Multi-way valve element for automobile thermal management

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-way valve core for automobile thermal management, which comprises a valve core main body, a plurality of rows of flow channel interface groups are arranged on the outer side of the valve core main body, each row of flow channel interface group is provided with a plurality of vertically arranged flow channel interfaces, and two adjacent rows of flow channel interface groups are combined to form a flow channel mode. In each flow channel mode, every two flow channel connectors are communicated or plugged, a plurality of internal flow channels are formed in the valve element body, each internal flow channel is communicated with two flow channel connectors on the outer side of the valve element body, a plurality of partition plates are arranged on the outer side of the valve element body, and the partition plates are used for separating the flow channel connectors. In the flow channel mode, the two flow channel connectors are communicated with each other by canceling a partition plate between the two flow channel connectors or through an internal flow channel; according to the valve element of the multi-way valve for automobile thermal management, the arrangement of a complex valve element flow path is achieved through a simple structure, multiple flow channel modes are achieved, switching of multiple functions of a thermal management loop can be achieved, and switching is easy and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a multi-way valve spool, and more specifically to a multi-way valve spool for automotive thermal management. Background Art

[0002] The electronic water valve plays a role in controlling the on-off of the coolant flow path and switching the coolant flow path in the thermal management system of new energy vehicles. It is an important component of new energy vehicles. The electronic water valve generally consists of an actuator, a sealing component, a housing component, etc. At present, the existing technology has the following defects: (1) To achieve multiple function switches in the thermal management circuit, multiple three-way or four-way valves are required, resulting in high costs and large boundary volumes; (2) To achieve multi-path switching in the existing multi-way valve, multiple gaskets need to be set inside, resulting in high costs, large torques, and a greater impact on the service life. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] Aiming at the deficiencies of the existing technology, the utility model provides a multi-way valve spool for automotive thermal management. The multi-way valve spool for automotive thermal management realizes the setting of a complex spool flow path with a simple structure, has multiple flow channel modes, can realize the switching of multiple functions in the thermal management circuit, and the switching is relatively simple and convenient.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A multi-way valve spool for automotive thermal management, including a spool body. A number of columns of flow channel interface groups are arranged on the outer side of the spool body. Each column of flow channel interface group is provided with a number of vertically arranged flow channel interfaces. Adjacent two columns of flow channel interface groups form a flow channel mode. In each flow channel mode, a number of flow channel interfaces are connected to each other in pairs or blocked in pairs.

[0006] Further, thirteen columns of flow channel interface groups are arranged on the outer side of the spool body. Each column of flow channel interface group includes five flow channel interfaces. Each flow channel mode corresponds to ten flow channel interfaces, and seven flow channel modes are set.

[0007] Further, the flow channel interfaces corresponding to each flow channel mode are respectively flow channel two, flow channel ten, flow channel nine, flow channel one, flow channel four, flow channel seven, flow channel three, flow channel eight, flow channel six, and flow channel five. The seven flow channel modes are respectively a mode, b mode, c mode, d mode, e mode, f mode, and g mode. The connection and disconnection of the flow channel interfaces of each flow channel mode are as follows:

[0008] a mode: Flow channel one is connected to flow channel nine, flow channel two is connected to flow channel ten, flow channel three is connected to flow channel five, flow channel six is connected to flow channel eight, and flow channel four is blocked from flow channel seven;

[0009] Mode b: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 9, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 3 is interconnected with flow channel 8, flow channel 5 is interconnected with flow channel 6, and flow channel 4 and flow channel 7 are blocked.

[0010] Mode c: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 8 is interconnected with flow channel 9, and flow channels 3, 4, 5 and flow channel 7 are blocked.

[0011] Mode d: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 4, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 7, flow channel 5 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 9 is interconnected with flow channel 10, and flow channel 3 and flow channel 8 are blocked.

[0012] Mode e: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 7, flow channel 9 is interconnected with flow channel 10, and flow channels 3, 4, 5 and flow channel 8 are blocked.

[0013] Mode f: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 7, flow channel 4 is interconnected with flow channel 9, flow channel 3 is interconnected with flow channel 10, and flow channel 5 and flow channel 8 are blocked.

[0014] Mode g: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 7 is interconnected with flow channel 9, and flow channels 3, 4, 5 and flow channel 8 are blocked.

[0015] Furthermore, a number of internal flow channels are provided inside the valve core body, each internal flow channel is respectively connected to two flow channel interfaces outside the valve core body, a number of partition plates are provided outside the valve core body, and the number of partition plates is used to separate the flow channel interfaces. In the flow channel mode, two flow channel interfaces are interconnected by removing the partition plate between them or through the internal flow channel.

[0016] Furthermore, the valve core body is integrally formed by injection molding.

[0017] Furthermore, a cover plate is provided at the end of the valve core body, an opening communicating with the internal flow channel is provided at the top of the valve core body, and the cover plate is laser welded to the valve core body to seal the opening.

[0018] Furthermore, an anti-misalignment groove is provided on one side of the valve core body where the opening is located, and an anti-misalignment protrusion is provided on one side of the cover plate, and the anti-misalignment protrusion extends into the anti-misalignment groove.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are:

[0020] In the present utility model, several columns of flow channel interface groups are arranged on the outer side of the valve core body. Each column of flow channel interface groups is provided with several vertically arranged flow channel interfaces. Two adjacent columns of flow channel interface groups are combined to form a flow channel mode, so that the valve core body has multiple flow channel modes. In each flow channel mode, several flow channel interfaces are connected to each other in pairs or blocked in pairs, so that various functions of the thermal management circuit can be switched through the valve core body.

[0021] Moreover, in the present utility model, several partitions are arranged on the outer side of the valve core body. The several partitions are used to separate different flow channel interfaces. An internal flow channel is arranged inside the valve core body. Each internal flow channel is respectively connected to two flow channel interfaces on the outer side of the valve core body. In the flow channel mode, the two flow channel interfaces are connected to each other by removing the partition between them or through the internal flow channel, so that the setting of a complex valve core flow path can be realized. At the same time, the switching of this structural mode is relatively simple and convenient. Only by rotating the valve core body can the switching of the flow channel mode be carried out.

[0022] At the same time, the valve core body and the cover plate of the present utility model are materials that can be laser welded. Laser welding is used for connection. Compared with the traditional need to add a gasket at the top of the valve core, the laser welding structure has more reliable sealing, and avoids the problem that the torque increases due to the addition of the gasket, which affects the service life. The process is simpler and is convenient for realizing the setting of a complex valve core flow path. Description of the Drawings

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings, where:

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic structure diagram of a multi-way valve spool for automotive thermal management Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic structure diagram of a multi-way valve spool for automotive thermal management Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 3 It is Figure 1 The enlarged view of part A in

[0027] Figure 4 It is the front view of the valve core body in mode a;

[0028] Figure 5 It is the distribution schematic diagram of the flow channel interfaces.

[0029] The markings in the figure are: 1, spool body; 2, cover plate; 3, flow channel interface; 4, partition; 5, internal flow channel; 6, anti-misalignment groove; 7, anti-misalignment protrusion. Detailed implementation mode

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that for orientation terms, such as the terms "center", "transverse (X)", "longitudinal (Y)", "vertical (Z)", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., the indicated orientation and position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of the present invention.

[0031] In addition, such terms as "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, the meanings of "several" and "a number of" are two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0032] A multi-way valve spool for automotive thermal management, as Figures 1 - 5 shown, includes a spool body 1. A number of groups of flow channel interfaces 3 are arranged on the outer side of the spool body 1. Each group of flow channel interfaces 3 in each column is provided with a number of vertically arranged flow channel interfaces 3. Adjacent two columns of groups of flow channel interfaces 3 are combined to form a flow channel mode. In each flow channel mode, a number of flow channel interfaces 3 are either connected to each other in pairs or blocked in pairs.

[0033] Preferably, as Figures 1 - 5 shown, thirteen columns of groups of flow channel interfaces 3 are arranged on the outer side of the spool body 1. Each group of flow channel interfaces 3 in each column includes five flow channel interfaces 3. Each flow channel mode corresponds to ten flow channel interfaces 3, and seven flow channel modes are provided.

[0034] Preferably, as Figures 1 - 5 shown, the flow channel interfaces 3 corresponding to each flow channel mode are respectively flow channel two, flow channel ten, flow channel nine, flow channel one, flow channel four, flow channel seven, flow channel three, flow channel eight, flow channel six, and flow channel five. The seven flow channel modes are respectively a mode, b mode, c mode, d mode, e mode, f mode, and g mode. The connection and disconnection of the flow channel interfaces 3 of each flow channel mode are as follows:

[0035] a mode: as Figure 4As shown, flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 9, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 3 is interconnected with flow channel 5, flow channel 6 is interconnected with flow channel 8, and flow channel 4 and flow channel 7 are blocked;

[0036] Mode b: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 9, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 3 is interconnected with flow channel 8, flow channel 5 is interconnected with flow channel 6, and flow channel 4 and flow channel 7 are blocked;

[0037] Mode c: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 8 is interconnected with flow channel 9, and flow channel 3, flow channel 4, flow channel 5 and flow channel 7 are blocked;

[0038] Mode d: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 4, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 7, flow channel 5 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 9 is interconnected with flow channel 10, and flow channel 3 and flow channel 8 are blocked;

[0039] Mode e: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 7, flow channel 9 is interconnected with flow channel 10, and flow channel 3, flow channel 4, flow channel 5 and flow channel 8 are blocked;

[0040] Mode f: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 7, flow channel 4 is interconnected with flow channel 9, flow channel 3 is interconnected with flow channel 10, and flow channel 5 and flow channel 8 are blocked;

[0041] Mode g: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 7 is interconnected with flow channel 9, and flow channel 3, flow channel 4, flow channel 5 and flow channel 8 are blocked.

[0042] Preferably, as Figure 2 shown, a number of internal flow channels 5 are provided in the valve core body 1, and each internal flow channel 5 is respectively connected to two flow channel interfaces 3 on the outside of the valve core body 1. A number of partition plates 4 are provided on the outside of the valve core body 1, and the number of partition plates 4 is used to separate the flow channel interfaces 3. In the flow channel mode, two flow channel interfaces 3 are interconnected by removing the partition plate 4 between them or through the internal flow channel 5.

[0043] Preferably, the valve core body 1 is integrally formed by injection molding.

[0044] Preferably, a cover plate 2 is provided at the end of the valve core body. An opening communicating with the internal flow channel 5 is provided at the top of the valve core body. The cover plate 2 is laser welded to the valve core body and closes the opening.

[0045] Preferably, an anti-misalignment groove 6 is provided on one side of the valve core body where the opening is located, and an anti-misalignment protrusion 7 is provided on one side of the cover plate 2. The anti-misalignment protrusion 7 extends into the anti-misalignment groove 6.

[0046] Principle and advantages:

[0047] In the present utility model, several columns of flow channel interfaces 3 groups are arranged on the outer side of the valve core body 1. Each column of flow channel interfaces 3 groups is provided with several vertically arranged flow channel interfaces 3. Two adjacent columns of flow channel interfaces 3 groups are combined to form a flow channel mode, so that the valve core body 1 has multiple flow channel modes. In each flow channel mode, several flow channel interfaces 3 are either connected to each other in pairs or blocked in pairs, so that various functions of the thermal management circuit can be switched through the valve core body 1;

[0048] Moreover, in the present utility model, several partition plates 4 are arranged on the outer side of the valve core body 1. The several partition plates 4 are used to separate different flow channel interfaces 3. An internal flow channel 5 is arranged inside the valve core body 1. Each internal flow channel 5 is respectively connected to two flow channel interfaces 3 on the outer side of the valve core body 1. In the flow channel mode, the two flow channel interfaces 3 are connected to each other by removing the partition plate 4 between them or through the internal flow channel 5, so that the setting of a complex valve core flow path can be realized. At the same time, the switching of this structural mode is relatively simple and convenient. Just by rotating the valve core body 1, the switching of the flow channel mode can be carried out.

[0049] At the same time, the valve core body 1 and the cover plate 2 of the present utility model are materials that can be laser welded. Laser welding is used for connection. Compared with the traditional need to add a gasket at the top of the valve core, the laser welding structure has more reliable sealing, and avoids the problem that the torque increase caused by the addition of the gasket affects the service life. The process is simpler and is convenient for realizing the setting of a complex valve core flow path.

[0050] The above is only the preferred implementation mode of the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the idea of the present utility model belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art in this technical field, several improvements and refinements made without departing from the principle of the present utility model should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-way valve core for automotive thermal management, characterized in that: It includes a valve core body, wherein a plurality of flow channel interface groups are arranged on the outside of the valve core body, each flow channel interface group is provided with a plurality of vertically arranged flow channel interfaces, two adjacent flow channel interface groups are combined to form a flow channel pattern, and in each flow channel pattern, a plurality of flow channel interfaces are connected in pairs or blocked in pairs.

2. The multi-way valve core for automotive thermal management according to claim 1, characterized in that: Thirteen columns of flow channel interface groups are arranged on the outer side of the valve core body, each column of flow channel interface group includes five flow channel interfaces, each flow channel mode corresponds to ten flow channel interfaces, and the flow channel modes are set to seven.

3. The multi-way valve core for automotive thermal management according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flow channel interfaces corresponding to each flow channel mode are flow channel 2, flow channel 10, flow channel 9, flow channel 1, flow channel 4, flow channel 7, flow channel 3, flow channel 8, flow channel 6 and flow channel 5. The seven flow channel modes are mode a, mode b, mode c, mode d, mode e, mode f and mode g. The connection and disconnection of the flow channel interface of each flow channel mode are as follows: Mode a: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 9, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 3 is interconnected with flow channel 5, flow channel 6 is interconnected with flow channel 8, and flow channel 4 is blocked with flow channel 7; Mode b: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 9, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 3 is interconnected with flow channel 8, flow channel 5 is interconnected with flow channel 6, and flow channel 4 is blocked with flow channel 7; Mode c: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 8 is interconnected with flow channel 9, and flow channel 3, flow channel 4, flow channel 5 and flow channel 7 are blocked; Mode d: Flow channel 1 is connected to flow channel 4, flow channel 2 is connected to flow channel 7, flow channel 5 is connected to flow channel 6, flow channel 9 is connected to flow channel 10, and flow channel 3 is blocked from flow channel 8; e mode: flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 7, flow channel 9 is interconnected with flow channel 10, and flow channel 3, flow channel 4, flow channel 5 and flow channel 8 are blocked; Mode f: Flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 7, flow channel 4 is interconnected with flow channel 9, flow channel 3 is interconnected with flow channel 10, and flow channel 5 is blocked with flow channel 8; g mode: flow channel 1 is interconnected with flow channel 6, flow channel 2 is interconnected with flow channel 10, flow channel 7 is interconnected with flow channel 9, and flow channel 3, flow channel 4, flow channel 5 and flow channel 8 are blocked.

4. The multi-way valve core for automotive thermal management according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of internal flow channels are arranged in the valve core body, each of which is connected to two flow channel interfaces on the outside of the valve core body respectively. A plurality of partitions are arranged on the outside of the valve core body, and the plurality of partitions are used to separate the flow channel interfaces. In the flow channel mode, the two flow channel interfaces are connected to each other by eliminating the partition between them or through the internal flow channel.

5. The multi-way valve core for automotive thermal management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve core body is integrally formed by injection molding.

6. The multi-way valve core for automotive thermal management according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cover plate is arranged at the end of the valve core body, an opening communicating with the internal flow channel is arranged at the top of the valve core body, and the cover plate is laser welded to the valve core body and closes the opening.

7. The multi-way valve core for automobile thermal management according to claim 6, characterized in that: The valve core body is provided with an anti-error groove on one side of the opening, and the cover plate is provided with an anti-error convex block on one side, and the anti-error convex block extends into the anti-error groove.

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