Multi-way valve

Abstract

A multi-way valve, comprising a main body portion (10) and a valve core (20), wherein the main body portion is provided with a valve cavity and a plurality of flow ports; the valve core is provided with a plurality of fan-shaped areas distributed in a circumferential direction; the valve core is rotatably arranged in the valve cavity, so as to switch the multi-way valve among a first working condition, a second working condition, a third working condition, a fourth working condition, a fifth working condition and a sixth working condition by means of different fan-shaped areas corresponding to the plurality of flow ports. By means of rotation of the valve core of the multi-way valve, different fan-shaped areas correspond to the plurality of flow ports, the switching of the multi-way valve among a plurality of working conditions is achieved, and a plurality of flow paths are controlled, so that it is convenient to use the multi-way valve and control is simple.

Description

Multi-way valve

[0001] This application claims priority to the patent application submitted to the State Intellectual Property Office of China on November 1, 2023, with application number 202322963813.8 and invention name “Multi-way Valve”; this application claims priority to the patent application submitted to the State Intellectual Property Office on November 1, 2023, with application number 202322967677.X and invention name “Valve Core Component and Multi-way Valve”. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of multi-way valves, and in particular to a multi-way valve. Background Art

[0003] Water valves are commonly used in cars, distributing flow and controlling battery temperature. Existing car water valves use three-way or four-way valves, or a combination of these. However, these valves offer limited switching options, complex piping, and complex control procedures.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present application provides a multi-way valve to solve the problem that the multi-way valve in the prior art is a proportional valve and is not suitable for conventional working condition conversion.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a multi-way valve, comprising: a main body, the main body having a valve cavity and a plurality of flow ports, the plurality of flow ports including a first flow port, a second flow port, a third flow port, a fourth flow port, a fifth flow port, a sixth flow port, a seventh flow port, an eighth flow port, a ninth flow port and a tenth flow port; a valve core, the valve core having a plurality of fan-shaped areas, the plurality of fan-shaped areas including a first fan-shaped area, a second fan-shaped area, a third fan-shaped area, a fourth fan-shaped area, a fifth fan-shaped area and a sixth fan-shaped area distributed in sequence along the circumference of the valve core, the valve core is rotatably arranged in the valve cavity to switch the multi-way valve to any one of the following working conditions through the fan-shaped areas; in the first working condition, the first fan-shaped area is opposite to the plurality of flow ports, the first flow port is connected to the fourth flow port, the second flow port is connected to the seventh flow port, the third flow port is connected to the eighth flow port, and the fifth flow port is connected The first flow port is connected to the sixth flow port, and the ninth flow port is connected to the tenth flow port; in the second operating condition, the second sector area is facing multiple flow ports, the first flow port is connected to the ninth flow port, the second flow port is connected to the tenth flow port, the third flow port is connected to the fifth flow port, and the sixth flow port is connected to the eighth flow port; in the third operating condition, the third sector area is facing multiple flow ports, the first flow port is connected to the sixth flow port, the second flow port is connected to the seventh flow port, and the ninth flow port is connected to the tenth flow port; in the fourth operating condition, the fourth sector area is facing multiple flow ports, the first flow port is connected to the sixth flow port, the second flow port is connected to the tenth flow port, and the eighth flow port is connected to the ninth flow port; in the fifth operating condition, the fifth sector area is facing multiple flow ports, the first flow port is connected to the sixth flow port, the second flow port is connected to the seventh flow port, the third flow port is connected to the tenth flow port, and the fourth flow port is connected to the ninth flow port; in the sixth operating condition, the sixth sector area is facing multiple flow ports, the first flow port is connected to the sixth flow port, the second flow port is connected to the tenth flow port, and the seventh flow port is connected to the ninth flow port.

[0007] Furthermore, the valve core has multiple circumferential areas, and the multiple circumferential areas include a first circumferential area, a second circumferential area, a third circumferential area, a fourth circumferential area and a fifth circumferential area which are sequentially arranged along the axial direction of the valve core. The multiple circumferential areas and the multiple sector areas form multiple flow channels, and the multiple flow channels include: a first flow channel formed by the first sector area and the first and second circumferential areas; a first second flow channel formed by the first sector area and the first and fifth circumferential areas; a first third flow channel formed by the first sector area and the second and third circumferential areas; a first fourth flow channel formed by the first sector area and the third and fourth circumferential areas; a first fifth flow channel formed by the first sector area and the fourth and fifth circumferential areas; a second first flow channel formed by the second sector area and the first and second circumferential areas; a second second flow channel formed by the second sector area and the second and third circumferential areas; a second third flow channel formed by the second sector area and the first and fourth circumferential areas the second-fourth flow channel; the third-first flow channel formed by the third sector-shaped area and the first circumferential area; the third-second flow channel formed by the third sector-shaped area, the second circumferential area and the third circumferential area; the third-third flow channel formed by the third sector-shaped area, the fourth circumferential area and the fifth circumferential area; the fourth-first flow channel formed by the fourth sector-shaped area and the first circumferential area; the fourth-second flow channel formed by the fourth sector-shaped area, the second circumferential area and the fourth circumferential area; the fourth-third flow channel formed by the fourth sector-shaped area, the third circumferential area and the fourth circumferential area; the fifth-first flow channel formed by the fifth sector-shaped area and the first circumferential area; the fifth-second flow channel formed by the fifth sector-shaped area and the third circumferential area; the fifth-third flow channel formed by the fifth sector-shaped area, the second circumferential area and the fifth circumferential area; the fifth-fourth flow channel formed by the fifth sector-shaped area, the fourth circumferential area and the fifth circumferential area; the sixth-first flow channel formed by the sixth sector-shaped area and the first circumferential area; the sixth-second flow channel formed by the sixth sector-shaped area, the second circumferential area and the fifth circumferential area; the sixth-third flow channel formed by the sixth sector-shaped area, the third circumferential area and the fourth circumferential area.

[0008] Furthermore, in the axial direction of the valve core, the lengths of the first circumferential zone, the second circumferential zone, the third circumferential zone, the fourth circumferential zone and the fifth circumferential zone are equal; in the circumferential direction of the valve core, the radians of the first sector zone, the second sector zone, the third sector zone, the fourth sector zone, the fifth sector zone and the sixth sector zone are equal.

[0009] Furthermore, any sector-shaped area includes two sub-sectors distributed along the circumference of the valve core, the two sub-sectors have the same curvature, any sub-sector and any circumferential area form a sub-cavity, all sub-cavities are divided into a first part and a second part, the sub-cavities in the first part are independently arranged, and any one of the sub-cavities in the second part is connected to another sub-cavity in the second part located in the same sector-shaped area to form a flow channel.

[0010] Furthermore, the working conditions of the multi-way valve also include: a seventh working condition, the first sector area and the second sector area correspond to multiple flow ports, the first flow port and the ninth flow port are connected through the first sector area, the second flow port and the tenth flow port are connected through the first sector area, the third flow port and the eighth flow port are connected through the second sector area, and the fifth flow port and the sixth flow port are connected through the second sector area; an eighth working condition, the second sector area and the third sector area correspond to multiple flow ports, the first flow port and the second flow port are connected through the second sector area, the ninth flow port and the tenth flow port are connected through the second sector area, the fifth flow port and the third flow port are connected through the third sector area, and the eighth flow port and the fourth flow port are connected through the third sector area. The areas are connected; in the ninth operating condition, the third sector area and the fourth sector area correspond to multiple flow ports, and the third flow port and the eighth flow port are connected through the fourth sector area; in the tenth operating condition, the fourth sector area and the fifth sector area correspond to multiple flow ports, and the eighth flow port and the fourth flow port are connected through the fifth sector area; in the eleventh operating condition, the fifth sector area and the sixth sector area correspond to multiple flow ports, the third flow port and the eighth flow port are connected through the sixth sector area, and the fourth flow port and the fifth flow port are connected through the sixth sector area; in the twelfth operating condition, the sixth sector area and the first sector area correspond to multiple flow ports, the fifth flow port and the third flow port are connected through the first sector area, and the eighth flow port and the fourth flow port are connected through the first sector area.

[0011] Furthermore, in the first working condition, the valve core rotation angle is set to 0°, and n is set to a positive integer and 0<n<12; wherein, when the valve core rotates n×30° and n is an even number, the multi-way valve is converted to any one of the second working condition, the third working condition, the fourth working condition, the fifth working condition and the sixth working condition, and when the valve core rotates 360°, the valve core rotates back to the first working condition; when the valve core rotates n×30° and n is an odd number, the multi-way valve is converted to any one of the seventh working condition, the eighth working condition, the ninth working condition, the tenth working condition, the eleventh working condition and the twelfth working condition.

[0012] Furthermore, the valve core includes a sleeve, two circular end plates, multiple axial partitions, and multiple fan-shaped partitions. The sleeve includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve arranged in the outer sleeve. There are multiple internal flow channels between the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve that penetrate the valve core along the axial direction of the valve core. The multiple internal flow channels correspond one-to-one to the multiple fan-shaped areas. The two circular end plates are arranged in parallel and are fixedly connected to the outer sleeve. The two circular end plates and the sleeve are coaxially arranged; wherein, the multiple axial partitions and the multiple fan-shaped partitions are distributed in the area enclosed between the two circular end plates and the outer sleeve to divide the multiple fan-shaped areas and the multiple circumferential areas.

[0013] Furthermore, the main body includes a valve body and a sealing gasket arranged in the valve body, and the area surrounded by the valve body and the sealing gasket forms a valve cavity, and multiple flow ports all pass through the bottom wall of the valve body and the sealing gasket and are connected to the valve cavity; wherein, the multiple flow ports are divided into two rows along the width direction of the valve body, one row of which is the first flow port, the ninth flow port, the tenth flow port, the second flow port, and the seventh flow port in sequence along the length direction of the valve body, and the other row is the sixth flow port, the fifth flow port, the third flow port, the eighth flow port and the fourth flow port in sequence along the length direction of the valve body, the multiple flow ports in the two rows correspond to each other one by one, and the first flow port and the sixth flow port are spaced apart along the width direction of the valve body.

[0014] Furthermore, the sealing gasket includes an arc-shaped flow gasket and an arc-shaped blocking gasket that are connected to each other. The arc-shaped flow gasket is provided with arc-shaped blocking gaskets on both sides of the valve core circumference. The arc-shaped flow gasket covers at least one sector area and corresponds to two rows of flow ports. The arc-shaped blocking gasket covers at least half of the sector area, and the arc-shaped blocking gasket has multiple weight-reducing holes.

[0015] Furthermore, the valve core is demoulded and has a demoulding position, the outer surface of the valve core is movably sealed with the inner wall of the valve cavity, and the outer surface of the valve core has a burr at the demoulding position; when the valve core rotates, the maximum radius of the ring formed on the outer surface of the valve core is R1, and the maximum radius of the ring formed on the outer surface of the burr is R2, and R2 is less than R1.

[0016] Furthermore, the demolding position includes multiple axial demolding positions, the valve core includes multiple axial partitions distributed along the circumference, the axial demolding position extends along the direction of the axial partition and is located on the outer surface of the axial partition away from the axis of the valve core, and the flash located at the axial demolding position is arranged on the outer surface of the axial partition along the circumference of the valve core.

[0017] Furthermore, the valve core also includes multiple fan-shaped partitions, which are distributed between two adjacent axial partitions. The outer surface of the fan-shaped partition on the side away from the valve core axis is movably sealed with the inner wall of the valve cavity, and the flash located at the axial demolding position avoids the outer surface of the fan-shaped partition.

[0018] Furthermore, the demolding position includes two circumferential demolding positions, the valve core includes circular end plates located at both ends, the circumferential demolding position extends along the circumference of the circular end plate and is located on the outer surface of the circular end plate away from the valve core axis, and the flash located at the circumferential demolding position is arranged on the outer surface of the circular end plate along the valve core axis direction.

[0019] Furthermore, the valve core is made of plastic and is injection molded.

[0020] The technical solution of the present application is applied to provide a multi-way valve, comprising a main body and a valve core, wherein the main body has a valve cavity and multiple flow ports; the valve core has multiple circumferentially distributed sector areas, and the valve core is rotatably disposed within the valve cavity to achieve switching of the multi-way valve between a first operating condition, a second operating condition, a third operating condition, a fourth operating condition, a fifth operating condition, and a sixth operating condition through the different sector areas corresponding to the multiple flow ports. With this solution, the rotation of the valve core enables the correspondence between the different sector areas and the multiple flow ports, and the switching of the multi-way valve between different operating conditions. Multiple flow paths can be controlled through a single valve core, making it easy to use and simple to control. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The drawings that constitute part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation on this application. In the drawings:

[0022] FIG1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a multi-way valve provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] FIG2 shows a schematic diagram of the assembly of the valve core and the sealing gasket in the multi-way valve of FIG1 ;

[0024] FIG3 shows a schematic structural diagram of FIG2 from another perspective;

[0025] FIG4 shows a bottom view of the multi-way valve of FIG1 ;

[0026] FIG5 shows a schematic diagram of the expansion of the valve core of FIG2 ;

[0027] FIG6 is a schematic diagram showing multiple flow channels of the valve core of FIG2 ;

[0028] FIG7 shows a cross-sectional view BB in FIG4 ;

[0029] FIG8 shows a CC cross-sectional view in FIG4 ;

[0030] FIG9 shows a DD cross-sectional view in FIG4 ;

[0031] FIG10 shows a cross-sectional view EE in FIG4 ;

[0032] FIG11 shows a cross-sectional view FF in FIG4 ;

[0033] FIG12 shows an enlarged view of position H in FIG8 ;

[0034] FIG. 13 shows a schematic structural diagram of the injection molding module of the valve core of FIG. 2 .

[0035] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0036] 10. Main body; 001. First flow port; 002. Second flow port; 003. Third flow port; 004. Fourth flow port; 005. Fifth flow port; 006. Sixth flow port; 007. Seventh flow port; 008. Eighth flow port; 009. Ninth flow port; 010. Tenth flow port; 11. Valve body; 12. Sealing gasket; 121. Curved flow gasket; 122. Curved blocking gasket; 1221. Weight reduction hole; 123. Sealing rib; 13. Valve cover;

[0037] 20. Valve core; 201. First sector; 202. Second sector; 203. Third sector; 204. Fourth sector; 205. Fifth sector; 206. Sixth sector; 207. First circumferential zone; 208. Second circumferential zone; 209. Third circumferential zone; 210. Fourth circumferential zone; 211. Fifth circumferential zone; 212. Axial demolding position; 213. Circumferential demolding position;

[0038] 221, first flow channel; 222, first second flow channel; 223, first third flow channel; 224, first fourth flow channel; 225, first fifth flow channel;

[0039] 231, second first flow channel; 232, second second flow channel; 233, second third flow channel; 234, second fourth flow channel;

[0040] 241, third first flow channel; 242, third second flow channel; 243, third third flow channel;

[0041] 251, the fourth first flow channel; 252, the fourth second flow channel; 253, the fourth third flow channel;

[0042] 261, fifth first flow channel; 262, fifth second flow channel; 263, fifth third flow channel; 264, fifth fourth flow channel;

[0043] 271, sixth flow channel; 272, sixth flow channel; 273, sixth flow channel;

[0044] 28. Shaft sleeve; 281. Outer sleeve; 282. Inner sleeve; 283. Internal flow channel; 291. Circular end plate; 292. Axial partition; 2921. Partition surface; 293. Sector partition;

[0045] 30. Fly edge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present application and its application or use. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] As shown in Figures 1 to 13, an embodiment of the present application provides a multi-way valve, including a main body 10 and a valve core 20, the main body 10 has a valve cavity and a plurality of flow ports; the valve core 20 has a plurality of sector areas distributed along the circumferential direction, and the valve core 20 is rotatably arranged in the valve cavity to realize the conversion of the multi-way valve between the first working condition, the second working condition, the third working condition, the fourth working condition, the fifth working condition, and the sixth working condition through different sector areas corresponding to the plurality of flow ports.

[0048] In this embodiment, the correspondence between different sector areas and multiple flow ports and the conversion of different working conditions of the multi-way valve are achieved through the rotation of the valve core 20. Multiple flow paths can be controlled through one valve core, which is easy to use and simple to control.

[0049] Specifically, the valve core 20 has multiple circumferential regions distributed sequentially along the axial direction of the valve core 20. The multiple circumferential regions and the multiple sector-shaped regions form multiple flow channels. This arrangement facilitates achieving different operating conditions of the multi-way valve by aligning the multiple sector-shaped regions with the multiple flow ports.

[0050] Furthermore, in the axial direction of the valve core 20, the lengths of the first circumferential zone 207, the second circumferential zone 208, the third circumferential zone 209, the fourth circumferential zone 210, and the fifth circumferential zone 211 are equal; in the circumferential direction of the valve core 20, the curvatures of the first sector 201, the second sector 202, the third sector 203, the fourth sector 204, the fifth sector 205, and the sixth sector 206 are equal. In this embodiment, by limiting the lengths of the multiple circumferential zones and the curvatures of the multiple sector zones, it is convenient to ensure that the flow areas corresponding to the two flow ports at both ends of any flow channel are the same, avoiding the situation where the flow areas corresponding to the two flow ports at both ends of any flow channel are different, resulting in unequal inflow and outflow of the flow channel, thereby ensuring the reliability and stability of the fluid flowing through the flow channel of the multi-way valve. At the same time, by limiting the curvatures of the multiple sector zones to be equal, it is ensured that the angle of rotation of the valve core 20 corresponding to each sector is the same, ensuring the reliability of the rotation of the valve core 20.

[0051] As shown in Figures 2, 5 and 6, any sector area includes two sub-sectors distributed along the circumference of the valve core 20, and the curvature of the two sub-sectors is the same. Any sub-sector and any circumferential area form a sub-cavity, and all sub-cavities are divided into a first part and a second part. The sub-cavities in the first part are independently arranged, and any one of the sub-cavities in the second part is connected to another sub-cavity in the second part located in the same sector area to form a flow channel.

[0052] This arrangement divides the valve core 20 into 12 sub-sectors in the circumferential direction. Combined with the five circumferential zones divided by the valve core 20 in the axial direction, a total of 60 sub-cavities are formed. Some of the 60 sub-cavities are isolated, that is, they are not connected to any other sub-cavities. The remaining sub-cavities are connected in pairs to form multiple flow channels, so that according to the rotation of the valve core 20 in the valve cavity, different flow channel openings correspond to multiple flow ports, thereby realizing the conversion of multiple working conditions of the multi-way valve. Specifically, in this embodiment, the formation of the flow channel is limited, that is, any flow channel is completely formed in the corresponding sector area, so that when multiple flow ports correspond to two different sector areas at the same time, only the flow channels located in the same sector area and with both ends corresponding to different flow ports will be connected, so as to achieve the limitation of the working conditions.

[0053] In this embodiment, the working conditions of the multi-way valve also include the seventh working condition, the eighth working condition, the ninth working condition, the tenth working condition, the eleventh working condition and the twelfth working condition. The flow states of the above working conditions are different from the first to sixth working conditions, further improving the applicability of the multi-way valve.

[0054] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, in the first operating condition, the rotation angle of the valve core 20 is set to 0°, and n is set to a positive integer with 0<n<12. When the valve core 20 rotates n×30°, where n is an even number, the multi-way valve switches to any one of the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth operating conditions. When the valve core 20 rotates 360°, the valve core 20 returns to the first operating condition. When the valve core 20 rotates n×30°, where n is an odd number, the multi-way valve switches to any one of the seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth operating conditions. This arrangement facilitates precise adjustment of the multi-way valve's multiple operating conditions, facilitates the processing of the valve core 20, and ensures the reliability and stability of the multi-way valve's flow.

[0055] In this embodiment, the multiple flow ports include a first flow port 001, a second flow port 002, a third flow port 003, a fourth flow port 004, a fifth flow port 005, a sixth flow port 006, a seventh flow port 007, an eighth flow port 008, a ninth flow port 009 and a tenth flow port 010. The multiple flow ports are divided into two rows along the width direction of the valve body 11, one row of which is the first flow port 001, the ninth flow port 009, the tenth flow port 010, the second flow port 002 and the seventh flow port 007 in sequence along the length direction of the valve body 11, and the other row is the sixth flow port 006, the fifth flow port 005, the third flow port 003, the eighth flow port 008 and the fourth flow port 004 in sequence along the length direction of the valve body 11. The multiple flow ports in the two rows correspond to each other one by one, and the first flow port 001 and the sixth flow port 006 are spaced apart along the width direction of the valve body 11.

[0056] It is understandable that the number and distribution of the flow ports, sector areas, and circumferential areas can be adjusted according to actual conditions, and correspondingly, the working conditions will also change accordingly. Examples are not given here one by one.

[0057] Furthermore, the plurality of flow channels include a first flow channel 221 formed by the first sector area 201, the first circumferential area 207, and the second circumferential area 208; a first second flow channel 222 formed by the first sector area 201, the first circumferential area 207, and the fifth circumferential area 211; a first third flow channel 223 formed by the first sector area 201, the second circumferential area 208, and the third circumferential area 209; a first fourth flow channel 224 formed by the first sector area 201, the third circumferential area 209, and the fourth circumferential area 210; and a first fifth flow channel 225 formed by the first sector area 201, the fourth circumferential area 210, and the fifth circumferential area 211. ; A second first flow channel 231 formed by the second sector area 202, the first circumferential area 207, and the second circumferential area 208; a second second flow channel 232 formed by the second sector area 202, the second circumferential area 208, and the third circumferential area 209; a second third flow channel 233 formed by the second sector area 202, the third circumferential area 209, and the fourth circumferential area 210; a second fourth flow channel 234 formed by the second sector area 202, the first circumferential area 207, and the fourth circumferential area 210; a third first flow channel 241 formed by the third sector area 203 and the first circumferential area 207; a third second flow channel 242 formed by the third sector area 203 and the second circumferential area 208, the third circumferential area 210; The third second flow channel 242 formed by the third circumferential zone 209; the third third flow channel 243 formed by the third sector 203 and the fourth circumferential zone 210 and the fifth circumferential zone 211; the fourth first flow channel 251 formed by the fourth sector 204 and the first circumferential zone 207; the fourth second flow channel 252 formed by the fourth sector 204 and the second circumferential zone 208 and the fourth circumferential zone 210; the fourth third flow channel 253 formed by the fourth sector 204 and the third circumferential zone 209 and the fourth circumferential zone 210; the fifth first flow channel 261 formed by the fifth sector 205 and the first circumferential zone 207; the fifth sector 205 and The fifth-second flow channel 262 is formed by the third circumferential zone 209; the fifth-third flow channel 263 is formed by the fifth sector-shaped zone 205 and the second circumferential zone 208 and the fifth circumferential zone 211; the fifth-fourth flow channel 264 is formed by the fifth sector-shaped zone 205 and the fourth circumferential zone 210 and the fifth circumferential zone 211; the sixth-first flow channel 271 is formed by the sixth sector-shaped zone 206 and the first circumferential zone 207; the sixth-second flow channel 272 is formed by the sixth sector-shaped zone 206 and the second circumferential zone 208 and the fifth circumferential zone 211; the sixth-third flow channel 273 is formed by the sixth sector-shaped zone 206 and the third circumferential zone 209 and the fourth circumferential zone 210.

[0058] As shown in Figures 1 to 11, Figures 7 to 11 are cross-sectional views of the multi-way valve in the first working condition, and the rotation angle of the valve core 20 at this time is set to an initial angle of 0°. When the multi-way valve is in the first working condition: the first sector area 201 is opposite to multiple flow ports, and the ten flow ports form five groups of flow channels connected in pairs. The first flow port 001 and the fourth flow port 004 are connected through the first-second flow channel 222, the second flow port 002 and the seventh flow port 007 are connected through the first-fifth flow channel 225, the third flow port 003 and the eighth flow port 008 are connected through the first-fourth flow channel 224, the fifth flow port 005 and the sixth flow port 006 are connected through the first-first flow channel 221, and the ninth flow port 009 and the tenth flow port 010 are connected through the first-third flow channel 223.

[0059] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the direction from right to left in Figure 4 is the clockwise rotation direction of the valve core 20, n=1, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 30° clockwise, the multi-way valve switches to the seventh working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the seventh working condition: the first sector 201 and the second sector 202 each have a sub-sector corresponding to multiple flow ports, the sub-sector of the first sector 201 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the seventh flow port 007 is located, and the sub-sector of the second sector 202 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the fourth flow port 004 is located. Combined with the above-mentioned limitation on the formation of the flow channel (that is, any flow channel is completely formed in the corresponding sector, so that when multiple flow ports correspond to two different sector areas at the same time, only the flow channels located in the same sector area and with both ends corresponding to different flow ports will be connected), the first The flow port 001 and the ninth flow port 009 are connected through the first flow channel 221 located in the first sector area 201, the second flow port 002 and the tenth flow port 010 are connected through the first four flow channels 224 located in the first sector area 201, the third flow port 003 and the eighth flow port 008 are connected through the second four flow channels 234 located in the second sector area 202, and the fifth flow port 005 and the sixth flow port 006 are connected through the second one flow channel 231 located in the second sector area 202; the sub-cavity corresponding to the fourth flow port 004 is an independent cavity, and this flow port is not connected with other flow ports; the seventh flow port 007 corresponds to one end of the first two flow channels 222, but the other end of the first two flow channels 222 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the seventh flow port 007 is also equivalent to an independent cavity.

[0060] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=2, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 60° clockwise, the multi-way valve switches to the second working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the second working condition: the second sector area 202 is opposite to multiple flow ports, the first flow port 001 and the ninth flow port 009 are connected through the second first flow channel 231, the second flow port 002 and the tenth flow port 010 are connected through the second third flow channel 233, the third flow port 003 and the fifth flow port 005 are connected through the second second flow channel 232, and the sixth flow port 006 and the eighth flow port 008 are connected through the second fourth flow channel 234; the sub-cavities corresponding to the fourth flow port 004 and the seventh flow port 007 are independent cavities and are not connected with other flow ports.

[0061] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=3, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 90° clockwise, the multi-way valve is converted to the eighth working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the eighth working condition: the second sector area 202 and the third sector area 203 each have a sub-sector corresponding to multiple flow ports, the sub-sector of the second sector area 202 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the seventh flow port 007 is located, and the sub-sector of the third sector area 203 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the fourth flow port 004 is located. Combined with the above-mentioned definition of the formation of the flow channel, the first flow port 001 and the second flow port 002 are connected through the second four flow channels 234 located in the second sector area 202, and the ninth flow port 009 and The tenth flow port 010 is connected through the second-second flow channel 232 located in the second sector area 202, the fifth flow port 005 and the third flow port 003 are connected through the third-second flow channel 242 located in the third sector area 203, and the eighth flow port 008 and the fourth flow port 004 are connected through the third-third flow channel 243 located in the third sector area 203; the sub-cavity corresponding to the seventh flow port 007 is an independent cavity, and this flow port is not connected with other flow ports; the sixth flow port 006 corresponds to one end of the third-first flow channel 241, but the other end of the third-first flow channel 241 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the sixth flow port 006 is also equivalent to an independent cavity.

[0062] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=4, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 120° clockwise, the multi-way valve switches to the third working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the third working condition: the third sector area 203 is opposite to multiple flow ports, the first flow port 001 and the sixth flow port 006 are connected through the third first flow channel 241, the second flow port 002 and the seventh flow port 007 are connected through the third third flow channel 243, and the ninth flow port 009 and the tenth flow port 010 are connected through the third second flow channel 242; the sub-cavities corresponding to the third flow port 003, the fourth flow port 004, the fifth flow port 005, and the eighth flow port 008 are all independent cavities and are not connected with other flow ports.

[0063] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=5, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 150° clockwise, the multi-way valve is converted to the ninth working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the ninth working condition: the third sector 203 and the fourth sector 204 each have a sub-sector corresponding to multiple flow ports, the sub-sector of the third sector 203 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the seventh flow port 007 is located, and the sub-sector of the fourth sector 204 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the fourth flow port 004 is located. Combined with the above-mentioned definition of the formation of the flow channel, the third flow port 003 and the eighth flow port 008 are connected through the fourth third flow channel 253 located in the fourth sector 204; the second flow port 002, the fourth flow port 004, the seventh flow port 007, The sub-cavities corresponding to the ninth flow port 009 and the tenth flow port 010 are both independent cavities and are not connected to other flow ports; the first flow port 001 corresponds to one end of the third-first flow channel 241, but the other end of the third-first flow channel 241 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the first flow port 001 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the fifth flow port 005 corresponds to one end of the fourth-second flow channel 252, but the other end of the fourth-second flow channel 252 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the fifth flow port 005 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the sixth flow port 006 corresponds to one end of the fourth-first flow channel 251, but the other end of the fourth-first flow channel 251 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the sixth flow port 006 is also equivalent to an independent cavity.

[0064] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=6, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 180° clockwise, the multi-way valve switches to the fourth working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the fourth working condition: the fourth sector 204 is opposite to the multiple flow ports, the first flow port 001 and the sixth flow port 006 are connected through the fourth first flow channel 251, the second flow port 002 and the tenth flow port 010 are connected through the fourth third flow channel 253, and the eighth flow port 008 and the ninth flow port 009 are connected through the fourth second flow channel 252; the sub-cavities corresponding to the third flow port 003, the fourth flow port 004, the fifth flow port 005 and the seventh flow port 007 are all independent cavities and are not connected with other flow ports;

[0065] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=7, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 210° clockwise, the multi-way valve switches to the tenth working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the tenth working condition: the fourth sector area 204 and the fifth sector area 205 each have a sub-sector corresponding to multiple flow ports, the sub-sector of the fourth sector area 204 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the seventh flow port 007 is located, and the sub-sector of the fifth sector area 205 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the fourth flow port 004 is located. Combined with the above-mentioned definition of the formation of the flow channel, the eighth flow port 008 and the fourth flow port 004 are connected through the fifth-fourth flow channel 264 located in the fifth sector area 205; the sub-cavities corresponding to the seventh flow port 007, the ninth flow port 009 and the tenth flow port 010 are all independent cavities and are not connected with other flow ports; the first flow port 001 corresponds to one end of the fourth flow channel 251, but the other end of the fourth flow channel 251 One end does not correspond to other flow ports, so the first flow port 001 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the second flow port 002 corresponds to one end of the fourth-second flow channel 252, but the other end of the fourth-second flow channel 252 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the second flow port 002 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the third flow port 003 corresponds to one end of the fifth-second flow channel 262, but the other end of the fifth-second flow channel 262 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the third flow port 003 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the fifth flow port 005 corresponds to one end of the fifth-third flow channel 263, but the other end of the fifth-third flow channel 263 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the fifth flow port 005 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the sixth flow port 006 corresponds to one end of the fifth-first flow channel 261, but the other end of the fifth-first flow channel 261 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the sixth flow port 006 is also equivalent to an independent cavity.

[0066] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=8, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 240° clockwise, the multi-way valve switches to the fifth working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the fifth working condition: the fifth sector area 205 is opposite to multiple flow ports, the first flow port 001 and the sixth flow port 006 are connected through the fifth first flow channel 261, the second flow port 002 and the seventh flow port 007 are connected through the fifth fourth flow channel 264, the third flow port 003 and the tenth flow port 010 are connected through the fifth second flow channel 262, and the fourth flow port 004 and the ninth flow port 009 are connected through the fifth third flow channel 263; the sub-cavities corresponding to the fifth flow port 005 and the eighth flow port 008 are independent cavities and are not connected with other flow ports.

[0067] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=9, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 270° clockwise, the multi-way valve switches to the eleventh working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the eleventh working condition: the fifth sector 205 and the sixth sector 206 each have a sub-sector corresponding to multiple flow ports, the sub-sector of the fifth sector 205 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the seventh flow port 007 is located, and the sub-sector of the sixth sector 206 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the fourth flow port 004 is located. Combined with the above-mentioned definition of the formation of the flow channel, the third flow port 003 and the eighth flow port 008 are connected through the sixth third flow channel 273 located in the sixth sector 206, and the fourth flow port 004 and the fifth flow port 005 are connected through the sixth second flow channel 272 located in the sixth sector 206; the sub-cavities corresponding to the second flow port 002 and the ninth flow port 009 are It is an independent cavity and is not connected to other flow ports; the first flow port 001 corresponds to one end of the fifth-first flow channel 261, but the other end of the fifth-first flow channel 261 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the first flow port 001 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the sixth flow port 006 corresponds to one end of the sixth-first flow channel 271, but the other end of the sixth-first flow channel 271 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the sixth flow port 006 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the seventh flow port 007 corresponds to one end of the fifth-third flow channel 263, but the other end of the fifth-third flow channel 263 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the seventh flow port 007 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the tenth flow port 010 corresponds to one end of the fifth-second flow channel 262, but the other end of the fifth-second flow channel 262 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the tenth flow port 010 is also equivalent to an independent cavity.

[0068] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=10, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 300° clockwise, the multi-way valve switches to the sixth working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the sixth working condition: the sixth sector area 206 is opposite to multiple flow ports, the first flow port 001 and the sixth flow port 006 are connected through the sixth first flow channel 271, the second flow port 002 and the tenth flow port 010 are connected through the sixth third flow channel 273, and the seventh flow port 007 and the ninth flow port 009 are connected through the sixth second flow channel 272; the sub-cavities corresponding to the third flow port 003, the fourth flow port 004, the fifth flow port 005 and the eighth flow port 008 are independent cavities and are not connected with other flow ports.

[0069] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, n=11, that is, after the valve core 20 rotates 330° clockwise, the multi-way valve switches to the twelfth working condition. When the multi-way valve is in the twelfth working condition: the sixth sector 206 and the first sector 201 each have a sub-sector corresponding to multiple flow ports, the sub-sector of the sixth sector 206 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the seventh flow port 007 is located, and the sub-sector of the first sector 201 corresponds to a row of flow ports where the fourth flow port 004 is located. Combined with the above-mentioned definition of the formation of the flow channel, the fifth flow port 005 and the third flow port 003 are connected through the first three flow channels 223 located in the first sector 201, and the eighth flow port 008 and the first flow port 009 are connected. The four flow ports 004 are connected through the first five flow channels 225 located in the first sector area 201; the sub-cavities corresponding to the second flow port 002, the seventh flow port 007, the ninth flow port 009 and the tenth flow port 010 are all independent cavities and are not connected with other flow ports; the first flow port 001 corresponds to one end of the sixth flow channel 271, but the other end of the sixth flow channel 271 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the first flow port 001 is also equivalent to an independent cavity; the sixth flow port 006 corresponds to one end of the first second flow channel 222, but the other end of the first second flow channel 222 does not correspond to other flow ports, so the tenth flow port 010 is also equivalent to an independent cavity.

[0070] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the valve core 20 includes a sleeve 28, two circular end plates 291, multiple axial partitions 292, and multiple fan-shaped partitions 293. The sleeve 28 includes an outer sleeve 281 and an inner sleeve 282 arranged in the outer sleeve 281. There are multiple internal flow channels 283 between the inner sleeve 282 and the outer sleeve 281, which penetrate the valve core 20 axially along the valve core 20. The multiple internal flow channels 283 correspond one-to-one to the multiple fan-shaped areas. The two circular end plates 291 are arranged in parallel and are fixedly connected to the outer sleeve 281. The two circular end plates 291 and the sleeve 28 are coaxially arranged; wherein, the multiple axial partitions 292 and the multiple fan-shaped partitions 293 are distributed in the area enclosed between the two circular end plates 291 and the outer sleeve 281 to divide the multiple fan-shaped areas and the multiple circumferential areas.

[0071] In this embodiment, the main body of the valve core 20 is formed by a shaft sleeve 28 and circular end plates 291 at both ends. A plurality of axial partitions 292 divide the outer periphery of the outer sleeve 281 of the valve core 20 into multiple sectors, and a plurality of sector-shaped partitions 293 divide the outer periphery of the outer sleeve 281 of the valve core 20 into multiple circumferential sectors. This arrangement facilitates the rapid division and arrangement of the 60 sub-cavities in this embodiment. It also allows for the adjustment of the connection between any two adjacent sub-cavities based on the arrangement of the axial partitions 292 and sector-shaped partitions 293, facilitating the arrangement and formation of flow channels. Furthermore, the inner sleeve 282 has multiple cavities, each corresponding to a plurality of sectors. Each cavity has two openings, and the two openings within the same cavity are used to connect any two non-adjacent sub-cavities within the same sector, facilitating the arrangement and formation of flow channels across circumferential sectors.

[0072] As shown in Figures 7 to 11, the main body 10 includes a valve body 11 and a sealing gasket 12 disposed within the valve body 11. The area surrounded by the valve body 11 and the sealing gasket 12 forms a valve cavity. Multiple flow ports all pass through the bottom wall of the valve body 11 and the sealing gasket 12 and are connected to the valve cavity. In this embodiment, the valve cavity has a receiving groove, the sealing gasket 12 is disposed within the receiving groove and is provided with multiple openings corresponding to the multiple flow ports. The valve body 11 also has multiple through holes. The multiple through holes and the multiple openings are connected one-to-one to form multiple flow ports. The side of the sealing gasket 12 facing the valve cavity axis is flush with the inner wall of the valve cavity. The valve core 20 is rotatably disposed within the valve cavity and is sealed with the sealing gasket 12. The sealing gasket 12 is used to seal the flow channel, thereby preventing leakage in the flow channel under certain working conditions, which may cause the multi-way valve to fail.

[0073] As shown in Figures 3 and 7 to 11, the sealing gasket 12 includes an arc-shaped circulation gasket 121 and an arc-shaped blocking gasket 122 that are connected to each other. The arc-shaped circulation gasket 121 is provided with an arc-shaped blocking gasket 122 on both sides of the circumference of the valve core 20. The arc-shaped circulation gasket 121 covers at least one sector area and corresponds to two rows of flow ports, and the arc-shaped blocking gasket 122 covers at least half of the sector area.

[0074] In this embodiment, multiple flow ports are divided into two rows, and both rows of flow ports pass through the arc-shaped flow pad 121. The curvature of the arc-shaped flow pad 121 corresponds to covering two adjacent sub-sectors. By setting the arc-shaped blocking pad 122, the sealing effect of the sealing pad 12 on the valve core 20 is improved, and it is avoided that when only the arc-shaped flow pad 121 is set, a sub-cavity in half of one sector area corresponds to and is connected with one of the flow ports, but the other sub-cavity in the sector area that is connected with the sub-cavity is located in the other half of the sector area and is not provided with the sealing pad 12, resulting in the fluid leaking into the valve cavity after the fluid enters the sector area from the flow port.

[0075] Preferably, the arc-shaped sealing gasket 122 in this embodiment has a plurality of weight-reducing holes 1221. This arrangement is conducive to reducing the weight of the sealing gasket 12 and at the same time is conducive to miniaturizing the sealing gasket 12 while ensuring the sealing effect of the arc-shaped sealing gasket 122.

[0076] Preferably, the sealing gasket 12 further includes a plurality of sealing ribs 123 distributed on the surface of the sealing gasket 12, which avoids the flow openings and the weight-reducing holes 1221. This arrangement helps improve the sealing effect of the sealing gasket 12 between the valve core 20 and the plurality of flow openings. Optionally, the sealing ribs 123 are elastic ribs, which further improves the applicability of the sealing gasket 12.

[0077] It will be appreciated that in this embodiment, the main body 10 further includes a valve cover 13 and a sealing ring. The valve cover 13 is sealed to the valve body 11 via the sealing ring to block the axial opening of the valve cavity. This arrangement utilizes the sealing ring to achieve a seal between the valve body 11 and the valve cover 13, preventing fluid within the valve body 11 from escaping through the valve cover 13 and improving the sealing performance of the multi-way valve.

[0078] As shown in Figures 2, 8, 12 and 13, the valve core 20 is demolded and has a demolding position. The outer surface of the valve core 20 is movably sealed with the inner wall of the valve cavity, and the outer surface of the valve core 20 has a flash 30 at the demolding position; when the valve core 20 rotates, the maximum radius of the ring formed on the outer surface of the valve core 20 is R1, and the maximum radius of the ring formed on the outer surface of the flash 30 is R2, and R2 is less than R1.

[0079] In this embodiment, by adjusting the demolding position, the maximum radius of the ring formed by the flash 30 during valve core 20 rotation is prevented from being larger than the maximum radius of the ring formed by the outer surface of the valve core 20. This prevents the flash 30 from abrading the inner wall of the valve cavity, thereby ensuring the reliability of the valve core component. Specifically, the valve core 20 in this embodiment is injection molded using the injection mold assembly shown in Figure 13, and injection channels can be formed between the different molds.

[0080] Specifically, the demolding position includes multiple axial demolding positions 212, which extend along the direction of the axial partition 292 and are located on the outer surface of the axial partition 292 on the side away from the axis of the valve core 20. The flash 30 located at the axial demolding position 212 is arranged on the outer surface of the axial partition 292 along the circumference of the valve core 20.

[0081] As shown in FIG12 , the outer surface of the axial partition 292 is partition surface 2921. The flash 30 located at the axial demolding position 212 is disposed on the outer surface of the axial partition 292 (partition surface 2921) along the axial direction of the valve core 20 in one direction and on the outer surface of the axial partition 292 (partition surface 2921) along the circumference of the valve core 20 in the other direction. This arrangement ensures that the flash 30 formed at the axial demolding position 212 does not rotate and wear the inner wall of the valve cavity, while also ensuring the demolding effect of the axial demolding position 212, thereby facilitating the demolding of the valve core 20.

[0082] As shown in Figure 12, the cross-sectional shape of the axial partition 292 is such that the outer surface (partition surface 2921) is a bilaterally symmetrical circular arc, the center of which is the symmetry line passing through the axis of the valve core 20. The flash 30 is distributed along the circumference of the valve core 20 and is located on one side of the symmetry line. In this embodiment, the axial demolding positions 212 on the multiple axial partitions 292 are defined so that the flash 30 is not formed in the center of the partition surface 2921. This further ensures that the strip-shaped flash 30 formed by demolding at the multiple axial demolding positions 212 does not affect the rotation of the valve core 20 within the valve cavity.

[0083] The outer surface of the sector-shaped partition 293, facing away from the axis of the valve core 20, is in active sealing engagement with the inner wall of the valve cavity, and the flash 30 at the axial demolding position 212 clears the outer surface of the sector-shaped partition 293. This arrangement prevents the flash 30 formed on the sector-shaped partition 293 during demolding at the axial demolding position 212 from protruding from the outer surface of the valve core 20, thereby ensuring the reliability of the valve core component.

[0084] Furthermore, the demolding position includes two circumferential demolding positions 213, the valve core 20 includes circular end plates 291 located at both ends, the circumferential demolding position 213 extends along the circumference of the circular end plate 291 and is located on the outer surface of the circular end plate 291 away from the axis of the valve core 20, and the flash 30 located at the circumferential demolding position 213 is arranged on the outer surface of the circular end plate 291 along the axial direction of the valve core 20.

[0085] In this embodiment, the outer surface of the circular end plate 291 serves as the end plate surface. The flash 30 located at the circumferential demolding position 213 is disposed on the outer surface (end plate surface) of the circular end plate 291 in one direction along the circumference of the circular end plate 291 and on the outer surface (end plate surface) of the circular end plate 291 in the other direction along the axis of the valve core 20. This arrangement ensures that the flash 30 formed at the circumferential demolding position 213 does not rotate and abrade the inner wall of the valve cavity, thereby ensuring the demolding effect of the circumferential demolding position 213 and facilitating the demolding of the valve core 20.

[0086] Furthermore, in terms of the cross-sectional shape of the circular end plate 291, the outer surface (end plate surface, which can also be understood as the outer peripheral surface of the circular end plate 291) is a left-right symmetrical arc, the center of the arc is the symmetry line passing through the axis of the valve core 20, and the flash 30 is arranged along the axis of the valve core 20 and is located on one side of the symmetry line. In this embodiment, the circumferential demolding positions 213 on the two circular end plates 291 are limited so that the flash 30 will not be formed in the center position of the end plate surface, further ensuring that the annular flash 30 formed by demolding at multiple circumferential demolding positions 213 will not affect the rotation of the valve core 20 in the valve cavity. It can be understood that the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface (end plate surface) of the circular end plate 291 and the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface (partition surface 2921) of the axial partition 292 are both arcs. Multiple partition surfaces 2921 and multiple end plate surfaces are used to form the outer surface of the valve core 20 that is movably sealed with the inner wall of the valve cavity.

[0087] Preferably, the material of the valve core 20 is plastic, and the valve core 20 is injection molded. This arrangement facilitates the processing and molding of the valve core 20.

[0088] Specifically, the multi-way valve further includes an actuator, which is disposed on the main body 10 and is drivingly connected to the valve core 20. This arrangement facilitates the rotational control of the valve core 20. It is understood that the actuator is a single-motor actuator. Optionally, the multi-way valve further includes a rotating shaft, one end of which is fixedly disposed within the valve core 20 and the other end of which protrudes from the valve core 20 and the valve cover 13. The actuator is drivingly connected to the end of the rotating shaft protruding from the valve core 20.

[0089] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0090] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn according to actual proportional relationships. The techniques, methods and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the techniques, methods and equipment should be considered as part of the authorization specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as being merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0091] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application; the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0092] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature to other devices or features as shown in the figures. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figures. For example, if the device in the drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0093] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0094] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Various modifications and variations are possible for those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A multi-way valve, characterized in that: include: A main body (10), the main body (10) having a valve cavity and a plurality of flow ports, the plurality of flow ports comprising a first flow port (001), a second flow port (002), a third flow port (003), a fourth flow port (004), a fifth flow port (005), a sixth flow port (006), a seventh flow port (007), an eighth flow port (008), a ninth flow port (009) and a tenth flow port (010); A valve core (20), wherein the valve core (20) has a plurality of sector-shaped areas, wherein the plurality of sector-shaped areas include a first sector-shaped area (201), a second sector-shaped area (202), a third sector-shaped area (203), a fourth sector-shaped area (204), a fifth sector-shaped area (205) and a sixth sector-shaped area (206) which are sequentially distributed along the circumference of the valve core (20), and the valve core (20) is rotatably arranged in the valve cavity so as to switch the multi-way valve to any one of the following working conditions through the sector-shaped areas; In a first operating condition, the first sector (201) is directly opposite to the plurality of flow openings, the first flow opening (001) is connected to the fourth flow opening (004), the second flow opening (002) is connected to the seventh flow opening (007), the third flow opening (003) is connected to the eighth flow opening (008), the fifth flow opening (005) is connected to the sixth flow opening (006), and the ninth flow opening (009) is connected to the tenth flow opening (010); In the second working condition, the second sector (202) is directly opposite to the plurality of flow openings, the first flow opening (001) is connected to the ninth flow opening (009), the second flow opening (002) is connected to the tenth flow opening (010), the third flow opening (003) is connected to the fifth flow opening (005), and the sixth flow opening (006) is connected to the eighth flow opening (008); In a third operating condition, the third sector (203) is directly opposite to the plurality of flow openings, the first flow opening (001) is connected to the sixth flow opening (006), the second flow opening (002) is connected to the seventh flow opening (007), and the ninth flow opening (009) is connected to the tenth flow opening (010); In a fourth operating condition, the fourth sector (204) is directly opposite to the plurality of flow openings, the first flow opening (001) is connected to the sixth flow opening (006), the second flow opening (002) is connected to the tenth flow opening (010), and the eighth flow opening (008) is connected to the ninth flow opening (009); In a fifth operating condition, the fifth sector (205) is directly opposite to the plurality of flow openings, the first flow opening (001) is connected to the sixth flow opening (006), the second flow opening (002) is connected to the seventh flow opening (007), the third flow opening (003) is connected to the tenth flow opening (010), and the fourth flow opening (004) is connected to the ninth flow opening (009); In the sixth working condition, the sixth sector (206) is directly opposite to the plurality of flow ports, the first flow port (001) is connected to the sixth flow port (006), the second flow port (002) is connected to the tenth flow port (006), The port (010) is connected, and the seventh flow port (007) is connected to the ninth flow port (009).

2. The multi-way valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve core (20) has a plurality of circumferential regions, the plurality of circumferential regions comprising a first circumferential region (207), a second circumferential region (208), a third circumferential region (209), a fourth circumferential region (210) and a fifth circumferential region (211) sequentially arranged along the axial direction of the valve core (20), the plurality of circumferential regions and the plurality of sector-shaped regions forming a plurality of flow channels, the plurality of flow channels comprising: A first flow channel (221) formed by the first sector-shaped area (201), the first circumferential area (207), and the second circumferential area (208); A first second flow channel (222) formed by the first sector area (201), the first circumferential area (207), and the fifth circumferential area (211); A first three-flow channel (223) formed by the first sector-shaped area (201), the second circumferential area (208), and the third circumferential area (209); The first four flow channels (224) formed by the first sector-shaped area (201), the third circumferential area (209), and the fourth circumferential area (210); A first five-flow channel (225) formed by the first sector-shaped area (201), the fourth circumferential area (210), and the fifth circumferential area (211); a second flow channel (231) formed by the second sector-shaped area (202), the first circumferential area (207), and the second circumferential area (208); A second second flow channel (232) formed by the second sector-shaped area (202), the second circumferential area (208), and the third circumferential area (209); A second third flow channel (233) formed by the second sector-shaped area (202), the third circumferential area (209), and the fourth circumferential area (210); A second fourth flow channel (234) formed by the second sector-shaped area (202), the first circumferential area (207), and the fourth circumferential area (210); a third flow channel (241) formed by the third sector-shaped area (203) and the first circumferential area (207); A third second flow channel (242) formed by the third sector-shaped area (203), the second circumferential area (208), and the third circumferential area (209); a third third flow channel (243) formed by the third sector-shaped area (203), the fourth circumferential area (210), and the fifth circumferential area (211); a fourth flow channel (251) formed by the fourth sector-shaped area (204) and the first circumferential area (207); a fourth second flow channel (252) formed by the fourth sector-shaped area (204), the second circumferential area (208), and the fourth circumferential area (210); A fourth third flow channel (253) formed by the fourth sector-shaped area (204), the third circumferential area (209), and the fourth circumferential area (210); a fifth flow channel (261) formed by the fifth sector-shaped region (205) and the first circumferential region (207); a fifth second flow channel (262) formed by the fifth sector-shaped region (205) and the third circumferential region (209); a fifth third flow channel (263) formed by the fifth sector-shaped area (205), the second circumferential area (208), and the fifth circumferential area (211); A fifth fourth flow channel (264) formed by the fifth sector-shaped area (205), the fourth circumferential area (210), and the fifth circumferential area (211); a sixth flow channel (271) formed by the sixth sector-shaped region (206) and the first circumferential region (207); a sixth second flow channel (272) formed by the sixth sector-shaped area (206), the second circumferential area (208), and the fifth circumferential area (211); The sixth fan-shaped area (206), the third circumferential area (209) and the fourth circumferential area (210) form a sixth third flow channel (273).

3. The multi-way valve according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the axial direction of the valve core (20), the first circumferential area (207), the second circumferential area (208), the third circumferential area (209), the fourth circumferential area (210) and the fifth circumferential area (211) are of equal length; In the circumferential direction of the valve core (20), the first sector area (201), the second sector area (202), the third sector area (203), the fourth sector area (204), the fifth sector area (205) and the sixth sector area (206) have equal arcs.

4. The multi-way valve according to claim 2, characterized in that: Any of the sector-shaped areas includes two sub-sectors distributed along the circumference of the valve core (20), the two sub-sectors have the same curvature, any of the sub-sectors and any of the circumferential areas form a sub-cavity, all of the sub-cavities are divided into a first part and a second part, the sub-cavities in the first part are independently arranged, and any one of the sub-cavities in the second part is connected to another sub-cavity in the second part located in the same sector-shaped area to form a flow channel.

5. The multi-way valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The working conditions of the multi-way valve also include: In a seventh operating condition, the first sector area (201) and the second sector area (202) correspond to a plurality of the flow openings, the first flow opening (001) and the ninth flow opening (009) are connected via the first sector area (201), the second flow opening (002) and the tenth flow opening (010) are connected via the first sector area (201), the third flow opening (003) and the eighth flow opening (008) are connected via the second sector area (202), and the fifth flow opening (005) and the sixth flow opening (006) are connected via the second sector area (202); In the eighth operating condition, the second sector area (202) and the third sector area (203) correspond to a plurality of the flow ports. The first flow port (001) and the second flow port (002) are communicated through the second sector area (202). The ninth flow port (009) and the tenth flow port (010) are communicated through the second sector area (202). The fifth flow port (005) and the third flow port (003) are communicated through the third sector area (203). The eighth flow port (008) and the fourth flow port (004) are communicated through the third sector area (203). In the ninth operating condition, the third sector area (203) and the fourth sector area (204) correspond to a plurality of the flow ports. The third flow port (003) and the eighth flow port (008) are communicated through the fourth sector area (204). In the tenth operating condition, the fourth sector area (204) and the fifth sector area (205) correspond to a plurality of the flow ports. The eighth flow port (008) and the fourth flow port (004) are communicated through the fifth sector area (205). In the eleventh operating condition, the fifth sector area (205) and the sixth sector area (206) correspond to a plurality of the flow ports. The third flow port (003) and the eighth flow port (008) are communicated through the sixth sector area (206). The fourth flow port (004) and the fifth flow port (005) are communicated through the sixth sector area (206). In the twelfth operating condition, the sixth sector area (206) and the first sector area (201) correspond to a plurality of the flow ports. The fifth flow port (005) and the third flow port (003) are communicated through the first sector area (201). The eighth flow port (008) and the fourth flow port (004) are communicated through the first sector area (201).

6. The multi-way valve according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the first operating condition, the rotation angle of the valve core (20) is set to 0°. It is set that n is a positive integer and 0 < n < 12. Among them, When the valve core (20) rotates n×30° and n is an even number, the multi-way valve is converted into any one of the second operating condition, the third operating condition, the fourth operating condition, the fifth operating condition and the sixth operating condition. When the valve core (20) rotates 360°, the valve core (20) rotates back to the first operating condition. When the valve core (20) rotates n×30° and n is an odd number, the multi-way valve is converted into the seventh operating condition, the eighth operating condition, the ninth operating condition, the tenth operating condition, the eleventh operating condition and the twelfth operating condition.

7. The multi-way valve according to claim 2, wherein The valve core (20) comprises a shaft sleeve (28), two circular end plates (291), a plurality of axial partitions (292), and a plurality of sector-shaped partitions (293); the shaft sleeve (28) comprises an outer sleeve (281) and an inner sleeve (282) disposed inside the outer sleeve (281); a plurality of internal flow channels (283) penetrating the valve core (20) along the axial direction of the valve core (20) are provided between the inner sleeve (282) and the outer sleeve (281); the plurality of internal flow channels (283) are provided between the inner sleeve (282) and the outer sleeve (281); 83) corresponds to the multiple fan-shaped areas one by one, the two circular end plates (291) are arranged in parallel and are fixedly connected to the outer casing (281), and the two circular end plates (291) and the shaft sleeve (28) are coaxially arranged; wherein the multiple axial partitions (292) and the multiple fan-shaped partitions (293) are distributed in the area enclosed between the two circular end plates (291) and the outer casing (281) to divide the multiple fan-shaped areas and the multiple circumferential areas.

8. The multi-way valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (10) comprises a valve body (11) and a sealing gasket (12) arranged in the valve body (11); the area surrounded by the valve body (11) and the sealing gasket (12) forms the valve cavity; the plurality of flow ports all pass through the bottom wall of the valve body (11) and the sealing gasket (12) and are in communication with the valve cavity; The plurality of flow openings are divided into two rows along the width direction of the valve body (11), wherein one row along the length direction of the valve body (11) is sequentially the first flow opening (001), the ninth flow opening (009), the tenth flow opening (010), the second flow opening (002), and the seventh flow opening (007), and the other row along the length direction of the valve body (11) is sequentially the sixth flow opening (006), the fifth flow opening (005), the third flow opening (003), the eighth flow opening (008), and the fourth flow opening (004), wherein the plurality of flow openings in the two rows correspond to each other one by one, and the first flow opening (001) and the sixth flow opening (006) are spaced apart along the width direction of the valve body (11).

9. The multi-way valve according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sealing gasket (12) includes an arc-shaped circulation gasket (121) and an arc-shaped sealing gasket (122) which are connected to each other. The arc-shaped circulation gasket (121) is provided with the arc-shaped sealing gasket (122) on both sides of the circumference of the valve core (20). The arc-shaped circulation gasket (121) covers at least one of the fan-shaped areas and forms two rows of flow ports accordingly. The arc-shaped sealing gasket (122) covers at least half of the fan-shaped area. The arc-shaped sealing gasket (122) has a plurality of weight-reducing holes (1221).

10. The multi-way valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve core (20) is demoulded and has a demoulding position. The outer surface of the valve core (20) is movably sealed with the inner wall of the valve cavity. The outer surface of the valve core (20) has a flash edge (30) at the demoulding position. When the valve core (20) rotates, the maximum radius of the ring formed by the outer surface of the valve core (20) is R1, and the maximum radius of the ring formed by the outer surface of the flash edge (30) is R2. <R1。 11. The multi-way valve according to claim 10, characterized in that: The demolding position includes a plurality of axial demolding positions (212), and the valve core (20) includes a plurality of axial partitions (292) distributed along the circumferential direction, and the axial demolding position (212) extends along the direction of the axial partition (292) and is located on the outer surface of the axial partition (292) on the side away from the axis of the valve core (20); the flash edge (30) located at the axial demolding position (212) is arranged on the outer surface of the axial partition (292) along the circumference of the valve core (20).

12. The multi-way valve according to claim 11, characterized in that: The valve core (20) also includes a plurality of fan-shaped baffles (293), which are distributed between two adjacent axial baffles (292), and the outer surface of the fan-shaped baffle (293) on the side away from the axis of the valve core (20) is movably sealed with the inner wall of the valve cavity, and the flash (30) located at the axial demolding position (212) avoids the outer surface of the fan-shaped baffle (293).

13. The multi-way valve according to claim 10, characterized in that: The demolding position includes two circumferential demolding positions (213), and the valve core (20) includes circular end plates (291) located at both ends. The circumferential demolding position (213) extends along the circumference of the circular end plate (291) and is located on the outer surface of the circular end plate (291) on the side away from the axis of the valve core (20). The flash (30) located at the circumferential demolding position (213) is arranged on the outer surface of the circular end plate (291) along the axial direction of the valve core (20).

14. The multi-way valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the valve core (20) is plastic, and the valve core (20) is injection molded.

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