Flow path module and air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses a flow path module and an air conditioner. The flow path module comprises a shell body, an interface component and a valve core component. The shell body is internally formed with a refrigerant flow channel. The interface component is arranged on the shell body and defines a communication passage in communication with the refrigerant flow channel. The communication passage is provided with a communication port in communication with the refrigerant flow channel through the communication passage. The valve core component is arranged in the communication passage and is movably arranged to selectively open or shut off the communication passage, so as to control the opening or closing of the communication port and the refrigerant flow channel. The integration of the flow path module can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a flow path module and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, air conditioning systems mainly use pipes to connect components as carriers of refrigerant. Conventional piping mostly uses copper pipes, with a small portion using steel pipes to connect the various components. The design of piping systems needs to consider the clearance requirements between pipes, and the space occupied by piping accounts for a large proportion of the system enclosure. In particular, the shut-off valve of the integrated flow path module is external, and the shut-off valve body and the integrated flow path module need to be welded together by connecting pipes. There are many pipes in the integrated flow path module. Therefore, how to improve the integration of the flow path module and reduce its space occupation has become the technical problem to be solved in this application. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one objective of this application is to propose a flow path module that can improve the integration of the flow path module.

[0004] This application also proposes an air conditioner having the above-mentioned flow path module.

[0005] A flow path module according to an embodiment of this application includes: a housing body, wherein a refrigerant flow channel is formed inside the housing body; an interface component, wherein the interface component is disposed on the housing body and defines a communication channel communicating with the refrigerant flow channel, the communication channel having a communication port, the communication port communicating with the refrigerant flow channel through the communication channel; and a valve core component, wherein the valve core component is disposed within the communication channel, the valve core component being movably configured to selectively open or close the communication channel to control the opening or closing of the communication port and the refrigerant flow channel.

[0006] According to the flow path module of this application embodiment, the refrigerant flow channel inside the housing body replaces the refrigerant flow path formed by copper pipes and steel pipes in conventional piping, integrating the originally dispersed pipelines into the housing body. The valve core component is integrated in the connecting channel, replacing the function of the external shut-off valve. No additional shut-off valve body is required, eliminating the need for connecting pipes and welding processes between the shut-off valve body and the integrated flow path module. This reduces external pipelines, connecting pipes, and gap space, thereby improving the integration of the flow path module, making the overall structure of the module more compact, and reducing the space occupied by the flow path module.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component includes a first cavity portion, the first cavity portion having a communicating cavity, and the first cavity portion having a communicating port communicating with the communicating cavity.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component includes a second cavity portion, on which a valve core cavity is formed, the valve core cavity communicating with the communication channel, and the valve core component being movably disposed within the valve core cavity to control the opening or closing of the communication channel.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component of the flow path module includes: a first cavity portion and a second cavity portion, wherein the first cavity portion and the second cavity portion respectively form a communicating cavity and a valve core cavity, the communicating cavity and the valve core cavity are interconnected and together serve as the communicating channel; wherein the first cavity portion is provided with a communicating port communicating with the communicating cavity, and the valve core component is movably disposed in the valve core cavity to control the opening or closing of the communicating channel.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the flow path module of this application, the first cavity portion and the second cavity portion are spaced apart from each other, and a first connecting portion is provided between the first cavity portion and the second cavity portion. The first connecting portion is provided with a first flow path that connects the communicating cavity and the valve core cavity. The second cavity portion is provided with a second connecting portion that connects the second connecting portion to the housing body. The second connecting portion is provided with a second flow path that connects the valve core cavity and the refrigerant flow channel.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the flow path module of this application, the first cavity portion and the second cavity portion are respectively constructed as cylindrical bodies, and the axes of the first cavity portion and the second cavity portion are arranged parallel to each other.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the flow path module of this application, the second cavity is provided with an adjustment port, which communicates with the valve core cavity; wherein the first cavity and the second cavity are respectively provided with the communication port and the adjustment port on the same side.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component and at least a portion of the housing body are integrally formed in the flow path module.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component further includes: an air supply component, which is disposed on the housing body and has an air supply channel that communicates with the refrigerant flow channel, and has an air supply port that communicates with the air supply channel.

[0015] The flow path module according to some embodiments of this application further includes: a valve core and an elastic member, wherein the valve core is movably disposed on the air inlet and the elastic member allows the valve core to selectively open or close the air inlet.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the flow path module of this application, the opening direction of the air inlet is the same as the opening direction of the connecting port.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the flow path module of this application, the connection port is configured as an air supply port for connection with the outside, and the valve core component is used to conduct after the connection port is connected to an external air supply device.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module of the housing body includes: a base plate; a cavity housing, the cavity housing being disposed on the base plate and having a refrigerant cavity formed inside the cavity housing that opens toward the base plate, the cavity housing cooperating with the base plate to close the refrigerant cavity and form the refrigerant flow channel; wherein at least a portion of the base plate cooperates with the interface component to close the interface component and form the communication channel.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component and the cavity housing are integrally formed in the flow path module.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module includes a housing body comprising: a base plate, wherein an interface is provided on the base plate; wherein the interface component comprises: a main body, wherein the main body is disposed on the base plate and a first end of the main body is connected to the interface, a communication channel is formed inside the main body, and a second end of the main body is open for operating the valve core component.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component further includes a side tube, one end of which is disposed on the side of the main tube, and a side channel is formed in the side tube to communicate with the communication channel.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present application, the valve core component is adapted to move in the extension direction of the communication channel to open or close the communication channel; or the valve core component has a conduction channel inside and two interfaces are formed on the surface of the valve core component, and the valve core component rotates within the communication channel to selectively connect or disconnect the communication port from the refrigerant flow channel through the two interfaces.

[0023] The air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application is briefly described below.

[0024] The air conditioner according to the embodiments of this application includes the flow path module of any of the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner according to this embodiment is equipped with the flow path module of any of the above embodiments, the number of external pipes inside the air conditioner is reduced due to the integrated refrigerant flow channel within the flow path module. This saves the space originally occupied by the pipes and the clearance space required between pipes. The integration of the interface component with the housing body eliminates the extra space required for the connection between the interface and the pipes, making the flow path module itself more compact. The built-in valve core component eliminates the need for external shut-off valves and their connecting pipes, further reducing the number of components and the space occupied inside the air conditioner. The increased overall integration of the flow path module reduces the space required for its installation in the air conditioner housing, thereby reducing the space ratio of the flow path module inside the air conditioner, making the internal structure more compact, reducing the overall installation space requirements of the air conditioner, and helping to reduce the overall size of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the reduced number of welding points reduces the assembly complexity caused by welding, indirectly improving the convenience of air conditioner assembly and production.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the flow path module according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the isometric structure of the flow path module according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flow path module according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a front view structural diagram of the flow path module according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the valve core component in the conductive position (AA section). Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the valve core component in the closed position (section AA). Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the flow path module arranged on the base plate according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the valve core component in the BB cross-section in the conducting position; Figure 9 yes Figure 7A schematic diagram of the valve core component in the closed position (section BB).

[0027] Figure label: 100. Flow path module; 1. Shell body; 11. Refrigerant flow channel; 12. Base plate; 121. Interface; 13. Cavity shell; 131. Refrigerant cavity; 2. Interface component; 21. Communication channel; 211. Communication port; 22. First cavity section; 221. Connecting cavity; 23. Second cavity section; 231. Valve core cavity; 24. First connecting part; 241. First flow path; 25. Second connecting part; 251. Second flow path; 26. Adjustment port; 27. Injector components; 271. Injector port; 272. Injector channel; 273. Valve core and spring mechanism; 28. Main body; 281. First end; 282. Second end; 29. Side tube body; 3. Valve core assembly; 4. Nuts. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0029] The following is for reference. Figures 1-9 Describes a flow path module 100 according to an embodiment of this application.

[0030] The flow path module 100 according to an embodiment of this application includes: a housing body 1, an interface component 2, and a valve core component 3. A refrigerant flow channel 11 is formed inside the housing body 1. The interface component 2 is disposed on the housing body 1 and defines a communication channel 21 that communicates with the refrigerant flow channel 11. The communication channel 21 is provided with a communication port 211, which communicates with the refrigerant flow channel 11 through the communication channel 21. The valve core component 3 is disposed in the communication channel 21 and is movably configured to selectively open or close the communication channel 21 to control the opening or closing of the communication port 211 and the refrigerant flow channel 11.

[0031] In related technologies, air conditioning systems mainly use pipes to connect components as carriers of refrigerant. Conventional piping mostly uses copper pipes, with a small portion using steel pipes to connect various parts. The design of piping needs to consider the clearance requirements between pipes, and the space occupied by piping accounts for a large proportion of the system enclosure. In particular, the shut-off valve of the integrated flow path module 100 is external, and the shut-off valve body and the integrated flow path module 100 need to be welded together by connecting pipes, resulting in a large number of pipes in the integrated flow path module 100, low integration, and large space occupation.

[0032] The refrigerant flow channel 11 is formed inside the shell body 1, replacing the scattered copper and steel pipes in related technologies. This integrates multiple pipes that originally needed to be arranged independently into an integrated flow channel inside the shell, changing the refrigerant flow path to an integrated channel inside the shell body 1. This reduces the number of independent pipes, centralizes the function of the pipes, and improves the structural integration of the flow path module 100. The valve core component 3 is set in the connecting channel 21, replacing the external shut-off valve body and connecting pipe in related technologies. This integrates the external shut-off valve that originally needed to be welded to the module through the connecting pipe into the connecting channel 21 of the interface component 2, eliminating the connection link between the shut-off valve and the module, reducing external auxiliary components, and improving the functional integration of the module.

[0033] In short, the refrigerant flow channel 11 inside the housing body 1 replaces the refrigerant flow path formed by copper and steel pipes in conventional piping, integrating the originally scattered pipelines into the housing body 1. The interface component 2 is at least partially integrated with the housing body 1, eliminating the need for welding connection between the interface 121 and the pipeline in conventional designs. The valve core component 3 is integrated into the connecting channel 21, replacing the function of the external shut-off valve. This eliminates the need for an additional shut-off valve body, thus eliminating the need for connecting pipes and welding processes between the shut-off valve body and the integrated flow path module 100. This reduces external pipelines, connecting pipes, and gap space, thereby improving the integration of the flow path module 100, making the overall module structure more compact, and reducing the space occupied by the flow path module 100.

[0034] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component 2 includes a first cavity portion 22, the first cavity portion 22 having a communicating cavity 221, and the first cavity portion 22 having a communicating port 211 communicating with the communicating cavity 221.

[0035] The connecting cavity 221 achieves external connection through the connecting port 211, directly establishing a docking path between the external device and the connecting cavity 221. There is no need to add an additional independent transition connector or pipeline to connect the external device and the refrigerant flow channel 11, thereby avoiding the increase in connection links caused by additional transition components.

[0036] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component 2 includes a second cavity portion 23, on which a valve core cavity 231 is formed, the valve core cavity 231 is connected to the communication channel 21, and the valve core component 3 is movably disposed in the valve core cavity 231 to control the opening or closing of the communication channel 21.

[0037] When the valve core component 3 moves along the preset direction of the valve core cavity 231, it can directly enter the communication area between the valve core cavity 231 and the communication channel 21. By blocking this area, it can block the flow of refrigerant in the communication channel 21, or by leaving this area, it can release the flow space, thereby realizing the shut-off and opening of the communication channel 21. There is no need to set up an additional transition channel to connect the valve core cavity 231 and the communication channel 21, which replaces the function of the traditional external shut-off valve, reduces the number of independent components, and improves the structural integration.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the flow path module 100 of this application, the interface component 2 includes: a first cavity portion 22 and a second cavity portion 23. The first cavity portion 22 and the second cavity portion 23 respectively form a connecting cavity 221 and a valve core cavity 231. The connecting cavity 221 and the valve core cavity 231 are connected to each other and together serve as a connecting channel 21. The first cavity portion 22 is provided with a connecting port 211 that communicates with the connecting cavity 221. The valve core component 3 is movably disposed in the valve core cavity 231 to control the opening or closing of the connecting channel 21.

[0039] It is understood that the first cavity 22 forms a connecting cavity 221 and the second cavity 23 forms a valve core cavity 231. The first cavity 22 and the second cavity 23 are interconnected to form a connecting channel 21. The connecting cavity 221 achieves external connection through the connecting port 211, replacing the function of the interface of related technologies. The valve core cavity 231 realizes the on / off control of the shut-off valve through the built-in valve core component 3, replacing the function of the traditional external shut-off valve, reducing the number of independent components and improving the structural integration. Furthermore, the valve core component 3 is movably disposed in the valve core cavity 231, so that the valve core component 3 is integrated in the valve core cavity 231. The opening or closing of the connecting channel 21 is realized by the movement of the valve core component 3 in the valve core cavity 231, avoiding the extra space occupied by the external shut-off valve.

[0040] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module 100 has a first cavity portion 22 and a second cavity portion 23 spaced apart from each other. A first connecting portion 24 is provided between the first cavity portion 22 and the second cavity portion 23. A first flow path 241 is provided in the first connecting portion 24 to connect the connecting cavity 221 and the valve core cavity 231. A second connecting portion 25 is provided between the second cavity portion 23 and the housing body 1. A second flow path 251 is provided in the second connecting portion 25 to connect the valve core cavity 231 and the refrigerant flow channel 11.

[0041] The first flow path 241 within the first connecting part 24 connects the connecting cavity 221 and the valve core cavity 231. The first connecting part 24 replaces the external pipeline connecting the interface component 2 and the valve core component 3 in the related technology. The first connecting part 24 not only achieves the relative fixation of the first and second cavities, but also undertakes the function of refrigerant flow, integrating the pipeline that originally needed to be externally connected into a single component. The first connecting part 24 reduces the number of independent components required, integrates the connection and flow channel functions of the two cavities, and improves the structural integration of the interface component 2.

[0042] Similarly, the second cavity 23 is connected to the housing body 1 via the second connecting part 25. The second flow path 251 in the second connecting part 25 connects the valve core cavity 231 to the refrigerant flow path 11. The second cavity 23 replaces the external connecting pipe between the valve core component 3 and the housing in the related technology. The second connecting part 25 simultaneously fixes the relative position of the second cavity 23 and the housing body 1 and conducts the flow path between the valve core cavity 231 and the internal flow path of the housing. This also integrates the original external pipes into a single component, reduces the total number of independent components of the flow path module 100, integrates the control function of the valve core component 3 with the refrigerant flow path 11 of the housing, and further improves the integration of the interface component 2 and the housing body 1.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module 100 has a first cavity portion 22 and a second cavity portion 23 respectively constructed as cylindrical bodies, and the axes of the first cavity portion 22 and the second cavity portion 23 are arranged parallel to each other.

[0044] The first cavity 22 and the second cavity 23 are constructed as cylindrical bodies with continuous curved surfaces on their outer walls. The first cavity 22 and the second cavity 23 of the cylindrical body can be provided with smaller safety gaps with other components in the flow path module 100, avoiding the need to reserve larger gaps with other components at the flanges or corners of the square cavity to prevent interference. Therefore, the cylindrical structure can reduce the space occupied by the first cavity 22 and the second cavity 23.

[0045] Similarly, the axes of the first cavity 22 and the second cavity 23 are arranged parallel to each other, so that the first cavity 22 and the second cavity 23 are arranged side by side in the horizontal or vertical direction in space. The distance between the two cylinders only needs to meet the structural requirements of the first connecting part 24, avoiding the additional space occupation when the first cavity 22 and the second cavity 23 are inclined. Moreover, the parallel axes allow the direction of the first flow path 241 to extend along the shortest path. The first flow path 241 can be set along the shortest route of the first cavity 22 and the second cavity 23, avoiding the flow path detour caused by the intersection and reducing the overall space occupation of the flow path system.

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module 100 has an adjustment port 26 on the second cavity 23, which is connected to the valve core cavity 231; wherein the first cavity 22 and the second cavity 23 are respectively provided with a communication port 211 and an adjustment port 26 on the same side.

[0047] It should be noted that the adjustment port 26 provided on the second cavity 23 is used to adjust the opening of the valve core component 3. The connecting port 211 of the first cavity 22 and the adjustment port 26 of the second cavity 23 are located on the same side. The operator does not need to move back and forth between the two sides of the module, reducing the operation path. The pipeline connection can be completed first, and then the valve core component can be directly adjusted to the preset state from the same side, which improves the work efficiency. At the same time, the adjustment port 26 and the connecting port 211 are located on the same side, so that the operating space of the two can be shared, avoiding the need to reserve operating space on both sides of the module. By sharing space, redundant space is reduced, making the installation volume of the flow path module 100 more compact.

[0048] According to some embodiments of the present application, the interface component 2 and at least part of the housing body 1 are constructed as an integral part of the flow path module.

[0049] The interface component 2 and the housing body 1 are at least partially integrated, eliminating the independent connection structure between the interface 121 and the housing in related technologies. This allows the fixing and sealing functions of the interface 121 and the housing, which originally required additional components, to be replaced by an integrated structure, reducing the number of independent components in the module. At the same time, the integrated structure avoids structural dispersion caused by connection gaps, making the function of the interface 121 and the housing structure a whole, further improving the integration of the module.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module 100, the interface component 2 further includes: a gas supply component 27, the gas supply component 27 is disposed on the housing body 1 and has a gas supply channel 272 that communicates with the refrigerant flow channel 11, and the gas supply component 27 is provided with a gas supply port 271 that communicates with the gas supply channel 272.

[0051] The air supply component 27 is disposed on the housing body 1. The air supply channel 272 formed inside the air supply component 27 is connected to the refrigerant flow channel 11, which replaces the structure that requires an additional external air supply valve and corresponding connecting pipe in related technologies. The air supply component 27, as part of the interface component 2, forms an integral whole with the housing body 1, integrating the air supply function into the housing body 1, and further improving the integration of the flow path module 100.

[0052] In some embodiments of this application, at least one of the air supply component 27, the first cavity portion 22, and the second cavity portion 23 is disposed within the flow path module.

[0053] The flow path module 100 according to some embodiments of this application further includes: a valve core and an elastic member 273, wherein the valve core is movably disposed at the air inlet 271 and the elastic member enables the valve core to selectively open or close the air inlet 271.

[0054] Understandably, the valve core is movably mounted on the air intake port 271. The elastic component provides a continuous preload force to the valve core, allowing it to seal and close the air intake port 271 by adhering to the inner wall of the port when there is no external driving force. When an external air intake device is connected to the air intake port 271 and an external force is applied, the valve core is pushed to compress the elastic component, causing the valve core to separate from the inner wall of the air intake port 271, forming a flow gap and opening the air intake channel 272. The valve core and elastic component are located inside the air intake port 271, occupying only the internal cavity volume of the air intake port 271 itself, thus avoiding the additional space occupied by an external valve core and elastic component.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the flow path module 100 of this application, the opening direction of the air supply port 271 is the same as the opening direction of the connection port 211.

[0056] The air inlet 271 and the connecting port 211 open in the same direction, allowing external connecting pipes to extend in parallel from the same direction to the corresponding connecting port 211. The pipe routes are kept consistent, reducing the number of crossings between pipes. This further avoids the pipes from getting tangled together due to crossings, and avoids increasing pipe length to avoid crossings. At the same time, it makes the overall layout of the pipes more orderly, improves the aesthetics of the pipe layout, and makes the overall space occupied by the pipes more compact.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module 100 has a connection port 211 configured as an air supply port 271 for connection with the outside, and a valve core component 3 is used to conduct after the connection port 211 is connected to an external air supply device.

[0058] In the flow path module 100, the connection port 211 is constructed as an external air supply port 271, and the valve core component 3 is connected after the external air supply device is connected to the air supply port 271. The overall integration of the module is further improved through functional integration. Previously, the housing body 1 had replaced the traditional distributed pipeline through the internal refrigerant flow channel 11, and the valve core component 3 was integrated into the connection channel 21 to replace the external shut-off valve. Since the connection port 211 is constructed as an air supply port 271, there is no need to open an independent interface or add an external air supply pipeline for the air supply function. This makes the air supply function integrated with the original connection channel 21 and valve core component 3, avoiding the additional connecting pipes and welding processes between the air supply interface and the module body in the traditional design. This further reduces external auxiliary components and enhances the compactness of the flow path module 100.

[0059] Meanwhile, after the valve core component 3 is connected to the gas replenishment device, it realizes the linkage control between the gas replenishment function and the valve core switch. There is no need to set up an additional independent gas replenishment control valve. The gas replenishment function is realized and closed only by the movement of the valve core component 3, which simplifies the control structure of the gas replenishment function. At the same time, it avoids the connection between the gas replenishment port 271 and the refrigerant flow channel 11 in the non-gas replenishment state, ensuring the sealing and stability of the refrigerant flow in the refrigerant flow channel 11, and ensuring the reliability and convenience of the gas replenishment operation of the air conditioning system.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module 100 includes a housing body 1 including a base plate 12 and a cavity housing 13. The cavity housing 13 is disposed on the base plate 12 and a refrigerant cavity 131 open toward the base plate 12 is formed inside the cavity housing 13. The cavity housing 13 cooperates with the base plate 12 to close the refrigerant cavity 131 and form a refrigerant flow channel 11. At least a portion of the base plate 12 cooperates with the interface component 2 to close the interface component 2 and form a communication channel 21.

[0061] It is understood that the housing body 1 includes a base plate 12 and a cavity housing 13. The base plate 12 is used to close the cavity housing 13 to form the refrigerant flow channel 11. The separation of the base plate 12 and the cavity housing 13 allows the refrigerant cavity 131 to be directly formed with the flow channel contour of the inner wall of the cavity through processes such as milling and die casting. The processing of the refrigerant cavity 131 can be completed in the open state of the cavity housing 13, avoiding the high scrap rate caused by drilling inside the overall housing. It can more accurately control the cross-sectional shape and direction of the flow channel to meet the flow path requirements of the refrigerant system. At the same time, the open refrigerant cavity 131 facilitates the inspection of the surface quality of the inner wall of the flow channel and can be repaired before closure, avoiding the scrapping of the overall housing due to internal defects.

[0062] Furthermore, at least a portion of the base plate 12 cooperates with the interface component 2 to close the interface component 2 and form a connecting channel 21, so that the base plate 12 simultaneously undertakes the functions of closing the refrigerant flow channel 11 and closing the connecting channel 21, avoiding the need to set the end cap structure of the interface component 2 separately, reducing the number of independent components of the interface component 2, and improving the structural integration.

[0063] According to some embodiments of this application, the flow path module 100, the interface component 2 and the cavity housing 13 are constructed as an integral molded part.

[0064] The interface component 2 and the cavity housing 13 are constructed as a single molded part, eliminating the connection structure between the interface component 2 and the cavity housing 13, reducing the number of connection pipes and solder points between the interface component 2 and the cavity housing 13, reducing costs, improving production efficiency, reducing space waste, and enhancing the compactness and integration of the structure. According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module 100 includes a housing body 1, a base plate 12 and a main body 28, and an interface 121 is provided on the base plate 12; wherein the interface component 2 includes a main body 28 disposed on the base plate 12 and a first end 281 of the main body 28 connected to the interface 121, a communicating channel 21 formed inside the main body 28, and a second end 282 of the main body 28 being open for operating the valve core component 3.

[0065] In some embodiments of this application, the interface component 2 can be disposed on the base plate 12, and the first end 281 of the main body 28 is connected to the interface 121 disposed on the base plate 12. This reduces the number of connecting pipes and welding points between the interface component 2 and the base plate 12, thereby reducing costs, improving production efficiency, reducing space waste, and enhancing the compactness and integration of the structure. At the same time, the second end 282 of the main body 28 is open, allowing the valve core component 3 to move at the second end 282 to control the opening and closing of the corresponding pipe. The open second end 282 facilitates the debugging and testing of the valve core component 3, and the debugging personnel can observe the movement state of the valve core component 3 and adjust the valve core component 3 accordingly.

[0066] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module 100 and the interface component 2 further include a side tube 29, one end of which is disposed on the side of the main tube 28, and a side channel is formed in the side tube 29 that communicates with the communication channel 21.

[0067] It is understood that the valve core component 3 operates in conjunction with the second end 282 of the main pipe body 28, and its movement direction is along the axial direction of the main pipe body 28. The side pipe body 29 is located on the side of the main pipe body 28 and extends radially. When the valve core component 3 moves within the main pipe body 28, it can selectively open the connecting channel 21. When the valve core component 3 moves at the second end 282 to control the opening and closing of the connecting channel 21, the connection point between the side channel and the connecting channel 21 is located upstream or downstream of the movement trajectory of the valve core component 3. When the valve core component 3 closes the connecting channel 21, the side channel is simultaneously cut off. When the valve core component 3 opens, the flow rate of the side channel changes synchronously with the opening degree of the valve core component 3.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present application, the flow path module 100 is adapted to move in the extension direction of the connecting channel 21 to open or close the connecting channel 21; or the valve core component 3 is provided with a conduction channel inside and two interfaces 121 are formed on the surface of the valve core component 3, and the valve core component 3 rotates in the connecting channel 21 to selectively connect or disconnect the connecting port 211 with the refrigerant flow channel 11 through the two interfaces 121.

[0069] It is understood that in some embodiments of this application, the valve core component 3 moves along the extension direction of the connecting channel 21, and the movement trajectory of the valve core component 3 is consistent with the axis of the connecting channel 21. The valve core component 3 can form a surface contact seal with the channel port. The movement direction of the valve core is consistent with the extension direction of the connecting channel 21, eliminating the need for additional drive components outside the channel. The drive components can be arranged along the channel axis, forming a coaxial structure with the channel. The radial dimension of the valve core control structure is only slightly larger than the channel diameter, reducing the occupation of surrounding space.

[0070] In other embodiments of this application, a conduction channel is provided inside the valve core, and two interfaces 121 are formed on the surface. By rotating the valve core, the two interfaces 121 can be changed to align or offset the communication port 211 and the refrigerant flow channel 11, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the communication channel 21.

[0071] Both types of valve cores have their movement structure integrated with the channel, avoiding the extra space occupied by an external valve body.

[0072] In some other embodiments of this application, a nut 4 is also included, which may selectively cover the communication port 211, the adjustment port 26 and the air supply port 271 to close the corresponding channel when it is not in use, thereby improving the cleanliness of the internal channel and extending its service life.

[0073] The air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application is briefly described below.

[0074] The air conditioner according to the embodiments of this application includes the flow path module 100 of any of the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner according to this embodiment is provided with the flow path module 100 of any of the above embodiments, the air conditioner according to this application integrates the refrigerant flow channel 11 inside the flow path module 100, reducing the number of external piping inside the air conditioner. The space originally occupied by the piping and the gap space required between the pipes are saved. The integration of the interface component 2 with the housing body 1 eliminates the extra space required for the connection between the interface 121 and the pipe, making the flow path module 100 itself more compact. The valve core component 3 is built-in, eliminating the need for an external shut-off valve and its connecting pipe, further reducing the number of components and the space occupied inside the air conditioner. The increased overall integration of the flow path module 100 reduces the space required for its installation in the air conditioner housing, thereby reducing the space ratio of the flow path module 100 inside the air conditioner, making the internal structure of the air conditioner more compact, reducing the overall installation space requirements of the air conditioner, and helping to reduce the overall volume of the air conditioner. In addition, the reduction in welding points lowers the assembly complexity caused by welding, indirectly improving the convenience of air conditioner assembly and production.

[0075] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0076] In the description of this application, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0077] In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more.

[0078] In the description of this application, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features being in contact through another feature between them.

[0079] In the description of this application, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0080] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0081] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flow path module, characterized in that, include: The housing body has a refrigerant flow channel formed inside it; An interface component is disposed on the housing body and defines a communication channel communicating with the refrigerant flow channel. The communication channel is provided with a communication port, and the communication port communicates with the refrigerant flow channel through the communication channel. A valve core component is disposed within the communication channel. The valve core component is movably configured to selectively open or close the communication channel, thereby controlling the connection or closure of the communication port and the refrigerant flow channel.

2. The flow path module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interface component includes: A first cavity portion, wherein the first cavity portion forms a communicating cavity, and the first cavity portion is provided with a communicating port communicating with the communicating cavity.

3. The flow path module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interface component includes: The second cavity portion has a valve core cavity formed thereon, the valve core cavity is connected to the communication channel, and the valve core component is movably disposed in the valve core cavity to control the opening or closing of the communication channel.

4. The flow path module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interface component includes: A first cavity portion and a second cavity portion, wherein the first cavity portion and the second cavity portion respectively form a communicating cavity and a valve core cavity, the communicating cavity and the valve core cavity are interconnected and together serve as the communicating channel; wherein The first cavity is provided with a communication port that communicates with the communicating cavity, and the valve core component is movably disposed in the valve core cavity to control the opening or closing of the communicating channel.

5. The flow path module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first cavity and the second cavity are spaced apart from each other, and a first connecting portion is provided between the first cavity and the second cavity. A first flow path is provided in the first connecting portion to connect the communicating cavity and the valve core cavity. A second connecting part is provided between the second cavity and the housing body, and a second flow path is provided in the second connecting part to connect the valve core cavity and the refrigerant flow channel.

6. The flow path module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first cavity and the second cavity are respectively constructed as cylindrical bodies, and the axes of the first cavity and the second cavity are arranged parallel to each other.

7. The flow path module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second cavity is provided with an adjustment port, which communicates with the valve core cavity; wherein The first cavity and the second cavity are respectively provided with the communication port and the adjustment port on the same side.

8. The flow path module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interface component and at least a portion thereof are integrally formed with the housing body.

9. The flow path module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interface component includes: An air supply component is provided on the housing body and has an air supply channel that communicates with the refrigerant flow channel inside. The air supply component is provided with an air supply port that communicates with the air supply channel.

10. The flow path module according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: The valve core and the elastic component are provided, wherein the valve core is movably disposed at the air intake port and the elastic component allows the valve core to selectively open or close the air intake port.

11. The flow path module according to claim 10, characterized in that, The opening direction of the air inlet is the same as the opening direction of the connecting port.

12. The flow path module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection port is configured as an air supply port for connection to the outside, and the valve core component is used to conduct air after the connection port is connected to an external air supply device.

13. The flow path module according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The housing body includes: Base plate; A cavity housing is disposed on the base plate, and a refrigerant cavity is formed inside the cavity housing, opening towards the base plate. The cavity housing and the base plate cooperate to seal the refrigerant cavity and form the refrigerant flow channel; wherein... At least a portion of the base plate mates with the interface component to close the interface component and form the communication channel.

14. The flow path module according to claim 13, characterized in that, The interface component and the cavity shell are integrally molded.

15. The flow path module according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The housing body includes: A base plate, wherein an interface is provided on the base plate; wherein The interface component includes: The main body is disposed on the base plate and its first end is connected to the interface. The main body has a communication channel formed inside it, and its second end is open for operating the valve core component.

16. The flow path module according to claim 15, characterized in that, The interface component also includes: A side tube body, one end of which is disposed on the side of the main tube body, and a side channel is formed in the side tube body that connects to the connecting channel.

17. The flow path module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve core component is adapted to move in the extension direction of the communication channel to open or close the communication channel; or The valve core component has a communication channel inside and two interfaces formed on its surface. The valve core component can rotate within the communication channel to selectively connect or disconnect the communication port from the refrigerant flow channel through the two interfaces.

18. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the flow path module as described in any one of claims 1-17.

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