Coolant plate assembly, and thermal management module

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a coolant plate assembly and a thermal management module. In the coolant plate assembly provided in the present disclosure, a first mounting portion is connected to one side of a main body portion and extends in a direction away from the main body portion, and a first fluid management element is mounted on the first mounting portion, thus it is not necessary to use the main body portion to mount the first fluid management element thereon, such that the size of the main body portion can be relatively reduced, thereby achieving a compact structure of a coolant plate. Thus, the coolant plate assembly comprising the coolant plate also has the advantage of a compact structure. The thermal management module provided in the present disclosure comprises the coolant plate assembly described above.

Description

A coolant plate assembly and thermal management module Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a coolant plate assembly and a thermal management module. Background Art

[0002] Conventional vehicle thermal management modules typically include a coolant plate assembly, which includes a coolant plate and fluid management components mounted on the coolant plate. As the functionality of thermal management modules increases, the structure of the coolant plate assembly becomes increasingly complex, including, for example, an increasing number of fluid management components mounted on the coolant plate.

[0003] The coolant plate assembly in the prior art has the disadvantage of being non-compact in structure.

[0004] Public content

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a coolant plate assembly having the advantage of a compact structure.

[0006] The present disclosure also aims to provide a thermal management module comprising the above-mentioned coolant plate assembly.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, a coolant plate assembly includes a coolant plate and a first fluid management element; the coolant plate includes a main body and a first mounting portion; the main body is plate-shaped; the first mounting portion is connected to one side of the main body and extends in a direction away from the main body; the first fluid management element is mounted on the first mounting portion; wherein, the first fluid management element is in fluid communication with the main body through the first mounting portion.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, the coolant plate assembly further includes a second fluid management element; the coolant plate further includes a second mounting portion; the second mounting portion is connected to one side of the main body portion and extends in a direction away from the main body portion; wherein the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are located on the same side of the main body portion; the second fluid management element is mounted on the second mounting portion, and the second fluid management element is in fluid communication with the main body portion through the second mounting portion.

[0009] In a specific embodiment, the mounting surface of the first mounting portion is perpendicular to the main body portion, wherein the first fluid management element is mounted on the mounting surface of the first mounting portion; and / or the mounting surface of the second mounting portion is perpendicular to the main body portion, wherein the second fluid management element is mounted on the mounting surface of the second mounting portion.

[0010] In a specific embodiment, the rotation axis of the first fluid management element is parallel to the main body; and / or the rotation axis of the second fluid management element is parallel to the main body; the rotation axis of the first fluid management element is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the second fluid management element.

[0011] In a specific embodiment, the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are integrally connected on the main body.

[0012] In a specific embodiment, the mounting surface of the first mounting portion is perpendicular to the mounting surface of the second mounting portion.

[0013] In a specific embodiment, the mounting surface of one first mounting portion overlaps with the mounting surface of another first mounting portion.

[0014] In a specific embodiment, the first mounting portion has a mounting cavity, and a mounting opening of the mounting cavity is formed on a mounting surface of the first mounting portion; the first fluid management element is mounted in the mounting cavity through the mounting opening.

[0015] In a specific embodiment, the mounting cavity has a peripheral wall and a bottom wall; a bottom wall opening is provided on the bottom wall, and a peripheral wall opening is provided on the peripheral wall; the bottom wall opening and the peripheral wall opening are respectively connected to the mounting cavity; wherein, the bottom wall opening is an inlet for the fluid to enter the mounting cavity, and the peripheral wall opening is an outlet for the fluid to flow out of the mounting cavity.

[0016] In a specific embodiment, the rotation axis of the first fluid management element passes through the bottom wall opening.

[0017] In a specific embodiment, the first fluid management component is a coolant pump; and the second fluid management component is a coolant valve.

[0018] In a specific embodiment, the coolant plate further includes a joint and a connecting portion; the joint and the connecting portion are connected to the same side of the main body and extend in a direction away from the main body; the connecting portion is located between the joint and the first mounting portion, and is connected to the joint and the first mounting portion respectively.

[0019] In a specific embodiment, the joint is perpendicular to the main body.

[0020] In a specific embodiment, a connecting channel is provided in the connecting portion; the first mounting portion is in fluid communication with the main body portion through the connecting channel.

[0021] In a specific embodiment, the connecting channel is coaxially arranged with the bottom wall opening of the installation cavity.

[0022] In a specific embodiment, the main body is provided with a main cavity in a region between the two joints; the main cavity is used for installing the third fluid management component.

[0023] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, a thermal management module includes the above-mentioned coolant plate assembly.

[0024] The positive advantages of the present disclosure are: The coolant plate assembly provided herein has a first mounting portion connected to one side of the main body and extending away from the main body; the first fluid management element is mounted on the first mounting portion, eliminating the need for the main body to mount the first fluid management element. This allows the main body to be relatively small, resulting in a more compact coolant plate. Consequently, the coolant plate assembly including the coolant plate also has the advantage of a compact structure. The present disclosure provides a thermal management module including the aforementioned coolant plate assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The above and other features, properties and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0026] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a coolant plate assembly;

[0027] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a coolant plate;

[0028] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a portion of a coolant plate;

[0029] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a cross-section of the coolant plate showing the connecting channels;

[0030] FIG5A is a schematic diagram of a coolant plate according to another embodiment;

[0031] FIG5B is a schematic diagram of a coolant plate showing the main cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following discloses various different implementation methods or examples of the subject technical solutions. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of the various elements and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present disclosure. For example, the distribution of the first feature in the second feature described later in the specification may include an implementation method in which the first and second features are distributed in a directly connected manner, and may also include an implementation method in which an additional feature is formed between the first and second features, so that the first and second features may not be directly connected. In addition, the contents may repeat the figure marks and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for brevity and clarity and does not in itself represent the relationship between the various implementation methods and / or structures to be discussed. Further, when the first element is described in a manner connected to or combined with the second element, the description includes an implementation method in which the first and second elements are directly connected or combined with each other, and also includes an implementation method in which one or more other intervening elements are added to indirectly connect or combine the first and second elements.

[0033] It should be noted that Figures 1 to 5B are only examples and are not drawn to scale, and should not be used to limit the actual scope of protection required by the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG1 illustrates a coolant plate assembly 90 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, comprising a coolant plate 1 and a first fluid management element 21. The coolant plate 1 includes a main body 10 and a first mounting portion 111. The main body 10 is plate-shaped. The first mounting portion 111 is connected to one side of the main body 10 and extends away from the main body 10. The first fluid management element 21 is mounted on the first mounting portion 111. The first fluid management element 21 is in fluid communication with the main body 10 via the first mounting portion 111. Specifically, the main body 10 and the first mounting portion 111 can be integrally formed through an injection molding process. The first fluid management element 21 can be a coolant pump. The first fluid management element 21 has a rotation axis X, which can be the rotation centerline of the impeller of the coolant pump. The rotation axis X of the first fluid management element 21 is parallel to the main body 10.

[0035] Because the first mounting portion 111 is connected to one side of the main body 10 and extends away from the main body 10, and the first fluid management component 21 is mounted on the first mounting portion 111, the main body 10 is no longer required to mount the first fluid management component 21. This allows the main body 10 to be relatively small, making the coolant plate 1 compact. Therefore, the coolant plate assembly including the coolant plate also has the advantage of being compact.

[0036] Continuing with FIG. 1 , the coolant plate assembly 90 further includes a second fluid management element 22. The coolant plate 1 further includes a second mounting portion 112. The second mounting portion 112 is connected to a side of the main body 10 and extends away from the main body 10. The first mounting portion 111 and the second mounting portion 112 are located on the same side of the main body 10. The second fluid management element 22 is mounted on the second mounting portion 112 and is in fluid communication with the main body 10 via the second mounting portion 112. Specifically, the second fluid management element 22 may be a coolant valve, such as a ball valve. The second fluid management element 22 has a rotation axis Y, which may be the rotational centerline of the valve core of the ball valve. The rotation axis Y of the second fluid management element 22 is parallel to the main body 10.

[0037] As shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the mounting surface 111a of the first mounting portion 111 is perpendicular to the main body 10, wherein the first fluid management component 21 is mounted on the mounting surface 111a of the first mounting portion 111; and / or the mounting surface 112a of the second mounting portion 112 is perpendicular to the main body 10, wherein the second fluid management component 22 is mounted on the mounting surface 112a of the second mounting portion 112. Specifically, the mounting surface 111a of the first mounting portion 111 is perpendicular to the mounting surface 112a of the second mounting portion 112. The rotation axis X of the first fluid management component 21 is perpendicular to the rotation axis Y of the second fluid management component 22. This design enables a relatively compact arrangement of the first and second mounting portions 111, 112 on the main body 10.

[0038] Continuing with reference to Figures 2, 3, and 4, the first mounting portion 111 and the second mounting portion 112 are integrally connected to the main body 10. Specifically, the first mounting portion 111 and the second mounting portion 112 can be integrally formed through an injection molding process. This increases the structural strength of the first mounting portion 111 and the second mounting portion 112 on the main body 10.

[0039] As shown in Figures 5A and 5B, in another embodiment of the present disclosure, two first mounting portions 111 are arranged side by side on the main body 10. Specifically, the mounting surface 111a of one first mounting portion 111 overlaps the mounting surface 111a of the other first mounting portion 111. This design makes the coolant plate 1 compact. The two first mounting portions 111 can each accommodate a first fluid management component 21, such as a coolant pump.

[0040] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first mounting portion 111 has a mounting cavity 1110. A mounting opening 1110a of the mounting cavity 1110 is formed on the mounting surface 111a of the first mounting portion 111. The first fluid management component 21 is mounted in the mounting cavity 1110 through the mounting opening 1110a. Specifically, the mounting cavity 1110 has a peripheral wall 11a and a bottom wall 11b. The bottom wall 11b is provided with a bottom wall opening 11b-1, and the peripheral wall 11a is provided with a peripheral wall opening 11a-1. The bottom wall opening 11b-1 and the peripheral wall opening 11a-1 are respectively connected to the mounting cavity 1110. The bottom wall opening 11b-1 is the inlet for fluid to enter the mounting cavity 1110, and the peripheral wall opening 11a-1 is the outlet for fluid to flow out of the mounting cavity 1110. The first fluid management element 21, such as a coolant pump, can draw fluid into the mounting cavity 1110 through the bottom wall opening 11b-1 and pump the fluid out of the peripheral wall opening 11a-1 through the rotation of its impeller. In one embodiment, the rotation axis X of the first fluid management element 21 passes through the bottom wall opening 11b-1.

[0041] Continuing with Figures 3 and 4 , the coolant plate 1 also includes a connector 12 and a connecting portion 13. These connectors are connected to the same side of the main body 10 and extend away from the main body 10. The connecting portion 13 is located between the connector 12 and the first mounting portion 111, and is connected to both. This design strengthens the connection between the first mounting portion 111 and the main body 10. Specifically, the connector 12 is perpendicular to the main body 10. The connector 12 is tubular and is used to connect to external thermal management components.

[0042] As shown in FIG4 , a connecting channel 13a is provided in the connecting portion 13 , and the first mounting portion 111 is in fluid communication with the main body 10 via the connecting channel 13a . Specifically, the connecting channel 13a is coaxial with the bottom wall opening 11b - 1 of the mounting cavity 1110 .

[0043] In the embodiment shown in Figures 5A and 5B , the main body 10 is provided with a main cavity 1a in the area between the two connectors 12. The main cavity 1a is used to mount a third fluid management component, which may be a coolant valve. The centerline of the main cavity 1a is perpendicular to the main body 10.

[0044] Although the present disclosure is disclosed as above in terms of preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any person skilled in the art may make possible changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present disclosure without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present disclosure shall fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A coolant plate assembly, comprising a coolant plate (1) and a first fluid management element (21); It is characterized in that The coolant plate (1) comprises a main body (10) and a first mounting portion (111); the main body (10) is plate-shaped; the first mounting portion (111) is connected to one side of the main body (10) and extends in a direction away from the main body (10); the first fluid management element (21) is mounted on the first mounting portion (111); Wherein, the first fluid management element (21) is in fluid communication with the main body (10) via the first mounting portion (111).

2. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The coolant plate assembly (90) further includes a second fluid management element (22); the coolant plate (1) further includes a second mounting portion (112); The second mounting portion (112) is connected to one side of the main body (10) and extends in a direction away from the main body (10); wherein the first mounting portion (111) and the second mounting portion (112) are located on the same side of the main body (10); The second fluid management element (22) is mounted on the second mounting portion (112), and the second fluid management element (22) is in fluid communication with the main body (10) through the second mounting portion (112).

3. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The mounting surface (111a) of the first mounting portion (111) is perpendicular to the main body (10), wherein the first fluid management element (21) is mounted on the mounting surface (111a) of the first mounting portion (111); and / or The mounting surface (112a) of the second mounting portion (112) is perpendicular to the main body (10), wherein the second fluid management element (22) is mounted on the mounting surface (112a) of the second mounting portion (112).

4. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The rotation axis (X) of the first fluid management element (21) is parallel to the main body (10); and / or the rotation axis (Y) of the second fluid management element (22) is parallel to the main body (10); the rotation axis (X) of the first fluid management element (21) is perpendicular to the rotation axis (Y) of the second fluid management element (22).

5. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The first mounting portion (111) and the second mounting portion (112) are connected as one body on the main body (10).

6. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The mounting surface (111a) of the first mounting portion (111) is perpendicular to the mounting surface (112a) of the second mounting portion (112).

7. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The mounting surface (111a) of one of the first mounting parts (111) overlaps with the mounting surface (111a) of another of the first mounting parts (111).

8. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The first mounting portion (111) has a mounting cavity (1110), and a mounting opening (1110a) of the mounting cavity (1110) is formed on a mounting surface (111a) of the first mounting portion (111); the first fluid management element (21) is mounted in the mounting cavity (1110) through the mounting opening (1110a).

9. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The installation cavity (1110) comprises a peripheral wall (11a) and a bottom wall (11b); the bottom wall (11b) is provided with a bottom wall opening (11b-1), and the peripheral wall (11a) is provided with a peripheral wall opening (11a-1); The bottom wall opening (11b-1) and the peripheral wall opening (11a-1) are respectively connected to the installation cavity (1110); wherein the bottom wall opening (11b-1) is an inlet for fluid to enter the installation cavity (1110), and the peripheral wall opening (11a-1) is an outlet for fluid to flow out of the installation cavity (1110).

10. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 9, wherein: The rotation axis (X) of the first fluid management element (21) passes through the bottom wall opening (11b-1).

11. The coolant plate assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The first fluid management element (21) is a coolant pump; the second fluid management element (22) is a coolant valve.

12. The coolant plate assembly of claim 1, wherein: The coolant plate (1) further comprises a joint (12) and a connecting portion (13); The joint (12) and the connecting portion (13) are connected to the same side of the main body (10) and extend in a direction away from the main body (10); the connecting portion (13) is located between the joint (12) and the first mounting portion (111), and is respectively connected to the joint (12) and the first mounting portion (111).

13. The coolant plate assembly of claim 12, wherein: The joint (12) is perpendicular to the main body (10).

14. The coolant plate assembly of claim 13, wherein: A connecting channel (13a) is provided in the connecting portion (13); the first mounting portion (111) is in fluid communication with the main body portion (10) via the connecting channel (13a).

15. The coolant plate assembly of claim 14, wherein: The connecting channel (13a) is coaxially arranged with the bottom wall opening (11b-1) of the installation cavity (1110).

16. The coolant plate assembly of claim 12, wherein: The main body (10) is provided with a main cavity (1a) in the area between the two joints (12); the main cavity (1a) is used for installing a third fluid management element.

17. A thermal management module, characterized in that: The thermal management module comprises a coolant plate assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 16.

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