Compressor assembly, thermal management system, and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a compressor assembly, a thermal management system and a vehicle. The compressor assembly comprises a compressor, a condenser and a heat exchanger. The shell of the compressor is provided with a first cavity, a second cavity, a channel, an air outlet and an air inlet, and the air inlet is communicated with the air outlet. The condenser is located in the first cavity and is provided with a communicated first inlet and a first outlet. The heat exchanger is located in the second cavity and is provided with a communicated second inlet and a second outlet. The air outlet, the first inlet, the first outlet, the channel, the second inlet, the second outlet and the air inlet are sequentially communicated. The condenser and the heat exchanger are embedded in the shell of the compressor, and the communication pipe connecting the compressor, the condenser and the heat exchanger is omitted. The path through which the circulating refrigerant flows among the compressor, the condenser and the heat exchanger is relatively short, the filling amount of the refrigerant can be reduced, the explosion risk caused by refrigerant leakage can be reduced, meanwhile, the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact, the volume is smaller, and the occupied space can be saved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of compressors, in particular to a compressor assembly, a thermal management system and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The thermal management system comprises a compressor, a condenser, a heat exchanger and an expansion valve. The compressor, the condenser, the heat exchanger and the expansion valve are connected by connecting pipes to form a circulation path of refrigerant. The arrangement of the connecting pipes results in a large volume of the thermal management system and a relatively large amount of refrigerant filling. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a compressor assembly, a thermal management system and a vehicle with compact structure and reduced refrigerant filling.

[0004] The present application provides a compressor assembly comprising a compressor, a condenser and a heat exchanger, the compressor comprising a housing, the housing being provided with a first cavity, a second cavity, a passage connecting the first cavity and the second cavity, an outlet communicating with the first cavity and an inlet communicating with the second cavity, the inlet and the outlet being in communication, the condenser being located in the first cavity, the condenser being provided with a first inlet and a first outlet in communication, the heat exchanger being located in the second cavity, the heat exchanger being provided with a second inlet and a second outlet in communication, the outlet, the first inlet, the first outlet, the passage, the second inlet, the second outlet and the inlet being sequentially connected.

[0005] Further, the housing comprises a first housing, a second housing and a third housing, the first housing and the second housing being located at opposite ends of the third housing, the first housing enclosing the first cavity, the second housing enclosing the second cavity, and the passage being provided in the third housing.

[0006] Further, a first central axis of the first cavity and a second central axis of the second cavity are collinear.

[0007] Further, the third housing is provided with a first through hole in communication with the passage, and the compressor assembly comprises an expansion valve assembled in the first through hole; and / or,

[0008] the third housing is provided with a second through hole in communication with the passage, and the compressor assembly comprises a low-pressure sensor assembled in the second through hole; and / or,

[0009] the first housing is provided with a third through hole in communication with the first cavity, and the compressor assembly comprises a high-pressure sensor assembled in the third through hole.

[0010] Further, the third shell comprises a top wall, the first shell and the second shell both extend beyond the top wall, the first through hole and the second through hole penetrate the top wall, and the third through hole faces the second shell.

[0011] Further, the compressor assembly comprises a controller assembly fixed with the shell, and the controller assembly comprises a housing in contact with the shell for heat transfer.

[0012] Further, the housing is in contact with the second shell for heat transfer.

[0013] The embodiment of the present application further provides a thermal management system, comprising the compressor assembly, a heating cycle pipeline and a refrigeration cycle pipeline, cooling liquid flowing through the heating cycle pipeline is heated after heat exchange with the condenser, and cooling liquid flowing through the refrigeration cycle pipeline is cooled after heat exchange with the heat exchanger.

[0014] Further, the first shell comprises a first body and a first cover plate assembled with the first body, and the first cover plate and the first body enclose the first cavity; and / or,

[0015] The second shell comprises a second body and a second cover plate assembled with the second body, and the second cover plate and the second body enclose the second cavity.

[0016] Further, the first cover plate and the second cover plate are located on opposite sides of the compressor.

[0017] Further, the heating cycle pipeline comprises a first liquid inlet and a first liquid outlet arranged on the first cover plate and in communication, and a second liquid inlet and a second liquid outlet arranged on the condenser, and the first liquid inlet, the second liquid inlet, the second liquid outlet and the first liquid outlet are sequentially connected; and / or,

[0018] The refrigeration cycle pipeline comprises a third liquid inlet and a third liquid outlet arranged on the second cover plate and in communication, and a fourth liquid inlet and a fourth liquid outlet arranged on the heat exchanger, and the third liquid inlet, the fourth liquid inlet, the fourth liquid outlet and the third liquid outlet are sequentially connected.

[0019] The embodiment of the present application further provides a vehicle comprising the thermal management system, and cooling liquid flowing through the heating cycle pipeline is used to heat the vehicle, and cooling liquid flowing through the refrigeration cycle pipeline is used to refrigerate the vehicle.

[0020] The shell of the compressor of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a first cavity and a second cavity, the condenser is located in the first cavity, and the heat exchanger is located in the second cavity. The condenser and the heat exchanger are embedded in the shell of the compressor, the communication pipe connecting the compressor with the condenser and the heat exchanger is omitted, and the assembly process is also omitted. Meanwhile, the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact, and the volume is smaller, so as to save the occupied space. Furthermore, since the communication pipe is omitted, the path through which the circulating refrigerant flows among the compressor, the condenser and the heat exchanger is relatively short, the filling amount of the refrigerant can be reduced, and the explosion risk caused by refrigerant leakage can be reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a compressor assembly of an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is an exploded view of the compressor assembly shown in

[0023] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is a schematic view of another perspective of the exploded view shown in

[0024] Figure 4 is Figure 2 is a schematic view of the compressor shown in

[0025] Figure 5 is Figure 4 is a schematic view of another perspective of the compressor shown in

[0026] Figure 6 is Figure 1 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the compressor assembly shown in

[0027] Figure 7 is Figure 1 is another exploded view of the compressor assembly shown in

[0028] Figure 8 is a connection block diagram of a thermal management system of an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals: heating cycle pipeline, 100; refrigeration cycle pipeline, 200; compressor, 1; shell, 11; first shell, 111; first cavity, 1110; gas outlet, 1111; second shell, 112; second cavity, 1120; gas inlet, 1121; third shell, 113; channel, 1130; first through hole, 1131; second through hole, 1132; top wall, 1133; first body, 114; first bottom wall, 1141; first side wall, 1142; first perforation, 1143; first protruding column, 1144; second protruding column, 1145; third through hole, 1146; first cover plate, 115; first liquid inlet, 1151; first liquid outlet, 1152; first cover body, 1153; first fixing column, 1154; second fixing column, 1155; second body, 116; second bottom wall, 1161; second side wall, 1162; second perforation, 1163; third protruding column, 1164; fourth protruding column, 1165; second cover plate, 117; third liquid inlet, 1171; third liquid outlet, 1172; second cover body, 1173; third fixing column, 1174; fourth fixing column, 1175; shell body, 118; volute, 119; condenser, 2; first inlet, 21; first outlet, 22; second liquid inlet, 23; second liquid outlet, 24; heat exchanger, 3; second inlet, 31; second outlet, 32; fourth liquid inlet, 33; fourth liquid outlet, 34; expansion valve, 4; low-pressure sensor, 5; high-pressure sensor, 6; controller assembly, 7; shell, 71; first sealing member, 81; second sealing member, 82. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or, “modes of implementation”) of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated.

[0031] If the present application embodiments involve directional indications or positional relationships (for example, up, down, left, right, front, back, inner, outer, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships, movement conditions, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships also change accordingly. In addition, the terms “first”, “second”, etc. in the present application embodiments are only used for convenience of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The compressor assembly of the embodiment of the present application comprises a compressor 1, a condenser 2, a heat exchanger 3, an expansion valve 4, a low-pressure sensor 5, a high-pressure sensor 6, and a controller assembly 7.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 1, a compressor assembly 100 is shown. The compressor assembly 100 comprises a compressor 1, a condenser 2, a heat exchanger 3, an expansion valve 4, a low-pressure sensor 5, a high-pressure sensor 6, and a controller assembly 7. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The compressor 1 comprises a housing 11. The housing 11 is provided with a first cavity 1110, a second cavity 1120, a passage 1130 connecting the first cavity 1110 and the second cavity 1120, an outlet 1111 connected to the first cavity 1110, and an inlet 1121 connected to the second cavity 1120. The inlet 1121 and the outlet 1111 are connected through an inner cavity 110 of the compressor 1.

[0034] The condenser 2 is located in the first cavity 1110. The condenser 2 is provided with a first inlet 21 and a first outlet 22 connected thereto. The heat exchanger 3 is located in the second cavity 1120. The heat exchanger 3 is provided with a second inlet 31 and a second outlet 32 connected thereto. The outlet 1111, the first inlet 21, the first outlet 22, the passage 1130, the second inlet 31, the second outlet 32, and the inlet 1121 are sequentially connected to circulate refrigerant.

[0035] The housing 11 of the compressor 1 is provided with the first cavity 1110 and the second cavity 1120, the condenser 2 is located in the first cavity 1110, and the heat exchanger 3 is located in the second cavity 1120. The condenser 2 and the heat exchanger 3 are embedded in the housing 11 of the compressor 1, which has the following beneficial effects: first, the connecting pipes connecting the compressor 1 with the condenser 2 and the heat exchanger 3 are omitted, and the assembly process is also omitted; second, the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact, and the volume is smaller, thereby saving the occupied space, and when the compressor assembly is applied to a vehicle, the space utilization of the vehicle can be improved; third, since the connecting pipes are omitted, the path through which the refrigerant circulating between the compressor 1, the condenser 2, and the heat exchanger 3 flows is relatively short, and the filling amount of the refrigerant can be reduced to reduce the risk of explosion caused by refrigerant leakage; and fourth, the condenser 2 is embedded in the housing 11 of the compressor 1, which can maximize the preservation of the energy of the refrigerant and reduce the energy loss of the refrigerant.

[0036] The refrigerant includes but is not limited to R290 (propane). R290 is flammable and explosive, and the compressor assembly of the embodiment of the present application can reduce the filling amount of R290 to reduce the risk of explosion caused by R290 leakage and improve the overall safety performance.

[0037] The housing 11 comprises a first housing 111, a second housing 112 and a third housing 113. The first housing 111 encloses a first cavity 1110, the second housing 112 encloses a second cavity 1120, and a channel 1130 is provided in the third housing 113. In one embodiment, the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 are located at opposite ends of the third housing 113, so that the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact and the volume is smaller, thereby saving the occupied space.

[0038] In one embodiment, the first central axis of the first cavity 1110 is collinear with the second central axis of the second cavity 1120, so that the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact and the volume is smaller, thereby saving the occupied space.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 1, the compressor assembly 1 comprises a housing 11, a compressor 2 and a fan 3. The compressor 2 is arranged in the housing 11 and is driven by the fan 3. Figures 1 to 6 In one embodiment, the first housing 111 comprises a first body 114 and a first cover plate 115 assembled with the first body 114. The first cover plate 115 and the first body 114 enclose the first cavity 1110, which facilitates the assembly of the condenser 2.

[0040] The first cover plate 115 and the first body 114 can be fixed by adhesion, welding, buckling or screw locking, etc.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first body 114 comprises a first bottom wall 1141 and a first side wall 1142 extending from the first bottom wall 1141, and the first cover plate 115 is fixed with the first side wall 1142.

[0042] In one embodiment, the first side wall 1142 is peripherally arranged in the first cover plate 115.

[0043] The first bottom wall 1141 is connected with the third housing 113. The gas outlet 1111 penetrates the first bottom wall 1141. The first bottom wall 1141 is provided with a first through hole 1143 penetrating therethrough. The first through hole 1143 is part of the channel 1130.

[0044] In one embodiment, the gas outlet 1111 is directly communicated with the first inlet 21, thereby reducing heat loss and shortening the path of the refrigerant.

[0045] In one embodiment, the first bottom wall 1141 is provided with a first protruding column 1144 extending into the first cavity 1110. The gas outlet 1111 penetrates the first protruding column 1144. The first protruding column 1144 abuts against the condenser 2, so that the gas outlet 1111 is directly communicated with the first inlet 21.

[0046] In one embodiment, the first outlet 22 is directly communicated with the channel 1130, thereby shortening the path of the refrigerant.

[0047] In one embodiment, the first bottom wall 1141 is provided with a second protruding post 1145 extending into the first cavity 1110. The first through hole 1143 penetrates the second protruding post 1145. The second protruding post 1145 abuts against the condenser 2, so that the first outlet 22 is in direct communication with the passage 1130.

[0048] In one embodiment, the second housing 112 comprises a second body 116 and a second cover plate 117 assembled with the second body 116. The second cover plate 117 and the second body 116 enclose the second cavity 1120, facilitating assembly of the heat exchanger 3.

[0049] The second cover plate 117 and the second body 116 can be fixed by adhesion, welding, buckling, screw locking or the like.

[0050] In one embodiment, the second body 116 comprises a second bottom wall 1161 and a second side wall 1162 extending from the second bottom wall 1161, and the second cover plate 117 is fixed with the second side wall 1162.

[0051] In one embodiment, the second side wall 1162 is peripherally arranged on the second cover plate 117.

[0052] The second bottom wall 1161 is connected with the third housing 113. The gas inlet 1121 penetrates the second bottom wall 1161. The second bottom wall 1161 is provided with a second through hole 1163 penetrating therethrough. The second through hole 1163 is part of the passage 1130.

[0053] In one embodiment, the second inlet 31 is in direct communication with the passage 1130, shortening the path of the refrigerant.

[0054] In one embodiment, the second bottom wall 1161 is provided with a third protruding post 1164 extending into the second cavity 1120. The second through hole 1163 penetrates the third protruding post 1164. The third protruding post 1164 abuts against the heat exchanger 3, so that the second inlet 31 is in direct communication with the passage 1130.

[0055] In one embodiment, the gas inlet 1121 is in direct communication with the second outlet 32, shortening the path of the refrigerant.

[0056] In one embodiment, the second bottom wall 1161 is provided with a fourth protruding post 1165 extending into the second cavity 1120. The gas inlet 1121 penetrates the fourth protruding post 1165. The fourth protruding post 1165 abuts against the heat exchanger 3, so that the gas inlet 1121 is in direct communication with the second outlet 32.

[0057] In one embodiment, the first cover plate 115 and the second cover plate 117 are located on opposite sides of the compressor 1, and the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact and smaller in size, thereby saving the occupied space.

[0058] Reference Figures 1 to 2 , in one embodiment, the third housing 113 is provided with a first through hole 1131 communicating with the channel 1130, and the expansion valve 4 is assembled in the first through hole 1131. The expansion valve 4 is directly fixed to the housing 11 of the compressor 1, and the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact and has a smaller volume to save the occupied space.

[0059] In one embodiment, the expansion valve 4 is threadedly connected to the third housing 113 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the expansion valve 4. The expansion valve 4 and the third housing 113 can also be fixed by means of adhesion, welding, snap fit, etc.

[0060] In one embodiment, the third housing 113 is provided with a second through hole 1132 communicating with the channel 1130. The low-pressure sensor 5 is assembled in the second through hole 1132. The low-pressure sensor 5 is directly fixed to the housing 11 of the compressor 1, and the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact and has a smaller volume to save the occupied space.

[0061] In one embodiment, the low-pressure sensor 5 is threadedly connected to the third housing 113 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the low-pressure sensor 5. The low-pressure sensor 5 and the third housing 113 can also be fixed by means of adhesion, welding, snap fit, etc.

[0062] Reference Figure 1 And Figure 3 , in one embodiment, the first housing 111 is provided with a third through hole 1146 communicating with the first cavity 1110. The high-pressure sensor 6 is assembled in the third through hole 1146. The high-pressure sensor 6 is directly fixed to the housing 11 of the compressor 1, and the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact and has a smaller volume to save the occupied space.

[0063] In one embodiment, the high-pressure sensor 6 is threadedly connected to the first housing 111 to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the high-pressure sensor 6. The high-pressure sensor 6 and the first housing 111 can also be fixed by means of adhesion, welding, snap fit, etc.

[0064] Reference Figures 1 to 2 , in one embodiment, the third housing 113 includes a top wall 1133, and both the first housing 111 and the second housing 112 extend beyond the top wall 1133. The first through hole 1131 and the second through hole 1132 penetrate the top wall 1133, and the third through hole 1146 faces the second housing 1122. That is, the expansion valve 4, the low-pressure sensor 5, and the high-pressure sensor 6 are located between the third housing 113, the first housing 111, and the second housing 112, and the structure of the compressor assembly is more compact and has a smaller volume to save the occupied space.

[0065] In one embodiment, the distance between the expansion valve 4 and the first shell 111 is less than the distance between the expansion valve 4 and the second shell 112, i.e. the expansion valve 4 is closer to the condenser 2.

[0066] In one embodiment, the distance between the low-pressure sensor 5 and the second shell 112 is less than the distance between the low-pressure sensor 5 and the first shell 111, i.e. the low-pressure sensor 5 is closer to the heat exchanger 3.

[0067] In one embodiment, the controller assembly 7 comprises a shell 71, which is in contact with the shell 11 of the compressor 1 for heat transfer, and the heat transfer efficiency is high, which can reduce the risk of thermal failure of the controller assembly 7.

[0068] In one embodiment, the shell 71 is in contact with the second shell 112 for heat transfer, and the heat exchanger 3 can quickly conduct the heat generated by the controller assembly 7 away, and the heat transfer efficiency is high, which can reduce the risk of thermal failure of the controller assembly 7.

[0069] In one embodiment, the shell 71 of the controller assembly 7 is integrally formed with the shell 11 of the compressor 1, and the assembly process is omitted. In another embodiment, the shell 71 of the controller assembly 7 is assembled and fixed on the shell 11 of the compressor 1, for example, fixed by welding or bonding or screw locking, etc.

[0070] In one embodiment, the controller assembly 7 is located above the top wall 1133 and between the first shell 111 and the second shell 112.

[0071] In one embodiment, the top end of the shell 71 protrudes from the top end of the first shell 111.

[0072] In one embodiment, along the direction from the first shell 111 to the second shell 112, the low-pressure sensor 5 and the expansion valve 4 are located on the same side of the controller assembly 7.

[0073] In one embodiment, along the direction from the first shell 111 to the second shell 112, the low-pressure sensor 5 is arranged side by side with the controller assembly 7, the low-pressure sensor 5 and the expansion valve 4 are located in the same row, and the controller assembly 7 and the high-pressure sensor 6 are located in the same row.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 1, the compressor 1 comprises a shell 11, a controller assembly 7, a low-pressure sensor 5, an expansion valve 4, a high-pressure sensor 6, a heat exchanger 3, a condenser 2 and a compressor 1. Figure 7 In one embodiment, the third shell 113 comprises a shell body 118 and a volute 119 fixed to the shell body 118, the first shell 111 is fixed to the volute 119, and the second shell 112 is fixed to the shell body 118, which facilitates the molding of the shell 11.

[0075] In one embodiment, the first body 114 is fixedly assembled with the volute 119, such as by welding or bonding or screw locking or the like. In another embodiment, the first body 114 and the volute 119 can be integrally provided.

[0076] In one embodiment, the second body 116 is integrally provided with the shell body 118. In another embodiment, the second body 116 and the shell body 118 can be separately provided.

[0077] In one embodiment, the compressor assembly includes a first seal 81 between the shell body 118 and the volute 119 to prevent air or water leakage between the shell body 118 and the volute 119.

[0078] In one embodiment, the compressor assembly includes a second seal 82 between the volute 119 and the first housing 111 to prevent air or water leakage between the volute 119 and the first housing 111.

[0079] In one embodiment, the expansion valve 4 is fixed with the volute 119, and the low-pressure sensor 5 and the controller assembly 7 are fixed with the shell body 118.

[0080] Referring to Figure 8 , the embodiment of the present application further provides a heat management system, which includes a heating cycle pipeline 100, a refrigeration cycle pipeline 200 and a compressor assembly. The cooling liquid flowing through the heating cycle pipeline 100 is heated after heat exchange with the condenser 2, and the cooling liquid flowing through the refrigeration cycle pipeline 200 is cooled after heat exchange with the heat exchanger 3.

[0081] In combination Figures 1 to 3 , the heating cycle pipeline 100 includes a first liquid inlet 1151 and a first liquid outlet 1152 which are arranged on the first cover plate 115 and are in communication, and a second liquid inlet 23 and a second liquid outlet 24 which are arranged on the condenser 2. The first liquid inlet 1151, the second liquid inlet 23, the second liquid outlet 24 and the first liquid outlet 1152 are sequentially in communication.

[0082] The refrigeration cycle pipeline 200 includes a third liquid inlet 1171 and a third liquid outlet 1172 which are arranged on the second cover plate 117 and are in communication, and a fourth liquid inlet 33 and a fourth liquid outlet 34 which are arranged on the heat exchanger 3. The third liquid inlet 1171, the fourth liquid inlet 33, the fourth liquid outlet 34 and the third liquid outlet 1172 are sequentially in communication.

[0083] In one embodiment, the condenser 2 is a water-cooled condenser, and the heat exchanger 3 is a plate heat exchanger. The first inlet 21 and the first outlet 22 and the second inlet 31 and the second outlet 32 are refrigerant passages. The second liquid inlet 23 and the second liquid outlet 24 and the fourth liquid inlet 33 and the fourth liquid outlet 34 are cooling liquid passages.

[0084] When the heat management system is in use, the compressor 1 is started, high-temperature and high-pressure gas is discharged, heat exchange is performed through the condenser 2, low-temperature and high-pressure gas is formed, pressure relief and liquefaction are performed through the expansion valve 4, low-temperature and low-pressure liquid is formed, heat exchange is performed through the heat exchanger 3, low-temperature and low-pressure gas is formed, and the low-temperature and low-pressure gas is compressed through the compressor 1 to circulate.

[0085] In one embodiment, the first cover plate 115 includes a first cover body 1153 and a first fixing column 1154 and a second fixing column 1155 protruding from the first cover body 1153. The first liquid inlet 1151 penetrates the first fixing column 1154, and the first liquid outlet 1152 penetrates the second fixing column 1155. The first fixing column 1154 and the second fixing column 1155 are used to connect and fix the external pipeline (not shown) to facilitate the assembly of the external pipeline.

[0086] In one embodiment, the second cover plate 117 includes a second cover body 1173 and a third fixing column 1174 and a fourth fixing column 1175 protruding from the second cover body 1173. The third liquid inlet 1171 penetrates the third fixing column 1174, and the third liquid outlet 1172 penetrates the fourth fixing column 1175. The third fixing column 1174 and the fourth fixing column 1175 are used to connect and fix the external pipeline (not shown) to facilitate the assembly of the external pipeline.

[0087] The embodiments of the present application also provide a vehicle including the heat management system.

[0088] The cooling liquid flowing through the heating circulation pipeline 100 participates in the whole vehicle circulation to heat the vehicle, for example, to heat the passenger cabin or to heat the battery, and can also be discharged into the atmosphere through the radiator. The cooling liquid flowing through the refrigeration circulation pipeline 200 participates in the whole vehicle circulation to refrigerate the vehicle, for example, to cool the passenger cabin or to cool the battery.

[0089] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A compressor assembly characterized by, Comprising: a compressor comprising a housing, the housing being provided with a first cavity, a second cavity, a channel communicating the first cavity and the second cavity, an outlet communicating with the first cavity, and an inlet communicating with the second cavity, the inlet and the outlet being in communication; a condenser located in the first cavity, the condenser being provided with a first inlet and a first outlet in communication; a heat exchanger located in the second cavity, the heat exchanger being provided with a second inlet and a second outlet in communication, the outlet, the first inlet, the first outlet, the channel, the second inlet, the second outlet and the inlet being in communication in sequence.

2. The compressor assembly of claim 1, wherein, The housing comprises a first housing, a second housing and a third housing, the first housing and the second housing being located at opposite ends of the third housing, the first housing enclosing the first cavity, the second housing enclosing the second cavity, the channel being provided in the third housing; The first housing comprises a first bottom wall connected with the third housing and a first side wall extending from the first bottom wall, the outlet penetrating the first bottom wall, the first bottom wall being provided with a first through hole penetrating, the first through hole being part of the channel; The second housing comprises a second bottom wall connected with the third housing and a second side wall extending from the second bottom wall, the inlet penetrating the second bottom wall, the second bottom wall being provided with a second through hole penetrating, the second through hole being part of the channel.

3. The compressor assembly of claim 2, wherein, The first central axis of the first cavity is collinear with the second central axis of the second cavity.

4. The compressor assembly of claim 2, wherein, The third housing is provided with a first through hole in communication with the channel, the compressor assembly comprising an expansion valve assembled in the first through hole; and / or, The third housing is provided with a second through hole in communication with the channel, the compressor assembly comprising a low pressure sensor assembled in the second through hole; and / or, The first housing is provided with a third through hole in communication with the first cavity, the compressor assembly comprising a high pressure sensor assembled in the third through hole.

5. The compressor assembly according to claim 4, the third housing comprising a top wall, the first housing and the second housing both extending beyond the top wall, the first through hole and the second through hole penetrating the top wall, the third through hole being towards the second housing.

6. The compressor assembly of any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, The compressor assembly comprises a controller assembly fixed with the housing, the controller assembly comprising a shell, the shell being in contact with the housing for heat transfer.

7. The compressor assembly of claim 6, wherein, The shell is in contact with the second housing for heat transfer.

8. A thermal management system characterized by, Comprising a heating cycle pipeline, a refrigeration cycle pipeline and the compressor assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 7, the cooling liquid flowing through the heating cycle pipeline being heated after heat exchange with the condenser, the cooling liquid flowing through the refrigeration cycle pipeline being cooled after heat exchange with the heat exchanger.

9. The thermal management system of claim 8, wherein, The first housing comprises a first body and a first cover plate assembled with the first body, the first cover plate and the first body enclosing the first cavity; and / or, The second shell comprises a second body and a second cover plate assembled with the second body, and the second cover plate and the second body enclose the second cavity.

10. The thermal management system of claim 9, wherein, The first cover plate and the second cover plate are located on opposite sides of the compressor.

11. The thermal management system of claim 9, wherein, The heating cycle pipeline comprises a first liquid inlet and a first liquid outlet arranged on the first cover plate and communicated, and a second liquid inlet and a second liquid outlet arranged on the condenser, and the first liquid inlet, the second liquid inlet, the second liquid outlet and the first liquid outlet are sequentially communicated; and / or, The refrigeration cycle pipeline comprises a third liquid inlet and a third liquid outlet arranged on the second cover plate and communicated, and a fourth liquid inlet and a fourth liquid outlet arranged on the heat exchanger, and the third liquid inlet, the fourth liquid inlet, the fourth liquid outlet and the third liquid outlet are sequentially communicated.

12. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The heat management system comprises the heating cycle pipeline and the refrigeration cycle pipeline, and the cooling liquid flowing through the heating cycle pipeline is used for heating the vehicle, and the cooling liquid flowing through the refrigeration cycle pipeline is used for refrigerating the vehicle.

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