Thermal management module for a vehicle, front engine compartment assembly, and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicles and discloses a thermal management module for a vehicle, a front engine compartment assembly and the vehicle. The thermal management module comprises a first mounting cross beam, a refrigerant side flow channel plate and a front end assembly. The refrigerant side flow channel plate is provided with a refrigerant channel and a plurality of mounting positions for mounting valve bodies or sensors, and the refrigerant side flow channel plate is arranged on the first mounting cross beam. The front end assembly is arranged above the first mounting cross beam and the refrigerant side flow channel plate, and the front end assembly is connected with at least one of the first mounting cross beam and the refrigerant side flow channel plate. The thermal management module according to the application improves the integration degree and reduces the occupied space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a thermal management module for a vehicle, a front engine compartment assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of new energy electric vehicles, the pace of product iteration is accelerating, and market competition is becoming increasingly fierce. The requirements for thermal management systems in vehicle development are constantly increasing, trending towards lightweight and functionally integrated designs. The thermal management system of a new energy vehicle needs to simultaneously control the temperature of components such as the battery, motor, and electronic control system. With numerous components distributed across various systems, integration is a crucial evaluation indicator for the thermal management system. Furthermore, the components of the thermal management system in new energy electric vehicles, mainly including front-end components, integrated modules, air conditioning units, and compressors, are all located in the front compartment. Efficient integration of the thermal management system has a significant impact on overall vehicle lightweighting and cost reduction.

[0003] In related technologies, the front-end components are fixed to the front vehicle body via four support points, the integrated module is mounted on the three-electric crossbeam via brackets, the compressor is mounted on the front suspension assembly of the chassis via brackets, and the air conditioning unit is also installed in the front compartment of the vehicle. The thermal management system occupies almost all the space in the front compartment; therefore, how to improve the integration of the thermal management module and reduce its space occupation is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a thermal management module for a vehicle, a front engine compartment assembly, and a vehicle. The thermal management module according to this application improves integration and reduces space occupation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted in this application include:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a thermal management module for a vehicle, including a first mounting beam, a refrigerant-side flow channel plate, and a front-end assembly; the refrigerant-side flow channel plate has a refrigerant channel and multiple mounting positions for mounting valve bodies or sensors, and the refrigerant-side flow channel plate is disposed on the first mounting beam; the front-end assembly is disposed above the first mounting beam and the refrigerant-side flow channel plate, and the front-end assembly is connected to at least one of the first mounting beam and the refrigerant-side flow channel plate.

[0007] According to the thermal management module for vehicles proposed in the first aspect of this application, the agent-side flow channel plate and the first mounting beam are integrated into one piece. The front-end component is supported by at least one of the first mounting beam and the agent-side flow channel plate. There is no need to set up an additional independent flow channel plate mounting bracket and front-end component support structure, which greatly reduces the number of parts and assembly nodes of the thermal management module, making the overall structure more compact. The front-end component, the agent-side flow channel plate, and the first mounting beam are integrated and arranged in the vertical direction, rather than being scattered in the horizontal direction. This can greatly reduce the lateral space occupied by the thermal management module in the vehicle's engine compartment, and at the same time, it can reduce the space occupied by the thermal management module in the front-rear direction.

[0008] Optionally, the front-end component is fixed to the agent-side flow channel plate, and the projection of the agent-side flow channel plate overlaps at least partially with the projection of the front-end component in the vertical direction.

[0009] In the above scheme, the agent-side flow channel plate can be part of the first mounting crossbeam, or the agent-side flow channel plate can be installed on the first mounting crossbeam, so that at least part of the front-end component is installed on the agent-side flow channel plate. That is to say, the agent-side flow channel plate can replace the first mounting crossbeam to support the front-end component. With this setting, the integration of the thermal management module can be greatly improved, and the space occupied by the thermal management module in the front-rear direction, vertical direction and horizontal direction can be compressed more efficiently, making the arrangement of components in the vehicle's engine compartment more compact.

[0010] Optionally, the agent-side flow channel plate and the first mounting crossbeam are integrally formed.

[0011] In the above solution, the integrally formed agent-side flow channel plate and the first mounting crossbeam reduce the gaps and connectors generated when the two are connected. After molding, it can be directly used as an integral load-bearing unit to provide an installation base for the front-end components, reducing connectors or fasteners, further improving the integration of the thermal management module, and further reducing the space occupied in the engine compartment. Compared with the spliced ​​structure, the vibration resistance and deformation resistance are greatly enhanced, and it can more stably bear the weight of the front-end components and resist the impact load during vehicle operation.

[0012] Optionally, the thermal management module also includes a water-side flow channel plate, which is disposed vertically on the side of the agent-side flow channel plate away from the front-end component.

[0013] In the above scheme, the water-side flow channel plate is arranged vertically on the side of the propellant-side flow channel plate away from the front-end components. Compared with the dispersed arrangement in the left-right or front-back directions, this can significantly reduce the space occupied by the thermal management module in the left-right or front-back directions. It can also shorten the fluid connection path between the water-side and propellant-side flow channel plates and other components in their respective loops, thereby reducing the space occupied by different fluid medium pipelines in the cabin, which in turn helps to improve the integration and reduce the overall space occupied by the thermal management module.

[0014] Optionally, the water-side flow channel plate and the agent-side flow channel plate are fixedly connected, and the projection of the water-side flow channel plate and the projection of the agent-side flow channel plate overlap at least partially in the vertical direction;

[0015] The thermal management module also includes a pump body and a valve body, which are located vertically on the side of the water-side flow channel plate away from the agent-side flow channel plate.

[0016] In the above scheme, the water-side flow channel plate and the agent-side flow channel plate are fixedly connected and their vertical projections at least partially overlap, which can further reduce the space occupied in the left-right or front-back directions. Furthermore, the fixed connection forms an integrated flow channel plate assembly, which enhances the overall structural rigidity. Together with the first mounting beam, it supports the upper front-end assembly, providing more stable resistance to vehicle vibration and impact. At the same time, it shortens the connection path between the two flow channel plates, reducing the space occupied by the connecting pipes.

[0017] Optionally, the thermal management module also includes a kettle, which is positioned above the water-side flow channel plate and is connected to the flow channel within the water-side flow channel plate.

[0018] In the above solution, placing the kettle above the water-side flow channel plate and connecting it to its internal flow channel can reduce the space occupied in the front-back and left-right directions, making the overall structure more compact. At the same time, it facilitates the entry of liquid from the kettle into the water-side flow channel plate, and can shorten the connection path between the kettle and the water-side flow channel plate. The kettle and the water-side flow channel plate can be directly connected through a short interface or integrated pipeline, reducing the length of external pipelines and connection joints, improving integration, and reducing space occupation.

[0019] Optionally, along the vertical direction, the front end assembly has a first side and a second side arranged opposite to each other, the first side being fixed to the agent-side flow channel plate, and the water bottle being arranged on the second side.

[0020] The above solution avoids stacking the water tank, agent-side flow channel plate, and front-end components in the front-to-back direction, reducing the space occupied in the front-to-back direction. It also reduces the space occupied in the left-to-right direction, thereby improving the layout compactness, reducing the space occupied in the front compartment, and making it easier to shorten the spatial dimensions of the front compartment in the front-to-back direction. At the same time, the connection path between the water tank and the water-side flow channel plate can be routed along the side of the front-end components, avoiding intersection and entanglement with other component pipelines, reducing flow resistance and leakage risk, and further improving the structural compactness.

[0021] Optionally, the thermal management module also includes a gas-liquid separator, which is located on the left or right side of the front-end component along the left-right direction of the vehicle, and the projection of the gas-liquid separator overlaps with the projection of the front-end component.

[0022] In the above scheme, installing the gas-liquid separator close to the front-end components can significantly shorten the length of the connecting pipeline, thereby helping to reduce the space occupied by the pipeline in the front compartment and making the overall structure more integrated. At the same time, it shortens the medium transmission path after gas-liquid separation, improving the operating efficiency of the heat exchange system. In addition, the lower side of the gas-liquid separator can be set on the agent-side flow channel plate. That is to say, the agent-side flow channel plate can not only support the front-end components, but also support the gas-liquid separator, which can shorten the pipeline length between the gas-liquid separator and the agent-side flow channel plate, further reducing the space occupation.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a front engine compartment assembly for a vehicle, comprising:

[0024] The forward cabin has cabin space;

[0025] The thermal management module described in any embodiment is disposed within the cabin space.

[0026] According to the second aspect of the present application, the front engine compartment assembly for a vehicle, having the thermal management module described in any embodiment, can significantly free up more engine compartment space to reserve more sufficient installation and heat dissipation space for core components such as batteries, motors, and electronic controls, which helps to improve the integration of the front engine compartment assembly and reduce the size of the front engine compartment assembly.

[0027] Thirdly, embodiments of this application propose a vehicle including the thermal management module or the front engine compartment assembly described in any of the embodiments.

[0028] The vehicle proposed according to the third aspect of this application, having the thermal management module and / or front engine compartment assembly described in any embodiment, significantly reduces the space occupied in the front engine compartment of the vehicle, which not only provides more sufficient installation and heat dissipation space for core components such as batteries and motors, but also helps to expand the space of the passenger compartment and improve the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the thermal management module in some embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the thermal management module in some other embodiments of this application.

[0032] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0033] 1000. Thermal Management Module;

[0034] 100. First installation crossbeam;

[0035] 200. Agent-side flow channel plate;

[0036] 300. Front-end component; 310. First side; 320. Second side;

[0037] 700, kettle;

[0038] 800. Gas-liquid separator. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used in the description of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the description, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the description, claims, or accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order or hierarchy.

[0041] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application can be combined with other embodiments.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "attachment" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] In this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this application, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0044] In this application, "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0045] With the rapid development of new energy electric vehicles, the pace of product iteration is accelerating, and market competition is becoming increasingly fierce. The requirements for thermal management systems in vehicle development are constantly increasing, trending towards lightweight and functionally integrated designs. The thermal management system of a new energy vehicle needs to simultaneously control the temperature of components such as the battery, motor, and electronic control system. With numerous components distributed across various systems, integration is a crucial evaluation indicator for the thermal management system. Furthermore, the components of the thermal management system in new energy electric vehicles, mainly including front-end components, integrated modules, air conditioning units, and compressors, are all located in the front compartment. Efficient integration of the thermal management system has a significant impact on overall vehicle lightweighting and cost reduction.

[0046] Currently, the integrated module and the front-end component are two independent assemblies, which are installed separately on the vehicle body. Taking a new energy electric rear-wheel drive vehicle as an example, the front-end component is fixed to the front body through four support points, the integrated module is arranged on the three-electric crossbeam through brackets, the compressor is installed on the front suspension assembly of the chassis through brackets, and the air conditioning box is also installed in the front compartment of the vehicle body.

[0047] The front-end components, which exchange heat with the outside environment, are quite heavy and require stable support. The integrated module mainly consists of water-side and solvent-side flow channels. The thermal management system occupies almost the entire front compartment space. As customers increasingly demand higher usable floor space in vehicles, improving the integration of the thermal management system is of great significance. The front trunk can improve the user experience of the overall vehicle space. Optimizing the layout of the integrated module can increase the space in the front trunk, which is important for enhancing the competitiveness of the vehicle.

[0048] The vehicle's driver's cabin and front engine compartment are separated by a front bulkhead. Because the thermal management module in the front engine compartment occupies a large space, the usable space in the driver's cabin is also affected when the vehicle's dimensions remain unchanged.

[0049] Therefore, the technical solution of this application improves the integration of the thermal management module, reduces the space occupied by the thermal management module, and allows the front bulkhead to be moved forward, thereby increasing the space of the cockpit.

[0050] In view of this, in order to improve the integration of the thermal management module 1000 and reduce its space occupation, this application embodiment proposes a thermal management module 1000 for a vehicle. The refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 has a refrigerant channel and multiple mounting positions for mounting valve bodies or sensors. The refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 is disposed on a first mounting crossbeam 100. A front-end assembly 300 is disposed above the first mounting crossbeam 100 and the refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200. The front-end assembly 300 is connected to at least one of the first mounting crossbeam 100 and the refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200, that is, the refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 and the first mounting crossbeam 100 are integrated into a single unit. The module 1000 is supported by at least one of the first mounting beam 100 and the agent-side flow channel plate 200. This eliminates the need for separate flow channel plate mounting brackets and front-end component 300 support structures, significantly reducing the number of parts and assembly nodes in the thermal management module 1000. This makes the overall structure more compact and effectively reduces the space occupied in the vehicle's engine compartment. At the same time, the centralized layout shortens the connection path between the agent-side flow channel plate 200 and the front-end component 300 (such as heat exchangers, pipe joints, etc.), reduces the length and bends of external pipelines, lowers fluid flow resistance and leakage risk, and reduces the space occupied by pipelines.

[0051] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a thermal management module 1000 for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, a thermal management module 1000 for a vehicle includes a first mounting beam 100, a side flow channel plate 200, and a front end assembly 300.

[0053] The refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 has a refrigerant passage and multiple mounting positions for mounting valve bodies or sensors. The refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 is disposed on the first mounting crossbeam 100. As an example, the refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 can be connected to the first mounting crossbeam 100 by bolts or snap-fit, and this application does not limit this.

[0054] Understandably, by directly mounting the agent-side flow channel plate 200 onto the first mounting beam 100, there is no need to design an additional independent flow channel plate mounting bracket or fixing seat. This significantly reduces the number of parts and assembly nodes in the thermal management module 1000, thereby reducing production and assembly costs, avoiding structural redundancy caused by splicing multiple parts, improving integration, and reducing overall space occupation.

[0055] Meanwhile, the first mounting beam 100 has high rigidity and stability. The agent-side flow channel plate 200 is fixed by the first mounting beam 100, which can effectively resist vibration and impact during vehicle operation, help improve the overall stability of the thermal management module 1000, and at the same time help protect the sealing of the internal flow channel of the agent-side flow channel plate 200, prevent fluid leakage, and ensure the stable operation of the thermal management system.

[0056] In addition, the agent-side flow channel plate 200 and the first mounting beam 100 can work together as a whole to provide support, providing a solid foundation for the subsequent installation of the front-end component 300 and helping to improve the reliability of the entire thermal management module 1000.

[0057] As an example, multiple flow channel grooves are created within the refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 through processes such as die casting, and then sealed by welding plates to form refrigerant channels. These refrigerant channels are planned according to thermal management requirements, connecting components such as the condenser, evaporator, and battery cooler, allowing the refrigerant to circulate smoothly.

[0058] Meanwhile, the end face of the agent-side flow channel plate 200 is pre-set with various specifications of mounting interfaces, which can be adapted to the installation of core thermal management components such as electronic expansion valves, solenoid shut-off valves, check valves, and temperature and pressure sensors. This integrated design can reduce the assembly process of scattered parts, shorten production time, and allow the originally scattered parts to be compactly combined, significantly reducing the space occupied by the thermal management module in the vehicle.

[0059] Furthermore, in new energy vehicles, for example, the refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 can transport refrigerant while simultaneously meeting the cooling and heating needs of the air conditioning system and regulating the temperature of the battery pack; in traditional vehicles, it can also help maintain components such as the engine within a suitable operating temperature range. Some refrigerant-side flow channel plates 200 are also equipped with limiting devices to fix the flow channel pipe, preventing the pipe from loosening or falling off, ensuring stable refrigerant transmission, and guaranteeing the continuous and effective operation of the thermal management system.

[0060] The front-end component 300 is positioned above the first mounting crossbeam 100 and the agent-side flow channel plate 200. Specifically, the front-end component 300, the agent-side flow channel plate 200, and the first mounting crossbeam 100 are integrated in the vertical direction, rather than being dispersed in the horizontal direction. This can significantly reduce the lateral space occupied by the thermal management module 1000 in the vehicle's engine compartment, while also reducing the space occupied by the thermal management module 1000 in the front-rear direction.

[0061] The front-end component 300 is connected to at least one of the first mounting beam 100 and the agent-side flow channel plate 200. That is, the first mounting beam 100 and the agent-side flow channel plate 200 can work together to support the front-end component 300, thereby integrating the agent-side flow channel plate 200 with the first mounting beam 100. This reduces the space occupied by the agent-side flow channel plate 200 in the front-back, up-down, or left-right directions, and also utilizes the structural rigidity of the agent-side flow channel plate 200 itself to support the front-end component 300, improving the integration of the thermal management module 1000 while ensuring installation stability.

[0062] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The front-end component 300 is fixed to the agent-side flow channel plate 200, and the projection of the agent-side flow channel plate 200 overlaps with the projection of the front-end component 300 at least partially in the vertical direction.

[0063] Specifically, the agent-side flow channel plate 200 can be part of the first mounting crossbeam 100, or the agent-side flow channel plate 200 can be installed on the first mounting crossbeam 100, so that at least part of the front-end component 300 is installed on the agent-side flow channel plate 200. In other words, the agent-side flow channel plate 200 can replace the first mounting crossbeam 100 to support the front-end component 300. With this configuration, the integration of the thermal management module 1000 can be greatly improved, and the space occupied by the thermal management module 1000 in the front-rear direction, up-down direction and left-right direction can be compressed more efficiently, making the arrangement of components in the vehicle's engine compartment more compact.

[0064] Meanwhile, the agent-side flow channel plate 200 itself has a certain structural rigidity. Its design of directly supporting the front-end component 300 can make full use of its own structural strength, which not only disperses the weight load of the front-end component 300, but also effectively resists the vibration and impact during vehicle operation, avoids the loosening of installation or deformation of components caused by local stress concentration, and further ensures the installation stability and operational reliability of the thermal management module 1000.

[0065] In addition, this design allows for a more direct and tighter connection between the agent-side flow channel plate 200 and the front-end component 300, which can significantly shorten the fluid transmission path between the two, reduce the length of external pipelines, the number of bends and connection joints, reduce fluid flow resistance to improve heat exchange efficiency, and at the same time reduce the risk of pipeline leakage.

[0066] In other embodiments, the agent-side flow channel plate 200 and the first mounting beam 100 are integrally formed. Specifically,

[0067] Understandably, the one-piece molded agent-side flow channel plate 200 and the first mounting crossbeam 100 reduce the gaps and connectors generated when the two are connected. This design avoids the risk of sealing failure caused by vibration and temperature changes at the splicing point, ensuring no leakage of fluid inside the flow channel. It also allows the overall structure to form a complete rigid skeleton, which greatly enhances the vibration resistance and deformation resistance of the spliced ​​structure. It can more stably bear the weight of the front-end component 300 and resist the impact load during vehicle operation.

[0068] Meanwhile, the one-piece molding eliminates the need for separate processing of flow channel plates and crossbeams, as well as the need for assembly, positioning, and fastening processes. This significantly reduces the number of parts and production time, lowers processing errors and assembly costs. Furthermore, once molded, it can be directly used as an integral load-bearing unit to provide an installation foundation for the front-end component 300, reducing the number of connectors or fasteners. This further enhances the integration of the thermal management module 1000 and further reduces the space occupied in the engine compartment.

[0069] In some other embodiments, the thermal management module 1000 further includes a water-side flow channel plate, which is disposed vertically on the side of the agent-side flow channel plate 200 away from the front end component 300.

[0070] Specifically, along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the water-side flow channel plate is set opposite to the crossbeam, and the front-end component 300 is still supported only by the propellant-side flow channel plate 200. The water-side flow channel plate is arranged vertically on the side of the propellant-side flow channel plate 200 away from the front-end component 300. Compared with the dispersed arrangement in the left-right or front-rear direction, this can greatly reduce the space occupied by the thermal management module 1000 in the left-right or front-rear direction, and improve the compactness of the dense arrangement of multiple components in the engine compartment.

[0071] Meanwhile, the water-side flow channel plate is located in the coolant circuit and the refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 is located in the refrigerant circuit. This avoids the cross-entanglement of pipelines in different fluid circuits and shortens the fluid connection path between the water-side flow channel plate and the refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200 and other components in their respective circuits. They can be directly connected through short-distance interfaces or integrated pipelines, thereby reducing the space occupied by different fluid media pipelines in the cabin. This helps to improve the integration and reduce the overall space occupied by the thermal management module 1000.

[0072] In addition, the lower water-side flow channel plate can form a cooperative support structure with the agent-side flow channel plate 200 and the first mounting beam 100, further enhancing the overall rigidity and more stably supporting the upper agent-side flow channel plate 200 and the front end component 300, resisting the vibration and impact during vehicle operation.

[0073] In other embodiments, the water-side flow channel plate and the agent-side flow channel plate 200 are fixedly connected, and the projection of the water-side flow channel plate and the projection of the agent-side flow channel plate 200 overlap at least partially in the vertical direction. It can be understood that the fixed connection between the water-side flow channel plate and the agent-side flow channel plate 200 and the at least partial overlap of their vertical projections can further reduce the space occupied in the left-right or front-back directions. Furthermore, the fixed connection forms an integrated flow channel plate assembly, which enhances the overall structural rigidity. Together with the first mounting beam 100, it supports the upper front end assembly 300, providing more stable resistance to vehicle vibration and impact. At the same time, it shortens the connection path between the two flow channel plates, reducing the space occupied by the connecting pipes.

[0074] The thermal management module 1000 also includes a pump body and a valve body, which are vertically positioned on the side of the water-side flow channel plate away from the agent-side flow channel plate 200. Specifically, the water-side flow channel plate and the agent-side flow channel plate 200 are stacked vertically, with the pump body and valve body located below the water-side flow channel plate. The pump body and valve body are respectively connected to corresponding flow channels inside the water-side flow channel plate, thereby controlling the flow and cutoff of the medium in the corresponding circuit.

[0075] In the above scheme, arranging the pump body and valve body vertically on the side of the water-side flow channel plate away from the agent side can reduce the space waste caused by the dispersed arrangement of components such as the pump body and valve body, and improve the structural compactness.

[0076] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The thermal management module 1000 also includes a water jug ​​700, which is located above the water-side flow channel plate and is connected to the flow channel in the water-side flow channel plate.

[0077] In the above solution, placing the kettle 700 above the water-side flow channel plate and connecting it to its internal flow channel reduces the space occupied in the front-back and left-right directions, making the overall structure more compact. It also facilitates the entry of liquid from the kettle 700 into the water-side flow channel plate. Furthermore, it shortens the connection path between the kettle 700 and the water-side flow channel plate, allowing them to directly connect via a short interface or integrated piping. This reduces the length of external piping and connection joints, improves integration, and reduces space occupation.

[0078] In a specific embodiment, the water tank 700 can serve to vent air, replenish water, and stabilize pressure in the circuit. Its close proximity to the water-side flow channel plate allows for the rapid removal of air bubbles from the flow channel, preventing air resistance from affecting pump operation and heat exchange efficiency. It can also replenish fluid in a timely manner when fluid is lost, while balancing the circuit pressure to prevent damage to components caused by sudden pressure increases or decreases, thus ensuring stable operation of the water-side circuit.

[0079] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In the vertical direction, the front end assembly 300 has a first side 310 and a second side 320 disposed opposite to each other. The first side 310 is fixed to the agent-side flow channel plate 200, and the water bottle 700 is disposed on the second side 320. Specifically, the second side 320 is located above the first side 310, that is, the water bottle 700 is disposed on the upper side of the front end assembly 300, and the agent-side flow channel plate 200 is located on the lower side of the front end assembly 300.

[0080] This design avoids stacking the water tank 700, the agent side flow channel plate 200, and the front end component 300 in the front-rear direction, reducing the space occupied in the front-rear direction. It also reduces the space occupied in the left-right direction, thereby improving the layout compactness, reducing the space occupied in the front compartment, and making it easier to shorten the spatial dimensions of the front compartment in the front-rear direction.

[0081] Meanwhile, the connecting pipe between the kettle 700 and the water-side flow channel plate can be routed along the side of the front-end component 300, avoiding cross-entanglement with other component pipes, reducing flow resistance and leakage risk, and further improving structural compactness.

[0082] In other embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The thermal management module 1000 also includes a gas-liquid separator 800, which is located on the left or right side of the front-end component 300. It can be understood that the gas-liquid separator 800 can separate gaseous refrigerant and liquid refrigerant. The gas-liquid separator 800 is connected to the flow channel inside the refrigerant-side flow channel plate 200.

[0083] When the gas-liquid separator 800 is located on the left side of the front-end assembly 300, part of the agent-side flow channel plate 200 is fixed to the lower side of the gas-liquid separator 800, and the other part of the agent-side flow channel plate 200 is fixed to the lower side of the front-end assembly 300. This can reduce the space occupied in the front-to-back direction and also reduce the space occupied in the vertical direction, making it easier to shorten the space size of the front compartment in the front-to-back direction.

[0084] When the gas-liquid separator 800 is located on the right side of the front-end assembly 300, the lower side of the gas-liquid separator 800 can be fixed to the first mounting beam 100, which can reduce the space occupied in the front-to-back direction and also reduce the space occupied in the vertical direction, making it easier to shorten the space size of the front compartment in the front-to-back direction.

[0085] Along the left-right direction of the vehicle, the projection of the gas-liquid separator 800 overlaps with the projection of the front-end component 300.

[0086] In the above scheme, the gas-liquid separator 800 is installed close to the front-end component 300, which can significantly shorten the length of the connecting pipeline, thereby helping to reduce the space occupied by the pipeline in the front compartment, resulting in a higher overall structural integration. At the same time, it shortens the medium transmission path after gas-liquid separation and improves the operating efficiency of the heat exchange system.

[0087] At the same time, the gas-liquid separator 800 and the front-end component 300 can form a compact lateral integrated structure, reducing the space occupied in the front-to-back and vertical directions. It can be understood that the lower side of the gas-liquid separator 800 can be set on the agent-side flow channel plate 200. That is to say, the agent-side flow channel plate 200 can not only support the front-end component 300, but also support the gas-liquid separator 800.

[0088] This design improves the integration of the thermal management module 1000 and shortens the pipeline length between the gas-liquid separator 800 and the agent-side flow channel plate 200, further reducing space occupation.

[0089] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a front engine compartment assembly for a vehicle, comprising:

[0090] The forward cabin has cabin space;

[0091] The thermal management module 1000 described in any embodiment is disposed within the cabin space.

[0092] According to the second aspect of the present application, the front engine compartment assembly for a vehicle, having the thermal management module 1000 described in any embodiment, can significantly free up more engine compartment space to reserve more sufficient installation and heat dissipation space for core components such as batteries, motors, and electronic controls, which helps to improve the integration of the front engine compartment assembly and reduce the size of the front engine compartment assembly.

[0093] Meanwhile, the thermal management module 1000, through integrated design, multi-component collaborative support, and short-path pipeline connection, has stronger structural stability and vibration resistance, which can reduce the risk of component loosening and leakage caused by vibration during vehicle operation, thereby improving the overall structural reliability and operational stability of the front engine compartment assembly.

[0094] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including the thermal management module 1000 or the front engine compartment assembly described in any embodiment.

[0095] The vehicle proposed according to the third aspect of this application, having the thermal management module 1000 and / or front engine compartment assembly described in any embodiment, significantly reduces the space occupied by the front engine compartment of the vehicle, which not only reserves more sufficient installation and heat dissipation space for core components such as batteries and motors, but also helps to expand the space of the passenger compartment and improve the user experience.

[0096] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0097] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0098] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

[0099] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A thermal management module for a vehicle, characterized in that, include: First mounting beam (100); The refrigerant-side flow channel plate (200) has a refrigerant passage and multiple mounting positions for mounting valve bodies or sensors, and the refrigerant-side flow channel plate (200) is disposed on the first mounting crossbeam (100). A front-end assembly (300) includes a fan and a housing surrounding the fan, the front-end assembly (300) being disposed above the first mounting beam (100) and the agent-side flow channel plate (200), and the front-end assembly (300) being connected to at least one of the first mounting beam (100) and the agent-side flow channel plate (200); The agent-side flow channel plate (200) and the first mounting beam (100) are integrally formed parts.

2. The thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front-end component (300) is fixed to the agent-side flow channel plate (200), and the projection of the agent-side flow channel plate (200) overlaps at least partially with the projection of the front-end component (300) in the vertical direction.

3. The thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thermal management module (1000) also includes a water-side flow channel plate, which is disposed on the side of the agent-side flow channel plate (200) away from the front end component (300) in the vertical direction.

4. The thermal management module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water-side flow channel plate is fixedly connected to the agent-side flow channel plate (200), and in the vertical direction, the projection of the water-side flow channel plate and the projection of the agent-side flow channel plate (200) at least partially overlap. The thermal management module (1000) also includes a pump body and a valve body, which are disposed on the side of the water-side flow channel plate away from the agent-side flow channel plate (200) in the vertical direction.

5. The thermal management module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The thermal management module (1000) also includes a kettle (700), which is disposed above the water-side flow channel plate and is connected to the flow channel in the water-side flow channel plate.

6. The thermal management module according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the vertical direction, the front end assembly (300) has a first side (310) and a second side (320) disposed opposite to each other, the first side (310) being fixed to the agent-side flow channel plate (200), and the water bottle (700) being disposed on the second side (320).

7. The thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thermal management module (1000) also includes a gas-liquid separator (800), which is located on the left or right side of the front-end component (300) along the left-right direction of the vehicle, and the projection of the gas-liquid separator (800) overlaps with the projection of the front-end component (300).

8. A front engine compartment assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that, include: The forward cabin has cabin space; The thermal management module according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the thermal management module is disposed within the cabin space.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the thermal management module of any one of claims 1-7 or the front nacelle assembly of claim 8.

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