Water inlet device and heat management system

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of heat management, and discloses a water inlet device and a heat management system. The water inlet device comprises a water storage tank and a water inlet assembly, the water storage tank comprises a water tank body and a plurality of supporting pieces, the water tank body forms a water storage cavity capable of storing water, a water outlet is formed in the upper surface of the water tank body, and the supporting pieces are supported below the water tank body. The water inlet assembly is located below the water tank body and communicated with the water tank body. The water inlet device has good structural strength, is simple in structure, is easy to process and assemble, and is beneficial to reducing the production cost, improving the integration degree of the water inlet device, improving the layout of each part and saving the occupied space of the water inlet device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of thermal management, in particular to a water inlet device and a thermal management system. Background Art

[0002] With the requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction of vehicles in modern society and the requirements of national environmental protection policies, whether it is a traditional fuel vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or a new energy vehicle, the vehicle drive system requires a more precise thermal management system to ensure that each energy-consuming component is at its optimal working temperature, which is particularly important for the comfort requirements of users and the driving safety requirements during the operation of the whole vehicle.

[0003] However, after adding a thermal management system to an electric vehicle, relevant components such as a plate heat exchanger, a degassing chamber, a PTC heater, an electric water pump, a warm air pipeline and a cooling pipeline supporting the system need to be added correspondingly in the engine compartment, which will occupy more vehicle space, make the already limited engine compartment space more compact, is not conducive to the lightweight and miniaturization of the vehicle, and affects the assembly efficiency of the whole vehicle and the production cost of the vehicle.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a water inlet device and a thermal management system to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] An object of the utility model is to provide a water inlet device, which can supply water to multiple devices at the same time, improve the integration degree of the water inlet device, save the space of the unit and meet the layout requirements.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] Provide a water inlet device, comprising:

[0008] A water storage tank, the water storage tank comprises a tank main body and a plurality of support members, the tank main body forms a water storage cavity capable of storing water, a water outlet is arranged on the upper surface of the tank main body, and a plurality of the support members support below the tank main body;

[0009] A water inlet assembly, the water inlet assembly is located below the tank main body, and the water inlet assembly is communicated with the tank main body.

[0010] As an optional scheme of the water inlet device, the water inlet assembly comprises a water inlet tank and a water inlet pipe, and the water inlet tank is communicated between the water inlet pipe and the tank main body.

[0011] As an optional scheme of the water inlet device, the water inlet tank comprises a first mounting seat, the first mounting seat is arranged on the side wall of the water inlet tank, and the first mounting seat is used for mounting a pressure detection element.

[0012] As an alternative to the water inlet device, the water inlet tank further includes a second mounting seat which is arranged on the side wall of the water inlet tank and is used for mounting a temperature detection element.

[0013] As an alternative to the water inlet device, the water inlet assembly further includes a control valve which is connected to the water inlet pipe and is used for controlling the opening or closing of the water inlet pipe.

[0014] As an alternative to the water inlet device, the water inlet assembly further includes a filtering device which is connected to the water inlet pipe.

[0015] As an alternative to the water inlet device, the water storage tank further includes fixing members. A plurality of fixing members are provided, and each fixing member is connected between the water tank main body and one of the support members.

[0016] As an alternative to the water inlet device, the water tank main body is provided with a plurality of the water outlet ports.

[0017] Another object of the present utility model is to provide a thermal management system which can improve the integration degree of the water inlet device and save the space occupied by the thermal management system.

[0018] To achieve this object, the present utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0019] There is provided a thermal management system, including a heat exchanger, a heater and the above-mentioned water inlet device. The heat exchanger and the heater are located above the water inlet device, and the heat exchanger and the heater are communicated with the water outlet port.

[0020] As an alternative to the thermal management system, the thermal management system further includes a unit frame, and the heat exchanger, the heater and the water inlet device are arranged in the unit frame.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the present utility model:

[0022] The utility model provides a water inlet device. The water tank main body is used for storing cooling water. The water inlet assembly is communicated with the water tank main body and can supply water to the water storage cavity. The upper surface of the water tank main body is provided with a water outlet, and the cooling water can flow out through the water outlet and flow to other components in the thermal management system. A plurality of supporting members support the lower part of the water tank main body, which can not only support the water tank main body, but also form an accommodating space under the water tank main body, facilitating the arrangement of the water inlet assembly in the accommodating space, so that the space under the water tank main body is fully utilized. The water inlet device has good structural strength, simple structure, is easy to process and assemble, is beneficial to reducing production costs, and the water inlet device can supply water to multiple other components in the thermal management system, improving the integration degree of the water inlet device, improving the layout of the unit, and saving the occupied space of the water inlet device.

[0023] The utility model also provides a thermal management system. The heat exchanger and the heater are located above the water inlet device, optimizing the layout inside the thermal management system, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency and saving the assembly space. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the water inlet device provided by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the thermal management system provided by the utility model.

[0026] In the figure:

[0027] 1. Water storage tank; 11. Water tank main body; 111. Water outlet; 12. Supporting member; 13. Fixing member; 14. Connecting chuck;

[0028] 2. Water inlet assembly; 21. Water inlet tank; 211. First mounting seat; 212. Second mounting seat; 22. Water inlet pipe; 23. Control valve;

[0029] 100. Heat exchanger;

[0030] 200. Heater;

[0031] 300. Unit frame; 310. Bracket structure; 311. First installation space; 312. Second installation space; 320. Bottom plate; 330. Partition board. Detailed Description of the Embodiment

[0032] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model. In addition, it should be noted that for the convenience of description, only some parts related to the present utility model are shown in the drawings, rather than all the structures.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on top of" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "beneath", and "underneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0035] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "right", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and do not have special meanings.

[0036] As Figure 1 shown, the water inlet device of this embodiment includes a water storage tank 1 and a water inlet assembly 2. The water storage tank 1 includes a tank main body 11 and a plurality of support members 12. The tank main body 11 forms a water storage cavity capable of storing water. An outlet 111 is provided on the upper surface of the tank main body 11. The plurality of support members 12 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the tank main body 11 and support below the tank main body 11. The water inlet assembly 2 is located below the tank main body 11, and the water inlet assembly 2 is communicated with the tank main body 11. In this embodiment, the tank main body 11 is a square box structure, and four support members 12 are provided. The four support members 12 respectively support at the four corners of the tank main body 11. In some other embodiments, the tank main body 11 can also be set as a cylindrical shape or other polygonal boxes, and the support members 12 can also be set as three, six, etc.

[0037] In the water inlet device provided in this embodiment, the water tank main body 11 is used to store cooling water. The water inlet assembly 2 is connected to the water tank main body 11 and can supply water to the water storage cavity. An outlet 111 is provided on the upper surface of the water tank main body 11, and the cooling water can flow out through the outlet 111 and flow to other components in the thermal management system. A plurality of support members 12 are supported below the water tank main body 11, which can not only support the water tank main body 11, but also form an accommodation space below the water tank main body 11, facilitating the installation of the water inlet assembly 2 in this accommodation space, so that the space below the water tank main body 11 is fully utilized. This water inlet device has good structural strength, a simple structure, is easy to process and assemble, is beneficial to reducing production costs, and this water inlet device can supply water to multiple other components in the thermal management system, improving the integration degree of the water inlet device, optimizing the layout of each component, and saving the occupied space of the water inlet device.

[0038] Specifically, the water inlet assembly 2 includes a water inlet tank 21 and a water inlet pipe 22. The water inlet tank 21 is connected between the water inlet pipe 22 and the water tank main body 11. The cooling water enters the water tank main body 11 through the water inlet pipe 22 and the water inlet tank 21 in sequence. The water inlet tank 21 can buffer the water flow, prevent the water flow entering the water tank main body 11 from impacting, and maintain the stability of the water storage tank 1.

[0039] Further, the water inlet assembly 2 further includes a control valve 23. The control valve 23 is connected to the water inlet pipe 22 and is used to control the opening or closing of the water inlet pipe 22. In some embodiments, the control valve 23 can be manually opened or closed. In some other embodiments, the control valve 23 can also use an electromagnetic valve or the like for switching. Of course, the control valve 23 can also control the water flow rate in the water inlet pipe 22 to achieve the control of the water inlet speed.

[0040] Optionally, the water inlet assembly 2 further includes a filtering device. The filtering device is connected to the water inlet pipe 22 and can filter impurities in the cooling water, reduce the input and accumulation of impurities in each component, and ensure the service life of each component.

[0041] In this embodiment, the water inlet pipe 22 is a bent pipe. One end of the water inlet pipe 22 is connected to the side wall of the water inlet tank 21, and the other end extends downward, so that the cooling water can enter the water inlet pipe 22 from below. In the height direction, the projection of the water tank main body 11 can cover the projection of the water inlet assembly 2, reducing the occupation of the external space of the accommodation space and further saving the overall space. Wherein, the height direction is Figure 1 the X direction in

[0042] Further, the water inlet tank 21 includes a first mounting seat 211 which is arranged on the side wall of the water inlet tank 21 and is used for mounting a pressure detection element. The pressure detection element can detect the pressure of the cooling water in the water inlet tank 21 in real time. Cooperating with the adjustable control valve 23, it can keep the pressure within a preset range, which can not only continuously supply water to the water tank main body 11, but also avoid the rupture of the water inlet device caused by excessive water pressure, thus affecting the use safety.

[0043] Further, the water inlet tank 21 further includes a second mounting seat 212 which is arranged on the side wall of the water inlet tank 21 and is used for mounting a temperature detection element. The temperature detection element is used to detect the temperature of the cooling water in the water inlet tank 21 for the user to observe the water temperature in real time, which is convenient for adjusting the temperature in time, so that the temperature of the cooling water flowing into the water tank main body 11 remains stable, and further ensures the temperature stability of the thermal management system.

[0044] Further, the water tank main body 11 is provided with a plurality of water outlets 111, and the plurality of water outlets can be correspondingly connected to a plurality of components one by one, which can ensure the water supply efficiency of the water inlet device, and further ensure the working efficiency of the thermal management system. In this embodiment, three water outlets 111 are provided. In some other embodiments, two, four or the like water outlets 111 can also be provided.

[0045] Optionally, the water inlet device further includes a connecting chuck 14 which is communicated with the water outlet 111, facilitating the connection between the water outlet 111 and other components. Preferably, the number of the connecting chucks 14 is the same as that of the water outlets 111, and the connecting chucks 14 are connected to the water outlets 111 one by one.

[0046] Further, the water storage tank 1 further includes a plurality of fixing members 13. Each fixing member 13 is connected between the water tank main body 11 and a support member 12. The fixing members 13 are used to strengthen the supporting effect of the support member 12 on the water tank main body 11, improve the supporting strength of the support member 12, and ensure the structural stability of the water inlet device. In this embodiment, each support member 12 is correspondingly connected to one fixing member 13. The fixing member 13 is in the structure of a triangular plate, and two sides of the fixing member 13 are respectively connected to the water tank main body 11 and the support member 12. In some other embodiments, one support member 12 can also be correspondingly connected to two fixing members 13 arranged at an angle, and the fixing member 12 can also be arranged in the structure of a trapezoid or the like.

[0047] Such as Figure 2As shown, this embodiment also provides a thermal management system, including a heat exchanger 100, a heater 200, and the above-mentioned water inlet device. The heat exchanger 100 and the heater 200 are located above the water inlet device, and the heat exchanger 100 and the heater 200 are connected to the water outlet 111. This thermal management system optimizes the internal layout, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency and saving the assembly space. In this embodiment, the heat exchanger 100 is a plate heat exchanger, and the heater 200 is a PTC heater. Both the plate heat exchanger and the PTC heater are provided by the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0048] Specifically, two heaters 200 are provided. The two heaters 200 are respectively connected to the two water outlets 111 of the water inlet device, and in the height direction, the projection of the water tank main body 11 can cover the projections of the two heaters 200, thereby controlling the space occupied by the two heaters 200.

[0049] Furthermore, this thermal management system further includes a unit frame 300, and the heat exchanger 100, the heater 200, and the water inlet device are arranged inside the unit frame 300.

[0050] Specifically, the unit frame 300 includes a support structure 310, a bottom plate 320, and a partition plate 330. The bottom plate 320 is connected to the bottom of the support structure 310, and the partition plate 330 is connected to the middle of the support structure 310. Inside the support structure 310, a first installation space 311 is formed between the bottom plate 320 and the partition plate 330, and a second installation space 312 is formed above the partition plate 330. The water inlet device and the two heaters 200 are arranged in the first installation space 311, and the support member 12 of the water inlet device is connected to the bottom plate 320. The heat exchanger 100 is installed in the second installation space 312 and is connected to the partition plate 330. The heat exchanger 100 is connected to one water outlet 111 of the water tank main body 11 through a connecting pipe.

[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly explaining the present invention, rather than limitations on the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water inlet device, characterized in that: include: A water storage tank (1), the water storage tank (1) comprising a water tank body (11) and a plurality of support members (12), the water tank body (11) forming a water storage cavity capable of storing water, a water outlet (111) being arranged on the upper surface of the water tank body (11), and the plurality of support members (12) being supported below the water tank body (11); A water inlet assembly (2), the water inlet assembly (2) is located below the water tank body (11), the water inlet assembly (2) is connected to the water tank body (11), the water inlet assembly (2) comprises a water inlet tank (21) and a water inlet pipe (22), the water inlet tank (21) is connected between the water inlet pipe (22) and the water tank body (11).

2. The water inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet tank (21) comprises a first mounting seat (211), the first mounting seat (211) being arranged on a side wall of the water inlet tank (21), and the first mounting seat (211) being used for mounting a pressure detection element.

3. The water inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet tank (21) further comprises a second mounting seat (212), wherein the second mounting seat (212) is arranged on a side wall of the water inlet tank (21), and the second mounting seat (212) is used for mounting a temperature detection element.

4. The water inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly (2) further comprises a control valve (23), wherein the control valve (23) is connected to the water inlet pipe (22), and the control valve (23) is used to control the opening or closing of the water inlet pipe (22).

5. The water inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water inlet assembly (2) also includes a filtering device, and the filtering device is connected to the water inlet pipe (22).

6. The water inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (1) further comprises a fixing member (13), a plurality of the fixing members (13) are provided, and each fixing member (13) is connected between the water tank body (11) and one of the supporting members (12).

7. The water inlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank body (11) is provided with a plurality of water outlets (111).

8. A thermal management system, characterized in that: The invention comprises a heat exchanger (100), a heater (200) and a water inlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the heat exchanger (100) and the heater (200) are located above the water inlet device, and the heat exchanger (100) and the heater (200) are connected to the water outlet (111).

9. The thermal management system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The thermal management system further comprises a unit frame (300), and the heat exchanger (100), the heater (200) and the water inlet device are arranged in the unit frame (300).

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