Thermal management module and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a thermal management module and a vehicle, and the thermal management module comprises a main body part which is provided with a built-in flow channel; the liquid storage device, the valve device and the heat exchanger are all connected with the main body piece and communicate with the built-in flow channel, and the heat exchanger and the valve device are connected to different sides of the main body piece correspondingly; the heat exchanger comprises a core body and an end plate which are connected, a heat exchange flow channel is formed in the core body, the end plate is provided with a first connecting part and a connecting joint, the first connecting part is used for being connected with the main body piece through a connecting piece, and the connecting joint is connected with the main body piece in an inserted mode so as to be communicated with the built-in flow channel. According to the heat management module, integrated arrangement is achieved, the structure is compact, stability is good, connection between the end plates and the main body piece of the heat exchanger is reliable, the sealing performance is good, and the performance of the heat exchanger is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, the refrigerant side system of the vehicle heat exchange system includes various valve devices, liquid storage tanks, heat exchangers and other components, but the various components are dispersedly connected through complex pipeline structures, so that the overall structural size of the refrigerant side system after final assembly is large, the structure is mixed, the integration is limited, and it occupies a large space. At the same time, the installation of the heat exchanger and the connectivity of the pipeline are unreliable. Therefore, there is room for improvement. 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 module that can realize the integrated arrangement of a heat exchanger, a liquid reservoir and a valve device, has a compact structure and good stability, and the heat exchanger is reliably installed and has good sealing performance to improve the performance of the heat exchanger.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the thermal management module includes: a main body, the main body is formed with a built-in flow channel; a liquid reservoir, a valve device and a heat exchanger, the liquid reservoir, the valve device and the heat exchanger are all connected to the main body and are respectively communicated with the built-in flow channel, the heat exchanger and the valve device are respectively connected to different sides of the main body; the heat exchanger includes a connected core and an end plate, a heat exchange flow channel is formed in the core, the end plate is provided with a first connecting part and a connecting joint, the first connecting part is used to be connected to the main body through a connecting part, and the connecting joint is plug-connected to the main body to communicate with the built-in flow channel.

[0005] According to the thermal management module of the embodiment of the present invention, an integrated setting is achieved by connecting the liquid reservoir, the valve device and the heat exchanger to the main body, and the structure is compact and stable. At the same time, the connection between the end plate of the heat exchanger and the main body is reliable and has good sealing performance, so as to improve the performance of the heat exchanger.

[0006] According to the thermal management module of some embodiments of the present invention, the main body is formed with a plug hole, the plug hole is communicated with the built-in flow channel, and the connecting joint is plugged into the plug hole and sealed with the inner peripheral wall of the plug hole.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the thermal management module further includes an elastic seal, which is installed between the outer circumferential wall of the connecting joint and the inner circumferential wall of the plug hole, and the elastic seal is suitable for axially cooperating with one of the outer circumferential wall of the connecting joint and the inner circumferential wall of the plug hole.

[0008] According to the thermal management module of some embodiments of the present invention, the outer peripheral wall of the connecting joint is provided with an annular limiting mounting groove, the elastic sealing member is constructed as an annular member and is installed in the mounting groove, and at least a portion of the elastic sealing member extends out from the mounting groove to press and seal with the inner peripheral wall of the plug hole.

[0009] According to the thermal management module of some embodiments of the present invention, the main body includes a first plate, a sealing connecting plate and a second plate, the first plate and the second plate are connected via the sealing connecting plate, the heat exchanger is connected to the first plate, the second plate is connected to the liquid reservoir and the valve device, and the first plate, the sealing connecting plate and the second plate jointly define the built-in flow channel, and the elastic seal is located in the first plate or the second plate and staggered with the sealing connecting plate.

[0010] According to the thermal management module of some embodiments of the present invention, the first plate is formed with a sealing portion protruding toward the heat exchanger, and the connecting joint is passed through the sealing portion; and / or the first plate is formed with a gap-avoiding portion protruding toward the heat exchanger, and the connecting member is passed through the gap-avoiding portion.

[0011] According to the thermal management module of some embodiments of the present invention, the first connection portion is configured as a connection hole, the main body is provided with a mounting hole, and the connection member passes through the connection hole and extends into the mounting hole to be connected to the main body.

[0012] According to the thermal management module of some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting hole includes an avoidance hole section and a threaded connection section, the connecting piece is suitable for sequentially passing through the connecting hole, the avoidance hole section and the threaded connection section, the connecting piece is spaced apart from the inner circumferential wall of the avoidance hole section, and the connecting piece is threadedly connected to the threaded connection section.

[0013] According to the thermal management module of some embodiments of the present invention, the part of the main body forming the avoidance hole section and the part forming the threaded connection section are welded together, the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section is larger than the inner diameter of the threaded connection section, and the difference between the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section and the inner diameter of the threaded connection section is greater than or equal to 0.6 mm to form an overflow avoidance space.

[0014] According to the thermal management module of some embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchanger is installed at the bottom of the main body, the liquid reservoir is installed at the top or side of the main body, and the valve device is installed at the top or side of the main body.

[0015] The present invention also provides a vehicle.

[0016] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a thermal management module according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0017] The advantages of the vehicle and the thermal management module described above over the prior art are the same and will not be elaborated herein.

[0018] 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

[0019] 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:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a main body of a thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a main body of a thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention (bottom perspective);

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a first board of a thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a first board of a thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention (bottom perspective);

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a sealing connection plate of a thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a second board of a thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention (bottom perspective);

[0027] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a heat exchanger and a main body of a thermal management module at a connection position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a heat exchanger and a main body of a thermal management module at a communicating position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Fig.10 Schematic diagram of the structure of a heat exchanger of a thermal management module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Reference numerals:

[0031] Thermal management module 100,

[0032] Main body 1, first plate 11, plug hole 111, mounting hole 112, avoidance hole section 1121, threaded connection section 1122, sealing portion 113, avoidance portion 114, sealing connection plate 12, avoidance groove 121, second plate 13, built-in flow channel 131, valve mounting portion 132, refrigerant inlet 133, refrigerant outlet 134, accumulator mounting hole 135, water side component mounting position 136, connector 14, elastic sealing member 15, positioning pin 16,

[0033] Liquid storage tank 2 , valve device 3 , heat exchanger 4 , core 41 , end plate 42 , first connecting portion 421 , connecting joint 422 , mounting groove 4221 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] 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.

[0035] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 10 The thermal management module 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is described. It should be noted that the thermal management module 100 in the present invention can be used in the heat exchange system of the vehicle, and the thermal management module 100 can be used as a refrigerant module in the heat exchange system. In other words, the thermal management module 100 is configured to use the refrigerant phase change to exchange heat to achieve the temperature adjustment function. When used in the whole vehicle, the thermal management module 100 can be used in conjunction with the water side component for heat exchange, so that the thermal management module 100 can exchange heat with the water side component in the heat exchange system, so that the water medium in the water side component can be adjusted to different temperature states, thereby achieving heating and cooling of the components in the vehicle or cooling and heating of the space in the vehicle. In other words, the thermal management module 100 is mainly used for circulating refrigerant, and for heat exchange with the water side component, so as to be used together to achieve temperature adjustment in the vehicle. Among them, the water side component can be connected to the flow channel that needs heat exchange to form a water circulation loop, such as the heat exchange flow channel with the cockpit, the heat exchange flow channel with the battery, etc.

[0036] like Figure 1-Figure 10 As shown, the thermal management module 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body 1, a liquid reservoir 2, a valve device 3 and a heat exchanger 4.

[0037] The main body 1 is formed with a built-in flow channel 131 for circulating different fluids, wherein the built-in flow channel 131 may include multiple sub-flow channels, the multiple sub-flow channels may be directly or indirectly connected, or some of the multiple sub-flow channels may be directly or indirectly connected, so that multiple flow channels can be formed in the main body 1 for connecting with different external components to achieve more types of heat exchange, such as part of the pipeline can cool the external components, or part of the pipeline can heat the external components.

[0038] Among them, the main body 1 can be used as the substrate of the thermal management module 100, and the liquid reservoir 2, the valve device 3 and the heat exchanger 4 are all connected to the main body 1 and are respectively connected to the built-in flow channel 131. That is to say, the liquid reservoir 2, the valve device 3 and the heat exchanger 4 can realize the communication between the liquid reservoir 2, the valve device 3 and the heat exchanger 4 and the built-in flow channel 131 through the structural connection with the main body 1. In this way, the liquid reservoir 2, the valve device 3 and the heat exchanger 4 can be integrated into the main body 1, making the structure of the thermal management module 100 more compact. Among them, it should be noted that the liquid reservoir 2 includes a liquid storage chamber, a liquid return pipe and a desiccant, which are used to store excess refrigerant liquid that does not participate in the circulation in the system to ensure the normal operation of the system. The heat exchanger 4 can simultaneously realize the energy exchange between the refrigerant and water or between the refrigerant and the refrigerant. The valve device 3 may include multiple separate valves, and the multiple separate valves can be used to realize the on-off of the flow channel and the switching of the flow paths of each mode, or to realize the fluid flow and pressure, and perform throttling control to achieve the temperature requirements in different modes, or to realize the control of the flow direction.

[0039] At the same time, the built-in flow channel 131 and the heat exchanger 4 can be directly or indirectly connected to other vehicle thermal management components, and a refrigerant side circuit can be formed through the connection of the main body 1, the liquid reservoir 2, the valve device 3, the heat exchanger 4 and other vehicle thermal management components. Among them, other vehicle thermal management components include batteries, electric drives, PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient thermistor), compressors, front-end modules, and air-conditioning boxes, that is, the built-in flow channel 131 and the heat exchanger 4 of the main body 1 are connected to the above-mentioned thermal management components, and the connection method can be direct connection or indirect connection to achieve pipeline connection of the vehicle thermal management system, so that multiple thermal management components can be integrated in this thermal management module 100, which can enhance the function of the thermal management module 100.

[0040] And the heat exchanger 4 and the valve device 3 are respectively connected to different sides of the main body 1, that is, the heat exchanger 4 and the valve device 3 are arranged on opposite sides of the main body 1, or the heat exchanger 4 and the valve device 3 are arranged on adjacent sides of the main body 1, wherein there are various types of valve devices 3, including: solenoid valve, electronic expansion valve and one-way valve, etc., and there are also various types of heat exchangers 4, including: battery cooling Chiller, battery heating Chiller, water-to-water heat exchanger 4, heat pump Chiller, water-cooled cooler WCC, etc. Since there are many types of heat exchangers 4 and valve devices 3, the two are arranged on different sides of the main body 1, so that the installation space where the two are located is dispersed, thereby avoiding that each component occupies the same side space of the main body 1 at the same time, avoiding that the single-side components of the main body 1 are too dense and the overall size is too large, thereby realizing the reasonable arrangement of the main components of the thermal management module 100, increasing the space utilization rate of different sides of the main body 1, and saving installation space.

[0041] The heat exchanger 4 includes a core 41 and an end plate 42 connected to each other. A heat exchange channel is formed in the core 41 for the circulation of the fluid in the heat exchanger 4. Sensors are arranged in some of the heat exchange channels of the heat exchanger 4 to monitor the temperature or pressure of the fluid in the corresponding heat exchange channel. The sensor may not be arranged in the channel, and a separate sensor channel may be opened to measure the temperature or pressure at that point, so as to monitor the fluid condition of the heat exchange channel of the heat exchanger 4 in real time and realize different modes of heat exchange.

[0042] The end plate 42 is provided with a first connecting portion 421 and a connecting joint 422. The first connecting portion 421 is used to be connected to the main body 1 through the connecting member 14, that is, the end plate 42 and the main body 1 can be detachably connected through the first connecting portion 421, so that the installation of the heat exchanger 4 and the main body 1 can be realized, and the connection is firm and easy to disassemble. The connecting joint 422 is plug-connected to the main body 1 to communicate with the built-in flow channel 131, that is, the end plate 42 can be connected to the built-in flow channel 131 of the main body 1 through the connecting joint 422, so that the heat exchange flow channel of the heat exchanger 4 can be connected with the built-in flow channel 131, that is, the circulation of the fluid between the heat exchange flow channel and the built-in flow channel 131 can be realized, and the plug-in connection method is simple, which can make the sealing structure simple and reliable.

[0043] Therefore, by setting the first connecting part 421 and the connecting joint 422 on the end plate 42, the heat exchanger 4 can be structurally connected to the main body 1, and the plug-in connection between the heat exchange channel and the built-in channel 131 can be achieved. The heat exchanger 4 and the main body 1 are locked by the connecting part 14, which can make the connection between the heat exchange channel and the built-in channel 131 more reliable and have good sealing performance, thereby avoiding fluid leakage.

[0044] According to the thermal management module 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, an integrated arrangement is achieved by connecting the liquid reservoir 2, the valve device 3 and the heat exchanger 4 to the main body 1, and the structure is compact and stable. At the same time, the end plate 42 of the heat exchanger 4 is reliably connected to the main body 1 and has good sealing performance, so as to improve the performance of the heat exchanger 4.

[0045] In some embodiments, the main body 1 is formed with a plug hole 111 , which is communicated with the built-in flow channel 131 , and the connecting joint 422 is plugged into the plug hole 111 and sealed with the inner peripheral wall of the plug hole 111 .

[0046] Specifically, the main body 1 can be constructed in a plate shape, and a built-in flow channel 131 is provided in the main body 1, that is, the fluid can flow in the main body 1, and the main body 1 is also provided with a plug hole 111 connected to the built-in flow channel 131, which is used for plugging and connecting with the connecting joint 422. In actual design, the built-in flow channel 131 can be provided on one side of the main body 1, such as Figure 5As shown, there are multiple built-in flow channels 131, and the shapes of the multiple built-in flow channels 131 are irregular, and the built-in flow channels 131 are recessed along one side of the main body 1 and do not penetrate the main body 1, so that the fluid can flow in the built-in flow channels 131, and a plug hole 111 is provided on one side of the main body 1, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, there are multiple plug holes 111 , and the plug holes 111 penetrate the main body 1 and can be connected to the built-in flow channel 131 .

[0047] Therefore, by inserting the connecting joint 422 of the end plate 42 into the plug hole 111, the connection between the end plate 42 and the plug hole 111 can be achieved, and then the communication between the heat exchanger 4 and the built-in flow channel 131 can be achieved, and the connecting joint 422 and the inner peripheral wall of the plug hole 111 are sealed and installed together, which can make the plugging of the connecting joint 422 and the plug hole 111 more reliable, and prevent fluid leakage, which will cause the fluid pressure at the connection between the heat exchanger 4 and the built-in flow channel 131 to decrease, affecting the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger 4.

[0048] Among them, Figure 4 As shown, a valve mounting portion 132 is also provided on one side of the main body 1 for connecting different valve devices 3. The valve mounting portion 132 can be constructed as a threaded hole. By threading different valve devices 3 with the valve mounting portion 132, the connection between the valve device 3 and the main body 1 can be realized, and the connection between the valve device 3 and the built-in flow channel 131 can also be realized. The connection method is simple and easy to realize. The main body 1 is also provided with a reservoir mounting hole 135 for connecting and fixing the reservoir 2, and the main body 1 is also provided with a refrigerant outlet 134 and a refrigerant inlet 133 for communicating with the internal flow channel of the reservoir 2, and the refrigerant outlet 134 and the refrigerant inlet 133 are respectively connected to the built-in flow channel 131, which can realize the flow of refrigerant in the reservoir 2 or outflow.

[0049] In some embodiments, the thermal management module 100 also includes an elastic seal 15, which is installed between the outer peripheral wall of the connecting joint 422 and the inner peripheral wall of the plug hole 111, and the elastic seal 15 is suitable for axially cooperating with a limit position between the outer peripheral wall of the connecting joint 422 and the inner peripheral wall of the plug hole 111. That is to say, the elastic seal 15 can be arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the connecting joint 422, or on the inner peripheral wall of the plug hole 111. These two settings can both achieve a sealing effect when the connecting joint 422 and the plug hole 111 are plugged together.

[0050] Specifically, Fig.10As shown, the elastic seal 15 is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the connecting joint 422 and is axially limitedly connected to the connecting joint 422. When the connecting joint 422 is plugged into the plug hole 111, the elastic seal 15 is pressed between the connecting joint 422 and the plug hole 111, which can achieve effective sealing of the connecting joint 422 and the plug hole 111, so that the connection between the heat exchanger 4 and the heat exchange channel is reliable. Therefore, by setting the elastic seal 15, the connection sealing performance between the heat exchange channel of the heat exchanger 4 and the built-in channel 131 can be improved, leakage at the pipeline connection can be avoided, so as to improve the reliability of the pipeline connection, and the structure is simple and the sealing performance is good.

[0051] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the connecting joint 422 is provided with an annular mounting groove 4221, the elastic seal 15 is constructed as an annular member and is installed in the mounting groove 4221, and at least part of the elastic seal 15 extends from the mounting groove 4221 to press and seal with the inner wall of the plug hole 111.

[0052] Specifically, the outer peripheral wall of the connecting joint 422 may be provided with a mounting groove 4221, the mounting groove 4221 is constructed in an annular shape, and the elastic sealing member 15 is also constructed in an annular shape. Fig. 9 As shown, the mounting groove 4221 is arranged at the axial center position of the connecting joint 422, and the outer diameter of the mounting groove 4221 is set to be the same as the inner diameter of the elastic seal 15, and the elastic seal 15 is snap-fitted and installed in the limiting mounting groove 4221, and the two are reliably connected, and at least part of the elastic seal 15 protrudes from the outer peripheral wall of the connecting joint 422. When the connecting joint 422 and the plug-in hole 111 are plugged and installed, the protruding part of the elastic seal 15 is radially pressed between the connecting joint 422 and the plug-in hole 111, so as to realize the sealed connection between the elastic seal 15 and the inner peripheral wall of the plug-in hole 111, and the sealing performance of the press fit is good, and the structure is simple and the development cost is low.

[0053] Therefore, the installation groove 4221 is arranged at the central position of the connecting joint 422 along the axial direction to prevent the elastic seal 15 from contacting the weld, which may cause poor sealing and leakage, thereby achieving effective sealing of the elastic seal 15.

[0054] Among them, the elastic seal 15 can be constructed as an elastic ring or other types of elastic seals 15. The elastic seal 15 has elastic compressibility, which can enable the elastic ring to effectively press against the inner wall of the plug hole 111, so that the connection between the connecting joint 422 and the plug hole 111 is more reliable and the sealing performance is better. It can also effectively seal fluids or gases to avoid leakage that causes unsafe accidents and affects the performance of the product.

[0055] In some embodiments, the main body 1 includes a first plate 11, a sealing connecting plate 12 and a second plate 13, the first plate 11 and the second plate 13 are connected via the sealing connecting plate 12, the heat exchanger 4 is connected to the first plate 11, the second plate 13 is connected to the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3, and the first plate 11, the sealing connecting plate 12 and the second plate 13 jointly define a built-in flow channel 131.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, the main body 1 is provided with three parts, namely a first plate 11, a sealing connection plate 12 and a second plate 13. Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the first plate 11, the sealing connecting plate 12 and the second plate 13 can be stacked and fixedly connected by a locating pin 16, and there are multiple locating pins 16, and the multiple locating pins 16 are distributed at intervals, so that the first plate 11, the sealing connecting plate 12 and the second plate 13 can be connected reliably, which is conducive to the accuracy of the installation of other structural holes, or they can be connected by welding of composite materials and fastening by bolts, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first plate 11 is located at the bottom of the main body 1, the second plate 13 is located at the upper part of the main body 1, and the sealing connecting plate 12 is connected between the first plate 11 and the second plate 13. The heat exchanger 4 is connected to the lower side of the first plate 11, and the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 are connected to the upper side of the second plate 13, so that the arrangement of the heat exchanger 4, the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 can be realized.

[0057] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, a built-in flow channel 131 can be provided on the second plate 13, and the built-in flow channel 131 is set to be open, and the open side of the built-in flow channel 131 is arranged close to the sealing connecting plate 12. The second plate 13 is connected with the sealing connecting plate 12 and the first plate 11, so that the built-in flow channel 131 can be defined, and the sealing connecting plate 12 and the first plate 11 are used to seal the open side of the built-in flow channel 131, so that the built-in flow channel 131 structure can be closed, which is suitable for the circulation of fluid in the built-in flow channel 131. This structure is simply arranged and the main body 1 is easy to disassemble and maintain, thereby reducing the maintenance cost.

[0058] The elastic seal 15 is located in the first plate 11 or the second plate 13 and is staggered from the sealing connecting plate 12. That is to say, the elastic seal 15 can be completely accommodated in the first plate 11, or the elastic seal 15 can be completely accommodated in the second plate 13, that is, staggered from the sealing connecting plate 12. In this way, the elastic seal 15 can be prevented from contacting the weld located at the sealing connecting plate 12 to cause leakage, and the setting methods are diverse and flexible to choose.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first plate 11 is formed with a sealing portion 113 protruding toward the heat exchanger 4, and the connecting joint 422 is passed through the sealing portion 113, that is, the sealing portion 113 is set on the first plate 11 for sealing connection with the connecting joint 422, so that the pipeline connection between the first plate 11 and the heat exchanger 4 can be realized.

[0060] Specifically, a sealing portion 113 is provided on the lower side of the first plate 11, and the sealing portion 113 is protruded toward the heat exchanger 4. Specifically, a mounting groove 4221 can be provided on the inner peripheral wall of the sealing portion 113, and the mounting groove 4221 is provided at the center position of the sealing portion 113 along the axial direction. The elastic seal 15 is installed in the mounting groove 4221 of the sealing portion 113. After the connecting joint 422 is inserted into the sealing portion 113, the elastic seal 15 is radially pressed between the sealing portion 113 and the connecting joint 422, so that the sealing connection between the connecting joint 422 and the first plate 11 can be achieved. The mounting groove 4221 is provided at the center position of the sealing portion 113 along the axial direction to prevent the elastic seal 15 from contacting the weld, which may cause poor sealing and then leakage. Therefore, the elastic seal 15 can achieve effective sealing to ensure the reliability of the pipeline connection between the first plate 11 and the heat exchanger 4. Among them, Figure 7 As shown, the sealing portion 113 can be constructed in a ring shape, and there are multiple sealing portions 113, and the multiple sealing portions 113 are distributed at intervals, and the sealing connecting plate 12 is provided with multiple avoidance grooves 121 facing the sealing portion 113, so that the sealing portion 113 can be connected with the built-in flow channel 131, and the shape of the sealing portion 113 is not limited to a ring shape, and can also be set to a direction, rectangle, triangle, etc., and can be designed according to actual needs.

[0061] In other embodiments, the sealing portion 113 may also be provided on the second plate 13. In this way, the mounting groove 4221 may be provided at the axial center position of the sealing portion 113 of the second plate 13, and a clearance portion 114 may be provided on the first plate 11. At this time, the inner diameter of the clearance portion 114 needs to be larger than the inner diameter of the sealing portion 113. That is to say, the clearance portion 114 of the first plate 11 is a guiding structure and does not need to play a sealing role. When the connecting joint 422 is passed through the sealing portion 113, the elastic sealing component 15 is prevented from contacting the weld, which may result in poor sealing and leakage.

[0062] And / or the first plate 11 forms a gap portion 114 protruding toward the heat exchanger 4, and the connecting piece 14 is penetrated through the gap portion 114, that is, the gap portion 114 is set on the first plate 11, which is used for the penetration of the connecting piece 14, so that the pipeline connection between the first plate 11 and the heat exchanger 4 can be realized.

[0063] Specifically, a clearance portion 114 is provided on the lower side of the first plate 11, and the clearance portion 114 is protruded toward the heat exchanger 4. Specifically, as shown in FIG. Figure 6As shown, a avoidance groove 121 may be provided on the sealing connection plate 12, and the avoidance groove 121 is concentrically arranged with the avoidance portion 114, and the inner diameters of the two may be the same, and the threaded connection section 1122 of the mounting hole 112 is arranged on the second plate 13. In this way, when the heat exchanger 4 is connected to the main body 1, the connecting member 14 passes through the avoidance portion 114, the avoidance groove 121 and the threaded connection section 1122 in sequence, and then the connecting member 14 is locked to complete the installation of the heat exchanger 4, wherein the connecting member 14 may be a screw or a rivet, etc., and by setting the connecting member 14 to connect, the connection strength and stability of the first plate 11, the sealing connection plate 12 and the second plate 13 can be ensured. Among them, as Figure 7 As shown, the avoidance portion 114 can be constructed in a ring shape, and there are multiple avoidance portions 114, and the multiple avoidance portions 114 are distributed at intervals, and the sealing connecting plate 12 is provided with multiple avoidance grooves 121 directly opposite to the avoidance portions 114, so that the connecting member 14 can be passed through the threaded connection section 1122 connected to the mounting hole 112, and the shape of the avoidance portion 114 is not limited to a ring shape, and can also be set to a direction, rectangle, triangle, etc., and can be designed according to actual needs.

[0064] The sealing portion 113 and the air-avoiding portion 114 may have the same protruding height relative to the first plate 11, so that the heat exchanger 4 can be locked and installed with the connector 14 and plugged into the pipe at the same time, and the two installation structures can have high installation accuracy and good sealing performance.

[0065] In other embodiments, the mounting hole 112 may be provided only on the first plate 11, that is, a void portion 114 may be provided on the first plate 11, and the interior of the void portion 114 is a threaded hole, so that the heat exchanger 4 and the first plate 11 can be connected and fixed. This arrangement does not require corresponding matching structures to be provided on the sealing connecting plate 12 and the second plate 13, thereby saving processing costs.

[0066] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 421 is constructed as a connecting hole, the main body 1 is provided with a mounting hole 112, and the connecting member 14 passes through the connecting hole and extends into the mounting hole 112 to be connected to the main body 1. In this way, a detachable connection between the end plate 42 and the main body 1 can be achieved, and the connection method is simple, which is convenient for the installation and disassembly of the two.

[0067] Specifically, the first connecting portion 421 can be configured as a connecting hole, which can be a circular hole or a strip hole. The main body 1 is provided with a mounting hole 112, which can be a threaded hole. For example, a heat exchanger 4 can be configured as follows: Fig.10 As shown, there may be multiple first connection parts 421, and the multiple first connection parts 421 are arranged at intervals. There are also multiple mounting holes 112, and the multiple first connection parts 421 are arranged one-to-one with the multiple mounting holes 112, so that the first connection parts 421 and the mounting holes 112 can be matched one-to-one.

[0068] When installing the heat exchanger 4, one side of the end plate 42 of the heat exchanger 4 is flush with the main body 1, and after aligning the multiple first connecting parts 421 with the centers of the multiple mounting holes 112, the multiple connecting parts 14 are passed through the connecting holes and the mounting holes 112 in sequence, and finally the connecting parts 14 are locked, so that the heat exchanger 4 and the main plate can be connected and fixed. The connection method is simple, and the connection is firm and reliable.

[0069] There are many types of heat exchangers 4 , and the first connection parts 421 of different types of heat exchangers 4 are at different positions. The number and spacing of the mounting holes 112 need to be matched with the corresponding types of heat exchangers 4 , so that the connection of various heat exchangers 4 can be realized.

[0070] In some embodiments, the mounting hole 112 includes an avoidance hole section 1121 and a threaded connection section 1122, and the connecting member 14 is suitable for sequentially passing through the connecting hole, the avoidance hole section 1121 and the threaded connection section 1122, the connecting member 14 is separated from the inner circumferential wall of the avoidance hole section 1121, and the connecting member 14 is threadedly connected to the threaded connection section 1122.

[0071] Specifically, Figure 8 As shown, the mounting hole 112 includes two parts, namely, an avoidance hole section 1121 and a threaded connection section 1122. The avoidance hole section 1121 is arranged near the lower end of the mounting hole 112, and the threaded connection section 1122 is arranged at the upper end of the avoidance hole section 1121, and the avoidance hole section 1121 and the threaded connection section 1122 are arranged concentrically, wherein the connecting member 14 can be constructed as a bolt, and the outer diameter of the connecting member 14 is smaller than the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section 1121, so that the connecting member 14 and the avoidance hole section 1121 can be loosely matched, which is conducive to the rapid installation of the heat exchanger 4 and the main body 1. In this way, when the heat exchanger 4 and the main body 1 are installed, the connecting member 14 is passed through the connecting hole, the avoidance hole section 1121 and the threaded connection section 1122 in sequence, and after tightening the connecting member 14, the installation and connection of the heat exchanger 4 and the main body 1 can be completed, and the assembly efficiency is high.

[0072] In some embodiments, the portion of the main body 1 forming the avoidance hole section 1121 and the portion forming the threaded connection section 1122 are welded together, the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section 1121 is larger than the inner diameter of the threaded connection section 1122, and the difference between the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section 1121 and the inner diameter of the threaded connection section 1122 is greater than or equal to 0.6 mm to form an overflow avoidance space.

[0073] Specifically, the avoidance hole section 1121 is arranged at the lower end of the main body 1, and the threaded connection section 1122 is arranged at the upper end of the main body 1. The structure of the main body 1 at the avoidance hole section 1121 and the structure at the threaded connection section 1122 can be welded and connected, which is beneficial to improve the strength of the connection. The inner diameter of the connection hole can be set to be equal to the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section 1121, and the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section 1121 is greater than the inner diameter of the threaded connection section 1122. In a specific design, the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section 1121 can be set to be greater than or equal to 0.6 mm of the inner diameter of the threaded connection section 1122, that is, The unilateral difference between the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section 1121 and the inner diameter of the threaded connection section 1122 is greater than or equal to 0.3mm, and the unilateral difference can be set to: 0.3mm, 0.4mm and 0.5mm, etc., and the difference between the two cannot be too large, which is conducive to the connecting part 14 to easily pass through the threaded connection section 1122 from the connecting hole and the avoidance hole section 1121, and the difference is set to be greater than or equal to 0.6mm, which can be a space for avoiding overflow during welding, preventing overflow from entering the threaded connection section 1122, causing failure of screw assembly, and thereby ensuring the reliability of installation of the heat exchanger 4.

[0074] In some embodiments, the heat exchanger 4 is installed at the bottom of the main body 1 , the liquid reservoir 2 is installed at the top or side of the main body 1 , and the valve device 3 is installed at the top or side of the main body 1 .

[0075] Specifically, the heat exchanger 4 is relatively large in size, and the heat exchanger 4 is installed at the bottom of the main body 1, and the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 can be installed at the top or side of the main body 1. That is, the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 are arranged on different sides of the heat exchanger 4 on the main body 1, that is, the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 can be arranged together at the top or side of the main body 1, or one of the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 can be arranged at the top of the main body 1 and the other can be arranged at the side of the main body 1, so that the arrangement of the heat exchanger 4, the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 can be realized, that is, the three are arranged together on the main body 1, which can reduce the size of the thermal management module 100 and is beneficial to the thermal management size control of the whole vehicle.

[0076] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the heat exchanger 4 is arranged at the bottom of the main body 1, and can occupy the bottom space of the main body 1. The liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 are arranged at the top of the main body 1, and can occupy the top space of the main body 1. The two are spaced apart and distributed, so that the heat exchanger 4, the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 are connected with different built-in flow channels 131 in the main body 1 to achieve their respective functions, and there will be no mutual interference between the three. At the same time, the heat exchanger 4, the liquid reservoir 2 and the valve device 3 are arranged close to the left side of the main body 1, and the right side is used for the installation of the water side components, which can realize the arrangement of the thermal management module 100 and the water side components. Specifically, as shown in FIG. Figure 4As shown, a water side component installation position 136 is provided at the top of the main body 1 near the right side, which can realize the connection and fixation of the water side component. Therefore, the above arrangement is reasonable, reducing the thermal management size of the whole vehicle to improve space utilization.

[0077] Among them, the water side components include a water plate, a water kettle, a water valve structure and a water pump. The water valve structure and the water pump are both connected to the water plate. The water valve structure and the water pump can be used to control the connection state or operation mode between the water kettle and the water plate.

[0078] The present invention also provides a vehicle.

[0079] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the thermal management module 100 of any of the above embodiments, and the reservoir 2, the valve device 3 and the heat exchanger 4 are connected to the main body 1 to achieve an integrated arrangement with a compact structure and good stability. At the same time, the end plate 42 of the heat exchanger 4 is reliably connected to the main body 1 with good sealing performance to improve the performance of the heat exchanger 4. The thermal management module 100 can be connected or heat exchanged with different thermal management components in the vehicle to meet the heat exchange requirements of the entire vehicle.

[0080] 1. 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 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 should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0081] 2. In the description of the present invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of these features.

[0082] 3. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more.

[0083] 4. In the description of the present invention, a first feature “above” or “below” a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact via another feature therebetween.

[0084] 5. In the description of the present invention, “above”, “above” and “on” a first feature of a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

[0085] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" 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 representation of the above terms does 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.

[0086] 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 module, characterized in that: include: A main body, wherein the main body is formed with a built-in flow channel; A liquid reservoir, a valve device and a heat exchanger, wherein the liquid reservoir, the valve device and the heat exchanger are all connected to the main body and are respectively communicated with the built-in flow channel, and the heat exchanger and the valve device are respectively connected to different sides of the main body; The heat exchanger includes a connected core and an end plate, a heat exchange channel is formed in the core, and the end plate is provided with a first connecting part and a connecting joint, the first connecting part is used to be connected to the main body through a connecting part, and the connecting joint is plug-connected to the main body to communicate with the built-in channel.

2. The thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is formed with a plug-in hole, the plug-in hole is communicated with the built-in flow channel, and the connecting joint is plugged into the plug-in hole and sealed with the inner peripheral wall of the plug-in hole.

3. The thermal management module according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes an elastic seal, which is installed between the outer circumferential wall of the connecting joint and the inner circumferential wall of the plug hole, and the elastic seal is suitable for axially cooperating with one of the outer circumferential wall of the connecting joint and the inner circumferential wall of the plug hole.

4. The thermal management module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer peripheral wall of the connecting joint is provided with an annular limiting installation groove, the elastic seal is constructed as an annular member and is installed in the installation groove, and at least part of the elastic seal extends out from the installation groove to press and seal with the inner peripheral wall of the plug hole.

5. The thermal management module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body includes a first plate, a sealing connecting plate and a second plate, the first plate and the second plate are connected via the sealing connecting plate, the heat exchanger is connected to the first plate, the second plate is connected to the liquid reservoir and the valve device, and the first plate, the sealing connecting plate and the second plate jointly define the built-in flow channel, and the elastic seal is located in the first plate or the second plate and is staggered with the sealing connecting plate.

6. The thermal management module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first plate is formed with a sealing portion protruding toward the heat exchanger, and the connecting joint is passed through the sealing portion; And / or the first plate is formed with a gap-avoiding portion protruding toward the heat exchanger, and the connecting member is passed through the gap-avoiding portion.

7. The thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting portion is configured as a connecting hole, the main body is provided with a mounting hole, and the connecting member passes through the connecting hole and extends into the mounting hole to be connected with the main body.

8. The thermal management module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting hole comprises an avoidance hole section and a threaded connection section, the connecting piece is suitable for sequentially passing through the connection hole, the avoidance hole section and the threaded connection section, the connecting piece is spaced apart from the inner circumferential wall of the avoidance hole section, and the connecting piece is threadedly connected to the threaded connection section.

9. The thermal management module according to claim 8, characterized in that: The part of the main body forming the avoidance hole section and the part forming the threaded connection section are welded together, the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section is larger than the inner diameter of the threaded connection section, and the difference between the inner diameter of the avoidance hole section and the inner diameter of the threaded connection section is greater than or equal to 0.6 mm to form an overflow avoidance space.

10. The thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat exchanger is installed at the bottom of the main body, the liquid reservoir is installed at the top or side of the main body, and the valve device is installed at the top or side of the main body.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising a thermal management module according to any one of claims 1-10.

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