Waterway integrated valve and vehicle thermal management system

By designing waterway integrated valves and using multi-way valves and runner switching components, the problem of excessive valves and pipelines in the thermal management system of new energy vehicles has been solved, reducing energy consumption and cost, reducing vehicle space occupation, and improving The efficiency of thermal management systems.

CN222136401UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10IAT AUTOMOBILE TECH
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Application Number
CN202420867418.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-24
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The excessive number of valves and pipelines in the thermal management system of new energy vehicles leads to high costs, high energy consumption, large vehicle space and large control signal demand.

Method used

A waterway integrated valve is designed, including a multi-way valve and a housing assembly. The multi-way valve switches the connection relationship between the inner interface to realize the connection relationship between the external interface, reduces the number of pipelines and control valves, and switches through the runner. The components, including the shaft, blade and shaft control module, realize the communication relationship between multiple internal interfaces.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the control signal required by the vehicle, reduces energy loss and cost, occupies less vehicle space, realizes the sharing of multiple heat exchange water channels, and improves the efficiency of the thermal management system.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, and particularly relates to a waterway pile-up valve and a vehicle thermal management system. The waterway pile-up valve comprises a multi-way valve and a shell assembly. The shell assembly comprises an outer shell and a plurality of internal flow channels, and the outer shell is provided with a plurality of external interfaces; the multi-way valve is partially arranged in the outer shell and comprises a plurality of inner connectors located in the outer shell, and the multi-way valve is arranged to be capable of switching the communication relation among the multiple inner connectors. The internal flow channel is arranged in the outer shell, and one internal connector is communicated with at least one external connector through the internal flow channel. By controlling one multi-way valve, the communication relation of the multiple heat exchange water ways connected with the multiple external connectors can be switched, and therefore the control semaphore needed by a vehicle is reduced. Due to the fact that a plurality of different heat exchange water paths can share the water path pile-up valve, the using number of control valves and pipeline connectors can be reduced, and energy loss and cost are reduced. Correspondingly, the vehicle thermal management system applying the waterway pile-up valve needs a smaller vehicle space layout.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of vehicle manufacturing technology, and in particular relates to a water channel integrated valve and a vehicle thermal management system. Background Art

[0002] The thermal management system of new energy vehicles is a critical system that ensures that all vehicle components operate within an appropriate temperature range. This system typically includes a heat exchange circuit for the motor, a heat exchange circuit for the battery, and an air conditioning circuit. The motor and battery heat exchange circuits primarily utilize circulating coolant for heat exchange.

[0003] It should be understood that these circuits include various valves and multi-way connectors used to control the flow of fluids to achieve temperature regulation. To ensure the safety of new energy vehicles, the thermal management system of new energy vehicles must simultaneously manage the heat of multiple components such as the motor, battery, onboard charger, power converter, and vehicle controller. This results in the thermal management system in new energy vehicles requiring the use of more control valves and pipe connectors.

[0004] Due to the large number of control valves and pipe joints used, the number of pipes increases and the energy loss is relatively high. In addition, the demand for vehicle control signals is large to control larger control valves, and it takes up vehicle layout space and has high costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides a water channel integrated valve and a vehicle thermal management system to solve technical problems such as the large number of valve bodies and pipelines in existing vehicle thermal management systems, which lead to high costs, high energy consumption, occupied vehicle layout space, and large vehicle control signal requirements.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present application, a water channel integrated valve is provided, comprising a multi-way valve and a shell assembly; the shell assembly comprises an outer shell and a plurality of internal flow channels, the outer shell being provided with a plurality of external interfaces; part of the multi-way valve is arranged within the outer shell and comprises a plurality of internal interfaces located within the outer shell, and the multi-way valve is arranged to be able to switch the connectivity between the plurality of internal interfaces; the internal flow channel is arranged within the outer shell and connects an internal interface to at least one external interface.

[0007] In an optional solution of the present application, the multi-way valve includes an inner valve body and a flow channel switching assembly. The inner valve body is arranged in an outer shell and is provided with multiple internal interfaces. The flow channel switching assembly is connected to the inner valve body to switch the connectivity between the multiple internal interfaces.

[0008] In an optional solution of the present application, the flow channel switching assembly includes a rotating shaft, blades and a rotating shaft control module; the blades are arranged inside the inner valve body, and the rotating shaft is connected to the blades; the rotating shaft control module is arranged outside the outer valve body and is used to start and stop the rotating shaft to drive the blades to change position and realize switching the connectivity relationship between multiple internal interfaces.

[0009] In an optional solution of the present application, the blade includes a first blade and a second blade; the first blade and the second blade are located on both sides of the rotating shaft and divide the inner valve body into multiple inner flow channel areas, each inner flow channel area is used to connect different internal interfaces.

[0010] In an optional solution of the present application, the plurality of inner flow channel areas include a first inner flow channel area, a second inner flow channel area and a third inner flow channel area; the plurality of inner interfaces include a first inner interface, a second inner interface, a third inner interface, a fourth inner interface and a fifth inner interface; the blades are configured to be able to rotate to any one of a first position, a second position, a third position and a fourth position; in the first position, the first inner flow channel area can connect the second inner interface with the third inner interface, the second inner flow channel area can connect the first inner interface with the fourth inner interface, and the third inner flow channel area is connected to the fifth inner interface; in the second position, the first inner flow channel area can connect the second inner interface with the third inner interface, the second inner flow channel area can connect the first inner interface with the fourth inner interface, and the third inner flow channel area is connected to the fifth inner interface; The area can connect the first inner interface with the fifth inner interface, the second inner flow channel area can connect the second inner interface with the third inner interface, and the third inner flow channel area is connected to the fourth inner interface; in the third position, the first inner flow channel area can connect the third inner interface and the fourth inner interface, the third inner flow channel area can connect the first inner interface with the second inner interface, and the second inner flow channel area is connected to the fifth inner interface; in the fourth position, the first inner flow channel area can connect the third inner interface with the fourth inner interface, the second inner flow channel area is set to connect the second inner interface with the fifth inner interface, and the third inner flow channel area is connected to the first inner interface.

[0011] In an optional solution of the present application, the multiple internal flow channels include a first internal flow channel and a second internal flow channel; the first internal flow channel connects an internal interface with a corresponding external interface, and the second internal flow channel connects an internal interface with corresponding multiple external interfaces.

[0012] In an optional solution of the present application, there are two first internal flow channels, and the two first internal flow channels respectively connect an internal interface with a corresponding external interface; there are three second internal flow channels, and the three second internal flow channels respectively connect an internal interface with two corresponding external interfaces.

[0013] In an optional solution of the present application, the multiple external interfaces include a first external interface, a second external interface, a third external interface, a fourth external interface, a fifth external interface, a sixth external interface, a seventh external interface and an eighth external interface; the two first internal flow channels respectively connect the first external interface with a corresponding internal interface and the sixth external interface with a corresponding internal interface; the three second internal flow channels respectively connect an internal interface with the second external interface and the third external interface, an internal interface with the fourth external interface and the fifth external interface, and an internal interface with the seventh external interface and the eighth external interface.

[0014] In an optional solution of the present application, the first to eighth external interfaces are evenly spaced along the circumference of the outer shell.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present application, a vehicle thermal management system is provided, comprising the water channel integrated valve according to the above.

[0016] In summary, the water channel integrated valve and vehicle thermal management system provided by this application have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The integrated waterway valve consists of a multi-way valve and a housing assembly. The housing assembly comprises an outer shell and multiple internal flow channels. Each internal flow channel is located within the outer shell and connected between the multi-way valve and the inner circumferential wall of the outer shell. This connects the external ports on the outer shell with the internal ports on the multi-way valve. The multi-way valve can switch the connection between the internal ports, thereby switching the connection between the external ports.

[0018] By controlling a multi-way valve, the connectivity of multiple heat exchange circuits connected to multiple external interfaces can be switched to achieve different functions, thus reducing the amount of control signals required for the vehicle.

[0019] Furthermore, because the integrated water valve can be used by multiple heat exchange circuits, it reduces the number of control valves and pipe joints, reduces the number of pipes, and reduces energy loss and costs. Consequently, a vehicle thermal management system utilizing this integrated water valve requires less space in the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be derived from these drawings without inventive effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a waterway integrated valve provided according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the integrated valve in the intermediate water circuit;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the waterway integrated valve;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the blade in a first position is shown;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the blade in the second position is shown;

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the blade in the third position is shown;

[0027] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the blade in the fourth position is shown.

[0028] The reference numerals are as follows:

[0029] 1000, waterway integrated valve;

[0030] 100, multi-way valve; 110, inner valve body; 120, flow channel switching assembly; 121, rotating shaft; 122, blade; 1221, first blade; 1222, second blade; 123, rotating shaft control module; 111, inner port; 1111, first inner port; 1112, second inner port; 1113, third inner port; 1114, fourth inner port; 1115, fifth inner port;

[0031] 200, housing assembly; 210, outer housing; 211, external interface; 2111, first external interface; 2112, second external interface; 2113, third external interface; 2114, fourth external interface; 2115, fifth external interface; 2116, sixth external interface; 2117, seventh external interface; 2118, eighth external interface; 220, internal flow channel; 221, first internal flow channel; 222, second internal flow channel;

[0032] A, inner flow channel area; A1, first inner flow channel area; A2, second inner flow channel area; A3, third inner flow channel area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like appear to indicate the orientation or position relationship, unless otherwise specified, they are understood to be based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting this application.

[0034] Furthermore, the use of "first" or "second" in describing features is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features identified. Features identified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the identified features. The use of the word "plurality" generally implies at least two, such as two or three, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0035] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integration; mechanical connections, electrical connections, direct connections, or indirect connections through an intermediary; and internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] In the description of this specification, if the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" appear, it means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0037] Existing thermal management systems for new energy vehicles use circulating water for heat exchange as a temperature control method. This heat exchange circuit requires a relatively large number of control valves and connectors, primarily three-way and four-way valves, and two-way and three-way connectors.

[0038] Due to the large number of control valves and connectors used, the number of required pipelines increases, which increases energy loss. In addition, more control signals are required to match the corresponding control valves. The entire thermal management system occupies more space in the vehicle and is more expensive.

[0039] To this end, the present application provides a waterway integrated valve 1000 . Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a waterway integrated valve 1000 provided according to one embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the intermediate water circuit integrated valve 1000. Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the waterway integrated valve 1000.

[0040] See also Figures 1 to 3 The waterway integrated valve 1000 includes a multi-way valve 100 and a housing assembly 200. The housing assembly 200 includes an outer shell 210 and a plurality of internal flow channels 220. The outer shell 210 is provided with a plurality of external interfaces 211.

[0041] The multi-way valve 100 is partially disposed within the outer housing 210 and includes a plurality of internal ports 111 within the outer housing 210. The multi-way valve 100 is configured to switch the communication relationship between the plurality of internal ports 111. An internal flow channel 220 is disposed within the outer housing 210 and connects one internal port 111 to at least one external port 211.

[0042] In this embodiment, the water channel integrated valve 1000 is composed of a multi-way valve 100 and a shell assembly 200, wherein the shell assembly 200 is composed of an outer shell 210 and multiple internal flow channels 220, each internal flow channel 220 is located in the outer shell 210 and connected between the multi-way valve 100 and the inner circumferential wall of the outer shell 210, so as to connect the external interface 211 on the outer shell 210 with the internal interface 111 on the multi-way valve 100.

[0043] Each internal port 111 of the multi-way valve 100 is located within the outer housing 210. Each internal port 111 of the multi-way valve 100 is connected to each external port 211 of the outer housing 210 via a corresponding internal flow channel 220. The multi-way valve 100 can switch the communication relationship between each internal port 111, thereby switching the communication relationship between each external port 211.

[0044] It should be noted that each external port 211 can connect to different hot water exchange circuits, such as a battery hot water exchange circuit, a motor hot water exchange circuit, a heat dissipation circuit, and a heating circuit. By controlling the connectivity of each internal port 111 of the multi-way valve 100, the connectivity of the hot water exchange circuits connected to each external port 211 can be switched to form circuits with different functions. For example, connecting the battery hot water exchange circuit to the heat dissipation circuit forms a battery heat dissipation circuit, while connecting the battery heat dissipation circuit to the heating circuit forms a battery heating circuit.

[0045] It can be seen that the water channel integrated valve 1000 integrates a multi-way valve 100 and multiple internal flow channels 220. By controlling a multi-way valve 100, the connectivity relationship of multiple water exchange water channels connected to multiple external interfaces 211 can be switched to achieve different functions, thereby reducing the amount of control signals required for the vehicle.

[0046] Furthermore, because the integrated water valve 1000 can be shared by multiple different heat exchange circuits, it can reduce the number of control valves and pipe joints used, the number of pipes required, and energy loss and costs. Consequently, a vehicle thermal management system utilizing the integrated water valve 1000 requires less space in the vehicle.

[0047] In a further optional embodiment, the multi-way valve 100 includes an inner valve body 110 and a flow channel switching assembly 120. The inner valve body 110 is arranged in the outer shell 210 and is provided with multiple internal interfaces 111. The flow channel switching assembly 120 is connected to the inner valve body 110 to switch the connection relationship between each internal interface 111.

[0048] In this embodiment, the portion of the multi-way valve 100 disposed within the outer shell 210 is the inner valve body 110 , the inner ports 111 are all integrated on the inner valve body 110 , and the connectivity between the inner ports 111 is controlled by the flow channel switching assembly 120 .

[0049] exist Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the inner valve body 110 and the outer valve body 210 are both cylindrical in shape. The inner valve body 110 and the outer valve body 210 are connected by a plurality of internal flow channels 220 arranged at circumferential intervals. Each internal flow channel 220 extends from a corresponding inner port 111 and is connected to a corresponding outer port 211, thereby connecting each inner port 111 with a corresponding outer port 211.

[0050] In a further optional embodiment, the flow channel switching assembly 120 includes a rotating shaft 121, a vane 122, and a rotating shaft control module 123. The vane 122 is disposed within the inner valve body 110, and the rotating shaft 121 is connected to the vane 122. The rotating shaft control module 123 is disposed outside the outer housing 210 and is used to start and stop the rotating shaft 121, thereby driving the vane 122 to change position and achieve switching of the communication relationship between the multiple internal ports 111.

[0051] In this embodiment, the flow channel switching assembly 120 comprises a rotating shaft 121, a blade 122, and a rotating shaft control module 123. The blade 122 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 121 and can rotate with the rotating shaft 121. The rotating shaft control module 123 can drive the rotating shaft 121 to rotate and control the stopping position of the rotating shaft 121, thereby changing the position of the blade 122 within the inner valve body 110.

[0052] It should be noted that changing the position of the blade 122 can switch the communication relationship between different internal ports 111. In a further optional embodiment, the blade 122 includes a first blade 1221 and a second blade 1222. The first blade 1221 and the second blade 1222 are located on either side of the rotating shaft 121 and divide the inner valve body 110 into multiple internal flow channel areas A, which are used to connect different internal ports 111.

[0053] In this embodiment, there are two blades 122, namely a first blade 1221 and a second blade 1222. The first blade 1221 and the second blade 1222 cooperate to divide the internal space of the inner valve body 110 into multiple sealed internal flow channel areas A. Each internal flow channel area A allows fluid medium to pass through, thereby connecting different internal ports 111, and correspondingly connecting different internal ports 111 to corresponding different external ports 211.

[0054] In a specific application, the shaft control module 123 may include a drive unit and a control unit. The drive unit is used to drive the shaft 121 to rotate, and the control unit controls the drive unit to control the start and stop positions of the shaft 121, thereby changing the position of the blades 122. Here, the drive unit can be a motor, etc., and the control unit can be a single-chip microcomputer, a control circuit, etc.

[0055] In some optional embodiments, the plurality of internal flow channels 220 include a first internal flow channel 221 and a second internal flow channel 222. The first internal flow channel 221 connects one internal port 111 to a corresponding external port 211, and the second internal flow channel 222 connects one internal port 111 to a plurality of corresponding external ports 211.

[0056] In this embodiment, the first internal flow channel 221 is a two-way connector, realizing a one-to-one interface connection structure, and the second internal flow channel 222 is a multi-way connector, realizing a one-to-multiple interface connection structure.

[0057] In a further optional embodiment, there are two first internal flow channels 221, each of which connects one internal port 111 to a corresponding external port 211. There are three second internal flow channels 222, each of which connects one internal port 111 to two corresponding external ports 211.

[0058] In this embodiment, the second internal flow channels 222 are three three-way connectors, realizing a one-to-two interface connection structure. The number of the first internal flow channels 221 is limited to two.

[0059] In a further optional embodiment, the plurality of external interfaces 211 include a first external interface 2111 , a second external interface 2112 , a third external interface 2113 , a fourth external interface 2114 , a fifth external interface 2115 , a sixth external interface 2116 , a seventh external interface 2117 and an eighth external interface 2118 .

[0060] The two first internal flow channels 221 respectively connect the first external port 2111 with the corresponding internal port 111 and the sixth external port 2116 with the corresponding internal port 111 .

[0061] The three second internal flow channels 222 respectively connect one inner port 111 with the second outer port 2112 and the third outer port 2113 , one inner port 111 with the fourth outer port 2114 and the fifth outer port 2115 , and one inner port 111 with the seventh outer port 2117 and the eighth outer port 2118 .

[0062] In this embodiment, the number of the external interfaces 211 is 8, and the 8 external interfaces 211 are connected to the 5 internal interfaces 111 via the two first internal flow channels 221 and the three second internal flow channels 222 .

[0063] As can be seen from the above, the number of internal ports 111 corresponding to the multi-way valve 100 is 5. In other words, the multi-way valve 100 is a five-way valve.

[0064] In an optional embodiment, the multiple internal interfaces 111 include a first internal interface 1111 , a second internal interface 1112 , a third internal interface 1113 , a fourth internal interface 1114 and a fifth internal interface 1115 .

[0065] The plurality of inner flow channel regions A include a first inner flow channel region A1, a second inner flow channel region A2, and a third inner flow channel region A3. The blade 122 is configured to be rotatable to any one of a first position, a second position, a third position, and a fourth position.

[0066] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the blade 122 in the first position is shown. Figure 4 In the first position, the first inner flow channel area A1 can connect the second inner interface 1112 with the third inner interface 1113, the second inner flow channel area A2 can connect the first inner interface 1111 with the fourth inner interface 1114, and the third inner flow channel area A3 is connected to the fifth inner interface 1115.

[0067] Thus, in the first position, the first external interface 2111 is connected to the sixth external interface 2116 , the second external interface 2112 , the third external interface 2113 , the fourth external interface 2114 and the fifth external interface 2115 are connected, and the seventh external interface 2117 is connected to the eighth external interface 2118 .

[0068] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the blade 122 in the second position is shown. Figure 5 In the second position, the first inner flow channel area A1 can connect the first inner port 1111 with the fifth inner port 1115 , the second inner flow channel area A2 can connect the second inner port 1112 with the third inner port 1113 , and the third inner flow channel area A3 is connected to the fourth inner port 1114 .

[0069] Thus, in the second position, the first external interface 2111 , the seventh external interface 2117 , and the eighth external interface 2118 are connected, and the second external interface 2112 , the third external interface 2113 , the fourth external interface 2114 , and the fifth external interface 2115 are connected.

[0070] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the blade 122 in the third position is shown. Figure 6 In the third position, the first inner flow channel area A1 can connect the third inner port 1113 and the fourth inner port 1114, the third inner flow channel area A3 can connect the first inner port 1111 and the second inner port 1112, and the second inner flow channel area A2 is connected to the fifth inner port 1115.

[0071] Thus, in the third position, the first external interface 2111 , the second external interface 2112 and the third external interface 2113 are connected, the fourth external interface 2114 , the fifth external interface 2115 and the sixth external interface 2116 are connected, and the seventh external interface 2117 and the eighth external interface 2118 are connected.

[0072] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the blade 122 in the fourth position is shown. Figure 7 In the fourth position, the first inner flow channel area A1 can connect the third inner interface 1113 with the fourth inner interface 1114, the second inner flow channel area A2 is set to connect the second inner interface 1112 with the fifth inner interface 1115, and the third inner flow channel area A3 is connected to the first inner interface 1111.

[0073] Thus, at the fourth position, the second external interface 2112 , the third external interface 2113 , the seventh external interface 2117 , and the eighth external interface 2118 are connected, and the fourth external interface 2114 , the fifth external interface 2115 , and the sixth external interface 2116 are connected.

[0074] It can be seen that the waterway integrated valve 1000 is an eight-way valve formed by integrating a five-way valve, two two-way connectors and three three-way connectors.

[0075] It should be noted that the multi-way valve 100 is not limited to a five-way valve, and the types and numbers of connectors are not limited to the illustrated embodiment. The number of external interfaces 211 can be adjusted according to needs.

[0076] In some optional embodiments, the first to eighth external interfaces 2111 to 2118 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the outer shell 210 .

[0077] In this embodiment, any two adjacent external interfaces 211 form the same angle with the central axis of the outer shell 210 , thereby fully utilizing the peripheral space of the outer shell 210 and reducing the risk of pipeline interference when assembling pipelines on the external interfaces 211 .

[0078] In specific applications, each external interface 211 is a standard quick-plug interface component, which can quickly assemble pipelines and improve assembly efficiency.

[0079] Another aspect of the present application provides a vehicle thermal management system, which includes the aforementioned integrated waterway valve 1000. Clearly, a vehicle thermal management system utilizing this integrated waterway valve 1000 can reduce the number of control valves and connectors, and thus the number of pipelines, thereby lowering energy loss and costs. Accordingly, this vehicle thermal management system occupies less space within the vehicle's interior layout. Since only a single five-way valve needs to be controlled, the number of control signals required by the vehicle is reduced. Of course, this vehicle thermal management system also possesses other advantages brought about by the aforementioned integrated waterway valve 1000, which will not be reiterated here.

[0080] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Those skilled in the art can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A waterway integrated valve, It is characterized in that It comprises a multi-way valve (100) and a housing assembly (200); The housing assembly (200) comprises an outer housing (210) and a plurality of internal flow channels (220); the outer housing (210) is provided with a plurality of external interfaces (211); Part of the multi-way valve (100) is disposed in the outer shell (210) and comprises a plurality of internal ports (111) located in the outer shell (210), and the multi-way valve (100) is configured to be able to switch the communication relationship between the plurality of internal ports (111); The internal flow channel (220) is disposed in the outer shell (210) and connects one of the inner ports (111) to at least one of the outer ports (211).

2. The waterway integrated valve according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The multi-way valve (100) comprises an inner valve body (110) and a flow channel switching assembly (120); the inner valve body (110) is arranged in the outer shell (210) and is provided with a plurality of inner ports (111); the flow channel switching assembly (120) is connected to the inner valve body (110) to switch the communication relationship between the plurality of inner ports (111).

3. The waterway integrated valve according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The flow channel switching component (120) comprises a rotating shaft (121), blades (122) and a rotating shaft control module (123); The blade (122) is disposed in the inner valve body (110), and the rotating shaft (121) is connected to the blade (122); The rotating shaft control module (123) is arranged outside the outer shell (210) and is used to start and stop the rotating shaft (121) to drive the blades (122) to change positions, thereby switching the communication relationship between the multiple internal interfaces (111).

4. The waterway integrated valve according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The blade (122) comprises a first blade (1221) and a second blade (1222); The first blade (1221) and the second blade (1222) are located on both sides of the rotating shaft (121) and divide the inner valve body (110) into a plurality of inner flow channel areas (A), each of the inner flow channel areas (A) being used to connect to a different inner port (111).

5. The waterway integrated valve according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The plurality of inner flow channel regions (A) include a first inner flow channel region (A1), a second inner flow channel region (A2) and a third inner flow channel region (A3); The plurality of internal interfaces (111) include a first internal interface (1111), a second internal interface (1112), a third internal interface (1113), a fourth internal interface (1114), and a fifth internal interface (1115); The blade (122) is configured to be rotatable to any one of a first position, a second position, a third position and a fourth position; In the first position, the first inner flow channel area (A1) is capable of connecting the second inner port (1112) to the third inner port (1113), the second inner flow channel area (A2) is capable of connecting the first inner port (1111) to the fourth inner port (1114), and the third inner flow channel area (A3) is connected to the fifth inner port (1115); In the second position, the first inner flow channel area (A1) is capable of connecting the first inner port (1111) to the fifth inner port (1115), the second inner flow channel area (A2) is capable of connecting the second inner port (1112) to the third inner port (1113), and the third inner flow channel area (A3) is connected to the fourth inner port (1114); In the third position, the first inner flow channel area (A1) is capable of connecting the third inner port (1113) and the fourth inner port (1114), the third inner flow channel area (A3) is capable of connecting the first inner port (1111) and the second inner port (1112), and the second inner flow channel area (A2) is connected to the fifth inner port (1115); In the fourth position, the first inner flow channel area (A1) is capable of connecting the third inner interface (1113) with the fourth inner interface (1114), the second inner flow channel area (A2) is configured to connect the second inner interface (1112) with the fifth inner interface (1115), and the third inner flow channel area (A3) is connected to the first inner interface (1111).

6. The waterway integrated valve according to any one of claims 1 to 5, It is characterized in that The plurality of internal flow channels (220) include a first internal flow channel (221) and a second internal flow channel (222); The first internal flow channel (221) connects one of the internal interfaces (111) with a corresponding one of the external interfaces (211), and the second internal flow channel (222) connects one of the internal interfaces (111) with a corresponding plurality of the external interfaces (211).

7. The waterway integrated valve according to claim 6, It is characterized in that There are two first internal flow channels (221), and the two first internal flow channels (221) respectively connect one of the internal ports (111) with a corresponding one of the external ports (211); The number of the second internal flow channels (222) is three, and the three second internal flow channels (222) respectively connect one of the internal ports (111) with the corresponding two external ports (211).

8. The waterway integrated valve according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The plurality of external interfaces (211) include a first external interface (2111), a second external interface (2112), a third external interface (2113), a fourth external interface (2114), a fifth external interface (2115), a sixth external interface (2116), a seventh external interface (2117) and an eighth external interface (2118); The two first internal flow channels (221) respectively connect the first external port (2111) to a corresponding internal port (111), and the sixth external port (2116) to a corresponding internal port (111); The three second internal flow channels (222) respectively connect one of the inner interfaces (111) with the second outer interface (2112) and the third outer interface (2113), one of the inner interfaces (111) with the fourth outer interface (2114) and the fifth outer interface (2115), and one of the inner interfaces (111) with the seventh outer interface (2117) and the eighth outer interface (2118).

9. The waterway integrated valve according to claim 8, It is characterized in that The first external interface (2111) to the eighth external interface (2118) are evenly spaced along the circumference of the outer shell (210).

10. A vehicle thermal management system, It is characterized in that It comprises a water circuit integrated valve (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.