Heat exchanger for an air conditioning device, air conditioning device, thermal management system and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of automobile thermal management, and discloses a heat exchanger for an air conditioning device, the air conditioning device, a thermal management system and a vehicle. The heat exchanger comprises a shell, the shell has a first heat exchange chamber and a second heat exchange chamber inside, and the shell has a first opening, a second opening, a third opening and a fourth opening. The first opening and the second opening respectively communicate the first heat exchange chamber with the air conditioning device, and the third opening and the fourth opening respectively communicate the second heat exchange chamber with the air conditioning device. The air conditioning device is suitable for inputting refrigerants with the same temperature into the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber, so that the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber have the same working mode. The air conditioning device is also suitable for inputting refrigerants with different temperatures into the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber or inputting refrigerants into one of the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber, so that the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber have different working modes. The space utilization rate of the heat exchanger is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile thermal management, in particular to an air conditioning system for a vehicle and the vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development and expansion of automobiles, the application scenarios of automobiles are becoming more and more extensive, and the functions of automobiles are also becoming diversified. As one of the important functions inside, the vehicle-mounted air conditioner has a direct impact on the driver's experience of using the vehicle.

[0003] However, in the related art, the air conditioning device for the vehicle needs to be designed separately for the cooling pipeline and the heating pipeline, thereby realizing the regulation and control of the temperature of the internal space of the vehicle. The overall occupied space is large, therefore, how to improve the space utilization rate of the air conditioning device is a technical problem to be solved today. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides a heat exchanger for an air conditioning device, an air conditioning device, a thermal management system and a vehicle, which improves the space utilization rate of the heat exchanger, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the air conditioning device.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the main technical scheme adopted by the present application includes:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a heat exchanger for an air conditioning device, comprising a shell, the shell having a first heat exchange chamber and a second heat exchange chamber inside, the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber being independent of each other, wherein the shell has a first opening and a second opening, the first opening and the second opening both communicating with the first heat exchange chamber, the shell further having a third opening and a fourth opening, the third opening and the fourth opening both communicating with the second heat exchange chamber; the first opening and the second opening respectively communicate the first heat exchange chamber with the air conditioning device, the third opening and the fourth opening respectively communicate the second heat exchange chamber with the air conditioning device, the air conditioning device being adapted to input the same temperature of refrigerant into the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber, so that the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber have the same working mode, and the air conditioning device being further adapted to input different temperature of refrigerant into the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber or input refrigerant into one of the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber, so that the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber have different working modes.

[0007] The heat exchanger for an air conditioning device provided by the present application has the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber independent of each other inside the shell, and the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber can be in different working modes according to different or different refrigerant temperatures, thereby effectively utilizing the space of the heat exchanger. When the heat exchanger is in different working modes, at least part of the heat exchanger is in working state, thereby helping to improve the space utilization rate of the air conditioning device.

[0008] Optionally, the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber are stacked along a first direction, and the first direction is parallel to a thickness direction of the shell.

[0009] In the above scheme, the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber are stacked, which can further improve the compactness of the structure, help to reduce the occupied space, improve the space utilization rate, and when the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber are in the same working mode, help to improve the overall working efficiency of the heat exchanger, and when the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber are in different working modes or only one of them works, a higher space utilization rate can still be ensured.

[0010] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide an air conditioning device for a vehicle, comprising: a shell, an air inlet end, an air outlet end, and the heat exchanger in the above embodiments; the shell has a first containing space; the air outlet end is a plurality of, and the air inlet end and the plurality of air outlet ends are arranged on both sides of the shell along a first direction; and the heat exchanger in the above embodiments is arranged in the first containing space and located between the air inlet end and the plurality of air outlet ends.

[0011] In the above scheme, the heat exchanger in the above embodiments is arranged in the first containing space, which can more effectively utilize the first containing space in the shell, so that the air conditioning device can undertake different heat exchange tasks with less space, thereby achieving efficient heat exchange in a limited space and improving the space utilization rate of the air conditioning device. At the same time, the heat exchanger in the above embodiments is located between the air inlet end and the plurality of air outlet ends, so that the airflow entering the air inlet end can directly pass through the heat exchanger for heat exchange, which can directly perform heat exchange when the heat exchanger is in different working modes, reducing the need for additional gas paths, thereby helping to improve the space utilization rate of the air conditioning device.

[0012] Optionally, the air conditioning device further comprises a first connecting pipeline, a second connecting pipeline, a third connecting pipeline, and a fourth connecting pipeline, one end of the first connecting pipeline is connected to the first opening, one end of the second connecting pipeline is connected to the second opening, one end of the third connecting pipeline is connected to the fourth opening, and one end of the fourth connecting pipeline is connected to the third opening.

[0013] The air conditioning device further comprises a first fixing block and a second fixing block, the other end of the first connecting pipeline and the other end of the second connecting pipeline are fixed to the first fixing block, and the other end of the third connecting pipeline and the other end of the fourth connecting pipeline are fixed to the second fixing block.

[0014] In the above scheme, the four connecting pipelines improve the flexibility of heat exchange, facilitate the circulation of refrigerant in the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber, help the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber to achieve different heat exchange effects, and help to improve the space utilization rate under different heat exchange effects.

[0015] Optionally, the air inlet end comprises a fresh air inlet and an indoor air inlet, the fresh air inlet is in communication with the external space, and the indoor air inlet is in communication with the passenger cabin space of the vehicle.

[0016] In the above scheme, the separately arranged fresh air inlet and indoor air inlet can respectively serve to transport outdoor air and indoor air, so that the outdoor air and indoor air have independent air inlets, the probability of interference between the air flows of the outdoor air and indoor air is reduced, and the probability of heat exchange between the outdoor air and indoor air is reduced.

[0017] Optionally, the air conditioning device further comprises a guide structure, the guide structure is arranged in the shell, the guide structure has a fresh air channel and an indoor air channel, the fresh air channel selectively guides the fresh air of the fresh air inlet to the heat exchanger, and the indoor air channel selectively guides the indoor air of the indoor air inlet to the heat exchanger.

[0018] In the above scheme, the guide structure provides a clear air inlet path for the air conditioning system, improves the air flow conveying efficiency, and thus helps to improve the heat exchange efficiency, the fresh air channel and the indoor air channel provide independent air flow paths for the outdoor air and the indoor air respectively, so that the probability of interference between the air flows of the outdoor air and the indoor air is reduced, the probability of heat exchange between the outdoor air and the indoor air is reduced, and the air conditioning system can obtain air flows with different heat to perform heat exchange.

[0019] Optionally, the guide structure comprises a second shell, a first blocking block and a second blocking block, the shell defines the fresh air channel and the indoor air channel, the first blocking block is movably arranged in the shell to close or open the fresh air channel, and the second blocking block is movably arranged in the shell to close or open the indoor air channel.

[0020] In the above scheme, the first blocking block is used to close or open the fresh air channel, so as to realize the input control of the outdoor air in the air conditioning system, the second blocking block is used to close or open the indoor air channel, so as to realize the input control of the indoor air, so that the air conditioning system can perform heat exchange on the indoor air or the outdoor air respectively, so as to reduce the probability of heat exchange between the outdoor air and the indoor air, and help to improve the heat exchange effect on the indoor air or the outdoor air.

[0021] Optionally, the air conditioning device further comprises an adjusting mechanism and a heater, the heater is arranged opposite to and spaced apart from the heat exchanger in the first direction, and the adjusting mechanism is arranged between the heat exchanger and the heater.

[0022] The adjusting mechanism is a plurality of adjusting mechanisms, the plurality of adjusting mechanisms correspond to the plurality of air outlet ends one by one, each adjusting mechanism has an adjusting plate, and the adjusting plate is rotatably arranged in the adjusting mechanism, so that the air entering from the air inlet end can selectively pass through the heater to guide to the corresponding air outlet end.

[0023] In the above scheme, by rotating the adjusting plate, the air flow entering the heater can be accurately controlled, thereby realizing fine adjustment of the air flow at different air outlet ends. When the temperature of the air flow needs to be changed, the air flow can be guided to the heater for heat exchange through the adjusting plate, and then the air flow is heat exchanged according to different heat exchange capacities of different heat exchangers, thereby further improving the space utilization.

[0024] In a third aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a heat management system for a vehicle, comprising a compressor, an outdoor heat exchanger and the heat exchanger in the above embodiments. The outdoor heat exchanger has a fifth opening and a sixth opening. The fifth opening is connected with one of the inlet and outlet of the compressor, and the sixth opening is connected with the third opening. The first opening selectively communicates the sixth opening and the third opening. The second opening selectively communicates with the inlet of the compressor. The fourth opening is selectively connected with one of the inlet and outlet of the compressor.

[0025] In the above scheme, the third opening is connected with the sixth opening, so that the refrigerant can flow between the outdoor heat exchanger and the second heat exchange chamber. The fourth opening is selectively connected with one of the inlet and outlet of the compressor, so that under the action of the compressor, the flow direction of the refrigerant between the outdoor heat exchanger and the second heat exchange chamber can be changed, so that refrigerant of different temperatures can flow into the second heat exchange chamber, thereby realizing changing the working mode of the second heat exchange chamber. The second opening is selectively connected with the inlet of the compressor, and the first opening selectively communicates the sixth opening and the third opening, so that the first heat exchange chamber can selectively work when the second heat exchange chamber has different working modes, thereby further forming working modes with different overall effects, thereby improving the space utilization efficiency.

[0026] Optionally, the fifth opening is selectively communicated with the outlet of the compressor through a third valve body, and the fifth opening is selectively communicated with the inlet of the compressor through a first valve body.

[0027] A second valve body is arranged between the second opening and the inlet of the compressor, a fourth valve body is arranged between the fourth opening and the outlet of the compressor, and a fifth valve body is arranged between the fourth opening and the inlet of the compressor.

[0028] In the above scheme, the outdoor heat exchanger is selectively communicated with the inlet or outlet of the compressor through the third valve body and the first valve body, so as to change the refrigerant flow direction between the outdoor heat exchanger and the compressor, and further change the working mode of the outdoor heat exchanger, thereby helping to improve the space utilization rate; the second heat exchange chamber is selectively communicated with the inlet or outlet of the compressor through the fourth valve body and the fifth valve body, so as to change the refrigerant flow direction between the second heat exchange chamber and the compressor, and further change the working mode of the second heat exchange chamber, thereby helping to improve the space utilization rate; the second valve body selectively communicates the first heat exchange chamber with the inlet of the compressor, so as to control the refrigerant flow between the first heat exchange chamber and the compressor, and further switch the state of the first heat exchange chamber between working and non-working.

[0029] Optionally, the first valve body, the second valve body, the third valve body, the fourth valve body and the fifth valve body are all configured as stop valves.

[0030] In the above scheme, the first valve body, the second valve body, the third valve body, the fourth valve body and the fifth valve body are all configured as stop valves, so as to realize the opening and closing of the corresponding passages between the first heat exchange chamber, the second heat exchange chamber, the outdoor heat exchanger and the compressor, and help to ensure the sealing of the remaining passages in different working modes.

[0031] Optionally, a first expansion valve is arranged between the sixth opening and the first opening, and a second expansion valve is arranged between the sixth opening and the third opening.

[0032] In the above scheme, the first expansion valve and the second expansion valve can reduce the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant flowing through the first expansion valve and the second expansion valve through half-opening throttling, so as to help to realize different working modes, and further help to improve the space utilization rate.

[0033] In a fourth aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle comprising the heat exchanger according to the above embodiments or the air conditioning device according to the above embodiments or the thermal management system according to the above embodiments.

[0034] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present application has the heat exchanger, the air conditioning device or the thermal management system according to the above embodiments, and the internal space utilization rate is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0036] Figure 1A structure schematic diagram of a heat exchanger in the embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 2 A structure schematic diagram of an air conditioning device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 3 A structure schematic diagram of an air conditioning device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 4 A structure schematic diagram of an air conditioning device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 5 A structure schematic diagram of an air conditioning device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 6 A structure schematic diagram of an air conditioning device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 7 A structure schematic diagram of an air conditioning device in the embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 8 A structure schematic diagram of an adjusting mechanism in the embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 9 A system block diagram of a thermal management system in the embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 10 A system block diagram of a thermal management system in the embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 11 A system block diagram of a thermal management system in the embodiment of the present application.

[0047]

Explanation of reference numerals

[0048] 100: a shell; 110: a first accommodating space; 120: a wind guide structure; 121: a second shell;

[0049] 200: an air inlet end; 210: a fresh air inlet; 220: an indoor air inlet;

[0050] 300: an air outlet end; 310: an air outlet end group; 311: a first air outlet end group; 311a: a first air outlet end; 311b: a second air outlet end;

[0051] 312: a second air outlet end group; 312a: a third air outlet end; 312b: a fourth air outlet end;

[0052] 400: a heat exchanger; 401: a shell;

[0053] 411: first heat exchange chamber; 412: first opening; 413: second opening;

[0054] 421: second heat exchange chamber; 422: third opening; 423: fourth opening;

[0055] 430: first connecting pipeline; 440: second connecting pipeline; 450: third connecting pipeline; 460: fourth connecting pipeline;

[0056] 400a: heater;

[0057] 470: first heat exchange zone group; 471: first sub heat exchange zone; 472: second sub heat exchange zone;

[0058] 480: second heat exchange zone group; 481: third sub heat exchange zone; 482: fourth sub heat exchange zone;

[0059] 510: first fixed block; 520: second fixed block;

[0060] 600: compressor; 601: first valve body; 602: second valve body; 603: third valve body; 604: fourth valve body; 605: fifth valve body;

[0061] 700: outdoor heat exchanger; 710: fifth opening; 720: sixth opening; 701: first expansion valve; 702: second expansion valve;

[0062] 800: adjusting mechanism; 801: adjusting plate; 801a: arc-shaped plate; 802: rotating shaft; 803: connecting plate;

[0063] 810: adjusting mechanism group; 811: first adjusting mechanism group; 811a: first adjusting mechanism; 811b: second adjusting mechanism;

[0064] 812: second adjusting mechanism group; 812a: third adjusting mechanism; 812b: fourth adjusting mechanism;

[0065] 910: first flow channel group; 911: first sub flow channel; 912: second sub flow channel;

[0066] 920: second flow channel group; 921: third sub flow channel; 922: fourth sub flow channel;

[0067] 930: third flow channel;

[0068] X: first direction; Y: second direction; Z: third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0069] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0070] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the present application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application belongs; the terms used in the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application; the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present application and the above description of drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first", "second" and the like in the specification and claims of the present application and the above description of drawings are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order or primary and secondary relationship.

[0071] In the present application, the phrase "embodiment" means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The phrase appears at various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it necessarily mutually exclusive or alternative embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in the present application can be combined with other embodiments.

[0072] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mount", "connect", "connection", "attach" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral connection; it can be direct connection, or indirect connection through intermediate medium, or internal communication of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0073] In the present application, the term "and / or" is only a description of the association relationship between the associated objects, which means that there can be three kinds of relationships, for example, A and / or B can mean that A exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in the present application generally represents an "or" relationship between the front and rear associated objects.

[0074] In the present application, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similarly, "multiple groups" means two or more groups (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" means two or more pieces (including two pieces).

[0075] With the development and expansion of automobiles, the application scenarios of automobiles are becoming more and more extensive, and the functions of automobiles are also becoming diversified. As one of the important functions inside, the vehicle-mounted air conditioner has a direct impact on the driver's feeling of using the vehicle.

[0076] However, in the related art, the air conditioning system for the vehicle needs to be designed separately for the cooling pipeline and the heating pipeline, thereby realizing the regulation of the temperature of the internal space of the vehicle. The overall occupied space is large, therefore, how to improve the space utilization rate of the air conditioning system is a technical problem to be solved today.

[0077] In view of this, in order to improve the space utilization rate of the air conditioning device, the embodiment of the present application discloses a heat exchanger 400 for an air conditioning device, please refer to Figure 1 , comprising a shell 401, the shell 401 has a first heat exchange chamber 411 and a second heat exchange chamber 421 inside.

[0078] It can be understood that the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can be integrally formed inside the shell 401, or be formed into a whole with the shell 401 by means of insertion, screw fixing, etc. The present application does not limit this.

[0079] The first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 are independent of each other, so that the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 do not interfere with each other when working respectively. The first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can be independently temperature-regulated and refrigerant-flow-controlled according to needs, so that the heat exchanger 400 can more flexibly realize different working modes, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the shell 401.

[0080] The shell 401 has a first opening 412 and a second opening 413, both of which communicate with the first heat exchange chamber 411. The first opening 412 and the second opening 413 respectively communicate the first heat exchange chamber 411 with the air conditioning device, so that the refrigerant can flow between the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the air conditioning device through the first opening 412 and the second opening 413.

[0081] The shell 401 also has a third opening 422 and a fourth opening 423, both of which communicate with the second heat exchange chamber 421. The third opening 422 and the fourth opening 423 respectively communicate the second heat exchange chamber 421 with the air conditioning device, so that the refrigerant can flow between the second heat exchange chamber 421 and the air conditioning device through the third opening 422 and the fourth opening 423.

[0082] The air conditioning device is adapted to input the same temperature refrigerant to the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, so that the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 have the same working mode.

[0083] It can be understood that the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can obtain the same temperature refrigerant from other functional components of the air conditioning device, so that the same heat exchange process is realized in the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, at this time, the first heat exchange chamber 411 can obtain the same temperature refrigerant from one of the first opening 412 and the second opening 413, the second heat exchange chamber 421 can obtain the same temperature refrigerant from one of the third opening 422 and the fourth opening 423, and have the same working mode.

[0084] For example, the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 obtain the same temperature refrigerant from the first opening 412 and the third opening 422 respectively, and through the common heat exchange effect of the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger 400 is improved, and the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger 400 is improved.

[0085] The air conditioning device is also adapted to input different temperature refrigerant to the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, or one of the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 to input refrigerant, so that the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 have different working modes.

[0086] It can be understood that the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can obtain different temperature refrigerant from other functional components of the air conditioning device, so that different heat exchange processes are realized in the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, at this time, the first heat exchange chamber 411 can obtain different temperature refrigerant from one of the first opening 412 and the second opening 413, the second heat exchange chamber 421 can obtain different temperature refrigerant from one of the third opening 422 and the fourth opening 423, and have different working modes, and then jointly form a new working mode of the heat exchanger 400, such as dehumidification.

[0087] For example, the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 obtain different temperature refrigerant through the first opening 412 and the fourth opening 423 respectively, and through the different heat exchange effect of the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, more different heat exchange processes are carried out in the limited space, thereby helping to improve the space utilization rate of the heat exchanger 400.

[0088] In addition, one of the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can obtain refrigerant from other functional components of the air conditioning device alone, thereby further increasing the working mode of the heat exchanger 400, and further improving the space utilization rate.

[0089] For example, the second heat exchange chamber 421 obtains refrigerant through the fourth opening 423 to realize one working mode, or the first heat exchange chamber 411 obtains refrigerant through the first opening 412 or the second heat exchange chamber 421 obtains refrigerant through the third opening 422 to realize another working mode.

[0090] In the above scheme, the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can be in different working modes according to different or different obtained refrigerant temperatures, respectively, so as to realize effective utilization of the space of the heat exchanger 400, and at least part of the heat exchanger 400 is in a working state when the heat exchanger 400 is in different working modes, thereby helping to improve the space utilization rate of the air conditioning device.

[0091] That is, by selectively opening the first opening 412, the flow direction between the third opening 422 and the fourth opening 423 can be changed, so that the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can obtain corresponding refrigerant respectively, thereby generating different or same working modes, thereby forming multiple working modes of the heat exchanger 400, reducing the additional space occupation of the heat exchanger 400, and improving the space utilization rate.

[0092] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , along the first direction X, the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 are stacked, and the first direction is parallel to the thickness direction of the shell 401.

[0093] In the above scheme, the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 are stacked, which can further improve the compactness of the structure, help to reduce the occupied space, improve the space utilization rate, and at the same time, when the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 are in the same working mode, it helps to improve the overall working efficiency of the heat exchanger 400, and when the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 are in different working modes or only one of them works, it can still guarantee a high space utilization rate.

[0094] That is, by stacking the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, the space in the shell 401 can be more effectively utilized, and the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can undertake different heat exchange tasks respectively, and the multi-stage heat exchange mode can more fully utilize the space and improve the heat exchange efficiency.

[0095] In addition, the two stacked heat exchange chambers can form a more reasonable temperature gradient, so that the fluid can more uniformly transfer heat when flowing through the heat exchanger 400, thereby improving the overall heat exchange effect.

[0096] As an example, the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 are integrally formed, further improving the integration of the heat exchanger 400, and the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can respectively play different heat exchange roles, improving the overall space utilization.

[0097] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application disclose an air conditioning device for a vehicle, please refer to Figure 2 , comprising a shell 100, an air inlet end 200, an air outlet end 300 and the heat exchanger 400 in any of the above embodiments.

[0098] The shell 100 has a first containing space 110, and it can be understood that the containing space can play the role of containing the heat exchanger 400 and providing a gas flow path, thereby realizing efficient heat exchange in a limited space, which helps to reduce the occupied space.

[0099] The air outlet end 300 is multiple, and the multiple air outlet ends 300 can respectively play the role of providing a gas flow path, thereby helping to integrate more gas flow paths.

[0100] In the first direction X, the air inlet end 200 and the multiple air outlet ends 300 are arranged on both sides of the shell 100, and it can be understood that the air inlet end 200 and the air outlet end 300 can respectively play the role of air inlet and air outlet on both sides of the shell 100, thereby providing a more smooth gas flow path for the airflow, which helps to save the occupied space of the shell 100.

[0101] The heat exchanger 400 is arranged in the first containing space 110 and located between the air inlet end 200 and the multiple air outlet ends 300, and the heat exchanger 400 can heat exchange the airflow between the air inlet end 200 and the multiple air outlet ends 300, so that the airflow in the gas flow path corresponding to different air outlet ends 300 can share the heat exchanger 400, thereby improving the space utilization.

[0102] In the above scheme, the heat exchanger 400 in the above embodiments is arranged in the first containing space 110, which can more effectively utilize the first containing space 110 in the shell, so that the air conditioning device can undertake different heat exchange tasks while using less space, thereby realizing efficient heat exchange in a limited space and improving the space utilization of the air conditioning device.

[0103] That is, when the air conditioning device is in different working modes, at least part of the heat exchanger 400 is in a working state, which reduces the probability of space idling and improves the space utilization.

[0104] Meanwhile, the heat exchanger 400 in the above embodiment is located between the air inlet end 200 and the plurality of air outlet ends 300, and the airflow entering the air inlet end 200 can directly pass through the heat exchanger 400 for heat exchange, so that the heat exchanger 400 can still directly perform heat exchange when being in different working modes, reducing the need for additional gas paths, thereby helping to improve the space utilization of the air conditioning device.

[0105] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The air conditioning device further comprises a first connecting pipeline 430, a second connecting pipeline 440, a third connecting pipeline 450, and a fourth connecting pipeline 460. It can be understood that the first connecting pipeline 430, the second connecting pipeline 440, the third connecting pipeline 450, and the fourth connecting pipeline 460 can all serve to circulate the refrigerant, thereby providing a clear flow path for the refrigerant.

[0106] One end of the first connecting pipeline 430 is connected to the first opening 412, and one end of the second connecting pipeline 440 is connected to the second opening 413, that is, the first connecting pipeline 430 and the second connecting pipeline 440 are in communication with the first heat exchange chamber 411 through the first opening 412 and the second opening 413, respectively, thereby providing a clear flow path for the refrigerant in the first heat exchange chamber 411.

[0107] It can be understood that the first connecting pipeline 430 and the second connecting pipeline 440 can both serve to circulate the refrigerant in the first heat exchange chamber 411, so as to facilitate the circulation of the refrigerant in the first heat exchange chamber 411, thereby helping the first heat exchange chamber 411 to achieve more heat exchange effect.

[0108] One end of the third connecting pipeline 450 is connected to the fourth opening 423, and one end of the fourth connecting pipeline 460 is connected to the third opening 422; that is, the third connecting pipeline 450 and the fourth connecting pipeline 460 are in communication with the second heat exchange chamber through the fourth opening 423 and the third opening 422, respectively, thereby providing a clear flow path for the refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber.

[0109] It can be understood that the third connecting pipeline 450 and the fourth connecting pipeline 460 can both serve to circulate the refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber, so as to facilitate the circulation of the refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber, thereby helping the second heat exchange chamber to achieve more heat exchange effect.

[0110] The air conditioning device further comprises a first fixing block 510 and a second fixing block 520. It can be understood that the first fixing block 510 and the second fixing block 520 can be fixedly arranged on the shell 100, and can be fixed by welding, bolts, or clamping, which is not limited in the present application.

[0111] The other end of the first connecting pipeline 430 and the other end of the second connecting pipeline 440 are fixed to the first fixed block 510. It can be understood that the first connecting pipeline 430 and the second connecting pipeline 440 can be fixed through the first fixed block 510, which improves the reliability of the first connecting pipeline 430 and the second connecting pipeline 440.

[0112] The other end of the third connecting pipeline 450 and the other end of the fourth connecting pipeline 460 are fixed to the second fixed block 520. It can be understood that the third connecting pipeline 450 and the fourth connecting pipeline 460 can be fixed through the second fixed block 520, which improves the reliability of the third connecting pipeline 450 and the fourth connecting pipeline 460.

[0113] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , along the second direction Y, the first fixed block 510 and the second fixed block 520 are spaced apart and located on both sides of the heat exchanger 400, and the first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y.

[0114] In the above scheme, the first fixed block 510 and the second fixed block 520 are spaced apart, which not only reduces the probability of mutual influence of the refrigerants in the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber, but also effectively utilizes the space and further improves the compactness of the structure.

[0115] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 The air inlet end 200 includes a fresh air inlet 210 and an indoor air inlet 220. The fresh air inlet 210 is in communication with the outside space, and the indoor air inlet 220 is in communication with the passenger cabin space of the vehicle.

[0116] In the above scheme, the fresh air inlet 210 and the indoor air inlet 220 are respectively arranged to respectively transport outdoor air and indoor air, so that the outdoor air and the indoor air have independent air inlets, reducing the probability of interference between the outdoor air and the indoor air flow, thereby reducing the probability of heat exchange between the outdoor air and the indoor air.

[0117] It can be understood that the airflow in the passenger cabin space can enter the air conditioning system from the indoor air inlet 220, and the airflow in the outside space can enter the air conditioning system from the fresh air inlet 210, so that the air conditioning system can respectively heat exchange the airflows with different heat and transport them to different positions as needed, for example, the airflow in the outside space can be transported to the front windshield, and the airflow in the passenger cabin space can be transported back to the passenger cabin.

[0118] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 4The air conditioning device further comprises a guide structure 120 arranged in the shell 100, the guide structure 120 has a fresh air channel and an indoor air channel, the fresh air channel selectively guides fresh air from a fresh air inlet to the heat exchanger 400, and the indoor air channel selectively guides indoor air from an indoor air inlet to the heat exchanger 400.

[0119] In the above scheme, the guide structure 120 provides a clear air inlet path for the air conditioning system, improves air flow delivery efficiency, thereby helping to improve heat exchange efficiency. The fresh air channel and the indoor air channel provide independent air flow paths for outdoor air and indoor air, respectively, thereby reducing the probability of interference between outdoor air and indoor air flow, thereby reducing the probability of heat exchange between outdoor air and indoor air, while ensuring that the air conditioning system obtains air flows with different heat quantities for heat exchange.

[0120] In other embodiments, referring to Figure 4 The guide structure 120 comprises a second shell 121, a first blocking block and a second blocking block, the shell 121 defines a fresh air channel and an indoor air channel, the first blocking block is movably arranged in the shell 121 to close or open the fresh air channel, and the second blocking block is movably arranged in the shell 121 to close or open the indoor air channel.

[0121] In the above scheme, the first blocking block realizes the closing or opening of the fresh air channel, thereby realizing the input control of outdoor air in the air conditioning system, and the second blocking block realizes the closing or opening of the indoor air channel, thereby realizing the input control of indoor air, so that the air conditioning system can perform heat exchange on indoor air or outdoor air, thereby reducing the probability of heat exchange between outdoor air and indoor air, and helping to improve the heat exchange effect on indoor air or outdoor air.

[0122] It can be understood that the first blocking block and the second blocking block can respectively block the corresponding channels or simultaneously open the corresponding channels to input different air flows into the air conditioning system, thereby helping to perform heat exchange on air flows with different heat quantities in a limited space, and improving the space utilization rate of the air conditioning system.

[0123] In other embodiments, referring to Figure 1 The air conditioning device further comprises an adjusting mechanism 800 and a heater 400a, the heater 400a is arranged opposite to and spaced apart from the heat exchanger 400 along the first direction X, and the adjusting mechanism 800 is arranged between the heater 400a and the heat exchanger 400. It can be understood that the adjusting mechanism 800 can play a role in adjusting the flow of gas, thereby realizing the adjustment of the gas path from the heat exchanger 400 to the heater 400a, so that the gas flow path of the air conditioning system is adjustable, thereby improving its applicability.

[0124] The adjustment mechanism 800 is one-to-one corresponding to the plurality of air outlet ends 300, so that each air outlet end 300 has an independent adjustment mechanism 800, and the gas flow paths of each air outlet end 300 do not affect each other, thereby realizing accurate control of the gas flow of the plurality of air outlet ends 300 in a compact space.

[0125] Each adjustment mechanism 800 has an adjustment plate 801 rotatably arranged in the adjustment mechanism 800, so that the air entering from the air inlet end 200 can be selectively passed through the heat exchanger 400 to guide the corresponding air outlet end 300.

[0126] In the above scheme, by rotating the adjustment plate 801, the gas flow passing through the heater 400a can be accurately controlled, thereby realizing fine adjustment of the gas flow of different air outlet ends 300, which is more flexible and accurate than traditional single gas flow control, and can meet different needs of gas flow in different areas or at different times.

[0127] When the temperature of the gas flow needs to be changed, the gas flow can be guided to the heater 400a for heat exchange through the adjustment plate 801, and then the gas flow is heat-exchanged according to the different heat exchange capacities of the heat exchanger 400 and the heater 400a, thereby further improving the space utilization.

[0128] In addition, the gas flow can be adjusted according to actual needs, for example, in an area requiring less cold / heat, the gas flow can be reduced by reducing the opening of the adjustment plate 801, thereby reducing energy consumption. This on-demand adjustment helps to improve the energy efficiency of the entire air conditioning system.

[0129] In addition, the one-to-one correspondence between the plurality of adjustment mechanisms 800 and the plurality of air outlet ends 300 enables the air conditioning system to be flexibly adjusted according to different use scenarios and needs. For example, in an area requiring rapid cooling or heating, the opening of the corresponding adjustment mechanism 800 can be increased to increase the gas flow; while in an area requiring constant temperature, the opening can be reduced to maintain stable gas flow.

[0130] In a third aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a thermal management system for a vehicle, please refer to Figure 9 , comprising a compressor 600, an outdoor heat exchanger 700 and the heat exchanger 400 in any of the above embodiments. It can be understood that the compressor 600 and the outdoor heat exchanger 700 can respectively play the role of heat exchange, when the refrigerant passes through the compressor 600 or the outdoor heat exchanger 700, the heat carried by the refrigerant can be changed to change the temperature of the refrigerant, thereby realizing different heat exchange effects.

[0131] The outdoor heat exchanger 700 has a fifth opening 710 and a sixth opening 720, the fifth opening 710 is connected with one of the inlet and outlet of the compressor 600, it can be understood that the refrigerant can flow between the compressor 600 and the outdoor heat exchanger 700, so as to realize heat exchange at different positions, and the outdoor heat exchanger 700 can effectively transfer the heat absorbed in the indoor to the outdoor in the refrigeration.

[0132] The sixth opening 720 is connected with the third opening 422, it can be understood that the refrigerant can flow between the second heat exchange chamber 421 and the outdoor heat exchanger 700 through the third opening 422 and the sixth opening 720, so as to provide a flow path for the refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber 421 to exchange heat with the outdoor, so that the refrigerant at different temperatures can flow into the second heat exchange chamber 421, so that the second heat exchange chamber 421 can exchange heat under the action of the refrigerant at different temperatures, and the space utilization efficiency is further improved.

[0133] The first opening 412 is connected with the sixth opening 720, it can be understood that the refrigerant can flow between the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the outdoor heat exchanger 700 through the first opening 412 and the sixth opening 720, so as to provide a flow path for the refrigerant in the first heat exchange chamber 411 to exchange heat with the outdoor, so as to change the heat carried by the refrigerant, so that the first heat exchange chamber 411 can exchange heat under the action of the refrigerant at different temperatures, and the space utilization efficiency is further improved.

[0134] The first opening 412 is selectively communicated with the sixth opening 720 and the third opening 422, it can be understood that the first opening 412 and the third opening 422 are both connected with the sixth opening 720 of the outdoor heat exchanger 700, forming a flow channel of the refrigerant, so that the refrigerant in the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can circulate, which helps the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 to produce different heat exchange effects, and the space utilization efficiency is improved.

[0135] When the first opening 412 and the third opening 422 are communicated, the refrigerant can flow between the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, which helps the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 to produce different heat exchange effects, and the space utilization efficiency is improved.

[0136] The second opening 413 is selectively communicated with the inlet of the compressor 600, it can be understood that the refrigerant can flow between the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the compressor 600, so that the refrigerant in the first heat exchange chamber 411 after heat exchange can flow out in time, so that the refrigerant at different temperatures can quickly flow into the first heat exchange chamber 411, so that the first heat exchange chamber 411 can maintain efficient heat exchange.

[0137] The fourth opening 423 is selectively connected with one of the inlet and outlet of the compressor 600. It can be understood that the refrigerant can flow between the second heat exchange chamber 421 and the compressor 600. When the fourth opening 423 is connected with the inlet of the compressor 600, the refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber 421 can enter the compressor 600 to become high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant after absorbing heat, and then the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant is delivered to the outdoor heat exchanger 700 by the compressor 600, and the refrigerant releases heat in the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and then returns to the second heat exchange chamber 421 to absorb heat.

[0138] When the fourth opening 423 is connected with the outlet of the compressor 600, the refrigerant in the compressor 600 can enter the second heat exchange chamber 421 to become high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant, and then the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant is delivered to the outdoor heat exchanger 700 by the compressor 600 after releasing heat in the second heat exchange chamber 421, and the refrigerant absorbs heat in the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and then returns to the compressor 600 to become high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant, and finally returns to the second heat exchange chamber 421 to release heat.

[0139] In the above scheme, the third opening 422 is connected with the sixth opening 720, so that the refrigerant can flow between the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, and the fourth opening 423 is selectively connected with one of the inlet and outlet of the compressor 600, so that the flow direction of the refrigerant between the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 can be changed under the action of the compressor 600, thereby making the refrigerant of different temperatures flow into the second heat exchange chamber 421, so as to change the working mode of the second heat exchange chamber 421.

[0140] The second opening 413 is selectively connected with the inlet of the compressor 600, and the first opening 412 is selectively connected with the sixth opening 720 or the third opening 422, so that the first heat exchange chamber 411 can selectively work when the second heat exchange chamber 421 has different working modes, thereby further forming working modes with different overall effects, and improving the space utilization efficiency.

[0141] As an example, in the refrigeration mode, please refer to Figure 9 The refrigerant exchanges heat with the flowing air in at least one of the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, and carries away part of the heat in the air to achieve the refrigeration effect. Then, the refrigerant is compressed into high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant by the compressor 600, and the heat absorbed by the refrigerant is transferred to the outdoor in the outdoor heat exchanger 700, and the refrigerant becomes liquid refrigerant at normal temperature and high pressure, and then enters the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421. The refrigerant is decompressed and cooled in the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, so that the refrigerant circulates in the system and achieves the refrigeration effect.

[0142] As an example, in the heating mode, please refer to Figure 10 , the refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber 421 with the flow of air heat, heat release to the air, to achieve the heating effect, and then the refrigerant through the fourth opening 423 and the sixth opening 720 into the outdoor heat exchanger 700, at the outdoor heat exchanger to absorb heat, and then through the fifth opening 710 and the compressor inlet into the compressor 600, and then the refrigerant is compressed by the compressor 600 into high temperature and high pressure refrigerant, the opening of the flow out of the compressor 600 through the fourth opening 423 back to the second heat exchange chamber 421 for heat release.

[0143] As an example, please refer to Figure 11 , when the third opening 422 simultaneously communicates the sixth opening 720 and the first opening 412, and the fourth opening 423 communicates the outlet of the compressor 600, the second opening 413 and the fifth opening 710 simultaneously communicate the inlet of the compressor 600, at this time the flow path of the refrigerant is, the refrigerant releases heat at the second heat exchange chamber 421, then flows out of the second heat exchange chamber 421 through the third opening 422, and then enters the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and the first heat exchange chamber 411 through the sixth opening 720 and the first opening 412 respectively, so that the refrigerant can absorb heat at the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and the first heat exchange chamber 411, and then the refrigerant flows out of the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and the first heat exchange chamber 411 through the fifth opening 710 and the second opening 413 respectively, and enters the compressor 600 through the inlet of the compressor 600, which is compressed into high temperature and high pressure refrigerant under the action of the compressor 600, and finally the high temperature and high pressure refrigerant flows out of the outlet of the compressor through the fourth opening 423 and reenters the second heat exchange chamber 421 for heat release, realizing the heating of the second heat exchange chamber 421 and the refrigeration of the first heat exchange chamber 411 at the same time, forming a new heat exchanger working mode, such as dehumidification.

[0144] In other embodiments, the fifth opening 710 and the outlet of the compressor 600 are selectively communicated through the third valve body 603, it can be understood that when the third valve body 603 is turned on, the fifth opening 710 and the outlet of the compressor 600 are communicated, and the refrigerant in the compressor 600 can be compressed into high temperature and high pressure state and then enter the outdoor heat exchanger 700 for heat release.

[0145] The fifth opening 710 and the inlet of the compressor 600 are selectively communicated through the first valve body 601, it can be understood that when the first valve body 601 is turned on, the fifth opening 710 and the inlet of the compressor 600 are communicated, and the refrigerant can reenter the compressor 600 after heat exchange at the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and be compressed into high temperature and high pressure state.

[0146] In the above scheme, the outdoor heat exchanger 700 is selectively communicated with the inlet or outlet of the compressor 600 through the third valve body 603 and the first valve body 601, so as to change the flow direction of the refrigerant between the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and the compressor 600, and further change the working mode of the outdoor heat exchanger 700, thereby helping to improve the space utilization.

[0147] The second valve body 602 is arranged between the second opening 413 and the inlet of the compressor 600, and it can be understood that when the second valve body 602 is turned on, the second opening 413 is communicated with the inlet of the compressor 600, and the refrigerant can enter the compressor 600 after being heat-exchanged in the first heat exchange chamber 411 and being compressed into a high-temperature and high-pressure state.

[0148] The fourth valve body 604 is arranged between the fourth opening 423 and the outlet of the compressor 600, and it can be understood that when the fourth valve body 604 is turned on, the fourth opening 423 is communicated with the outlet of the compressor 600, and the refrigerant in the compressor 600 can enter the second heat exchange chamber 421 after being compressed into a high-temperature and high-pressure state and being heat-exchanged.

[0149] The fifth valve body 605 is arranged between the fourth opening 423 and the inlet of the compressor 600, and it can be understood that when the fifth valve body 605 is turned on, the fourth opening 423 is communicated with the inlet of the compressor, and the refrigerant can enter the compressor 600 after being heat-exchanged in the second heat exchange chamber 421 and being compressed into a high-temperature and high-pressure state.

[0150] As an example, the fifth valve body 605 is connected to the second valve body 602 and the fourth opening 423 at both ends, and the fifth valve body 605 and the second opening 413 are connected to the same end of the second valve body 602.

[0151] That is, when the fifth valve body 605 and the second valve body 602 are turned on at the same time, the inlet of the compressor is communicated, and the refrigerant can enter the compressor 600 after being heat-exchanged in the second heat exchange chamber 421 and being compressed into a high-temperature and high-pressure state.

[0152] Thus, the pipeline is optimized, which helps to improve the space utilization.

[0153] In the above scheme, the second heat exchange chamber 421 is selectively communicated with the inlet or outlet of the compressor 600 through the fourth valve body 604 and the fifth valve body 605, so as to change the flow direction of the refrigerant between the second heat exchange chamber 421 and the compressor 600, and further change the working mode of the second heat exchange chamber 421, thereby helping to improve the space utilization.

[0154] The second valve body 602 selectively communicates the first heat exchange chamber 411 with the inlet of the compressor 600, so as to control the flow of refrigerant between the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the compressor 600, and switch the state of the first heat exchange chamber 411 between working and non-working.

[0155] In some other embodiments, the first valve body 601, the second valve body 602, the third valve body 603, the fourth valve body 604 and the fifth valve body 605 are all configured as stop valves.

[0156] In the above scheme, the first valve body 601, the second valve body 602, the third valve body 603, the fourth valve body 604 and the fifth valve body 605 are all configured as stop valves, so as to control the opening and closing of the corresponding passages between the first heat exchange chamber 411, the second heat exchange chamber 421, the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and the compressor 600, and help to ensure the sealing of the remaining passages in different working modes.

[0157] In some other embodiments, please refer to Figures 9-11 , the first expansion valve 701 is arranged between the sixth opening 720 and the first opening 412, and the second expansion valve 702 is arranged between the sixth opening 720 and the third opening 422.

[0158] In the above scheme, the first expansion valve 701 and the second expansion valve 702 can reduce the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant flowing through the first expansion valve 701 and the second expansion valve 702 by half-opening throttling, so as to help to realize different working modes, and help to improve the space utilization.

[0159] In specific embodiments, please refer to Figures 9-11 , the second expansion valve 702 is arranged between the third opening 422 and the sixth opening 720, the first opening 412 and the third opening 422 are connected at the same end of the second expansion valve 702, and the first expansion valve 701 is arranged between the first opening 412 and the second expansion valve 702.

[0160] The second valve body 602 is arranged between the second opening 413 and the inlet of the compressor 600, the fourth opening 423 and the second opening 413 are connected at the same end of the second valve body 602, and the fifth valve body 605 is arranged between the fourth opening 423 and the second valve body 602.

[0161] The fourth valve body 604 is arranged between the fourth opening 423 and the outlet of the compressor 600, the first valve body 601 is arranged between the first opening 710 and the inlet of the compressor 600, and the third valve body 603 is arranged between the first opening 710 and the outlet of the compressor 600.

[0162] As an example, the valve bodies and the openings can be connected by pipelines, and the refrigerant medium flows in the pipelines.

[0163] When refrigeration is performed, refer to Figure 9 , the second heat exchange chamber 421 and the first heat exchange chamber 411 can simultaneously refrigerate, or can refrigerate respectively according to requirements, at this time, the fourth valve body 604 and the first valve body 601 are closed, the second valve body 602, the third valve body 603 and the fifth valve body 605 are conducted, and the first expansion valve 701 and the second expansion valve 702 are half throttled.

[0164] The working process of the second heat exchange chamber 421 and the first heat exchange chamber 411 working simultaneously is briefly described below.

[0165] Under the action of the compressor 600, the refrigerant flows out of the compressor 600 and enters the outdoor heat exchanger 700 to release heat through the third valve body 603.

[0166] The refrigerant after heat release flows out of the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and enters the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 through the first expansion valve 701 and the second expansion valve 702 respectively, and because the first expansion valve 701 and the second expansion valve 702 are half throttled, the refrigerant produces pressure drop when entering the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, thereby continuing to refrigerate at the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421, realizing refrigerant circulation.

[0167] The refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber 421 after refrigeration passes through the fifth valve body 605 and the second valve body 602 in turn and enters the compressor 600, and the refrigerant in the first heat exchange chamber 411 after refrigeration passes through the second valve body 602 and enters the compressor 600.

[0168] The working process of the second heat exchange chamber 421 is briefly described below.

[0169] When heating is performed, refer to Figure 10 , the first heat exchanger does not work, the second heat exchanger releases heat, the second valve body 602, the third valve body 603 and the fifth valve body 605 are closed, the first valve body 601 and the fourth valve body 604 are conducted, the second expansion valve 702 is half throttled, and the first expansion valve 701 is fully closed.

[0170] The refrigerant after absorbing heat flows out of the outdoor heat exchanger 700, enters the compressor 600 through the first valve body 601, and under the action of the compressor 600, the refrigerant flows out of the compressor 600, returns to the second heat exchange chamber 421 through the fourth valve body 604 to release heat, realizing refrigerant circulation.

[0171] The refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber 421 after heating enters the outdoor heat exchanger 700 through the second expansion valve 702, and because the second expansion valve 702 is half throttled, the refrigerant produces pressure drop when entering the outdoor heat exchanger 700, thereby refrigerating at the outdoor heat exchanger 700.

[0172] The working processes of the first heat exchange chamber 411 and the second heat exchange chamber 421 when cooling and heating simultaneously are described as follows.

[0173] When cooling and heating simultaneously is needed, please refer to Figure 11 , the second heat exchange chamber 421 performs cooling, the first heat exchange chamber 411 performs heating, at this time, the third valve body 603 and the fifth valve body 605 are closed, the first valve body 601, the second valve body 602 and the third valve body 603 are open, and the first expansion valve 701 and the second expansion valve 702 are throttled half-open.

[0174] The refrigerant cooled at the outdoor heat exchanger 700 enters the compressor 600 through the first valve body 601, under the action of the compressor 600, flows out of the compressor 600 and returns to the second heat exchange chamber 421 through the fourth valve body 604 to perform heat release, realizing the refrigerant circulation.

[0175] The refrigerant cooled at the first heat exchange chamber 411 enters the compressor 600 through the second valve body 602, under the action of the compressor 600, flows out of the compressor 600 and returns to the second heat exchange chamber 421 through the fourth valve body 604 to perform heat release, realizing the refrigerant circulation.

[0176] Part of the refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber 421 enters the outdoor heat exchanger 700 through the second expansion valve 702, due to the throttling half-open of the second expansion valve 702, the refrigerant produces pressure drop when entering the outdoor heat exchanger 700, thereby cooling at the outdoor heat exchanger 700.

[0177] Another part of the refrigerant in the second heat exchange chamber 421 enters the first heat exchange chamber 411 through the first expansion valve 701, due to the throttling half-open of the first expansion valve 701, the refrigerant produces pressure drop when entering the first heat exchange chamber 411, thereby cooling at the first heat exchange chamber 411.

[0178] As an example, a gas-liquid separator is arranged at the opening of the compressor 600 to perform gas-liquid separation on the refrigerant before entering the compressor 600, the first valve body 601 and the second valve body 602 are connected to the same end of the gas-liquid separator, and the compressor 600 is arranged at the two ends of the gas-liquid separator respectively.

[0179] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , the air conditioning device comprises a plurality of adjustment mechanism groups 810 arranged along the third direction Z, and each adjustment mechanism group 810 comprises a plurality of adjustment mechanisms 800 arranged along the second direction Y.

[0180] It can be understood that the plurality of adjustment mechanism groups 810 can respectively play a role in adjusting the airflow, that is, the plurality of adjustment mechanism groups 810 can respectively form a gas flow path to guide the airflow to different positions, so that after the air conditioner device inhales the airflow, the airflow can be respectively utilized through different gas flow paths, so that the airflow in the compact space can be adjusted in multiple ways, improving the space utilization.

[0181] As an example, in the area where less cold / heat is needed, the energy consumption can be reduced by reducing the opening degree of the corresponding adjustment mechanism group 810; while in the area where more cold / heat is needed, the opening degree can be increased to meet the demand. By accurately controlling the opening degree of each adjustment mechanism group 810, accurate control of the air conditioner device can be achieved, which helps to improve the energy efficiency of the entire air conditioner device.

[0182] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , the air conditioner device comprises a plurality of air outlet end groups 310, the plurality of air outlet end groups 310 are arranged along a third direction Z, each air outlet end group 310 comprises a plurality of air outlet ends 300 arranged along a second direction Y, the first direction X, the second direction Y and the third direction Z are perpendicular to each other.

[0183] In the above scheme, since the three directions are perpendicular to each other, this layout can make full use of three-dimensional space, so that the air conditioner device can arrange multiple adjustment mechanisms and air outlet ends 300 in a limited space, further improving the space utilization.

[0184] It can be understood that each air outlet end 300 can play a role in air outlet, improving the uniformity of the airflow, and at the same time, each adjustment mechanism 800 and the corresponding air outlet end 300 can be selectively matched with the heat exchanger 400 to obtain airflow with different temperatures or humidities, reducing the probability of space idling in the air conditioner device and improving the space utilization.

[0185] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , the adjustment mechanism 800 further comprises a rotating shaft 802 and a connecting plate 803, the rotating shaft 802 is rotatably arranged in the shell 100. It can be understood that the rotatability of the rotating shaft 802 enables the adjustment mechanism 800 to be flexibly rotated or swung as needed, thereby changing the position or angle of the adjustment plate 801.

[0186] The connecting plate 803 connects the rotating shaft 802 and the adjustment plate 801. It can be understood that the connecting plate 803 can play a role in fixing the adjustment plate 801 to the rotating shaft 802, and can disperse the force and torque generated during the rotation of the rotating shaft 802, preventing the adjustment plate 801 from being deformed or damaged due to uneven stress.

[0187] In the above scheme, the rotating shaft 802 is connected with the adjusting plate 801 through the connecting plate 803, which can ensure the synchronous movement between the two and achieve precise adjustment effect.

[0188] In some other embodiments, referring to Figure 5 , the adjusting plate 801 is configured as an arc-shaped plate 801a. It can be understood that the arc-shaped plate 801a can guide the airflow to be more evenly distributed. When the airflow flows to the surface of the arc-shaped plate 801a, the airflow will flow along the surface of the arc-shaped surface according to the Coanda effect, and gradually change the flow direction. This design can reduce the forced turning of the airflow and reduce the probability of airflow impact, so that the airflow is more uniform and gentle.

[0189] The arc-shaped plate 801a protrudes away from the rotating shaft 802. It can be understood that the arc-shaped plate 801a protrudes away from the rotating shaft 802, which can further increase the contact area with the airflow, so that when the airflow flows towards the corresponding air outlet end 300, the airflow is more uniform.

[0190] In addition, the design of the arc-shaped plate 801a helps to reduce noise and vibration during operation of the air conditioning device. When the airflow flows through the arc-shaped plate 801a, the flow is more stable and continuous, reducing the noise generated by airflow turbulence.

[0191] In some other embodiments, referring to Figure 5 and Figure 8 , the plurality of adjusting mechanism groups 810 includes a first adjusting mechanism group 811 and a second adjusting mechanism group 812. It can be understood that the first adjusting mechanism group 811 and the second adjusting mechanism group 812 can adjust different gas flow paths respectively, independently adjust the gas flow of different gas flow paths, and improve the flexibility and adaptability of the air conditioning device.

[0192] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the plurality of air outlet end groups 310 includes a first air outlet end group 311 and a second air outlet end group 312. It can be understood that the plurality of air outlet end groups 310 can send air to different areas or directions to meet the air supply needs of different positions or spaces.

[0193] The first accommodating space 110 has a first flow channel group 910, a second flow channel group 920, and a third flow channel 930. It can be understood that by setting up multiple flow channels, more precise division of airflow can be achieved. Different flow channels can correspond to different functions or needs, such as heating, cooling, air supply, etc., further improving space utilization and improving the functionality and flexibility of the air conditioning device.

[0194] The heater 400a is arranged in the third flow channel 930. It can be understood that the heater 400a arranged in the third flow channel 930 can heat the air flow passing through the flow channel, so that the system can heat the air flow as needed.

[0195] The first adjusting mechanism group 811 is used to proportionally guide the air flow to the inlets of the first flow channel group 910 and the third flow channel 930. It can be understood that the first adjusting mechanism group 811 can accurately control the distribution ratio of the air flow between the first flow channel group 910 and the third flow channel 930, so as to flexibly adjust the air flow of the two flow channels, reduce the probability of idle of the internal structure of the air conditioning device, and improve the space utilization.

[0196] The second adjusting mechanism group 812 is used to proportionally guide the air flow to the inlets of the third flow channel 930 and the second flow channel group 920. It can be understood that the second adjusting mechanism group 812 can accurately control the distribution ratio of the air flow between the second flow channel group 920 and the third flow channel 930, so as to flexibly adjust the air flow of the two flow channels, reduce the probability of idle of the internal structure of the air conditioning device, and improve the space utilization.

[0197] Please refer to Figure 2 The outlet of the first flow channel group 910 is configured as the first air outlet end group 311, and the outlet of the second flow channel group 920 is configured as the second air outlet end group 312. It can be understood that the outlet of the first flow channel group 910 is configured as the first air outlet end group 311, and the outlet of the second flow channel group 920 is configured as the second air outlet end group 312, which can ensure that the air flow passing through the first flow channel group 910 and the second flow channel group 920 can be smoothly sent to the specified area or direction, and improve the air supply efficiency.

[0198] The outlet of the third flow channel 930 communicates with the outlet of the first flow channel group 910 and the outlet of the second flow channel group 920. It can be understood that the outlet of the third flow channel 930 communicates with the outlets of the first flow channel group 910 and the second flow channel group 920, so that the air flow of different flow channels can share the outlet, and the space utilization is further improved.

[0199] In addition, since the outlet of the third flow channel 930 communicates with the outlets of the first flow channel group 910 and the second flow channel group 920, the system can flexibly mix the heated air and the unheated air to meet different temperature requirements, thereby further improving the space utilization.

[0200] In the above scheme, by setting the first adjustment mechanism group 811 and the second adjustment mechanism group 812, the system can independently control the air flow distribution of different flow channel groups, which facilitates accurate adjustment of the air flow of each flow channel according to actual needs. Since the first adjustment mechanism group 811 and the second adjustment mechanism group 812 can both achieve air flow adjustment of two flow channels, the space utilization is higher.

[0201] As an example, the third flow channel 930 is provided with the heater 400a and can be used to heat air; the first flow channel group 910 and the second flow channel group 920 can be used for direct air supply or in cooperation with other processing equipment (such as a cooler), so that the first flow channel group 910, the second flow channel group 920 and the third flow channel 930 respectively realize different functions, reduce the probability of idling of each component of the air conditioning device, and further improve the space utilization.

[0202] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 The first adjustment mechanism group 811 includes the first adjustment mechanism 811a and the second adjustment mechanism 811b. It can be understood that the first adjustment mechanism 811a and the second adjustment mechanism 811b can respectively adjust different gas flow paths to independently adjust the air flow of different gas flow paths and improve the flexibility and adaptability of the air conditioning device.

[0203] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 The plurality of air outlet end groups 310 includes the first air outlet end group 311 and the second air outlet end group 312. It can be understood that the plurality of air outlet end groups 310 can send air to different areas or directions to meet the air supply needs of different positions or spaces.

[0204] The first air outlet end group 311 includes the first air outlet end 311a and the second air outlet end 311b. It can be understood that the two air outlet ends 300 in the first air outlet end group 311 can respectively supply air, so that the system can adjust the direction of air supply as needed.

[0205] The first flow channel group 910 includes the first sub-flow channel 911 and the second sub-flow channel 912. It can be understood that by setting a plurality of sub-flow channels, more precise division of air flow can be achieved. Different sub-flow channels can correspond to different functions or needs, such as heating, cooling, air supply, etc., further improving the space utilization and the functionality and flexibility of the air conditioning device.

[0206] The first adjusting mechanism 811a proportionally guides the air flow to the inlet of the first sub-flow passage 911 and the inlet of the third flow passage 930 by rotating the adjusting plate 801. It can be understood that the first adjusting mechanism 811a can accurately control the distribution ratio of the air flow between the first sub-flow passage 911 and the third flow passage 930, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the air flow of the two flow passages, further reducing the probability of idle of the internal structure of the air conditioning device, and further improving the space utilization.

[0207] The second adjusting mechanism 811b proportionally guides the air flow to the inlet of the second sub-flow passage 912 and the inlet of the third flow passage 930 by rotating the adjusting plate 801. It can be understood that the second adjusting mechanism 811b can accurately control the distribution ratio of the air flow between the second sub-flow passage 912 and the third flow passage 930, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the air flow of the two flow passages, further reducing the probability of idle of the internal structure of the air conditioning device, and further improving the space utilization.

[0208] The second adjusting mechanism group 812 includes a third adjusting mechanism 812a and a fourth adjusting mechanism 812b. It can be understood that the third adjusting mechanism 812a and the fourth adjusting mechanism 812b can respectively adjust different gas flow paths, achieve independent adjustment of the air flow of different gas flow paths, and improve the flexibility and adaptability of the air conditioning device.

[0209] The second air outlet end group 312 includes a third air outlet end 312a and a fourth air outlet end 312b. It can be understood that the two air outlet ends 300 in the second air outlet end group 312 can respectively perform air supply, so that the system can adjust the direction of air supply as needed.

[0210] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The second flow passage group 920 includes a third sub-flow passage 921 and a fourth sub-flow passage 922. It can be understood that by setting multiple sub-flow passages, more precise division of air flow can be achieved. Different sub-flow passages can correspond to different functions or needs, such as heating, cooling, air supply, etc. This further improves the space utilization and improves the functionality and flexibility of the air conditioning device.

[0211] The third adjusting mechanism 812a proportionally guides the air flow to the inlet of the third sub-flow passage 921 and the inlet of the third flow passage 930 by rotating the adjusting plate 801. It can be understood that the third adjusting mechanism 812a can accurately control the distribution ratio of the air flow between the third sub-flow passage 921 and the third flow passage 930, thereby achieving flexible adjustment of the air flow of the two flow passages, further reducing the probability of idle of the internal structure of the air conditioning device, and further improving the space utilization.

[0212] The fourth adjusting mechanism 812b can proportionally guide the air flow to the inlet of the fourth sub-flow passage 922 and the inlet of the third flow passage 930 by rotating the adjusting plate 801. It can be understood that the fourth adjusting mechanism 812b can accurately control the distribution ratio of the air flow between the fourth sub-flow passage 922 and the third flow passage 930, so as to flexibly adjust the air flow of the two flow passages, further reduce the idle probability of the internal structure of the air conditioning device, and further improve the space utilization.

[0213] In the above scheme, the first flow passage group 910 and the second flow passage group 920 each include two sub-flow passages (the first sub-flow passage 911, the second sub-flow passage 912, the third sub-flow passage 921, and the fourth sub-flow passage 922), so that the system can flexibly adjust the flow passage configuration according to different operation modes and user needs. For example, in summer, the system can reduce the air flow of the heater 400a to reduce the indoor temperature; in winter, the air flow through the heater 400a can be increased to increase the indoor temperature.

[0214] In addition, the internal space of the shell is more finely divided, and the air flow can be adjusted among the areas, further improving the space utilization of the air conditioning device.

[0215] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 The heat exchanger 400 includes a first heat exchange zone group 470 and a second heat exchange zone group 480. It can be understood that the first heat exchange zone group 470 and the second heat exchange zone group 480 can respectively perform heat exchange.

[0216] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The first adjusting mechanism group 811 is used to proportionally guide the air flow to the inlet of the first flow passage group 910 and the inlet of the first heat exchange zone group 470. It can be understood that the first adjusting mechanism group 811 can accurately control the air flow entering the first heat exchange zone group 470, so as to ensure that the heat exchange in the heat exchange zone group reaches the best state, thereby changing the heat exchange state of the air flow flowing through the first flow passage group 910 and the first heat exchange zone group 470, and facilitating the realization of different working modes.

[0217] The second adjusting mechanism group 812 is used to proportionally guide the air flow to the inlet of the second heat exchange zone group 480 and the inlet of the second flow passage group 920. It can be understood that the first adjusting mechanism group 811 can accurately control the air flow entering the second heat exchange zone group 480, so as to ensure that the heat exchange in the second heat exchange zone group 480 reaches the best state, thereby changing the heat exchange state of the air flow flowing through the second flow passage group 920 and the second heat exchange zone group 480, and facilitating the realization of different working modes.

[0218] In the above scheme, by proportionally guiding the airflow to different flow channel groups and heat exchange area groups, the heat exchange process is optimized, and the system can more effectively allocate the airflow for different work, so that different areas can further realize different functions, thereby further improving the space utilization.

[0219] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , the first heat exchange area group 470 includes a first sub-heat exchange area 471 and a second sub-heat exchange area 472. It can be understood that the first sub-heat exchange area 471 and the second sub-heat exchange area 472 can respectively play a role of heat exchange. By dividing the heat exchange area group into two sub-heat exchange areas, the system can more flexibly control the heat exchange process, facilitate independent control of different areas according to actual needs, and further improve the space utilization efficiency.

[0220] Please refer to Figure 5 , the first adjusting mechanism 811a is used for proportionally guiding the airflow to the inlet of the corresponding first sub-flow channel 911 and the inlet of the first sub-heat exchange area 471. It can be understood that the first adjusting mechanism 811a can accurately control the airflow entering the first sub-heat exchange area 471, ensure that the heat exchange of the heat exchange area reaches the best state, thereby changing the heat exchange state of the airflow flowing through the first sub-flow channel 911 and the first sub-heat exchange area 471, thereby facilitating the realization of different working modes and improving the space utilization.

[0221] The second adjusting mechanism 811b is used for proportionally guiding the airflow to the inlet of the corresponding second sub-flow channel 912 and the inlet of the second sub-heat exchange area 472. It can be understood that the second adjusting mechanism 811b can accurately control the airflow entering the second sub-heat exchange area 472, ensure that the heat exchange of the heat exchange area reaches the best state, thereby changing the heat exchange state of the airflow flowing through the second sub-flow channel 912 and the second sub-heat exchange area 472, thereby facilitating the realization of different working modes and improving the space utilization.

[0222] The second heat exchange area group 480 includes a third sub-heat exchange area 481 and a fourth sub-heat exchange area 482. It can be understood that the third sub-heat exchange area 481 and the fourth sub-heat exchange area 482 can respectively play a role of heat exchange. By dividing the second heat exchange area group 480 into two sub-heat exchange areas, the system can more flexibly control the heat exchange process, facilitate independent control of different areas according to actual needs, and further improve the space utilization efficiency.

[0223] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The third adjusting mechanism 812a is configured to proportionally guide the air flow to the inlet of the corresponding third sub-flow channel 921 and the inlet of the third sub-heat exchange area 481. It can be understood that the third adjusting mechanism 812a can accurately control the air flow entering the third sub-heat exchange area 481, so as to ensure that the heat exchange of the third sub-heat exchange area 481 reaches the best state, thereby changing the heat exchange state of the air flow flowing through the third sub-flow channel 921 and the third sub-heat exchange area 481, so as to facilitate the realization of different working modes and improve the space utilization.

[0224] The fourth adjusting mechanism 812b is configured to proportionally guide the air flow to the inlet of the corresponding fourth sub-flow channel 922 and the inlet of the fourth sub-heat exchange area 482. It can be understood that the fourth adjusting mechanism 812b can accurately control the air flow entering the fourth sub-heat exchange area 482, so as to ensure that the heat exchange of the fourth sub-heat exchange area 482 reaches the best state, thereby changing the heat exchange state of the air flow flowing through the fourth sub-flow channel 922 and the fourth sub-heat exchange area 482, so as to facilitate the realization of different working modes and improve the space utilization.

[0225] In specific embodiments, after the air flow enters the shell 100 through the air inlet end 200, the air flow is heat-exchanged by the heat exchanger 400, and then enters different sub-flow channels under the action of the adjusting mechanism 800, and finally flows out from different air outlet ends 300 to realize different heat exchange requirements.

[0226] As an example, in the heating mode, the outdoor heat exchanger 700 can be used to absorb the heat from the outside, and the heat is transferred to the vehicle interior through the first heat exchange chamber 411 to improve the temperature in the vehicle interior.

[0227] It should be further noted that the terms “comprising”, “containing” or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or apparatus that includes a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such a process, method, article or apparatus. Without more limitations, the element defined by the statement “comprising a” does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or apparatus that includes the element.

[0228] Each of the embodiments in the specification is described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the difference from other embodiments. In particular, for the system embodiment, since it is basically similar to the method embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the part of the method embodiment.

[0229] The above merely provides an example of the present application, but is not intended to limit the present application. The present application can have various modifications and changes for those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the scope of claims of the present application.

[0230] Although the embodiments of the present application are described with reference to the drawings, various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and such modifications and changes shall fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A thermal management system for vehicles, characterized in that, include: A compressor and an outdoor heat exchanger, the outdoor heat exchanger having a fifth opening and a sixth opening; The heat exchanger includes: a shell, the shell having a first heat exchange chamber and a second heat exchange chamber inside, the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber being independent of each other; The outer shell has a first opening and a second opening, both of which are connected to the first heat exchange chamber. The outer shell also has a third opening and a fourth opening, both of which are connected to the second heat exchange chamber. The first opening and the second opening respectively connect the first heat exchange chamber to the air conditioning device, and the third opening and the fourth opening respectively connect the second heat exchange chamber to the air conditioning device. The air conditioning device is adapted to input refrigerant at the same temperature into the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber so that the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber have the same operating mode. The air conditioning device is also adapted to input refrigerant at different temperatures into the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber or to input refrigerant into one of the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber so that the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber have different operating modes. The fifth opening is connected to one of the compressor's inlet and outlet, and the sixth opening is connected to the third opening; the first opening may selectively connect to the sixth opening and the third opening, the second opening may selectively connect to the compressor's inlet, and the fourth opening may selectively connect to one of the compressor's inlet and outlet.

2. The thermal management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along a first direction, the first heat exchange chamber and the second heat exchange chamber are stacked together, and the first direction is parallel to the thickness direction of the outer shell.

3. The thermal management system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioning unit includes: The casing has a primary accommodating space; An air inlet and an air outlet, wherein there are multiple air outlets, and along a first direction, the air inlet and the multiple air outlets are disposed on both sides of the housing; The heat exchanger is disposed in the first accommodating space and located between the air inlet and the plurality of air outlets.

4. The thermal management system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air conditioning device further includes a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe, a third connecting pipe and a fourth connecting pipe, one end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the first opening, one end of the second connecting pipe is connected to the second opening, one end of the third connecting pipe is connected to the fourth opening, and one end of the fourth connecting pipe is connected to the third opening. The heat exchanger further includes a first fixing block and a second fixing block, with the other end of the first connecting pipe and the other end of the second connecting pipe fixed to the first fixing block, and the other end of the third connecting pipe and the other end of the fourth connecting pipe fixed to the second fixing block.

5. The thermal management system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air intake includes a fresh air inlet and an indoor air inlet. The fresh air inlet is connected to the outside space, and the indoor air inlet is connected to the passenger compartment space of the vehicle. The air conditioning unit further includes an air guide structure disposed in the housing. The air guide structure has a fresh air duct and an indoor air duct. The fresh air duct can selectively guide the fresh air from the fresh air inlet to the heat exchanger, and the indoor air duct can selectively guide the indoor air from the indoor air inlet to the heat exchanger.

6. The thermal management system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air guiding structure includes a second outer shell, a first blocking block, and a second blocking block. The second outer shell defines the fresh air passage and the indoor air passage. The first blocking block is movably disposed on the second outer shell to close or open the fresh air passage, and the second blocking block is movably disposed on the second outer shell to close or open the indoor air passage.

7. The thermal management system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air conditioning device further includes an adjustment mechanism and a heater. Along the first direction, the heater is opposite to and spaced apart from the heat exchanger, and the adjustment mechanism is disposed between the heat exchanger and the heater. The adjustment mechanism comprises multiple mechanisms, each corresponding to one of the multiple air outlets. Each adjustment mechanism has an adjustment plate rotatably mounted on the housing, allowing air entering from the air inlet to selectively pass through the heater and be guided to the corresponding air outlet.

8. The thermal management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fifth opening is selectively connected to the outlet of the compressor via a third valve body, and the fifth opening is selectively connected to the inlet of the compressor via a first valve body. A second valve body is provided between the second opening and the inlet of the compressor, a fourth valve body is provided between the fourth opening and the outlet of the compressor, and a fifth valve body is provided between the fourth opening and the inlet of the compressor.

9. The thermal management system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first valve body, the second valve body, the third valve body, the fourth valve body, and the fifth valve body are all constructed as shut-off valves.

10. The thermal management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first expansion valve is provided between the sixth opening and the first opening, and a second expansion valve is provided between the sixth opening and the third opening.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the thermal management system as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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