehumidification of the passenger cabin.

[0112] Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery cooling.

[0113] Connect the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and second ends of the second control valve to achieve refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and heating of the battery.

[0114] Connect the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin;

[0115] Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin and cooling of the battery.

[0116] Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and second ends of the second control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery heating.

[0117] This invention provides a vehicle, including as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 The vehicle thermal management system mentioned.

[0118] In addition, combined Figures 1-14 The vehicle thermal management system, control method, and apparatus described in this application embodiment can be implemented by a vehicle thermal management system device. Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the hardware structure of the electronic device for the vehicle thermal management system control method provided in an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0119] The following is a detailed reference. Figure 15 It shows a schematic diagram of a structure suitable for implementing the electronic device 1500 in the embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 15 The electronic device shown is merely an example and should not be construed as limiting the functionality and scope of the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0120] like Figure 15As shown, the electronic device 1500 may include a processing device (e.g., a central processing unit, a graphics processor, etc.) 1501, which can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to a program stored in a read-only memory (ROM) 1502 or a program loaded from a storage device 1508 into a random access memory (RAM) 1503 to implement the voice control method as described in the embodiments of this disclosure. Various programs and data required for the operation of the electronic device 1500 are also stored in the RAM 1503. The processing device 1501, ROM 1502, and RAM 1503 are interconnected via a bus 1504. An input / output (I / O) interface 1505 is also connected to the bus 1504.

[0121] Typically, the following devices can be connected to I / O interface 1505: input devices 1506 including, for example, touchscreens, touchpads, keyboards, mice, cameras, microphones, accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.; output devices 1507 including, for example, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), speakers, vibrators, etc.; storage devices 1508 including, for example, magnetic tapes, hard disks, etc.; and communication devices 1509. Communication device 1509 allows electronic device 1500 to communicate wirelessly or wiredly with other devices to exchange data. Although Figure 15 An electronic device 1500 with various devices is shown; however, it should be understood that it is not required to implement or possess all of the devices shown. More or fewer devices may be implemented or possessed alternatively.

[0122] In particular, according to embodiments of this disclosure, the processes described above with reference to the flowcharts can be implemented as computer software programs. For example, embodiments of this disclosure include a computer program product comprising a computer program carried on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, the computer program containing program code for performing the methods shown in the flowcharts, thereby implementing the voice control method as described above. In such embodiments, the computer program can be downloaded and installed from a network via communication device 1509, or installed from storage device 1508, or installed from ROM 1502. When the computer program is executed by processing device 1501, it performs the functions defined in the methods of embodiments of this disclosure.

[0123] It should be noted that the computer-readable medium described in this disclosure can be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium, or any combination thereof. A computer-readable storage medium can be, for example,—but not limited to—an electrical, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any combination thereof. More specific examples of a computer-readable storage medium may include, but are not limited to: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer disk, a hard disk, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage device, magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination thereof. In this disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium can be any tangible medium containing or storing a program that can be used by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In this disclosure, a computer-readable signal medium can include a data signal propagated in baseband or as part of a carrier wave, carrying computer-readable program code. Such propagated data signals can take various forms, including but not limited to electromagnetic signals, optical signals, or any suitable combination thereof. A computer-readable signal medium can be any computer-readable medium other than a computer-readable storage medium, which can send, propagate, or transmit a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The program code contained on the computer-readable medium can be transmitted using any suitable medium, including but not limited to: wires, optical fibers, RF (radio frequency), etc., or any suitable combination thereof.

[0124] In some implementations, clients and servers can communicate using any currently known or future-developed network protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and can interconnect with digital data communication (e.g., communication networks) of any form or medium. Examples of communication networks include local area networks (“LANs”), wide area networks (“WANs”), the Internet (e.g., the Internet of Things), and peer-to-peer networks (e.g., ad hoc peer-to-peer networks), as well as any currently known or future-developed networks.

[0125] The aforementioned computer-readable medium may be included in the aforementioned electronic device; or it may exist independently and not assembled into the electronic device.

[0126] The aforementioned computer-readable medium carries one or more programs that, when executed by the electronic device, cause the electronic device to:

[0127] Obtain the first upgrade data corresponding to the system side. The first upgrade data includes an upgrade file package and an upgrade list. The upgrade list is used to determine the unit to be upgraded in the system side and the upgrade file in the upgrade file package corresponding to the unit to be upgraded.

[0128] Send the first upgrade data to the system.

[0129] An upgrade command is sent to the system, which instructs the system to perform a firmware upgrade based on the first upgrade data.

[0130] Optionally, when one or more of the above-described procedures are executed by the electronic device, the electronic device may also perform other steps described in the above embodiments.

[0131] Computer program code for performing the operations of this disclosure can be written in one or more programming languages ​​or a combination thereof, including but not limited to object-oriented programming languages ​​such as Java, Smalltalk, and C++, as well as conventional procedural programming languages ​​such as the "C" language or similar programming languages. The program code can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer, as a standalone software package, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. In cases involving remote computers, the remote computer can be connected to the user's computer via any type of network—including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN)—or can be connected to an external computer (e.g., via the Internet using an Internet service provider).

[0132] 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 disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions indicated in the blocks may occur in a different order than those indicated in the drawings. For example, two consecutively indicated 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 the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, 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.

[0133] The units described in the embodiments of this disclosure can be implemented in software or hardware. The names of the units are not, in some cases, intended to limit the specific unit.

[0134] The functions described above in this document can be performed at least in part by one or more hardware logic components. For example, exemplary types of hardware logic components that can be used, without limitation, include: field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), application-specific standard products (ASSPs), system-on-a-chip (SoCs), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), and so on.

[0135] In the context of this disclosure, a machine-readable medium can be a tangible medium that may contain or store a program for use by or in conjunction with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. A machine-readable medium can be a machine-readable signal medium or a machine-readable storage medium. A machine-readable medium can be, but is not limited to, electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor systems, apparatus, or devices, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples of machine-readable storage media include electrical connections based on one or more wires, portable computer disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), optical fiber, portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

[0136] The vehicle thermal management system provided in this invention includes a circulation loop module, a fluid pump module, a thermal management module, and a heat exchange module. The circulation loop module includes a first circulation loop, a second circulation loop, a third circulation loop, and a fourth circulation loop, wherein a battery is connected to the third circulation loop. The fluid pump module includes at least one fluid pump for pumping fluid to the first, second, and third circulation loops. The thermal management module includes a first control valve, a second control valve, a third control valve, and a fourth control valve for controlling the opening or closing of the second, third, and fourth circulation loops. The heat exchange module includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger, wherein the first and fourth circulation loops exchange heat through the second heat exchanger, and the third and fourth circulation loops exchange heat through the first heat exchanger. The third heat exchanger is used to exchange heat between the first circulation loop and the passenger compartment. The battery is connected separately to the third circulation loop. By controlling the thermal management module, single or combined functions such as battery cooling / heating, passenger compartment heating / cooling, dehumidification, and motor cooling can be achieved. While eliminating mutual interference between components, the combination of multiple heat sources maximizes heat utilization.

[0137] 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.

[0138] This application is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart... Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0139] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0140] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0141] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.

[0142] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A vehicle thermal management system, characterized by, include: The circulation loop module includes a first circulation loop, a second circulation loop, a third circulation loop, and a fourth circulation loop; wherein: a battery is connected in the third circulation loop; A fluid pump module includes at least one fluid pump for pumping fluid into the first circulation loop, the second circulation loop, and the third circulation loop; The thermal management module includes a first control valve, a second control valve, a third control valve, and a fourth control valve, used to control the opening or closing of the second circulation loop, the third circulation loop, and the fourth circulation loop; The heat exchange module includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger; wherein: the first circulation loop and the fourth circulation loop exchange heat through the second heat exchanger; the first circulation loop is sequentially connected to the engine, the second heat exchanger, the third heat exchanger, and a ceramic heater; the fourth circulation loop is sequentially connected to the compressor, the second heat exchanger, a condenser, a third control valve, and a gas-liquid separator; the fourth control valve and the first heat exchanger are connected in parallel to the second heat exchanger and the gas-liquid separator; the third circulation loop and the fourth circulation loop exchange heat through the first heat exchanger; the third heat exchanger is used to exchange heat between the first circulation loop and the crew compartment.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein, The loop module includes: The second circulation loop is connected in sequence to the electric drive, the first control valve, and the low-temperature heat sink; The third circulation loop is connected in sequence to the battery, the second control valve, and the first heat exchanger; wherein the second control valve is connected to the first control valve.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein, The heat exchange module also includes: A fourth heat exchanger is used to exchange heat between the first circulation loop and the third circulation loop. The fourth heat exchanger is connected between the second heat exchanger and the third heat exchanger in the first circulation loop, and is connected between the battery and the second control valve in the third circulation loop.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein, The fourth circulation loop is also connected to an evaporator, which is connected between the fourth control valve and the gas-liquid separator.

5. The system as described in claim 4, characterized in that, In the heat exchange module: The first heat exchanger is a battery heat exchanger, the second heat exchanger is a water-cooled condenser, the third heat exchanger is a warm air heat exchanger, and the fourth heat exchanger is a water heat exchanger.

6. The system of any one of claims 1-5, wherein, The first control valve and the second control valve are three-way valves, and the third control valve and the fourth control valve are solenoid valves.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein, The first end of the first control valve is connected to the low-temperature radiator, the second end of the first control valve is connected to the third end of the second control valve, the third end of the first control valve is connected to the electric drive, the first end of the second control valve is connected to the battery, and the second end of the second control valve is connected to the fourth heat exchanger.

8. A vehicle thermal management system control method, applied to the vehicle thermal management system as described in any one of claims 1-7, the method comprising: Connect the third control valve and close the fourth control valve to achieve heating of the passenger compartment via an air source based on the compressor; Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, and connect the second and third ends of the first control valve to achieve electric drive waste heat heating of the occupant compartment; The third control valve is connected, the fourth control valve is connected, and the second and third ends of the first control valve are connected to achieve heating of the passenger compartment by air source and electric drive waste heat; Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve battery heat dissipation and use battery waste heat to heat the passenger compartment. The third control valve is closed, the fourth control valve is connected, the second and third ends of the first control valve are connected, and the first and third ends of the second control valve are connected, so as to realize the use of battery waste heat and electric drive waste heat to heat the passenger compartment.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein, The method further includes: Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, and connect the first end and the third end of the first control valve to achieve cooling and dehumidification of the occupant cabin; Close the third control valve, close the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery cooling. The third control valve is connected, the fourth control valve is connected, the first and third ends of the first control valve are connected, and the first and second ends of the second control valve are connected to achieve refrigeration and dehumidification of the crew cabin and heating of the battery. The third control valve is connected, the fourth control valve is connected, and the second and third ends of the first control valve are connected to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin; Close the third control valve, connect the fourth control valve, connect the first and third ends of the first control valve, and connect the first and third ends of the second control valve to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin and cooling of the battery. The third control valve is closed, the fourth control valve is closed, the first and third ends of the first control valve are connected, and the first and second ends of the second control valve are connected to achieve heating and dehumidification of the crew cabin and battery heating.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: Includes a vehicle thermal management system according to any one of claims 1-7.

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