Runner plate structure, cooling system and automobile

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of thermal management, and discloses a runner plate structure, a cooling system and an automobile, the runner plate structure comprises a runner plate assembly, the runner plate assembly is an injection molding element, the runner plate assembly comprises a runner plate body and a water valve body, the runner plate body is provided with a first connecting port, and the water valve body is provided with a second connecting port. The water valve body is provided with a second connecting port, and the second connecting port is communicated with the first connecting port. The water valve body and the runner plate body are integrally formed in an injection molding mode, the connection sealing performance of the water valve body and the runner plate body is improved, leakage of cooling liquid in the circulation process between the water valve body and the runner plate body is avoided, the connection between the water valve body and the runner plate body does not need a radial sealing ring, an end face sealing ring and a bolt any more, and therefore the sealing performance of the water valve body and the runner plate body is improved. Therefore, the problem of leakage of the cooling liquid caused by mismatching of the sizes of the end face sealing ring, the radial sealing ring and the bolt is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of thermal management technology, and in particular to a flow channel plate structure, a cooling system, and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] The flow channel plate and water valve are components of the automotive cooling system. The flow channel plate has a complex internal design that provides different flow paths for the coolant. The water valve automatically switches the circulation path of the coolant according to the vehicle's operating conditions, such as temperature and load, so as to evenly distribute the coolant to various parts of the vehicle's thermal management system.

[0003] In the prior art, the connection between the flow channel plate 13 and the water valve body 12 is a bolt 14 fixed connection. To prevent leakage at the connection point between the flow channel plate 13 and the water valve, an end face sealing ring 15 and a radial sealing ring 16 are provided at the connection point (e.g., Figures 1 to 2 (As shown). The mismatch in size between the end face seal ring 15 and the radial seal ring 16 can easily lead to coolant leakage, reducing the efficiency of the vehicle's cooling system, increasing energy consumption, and even causing coolant leakage that renders the vehicle unusable. In addition, the water valve body 12 and the flow channel plate 13 are connected by bolts 14, and the selection and installation torque of bolts 14 also increase the risk of vehicle failure.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to propose a flow channel plate structure, cooling system, and automobile to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a flow channel plate structure to achieve a sealed connection between the flow channel plate body and the water valve body, thereby preventing coolant leakage at the connection between the flow channel plate body and the water valve body.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A flow channel plate structure, comprising:

[0008] The flow channel plate assembly is an injection molded element. The flow channel plate assembly includes a flow channel plate body and a water valve body. The flow channel plate body is provided with a first connection port, and the water valve body is provided with a second connection port. The second connection port is connected to the first connection port.

[0009] Preferably, the flow channel plate structure also includes a water valve actuator. The water valve body is provided with a valve core and a flow channel. The valve core is rotatably disposed in the flow channel. The water valve actuator can drive the valve core to rotate to open or block the flow channel. The flow channel is connected to the second connection port.

[0010] Preferably, the water valve actuator is detachably connected to the water valve body.

[0011] Preferably, the flow channel plate structure also includes bolts, a first connecting member is provided on the side wall of the water valve body, and a second connecting member is provided on the side wall of the water valve actuator, with the first connecting member and the second connecting member connected by bolts.

[0012] Preferably, the number of the first connector, the second connector, and the bolts are all at least two and correspond one-to-one.

[0013] Preferably, at least two first connecting members are evenly distributed along the circumference of the water valve body, and at least two second connecting members are evenly distributed along the circumference of the water valve actuator.

[0014] Preferably, the flow channel plate body has at least two non-communicating flow channels, each flow channel has a first connection port at its inlet, and the number of water valve actuators and water valve bodies is at least two and corresponds one-to-one. Each first connection port is connected to a second connection port on a corresponding water valve body.

[0015] Another objective of this invention is to provide a cooling system that achieves a sealed connection between the flow channel plate body and the water valve body in the cooling system, thereby preventing the cooling system from reducing its operating efficiency due to coolant leakage at the connection between the flow channel plate body and the water valve body.

[0016] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0017] A cooling system includes a cooling system interface and the aforementioned flow channel plate structure. The flow channel plate body is provided with a third connection port, and the cooling system interface is connected to the third connection port.

[0018] Another objective of this invention is to provide a vehicle that achieves a sealed connection between the flow channel plate body and the water valve body in the cooling system, thereby avoiding the problem of reduced working efficiency and increased energy consumption of the vehicle's cooling system due to coolant leakage at the connection between the flow channel plate body and the water valve body.

[0019] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0020] An automobile includes a body and the aforementioned cooling system, the cooling system being disposed within the body.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] This utility model provides a flow channel plate structure, a cooling system, and an automobile. The flow channel plate structure includes a flow channel plate assembly, which is an injection-molded element. The flow channel plate assembly includes a flow channel plate body and a water valve body. The flow channel plate body has a first connection port, and the water valve body has a second connection port, which communicates with the first connection port. The water valve body and the flow channel plate body are integrally injection molded, which improves the connection and sealing performance between the water valve body and the flow channel plate body, preventing coolant leakage during the flow between the water valve body and the flow channel plate body. Furthermore, the connection between the water valve body and the flow channel plate body no longer requires radial sealing rings, end face sealing rings, and bolts, thereby avoiding coolant leakage problems caused by dimensional mismatch of end face sealing rings, radial sealing rings, and bolts, as well as coolant leakage caused by insufficient bolt installation torque or deformation of the water valve body caused by excessive installation torque, which could lead to vehicle failure. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel plate structure in the prior art;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a flow channel plate structure in the prior art;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel plate structure provided in Embodiment 1;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel plate assembly provided in Embodiment 1.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 11. Water valve actuator; 12. Water valve body; 13. Flow channel plate; 14. Bolt; 15. End face sealing ring; 16. Radial sealing ring; 2. Flow channel plate assembly; 21. Flow channel plate body; 211. First connection port; 212. Third connection port; 22. Water valve body; 23. First connecting piece; 3. Water valve actuator; 31. Second connecting piece; 4. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] 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.

[0032] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] This embodiment provides a flow channel plate structure to achieve a sealed connection between the flow channel plate body and the water valve body, thereby preventing coolant leakage at the connection between the flow channel plate body and the water valve body.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figures 3 to 4As shown, the flow channel plate structure includes a flow channel plate assembly 2, which is an injection molding element. The flow channel plate assembly 2 includes a flow channel plate body 21 and a water valve body 22. The flow channel plate body 21 is provided with a first connection port 211, and the water valve body 22 is provided with a second connection port. The second connection port is connected to the first connection port 211. The water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21 are integrally injection molded, which improves the connection and sealing performance between the water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21, and avoids leakage of coolant during the flow process between the water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21. Furthermore, the connection between the water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21 no longer requires the radial sealing ring 16, the end face sealing ring 15 and the bolt 14, thereby avoiding the problem of coolant leakage caused by the size mismatch of the end face sealing ring 15, the radial sealing ring 16 and the bolt 14, as well as the problem of coolant leakage caused by the bolt 14 being too small or the water valve body 22 being deformed due to the bolt 14 being too large, which could lead to the failure of the entire vehicle.

[0036] Furthermore, the flow channel plate structure also includes a water valve actuator 3. The water valve body 22 contains a valve core and a flow channel. The valve core is rotatably mounted within the flow channel. The water valve actuator 3 can drive the valve core to rotate, thus opening or closing the flow channel. The flow channel is connected to the second connection port. By precisely adjusting the opening degree of the valve core through the water valve actuator 3, the flow rate of coolant entering the flow channel plate body 21 is controlled. It should be noted that the water valve actuator 3 is a commonly used device in the prior art for controlling the opening and closing of the valve core within the water valve body 22, and will not be described in detail here.

[0037] Furthermore, the water valve actuator 3 is detachably connected to the water valve body 22, which facilitates the disassembly of the water valve actuator 3 and the entire flow channel plate assembly 2, thereby facilitating the maintenance and replacement of the water valve actuator 3 and reducing the maintenance cost of the entire flow channel plate structure.

[0038] Optionally, the flow channel plate structure also includes bolts 4. A first connecting member 23 is provided on the side wall of the water valve body 22, and the first connecting member 23 has a first threaded hole. A second connecting member 31 is provided on the side wall of the water valve actuator 3, and the second connecting member 31 has a second threaded hole. Bolts 4 are threadedly engaged with the first threaded hole and the second threaded hole, that is, the first connecting member 23 and the second connecting member 31 are connected by bolts 4, realizing a detachable connection between the water valve actuator 3 and the water valve body 22. In other embodiments, a slot may be provided on one of the water valve body 22 and the water valve actuator 3, and a buckle may be provided on the other, with the buckle engaging with the slot.

[0039] Furthermore, the number of the first connecting member 23, the second connecting member 31, and the bolts 4 are all at least two and correspond one-to-one. The at least two bolts 4 distribute the load on the connection surface between the water valve body 22 and the water valve actuator 3 and increase the friction between them, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the water valve actuator 3 and the water valve body 22. In this embodiment, the number of the first connecting member 23, the second connecting member 31, and the bolts 4 are all six. In other embodiments, the number of the first connecting member 23, the second connecting member 31, and the bolts 4 are two, four, or eight, etc.

[0040] Furthermore, at least two first connecting parts 23 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the water valve body 22, and at least two second connecting parts 31 are evenly distributed along the circumference of the water valve actuator 3. Each first connecting part 23 and its corresponding second connecting part 31 are connected by a bolt 4, so that the load can be transmitted more evenly on the connection surface between the water valve body 22 and the water valve actuator 3, and each bolt 4 is subjected to balanced force, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the water valve actuator 3 and the water valve body 22.

[0041] This embodiment also provides a cooling system that achieves a sealed connection between the flow channel plate body 21 and the water valve body 22 in the cooling system, thereby avoiding the problem of reduced cooling system efficiency caused by coolant leakage at the connection between the flow channel plate body 21 and the water valve body 22.

[0042] Specifically, the cooling system includes a cooling system interface and the aforementioned flow channel plate structure. The flow channel plate body 21 is provided with a third connection port 212, and the cooling system interface is connected to the third connection port 212. The coolant circulates within the flow channel plate body 21, passes through the water valve body 22, and then flows to the cooling system interface through the third connection port 212, forming a complete cooling cycle. The water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21 are integrally injection molded, which improves the connection sealing of the water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21 in the cooling system and avoids leakage of coolant during the flow process between the water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21. Furthermore, the connection between the water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21 no longer requires the radial sealing ring 16, the end face sealing ring 15 and the bolt 14, thereby avoiding the problem of coolant leakage in the cooling system caused by the size mismatch of the end face sealing ring 15, the radial sealing ring 16 and the bolt 14, as well as the problem of coolant leakage caused by the bolt 14 being too small or the water valve body 22 being deformed due to the bolt 14 being too large, which would lead to the failure of the cooling system.

[0043] This embodiment provides another automobile that achieves a sealed connection between the flow channel plate body 21 and the water valve body 22 in the cooling system, thereby preventing coolant leakage at the connection between the flow channel plate body 21 and the water valve body 22, which would otherwise reduce the efficiency of the automobile cooling system and increase energy consumption.

[0044] An automobile includes a body and the aforementioned cooling system, the cooling system being housed within the body. The water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21 are integrally injection molded, improving the connection and sealing performance between them and preventing coolant leakage during flow between them. Furthermore, the connection between the water valve body 22 and the flow channel plate body 21 no longer requires a radial sealing ring 16, an end face sealing ring 15, and bolts 14, thus avoiding coolant leakage problems caused by dimensional mismatches between the end face sealing ring 15, radial sealing ring 16, and bolts 14, as well as coolant leakage due to insufficient bolt installation torque or deformation of the water valve body 22 due to excessive installation torque, which could lead to cooling system failure and increased energy consumption.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] This embodiment provides a flow channel plate structure. The following mainly describes the differences between this embodiment and the previous embodiments, while the similarities will not be repeated.

[0047] Specifically, the flow channel plate body 21 has at least two non-communicating flow channels. Each flow channel has a first connection port 211 at its inlet. There are at least two water valve actuators 3 and two corresponding water valve bodies 22. Each first connection port 211 is connected to a second connection port on a corresponding water valve body 22. Each actuator independently controls one water valve body 22, thereby precisely regulating the coolant in each flow channel within the flow channel plate body 21. This achieves personalized control of these different flow channels, maintaining the optimal operating temperature of the entire thermal management system and improving its performance and efficiency. In this embodiment, there are four flow channels, four water valve bodies 22, and four water valve actuators 3. In other embodiments, there are two, three, or five flow channels, three water valve bodies 22, and five water valve actuators 3.

[0048] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A runner plate structure, characterized by, The application relates to a flow channel plate structure. The flow channel plate structure further comprises a water valve actuator (3), a valve core and a flow channel are arranged in the water valve body (22), the valve core is rotatably arranged in the flow channel, the water valve actuator (3) can drive the valve core to rotate to open or block the flow channel, and the flow channel is communicated with the second connecting port.

2. The runner plate structure of claim 1, wherein The water valve actuator (3) is detachably connected with the water valve body (22).

3. The runner plate structure of claim 2, wherein The flow channel plate structure further comprises a bolt, a first connecting piece (23) is arranged on the side wall of the water valve body (22), a second connecting piece (31) is arranged on the side wall of the water valve actuator (3), and the first connecting piece (23) and the second connecting piece (31) are connected through the bolt.

4. The runner plate structure of claim 3, wherein The number of the first connecting piece (23), the second connecting piece (31) and the bolt is at least two and one-to-one correspondence.

5. The runner plate structure of claim 4, wherein At least two first connecting pieces (23) are uniformly distributed along the circumference of the water valve body (22), and at least two second connecting pieces (31) are uniformly distributed along the circumference of the water valve actuator (3).

6. The runner plate structure of claim 5, wherein The flow channel plate body (21) is provided with at least two flow channels which are not communicated with each other, a first connecting port (211) is arranged at the inlet of each flow channel, the number of the water valve actuator (3) and the water valve body (22) is at least two and one-to-one correspondence, and each first connecting port (211) is communicated with the second connecting port on the corresponding water valve body (22).

7. The runner plate structure according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein The application relates to a cooling system interface and the flow channel plate structure in any one of claims 1-7, a third connecting port (212) is arranged on the flow channel plate body (21), and the cooling system interface is communicated with the third connecting port (212).

8. A cooling system characterized by, The application relates to a vehicle body and the cooling system in claim 8, and the cooling system is arranged in the vehicle body.

9. An automobile characterized by comprising: ​

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