Temperature control system of vehicle-mounted cup holder and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, and discloses a temperature control system of a vehicle-mounted cup saucer and a vehicle, the system comprises a vehicle thermal management system, a cup saucer body and a cup saucer runner, the vehicle thermal management system comprises a cooling liquid circulation main circuit and a cooling liquid circulation branch circuit, the cooling liquid circulation main circuit comprises a heat dissipation device and a charger, and the cooling liquid circulation branch circuit comprises a cooling liquid circulation branch circuit; a fluid inlet of the cooling liquid circulation branch is connected with a fluid inlet of the charger, and a fluid outlet of the cooling liquid circulation branch is connected with a fluid outlet of the charger; the cup stand body is provided with a containing cavity used for containing a container. The cup stand flow channel is connected with the cup stand body in a heat conduction mode, a fluid inlet of the cup stand flow channel is selectively communicated with a fluid inlet of the charger and a fluid outlet of the cooling liquid circulation branch, and a fluid outlet of the cup stand flow channel is connected with a fluid outlet of the charger. The cooling liquid circulating in the vehicle heat management system is used for heating or cooling the cup stand, and the problem that the use scene of temperature control over the cup stand is limited can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a temperature control system of a vehicle-mounted cup holder and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the widespread use of automobiles, users have higher and higher requirements for automobile comfort. During driving, portable drinking water may be placed in the car for people in the car to drink. However, when the temperature of the vehicle's environment is low, the drinking water tends to get colder over time, and the people in the car may need to drink hot water. When the temperature of the vehicle's environment is high, the drinking water tends to get hotter over time, and the people in the car may need to drink cold water. Therefore, some vehicles are equipped with temperature-adjustable cup holders in the car to adjust the temperature of drinking water.

[0003] In the related art, a cup holder is designed at the air outlet of the air conditioner to place portable drinking water, and the hot air blown by the air conditioner is used to heat the drinking water in the cup holder. Alternatively, the cold air blown by the air conditioner is used to cool the drinking water in the cup holder. However, this method of controlling the temperature of the cup holder using the air outlet of the air conditioner requires the air conditioner to be turned on, and the usage scenarios are limited. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides a temperature control system for a vehicle-mounted cup holder and a vehicle to solve the problem of limited usage scenarios of temperature control of the cup holder through the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a temperature control system for a vehicle-mounted cup holder, the temperature control system comprising:

[0006] A vehicle thermal management system, the vehicle thermal management system comprising a coolant circulation main circuit and a coolant circulation branch circuit, the coolant circulation main circuit comprising a heat sink and a charger, a fluid inlet of the coolant circulation branch circuit being connected to a fluid inlet of the charger, and a fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch circuit being connected to a fluid outlet of the charger;

[0007] A cup holder body, wherein the cup holder body is provided with a receiving cavity for placing a container;

[0008] A cup holder flow channel, wherein the cup holder flow channel is thermally connected to the cup holder body, a fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel is selectively connected to a fluid inlet of the charger and a fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch, and a fluid outlet of the cup holder flow channel is connected to a fluid outlet of the charger.

[0009] In this manner, the fluid outlet of the cup holder flow channel is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger by selectively connecting the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel to the fluid inlet of the charger and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch respectively. Therefore, when the cup holder body needs to be heated, the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel can be connected to the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch to heat the cup holder flow channel and the cup holder body with the coolant that has absorbed heat through the coolant circulation branch. And, when the cup holder body needs to be cooled, the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel can be connected to the fluid inlet of the charger to cool the cup holder flow channel and the cup holder body with the coolant that has been cooled by the heat dissipation device. At the same time, since the vehicle thermal management system needs to continue to work during the driving of the vehicle to adjust the temperature of various key components of the vehicle, the temperature control system of the vehicle-mounted cup holder of this embodiment can be applied to more usage scenarios.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel includes:

[0011] a first fluid inlet, the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel being connected to the fluid inlet of the charger;

[0012] a second fluid inlet, the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel is connected to the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch; wherein the channel between the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel and the fluid inlet of the charger is conductive in the cup holder cooling state and is not conductive in the cup holder heating state, and the channel between the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch is conductive in the cup holder heating state and is not conductive in the cup holder cooling state.

[0013] In this manner, the cup holder flow channel is provided with a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet, the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger, and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel is connected to the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the management of the coolant flowing into the cup holder flow channel to improve the temperature control efficiency.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the coolant circulation branch includes:

[0015] A rear electric driving force device, wherein the fluid inlet of the rear electric driving force device is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger, and the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel.

[0016] In this manner, since the coolant passing through the rear electric driving force device absorbs the heat of the rear electric driving force device, the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel is connected to the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device, and the coolant whose temperature is increased by the rear electric driving force device can be used to effectively heat the cup holder body.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the coolant circulation branch further includes:

[0018] A DC control device is connected between the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device and the fluid outlet of the charger, and the fluid outlet of the DC control device is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel.

[0019] In this manner, since the coolant passing through the DC control device further absorbs the heat of the DC control device, the coolant flowing out through the DC control device has a higher temperature than the coolant flowing out through the rear electric driving force device. Therefore, connecting the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel with the fluid outlet of the DC control device can provide a higher temperature selection range for the cup holder heating.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the temperature control system further includes:

[0021] a circuit switching device, the circuit switching device being connected to the fluid inlet of the charger, the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel, the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel, respectively, the circuit switching device being configured to open a passage between the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel and the fluid inlet of the charger in a cup holder cooling state, and to open a passage between the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch in a cup holder heating state.

[0022] In this method, a circuit switching device is configured in the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder, and the circuit switching device is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger, the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel, the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch, and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel. Therefore, the circuit switching device can be used to flexibly switch the coolant flowing into the cup holder flow channel to achieve flexible switching between cup holder cooling and cup holder heating.

[0023] In an optional implementation, the circuit switching device includes:

[0024] A first switch valve is disposed at a first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel, and the first switch valve is configured to be opened when the cup holder is in a cooling state and closed when the cup holder is in a heating state.

[0025] In this manner, a first switch valve is provided at the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel. Therefore, when cooling the cup holder body, the cooled coolant can be input into the cup holder flow channel for cooling, and when heating the cup holder body, the cooled coolant is prevented from flowing into the cup holder flow channel to affect the heating effect, so as to further improve the temperature control accuracy.

[0026] In an optional implementation, the circuit switching device further includes:

[0027] A second switch valve is disposed at a second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel, and the second switch valve is configured to be closed when the cup holder is in a cooling state and to be opened when the cup holder is in a heating state.

[0028] In this manner, a second switch valve is provided at the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel. Therefore, when the cup holder body is heated, the coolant heated by the coolant circulation branch can be input into the cup holder flow channel for heating, and when the cup holder body is cooled, the coolant heated by the coolant circulation branch can be prevented from flowing into the cup holder flow channel to affect the cooling effect, so as to further improve the temperature control accuracy.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the temperature control system further includes:

[0030] A temperature display device, the temperature display device is embedded in the cup holder body, the temperature display device is provided with a temperature adjustment button, and the temperature display device is configured to send a temperature adjustment signal according to the touch condition of the temperature adjustment button;

[0031] A temperature control device is connected to the temperature display device and the circuit switching device respectively, and the temperature control device is configured to control the working state of the circuit switching device according to the temperature adjustment signal of the temperature display device.

[0032] In this method, a temperature display device is embedded in the cup holder body, and a temperature adjustment button is provided on the temperature display device. Therefore, the user can select the temperature of the cup holder body or the drinking water to be adjusted through the temperature display device. A temperature control device is provided in the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder, and the temperature control device is connected to the temperature display device and the circuit switching device respectively. Therefore, the coolant flowing into the cup holder flow channel can be switched according to the temperature adjustment signal sent by the temperature display device, so that the user can flexibly adjust the temperature of the cup holder body and the drinking water.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the temperature control system further includes:

[0034] A temperature detection device is embedded in the cup holder body and is configured to detect the temperature of the cup holder body.

[0035] In this manner, by embedding a temperature detection device in the cup holder body, the temperature of the cup holder body can be determined in real time according to the detection result of the temperature detection device, so as to provide more accurate temperature control.

[0036] In a second aspect, the present application provides a vehicle, comprising a temperature control system of a vehicle-mounted cup holder as described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0037] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the embodiment of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the embodiment of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0039] Figure 1 is a structural block diagram of a vehicle thermal management system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 2 is a structural block diagram of a temperature control system of a vehicle cup holder according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 3 4 is a structural block diagram of another temperature control system of a vehicle cup holder according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Among them, the figure numbers are as follows: 1. heat dissipation device; 101. radiator; 102. fan; 2. power supply device; 3. three-way valve; 4. charger; 5. first water pump; 6. bypass pipeline; 7. cup holder body; 8. cup holder flow channel; 9. rear electric drive power device; 10. DC control device; 11. second water pump; 12. first switch valve; 13. second switch valve; 14. temperature display device; 15. temperature control device; 16. body domain controller; 17. temperature detection device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are 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 those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0044] At present, with the widespread use of automobiles, users have higher and higher requirements for automobile comfort. During driving, portable drinking water may be placed in the car for people in the car to drink. However, when the temperature of the vehicle's environment is low, the drinking water tends to get colder over time, and the people in the car may need to drink hot water. When the temperature of the vehicle's environment is high, the drinking water tends to get hotter over time, and the people in the car may need to drink cold water. Therefore, some vehicles are equipped with temperature-adjustable cup holders in the car to adjust the temperature of drinking water.

[0045] In the related technology, the following temperature control methods of the vehicle cup holder are mainly used:

[0046] The first method is to design a cup holder at the air outlet of the air conditioner to place portable drinking water, and use the hot air from the air conditioner to heat the drinking water in the cup holder. Alternatively, the drinking water in the cup holder can be cooled by the cold air from the air conditioner. However, this method of using the air outlet of the air conditioner to control the temperature of the cup holder requires the air conditioner to be turned on, and the usage scenario is limited. In addition, it involves an increase in vehicle layout, which will affect the space for passengers.

[0047] The second type is that the cup holder is formed with a receiving cavity for placing the heated cup, and the electromagnetic heating device is arranged at the bottom of the receiving cavity. The electromagnetic heating device includes a magnetic core and a coil wound on the magnetic core. The bottom of the receiving cavity abuts against the magnetic core and the coil, and the electromagnetic heating device is used to heat the heated cup in the receiving cavity. However, this method of using the electromagnetic heating device to control the temperature of the cup holder can only achieve a single heating function, and the production cost is relatively high.

[0048] The third method is to use a specific air supply fan to supply air to the heat exchanger, and after heat exchange in the heat exchange plate, the heat exchanged air is supplied to the inside of the cup holder through specific air holes. Although this method of using an air supply fan to control the temperature of the cup holder increases the cooling function, the structure is complex, and adding an air supply fan may cause noise in the car.

[0049] The fourth method is to connect the cup holder with the air duct of the air conditioner so that the air in the air duct of the air conditioner flows through the cup holder to control the temperature of the cup holder. However, this method of using the air duct of the air conditioner to control the temperature of the cup holder requires the air conditioner to be turned on, which limits the use scenarios.

[0050] In view of this, according to an embodiment of the present application, a temperature control system for a vehicle cup holder is provided, which can be used in a vehicle. The temperature control system for a vehicle cup holder provided in an embodiment of the present application is based on the heat exchange principle and uses the coolant in the vehicle thermal management system of the vehicle to control the temperature of the vehicle cup holder. Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle thermal management system includes a coolant circulation main circuit and a coolant circulation branch circuit. Among them, the coolant circulation main circuit is used to cool the components (such as the charger 4) on the coolant circulation main circuit. In a specific embodiment, the coolant circulation main circuit includes a heat sink 1, a power supply device 2, a three-way valve 3 and a charger 4 connected in sequence. Specifically, the coolant outlet of the heat sink 1 is connected to the coolant inlet of the power supply device 2, the coolant outlet of the power supply device 2 is connected to the first port of the three-way valve 3, the second port of the three-way valve 3 is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger 4 and the fluid inlet of the coolant circulation branch circuit, and the fluid outlet of the charger 4 is connected to the coolant inlet of the heat sink 1, thereby forming a coolant circulation loop. Among them, the heat sink 1 includes a radiator 101 and a fan 102. In addition, the heat sink 1 also includes a condenser, etc. The fluid inlet of the coolant circulation branch circuit is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger 4, and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch circuit is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger 4.

[0051] Furthermore, the main cooling liquid circulation path further includes a first water pump 5. The first port of the first water pump 5 is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger 4, and the second port of the first water pump 5 is connected to the fluid inlet of the heat sink 1. The first water pump 5 is used to guide the cooling liquid flowing through the charger 4 to the heat sink 1 for heat dissipation and cooling, so as to reduce the temperature of the cooling liquid.

[0052] In a specific embodiment, the vehicle thermal management system further includes a bypass line 6 , wherein a fluid inlet of the bypass line 6 is connected to the third port of the three-way valve 3 , and a fluid outlet of the bypass line 6 is connected to a fluid inlet of the heat dissipation device 1 .

[0053] In the vehicle thermal management system, the first port and the second port of the three-way valve 3 are in a normally open state, and the second port and the third port of the three-way valve 3 are in a switching state. Under high temperature environment conditions, after the motor system of the vehicle starts to operate, the low-temperature coolant flowing out of the heat sink 1 is divided into two paths. One path flows through the main coolant circulation path to absorb the heat of various components on the main coolant circulation path to achieve cooling of various components on the main coolant circulation path. Subsequently, the high-temperature coolant that has absorbed heat in the main coolant circulation path and the coolant circulation branch converges and returns to the heat sink 1, and the heat absorbed by the coolant is dissipated through the heat sink 1, thereby achieving cooling of the coolant. Under low-temperature environmental conditions, after the vehicle's motor system starts running, if the temperatures of the various components on the coolant circulation main circuit and the coolant circulation branch circuit do not meet the cooling requirements, the second port and the third port of the three-way valve 3 are connected, and the coolant flowing through the coolant circulation main circuit and the coolant circulation branch circuit no longer passes through the heat dissipation device 1, but flows back to the coolant circulation main circuit and the coolant circulation branch circuit to warm up the various components on the coolant circulation main circuit and the coolant circulation branch circuit.

[0054] In a specific embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder of the embodiment of the present application includes: a vehicle thermal management system, a cup holder body 7 and a cup holder flow channel 8. Among them, the cup holder body 7 is provided with a receiving cavity for placing a container. The cup holder flow channel 8 is thermally connected to the cup holder body 7, and the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is selectively connected to the fluid inlet of the charger 4 and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch, respectively, and the fluid outlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger 4.

[0055] It is worth noting that in the vehicle thermal management system, the coolant cooled by the heat dissipation device 1 flows into the charger 4 and the coolant circulation branch respectively. After the coolant exchanges heat with the charger 4 and the various components on the coolant circulation branch, the coolant temperature rises. The temperature of the charger 4 and the various components on the coolant circulation branch decreases. At this time, the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch is connected to the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8, and the coolant with increased temperature flows into the cup holder flow channel 8 to heat the cup holder flow channel 8. Then, the cup holder flow channel 8 and the cup holder body 7 are heat-exchanged to heat the cup holder body 7. Then, the coolant flowing out of the cup holder flow channel 8 flows back to the heat dissipation device 1 for cooling. The coolant cooled by the heat dissipation device 1 circulates to the charger 4 and the coolant circulation branch again to cool the charger 4 and the various components on the coolant circulation branch. When the cup holder body 7 needs to be cooled, the fluid inlet of the charger 4 can be connected to the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8, and the coolant cooled by the heat dissipation device 1 flows into the cup holder flow channel 8 to cool the cup holder flow channel 8. Furthermore, the cup holder flow channel 8 and the cup holder body 7 are heat exchanged to cool the cup holder body 7.

[0056] The temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder provided in this embodiment selectively connects the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 with the fluid inlet of the charger 4 and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch respectively, and the fluid outlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger 4. Therefore, when the cup holder body 7 needs to be heated, the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is connected to the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch, so that the cup holder flow channel 8 and the cup holder body 7 are heated by the coolant after absorbing heat through the coolant circulation branch. And, when the cup holder body 7 needs to be cooled, the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger 4, so that the cup holder flow channel 8 and the cup holder body 7 are cooled by the coolant after being cooled by the heat dissipation device 1. At the same time, since the vehicle thermal management system needs to keep working during the driving of the vehicle to adjust the temperature of various key components of the vehicle, the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder in this embodiment can be applied to more usage scenarios.

[0057] In some optional embodiments, the fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 includes: a first fluid inlet, and a second fluid inlet. The first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger 4. The second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is connected to the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch; the channel between the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 and the fluid inlet of the charger 4 is conductive in the cup holder cooling state and is not conductive in the cup holder heating state, and the channel between the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch is conductive in the cup holder heating state and is not conductive in the cup holder cooling state.

[0058] In the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder provided in this embodiment, the cup holder flow channel 8 is provided with a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet, the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger 4, and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is connected to the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch. Therefore, it is convenient to manage the coolant flowing into the cup holder flow channel 8 to improve the temperature control efficiency.

[0059] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the coolant circulation branch includes: a rear electric driving force device 9. The fluid inlet of the rear electric driving force device 9 is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger 4, and the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device 9 is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger 4 and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8.

[0060] It should be noted that the fluid inlet of the rear electric driving force device 9 is the fluid inlet of the coolant circulation branch, and the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device 9 is the first fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch.

[0061] It is worth noting that when the vehicle is started, due to the need for heat dissipation, the vehicle thermal management system is turned on, and the coolant cooled by the heat dissipation device 1 passes through the pipeline between the fluid outlet of the heat dissipation device 1 and the fluid inlet of the charger 4, and the pipeline between the fluid inlet of the charger 4 and the fluid inlet of the rear electric driving force device 9, and injects the coolant into the rear electric driving force device 9. After the coolant enters the rear electric driving force device 9, the heated rear electric driving force device 9 and the coolant exchange heat. At this time, the rear electric driving force device 9 is cooled and the temperature of the coolant rises. The temperature of the coolant after absorbing the heat of the rear electric driving force device 9 can reach between 40 and 85 degrees Celsius. Then, the coolant passes through the pipeline between the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device 9 and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8, and the coolant with the increased temperature is transferred to the cup holder flow channel 8, and the liquid (such as drinking water) in the cup holder body 7 starts to circulate in hot water based on the coolant in the cup holder flow channel 8 to heat the liquid in the cup holder body 7.

[0062] In the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder provided in this embodiment, since the coolant passing through the rear electric driving force device 9 absorbs the heat of the rear electric driving force device 9, the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 is connected to the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device 9, and the coolant whose temperature is increased by the rear electric driving force device 9 can be used to effectively heat the cup holder body 7.

[0063] In some optional embodiments, the coolant circulation branch further includes: a DC control device 10. The DC control device 10 is connected between the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device 9 and the fluid outlet of the charger 4, and the fluid outlet of the DC control device 10 is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger 4 and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8.

[0064] It should be noted that the fluid inlet of the DC control device 10 is connected to the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device 9, and the fluid outlet of the DC control device 10 is the second fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch. The DC control device 10 is a DC-DC controller.

[0065] It is worth noting that the coolant flowing out through the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device 9 is divided into two paths, one path enters the cup holder flow channel 8 to heat the cup holder body 7, and the other path enters the DC control device 10 through the fluid inlet of the DC control device 10 to exchange heat with the DC control device 10 and absorb the heat of the DC control device 10. Then, the coolant after the heat exchange of the DC control device 10 flows out through the fluid outlet of the DC control device 10. The coolant flowing out through the fluid outlet of the DC control device 10 is divided into two paths, one path flows into the cup holder flow channel 8 to heat the cup holder body 7, and the other path flows directly to the pipeline between the fluid outlet of the charger 4 and the fluid inlet of the heat dissipation device 1 to perform the next round of large-cycle cooling of the whole vehicle.

[0066] In the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder provided in this embodiment, since the coolant passing through the DC control device 10 further absorbs the heat of the DC control device 10, the temperature of the coolant flowing out through the DC control device 10 is higher than that of the coolant flowing out through the rear electric driving force device 9. Therefore, connecting the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 to the fluid outlet of the DC control device 10 can provide a higher temperature selection range for the cup holder heating.

[0067] Furthermore, the coolant circulation branch also includes a second water pump 11. The first port of the second water pump 11 is connected to the fluid outlet of the DC control device 10, and the second port of the second water pump 11 is connected to the third port of the first water pump 5. The second water pump 11 is used to guide the coolant flowing out of the fluid outlet of the DC control device 10 to the heat dissipation device 1 for heat dissipation cooling to reduce the temperature of the coolant.

[0068] In some optional embodiments, the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder further includes: a circuit switching device. The circuit switching device is respectively connected to the fluid inlet of the charger 4, the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8, the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch, and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8. The circuit switching device is configured to open the channel between the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 and the fluid inlet of the charger 4 when the cup holder is in a cooling state, and to open the channel between the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch when the cup holder is in a heating state.

[0069] The temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder provided in this embodiment is provided with a circuit switching device in the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder, and the circuit switching device is respectively connected to the fluid inlet of the charger 4, the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8, the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch, and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8. Therefore, the circuit switching device can be used to flexibly switch the coolant flowing into the cup holder flow channel 8, so as to realize the flexible switching between the cup holder cooling and the cup holder heating.

[0070] In some optional embodiments, the circuit switching device includes: a first switch valve 12. The first switch valve 12 is disposed at the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8, and the first switch valve 12 is configured to open when the cup holder is in a cooling state and to close when the cup holder is in a heating state.

[0071] It is worth noting that the cooling temperature of the heat sink 1 is between 0-30 degrees Celsius, which can achieve a good cooling effect. When the first switch valve 12 is opened, the coolant cooled by the heat sink 1 enters the pipeline between the fluid outlet of the heat sink 1 and the fluid inlet of the charger 4, and then enters the cup holder flow channel 8 through the first switch valve 12 to cool the cup holder body 7, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling. Then, the coolant in the cup holder flow channel 8 circulates the coolant to the heat sink 1 through the pipeline between the fluid outlet of the cup holder flow channel 8 and the fluid outlet of the charger 4, and the pipeline between the fluid outlet of the charger 4 and the fluid inlet of the heat sink 1, so as to carry out the next round of large-cycle cooling of the whole vehicle.

[0072] In the temperature control system of the vehicle-mounted cup holder provided in this embodiment, a first switch valve 12 is provided at the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8. Therefore, when the cup holder body 7 is cooled, the cooled coolant can be input into the cup holder flow channel 8 for cooling, and when the cup holder body 7 is heated, the cooled coolant is prevented from flowing into the cup holder flow channel 8 to affect the heating effect, so as to further improve the temperature control accuracy.

[0073] In some optional embodiments, the circuit switching device further includes: a second switch valve 13. The second switch valve 13 is disposed at the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8, and the second switch valve 13 is configured to be closed in the cup holder cooling state and opened in the cup holder heating state.

[0074] The temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder provided in this embodiment is provided with a second switch valve 13 at the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8. Therefore, when heating the cup holder body 7, the coolant heated by the coolant circulation branch can be input into the cup holder flow channel 8 for heating, and when cooling the cup holder body 7, the coolant heated by the coolant circulation branch can be prevented from flowing into the cup holder flow channel 8 to affect the cooling effect, so as to further improve the temperature control accuracy.

[0075] Specifically, the first switch valve 12 and the second switch valve 13 are throttle valves.

[0076] In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder also includes: a temperature display device 14 and a temperature control device 15. The temperature display device 14 is embedded in the cup holder body 7, and the temperature display device 14 is provided with a temperature adjustment button. The temperature display device 14 is configured to send a temperature adjustment signal according to the touch condition of the temperature adjustment button. The temperature control device 15 is connected to the temperature display device 14 and the circuit switching device respectively, and the temperature control device 15 is configured to control the working state of the circuit switching device according to the temperature adjustment signal of the temperature display device 14.

[0077] Specifically, the temperature adjustment button on the temperature display device 14 is a virtual button or a physical button. The temperature adjustment button may include a heating button and a cooling button, or a temperature increase or decrease button. When the user needs to heat or cool the drinking water placed in the cup holder body 7, the temperature can be controlled by the temperature adjustment button on the temperature display device 14, thereby achieving heating or cooling.

[0078] Furthermore, the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder further includes a body domain controller 16 (Body Domain Controller, referred to as BDC). The body domain controller 16 is connected to the temperature control device 15 and the circuit switching device respectively.

[0079] Specifically, the temperature control device 15 is connected to the circuit switching device through the body domain controller 16, and the body domain controller 16 is respectively connected to the first switch valve 12 and the second switch valve 13 in the circuit switching device. The temperature control device 15 controls the working state of the circuit switching device through the body domain controller 16.

[0080] The temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder provided in this embodiment has a temperature display device 14 embedded in the cup holder body 7, and a temperature adjustment button is provided on the temperature display device 14. Therefore, the user can select the temperature of the cup holder body 7 or the drinking water to be adjusted through the temperature display device 14. A temperature control device 15 is provided in the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder, and the temperature control device 15 is connected to the temperature display device 14 and the circuit switching device respectively. Therefore, the coolant flowing into the cup holder flow channel 8 can be switched according to the temperature adjustment signal sent by the temperature display device 14, so that the user can flexibly adjust the temperature of the cup holder body 7 or the drinking water.

[0081] In an optional implementation, the temperature control system of the vehicle-mounted cup holder further includes: a temperature detection device 17 . The temperature detection device 17 is embedded in the cup holder body 7 , and is configured to detect the temperature of the cup holder body 7 .

[0082] The temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder provided in this embodiment has a temperature detection device 17 embedded in the cup holder body 7. Therefore, the temperature of the cup holder body 7 can be determined in real time according to the detection result of the temperature detection device 17, so as to provide more accurate temperature control.

[0083] Furthermore, the temperature control device 15 is connected to the temperature detection device 17 through the vehicle body domain controller 16. When the temperature detection device 17 detects the temperature of the cup holder body 7, the temperature signal is sent to the vehicle body domain controller 16 through the serial communication network line. After receiving the temperature signal, the vehicle body domain controller 16 translates the temperature signal and sends the translated signal to the temperature control device 15, and the temperature control device 15 transmits the signal to the temperature display device 14 through the serial communication network line, and the temperature display device 14 displays the current temperature of the cup holder body 7.

[0084] Specifically, the control process of the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder of this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0085] In step a, the temperature detection device 17 sends the detected temperature signal to the vehicle body domain controller 16 via the serial communication network line. After receiving the temperature signal, the vehicle body domain controller 16 translates the temperature signal and sends the translated signal to the temperature control device 15, which transmits the signal to the temperature display device 14 via the serial communication network line to display the current temperature of the cup holder body 7.

[0086] In step b, the user determines whether the cup holder body 7 needs to be heated or cooled according to the displayed temperature, and controls the temperature through the temperature adjustment button on the temperature display device 14 .

[0087] Step c, when the user needs to heat, the temperature display device 14 sends a corresponding temperature adjustment signal to the temperature control device 15, and the temperature control device 15 translates the received temperature adjustment signal to the body domain controller 16. After receiving the signal translated by the temperature control device 15, the body domain controller 16 controls the first switch valve 12 to close and the second switch valve 13 to open through the serial communication network line. At this time, the coolant cooled by the heat dissipation device 1 cannot flow into the cup holder flow channel 8 through the pipeline between the fluid inlet of the charger 4 and the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8.

[0088] Step d, after the second switch valve 13 is opened, a part of the coolant after heat exchange through the rear electric driving force device 9 first flows into the cup holder flow channel 8 to heat the cup holder body 7. Another part flows through the DC control device 10 to perform heat exchange again to increase the temperature of the coolant, and then a part of the coolant flowing through the DC control device 10 flows into the cup holder flow channel 8 to heat the cup holder body 7 to ensure the heating balance requirement.

[0089] Step e: At this time, the temperature detection device 17 detects the temperature of the cup holder body 7 and feeds back the detected temperature signal to the vehicle body domain controller 16, so as to display the temperature of the cup holder body 7 on the temperature display device 14. If the user still wants to further increase the temperature, he can continue to click the temperature adjustment button on the temperature display device 14 and repeat steps a to d.

[0090] Step f, when the user needs cooling, the user can adjust the temperature adjustment button on the temperature display device 14, and the temperature display device 14 sends the corresponding temperature adjustment signal to the temperature control device 15, and the temperature control device 15 translates the received temperature adjustment signal to the body domain controller 16. After receiving the signal translated by the temperature control device 15, the body domain controller 16 controls the first switch valve 12 to open and the second switch valve 13 to close through the serial communication network line. The coolant cooled by the heat dissipation device 1 passes through the pipeline between the fluid outlet of the heat dissipation device 1 and the fluid inlet of the charger 4, and the pipeline between the fluid inlet of the charger 4 and the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel 8, and flows into the cup holder flow channel 8 to cool the cup holder body 7.

[0091] Step g, at this time, the temperature detection device 17 detects the temperature of the cup holder body 7, and feeds back the detected temperature signal to the body domain controller 16, so that the temperature of the cup holder body 7 is displayed on the temperature display device 14. If the user still wants to control the cooling water temperature, he can continue to click the temperature adjustment button on the temperature display device 14 and repeat step f.

[0092] It is worth noting that the temperature control system of the vehicle cup holder of the present application only needs to add pipelines to the original vehicle thermal management system, and can use the coolant after heat exchange in the vehicle thermal management system to achieve heating and cooling of the cup holder, without the need for a separate heating device or refrigeration device. Moreover, the existing structural advantages can be used to modify the rear center armrest to add a vehicle cup holder to the vehicle, which is simple to implement. In addition, the temperature display device 14, the temperature control device 15, the temperature detection device 17 and other components can be further used to achieve temperature control, so that the user can control the temperature of the cup holder according to actual needs, and the temperature control is more flexible.

[0093] An embodiment of the utility model further provides a vehicle, comprising a vehicle body and a temperature control system of the vehicle-mounted cup holder according to any of the above embodiments.

[0094] It should be noted that the vehicle in the embodiment of the present invention may refer to a large car, a small car, a special-purpose vehicle, etc. For example, according to the vehicle model, the vehicle in this application may be a sedan model, an off-road model, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) model or other models.

[0095] In the specification provided herein, a large number of specific details are described. However, it is understood that the embodiments of the present application can be practiced without these specific details. Similarly, in order to simplify the present application and help understand one or more of the various utility model aspects, in the above description of the exemplary embodiments of the present application, the various features of the embodiments of the present application are sometimes grouped together into a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof. Wherein, the claims that follow the specific embodiment are thus clearly incorporated into the specific embodiment, wherein each claim itself is used as a separate embodiment of the present application.

[0096] It should be noted that the above embodiments illustrate the present application rather than limit the present application, and that those skilled in the art may design alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference symbol between brackets shall not be constructed as a limitation on the claims. The word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps not listed in the claims. The word "one" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of multiple such elements. The present application may be implemented by means of hardware including several different elements and by means of a suitably programmed computer. In a unit claim that lists several devices, several of these devices may be embodied by the same hardware item. The use of the words first, second, and third, etc. does not indicate any order. These words may be interpreted as names. The steps in the above embodiments, unless otherwise specified, should not be understood as limitations on the order of execution.

Claims

1. A temperature control system for a vehicle cup holder, characterized in that: The temperature control system comprises: A vehicle thermal management system, the vehicle thermal management system comprising a coolant circulation main circuit and a coolant circulation branch circuit, the coolant circulation main circuit comprising a heat sink and a charger, a fluid inlet of the coolant circulation branch circuit being connected to a fluid inlet of the charger, and a fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch circuit being connected to a fluid outlet of the charger; A cup holder body, wherein the cup holder body is provided with a receiving cavity for placing a container; A cup holder flow channel, wherein the cup holder flow channel is thermally connected to the cup holder body, a fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel is selectively connected to a fluid inlet of the charger and a fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch, and a fluid outlet of the cup holder flow channel is connected to a fluid outlet of the charger.

2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel comprises: a first fluid inlet, the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel being connected to the fluid inlet of the charger; a second fluid inlet, the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel is connected to the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch; wherein the channel between the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel and the fluid inlet of the charger is conductive in the cup holder cooling state and is not conductive in the cup holder heating state, and the channel between the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch is conductive in the cup holder heating state and is not conductive in the cup holder cooling state.

3. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that The coolant circulation branch comprises: A rear electric driving force device, wherein the fluid inlet of the rear electric driving force device is connected to the fluid inlet of the charger, and the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel.

4. The system according to claim 3, characterized in that The coolant circulation branch also includes: A DC control device is connected between the fluid outlet of the rear electric driving force device and the fluid outlet of the charger, and the fluid outlet of the DC control device is connected to the fluid outlet of the charger and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel.

5. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that The temperature control system further comprises: a circuit switching device, the circuit switching device being connected to the fluid inlet of the charger, the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel, the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch and the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel, respectively, the circuit switching device being configured to open a passage between the first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel and the fluid inlet of the charger in a cup holder cooling state, and to open a passage between the second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel and the fluid outlet of the coolant circulation branch in a cup holder heating state.

6. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that The circuit switching device comprises: A first switch valve is disposed at a first fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel, and the first switch valve is configured to be opened when the cup holder is in a cooling state and closed when the cup holder is in a heating state.

7. The system according to claim 6, characterized in that The circuit switching device also includes: A second switch valve is disposed at a second fluid inlet of the cup holder flow channel, and the second switch valve is configured to be closed when the cup holder is in a cooling state and to be opened when the cup holder is in a heating state.

8. The system according to claim 5, characterized in that The temperature control system further comprises: A temperature display device, the temperature display device is embedded in the cup holder body, the temperature display device is provided with a temperature adjustment button, and the temperature display device is configured to send a temperature adjustment signal according to the touch condition of the temperature adjustment button; A temperature control device is connected to the temperature display device and the circuit switching device respectively, and the temperature control device is configured to control the working state of the circuit switching device according to the temperature adjustment signal of the temperature display device.

9. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that The temperature control system further comprises: A temperature detection device is embedded in the cup holder body and is configured to detect the temperature of the cup holder body.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A temperature control system comprising the vehicle-mounted cup holder according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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