A structure for reducing oil accumulation and oil return of a thermal management system

CN224607907UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-07HANGZHOU LINGDONG AUTOMOTIVE THERMAL MANAGEMENT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HANGZHOU LINGDONG AUTOMOTIVE THERMAL MANAGEMENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-19
Publication Date
2026-08-07

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Technical Problem

然而,现有的结构存在一定缺陷:单向阀布置在集成组件下方,使得单向阀出口与气液分离器进口流道较长,且存在高度差,这一结构导致系统中的油容易积聚在单向阀出口位置,影响系统的正常运行与油液的合理分配;同时,复杂的结构在实际使用中,因流道与阀件布局问题,油液积聚情况若长期存在,会增加设备维护成本,降低系统工作效率与稳定性

Benefits of technology

1.将单向阀设置在安装架导流腔顶部,缩短了单向阀出口与气液分离器进口的流道距离,优化了高度差问题。这一设计避免了传统结构中油液在单向阀出口的积聚现象,使油液能随冷媒顺畅流向气液分离器,确保系统内流体按设计路径循环,消除了积油对流体流动的阻碍,从而保证了减少热管理系统积油和回油的结构的使用寿命与保证了工作效率。

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of structures for reducing oil accumulation and oil return of thermal management system, including electromagnetic valve one, the side of electromagnetic valve one is equipped with inlet one, the side of electromagnetic valve one is equipped with integrated module, the integrated module includes flow passage plate one, the side lower part of flow passage plate one is connected with the side of electromagnetic valve one, flow passage cavity is equipped in flow passage plate one and with inlet one each other through, the upper surface of flow passage plate one is equipped with mounting bracket, the inside of mounting bracket is equipped with flow guide cavity and with flow passage cavity each other through, the lower part of mounting bracket side is equipped with inlet two and with flow guide cavity each other through, the top of flow guide cavity is equipped with check valve, this design avoids the accumulation phenomenon of oil in check valve outlet in traditional structure, so that oil can flow to gas-liquid separator with refrigerant smoothly, ensure that fluid in system circulates according to design path, eliminate the obstruction of oil accumulation to fluid flow, so as to ensure the service life of structure for reducing oil accumulation and oil return of thermal management system and ensure working efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of heat exchange technology, and in particular to a structure for reducing oil accumulation and oil return in a thermal management system. Background Technology

[0002] In integrated module applications, existing integrated module solutions are widely used to achieve centralized control and management of fluid systems. However, the existing structure has certain drawbacks: the one-way valve is located below the integrated component, resulting in a long flow channel between the one-way valve outlet and the gas-liquid separator inlet, with a height difference. This structure causes oil to easily accumulate at the one-way valve outlet, affecting the normal operation of the system and the rational distribution of oil. At the same time, in actual use, due to the complex structure and valve layout, if oil accumulation persists for a long time, it will increase equipment maintenance costs and reduce system efficiency and stability.

[0003] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, how to design a structure to reduce oil accumulation and oil return in the thermal management system is a technical problem that the industry urgently needs to solve. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a structure that reduces oil accumulation and oil return in the thermal management system, thereby solving the oil accumulation problem mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A structure for reducing oil accumulation and return in a thermal management system includes a solenoid valve, an inlet on one side of the solenoid valve, an integrated module on one side of the solenoid valve, and a flow channel plate. The lower part of the side of the flow channel plate is connected to the side of the solenoid valve. The flow channel plate has a flow channel cavity that communicates with the inlet. A mounting bracket is provided on the upper surface of the flow channel plate. A guide cavity is provided in the mounting bracket that communicates with the flow channel cavity. The lower part of the side of the mounting bracket has an inlet that communicates with the guide cavity. A one-way valve is provided at the top of the guide cavity.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting bracket is provided with a gas-liquid separator on its side, and a discharge port is provided on the upper part of the side of the mounting bracket.

[0007] Preferably, a refrigerator is provided on one side of the flow channel plate, and a second flow channel plate is provided on the upper part of the side of the refrigerator. The lower part of the side of the second flow channel plate is connected to the upper part of the side of the refrigerator through an electronic expansion valve of the refrigerator. A second outlet is provided inside the second flow channel plate.

[0008] Preferably, a water-cooled condenser is provided on the lower part of both sides of the flow channel plate, and an oil cooler heat exchanger interface is provided on the upper part of the side of the water-cooled condenser, and a connecting interface is provided on the oil cooler heat exchanger interface.

[0009] Preferably, the lower side of the water-cooled condenser is provided with a water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface, and the water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface is provided with a second interface. The water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface and the oil cooler heat exchanger interface are connected through a second solenoid valve.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. By placing the check valve at the top of the mounting bracket's flow guide chamber, the flow path distance between the check valve outlet and the gas-liquid separator inlet is shortened, optimizing the height difference issue. This design avoids the oil accumulation at the check valve outlet found in traditional structures, allowing the oil to flow smoothly with the refrigerant to the gas-liquid separator. This ensures that the fluid within the system circulates along the designed path, eliminating the obstruction of fluid flow by accumulated oil. This, in turn, guarantees the service life of the structure that reduces oil accumulation and return in the thermal management system, while also ensuring operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a front view of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This is a top view of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 2 A diagram of AA in the middle; Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of BB; Figure 6 This is a utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of CC in the diagram.

[0012] In the diagram: 1. Solenoid valve one; 11. Inlet one; 12. Integrated module; 2. Flow channel plate one; 21. Flow channel cavity; 3. Mounting bracket; 31. Check valve; 32. Outlet one; 33. Inlet two; 35. Guide cavity; 4. Gas-liquid separator; 5. Flow channel plate two; 51. Outlet two; 6. Refrigeration unit; 7. Water-cooled condenser; 8. Oil cooler heat exchanger interface; 81. Connection interface one; 9. Water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface; 91. Connection interface two. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0014] See Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a structure for reducing oil accumulation and return in a thermal management system, including a solenoid valve 1. The solenoid valve 1 has an inlet 11 on its side and an integrated module 12 on its side. The integrated module 12 includes a flow channel plate 2. The lower part of the side of the flow channel plate 2 is connected to the side of the solenoid valve 1. The flow channel plate 2 has a flow channel cavity 21 that communicates with the inlet 11. The upper surface of the flow channel plate 2 has a mounting bracket 3. The mounting bracket 3 has a guide cavity 35 that communicates with the flow channel cavity 21. The lower part of the side of the mounting bracket 3 has an inlet 33 that communicates with the guide cavity 35. The top of the guide cavity 35 has a one-way valve 31. A portion of the refrigerant enters the solenoid valve 1 through inlet 11, then enters the flow channel cavity 21 of the flow channel plate 2 through the solenoid valve 1, and then enters the guide cavity 35 of the mounting bracket 3. After that, it is discharged through the one-way valve 31. Another portion of the refrigerant enters the guide cavity 35 through inlet 2 33, and is then discharged under the control of the one-way valve 31.

[0015] Specifically, the mounting bracket 3 has a gas-liquid separator 4 on its side, and an outlet 32 ​​is provided on the upper part of the side of the mounting bracket 3. When it passes through the one-way valve 31, it enters the gas-liquid separator 4. When the separation is completed, it is discharged from the outlet 32 ​​and flows into the compressor.

[0016] Specifically, a refrigeration unit 6 is provided on the side of the flow channel plate 2, and a flow channel plate 5 is provided on the upper part of the side of the refrigeration unit 6. The lower part of the side of the flow channel plate 5 is connected to the upper part of the side of the refrigeration unit 6 through an electronic expansion valve 1 of the refrigeration unit, and an outlet 2 51 is provided inside the flow channel plate 5.

[0017] Specifically, a water-cooled condenser 7 is provided on the lower side of the flow channel plate 2 5, and an oil cooler heat exchanger interface 8 is provided on the upper side of the water-cooled condenser 7. The oil cooler heat exchanger interface 8 is provided with a connecting interface 81.

[0018] Specifically, the lower side of the water-cooled condenser 7 is provided with a water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface 9, and the water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface 9 is provided with a second interface 91. The water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface 9 and the oil cooler heat exchanger interface 8 are connected through a second solenoid valve.

[0019] Working principle of this utility model: When in use, a structure that reduces oil accumulation and oil return in the thermal management system has two modes: heating mode and cooling mode. In HP heating mode, interface 2 91 is connected to the compressor discharge interface, solenoid valve 2 is closed, water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface 9 is opened, and refrigerant enters water-cooled condenser 7 through water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface 9. The refrigerant flows out after heat exchange in water-cooled condenser 7. The refrigerator electronic expansion valve is closed, and the air conditioning solenoid valve connected to outlet 2 51 is closed. The refrigerant is throttled and depressurized through oil cooler heat exchanger interface 8 and enters the condenser through interface 1 81. After heat exchange in the condenser, it enters the flow channel cavity 21 in flow channel plate 2 through inlet 11 and then enters the mounting bracket 3. The refrigerator electronic expansion valve 1 is closed. The refrigerant flows through solenoid valve 1, through the flow channel cavity 21 in flow channel plate 2, into the guide cavity 35, and then through check valve 31 to enter the gas-liquid separator 4. After flowing out from the gas-liquid separator 4, it enters the compressor through outlet 32. This process forms a complete loop. In AC cooling mode, interface 2 91 is connected to the compressor discharge interface, solenoid valve 2 is open, water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface 9 is closed, and refrigerant enters the condenser through inlet 11 via solenoid valve 2. The refrigerant flows out from the condenser heat exchanger and flows into the integrated module through interface 1 81. Oil cooler heat exchanger interface 8 is fully open and flows through outlet 51 in flow channel plate 2 5. Outlet 51 flows to the air conditioning solenoid valve, and after heat exchange in the evaporator, it flows into the mounting bracket 3 through inlet 2 33, flows through check valve 31, enters the gas-liquid separator 4, and flows out from the gas-liquid separator 4 through outlet 32 ​​to the compressor. This process forms a complete circuit.

[0020] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A structure for reducing oil accumulation and return in a thermal management system, comprising a solenoid valve (1), characterized in that: The solenoid valve (1) has an inlet (11) on its side and an integrated module (12) on its side. The integrated module (12) includes a flow channel plate (2). The lower part of the side of the flow channel plate (2) is connected to the side of the solenoid valve (1). The flow channel plate (2) has a flow channel cavity (21) that communicates with the inlet (11). The upper surface of the flow channel plate (2) has a mounting bracket (3). The mounting bracket (3) has a guide cavity (35) that communicates with the flow channel cavity (21). The lower part of the side of the mounting bracket (3) has an inlet (33) that communicates with the guide cavity (35). The top of the guide cavity (35) has a one-way valve (31).

2. The structure for reducing oil accumulation and return in a thermal management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (3) has a gas-liquid separator (4) on its side and an outlet (32) on the upper part of its side.

3. The structure for reducing oil accumulation and return in a thermal management system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel plate one (2) is provided with a refrigerator (6) on its side. The upper part of the side of the refrigerator (6) is provided with a flow channel plate two (5). The lower part of the side of the flow channel plate two (5) is connected to the upper part of the side of the refrigerator (6) through a refrigerator electronic expansion valve one. The flow channel plate two (5) is provided with an outlet two (51).

4. The structure for reducing oil accumulation and return in a thermal management system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower side of the flow channel plate 2 (5) is provided with a water-cooled condenser (7), the upper side of the water-cooled condenser (7) is provided with an oil cooler heat exchanger interface (8), and the oil cooler heat exchanger interface (8) is provided with a connection interface 1 (81).

5. The structure for reducing oil accumulation and return in a thermal management system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water-cooled condenser (7) has a water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface (9) on its lower side. The water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface (9) has a second interface (91). The water-cooled condenser heat exchanger interface (9) and the oil cooler heat exchanger interface (8) are connected by a second solenoid valve.