Water side integration module, heat management system and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a water side integration module, a heat management system and a vehicle. The water side integration module comprises a base plate, a first multi-way valve, a second multi-way valve and a first water pump. The substrate comprises a first side and a second side, and the first side is adjacent to or opposite to the second side. The first multi-way valve is connected to the first side, the size of the first multi-way valve in the first direction is larger than the size of the first multi-way valve in the second direction, the first direction is the length direction of the substrate, and the second direction is the width direction of the substrate. The second multi-way valve is connected to the first side, the second multi-way valve and the first multi-way valve are arranged in a spaced mode in the first direction, and the size of the second multi-way valve in the first direction is smaller than that of the second multi-way valve in the second direction. The first water pump is connected to the second side and communicates with the first multi-way valve or the second multi-way valve through the base plate. According to the embodiment of the invention, the volume of the water side integration module can be miniaturized, and the mounting space required by the water side integration module is reduced, so that the vehicle can provide more available space for a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of thermal management technology, specifically to a water-side integrated module, a thermal management system, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of vehicle applications, users are increasingly demanding more effective usable space during vehicle use. Currently, a large amount of space in the front or rear compartments of vehicles is occupied by various modules in the vehicle's thermal management system, resulting in limited usable space and making it difficult to meet user needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, embodiments of this application provide a water-side integrated module, a thermal management system, and a vehicle, which can reduce the size of the water-side integrated module and the installation space required for the water-side integrated module, thereby providing more usable space for the vehicle.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a water-side integrated module, including a substrate, a first multi-way valve, a second multi-way valve, and a first water pump. The substrate includes a first side and a second side, the first side being adjacent to or opposite to the second side. The first multi-way valve is connected to the first side, and its dimension in a first direction is larger than its dimension in a second direction, wherein the first direction is the length direction of the substrate, and the second direction is the width direction of the substrate. The second multi-way valve is connected to the first side, and along the first direction, the second multi-way valve is spaced apart from the first multi-way valve, and its dimension in the first direction is smaller than its dimension in the second direction. The volume of the second multi-way valve is smaller than the volume of the first multi-way valve. The first water pump is connected to the second side, and the first water pump communicates with the first multi-way valve or the second multi-way valve through the substrate.

[0005] In this embodiment, a water pump drives the circulation of coolant (cooling water) inside the water-side integrated module. Through the operation of the water pump, the coolant is pressurized and delivered to the vehicle components requiring cooling, thereby achieving heat transfer and dissipation. Since the water pump and water valve are connected to different sides of the substrate, the positions of different surfaces of the substrate can be flexibly utilized, allowing for a reduction in the substrate's volume. If the water pump and water valve were placed on the same side of the substrate, a larger installation area would be required, and the overall installation or operating space of the water-side integrated module would be relatively large. Furthermore, an excessively large water circuit substrate on the flat surface would affect the overall layout space of the water-side integrated module. Placing the water pump and water valve on different sides of the substrate reduces the required substrate volume, thus reducing the volume of the water-side integrated module. Reducing the volume of the water-side integrated module reduces the required installation space, thereby providing more usable space in the vehicle.

[0006] Because the first water pump and the first multi-way valve (or the second multi-way valve) are positioned opposite each other, they can be directly connected through the substrate, resulting in a shorter flow path between them. This saves space required for the flow path within the substrate, which helps reduce the overall volume of the substrate, allowing for further miniaturization of the water-side integrated module.

[0007] Furthermore, shortening the flow path connecting the first water pump and the first multi-way valve (or the second multi-way valve) reduces the contact time between the coolant and the pipe wall. A shorter flow path means less time for the coolant to flow through the pipe, thus reducing friction and resistance between the coolant and the pipe wall. This reduces the overall power loss of the coolant during flow. It also improves the flow efficiency of the coolant, allowing more coolant to pass through the substrate with low flow resistance under the same pressure difference, thereby increasing the coolant's heat transfer capacity. The substrate with low flow resistance also allows for faster fluid drainage or filling, improving the speed and efficiency of emergency response and enhancing the reliability of the water-side integrated module in emergency situations.

[0008] The first multi-way valve is relatively large in size, length, and width. Setting the width of the first multi-way valve along the width direction of the substrate can reduce the width of the substrate, which is beneficial for the miniaturization of the water-side integrated module. The second multi-way valve is relatively small in size, length, and width. Setting the width of the second multi-way valve along the length direction of the substrate can minimize the size occupied along the length of the substrate, which is also beneficial for the miniaturization of the water-side integrated module.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the dimension of the second multi-way valve in the second direction is less than or equal to the dimension of the first multi-way valve in the second direction.

[0010] The first multi-way valve is a nine-way valve. The second multi-way valve is a three-way valve.

[0011] In this embodiment, the volume of a three-way valve is generally smaller than that of a nine-way valve, and the length of the three-way valve is generally smaller than the width of the nine-way valve. Therefore, by setting the length of the three-way valve along the width direction of the substrate and setting the width of the three-way valve along the length direction of the substrate, the length of the substrate is mainly determined by the length of the first multi-way valve and the width of the second multi-way valve, thereby further reducing the length of the substrate and facilitating the miniaturization of the water-side integrated module.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the water-side integrated module further includes a first interface, a second multi-way valve having a clearance notch, the clearance notch being recessed on one side of the second multi-way valve toward the second direction, the first interface being connected to the first side, and at least a portion of the first interface being located within the clearance notch.

[0013] In this embodiment, the first interface can utilize the clearance notch of the second multi-way valve to improve the utilization rate of the area on the first side of the substrate, increase the integration density of the water-side integrated module, and help reduce the volume of the substrate.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the water-side integrated module further includes a second interface connected to the first side, located on the side of the first multi-way valve opposite to the second multi-way valve.

[0015] In this embodiment, the second interface can make full use of the space on the side of the first multi-way valve that is away from the second multi-way valve.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the water-side integrated module further includes a third interface connected to the second side. The third interface and the first water pump are spaced apart in a second direction or a third direction, wherein the third direction is the thickness direction of the substrate.

[0017] In this embodiment, when the first side and the second side are arranged opposite each other in the Z direction, the third interface can utilize the space on the side of the water pump facing the X direction. When the first side and the second side are arranged adjacent to each other, the third interface can utilize the space on the side of the water pump facing the Z direction.

[0018] By placing the first, second, and third interfaces on the first and second sides of the substrate, the space on the first and second sides of the substrate can be fully utilized. The interfaces only need to occupy the gap space of the water pump or water valve, which helps to improve the utilization rate of the substrate's mounting position. This makes the arrangement of the interfaces, water pump, and water valve more compact, reduces the mounting area requirement of the substrate, and further reduces the volume of the substrate.

[0019] Multiple interfaces are positioned on opposite sides of the substrate. When connecting the interfaces, operations can be performed from both sides of the substrate, allowing the water pipes connected to the interfaces to be distributed across both sides of the substrate. This divides the installation space required for the water pipes into two parts, thus reducing the space needed for the water pipes and facilitating the installation and use of the water-side integrated module within a limited space. This allows the water-side integrated module to be applied to a wider range of usage scenarios.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the water-side integrated module further includes a second water pump connected to the second side, and the second water pump and the first water pump are spaced apart in the first direction.

[0021] In one possible implementation, there are multiple second interfaces, which are arranged at intervals along a second direction.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other, the substrate is provided with a straight flow channel, the straight flow channel penetrates the substrate along the thickness direction of the substrate, one end of the straight flow channel is connected to the first water pump, and the other end of the straight flow channel is connected to the first multi-way valve.

[0023] Secondly, this application provides a thermal management system, including a water-side integrated module and a cooling component, wherein the water-side integrated module is connected to the cooling component, and the cooling component is used to cool the heat-generating components of the vehicle.

[0024] Thirdly, this application provides a vehicle, including a vehicle body and a thermal management system as described above. The thermal management system is installed on the vehicle body, and a first water pump is located on the side of the substrate facing the bottom of the vehicle, or the first water pump is located on the side of the substrate facing the periphery of the vehicle.

[0025] In this embodiment, the water-side integrated module integrates the water pump, water valve, and interface onto the substrate. By adjusting the installation positions of the water pump, water valve, and interface, the space on the first and second sides of the substrate is fully utilized to minimize the size of the substrate, thereby further reducing the volume of the water-side integrated module. This reduces the required installation space on the vehicle and improves the overall system layout utilization.

[0026] Furthermore, the installation requirements for the water-side integrated module only necessitate avoiding placing the water pump on the side of the base plate facing the vehicle roof. The water-side integrated module offers greater flexibility in its installation orientation, making it suitable for a wider range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the water-side integrated module in the thermal management system at one angle;

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Another structural schematic diagram of the water-side integrated module shown;

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows another angle of the structure of the water-side integrated module. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The specific embodiments of this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application may be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore, this application is not limited to these embodiments.

[0033] For ease of understanding, the terminology used in the embodiments of this application will be explained first.

[0034] Multiple: refers to two or more.

[0035] Connection: should be interpreted broadly. For example, the connection between A and B can be a direct connection between A and B, or an indirect connection between A and B through an intermediary.

[0036] The specific embodiments of this application will now be clearly described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. The vehicle 100 includes a vehicle body 10 and a thermal management system 20, the thermal management system 20 being installed on the vehicle body 10.

[0038] It should be noted that the thermal management system 20 provided in this application embodiment can be applied to the vehicle 100, and can also be applied to other complex thermal management scenarios where cooling and heating requirements coexist. For example, the thermal management system 20 provided in this application embodiment can be applied to electric vehicles. Specifically, the electric vehicle is a vehicle driven by an electric drive. Electric vehicles can be pure electric vehicles (pure EV / battery EV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), range-extended electric vehicles (REEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), or new energy vehicles (NEV), etc.

[0039] The thermal management system 20 of this application is capable of using water to heat or cool the managed object. In this application, water is used to transfer heat energy. It should be understood that water can also be replaced with other coolants to transfer heat energy, and this application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0040] The thermal management system 20 includes a water-side integrated module (not shown) and a cooling assembly (not shown). The water-side integrated module can be connected to the cooling assembly, which can be used to cool heat-generating components of the vehicle 100. In some possible implementations, the heat-generating components can be the passenger compartment, battery, and control system, etc.

[0041] As vehicle applications continue to evolve, users are increasingly seeking more usable space during vehicle use. However, vehicle thermal management systems often occupy excessive space in the front or rear compartments, resulting in limited usable space and making it difficult to meet user needs.

[0042] Due to space constraints in vehicle layout and higher requirements for modular integration, the thermal management system necessitates the separate integration of coolant and refrigerant. This application designs the structure of the water-side integrated module to further reduce its size, thereby adapting to vehicle application needs and providing users with more usable space.

[0043] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural view of the water-side integrated module 21 in the thermal management system 20 from one angle. The water-side integrated module 21 includes a base plate 211, a water valve 212, a water pump 213, and an interface 214. Figure 2 The Y direction shown is the first direction, which is also the length direction of the substrate 211. Figure 2 The X direction shown is the second direction, which is also the width direction of the substrate 211. Figure 3 The Z direction shown is the third direction, which is also the thickness direction of the substrate 211.

[0044] It should be noted that, Figure 2 The purpose is merely to illustratively describe the connection relationship between the substrate 211, water valve 212, water pump 213, and interface 214, and is not to specifically limit the connection position, specific structure, or quantity of each device. Furthermore, the structure illustrated in the embodiments of this application does not constitute a specific limitation on the water-side integrated module 21. In other embodiments of this application, the water-side integrated module 21 may include... Figure 2 This may involve more or fewer components, or combining certain components, or splitting certain components, or different component arrangements.

[0045] The substrate 211 can be a cuboid-like structure. The substrate 211 includes a first side 2111 and a second side 2112. In one possible embodiment, the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 are disposed opposite to each other. The first side 2111 and the second side 2112 can be two sides of the substrate 211 disposed opposite to each other along the Z direction.

[0046] In another possible implementation, the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 can be disposed adjacent to each other. The first side 2111 can be the side of the substrate 211 facing the Z direction. The second side 2112 can be any side of the peripheral surface of the substrate 211. For example, the second side 2112 can be the side of the substrate 211 facing the X direction. Alternatively, the second side 2112 can be the side of the substrate 211 facing the Y direction.

[0047] For ease of description, the following text and accompanying drawings illustrate the example of the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 being arranged opposite each other along the Z direction.

[0048] In this embodiment, the substrate 211 is located in the middle region of the water-side integrated module 21, and the substrate 211 can provide mounting positions for the water pump 213, water valve 212, and interface 214. The substrate 211 can also be used for fixed mounting with other components of the vehicle 100.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Another structural schematic diagram of the water-side integrated module 21 shown. Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows another angle of the water-side integrated module 21. The number of water valves 212 can be three. These three water valves 212 can be a first multi-way valve 2121, a second multi-way valve 2122, and a one-way valve 2123, respectively. The first multi-way valve 2121 can be a nine-way valve. The second multi-way valve 2122 can be a three-way valve.

[0050] In this embodiment, the nine-way valve enables omnidirectional waste heat exchange between the vehicle 100's battery, electric drive (motor and electronic control system), and passenger compartment. This design breaks away from the relatively independent heat management methods among components in the traditional thermal management system 20, improving heat utilization efficiency. Through the flexible control of the nine-way valve, heat can be rationally distributed and transferred, thereby meeting the thermal management needs of the vehicle 100 under different conditions.

[0051] A three-way valve can combine water flows from different pipes into a single stream, enabling centralized water supply. Alternatively, a three-way valve can split a single water flow into two streams, each flowing to different equipment or systems.

[0052] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 The first multi-way valve 2121 is connected to the first side 2111 of the substrate 211. The dimension W1 of the first multi-way valve 2121 in the Y direction is greater than the dimension L1 of the first multi-way valve 2121 in the X direction.

[0053] Specifically, the dimensions of the orthographic projection of all sub-components of the first multi-way valve 2121 onto the first side 2111 in the Y direction are larger than the dimensions of the orthographic projection of all sub-components of the first multi-way valve 2121 onto the first side 2111 in the X direction. Here, "all sub-components of the first multi-way valve 2121" refers to all components of the first multi-way valve 2121 located outside the base plate 211. These sub-components may include a housing, connecting flanges, actuator assemblies, etc.

[0054] This can be understood as follows: the length of the first multi-way valve 2121 is set along the Y direction, and the width of the first multi-way valve 2121 is set along the X direction. The length of the first multi-way valve 2121 can be understood as the longer side of the first multi-way valve 2121 within its rectangular outline, and the width of the first multi-way valve 2121 can be understood as the shorter side of the first multi-way valve 2121 within its rectangular outline.

[0055] Please continue reading. Figure 3 A second multi-way valve 2122 is connected to the first side 2111. Along the Y direction, the second multi-way valve 2122 is spaced apart from the first multi-way valve 2121. The dimension W2 of the second multi-way valve 2122 in the Y direction is smaller than its dimension L2 in the X direction. The dimension L2 of the second multi-way valve 2122 in the X direction is less than or equal to the dimension W1 of the first multi-way valve 2121 in the X direction.

[0056] Specifically, the dimensions of the orthographic projection of all sub-components of the second multi-way valve 2122 toward the first side 2111 in the Y direction are smaller than the dimensions of the orthographic projection of all sub-components of the second multi-way valve 2122 toward the first side 2111 in the X direction. Here, "all sub-components of the second multi-way valve 2122" refers to all components of the second multi-way valve 2122 located outside the substrate 211.

[0057] This can be understood as follows: the length of the second multi-way valve 2122 is set along the X direction, and the width of the second multi-way valve 2122 is set along the Y direction. The length of the second multi-way valve 2122 can be understood as the longer side of its rectangular outer contour, and the width of its rectangular outer contour as the shorter side.

[0058] In this embodiment, since the first multi-way valve 2121 can be a nine-way valve, which is generally large in size, length, and width, setting the width of the nine-way valve along the width direction of the substrate 211 can reduce the width of the substrate 211. This is beneficial for the miniaturization of the water-side integrated module 21.

[0059] Since the second multi-way valve 2122 can be a three-way valve, and the volume of a three-way valve is generally smaller than that of a nine-way valve, and the length of a three-way valve is generally smaller than the width of a nine-way valve, the length of the three-way valve is set along the width direction of the substrate 211, and the width of the three-way valve is set along the length direction of the substrate 211. This makes the length of the substrate 211 mainly depend on the length of the first multi-way valve 2121 and the width of the second multi-way valve 2122, thereby further reducing the length of the substrate 211, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the water-side integrated module 21.

[0060] The second multi-way valve 2122 is provided with a clearance notch 2124. The clearance notch 2124 is recessed on the side of the second multi-way valve 2122 facing the X direction. The clearance notch 2124 can penetrate the surface of the second multi-way valve 2122 away from the surface of the first multi-way valve 2121.

[0061] Please see Figure 4 The one-way valve 2123 can be connected to either the first side 2111 or the second side 2112. In this embodiment, the one-way valve 2123 can be adaptively configured according to the arrangement of the water valve 212 and the water pump 213, utilizing the gap between the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 without increasing the volume of the substrate 211 as much as possible. The specific arrangement of the one-way valve 2123 will be described in detail below.

[0062] In this embodiment, the core function of the one-way valve 2123 is to ensure that the fluid flows in only one direction within the substrate 211, effectively preventing backflow. In the water-side integrated module 21 of the thermal management system 20, the one-way valve 2123 achieves this function through its internal structural design (such as valve disc, spring, etc.). When the fluid flows in the correct direction, the valve disc is pushed open, allowing the fluid to pass smoothly. When the fluid attempts to flow in the opposite direction, the valve disc closes quickly, preventing backflow and thus maintaining the stability and normal operation of the system.

[0063] Please continue reading. Figure 4 The number of water pumps 213 is multiple. In one possible embodiment, the multiple water pumps 213 can be connected to the second side 2112. The multiple water pumps 213 can be arranged sequentially at intervals along the Y direction. The water pumps 213 can communicate with the first multi-way valve 2121 or the second multi-way valve 2122 through the base plate 211.

[0064] In this embodiment, the water pump 213 drives the circulation of coolant (cooling water) inside the water-side integrated module 21. Through the operation of the water pump 213, the coolant is pressurized and delivered to the components of the vehicle 100 that require cooling, thereby achieving heat transfer and dissipation. Since the water pump 213 and the water valve 212 are connected to different sides of the substrate 211, the positions of different surfaces of the substrate 211 can be flexibly utilized, allowing the volume of the substrate 211 to be reduced accordingly. If the water pump and the water valve are placed on the same side of the substrate, a large installation area is required, and the overall installation or operating space of the water-side integrated module is relatively large. Furthermore, an excessively large size of the water circuit substrate on the flat surface affects the overall arrangement space of the water-side integrated module. Placing the water pump 213 and the water valve 212 on different sides of the substrate 211 can reduce the volume of the substrate 211 by at least 20%, thereby reducing the volume of the water-side integrated module 21. Reducing the volume of the water-side integrated module 21 reduces the required installation space, thus providing more usable space for the vehicle 100.

[0065] Specifically, please refer to the following: Figure 2 and Figure 4 Multiple water pumps 213 are designated as a first water pump 2131 and a second water pump 2132. The first water pump 2131 and the second water pump 2132 are spaced apart in the Y direction. The first side 2111 and the second side 2112 are positioned opposite each other. The first water pump 2131 and the second water pump 2132 are positioned opposite each other to the first multi-way valve 2121 in the Z direction.

[0066] The substrate 211 has a through-flow channel (not shown) that extends through the substrate 211 along its thickness direction. One end of the through-flow channel can be connected to a first water pump 2131, and the other end can be connected to a first multi-way valve 2121, so that the water pumped by the first water pump 2131 can flow to other components of the vehicle 100 through the first multi-way valve 2121. For example, the first water pump 2131 can be a battery circuit water pump. The first water pump 2131 can be used to ensure the stability of coolant circulation and volume in the battery thermal management circuit, thereby ensuring the heat exchange efficiency of the thermal management system 20. The flow channel of the substrate 211 can be a double-layer flow channel or a single-layer flow channel; this application does not specifically limit the type of flow channel of the substrate 211.

[0067] In this embodiment, since the first water pump 2131 and the first multi-way valve 2121 are arranged opposite to each other, the first water pump 2131 and the first multi-way valve 2121 can be directly connected through a direct current flow channel in the substrate 211, so that there is a shorter flow path between the first water pump 2131 and the first multi-way valve 2121. This saves the space required for the flow channel in the substrate 211, which helps to reduce the overall volume of the substrate 211, so that the water-side integrated module 21 can be further miniaturized.

[0068] Furthermore, shortening the flow path connecting the first water pump 2131 and the first multi-way valve 2121 reduces the contact time between the coolant and the pipe wall. A shorter flow path means less time for the coolant to flow in the pipe, thus reducing friction and resistance between the coolant and the pipe wall. This reduces the overall power loss of the coolant during flow and improves the flow efficiency of the coolant, allowing more coolant to pass through the substrate 211 with lower flow resistance under the same pressure difference, thereby enhancing the coolant's heat transfer capacity.

[0069] In addition, the substrate 211 with low flow resistance can drain or fill fluid more quickly, improving the speed and efficiency of emergency response, thereby enhancing the operational reliability of the water-side integrated module 21 in emergency situations.

[0070] By placing the water pump 213 and the water valve 212 on opposite sides of the substrate 211, multiple flow channels connecting the water valve 212 and the water pump 213 within the substrate 211 can be arranged in parallel, avoiding interference between different flow channels. This simplifies the flow channel arrangement and reduces the flow resistance of the coolant in the flow channels while reducing the flow channel length.

[0071] The second water pump 2132 can be the electric drive circuit water pump 213. The second water pump 2132 can be used to ensure the coolant circulation and stable coolant volume in the thermal management circuit of the electric drive module of the vehicle 100. The electric drive module includes, but is not limited to: a high-voltage power distribution unit (PDU), a motor control unit (MCU), and a motor.

[0072] The operation and connection of the second water pump 2132 can be the same as those of the first water pump 2131. For a detailed description of the second water pump 2132, please refer to the description of the first water pump 2131 above. This application will not elaborate on the specific operation of the second water pump 2132.

[0073] In some possible implementations, the water-side integrated module 21 may further include a third water pump 2133. The third water pump 2133 may be connected to the second side 2112 of the substrate 211. The third water pump 2133 may be located on the side of the second water pump 2132 opposite to the first water pump 2131. The third water pump 2133, the second water pump 2132, and the first water pump 2131 may be arranged sequentially at intervals in the Y direction. The distance between the third water pump 2133 and the second water pump 2132 may be greater than the distance between the second water pump 2132 and the first water pump 2131. The distance between the third water pump 2133 and the second water pump 2132 may be used to accommodate a portion of the one-way valve 2123.

[0074] The third water pump 2133 can be arranged opposite to the second multi-way valve 2122 in the Z direction. The third water pump 2133 can be the passenger compartment circuit water pump 213, used to ensure the stability of coolant circulation and volume in the passenger compartment thermal management circuit, and to ensure the heat exchange efficiency of the thermal management system 20.

[0075] In some other possible implementations, the third water pump 2133 may be connected to the first side 2111 of the substrate 211. That is, the third water pump 2133 may be located on the same side of the substrate 211 as the water valve 212.

[0076] In this embodiment, the arrangement of the third water pump 2133 can be adjusted according to the actual usage of the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 of the substrate 211. When the first side 2111 has mounting space for the third water pump 2133, the third water pump 2133 can be arranged on the first side 2111 of the substrate 211. When the second side 2112 of the substrate 211 has mounting space for the third water pump 2133, the third water pump 2133 can be arranged on the second side 2112 of the substrate 211.

[0077] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 There are multiple interfaces 214. These interfaces 214 can be defined as first interface 2141, second interface 2142, and third interface 2143 according to their positions.

[0078] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 The first interface 2141 is connected to the first side 2111, and at least a portion of the first interface 2141 is located within the clearance notch 2124. The first interface 2141 can communicate with the flow channel within the substrate 211.

[0079] In this embodiment, the first interface 2141 can utilize the clearance notch 2124 of the second multi-way valve 2122 to improve the utilization rate of the area of ​​the first side 2111 of the substrate 211, increase the integration density of the water-side integrated module 21, and help reduce the volume of the substrate 211.

[0080] There are multiple second interfaces 2142. The second interfaces 2142 can be located on the side of the first multi-way valve 2121 opposite to the second multi-way valve 2122. The second interfaces 2142 are connected to the first side 2111. The multiple second interfaces 2142 are arranged at intervals along the X-direction. The second interfaces 2142 can communicate with the first multi-way valve 2121 through flow channels within the substrate 211. For example, there can be three second interfaces 2142. The three second interfaces 2142 are arranged at intervals along the X-direction.

[0081] In this embodiment, the second interface 2142 can utilize the space on the side of the first multi-way valve 2121 that is away from the second multi-way valve 2122.

[0082] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 There are multiple third interfaces 2143. These multiple third interfaces 2143 are connected to the second side 2112. The third interfaces 2143 and the water pumps 213 (first water pump 2131, second water pump 2132, and third water pump 2133) are spaced apart in the X or Z direction. For example, there can be six third interfaces 2143, spaced apart along the Y direction. Two of the third interfaces 2143 can be located on the side of the one-way valve 2123 facing the third water pump 2133, and the other four can be located on the side of the one-way valve 2123 facing the second water pump 2132.

[0083] In this embodiment, when the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 are arranged opposite each other in the Z direction, the third interface 2143 can utilize the space on the side of the water pump 213 facing the X direction. When the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 are arranged adjacent to each other, the third interface 2143 can utilize the space on the side of the water pump 213 facing the Z direction.

[0084] By setting the first interface 2141, the second interface 2142, and the third interface 2143 on the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 of the substrate 211 respectively, the space of the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 of the substrate 211 can be fully utilized. The interface 214 only needs to occupy the gap space of the water pump 213 or the water valve 212, which is conducive to improving the utilization rate of the mounting position of the substrate 211. This makes the arrangement of the interface 214, the water pump 213 and the water valve 212 more compact, reduces the mounting area requirement of the substrate 211, and further reduces the volume of the substrate 211.

[0085] Multiple interfaces 214 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the substrate 211. When connecting the interfaces 214, operations can be performed from both sides of the substrate 211, so that the water pipes connected to the interfaces 214 can be distributed on both sides of the substrate 211. The installation space required for the water pipes is divided into two parts, thereby reducing the space required for the water pipes to smaller parts, which facilitates the installation and use of the water-side integrated module 21 in a limited space, enabling the water-side integrated module 21 to be applied to more application scenarios.

[0086] When the water-side integrated module 21 is installed on the vehicle body 10, the second side 2112 of the substrate 211 can face the bottom of the vehicle. Alternatively, the second side 2112 of the substrate 211 can face the front or rear of the vehicle. Or, the second side 2112 of the substrate 211 can face the left or right side of the vehicle.

[0087] In this embodiment, the water-side integrated module 21 integrates the water pump 213, water valve 212, and interface 214 onto the substrate 211. By adjusting the installation positions of the water pump 213, water valve 212, and interface 214, the space of the first side 2111 and the second side 2112 of the substrate 211 is fully utilized so that the substrate 211 can be miniaturized as much as possible. This further reduces the volume of the water-side integrated module 21, thereby reducing the installation space required on the vehicle 100 for the water-side integrated module 21 and improving the layout utilization rate of the entire vehicle system.

[0088] Furthermore, the installation requirements for the water-side integrated module 21 only require that the water pump 213 be avoided on the side of the base plate 211 facing the vehicle roof. The installation direction of the water-side integrated module 21 is relatively flexible, thus making it suitable for more application scenarios.

[0089] The above are exemplary embodiments of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A water-side integrated module, characterized in that, include: The substrate includes a first side and a second side, wherein the first side is adjacent to or opposite to the second side; A first multi-way valve is connected to the first side. The size of the first multi-way valve in a first direction is larger than the size of the first multi-way valve in a second direction, wherein the first direction is the length direction of the substrate and the second direction is the width direction of the substrate. A second multi-way valve is connected to the first side along the first direction. The second multi-way valve is spaced apart from the first multi-way valve. The size of the second multi-way valve in the first direction is smaller than the size of the second multi-way valve in the second direction. The volume of the second multi-way valve is smaller than the volume of the first multi-way valve. The first water pump is connected to the second side and is connected to the first multi-way valve or the second multi-way valve through the base plate.

2. The water-side integrated module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dimension of the second multi-way valve in the second direction is less than or equal to the dimension of the first multi-way valve in the second direction.

3. The water-side integrated module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The water-side integrated module further includes a first interface, and the second multi-way valve is provided with an avoidance notch. The avoidance notch is recessed on one side of the second multi-way valve facing the second direction. The first interface is connected to the first side, and at least part of the first interface is located within the avoidance notch.

4. The water-side integrated module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The water-side integrated module also includes a second interface, which is connected to the first side and is located on the side of the first multi-way valve opposite to the second multi-way valve.

5. The water-side integrated module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water-side integrated module further includes a third interface, which is connected to the second side. The third interface and the first water pump are spaced apart in the second direction or a third direction, wherein the third direction is the thickness direction of the substrate.

6. The water-side integrated module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water-side integrated module also includes a second water pump, which is connected to the second side and is spaced apart from the first water pump in the first direction.

7. The water-side integrated module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of the second interfaces is multiple, and the multiple second interfaces are arranged at intervals along the second direction.

8. The water-side integrated module according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first side and the second side are arranged opposite to each other. The substrate is provided with a straight flow channel. The straight flow channel penetrates the substrate along the thickness direction of the substrate. One end of the straight flow channel is connected to the first water pump, and the other end of the straight flow channel is connected to the first multi-way valve.

9. A thermal management system, characterized in that, It includes a cooling assembly and a water-side integrated module as described in any one of claims 1-8, the water-side integrated module being connected to the cooling assembly, the cooling assembly being used to cool heat-generating components of the vehicle.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The system includes a vehicle body and a thermal management system as described in claim 9, wherein the thermal management system is mounted on the vehicle body, and the first water pump is located on the side of the substrate facing the bottom of the vehicle, or the first water pump is located on the side of the substrate facing the periphery of the vehicle.

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