Liquid collecting device and thermal management machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a liquid collecting device and a thermal management machine, the liquid collecting device comprises a liquid collecting body and a plurality of ports arranged on the liquid collecting body, and the liquid collecting body is connected with different pipelines through the plurality of ports; the ports comprise the liquid inlet port and the liquid outlet port, the first end of the liquid inlet port and the first end of the liquid outlet port are both arranged on the outer side wall of the liquid collecting body, and the second end of the liquid inlet port and the second end of the liquid outlet port extend in the direction away from the liquid collecting body. According to the liquid collecting device, the multiple ports including the liquid inlet ports and the liquid outlet ports are formed in the liquid collecting body, the liquid inlet ports and the liquid outlet ports are connected with different pipelines, integration of the pipelines is achieved, cost can be reduced, meanwhile, it can be ensured that the pressure of the inlets and the pressure of the outlets of the pipelines are consistent, and then potential safety hazards can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of thermal management technology, and in particular to a liquid collecting device and a thermal management machine. Background Art

[0002] Thermal management machines are widely used in vehicles, battery swap stations and other fields. Currently, there are many pipes for heat exchange in thermal management machines, which makes the space inside the thermal management machine messy, resulting in low integration, difficult installation, and inconvenience for subsequent repair and maintenance. Furthermore, the pressure and temperature of the inlet and outlet of each pipe are different, which makes the thermal management machine have many hidden dangers. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problems of the above-mentioned technology, the present application provides a technical solution of a liquid collection device and a thermal management machine. Specifically, the present application arranges a plurality of ports including a liquid inlet port and a liquid outlet port on the liquid collection body, so as to utilize the liquid inlet port and the liquid outlet port to connect with different pipes to realize the integration of the pipes, thereby reducing costs. At the same time, it can also ensure that the pressures of the inlets and outlets of each pipe are consistent, thereby reducing safety hazards.

[0004] In one aspect, the present application provides a liquid collection device, comprising a liquid collection body and a plurality of ports disposed on the liquid collection body, wherein the liquid collection body is connected to different pipelines respectively through the plurality of ports;

[0005] The port includes a liquid inlet port and a liquid outlet port, wherein the first end of the liquid inlet port and the first end of the liquid outlet port are both arranged on the outer side wall of the liquid collection body, and the second end of the liquid inlet port and the second end of the liquid outlet port both extend in a direction away from the liquid collection body.

[0006] Furthermore, the liquid inlet port includes a first liquid inlet port and a second liquid inlet port, the first liquid inlet port and the second liquid inlet port are both located on the same side of the liquid collecting body, and the first liquid inlet port and the second liquid inlet port are spaced apart.

[0007] Furthermore, the liquid outlet port comprises a first liquid outlet port and a second liquid outlet port, and the first liquid outlet port and the second liquid outlet port are both located on a side of the liquid collecting body away from the liquid inlet port.

[0008] Further, an extending direction of the first liquid outlet port is different from an extending direction of the second liquid outlet port.

[0009] Furthermore, an extension direction of the first liquid outlet port and an extension direction of the second liquid outlet port are perpendicular to each other.

[0010] Further, the first liquid outlet port extends in a direction away from the liquid inlet port, and the second liquid outlet port extends in a direction perpendicular to an extension direction of the first liquid outlet port.

[0011] Further, the second liquid outlet port extends in a direction away from the liquid inlet port, and the first liquid outlet port extends in a direction perpendicular to an extension direction of the second liquid outlet port.

[0012] Furthermore, the liquid collecting body is a cylindrical structure, a rectangular structure or a cube structure.

[0013] Furthermore, both ends of the liquid collecting body are provided with fixing parts, and the liquid collecting body is fixed to the frame of the heat management machine through the fixing parts.

[0014] On the other hand, the present application also provides a heat management machine, which includes the liquid collection device as described above.

[0015] Implementing this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The present application arranges a plurality of ports including a liquid inlet port and a liquid outlet port on the liquid collecting body, and utilizes the liquid inlet port and the liquid outlet port to connect with different pipelines to realize the integration of pipelines, thereby reducing costs. At the same time, it can also ensure that the pressures of the inlets and outlets of each pipeline are consistent, thereby reducing safety hazards. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or prior art descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application, and a person of ordinary skill in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a thermal management machine provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the local structure of the thermal management machine provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the local structure of the thermal management machine provided in the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a liquid collecting device provided in an embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 5A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a liquid collecting device provided in an embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0023] Among them, the reference numerals in the figure correspond to: 1-liquid collecting body; 2-liquid inlet port; 21-first liquid inlet port; 22-second liquid inlet port; 3-liquid outlet port; 31-first liquid outlet port; 32-second liquid outlet port; 4-fixing part; 5-plate heat exchanger; 6-heater; 7-pipeline; 8-regulating valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] It should be noted that in this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or can communicate with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which do not limit the disclosure described in the claims in any way.

[0027] See also Figure 1 to Figure 5 , the following combination Figure 1 to Figure 5 A liquid collecting device provided in an embodiment of the present application is described in detail.

[0028] The present application embodiment provides a liquid collecting device, such as Figure 1 to Figure 5 As shown, the liquid collecting device comprises a liquid collecting body 1 and a plurality of ports arranged on the liquid collecting body 1, and the liquid collecting body 1 is connected to different pipes 7 respectively through the plurality of ports.

[0029] Among them, the port includes a liquid inlet port 2 and a liquid outlet port 3, the first end of the liquid inlet port 2 and the first end of the liquid outlet port 3 are both arranged on the outer wall of the liquid collection body 1, and the second end of the liquid inlet port 2 and the second end of the liquid outlet port 3 extend in a direction away from the liquid collection body 1.

[0030] In the embodiment of the present application, the liquid collecting body 1 can contain liquids such as water or liquid refrigerant. The liquid enters from the liquid inlet port 2 on the liquid collecting body 1 and flows out from the liquid outlet port 3 on the liquid collecting body 1 to achieve the diversion of the liquid. It can be understood that the liquid collecting body 1 plays a transitional role in the liquid flow process. Different pipes 7 are connected to multiple ports on the liquid collecting body 1, and then the integration of pipes 7 can be achieved through the liquid collecting body 1 including multiple ports, thereby reducing the number of pipes 7 used and reducing production costs. At the same time, it can also improve the utilization of space.

[0031] In a specific embodiment, the ports on the liquid collecting body 1 include a liquid inlet port 2 and a liquid outlet port 3, wherein the liquid inlet port 2 and the liquid outlet port 3 are both used to connect to different pipes 7. Furthermore, since the liquid inlet port 2 is connected to the liquid outlet of some pipes 7, the liquid outlet port 3 is connected to the liquid inlet of some pipes 7, and the pressure in the same liquid collecting body 1 is consistent, then, by connecting the liquid inlets or liquid outlets of different pipes 7, it can ensure that the pressures at the inlets and outlets of each pipe 7 are consistent, thereby reducing the many hidden dangers of the thermal management machine caused by the inconsistent pressures at the inlets and outlets of each pipe 7.

[0032] In actual applications, the number of liquid inlet ports 2 and the number of liquid outlet ports 3 on the liquid collecting body 1 both include multiple. In some embodiments, the number of liquid inlet ports 2 can be 2, 3, 4 or 5, etc., and the number of liquid outlet ports 3 can be 2, 3, 4 or 5, etc. There is no specific limitation on the number of liquid inlet ports 2 and the number of liquid outlet ports 3, and they can be set according to actual conditions.

[0033] In practical applications, the liquid collecting body 1 may be a water collecting container.

[0034] In some specific embodiments, the pipeline 7 may include a pipeline between the liquid collecting body 1 and the water pump, a pipeline between the liquid collecting body 1 and the plate heat exchanger 5 , and a pipeline between the liquid collecting body 1 and the heater 6 .

[0035] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the liquid inlet port 2 includes a first liquid inlet port 21 and a second liquid inlet port 22 . The first liquid inlet port 21 and the second liquid inlet port 22 are both located on the same side of the liquid collecting body 1 , and the first liquid inlet port 21 and the second liquid inlet port 22 are spaced apart.

[0036] Specifically, the first liquid inlet port 21 and the second liquid inlet port 22 are both used to connect to the water pump through the pipe 7, and then, the water output by the water pump can enter the liquid collecting body 1 through the first liquid inlet port 21 and the second liquid inlet port 22 to fill the liquid collecting body 1. Furthermore, by arranging the first liquid inlet port 21 and the second liquid inlet port 22 on the liquid collecting body 1, so as to improve the liquid inlet efficiency of the liquid collecting device, it is also possible to ensure that the pressure of the water outlet of the pipe 7 connected to the liquid inlet port 2 remains consistent.

[0037] In practical applications, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the extension direction of the first liquid inlet port 21 is the same as the extension direction of the second liquid inlet port 22, and both extend downward in a direction perpendicular to the outer wall of the liquid collecting body 1. It should be noted that the extension length of the first liquid inlet port 21 is the same as the extension length of the second liquid inlet port 22.

[0038] In some embodiments, the shape of the aperture of the first liquid inlet port 21 is circular, rectangular or triangular, etc. Preferably, the shape of the aperture of the first liquid inlet port 21 is circular, and the shape of the aperture of the second liquid inlet port 22 is circular, rectangular or triangular, etc. Preferably, the shape of the aperture of the second liquid inlet port 22 is circular. Furthermore, a flange structure is provided on the end of the first liquid inlet port 21 away from the liquid collecting body 1, and a flange structure is provided on the end of the second liquid inlet port 22 away from the liquid collecting body 1, and then the flange structure can be connected to the pipeline 7 to improve the connection strength between the liquid inlet port 2 and the pipeline 7.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the liquid outlet port 3 includes a first liquid outlet port 31 and a second liquid outlet port 32 , and both the first liquid outlet port 31 and the second liquid outlet port 32 are located on a side of the liquid collecting body 1 away from the liquid inlet port 2 .

[0040] Specifically, the first liquid outlet port 31 is used to connect with the heater 6 through the pipe 7, and then the liquid in the liquid collecting body 1 can flow into the heater 6 through the first liquid outlet port 31, so that the liquid can be heated by the heater 6. The second liquid outlet port 32 is used to connect with the plate heat exchanger 5 through the pipe 7, and then the liquid in the liquid collecting body 1 can flow into the plate heat exchanger 5 through the second liquid outlet port 32, so that the liquid can be heat exchanged by the plate heat exchanger 5. Furthermore, by arranging the first liquid outlet port 31 and the second liquid outlet port 32 on the liquid collecting body 1, the liquid discharge efficiency of the liquid collecting device can be improved, and the integration of the pipeline can be realized. At the same time, it can also ensure that the pressure of the water inlet of the pipeline 7 connected to the liquid outlet port 3 remains consistent.

[0041] It should be noted that the flow direction of the liquid can be referred to Figure 4The direction of the arrow.

[0042] In a specific embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a regulating valve 8 is provided on the pipe 7 between the first liquid outlet port 31 and the heater 6. Furthermore, by controlling the regulating valve 8 to be in an on state or a closed state, it is controlled whether the liquid in the liquid collecting body 1 flows into the heater 6 through the pipe 7 between the first liquid outlet port 31 and the heater 6, so as to realize the control of the liquid flow direction.

[0043] In practical applications, such as Figure 3 As shown, the plate heat exchanger 5 can be connected to the compressor through a pipeline 7. In a specific embodiment, a regulating valve 8 is provided on the pipeline 7 between the plate heat exchanger 5 and the compressor. Then, by controlling the regulating valve 8 to be in an on state or a closed state, the liquid in the liquid collecting body 1 is controlled to flow in the plate heat exchanger 5, so as to realize the control of the liquid flow direction.

[0044] In another specific embodiment, a regulating valve 8 is provided on the pipe 7 between the second liquid outlet port 32 and the plate heat exchanger 5. Then, by controlling the regulating valve 8 to be in an on state or a closed state, it is controlled whether the liquid in the liquid collecting body 1 flows into the plate heat exchanger 5 through the pipe 7 between the second liquid outlet port 32 and the plate heat exchanger 5, so as to realize the control of the liquid flow direction.

[0045] In some embodiments, the shape of the opening of the first liquid outlet port 31 is circular, rectangular or triangular, etc. Preferably, the shape of the opening of the first liquid outlet port 31 is circular, and the shape of the opening of the second liquid outlet port 32 is circular, rectangular or triangular, etc. Preferably, the shape of the opening of the second liquid outlet port 32 is circular. Furthermore, a flange structure is provided on the end of the first liquid outlet port 31 away from the liquid collecting body 1, and a flange structure is provided on the end of the second liquid outlet port 32 away from the liquid collecting body 1, and then the flange structure can be connected to the pipe 7 to improve the connection strength between the liquid outlet port 3 and the pipe 7.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the extending direction of the first liquid outlet port 31 is different from the extending direction of the second liquid outlet port 32 .

[0047] Specifically, the extension direction of the first liquid outlet port 31 and the extension direction of the second liquid outlet port 32 are at a preset angle, wherein the preset angle may be an obtuse angle, an acute angle or a right angle. Furthermore, by setting the first liquid outlet port 31 and the second liquid outlet port 32 with different extension directions, the first liquid outlet port 31 can match the position of the heater 6, and the second liquid outlet port 32 can match the position of the plate heat exchanger 5, so as to shorten the pipeline 7 between the first liquid outlet port 31 and the heater 6, and the pipeline 7 between the second liquid outlet port 32 and the plate heat exchanger 5, thereby reducing the length of the pipeline 7 and reducing the production cost.

[0048] It should be noted that the extension length of the first liquid outlet port 31 and the extension length of the second liquid outlet port 32 may be equal or unequal. Preferably, the extension length of the first liquid outlet port 31 and the extension length of the second liquid outlet port 32 are equal.

[0049] In a specific embodiment, the extension direction of the first liquid outlet port 31 and the extension direction of the second liquid outlet port 32 are perpendicular to each other.

[0050] In a specific embodiment, reference may be made to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first liquid outlet port 31 extends in a direction away from the liquid inlet port 2 , and the second liquid outlet port 32 extends in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the first liquid outlet port 31 , thereby facilitating the first liquid outlet port 31 to match the heater 6 , and the second liquid outlet port 32 to match the plate heat exchanger 5 .

[0051] In another specific embodiment, the extension direction of the first liquid outlet port 31 and the extension direction of the second liquid outlet port 32 can also be set as follows: specifically, the second liquid outlet port 32 extends in a direction away from the liquid inlet port 2, and the first liquid outlet port 31 extends in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the second liquid outlet port 32.

[0052] In an optional embodiment, the liquid collecting body 1 is a cylindrical structure, a rectangular structure or a cube structure.

[0053] Preferably, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the liquid collecting body 1 is a cylindrical structure, wherein the first liquid inlet port 21 and the second liquid inlet port 22 are both arranged on the lower side of the liquid collecting body 1 with a cylindrical structure, the first liquid outlet port 31 is arranged on the upper side of the liquid collecting body 1 with a cylindrical structure, and the second liquid outlet port 32 is arranged on the side wall of the liquid collecting body 1 with a cylindrical structure.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, if Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, both ends of the liquid collecting body 1 are provided with fixing members 4, and the liquid collecting body 1 is fixed to the frame of the heat management machine through the fixing members 4.

[0055] Specifically, a fixing member 4 is provided so as to be connected to the frame of the thermal management machine. In some embodiments, the fixing member 4 may be a columnar structure, one end of the fixing member 4 is fixedly connected to the end of the liquid collecting body 1, and the other end of the fixing member 4 is fixedly provided on the frame of the thermal management machine.

[0056] The above embodiments of the present application have the following beneficial effects:

[0057] The present application arranges a plurality of ports including a liquid inlet port and a liquid outlet port on the liquid collecting body, and utilizes the liquid inlet port and the liquid outlet port to connect with different pipelines to realize the integration of pipelines, thereby reducing costs. At the same time, it can also ensure that the pressures of the inlets and outlets of each pipeline are consistent, thereby reducing safety hazards.

[0058] The present application also provides a thermal management device, such as Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, the thermal management machine includes the liquid collecting device as described above. Since the thermal management machine has all the technical features of the above-mentioned liquid collecting device, the thermal management machine in this embodiment should also have the same technical effects, which will not be repeated here.

[0059] The structure shown in this embodiment is only a partial structure related to the solution of this application, and does not constitute a limitation on the device to which the solution of this application is applied. The specific device may include more or fewer components than shown, or combine certain components, or have different arrangements of components. It should be understood that the method, device, etc. disclosed in this embodiment can be implemented in other ways.

[0060] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A liquid collecting device, characterized in that: It comprises a liquid collecting body (1) and a plurality of ports arranged on the liquid collecting body (1), wherein the liquid collecting body (1) is connected to different pipes (7) respectively through the plurality of ports; The port comprises a liquid inlet port (2) and a liquid outlet port (3); the first end of the liquid inlet port (2) and the first end of the liquid outlet port (3) are both arranged on the outer side wall of the liquid collecting body (1); the second end of the liquid inlet port (2) and the second end of the liquid outlet port (3) both extend in a direction away from the liquid collecting body (1).

2. The liquid collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid inlet port (2) comprises a first liquid inlet port (21) and a second liquid inlet port (22); the first liquid inlet port (21) and the second liquid inlet port (22) are both located on the same side of the liquid collecting body (1), and the first liquid inlet port (21) and the second liquid inlet port (22) are arranged at an interval.

3. The liquid collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid outlet port (3) comprises a first liquid outlet port (31) and a second liquid outlet port (32); the first liquid outlet port (31) and the second liquid outlet port (32) are both located on a side of the liquid collecting body (1) away from the liquid inlet port (2).

4. The liquid collecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The extension direction of the first liquid outlet port (31) is different from the extension direction of the second liquid outlet port (32).

5. The liquid collecting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The extension direction of the first liquid outlet port (31) and the extension direction of the second liquid outlet port (32) are perpendicular to each other.

6. The liquid collecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first liquid outlet port (31) extends in a direction away from the liquid inlet port (2), and the second liquid outlet port (32) extends in a direction perpendicular to an extension direction of the first liquid outlet port (31).

7. The liquid collecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second liquid outlet port (32) extends in a direction away from the liquid inlet port (2), and the first liquid outlet port (31) extends in a direction perpendicular to an extension direction of the second liquid outlet port (32).

8. The liquid collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid collecting body (1) is a cylindrical structure, a rectangular parallelepiped structure or a cube structure.

9. The liquid collecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the liquid collecting body (1) are provided with fixing parts (4), and the liquid collecting body (1) is fixed to the frame of the heat management machine through the fixing parts (4).

10. A thermal management machine, characterized in that: It comprises the liquid collecting device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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