Thermal management valve group module and vehicle comprising same

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle thermal management, and particularly provides a thermal management valve group module and a vehicle comprising the same. The thermal management valve group module comprises a main body, a valve group and a wire harness, the main body at least comprises a first split body, a second split body and a third split body, the first split body, the second split body and the third split body are connected in a sealed mode and define flow channel parts, and the flow channel parts are arranged in a multi-layer mode in the Z direction; the valve group comprises a plurality of elements which are installed on the main body and distributed on the flow channel part, and the elements are in communication connection through the wire harness. According to the heat management valve group module, the multiple valve group elements and the flow channels are integrated into a whole through the heat management valve group module, the elements are connected through the flow channel parts arranged in the multiple layers in the main body, circulation of a refrigerant is achieved, the structure of the vehicle heat management system is simplified, and the occupied space and the weight of the heat management valve group module are reduced; and moreover, valve group elements can be arranged in a multi-surface manner, so that the space utilization rate of the integrated module is improved, and the integration degree is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of vehicle thermal management, and specifically proposes a thermal management valve group module and a vehicle including the same. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of new energy vehicles, the market demands for vehicle thermal management valve modules are constantly increasing. As an important component of vehicles, thermal management valve modules not only regulate the temperature, humidity, and airflow of the passenger compartment to provide users with a comfortable driving and riding environment, but also take into account the heating and insulation or heat dissipation and cooling of vehicle components to keep them in good working condition.

[0003] Automotive thermal management valve group modules generally include heat exchange elements such as plate heat exchangers and intermediate heat exchangers, fluid components such as gas-liquid separators and liquid storage dryers, and valve components such as solenoid valves and electronic expansion valves. These components are set up independently in the system and are interconnected through pipelines to form complex pathways. Each functional component also needs to be installed independently from the outside.

[0004] In related technical solutions, thermal management components are distributed throughout the vehicle body to regulate the thermal balance of multiple systems. This results in extremely complex piping connections, severely impacting the vehicle's range and thermal management efficiency, and posing a significant challenge to the vehicle's layout space. Therefore, distributed thermal management valve modules suffer from technical drawbacks such as complex piping arrangements, high space occupation, difficult maintenance, and difficult assembly. Utility Model Content

[0005] In related technologies, distributed thermal management valve group modules suffer from technical drawbacks such as complex piping layout, high space occupation, difficult maintenance, and difficult assembly. The purpose of this application is to solve at least some of these technical problems, and this purpose is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application proposes a thermal management valve assembly module, which includes a main body, a valve assembly, and a wiring harness; the main body includes at least a first part, a second part, and a third part, the first part, the second part, and the third part are sealed together and define a flow channel, the flow channel being arranged in multiple layers along the Z direction; the valve assembly includes multiple components, the multiple components are mounted on the main body and distributed on the flow channel, and the multiple components are communicatively connected through the wiring harness.

[0007] In some embodiments, the flow channel includes a first flow channel, a second flow channel, a lateral flow channel, and a component flow channel. The first flow channel and the second flow channel are arranged in layers along the Z direction. The component flow channel is on which a component is mounted. The lateral flow channel is distributed along the Z direction on the side of the component flow channel and connects the component flow channel with the first flow channel or the second flow channel.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first split has opposing A1 and B1 surfaces along the Z direction, with a first mounting platform on the A1 surface and a first flow channel portion on the B1 surface; the second split has opposing A2 and B2 surfaces along the Z direction, with a second flow channel portion on the A2 surface and a second mounting platform on the B2 surface; the B1 surface and the A2 surface are sealed together and the first flow channel portion and the second flow channel portion are correspondingly engaged to form a first flow channel portion; the first mounting platform and the second mounting platform have some component flow channel portions distributed within them and communicate with the first flow channel portion; and at least some components of the valve assembly are mounted on the first mounting platform and the second mounting platform.

[0009] In some embodiments, the third component has opposing A3 and B3 surfaces along the Z direction. The A3 surface is provided with a fourth flow channel portion, and the B3 surface is provided with a third mounting platform. The B2 surface is also provided with a third flow channel portion. The B2 surface is sealed to the A3 surface, and the third flow channel portion and the fourth flow channel portion are correspondingly engaged to form a second flow channel portion. The third mounting platform has some component flow channel portions distributed in it and communicates with the second flow channel portion. The third mounting platform is used to install at least some components of the valve assembly.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first component is provided with a first reinforcing part, which is connected to each of the first mounting platforms; and / or, the second component is provided with a second reinforcing part, which is connected to each of the second mounting platforms; and / or, the third component is provided with a third reinforcing part, which is connected to each of the third mounting platforms.

[0011] In some embodiments, at least some elements are disposed on opposite sides of the body along the Z-direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the flow channel has a curved section with a bend angle of θ, where 90° < θ ≤ 180°.

[0013] In some embodiments, the radial cross-section of the flow channel is circular or elliptical.

[0014] In some embodiments, the main body is provided with lateral mounting points on both sides along the Y direction, and the lateral mounting points are distributed along the Z direction; wherein, the Y direction is perpendicular to the Z direction.

[0015] Secondly, this application proposes a vehicle that includes the thermal management valve assembly module of the first aspect.

[0016] The technical solution proposed in this application has at least the following technical effects:

[0017] In this application, the thermal management valve assembly module integrates multiple valve components and flow channels into one unit. The components can be arranged on the top surface of the main body, or relatively on the upper and lower surfaces of the main body, or selectively on the sides of the main body. Specifically, the components are connected through a multi-layered flow channel arrangement along the Z-axis within the main body to achieve refrigerant circulation. This not only simplifies the structure of the vehicle's thermal management system and reduces the space and weight occupied by the thermal management valve assembly module, but also allows for multi-faceted arrangement of valve components, improving the space utilization of the integrated module and facilitating compatibility with more components, resulting in a higher degree of integration.

[0018] Furthermore, the cross-section of the flow channel can be set to approximately circular, which reduces flow resistance, decreases the number and length of flow channels, simplifies the layout, and even allows multiple components to share a single flow channel. This reduces the size of the integrated module, which helps to lower mold and processing costs and increase production capacity. Moreover, the mass distribution of the integrated module is more concentrated, which helps to increase rigidity and improve modal characteristics. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To better integrate the content illustrated in the accompanying drawings with the description of the specific embodiments, a brief introduction to the drawings is provided below. It is understood that the accompanying drawings mentioned below are merely schematic illustrations of some embodiments of the relevant technical solutions and the technical solutions of this application. Without creative effort, those skilled in the art can create drawings illustrating other embodiments.

[0020] Specifically, the annotations for the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0021] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of the thermal management valve assembly module described in some embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the thermal management valve assembly module described in some embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of surface A1 of the first component described in some embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the B1 surface of the first component described in some embodiments of this application, where P1 is a cross-sectional view of the first flow channel portion;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the A2 surface of the second component described in some embodiments of this application, where P2 is a cross-sectional view of the second flow channel section;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of surface B2 of the second component described in some embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the A3 surface of the third component described in some embodiments of this application, where P3 is a cross-sectional view of the fourth flow channel component;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of surface B3 of the third component described in some embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel section described in some embodiments of this application, where P4 is a cross-sectional view of the second flow channel section.

[0030] Specifically, the annotations for the figure marks in the instruction manual are as follows:

[0031] 100. Thermal management valve assembly module; 110. Main body; 120. Valve assembly; 130. Wiring harness; 111. First sub-unit; 112. Second sub-unit; 113. Third sub-unit; 121. Component; 1211. Valve body; 1212. Sensing element; 1213. Heat exchange element; 1214. Flow element; 122. Gas-liquid separator; 123. Liquid storage and drying tank; L. Flow channel section; L1. First flow channel section; L2. Second flow channel section; L3. Lateral flow channel section; L4. Component flow channel section; L41. Valve body flow channel section; L42. Sensing element flow channel section; L43. Heat exchanger Component flow channel section; L44, flow element flow channel section; L45, external interface flow channel section; 1111, first mounting platform; 1112, first flow channel section; 1113, first reinforcing section; 1121, second flow channel section; 1122, second mounting platform; 1123, third flow channel section; 1124, second reinforcing section; 1131, fourth flow channel section; 1132, third mounting platform; C, through groove; D, mounting point; T1, valve body mounting platform; T2, sensor element mounting platform; T3, heat exchange element mounting platform; T4, flow element mounting platform; T5, external interface platform. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the embodiments of this application clearer, they will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the content mentioned below is only a partial embodiment of this application, while the complete list of all embodiments is provided. Therefore, other embodiments obtained based on the following embodiments without any inventive effort all fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0033] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to impose strict limitations on the technical solutions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, the use of "a," "an," and "the" to modify a feature does not preclude the possibility that the feature may be plural in other embodiments.

[0034] It should be understood that the terms "comprising," "including," and "having" are open-ended, indicating the presence of the stated features but not excluding the possibility of other features in the embodiment. Similarly, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., to describe multiple features only indicates the distinction between one feature and another, and such terms do not imply order or sequence unless explicitly stated in the context.

[0035] It should be understood that, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms "setup," "connection," and "installation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection via a medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of these terms in this document based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] In addition, for ease of description, the text will use terms of spatial relative relationship to describe the position of one feature relative to another feature, such as "inner", "outer", "end", "side", "upper", "middle", "lower", "high", "low", "axial", "circumferential", "radial", "horizontal", "vertical", "first direction", "second direction", etc. It can be understood that the spatial relative relationship between two features should include other specific situations besides those shown in the accompanying drawings of the specification.

[0037] To gain a clearer understanding of this application, the relevant technologies are further described below:

[0038] With the rapid development of new energy vehicles, the market demands for vehicle thermal management valve modules are constantly increasing. As an important component of vehicles, thermal management valve modules not only regulate the temperature, humidity, and airflow of the passenger compartment to provide users with a comfortable driving and riding environment, but also take into account the heating and insulation or heat dissipation and cooling of vehicle components to keep them in good working condition.

[0039] Automotive thermal management valve group modules typically include heat exchange elements such as plate heat exchangers and intermediate heat exchangers, fluid components such as gas-liquid separators and liquid storage dryers, and valve bodies such as solenoid valves and electronic expansion valves. These components are set up independently in the system and are interconnected through pipelines to form complex pathways. Each functional component also needs to be installed independently from the outside.

[0040] In related technical solutions, thermal management components are distributed throughout the vehicle body to regulate the thermal balance of multiple systems. This results in extremely complex piping connections, severely impacting the vehicle's range and thermal management efficiency, and posing a significant challenge to the vehicle's layout space. Therefore, distributed thermal management valve modules suffer from technical drawbacks such as complex piping arrangements, high space occupation, difficult maintenance, and difficult assembly.

[0041] Furthermore, while some technical solutions feature more compact thermal management integrated modules, single-layer flow channel integration schemes have limited integration and low space utilization. Future automotive thermal management systems will operate with more sophisticated modes and complex flow channel arrangements. The projected area of ​​existing single-layer flow channel integration schemes is strongly correlated with the number of thermal management components and the length of the flow channels, making expansion difficult.

[0042] Specifically, embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Firstly, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application proposes a thermal management valve assembly module 100, which includes a main body 110, a valve assembly 120, and a wiring harness 130. The main body includes at least a first part 111, a second part 112, and a third part 113. The first part 111, the second part 112, and the third part 113 are sealed together and define a flow channel L. The flow channel L is arranged in multiple layers along the Z direction. The valve assembly 120 includes a plurality of elements 121. The plurality of elements 121 are mounted on the main body 110 and distributed on the flow channel L, and the plurality of elements 121 are communicatively connected through the wiring harness 130.

[0044] In this application, the thermal management valve assembly module 100 integrates multiple valve assembly 120 elements 121 and flow channels into one unit. The elements 121 can be arranged on the top surface of the main body 110, or on the upper and lower surfaces of the main body 110, or selectively arranged on the sides of the main body 110. Specifically, the elements 121 are connected through multiple flow channels L arranged along the Z direction inside the main body 110 to realize the circulation of refrigerant. This not only simplifies the structure of the vehicle thermal management system and reduces the space occupied and weight of the thermal management valve assembly module 100, but also allows the valve assembly 120 elements 121 to be arranged on multiple sides, improving the space utilization of the integrated module and facilitating the compatibility of more elements 121, resulting in a higher degree of integration.

[0045] Furthermore, the cross-section of the flow channel L can be set to approximately circular, which reduces flow resistance, decreases the number and length of flow channels, simplifies the layout, and even allows multiple components 121 to share a single flow channel. This reduces the size of the integrated module, which helps to reduce mold and processing costs and increase production capacity. Moreover, the mass distribution of the integrated module is more concentrated, which helps to increase rigidity and improve modal characteristics.

[0046] Understandably, the main body 110 may also include a fourth part, a fifth part, etc. This application does not limit the number of parts. Three parts are only one embodiment of this application. Three or more parts are all within the protection scope of this application.

[0047] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The valve assembly 120 also includes a gas-liquid separator 122 and a liquid storage and drying tank 123, which are respectively connected to the flow channel L of the main body 110. Of course, the valve assembly 120 may also include other components, which will not be described in detail here.

[0048] In some embodiments, the focus is on referring to Figure 9 ( Figure 9 The component flow channel L4 (not shown) includes a first flow channel L1, a second flow channel L2, a lateral flow channel L3, and a component flow channel L4. The first flow channel L1 and the second flow channel L2 are arranged in layers along the Z direction. The component flow channel L4 is equipped with a component 121. The lateral flow channel L3 is distributed along the Z direction on the side of the component flow channel L4 and connects the component flow channel L4 with the first flow channel L1 or the second flow channel L2.

[0049] It should be noted that the component flow channel L4 can be understood as a hole opened in the mounting platform. The component flow channel L4 can be directly or indirectly connected to the first flow channel L1 or the second flow channel L2 through the lateral flow channel L3.

[0050] The mounting platform is used to mount various components 121; for example, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 The mounting platform includes a valve body mounting platform T1, a sensor element mounting platform T2, a heat exchange element mounting platform T3, and a flow element mounting platform T4; correspondingly, refer to Figure 9 The aforementioned mounting platforms are respectively equipped with valve bodies 1211, sensing elements 1212, heat exchange elements 1213, and flow elements 1214, and refer to Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 Each of the aforementioned mounting platforms is equipped with a valve body flow channel L41, a sensor element flow channel L42, a heat exchange element flow channel L43, and a flow element flow channel L44.

[0051] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first component 111 has opposing A1 and B1 surfaces along the Z direction. A1 surface is provided with a first mounting platform 1111, and B1 surface is provided with a first flow channel portion 1112; (Refer to...) Figure 5 and Figure 6The second component 112 has opposing surfaces A2 and B2 along the Z direction. Surface A2 has a second flow channel portion 1121, and surface B2 has a second mounting platform 1122. Surface B1 is sealed to surface A2, and the first flow channel portion 1112 and the second flow channel portion 1121 are correspondingly engaged to form a first flow channel portion L1. Component flow channels L4 are distributed within the first mounting platform 1111 and the second mounting platform 1122, and communicate with the first flow channel portion L1. The first mounting platform 1111 and the second mounting platform 1122 are used to mount at least some components 121 of the valve assembly 120.

[0052] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 The first mounting platform 1111 includes three valve body mounting platforms T1, two sensor element mounting platforms T2, and four heat exchange element mounting platforms T3. The valve body mounting platforms T1 are provided with valve body flow channels L41, the sensor element mounting platforms T2 are provided with sensor element flow channels L42, and the heat exchange element mounting platforms T3 are provided with heat exchange element flow channels L43. (Refer to...) Figure 3 In this embodiment, the valve body flow channel L41, the sensing element flow channel L42, and the heat exchange element flow channel L43 are all connected to the first flow channel L1.

[0053] Optionally, refer to Figure 3 The first sub-unit 111 is also equipped with several external interface panels T5, as shown in the reference. Figure 4 The external interface platform is provided with an external interface flow channel L45, which can connect the first flow channel L1 to the gas-liquid separator 122 or the liquid storage drying tank 123 or other components.

[0054] Optionally, refer to Figure 6 The second mounting platform 1122 includes two valve body mounting platforms T1 and several flow element mounting platforms T4. The valve body mounting platforms T1 are provided with valve body flow channels L41, and the flow element mounting platforms T4 are provided with flow element flow channels L44. (Refer to...) Figure 3 In this embodiment, both the valve body flow channel L41 and the flow element flow channel L44 are connected to the first flow channel L1. Furthermore, the gas-liquid separator 122, the liquid storage drying tank 123, and other components are each provided with an interface that communicates with the flow element flow channel L44.

[0055] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The third component 113 has opposing A3 and B3 surfaces along the Z direction. The A3 surface has a fourth flow channel section 1131, and the B3 surface has a third mounting platform 1132; (Refer to...) Figure 6The B2 surface is also provided with a third flow channel section 1123. The B2 surface is sealed to the A3 surface and the third flow channel section 1123 and the fourth flow channel section 1131 are correspondingly engaged to form a second flow channel section L2. The third mounting platform 1132 has some component flow channel sections L4 distributed in it and communicates with the second flow channel section L2. The third mounting platform 1132 is used to install at least some components 121 of the valve assembly 120.

[0056] Optionally, refer to Figure 8 The third mounting platform 1132 includes eight valve body mounting platforms T1. In this embodiment, the valve body mounting platform T1 is provided with a valve body flow channel L41, which is connected to the second flow channel L2.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the mounting platform is used to mount at least some of the components 121. The component flow channel L4 is a mounting hole opened in the mounting platform. The mounting hole can be directly or through the lateral flow channel L3 to communicate with the flow channel division. The second part 112 has flow channel divisions on both sides in the Z direction, so as to enclose two layers of flow channel L with the first part 111 and the third part 113 on both sides in the Z direction, respectively.

[0058] It should be noted that the main body 110 of this application preferably includes at least three parts to ensure that at least two layers of flow channel L can be enclosed along the Z direction, thereby improving space utilization and increasing thermal management efficiency.

[0059] Understandably, adjustments to the shape of each component are also within the scope of protection of this application. For example, at least one of the components 111, 112, and 113 can be a flat plate, with flow channel portions provided on the remaining components. Further assuming that the second component 112 is a flat plate, and flow channel portions are provided on the first component 111 and the third component 113 respectively; the flow channel portion on the first component 111 and the second component 112 together form a first flow channel portion L1, and the flow channel portions on the second component 112 and the third component 113 together form a second flow channel portion L2. For example, the first segment 111 and the third segment 113 are flat plates, and the second segment 112 has two layers of flow channel distribution on its two Z-direction sides. The first layer of flow channel distribution on the first segment 111 and the second segment 112 together form the first flow channel distribution 1112, and the second layer of flow channel distribution on the second segment 112 together with the third segment 113 together form the second flow channel distribution.

[0060] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 3 to 8 The first sub-body 111 is provided with a first reinforcing part 1113, which connects to each of the first mounting platforms 1111; and / or, the second sub-body 112 is provided with a second reinforcing part 1124, which connects to each of the second mounting platforms 1122; and / or, the third sub-body 113 is provided with a third reinforcing part, which connects to each of the third mounting platforms 1132.

[0061] In the above embodiments, the reinforcing part is used to increase the strength of the module.

[0062] In addition, at least one of the three components has a through groove C, which not only reduces weight but can also be placed between the hot and cold flow channels to reduce heat transfer between them and achieve a heat insulation effect.

[0063] Specifically, to reduce heat loss in the thermal management valve module 100, a heat insulation groove can be installed between the high-temperature and low-temperature flow channels. This changes the heat transfer between the high- and low-temperature fluids from solid metal to air, reducing heat transfer efficiency and thus minimizing heat loss. Furthermore, to achieve the lightweight requirement of the thermal management valve module 100, some weight-reduction grooves can be installed while maintaining strength. Material can be locally thinned or removed from these grooves to reduce the weight of the valve module.

[0064] In some embodiments, at least some of the elements 121 are disposed on opposite sides of the body 110 along the Z-direction. Understandably, some of the elements 121 may also be disposed on the side of the body 110. The valve assembly 120 elements 121 can be arranged on multiple sides, which improves the space utilization of the integrated module, can easily accommodate more elements 121, and achieves a higher degree of integration.

[0065] Specifically, the bottom of the relatively arranged component flow channel L4 is connected, and it is also connected to the first flow channel L1 or the second flow channel L2, or the cavities of the two component flow channel L4 share a lateral flow channel. It can be understood that the bottom of the relatively arranged component flow channel L4 may be connected or may not be connected, and all of the above are within the protection scope of this application.

[0066] In some embodiments, the flow channel L has a curved section with a bend angle of θ, where 90° < θ ≤ 180°.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the flow channel extends generally along the X direction and has a bend section. The bend angle θ of the bend section is in the range of 90°<θ≤180°. The bend angle should not be too small, which can reduce the flow resistance of the heat exchange fluid in the flow channel, making the fluid flow smoother, thereby reducing the flow energy consumption.

[0068] In some embodiments, the radial cross-section of the flow channel L is circular or elliptical.

[0069] In the above embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 9The cross-section of each flow channel is a smoothly transitioned "U" shape. The cross-section of the first flow channel L1 and the second flow channel L2 is an approximately circular oval or elliptical shape formed by two interlocking "U" shapes. On the one hand, opening two U-shaped grooves on the two parts is easier to process than opening a circular flow channel hole on a single main body 110; on the other hand, the oval flow channel formed by two interlocking "U" shapes can reduce the flow resistance of the fluid during flow.

[0070] In some embodiments, the main body 110 is provided with lateral mounting points D on both sides along the Y direction, and the lateral mounting points D are distributed along the Z direction; wherein the Y direction is perpendicular to the Z direction, and further, the X direction, Y direction and Z direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0071] like Figure 1 As shown, the thermal management valve assembly module 100 has mounting points D on all four sides (top, bottom, left, and right) for selection, allowing for flexible mounting to the vehicle frame using screws and brackets. Alternatively, a lifting lug can be installed on the upper surface of the thermal management valve assembly module 100, suspending it from the frame and securing it to the frame via the left / right mounting points D. The left / right sides of the thermal management valve assembly module 100 have mounting points D along the Z-direction, which not only enriches the installation directions of the valve assembly module and makes installation more flexible, but also balances the left and right installation gaps when using both mounting points D simultaneously, preventing interference and facilitating installation. Furthermore, to isolate vibrations from the vehicle frame, shock-absorbing pads can be installed at the mounting points. Of course, without departing from the principles of this application, the specific installation method is not unique; the above description mainly uses the mechanical structures of some embodiments as examples.

[0072] Understandably, the function of mounting point D is to facilitate the connection between the thermal management valve assembly module 100 and the vehicle frame. Mounting point D includes, but is not limited to, screw holes. Mounting points D can be provided at both ends of the main body 110 along the Y direction. The screw holes of mounting points D can be oriented axially towards the Y direction or towards the Z direction. Similarly, mounting points D can also be provided at both ends of the main body 110 along the X direction. The screw holes of mounting points D can be oriented axially towards the X direction or towards the Z direction. All the above embodiments are within the protection scope of this application.

[0073] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the valve assembly 120 may include two sensing elements 1212, 13 valve bodies 1211, two heat exchange elements 1213, several flow elements 1214, a gas-liquid separator 122, and a liquid storage and drying tank 123. The aforementioned elements 121 may be selectively disposed in the flow channels within the main body 110 to adjust the thermal balance of different systems. Correspondingly, the mounting platform may be divided into a sensing element mounting platform T2, a valve body mounting platform T1, a heat exchange element mounting platform T3, a flow element mounting platform T4, and an external interface platform T5. The flow channel section L includes a first flow channel section L1, a second flow channel section L2, a lateral flow channel section L3, and an element flow channel section L4. The element flow channel section L4 may be divided into a sensing element flow channel section L42, a valve body flow channel section L41, a heat exchange element flow channel section L43, a flow element flow channel section L44, and an external interface flow channel section L45. Two sensing elements 1212 are mounted on sensing element mounting platform T2 and sealed to the sensing element flow channel L42. Thirteen valve bodies 1211 are respectively mounted on corresponding valve body mounting platforms T1 and sealed to the corresponding valve body flow channel L41. Two heat exchange elements 1213 are respectively sealed to the corresponding heat exchange element flow channel L43 and are relatively fixed to the valve group module through threaded connections. The gas-liquid separator 122 and the liquid storage drying tank 123 are mounted on the corresponding flow element mounting platform T4 through interfaces, and their interfaces are sealed to the corresponding flow element flow channel L44 on the valve group module. In particular, the wiring harness 130 is connected to each element 121 of the valve group 120 to transmit signals controlling the valve group 120.

[0074] In some embodiments, the first flow channel portion 1112 is a recessed groove on the B1 surface; the first mounting platform 1111 is used to place and mount thermal management valve assembly components such as the sensing element 1212, valve body 1211, and heat exchange element 1213. The first mounting platform 1111 is integrally formed with or welded to the first split body 111, and may consist of two sensing element mounting platforms T2, three valve body mounting platforms T1, four heat exchange element mounting platforms T3, and several external interface platforms T5. The first mounting platform 1111 is provided with an element flow channel portion L4 for sealing connection of the corresponding thermal management element and communicating with the flow channel inside the valve assembly module. Figure 3 It can be seen that the two sensor mounting platforms T2, the three valve body mounting platforms T1, the four heat exchange element mounting platforms T3, and the several external interface platforms T5 are all arranged along the Z-direction, while the direction of the first flow channel section 1112 is perpendicular to the Z-direction. Of course, some of the mounting platforms within the first mounting platform 1111 can be selectively arranged on the side of the first section 111, which is not limited here.

[0075] In some embodiments, the first reinforcing part 1113 provides sufficient wall thickness around the first flow channel portion 1112 and connects each mounting platform to the flow channel, ensuring the strength and rigidity of the first part 111 during plastic forming (casting or forging) and assembly. Optionally, the external interface platform T5 is disposed on the front or side of the first part 111 and is integrally formed with or welded to the first part 111. When the external thermal management component needs to communicate with the flow channel within the thermal management valve group module 100, it can be connected to the external interface platform T5 via a pipeline. One end of the pipeline is connected to the external interface within the external interface platform T5, and the other end is connected to the external thermal management component. Of course, the number of external interface platforms T5 can be adjusted according to the number of external thermal management components, and they can also be arranged on the second part 112 or the third part 113, which is not limited here.

[0076] In some embodiments, the second flow channel portion 1121 is a recessed groove on the A2 surface, and the third flow channel portion 1123 is a recessed groove on the B2 surface; the second mounting platform 1122 is used to place and install thermal management valve assembly components such as the valve body 1211 and flow element 1214. The second mounting platform 1122 is integrally formed with or welded to the second part 112, and can be composed of two valve body mounting platforms T1 and several flow element mounting platforms T4. The second mounting platform 1122 is provided with an element flow channel portion L4 for sealing connection of the corresponding thermal management components and communicating with the flow channel inside the valve assembly module. Figure 6 It can be seen that the two valve body mounting platforms T1, several flow element mounting platforms T4, and the third mounting platform 1132 are all arranged along the Z-direction, while the directions of the second flow channel section 1121 and the third flow channel section 1123 are perpendicular to the Z-direction and are arranged in layers on both sides of the Z-direction. The second reinforcing part 1124 provides sufficient wall thickness around the second flow channel section 1121 and the third flow channel section 1123 and connects each mounting platform to the flow channel, ensuring the strength and rigidity of the second part 112 during plastic forming (casting or forging) and assembly.

[0077] In some embodiments, the fourth flow channel portion 1131 is a recessed groove provided on the A3 surface; the third mounting platform 1132 is used to place and mount the valve body 1211, and the third mounting platform 1132 is integrally formed with or welded to the third portion 113, and can be composed of 8 valve body mounting platforms T1. The third mounting platform 1132 is provided with a component flow channel portion L4 for sealing connection of corresponding thermal management components. Figure 8It can be seen that the eight valve body mounting platforms T1 are arranged along the Z direction, while the direction of the fourth flow channel section 1131 is perpendicular to the Z direction. A third reinforcing part can be provided on the third part 113. The third reinforcing part provides sufficient wall thickness on the periphery of the fourth flow channel section 1131 and connects each mounting platform to the flow channel, ensuring the strength and rigidity of the third part 113 during plastic forming (casting or forging) and assembly.

[0078] Specifically, the three components 111, 112, and 113 are sealed together. The B1 surface of the first component 111 is sealed to the A2 surface of the second component 112 (this can be achieved by welding or gluing, provided strength and sealing conditions are guaranteed; no specific limitations are made here). Simultaneously, the first flow channel portion 1112 and the second flow channel portion 1121 form the first flow channel portion L1. The B2 surface of the second component 112 is sealed to the A3 surface of the third component 113. Simultaneously, the third flow channel portion 1123 and the fourth flow channel portion 1131 form the second flow channel portion L2.

[0079] Secondly, this application proposes a vehicle that includes the thermal management valve group module 100 of the first aspect.

[0080] In the above embodiments, the vehicle of the second aspect includes the thermal management valve group module 100 of the first aspect. Therefore, the vehicle of the second aspect has at least all the technical effects of the thermal management valve group module 100 of the first aspect, and its specific technical effects will not be described in detail here.

[0081] The embodiments of this application only illustrate the structure of the vehicle in relation to the improvement points of this application in the second aspect, but do not mean that it does not have other structures. For example, the vehicle also includes a heat dissipation grille and / or a heat dissipation fan, etc. Other structures will not be described in detail here.

[0082] In particular, the term "and / or" in this application should be understood as follows:

[0083] In the first case, the term “and / or” located between the first feature and the second feature includes any of the following meanings: (1) only the first feature; (2) only the second feature; and (3) both the first feature and the second feature.

[0084] In the second case, the term "and / or" between the last two features in a set of three or more features means that at least one of the features is included. For example, "first feature, second feature and / or third feature" has the same meaning as "first feature and / or second feature and / or third feature", specifically including the following combinations: (1) only the first feature; (2) only the second feature; (3) only the third feature; (4) the first feature and the second feature and no third feature; (5) the first feature and the third feature and no second feature; (6) the second feature and the third feature and no first feature; and (7) the first feature, the second feature and the third feature.

[0085] Furthermore, although the embodiments of this application have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the concept of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A thermal management valve assembly module, characterized in that, It includes a main body (110), a valve assembly (120), and a wiring harness (130); The main body (110) includes at least a first part (111), a second part (112) and a third part (113), the first part (111), the second part (112) and the third part (113) being sealed together and defining a flow channel (L), the flow channel (L) being arranged in multiple layers along the Z direction; The valve assembly (120) includes multiple elements (121), which are mounted on the main body (110) and distributed on the flow channel (L), and the multiple elements (121) are communicatively connected through the wiring harness (130).

2. The thermal management valve assembly module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow channel section (L) includes a first flow channel section (L1), a second flow channel section (L2), a lateral flow channel section (L3), and a component flow channel section (L4). The first flow channel section (L1) and the second flow channel section (L2) are arranged in layers along the Z direction. The component flow channel section (L4) is equipped with the component (121). The lateral flow channel section (L3) is distributed along the Z direction on the side of the component flow channel section (L4) and connects the component flow channel section (L4) with the first flow channel section (L1) or the second flow channel section (L2).

3. The thermal management valve assembly module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first split body (111) has opposing A1 and B1 surfaces along the Z direction. The A1 surface is provided with a first mounting platform (1111), and the B1 surface is provided with a first flow channel section (1112). The second component (112) has opposing A2 and B2 surfaces along the Z direction. The A2 surface is provided with a second flow channel portion (1121), and the B2 surface is provided with a second mounting platform (1122). The B1 surface is sealed to the A2 surface, and the first flow channel portion (1112) and the second flow channel portion (1121) are correspondingly engaged to form the first flow channel portion (L1). The first mounting platform (1111) and the second mounting platform (1122) have a portion of the component flow channel portion (L4) distributed in them and communicate with the first flow channel portion (L1). The first mounting platform (1111) and the second mounting platform (1122) install at least a portion of the components (121) of the valve assembly (120).

4. The thermal management valve assembly module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The third component (113) has opposing A3 and B3 surfaces along the Z direction. The A3 surface is provided with a fourth flow channel section (1131), and the B3 surface is provided with a third mounting platform (1132). The B2 surface is further provided with a third flow channel section (1123). The B2 surface is sealed to the A3 surface, and the third flow channel section (1123) and the fourth flow channel section (1131) are correspondingly engaged to form the second flow channel section (L2). A portion of the component flow channel section (L4) is distributed in the third mounting platform (1132) and communicates with the second flow channel section (L2). The third mounting platform (1132) is used to install at least a portion of the components (121) of the valve assembly (120).

5. The thermal management valve assembly module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first split body (111) is provided with a first reinforcing part (1113), and the first reinforcing part (1113) is connected to each of the first mounting platforms (1111); And / or, the second sub-body (112) is provided with a second reinforcing part (1124), the second reinforcing part (1124) being connected to each of the second mounting platforms (1122); And / or, the third component (113) is provided with a third reinforcing part, which connects to each of the third mounting platforms (1132).

6. The thermal management valve assembly module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, At least some of the elements (121) are disposed on opposite sides of the body (110) along the Z direction.

7. The thermal management valve assembly module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The flow channel (L) has a curved section with a bend angle of θ, where 90° < θ ≤ 180°.

8. The thermal management valve assembly module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The radial cross-section of the flow channel (L) is circular or elliptical.

9. The thermal management valve assembly module according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The main body (110) has mounting points (D) on both sides along the Y direction, and the mounting points (D) are distributed along the Z direction; Among them, the Y direction is perpendicular to the Z direction.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the thermal management valve assembly module (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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