Integrated pneumatic system for vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses an integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle. The integrated pneumatic system comprises air conditioning equipment (1); a thermostatic device (2) connected to the air conditioning device (1); and an air suspension (3) connected to the air conditioning device (1) and the thermostatic device (2); the system is characterized in that the thermostatic equipment (2) is configured to feed a heat exchange medium therein into the air conditioning equipment (1) to assist the air conditioning equipment (1) in heat exchange; and the air suspension (3) is configured to receive the heat exchange medium from the thermostat (2) and to use it as a working medium to regulate the inflation and deflation of the air suspension (3).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a pneumatic system, and more particularly to an integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Currently, air suspension systems are mainly used to improve the comfort and handling of vehicles and usually include an independent compressor and a control unit to adjust the suspension stiffness. However, an independent compressor system means higher costs and complexity. A thermostatic device, as a luxury accessory, usually also uses an independent compressor and has a different compressor medium from that of the air suspension. This results in increased costs and difficult maintenance. Under certain working conditions, the performance of the automotive air conditioner may be insufficient, especially in extreme weather conditions or when fully loaded.

[0003] At the same time, the increase in electronic devices in vehicles has made the EMC problem more severe. Also, noise problems, especially the vibration and noise caused by the compressor, have a negative impact on passenger comfort and the overall vehicle performance. Integrating these independent modules effectively into the vehicle design is a challenge within the framework of the prior art. Considerations need to be given to spatial configuration, weight distribution, and the interaction between systems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, this application proposes an integrated pneumatic system. The thermostatic device and the air suspension of the integrated pneumatic system according to this application share a compressor and can assist the air conditioning system in heating and cooling.

[0005] This application discloses an integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle, including: an air conditioning device; a thermostatic device connected to the air conditioning device; and an air suspension connected to the air conditioning device and the thermostatic device; characterized in that the thermostatic device is configured to send the heat exchange medium therein into the air conditioning device to assist the air conditioning device in heat exchange; and the air suspension is configured to receive the heat exchange medium from the thermostatic device and use it as a working medium to adjust the inflation and deflation of the air suspension.

[0006] According to an optional embodiment, the air conditioning device includes: an air conditioning compressor; a dual-channel water-cooled condenser connected to the air conditioning compressor; a dual-channel air conditioning evaporator connected to the air conditioning compressor; a first pump connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser; a radiator connected to the first pump; a low-temperature condenser connected to the air conditioning compressor; a heat exchanger connected to the low-temperature condenser; a second pump connected to the heat exchanger and connected to the low-temperature condenser; and an air conditioning heat exchanger connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser on one side and connected to the first pump on the other side.

[0007] According to an alternative embodiment, the thermostatic device includes: a thermostatic device compressor connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser of the air-conditioning device; and a thermostatic device evaporator connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser.

[0008] According to an alternative embodiment, the air suspension includes: four suspension devices for the left front wheel, right front wheel, left rear wheel, and right rear wheel of the vehicle, each suspension device including an air spring; wherein, the air spring is connected to the thermostatic device compressor of the thermostatic device.

[0009] According to an alternative embodiment, the dual-channel water-cooled condenser includes: a first water-cooled condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the air-conditioning compressor to the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator and the low-temperature condenser; a second water-cooled condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the first pump to the radiator and the air-conditioning heat exchanger; a third water-cooled condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the thermostatic device compressor to the low-temperature condenser, the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator, and the thermostatic device evaporator.

[0010] According to an alternative embodiment, the dual-channel water-cooled condenser is configured such that the first water-cooled condenser heat pipe and the second water-cooled condenser heat pipe perform heat exchange, and the second water-cooled condenser heat pipe and the third water-cooled condenser heat pipe perform heat exchange.

[0011] According to an alternative embodiment, the low-temperature condenser includes: a first low-temperature condenser heat pipe connecting the second pump to the heat exchanger; a second low-temperature condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the dual-channel water-cooled condenser to the air spring and the thermostatic device compressor; a third low-temperature condenser heat pipe connecting the dual-channel water-cooled condenser to the air-conditioning compressor.

[0012] According to an alternative embodiment, the low-temperature condenser is configured such that the first low-temperature condenser heat pipe and the second low-temperature condenser heat pipe perform heat exchange, and the first low-temperature condenser heat pipe and the third low-temperature condenser heat pipe perform heat exchange.

[0013] According to an alternative embodiment, the integrated pneumatic system includes a refrigeration mode and a hybrid mode; in the refrigeration mode, the air-conditioning device refrigerates and the thermostatic device refrigerates; and in the hybrid mode, the air-conditioning device heats and the thermostatic device refrigerates.

[0014] According to an alternative embodiment, in the refrigeration mode, the integrated pneumatic system is configured such that the heat exchange medium in the air-conditioning device is refrigerated in the air-conditioning device, and such that a first portion of the heat exchange medium in the thermostatic device assists in refrigeration in the air-conditioning device, a second portion is refrigerated in the thermostatic device, and a third portion performs work in the air suspension to operate the inflation and deflation of the air suspension to adjust the height of the vehicle; and in the hybrid mode, the integrated pneumatic system is configured such that the coolant in the air-conditioning device is heated in the air-conditioning device, and such that a first portion of the heat exchange medium in the thermostatic device assists in heating in the air-conditioning device and optionally performs work in the air suspension, and a second portion is refrigerated in the thermostatic device.

[0015] The integrated pneumatic system according to the present application integrates the thermostatic device and the air suspension together, sharing a compressor, which can effectively reduce costs and volume, and also reduces the number of vehicle controllers. This integration also helps to solve the noise and EMC problems of the compressor.

[0016] The integrated pneumatic system according to the present application utilizes the compressor of the thermostatic device to assist the air-conditioning system in heating and refrigeration. In other words, when the performance of the air-conditioning system is insufficient, the thermostatic device can provide additional heat exchange performance.

[0017] The integrated pneumatic system according to the present application utilizes the energy generated by pressurizing the air suspension with the vehicle's own weight to assist the thermostatic device in pressurizing carbon dioxide, i.e., energy recovery. The recovered energy uses carbon dioxide as a carrier, which can improve the heating effect of the air-conditioning system when the temperature is low. Description of the Drawings

[0018] The foregoing and other aspects of the present application will be more fully understood from the following detailed description and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings below. It should be noted that the scales of the various drawings may vary for the purpose of clear illustration, but this will not affect the understanding of the present application.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a detailed schematic diagram of the integrated pneumatic system. Detailed Embodiments

[0021] Exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided so that the present application can be more thoroughly understood and the scope of the present application can be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0022] It should be noted that the terms "mounted", "connected" and "coupled" should be construed broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application. The integrated pneumatic system includes an air conditioning device 1, a thermostatic device 2, and an air suspension 3. The thermostatic device 2 is connected to the air conditioning device 1 to send its heat exchange medium into the air conditioning device 1 to assist the air conditioning device 1 in heat exchange (refrigeration and heating). The air suspension 3 is connected to the air conditioning device 1 and the thermostatic device 2 to receive the heat exchange medium from the thermostatic device 2 and use it as a working medium to adjust the inflation and deflation of the air suspension 3, thereby adjusting the height of the vehicle.

[0024] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a detailed schematic diagram of the integrated pneumatic system of. As Figure 2 shown, the air conditioning device 1 includes an air conditioning compressor 50, a dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51, a first three-way valve 52, a first solenoid valve 53, a dual-channel air conditioning evaporator 54, a first pump 55, a radiator 56, a second three-way valve 57, a third three-way valve 59, a second solenoid valve 60, a low-temperature condenser 66, a heat exchanger 67, a second pump 68, an air conditioning heat exchanger 69, a first electronic expansion valve 71, and a second electronic expansion valve 72.

[0025] The dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 is connected to the outlet end 50e of the air-conditioning compressor 50 via its first inlet end 51i1. The first three-way valve 52 is connected to the first outlet end 51e1 of the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 via its first port 52a. The first electromagnetic valve 53 is connected to the third port 52c of the first three-way valve 52 on one side. The dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator 54 is connected to the inlet end 50i of the air-conditioning compressor 50 via its first outlet end 54e1, and is connected to the other side of the first electromagnetic valve 53 via its first inlet end 54i1. The first pump 55 is connected to the second inlet end 51i2 of the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 via its outlet end 55e. The radiator 56 is connected to the inlet end 55i of the first pump 55 via its outlet end 56e. The second three-way valve 57 is connected to the second outlet end 51e2 of the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 via its first port 57a, and is connected to the inlet end 56i of the radiator 56 via its second port 57b. The third three-way valve 59 is connected to the third outlet end 51e3 of the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 via its first port 59a. The second electromagnetic valve 60 is connected to the third port 59c of the third three-way valve 59 on one side and to the second inlet end 54i2 of the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator 54 on the other side. The low-temperature condenser 66 is connected to the inlet end 50i of the air-conditioning compressor 50 via its third outlet 66e3. The heat exchanger 67 is connected to the first outlet end 66e1 of the low-temperature condenser 66 via its inlet end 67i. The second pump 68 is connected to the outlet end 67e of the heat exchanger 67 via its inlet end 68i, and is connected to the first inlet end 66i1 of the low-temperature condenser 66 via its outlet end 68e. The air-conditioning heat exchanger 69 is connected to the third port 57c of the second three-way valve 57 via its inlet end 69i, and is connected to the inlet end 55i of the first pump 55 via its outlet end 69e. The first electronic expansion valve 71 is connected to the second port 59b of the third three-way valve 59 on one side and to the second inlet end 66i2 of the low-temperature condenser 66 on the other side. The second electronic expansion valve 72 is connected to the second port 52b of the first three-way valve 52 on one side and to the third inlet end 66i3 of the low-temperature condenser 66 on the other side.

[0026] As Figure 2 shown, the thermostat device 2 includes a thermostat compressor 58, a third electromagnetic valve 61, a thermostat evaporator 62, and a fifth electromagnetic valve 70.

[0027] The compressor 58 of the constant temperature device is connected to the third inlet end 51i3 of the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 of the air-conditioning device 1 via its outlet end 58e. The third solenoid valve 61 is connected to the third port 59c of the third three-way valve 59 of the air-conditioning device 1 on one side. The evaporator 62 of the constant temperature device is connected to the other side of the third solenoid valve 61 via its inlet end 62i. The fifth solenoid valve 70 is connected to the outlet end 62e of the evaporator 62 of the constant temperature device and the second outlet end 66e2 of the low-temperature condenser 66 of the air-conditioning device 1 on one side, and to the inlet end 58i of the compressor 58 of the constant temperature device on the other side.

[0028] As Figure 2 shown, the air suspension 3 includes four suspension devices (only one of which is shown in the figure) for the left front wheel, right front wheel, left rear wheel and right rear wheel of the vehicle. Each suspension device includes an air spring 63 and a fourth solenoid valve 64.

[0029] The air spring 63 is connected to the inlet end 58i of the compressor 58 of the constant temperature device 2 via its exhaust end 63e. The fourth solenoid valve 64 is connected to the second outlet end 66e2 of the low-temperature condenser 66 of the air-conditioning device 1 on one side, and to the inlet end 63i of the air spring 63 on the other side.

[0030] It should be noted that in the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 of the air-conditioning device 1, the first inlet end 51i1 is connected to the first outlet end 51e1 via the first water-cooled condenser heat pipe, the second inlet end 51i2 is connected to the second outlet end 51e2 via the second water-cooled condenser heat pipe, and the third inlet end 51i3 is connected to the third outlet end 51e3 via the third water-cooled condenser heat pipe. Heat exchange takes place between the first water-cooled condenser heat pipe and the second water-cooled condenser heat pipe, and between the second water-cooled condenser heat pipe and the third water-cooled condenser heat pipe. Heat exchange may not occur between the first water-cooled condenser heat pipe and the third water-cooled condenser heat pipe.

[0031] It should be noted that in the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator 54 of the air-conditioning device 1, the first inlet end 54i1 is connected to the first outlet end 54e1 via the first evaporator heat pipe, and the second inlet end 54i2 is connected to the second outlet end 54e2 via the second evaporator heat pipe. Heat exchange takes place between the first evaporator heat pipe and the air flowing through the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator 54, and between the second evaporator heat pipe and the air flowing through the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator 54. Heat exchange may not occur between the first evaporator heat pipe and the second evaporator heat pipe.

[0032] It should be noted that in the low-temperature condenser 66 of the air-conditioning device 1, the first inlet end 66i1 is connected to the first outlet end 66e1 via the first low-temperature condenser heat pipe, the second inlet end 66i2 is connected to the second outlet end 66e2 via the second low-temperature condenser heat pipe, and the third inlet end 66i3 is connected to the third outlet end 66e3 via the third low-temperature condenser heat pipe. Heat exchange takes place between the first low-temperature condenser heat pipe and the second low-temperature condenser heat pipe, and between the first low-temperature condenser heat pipe and the third low-temperature condenser heat pipe. Heat exchange may not occur between the second low-temperature condenser heat pipe and the third low-temperature condenser heat pipe.

[0033] It should be noted that in the air-conditioning heat exchanger 69 of the air-conditioning device 1, the inlet end 69i is connected to the outlet end 69e via the air-conditioning heat exchanger heat pipe. Heat exchange takes place between the air-conditioning heat exchanger heat pipe and the air flowing through the air-conditioning heat exchanger 69.

[0034] It should be noted that in the evaporator 62 of the thermostat device 2 of the thermostat device, the inlet end 62i is connected to the outlet end 62e via the evaporator heat pipe of the thermostat device. Heat exchange takes place between the evaporator heat pipe of the thermostat device and the air around the evaporator 62 of the thermostat device.

[0035] The integrated pneumatic system according to the present application includes a refrigeration mode and a hybrid mode.

[0036] In the refrigeration mode, the first solenoid valve 53, the second solenoid valve 60, the third solenoid valve 61, the fifth solenoid valve 70 and the first electronic expansion valve 71 are opened. The fourth solenoid valve 64 is optionally opened. The first port 52a and the third port 52c of the first three-way valve 52 are opened, and the second port 52b is closed. The first port 57a and the second port 57b of the second three-way valve 57 are opened, and the third port 57c is closed. The first port 59a, the second port 59b and the third port 59c of the third three-way valve 59 are opened. The heat exchange medium (such as carbon dioxide) is compressed in the air-conditioning compressor 50, enters the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 for heat exchange (heat release), enters the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator 54 via the first three-way valve 52 and the first solenoid valve 53 for heat exchange (heat absorption), and finally returns to the air-conditioning compressor 50. When the air-conditioning compressor 50 starts, the first pump 55 starts to pump the coolant into the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51. The coolant exchanges heat (absorbs heat) in the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51, enters the radiator 56 via the second three-way valve 57 for heat exchange (releases heat), and finally returns to the first pump 55. The heat exchange medium (such as carbon dioxide) is compressed in the thermostat compressor 58, enters the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 for heat exchange (heat release). The heat exchange medium from the thermostat compressor 58 is divided into three parts. The first part of the heat exchange medium enters the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator 54 via the third three-way valve 59 and the second solenoid valve 60 for heat exchange (heat absorption), and finally returns to the thermostat compressor 58. The second part of the heat exchange medium enters the thermostat evaporator 62 via the third three-way valve 59 and the third solenoid valve 61 for heat exchange (heat absorption), and finally returns to the thermostat compressor 58. The third part of the heat exchange medium enters the dual-channel low-temperature condenser 66 via the third three-way valve 59 and the first electronic expansion valve 71 for heat exchange (heat absorption), optionally enters the air spring 63 via the fourth solenoid valve 64, and finally returns to the thermostat compressor 58.

[0037] In other words, in the refrigeration mode, the heat exchange medium in the air-conditioning device 1 cools at the air-conditioning evaporator 54. The heat exchange medium in the thermostat device 2 is divided into three parts. The first part of the heat exchange medium assists in refrigeration in the air-conditioning device 1, the second part of the heat exchange medium cools in the thermostat device 2, and the third part of the heat exchange medium does work in the air suspension 3 to operate the inflation and deflation of the air suspension 3 and adjust the height of the vehicle.

[0038] In the hybrid mode, the first solenoid valve 53 and the second solenoid valve 60 are closed. The third solenoid valve 61, the fifth solenoid valve 70, and the second electronic expansion valve 72 are open. The first port 52a and the second port 52b of the first three-way valve 52 are open, and the third port 52c is closed. The first port 57a and the third port 57c of the second three-way valve 57 are open, and the second port 57b is closed. The first port 59a and the third port 59c of the third three-way valve 59 are open, and the second port 59b is closed. The heat exchange medium is compressed in the air-conditioning compressor 50, enters the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 for heat exchange (heat release), passes through the first three-way valve 52 and the second electronic expansion valve 72, enters the dual-channel low-temperature condenser 66 for heat exchange (heat absorption), and finally returns to the air-conditioning compressor 50. When the air-conditioning compressor 50 starts, the first pump 55 starts to pump the coolant into the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51. The coolant exchanges heat (absorbs heat) in the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51, passes through the second three-way valve 57, enters the air-conditioning heat exchanger 69 for heat exchange (releases heat), and finally returns to the first pump 55. The heat exchange medium is compressed in the thermostatic equipment compressor 58, enters the dual-channel water-cooled condenser 51 for heat exchange (heat release). The heat exchange medium from the thermostatic equipment compressor 58 is divided into two parts. The first part of the heat exchange medium passes through the third three-way valve 59 and the third solenoid valve 61, enters the thermostatic equipment evaporator 62 for heat exchange (absorbs heat), and finally returns to the thermostatic equipment compressor 58. The second part of the heat exchange medium passes through the third three-way valve 59 and the first electronic expansion valve 71, enters the dual-channel low-temperature condenser 66 for heat exchange (absorbs heat), optionally passes through the fourth solenoid valve 64 to enter the air spring 63, and finally returns to the thermostatic equipment compressor 58. When the air-conditioning compressor 50 starts, the second pump 68 starts to pump the coolant into the dual-channel low-temperature condenser 66. The coolant exchanges heat (releases heat) in the dual-channel low-temperature condenser 66, enters the heat exchanger 67 for heat exchange (absorbs heat), and finally returns to the second pump 68.

[0039] In other words, in the hybrid mode, the coolant in the air-conditioning device 1 is heated at the air-conditioning heat exchanger 69. The heat exchange medium in the thermostatic equipment 2 is divided into two parts. The first part of the heat exchange medium assists in heating in the air-conditioning device 1 (transfers heat to the coolant in the air-conditioning device 1) and optionally does work in the air suspension 3, and the second part of the heat exchange medium is used for refrigeration in the thermostatic equipment 2.

[0040] It should be noted that in the integrated pneumatic system for vehicles according to the present application, the priority of the air suspension 3 is higher than that of the thermostatic equipment 2, that is, the pressure in the air suspension 3 should be preferentially ensured to be within the normal range.

[0041] Example clause

[0042] A. An integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle, comprising: an air conditioning device; a thermostat device connected to the air conditioning device; and an air suspension connected to the air conditioning device and the thermostat device; characterized in that the thermostat device is configured to send a heat exchange medium therein into the air conditioning device to assist the air conditioning device in heat exchange; and the air suspension is configured to receive the heat exchange medium from the thermostat device and use it as a working medium to regulate the inflation and deflation of the air suspension.

[0043] B. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to paragraph A, wherein the air conditioning device comprises: an air conditioning compressor; a dual-channel water-cooled condenser connected to the air conditioning compressor; a dual-channel air conditioning evaporator connected to the air conditioning compressor; a first pump connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser; a radiator connected to the first pump; a low-temperature condenser connected to the air conditioning compressor; a heat exchanger connected to the low-temperature condenser; a second pump connected to the heat exchanger and connected to the low-temperature condenser; and an air conditioning heat exchanger connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser on one side and connected to the first pump on the other side.

[0044] C. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to paragraph A or B, wherein the thermostat device comprises: a thermostat compressor connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser of the air conditioning device; and a thermostat evaporator connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser.

[0045] D. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to any one of paragraphs A-C, wherein the air suspension comprises: four suspension devices for the left front wheel, right front wheel, left rear wheel and right rear wheel of the vehicle, each suspension device comprising an air spring; wherein the air spring is connected to the thermostat compressor of the thermostat device.

[0046] E. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to any one of paragraphs A-D, wherein the dual-channel water-cooled condenser comprises: a first water-cooled condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the air conditioning compressor to the dual-channel air conditioning evaporator and the low-temperature condenser; a second water-cooled condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the first pump to the radiator and the air conditioning heat exchanger; a third water-cooled condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the thermostat compressor to the low-temperature condenser, the dual-channel air conditioning evaporator and the thermostat evaporator.

[0047] F. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to any one of paragraphs A-E, wherein the dual-channel water-cooled condenser is configured such that heat exchange occurs between the first water-cooled condenser heat pipe and the second water-cooled condenser heat pipe, and heat exchange occurs between the second water-cooled condenser heat pipe and the third water-cooled condenser heat pipe.

[0048] G. An integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to any one of paragraphs A - F, wherein the cryogenic condenser includes: a first cryogenic condenser heat pipe connecting the second pump to the heat exchanger; a second cryogenic condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the dual - channel water - cooled condenser to the air spring and the thermostatic equipment compressor; and a third cryogenic condenser heat pipe connecting the dual - channel water - cooled condenser to the air - conditioning compressor.

[0049] H. An integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to any one of paragraphs A - G, wherein the cryogenic condenser is configured such that heat exchange occurs between the first cryogenic condenser heat pipe and the second cryogenic condenser heat pipe, and heat exchange occurs between the first cryogenic condenser heat pipe and the third cryogenic condenser heat pipe.

[0050] I. An integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to any one of paragraphs A - H, wherein the integrated pneumatic system includes a refrigeration mode and a hybrid mode; in the refrigeration mode, the air - conditioning equipment refrigerates and the thermostatic equipment refrigerates; and in the hybrid mode, the air - conditioning equipment heats and the thermostatic equipment refrigerates.

[0051] J. An integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to any one of paragraphs A - I, wherein in the refrigeration mode, the integrated pneumatic system is configured such that the heat - exchange medium in the air - conditioning equipment refrigerates in the air - conditioning equipment, and such that a first portion of the heat - exchange medium in the thermostatic equipment assists in refrigeration in the air - conditioning equipment, a second portion refrigerates in the thermostatic equipment, and a third portion performs work in the air suspension to operate the inflation and deflation of the air suspension and adjust the height of the vehicle; and in the hybrid mode, the integrated pneumatic system is configured such that the coolant in the air - conditioning equipment heats in the air - conditioning equipment, and such that a first portion of the heat - exchange medium in the thermostatic equipment assists in heating in the air - conditioning equipment and optionally performs work in the air suspension, and a second portion refrigerates in the thermostatic equipment.

[0052] K. A vehicle comprising the integrated pneumatic system according to any one of paragraphs A - J.

[0053] In summary, the thermostatic equipment and the auxiliary air - conditioner can use carbon dioxide as the heat - exchange medium, and the air suspension can also use carbon dioxide as the working medium. Since the air pressure required by the thermostatic equipment is significantly higher than that of the air suspension and there is an adequate air source, borrowing the heat - exchange medium of the thermostatic equipment as the working medium can start the air suspension faster without waiting for the compressor to inflate the air suspension separately. In addition, during the idle time of the air suspension and the thermostatic equipment, the thermostatic equipment can also assist the air - conditioning equipment in heat exchange.

[0054] The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the variants described. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best illustrate the principles and practical applications, so as to enable those skilled in the art to understand the embodiments from various embodiments and various modifications suitable for their intended use. Within the framework of the embodiments, the above components and features can be combined between different embodiments.

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Claims

1. An integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle, comprising: An air-conditioning device (1); A thermostatic device (2) connected to the air-conditioning device (1); And An air suspension (3) connected to the air-conditioning device (1) and the thermostatic device (2); Characterized in that The thermostatic device (2) is configured to send the heat exchange medium therein into the air-conditioning device (1) to assist the air-conditioning device (1) in heat exchange; And The air suspension (3) is configured to receive the heat exchange medium from the thermostatic device (2) and use it as a working medium to regulate the inflation and deflation of the air suspension (3).

2. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein, The air-conditioning device (1) includes: An air-conditioning compressor (50); A dual-channel water-cooled condenser (51) connected to the air-conditioning compressor (50); A dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator (54) connected to the air-conditioning compressor (50); A first pump (55) connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser (51); A radiator (56) connected to the first pump (55); A low-temperature condenser (66) connected to the air-conditioning compressor (50); A heat exchanger (67) connected to the low-temperature condenser (66); A second pump (68) connected to the heat exchanger (67) and connected to the low-temperature condenser (66); and An air-conditioning heat exchanger (69) connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser (51) on one side and connected to the first pump (55) on the other side.

3. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein, The thermostatic device (2) includes: A thermostatic device compressor (58) connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser (51) of the air-conditioning device (1); and A thermostatic device evaporator (62) connected to the dual-channel water-cooled condenser (51).

4. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein, The air suspension (3) includes: Four suspension devices for the left front wheel, right front wheel, left rear wheel and right rear wheel of the vehicle, each suspension device including an air spring (63); Wherein, the air spring (63) is connected to the thermostatic device compressor (58) of the thermostatic device (2).

5. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein, The dual-channel water-cooled condenser (51) includes: A first water-cooled condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the air-conditioning compressor (50) to the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator (54) and the low-temperature condenser (66); A second water-cooled condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the first pump (55) to the radiator (56) and the air-conditioning heat exchanger (69); A third water-cooled condenser heat pipe selectively connecting the thermostatic device compressor (58) to the low-temperature condenser (66), the dual-channel air-conditioning evaporator (54) and the thermostatic device evaporator (62).

6. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to claim 5, wherein The dual-channel water-cooled condenser (51) is configured such that the first water-cooled condenser heat pipe and the second water-cooled condenser heat pipe perform heat exchange, and the second water-cooled condenser heat pipe and the third water-cooled condenser heat pipe perform heat exchange.

7. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to claim 4, wherein, [[ID= ​ ​ The third low-temperature condenser heat pipe connects the dual-channel water-cooled condenser (51) to the air-conditioning compressor (50).

8. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the low-temperature condenser (66) is configured such that the first low-temperature condenser heat pipe and the second low-temperature condenser heat pipe exchange heat, and the first low-temperature condenser heat pipe and the third low-temperature condenser heat pipe exchange heat.

9. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the integrated pneumatic system includes a refrigeration mode and a hybrid mode; in the refrigeration mode, the air-conditioning device (1) refrigerates and the thermostatic device (2) refrigerates; and in the hybrid mode, the air-conditioning device (1) heats and the thermostatic device (2) refrigerates.

10. The integrated pneumatic system for a vehicle according to claim 9, wherein in the refrigeration mode, the integrated pneumatic system is configured such that the heat exchange medium in the air-conditioning device (1) refrigerates in the air-conditioning device (1), and such that a first portion of the heat exchange medium in the thermostatic device (2) assists in refrigeration in the air-conditioning device (1), a second portion refrigerates in the thermostatic device (2), and a third portion does work in the air suspension (3) to operate the inflation and deflation of the air suspension (3) to adjust the height of the vehicle; and in the hybrid mode, the integrated pneumatic system is configured such that the coolant in the air-conditioning device (1) heats in the air-conditioning device (1), and such that a first portion of the heat exchange medium in the thermostatic device (2) assists in heating in the air-conditioning device (1) and optionally does work in the air suspension (3), and a second portion refrigerates in the thermostatic device (2).

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