Runner plate, air conditioner integration module and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a runner plate, an air conditioner integration module and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of automobile air conditioner design. The runner plate is applied to the air conditioner integration module which comprises a compressor, a heat exchanger and an electronic expansion valve. A reinforcing rib, a first runner and a second runner are arranged on the side face of the runner plate, and the first runner and the second runner are separated through the reinforcing rib. The heat exchanger is connected with the compressor through the first flow channel; the electronic expansion valve is connected with the condenser through the second flow channel. The first flow channel and the second flow channel are separated through the reinforcing ribs, on one hand, it can be guaranteed that heat conduction heat resistance between high-temperature fluid and low-temperature fluid is large, and therefore heat leakage is small; on the other hand, the strength of the runner plate can be enhanced, and meanwhile, the use of runner plate materials is reduced; therefore, the high-integration-level design is achieved, meanwhile, good heat insulation between the first flow channel and the second flow channel of the flow channel plate is guaranteed, and it is guaranteed that the flow channel plate has high structural strength.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive air conditioning design technology, and in particular to a flow channel plate, an integrated air conditioning module, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Based on the rapid development of new energy vehicles, electric vehicle thermal management systems are gradually moving towards integration, high efficiency, and lightweight design.

[0003] Air conditioning is a crucial component of a car. The size of the space occupied by the air conditioning unit is of paramount importance to the vehicle. The inventors of this application have discovered that in existing technologies, the pursuit of high integration cannot reconcile thermal insulation and structural strength. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a flow channel plate and an integrated air conditioning module to solve the problem that automotive air conditioning design cannot be compatible with heat insulation and structural strength when pursuing high integration.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a flow channel plate, which is applied to an air conditioning integrated module, the air conditioning integrated module including a compressor, a heat exchanger and an electronic expansion valve; the side of the flow channel plate is provided with a first flow channel, a second flow channel and a reinforcing rib, the reinforcing rib separating the first flow channel and the second flow channel; wherein, the heat exchanger is connected to the compressor through the first flow channel, and the condenser is connected to the electronic expansion valve through the second flow channel.

[0006] A further technical solution is that the side of the flow channel plate is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are distributed in a mesh pattern.

[0007] A further technical solution is that at least some of the reinforcing ribs form a triangular structure.

[0008] A further technical solution is that the flow channel plate is respectively provided with mounting positions for mounting the compressor, the heat exchanger, and the electronic expansion valve, so that the compressor, the heat exchanger, and the electronic expansion valve are all mounted on the flow channel plate.

[0009] A further technical solution is that the flow channel plate is provided with a first suspension mounting position for mounting the compressor, and the compressor is mounted on the first suspension mounting position.

[0010] A further technical solution is that the flow channel plate includes two opposing sides, which are respectively used to install the compressor and the heat exchanger.

[0011] A further technical solution is that the flow channel plate is provided with a second suspension mounting position for installing the air conditioning integrated module, and the air conditioning integrated module is used to be installed on the carrier through the second suspension mounting position.

[0012] A further technical solution is that two mounting seats protrude from both sides of the flow channel plate, and each of the two mounting seats is provided with a second suspension mounting position.

[0013] Secondly, this utility model provides an air conditioning integrated module, which includes the flow channel plate as described in the first aspect.

[0014] Thirdly, this utility model provides a vehicle, which includes a flow channel plate as described in the first aspect, or an air conditioning integrated module as described in the second aspect.

[0015] The technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0016] In this embodiment of the invention, the flow channel plate has reinforcing ribs, a first flow channel, and a second flow channel on its side, with the reinforcing ribs separating the first and second flow channels. The heat exchanger is connected to the compressor through the first flow channel; the electronic expansion valve is connected to the condenser through the second flow channel. Separating the first and second flow channels with reinforcing ribs ensures a high thermal resistance between the high-temperature and low-temperature fluids, resulting in less heat leakage. It also strengthens the flow channel plate while reducing the amount of material used. Therefore, this invention achieves a high degree of integration while ensuring good thermal insulation between the first and second flow channels and high structural strength of the flow channel plate. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a flow channel plate provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioning integrated module provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] Compressor 10, heat exchanger 20, electronic expansion valve 30, flow channel plate 40, reinforcing rib 41, first flow channel 42, second flow channel 43, first suspension mounting position 44, second suspension mounting position 45, mounting base 46. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0025] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0026] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "front," "back," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure undergoes a positional flip, orientation change, or change of motion, these directional indications will change accordingly. For instance, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0027] To address the technical problems of low integration and large size in existing automotive air conditioning systems, this invention provides a flow channel plate 40 and an integrated air conditioning module. This allows the compressor 10, heat exchanger 20, and electronic expansion valve 30 to be mounted on the flow channel plate 40, thereby significantly improving the integration of the automotive air conditioning system and reducing the size of the integrated air conditioning module. See also... Figure 1 Figure 1 illustrates a flow channel plate 40 proposed in this embodiment of the invention. The flow channel plate 40 is applied to an air conditioning integrated module, which includes a compressor 10, a heat exchanger 20, and an electronic expansion valve 30. The specific structure of the flow channel plate 40 is described below:

[0028] The flow channel plate 40 has a reinforcing rib 41, a first flow channel 42, and a second flow channel 43 on its side. The reinforcing rib 41 separates the first flow channel 42 and the second flow channel 43. The heat exchanger 20 is connected to the compressor 10 through the first flow channel 42; the electronic expansion valve 30 is connected to the condenser through the second flow channel 43.

[0029] Specifically, the heat exchanger 20 is connected to the compressor 10 through the first flow channel 42; thereby, the connecting pipeline between the heat exchanger 20 and the compressor 10 can be eliminated, which reduces material costs and volume on the one hand.

[0030] The electronic expansion valve 30 is connected to the condenser through the second flow channel 43; thus, the connecting pipe between the electronic expansion valve 30 and the condenser can be eliminated, which reduces material costs and volume on the one hand.

[0031] Understandably, the heat exchanger 20, the compressor 10, the condenser, and the electronic expansion valve 30 can constitute the refrigeration cycle system of an air conditioner, which will not be described in detail in this utility model.

[0032] At least one side of the flow channel plate 40 is provided with a reinforcing rib 41. The reinforcing rib 41 separates the first flow channel 42 and the second flow channel 43. On the one hand, the reinforcing rib 41 can ensure that the thermal resistance between the high temperature fluid and the low temperature fluid is large, thereby reducing heat leakage; on the other hand, it can also strengthen the strength of the flow channel plate 40 and reduce the amount of material used in the flow channel plate 40.

[0033] In this embodiment of the invention, the flow channel plate 40 is provided with a reinforcing rib 41, a first flow channel 42, and a second flow channel 43 on its side. The reinforcing rib 41 separates the first flow channel 42 and the second flow channel 43. The heat exchanger 20 is connected to the compressor 10 through the first flow channel 42; the electronic expansion valve 30 is connected to the condenser through the second flow channel 43. By separating the first flow channel 42 and the second flow channel 43 with the reinforcing rib 41, on the one hand, a large thermal resistance between the high-temperature fluid and the low-temperature fluid can be ensured, thereby reducing heat leakage; on the other hand, the strength of the flow channel plate 40 can be strengthened, while reducing the amount of material used in the flow channel plate 40. It can be seen that this invention, while achieving a high degree of integration, ensures good thermal insulation between the first flow channel 42 and the second flow channel 43 of the flow channel plate 40 and ensures that the flow channel plate 40 has high structural strength.

[0034] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the flow channel plate 40 has multiple reinforcing ribs 41 on its sides, and these multiple reinforcing ribs 41 are distributed in a mesh pattern. By providing multiple reinforcing ribs 41, the strength of the flow channel plate 40 is increased. Simultaneously, the mesh-like distribution of the multiple flow channel plates 40 further enhances the strength enhancement effect. Furthermore, at least some of the reinforcing ribs 41 form a triangular structure; the triangular structure has good stability, thereby greatly improving the structural strength of the flow channel plate 40.

[0035] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the flow channel plate 40 is respectively provided with mounting positions for mounting the compressor 10, the heat exchanger 20, and the electronic expansion valve 30. That is, the mounting positions have positions for mounting the compressor 10, the heat exchanger 20, and the electronic expansion valve 30, and also have structures for fixing the compressor 10, the heat exchanger 20, and the electronic expansion valve 30. For example, it can be a fixing structure such as fixing holes (screw holes, limit holes), etc. This utility model is not specifically limited. As a result, the compressor 10, the heat exchanger 20, and the electronic expansion valve 30 can all be mounted on the flow channel plate 40. Compared with the prior art, its integration is higher, and the mounting bracket of the compressor 10 can be eliminated, thereby greatly improving the overall integration of the air conditioner and reducing its size.

[0036] The flow channel plate 40 proposed in this embodiment is applied to an air conditioning integrated module, which includes a compressor 10, a heat exchanger 20, and an electronic expansion valve 30. The flow channel plate 40 is provided with mounting positions corresponding to the compressor 10, the heat exchanger 20, and the electronic expansion valve 30, so that the compressor 10, the heat exchanger 20, and the electronic expansion valve 30 can all be mounted on the flow channel plate 40. Therefore, compared with the prior art, this results in a higher degree of integration of the automotive air conditioning system, while also eliminating the need for a mounting bracket for the compressor 10, further reducing the volume occupied by the air conditioning system.

[0037] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the flow channel plate 40 is provided with a first suspension mounting position 44 for mounting the compressor 10, and the compressor 10 is mounted on the first suspension mounting position 44.

[0038] Specifically, the number of the first suspension mounting positions 44 can be multiple, such as two or three, etc., and this utility model does not specifically limit this. The first suspension mounting position 44 can specifically be a mounting hole. The compressor 10 can be mounted on the flow channel plate 40 at intervals via support feet. At the same time, the compressor 10 can also be mounted on the first suspension mounting position 44 using a vibration isolation method, for example, by using vibration damping pads to reduce vibration, thereby effectively avoiding NVH risks of the compressor 10. NVH is an abbreviation for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness.

[0039] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the flow channel plate 40 includes two opposing sides, which are respectively used to mount the compressor 10 and the heat exchanger 20.

[0040] Specifically, by mounting the compressor 10 and the heat exchanger 20 on opposite sides of the heat exchanger 2020, the thermal interference between the compressor 10 and the heat exchanger 20 can be reduced. The flow channel plate 40 serves as a heat insulation layer.

[0041] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as this embodiment, the flow channel plate 40 is provided with a second suspension mounting position 45 for mounting the air conditioning integrated module, and the air conditioning integrated module is used to be mounted on the carrier through the second suspension mounting position 45.

[0042] Specifically, the number of the second suspension mounting positions 45 can be multiple, for example, two; however, this utility model does not specifically limit the number. The second suspension mounting position 45 can specifically be a mounting hole. The carrier refers to the object that carries the air conditioning integrated module; this utility model does not specifically limit the number of carriers.

[0043] Meanwhile, the air conditioning integrated module can also be installed on the second suspension mounting position 45 using a vibration isolation method, such as using vibration damping pads for vibration reduction, thereby effectively avoiding NVH risks.

[0044] Furthermore, in a specific embodiment, the first mounting position 44 and the second mounting position 45 have different installation directions. For example, the first mounting position 44 is installed horizontally, and the second mounting position 45 is installed vertically, effectively avoiding NVH risks from the air conditioner and compressor.

[0045] Furthermore, two mounting seats 46 protrude from both sides of the flow channel plate 40, and each of the two mounting seats 46 is provided with a second suspension mounting position 45.

[0046] By placing the second suspension mounting position 45 on the two mounting seats 46 on both sides of the flow channel plate 40, the space occupied on the side of the flow channel plate 40 is reduced, and space is freed up for the installation of the flow channel plate 40, so that the flow channel plate 40 can be better installed on the carrier.

[0047] See Figure 2 This utility model provides an air conditioning integrated module, which includes the flow channel plate 40 as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0048] This utility model provides a vehicle that includes the flow channel plate 40 as provided in any of the above embodiments, or the air conditioning integrated module as provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0049] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0051] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0052] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0053] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0054] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0055] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0056] The above description describes specific embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the scope of protection of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A flow channel plate, characterized in that, This invention is applied to an integrated air conditioning module, which includes a compressor, a heat exchanger, a condenser, and an electronic expansion valve. The side of the flow channel plate is provided with a first flow channel, a second flow channel, and a reinforcing rib, the reinforcing rib separating the first flow channel and the second flow channel. The heat exchanger is connected to the compressor through the first flow channel, and the condenser is connected to the electronic expansion valve through the second flow channel.

2. The flow channel plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow channel plate has multiple reinforcing ribs on its side, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are distributed in a mesh pattern.

3. The flow channel plate according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least some of the reinforcing ribs form a triangular structure.

4. The flow channel plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow channel plate is provided with mounting positions for the compressor, the heat exchanger and the electronic expansion valve, so that the compressor, the heat exchanger and the electronic expansion valve are all mounted on the flow channel plate.

5. The flow channel plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow channel plate is provided with a first suspension mounting position for mounting the compressor, and the compressor is mounted on the first suspension mounting position.

6. The flow channel plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow channel plate includes two opposing sides, which are used to mount the compressor and the heat exchanger, respectively.

7. The flow channel plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow channel plate is provided with a second suspension mounting position for mounting the air conditioning integrated module, and the air conditioning integrated module is used to be mounted on the carrier through the second suspension mounting position.

8. The flow channel plate according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flow channel plate has two protruding mounting seats on each side, and each of the two mounting seats has a second suspension mounting position.

9. An integrated air conditioning module, characterized in that, The air conditioning integrated module includes the flow channel plate as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes the flow channel plate according to any one of claims 1-8, or the air conditioning integrated module according to claim 9.

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