New energy automobile thermal management system
By adopting direct bolt installation and structural enhancement in the thermal management system of new energy vehicles, the installation process of solenoid water valves is simplified, and the problems of long installation time and low integration in the existing technology are solved, achieving more efficient The water valve is integrated with the pot body.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323635149.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-29
AI Technical Summary
The existing solenoid water valves have a long installation time in the thermal management system of new energy vehicles and are complex in the process, with low integration, which affects practicality.
By installing the valve body of the solenoid valve directly on the pot body through bolts, the valve cover connection is cancelled, and the structures such as sealing gaskets, positioning columns, projections, installation platforms and reinforcement rings are used to realize the integrated installation of the water valve and the pot body. Simplify the assembly process.
It greatly shortens the installation time of the water valve, improves the integration degree of the water valve and the pot body, enhances the connection strength, and avoids the complexity of valve cover assembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of solenoid valves, and in particular to a thermal management system for new energy vehicles. Background Art
[0002] The expansion kettle, commonly known as the return kettle, is a component of the automobile cooling system. When the engine is running, the coolant will circulate continuously in the coolant channel and will flow through the expansion kettle on the way. If the pressure is too high or the coolant is excessive, the excess gas and coolant will flow out from the bypass channel of the expansion kettle to avoid excessive pressure in the cooling system and cause the adverse consequences of pipe burst. In the thermal management system of new energy vehicles, the function of the water valve is to guide the coolant to other components in the system and play a guiding role for the coolant. The existing electromagnetic water valve is assembled separately on the expansion kettle as a single component to work.
[0003] As disclosed in publication number CN114687851 B on September 16, 2022, an expansion kettle is disclosed, comprising a kettle body, a liquid outlet pipe being connected to the lower end of the kettle body, and two liquid inlet pipes being connected to the kettle body, a lower liquid chamber being provided in the kettle body, and the liquid outlet pipe being connected to the bottom of the lower liquid chamber; a liquid return chamber is also provided in the kettle body, and the liquid return chamber comprises a first chamber and a second chamber, and a partition is provided in the liquid return chamber, and the first chamber and the second chamber are separated by the partition; the two liquid inlet pipes extend into the kettle body and are connected to the first chamber and the second chamber in a one-to-one correspondence; a liquid guide hole 1 is connected between the first chamber and the liquid return chamber, a baffle is provided in the first chamber, the baffle and the inner wall of the first chamber form a liquid inlet groove, the liquid inlet pipe connected to the first chamber extends into the liquid inlet groove, a liquid guide notch is provided at the upper end of the baffle, and the liquid guide notch is located on the side of the baffle away from the liquid guide hole 1; a drainage chamber is also provided in the kettle body, a liquid guide hole 2 is connected between the second chamber and the drainage chamber, and a liquid guide hole 3 is connected between the drainage chamber and the lower liquid chamber. The solenoid valve disclosed above is installed on the expansion kettle through the valve cover. The installation time of the solenoid valve is long, the installation process of the solenoid valve is complicated, and the degree of integration is low. Summary of the invention
[0004] The utility model aims to provide a new energy vehicle thermal management system with a simple structure and higher integration. The utility model directly installs the valve body of the solenoid valve on the kettle body through bolts, without the need for connection through the valve cover, thus reducing the assembly process and improving practicality.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a new energy vehicle thermal management system, including a kettle body and a water valve arranged on the kettle body, a connecting seat is provided on the outer wall of the water valve, the connecting seat is connected to the kettle body by bolts, a sealing gasket is provided between the water valve and the kettle body, and flow holes are provided on the sealing gasket and the kettle body.
[0006] As a further solution of the utility model, the water valve includes a valve body, a valve core and an actuator, the valve core is arranged in the valve body, the power output end of the actuator is connected to the valve core, the valve body is connected to the connecting seat, and the sealing gasket is arranged between the valve core and the kettle body.
[0007] As a further solution of the utility model, a sealing ring connected to the valve core is provided in the valve body.
[0008] As a further solution of the utility model, a positioning column is provided on the kettle body, and the valve core is connected to the positioning column.
[0009] As a further solution of the utility model, a protrusion is provided on the kettle body, a mounting platform in contact with the valve body is provided on the protrusion, and a mounting hole cooperating with the bolt is provided on the mounting platform.
[0010] As a further solution of the utility model, a reinforcement ring is provided outside the valve body, and the reinforcement ring is connected to the connecting seat.
[0011] As a further solution of the utility model, a slot cooperating with the sealing gasket is provided on the mounting platform.
[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:
[0013] Place the sealing gasket and the water valve on the kettle body in sequence, and connect the bolts through the connecting seat on the water valve to the kettle body, so as to realize the assembly of the entire water valve and the kettle body, and then realize the integrated installation of the water valve and the kettle body, thereby shortening the installation time of the water valve, and eliminating the need for assembly work through the valve cover, and the water valve and the kettle body have a higher degree of integration;
[0014] The valve core is positioned for rotation by means of a positioning column provided on the kettle body, and the installation of the sealing gasket is positioned by means of the positioning column; the stable installation of the valve body is achieved by means of the protrusions and the mounting platform provided on the kettle body, and the reinforcing ring provided on the valve body increases the strength of the connecting seat to prevent the connecting seat from breaking during installation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the thermal management system for new energy vehicles of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure.
[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of part of the structure.
[0018] In the accompanying drawings: 1-pot body, 2-solenoid valve, 3-connecting seat, 4-bolt, 5-sealing gasket, 6-sealing ring, 7-flow hole, 8-reinforcement ring, 9-protrusion, 10-installation platform, 11-slot, 12-installation hole, 13-positioning column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.
[0020] The specific implementation of the present utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0021] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the thermal management system of a new energy vehicle includes a kettle body 1 and a water valve 2 arranged on the kettle body 1, a connecting seat 3 is arranged on the outer wall of the water valve 2, the connecting seat 3 is connected to the kettle body 1 through a bolt 4, and a through hole for the bolt 4 to pass through is arranged on the connecting seat 3, a sealing gasket 5 is arranged between the water valve 2 and the kettle body 1, and a flow hole 7 is arranged on the sealing gasket 5 and the kettle body 1. The setting of the flow hole 7 facilitates the flow of coolant and realizes the normal operation of the water valve 2. In this embodiment, the connecting seat 3 is triangular, and the number of the connecting seats 3 is three. The operation of the water valve 2 allows the medium to flow in the flow hole 7, thereby realizing the normal operation of the water valve 2.
[0022] During assembly, the sealing gasket 5 is placed on the kettle body 1, the water valve 2 is placed on the upper side of the sealing gasket 5, and the bolt 4 is passed through the connecting seat 3 to connect with the kettle body 1, so as to realize the assembly of the entire water valve 2 and the kettle body 1, and then realize the integrated installation of the water valve 2 and the kettle body 1, thereby shortening the installation time of the water valve 2, eliminating the need for assembly work through the valve cover, and the water valve 2 and the kettle body 1 are more integrated.
[0023] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 The water valve 2 includes a valve body 201, a valve core 202 and an actuator 203. The valve core 202 is arranged in the valve body 201. The power output end of the actuator 203 is connected to the valve core 202. The valve body 201 is connected to the connecting seat 3. The sealing gasket 5 is arranged between the valve core 202 and the kettle body 1. The actuator 203 works to make the valve core 202 rotate in the valve body 201, thereby making the medium flow in the valve core 202 and the flow hole 7, thereby realizing the normal operation of the water valve 2. In this embodiment, the connecting seat 3 and the valve body 201 are integrally formed, and the connecting seat 3 is annularly symmetrically distributed along the outer wall of the valve body 201.
[0024] A sealing ring 6 connected to the valve core 202 is provided in the valve body 201 , and the sealing ring 6 is used to seal the connection between the valve core 202 and the actuator 203 .
[0025] Reference Figure 3 A positioning column 13 is provided on the kettle body 1, and the valve core 202 is connected to the positioning column 13. The valve core 202 is rotated by the positioning column 13 to perform a positioning function. When the sealing gasket 5 is installed, the sealing gasket 5 is placed on the positioning column 13, and the installation of the sealing gasket 5 is positioned by the positioning column 13.
[0026] Reference Figure 3 A protrusion 9 is provided on the kettle body 1, and a mounting platform 10 in contact with the valve body 201 is provided on the protrusion 9. The mounting platform 10 on the protrusion 9 contacts the valve body 201 and the connecting seat 3, so that the bolt 4 passes through the through hole on the connecting seat 3 and is connected with the mounting hole 12, thereby realizing convenient installation of the valve body 201. The mounting platform 10 is provided with a mounting hole 12 that cooperates with the bolt 4.
[0027] A reinforcing ring 8 is provided outside the valve body 201, and the reinforcing ring 8 is connected to the connecting seat 3. The reinforcing ring 8 increases the strength of the connection between the valve body 201 and the connecting seat 3, thereby increasing the strength of the valve body 201 and preventing the connecting seat 3 from breaking during assembly.
[0028] The mounting platform 10 is provided with a slot 11 that cooperates with the sealing gasket 5 . The slot 11 is provided to achieve an interference fit between the mounting platform 10 and the sealing gasket 5 , thereby realizing convenient assembly of the sealing gasket 5 .
[0029] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A thermal management system for new energy vehicles, characterized in that: The invention comprises a kettle body (1) and a water valve (2) arranged on the kettle body (1); a connecting seat (3) is arranged on the outer wall of the water valve (2); the connecting seat (3) is connected to the kettle body (1) via a bolt (4); a sealing gasket (5) is arranged between the water valve (2) and the kettle body (1); and flow holes (7) are arranged on the sealing gasket (5) and the kettle body (1).
2. The new energy vehicle thermal management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water valve (2) comprises a valve body (201), a valve core (202) and an actuator (203); the valve core (202) is arranged in the valve body (201); a power output end of the actuator (203) is connected to the valve core (202); the valve body (201) is connected to a connecting seat (3); and the sealing gasket (5) is arranged between the valve core (202) and the kettle body (1).
3. The new energy vehicle thermal management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sealing ring (6) connected to the valve core (202) is provided in the valve body (201).
4. The new energy vehicle thermal management system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The kettle body (1) is provided with a positioning column (13), and the valve core (202) is connected to the positioning column (13).
5. The thermal management system for new energy vehicles according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The kettle body (1) is provided with a protrusion (9), the protrusion (9) is provided with a mounting platform (10) in contact with the valve body (201), and the mounting platform (10) is provided with a mounting hole (12) that cooperates with the bolt (4).
6. The new energy vehicle thermal management system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A reinforcement ring (8) is provided outside the valve body (201), and the reinforcement ring (8) is connected to the connection seat (3).
7. The new energy vehicle thermal management system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The installation platform (10) is provided with a slot (11) that cooperates with the sealing gasket (5).