Water side assembly of thermal management module, thermal management module and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a water side assembly of a heat management module, the heat management module and a vehicle, the water side assembly comprises a flow channel plate, a water pump, a water valve and a kettle, the flow channel plate is internally provided with a water channel, and the water pump, the water valve and the kettle are installed on the flow channel plate; and at least one of the water pump, the water valve and the kettle is communicated with the water channel. According to the water side assembly of the heat management module, the water pump, the water valve and the kettle are installed on the runner plate, communication with the water channel can be facilitated, assembly is facilitated, and the integration effect of the water side assembly is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of thermal management technology, and in particular to a water side component of a thermal management module, a thermal management module having the water side component, and a vehicle having the thermal management module. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the water side system of the vehicle thermal management system includes a plurality of electrical components that are arranged separately, the connection lines are relatively complex, and a large space is occupied. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially address one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a water-side assembly for a thermal management module that facilitates connection of a water pump, water valve, and kettle to a water channel, facilitates assembly, and improves the integration of the water-side assembly.

[0004] Another object of the present invention is to provide a thermal management module, comprising the aforementioned water-side component.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle comprising the aforementioned thermal management module.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the water side component of the thermal management module includes a flow plate, a water pump, a water valve and a water kettle. The flow plate has a water channel. The water pump, the water valve and the water kettle are installed on the flow plate, and at least one of the water pump, the water valve and the water kettle is connected to the water channel.

[0007] According to the water side component of the thermal management module of the embodiment of the present invention, by installing the water pump, water valve and kettle on the flow channel plate, it can be easily connected with the water channel, which is convenient for assembly and improves the integration effect of the water side component.

[0008] In addition, the water-side component of the thermal management module according to the above embodiment of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] In some examples of the present invention, at least two of the kettle, the water valve, and the water pump are installed on different sides of the flow channel plate.

[0010] In some examples of the present invention, the flow channel plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction, the kettle is mounted on the first surface of the flow channel plate, and the water pump is mounted on the second surface of the flow channel plate.

[0011] In some examples of the present invention, the kettle is mounted on the surface of the flow channel plate, and the bottom plate of the kettle and the flow channel plate are stacked and fixed or sealed relative to each other.

[0012] In some examples of the present invention, the flow channel plate has at least one port for fluid to flow in or out, and the port is connected to the water channel.

[0013] In some examples of the present invention, the axis of the port extends along the thickness direction of the flow channel plate.

[0014] In some examples of the present invention, the port and the flow channel plate are integrally molded.

[0015] In some examples of the present invention, the water side component further includes a heat exchanger and a water pipe, the heat exchanger having a water side port; the water pipe is placed on the outside of the flow channel plate and directly connected to the water side port of the heat exchanger.

[0016] In some examples of the present invention, the flow plate has a first side and a second side relative to each other, and the heat exchanger is stacked and connected to the first side of the flow plate; the water side port is provided on the flow plate and extends to the second side of the flow plate, and at least a portion of the water pipe is provided on the second side of the flow plate.

[0017] In some examples of the present invention, at least a portion of the water pipe and at least a portion of the kettle are arranged on the same side of the flow channel plate, and a first pipe clamp is provided on the kettle, which clamps and positions the water pipe.

[0018] In some examples of the present invention, a second pipe clamp is provided on the flow channel plate, and the second pipe clamp is clamped and connected to the water pipe.

[0019] In some examples of the present invention, the water valves include at least two, at least two of the water valves are installed on the flow channel plate, and at least two of the water valves have wiring ports, and the wiring ports face different directions.

[0020] In some examples of the present invention, one water pump and two water valves are installed on the flow channel plate, and the two water valves are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the water pump, and the wiring sockets of the two water valves face opposite to each other, and the direction of the wiring socket of the water pump is perpendicular to the direction of the wiring socket of the water valve.

[0021] In some examples of the present invention, a plurality of electrical components are installed on the flow channel plate, and the plurality of electrical components include at least one water pump and at least one water valve. The plurality of electrical components respectively have wiring sockets, and at least two of the wiring sockets have different orientations.

[0022] The thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: the water-side component and the refrigerant-side component of the thermal management module described above, wherein the refrigerant-side component is connected to the water-side component.

[0023] According to the thermal management module of the embodiment of the present invention, by applying the aforementioned water-side components to the thermal management module, the integration level of the thermal management module can be improved, and the compactness of the thermal management module layout can be improved.

[0024] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a vehicle body and the aforementioned thermal management module, wherein the thermal management module is mounted on the vehicle body.

[0025] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the present invention, by applying the aforementioned thermal management module, the heat exchange effect of the vehicle and the integration and compactness of the vehicle's internal structure can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water side assembly in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a water side assembly in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 is a front view of a water side assembly in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a water side assembly in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a thermal management module in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] 1000, thermal management module; 100, water side assembly; 122, flow channel plate; 125, water pump; 126, water valve; 1261, first water valve; 1262, second water valve; 121, kettle; 102, water inlet; 123, sensor; 110, port; 101, water side port; 130, heat exchanger; 140, water pipe; 151, first pipe clamp; 152, second pipe clamp; 120, wiring port; 200, refrigerant side assembly; 210, refrigerant plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, 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 intended to be used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] Combine Figures 1 to 5The water side assembly 100 of the thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a flow channel plate 122, a water pump 125, a water valve 126, and a water pot 121. The flow channel plate 122 has a water channel therein, and the water pump 125, the water valve 126, and the water pot 121 are mounted on the flow channel plate 122. Specifically, the water pump 125, the water valve 126, and the water pot 121 are all electrical components in the water side assembly 100. Multiple electrical components in the water side assembly 100 can be mounted on the flow channel plate 122, which can improve the integration of the water side assembly 100. Compared with a solution in which multiple electrical components are connected separately, the connection lines can be shortened, which is conducive to simplifying the structure of the water side assembly 100 and improving the structural compactness of the water side assembly 100. It can also facilitate the connection of multiple electrical components to the flow channel plate 122 and the communication between the electrical components and the water channel, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0035] Specifically, during assembly, the flow channel plate 122 can be used as the base, and the water pump 125, water valve 126, and water pot 121 can all be installed on the flow channel plate 122, facilitating assembly and centralized management. At least one of the water pump 125, water valve 126, and water pot 121 can be in direct communication with the water channel, shortening the connection distance and thus reducing the number of connecting pipes to form a water circuit on the water-side assembly 100.

[0036] According to the water side component 100 of the thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention, by installing the water pump 125, the water valve 126 and the kettle 121 on the flow channel plate 122, it can be easily connected with the water channel, and is conducive to assembly, thereby improving the integration effect of the water side component 100.

[0037] Combine Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, at least two of the kettle 121, the water valve 126 and the water pump 125 are installed on different sides of the flow channel plate 122, so that different sides of the flow channel plate 122 are connected to electrical components, which can avoid the problem of unstable center of gravity of the water side component 100 and help improve the structural stability after assembly. Specifically, in actual application, the kettle 121, the water pump 125 and the water valve 126 can be reasonably arranged according to the number and volume, so that the gravity on both sides of the flow channel plate 122 is equivalent, thereby improving the balance and stability of the overall structure. Specifically, the water side component 100 may include one or more kettles 121, water valves 126 and water pumps 125, wherein at least one electrical component is not on the same side as the other electrical components, so that the gravity on both sides of the flow channel plate 122 is equivalent, thereby avoiding unstable center of gravity of the overall structure.

[0038] Further, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 3In some embodiments of the present invention, the flow channel plate 122 has a first surface and a second surface relative to each other in the thickness direction, the kettle 121 is installed on the first surface of the flow channel plate 122, and the water pump 125 is installed on the second surface of the flow channel plate 122, so that the kettle 121 and the water pump 125 are installed on opposite sides of the flow channel plate 122. Specifically, after the kettle 121 and the water pump 125 are installed, the water valve 126 can be selectively installed on the first surface and the second surface according to the distribution of gravity to balance the weight on both sides of the flow channel plate 122. Specifically, the kettle 121, which occupies a larger area and is heavier, can be placed on one side of the flow channel plate 122, and the water pump 125 can be placed on the other side. Finally, the smaller and lighter components, such as the water valve 126, can be placed in a position that is conducive to achieving the balance of the flow channel plate 122, so as to achieve a compact distribution of multiple electrical components along the direction of gravity. More specifically, the water valve 126 may include a first water valve 1261 and a second water valve 1262. Depending on the distribution of gravity after the kettle 121 and the water pump 125 are assembled, the first water valve 1261 and the second water valve 1262 may be both located on the second surface, or may be located on the first surface and the second surface, respectively. The present invention is not limited thereto. Of course, there may be multiple water pumps 125 and more than two valve bodies. The distribution of the multiple water pumps 125 and valve bodies may be based on gravity distribution to improve the overall stability of the structure.

[0039] Combine Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, the kettle 121 is installed on the surface of the flow channel plate 122, and the bottom plate of the kettle 121 and the flow channel plate 122 are stacked and relatively fixed or sealed together, which can improve the stability of the assembly of the contact area between the kettle 121 and the flow channel plate 122, and facilitate the direct communication between the kettle 121 and the water channel. Among them, the sealing connection between the bottom plate of the kettle 121 and the flow channel plate 122 can also improve the sealing of the kettle 121 after being connected to the water channel, thereby avoiding refrigerant leakage and improving operation safety.

[0040] Combine Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, the flow channel plate 122 has at least one port 110 for fluid to flow in or out. The port 110 is connected to the water channel to facilitate the connection of external components to the water-side assembly 100. For example, the external component is connected to the water channel through the port 110 to exchange heat with the refrigerant in the water channel. Specifically, the port 110 is set on a side surface of the flow channel plate 122 near the boundary of the flow channel plate 122, so that the port 110 can be located at the edge of the water-side assembly 100, which is convenient for direct connection with external components or external pipelines. For example, the port 110 can be used to connect to the external heat exchanger 130 or other components in the vehicle. Therefore, by providing the port 110 on the flow channel plate 122, the circuit can be simplified and the circuit can be avoided from being too complicated.

[0041] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the axis of the port 110 extends along the thickness direction of the flow channel plate 122, so that the port 110 can extend a certain length relative to the flow channel plate 122, that is, the port 110 protrudes from the surface of the flow channel plate 122, which can facilitate the connection of external components or lines with the port 110, so that when the external pipeline is connected to the port 110, a part of it can be embedded in the port 110, or a part of it can be sleeved on the outer periphery of the port 110 to facilitate the connection, which is beneficial to improve the stability of the connection.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, the port 110 and the flow channel plate 122 are integrally molded, which can facilitate manufacturing and improve structural stability.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water side assembly 100 is shown in FIG. Figure 1 The flow channel plate 122 extends horizontally, i.e., in the left-rear and front-to-back directions. A plurality of ports 110 may be arranged along the periphery of the flow channel plate 122 to facilitate connection between the ports 110 and external components. For example, the port 110 may be located on the left front side of the flow channel plate 122 to facilitate connection with components located on the side of the water side assembly 100.

[0044] In actual application, a plurality of ports 110 for fluid to flow into or out of the water side component 100 can be provided on the flow channel plate 122, and the direction of the ports 110 is perpendicular to the plane of the flow channel plate 122, and can be integrally molded with the main body of the flow channel plate 122, which can reduce production costs and reduce quality problems.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water-side assembly 100 further includes a heat exchanger 130 and a water pipe 140. The heat exchanger 130 has a water-side port 101. The water pipe 140 is disposed outside the flow channel plate 122 and is directly connected to the water-side port 101 of the heat exchanger 130. In other words, by providing the water-side port 101 on the heat exchanger 130 and connecting the water pipe 140 to the water-side port 101, the heat exchanger 130 can be connected to other components via the water pipe 140 without passing through the flow channel plate 122 or the refrigerant plate 210. In other words, the heat exchanger 130 can be connected directly to the water pipe 140. Furthermore, the shape and routing of the water pipe 140 can be freely changed, providing convenience for external piping.

[0046] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the flow plate 122 has a first side and a second side that are opposite each other, and the heat exchanger 130 is stacked and connected to the first side of the flow plate 122. The water-side port 101 is provided on the flow plate 122 and extends to the second side of the flow plate 122. At least a portion of the water pipe 140 is provided on the second side of the flow plate 122. In other words, the water pipe 140 can extend from the first side to the second side of the flow plate 122, facilitating the connection of external components to the heat exchanger 130. This eliminates the need for wiring inside the flow plate 122, thereby simplifying the structure. Specifically, the heat exchanger 130 is connected to one side of the flow channel plate 122 and is connected to the water side port 101 on the flow channel plate 122 on the first side. By arranging a water pipe 140 on the outside of the flow channel plate 122, the water pipe 140 is connected to the water side port 101. The water pipe 140 extends from the first side to the second side of the flow channel plate 122, which can facilitate the connection of external components with the heat exchanger 130, and is conducive to simplifying the structure and improving the flexibility of use.

[0047] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the water pipe 140 and at least a portion of the kettle 121 are arranged on the same side of the flow channel plate 122. The kettle 121 is provided with a first pipe clamp 151. The first pipe clamp 151 clamps and positions the water pipe 140. The water pipe 140 can be positioned near the kettle 121, thereby improving the stability of the structure and facilitating the connection between the kettle 121 or other components and the water pipe 140 or the heat exchanger 130 to improve the heat exchange efficiency. Specifically, in combination with Figure 2 and Figure 4 The water pipe 140 can connect the kettle 121 and the heat exchanger 130, which are arranged on different sides of the flow channel plate 122, without having to set a flow channel inside the flow channel plate 122. This can simplify the internal structure of the flow channel plate 122. The water pipe 140 is arranged outside the flow channel plate 122, which facilitates the flexibility of connection and arrangement, and is also convenient for maintenance and replacement during use, which helps to reduce manufacturing and use costs. More specifically, the water pipe 140 can be fixed and supported by providing a pipe clamp to improve the stability after assembly, especially the stability when the refrigerant flows through the water pipe 140. The pipe clamp can be provided on the kettle 121 or on the flow channel plate 122, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0048] In conjunction with the foregoing, the heat exchanger 130 is mounted on the second surface of the flow channel plate 122, the water-side port 101 is provided on the first surface of the flow channel plate 122, and the water pipe 140 is located on the first surface of the flow channel plate 122 and extends from the first side to the second side. In other words, the water pipe 140 can connect the first and second surfaces of the flow channel plate 122 in the thickness direction, or it can pass through opposite sides of the flow channel plate 122 in the length or width direction.

[0049] Combine Figure 4In some embodiments of the present invention, to further improve the stability of the water pipe 140 after assembly, a second pipe clamp 152 is provided on the flow channel plate 122. The second pipe clamp 152 clamps the connected water pipe 140 to provide support for the water pipe 140 and facilitates positioning of the water pipe 140, thereby preventing the water pipe 140 from shaking. The first pipe clamp 151 and the second pipe clamp 152 are spaced apart, which can provide support and positioning effects for the water pipe 140 in different areas of the water pipe 140, thereby improving the overall stability of the structure. More specifically, the first pipe clamp 151 is in the shape of a semi-open arc, with the upper end of the pipe clamp open so that the water pipe 140 can be inserted into the curved structure of the pipe clamp to match the tubular structure of the water pipe 140. The opening of the first pipe clamp 151 is in an expanded form to facilitate the insertion and removal of the water pipe 140. The second pipe clamp 152 is T-shaped, wherein the cross-section of the upper surface of the second pipe clamp 152 is larger, and the outer peripheral surface of the water pipe 140 can abut against the upper surface of the second pipe clamp 152, which is beneficial to increasing the supporting area of ​​the second pipe clamp 152 on the water pipe 140 and improving the supporting effect.

[0050] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of the present invention, at least two water valves 126 are mounted on the flow channel plate 122. At least two water valves 126 have wiring ports 120 110. Wiring ports 120 can be used to connect wiring harnesses to control or power the water valves 126. The wiring ports 120 of the two water valves 126 face different directions. Therefore, when the two water valves 126 are arranged close together, there is no interference when plugging and unplugging the wiring ports 120. The wiring harnesses leading from the wiring ports 120 also avoid tangling or interference, facilitating assembly and harness management. Furthermore, when the water valves 126 are adjacent to other components, properly aligning the wiring ports 120 can prevent interference and facilitate harness collection.

[0051] In actual application, the directions of the connection ports 120 of the two water valves 126 can be reasonably arranged according to the overall structure of the water side component 100, so that the connection ports 120 and the wiring harness between the two water valves 126 will not interfere with each other, and the two water valves 126 will not interfere with other components.

[0052] Combine Figure 3In some embodiments of the present invention, a water pump 125 and two water valves 126 are installed on the flow channel plate 122. The two water valves 126 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the water pump 125. The wiring sockets of the two water valves 126 face opposite to each other, so that the wiring sockets of the two water valves 126 are arranged in different directions, and the wiring harnesses led out of the wiring sockets are also arranged in different directions. The direction of the wiring socket of the water pump 125 is perpendicular to the direction of the wiring socket of the water valve 126. Therefore, the wiring socket of the water pump 125 can be oriented differently from the wiring sockets of the two water valves 126.

[0053] Combine Figure 3 The wiring sockets of the two water valves 126 can be arranged to face left or right, while the wiring socket of the water pump 125 can be arranged to face forward or backward for easy connection without interfering with each other. Of course, the wiring sockets of the two water valves 126 and the water pump 125 can also be arranged in other directions, as long as they face different directions or the wire harnesses leading out of the wiring sockets are not parallel to each other.

[0054] Specifically, the two water valves 126 can be the first water valve 1261 and the second water valve 1262. The first water valve 1261, the second water valve 1262 and the water pump 125 can be reasonably arranged according to the structure of the water side component 100. For example, the first water valve 1261, the second water valve 1262 and the water pump 125 can be arranged on opposite sides of the kettle 121 or arranged on the same side to arrange the water pump 125 and the water valve 126 components in the gap with the refrigerant side component 200 to improve space utilization.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, multiple electrical components are installed on the flow channel plate 122, and the multiple electrical components include at least one water pump 125 and at least one water valve 126. The multiple electrical components respectively have wiring sockets, and at least two wiring sockets have different orientations, so that the multiple electrical components will not interfere with each other after assembly, which is convenient for assembly or maintenance, and can avoid the entanglement of multiple wire harnesses, which is convenient for management and collection of wire harnesses.

[0056] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present invention, the plugging and unplugging directions of the wiring sockets of multiple electrical devices are divergent, so that the wiring sockets of multiple electrical devices can face different directions and have intervals between them, which is conducive to spatial arrangement and management of wiring harnesses.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, the kettle 121 has at least one accommodating chamber, which can be used to store coolant and a device for replenishing coolant while taking into account the gas-liquid separation function of the return liquid. When the water side circuit is short of water, the coolant can be replenished to the inlet of the water pump 125 in time.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, the kettle 121 has a plurality of accommodating cavities, wherein the kettle 121 has a water inlet 102, which is connected to the plurality of accommodating cavities; or, the kettle 121 has a plurality of water inlets 102, which are respectively connected to the plurality of accommodating cavities. Specifically, the kettle 121 includes a first cavity and a second cavity, and a accommodating space is provided between the first cavity and the second cavity, and a sensor is provided in the accommodating space. The sensor may be a liquid level sensor for detecting the liquid level. Specifically, by providing an accommodating space for placing the liquid level sensor, the sensor can detect the liquid in the two cavities at the same time, and the water levels in the two cavities can be detected by the liquid level sensor in the accommodating space, which is conducive to simplifying the structure, and the detection position is the same, which is conducive to improving the accuracy of the detection. Of course, the sensor 123 may include at least one, and a sensor for detecting the temperature may also be provided in the accommodating space. Combined Figure 1 The sensor 123 can also be set on the outside of the kettle 121 and extend into the accommodating cavity of the kettle 121 to facilitate the assembly and maintenance of the sensor 123.

[0059] Combine Figures 1 to 5 The thermal management module 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: the water side component 100 and the refrigerant side component 200 of the aforementioned thermal management module, wherein the refrigerant side component 200 is connected to the water side component 100. By applying the aforementioned water side component 100 to the thermal management module 1000, the integration level of the thermal management module 1000 can be improved, and the compactness of the layout of the thermal management module 1000 can be improved.

[0060] Combine Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the refrigerant-side assembly 200 includes a refrigerant plate 210. This refrigerant plate 210 is stacked and connected to the flow plate 122. This improves the tightness of the connection between the water-side assembly 100 and the refrigerant-side assembly 200, facilitates heat exchange between the refrigerant-side assembly 200 and the water-side assembly 100, and improves the structural compactness of the thermal management module 1000. Furthermore, the stacked arrangement of the refrigerant plate 210 and the flow plate 122 can shorten the length or width of the thermal management module 1000, and the refrigerant plate 210 and the flow plate 122 can support each other, improving the overall structural stability.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle includes: a vehicle body and the aforementioned thermal management module 1000. The thermal management module 1000 is installed on the vehicle body. By applying the aforementioned thermal management module 1000, the heat exchange effect of the vehicle and the integration and compactness of the vehicle's internal structure can be improved.

[0062] A thermal management module 1000 and a water-side assembly 100 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0063] Combine Figures 1 to 5 According to one embodiment of the present invention, a thermal management module 1000 includes a refrigerant-side component 200 and a water-side component 100, wherein the refrigerant-side component 200 is connected to the water-testing component. Specifically, the water-side component 100 includes a kettle 121 and a water plate. The water plate is provided with a water flow channel. The kettle 121 and the water heater can be connected to the water flow channel. The water flow channel is connected to the kettle 121 to form a water circuit. The refrigerant-side component 200 includes a refrigerant plate 210 and a heat exchanger 130. The refrigerant plate 210 is provided with a refrigerant flow channel. The refrigerant flow channel is connected to the heat exchanger 130 to form a refrigerant circuit. The refrigerant circuit is connected to the water circuit for heat exchange, thereby achieving vehicle temperature control. For example, the water circuit can transfer heat with functional components inside the vehicle to keep the functional components within a suitable temperature range. Subsequently, the water in the water circuit can transfer heat with the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit, so that the water in the water circuit can return to its original temperature and continue to transfer heat with the functional components, thereby achieving vehicle temperature control.

[0064] Among them, the water flow channel can be connected to the flow channel that needs heat exchange (such as the cockpit heat exchange flow channel, the battery heat exchange flow channel, etc.) to form a water circulation loop, and the refrigerant flow channel can form a refrigerant reflux through a combination of a compressor, condenser, throttle valve, and evaporator connected in series in sequence, and the refrigerant reflux is coordinated with the water circulation loop for heat exchange.

[0065] More specifically, the water pump 125 provides power for the circulation system in which the integrated device is located, and can be configured in 1 to 3 quantities according to different system circuit configurations; the water valve 126 provides the circulation system with flow channel switching functions and flow rate ratio adjustment functions of different flow channels, and can be configured in 1 to 3 quantities; the water bottle 121 provides the circulation system with fluid replenishment, degassing, and noise reduction functions, and can be configured in 1 to 2 quantities according to different system circuit configurations; the flow channel plate 122 provides the circulation system with multiple series and parallel flow channels, replacing traditional pipe connections, and providing installation points for other parts. Among them, the water pump 125, water valve 126, and water bottle 121 are not arranged on the same side of the flow channel plate 122 at the same time, but are arranged on both sides of the flow channel plate 122 according to the environmental boundary; commonly, the water pump 125 is arranged at the bottom of the flow channel plate 122, the water bottle 121 is located at the top of the flow channel plate 122, and the water valve 126 can be arranged at the top or bottom of the flow channel plate 122 according to the situation, to achieve a compact distribution along the direction of gravity.

[0066] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 3In some examples of the present invention, the water side component 100 also includes a water valve 126 component and a water pump 125, which are both connected to the water plate. The water valve 126 component and the water pump 125 can be used to control the connection state or operation mode between the kettle 121 and the water plate, wherein the water valve 126 component and the water pump 125 are arranged on opposite sides of the kettle 121 or on the same side to facilitate spatial arrangement and improve structural compactness.

[0067] Specifically, the kettle 121 component is located at the top, the water plate is located at the bottom of the kettle 121, and the water plate is relatively fixed or sealed to the bottom plate of the kettle 121. The water plate is located at the bottom of the kettle 121 to save the most space, and can also be staggered and placed on the side. The water valve 126 assembly and the water pump 125 are relatively fixed or sealed to the water plate. Preferably, the water valve 126 assembly and the kettle 121 are relatively located on both sides of the water plate to save space. When necessary, they can also be divided into the same side. At the same time, the position of the water pump 125 is also the same, preferably on the same side as the water valve 126, but not limited to the same side. Furthermore, the heat exchange device is relatively fixed or sealed to the water plate, which can ensure that the water side flow channel in the heat exchange device can be connected to the water side component 100 flow channel. The kettle 121, the water plate, the water valve 126 assembly, the water pump 125, the heat exchange device and the remaining thermal management components of the vehicle together form the entire water circuit.

[0068] Specifically, the kettle 121 serves as a device for storing and replenishing coolant, while also taking into account the gas-liquid separation function of the return liquid. When the water side circuit is short of water, the coolant can be replenished to the inlet of the water pump 125 in time. The water valve 126 component serves as a flow distribution component. It has an interface for connecting to the water plate, which can realize opening and closing or proportional adjustment in different modes to connect different interfaces to realize different fluid pathways in each mode. The water pump 125 can be provided with at least one, a heating water pump 125 for connecting to the heating circuit, a battery water pump 125 for the battery circuit, or an electric drive water pump 125 for connecting to the electric drive circuit. The water pump 125 serves as a power drive device for the water side flow channel, responsible for providing power to the fluid in the flow channel, and driving the fluid to circulate in the flow channel at a certain flow rate. The water plate has a water flow channel and an interface for connecting the water valve 126 component, the water valve 126 component and various temperature control components of the vehicle outside the integrated module to form a circulation flow path. The heat exchange device can exchange heat between high and low temperature fluids in the water flow path to achieve energy recovery and improve system performance.

[0069] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0070] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0071] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0072] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0073] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean 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 can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0074] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it will be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limitations on the present invention. A person skilled in the art may change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water side component of a thermal management module, characterized in that: It includes a flow channel plate, a water pump, a water valve and a water kettle. The flow channel plate has a water channel. The water pump, the water valve and the water kettle are installed on the flow channel plate, and at least one of the water pump, the water valve and the water kettle is connected to the water channel.

2. The water side assembly of the thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two of the water kettle, the water valve and the water pump are installed on different sides of the flow channel plate.

3. The water side assembly of the thermal management module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flow channel plate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other in the thickness direction. The kettle is installed on the first surface of the flow channel plate, and the water pump is installed on the second surface of the flow channel plate.

4. The water side component of the thermal management module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The kettle is mounted on the surface of the flow channel plate, and the bottom plate of the kettle and the flow channel plate are stacked and fixed or sealed relative to each other.

5. The water side component of the thermal management module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The flow channel plate has at least one port for fluid to flow in or out, and the port is communicated with the water channel.

6. The water side assembly of the thermal management module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The axis of the port extends along the thickness direction of the flow channel plate; and / or the port and the flow channel plate are integrally molded.

7. The water side assembly of the thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water side assembly further comprises a heat exchanger and a water pipe, wherein the heat exchanger has a water side port; The water pipe is placed on the outside of the flow channel plate and is directly connected to the water side port of the heat exchanger.

8. The water side assembly of the thermal management module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The flow channel plate has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the heat exchanger is stacked and connected to the first side of the flow channel plate; the water side port is arranged on the flow channel plate and extends to the second side of the flow channel plate, and at least a portion of the water pipe is arranged on the second side of the flow channel plate.

9. The water side assembly of the thermal management module according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least a portion of the water pipe and at least a portion of the kettle are arranged on the same side of the flow channel plate, and a first pipe clamp is provided on the kettle, and the first pipe clamp clamps and positions the water pipe; And / or, a second pipe clamp is provided on the flow channel plate, and the second pipe clamp is clamped and connected to the water pipe.

10. The water side component of the thermal management module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The water valves include at least two, at least two of which are installed on the flow channel plate, and at least two of which have wiring ports, and the wiring ports face different directions.

11. The water side assembly of the thermal management module according to claim 10, characterized in that: A water pump and two water valves are installed on the flow channel plate. The two water valves are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the water pump. The wiring sockets of the two water valves face opposite to each other, and the direction of the wiring socket of the water pump is perpendicular to the direction of the wiring socket of the water valve.

12. The water side assembly of the thermal management module according to claim 10, characterized in that: A plurality of electrical components are installed on the flow channel plate, and the plurality of electrical components include at least one water pump and at least one water valve. The plurality of electrical components respectively have wiring sockets, and at least two of the wiring sockets are oriented in different directions.

13. A thermal management module, characterized in that: include: A water side component of a thermal management module according to any one of claims 1 to 12; A refrigerant side component is connected to the water side component.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: Vehicle body; The thermal management module according to claim 13, wherein the thermal management module is mounted on the vehicle body.

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