Water side module, heat management device and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water side module, a heat management device and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle heat management, the water side module is applied to the vehicle, and the water side module comprises a runner plate, a water pump and a water valve; a plurality of water side runners are arranged in the runner plate, and water side connectors are formed in the two sides, distributed in the thickness direction of the runner plate, of the water side runners; the water pump and the water valve are arranged on the two sides, distributed in the thickness direction, of the flow channel plate and communicate with the corresponding water side flow channels correspondingly. According to the technical scheme, the integration degree and the generalization degree of the water side module are improved, and the arrangement space of a front cabin is saved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the rapid development of vehicle technology, especially for new energy vehicles, the vehicle's thermal management system is also iterating towards intelligent multi-mode. This thermal management system requires multiple water pumps and various multi-way water valves, and then connects all water pumps and valve bodies through various pipelines to achieve efficient operation of the thermal management system under multi-mode. In related technologies, multiple water pumps and water valves are arranged in a dispersed manner, resulting in a complicated and chaotic layout in the front cabin, reducing the space utilization rate of the front cabin. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a water side module, a thermal management device and a vehicle, aiming to improve the integration and commonality of the water side module and save the layout space of the front cabin.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the water side module proposed by the utility model is applied to a vehicle, and the water side module comprises:

[0005] A flow channel plate, wherein a plurality of water-side flow channels are arranged in the flow channel plate, and the water-side flow channels are provided with water-side interfaces on both sides of the flow channel plate distributed in the thickness direction; and

[0006] A water pump and a water valve are arranged on two sides of the flow channel plate distributed along the thickness direction and are respectively communicated with the corresponding water side flow channels.

[0007] In one embodiment, the water side module includes a plurality of the water pumps, the water valve includes a multi-way valve and a two-way valve, the two-way valve and the plurality of water pumps are arranged on the same side of the flow channel plate, and the multi-way valve is arranged on the side of the flow channel plate away from the water pump.

[0008] In one embodiment, the multi-way valve is located in the middle of the flow channel plate, the plurality of water pumps are disposed adjacent to the lower side of the flow channel plate, and the two-way valve is disposed adjacent to the upper side of the flow channel plate.

[0009] In one embodiment, the water side module has a low temperature zone and a high temperature zone, and the low temperature zone and the high temperature zone are distributed at intervals on the plane where the flow channel plate extends.

[0010] In one embodiment, the water side module includes a plurality of water pumps, including a motor water pump, a heater water pump and a battery water pump. The motor water pump is arranged in the high temperature zone, the battery water pump is arranged in the low temperature zone, and the heater water pump is located between the motor water pump and the battery water pump.

[0011] In one embodiment, the vehicle includes a front heat dissipation module, and the high-temperature area includes a water-side interface for connecting the front heat dissipation module.

[0012] In one embodiment, the water-side module further includes a sensor and an integrated wiring harness. One end of the integrated wiring harness is configured as a plurality of branch lines, which are respectively electrically connected to the water valve, the sensor, and the water pump, and the other end is bundled and configured as a main plug for external electrical connection.

[0013] In one embodiment, the water pump and the water valve are abutted against the opposite side of the flow channel plate. The flow channel plate is provided with a communication port communicating with the water-side flow channel, and the water pump and the water valve cover and communicate with the corresponding communication port.

[0014] In one embodiment, a plurality of connecting lugs protruding outward are distributed around the water pump and the water valve, and the flow channel plate is correspondingly provided with a plurality of mounting portions, and the plurality of connecting lugs and the plurality of mounting portions are connected in one-to-one correspondence.

[0015] In one embodiment, any one of the water-side interfaces is provided with a corresponding identification mark, and the identification mark corresponds to the identification mark of the external pipeline.

[0016] In one embodiment, the water pump and the water valve are detachably connected to the flow channel plate.

[0017] In one embodiment, the flow channel plate is further provided with a plurality of fixing portions for installing the external pipeline and / or the wiring harness.

[0018] The present utility model further provides a thermal management device, which includes a heat exchange module and the water-side module as described above, and the heat exchange module communicates with the water-side interface.

[0019] The present utility model further provides a vehicle, which includes the thermal management device as described above, and the thermal management device is installed in the front engine compartment of the vehicle.

[0020] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a water kettle and a heater distributed along the Y direction with the water-side module, and the water kettle and the heater communicate with the adjacent water-side interface.

[0021] In one embodiment, the vehicle is further provided with a motor module, an air-conditioning and heating module, and a battery module. The thermal management device further includes a front heat dissipation module. The flow channel plate extends along the Y direction. On the front side of the flow channel plate, the water-side interface communicates with at least one of the front heat dissipation module, the heat exchange module, and the motor module. On the rear side of the flow channel plate, the water-side interface communicates with at least one of the air-conditioning and heating module and the battery module.

[0022] The technical solution of the present utility model sets a plurality of water-side channels in the flow channel plate. The water-side channels are formed by opening on both sides in the thickness direction of the flow channel plate to form water-side interfaces. The water-side interfaces are connected to external pipelines for receiving coolant or delivering coolant to a predetermined position. Moreover, a water pump and a water valve are also provided on opposite sides of the flow channel plate in the thickness direction. The water pump and the water valve are connected to the corresponding water-side channels. Under the adjustment of the water valve and in cooperation with the operation control of the water pump, by using the water-side module of this solution, different flow directions of the coolant can be adjusted to adapt to various thermal management modes. Thus, by integrally arranging the water pump and the water valve on opposite sides of the flow channel plate in its thickness direction, and using the water-side interfaces of the flow channel plate to complete the unified control of the coolant flow direction, the compactness of the water-side module is improved, and further the space utilization rate of the front engine compartment is improved, facilitating the arrangement of other components in the front engine compartment. In addition, the water-side interfaces are connected to the water kettle or the positions for heat exchange on the vehicle through external pipelines, and then the assembly of the thermal management system can be completed, which can be adapted to various vehicle models, thereby improving the generalization degree of the water-side module. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following-described drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the water-side module provided by the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of another perspective of the water-side module provided by the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a side view of the water-side module provided by the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 It is Figure 3 The cross-sectional view of A-A in

[0028] Figure 5 It is Figure 3 The cross-sectional view of B-B in

[0029] Figure 6 It is Figure 1 The schematic structural diagram of the flow channel plate in

[0030] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the water-side module of the present utility model, the water kettle and the front heat dissipation module;

[0031] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the water-side module provided by the present utility model in communication and cooperation with the heater;

[0032] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the water-side module, compressor, heat exchange module and front heat dissipation module provided by the present utility model in cooperation with each other.

[0033] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0034] 100, flow channel plate; 110, water-side interface; 120, water-side flow channel; 130, high-temperature area; 140, low-temperature area; 150, communication port; 160, installation part;

[0035] 200, water pump; 201, motor water pump; 202, heater water pump; 203, battery water pump; 400, integrated wiring harness; 410, main plug-in; 500, water valve; 501, multi-way valve; 502, three-way proportional valve; 503, two-way proportional valve; 504, check valve; 601, temperature sensor; 602, connecting lug;

[0036] 701, heater; 702, water kettle; 801, front heat dissipation module; 802, external pipeline; 803, heat exchange module; 804, compressor.

[0037] The realization, functional features and advantages of the purpose of the present utility model will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments

[0038] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0039] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0040] In addition, if the descriptions such as "first" and "second" are involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, its meaning includes three parallel scenarios. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes Scenario A, or Scenario B, or the scenario where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those of ordinary skill in the art can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0041] In the prior art, for a vehicle thermal management system with multiple modes, thermal management control is usually implemented for positions such as the vehicle head unit, battery, motor, seats, air conditioner, etc. For each of the above-mentioned locations that require heat exchange, a corresponding water pump and water valve need to be set up, resulting in a relatively large number of water pumps and water valves being arranged in the front engine compartment. However, when multiple water pumps and multiple water valves arranged dispersedly are connected to the corresponding positions that require heat exchange to form their respective circulating water paths, it will cause the layout in the front engine compartment to be relatively messy. Moreover, in order to enable the water tank to maintain the coolant balance of each circulating water path, multiple connecting pipelines need to be set up between the water tank and multiple circulating water paths. Therefore, possible selection methods are that technicians will centrally set the water pump or water valve on the water tank, or the components of multiple circulating water paths are independently set up and then independently connected to the water tank respectively. However, for different vehicle models, the specifications of the water tank are also different. Moreover, the relatively large number of thermal management modes results in the connecting pipelines on each circulating water path being disordered and complex, with both the integration degree and the compactness being relatively low, affecting the space layout in the front engine compartment, thereby reducing the space utilization rate of the front engine compartment.

[0042] The present utility model proposes a water side module.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , in an embodiment of the present utility model, the water side module is applied to a vehicle, and the water side module includes:

[0044] A flow channel plate 100, in which a plurality of water side flow channels 120 are provided. Water side interfaces 110 are formed on both sides of the flow channel plate 100 distributed along the thickness direction; and

[0045] A water pump 200 and a water valve 500, which are arranged on both sides of the flow channel plate 100 distributed along the thickness direction and are respectively communicated with the corresponding water side flow channels 120.

[0046] The technical solution of the present utility model sets a plurality of water-side channels 120 in the flow channel plate 100. The water-side channels 120 are formed by opening on both sides of the flow channel plate 100 in the thickness direction to form water-side interfaces 110. The water-side interfaces 110 are connected to the external pipeline 802 to receive the coolant or convey the coolant to a predetermined position. Moreover, a water pump 200 and a water valve 500 are also arranged on the opposite sides of the flow channel plate 100 in the thickness direction. The water pump 200 and the water valve 500 are connected to the corresponding water-side channels 120. Under the adjustment of the water valve 500 and in cooperation with the operation control of the water pump 200, it is possible to adjust the different flow directions of the coolant by using the water-side module of this solution, so as to adapt to various heat management modes. In this way, by integrally arranging the water pump 200 and the water valve 500 on the opposite sides of the flow channel plate 100 in its thickness direction, the unified control of the coolant flow direction is completed by using the water-side interfaces 110 of the flow channel plate 100, which improves the compactness of the water-side module, and further improves the space utilization rate of the front engine compartment, facilitating the arrangement of other components in the front engine compartment. In addition, the water-side interface 110 is connected to the water tank 702 or the position for heat exchange on the vehicle through the external pipeline 802, so that the assembly of the heat management system can be completed, and it can be adapted to various vehicle models, thereby improving the generalization degree of the water-side module.

[0047] Among them, the water-side channels 120, the water pump 200, the water valve 500 and the water-side interfaces 110 may have a one-to-one correspondence relationship, or may form a corresponding relationship between a plurality of water-side channels 120 and a plurality of water-side interfaces 110 and a certain water pump 200 and water valve 500 with the water pump 200 and the water valve 500 as the power and adjustment hubs. In addition, as Figures 7 to 9 shown, the vehicle includes a front heat dissipation module 801 for dissipating heat to the outside of the vehicle, a heat exchange module 803 for heat exchange with the refrigerant, an air-conditioning warm air module for air-conditioning air outlet, a battery module, a motor module, a vehicle-mounted computer module, a seat heating module, a water tank 702, and a heater 701 for supplementing the insufficient heat generated in the refrigerant circuit of the compressor 804, etc. The water-side module is a distribution module for the power and flow direction of the coolant integrating the water pump 200 and the water valve 500. The water-side interfaces 110 are connected to all the above-listed various modules. For example, a certain water-side interface 110 is connected to the water tank 702 to ensure the balance of the coolant volume in the water-side module. Another example is that the water-side interface 110 is connected to the battery module, the motor module, the vehicle-mounted computer module, etc. to realize the temperature control of these modules by the coolant, ensuring the stability of the operation of the above modules, so as to realize the centralized control of the vehicle heat management and improve the integration degree and compactness. In addition, the heat exchange module 803 includes a plurality of heat exchangers, throttling elements, etc. The plurality of heat exchangers and throttling elements are connected in sequence (which can be connected through pipelines or through the flow channel plate), and then connected to the compressor 804 to form a refrigerant circuit, that is, the heat exchange module 803 and the compressor 804 are connected to form a refrigerant circuit.

[0048] It should be noted that, corresponding to the various modules connected to the water-side interface 110 described above, the water pump 200 included in the water-side module includes but is not limited to the heater water pump 202, the motor water pump 201, the battery water pump 203, etc. It can be understood that the heater water pump 202 is used to convey warm air to the air-conditioning warm air module to achieve the purpose of the air conditioner blowing hot air. The motor water pump 201 is used to convey the coolant to the heat exchange structure on the motor to control the temperature of the motor within a reasonable preset range. The battery water pump 203 is used to convey the coolant to the heat exchange structure on the battery to maintain the temperature of the battery within a reasonable range. Similarly, the water valve 500 includes but is not limited to the multi-way valve 501, the three-way proportional valve 502, the two-way proportional valve 503, the one-way valve 504, etc. By connecting the multi-way valve 501 with multiple water pumps 200, the switching of the vehicle's thermal management mode is controlled, reducing the number of water valves 500 and improving the integration degree of the water-side module. In addition, the thickness direction referred to in this solution is the thickness direction of the flow channel plate 100. As Figure 3 shown in the side view, the flow channel plate 100 is a plate-shaped member, and the side view reflects the thickness data of the flow channel plate 100. Similarly, as Figure 9 shown, the Y direction referred to in this embodiment represents the vehicle width direction, the X direction represents the vehicle length direction, and the Z direction represents the vehicle height direction. In the embodiment of the present utility model, there are directional indications involved. For example, up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. are all referenced based on the normal use state of the vehicle. If this specific posture changes, then the directional indication also changes accordingly.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the water-side module includes multiple water pumps 200. The water valve 500 includes a multi-way valve 501 and a two-way valve. The two-way valve and the multiple water pumps 200 are arranged on the same side of the flow channel plate 100, and the multi-way valve 501 is arranged on the side of the flow channel plate 100 facing away from the water pumps 200. It should be noted that the two-way valve includes a two-way proportional valve 503 and a one-way valve 504. The water-side module is placed vertically, that is, the thickness direction of the flow channel plate 100 is parallel to the horizontal direction. The volume of the multi-way valve 501 is relatively large, and the volume of the two-way valve is relatively small. Separating the multi-way valve 501 and the water pumps 200 on the opposite sides of the flow channel plate 100 along the thickness direction can achieve balance on the opposite sides of the flow channel plate 100 and improve the installation stability of the water-side module. In addition, arranging the two-way valve and the water pumps 200 on the same side of the flow channel plate 100 can effectively utilize the space and reduce the space occupied by the water-side module. For the coolant circulation flow path, it needs to pass through the multi-way valve 501 and the water pumps 200. Separating the water pumps 200 and the multi-way valve 501 on both sides of the flow channel plate 100 can shorten the length of the water-side flow channel 120 connecting the water pumps 200 and the water valve 500 in the flow channel plate 100, thereby improving the compactness of the water-side module and reducing the heat loss caused by the excessive flow distance of the coolant. Of course, in other embodiments, one of the multiple water pumps 200 can be arranged on the same side as the multi-way valve 501, or the two-way valve and the multi-way valve 501 can be arranged on the same side, and the multiple water pumps 200 are arranged on the other side. Or, the valve body is configured as multiple two-way valves corresponding to multiple water pumps 200 and multiple heat management modes.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the multi-way valve 501 is located in the middle of the flow channel plate 100, multiple water pumps 200 are arranged adjacent to the lower side edge of the flow channel plate 100, and the two-way valve is arranged adjacent to the upper side edge of the flow channel plate 100. It should be noted that, as a control element, the multi-way valve 501 can realize the switching control between multiple water-side flow paths within one valve body. The multi-way valve 501 located in the middle of the flow channel plate 100 can conveniently distribute and regulate the coolant flow from different water-side interfaces 110 or different water pumps 200, ensuring that the coolant flows according to a predetermined path and ratio. Similarly, the multi-way valve 501 located in the middle of the flow channel plate 100 can reduce the resistance and pressure loss of the coolant during the flow process, improve the flow efficiency of the coolant, and thus optimize the thermal management efficiency of the entire water-side module. For the water pumps 200, multiple water pumps 200 are arranged adjacent to the lower side edge of the flow channel plate 100 to make the center of the water-side module set lower, improving the stability of the water-side module. In addition, part of the coolant needs to pass through the water pump 200 and the multi-way valve 501 and then communicate outward through the water-side interface 110, and part of the coolant only needs to pass through the multi-way valve 501 and the two-way valve for switching to form a one-way flow path for outflow or return. That is, the two-way valve and the water pump 200 can be separately connected to the multi-way valve 501, and the two-way valve and the water pump 200 are respectively arranged adjacent to the opposite side edges. In the vertical direction, the two-way valve and the water pump 200 are distributed up and down, and the multi-way valve 501 is set in the middle, thus shortening the length of the water-side flow channel 120, improving the compactness and the heat conduction efficiency of the coolant. Of course, in other embodiments, the water pumps 200 can also be evenly distributed around the outer periphery of the multi-way valve 501 on the side opposite to the multi-way valve 501.

[0051] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6, the water-side module has a low-temperature zone 140 and a high-temperature zone 130. On the plane where the flow channel plate 100 extends, the low-temperature zone 140 and the high-temperature zone 130 are spaced apart. Without loss of generality, the low-temperature zone 140 and the high-temperature zone 130 are respectively arranged adjacent to the opposite side edges in the extending direction of the flow channel plate 100 and are horizontally distributed, so that there is a spaced space between the high-temperature zone 130 and the low-temperature zone 140, avoiding the heat leakage of the coolant at different temperatures, thereby ensuring the heat conduction efficiency of the coolant. Among them, the high-temperature zone 130 can be used to process the high-temperature coolant and transport the high-temperature coolant to where the vehicle needs heating or to the front heat dissipation module 801 for heat dissipation. In contrast, the low-temperature zone 140 is used to process the low-temperature coolant and transport the low-temperature coolant to the motor module or the battery module, etc. In addition, according to the temperature of the coolant, zone management can be implemented to avoid the mixing of coolants at different temperatures, reduce the thermal stress generated due to excessive temperature difference, thereby protecting the flow channel plate 100 from damage, and can reduce the thermal load of the water pump 200 and the water valve 500, improving the durability of the water-side module. Of course, in other embodiments, in the same circulating water path, the water-side flow channel 120 in the flow channel plate 100 can extend from one side edge to the other side edge on the extending plane of the flow channel plate 100, so that the water-side interface 110 for liquid inlet and the water-side interface 110 for liquid outlet of the water-side flow channel 120 are regularly distributed, facilitating later maintenance and repair.

[0052] Further, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 6 , the vehicle includes a front heat dissipation module 801, and the high-temperature zone 130 includes a water-side interface 110 for connecting the front heat dissipation module 801. It can be understood that the water-side interface 110 of the high-temperature zone 130 is communicated with the front heat dissipation module 801 to transport the high-temperature coolant to the front heat dissipation module 801 for heat dissipation, thereby shortening the pipeline length connecting the water-side module and the front heat dissipation module 801, improving the utilization rate of the front engine compartment space, and enhancing the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0053] Further, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 、 Figures 4 to 7The water side module includes a plurality of water pumps 200, including a motor water pump 201, a heater water pump 202 and a battery water pump 203. The motor water pump 201 is arranged in the high temperature zone 130, the battery water pump 203 is arranged in the low temperature zone 140, and the heater water pump 202 is located between the motor water pump 201 and the battery water pump 203. It can be understood that in the circulating water circuit corresponding to the motor water pump 201, the coolant flowing back to the water side module is in a high temperature state. The motor water pump 201 is arranged in the high temperature zone 130, and then the high temperature coolant can be quickly transported to the front heat dissipation module 801 through the water side interface 110 of the high temperature zone 130 for heat dissipation, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the thermal management system and avoiding temperature interference with the formation of the low temperature coolant. Similarly, in the circulating water circuit corresponding to the battery water pump 203, it is necessary to ensure that the coolant delivered to the battery module is in a low-temperature state. Setting the battery water pump 203 in the low-temperature zone 140 can ensure that the coolant delivered to the battery module is in a low-temperature state, thereby ensuring the stability of temperature control of the battery module. For the heater water pump 202, it is necessary to deliver the high-temperature coolant to the air-conditioning heater module and return the cooled coolant to the water side module. At this time, the water side interface 110 adjacent to the high-temperature zone 130 can be used as the liquid delivery port, and the water side interface 110 adjacent to the low-temperature zone 140 can be used as the liquid return port, which not only improves the compactness of the water side module, but also avoids the high-temperature coolant and the low-temperature coolant from interfering with each other in the flow channel plate 100.

[0054] Without loss of generality, Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the water side module is connected to the heat exchange module 803 on the air conditioning side, and the high-temperature coolant and the low-temperature coolant after heat exchange by the heat exchange module 803 are obtained. The water side interface 110 corresponding to the low-temperature zone 140 obtains the low-temperature coolant from the heat exchange module 803, and this part of the water side interface 110 is located on the side of the flow channel plate 100 away from the battery water pump 203 in the thickness direction. After the multi-way valve 501 is adjusted, the part of the low-temperature coolant is transmitted from the battery water pump 203 and the motor water pump 201 to the battery module. The block and the motor module correspond to the water side interface 110 of the high temperature zone 130, and obtain the high temperature coolant from the heat exchange module 803, and this part of the water side interface 110 is located on the side of the flow channel plate 100 away from the motor water pump 200 along the thickness direction. After the part of the high temperature coolant is adjusted by the multi-way valve 501, it is transported from the heater water pump 202 to the air conditioning heater module. In this way, heat exchange between the high temperature coolant and the low temperature coolant in the water side module can be avoided, thereby ensuring the heat exchange efficiency of the vehicle's heat exchange position.

[0055] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the water side module further includes a sensor and an integrated wiring harness 400. One end of the integrated wiring harness 400 is configured as multiple branch lines, which are respectively electrically connected to the water valve 500, the sensor, and the water pump 200, and the other end is bundled and configured as a main plug 410 for external electrical connection. It should be noted that the sensor is configured as a temperature sensor 601 for monitoring the temperature of the water side module to avoid faults such as overheating. When a fault identified by the sensor occurs, an alarm or protection mechanism can be triggered to ensure the operation stability of the thermal management system. Here, multiple branch lines of the integrated wiring harness 400 are electrically connected to each electrically powered component on the water side module, such as the motor water pump 201, the battery water pump 203, the heater water pump 202, the multi-way valve 501, the two-way proportional valve 503, the three-way proportional valve 502, the temperature sensor 601, the check valve 504, etc. Then, a main plug 410 is provided at the other end of the integrated wiring harness 400 for electrical connection with the outside, reducing the number of external plugs of the water side module, facilitating the installation of the water side module, and greatly simplifying the wiring complexity of the water side module, making the wiring layout in the front engine compartment more regular and reasonable, and improving the neatness and aesthetics. Of course, in other embodiments, any of the above electrically powered components of the water side module can also be independently provided with an external plug for electrical connection with the outside, or the sensor can also be configured as a pressure sensor to monitor the pressure of the coolant in the water side module.

[0056] For the wiring of the integrated wiring harness 400 on the flow channel plate 100 and the routing of each external pipeline 802 on the water side module, in one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the flow channel plate 100 is further provided with multiple fixing parts for installing the external pipeline 802, or the wiring harness, or both the external pipeline 802 and the wiring harness. It can be understood that the fixing parts provide stable installation points for the installation of the external pipeline 802 and the wiring harness, ensuring that they will not fall off or be damaged due to vibration during vehicle driving. At the same time, by reasonably arranging the positions of the fixing parts, the routing of the external pipeline 802 and the wiring harness can be made more orderly and beautiful, improving the neatness and avoiding potential safety hazards and increasing the subsequent maintenance difficulty caused by messy wiring. Specifically, the fixing part can be a snap ring for clamping the wiring harness, or the fixing part is configured as a slot for clamping the external pipeline 802.

[0057] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 6, the water pump 200 and the water valve 500 are abutted against the opposite side of the flow channel plate 100. The flow channel plate 100 is provided with a communication port 150 communicating with the water side flow channel 120. The water pump 200 and the water valve 500 cover and communicate with the corresponding communication ports 150. It can be understood that the water pump 200 and the water valve 500 have side walls fitting to the flow channel plate 100. And at the fitting position of the water pump 200 or the water valve 500 and the flow channel plate 100, the water pump 200 is provided with a connection port, and the flow channel plate 100 is provided with a communication port 150 communicating with the water side flow channel 120, and the connection port and the communication port 150 are relatively communicated. In this way, there is a tight connection relationship among the water pump 200, the water valve 500 and the flow channel plate 100, improving the compactness of the water side module. At the same time, after the water pump 200 or the water valve 500 abuts against the flow channel plate 100, that is, the water pump 200 or the water valve 500 communicates with the corresponding water side flow channel 120, simplifying the installation process of the water pump 200 and the water valve 500. Of course, in other embodiments, it is also possible to project a communication ring on the flow channel plate 100 and screw the water pump 200 or the water valve 500 onto the corresponding communication ring to realize the communication between the water pump 200 or the water valve 500 and the flow channel plate 100.

[0058] For the connection manner of the water pump 200 or the water valve 500 and the flow channel plate 100, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , a plurality of connecting lugs 602 projecting outward are distributed on the peripheries of the water pump 200 and the water valve 500, and the flow channel plate 100 is correspondingly provided with a plurality of mounting parts 160. The plurality of connecting lugs 602 and the plurality of mounting parts 160 are connected in a one-to-one correspondence. It can be understood that the connecting lugs 602 also abut against the flow channel plate 100 and abut against the mounting parts 160 on the flow channel plate 100. In this way, the one-to-one correspondence connection between the connecting lugs 602 and the mounting parts 160 provides stable support and positioning for the water pump 200 and the water valve 500, ensuring that they will not loosen or shift due to vibration or external force during operation. At the same time, the connecting lugs 602 are exposed on the outer periphery of the water pump 200 or the water valve 500, and the installer can more conveniently and quickly fix the water pump 200 and the water valve 500 on the flow channel plate 100 without additional fixing parts or complex installation steps. Without loss of generality, at the abutting position of the water pump 200 or the water valve 500 and the flow channel plate 100, a sealing ring is clamped around the periphery of the communication port 150, and the sealing ring is tightened by the tight fit between the connecting lugs 602 and the mounting parts 160, thereby reducing the risk of coolant leakage and improving the sealing performance of the water side module. Of course, in other embodiments, internal threads can also be provided on the periphery of the communication port 150, and external threads can be provided on the outer periphery of the water pump 200 or the water valve 500, and then the water pump 200 or the water valve 500 can be installed on the flow channel plate 100 by means of threaded connection.

[0059] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the water pump 200 and the water valve 500 are detachably connected to the flow channel plate 100. After the water side module has been used for a period of time, due to the different usage frequencies of different thermal management modes, the loss rate of some water pumps 200 or water valves 500 is relatively large. Thus, by detachably connecting the water pump 200 and the water valve 500 to the flow channel plate 100, not only is the installation process of the water pump 200 and the water valve 500 more flexible and convenient, but also the water pump 200 and the water valve 500 can be conveniently detached from the flow channel plate 100, reducing the subsequent maintenance difficulty and cost. In addition, the detachable connection method enables the water side module to be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. For example, when it is necessary to increase or decrease the number of water pumps 200 or water valves 500, only the corresponding components need to be simply replaced or added or subtracted, without the need for large-scale modification of the water side module. Specifically, the water pump 200 or the water valve 500 is detachably connected to the flow channel plate 100 by means of bolt locking or clamping.

[0060] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , any water side interface 110 is provided with a corresponding identification mark, and the identification mark corresponds to the identification mark of the external pipeline 802. It should be noted that the identification mark can be a pair of letters or colors. Thus, by using the identification mark, each water side interface 110 can be quickly and accurately identified, reducing the possibility of confusion and incorrect connection. For subsequent maintenance, maintenance personnel can quickly find the corresponding water side interface 110 based on the identification mark, without spending a lot of time checking one by one, improving the maintenance efficiency and reducing the maintenance cost caused by misoperation. In addition, the identification mark also promotes the standardization and normalization of the connection between the water side interface 110 and the external pipeline 802, which is beneficial to the unified management and maintenance of the thermal management system. Of course, in other embodiments, each water side interface 110 and the corresponding external pipeline 802 can also be provided with an independent connection structure to avoid confusion and incorrect connection.

[0061] The present utility model also proposes a thermal management device, which includes a heat exchange module 803 and a water side module. The specific structure of the water side module refers to the above embodiments. Since this thermal management device adopts all the technical solutions of the above all embodiments, it thus has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated one by one here.

[0062] Among them, the heat exchange module 803 is arranged on the air conditioner side, that is, a heat exchanger is provided, and the heat exchanger is communicated with the water side module, so as to transfer heat to the coolant in the way of refrigerant circulation, ensuring that the water side module can obtain the coolant with a preset temperature, and then controlling the temperature of each heat exchange position to be treated in the vehicle. Of course, the thermal management device may further include a compressor 804, a front heat dissipation module 801, etc., and these modules are integrally arranged, reducing the difficulty of installing the thermal management device in the front engine compartment and improving the space utilization rate of the front engine compartment at the same time.

[0063] Further, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9 , the water side module, the compressor 804, and the heat exchange module 803 are distributed along the Y direction of the vehicle. The front heat dissipation module 801 extends obliquely downward from the front side of the water side module and the heat exchange module 803, and the external pipeline 802 communicating between the water side module and the heat exchange module 803 is installed on the rear end face of the front heat dissipation module 801. It can be understood that the front heat dissipation module 801 is located at the front side of the column where the water side module is located and extends obliquely forward and downward from the water side module and the heat exchange module 803, thereby releasing the upper space of the front heat dissipation module 801 to increase the space of the front storage bin. Among them, the front end face of the front heat dissipation module 801 is the front lower side end face of the front heat dissipation module 801, and the rear end face of the front heat dissipation module 801 is the rear upper side end face of the front heat dissipation module 801. At the same time, the integrated pipeline is arranged between the columns where the front heat dissipation module 801 and the heat exchange module 803 are located, making the pipe fittings layout in the engine compartment more regular, improving the space utilization rate of the engine compartment, and facilitating the installation and later maintenance of each component in the engine compartment.

[0064] The present utility model also proposes a vehicle, which includes a thermal management device. The specific structure of the thermal management device refers to the above-mentioned embodiment. Since this vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of the above-mentioned all embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be elaborated here one by one. Among them, the thermal management device is installed in the front engine compartment of the vehicle, and can be adjacent to the vehicle machine module, the battery module, and the motor module, reducing the length of the external pipeline 802 and reducing the heat loss of the coolant during the transmission process, and improving the efficiency of the thermal management device for temperature control of the vehicle.

[0065] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 7 to 9, the vehicle further includes a water kettle 702 and a heater 701 distributed along the Y direction with the water side module. The water kettle 702 and the heater 701 are connected to adjacent water side interfaces 110. In this way, the lengths of the external pipelines 802 through which the water kettle 702 and the heater 701 are respectively connected to the water side module can be shortened, the compactness of the components in the front engine compartment can be improved, and further the space utilization rate of the front engine compartment can be improved. Moreover, the shorter external pipelines 802 enable the coolant to quickly flow into the water side module for circulation when needed, improving the efficiency of thermal management. Without loss of generality, the water side interface 110 connected to the heater water pump 202 and the air conditioning heating module is arranged adjacent to the heater 701, that is, adjacent to the water side interface 110 connected to the heater 701. In this way, the coolant heated by the heater 701 can be quickly transported to the air conditioning heating module through the heater water pump 202, reducing the heat loss during the passing process of the coolant. At the same time, it also reduces the damage of the high-temperature coolant to the water side module and improves the durability of the water side module. Of course, in other embodiments, the heater 701 can also be arranged adjacent to the high-temperature area 130 of the flow channel plate 100 and connected to the water side interface 110 of the high-temperature area 130.

[0066] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 7 to 9 , the vehicle is further provided with a motor module, an air conditioning heating module and a battery module. The thermal management device further includes a front heat dissipation module 801. The flow channel plate 100 extends along the Y direction. On the front side of the flow channel plate 100, the water side interface 110 is connected to at least one of the front heat dissipation module 801, the heat exchange module 803 and the motor module. On the rear side of the flow channel plate 100, the water side interface 110 is connected to at least one of the air conditioning heating module and the battery module. It can be understood that the front heat dissipation module 801 and the motor module are on the front side of the water side module. The water side module can be respectively connected to the front heat dissipation module 801 and the motor module, or the motor module, the front heat dissipation module 801 and the water side module form a loop. The heat exchange module 803 and the water side module are in the same vehicle width direction, and the external pipeline 802 connecting the two is on the front side of the column where the heat exchange module 803 and the water side module are located. The air conditioning heating module and the battery module are on the rear side of the water side module. In this way, the water side interface 110 arranged on the rear side of the flow channel plate 100 is connected to the air conditioning heating module and the battery module, and the water side interface 110 arranged on the front side of the flow channel plate 100 is connected to the front heat dissipation module 801, the heat exchange module 803 and the motor module, reducing the winding length of the external pipeline 802. This not only facilitates the installation of the external pipeline 802, but also reduces the path length of heat transfer, reducing heat loss. At the same time, it can also avoid the overly complex arrangement of the external pipeline 802, reduce the occupied space in the front engine compartment, and thus improve the space utilization rate of the front engine compartment.

[0067] The above are only exemplary embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the technical concept of the present utility model by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or any direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water-side module, applied to a vehicle, characterized in that The water side module comprises: A flow channel plate, wherein a plurality of water-side flow channels are arranged in the flow channel plate, and the water-side flow channels are provided with water-side interfaces on both sides of the flow channel plate distributed in the thickness direction; and A water pump and a water valve are arranged on both sides of the flow channel plate along the thickness direction and are respectively connected to the corresponding water side flow channels.

2. The water-side module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water side module includes a plurality of the water pumps, the water valve includes a multi-way valve and a two-way valve, the two-way valve and the plurality of water pumps are arranged on the same side of the flow channel plate, and the multi-way valve is arranged on a side of the flow channel plate away from the water pump.

3. The water side module according to claim 2, characterized in that The multi-way valve is located in the middle of the flow channel plate, the plurality of water pumps are arranged adjacent to the lower side of the flow channel plate, and the two-way valve is arranged adjacent to the upper side of the flow channel plate.

4. The water-side module according to claim 1, wherein The water side module has a low temperature zone and a high temperature zone, and the low temperature zone and the high temperature zone are distributed at intervals on the plane where the flow channel plate extends.

5. The water-side module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water side module includes a plurality of water pumps, including a motor water pump, a heater water pump and a battery water pump. The motor water pump is arranged in the high temperature zone, the battery water pump is arranged in the low temperature zone, and the heater water pump is between the motor water pump and the battery water pump. And / or, the vehicle includes a front heat dissipation module, and the high temperature zone includes the water side interface for connecting the front heat dissipation module.

6. The water-side module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water side module also includes a sensor and an integrated wiring harness, one end of the integrated wiring harness is configured as a plurality of branches, which are electrically connected to the water valve, the sensor and the water pump respectively, and the other end is bundled and configured as a main plug-in, and the main plug-in is used for external electrical connection; And / or, the water pump and the water valve are in contact with opposite sides of the flow channel plate, the flow channel plate is provided with a communication port connected to the water side flow channel, and the water pump and the water valve are covered and connected to the corresponding communication port; And / or, a plurality of outwardly protruding connecting lugs are distributed around the periphery of the water pump and the water valve, a plurality of mounting portions are correspondingly arranged on the flow channel plate, and the plurality of connecting lugs and the plurality of mounting portions are connected one-to-one.

7. The water-side module according to claim 1, characterized in that, Any of the water side interfaces is provided with a corresponding identification mark, and the identification mark corresponds to the identification mark of the external pipeline; And / or, the water pump and the water valve are detachably connected to the flow channel plate; And / or, the flow channel plate is further provided with a plurality of fixing parts, and the plurality of fixing parts are used for installation of external pipelines and / or wiring harnesses.

8. A thermal management device, characterized in that, It comprises a heat exchange module and a water side module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the heat exchange module is connected to the water side interface.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, The thermal management device of claim 8 is mounted in a front cabin of the vehicle.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vehicle further comprises a kettle and a heater distributed along the Y direction with the water side module, wherein the kettle and the heater are connected to adjacent water side interfaces; And / or, the vehicle is further provided with a motor module, an air conditioning and heating module and a battery module, the thermal management device further comprises a front heat dissipation module, and the flow channel plate extends along the Y direction; On the front side of the flow channel plate, the water-side interface communicates with at least one of the front heat dissipation module, the heat exchange module, and the motor module. On the rear side of the flow channel plate, the water-side interface communicates with at least one of the air-conditioning warm air module and the battery module.

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