Thermal management module of vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a thermal management module of a vehicle and the vehicle, and the thermal management module is characterized by comprising a valve terminal which is provided with a connecting part used for being connected with the vehicle in a matched mode. The multiple assemblies are connected to the valve terminal, the multiple assemblies at least comprise a compressor assembly, a first heat exchanger and a runner plate, the runner plate and the compressor assembly are connected to the two opposite sides of the valve terminal respectively, the first heat exchanger and the compressor assembly are connected to the same side of the valve terminal, and the first heat exchanger and the runner plate are connected to the other side of the valve terminal. And the plurality of components are assembled and disassembled together with the valve terminal through the connecting part. The heat management integration module can reduce the number and length of assembly parts of a final assembly production line and air conditioner pipelines, improve the space utilization rate of a cabin and improve the space of a front spare box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of transportation, and in particular, to a thermal management module of a vehicle and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The thermal management module plays a vital role in the interior temperature and battery temperature of new energy vehicles, and can effectively ensure the performance, life, safety and comfort of the vehicle. As new energy vehicles are increasingly improving energy consumption, charging speed, and improving passenger compartment comfort, the vehicle thermal management system is becoming more and more complex, and the cabin requires additional space to arrange thermal management system kettles, solenoid valves, heat exchangers and other products. Not only does it increase the cost of parts, but it also increases the assembly time. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a thermal management module for a vehicle and a vehicle, which reduces assembly parts and pipelines and improves space utilization of a cabin.

[0004] Specifically, the present application is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0005] In one aspect of the present application, a thermal management module for a vehicle is provided, comprising:

[0006] A valve island, provided with a connection portion for mating with a vehicle;

[0007] A plurality of components are connected to the valve island, the plurality of components at least comprising a compressor component, a first heat exchanger and a flow channel plate, the flow channel plate and the compressor component are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the valve island, the first heat exchanger and the compressor component are connected to the same side of the valve island, and the plurality of components are assembled and disassembled together with the valve island through the connecting portion.

[0008] Optionally, the flow channel plate is provided with a plurality of separately arranged water valves; the plurality of components further include a gas-liquid separator connected to the valve island, the gas-liquid separator and the compressor assembly are arranged on the same side of the valve island, and the gas-liquid separator and the compressor assembly are arranged side by side and at an equal distance from the valve island.

[0009] Optionally, the flow channel plate is provided with an integrated water valve, which is integrated by a plurality of valves; the plurality of components further include a gas-liquid separator connected to the valve island, and the gas-liquid separator and the integrated water valve are arranged on the same side of the valve island.

[0010] Optionally, the plurality of components further include a second heat exchanger connected to the flow channel plate, the second heat exchanger being arranged on a side of the flow channel plate facing away from the valve island; and / or

[0011] The plurality of components further includes a second heat exchanger connected to the valve island, wherein the second heat exchanger is disposed on a same side of the valve island as the compressor component.

[0012] Optionally, a shock absorbing structure is provided at the connection between the compressor assembly and the valve island.

[0013] Optionally, the connection portion includes a threaded connector, the threaded connector is disposed on the valve island, and the valve island can be hoisted to the vehicle via the threaded connector.

[0014] Optionally, the connecting portion includes at least two connecting seats arranged at the bottom of the valve island and on the side of the valve island, the connecting seats are provided with a second shock-absorbing structure, at least two of the connecting seats are used to connect to the vehicle, and the valve island is supported by the second shock-absorbing structure.

[0015] Optionally, the thermal management module further includes a kettle assembly, and the kettle assembly is detachably mounted on the top of the flow channel plate.

[0016] Optionally, the valve island is provided with a controller installation position for connecting a controller.

[0017] In another aspect of the present application, a vehicle is provided, comprising the thermal management module described in any one of the above items.

[0018] The present application provides a vehicle thermal management module and a vehicle, wherein multiple components of the thermal management module are connected to the valve island, and multiple components are installed on the vehicle or removed from the vehicle together with the valve island through a connection portion provided on the valve island. The multiple components include a compressor assembly, a flow channel plate and a first heat exchanger. In this way, the compressor assembly, the flow channel plate and the first heat exchanger no longer need to be assembled with the vehicle separately, which can greatly shorten the length of the pipeline connecting each component with the valve island, reduce the weight of the thermal management module, reduce costs, and reduce the assembly time. Furthermore, the first heat exchanger and the compressor assembly are integrated on the same side of the valve island, and the flow channel plate is integrated on the other side opposite to the valve island. The valve island and the flow channel plate are double-layer structures, and the first heat exchanger and the compressor assembly are integrated on the same side, which can reduce the size of the thermal management module along the relative direction of the valve island and the flow channel plate. The integration of the thermal management module is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a valve island side of a thermal management module shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a flow channel plate side of a thermal management module shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3is a schematic diagram of the suspension installation of a flow channel plate of a thermal management module shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the second valve island side of a thermal management module shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the two-channel plate side of a thermal management module shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Here, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and examples thereof are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are only examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application.

[0025] The terms used in this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which this application belongs. The "first", "second" and similar words used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, similar words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate quantity restrictions, but indicate that there is at least one, and will be separately described if only "one" is referred to. "Multiple" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise specified, similar words such as "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper", "top", "bottom" are only for the convenience of explanation, and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. Similar words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing in front of "include" or "comprise" cover the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprise" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The words "connected" or "connected" and the like are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present application provides a thermal management module for a vehicle, including a valve island 100 and a plurality of components connected to the valve island 100. The valve island 100 can be manufactured by die casting, die forging, injection molding and other processes, and the material can be aluminum alloy, resin, etc. to achieve lightweight, but is not limited thereto.

[0027] The valve island 100 includes a connection portion 200 for connecting with a vehicle, and the connection portion 200 is arranged on the valve island 100. The multiple components include at least a compressor assembly 300, a first heat exchanger 410 and a flow channel plate 500. In addition, the multiple components may also include a gas-liquid separator, a kettle, a heat exchanger, an electronic expansion valve, a water pump, a sensor, etc. The flow channel plate 500 and the compressor assembly 300 are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the valve island 100, and the first heat exchanger 410 and the compressor assembly 300 are connected to the same side of the valve island 100. That is, in the heat exchanger module in the present application, the compressor assembly 300 and the first heat exchanger 410 are integrated on the same side of the valve island 100, and the flow channel plate 500 is integrated on the other side opposite to the valve island 100. The multiple components are disassembled and assembled together with the valve island 100 through the connection portion 200. The thermal management integrated module of this embodiment can reduce the number and length of the assembly parts of the final assembly production line and the air conditioning pipeline, and improve the space utilization of the cabin and the front trunk space.

[0028] First, the compressor assembly 300, the first heat exchanger 410 and the flow channel plate 500 do not need to be separately installed on the vehicle, which can greatly shorten the length of the pipes connecting these devices to the valve island, reduce the weight of the thermal management module, reduce the cost of parts, and reduce the assembly time. Multiple components are integrated in the valve island 100, reducing the number and length of air-conditioning pipes, thereby simplifying the peripheral air-conditioning pipes, reducing the cost of air-conditioning pipes and assembly time. The integrated thermal management module also improves the space utilization in the cabin and increases the front trunk space.

[0029] Furthermore, the valve island 100 and the flow channel plate 500 are double-layered, and the first heat exchanger 410 and the compressor assembly 300 are integrated on the same side, which can reduce the number of thermal management modules. Figure 1 The space next to the compressor assembly 300 is rationally utilized to improve the integration and space utilization of the thermal management module.

[0030] In one embodiment, in combination Figure 2 The flow channel plate 500 is provided with a plurality of separately arranged water valves (e.g. Figure 2, water valve one 501, water valve two 502, water valve three 503). The multiple components also include a gas-liquid separator 600 connected to the valve island 100, and the gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 are arranged on the same side of the valve island 100. The gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 are arranged side by side and equidistant from the valve island 100. The connection between the gas-liquid separator 600 and the valve island 100 can also be connected by a combination of brazing, screwing, riveting and other processes. Since the gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 are larger components in the multiple components, especially the size along the direction relative to the compressor assembly 300 and the flow channel plate 500 is larger. Therefore, arranging the gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 on the same side can effectively utilize the space next to the compressor assembly 300, thereby improving the integration and space utilization of the thermal management module. Compared with arranging the gas-liquid separator 600 and the compressor assembly 300 on opposite sides, the relative distance between the compressor assembly 300 and the flow channel plate 500 is reduced. Figure 1 The size of the thermal management module is reduced by 20%.

[0031] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The flow channel plate 500 is provided with an integrated water valve 504, which is integrated by a plurality of valves (for example, by a water valve 1 501 and a water valve 3 503); the plurality of components further include a gas-liquid separator 600 connected to the valve island 100, and the gas-liquid separator 600 and the integrated water valve 504 are arranged on the same side of the valve island 100. In the length direction of the valve island 100, Figure 4 The direction indicated by the double-headed arrow is consistent with the length direction of the flow channel plate 500. Since the integrated water valve 504 is integrated with multiple valves, more installation space can be saved for the flow channel plate 500, so that the gas-liquid separator 600 can be installed on the side of the valve island 100 facing away from the compressor assembly.

[0032] In a specific embodiment, water valve 1 501 and water valve 3 503 can be integrated into a five-way valve. The original water valve 1 501 is used to switch the heater or battery circuit and distribute cooling water to the heater core or battery pack; water valve 3 503 is used to adjust the temperature of cooling water entering the battery pack to avoid hot water impacting the battery pack. After the two valves are combined, they are made into a five-way valve to realize the functions of the original water valve 1 501 and water valve 3 503.

[0033] In this arrangement, since the gas-liquid separator 600 is smaller in the length direction of the valve island 100 than the compressor assembly 300, the gas-liquid separator 600 and the integrated water valve 504 can be arranged on the side of the valve island 100 facing away from the compressor assembly. This is conducive to reducing the length of the thermal management module, improving the integration and compactness of the thermal management module, and further achieving miniaturization.

[0034] In one embodiment, in combination Figure 2 The plurality of components further include a second heat exchanger 420 connected to the flow channel plate 500, and the second heat exchanger 420 is disposed on the side of the flow channel plate 500 facing away from the valve island 100. The second heat exchanger 420 can be connected to the components (water valve, water pump, etc.) installed on the flow channel plate side, and the common part is along the direction relative to the compressor assembly 300 and the flow channel plate 500 ( Figure 2 The space indicated by the double-headed arrow in the figure is reduced, thereby reducing the size of the thermal management module in this direction and improving the integration of the thermal management integrated module.

[0035] In another embodiment, reference Figure 4 , the plurality of components further include a second heat exchanger 420 connected to the valve island 100, and the second heat exchanger 420 and the compressor assembly 300 are arranged on the same side of the valve island 100. The second heat exchanger 420 and the first heat exchanger 410 are arranged on the same side of the valve island 100. The first heat exchanger 410 and the second heat exchanger 420 can be arranged side by side along the width direction thereof. Therefore, in this embodiment, the space beside the compressor assembly 300 can be effectively utilized, which is also conducive to reducing the length of the thermal management module, improving the integration and compactness of the thermal management module, and further realizing miniaturization.

[0036] In actual production, the integration position of the second heat exchanger 420 can be adjusted according to the installation environment in the vehicle, so that the thermal management module can adapt to more installation environments.

[0037] Since the compressor assembly 300 generates vibrations during operation, after the compressor assembly 300 is integrated with the valve island 100, the vibrations of the compressor assembly 300 will be transmitted to the valve island 100, thereby affecting the performance of the thermal management module. Based on this, in one embodiment, a shock absorbing structure may be provided at the connection between the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100. The shock absorbing structure may be made of, for example, a flexible material.

[0038] In a specific embodiment, the joint of the compressor assembly 300 and the joint of the valve island 100 can be respectively set as a flexible joint, and the ability of the flexible joint to absorb and buffer vibration is utilized to reduce or isolate the vibration transmission from the compressor assembly 300 to the valve island 100. The above-mentioned flexible joint can be a silicone joint, and the flexibility of silicone can be used to achieve shock absorption.

[0039] In another specific embodiment, the shock-absorbing structure may also use a shock-absorbing gasket. Specifically, a shock-absorbing gasket is sandwiched between the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100 to separate the hard contact parts between the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100 to achieve shock absorption. Of course, the shock-absorbing structure may also use springs to achieve shock absorption, use springs to absorb energy at the connection, etc., which can also reduce the transmission of vibration from the compressor assembly 300 to the valve island 100. Therefore, this embodiment uses a shock-absorbing structure to separate the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100, thereby reducing the vibration transmitted from the compressor assembly 300 to the valve island 100, and reducing the impact of the vibrating compressor on the thermal management module.

[0040] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 , the connection part 200 includes a threaded connector. The threaded connector can be a bolt, a screw, a double-headed stud, etc. The threaded connector is arranged on the valve island 100, and the valve island 100 can be suspended and installed on the vehicle through the threaded connector. The threaded connector can be arranged on the side of the valve island 100. In this embodiment, the threaded connector is arranged on the top of the valve island 100, and is installed on the vehicle by hanging, for example, hanging on the mounting beam of the vehicle, on the frame, etc. In this way, this embodiment can be suspended and installed in a suitable position according to different installation environments in different vehicle models, thereby improving the assembly flexibility of the thermal management module and the parts sharing rate.

[0041] In a specific embodiment, multiple threaded connectors can be provided. For example, multiple threaded connectors can be arranged in a straight line on the top of the valve island 100, or at least three of the multiple threaded connectors can be arranged on the top of the valve island 100 in a manner of arranging the three vertices of a triangle. The above can achieve multiple assembly points and ensure the firmness of the assembly of the valve island 100 and the vehicle. Among them, the multiple threaded connectors arranged at the three vertices of the triangle have a more stable installation structure.

[0042] The above description is about the embodiment of the connection part 200 using multiple threaded connectors. Here, another embodiment of the connection part 200 is described. Specifically, in one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connection part 200 includes at least two connection seats arranged at the bottom of the valve island 100 and arranged on the side of the valve island 100. The connection seats are provided with a second shock absorbing structure 201. At least two connection seats are used to connect with the vehicle, and the valve island 100 is supported by the second shock absorbing structure 201. The second shock absorbing structure 201 can be arranged on each side of the bottom of the valve island 100. In this way, the connection seat arranged at the bottom of the valve island 100 can vertically install the valve island 100 on the vehicle, specifically, it can be installed on the crossbeam of the vehicle or the bottom of the vehicle, and the vehicle structure bears the gravity of the thermal management module.

[0043] The valve island 100 is supported on the second shock-absorbing structure 201, which can isolate vibrations and prevent the vibrations generated when the vehicle bumps from being transmitted to the valve island 100. The second shock-absorbing structure 201 is made of flexible materials, including but not limited to silicone, rubber, etc. With this arrangement, the vibrations of the vehicle and the valve island 100 can be absorbed or alleviated by the second shock-absorbing structure 201, thereby achieving vibration isolation between the vehicle and the valve island 100. According to the aforementioned knowledge, the shock-absorbing structure arranged between the compressor assembly 300 and the valve island 100 achieves primary shock absorption, and the second shock-absorbing structure 201 between the valve island 100 and the vehicle achieves secondary shock absorption. The two shock-absorbing structures work together to reduce the impact of the vibrations of the compressor assembly 300 on the vehicle.

[0044] In one embodiment, the thermal management module further includes a kettle assembly 700, which is detachably mounted on the top of the flow channel plate 500. The kettle assembly 700 can be integrated on the flow channel plate 500 or arranged independently according to the installation environment of different vehicle models. In this embodiment, the kettle assembly 700 is located on the top of the flow channel plate 500, and only occupies the height space, which realizes the effective use of space, improves the flexibility of integrated module assembly, reduces the difficulty of vehicle mounting, and improves the efficiency of vehicle model development.

[0045] In one embodiment, the valve island 100 also reserves a controller installation position to facilitate the installation of the controller on the valve island 100. The controller is used to control the operation of the thermal management module.

[0046] Another aspect of the present application is to provide a vehicle, such as a new energy vehicle or a fuel vehicle. The vehicle of the present application includes any of the above thermal management modules, so that the scattered thermal management components are integrated into a module product, which has a higher degree of integration, improves the space utilization rate in the cabin, and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A thermal management module for a vehicle, characterized in that: include: A valve island, provided with a connection portion for mating with a vehicle; A plurality of components are connected to the valve island, the plurality of components at least comprising a compressor component, a first heat exchanger and a flow channel plate, the flow channel plate and the compressor component are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the valve island, the first heat exchanger and the compressor component are connected to the same side of the valve island, and the plurality of components are assembled and disassembled together with the valve island through the connecting portion.

2. The thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel plate is provided with a plurality of separately arranged water valves; the plurality of components also include a gas-liquid separator connected to the valve island, the gas-liquid separator and the compressor component are arranged on the same side of the valve island, and the gas-liquid separator and the compressor component are arranged side by side and at an equal distance from the valve island.

3. The thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel plate is provided with an integrated water valve, which is integrated by a plurality of valves; the plurality of components also include a gas-liquid separator connected to the valve island, and the gas-liquid separator and the integrated water valve are arranged on the same side of the valve island.

4. The thermal management module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of components further include a second heat exchanger connected to the flow channel plate, wherein the second heat exchanger is arranged on a side of the flow channel plate facing away from the valve island; and / or The plurality of components further includes a second heat exchanger connected to the valve island, wherein the second heat exchanger is disposed on a same side of the valve island as the compressor component.

5. The thermal management module according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A shock absorbing structure is provided at the connection between the compressor assembly and the valve island.

6. The thermal management module according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connection portion includes a threaded connection piece, and the threaded connection piece is arranged on the valve island. The valve island can be hoisted on the vehicle through the threaded connection piece.

7. The thermal management module according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connecting portion includes at least two connecting seats arranged at the bottom of the valve island and on the side of the valve island. The connecting seats are provided with a second shock-absorbing structure. At least two of the connecting seats are used to connect to the vehicle. The valve island is supported by the second shock-absorbing structure.

8. The thermal management module according to claim 1, wherein: The thermal management module further includes a kettle assembly, which is detachably mounted on the top of the flow channel plate.

9. The thermal management module according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and 8, characterized in that: The valve island is provided with a controller installation position for connecting the controller.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A thermal management module comprising any one of claims 1 to 9.

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