Thermal management valve group module and vehicle comprising same

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicle thermal management, and particularly provides a thermal management valve group module and a vehicle comprising the same. The thermal management valve group module comprises a main body, a valve group and a wire harness, the main body at least comprises a first split body, a second split body and a third split body, the first split body, the second split body and the third split body are connected in a sealed mode and define flow channel parts, and the flow channel parts are arranged in a multi-layer mode in the Z direction; the valve group comprises a plurality of elements which are installed on the main body and distributed on the flow channel part, and the elements are in communication connection through the wire harness. According to the heat management valve group module, the multiple valve group elements and the flow channels are integrated into a whole through the heat management valve group module, the elements are connected through the flow channel parts arranged in the multiple layers in the main body, circulation of a refrigerant is achieved, the structure of the vehicle heat management system is simplified, and the occupied space and the weight of the heat management valve group module are reduced; and moreover, valve group elements can be arranged in a multi-surface manner, so that the space utilization rate of the integrated module is improved, and the integration degree is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle thermal management, and specifically provides a thermal management valve group module and a vehicle including the same. Background Art

[0002] With the accelerating development of new energy vehicles, the market's requirements for vehicle thermal management valve group modules are also constantly increasing. As an important part of a vehicle, the thermal management valve group module can not only adjust the temperature, humidity and wind speed of the passenger compartment, enabling users to obtain a comfortable driving and riding environment, but also take into account heating, heat preservation or heat dissipation and cooling of vehicle components to keep them in good working condition.

[0003] An automotive thermal management valve group module generally includes heat exchange elements such as a plate heat exchanger and an intermediate heat exchanger, fluid components such as a gas-liquid separator and a liquid storage and dryer, and valve elements such as a solenoid valve and an electronic expansion valve. These components are independently arranged in the system and connected to each other through pipelines to form a complex passage, and each functional component also needs to be independently installed externally.

[0004] In related technical solutions, in order to adjust the thermal balance of multiple vehicle systems, thermal management components are dispersedly arranged in the vehicle body, resulting in extremely complex pipeline connections, seriously affecting the vehicle's endurance and thermal management efficiency, and also posing great challenges to the vehicle's layout space. Therefore, the dispersedly arranged thermal management valve group module has technical defects such as complex pipeline layout, high space occupation, difficult maintenance, and difficult assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In related technologies, the dispersedly arranged thermal management valve group module has technical defects such as complex pipeline layout, high space occupation, difficult maintenance, and difficult assembly. The purpose of the present application is to solve at least some of these technical problems, and this purpose is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a thermal management valve group module, which includes a main body, a valve group and a wire harness; the main body includes at least a first split body, a second split body and a third split body, the first split body, the second split body and the third split body are hermetically connected and define a flow channel part, and the flow channel part is arranged in multiple layers along the Z direction; the valve group includes a plurality of components, the plurality of components are installed on the main body and distributed on the flow channel part, and the plurality of components are communicatively connected through the wire harness.

[0007] In some embodiments, the flow channel part includes a first flow channel part, a second flow channel part, a lateral flow channel part and a component flow channel part. The first flow channel part and the second flow channel part are arranged in layers along the Z direction. The component flow channel part is provided with components, and the lateral flow channel part is distributed along the Z direction on the side of the component flow channel part and communicates the component flow channel part with the first flow channel part or the second flow channel part.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first split body has opposite A1 and B1 faces along the Z direction. The A1 face is provided with a first mounting platform, and the B1 face is provided with a first runner branch. The second split body has opposite A2 and B2 faces along the Z direction. The A2 face is provided with a second runner branch, and the B2 face is provided with a second mounting platform. The B1 face is sealingly connected to the A2 face, and the first runner branch and the second runner branch are correspondingly buckled to form a first runner portion. Part of the component runner portion is distributed in the first mounting platform and the second mounting platform, and is communicated with the first runner portion. The first mounting platform and the second mounting platform mount at least part of the components of the valve group.

[0009] In some embodiments, the third split body has opposite A3 and B3 faces along the Z direction. The A3 face is provided with a fourth runner branch, and the B3 face is provided with a third mounting platform. The B2 face is further provided with a third runner branch. The B2 face is sealingly connected to the A3 face, and the third runner branch and the fourth runner branch are correspondingly buckled to form a second runner portion. Part of the component runner portion is distributed in the third mounting platform and is communicated with the second runner portion. The third mounting platform mounts at least part of the components of the valve group.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first split body is provided with a first strengthening portion that connects each first mounting platform; and / or, the second split body is provided with a second strengthening portion that connects each second mounting platform; and / or, the third split body is provided with a third strengthening portion that connects each third mounting platform.

[0011] In some embodiments, at least part of the components are arranged on opposite two faces of the main body along the Z direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the runner portion has a bending section, and the folding angle of the bending section is θ, where 90° < θ ≤ 180°.

[0013] In some embodiments, the radial cross-section of the runner portion is circular or elliptical.

[0014] In some embodiments, lateral mounting points are respectively arranged on both sides of the main body along the Y direction, and the lateral mounting points are distributed along the Z direction; wherein, the Y direction is perpendicular to the Z direction.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present application proposes a vehicle, which includes the thermal management valve group module of the first aspect.

[0016] The technical solution proposed by the present application has at least the following technical effects:

[0017] In this application, the thermal management valve group module integrates multiple valve group components and flow channels into one body. The components can be arranged on the top surface of the main body, or relatively arranged on the upper and lower surfaces of the main body, or alternatively, some components can be selectively arranged on the side surface of the main body. Specifically, the components are connected through the flow channel parts arranged in multiple layers along the Z direction inside the main body to realize the circulation of the refrigerant. This not only simplifies the structure of the vehicle thermal management system, reduces the occupied space and weight of the thermal management valve group module; moreover, the valve group components can be arranged on multiple sides, improving the space utilization rate of the integrated module, facilitating the accommodation of more components, and achieving a higher degree of integration.

[0018] In addition, the cross-section of the flow channel part can be set to be approximately circular, reducing the flow resistance, decreasing the number and length of the flow channels, making the layout simpler, and even enabling multiple components to share one flow channel, reducing the size of the integrated module, which is beneficial to reducing the mold cost and processing cost and improving the production capacity; moreover, the mass distribution of the integrated module is more concentrated, which is beneficial to increasing the stiffness and improving the mode. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] In order to better combine the content shown in the drawings of the specification with the content described in the specific implementation manners, the drawings of the specification are briefly introduced below. It can be understood that the drawings of the specification mentioned below only schematically show some embodiments of the related technical solutions and the technical solutions of this application. Without creative efforts, those skilled in the art can also make drawings showing other embodiments.

[0020] Specifically, the annotations of the drawings of the specification are as follows:

[0021] Figure 1 It is an assembly schematic diagram of the thermal management valve group module according to some embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the thermal management valve group module according to some embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the A1 surface of the first split body according to some embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the B1 surface of the first split body according to some embodiments of this application, where the cross-sectional view of the first flow channel branch is shown at P1;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the A2 surface of the second split body according to some embodiments of this application, where the cross-sectional view of the second flow channel branch is shown at P2;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the B2 surface of the second split body according to some embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the A3 surface of the third split body described in some embodiments of the present application, where the cross-sectional view of the fourth flow channel division is at P3;

[0028] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the B3 surface of the third split body described in some embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the flow channel part described in some embodiments of the present application, where the cross-sectional view of the second flow channel part is at P4.

[0030] Specifically, the annotations of the reference numerals in the specification drawings are as follows:

[0031] 100, thermal management valve group module; 110, main body; 120, valve group; 130, wiring harness; 111, first split body; 112, second split body; 113, third split body; 121, component; 1211, valve body; 1212, sensing element; 1213, heat exchange element; 1214, flow element; 122, gas-liquid separator; 123, liquid storage and dryer; L, flow channel part; L1, first flow channel part; L2, second flow channel part; L3, lateral flow channel part; L4, component flow channel part; L41, valve body flow channel part; L42, sensing element flow channel part; L43, heat exchange element flow channel part; L44, flow element flow channel part; L45, external interface flow channel part; 1111, first mounting table; 1112, first flow channel division; 1113, first strengthening part; 1121, second flow channel division; 1122, second mounting table; 1123, third flow channel division; 1124, second strengthening part; 1131, fourth flow channel division; 1132, third mounting table; C, through groove; D, mounting point; T1, valve body mounting table; T2, sensing element mounting table; T3, heat exchange element mounting table; T4, flow element mounting table; T5, external interface table. Detailed implementation manners

[0032] To make the content of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the following will be described with reference to the specification drawings. It can be understood that the content mentioned below is only some embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments listed in detail. Therefore, without creative efforts, other embodiments obtained based on the following embodiments all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0033] It should be understood that the terms used in the text are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to strictly limit the technical solutions, unless clearly indicated in the context. For example, the terms "a", "one", and "the" are used to modify features, and it does not exclude that the features can also be plural in some other embodiments.

[0034] It should be understood that the terms "comprising", "including" and "having" are open-ended, indicating the existence of the stated features, but not excluding the possibility of other features existing in this embodiment. Similarly, when the terms first, second, etc. are used in the text to describe multiple features, it only serves to distinguish one feature from another. Unless clearly indicated in the context, such terms do not imply order or sequence.

[0035] It should be understood that unless clearly indicated in the context, the terms "arranged", "connected", "installed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through a medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the text can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] In addition, for the convenience of description, terms of spatial relative relationship will be used in the text to illustrate the position of one feature relative to another feature. For example, "inside", "outside", "end", "side", "upper", "middle", "lower", "high", "low", "axial", "circumferential", "radial", "horizontal", "vertical", "first direction", "second direction", etc. It can be understood that the spatial relative relationship between two features should include other specific situations in addition to those shown in the specification drawings.

[0037] To understand this application more clearly, the related technologies are further described below:

[0038] With the accelerating development of new energy vehicles, the market's requirements for the vehicle thermal management valve group module are also continuously increasing. As an important part of the vehicle, the thermal management valve group module can not only adjust the temperature, humidity and wind speed of the passenger compartment, enabling users to obtain a comfortable driving and riding environment, but also take into account heating, heat preservation or heat dissipation and cooling of the vehicle's components as a whole, keeping them in good working condition.

[0039] The vehicle thermal management valve group module generally includes heat exchange elements such as plate heat exchangers and intermediate heat exchangers, fluid components such as gas-liquid separators and liquid storage dryers, and valve bodies such as solenoid valves and electronic expansion valves. These components are independently arranged in the system and are connected to each other through pipelines to form a complex passage, and each functional component also needs to be independently installed externally.

[0040] In the related technical solutions, in order to adjust the thermal balance of multiple vehicle systems, the thermal management elements are dispersed in the vehicle body, resulting in extremely complex pipeline connections, seriously affecting the vehicle's endurance and thermal management efficiency, and also posing great challenges to the vehicle's layout space. Therefore, the dispersed-layout thermal management valve group module has technical defects such as complex pipeline layout, high space occupation, difficult maintenance, and difficult assembly.

[0041] In addition, in some technical solutions, although the thermal management integration module is more compact in structure, the integration degree of the single-layer flow channel integration solution is limited and the space utilization rate is low. The working mode of the future vehicle thermal management system will be more refined and the flow channel layout will be more complex. The projected area of the existing single-layer flow channel integration solution is strongly correlated with the number of thermal management components and the length of the flow channel, making it difficult to expand.

[0042] Specifically, the embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the specification.

[0043] In a first aspect, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the present application provides a thermal management valve group module 100, which includes a main body 110, a valve group 120 and a wire harness 130; the main body includes at least a first split body 111, a second split body 112 and a third split body 113. The first split body 111, the second split body 112 and the third split body 113 are hermetically connected and define a flow channel part L, and the flow channel part L is arranged in multiple layers along the Z direction; the valve group 120 includes a plurality of components 121, and the plurality of components 121 are installed on the main body 110 and distributed on the flow channel part L, and the plurality of components 121 are communicatively connected through the wire harness 130.

[0044] In the present application, the thermal management valve group module 100 integrates a plurality of valve group 120 components 121 and flow channels into one. The components 121 can be arranged on the top surface of the main body 110, or can be relatively arranged on the upper and lower two surfaces of the main body 110. Alternatively, some of the components 121 can be selectively arranged on the side surface of the main body 110. Specifically, the components 121 are connected through the flow channel part L arranged in multiple layers along the Z direction in the main body 110 to realize the circulation of the refrigerant, which not only simplifies the structure of the vehicle thermal management system, reduces the occupied space and weight of the thermal management valve group module 100; moreover, the valve group 120 components 121 can be arranged on multiple sides, improving the space utilization rate of the integration module, making it convenient to accommodate more components 121 and having a higher degree of integration.

[0045] In addition, the cross-section of the flow channel part L can be set to be approximately circular, reducing the flow resistance, reducing the number and length of the flow channels, making the layout simpler, and even enabling multiple components 121 to share one flow channel, reducing the size of the integration module, which is beneficial to reducing the mold cost and processing cost and improving the production capacity; moreover, the mass distribution of the integration module is more concentrated, which is beneficial to increasing the stiffness and improving the mode.

[0046] It can be understood that the main body 110 can also include a fourth split body, a fifth split body, etc. The present application does not limit the number of split bodies. The three split bodies are only one embodiment of the present application, and three or more split bodies are within the protection scope of the present application.

[0047] Optionally, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the valve group 120 further includes a gas-liquid separator 122 and a liquid storage and dryer 123, and the gas-liquid separator 122 and the liquid storage and dryer 123 are respectively connected to the flow channel portion L of the main body 110. Of course, the valve group 120 may further include other components, which will not be elaborated here.

[0048] In some embodiments, with particular reference to Figure 9 ( Figure 9 (components flow channel portion L4 not shown in

[0049] ), the flow channel portion L includes a first flow channel portion L1, a second flow channel portion L2, a lateral flow channel portion L3 and a components flow channel portion L4. The first flow channel portion L1 and the second flow channel portion L2 are arranged in layers along the Z direction. A component 121 is installed in the components flow channel portion L4. The lateral flow channel portion L3 is distributed along the Z direction on the side of the components flow channel portion L4 and communicates the components flow channel portion L4 with the first flow channel portion L1 or the second flow channel portion L2.

[0050] It should be noted that the components flow channel portion L4 can be understood as a hole formed in the mounting table. The components flow channel portion L4 is directly or indirectly connected to the first flow channel portion L1 or the second flow channel portion L2 through the lateral flow channel portion L3.

[0050] Among them, the mounting table is used for mounting various components 121; for example, with reference to Figure 3 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 , the mounting table includes a valve body mounting table T1, a sensing element mounting table T2, a heat exchange element mounting table T3, and a flow element mounting table T4; correspondingly, with reference to Figure 9 , the above-mentioned various mounting tables are respectively installed with a valve body 1211, a sensing element 1212, a heat exchange element 1213 and a flow element 1214, and with reference to Figure 3 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 , the above-mentioned various mounting tables are respectively provided with a valve body flow channel portion L41, a sensing element flow channel portion L42, a heat exchange element flow channel portion L43 and a flow element flow channel portion L44.

[0051] In some embodiments, with reference to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the first split body 111 has opposite A1 surface and B1 surface along the Z direction. The first mounting table 1111 is provided on the A1 surface, and the first flow channel branch 1112 is provided on the B1 surface; with reference to Figure 5 and Figure 6, the second split body 112 has opposite A2 surface and B2 surface along the Z direction. The A2 surface is provided with a second flow channel branch 1121, and the B2 surface is provided with a second mounting platform 1122. Wherein, the B1 surface is hermetically connected to the A2 surface, and the first flow channel branch 1112 and the second flow channel branch 1121 are correspondingly buckled to form a first flow channel part L1. Part of the component flow channel part L4 is distributed in the first mounting platform 1111 and the second mounting platform 1122, and is communicated with the first flow channel part L1. The first mounting platform 1111 and the second mounting platform 1122 are used to mount at least part of the components 121 of the valve group 120.

[0052] Optionally, referring to Figure 3 , the first mounting platform 1111 includes three valve body mounting platforms T1, two sensing element mounting platforms T2 and four heat exchange element mounting platforms T3. Wherein, the valve body mounting platform T1 is provided with a valve body flow channel part L41, the sensing element mounting platform T2 is provided with a sensing element flow channel part L42, and the heat exchange element mounting platform T3 is provided with a heat exchange element flow channel part L43. Referring to Figure 3 , in this embodiment, the valve body flow channel part L41, the sensing element flow channel part L42 and the heat exchange element flow channel part L43 are all communicated with the first flow channel part L1.

[0053] Optionally, referring to Figure 3 , the first split body 111 is further provided with a plurality of external interface platforms T5. Referring to Figure 4 , the external interface platform is provided with an external interface flow channel part L45, and the external interface flow channel part L45 can communicate the first flow channel part L1 with the gas-liquid separator 122 or the liquid storage dryer 123 or other components.

[0054] Optionally, referring to Figure 6 , the second mounting platform 1122 includes two valve body mounting platforms T1 and a plurality of flow element mounting platforms T4. Wherein, the valve body mounting platform T1 is provided with a valve body flow channel part L41, and the flow element mounting platform T4 is provided with a flow element flow channel part L44. Referring to Figure 3 , in this embodiment, the valve body flow channel part L41 and the flow element flow channel part L44 are both communicated with the first flow channel part L1. In addition, the gas-liquid separator 122, the liquid storage dryer 123 and other components are respectively provided with interfaces communicated with the flow element flow channel part L44.

[0055] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the third split body 113 has opposite A3 surface and B3 surface along the Z direction. The A3 surface is provided with a fourth flow channel branch 1131, and the B3 surface is provided with a third mounting platform 1132; Referring to Figure 6, a third runner branch 1123 is also provided on the B2 surface. The B2 surface is sealingly connected to the A3 surface, and the third runner branch 1123 and the fourth runner branch 1131 are correspondingly buckled to form a second runner part L2. Part of the component runner part L4 is distributed in the third mounting table 1132 and is communicated with the second runner part L2, and at least part of the components 121 of the valve group 120 are mounted on the third mounting table 1132.

[0056] Optionally, referring to Figure 8 , the third mounting table 1132 includes eight valve body mounting tables T1. In this embodiment, the valve body mounting table T1 is provided with a valve body runner part L41, and the valve body runner part L41 is communicated with the second runner part L2.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the mounting table is used to mount at least part of the components 121. The component runner part L4 is a mounting hole opened in the mounting table, and the mounting hole can be directly or through the lateral runner part L3 and communicated with the runner branch. Among them, runner branches are respectively provided on the two Z-direction surfaces of the second part 112 to respectively enclose two layers of runner parts L with the first part 111 and the third part 113 on both sides of the Z direction.

[0058] It should be noted that the main body 110 of the present application preferably includes at least three parts to ensure that at least two layers of runner parts L can be enclosed along the Z direction, improve the space utilization rate, and increase the thermal management efficiency.

[0059] It can be understood that when the shapes of the parts are adjusted, it is also within the protection scope of the present application. For example, at least one of the first part 111, the second part 112 and the third part 113 can be a flat plate, and runner branches are provided on the remaining parts. Further assume that the second part 112 is a flat plate, and runner branches are respectively provided on the first part 111 and the third part 113; the runner branch on the first part 111 and the second part 112 enclose a first runner part L1, and the runner branches on the second part 112 and the third part 113 enclose a second runner part L2. Another example is that the first part 111 and the third part 113 are flat plates, and two layers of runner branches are provided on the two Z-direction surfaces of the second part 112. The first layer of runner branches on the first part 111 and the second part 112 enclose a first runner branch 1112, and the second layer of runner branches on the second part 112 and the third part 113 enclose a second runner distribution.

[0060] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 3 to 8 , the first part 111 is provided with a first strengthening part 1113, and the first strengthening part 1113 connects each first mounting table 1111; and / or, the second part 112 is provided with a second strengthening part 1124, and the second strengthening part 1124 connects each second mounting table 1122; and / or, the third part 113 is provided with a third strengthening part, and the third strengthening part connects each third mounting table 1132.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the strengthening part is used to increase the strength of the module.

[0062] In addition, at least one of the three split parts is also provided with a through groove C, which not only plays a role in weight reduction, but also can be arranged between the hot and cold runners to reduce the heat transfer between the hot and cold runners, achieving an insulating effect.

[0063] Specifically, in order to reduce the heat loss of the thermal management valve group module 100, an insulating groove can be provided between the high-temperature and low-temperature runners. In this way, the heat transfer between the high- and low-temperature fluids changes from metal solid heat transfer to air heat transfer, and the heat transfer efficiency decreases, thereby reducing the heat loss of the module. In addition, in order to meet the requirement of lightweight of the thermal management valve group module 100, some weight-reducing grooves can be provided on the premise of ensuring the strength. The material in the weight-reducing grooves can be locally thinned or removed to achieve weight reduction of the valve group module.

[0064] In some embodiments, at least part of the elements 121 are arranged along the Z direction on the opposite two sides of the main body 110. It can be understood that some of the elements 121 can also be arranged on the side of the main body 110. The elements 121 of the valve group 120 can be arranged on multiple sides, improving the space utilization rate of the integrated module, facilitating the accommodation of more elements 121, and having a higher degree of integration.

[0065] Specifically, the bottoms of the relatively arranged element flow channel parts L4 are connected, and at the same time, they are connected to the first flow channel part L1 or the second flow channel part L2, or the cavities of the two element flow channel parts L4 share a lateral flow channel. It can be understood that the bottoms of the relatively arranged element flow channel parts L4 can be connected or not connected at the bottom, and the above methods are all within the protection scope of this application.

[0066] In some embodiments, the flow channel part L has a bending section, and the folding angle of the bending section is θ, where 90° < θ ≤ 180°.

[0067] In the above embodiments, the flow channel branch extends generally along the X direction and has a bending section. The range of the folding angle θ of the bending section is 90° < θ ≤ 180°. The folding angle should not be too small, which can reduce the flow resistance of the heat exchange fluid in the flow channel, make the fluid flow more smoothly, and thus reduce the flow energy consumption.

[0068] In some embodiments, the radial cross-section of the flow channel part L is circular or elliptical.

[0069] In the above embodiments, referring to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 7 and Figure 9, the cross-section of each flow channel division is a smoothly transitioning "U" shape, and the cross-sections of the first flow channel part L1 and the second flow channel part L2 are a kidney-shaped or oval shape approximated by two "U" shapes buckled together. On the one hand, opening two U-shaped grooves on two separate bodies is more convenient for machining compared to opening a circular flow channel hole on a single main body 110; on the other hand, the kidney-shaped flow channel formed by buckling two "U" shapes can enable the fluid to have a smaller flow resistance during the flow process.

[0070] In some embodiments, lateral mounting points D are respectively provided on both sides of the main body 110 along the Y direction, and the lateral mounting points D are distributed along the Z direction; wherein, the Y direction is perpendicular to the Z direction, and further, the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction are pairwise perpendicular.

[0071] As Figure 1 shown, the thermal management valve group module 100 is provided with mounting points D for selection on all four upper, lower, left, and right surfaces, and can be flexibly mounted on the vehicle frame of the automobile through screws and brackets. Of course, a lifting lug can also be installed on the upper surface of the thermal management valve group module 100, suspended on the vehicle frame, and fixed to the vehicle frame through the mounting points D on the left / right sides. Mounting points D along the Z direction are provided on the left / right sides of the thermal management valve group module 100. On the one hand, it enriches the installation directions of the valve group module and makes the installation more flexible; on the other hand, when using the mounting points D on both the left and right sides for installation simultaneously, the mounting points D in the Z direction can balance the left and right installation clearances, avoid interference, and are more conducive to the installation operation. In addition, in order to isolate the vibration of the vehicle frame, a shock pad can be provided at the mounting point. Of course, without departing from the principle of the present application, the specific installation method is not unique, and the above content mainly describes the mechanical structure of some embodiments.

[0072] It can be understood that the function of the mounting point D is to facilitate the connection between the thermal management valve group module 100 and the vehicle frame. The mounting point D includes but is not limited to a screw hole. Mounting points D can be respectively provided at both ends of the main body 110 along the Y direction, and the axial direction of the screw hole of the mounting point D can face the Y direction or the Z direction; similarly, mounting points D can also be respectively provided at both ends of the main body 110 along the X direction, and the axial direction of the screw hole of the mounting point D can face the X direction or the Z direction; the above embodiments all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0073] In addition, as described above, in some embodiments, the valve group 120 may include two sensing elements 1212, thirteen valve bodies 1211, two heat exchange elements 1213, several flow elements 1214, a set of gas-liquid separators 122, and a set of liquid storage dryers 123. The above-mentioned elements 121 may be selectively arranged in the flow channels within the main body 110 to adjust the thermal balance of different systems. Correspondingly, the mounting table may be divided into a sensing element mounting table T2, a valve body mounting table T1, a heat exchange element mounting table T3, a flow element mounting table T4, and an external interface table T5. The flow channel portion L includes a first flow channel portion L1, a second flow channel portion L2, a lateral flow channel portion L3, and an element flow channel portion L4. Among them, the element flow channel portion L4 may be divided into a sensing element flow channel portion L42, a valve body flow channel portion L41, a heat exchange element flow channel portion L43, a flow element flow channel portion L44, and an external interface flow channel portion L45. Among them, the two sensing elements 1212 are mounted on the sensing element mounting table T2 and are hermetically connected to the sensing element flow channel portion L42. The thirteen valve bodies 1211 are respectively mounted on the corresponding valve body mounting tables T1 and are hermetically connected to the corresponding valve body flow channel portions L41. The two heat exchange elements 1213 are respectively hermetically connected to the corresponding heat exchange element flow channel portions L43 and are relatively fixed to the valve group module through threaded connection. The gas-liquid separator 122 and the liquid storage dryer 123 are mounted on the corresponding flow element mounting table T4 through interfaces, and the interfaces thereon are hermetically connected to the corresponding flow element flow channel portions L44 on the valve group module. In particular, the wire harness 130 is respectively connected to each element 121 of the valve group 120 for transmitting signals for controlling the valve group 120.

[0074] In some embodiments, the first flow channel sub-portion 1112 is a groove recessed on the B1 surface. The first mounting table 1111 is used to place and mount heat management valve group elements such as the sensing element 1212, the valve body 1211, and the heat exchange element 1213. The first mounting table 1111 is integrally formed with the first sub-body 111 or welded to the first sub-body 111, and may be composed of two sensing element mounting tables T2, three valve body mounting tables T1, four heat exchange element mounting tables T3, and several external interface tables T5. An element flow channel portion L4 is provided inside the first mounting table 1111 for hermetically connecting corresponding heat management elements and communicating with the flow channels inside the valve group module. It can be Figure 3 seen that the two sensing element mounting tables T2, the three valve body mounting tables T1, the four heat exchange element mounting tables T3, and the several external interface tables T5 are all arranged along the Z direction, while the direction of the first flow channel sub-portion 1112 is perpendicular to the Z direction. Of course, some of the mounting tables inside the first mounting table 1111 may be selectively arranged on the side surface of the first sub-body 111, which is not limited herein.

[0075] In some embodiments, the first reinforcing portion 1113 provides sufficient wall thickness around the first runner branch 1112 and connects each mounting platform to the runner, ensuring the strength and stiffness during the plastic forming (casting or forging) and assembly of the first split body 111. Optionally, the external interface platform T5 is provided on the front or side of the first split body 111 and is integrally formed with or welded to the first split body 111. When an external thermal management component needs to communicate with the runner inside the thermal management valve group module 100, it can be achieved by connecting a pipeline to the external interface platform T5. One end of the pipeline is connected to the external interface inside the external interface platform T5, and the other end is connected to the external thermal management component. Of course, the number of external interface platforms T5 can be adjusted according to the number of external thermal management components, and it can also be arranged on the second split body 112 or the third split body 113, which is not limited here.

[0076] In some embodiments, the second runner branch 1121 is a groove recessed on the A2 surface, and the third runner branch 1123 is a groove recessed on the B2 surface; the second mounting platform 1122 is used to place and mount thermal management valve group components such as the valve body 1211 and the flow element 1214. The second mounting platform 1122 is integrally formed with or welded to the second split body 112, and can be composed of 2 valve body mounting platforms T1 and several flow element mounting platforms T4. An element runner portion L4 is provided inside the second mounting platform 1122 for the sealed connection of corresponding thermal management elements and for communicating with the runner inside the valve group module. Figure 6 As can be seen, the 2 valve body mounting platforms T1, several flow element mounting platforms T4, and the third mounting platform 1132 are all arranged along the Z direction, while the directions of the second runner branch 1121 and the third runner branch 1123 are both perpendicular to the Z direction and are arranged in two layers in the Z direction. The second reinforcing portion 1124 provides sufficient wall thickness around the second runner branch 1121 and the third runner branch 1123 and connects each mounting platform to the runner, ensuring the strength and stiffness during the plastic forming (casting or forging) and assembly of the second split body 112.

[0077] In some embodiments, the fourth runner branch 1131 is a groove recessed on the A3 surface; the third mounting platform 1132 is used to place and mount the valve body 1211. The third mounting platform 1132 is integrally formed with or welded to the third split body 113 and can be composed of 8 valve body mounting platforms T1. An element runner portion L4 is provided inside the third mounting platform 1132 for the sealed connection of corresponding thermal management elements. Figure 8It can be seen that eight valve body mounting platforms T1 are arranged along the Z direction, while the direction of the fourth runner branch 1131 is perpendicular to the Z direction. A third strengthening part can be provided on the third split body 113. The third strengthening part provides sufficient wall thickness around the fourth runner branch 1131 and connects each mounting platform to the runner, ensuring the strength and stiffness during the plastic forming (casting or forging) and assembly of the third split body 113.

[0078] Specifically, the first split body 111, the second split body 112, and the third split body 113 are hermetically connected. Among them, the B1 surface of the first split body 111 is hermetically connected to the A2 surface of the second split body 112 (which can be welding or gluing under the premise of ensuring strength and sealing conditions, and no specific limitation is made here). At the same time, the first runner branch 1112 and the second runner branch 1121 form the first runner part L1; the B2 surface of the second split body 112 is hermetically connected to the A3 surface of the third split body 113. At the same time, the third runner branch 1123 and the fourth runner branch 1131 form the second runner part L2.

[0079] In a second aspect, the present application proposes a vehicle, which includes the thermal management valve group module 100 of the first aspect.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the vehicle of the second aspect includes the thermal management valve group module 100 of the first aspect. Therefore, the vehicle of the second aspect at least has all the technical effects of the thermal management valve group module 100 of the first aspect, and its specific technical effects will not be elaborated here again.

[0081] The embodiments of the present application only describe the structure of the vehicle of the second aspect related to the improvement points of the present application, but it does not mean that it does not have other structures. For example, the vehicle may also include a radiator grille panel, and / or a radiator fan, etc. Other structures will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0082] In particular, the term "and / or" in the present application should be understood as follows:

[0083] In the first case, the term "and / or" between the first feature and the second feature includes any of the following meanings: (1) only the first feature; (2) only the second feature; and (3) the first feature and the second feature.

[0084] In the second case, the term "and / or" located between the last two of three or more features means including at least any one of the plurality of features. For example, "the first feature, the second feature and / or the third feature" has the same meaning as "the first feature and / or the second feature and / or the third feature", and specifically includes the following combinations: (1) only the first feature; (2) only the second feature; (3) only the third feature; (4) the first feature and the second feature without the third feature; (5) the first feature and the third feature without the second feature; (6) the second feature and the third feature without the first feature; and (7) the first feature, the second feature and the third feature.

[0085] In addition, although the embodiments of the present application have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can also make various modifications and variations without departing from the concept of the present application, and such modifications and variations shall fall within the scope protected by the present application.

Claims

1. A thermal management valve group module, characterized in that, It includes a main body (110), a valve group (120) and a wire harness (130); The main body (110) at least includes a first split body (111), a second split body (112) and a third split body (113). The first split body (111), the second split body (112) and the third split body (113) are hermetically connected and define a flow channel part (L), and the flow channel part (L) is arranged in multiple layers along the Z direction; The valve group (120) includes a plurality of components (121). The plurality of components (121) are installed on the main body (110) and distributed on the flow channel part (L), and the plurality of components (121) are communicatively connected through the wire harness (130).

2. The thermal management valve group module according to claim 1, characterized in that The flow channel part (L) includes a first flow channel part (L1), a second flow channel part (L2), a lateral flow channel part (L3) and a component flow channel part (L4). The first flow channel part (L1) and the second flow channel part (L2) are arranged in layers along the Z direction. The component flow channel part (L4) is installed with the component (121). The lateral flow channel part (L3) is distributed along the Z direction on the side of the component flow channel part (L4) and connects the component flow channel part (L4) with the first flow channel part (L1) or the second flow channel part (L2).

3. The thermal management valve group module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first split body (111) has opposite A1 surface and B1 surface along the Z direction. The A1 surface is provided with a first mounting platform (1111), and the B1 surface is provided with a first flow channel branch (1112); The second split body (112) has opposite A2 surface and B2 surface along the Z direction. The A2 surface is provided with a second flow channel branch (1121), and the B2 surface is provided with a second mounting platform (1122); The B1 surface is hermetically connected to the A2 surface, and the first flow channel branch (1112) and the second flow channel branch (1121) are correspondingly buckled to form the first flow channel part (L1). Part of the component flow channel part (L4) is distributed in the first mounting platform (1111) and the second mounting platform (1122) and is communicated with the first flow channel part (L1). At least part of the components (121) of the valve group (120) are installed on the first mounting platform (1111) and the second mounting platform (1122).

4. The thermal management valve group module according to claim 3, wherein The third split body (113) has opposite A3 surface and B3 surface along the Z direction. The A3 surface is provided with a fourth flow channel branch (1131), and the B3 surface is provided with a third mounting platform (1132); The B2 surface is further provided with a third flow channel branch (1123). The B2 surface is hermetically connected to the A3 surface, and the third flow channel branch (1123) and the fourth flow channel branch (1131) are correspondingly buckled to form the second flow channel part (L2). Part of the component flow channel part (L4) is distributed in the third mounting platform (1132) and is communicated with the second flow channel part (L2). At least part of the components (121) of the valve group (120) are installed on the third mounting platform (1132).

5. The thermal management valve group module according to claim 4, wherein The first split body (111) is provided with a first strengthening part (1113), and the first strengthening part (1113) connects each of the first mounting platforms (1111); And / or, the second split body (112) is provided with a second strengthening portion (1124), and the second strengthening portion (1124) connects each of the second mounting platforms (1122); And / or, the third split body (113) is provided with a third strengthening portion, and the third strengthening portion connects each of the third mounting platforms (1132).

6. The thermal management valve group module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that At least part of the elements (121) are arranged on opposite two sides of the main body (110) along the Z direction.

7. The thermal management valve group module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The flow channel portion (L) has a bending section, and the folding angle of the bending section is θ, where 90° < θ ≤ 180°.

8. The thermal management valve group module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The radial cross-section of the flow channel portion (L) is circular or elliptical.

9. The thermal management valve group module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that Mounting points (D) are respectively arranged on two sides of the main body (110) along the Y direction, and the mounting points (D) are distributed along the Z direction; Wherein, the Y direction is perpendicular to the Z direction.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Comprising the thermal management valve group module (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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