Integrated module and thermal management system

Abstract

This invention discloses an integrated module and a thermal management system. The integrated module includes a main body and a valve assembly. The main body is provided with at least first and second interfaces, a fourth interface, and first to fourth ports. The first and third ports are connected to the inlet and outlet of an external thermal management module, and the second and fourth ports are connected to the inlet and outlet of another external thermal management module. The valve assembly includes a second valve, a sixth valve, an eighth valve, and a ninth valve. The inlet of the sixth valve is connected to the first interface, and the outlet of the sixth valve is connected to the second port. The inlet of the eighth valve is connected to the fourth interface, and the outlet of the eighth valve is connected to the first port. The inlet of the ninth valve is connected to the fourth interface, and the outlet of the ninth valve is connected to the fourth port. The third port is connected to the inlet of the second valve, and the outlet of the second valve is connected to the second interface. The first and second interfaces are respectively connected to the exhaust port and the intake port of the compressor. This effectively reduces the energy consumption of the thermal management system, thereby reducing the overall vehicle energy consumption.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of application number 202211049835.7, filed on August 30, 2022, entitled "Integrated Module and Thermal Management System". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of thermal management system technology, and in particular to an integrated module and a thermal management system. Background Technology

[0003] In the existing technology, in order to improve the driving range of new energy vehicles, the thermal management system design requirements are increasingly adaptable to more and more operating conditions, and the flow path of the thermal management system is becoming more and more complex. This also leads to the flow path of the integrated module of the thermal management system having a significant impact on the energy consumption level of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide an integrated module that can reduce the energy consumption level of a thermal management system.

[0005] The present invention further proposes a thermal management system employing the above-mentioned integrated module.

[0006] An integrated module according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a main body having at least a first interface, a second interface, a fourth interface, and a first port to a fourth port, wherein the first port and the third port are connected to the inlet and outlet of an external thermal management module, and the second port and the fourth port are connected to the inlet and outlet of another external thermal management module; and a valve assembly having at least a second valve, a sixth valve, an eighth valve, and a ninth valve; wherein the inlet of the sixth valve is connected to the first interface, the outlet of the sixth valve is connected to the second port, the inlet of the eighth valve is connected to the fourth interface, the outlet of the eighth valve is connected to the first port, the inlet of the ninth valve is connected to the fourth interface, the inlet of the ninth valve is connected to the inlet of the eighth valve through the fourth interface, the outlet of the ninth valve is connected to the fourth port, the third port is connected to the inlet of the second valve, the outlet of the second valve is connected to the second interface, and the first interface and the second interface are respectively connected to the exhaust port and the intake port of a compressor.

[0007] According to the integrated module of the present invention, the second valve, the sixth valve, the eighth valve and the ninth valve can recover the heat of the external thermal management module connected through the first port and the third port, and provide heat to the external thermal management module connected through the second port and the fourth port, which can further reduce the energy consumption of the thermal management system.

[0008] In some embodiments, the main body is provided with a third interface, a fifth interface, and a sixth interface. The valve assembly includes a first valve and a third valve. The inlet of the first valve is optionally connected to the first interface, the outlet of the first valve is connected to the third interface, the inlet of the second valve is connected to the fifth interface, the inlet of the third valve is connected to the fourth interface, and the outlet of the third valve is connected to the sixth interface. The third interface and the fourth interface are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the crew compartment condenser, and the fifth interface and the sixth interface are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the outdoor heat exchanger.

[0009] According to the integrated module of the present invention, by adapting the outdoor heat exchanger and the passenger compartment condenser to be connected through a valve assembly, the ambient heat can be absorbed to adjust the temperature of the passenger compartment, at least in the case of low ambient temperature, so as to effectively reduce the energy consumption of the thermal management system, improve the energy consumption level of the thermal management system, and thus reduce the overall vehicle energy consumption.

[0010] In some embodiments, the integrated module further includes: a fourth valve, wherein the fifth interface is connected to the outlet of the fourth valve, and the outlet of the fourth valve is connected to the inlet of the second valve, so that the inlet of the second valve is connected to the fifth interface.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the integrated module further includes: a fifth valve, wherein a first check valve is provided between the fourth interface and the inlet of the fifth valve.

[0012] Furthermore, the integrated module also includes a seventh valve, the outlet of the sixth valve being connected to the inlet of the seventh valve, and the outlet of the seventh valve being connected to the second interface.

[0013] Furthermore, the integrated module also includes a seventh interface, the fourth valve inlet being selectively connected to the first interface, and the seventh interface being connected to the crew compartment evaporator.

[0014] Furthermore, a second check valve is connected in parallel between the inlet and outlet of the third valve.

[0015] In some embodiments, the inlet of the fifth valve is connected to the fourth interface, and the outlet of the fifth valve is connected to the seventh interface.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the valve bodies of the first valve to the ninth valve are respectively disposed in the first accommodating portion to the ninth accommodating portion of the main body, and the first accommodating portion to the ninth accommodating portion are each divided into two parts to define the first valve inlet to the ninth valve inlet and the corresponding first valve outlet to the ninth valve outlet, respectively.

[0017] In some embodiments, the valve assembly further includes a pressure relief valve disposed on the body.

[0018] A thermal management system according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: the integrated module described in the above embodiments.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated module according to an embodiment of the present invention from one angle;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated module according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the integrated module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of the integrated module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] Integrated module 100,

[0027] Main body 110, valve assembly 120, second check valve 130,

[0028] Interface 11, Interface 12, Interface 13, Interface 14, Interface 15, Interface 16, Interface 17

[0029] Valve 21 (first valve), 22 (second valve), 23 (third valve), 24 (fourth valve), 25 (fifth valve), 26 (sixth valve), 27 (seventh valve), 28 (eighth valve), 29 (ninth valve).

[0030] Port 31 is the first port, port 32 is the second port, port 33 is the third port, and port 34 is the fourth port. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] The following is for reference. Figures 1-4 An integrated module 100 and a thermal management system according to an embodiment of the present invention are described.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, the integrated module 100 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body 110 and a valve assembly 120.

[0034] See Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the main body 110 is provided with at least a first interface 11 to a sixth interface 16; the valve assembly 120 includes at least a first valve 21 to a third valve 23, and the first valve 21 to a ninth valve 29 are respectively disposed in the first receiving portion to the ninth receiving portion.

[0035] The first valve inlet is optionally connected to the first interface 11, the first valve outlet is connected to the third interface 13, the second valve inlet is connected to the fifth interface 15, the second valve outlet is connected to the second interface 12, the third valve inlet is connected to the fourth interface 14, and the third valve outlet is connected to the sixth interface 16. The third interface 13 and the fourth interface 14 are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the crew compartment condenser, and the fifth interface 15 and the sixth interface 16 are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the outdoor heat exchanger. The outdoor heat exchanger and the crew compartment condenser are adapted to be connected through the valve assembly.

[0036] Specifically, the main body 110 is provided with at least a first interface 11, a second interface 12, a third interface 13, a fourth interface 14, a seventh interface 17, a fifth interface 15 and a sixth interface 16, and the valve assembly 120 includes at least a first valve 21, a second valve 22 and a third valve 23 installed on the main body 110.

[0037] Furthermore, the outdoor heat exchanger and the passenger compartment condenser are adapted to be connected through a valve assembly, so that in the case of low ambient temperature, the outdoor heat exchanger can be connected to the passenger compartment condenser to participate in the temperature adjustment of the passenger compartment, absorb ambient heat to adjust the temperature of the passenger compartment, and reduce energy consumption.

[0038] The first valve inlet is optionally connected to the first interface 11, the first valve outlet is connected to the third interface 13, the fourth interface 14 is connected to the third valve inlet, and the third valve outlet is connected to the sixth interface 16, so that the refrigerant flowing out of the condenser outlet of the passenger compartment can enter the sixth interface 16. The sixth interface 16 is connected to the outdoor heat exchanger, which allows the refrigerant to flow to the outdoor heat exchanger so that the outdoor heat exchanger can participate in the temperature regulation of the passenger compartment. The first valve inlet is optionally connected to the first interface 11, the first valve outlet is connected to the third interface 13, the first interface 11 and the second interface 12 are respectively connected to the compressor's exhaust port and suction port, the third interface 13 and the fourth interface 14 are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the passenger compartment condenser, the fourth interface 14 is connected to the third valve inlet, the third valve outlet is connected to the sixth interface 16, the fifth interface 15 and the sixth interface 16 are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the outdoor heat exchanger, the fifth interface 15 is connected to the second valve inlet, and the second valve outlet is connected to the second interface 12.

[0039] Therefore, after the first valve 21 is opened, the first port 11 and the third port 13 can be connected. The refrigerant after heat exchange in the crew compartment condenser can flow back to the main body 110 through the fourth port 14. The complete refrigerant flow path is: compressor outlet → first valve inlet → first valve outlet → third port 13 → crew compartment condenser inlet and outlet → fourth port 14 → third valve inlet → third valve outlet → sixth port 16 → outdoor heat exchanger → fifth port 15 → second valve inlet → second valve outlet → second port 12 → compressor inlet, so as to complete the temperature regulation cycle.

[0040] In other words, when the ambient temperature is low, the first valve 21 opens, and the temperature of the passenger compartment is regulated through the above-mentioned refrigerant flow path, so that the thermal management system can absorb heat from the environment and provide it to the passenger compartment to reduce energy consumption.

[0041] According to the integrated module 100 of the present invention, by adapting the outdoor heat exchanger and the passenger compartment condenser to be connected through a valve assembly, it can at least in the case of low ambient temperature use, absorb ambient heat to adjust the temperature of the passenger compartment, thereby effectively reducing the energy consumption of the thermal management system, improving the energy consumption level of the thermal management system, and thus reducing the overall vehicle energy consumption.

[0042] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first interface 11 and the second interface 12 are respectively connected to the exhaust port and the intake port of the compressor. Therefore, the first valve 21 can be used to control the connection between the compressor's exhaust port and the inlet of the crew compartment condenser for temperature adjustment of the crew compartment.

[0043] Furthermore, the integrated module 100 also includes: a fourth valve 24, a fifth interface 15 connected to the outlet of the fourth valve, the outlet of the fourth valve connected to the inlet of the second valve, and the outlet of the second valve connected to the second interface 12, so that the refrigerant flowing out of the outdoor heat exchanger can flow back to the compressor through the second interface 12 and the suction port.

[0044] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the integrated module 100 is configured in accordance with the above-described limitations. At least in usage scenarios with low ambient temperature, it can absorb ambient heat to adjust the temperature of the passenger compartment, thereby effectively reducing the energy consumption of the thermal management system, improving the energy consumption level of the thermal management system, and thus reducing the overall vehicle energy consumption.

[0045] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the integrated module 100 further includes: a fifth valve 25, and a first check valve is provided between the fourth interface 14 and the inlet of the fifth valve.

[0046] Specifically, the fourth interface 14 is connected to the inlet of the fifth valve, and a first one-way valve is provided between the two. The first one-way valve has one-way shut-off, which prevents refrigerant from entering the condenser of the passenger compartment when the condenser of the passenger compartment is not working and when the evaporator of the passenger compartment is working, thereby avoiding refrigerant backflow and improving the working stability and safety of the integrated module 100.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the main body 110 is further provided with a first port 31 to a fourth port 34. The first port 31 and the third port 33 are connected to the inlet and outlet of an external thermal management module, and the second port 32 and the fourth port 34 are connected to the inlet and outlet of another external thermal management module.

[0048] The external thermal management module refers to the temperature adjustment components (condenser, evaporator, etc.) and components that require temperature adjustment (battery pack, drive motor, etc.) that are connected to the integrated module 100 and communicate with the interfaces, valve inlets or valve outlets within the integrated module 100 and participate in the temperature adjustment process of the thermal management system.

[0049] Furthermore, the first port 31 and the third port 33 are connected to the inlet and outlet of an external thermal management module (e.g., a heat exchanger or battery pack), and the second port 32 and the fourth port 34 are connected to the inlet and outlet of another external thermal management module (e.g., another heat exchanger or drive motor). The first port 31 and the second port 32 are adjacent to each other and are both connected to the inlet of the external thermal management module, and the third port 33 and the fourth port 34 are adjacent to each other and are both connected to the outlet of the external thermal management module. This can be used to connect the two inlets to the main body 110 and the two outlets to the main body 110, thereby reducing the heat exchange between the external pipes and reducing heat transfer, so as to further improve the energy consumption of the integrated module 100.

[0050] It should be noted that external threads can be provided on the first port 31, the second port 32, the third port 33, and the fourth port 34. Internal threads can be provided on the ends of the pipes connected to the first port 31, the second port 32, the third port 33, and the fourth port 34. This can reduce the difficulty of assembly and improve the sealing effect.

[0051] In some embodiments, the integrated module 100 further includes: an eighth valve 28 and a seventh interface 17, the inlet of the fourth valve being optionally connected to the first interface 11, the seventh interface 17 being connected to the crew compartment evaporator, the inlet of the eighth valve being connected to the fourth interface 14, the outlet of the eighth valve being connected to the first port 31, and the third port 33 being connected to the inlet of the second valve.

[0052] For example, the first port 31 is connected to the battery pack inlet, and the third port 33 is connected to the battery pack outlet. After the fourth valve 24 is opened, the refrigerant flow path is: compressor outlet → first interface 11 → fifth interface 15 → outdoor heat exchanger inlet and outlet → sixth interface 16 → back to the main body 110; eighth valve 28 → first port 31 → battery pack inlet and outlet → third port 33 → second valve inlet → fourth valve outlet → fourth valve inlet → second interface 12 → compressor inlet.

[0053] Therefore, when the ambient temperature is high, while the refrigerant exchanges heat with the battery pack to cool the battery pack, the heat generated from cooling the battery pack can be directly dispersed into the environment through the outdoor heat exchanger. This allows for effective cooling of the battery pack through the outdoor heat exchanger, further reducing energy consumption during the battery pack cooling process, improving the energy consumption level of the thermal management system, and reducing the overall vehicle energy consumption.

[0054] It should be noted that the structure of cooling the battery pack through the first port 31 and the third port 33 is not limited to this. In some other embodiments, the first port 31 is connected to the inlet of the heat exchange side of a heat exchanger, and the third port 33 is connected to the outlet of the heat exchange side of the heat exchanger. Then, the inlet and outlet of the cooling side of the heat exchanger are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the battery pack to achieve cooling of the battery pack. The present invention does not specifically limit the method used to cool the battery pack.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, a second check valve 130 is further connected in parallel between the inlet and outlet of the third valve.

[0056] Specifically, the function of the second check valve is as follows: when the outdoor heat exchanger is used as a condenser, the refrigerant flows out from the fifth port → outdoor heat exchanger → sixth port → check valve opens → fifth valve → evaporator in the crew compartment.

[0057] When the outdoor heat exchanger is used as an evaporator, the refrigerant flow direction is: first port → first valve → third port → passenger compartment condenser → fourth port → first check valve → third valve throttling (second check valve is not open) → sixth port → outdoor heat exchanger → fifth port → fourth valve → seventh valve → second port → compressor suction.

[0058] Therefore, by setting up a second one-way valve, the outdoor heat exchanger can function as both an evaporator and a condenser, effectively reducing energy consumption.

[0059] Of course, the valve assembly 120 may also include a pressure relief valve, which is disposed in the main body 110 and is adapted to open and relieve pressure when the pressure of the integrated module 100 is too high.

[0060] In some embodiments, the integrated module 100 further includes: a sixth valve 26, a seventh valve 27, and a ninth valve 29.

[0061] The inlet of the sixth valve is connected to the first interface 11, the outlet of the sixth valve is connected to the inlet of the seventh valve and to the second port 32, the second port 32 is connected to the fourth port 34 through an external thermal management module, the fourth port 34 is connected to the outlet of the ninth valve, the inlet of the ninth valve is connected to the inlet of the eighth valve (through the fourth interface 14), the outlet of the eighth valve is connected to the first port 31, the first port 31 is connected to the third port 33 through another external thermal management module (e.g., heat exchanger, battery pack, etc.), the third port 33 is connected to the inlet of the second valve, the outlet of the second valve is connected to the second interface 12, and the second interface 12 is connected to the suction port of the compressor.

[0062] Therefore, through the second valve 22, the sixth valve 26, the eighth valve 28 and the ninth valve 29, heat from the external thermal management module connected through the first port 31 and the third port 33 can be recovered to provide heat to the external thermal management module connected through the second port 32 and the fourth port 34, which can further reduce the energy consumption of the thermal management system.

[0063] It should be noted that in the above process, the actual flow direction of the refrigerant is from the outlet of the ninth valve to the inlet of the ninth valve.

[0064] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the valve bodies of the first valve 21 to the ninth valve 29 are respectively disposed in the first accommodating portion to the ninth accommodating portion of the main body 110, and the first accommodating portion to the ninth accommodating portion are each divided into two parts to define the first valve inlet to the ninth valve inlet and the corresponding first valve outlet to the ninth valve outlet, respectively.

[0065] Specifically, the valve body of the first valve 21 installed in the first receiving part defines a first valve inlet and a first valve outlet that can be selectively connected in the first receiving part; the second valve 22 installed in the second receiving part defines a second valve inlet and a second valve outlet that can be selectively connected in the second receiving part; the third valve 23 installed in the third receiving part defines a third valve inlet and a third valve outlet that can be selectively connected in the third receiving part; the fourth valve 24 installed in the fourth receiving part defines a fourth valve inlet and a fourth valve outlet that can be selectively connected in the fourth receiving part; the fifth valve 25 installed in the fifth receiving part defines a fifth valve inlet and a fifth valve outlet that can be selectively connected in the fifth receiving part; the sixth valve 26 installed in the sixth receiving part defines a sixth valve inlet and a sixth valve outlet that can be selectively connected in the sixth receiving part; the seventh valve 27 installed in the seventh receiving part defines a seventh valve inlet and a seventh valve outlet that can be selectively connected in the seventh receiving part; the eighth valve 28 installed in the eighth receiving part defines an eighth valve inlet and an eighth valve outlet that can be selectively connected in the eighth receiving part; and the ninth valve 29 installed in the ninth receiving part defines a ninth valve inlet and a ninth valve outlet that can be selectively connected in the ninth receiving part.

[0066] This makes opening and closing the flow channels corresponding to multiple receiving parts simpler and more convenient, and makes controlling the integrated module 100 simpler.

[0067] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a thermal management system includes the integrated module 100 described above.

[0068] According to the thermal management system of the present invention, the above-mentioned integrated module 100 is used, and the battery pack, passenger compartment condenser, passenger compartment evaporator, drive motor, etc. can be used as external thermal management modules. They can be uniformly controlled by the integrated module 100 so that the thermal management system can adapt to a wider range of operating conditions. Furthermore, through reasonable flow channel control, the energy consumption of the thermal management system can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing the impact of the thermal management system on the energy consumption of the entire vehicle.

[0069] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0070] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0071] In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0072] In the description of this invention, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0073] In the description of this invention, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0074] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0075] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An integrated module, characterized in that, include: The main body is provided with at least a first interface, a second interface, a fourth interface, and a first port to a fourth port. The first port and the third port are connected to the inlet and outlet of an external thermal management module, and the second port and the fourth port are connected to the inlet and outlet of another external thermal management module. The valve assembly includes at least: a second valve, a sixth valve, an eighth valve, and a ninth valve; wherein, The inlet of the sixth valve is connected to the first interface, the outlet of the sixth valve is connected to the second port, the inlet of the eighth valve is connected to the fourth interface, the outlet of the eighth valve is connected to the first port, the inlet of the ninth valve is connected to the fourth interface, the inlet of the ninth valve is connected to the inlet of the eighth valve through the fourth interface, the outlet of the ninth valve is connected to the fourth port, the third port is connected to the inlet of the second valve, the outlet of the second valve is connected to the second interface, and the first interface and the second interface are respectively connected to the exhaust port and the intake port of the compressor. The second valve, the sixth valve, the eighth valve, and the ninth valve are configured to allow refrigerant to flow sequentially through the sixth valve, the second port, the other external thermal management module, the fourth port, the ninth valve, the fourth interface, the eighth valve, the first port, the other external thermal management module, the third port, and the second valve.

2. The integrated module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a third interface, a fifth interface, and a sixth interface. The valve assembly includes a first valve and a third valve. The inlet of the first valve is optionally connected to the first interface, and the outlet of the first valve is connected to the third interface. The inlet of the second valve is connected to the fifth interface, the inlet of the third valve is connected to the fourth interface, and the outlet of the third valve is connected to the sixth interface. The third interface and the fourth interface are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the crew compartment condenser, and the fifth interface and the sixth interface are respectively connected to the inlet and outlet of the outdoor heat exchanger.

3. The integrated module according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The fourth valve, the fifth interface is connected to the outlet of the fourth valve, and the outlet of the fourth valve is connected to the inlet of the second valve, so that the inlet of the second valve is connected to the fifth interface.

4. The integrated module according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The fifth valve is provided with a first check valve between the fourth interface and the inlet of the fifth valve.

5. The integrated module according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The seventh valve is connected to the outlet of the sixth valve and the inlet of the seventh valve, and the outlet of the seventh valve is connected to the second interface.

6. The integrated module according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The seventh interface, the fourth valve inlet, is optionally connected to the first interface, and the seventh interface is connected to the crew compartment evaporator.

7. The integrated module according to claim 6, characterized in that, A second check valve is connected in parallel to the inlet and outlet of the third valve.

8. The integrated module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inlet of the fifth valve is connected to the fourth port, and the outlet of the fifth valve is connected to the seventh port.

9. The integrated module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The valve bodies of the first valve to the ninth valve are respectively disposed in the first accommodating portion to the ninth accommodating portion of the main body, and each of the first accommodating portion to the ninth accommodating portion is divided into two parts to define the first valve inlet to the ninth valve inlet and the corresponding first valve outlet to the ninth valve outlet.

10. The integrated module according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The valve assembly further includes a pressure relief valve, which is disposed on the main body.

11. A thermal management system, characterized in that, include: The integrated module according to any one of claims 1-10.

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