Thermal management integrated device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of thermal management, and discloses a thermal management integrated device. The heat management integrated device comprises a compressor, a heating assembly and a controller, a connecting part is arranged on the side portion of the compressor in the radial direction, a heat insulation groove is formed in the connecting part, the heating assembly is fixedly arranged on the connecting part and forms a heat insulation cavity together with the heat insulation groove, and the controller is fixedly arranged at the end of the compressor in the axial direction. The compressor and the heating assembly are both in communication connection with the controller. According to the heat management integrated device, the heating assembly is arranged on the radial peripheral side of the compressor, the controller is arranged on the axial end side of the compressor, the axial length of the heat management integrated device can be effectively reduced, the space is reasonably arranged, the total length of the integrated device is reduced, heat insulation can be conducted between the heating device and the compressor through the heat insulation cavity, and the heat management effect is improved. Mutual influence of heat transfer on performance is avoided, and reliable and stable overall operation of the integrated device is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Both the cooling and heating systems play a crucial role in a vehicle's temperature control system. Currently, a vehicle's thermal management system includes components such as a compressor, a heating element, and a controller. These components control the compressor's cooling, the heating element's heating, and the circulation of the heat exchange medium, thereby enabling thermal management of the vehicle as needed.

[0003] In existing technology, to increase integration and reduce piping, the compressor, heating assembly, and controller are integrated. However, in conventional integrated layouts, the compressor, heating device, and controller are integrated sequentially along the same axis. This results in an excessively long integrated assembly, which in practice often lacks sufficient space in vehicles to accommodate this assembly. Furthermore, blindly changing the position of the components within the integrated assembly—for example, placing the compressor close to the heating assembly—can result in thermal interference from the heating assembly, reducing compressor performance and, in turn, affecting the stability and reliability of the entire integrated assembly. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a thermal management integrated device, which rationally arranges components such as a compressor, a heating assembly, and a controller, reduces the total length of the integrated device, and can insulate the heating device and the compressor to avoid heat transfer affecting the performance, thereby ensuring that the overall operation of the integrated device is reliable and stable.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A thermal management integrated device includes a compressor, a heating component and a controller; wherein,

[0007] A connecting portion is provided on the side of the compressor in the radial direction, and a heat insulation groove is provided on the connecting portion;

[0008] The heating component is fixedly arranged on the connecting portion and forms a heat-insulating cavity together with the heat-insulating groove;

[0009] The controller is fixedly arranged at the end portion of the compressor in the axial direction, and both the compressor and the heating component are communicatively connected with the controller.

[0010] Preferably, a support platform for supporting the heating component is provided on the connecting portion.

[0011] Preferably, a sealing ring is provided between the heat-insulating groove and the heating component, and the sealing ring is used to seal the gap between the heat-insulating groove and the heating component.

[0012] Preferably, the controller has a supporting end surface arranged flush with the supporting end of the connecting portion, and the heating component is jointly supported on the connecting portion and the supporting end surface.

[0013] Preferably, the heating component is provided with a first plug connector, and a first plug hole is correspondingly provided on the support end surface, and the first plug connector is fixedly plugged into the first plug hole.

[0014] Preferably, the heating component is provided with a second plug connector, the supporting end of the connecting portion is correspondingly provided with a second plug hole, and the second plug connector is fixedly plugged into the second plug hole.

[0015] Preferably, the controller has an electrical connector for connecting to an external power source.

[0016] Preferably, the inner side wall of the thermal insulation groove is further provided with a thermal insulation layer.

[0017] Preferably, the connecting portion is integrally formed with a radial side portion of the compressor.

[0018] Preferably, the compressor has an air intake port and an air discharge port, the air intake port and the air discharge port are spaced apart along the axial direction of the compressor, and the air intake port is located on a side close to the controller.

[0019] Beneficial effects:

[0020] The thermal management integrated device provided by the present invention has a connecting portion provided on the radial side of the compressor itself, to which the heating assembly is fixed. Specifically, the heating assembly is provided on the radial circumferential side of the compressor, and the controller is provided on the axial end side of the compressor itself. This arrangement effectively reduces the length of the thermal management integrated device along the axial direction of the compressor, rationalizes the space layout, and facilitates its placement within the vehicle in practical applications. Furthermore, since the heating assembly is provided on the radial circumferential side of the compressor, thermal insulation between the heating assembly and the compressor needs to be considered. By providing a thermal insulation groove in the connecting portion, when the heating assembly is installed in the connecting portion, the heating assembly and the thermal insulation groove together form an insulating cavity, which can insulate the heating device and the compressor, preventing heat transfer from affecting performance and ensuring the overall reliability of the integrated device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the thermal management integrated device provided by the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the compressor provided by the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the compressor and heating component provided by the utility model.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Compressor; 101. Insulation cavity; 11. Connecting portion; 111. Insulation groove; 112. Second plug hole; 12. Support platform; 13. Sealing ring; 14. Inlet port; 15. Exhaust port;

[0026] 2. Heating component; 21. Liquid inlet; 22. Liquid outlet;

[0027] 3. Controller; 31. Support end surface; 311. First plug hole; 32. Electrical connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings only illustrate portions relevant to the present invention, not all of its components.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0031] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description and simplified operation. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0032] This embodiment provides a thermal management integrated device. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the integrated thermal management device includes a compressor 1, a heating assembly 2, and a controller 3. A connecting portion 11 is provided on the radial side of the compressor 1, and the connecting portion 11 defines a heat-insulating groove 111. The heating assembly 2 is fixedly mounted on the connecting portion 11 and, together with the heat-insulating groove 111, forms a heat-insulating cavity 101. The controller 3 is fixedly mounted on the axial end of the compressor 1, and both the compressor 1 and the heating assembly 2 are communicatively connected to the controller 3.

[0033] Exemplarily, the heating component 2 is connected to an external heat exchange medium box to form a heat exchange circuit; the compressor 1, together with the condenser, evaporator, and expansion valve, forms a refrigerant circuit. In a complete refrigeration cycle, the compressor 1 compresses the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant into a high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant, which enters the condenser for heat exchange with the external environment. After cooling, the refrigerant enters the expansion valve for pressure reduction. Then, the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant enters the evaporator to exchange heat with the vehicle's internal environment, and then returns to the compressor 1 to complete a cycle. The heat exchange medium in the heat exchange medium box enters the heating component 2 for heating and is then discharged from the heating component 2 to the vehicle's heating system. After heat exchange in the heating system, it flows back into the heating component 2, forming a complete heating cycle.

[0034] In this embodiment, a connection portion 11 is provided on the radial side of the compressor 1 itself, and the heating assembly 2 is fixed to the connection portion 11. That is, the heating assembly 2 is provided on the radial circumferential side of the compressor 1, and the controller 3 is provided on the end side of the compressor 1 itself in the axial direction. This arrangement can effectively reduce the length of the thermal management integrated device along the axial direction of the compressor 1, rationalize the space layout, and facilitate its arrangement within the vehicle in actual application. In addition, since the heating assembly 2 is provided on the radial circumferential side of the compressor 1, it is necessary to consider the thermal insulation between the heating assembly 2 and the compressor 1. By providing a thermal insulation groove 111 on the connection portion 11, when the heating assembly 2 is installed on the connection portion 11, the heating assembly 2 and the thermal insulation groove 111 together form a thermal insulation cavity 101, which can insulate the heating device and the compressor 1, prevent heat transfer from affecting each other's performance, and ensure the overall reliability of the integrated device.

[0035] In this embodiment, the compressor 1 and the heating component 2 are both in communication connection with the controller 3 , and the controller 3 is used to simultaneously realize the functions of cooling of the compressor 1 and heating of the heating component 2 .

[0036] In this embodiment, the controller 3 may be configured as an IPM control unit or an IGBT control unit.

[0037] In some optional embodiments, the thermal management integrated device further includes a circulation pump (not shown), which can be integrated on one side of the heating component 2 and connected to the heating component 2. Specifically, the heating component 2 includes a housing and a heating element, the housing has a heat exchange cavity, the heating element is arranged in the heat exchange cavity, and the housing is provided with a liquid inlet 21 and a liquid outlet 22 connected to the heat exchange cavity. The circulation pump is fixedly arranged on one side of the housing, and the circulation pump has a pump inlet and a pump outlet, and the pump outlet is connected to the liquid inlet 21. The circulation pump is also communicatively connected to the controller 3. Specifically, the circulation pump pumps out the heat exchange medium from the heat exchange medium box through the pump outlet and the liquid inlet 21 into the heat exchange cavity, and after being heated by the heating element, it is discharged from the liquid outlet 22 to the vehicle's heating system. After heat exchange in the heating system, it returns to the pump inlet of the circulation pump, and is driven by the circulation pump to flow back into the circulation cavity, forming a complete heating cycle.

[0038] In this embodiment, a support platform 12 for supporting the heating component 2 is provided on the connecting portion 11. Specifically, the support end of the support platform 12 is set as a plane, which can adapt to the housing of the heating component 2, thereby facilitating reliable fixation of the heating component 2.

[0039] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 11 is integrally formed with the radial side of the compressor 1. Since the compressor 1 shell and the connecting portion 11 have relatively simple structures, the integral forming is convenient and efficient, and eliminates the need for separate assembly of the compressor 1 and the connecting portion 11, thus having strong practicality.

[0040] In this embodiment, a sealing ring 13 is further provided between the thermal insulation groove 111 and the heating assembly 2. The sealing ring 13 is used to seal the gap between the thermal insulation groove 111 and the heating assembly 2. The provision of the sealing ring 13 can effectively seal the gap between the thermal insulation groove 111 and the heating assembly 2, preventing the external environment from interfering with the environment within the thermal insulation cavity 101.

[0041] In this embodiment, the controller 3 has a support end surface 31 that is flush with the support end of the connection portion 11, and the heating assembly 2 is supported jointly on the connection portion 11 and the support end surface 31. This arrangement is equivalent to the compressor 1 and the controller 3 jointly supporting the housing of the heating assembly 2, effectively improving the overall connection strength of the integrated device and ensuring that the integrated device is more solid and reliable.

[0042] Specifically, the heating component 2 is provided with a first plug connector (not shown), and a first plug hole 311 is correspondingly opened on the support end surface 31. The first plug connector is fixedly plugged into the first plug hole 311. The cooperation between the first plug connector and the first plug hole 311 can achieve a reliable connection between the heating component 2 and the controller 3. Furthermore, the first plug connector can also have an electrical communication function. The heating component 2 is connected to the controller 3 through the first plug connector. The controller 3 realizes electrical communication with the internal heating element of the heating component 2 through the first plug connector, thereby controlling the heating operation of the heating element.

[0043] More specifically, the heating component 2 is provided with a second plug connector, and the supporting end of the connecting portion 11 is correspondingly provided with a second plug hole 112, and the second plug connector is fixedly plugged into the second plug hole 112. The cooperation between the second plug connector and the second plug hole 112 can achieve a reliable connection between the heating component 2 and the compressor 1.

[0044] Furthermore, the controller 3 has an electrical connector 32 for connecting to an external power source. The external power source is electrically connected to the controller 3 via the electrical connector 32, thereby supplying power to the controller 3.

[0045] In some optional embodiments, an insulation layer is further provided on the inner wall of the insulation groove 111. The provision of the insulation layer can further enhance the insulation effect of the insulation cavity 101, further prevent the influence of heat transfer on the performance of the compressor 1 and the heating component 2, and ensure the overall reliability of the integrated device.

[0046] In this embodiment, the compressor 1 has an intake port 14 and an exhaust port 15, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the compressor 1, with the intake port 14 located on the side closer to the controller 3. Specifically, the intake port 14 is located closer to the controller 3 than the exhaust port 15, that is, the controller 3 is located corresponding to the low-pressure refrigerant intake side of the compressor 1. This arrangement places the controller 3 close to the refrigerant inlet side of the compressor 1, allowing it to be effectively cooled by the low-temperature refrigerant, further improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0047] Optionally, the compressor 1 may be a rotary compressor, a swash plate compressor, a scroll compressor, a piston compressor, or the like.

[0048] Obviously, the above-described embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the manner in which the present invention is to be implemented. A person skilled in the art would be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A thermal management integrated device, characterized in that: It comprises a compressor (1), a heating component (2) and a controller (3); wherein, A connecting portion (11) is provided on the side of the compressor (1) in the radial direction, and a heat insulation groove (111) is provided on the connecting portion (11); The heating component (2) is fixedly arranged on the connecting portion (11) and forms a heat-insulating cavity (101) together with the heat-insulating groove (111); The controller (3) is fixedly arranged at the end portion of the compressor (1) in the axial direction, and both the compressor (1) and the heating component (2) are communicatively connected to the controller (3).

2. The thermal management integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support platform (12) for supporting the heating component (2) is provided on the connecting portion (11).

3. The thermal management integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (13) is further provided between the heat-insulating groove (111) and the heating component (2), and the sealing ring (13) is used to seal the gap between the heat-insulating groove (111) and the heating component (2).

4. The thermal management integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (3) has a supporting end surface (31) arranged flush with the supporting end of the connecting portion (11), and the heating component (2) is jointly supported on the connecting portion (11) and the supporting end surface (31).

5. The thermal management integrated device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heating component (2) is provided with a first plug connector, and a first plug hole (311) is correspondingly provided on the support end surface (31), and the first plug connector is fixedly plugged into the first plug hole (311).

6. The thermal management integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component (2) is provided with a second plug connector, and a second plug hole (112) is correspondingly provided at the supporting end of the connecting portion (11), and the second plug connector is fixedly plugged into the second plug hole (112).

7. The thermal management integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (3) has an electrical connector (32), and the electrical connector (32) is used for plugging into an external power source.

8. The thermal management integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the heat-insulating groove (111) is also provided with a heat-insulating layer.

9. The thermal management integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion (11) is integrally formed with the side portion of the compressor (1) in the radial direction.

10. The thermal management integrated device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compressor (1) has an air intake port (14) and an air discharge port (15), wherein the air intake port (14) and the air discharge port (15) are spaced apart along the axial direction of the compressor (1), and the air intake port (14) is located on a side close to the controller (3).

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