Thermal management integrated module and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a heat management integration module and a vehicle, the heat management integration module comprises a first heat exchanger and a confluence plate, the first heat exchanger is provided with a first flow path and a second flow path which can exchange heat with each other, the confluence plate is internally provided with a plurality of built-in flow channels, and the first heat exchanger is arranged on the confluence plate; the first flow path and the second flow path are installed on the confluence plate, the first flow path and the second flow path communicate with different built-in flow channels correspondingly, the switching valve assembly is installed on the confluence plate, and the switching valve assembly is used for selectively communicating the different built-in flow channels. The weight of the heat management integrated module can be reduced, lightweight design can be achieved, meanwhile, different built-in flow channels can be selectively communicated through the switching valve assembly so that multiple working modes of the heat management system can be achieved, and a temperature sensor is arranged in at least one built-in flow channel so that the heat management system can work in multiple working modes; the temperature of the cooling medium in the heat management integrated module can be better determined.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle thermal management systems, and in particular to a thermal management integrated module and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the current traffic environment, extended-range hybrid vehicles are more in line with current actual vehicle needs. In related technologies, extended-range hybrid vehicles have a more complex thermal management system architecture and more installation components scattered throughout the vehicle than traditional fuel vehicles and pure electric vehicles. In this way, multiple components in the thermal management module will be connected to the external flow channel, resulting in a complex structure, which will take more time to install and increase weight. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a thermal management integrated module, which can integrate the thermal management system together to achieve overall assembly, making the assembly process simpler, and can reduce the weight of the thermal management integrated module, which is conducive to achieving lightweight design.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the thermal management integrated module includes: a first heat exchanger, the first heat exchanger is provided with a first flow path and a second flow path that can exchange heat with each other, a busbar, the busbar is provided with a plurality of built-in flow paths, the first heat exchanger is arranged on the busbar, and the first flow path and the second flow path are respectively connected to different built-in flow paths, and a switching valve assembly is installed on the busbar, the switching valve assembly is used to selectively connect different built-in flow paths, wherein a temperature sensor is provided in at least one of the plurality of built-in flow paths.

[0005] According to the thermal management integrated module of the embodiment of the present invention, the first heat exchanger and the switching valve assembly are both arranged on the manifold, which can reduce the layout of external pipelines and make the assembly process of the thermal management integrated module simpler when installed in a vehicle, and can reduce the weight of the thermal management integrated module, which is conducive to achieving a lightweight design. At the same time, the switching valve assembly can selectively connect different built-in flow channels to realize a variety of working modes of the thermal management system, and a temperature sensor is provided in at least one built-in flow channel, which can better determine the temperature of the cooling medium in the thermal management integrated module.

[0006] According to the thermal management integrated module of some embodiments of the present invention, the built-in flow channel includes a first flow channel, a second flow channel and a third flow channel, the switching valve assembly includes a first switching valve, the first switching valve is provided with a first valve port and a second valve port, and in the battery pack cooling circuit, the first flow channel is connected between the first valve port and the inlet of the battery pack cooling circuit, the second flow channel is connected between the outlet of the battery pack cooling circuit and the first flow channel, the third flow channel is connected between the first flow channel and the second valve port, and the second valve port is connected to the first valve port.

[0007] According to the thermal management integrated module of some embodiments of the present invention, the temperature sensor includes a first temperature sensor, and the first temperature sensor is located in the first flow channel.

[0008] According to the thermal management integrated module of some embodiments of the present invention, the built-in flow channel also includes a fourth flow channel and a fifth flow channel, the first switching valve is provided with a third valve port and a fourth valve port, and in the electric drive cooling circuit, the fourth flow channel is connected between the inlet of the electric drive cooling circuit and the third valve port, the third valve port is connected to the fourth valve port, and the fifth flow channel is connected between the fourth valve port and the outlet of the electric drive cooling circuit.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the thermal management integrated module of the present invention, it is characterized in that the temperature sensor further includes a second temperature sensor, and the second temperature sensor is located in the fourth flow channel.

[0010] According to the thermal management integrated module of some embodiments of the present invention, the built-in flow channel also includes a sixth flow channel, a seventh flow channel, and an eighth flow channel. The first switching valve is provided with a fifth valve port and a sixth valve port. In the engine warm air circuit, the sixth flow channel is connected between the water outlet of the engine warm air circuit and the fifth valve port, the fifth valve port is connected to the sixth valve port, the seventh flow channel is connected between the sixth valve port and the water inlet of the heater, and the eighth flow channel is connected between the water outlet of the heater and the water return port of the engine warm air circuit.

[0011] According to the thermal management integrated module of some embodiments of the present invention, the built-in flow channel also includes a ninth flow channel and a tenth flow channel, the first switching valve is provided with a seventh valve port and an eighth valve port, the ninth flow channel is connected between the eighth flow channel and the seventh valve port, the seventh valve port is connected to the eighth valve port, the eighth valve port is connected to the second flow channel, and the tenth flow channel is connected between the second flow channel and the return water port of the engine warm air circuit.

[0012] According to the thermal management integrated module of some embodiments of the present invention, the switching valve assembly further includes a three-way valve, and the three-way valve is disposed at a connection between the eighth flow channel and the ninth flow channel.

[0013] According to the thermal management integrated module of some embodiments of the present invention, the first switching valve is configured as a ten-way valve.

[0014] The present invention also provides a vehicle.

[0015] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises the thermal management integrated module according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0016] The advantages of the vehicle and the above-mentioned thermal management integrated module compared with the prior art are the same, which will not be repeated here.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a thermal management integrated module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The scheme diagram of the thermal management integrated module in the battery cooling mode;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The scheme diagram of the thermal management integrated module in the electric drive cooling mode;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The scheme diagram of the thermal management integrated module in the heating mode;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The scheme diagram of the thermal management integrated module in the battery heating mode;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The scheme diagram of the thermal management integrated module in the waste heat recovery mode;

[0025] Figure 7 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] Vehicle 1000,

[0028] Thermal management integrated module 100,

[0029] The first heat exchanger 10, the first flow path 11, the second flow path 12,

[0030] a first flow channel 20, a second flow channel 21, a third flow channel 22, a fourth flow channel 23, a fifth flow channel 24, a sixth flow channel 25,

[0031] The seventh flow channel 26, the eighth flow channel 27, the ninth flow channel 28, the tenth flow channel 29,

[0032] The first switching valve 30, the first valve port 31, the second valve port 32, the third valve port 33, the fourth valve port 34,

[0033] The fifth valve port 35, the sixth valve port 36, the seventh valve port 37, the eighth valve port 38, the ninth valve port 39, the tenth valve port 40,

[0034] A first temperature sensor 41, a second temperature sensor 42,

[0035] The second switching valve 50, the first sub-valve port 51, the second sub-valve port 52, the third sub-valve port 53,

[0036] Battery pack cooling circuit 61, electric drive cooling circuit 62, engine heating circuit 63, battery water pump 64,

[0037] Electric drive water pump 65, heating water pump 66, engine water pump 67,

[0038] Low temperature radiator 68 , heater 69 , warm air core 70 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0040] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples to implement different structures of the present invention. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the parts and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples, and the purpose is not to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention can repeat reference numbers and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides various specific processes and examples of materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can be aware of the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0041] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 7 A thermal management integrated module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0042] like Figure 1-Figure 6 As shown, the thermal management integrated module 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: a first heat exchanger 10, a manifold and a switching valve assembly.

[0043] The first heat exchanger 10 is provided with a first flow path 11 and a second flow path 12 which can exchange heat with each other, and a plurality of built-in flow paths are provided in a manifold. The first heat exchanger 10 is provided on the manifold, and the first flow path 11 and the second flow path 12 are respectively connected to different built-in flow paths, and a switching valve assembly is installed on the manifold. The switching valve assembly is used to selectively connect different built-in flow paths, wherein a temperature sensor is provided in at least one of the plurality of built-in flow paths.

[0044] Therefore, the first flow path 11 and the second flow path 12 of the first heat exchanger 10 are connected to different built-in flow channels in the busbar, so that the first heat exchanger 10 can exchange heat with the cooling medium in the built-in flow channel of the busbar to achieve a cooling or heating effect. The switching valve assembly can connect different built-in flow channels together, so that the thermal management integrated module 100 has more working modes, and a temperature sensor is provided in at least one built-in flow channel to better detect the temperature of the cooling medium in the busbar.

[0045] For example, the busbar can be welded by a hot plate by three layers of molded plastic parts containing internal flow channels, and the first heat exchanger 10 is arranged on the busbar. The first heat exchanger 10 is provided with a first flow path 11 and a second flow path 12 that can exchange heat with each other, and the first flow path 11 and the second flow path 12 are connected to different built-in flow channels in the busbar, so that the cooling or heating working mode of the thermal management integrated module 100 can be realized. At the same time, the switching valve assembly is installed on the busbar and the switching valve assembly can selectively connect different built-in flow channels, so that the switching valve assembly can realize different working modes of the thermal management integrated module 100 when connecting different built-in flow channels, and a temperature sensor is provided in at least one built-in flow channel to facilitate the use of the temperature sensor to detect the temperature of the cooling medium in the built-in flow channel, so that the user can judge the operating status of the thermal management integrated module 100 according to the temperature of the cooling medium, thereby reducing the risk of problems with the thermal management integrated module 100.

[0046] Therefore, the first heat exchanger 10 and the switching valve assembly are both installed on the busbar, so that the thermal management integrated module 100 can integrate the remaining components of the thermal management system on the busbar, which makes the assembly process of the thermal management integrated module 100 when installed in the vehicle 1000 simpler.

[0047] Preferably, the first heat exchanger 10 is constructed as a plate heat exchanger, which has a higher heat exchange efficiency.

[0048] According to the thermal management integrated module 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the first heat exchanger 10 and the switching valve assembly are both arranged on the manifold, which can reduce the layout of external pipelines and make the assembly process of the thermal management integrated module 100 simpler when installed in the vehicle 1000, and can reduce the weight of the thermal management integrated module 100, which is conducive to achieving a lightweight design. At the same time, the switching valve assembly can selectively connect different built-in flow channels to realize a variety of working modes of the thermal management system, and a temperature sensor is provided in at least one built-in flow channel, which can better determine the temperature of the cooling medium in the thermal management integrated module 100.

[0049] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the built-in flow channel includes a first flow channel 20, a second flow channel 21 and a third flow channel 22, the switching valve assembly includes a first switching valve 30, the first switching valve 30 is provided with a first valve port 31 and a second valve port 32, in the battery pack cooling circuit 61, the first flow channel 20 is connected between the first valve port 31 and the inlet of the battery pack cooling circuit 61, the second flow channel 21 is connected between the outlet of the battery pack cooling circuit 61 and the first flow path 11, the third flow channel 22 is connected between the first flow path 11 and the second valve port 32, and the second valve port 32 is connected to the first valve port 31.

[0050] Therefore, by controlling the second valve port 32 and the first valve port 31 to be connected, the battery pack cooling circuit 61 can form a closed circuit, so that the battery pack can be cooled by the flow of the cooling medium in the battery pack cooling circuit 61, that is, the battery cooling mode is realized.

[0051] For example, a battery water pump 64 is also provided in the first flow channel 20. When the thermal management integrated module 100 is in the battery cooling mode, the second valve port 32 will be connected to the first valve port 31. In this mode, the cooling medium will be driven by the battery water pump 64 to move toward the battery pack cooling circuit 61. The cooling medium enters the battery pack cooling circuit 61 through the inlet of the battery pack cooling circuit 61 to cool the battery pack. After cooling, the cooling medium enters the second flow channel 21 through the outlet of the battery pack cooling circuit 61. In the second flow channel 21, the cooling medium moves toward the third flow channel 22. After passing through the first flow path 11, the cooling medium enters the third flow channel 22, and then enters the first flow channel 20 through the second valve port 32 and the first valve port 31 to complete the cycle.

[0052] Thus, the battery water pump 64 drives the cooling medium in the circuit to enter the battery pack cooling circuit 61 to perform convection heat exchange with the battery. The cooling medium enters the first heat exchanger 10 through the second flow channel 21 to perform heat exchange with the refrigerant in the refrigeration circuit. The cooling medium passes through the second valve port 32 and the first valve port 31 and circulates through the battery water pump 64.

[0053] In some embodiments, Figure 1-Figure 6As shown, the temperature sensor includes a first temperature sensor 41 , and the first temperature sensor 41 is located in the first flow channel 20 .

[0054] Therefore, the first temperature sensor 41 is located in the first flow channel 20. When the thermal management integrated module 100 is in the battery cooling mode, the first temperature sensor 41 can detect the temperature of the cooling medium entering the battery pack cooling circuit 61, so that the user can judge the operating status of the battery cooling mode according to the temperature of the cooling medium, thereby reducing the risk of problems in the battery cooling mode.

[0055] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the built-in flow channel also includes a fourth flow channel 23 and a fifth flow channel 24, the first switching valve 30 is provided with a third valve port 33 and a fourth valve port 34, in the electric drive cooling circuit 62, the fourth flow channel 23 is connected between the inlet of the electric drive cooling circuit 62 and the third valve port 33, the third valve port 33 is connected to the fourth valve port 34, and the fifth flow channel 24 is connected between the fourth valve port 34 and the outlet of the electric drive cooling circuit 62.

[0056] Therefore, by controlling the third valve port 33 and the fourth valve port 34 to be connected, the electric drive cooling circuit 62 can form a closed circuit. In this way, the cooling medium flows in the electric drive cooling circuit 62 to cool the electric drive, that is, the electric drive cooling mode is realized.

[0057] For example, an electric drive water pump 65 is provided on the fourth flow channel 23, and a low-temperature radiator 68 is provided on the fifth flow channel 24. When the thermal management integrated module 100 is in the electric drive cooling mode, the third valve port 33 and the fourth valve port 34 are connected, and the cooling medium will move toward the inlet of the electric drive cooling circuit 62 driven by the electric drive water pump 65, enter the electric drive cooling circuit 62 to cool the electric drive, and then enter the fifth flow channel 24 through the outlet of the electric drive cooling circuit 62. In the fifth flow channel 24, the cooling medium will dissipate heat through the low-temperature radiator 68, and then enter the fourth flow channel 23 through the fourth valve port 34 and the third valve port 33 to complete the cycle.

[0058] Therefore, the thermal management system controls the electric drive water pump 65 to drive the cooling medium in the circuit to enter the electric drive cooling circuit 62 for convective heat exchange on the electric drive. The cooling medium will enter the low-temperature radiator 68 in the fifth flow channel 24. At this time, the cooling fan is driven, and the cooling medium convects and dissipates heat with the air side. The cooling medium will pass through the third valve port 33 and the fourth valve port 34 and circulate through the electric drive water pump 65.

[0059] In some embodiments, Figure 1-Figure 6 As shown, the temperature sensor further includes a second temperature sensor 42 , and the second temperature sensor 42 is located in the fourth flow channel 23 .

[0060] Therefore, the second temperature sensor 42 is arranged in the fourth flow channel 23. When the thermal management integrated module 100 is in the electric drive cooling mode, the second temperature sensor 42 can detect the temperature of the cooling medium entering the electric drive cooling circuit 62, so that the user can judge the operating status of the electric drive cooling mode according to the temperature of the cooling medium, thereby reducing the risk of problems in the electric drive cooling mode.

[0061] In some embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, the built-in flow channel also includes a sixth flow channel 25, a seventh flow channel 26, and an eighth flow channel 27. The first switching valve 30 is provided with a fifth valve port 35 and a sixth valve port 36. In the engine warm air circuit 63, the sixth flow channel 25 is connected between the water outlet of the engine warm air circuit 63 and the fifth valve port 35, the fifth valve port 35 is connected to the sixth valve port 36, the seventh flow channel 26 is connected between the sixth valve port 36 and the water inlet of the heater 69, and the eighth flow channel 27 is connected between the water outlet of the heater 69 and the water return port of the engine warm air circuit 63.

[0062] Therefore, by controlling the fifth valve port 35 and the sixth valve port 36 to be connected, the engine heater circuit 63 can form a closed circuit, so that the cooling medium flows in the engine heater circuit 63, so that the passenger compartment can be heated, that is, the heating mode is realized.

[0063] For example, a heating water pump 66 is provided in the seventh flow channel 26, and an engine water pump 67, a heater core 70 and a second switching valve 50 are also provided in the eighth flow channel 27. The second switching valve 50 includes a first sub-valve port 51, a second sub-valve port 52 and a third sub-valve port 53. When the thermal management integrated module 100 is in the heating mode, the cooling medium enters the seventh flow channel 26 through the fifth valve port 35 and the sixth valve port 36 in the sixth flow channel 25, and is driven by the heating water pump 66 in the seventh flow channel 26 to move toward the eighth flow channel 27. After passing through the heating water pump 66, the cooling medium enters the heater 69. After the heating is completed, the third sub-valve port 53 of the second switching valve 50 will be closed, and the cooling medium will enter the eighth flow channel 27 through the first sub-valve port 51 and the second sub-valve port 52. The cooling medium can heat the passenger compartment when passing through the heater core 70. After the heating is completed, it flows through the engine water pump 67, and moves toward the engine heater circuit 63 under the action of the engine water pump 67. The cooling medium enters the engine heater circuit 63 through the return water port of the engine heater circuit 63. The cooling medium will be heated in the circuit. After heating, it will enter the sixth flow channel 25 through the water outlet of the engine heater circuit 63 to complete the circulation.

[0064] Thus, the heating water pump 66 drives the cooling medium in the seventh flow channel 26 to enter the heater 69. Under low temperature conditions, the heater 69 is turned on to heat the cooling medium. The cooling medium enters the heater core 70 through the second sub-valve port 52 to heat the passenger compartment, and then flows back to the return water port in the engine heater circuit 63. After flowing through the engine heater circuit 63, it enters the sixth flow channel 25 from the water outlet of the engine heater circuit 63, and then passes through the fifth valve port 35 and the sixth valve port 36 to enter the seventh flow channel 26 to complete the cycle.

[0065] Optionally, when the vehicle 1000 is an extended-range vehicle 1000, when the vehicle 1000 is in the extended-range mode, the engine water pump 67 will be turned on, and in the heating mode, the engine warm air circuit 63 will be used preferentially to heat the cooling medium and complete the circulation.

[0066] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the built-in flow channel also includes a ninth flow channel 28 and a tenth flow channel 29, the first switching valve 30 is provided with a seventh valve port 37 and an eighth valve port 38, the ninth flow channel 28 is connected between the eighth flow channel 27 and the seventh valve port 37, the seventh valve port 37 is connected to the eighth valve port 38, the eighth valve port 38 is connected to the second flow channel 12, and the tenth flow channel 29 is connected between the second flow channel 12 and the return water port of the engine heater circuit 63.

[0067] Therefore, by controlling the seventh valve port 37 and the eighth valve port 38 to be connected, the cooling medium in the battery cooling circuit 61 can be heated by the cooling medium in the engine heating circuit 63. In this way, the cooling medium in the battery cooling circuit 61 is heated by the cooling medium in the engine heating circuit 63, so that the battery pack can be heated, that is, the battery heating mode is realized.

[0068] For example, when the thermal management integrated module 100 is in the battery heating mode, the path of the cooling medium to reach the heater 69 is consistent with the heating mode, and when flowing through the second switching valve 50, the second sub-valve port 52 of the second switching valve 50 is closed, and the cooling medium enters the second flow path 12 through the first sub-valve port 51, the third sub-valve port 53, the seventh valve port 37 and the eighth valve port 38. The cooling medium in the second flow path 12 performs convective heat exchange with the cooling medium in the first flow path 11, thereby heating the cooling medium in the battery cooling circuit 61, so that the cooling medium in the first flow path 11 can heat the battery pack, and at the same time, the cooling medium in the second flow path 12 will enter the tenth flow channel 29, and the cooling medium in the tenth flow channel 29 will enter the engine warm air circuit 63, so that the cooling medium can be heated again. After heating, the cooling medium will enter the sixth flow channel 25 to complete the cycle.

[0069] Thus, the cooling medium heated by the electric heater 69 enters the second flow path 12 of the first heat exchanger 10 through the third sub-valve port 53, the seventh valve port 37 and the eighth valve port 38, and performs convection heat exchange with the cooling medium in the first flow path 11, thereby realizing the battery heating mode.

[0070] Optional, such as Figure 6 As shown, the thermal management integrated module 100 also has a waste heat recovery mode, and the first switching valve 30 also has a ninth valve port 39. In this mode, the first valve port 31 is connected to the fourth valve port 34, and the ninth valve port 39 is connected to the sixth valve port 36. The cooling medium in the fourth flow channel 23 enters the fifth flow channel 24 through the electric drive cooling circuit 62, and then enters the first flow channel 20 through the fourth valve port 34 and the first valve port 31. Driven by the battery water pump 64, the cooling medium enters the seventh flow channel 26 through the ninth valve port 39 and the sixth valve port 36 after flowing through the battery cooling circuit. The cooling medium will flow through the heater 69 and the second sub-valve port 52 in the seventh flow channel 26 to enter the eighth flow channel 27. After flowing through the heater core 70, the engine water pump 67 and the engine heater circuit 63 in the eighth flow channel 27, it will enter the fourth flow channel 23 through the fifth valve port 35 and the third valve port 33 to complete the cycle.

[0071] It should be noted that the optimal operating temperature range of the motor and motor controller in the electric drive circuit is much larger than the optimal operating temperature range of the battery pack. The internal conductivity of the lithium battery in a low-temperature environment is greatly reduced compared to that at normal temperature. At the same time, the heat generation capacity of the lithium battery itself is relatively weak. The electric drive control system has the characteristics of high power consumption and high thermal efficiency. The waste heat recovery mode can effectively recycle the waste heat generated during the operation of the electric drive control system.

[0072] Therefore, by controlling the ninth valve port 39 to be connected with the sixth valve port 36, the cooling medium in the engine warm air circuit 63 can transfer heat to the battery cooling circuit, and the waste heat recovery mode can use the waste heat of the electric drive control system to heat the battery pack.

[0073] Optionally, the heating mode and the waste heat recovery mode can be implemented in parallel. The waste heat recovery mode can assist in heating the heating circuit and reduce the energy consumption of the heater 69. In this mode, the electric water pump 65 drives the cooling medium in the circuit to achieve forced heat exchange, thereby assisting heating.

[0074] In some embodiments, the switching valve assembly further includes a three-way valve, which is disposed at the connection between the eighth flow channel 27 and the ninth flow channel 28 .

[0075] Therefore, the second switching valve 50 in the above embodiment is a three-way valve, which can realize the switching of the internal flow circulation mode of the manifold by rotating the valve body angle by a motor, and then cooperate with the first switching valve 30 to realize multiple working modes.

[0076] In some embodiments, the first switching valve 30 is configured as a ten-way valve.

[0077] It should be noted that the ten-way valve also has a tenth valve port 40 , and the tenth valve port 40 is connected to the cooling medium container of the thermal management integrated module 100 .

[0078] Therefore, the first switching valve 30 is constructed as a ten-way valve, so that the ten-way valve can realize the switching of the internal flow circulation mode of the manifold by rotating the valve body angle by a motor, so that the thermal management integrated module 100 can realize multiple working modes and realize the lightweight design of the thermal management integrated module 100.

[0079] The present invention also provides a vehicle 1000 .

[0080] like Figure 7 As shown, according to a vehicle 1000 of an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle 1000 includes a thermal management integrated module 100 according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0081] According to the vehicle 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention, the first heat exchanger 10 and the switching valve assembly in the thermal management integrated module 100 thereon are both arranged on the manifold, which can reduce the arrangement of external pipelines and make the assembly process of the thermal management integrated module 100 simpler when installed on the vehicle 1000, and can reduce the weight of the thermal management integrated module 100, which is conducive to achieving a lightweight design. At the same time, the switching valve assembly can selectively connect different built-in flow channels to realize a variety of working modes of the thermal management system, and a temperature sensor is provided in at least one built-in flow channel, which can better determine the temperature of the cooling medium in the thermal management integrated module 100.

[0082] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0083] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0084] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0085] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0086] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0087] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A thermal management integrated module, characterized in that: include: A first heat exchanger, wherein the first heat exchanger is provided with a first flow path and a second flow path capable of exchanging heat with each other; A manifold, wherein a plurality of built-in flow channels are provided in the manifold, the first heat exchanger is provided on the manifold, and the first flow channel and the second flow channel are respectively connected to different built-in flow channels; A switching valve assembly, the switching valve assembly is mounted on the manifold, and the switching valve assembly is used to selectively connect different built-in flow channels; Wherein, a temperature sensor is disposed in at least one of the plurality of built-in flow channels.

2. The thermal management integrated module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The built-in flow channel includes a first flow channel, a second flow channel and a third flow channel. The switching valve assembly includes a first switching valve. The first switching valve is provided with a first valve port and a second valve port. In the battery pack cooling circuit, the first flow channel is connected between the first valve port and the inlet of the battery pack cooling circuit, the second flow channel is connected between the outlet of the battery pack cooling circuit and the first flow channel, the third flow channel is connected between the first flow channel and the second valve port, and the second valve port is connected to the first valve port.

3. The thermal management integrated module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The temperature sensor includes a first temperature sensor located in the first flow channel.

4. The thermal management integrated module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The built-in flow channel also includes a fourth flow channel and a fifth flow channel. The first switching valve is provided with a third valve port and a fourth valve port. In the electric drive cooling circuit, the fourth flow channel is connected between the inlet of the electric drive cooling circuit and the third valve port, the third valve port is connected to the fourth valve port, and the fifth flow channel is connected between the fourth valve port and the outlet of the electric drive cooling circuit.

5. The thermal management integrated module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The temperature sensor further includes a second temperature sensor, and the second temperature sensor is located in the fourth flow channel.

6. The thermal management integrated module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The built-in flow channel also includes a sixth flow channel, a seventh flow channel, and an eighth flow channel. The first switching valve is provided with a fifth valve port and a sixth valve port. In the engine warm air circuit, the sixth flow channel is connected between the water outlet of the engine warm air circuit and the fifth valve port, the fifth valve port is connected to the sixth valve port, the seventh flow channel is connected between the sixth valve port and the water inlet of the heater, and the eighth flow channel is connected between the water outlet of the heater and the water return port of the engine warm air circuit.

7. The thermal management integrated module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The built-in flow channel also includes a ninth flow channel and a tenth flow channel, the first switching valve is provided with a seventh valve port and an eighth valve port, the ninth flow channel is connected between the eighth flow channel and the seventh valve port, the seventh valve port is connected to the eighth valve port, the eighth valve port is connected to the second flow channel, and the tenth flow channel is connected between the second flow channel and the return water port of the engine warm air circuit.

8. The thermal management integrated module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The switching valve assembly further includes a three-way valve, which is disposed at a connection between the eighth flow channel and the ninth flow channel.

9. The thermal management integrated module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first switching valve is configured as a ten-way valve.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A thermal management integrated module comprising any one of claims 1-9.

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