Kettle and thermal management components

Abstract

The present application discloses a kettle and a thermal management component, comprising a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell are fixedly connected or have an integral structure, the kettle is provided with a liquid storage chamber and a first flow channel, at least part of the first flow channel is located in the second shell, at least part of the liquid storage chamber is located in the first shell, and the first flow channel is communicated with the liquid storage chamber; the first shell comprises a first sub-segment and a second sub-segment, the first sub-segment is connected to the second shell, the first sub-segment is connected to the second sub-segment, the second shell comprises an interface portion, at least part of the interface of the interface portion faces the second sub-segment, the interface of the interface portion is communicated with the first flow channel, the kettle has a first space, along the opening direction of the interface of the interface portion, the first space is located between the second sub-segment and the second shell, the thermal management component is arranged in the first space, and the kettle shell is arranged using the excess space on the upper part of the thermal management component, so that the kettle and the thermal management component have a compact structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of thermal management technology, and in particular to a kettle and a thermal management component. Background Art

[0002] The thermal management components include a kettle, a pump, a valve, a heat exchanger and other thermal management components. The height of the kettle is greater than the height of other thermal management components. There will be extra space in the height direction of the thermal management components, so the structure of the kettle and the thermal management components is not compact enough. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present application is to provide a kettle and a thermal management component with a compact structure.

[0004] One embodiment of the present application provides a kettle, comprising a first shell and a second shell, wherein the first shell and the second shell are fixedly connected or integrally formed, the kettle is provided with a liquid storage cavity and a first flow channel, at least part of the first flow channel is located in the second shell, at least part of the liquid storage cavity is located in the first shell, and the first flow channel is in communication with the liquid storage cavity;

[0005] The first shell includes a first sub-segment and a second sub-segment, the first sub-segment is connected to the second shell, the first sub-segment is connected to the second sub-segment, the second shell includes an interface portion, at least part of the interface of the interface portion faces the second sub-segment, the interface of the interface portion is connected to the first flow channel, the kettle has a first space, and along the opening direction of the interface of the interface portion, the first space is located between the second sub-segment and the second shell.

[0006] One embodiment of the present application provides a thermal management assembly, including a flow channel plate, a thermal management component and the above-mentioned kettle, the thermal management component including a pump, a valve and a heat exchanger, the flow channel plate is at least partially located in the first space, and at least part of the thermal management component is located in the first space.

[0007] The above technical solution provides a kettle and a thermal management assembly, wherein the first shell of the kettle includes a first sub-segment and a second sub-segment, the second shell of the kettle includes an interface portion with an interface facing the second sub-segment, the kettle has a first space, and along the opening direction of the interface of the interface portion, the first space is located between the second sub-segment and the second shell, the thermal management component is arranged in the first space, and the kettle shell is arranged using the extra space on the upper part of the thermal management component, so that the kettle and the thermal management assembly have a compact structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the kettle of this application;

[0009] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the second shell of the present application;

[0010] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the kettle from another perspective;

[0011] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the second shell and the third interface part;

[0012] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure and position of the kettle and runner plate;

[0013] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the kettle of the present application;

[0014] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the main structure of the thermal management component of this application;

[0015] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the molding structure of a kettle according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Reference numerals:

[0017] 1. First shell; 11. First subsection; 111. First direction section; 112. Second direction section; 12. Second subsection; 2. Second shell; 21. First subsection; 22. Second subsection; 23. Third subsection; D. First space; 10. Liquid storage chamber; 101. First chamber; 102. Second chamber; N. Partition; 3. Interface; 30. Installation chamber; 31. First interface; 32. Second interface; 33. Third interface; K. Communication port; 4. Flow channel plate; 41. Installation; 5. Pump; 6. Valve; 7. Heat exchanger; M. Through passage;

[0018] n1, first part; n2, second part; n3, third part; n4, fourth part; m1, first surface; m2, second surface; m3, third surface; S1, first parting surface; S2, second parting surface; S3, third parting surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Specific embodiments are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to fully understand the present invention, numerous specific details are mentioned in the following detailed description, but those skilled in the art should understand that the specific components, devices and features illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described herein are only exemplary and should not be considered as limiting.

[0020] See also Figure 1-Figure 6 This embodiment provides a kettle that can be used in a vehicle's thermal management system, specifically the water side of the thermal management system, or the working medium passing through the flow channel plate is a coolant. Of course, the working medium passing through the flow channel plate can also be a refrigerant, which is described in detail below.

[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment discloses a kettle, comprising a first shell 1 and a second shell 2, wherein the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are fixedly connected or integrally formed, and specifically, the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are fixedly connected in a manner including: welding, bolt connection, and of course, the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 can also be integrally formed, the kettle is provided with a liquid storage chamber 10 and a first flow channel, at least part of the first flow channel is located in the second shell 2, at least part of the liquid storage chamber 10 is located in the first shell 1, and the first flow channel is communicated with the liquid storage chamber 10;

[0022] The first shell 1 includes a first subsection 11 and a second subsection 12. The first subsection 11 is connected to the second shell 2, and the first subsection 11 is connected to the second subsection 12. The connection between the first subsection 11 and the second shell 2 and the connection between the first subsection 11 and the second subsection 12 are fixed connections or integrated structures. Preferably, the first subsection 11 and the second shell 2 are welded, or the first subsection and the second shell 2 are integrally formed. Of course, the first subsection 11 and the second shell 2 can be fixedly connected by bolts or other fixed connection methods. The first subsection 11 and the second subsection 12 are welded. It should be emphasized here that Figure 1 The dotted line shown in the figure is only used to assist in distinguishing the first sub-segment 11 from the second sub-segment 12, and does not mean that the first sub-segment 11 and the second sub-segment 12 are combined here. The second shell 2 includes an interface portion 3, and the interface of at least part of the interface portion 3 faces the second sub-segment 12. The interface of the interface portion 3 is connected to the first flow channel. The kettle has a first space D. Along the opening direction of the interface of the interface portion 3, the first space D is located between the second sub-segment 12 and the second shell 2. In the present embodiment, the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are split structures. The second sub-segment 12 extends along the extension direction of the second shell 2 relative to the first sub-segment 11. The extension direction of the second sub-segment 12 is parallel to the second shell 2 and only extends along one side. However, in other embodiments, the extension direction of the second sub-segment 12 does not necessarily need to be parallel to the second shell 2, and it may also be inclined at a certain angle, and even the second sub-segment 12 may be stepped. Specifically, the specific shape of the second sub-segment 12 may be designed according to the thermal management components arranged in the first space D. Of course, the second sub-segment 12 may also extend along two or more sides. Specifically, the first shell 1 may be T-shaped or an inverted boss.

[0023] In this embodiment, a first space D is reserved in the kettle for installing other thermal management components, and the kettle shell is arranged by making full use of the space above the thermal management components arranged on the second shell 2. This can reduce the overall height of the kettle, and the kettle and the thermal management components are arranged more compactly, thereby making the structure of the kettle and the thermal management components compact.

[0024] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the second shell 2 includes a first section 21 and a second section 22. The first section 21 is fixedly connected to the first sub-segment 11. Along the extension direction of the second shell 2, the second section 22 and the second sub-segment 12 are located on the same side of the first sub-segment 11. Along the opening direction of the interface of the interface portion 3, the projection of the second section 22 overlaps with the projection of the second sub-segment 12. The first space D is located between the second sub-segment 12 and the second section 22. The interface portion 3 includes a first interface portion 31, which is located in the second division 22, and the interface of the first interface portion 31 faces the second sub-segment 12. The projection of the second division 22 overlaps with the projection of the second sub-segment 12, and is not limited to the shape of the second division 22 being consistent with the shape of the second sub-segment 12. It also includes the two situations that the projection area of ​​the second division 22 is slightly larger than the projection area of ​​the second sub-segment 12 and the projection area of ​​the second sub-segment 12 is slightly larger than the projection area of ​​the second division 22. The second division 22 is used to carry other thermal management components or flow plates. Specifically, the second division 22 is connected to the thermal management components or the flow plate through the first interface portion 31, which does not affect the design boundary of the entire kettle, making the overall structure more compact.

[0025] Furthermore, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in order to ensure the rationality of the overall design, space is reserved for the arrangement of some of the thermal management components with larger height dimensions. In this embodiment, the second shell 2 also includes a third division 23. Along the extension direction of the second shell 2, the second division 22 and the third division 23 are located on both sides of the first division 21. Along the extension direction perpendicular to the second shell 2, the projection of the third division 23 is separated from the projection of the first shell 1. The interface part 3 includes a second interface part 32, and the second interface part 32 is located in the third division 23. In other embodiments, along the extension direction of the second shell 2, the second division 22 and the third division 23 are located on the same side of the first division 21, and the third division 23 is farther away from the first division 21 than the second division 22. Define the distance between the second subsection 12 and the second division 22 as L, and arrange the thermal management component with a height dimension lower than L in the first space D, and arrange the thermal management component with a height dimension greater than L in the third division 23, and connect them through the third interface part 3, and the interface of the third interface part 3 is connected to the first flow channel. This design avoids a large height difference between the thermal management components in the first space D, thereby ensuring that the space utilization rate of the first space D is higher and the overall structure is more compact.

[0026] like Figure 8As shown, during the production process of the kettle, the entire kettle is preferably formed by injection molding each part separately and then combined into a whole through hot melt welding. The entire kettle is preferably formed in four parts, namely the first part n1, the second part n2, the third part n3 and the fourth part n4. The top surface of the kettle is defined as the first surface m1, the surface of the second sub-segment 12 close to the second shell 2 is the second surface m2, the surface of the second shell 2 close to the second sub-segment 12 is the third surface m3, and the bottom surface of the kettle is the fourth surface m4. The first parting surface S1 is located between the first surface m1 and the second surface m2, the second parting surface S2 is located between the second surface m2 and the third surface m3, and the third parting surface S3 is located between the third surface m3 and the fourth surface m4. The first part n1 and the second part n2 are combined at the first parting surface S1 to form the first shell 1, the third part n3 and the fourth part n4 are combined at the third parting surface S3 to form the second shell 2, and then the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are combined at the second parting surface S2 to form the entire kettle. The above-mentioned combining method is preferably hot-melt welding. Of course, it is not limited to the above-mentioned molding method. The first shell 1 and the second shell 2 can also be molded separately and then connected by screws and seals.

[0027] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in order to ensure the reliability of the structure of the kettle, in some embodiments, the first sub-segment 11 includes a first direction segment 111 and a second direction segment 112, and the first direction segment 111 and the second direction segment 112 are both connected to the second shell 2, along the extension direction of the second sub-segment 12, the second direction segment 112 and the second sub-segment 12 are located on both sides of the first direction segment 111 or on the same side. In this embodiment, along the opening direction of the interface of the interface part 3, the projection of the first direction segment 111 and the projection of the second direction segment 112 are at an angle of ninety degrees, and in other embodiments, they may be other angles, which are not limited here. This arrangement ensures the connection strength between the first sub-segment 11 and the second shell 2, and also ensures the connection strength between the first sub-segment 11 and the second sub-segment 12, so that the entire kettle structure is stable and reliable.

[0028] Furthermore, in some embodiments, in order to ensure the connection strength between the second sub-segment 12 and the first sub-segment 11, the second sub-segment 12 is connected to the first direction segment 111. It should be pointed out that the connection here is only a connection in terms of positional relationship, and does not represent a connection in the actual production process. The second direction segment 112 extends relative to the first direction segment 111 in a direction away from the second sub-segment 12. In this way, the stability of the second sub-segment 12 in the suspended position is ensured, and sufficient first space D is reserved. Of course, in some embodiments, if the second sub-segment 12 is larger in volume, the second direction segment 112 can be extended relative to the first direction segment 111 in a direction close to the second sub-segment 12. In this way, part of the first space D is sacrificed, so that the second direction segment 112 supports the second sub-segment 12 and ensures the stability of the second sub-segment 12 in the suspended position.

[0029] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, in order to further strengthen the connection strength of the second sub-segment 12, the first shell 1 includes a partition N, which is located in the liquid storage chamber 10, and the partition N is perpendicular to the second shell 2. Specifically, the angle between the partition N and the second shell 2 is eighty to one hundred degrees, the partition N is at least partially located in the second sub-segment 12, and the partition N at least partially extends from the first sub-segment 11 to the second sub-segment 12. The liquid storage chamber 10 includes a first chamber 101 and a second chamber 102. The partition N plays a role of separating the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102 on the one hand, and plays a role of a reinforcing rib on the other hand, which is used to strengthen the self-strength of the second sub-segment 12 and the connection strength between the second sub-segment 12 and the first sub-segment 11. The first chamber 101 is at least partially located in the first sub-segment 11, and the second chamber 102 is at least partially located in the first sub-segment 11. In this way, it is ensured that the liquids in the first chamber 101 and the second chamber 102 are mainly located in the first sub-segment 11, thereby reducing the load-bearing pressure of the second sub-segment 12, and thus the second sub-segment 12 has higher stability.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the interface part 3 includes a third interface part 33, and the third interface part 33 is located on the side of the second shell 2 away from the first shell 1. The third interface part 33 is arranged in plurality, and one third interface part 33 is used to connect the pump. The third interface part 33 has an installation cavity 30, and the kettle has a connecting port K, and the connecting port K is connected to the liquid storage cavity 10. The installation cavity 30 of at least one third interface part 33 is connected to the connecting port K, and the central axis of the installation cavity 30 is the same as the central axis of the connecting port K, that is, the connecting port K is directly connected to the installation cavity 30, and no other flow channel is provided between the connecting port K and the installation cavity 30. In this way, the position of the pump is reasonably arranged, and the flow resistance is small.

[0031] like Figure 7As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, a thermal management component is also provided, including a flow channel plate 4, a thermal management component and a kettle according to one of the above-mentioned embodiments, the thermal management component includes a pump 5, a valve 6 and a heat exchanger 7, the flow channel plate 4 is at least partially located in the first space D, and at least part of the thermal management component is located in the first space D. Furthermore, the flow channel plate 4 is fixedly connected to the second shell 2 on one side close to the first shell 1, a second flow channel is provided in the flow channel plate 4, at least part of the second flow channel is communicated with the interface of the interface part 3, the flow channel plate 4 has a plurality of mounting parts 41 with openings facing the second sub-section 12, at least part of the valve 6 and at least part of the heat exchanger 7 are located on the mounting part 41, specifically, in this embodiment, the flow channel plate 4 is arranged parallel to the second shell 2, the flow channel plate 4 is laid flat on the second shell 2, but is not limited to the above arrangement, the flow channel plate 4 can also be arranged vertically to the second shell 2, a mounting part 41 is provided on the side of the flow channel plate 4 and is connected to the interface part 3 of the kettle, in this embodiment, the first flow channel in the second shell 2 is used to circulate the coolant, the second flow channel in the flow channel plate 4 is partially used to circulate the coolant, and partially used to connect the refrigerant, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the second flow channel at the interface for connecting the heat exchanger circulates coolant and is connected with the first flow channel, and the second flow channel for connecting the valve on the flow channel plate 4 and the heat exchanger circulates refrigerant. Of course, in other embodiments, the second shell 2 and the flow channel plate 4 can also be flow channel plates for circulating coolant; in this embodiment, the second shell 2 and the flow channel plate 4 are fixedly connected by bolts. If the second shell 2 and the flow channel plate 4 are both flow channel plates for circulating coolant, the second shell 2 can also be welded to the flow channel plate 4 or be an integrated structure.

[0032] Furthermore, the second shell 2 has a through channel M, which connects the first space D and the space on the side of the second shell 2 away from the first shell 1. Thermal management components can be arranged in the spaces on both sides, and the pipeline connection of the thermal management components in the spaces on both sides is realized through the through channel M, which is conducive to adjusting the position of the thermal management components in the first space D and the space on the side of the second shell 2 away from the first shell 1. For example, thermal management components with a height dimension greater than the height dimension of the first space D are selectively arranged on the side of the second shell 2 away from the first shell 1, thereby making full use of the first space D and the space on the side of the second shell 2 away from the first shell 1.

[0033] Further, the second shell 2 includes a first division 21, a second division 22 and a third division 23, the interface part 3 includes a first interface part 31, a second interface part 32 and a third interface part 33, the second division 22 is connected to the first shell 1, the first interface part 31 is located in the second division 22, the second interface part 32 is located in the third division 23, the third interface part 33 is located on the side of the second shell 2 away from the first shell 1, the first interface part 31 is connected to the flow channel plate 4, the second interface part 32 includes a valve interface part, the valve 6 is located in the valve interface part, the valve height dimension of the valve interface part located here is relatively large, specifically a five-way valve, the third interface part 33 includes a pump interface part, the pump 5 is located in the pump interface part, in order to reduce the flow resistance, the pump interface part has an installation cavity 30, the kettle has a connecting port K, the connecting port K is connected to the liquid storage cavity 10, the connecting port K is connected to the installation cavity 30, and the central axis of the installation cavity 30 is the same as the central axis of the connecting port K. Of course, it is not limited to the above embodiment. The second interface part 32 and the third interface part 33 also include a heat exchanger interface part, and a heat exchanger with a larger height dimension can be arranged in the second section, or the heat exchanger interface part or the valve interface part is located on the side of the second shell 2 away from the first shell 1, and the central axis of one of the interfaces or one of the valve ports of the heat exchanger is the same as the central axis of the connecting port K.

[0034] It should be noted that: the above is a detailed introduction to the liquid storage device provided by the present application. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the core idea of ​​the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, without departing from the principles of the present application, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A kettle, characterized in that: The kettle comprises a first shell (1) and a second shell (2), wherein the first shell (1) and the second shell (2) are fixedly connected or are an integral structure, the kettle is provided with a liquid storage chamber (10) and a first flow channel, at least part of the first flow channel is located in the second shell (2), at least part of the liquid storage chamber (10) is located in the first shell (1), and the first flow channel is in communication with the liquid storage chamber (10); The first shell (1) comprises a first sub-segment (11) and a second sub-segment (12), the first sub-segment (11) is connected to the second shell (2), the first sub-segment (11) is connected to the second sub-segment (12), the second shell (2) comprises an interface portion (3), at least part of the interface of the interface portion (3) faces the second sub-segment (12), the interface of the interface portion (3) is connected to the first flow channel, the kettle has a first space (D), along the opening direction of the interface of the interface portion (3), the first space (D) is located between the second sub-segment (12) and the second shell (2).

2. The kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that The first shell (1) and the second shell (2) are separate structures, and the second sub-segment (12) extends along the extension direction of the second shell (2) relative to the first sub-segment (11).

3. The kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that The second shell (2) comprises a first section (21) and a second section (22); the first section (21) is fixedly connected to the first subsection (11); along the extension direction of the second shell (2), the second section (22) and the second subsection (12) are located on the same side of the first subsection (11); along the opening direction of the interface of the interface portion (3), the projection of the second section (22) overlaps with the projection of the second subsection (12); the first space (D) is located between the second subsection (12) and the second section (22); the interface portion (3) comprises a first interface portion (31); the first interface portion (31) is located at the second section (22); the interface of the first interface portion (31) faces the second subsection (12).

4. The kettle according to claim 3, characterized in that The second shell (2) comprises a third section (23); along the extension direction of the second shell (2), the second section (22) and the third section (23) are located on both sides of the first section (21); along the extension direction perpendicular to the second shell (2), the projection of the third section (23) is separated from the projection of the first shell (1); and the interface portion (3) comprises a second interface portion (32); and the second interface portion (32) is located in the third section (23).

5. The kettle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first sub-segment (11) comprises a first directional segment (111) and a second directional segment (112); the first directional segment (111) and the second directional segment (112) are both connected to the second shell (2); along the extension direction of the second sub-segment (12), the second directional segment (112) and the second sub-segment (12) are located on both sides of or on the same side of the first directional segment (111).

6. The kettle according to claim 5, characterized in that The second sub-segment (12) is connected to the first direction segment (111), and the second direction segment (112) extends relative to the first direction segment (111) in a direction approaching or away from the second sub-segment (12).

7. The kettle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The interface portion (3) comprises a third interface portion (33), the third interface portion (33) being located on a side of the second shell (2) away from the first shell (1), the third interface portion (33) having an installation cavity (30), the kettle having a connecting port (K), the connecting port (K) being connected to the liquid storage cavity (10), at least one installation cavity (30) of the third interface portion (33) being connected to the connecting port (K), and a central axis of the installation cavity (30) being identical to a central axis of the connecting port (K).

8. A thermal management component, characterized in that: It comprises a flow channel plate (4), a thermal management component and a kettle as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the thermal management component comprises a pump (5), a valve (6) and a heat exchanger (7), the flow channel plate (4) is at least partially located in the first space (D), and at least part of the thermal management component is located in the first space (D).

9. The thermal management assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that The flow channel plate (4) is fixedly connected to the second shell (2) on a side close to the first shell (1); a second flow channel is provided in the flow channel plate (4); at least part of the second flow channel is communicated with an interface of the interface portion (3); the flow channel plate (4) has a plurality of mounting portions (41) with openings facing the second sub-segment (12); at least part of the valve (6) and at least part of the heat exchanger (7) are located on the mounting portion (41).

10. The thermal management assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that The second shell (2) comprises a first section (21), a second section (22) and a third section (23); the interface section (3) comprises a first interface section (31), a second interface section (32) and a third interface section (33); the second section (22) is connected to the first shell (1); the first interface section (31) is located in the second section (22); the second interface section (32) is located in the third section (23); the third interface section (33) is located on a side of the second shell (2) away from the first shell (1); the first interface section (31) is connected to the flow channel plate (4); the second interface section (32) comprises a valve interface section; the valve (6) is located in the valve interface section; the third interface section (33) comprises a pump interface section; the pump (5) is located in the pump interface section.

11. The thermal management assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that The pump interface portion has an installation cavity (30), the kettle has a connecting port (K), the connecting port (K) is connected to the liquid storage cavity (10), the connecting port (K) is connected to the installation cavity (30), and the central axis of the installation cavity (30) is the same as the central axis of the connecting port (K).

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