Compressor, thermal management system and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a compressor, a heat management system and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of compressors, the compressor comprises a first shell, a second shell, a shell cover, a compression part, a motor, an electric control device, a switching assembly and a heater; a containing cavity is defined by the shell cover and one side of the first shell, and the electric control device is arranged in the containing cavity and electrically connected with the motor. A compression part and a motor are arranged in an area between the other side of the first shell and the second shell, and the motor is in transmission connection with the compression part; the heater comprises one or at least two heating bodies, at least part of each heating body is arranged in the containing cavity, each heating body comprises a base body and a heating part, and the heating part is arranged on the peripheral wall of the base body and extends in the circumferential direction of the base body; the switching assembly is arranged in the containing cavity, the heating part is electrically connected with the electric control device through the switching assembly, and the switching assembly and the heating part are arranged in a spaced mode. According to the technical scheme, the size of the compressor is reduced, and the stability of the switching assembly is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of compressor technology, and particularly to a compressor, a thermal management system, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In vehicle thermal management systems, for compressors that integrate PTC heaters, the heaters are relatively large, occupying a significant portion of the compressor's volume and making the compressor too bulky, which increases the difficulty of installation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a compressor, a thermal management system, and a vehicle that aims to reduce the size of the compressor and improve the stability of the transfer components.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the compressor proposed in this invention includes a first housing, a second housing, a housing cover, a compression section, a motor, an electronic control device, a transfer assembly, and a heater;

[0005] The cover and one side of the first housing define a receiving cavity, the electronic control device is disposed in the receiving cavity and is electrically connected to the motor;

[0006] The compression unit and the motor are provided in the area between the other side of the first housing and the second housing. The motor is connected to the compression unit in a driving connection. The compressor is provided with a refrigerant interface communicating with the compression unit and a circuit interface electrically connected to the electronic control device.

[0007] The heater has a liquid flow channel with an inlet and an outlet. The heater includes one or at least two heating elements. At least a portion of each heating element is disposed in the receiving cavity. Each heating element includes a base and a heating section. The base has a heating flow channel, which constitutes at least a portion of the liquid flow channel. The heating section is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the base and extends circumferentially along the base.

[0008] The adapter assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity, and the heating part is electrically connected to the electronic control device through the adapter assembly. The adapter assembly and the heating part are spaced apart.

[0009] In one embodiment, the adapter assembly is rigid.

[0010] In one embodiment, the substrate is provided with a first connector electrically connected to the heating part, the electronic control device is provided with a second connector, and the adapter assembly includes an adapter plate, the opposite sides of which are electrically connected to the first connector and the second connector, respectively.

[0011] In one embodiment, the adapter assembly further includes a first plug portion disposed on the adapter plate, the first plug portion being electrically plugged into the first connector, and the first plug portion being fixedly connected to the cover.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first plug-in portion includes a plug-in terminal and a mounting bracket. The plug-in terminal is disposed on the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is disposed on the adapter plate. The plug-in terminal and the adapter plate are electrically connected and electrically plugged into the first connector. The mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the housing.

[0013] In one embodiment, the plug-in terminal is exposed on one side of the mounting bracket, and the other side of the mounting bracket is fixedly inserted into the adapter plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, the substrate extends along a first direction, the adapter plate extends along the first direction, the first plug-in portion is disposed at one end of the adapter plate, and the other end of the adapter plate is provided with a second plug-in portion, which is electrically plugged into the second connector.

[0015] In one embodiment, the substrate is configured as a tube, the heater includes at least two heating elements, the substrates of two adjacent heating elements are connected by a connector so that the heating channels of the adjacent substrates are connected through channels in the connector, the two adjacent heating elements are located on the same side of the connector in the first direction, and the third insertion portion is disposed adjacent to the connector.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first connector is sandwiched between the bases of two adjacent heating elements and electrically connected to the heating portion of at least one heating element, and the first connector is electrically inserted into the first insertion portion on the side facing the adapter plate.

[0017] In one embodiment, on the substrate corresponding to the heating channel connecting the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, a temperature sensor is provided on the substrate at a position adjacent to the liquid inlet or the liquid outlet, and the adapter plate is further provided with a second plug-in portion, to which the temperature sensor is electrically plugged in.

[0018] In one embodiment, the temperature sensor and the first connector are disposed at the same end of the base in the first direction, and the second plug-in portion is disposed on the side of the adapter plate facing the motor;

[0019] The temperature sensor is electrically connected to a connector strip. The first connector portion is provided with a clearance groove. The connector strip passes through the clearance groove and is electrically connected to the second connector portion in the first direction.

[0020] In one embodiment, the third connector includes a crimp terminal and a terminal bracket. The crimp terminal is disposed on the terminal bracket and is electrically connected to the adapter plate on one side and electrically plugged into the second connector on the other side. The terminal bracket is disposed on the adapter plate and fixedly connected to the housing.

[0021] In one embodiment, the crimp terminal includes a first terminal electrically connected to the first plug portion and a second terminal electrically connected to the second plug portion, wherein the first terminal and the second terminal are electrically plugged into the second plug portion.

[0022] In one embodiment, the housing cover has an installation opening between the heater and the electronic control device, the adapter plate is adapted to be installed in the installation opening, and the mounting bracket of the first plug-in part and the terminal bracket of the third plug-in part are fixedly disposed on the edge of the installation opening.

[0023] The present invention also proposes a thermal management system, including a compressor as described above.

[0024] The invention also proposes a vehicle including the aforementioned thermal management system.

[0025] The technical solution of the present invention defines a receiving cavity on one side of the first housing and the housing cover, and the electronic control device is disposed in the receiving cavity, and at least the heating part of the heating element is located in the receiving cavity. On the other side of the first housing, the compression unit and the motor are disposed in the area opposite to the second housing. The electronic control device is electrically connected not only to the motor but also to the adapter assembly, which is electrically connected to the heating part disposed on the base. This means that the electronic control device can control the operation of the compression unit through motor drive and control the operation of the heater through the adapter assembly. In this way, the heater can utilize the mounting cavity, reducing the volume increase caused by separately integrating the heater, and also providing protection for the heater. Furthermore, by integrating the control structures for controlling the operation of the compression unit and the heating unit into the electronic control device, the number of components required for separately setting up the control structure for controlling the operation of the heater is reduced, thereby reducing the size of the compressor.

[0026] Meanwhile, the heater includes one or at least two heating elements. The heating part of the heating element extends circumferentially in the base. During the process of the heat exchange medium flowing from the inlet into the liquid channel to the outlet, the heating element heats the heat exchange medium flowing through the liquid in multiple circumferential directions along the heating channel in the base. Compared with the method of using heating plates to heat a plate heater on one side, the heating element can heat the heat exchange medium in multiple circumferential locations, improving heating efficiency and power density. When facing the same heating demand, the heating element occupies a smaller volume, thereby reducing the volume occupied by the heater and the volume of the compressor. This reduces the proportion of the heater occupying the compressor volume, making the compressor smaller and more regular in shape. This facilitates the installation of the compressor and also provides space for the installation of other vehicle components, ensuring the user's experience. In addition, during the operation of the heater and the movement of the vehicle, the transfer component and the heating unit are kept at a distance. This not only ensures stability and good shock resistance in the gap between the electronic control device and the heater, but also prevents contact with the heating unit. This allows the transfer component to better withstand the heat radiated by the heating unit, reducing the interference of the high heat density heater on the transfer component and the electronic control device, and ensuring the operational stability of the compressor. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the compressor provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Partial sectional view of the compressor;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the compressor;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the middle shell cover, heater, first connector, adapter assembly, temperature sensor and its connector strip from one perspective;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the intermediate transfer component;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first insertion part;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second connector;

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly between the intermediate transfer component and the housing cover;

[0037] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the middle shell cover;

[0038] Figure 11 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the central electronic control device;

[0039] Figure 12 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the heater, the first connector, the temperature sensor and its connector strip.

[0040] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0041] 1. Compressor; 1a. Refrigerant interface; 1b. Circuit interface; 11. First housing; 101. Receiving cavity; 12. Second housing; 13. Housing cover; 131. Mounting port; 14. Compression unit; 15. Motor; 16. Electronic control device; 161. Second connector;

[0042] 20. Heater; 201. Liquid flow channel; 202. Liquid inlet; 203. Liquid outlet; 21. Heating element; 210. Base; 211. Heating flow channel; 220. Heating section; 22. Connector;

[0043] 50. Temperature sensor; 51. Connecting strip; 60. First connector;

[0044] 70. Adapter assembly; 71. Adapter plate; 72. First plug-in part; 721. Plug-in terminal; 722. Mounting bracket; 723. Clearance groove; 73. Third plug-in part; 731. Crimping terminal; 7311. First terminal; 7312. Second terminal; 732. Terminal bracket; 74. Second plug-in part.

[0045] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0048] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0049] The compressor integrates a compression section, a motor, and a heater. The heater is used to heat the heat exchange medium, which in turn heats the vehicle's battery, engine, and seats. For example, in cold environments, battery heating can ensure the battery's discharge capacity, reduce the impact of external temperature on the battery, and thus increase the battery's continuous discharge time, thereby improving the vehicle's range.

[0050] In existing technologies, compressor heaters are typically plate heaters with heating elements on one side. The plate heater has an inlet and an outlet, allowing the heat exchange medium to flow through the inlet, exchange heat, and then exit through the outlet to the vehicle battery, engine, seats, etc., for further heat exchange before returning to the inlet for repeated heat exchange, thus circulating the heat exchange medium. However, the heating elements only heat one side of the plate heater. This results in two problems: firstly, the plate heater provides only a single angle of heat radiation to the heat exchange medium, leading to low heating efficiency; secondly, the flow direction of the heat exchange medium within the plate heater is not uniform, causing some medium to accumulate and further reducing heating efficiency. Therefore, to meet the required heating power, the volume and plate area of ​​the plate heater need to be increased, resulting in a larger volume for both the heater and the compressor. Furthermore, the large proportion of the compressor's volume occupied by the plate heater increases the difficulty of compressor assembly.

[0051] The present invention proposes a compressor 1.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor 1 includes a first housing 11, a second housing 12, a housing cover 13, a compression section 14, a motor 15, an electronic control device 16, a transfer assembly 70, and a heater 20.

[0053] The cover 13 and one side of the first housing 11 define a receiving cavity 101. The electronic control device 16 is located in the receiving cavity 101 and is electrically connected to the motor 15.

[0054] A compression section 14 and a motor 15 are provided in the area between the other side of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12. The motor 15 is connected to the compression section 14 in a transmission manner. The compressor 1 is provided with a refrigerant interface 1a that communicates with the compression section 14 and a circuit interface 1b that is electrically connected to the electronic control device 16.

[0055] The heater 20 has a liquid flow channel 201, which has an inlet 202 and an outlet 203. The heater 20 includes one or at least two heating elements 21. At least a portion of the heating element 21 is disposed in the receiving cavity 101. The heating element 21 includes a base 210 and a heating part 220. The base 210 has a heating flow channel 211, which constitutes at least a portion of the liquid flow channel 201. The heating part 220 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the base 210 and extends circumferentially along the base 210.

[0056] The adapter 70 is located in the receiving cavity 101. The heating part 220 is electrically connected to the electronic control device 16 through the adapter 70. The adapter 70 and the heating part 220 are spaced apart.

[0057] The technical solution of the present invention defines a receiving cavity 101 on one side of the first housing 11 and the cover 13, and the electronic control device 16 is disposed in the receiving cavity 101, and at least the heating part 220 of the heating element 21 is located in the receiving cavity 101. On the other side of the first housing 11, the compression part 14 and the motor 15 are disposed in the area opposite to the second housing 12. The electronic control device 16 is electrically connected not only to the motor 15, but also to the adapter assembly 70. The adapter assembly 70 is electrically connected to the heating part 220 disposed on the base 210. Thus, the electronic control device 16 can control the operation of the compression part 14 through the motor 15, and can also control the operation of the heater 20 through the adapter assembly 70. In this way, the heater 20 can utilize the mounting cavity, reducing the volume increase caused by separately integrating the heater 20, and also providing protection for the heater 20. Furthermore, by integrating the control structures for controlling the operation of the compression part 14 and the heating part 220 into the electronic control device 16, the number of components required for separately setting the control structure for controlling the operation of the heater 20 is reduced, thereby reducing the volume of the compressor 1.

[0058] Meanwhile, the heater 20 includes one or at least two heating elements 21. The heating part 220 of the heating element 21 extends circumferentially in the base 210. During the process of the heat exchange medium flowing from the inlet 202 into the liquid flow channel 201 to the outlet 203, the heating part 220 heats the heat exchange medium flowing through the liquid in multiple circumferential directions along the heating flow channel 211 in the base 210. Compared with the method of using heating plates to heat the plate heater 20 on one side, the heating part 220 can heat the heat exchange medium in multiple circumferential directions, improving heating efficiency and power density. When facing the same heating demand, the heating element 21 occupies a smaller volume, thereby reducing the volume occupied by the heater 20 and reducing the volume of the compressor 1. This reduces the proportion of the volume occupied by the heater 20 in the compressor 1, making the compressor 1 smaller and more regular in shape. This facilitates the installation of the compressor 1 and also provides space for the installation of other vehicle components, ensuring the user's experience. In addition, during the operation of the heater 20 and the vehicle's movement, the transfer assembly 70 and the heating part 220 are kept at a distance. This not only ensures stability and good shock resistance in the gap between the electronic control device 16 and the heater 20, but also prevents contact with the heating part 220, thus better bearing the heat radiated by the heating part 220. This reduces the interference of the high heat density heater 20 on the transfer assembly 70 and the electronic control device 16, ensuring the operational stability of the compressor 1.

[0059] It should be noted that the area between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 is understood as follows: in the area defined by the opposite sidewalls of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, if the first housing 11 is recessed on the side facing the second housing 12 to form an opening, the motor 15 can be partially or completely housed in the opening, and the compression part 14 is at least partially sandwiched between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12; or, if the opposite sides of the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are flat, the motor 15 and the compression part 14 are sandwiched between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, with the motor 15 close to the first housing 11 and the compression part 14 close to the second housing 12. Regarding the connection between the cover 13 and the first housing 11, the cover 13 and the first housing 11 can be integrally formed or separately formed and then connected. In the operation step of installing the electronic control device 16, the adapter component 70 and the heater 20 into the receiving cavity 101, the electronic control device 16, the adapter component 70 and the heater 20 can be first installed on the side of the first housing 11 facing the cover 13, and then the cover 13 is covered. Alternatively, the electronic control device 16 can be first installed on the side of the first housing 11 facing the cover 13, the heater 20 and the adapter component 70 can be placed on the cover 13, and then the cover 13 can be placed on the first housing 11. Or, after the cover 13 and the first housing 11 form the receiving cavity 101, the electronic control device 16, the heater 20 and the electrode connector can be installed into the receiving cavity 101 through the opening on the cover 13. In addition, the compressor unit 14 is connected to the outside through the refrigerant interface 1a to realize the refrigerant circulation of the air conditioner, while the electronic control device 16 is connected to the outside power through the circuit interface 1b to enable the motor 15, heating unit 220 and other components to obtain power, and to enable the electronic control device 16 to receive control commands to ensure that the compressor 1 can operate as expected.

[0060] It is understandable that when the heater 20 is provided with only one heating element 21, the heating channel 211 of the heating element 21 is the liquid channel 201 of the heater 20. The liquid inlet 202 and the liquid outlet 203 are connected to the liquid flow and are equivalent to connecting the heating channel 211. When the heater 20 is provided with two or more heating elements 21, the heating channel 211 of the heating element 21 is part of the liquid channel 201 of the heater 20. The liquid channel 201 also includes connecting channels that connect the heating channels 211 in different substrates 210. The liquid inlet 202 or the liquid outlet 203 can be the heating channel 211 that connects one heating element 21, presenting multiple heating channels 211 of substrates 210 connected in series, or it can be the heating channel 211 that connects multiple heating elements 21, presenting multiple heating channels 211 of substrates 210 connected in parallel. Furthermore, the adapter component 70 can be fixed to the cover 13 or the first housing 11, and can also be kept stable within the receiving cavity 101 by the electronic control device 16, thereby maintaining a gap with the heating part 220 and reducing the impact of the heating part 220 on the adapter component 70. The electrical connection method referred to in this embodiment can be a plug-in connection or a solder joint connection. Here, the adapter component 70 can serve as a control structure for controlling the operation of the heater 20, or the electronic control device 16 can control the operation of the heater 20 by electrically connecting the adapter component 70 to the heater 20.

[0061] Without loss of generality, the cross-section of the substrate 210 along the extension direction perpendicular to the heating channel 211 is a continuous and complete annular surface. Here, the cross-section of the substrate 210 can be circular or square, so that the heating channel 211 is in a circumferentially sealed state. The heating part 220 can also be continuously or intermittently arranged in the circumference of the substrate 210, so that the heat exchange medium in the heating channel 211 can be heated at least at two different positions in the circumference of the substrate 210 in different directions. On the one hand, the heat exchange medium can be heated at all circumferences of the substrate 210. Compared with the single-piece heating of the plate heater 20, the substrate 210 occupies less space, thereby reducing the volume of the heater 20. On the other hand, during vehicle operation, the circumferentially sealed state of the substrate 210 allows the heat exchange medium to flow stably in the heating channel 211 even in a long-term vibration environment, thereby reducing the probability of heat exchange medium leakage and ensuring the operational stability of the heater 20.

[0062] Regarding the gap between the adapter assembly 70 and the heating element 220, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 9The adapter component 70 is rigid. It can be understood that for any form of adapter component 70, as long as it meets the requirement of conducting electricity between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16, it can maintain rigid stability between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16. During vehicle operation or transport of the compressor 1, the adapter component 70 can maintain a stable position without contacting the heating element 220, reducing damage to the adapter component 70 from the heat radiated by the heating element 220, and ensuring the operational stability of the adapter component 70 and the electronic control device 16. Compared to the plate heater 20 where the heating element 220 is attached to the side of the substrate 210 away from the control circuit board to avoid contact between the heating element 220 and the control circuit board, this embodiment, by using the heating element 220 to heat the substrate 210 circumferentially, improves the heating efficiency of the heat exchange medium while still avoiding the influence of the heater 20 on the electronic control device 16 and the adapter component 70, thus ensuring the operational stability of the heater 20 while fulfilling the heating requirements in a smaller volume.

[0063] Among them, such as Figure 6 As shown, the adapter component 70 can be configured as a circuit board, which can be a rigid circuit board. Alternatively, the adapter component 70 can also include an integrated wiring harness and a support sleeve that is fixed on the wiring harness. The rigid circuit board or support sleeve can be fixed to the first housing 11, the cover 13, or the electronic control device 16, thereby maintaining the spacing between the adapter component 70 and the heating part 220 through its own rigidity. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the adapter component 70 can also be a flexible circuit board or conductive wire. A fixing structure, such as a partition, is provided between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16, and the flexible circuit board conductive wire is mounted on the fixing structure, maintaining a gap with the heater 20. In this way, the heater 20 is uniformly connected to the electronic control device 16 through the integrated adapter component 70, reducing the difficulty of electrical connection while ensuring the operational stability and reliability of the electronic control device 16 and the adapter component 70. Of course, in other embodiments, the adapter 70 can also be configured as a plug-in terminal 721, which is fixedly connected to the electronic control device 16. The base 210 is provided with a connection terminal that is electrically connected to the heating part 220. The plug-in terminal 721 is connected to the connection terminal, and there is a gap between the plug-in terminal 721 and the heating part 220. This ensures the convenience of assembly and also reduces the impact of the heater 20 on the operation of the electronic control device 16 and the adapter 70.

[0064] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 11The base 210 is provided with a first connector 60 electrically connected to the heating element 220, and the electronic control device 16 is provided with a second connector 161. The adapter assembly 70 includes an adapter plate 71, with its opposite sides electrically plugged into the first connector 60 and the second connector 161, respectively. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the adapter assembly 70 is configured as an adapter plate 71 in a circuit board state. The rigidity of the adapter plate 71 maintains the distance between it and the heating element 21, thereby overcoming the influence of the high heat radiation density of the heating element 21 on the adapter assembly 70 and the electronic control device 16. Simultaneously, the adapter plate 71 connects the first connector 60 and the second connector 161 to its opposite sides via plugging, facilitating the electrical connection between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16. For the method of installing the heater 20 by closing the cover 13, the connection direction of the adapter plate 71, the first connector 60, and the second connector 161 can be completed in one step, thereby improving the assembly convenience of the compressor 1 integrated assembly. Of course, in other embodiments, the adapter 70 may be electrically connected to the heating part 220 and the electronic control device 16 by welding.

[0065] Furthermore, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The adapter assembly 70 also includes a first insertion portion 72 disposed on the adapter plate 71. The first insertion portion 72 and the first connector 60 are electrically connected, and the first insertion portion 72 is fixedly connected to the cover 13. It can be understood that the electrical connection between the first insertion portion 72 and the first connector 60 means that during the assembly of the compressor 1, the first insertion portion 72 and the first connector 60 can achieve electrical connection after insertion, thereby improving the assembly convenience of the adapter assembly 70. Furthermore, the fixed connection of the first insertion portion 72 to the cover 13 ensures that the adapter assembly 70 remains stable relative to the cover 13, thus maintaining a stable gap with the heating part 220, avoiding contact with the heating part 220, and reducing the degree of thermal interference to the adapter assembly 70. The fixed connection of the adapter assembly 70 with the first insertion portion 72 and the cover 13 reduces interference with modifications to the circuitry within the adapter plate 71, and the size of the first insertion portion 72 facilitates the connection operation between the cover 13 and the adapter assembly 70. Of course, in other embodiments, connecting members may be provided on the adapter plate 71 to fix the adapter assembly 70 and the cover 13 together.

[0066] Furthermore, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9The first insertion part 72 includes a insertion terminal 721 and a mounting bracket 722. The insertion terminal 721 is disposed on the mounting bracket 722, and the mounting bracket 722 is disposed on the adapter plate 71. The insertion terminal 721 and the adapter plate 71 are electrically connected and electrically inserted into the first connector 60. The mounting bracket 722 is fixedly connected to the housing. It can be understood that the first insertion part 72 separates the electrical connection component and the fixing component into the insertion terminal 721 and the mounting bracket 722, respectively. The mounting bracket 722 fixes the adapter assembly 70 to the housing cover 13 and provides support for the insertion terminal 721, thereby ensuring the convenience and stability of the electrical insertion between the first connector 60 and the insertion terminal 721. Furthermore, in the high-frequency vibration environment of the compressor 1 during operation, the first insertion part 72 and the adapter plate 71, through the support of the mounting bracket 722, can maintain a stable electrical connection between the insertion terminal 721 and the first connector 60. In this embodiment, the plug-in terminal 721 is configured as a female connector, the first connector 60 is configured as a male connector, and the mounting bracket 722 is provided with a slot for accommodating the plug-in terminal 721. The first connector 60 is inserted into the slot and abuts against the plug-in terminal 721, realizing simultaneous insertion and electrical connection. Of course, in other embodiments, the first plug-in part 72 can also be configured as a male plug, and the first connector 60 can be configured as a female slot, with the first plug-in part 72 inserted into the first connector 60 to complete the electrical connection between the heating part 220 and the electrical control device 16.

[0067] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The plug-in terminal 721 is exposed on one side of the mounting bracket 722, and the other side of the mounting bracket 722 is fixedly inserted into the adapter plate 71. It can be understood that the plug-in terminal 721 is exposed on the side of the mounting bracket 722 facing away from the adapter plate 71. During the assembly of the heater 20, the first connector 60 is installed along with the heater 20 and the housing cover 13. As the housing cover 13 closes onto the first housing 11 to enclose the receiving cavity 101, the first connector 60 is opposite to and plugged into the plug-in terminal 721, improving the assembly convenience of the compressor 1. Simultaneously, the insertion and removal force between the plug-in terminal 721 and the first connector 60 is on one side of the mounting bracket 722, while the force between the mounting bracket 722 and the adapter plate 71 is on the other side of the mounting bracket 722. This reduces the impact of the plug-in terminal 721 and the first connector 60 on the stability of the mounting bracket 722 on the adapter plate 71 during insertion and removal. Of course, in other embodiments, the plug-in terminal 721 may be disposed on the side of the mounting bracket 722 adjacent to the adapter plate 71, or the plug-in terminal 721 may be disposed on the side of the mounting bracket 722 facing the heater 20, and the side of the mounting bracket 722 adjacent to the plug-in terminal 721 may be connected to the adapter plate 71.

[0068] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 9The base 210 extends along a first direction, and the adapter plate 71 also extends along the first direction. A first insertion part 72 is provided at one end of the adapter plate 71, and a third insertion part 73 is provided at the other end of the adapter plate 71. The third insertion part 73 is electrically inserted into the second connector 161. For the base 210 extending in the first direction, the heating part 220 is formed on the base 210 by rotating the base 210, thereby reducing the molding difficulty of the heating part 220. The adapter plate 71 also extends along the first direction and is formed into a strip shape. One end of the adapter plate 71 is electrically connected to the first connector 60 of the heating body 21 through the first insertion part 72, and the other end is electrically connected to the second connector 161 of the electronic control device 16 through the third insertion part 73. This reduces the risk of mutual interference between the first connector 60 and the second connector 161, reduces the wiring complexity between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16, and thus reduces signal attenuation. Referring to the above description of the adapter plate 71 being inserted into the first connector 60 and the second connector 161 on opposite sides, it can be seen that the first insertion part 72 is located at one end of the adapter plate 71 in the first direction and is also located on the side of the adapter plate 71 facing the heater 20. The third insertion part 73 is located at the other end of the adapter plate 71 in the first direction and is also located on the side of the adapter plate 71 facing the electronic control device 16. This ensures the force balance of the adapter plate 71 and improves the installation convenience of the adapter assembly 70. Of course, in other embodiments, the first plug-in portion 72 or the third plug-in portion 73 can be disposed at any position of the adapter plate 71 along the first direction, which shortens the electrical connection distance between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16, and also improves the flexibility of the heating element 21 being electrically connected to the adapter plate 71, thereby improving the arrangement flexibility of the base 210, so as to make full use of the space of the mounting cavity, improve the structural compactness inside the accommodating cavity, and reduce the volume of the compressor 1; or, the adapter plate 71 can be set as a short plate, which is electrically connected to one end of the base 210, and electrically connected to the second connector 161 at that end of the base 210.

[0069] Furthermore, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 12The substrate 210 is configured as a tube, and the heater 20 includes at least two heating elements 21. The substrates 210 of two adjacent heating elements 21 are connected by a connector 22 so that the heating channels 211 of the adjacent substrates 210 are connected through the channels in the connector 22. The two adjacent heating elements 21 are located on the same side of the connector 22 in a first direction, and a third insertion part 73 is disposed adjacent to the connector 22. The heating part 220 extends circumferentially in the substrate 210 and connects two adjacent substrates 210 through the connector 22 so that the heating channels 211 in the two substrates 210 are connected to form a liquid channel 201, forming at least two sections for heating the heat exchange medium, ensuring the temperature uniformity of the heat exchange medium after heating in the heating channels 211, and improving the heating efficiency of the heater 20 for the heat exchange medium. Meanwhile, the liquid flow channel within the connector 22 can connect to heating channels 211 in various orientations, reducing the installation and arrangement requirements of the heating element 21. This allows for flexible arrangement of the heating element 21, thereby improving the compactness of related components such as the heater 20, electrical control device 16, and adapter assembly 70 within the receiving cavity 101, increasing heating efficiency, and reducing the size of the compressor 1. The third insertion portion 73 is located adjacent to the connector 22, and the heating element 220 is not covered by the connector 22, resulting in a lower temperature for the connector 22 compared to the heating element 21. This reduces the thermal radiation impact on the third insertion portion 73 and the second connector 161, improving the stability of the electrical connection between the electrical control device 16 and the adapter plate 71. Of course, in other embodiments, the third insertion portion 73 can also be positioned opposite the heating element 21 to the adapter plate 71.

[0070] Furthermore, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 12The first connector 60 is sandwiched between the bases 210 of two adjacent heating elements 21 and is electrically connected to the heating portion 220 of at least one heating element 21. The side of the first connector 60 facing the adapter plate 71 is electrically inserted into the first insertion portion 72. It can be understood that the heating elements 21 extend along the first direction. Referring to the above-mentioned parallel arrangement of the adapter plate 71 and the heating elements 21, the adapter plate 71 is located between two adjacent heating elements 21, ensuring a shorter electrical connection path between one adapter plate 71 and two heating elements 21, simplifying the electrical connection circuit, and improving the stability and reliability of the electric control device 16 in controlling the operation of the heater 20. Meanwhile, the heating parts 220 of the two heating elements 21 are electrically connected to the adapter plate 71 via a first connector 60, simplifying the electrical connection structure between the heater 20 and the adapter plate 71. The first connector 60 is plugged into the first plug-in part 72, reducing the complexity and operational difficulty of the electrical connection structure between the electronic control device 16 and the heater 20, facilitating installation, and reducing the size of the compressor 1. Of course, in other embodiments, the adapter plate 71 can also have a connecting branch corresponding to each heating element 21, so that multiple connecting branches converge at the same end and are electrically connected to the electronic control device 16.

[0071] For detecting the temperature of the heat exchange medium on the input and output heaters 20, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 12On the substrate 210 corresponding to the heating channel 211 connecting the inlet 202 and the outlet 203, a temperature sensor 50 is provided on the substrate 210 near the inlet 202 or the outlet 203. The adapter plate 71 is also provided with a second insertion part 74, to which the temperature sensor 50 is electrically inserted. It should be noted that the inlet and outlet ends of the substrate 210 are understood as the ends of the heating element 21 where the heat exchange medium enters and exits. For the connection points of the heat exchange medium between adjacent heating elements 21, the temperature sensor 50 may not be provided. At least the temperature sensor 50 is provided at the end of the heater 20 used to connect the inlet 202 and the outlet 203 to the outside. Thus, the temperature sensor 50 can monitor the temperature of the heat exchange medium entering the heater 20 and the temperature relationship when the heat exchange medium flows out of the heat exchanger in real time, and feed these temperature signals back to the electronic control device 16. The electronic control device 16 then adjusts the heating power of the heating unit 220 to ensure that the temperature of the heat exchange medium delivered by the heater 20 meets the expected requirements, and can also avoid overheating and reduce safety hazards. For example, the heating power of the heater 20 can be automatically reduced after the set temperature is reached, and the heating power of the heater 20 can be increased when insufficient temperature is detected. At the same time, the adapter plate 71 can also electrically connect the first plug-in part 72 and the second plug-in part 74 to the electronic control device 16, simplifying the structure of electrically connecting the heating unit 220 and the temperature sensor 50 to the electronic control device 16. The electrical connection of the heating unit 220, the temperature sensor 50 and the electronic control device 16 can be realized by installing the adapter plate 71. Among them, the temperature sensor 50 is electrically connected to the second plug-in part 74 by plugging, which reduces the difficulty of circuit assembly of the temperature sensor 50 and facilitates later maintenance and replacement. In another embodiment, the second connector 74 is located between the first connector 72 and the third connector 73, reducing the mutual interference between the adapter plate 71 and the heating part 220 and the temperature sensor 50, which helps to avoid exposed cross-interference and improve assembly efficiency. In another embodiment, the second connector 74 and the first connector 72 may also be located at the same end of the adapter plate 71.

[0072] Furthermore, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9Temperature sensor 50 and first connector 60 are disposed at the same end of base 210 in the first direction. Second connector 74 and third connector 73 are disposed on the side of adapter plate 71 facing motor 15. Temperature sensor 50 is electrically connected to connector strip 51. First connector 72 is provided with clearance groove 723. Connector strip 51 passes through clearance groove 723 and is electrically connected to second connector 74 in the first direction. It can be understood that connector strip 51 can electrically connect temperature sensor 50 and second connector 74 by plugging. Second connector 74 is located on the side of adapter plate 71 away from heating body 21 and is disposed facing motor 15 together with third connector 73. This can reduce the influence of heating body 21 on second connector 74 of adapter plate 71 electrically connected to temperature sensor 50, ensuring the compactness of each component in housing cavity 101, and also ensuring the reliability of electronic control device 16 in detecting the temperature of heat exchange medium in heater 20. Based on the above description of the position of the first plug-in portion 72, it can be seen that the first plug-in portion 72 is located near the position where the first connector 60 is clamped in the base 210. The first connector portion is located near the temperature sensor 50 at the end of the heating body 21 that connects to the liquid inlet 202 or the liquid outlet 203. On the one hand, the electrical connection structure between the adapter plate 71 and the heater 20 is avoided as much as possible from the heating part 220 to reduce the heat radiation effect of the heating part 220. On the other hand, the electrical connection structure between the heater 20 and the adapter plate 71 is integrated into one place, which facilitates assembly. The first plug-in portion 72 is provided with a clearance groove 723. The clearance groove 723 includes a slot or half-slot hole opposite to the first plug-in portion 72 and the temperature sensor 50, and a groove segment extending from the first plug-in portion 72 in a first direction away from the heating element 21. From the temperature sensor 50 to the second plug-in portion 74, the plug strip 51 passes through the slot or half-slot hole and the groove segment in sequence, and is then inserted into the third sensor in the first direction. This allows the plug strip 51 to extend and arrange in a predetermined order, reduces the bending degree of the plug strip 51, ensures the electrical connection stability between the temperature sensor 50 and the adapter plate 71, and reduces the thermal radiation interference of the heating element 21. Of course, in other embodiments, the second plug-in portion 74 may also be provided on the same side as the first plug-in portion 72 facing the heater 20, and the second plug-in portion 74 and the temperature sensor 50 may be electrically plugged in relative to each other.

[0073] Regarding the connection relationship between the third insertion part 73 and the second connector 161, in one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 11The third connector 73 includes a crimp terminal 731 and a terminal bracket 732. The crimp terminal 731 is disposed on the terminal bracket 732, with one side electrically connected to the adapter plate 71 and the other side electrically plugged into the second connector 161. The terminal bracket 732 is disposed on the adapter plate 71 and fixedly connected to the housing. It can be understood that the terminal bracket 732 provides fixed support for the crimp terminal 731 and also connects to the housing, providing a fixing function for that end of the adapter plate 71 to ensure the stability of the adapter assembly 70. Thus, the crimp terminal 731 forms contact with the second connector 161 through physical pressing. While assembling the housing cover 13 and the adapter assembly 70, it also synchronously connects the adapter plate 71 and the electrical control device 16. Simultaneously, the crimp terminal 731 can withstand a large current, making it suitable for high-power loads such as the heater 20. Here, the terminal bracket 732 serves as a support structure, enhancing the stability of the crimp terminal 731. Even under the high-frequency vibration environment of the compressor 1 during operation, the position of the crimp terminal 731 remains unchanged, thereby ensuring the connection stability between the adapter plate 71 and the electrical control device 16. Of course, in other embodiments, the adapter plate 71 can also be fixedly connected to the housing at the end where the third insertion part 73 is provided. The third insertion part 73 is only used for electrical connection with the second connector 161.

[0074] Furthermore, regarding the circuit arrangement for the electrical connection between the temperature sensor 50, the heating element 220, and the electronic control device 16, in this embodiment, please refer to... Figure 8 and Figure 9 The crimp terminal 731 includes a first terminal 7311 electrically connected to the first insertion portion 72 and a second terminal 7312 electrically connected to the second insertion portion 74. The first terminal 7311 and the second terminal 7312 are electrically inserted into the second insertion portion 74. It can be understood that the crimp terminal 731 of the third insertion portion 73 has a first terminal 7311 for electrical connection between the heating part 220 and the electronic control device 16, and a second terminal 7312 for electrical connection between the temperature sensor 50 and the electronic control device 16. This allows the insertion of the third insertion portion 73 and the second connector 161 to meet all electrical connection requirements between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16, simplifying the complexity of the electrical connection structure between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16 and reducing the operational difficulty of electrical connection between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16. Of course, in other embodiments, the second plug-in portion 74 may also divide the press-fit terminal into two mutually isolated parts, so as to electrically connect the heating portion 220 and the temperature sensor 50 to the electronic control device 16 respectively, thereby reducing the interference of high voltage current on weak electrical signals.

[0075] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10The cover 13 has a mounting opening 131 between the heater 20 and the electronic control device 16. The adapter plate 71 is adapted to be installed in the mounting opening 131. The mounting bracket 722 of the first plug-in part 72 and the terminal bracket 732 of the third plug-in part 73 are fixedly disposed on the edge of the mounting opening 131. It can be understood that the space where the heater 20 is located and the space where the electronic control device 16 is located are connected through the mounting opening 131 to form a receiving cavity 101. Here, the adapter plate 71 is exposed at the mounting port 131 to facilitate electrical connection between one side of the adapter plate 71 and the electrical control device 16, and the other side to the heater 20. It is fixedly connected to the housing by the first insertion part 72 and the third insertion part 73 distributed at both ends of the adapter plate 71. The first insertion part 72 and the first connector 60 are used to receive the force during insertion, and the third insertion part 73 and the second connector 161 are used to receive the force during the installation of the adapter assembly 70. The first insertion part 72 and the third insertion part 73 bear the insertion force and directly transmit it to the housing, reducing the risk of deformation of the adapter plate 71 under stress. This ensures that the adapter plate 71 can maintain rigidity between the heater 20 and the electrical control device 16, thereby reducing the probability of the heating part 220 abutting against the heat-melting adapter plate 71. The periphery of the mounting port 131 is provided with mounting positions for the first insertion part 72 and the third insertion part 73, providing a positioning reference for the installation of the adapter assembly 70, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the adapter assembly 70. Of course, in other embodiments, the cover 13 can also be provided with a partition between the electronic control device 16 and the heater 20 to separate the receiving cavity 101, and an adapter plug can be provided on the partition. The adapter plug is electrically connected to the heating part 220 and the temperature sensor 50 on the side of the partition facing the heater 20, and electrically connected to the adapter plate 71 on the side of the partition facing the electronic control device 16.

[0076] The present invention also proposes a thermal management system, which includes a compressor. The specific structure of the compressor is as described in the above embodiments. Since the thermal management system adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0077] The thermal management system includes an air conditioning module and a water circuit module. The air conditioning module is configured as an in-vehicle air conditioner, and the water circuit module includes multiple pumps and valves connected by flow channels or pipes. The heat exchange medium flows through the heaters, or, after acquiring heat from the heat exchanger in the air conditioning module, it is distributed to various heat exchange locations in the vehicle, such as the battery, seats, and engine, to ensure that the temperature of each heat exchange location remains within a preset range. In this application, the compressor in the air conditioning module and the heater in the water circuit module are integrated to form a compressor integrated assembly.

[0078] The present invention also proposes a vehicle including a thermal management system. The specific structure of the thermal management system is as described in the above embodiments. Since the vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0079] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present invention and the contents of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A compressor, characterized in that, It includes a first housing, a second housing, a cover, a compression section, a motor, an electronic control device, a transfer assembly, and a heater; The cover and one side of the first housing define a receiving cavity, the electronic control device is disposed in the receiving cavity and is electrically connected to the motor; The compression unit and the motor are provided in the area between the other side of the first housing and the second housing. The motor is connected to the compression unit in a driving connection. The compressor is provided with a refrigerant interface communicating with the compression unit and a circuit interface electrically connected to the electronic control device. The heater has a liquid flow channel with an inlet and an outlet. The heater includes one or at least two heating elements. At least a portion of each heating element is disposed in the receiving cavity. Each heating element includes a base and a heating section. The base has a heating flow channel, which constitutes at least a portion of the liquid flow channel. The heating section is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the base and extends circumferentially along the base. The adapter assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity, and the heating part is electrically connected to the electronic control device through the adapter assembly. The adapter assembly and the heating part are spaced apart.

2. The compressor as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter assembly is rigid.

3. The compressor as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The substrate is provided with a first connector electrically connected to the heating part, the electronic control device is provided with a second connector, and the adapter assembly includes an adapter plate, the opposite sides of which are electrically connected to the first connector and the second connector, respectively.

4. The compressor as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The adapter assembly further includes a first plug portion disposed on the adapter plate, the first plug portion being electrically connected to the first connector, and the first plug portion being fixedly connected to the cover.

5. The compressor as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first plug-in part includes a plug-in terminal and a mounting bracket. The plug-in terminal is disposed on the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is disposed on the adapter plate. The plug-in terminal and the adapter plate are electrically connected and electrically plugged into the first connector. The mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the housing.

6. The compressor as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The plug-in terminal is exposed on one side of the mounting bracket, and the other side of the mounting bracket is fixedly inserted into the adapter plate.

7. The compressor as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, On the substrate corresponding to the heating channel that connects the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet, a temperature sensor is provided on the substrate at a position adjacent to the liquid inlet or the liquid outlet. The adapter plate is also provided with a second plug-in part, and the temperature sensor is electrically plugged into the second plug-in part.

8. The compressor as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The base extends along a first direction, the adapter plate extends along the first direction, the first plug-in portion is disposed at one end of the adapter plate, and the other end of the adapter plate is provided with a third plug-in portion, which is electrically plugged into the second connector.

9. The compressor as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The temperature sensor and the first connector are disposed at the same end of the base in the first direction, and the second plug-in part is disposed on the side of the adapter plate facing the motor; The temperature sensor is electrically connected to a connector strip. The first connector portion is provided with a clearance groove. The connector strip passes through the clearance groove and is electrically connected to the second connector portion in the first direction.

10. The compressor as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The substrate is configured as a tube, and the heater includes at least two heating elements. The substrates of two adjacent heating elements are connected by a connector so that the heating channels of the adjacent substrates are connected through the channels in the connector. The two adjacent heating elements are located on the same side of the connector in the first direction, and the third plug is disposed adjacent to the connector.

11. The compressor as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The first connector is sandwiched between the bases of two adjacent heating elements and is electrically connected to the heating part of at least one heating element. The first connector is electrically inserted into the first insertion part on the side facing the adapter plate.

12. The compressor as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The third connector includes a crimp terminal and a terminal bracket. The crimp terminal is disposed on the terminal bracket and is electrically connected to the adapter plate on one side and electrically plugged into the second connector on the other side. The terminal bracket is disposed on the adapter plate and fixedly connected to the housing.

13. The compressor as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The crimp terminal includes a first terminal electrically connected to the first plug portion and a second terminal electrically connected to the second plug portion, wherein the first terminal and the second terminal are electrically plugged into the second plug portion; And / or, the housing cover has an installation port between the heater and the electrical control device, the adapter plate is adapted to be installed in the installation port, and the mounting bracket of the first plug-in part and the terminal bracket of the third plug-in part are fixedly disposed on the edge of the installation port.

14. A thermal management system, characterized in that, Includes the compressor as described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the thermal management system as described in claim 14.

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