Integrated assembly

Abstract

The integrated assembly comprises a valve device, a heat exchanger and a frame, the heat exchanger comprises a plurality of stacked plate sheets, and the stacking direction of the plate sheets is the first direction; the frame comprises a first mounting part and a second mounting part, and the first mounting part and the second mounting part have a height difference in the first direction; the valve device is fixedly or limitedly connected with the first mounting part, and the heat exchanger is fixedly or limitedly connected with the second mounting part; in the direction approximately parallel to the first direction, at least part of the heat exchanger is located between the first mounting part and the second mounting part; by means of the arrangement, redundant space of the valve device and the heat exchanger in the height direction is reduced, the internal structure of the integrated assembly is more compact, and then the size of the integrated assembly is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of fluid control technology, and more specifically to an integrated component. Background Technology

[0002] Integrated components are used in thermal management systems to regulate and control the flow of fluids. These components include valve devices and heat exchangers, both of which are fixedly connected to a support structure. Due to the different heights of the valve devices and heat exchangers, the height difference between them in the integrated component results in significant redundant space in the height direction, leading to a larger overall size of the integrated component. Therefore, reducing the size of the integrated component has become a pressing issue. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide an integrated component that helps reduce redundant space in the height direction between valve devices and heat exchangers, making the internal structure of the integrated component more compact and thus reducing the size of the integrated component.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, one embodiment of this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An integrated component includes a valve device, a heat exchanger, and a frame. The heat exchanger includes multiple stacked plates arranged in a first direction. The frame includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, which have a height difference along the first direction. The valve device is fixedly or limitingly connected to the first mounting portion, and the heat exchanger is fixedly or limitingly connected to the second mounting portion. At least a portion of the heat exchanger is located between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion along a direction generally parallel to the first direction.

[0006] In one technical solution provided in this application, the integrated component includes a valve device, a heat exchanger, and a frame. The heat exchanger includes multiple stacked plates, with the stacking direction of the plates being a first direction. The frame includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, with a height difference between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion along the first direction. The valve device is fixedly or limit-connected to the first mounting portion, and the heat exchanger is fixedly or limit-connected to the second mounting portion. Along a direction generally parallel to the first direction, at least a portion of the heat exchanger is located between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion. This configuration allows the height difference between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion to control the height difference between the valve device and the heat exchanger in the plate stacking direction of the heat exchanger. This helps reduce redundant space in the height direction of both the valve device and the heat exchanger, making the internal structure of the integrated component more compact and thus reducing the volume of the integrated component. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1This is a partial isometric structural diagram of the integrated component provided in this application;

[0008] Figure 2 This is a split isometric schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the integrated component provided in this application;

[0009] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0010] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the integrated component provided in this application;

[0011] Figure 5 This is a top view of the integrated component provided in this application;

[0012] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged cross-sectional view of the structure along the BB direction;

[0013] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure in the CC direction;

[0014] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified structural diagram at point E;

[0015] Figure 9 yes Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the structure in the DD direction, showing the first embodiment of the positioning protrusion;

[0016] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the positioning protrusion;

[0017] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the positioning protrusion;

[0018] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the frame;

[0019] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the axial split structure of the valve device.

[0020] Figure label:

[0021] 100. Integrated component; 11. Valve device; 111, 111a, 111b. Valve interface 1; 112, 112a, 112b. Valve interface 2; 113. Valve outer end wall; 114. Valve interface wall; 115. Control box; 1150, 1150a, 1150b. Receiving cavity; 116, 116a, 116b. Valve body; 1160, 1160a, 1160b. Receiving cavity. ; 117, 117a, 117b, valve seat; 1170, 1170a, 1170b, valve cavity; 118, valve core; 12, heat exchanger; 121, heat exchanger interface 1; 122, heat exchanger interface 2; 123, heat exchanger outer end wall; 124, heat exchanger interface wall; 13, liquid storage tank; 131, tank interface 1; 132, tank interface 2; 133, tank interface 1; 134, tank interface 2;

[0022] 2. Frame; 20. Mounting part; 200. Mounting threaded hole; 201. First mounting part; 202. Second mounting part; 21. First rod frame; 22. Second rod frame; 23. Vertical rod; 24. 24a. 24b. Horizontal rod; 240. Accommodation space; 241. First space; 242. Second space; 25. Clamp; 260. 260a. 260b. Positioning groove; 2601. Positioning small diameter wall; 2602. Positioning large diameter wall; 261. 261a. 261b. Positioning protrusion; 2611. Positioning small diameter part; 2612. Positioning large diameter part;

[0023] 4. Connector assembly; 40. Flow channel; 41. External connector; 4101. First connector section; 4102. Second connector section; 4111. First bend section; 4112. Second bend section; 412. Connecting pipe section; 420. Insertion groove; 421. First insertion section; 422. Second insertion section; 423. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0025] The terms "approximately perpendicular" and "approximately parallel" as used in this document refer to an angular deviation within ±10% of the error range, and "approximately level" refers to a height deviation within 5% of the height range of the heat exchanger 12. The "first direction" and "height direction" as used in this document refer to the stacking direction of the multiple plates of the heat exchanger 12, which is also the axial direction of the valve seat 117, the axial direction of the valve core 118, the axial direction of the valve device 11, and the axial direction of the integrated assembly 100.

[0026] Combination Figures 1 to 13The integrated component 100 of this invention is applied in the field of automotive refrigeration. Due to the limited space in the vehicle, it is necessary to reduce the redundant space inside the integrated component 100. At the same time, in order to facilitate the maintenance of the valve device 11 and the liquid tank 13 connected by the connecting pipe assembly 4, it is necessary to reduce the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the connecting pipe assembly 4 and improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency. In addition, it is also necessary to reduce the risk of the valve device inside the integrated component 100 and the mounting part 20 of the frame 2 becoming loose.

[0027] When the integrated component 100 of the present invention connects the valve device 11 and the frame 2, the cooperation between the positioning protrusion 261 and the positioning groove 260 can reduce the positional error between the valve device 11 and the mounting part 20 located on the frame 2, which is beneficial to reduce the assembly error between the valve device 11 and the frame 2, improve the installation efficiency, ensure that the force on the multiple mounting parts 20 is relatively balanced, and ensure the stability of the connection between the valve device 11 and the frame 2 under vehicle vibration environment.

[0028] The heat exchanger 12 has multiple plates, and the stacking direction of the plates is a first direction. Along the first direction, the height difference between the first mounting part 201 and the second mounting part 202 can control the height difference between the valve device 11 and the heat exchanger 12, which helps to reduce the redundant space of the valve device 11 and the heat exchanger 12 in the height direction, making the internal structure of the integrated component 100 more compact, and thus reducing the volume of the integrated component 100.

[0029] The valve device 11 is connected to the connecting pipe assembly 4, and the liquid storage tank 13 is connected to the connecting pipe assembly 4. The internal channels of the valve device 11 and the liquid storage tank 13 are connected through the flow channel 40 of the connecting pipe assembly 4. The opening orientation of the valve-1 interface 111 of the valve device 11 is approximately parallel to the opening orientation of the tank-1 interface 131 of the liquid storage tank 13. When the connecting pipe assembly 4 connects the valve device 11 and the liquid storage tank 13, the connecting pipe assembly 4 can be moved along the opening orientation approximately parallel to the valve-1 interface 111, so that the connecting pipe assembly 4 can be connected to both the valve-1 interface 111 and the tank-1 interface 131 at the same time, which is beneficial to improving the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the connecting pipe assembly 4.

[0030] Combination Figures 1-5This illustration shows a specific embodiment of the integrated component 100. In this embodiment, the integrated component 100 includes a valve device 11, a heat exchanger 12, a liquid storage tank 13, a frame 2, and a connecting pipe assembly 4. The connecting pipe assembly 4 has a flow channel 40. One end of one connecting pipe assembly 4 is connected to the valve device 11, and the other end of the corresponding connecting pipe assembly 4 is connected to the heat exchanger 12. The internal channel of the valve device 11 and the internal channel of the heat exchanger 12 are connected through the corresponding flow channel 40. One end of another connecting pipe assembly 4 is connected to the valve device 11, and the other end of the corresponding connecting pipe assembly 4 is connected to the liquid storage tank 13. The internal channel of the valve device 11 and the internal channel of the liquid storage tank 13 are connected through the corresponding flow channel 40. The internal channels of the valve device 11, the heat exchanger 12, and the liquid storage tank 13 are for the passage of a working medium. In this embodiment, the working medium is a refrigerant. In other embodiments, the working medium may be other fluid media.

[0031] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 12 As shown, the frame 2 includes a mounting part 20, a first rod 21, and a second rod 22. The mounting part 20 includes a first mounting part 201 and a second mounting part 202. Along a first direction, the first mounting part 201 and the second mounting part 202 have a height difference. The first mounting part 201 is located on the first rod 21, and the second mounting part 202 is located on the second rod 22. The valve device 11 is fixedly or limitedly connected to the first mounting part 201, and the heat exchanger 12 is fixedly or limitedly connected to the second mounting part 202. Both the valve device 11 and the heat exchanger 12 are located in the accommodating space 240.

[0032] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 13 As shown, the valve device 11 includes an outer valve end wall 113 and a valve interface wall 114. Along the first direction, the outer valve end wall 113 and the valve interface wall 114 are arranged opposite to each other. The valve device 11 includes a first valve interface portion 111 and a second valve interface portion 112. Both the first valve interface portion 111 and the second valve interface portion 112 are located on the valve interface wall 114.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, the valve device 11 includes a valve body 116, a valve seat 117, a control box 115, and a valve core 118. The valve body 116 has multiple receiving cavities 1160. Both the valve one interface 111 and the valve two interface 112 are connected to the receiving cavities 1160. The number of valve seats 117, receiving cavities 1160, and accommodating cavities 1150 are correspondingly arranged. At least a portion of the valve seats 117 are located in the accommodating cavity 1150, and at least a portion of the valve seats 117 are located in the receiving cavity 1160. 60. Valve seat 117 has valve cavity 1170, valve core 118 is located in valve cavity 1170, control box 115 can control valve core 118 to move inside valve cavity 1170, valve core 118 can control the connection and disconnection of valve one interface 111 and valve two interface 112; valve outer end wall 113 is located in control box 115, along the first direction, valve outer end wall 113 faces the direction opposite to the opening of accommodating cavity 1150, valve interface wall 114 is located in valve body 116.

[0034] Furthermore, in combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 13 As shown, there are two valve bodies 116, including valve body 116a and valve body 116b. A valve-first interface 111 includes valve-first interface 111a and valve-first interface 111b, with valve-first interface 111a located in valve body 116a and valve-first interface 111b located in valve body 116b. A valve-second interface 112 includes valve-second interface 112a and valve-second interface 112b, with valve-second interface 112a located in valve body 116a and valve-second interface 112b located in valve body 116b. Multiple valve seats 117 are provided, including valve seat 117a and valve seat 117b. Valve body 116a has a receiving cavity 1160a, and valve body 116b has a receiving cavity 1160b. One axial end of valve seat 117a is located in receiving cavity 1160a and is sealed to the wall forming receiving cavity 1160a. One axial end of valve seat 117b is located in receiving cavity 1160b and is sealed to the wall forming receiving cavity 1160b. Receiving cavity 1150 includes receiving cavity 1150a and receiving cavity 1150b. The other axial end of valve seat 117a is located in receiving cavity 1150a, and the other axial end of valve seat 117b is located in receiving cavity 1150b. Valve body 116a and valve body 116b are separately arranged, and the fluid medium temperature inside valve body 116a and valve body 116b is different. This arrangement can avoid harmful heat exchange between valve body 116a and valve body 116b.

[0035] Combination Figures 1 to 5As shown, the heat exchanger 12 includes a heat exchange outer end wall 123 and a heat exchange interface wall 124. Along the height direction of the integrated assembly 100, the heat exchange outer end wall 123 and the heat exchange interface wall 124 are arranged opposite to each other. The heat exchanger 12 includes a heat exchange first interface portion 121 and a heat exchange second interface portion 122, both of which are located on the heat exchange interface wall 124.

[0036] Combination Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the opening orientations of the valve interface 111, the heat exchange interface 121, and the heat exchange interface 121 are all consistent with the first direction. One end of the pipe assembly 4 is connected to the valve interface 111, and the other end of the pipe assembly 4 is connected to the heat exchange interface 121. The inner cavities of the valve interface 111 and the heat exchange interface 121 are both connected to the flow channel 40.

[0037] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 12 As shown, the accommodating space 240 includes a first space 241 and a second space 242; the first rod 21 has the first space 241, and the second rod 22 has the second space 242; the valve device 11 is located in the first space 241, and the heat exchanger 12 is located in the second space 242. In this embodiment, the valve device 11 is located in the first space 241, and the heat exchanger 12 is located in the second space 241.

[0038] Frame 2 includes vertical bars 23 and horizontal bars 24. Specifically, along the first direction, the horizontal bars 24 include horizontal bars 24a and 24b, with a height difference between them. The vertical bars 23 connect the horizontal bars 24a and 24b. A first mounting part 201 is located on the horizontal bar 24a, and a second mounting part 202 is located on the horizontal bar 24b. In this embodiment, the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 are an integral structure; in other embodiments, the first frame 21 and the second frame 22 can also be fixed by welding.

[0039] In this embodiment, the frame 2 has six vertical bars 23, and the two ends of a horizontal bar 24b are respectively connected to one end of a vertical bar 23 to form a U-shaped structure. The second frame 22 includes three of the aforementioned U-shaped structures with horizontal bars 24b. The two ends of the U-shaped structures are connected to the horizontal bars 24a to form a second space 242. In other embodiments, the number of U-shaped structures formed by connecting the two ends of a horizontal bar 24b to one end of a vertical bar 23 can be greater than three or less than three. The second frame 22 can also be triangular, rectangular, etc., formed by the intersection of more than three horizontal bars 24b to form the second space 242. The second frame 22 is connected to the first frame 21 through the vertical bars 23.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first pole frame 21 includes a C-shaped structure formed by the intersection of four horizontal bars 24a, and a U-shaped structure formed by connecting the two ends of a horizontal bar 24b to the end of a vertical bar 23. The two ends of the U-shaped structure with horizontal bars 24b and vertical bars 23 are connected to the two ends of the C-shaped structure formed by the intersection of horizontal bars 24a to enclose and form a first space 241. In other embodiments, the first pole frame 21 may also be a polygonal closed pole frame structure formed by the intersection of more than three horizontal bars 24a, such as a triangle or rectangle, to form the first space 241. Both the first pole frame 21 and the second pole member 22 may be formed by the intersection of horizontal bars 24 and vertical bars 23. The first pole frame 21 has at least one horizontal bar 24a, and the first mounting part 201 is located on the horizontal bar 24a. The second pole frame 22 has at least one horizontal bar 24b, and the second mounting part 202 is located on the horizontal bar 24b.

[0041] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 12 As shown, the integrated component 100 also includes bolts, each bolt including a nut and a screw; the mounting part 20 has a mounting threaded hole 200, and the valve device 11 has a mounting hole. Specifically, in this embodiment, the axes of the mounting hole and the mounting threaded hole 200 are approximately parallel to the first direction. The valve body 116 of the valve device 11 has a mounting hole through which the screw passes. The first rod frame 21 includes a plurality of first mounting parts 201, each with a mounting threaded hole 200. The number of mounting holes in the valve body 116 corresponds to the number of first mounting parts 201. The heat exchanger 12 has a mounting hole through which the screw passes. The second rod frame 22 includes a second mounting part 202, each with a threaded hole 20. The valve body 116 and the first rod frame 21 are connected and fixed to the corresponding first mounting part 201 by a plurality of bolts. The corresponding screw is threaded to the wall of the corresponding first mounting part 201 forming the mounting threaded hole 200. The periphery of the mounting hole of the valve body 116 is pressed... The heat exchanger 12 and the second rod bracket 22 are connected and fixed to the corresponding second mounting part 202 by multiple bolts between the corresponding nut and the first mounting part 201. The corresponding screw is threaded to the wall of the mounting threaded hole 200 of the corresponding second mounting part 202. The periphery of the mounting hole of the heat exchanger 12 is pressed between the corresponding nut and the second mounting part 202. With this configuration, along the first direction, the valve body 116 abuts against the first mounting part 201, and the heat exchanger 12 abuts against the second mounting part 202. During the connection process between the bolt and the wall of the mounting threaded hole 200, the relative shaking between the bolt and the wall of the mounting threaded hole 200 will not affect the height of the valve body 116 in the first direction, nor will it affect the height of the heat exchanger 12 in the first direction. This can reduce the height error of the valve body 116 or the heat exchanger 12 in the first direction caused during installation. It can more accurately control the height difference between the valve interface wall 114 and the heat exchange interface wall 124.

[0042] Of course, in other embodiments, the mounting threaded hole 200 may also be located on the valve body 116, or on the heat exchanger 12, and the axis of the mounting threaded hole 200 and the mounting hole may also be perpendicular to the axis of the integrated assembly 100.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, along the first direction, the valve interface wall 114 and the heat exchange interface wall 124 are approximately flush, and the valve interface portion 111 and the heat exchange interface portion 121 are approximately flush. This arrangement can reduce the sum of the distances between the highest end of the pipe assembly 4 and the distances between the valve interface wall 114 and the heat exchange interface wall 124 in the first direction, thereby reducing the space wastage of the valve device 11 and the heat exchanger 12 in the first direction.

[0044] Of course, in other embodiments, the outer end wall 113 of the valve and the outer end wall 123 of the heat exchanger can serve as supporting walls to support the integrated assembly 100. The outer end wall 113 of the valve and the outer end wall 123 of the heat exchanger are approximately flush. Specifically, if the wall of the supporting integrated assembly 100 is a plane, the outer end wall 113 of the valve and the outer end wall 123 of the heat exchanger are flush. If the wall of the supporting integrated assembly 100 is a stepped wall, the height difference between the outer end wall 113 of the valve and the outer end wall 123 of the heat exchanger is approximately equal to the height difference of the stepped wall. This arrangement can reduce the sum of the distances between the outer end wall 113 of the valve and the outer end wall 123 of the heat exchanger and the wall of the supporting integrated assembly 100, thereby reducing the space wastage of the valve device 11 and the heat exchanger 12 in the first direction.

[0045] Combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figures 9 to 12 As shown, in this embodiment, the frame 2 further includes a positioning protrusion 261, and the valve body 116 has a positioning groove 260. The positioning protrusion 261 is radially limited in the positioning groove 260. Specifically, the positioning protrusion 261 is a cylinder, the positioning groove 260 is a cylindrical groove, the axis of the positioning protrusion 261 is parallel to the axis of the integrated assembly 100, the positioning protrusion 261 is in clearance fit with the wall forming the positioning groove 260, and multiple positioning protrusions 261 are provided, with the number of positioning protrusions 261 corresponding to the number of positioning grooves 260. In a second embodiment of the positioning protrusion 261, the positioning groove 260 may also be located in the frame 2. One axial end of the positioning protrusion 261 is integrally formed with the valve body 116, and the other axial end of the positioning protrusion 261 is radially limited to the positioning groove 260. In a third embodiment of the positioning protrusion, there are at least two positioning grooves 260, one of which is located in the frame 2 and the other is located in the valve body 116. One axial end of the positioning protrusion 261 is radially limited to the positioning groove 260 of the frame 2, and the other axial end of the positioning protrusion 261 is radially limited to the positioning groove 260 of the valve body 116. The positioning protrusion 261 and the wall forming the positioning groove 260 can also be in transition fit.

[0046] In other embodiments, the positioning protrusion 261 may also be a cube, pyramid, frustum, cone, frustum or other shapes; the control box 115 may also include the positioning protrusion 261, the valve body 116 may have a positioning groove 260, or the control box 115 may also have a positioning groove 260, and the valve body 116 may include the positioning protrusion 261.

[0047] Furthermore, in combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the minimum radial distance between the positioning protrusion 261 and the wall forming the positioning groove 260 is less than the minimum radial distance between the wall forming the mounting threaded hole 200 and the screw. Specifically, the positioning protrusion 261 and the wall forming the positioning groove 260 are clearance fit. With this configuration, before using bolts to connect the valve body 116 and the first rod 21, at least part of the positioning protrusion 261 is located in the positioning groove 260 to achieve relative fixation between the valve body 116 and the first rod 21. This can improve the coincidence of the axis of the mounting hole on the valve body 116 and the axis of the mounting threaded hole 200 on the first rod 21, which facilitates the bolt connection between the valve body 116 and the first rod 21. At the same time, it avoids the bolt from loosening under vibration due to circumferential pressure.

[0048] Furthermore, combining Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 12 As shown, the positioning groove 260 includes positioning groove 260a and positioning groove 260b. Valve body 116a has at least two positioning grooves 260a, and valve body 116b has at least two positioning grooves 260b. Positioning protrusions 261a and 261b are provided on the frame 2 corresponding to the number of positioning grooves 260a and positioning grooves 260b, respectively. The positioning protrusions 260a are radially limited to the positioning grooves 260a, and the positioning protrusions 260b are radially limited to the positioning grooves 260b. With this configuration, the radial distance between the positioning protrusions 261 and the wall forming the positioning groove 260 effectively limits the distance between the valve body 116 and the first rod 2. 1. During the fixed connection process, the relative position error range between valve body 116 and first rod 21 is reduced, thereby effectively controlling the relative position between valve body 116a and valve body 116b. This reduces the risk of valve seat 117a leaking due to uneven radial pressure from the wall forming cavity 1160a in the circumferential direction, and also reduces the risk of valve seat 117b leaking due to uneven radial pressure from the wall forming cavity 1160b in the circumferential direction. This effectively ensures the stability of valve device 11 during operation.

[0049] Furthermore, combining Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 9 to 11As shown, in this embodiment, the wall forming the positioning groove 260 includes a positioning small diameter wall 2601 and a positioning large diameter wall 2602. The inner diameter of the positioning small diameter wall 2601 is smaller than the inner diameter of the positioning large diameter wall 2602, and the opening of the positioning groove 260 is located in the positioning large diameter wall 2602.

[0050] The positioning protrusion 261 includes a positioning small-diameter portion 2611 and a positioning large-diameter portion 2612. The outer diameter of the positioning small-diameter portion 2611 is smaller than the outer diameter of the positioning large-diameter portion 2612. The positioning small-diameter portion 2611 is located at the axial free end of the positioning protrusion 261, and part of the positioning large-diameter portion 2612 is located radially inside the positioning small-diameter wall 2601. This arrangement facilitates the installation and mating of the positioning protrusion 261 and the positioning groove 260. On the other hand, the arrangement of the positioning small-diameter portion 2611 and the positioning large-diameter wall 2602 creates a portion of redundant space in the positioning groove 260, which facilitates the deformation and filling of the positioning small-diameter wall 2601 and the positioning large-diameter portion 2612. This helps to eliminate the interference fit error between the positioning protrusion 261 and the positioning groove 260, further reducing the distance between the positioning protrusion 261 and the wall forming the positioning groove 260, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the valve body 116 and the frame 2.

[0051] In this embodiment, multiple positioning protrusions 261 are provided, with two positioning protrusions 261 located on two parallel crossbars 24 in the first rod frame 21, and two positioning protrusions 261 located at the two far ends of the valve body 116; in other embodiments, the two positioning protrusions 261 may also be located on two intersecting crossbars 24 in the first rod frame 21; with this arrangement, as the interval between the positioning protrusions 261 increases, the resistance of the valve body 116 to torque on the plane where the positioning protrusions 261 are located can be effectively improved.

[0052] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the connector assembly 4 includes an outer connector 41, and the flow channel 40 includes the cavity of the outer connector 41. The outer connector 41 includes a first connector portion 4101, a second connector portion 4102, a first bend portion 4111, a second bend portion 4112, and a connecting pipe portion 412. The two ends of the first bend portion 4111 are respectively connected to the first connector portion 4101 and the connecting pipe portion 412, and the two ends of the second bend portion 4112 are respectively connected to the second connector portion 4102 and the connecting pipe portion 412. The cavities of the first connector portion 4101, the second connector portion 4102, the first bend portion 4111, the second bend portion 4112, and the connecting pipe portion 412 are connected. In this embodiment, the outer connector 41 is formed by bending an integrally formed metal tube. This configuration can effectively improve the pressure resistance of the outer connector 41.

[0053] Furthermore, the outer pipe 41 is formed by bending a straight metal pipe, which helps to adapt to pipe assembly 100 with different layout structures. During the bending process of the metal pipe, the outer diameter of the bent portion 411 is stretched and the inner diameter of the bent portion 411 is compressed. In order to avoid the outer diameter of the bent portion 411 being stretched and torn, or the inner diameter of the bent portion 411 being compressed and deformed, which would increase the flow resistance of the working medium inside the bent portion 411, the radius of the bent portion 411 is set to be greater than 1.5 times the inner diameter of the outer pipe 41. This setting can effectively improve the reliability of the outer pipe 41. In other embodiments, the outer pipe 41 can also be formed by bending pipes of other materials.

[0054] Furthermore, in combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The connector assembly 4 also includes a first insertion part 421 and a second insertion part 422. The first connector part 4101 is welded and sealed to the first insertion part 421, and the second connector part 4102 is welded and sealed to the second insertion part 422. The flow channel 40 includes the cavity of the outer connector 41 and the inner cavities of the first insertion part 421 and the second insertion part 422.

[0055] Combination Figure 5 As shown, both the heat exchange interface 121 and the valve interface 111a are connected to the connecting pipe assembly 4. The internal channel of the heat exchanger 12 is connected to the internal channel of the corresponding valve device 11. The orientations of the heat exchange interface 121 and the valve interface 111a are approximately parallel. In this embodiment, the orientations of the heat exchange interface 121 and the valve interface 111a are approximately parallel to the first direction. In other embodiments, the orientations of the heat exchange interface 121 and the valve interface 111a may also be approximately perpendicular to the first direction. The first connecting pipe 4101 is welded and sealed to the valve interface 111a, and the second connecting pipe 4102 is welded and sealed to the heat exchange interface 121.

[0056] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the integrated component 100 also includes a liquid storage tank 13; the liquid storage tank 13 includes a first interface portion 131, a first interface wall 133, and a second interface wall 134. The first interface wall 133 and the second interface wall 134 are arranged opposite to each other along the axial direction of the liquid storage tank 13. In this embodiment, the first interface portion 131 is located on the second interface wall 134, and the second interface portion 132 is located on the first interface wall 133; in other embodiments, the first interface portion 131 may also be located on the first interface wall 133, and the second interface portion 132 may also be located on the first interface wall 133.

[0057] Furthermore, in combination Figure 1, Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the opening orientation of the can-1 interface 131 is approximately parallel to the opening orientation of the valve-1 interface 111b, and the opening orientation of the can-1 interface 131 is approximately perpendicular to the first direction. This arrangement allows for control of the connection between the first plug-in portion 421 and the valve-1 interface 111b in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, and control of the connection between the second plug-in portion 422 and the can-1 interface 131. This prevents interference or harmful heat exchange between the connecting pipe assembly 4 that connects the can-1 interface 131 and the valve-1 interface 111b and other components within the integrated assembly 100.

[0058] Of course, in other embodiments, the opening orientation of the can-one interface 131 may also be approximately parallel to the first direction.

[0059] Furthermore, in combination Figure 2 As shown, the tank 13 has a threaded hole in its second interface wall 134. The axial direction of the threaded hole in the tank 13 is approximately parallel to the axial direction of the opening in the first interface 131. The tank 13 and the frame 2 are connected by a bolt to the wall of the tank 13 where the threaded hole is formed.

[0060] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the valve interface 111b has a plug groove 420, and the tank opening 131 has another plug groove 420. The orientation of the plug groove 420 located in the tank interface 131 is approximately parallel to the orientation of the plug groove 420 located in the valve interface 111b.

[0061] The first insertion part 421 is inserted and sealed with the valve interface part 111b, and the second insertion part 422 is inserted and sealed with the tank interface part 131. Specifically, a sealing ring 423 is provided on the outer wall of the first insertion part 421, and another sealing ring 423 is provided on the second insertion part 422. One sealing ring 423 is radially pressed between the outer wall of the first insertion part 421 and the wall of the corresponding insertion groove 420, and the other sealing ring 423 is radially pressed between the outer wall of the second insertion part 422 and the wall of the corresponding insertion groove 420.

[0062] In other embodiments, the first plug portion 421 may also be sealed with the end face of the valve interface portion 111b, and the sealing ring 423 is axially pressed between the first plug portion 421 and the valve interface portion 111b. The second plug portion 422 may also be sealed with the end face of the tank interface portion 131, and the sealing ring 423 is axially pressed between the second plug portion 422 and the tank interface portion 131.

[0063] Specifically, the integrated component 100 includes bolts, and the bolts include nuts; the valve device 11 has a threaded hole, the axial direction of which is substantially parallel to the axial direction of the opening of the valve interface 111, and one bolt is threadedly connected to the wall of the threaded hole in the valve device 11, with at least a portion of the insertion portion 42 pressed between the corresponding nut and the valve device 11; the reservoir 13 has a threaded hole, the axial direction of which is substantially parallel to the axial direction of the opening of the reservoir interface 131, and another bolt is threadedly connected to the wall of the threaded hole in the reservoir 13, with at least a portion of the insertion portion 42 pressed between the corresponding nut and the reservoir 13.

[0064] In this embodiment, the axial direction of the liquid storage tank 13 is approximately perpendicular to the first direction; the axial direction of the liquid storage tank 13 is approximately parallel to the shorter side of the frame 2; in other embodiments, the axial direction of the liquid storage tank 13 can also be adjusted to be approximately parallel to the first direction; without changing the layout structure of the frame 2, valve device 11, and heat exchanger 12, and without changing the axial direction of the liquid storage tank 13 and the lengths of the first connecting pipe 4101, second connecting pipe 4102, and connecting pipe 412 in the corresponding connecting pipe assembly 4; with this configuration, the axial direction of the liquid storage tank 13 can be adaptively adjusted according to the layout structure of the frame 2, valve device 11, and heat exchanger 12, thereby enabling the integrated assembly 100 to adapt to different spatial structures when installed in the vehicle body or other thermal management systems.

[0065] The integrated component 2 also includes a clamp 25, which surrounds the outside of the liquid storage tank 13. The clamp 25 has a mounting hole, and a screw passes through the corresponding mounting hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole. The periphery of the mounting hole of the clamp 25 is pressed between the corresponding nut and the corresponding mounting part 20 to realize the connection between the liquid storage tank 13 and the frame 2.

[0066] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features of the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this description.

[0067] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still make modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention. All technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated component, characterized in that, The integrated component (100) includes a valve device (11), a heat exchanger (12), and a frame (2). The heat exchanger (12) includes a plurality of stacked plates, the stacking direction of which is a first direction. The frame (2) includes a first mounting part (201) and a second mounting part (202), and the first mounting part (201) and the second mounting part (202) have a height difference along the first direction; The valve device (11) is fixedly or limitedly connected to the first mounting part (201), and the heat exchanger (12) is fixedly or limitedly connected to the second mounting part (202); Along a direction generally parallel to the first direction, at least part of the heat exchanger (12) is located between the first mounting portion (201) and the second mounting portion (202).

2. The integrated component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve device (11) includes a valve body (116), the valve body (116) includes a valve interface wall (114), and the heat exchanger (12) includes a heat exchange interface wall (124). Along the first direction, the valve interface wall (114) and the heat exchange interface wall (124) face the same side, and the height difference between the valve interface wall (114) and the heat exchange interface wall (124) is less than the height difference between the first mounting part (201) and the second mounting part (202).

3. The integrated component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the valve interface wall (114) is approximately the same as that of the heat exchange interface wall (124); The valve device (11) includes a valve interface (111) located on the valve interface wall (114), and the heat exchanger (12) includes a heat exchange interface (121) located on the heat exchange interface wall (114). The integrated assembly (100) further includes at least one connecting pipe assembly (4), the connecting pipe assembly (4) including a flow channel (40), the valve interface (111) being connected to one end of the connecting pipe assembly (4), the heat exchange interface (121) being connected to the other end of the connecting pipe assembly (4), the internal channel of the valve device (11) communicating with the flow channel (40), and the internal channel of the heat exchanger (12) communicating with the flow channel (40).

4. The integrated component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The orientation of the valve interface (111) is approximately parallel to the first direction, and the orientation of the heat exchange interface (121) is approximately parallel to the first direction. Along the first direction, the axial height of the valve interface (111) and the heat exchange interface (121) is approximately the same. Alternatively, the valve interface (111) is oriented approximately perpendicular to the first direction, the heat exchange interface (121) is oriented approximately perpendicular to the first direction, and along the first direction, the valve interface (111) and the heat exchange interface (121) are at approximately the same height.

5. The integrated component according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The connector assembly (4) includes an outer connector (41), which includes a first connector portion (4101), a second connector portion (4102), a first bend portion (4111), a second bend portion (4112), and a connecting portion (412). The first connecting part (4101) is connected to one end of the first bent part (4111), the other end of the first bent part (4111) is connected to one end of the connecting part (412), the other end of the connecting part (412) is connected to one end of the second bent part (4112), and the other end of the second bent part (4112) is connected to the second connecting part (4102). The first connecting pipe (4101) is sealed to the valve interface (111), and the second connecting pipe (4102) is sealed to the heat exchange port (121); Along the first direction, the heights of the first bend (4111) and the second bend (4112) are approximately the same.

6. The integrated component according to claims 2-5, characterized in that, The valve device (11) includes a control box (115), the valve body (116) includes an outer valve end wall (113), and the heat exchanger (12) includes a heat exchange outer end wall (123). Along the first direction, the outer end wall (113) of the valve is disposed opposite to the valve interface wall (114), the outer end wall (123) of the heat exchanger is disposed opposite to the heat exchange interface wall (124), and the height difference between the outer end wall (113) of the valve and the outer end wall (123) of the heat exchanger is less than the height difference between the first mounting part (201) and the second mounting part (202).

7. The integrated component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer end wall (113) of the valve is approximately flush with the outer end wall (123) of the heat exchanger; Along the first direction, the lower end wall of the frame (2) is located between the outer end wall of the valve (113) and the valve interface wall (114), and / or, the lower end wall of the frame (2) is located between the outer end wall of the heat exchanger (123) and the heat exchange interface wall (124).

8. The integrated component according to any one of claims 2-7, characterized in that, Along the first direction, the valve body (116) is limitedly connected to the first mounting part (201), and / or, along the first direction, the heat exchanger (12) is limitedly connected to the second mounting part (202).

9. The integrated component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The integrated component (100) includes bolts, and the bolts include nuts; The first mounting part (201) has a mounting threaded hole (200), and the second mounting part (202) has a mounting threaded hole (200). The axial direction of the mounting threaded hole (200) of the first mounting part (201) is substantially parallel to the first direction, and the axial direction of the mounting threaded hole (200) of the second mounting part (202) is parallel to the first direction. The bolt is threaded to the wall forming the mounting threaded hole (200), at least a portion of the valve body (116) is axially pressed between the first mounting part (201) and the corresponding nut, and at least a portion of the heat exchanger (12) is axially pressed between the second mounting part (202) and the corresponding nut.

10. The integrated component according to claims 1-9, characterized in that, The frame (2) includes a crossbar (24) and a vertical bar (23), the crossbar (24) including a first crossbar (24a) and a second crossbar (24b); Along the first direction, the first crossbar (24a) and the second crossbar (24b) have a height difference. One end of the vertical bar (23) is fixed, limited, or integrally connected to the first crossbar (24a). The other end of the vertical bar (23) is fixed, limited, or integrally connected to the second crossbar (24b). The first mounting part (201) is located on one of the first crossbars (24a), and the second mounting part (202) is located on one of the second crossbars (24b).

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