A water valve and thermal management integrated module

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water valve and heat management integrated module relates to heat management technical field. The water valve includes valve body, valve core, apron and first sealing ring. The valve core sets up in the valve body, and the valve body includes the installation port and the let -out port who sets up opposite along the axial direction of valve body, and the installation port is used for the valve core and installs, and part valve core sets up and lets -out the mouth and sets up, and the apron cover sets up in the installation port, and the first sealing ring is covered and sets up in the apron outside. Compared with prior art, the water valve provided by the utility model because of adopting the valve body who has relatively set up the installation port and the let -out port and the apron cover set up in the installation port, can cancel the welding procedure of end cover, reduces production cost, improves production efficiency, guarantees reliability and safety, improves the pressure -retaining performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of thermal management technology, and more specifically, to a water valve and a thermal management integrated module. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in thermal management systems, water valves are used to regulate water flow to achieve thermal management functions at different locations and with varying efficiencies. Modern water valves typically have inlet / outlet ports and baffles on the front of the valve body, and an installation port on the back. After the valve core is inserted into the valve body through the installation port and abuts against the baffle, the installation port is sealed by welding an end cap to the valve body. This, along with the baffle, limits the valve core's position and prevents it from dislodging. However, this method has several drawbacks. First, it requires welding the end cap to the valve body, increasing welding steps and production costs, and reducing production efficiency. Second, if the weld strength of the end cap is low, and the water pressure inside the valve body is high during operation, the end cap is prone to bursting, resulting in poor reliability and safety.

[0003] In view of this, it is particularly important to design and manufacture a water valve and thermal management integrated module that is low in production cost, safe and reliable, especially in thermal management. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water valve that can eliminate the welding process of the end cap, reduce production costs, improve production efficiency, ensure reliability and safety, and improve pressure holding performance.

[0005] Another objective of this utility model is to provide a thermal management integrated module in which the water valve can eliminate the welding process of the end cap, reduce production costs, improve production efficiency, ensure reliability and safety, and improve pressure holding performance.

[0006] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution.

[0007] A water valve includes a valve body, a valve core, a cover plate, and a first sealing ring. The valve core is disposed in the valve body. The valve body includes an installation port and a relief port disposed opposite to each other along the valve body axis. The installation port is used for the valve core to be installed, and a portion of the valve core extends out of the relief port. The cover plate covers the installation port, and the first sealing ring is sleeved on the outside of the cover plate.

[0008] Optionally, the valve core has an inlet hole, and the cover plate has a through hole, which is at least partially aligned with and communicates with the inlet hole.

[0009] Optionally, the valve body has multiple through holes on the side away from the relief port. The multiple through holes are spaced apart and together surround the mounting port. The valve core can rotate relative to the valve body so that the liquid inlet can selectively communicate with at least one through hole.

[0010] Optionally, the water valve may also include a plurality of second sealing rings, each second sealing ring surrounding a through hole.

[0011] Optionally, the first sealing ring and multiple second sealing rings are integrally formed.

[0012] Optionally, the valve body is provided with multiple annular limiting grooves, and each second sealing ring is disposed in one annular limiting groove.

[0013] Optionally, the valve body is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting port is opened on the bottom wall of the mounting groove, and the first sealing ring is disposed in the mounting groove.

[0014] Optionally, the water valve also includes an actuator mounted on the valve body and drivenly connected to a portion of the valve core extending from the relief port.

[0015] A thermal management integrated module includes a flow channel plate and the aforementioned water valve. The water valve includes a valve body, a valve core, a cover plate, and a first sealing ring. The valve core is disposed within the valve body. The valve body includes an installation port and a clearance port arranged opposite each other along the valve body axial direction. The installation port is used for inserting the valve core, and a portion of the valve core extends out of the clearance port. The cover plate covers the installation port, and the first sealing ring is sleeved on the cover plate. The valve body is connected to the flow channel plate, and both the cover plate and the first sealing ring are sandwiched between the valve body and the flow channel plate.

[0016] Optionally, the cover plate and the flow channel plate are integrally formed.

[0017] The water valve and thermal management integrated module provided by this utility model have the following beneficial effects: The water valve provided by this utility model has a valve core disposed within a valve body. The valve body includes an installation port and a clearance port arranged opposite each other along the valve body's axial direction. The installation port is used for inserting the valve core, and a portion of the valve core extends out of the clearance port. A cover plate is placed over the installation port, and a first sealing ring is fitted over the cover plate. Compared with the prior art, the water valve provided by this utility model, due to the use of a valve body with an oppositely arranged installation port and clearance port, and a cover plate placed over the installation port, can eliminate the welding process of the end cap, reduce production costs, improve production efficiency, ensure reliability and safety, and improve pressure holding performance.

[0018] The thermal management integrated module provided by this utility model can eliminate the welding process of the end cap in the water valve, reduce production costs, improve production efficiency, ensure reliability and safety, and improve pressure holding performance. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 An exploded view of the thermal management integrated module provided in the first embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 An exploded view of the thermal management integrated module provided in the first embodiment of this utility model from another perspective; Figure 3 An exploded view of a water valve in the prior art; Figure 4 An exploded view of a water valve from another perspective in the prior art; Figure 5 An exploded view of the water valve provided in the first embodiment of this utility model; Figure 6 An exploded view of the water valve provided in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Icons: 10-Thermal Management Integrated Module; 100-Water Valve; 110-Valve Body; 111-Mounting Port; 112-Lean-out Port; 113-First Screw Hole; 114-Through Hole; 115-Annular Limiting Groove; 116-Mounting Groove; 120-Valve Core; 121-Liquid Inlet Hole; 130-Cover Plate; 131-Through Hole; 140-First Sealing Ring; 150-Second Sealing Ring; 200-Flow Channel Plate; 210-Second Screw Hole; 220-First Flow Channel Hole; 230-Second Flow Channel Hole. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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 embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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," "second," "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," "installed," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0027] The following detailed description of some embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the features in the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0028] First Embodiment Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model embodiment provides a thermal management integrated module 10 for thermal management. The water valve 100 eliminates the need for end cap welding, reducing production costs, improving production efficiency, ensuring reliability and safety, and enhancing pressure holding performance.

[0029] It should be noted that the thermal management integrated module 10 includes a flow channel plate 200 and a water valve 100. The water valve 100 is installed on and connected to the flow channel plate 200. The water valve 100 can control the water path within the flow channel plate 200 to achieve the thermal management function. The flow channel plate 200 can fix and limit the water valve 100 to prevent the water valve 100 from shifting relative to the flow channel plate 200.

[0030] The water valve 100 includes a valve body 110, a valve core 120, a cover plate 130, and a first sealing ring 140. The valve core 120 is disposed within the valve body 110, which is mounted on a flow channel plate 200. The valve body 110 includes an installation port 111 and a clearance port 112 arranged axially opposite to each other along the valve body 110. The installation port 111 is used to insert the valve core 120, and a portion of the valve core 120 extends out of the clearance port 112. Specifically, the cover plate 130 covers the installation port 111, and the cover plate 130 can limit the valve core 120 to prevent it from detaching from the valve body 110. The first sealing ring 140 is sleeved on the cover plate 130 and is used to seal the gap between the valve body 110 and the flow channel plate 200 to improve sealing and prevent cooling water from overflowing from the gap between the valve body 110 and the flow channel plate 200.

[0031] Please refer to the reference. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the prior art, the front of the valve body of the water valve is provided with inlet and outlet ports and baffles, the back of the valve body is provided with an installation port, and the middle of the end cover is provided with a clearance port. During the installation of the water valve, the valve core is first inserted into the valve body through the installation port and made to abut against the baffles. Then the end cover is placed on the installation port and welded to the valve body to fix the relative position of the end cover and the valve body. During this process, part of the valve core extends out of the clearance port to facilitate the operation of the valve core to rotate and realize the water circuit switching. Finally, a sealing ring is set outside the baffles.

[0032] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Compared to existing technologies, the water valve 100 of this invention no longer has an end cap (which can also be understood as the end cap being integrally formed with the valve body 110) or a retaining rib. The valve body 110 has an installation port 111 on its front and a clearance port 112 on its back. During the installation of the water valve 100, the valve core 120 is first inserted into the valve body 110 through the installation port 111, with a portion of the valve core 120 extending out of the clearance port 112. This facilitates the rotation of the valve core 120 to switch water circuits. Then, the cover plate 130 is placed over the installation port 111, and the first sealing ring 140 is fitted over the cover plate 130. In this way, the water valve 100 of this invention eliminates the need for an end cap and retaining rib, thus eliminating the welding process for the end cap, reducing production costs, improving production efficiency, ensuring reliability and safety, and improving pressure holding performance.

[0033] Furthermore, the valve body 110 is connected to the flow channel plate 200, and the cover plate 130 and the first sealing ring 140 are both sandwiched between the valve body 110 and the flow channel plate 200. The connection between the valve body 110 and the flow channel plate 200 presses the cover plate 130 and the first sealing ring 140 onto the flow channel plate 200, thereby fixing the relative positions of the cover plate 130, the first sealing ring 140, and the valve core 120, and preventing the cover plate 130, the first sealing ring 140, and the valve core 120 from detaching from the valve body 110. Moreover, the first sealing ring 140 is made of an elastic material (e.g., rubber, silicone, elastic plastic, etc.). The first sealing ring 140 can undergo elastic deformation under pressure between the valve body 110 and the flow channel plate 200 to fill the gap between them, further improving the sealing performance.

[0034] In this embodiment, the valve body 110 is provided with a plurality of first screw holes 113, which are spaced apart; the flow channel plate 200 is provided with a plurality of second screw holes 210, which are spaced apart; the position of each first screw hole 113 corresponds to the position of a second screw hole 210, and each first screw hole 113 and a second screw hole 210 are used for a screw to pass through, so as to realize the screw connection between the valve body 110 and the flow channel plate 200.

[0035] It is worth noting that the valve core 120 has an inlet hole 121, and the cover plate 130 has a through hole 131. The through hole 131 is at least partially aligned with and communicates with the inlet hole 121. Correspondingly, the flow channel plate 200 has a first flow channel hole 220, which communicates with the inlet hole 121 through the through hole 131. That is, the cooling water in the flow channel plate 200 can enter the inlet hole 121 sequentially through the first flow channel hole 220 and the through hole 131, which facilitates the water circuit control function of the water valve 100. In this embodiment, the inlet hole 121 is located in the middle of the valve core 120, and the through hole 131 is located in the middle of the cover plate 130. The through hole 131 is completely aligned with the inlet hole 121 to facilitate liquid inlet.

[0036] Furthermore, the water valve 100 is a multi-port water valve. Multiple through holes 114 are provided on the side of the valve body 110 away from the relief port 112. These through holes 114 are spaced apart and collectively surround the mounting port 111. The valve core 120 can rotate relative to the valve body 110, allowing the inlet hole 121 to selectively connect with at least one through hole 114, thereby switching the water path. Correspondingly, the flow channel plate 200 has multiple second flow channel holes 230. The position of each second flow channel hole 230 corresponds to the position of one through hole 114. Cooling water in the flow channel plate 200 can flow into the through hole 114 through the second flow channel hole 230, and cooling water in the valve body 110 can also flow into the second flow channel hole 230 through the through hole 114. That is, the through hole 114 can both inlet and outlet liquid, facilitating the water path control function of the water valve 100.

[0037] In this embodiment, there are four through holes 114 and four second flow channel holes 230. The four through holes 114 are arranged in a circular array with the liquid inlet hole 121 as the center, and the four second flow channel holes 230 are arranged in a circular array with the first flow channel hole 220 as the center. However, this is not the only embodiment. In other embodiments, there may be two through holes 114 and six second flow channel holes 230. The number and arrangement of the through holes 114 and the second flow channel holes 230 are not specifically limited.

[0038] Optionally, the water valve 100 also includes a plurality of second sealing rings 150, each second sealing ring 150 surrounding a through hole 114. The second sealing rings 150 are used to seal the gap between the valve body 110 and the flow channel plate 200 to further improve the sealing performance and prevent cooling water from overflowing from the gap between the valve body 110 and the flow channel plate 200 when flowing in the through hole 114 and the second flow channel hole 230. Furthermore, the second sealing rings 150 are made of elastic materials (e.g., rubber, silicone, etc.) and can undergo elastic deformation under pressure between the valve body 110 and the flow channel plate 200 to fill the gap between them, further improving the sealing performance.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first sealing ring 140 and the multiple second sealing rings 150 are integrally formed to reduce the number of parts and improve production and installation efficiency. Specifically, during the installation of the water valve 100, since the first sealing ring 140 and the multiple second sealing rings 150 are integrally formed, while the first sealing ring 140 is fitted over the cover plate 130, the multiple second sealing rings 150 are correspondingly positioned around the multiple through holes 114, which is convenient and quick.

[0040] Please refer to the reference. Figure 5 and Figure 6 Furthermore, the valve body 110 is provided with multiple annular limiting grooves 115, and each second sealing ring 150 is disposed within one annular limiting groove 115. The annular limiting grooves 115 are used to limit the second sealing ring 150, facilitating its installation. Correspondingly, the valve body 110 is provided with an installation groove 116, which communicates with multiple annular limiting grooves 115. An installation port 111 is opened on the bottom wall of the installation groove 116, and a first sealing ring 140 is disposed within the installation groove 116. The installation groove 116 is used to limit the first sealing ring 140, facilitating its installation.

[0041] Optionally, the water valve 100 also includes an actuator (not shown). The actuator is mounted on the valve body 110 and is drivenly connected to a portion of the valve core 120 extending from the relief port 112. The actuator is used to electrically or manually control the rotation of the valve core 120 to switch the water circuit, thereby realizing the thermal management function.

[0042] The water valve 100 provided in this embodiment of the present invention has a valve core 120 disposed within a valve body 110. The valve body 110 includes an installation port 111 and a clearance port 112 arranged opposite to each other along the axial direction of the valve body 110. The installation port 111 is used for inserting the valve core 120, and a portion of the valve core 120 extends out of the clearance port 112. A cover plate 130 is placed over the installation port 111, and a first sealing ring 140 is sleeved over the cover plate 130. Compared with the prior art, the water valve 100 provided in this invention, due to the valve body 110 with the installation port 111 and clearance port 112 arranged opposite to each other, and the cover plate 130 placed over the installation port 111, can eliminate the welding process of the end cap, reduce production costs, improve production efficiency, ensure reliability and safety, and improve pressure holding performance. This makes the thermal management integrated module 10 stable and reliable, and economically efficient.

[0043] Second Embodiment This utility model embodiment provides a water valve 100. Compared with the first embodiment, the difference in this embodiment is that the cover plate 130 and the flow channel plate 200 are integrally formed.

[0044] In this embodiment, the cover plate 130 and the flow channel plate 200 are integrally formed to further reduce the number of parts and improve production and installation efficiency. Specifically, during the installation of the water valve 100, the valve core 120 is first inserted into the valve body 110 through the mounting port 111, so that part of the valve core 120 extends out of the clearance port 112. Then, the first sealing ring 140 is fitted over the cover plate 130. Next, the valve body 110 is installed on the flow channel plate 200 by means of screw connection, so that the cover plate 130 and the valve core 120 abut against each other, thus completing the installation of the water valve 100.

[0045] The beneficial effects of the water valve 100 provided in this embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water valve, characterized in that The device includes a valve body, a valve core, a cover plate, and a first sealing ring. The valve core is disposed within the valve body. The valve body includes an installation port and a clearance port that are disposed opposite to each other along the axial direction of the valve body. The installation port is used for inserting the valve core, and a portion of the valve core extends out of the clearance port. The cover plate covers the installation port, and the first sealing ring is sleeved on the outside of the cover plate.

2. The water valve of claim 1, wherein The valve core has an inlet hole, and the cover plate has a through hole. The through hole is at least partially aligned with the inlet hole and is interconnected with it.

3. The water valve of claim 2, wherein The valve body has multiple through holes on the side away from the relief port. The multiple through holes are spaced apart and together surround the mounting port. The valve core can rotate relative to the valve body so that the liquid inlet can selectively communicate with at least one of the through holes.

4. The water valve of claim 3, wherein The water valve also includes a plurality of second sealing rings, each of which surrounds one of the through holes.

5. The water valve of claim 4, wherein, The first sealing ring and multiple second sealing rings are integrally formed.

6. The water valve of claim 4, wherein The valve body is provided with multiple annular limiting grooves, and each of the second sealing rings is disposed in one of the annular limiting grooves.

7. The water valve of claim 1, wherein The valve body is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting port is opened on the bottom wall of the mounting groove, and the first sealing ring is disposed in the mounting groove.

8. The water valve of claim 1, wherein The water valve also includes an actuator mounted on the valve body and drivenly connected to a portion of the valve core extending from the relief port.

9. A thermal management integrated module, characterized by, The device includes a flow channel plate and a water valve as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the valve body is connected to the flow channel plate, and the cover plate and the first sealing ring are both sandwiched between the valve body and the flow channel plate.

10. The thermal management integrated module of claim 9, wherein, The cover plate and the flow channel plate are integrally formed.

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