Novel electronic three-way water valve

Through the power components and multi-stage gear transmission system of the new electronic tee water valve, the problem that the existing tee water valve cannot accurately control the water flow is solved, the precise regulation of the water flow and diversified cooling modes are achieved, and the efficiency of cooling of new energy vehicle batteries and the flexibility of system are improved.

CN223294308UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02PENG LING AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422492640.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-15

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Technical Problem

The existing three-way water valve cannot accurately control the water flow, which affects the accuracy of the cooling effect of new energy vehicle batteries. It is difficult to meet the needs of mild cooling when the battery heats up.

Method used

A new electronic tee water valve is designed to drive the valve core rotation through a power component, combining a multi-stage gear transmission system and sealing ring to achieve precise control and distribution of water flow, including the water inlet design located under the valve core to optimize space utilization and pipeline connection.

Benefits of technology

It realizes precise regulation of water flow, meets different cooling needs, improves the flexibility and diversity of the system, reduces energy waste, reduces the space occupied by the entire truck water valve system, and extends the service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of three-way water valves. The novel electronic three-way water valve comprises a power shell, a power assembly for controlling and adjusting water flow is arranged in the power shell. A valve shell used for water circulation is installed above the power shell, a water inlet used for water flow entering is formed in one end of the valve shell, a first water outlet and a second water outlet used for water outflow are formed in the two sides of the valve shell, and a side edge fixing plate used for stabilizing internal components is installed in the valve shell. Water outlet grooves communicated with the first water outlet and the second water outlet are formed in the two sides of the side edge fixing plate, a valve element is rotationally installed in the side edge fixing plate, the valve element is driven by the power assembly to rotate, the opening size of the water outlet grooves is flexibly adjusted and controlled, and accurate control over water flow distribution is achieved; the flow of the two water outlets can be closed or adjusted one by one, multiple flow proportional distribution modes are formed, and different cooling requirements are met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of three-way water valves, in particular to a novel electronic three-way water valve. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve, the family car has become an indispensable means of transportation for most families. However, as oil is a non-renewable energy source, new energy vehicles are gradually becoming the mainstream mode of transportation. However, the development of new energy vehicles has reached a bottleneck period. Problems such as battery discharge, rapid power loss, and low battery utilization in winter have become primary challenges for new energy vehicles. Cooling these batteries is necessary to maintain a stable battery state and ensure reliable operation.

[0003] In the battery cooling process, a water cooling system is generally used. The cooling water needs to be circulated to the location of the battery. The battery pack is usually equipped with multiple cooling pipes, which requires fine control of the water flow. At this time, it is necessary to rely on a three-way water valve to achieve water flow distribution. However, the traditional three-way water valve currently used can only switch the water flow on and off, and cannot accurately control the water intake. Especially when the battery heat level is not high and only a small amount of water flow is needed for mild cooling, it is difficult to accurately control the water flow size, which affects the accuracy of the cooling effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] In response to the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a novel electronic three-way water valve, comprising a power shell; a power assembly for controlling and regulating water flow is arranged inside the power shell; a valve shell for setting water circulation is installed above the power shell, one end of the valve shell is provided with a water inlet for water entry, two sides of the valve shell are provided with a first water outlet and a second water outlet for water discharge, a side fixing plate for stabilizing the internal assembly is installed inside the valve shell, two sides of the side fixing plate are provided with water outlet grooves communicating with the first water outlet and the second water outlet, a valve core is rotatably installed inside the side fixing plate, one side of the valve core is provided with a slot, and the lower end of the valve core is provided with a connecting column connected to the power assembly.

[0005] As an improvement of the above technical solution, the power assembly includes a motor arranged inside the power shell, the motor is fixed inside the power shell, the output end of the power shell is provided with a helical gear, the side of the output end of the power shell is provided with a gear one that meshes and rotates with the helical gear, gear two is rotatably arranged below the gear one, the gear one is connected to the gear two, a gear three is provided on the side of the gear two, a gear four is provided above the gear three, a gear five is provided on the side of the gear four, a sleeve is installed above the gear five, and the inside of the sleeve is meshed with the bottom end of the connecting column arranged below the valve core.

[0006] As an improvement to the above technical solution, a sealing ring is provided at the connection between the connecting column and the valve core, and a sealing ring is provided on the outside of the sleeve.

[0007] As an improvement of the above technical solution, the gear one is tightly meshed with the gear four, and the gear four is tightly meshed with the gear five.

[0008] As an improvement to the above technical solution, both sides of the valve housing are serrated.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model: the valve core is driven to rotate by the power component, and the size of the water outlet opening is flexibly adjusted to achieve precise control of water flow distribution. During the clockwise rotation of the valve core, the flow of the two water outlets can be closed or adjusted one by one, forming a variety of flow ratio distribution modes to meet different cooling needs. The unique water inlet design is located below the valve core, which not only optimizes space utilization, but also enriches the pipeline connection scheme and enhances the flexibility and diversity of the system. The multi-channel mode is designed for efficient cooling and can adjust the water flow path as needed to ensure that each part obtains the best cooling effect. The independent channel design responds to the call for energy conservation and emission reduction, effectively reduces energy waste, and at the same time reduces the space occupied by the vehicle water valve system. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0012] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the valve core in the utility model.

[0014] Figure numerals: 10, power shell; 11, motor; 13, gear one; 15, gear two; 16, gear three; 17, gear four; 18, gear five; 19, sealing ring; 20, valve shell; 21, water inlet; 22, water outlet one; 23, water outlet two; 24, side fixing plate; 25, water outlet groove; 26, valve core; 27, slot; 28, connecting column; 29, sleeve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0016] See also Figure 1-4The utility model provides a technical solution: a new type of electronic three-way water valve, including a power shell 10; a power component for controlling and regulating water flow is arranged inside the power shell 10; a valve shell 20 for setting water circulation is installed above the power shell 10, and a water inlet 21 for water flow is provided at one end of the valve shell 20, and a water outlet 1 22 and a water outlet 2 23 are provided on both sides of the valve shell 20 for water discharge, and a side fixing plate 24 for stabilizing the internal components is installed inside the valve shell 20, and water outlet grooves 25 communicating with the water outlet 1 22 and the water outlet 2 23 are provided on both sides of the side fixing plate 24, a valve core 26 is rotatably installed inside the side fixing plate 24, a slot 27 is provided on one side of the valve core 26, and a connecting column 28 connected to the power component is provided at the lower end of the valve core 26.

[0017] In this embodiment, the valve core 26 provided inside the valve housing 20 is driven to rotate by the power component to control the size of the water outlet 25 opened on the side fixing plate 24 to realize water flow control; when the valve core 26 rotates 7° clockwise, the water outlet 1 22 is completely closed, and the coolant can only flow out from the other water outlet 23; when the valve core 26 rotates 8° to 82° clockwise, the water output of the two water outlets is inversely proportional, for example, when the water inlet 21 is 100%, the water output of the water outlet 1 22 is 10%, and the water output of the water outlet 2 23 is 90%; when the water output of the water outlet 1 22 is 20%, the water output of the water outlet 2 23 is The water output of outlet 1 22 is 30%, the water output of outlet 2 23 is 70%, and so on; when the valve core 26 rotates 83° clockwise, outlet 2 23 is completely closed, and the coolant can only flow out from the other outlet 1 22; the water inlet 21 enters from the bottom of the valve core 26. Different from the three-way water valve on the market, the water inlet 21 is arranged below the valve core 26 to effectively utilize the space, and the pipeline connection form is more diversified. At the same time, there are different channel modes, which can meet the cooling effect of transmitting to different places through different channel modes. The independent channel meets the requirements of energy conservation and emission reduction and saves space for the water valve of the whole vehicle.

[0018] Specifically, the power assembly includes a motor 11 arranged inside the power shell 10, the motor 11 is fixed inside the power shell 10, the output end of the power shell 10 is provided with a helical gear, the side of the output end of the power shell 10 is provided with a gear 13 that meshes and rotates with the helical gear, and a gear 2 15 is rotatably arranged below the gear 1 13. The gear 1 13 is connected to the gear 2 15, and a gear 3 16 is provided on the side of the gear 2 15. A gear 4 17 is provided above the gear 3 16, and a gear 5 18 is provided on the side of the gear 4 17. A sleeve 29 is installed above the gear 5 18, and the inside of the sleeve 29 is meshed with the bottom end of the connecting column 28 provided below the valve core 26.

[0019] In this embodiment, the output end of the motor 11 is connected to a helical gear to convert the rotational power of the motor 11 into a specific gear transmission. The helical gear is engaged and rotated with gear 1 13 to realize power transmission. Subsequently, gear 1 13 and gear 2 15 further transmit power to form a multi-stage gear transmission system, which not only effectively amplifies the torque output of the motor 11, but also makes the power transmission more stable and reliable. Gear 3 16 connected to the side of gear 2 15 and gear 4 17 above it continue to transmit power, and finally the power is guided to the sleeve 29 through gear 5 18. The inside of the sleeve 29 engages with the bottom end of the connecting column 28 below the valve core 26, realizing direct drive of the valve core 26 by the power component. The precise transmission ensures that the valve core 26 can rotate quickly and accurately according to the control signal, thereby realizing precise regulation of the water flow.

[0020] Specifically, a sealing ring 19 is provided at the connection between the connecting column 28 and the valve core 26 , and a sealing ring 19 is provided on the outside of the sleeve 29 .

[0021] In this embodiment, a sealing ring 19 is provided at the connection between the connecting column 28 and the valve core 26 and on the outside of the sleeve 29, thereby improving the overall performance and durability of the water valve. First, the sealing ring 19 between the connecting column 28 and the valve core 26 ensures that the two always maintain close contact during the rotation process, effectively preventing water from leaking through the connection, improving the sealing performance of the water valve, and ensuring the precise control and distribution accuracy of the water flow. Secondly, the sealing ring 19 on the outside of the sleeve 29 further enhances the sealing effect of the water valve around the transmission system, which can effectively isolate the transmission system from the external environment, prevent water, dust or other impurities from entering the transmission mechanism, thereby protecting precision components such as gears from damage, extending the service life of the water valve, and reducing the cost caused by maintenance.

[0022] Specifically, gear one 13 is tightly meshed with gear four 17, and gear four 17 is tightly meshed with gear five 18.

[0023] In this embodiment, due to the close engagement between gear 1 13 and gear 4 17, there is almost no energy loss when power is transmitted between the two. This efficient energy transfer ensures that the output of the motor 11 can be fully converted into the rotational power of the valve core 26, thereby achieving precise regulation of the water flow. Secondly, the close engagement between gear 4 17 and gear 5 18 ensures that the power can remain continuous and smooth when it is transmitted to the sleeve 29 and then drives the valve core 26, avoiding vibration, noise and wear problems caused by gear clearance or poor engagement, thereby extending the service life of the water valve.

[0024] Specifically, both sides of the valve housing 20 are serrated.

[0025] In this embodiment, the structural strength of the valve housing 20 is enhanced by the serrated design. Under high-pressure water flow or complex working conditions, the serrated shape can effectively disperse stress and reduce the risk of damage caused by stress concentration, thereby extending the service life of the water valve.

[0026] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When the vehicle body detects that the battery needs to be cooled, the motor 11 starts and transmits power to the sleeve 29 through the multi-stage gear transmission system. The sleeve 29 engages with the connecting column 28 of the valve core 26, driving the valve core 26 to rotate. The slot 27 design of the valve core 26 enables it to accurately control the water flow rate, distributing the water flow to one of the two outlets or distributing it simultaneously according to demand. The serrated design on both sides of the valve housing 20 enhances the structural stability, and the sealing ring 19 ensures that there is no leakage at the connection. Throughout the process, the motor 11 responds quickly and the gear transmission is smooth, achieving precise control and efficient distribution of the water flow. The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, and are not intended to limit it.

Claims

1. A new type of electronic three-way water valve, characterized by: It includes a power shell (10); A power component for controlling and regulating water flow is provided inside the power shell (10); A valve housing (20) for setting water circulation is installed above the power housing (10), one end of the valve housing (20) is provided with a water inlet (21) for water flow to enter, and both sides of the valve housing (20) are provided with a water outlet 1 (22) and a water outlet 2 (23) for water discharge, and a side fixing plate (24) for stabilizing the internal components is installed inside the valve housing (20), and both sides of the side fixing plate (24) are provided with water outlet grooves (25) communicating with the water outlet 1 (22) and the water outlet 2 (23), a valve core (26) is rotatably installed inside the side fixing plate (24), one side of the valve core (26) is provided with a slot (27), and the lower end of the valve core (26) is provided with a connecting column (28) connected to the power component.

2. A novel electronic three-way water valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power assembly includes a motor (11) arranged inside a power shell (10), the motor (11) is fixedly arranged inside the power shell (10), the output end of the power shell (10) is provided with a helical gear, the side of the output end of the power shell (10) is provided with a gear 1 (13) that meshes and rotates with the helical gear, a gear 2 (15) is rotatably arranged below the gear 1 (13), the gear 1 (13) is connected to the gear 2 (15), a gear 3 (16) is arranged on the side of the gear 2 (15), a gear 4 (17) is arranged above the gear 3 (16), a gear 5 (18) is arranged on the side of the gear 4 (17), a sleeve (29) is installed above the gear 5 (18), and the inside of the sleeve (29) meshes with the bottom end of the connecting column (28) arranged below the valve core (26).

3. A novel electronic three-way water valve according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sealing ring (19) is provided at the connection between the connecting column (28) and the valve core (26), and a sealing ring (19) is provided on the outside of the sleeve (29).

4. The novel electronic three-way water valve according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The gear one (13) is tightly meshed with the gear four (17), and the gear four (17) is tightly meshed with the gear five (18).

5. The novel electronic three-way water valve according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Both sides of the valve housing (20) are serrated.