Intelligent actuator of automobile thermal management integrated module
By setting up sealing gaskets and heat sinks in the intelligent actuator of the automotive thermal management integrated module and using thermal grease, the problems of poor heat dissipation and poor sealing in the prior art are solved, and more efficient heat dissipation and longer service life.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420884948.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuators have poor heat dissipation effect, which leads to fast aging of the circuit, shortened service life, and poor sealing, making it easy to enter dust and water vapor, affecting the normal operation of the actuator.
An intelligent actuator of automotive thermal management integrated module was designed to improve sealing by setting a sealing gasket between the upper case and the lower case; multiple heat sinks are installed on the upper case and on the PCBA assembly Apply thermal grease to contact the upper shell to improve heat dissipation efficiency.
It effectively improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the actuator, slows down the aging of the circuit, extends the service life, and enhances the sealing ability to prevent dust and water vapor from entering, ensuring the normal operation of the actuator.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of thermal management, in particular to an automobile thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator. Background Art
[0002] An electric vehicle is a vehicle that uses an on-board power supply as a power source and uses an electric motor to drive the wheels. In the prior art, during long-term driving of an electric vehicle, the temperature of some parts of the electric vehicle will rise. This is the heat management of some high-power heating components of the vehicle. The temperature of the controlled components is collected by corresponding sensors. The thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator controls the heat of the controlled components through water circulation heat dissipation or PTC heating, so that the controlled components work within the specified temperature range to achieve optimal working performance; the existing automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator still has certain defects, such as poor heat dissipation, which leads to rapid circuit aging and shortened service life, and poor sealing, which makes it easy for dust and water vapor to enter, affecting the normal operation of the actuator; for this reason, an automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model aims to solve the problems of poor heat dissipation, which leads to rapid circuit aging and shortened service life, as well as poor sealing, which makes it easy for dust and water vapor to enter and affect the normal operation of the actuator. The utility model provides an automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator, which can accelerate heat dissipation, slow down circuit aging, and extend service life. It can also improve sealing to prevent the entry of dust, water vapor and other impurities, thereby stabilizing the normal operation of the actuator and effectively solving the problems mentioned in the above background technology.
[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:
[0005] An automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator comprises a lower shell, an upper shell is arranged at the upper end of the lower shell, a PCBA assembly is arranged inside the lower shell, a sealing gasket for improving the sealing is arranged between the upper shell and the lower shell, a plurality of heat sinks are arranged on the upper shell, thermal conductive silicone grease is arranged on the PCBA assembly, and the thermal conductive silicone grease is in contact with the upper shell.
[0006] A plurality of lower ear plates are respectively disposed on the left and right end surfaces of the lower shell.
[0007] A waterproof breathable valve is arranged on one end surface of the lower shell.
[0008] Two conical columns are provided in the middle of the inner wall at the bottom end of the lower shell, and pre-positioning columns are fixedly connected to the conical columns respectively. Two pre-positioning holes matching with the pre-positioning columns are provided on the PCBA assembly.
[0009] The four end corners of the inner wall at the bottom end of the lower shell are respectively fixed with screw columns, and the PCBA assembly is provided with a plurality of short screws matching with the screw columns.
[0010] The upper shell is provided with upper ear plates at the four end corners, and the inner walls of the upper ear plates are provided with long screws. The lower shell is provided with a plurality of long screw holes matched with the long screws, and gaskets are respectively sleeved on the outer surfaces of the long screws.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:
[0012] An automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator can improve the sealing effect inside the actuator through a sealing gasket arranged between an upper shell and a lower shell, thereby preventing impurities such as dust and water vapor from entering, so that the PCBA assembly always works in a good environment; the heat sink can accelerate the heat dissipation efficiency inside the actuator; the thermal grease is an insulator that can resist electricity and conduct heat, and can improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the PCBA assembly while preventing short circuits; the PCBA assembly can generate some heat when working, and the heat can be transferred to the thermal grease through the contact between the thermal grease and the PCBA assembly; the thermal grease can transfer the heat to the upper shell and the heat sink when in contact with the upper shell, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency, slowing down circuit aging, and extending the service life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 This is an axonometric diagram of an automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator of the utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is an exploded diagram of an automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator of the utility model.
[0015] Numbers in the figure: 1-lower shell, 2-lower ear plate, 3-upper shell, 4-heat sink, 5-long screw, 6-upper ear plate, 7-long screw hole, 8-gasket, 9-sealing gasket, 10-PCBA assembly, 11-conical column, 12-screw column, 13-waterproof breathable valve, 14-thermal grease, 15-pre-positioning hole, 16-pre-positioning column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, and the technical solution of the present invention is further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0017] like Figure 1-2As shown, the utility model provides an automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator, including a lower shell 1, an upper shell 3 is provided on the upper end of the lower shell 1, a PCBA assembly 10 is further provided inside the lower shell 1, a sealing gasket 9 for improving sealing is further provided between the upper shell 3 and the lower shell 1, a plurality of heat sinks 4 are provided on the upper shell 3, a thermal conductive silicone grease 14 is provided on the PCBA assembly 10, and the thermal conductive silicone grease 14 is in contact with the upper shell 3.
[0018] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the lower shell 1 and the upper shell 3 are used to install the sealing actuator, that is, the PCBA assembly 10. The PCBA assembly 10 is used to receive the temperature sensor and control the cooling system. When a certain component reaches the specified temperature, the temperature sensor sends a command, and the PCBA assembly 10 controls the water pump to work, that is, the cooling system starts the working mode to cool the component. The PCBA assembly 10 is a prior art and will not be described in detail. The sealing gasket 9 provided on the upper shell 3 and the lower shell 1 can improve the sealing effect inside the actuator, thereby preventing the entry of impurities such as dust and water vapor, so that the PCBA assembly 10 is always in Work in a good environment; the heat sink 4 is provided to speed up the heat dissipation efficiency inside the actuator; the thermal grease 14 is an insulator, which can resist electricity and conduct heat. While preventing short circuit, it can also improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the PCBA assembly 10. The PCBA assembly 10 can generate some heat when working. When the thermal grease 14 is in contact with the PCBA assembly 10, the heat can be transferred to the thermal grease 14. When the thermal grease 14 is in contact with the upper shell 3, the heat can be transferred to the upper shell 3 and the heat sink 4, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency, slowing down the circuit aging and extending the service life.
[0019] A plurality of lower ear plates 2 are respectively disposed on the left and right end surfaces of the lower shell 1 .
[0020] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the lower ear plate 2 is used to fix the entire actuator and fix the actuator in the front cabin of the car.
[0021] A waterproof breathable valve 13 is disposed on one end surface of the lower shell 1 .
[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, the waterproof breathable valve 13 can prevent water vapor, dust, etc. from entering the lower shell 1, and only allow air to enter the lower shell 1, thereby maintaining gas circulation inside the actuator and further improving the heat dissipation efficiency. The waterproof breathable valve 13 is a prior art and will not be described in detail.
[0023] Two conical columns 11 are provided in the middle of the inner wall at the bottom end of the lower shell 1 , and pre-positioning columns 16 are fixedly connected to the conical columns 11 , respectively. The PCBA assembly 10 is provided with two pre-positioning holes 15 matched with the pre-positioning columns 16 .
[0024] like Figure 2 As shown, the conical column 11 is integrally formed with the lower housing 1, and the pre-positioning hole 15 is sleeved on the corresponding pre-positioning column 16, so that the PCBA assembly 10 is pre-positioned when it is installed, so that the PCBA assembly 10 is in a specified position for easy installation and fixation.
[0025] The four end corners of the inner wall at the bottom end of the lower shell 1 are respectively fixed with screw columns 12 , and the PCBA assembly 10 is provided with a plurality of short screws matching with the screw columns 12 .
[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, the short screws are respectively rotatably connected to the PCBA assembly 10. After the PCBA assembly 10 is pre-positioned, the corresponding short screws will contact and enter the inner wall of the corresponding screw column 12. By driving the short screws to rotate, the PCBA assembly 10 can be fixed under the threaded connection cooperation between the short screws and the screw column 12.
[0027] The upper shell 3 is provided with upper ear plates 6 at the four end corners, and the inner walls of the upper ear plates 6 are respectively provided with long screws 5. The lower shell 1 is provided with a plurality of long screw holes 7 matched with the long screws 5, and the outer surfaces of the long screws 5 are also respectively covered with gaskets 8.
[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the long screw 5 passes through the upper ear plate 6 and the gasket 8, and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the long screw hole 7, so as to fix the upper shell 3. The gasket 8 is provided to prevent the long screw 5 and the long screw hole 7 from loosening, and the squeezing effect of the upper shell 3 on the sealing gasket 9 can be further improved, thereby improving the sealing performance.
[0029] When the utility model is in use, the sealing gasket 9 provided between the upper shell 3 and the lower shell 1 can improve the sealing effect inside the actuator, thereby preventing the entry of impurities such as dust and water vapor, so that the PCBA assembly 10 is always in a good environment for operation; the heat sink 4 provided can accelerate the heat dissipation efficiency inside the actuator; the thermal grease 14 is an insulator, which can block electricity and conduct heat, and can improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the PCBA assembly 10 while preventing short circuit. The PCBA assembly 10 can generate some heat when working, and the heat can be transferred to the thermal grease 14 through the contact between the thermal grease 14 and the PCBA assembly 10. The thermal grease 14 can transfer the heat to the upper shell 3 and the heat sink 4 when in contact with the upper shell 3, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency, slowing down circuit aging, and extending the service life.
[0030] The specific embodiments described herein are merely examples of the spirit of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or replace them in similar ways, but they will not deviate from the spirit of the present invention or exceed the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator, comprising a lower housing (1), characterized in that: An upper shell (3) is provided at the upper end of the lower shell (1), a PCBA assembly (10) is also provided inside the lower shell (1), a sealing gasket (9) for improving sealing is also provided between the upper shell (3) and the lower shell (1), a plurality of heat sinks (4) are provided on the upper shell (3), a thermal conductive silicone grease (14) is provided on the PCBA assembly (10), and the thermal conductive silicone grease (14) is in contact with the upper shell (3).
2. The automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of lower ear plates (2) are respectively provided on the left and right end surfaces of the lower shell (1).
3. The automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waterproof breathable valve (13) is provided on one end surface of the lower housing (1).
4. The automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two conical columns (11) are provided in the middle of the inner wall at the bottom end of the lower shell (1), and pre-positioning columns (16) are respectively fixedly connected to the conical columns (11). The PCBA assembly (10) is provided with two pre-positioning holes (15) that match the pre-positioning columns (16).
5. The automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell (3) is provided with upper ear plates (6) at the four end corners, respectively, and the inner walls of the upper ear plates (6) are respectively provided with long screws (5). The lower shell (1) is provided with a plurality of long screw holes (7) matching with the long screws (5), and the outer surfaces of the long screws (5) are respectively provided with gaskets (8).
6. The automotive thermal management integrated module intelligent actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell (3) is provided with upper ear plates (6) at the four end corners, respectively, and the inner walls of the upper ear plates (6) are respectively provided with long screws (5). The lower shell (1) is provided with a plurality of long screw holes (7) matching with the long screws (5), and the outer surfaces of the long screws (5) are respectively provided with gaskets (8).
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