Compact module for a temperature control circuit

Abstract

The invention relates to a module (1) for controlling a fluid circuit comprising a plurality of fluid connections (2) and at least one space (3), and preferably several spaces (3), for arranging fluid components (14, 15, 16). The module (1) has a carrier (4) for arranging fluid components (14, 15, 16), wherein the carrier (4) comprises the at least one space (3). The module (1) has a tank (5) with a cavity. The module (1) comprises a base body (6) and a side body (7), wherein the base body (6) and the side body (7) are manufactured separately from one another. The base body (6) comprises a tank portion (8), wherein the side body (7) has a tank section (9). The tank portion (8) and the tank section (9) are connected to each other via a seam (10) and form at least part of the tank (5) and the cavity.

Description

[0001] Compact module for a temperature control circuit

[0002] Description:

[0003] The invention relates to a module for controlling a fluid circuit. The invention further relates to the use of a module according to the invention for a fluid circuit of a vehicle, and in particular for a temperature control circuit of a vehicle.

[0004] EP 4 279 300 A1 discloses a module for controlling a fluid circuit for a temperature control medium in an electric vehicle. Accordingly, this module aims to concentrate the fluid components in one location, thereby saving considerable effort compared to a decentralized solution. The module comprises a tank for the temperature control medium and a support for arranging the fluid components. The fluid components include two pumps, a condenser, a heat exchanger, and directional control valves.

[0005] However, such a module still takes up a considerable amount of space in the vehicle. The invention therefore aims to make the module even more compact.

[0006] This object is achieved by a module for controlling a fluid circuit, wherein the module comprises a plurality of fluid connections, wherein the module has at least one location and preferably several locations for arranging fluid components, wherein the module has a carrier for arranging fluid components, wherein the carrier comprises the at least one location, wherein the module has a tank with a cavity, wherein the module has a base body and a side body, wherein the base body and the side body are manufactured separately from one another, characterized in that the base body comprises a tank section,

[0007] wherein the side body has a tank section, wherein the tank section and the tank section are connected to each other via a seam and form at least part of the tank or the cavity.

[0008] The invention is based on the finding that the tank can be manufactured by joining two parts, for example by injection molding or thermoforming. While this creates a seam, this is not disadvantageous with regard to many fluids or applications, and in particular with regard to a temperature control tank. It has been found that by providing two separately manufactured parts of the tank, a high density of structures can be achieved in the module, whereby the module as a whole is relatively compact and takes up little space in the vehicle. In particular, by providing two interconnected tank parts - the tank section and the tank portion - a greater degree of freedom in the design of the tank shape is achieved, so that the tank or module can be integrated better and more compactly into the intended space of the vehicle. As a result, the problem mentioned above is solved.

[0009] The module or tank preferably comprises a tank connection for filling the tank. It is possible for the tank connection to widen out from the tank cavity. The tank connection is expediently cylindrical and / or conical in design, at least in sections. It is advantageous for the tank connection to be manufactured separately from the tank or in the base body or the side body. The tank connection is expediently made of plastic or metal. The tank connection is advantageously connected to the tank in a materially bonded manner, in particular by welding. It is very preferred for the tank connection to be at least partially and preferably completely connected to the base body.

[0010]

[0011] The base body expediently comprises a tank opening for inserting or connecting the tank connection.

[0012] The term "top" is preferably defined by the position of the tank connection. The tank connection is expediently located at an upper end of the module. The end of the module opposite the upper end of the module is expediently a lower end of the module. It is possible that the definition of the module's height direction used here may differ from the height direction of a module when installed in a vehicle.

[0013] The height direction preferably defined by the tank connection expediently corresponds to the Z-axis. It is advantageous that a maximum extension of the support in the Y-direction is smaller than a maximum extension of the support in the X-direction and / or in the Z-direction. It is preferred that a maximum extension of the support in the X-direction and / or in the Z-direction—preferably outside the stabilizing elements—is at least 1.5, 2, 2.5, or 3 times greater than a maximum extension of the support in the Y-direction.

[0014] It is very advantageous that the carrier has a first, flat side. The first flat side of the carrier is advantageously assigned to the side body or the carrier section. A second, flat side of the carrier is advantageously assigned to the carrier section or a / the carrier body. It is very preferred that at least one of the fluid components is assigned to the first side of the carrier. Preferably, a second fluid component is assigned to the second side of the carrier. It is very particularly preferred that a pump is arranged on the first or second side of the carrier,

[0015] wherein a valve is preferably located on the opposite side.

[0016] The term "fluid component" preferably refers to pumps, heat exchangers, valves, and the like. The term "fluid component" particularly refers to components that go beyond simply guiding the fluid and can, for example, cool, heat, drive, or switch the fluid flow.

[0017] The term “location” preferably means that the module or carrier provides a space or a surface for the respective fluid component. The term “assembly” preferably means that the module is equipped with at least one fluid component. It is advantageous that the at least one location, and preferably all locations, each have at least one or two fluid inlets. For example, a location for a pump must provide a fluid inlet for a low-pressure region and at least one fluid outlet for a high-pressure region. Expediently, a fluid inlet or fluid outlet comprises at least one sealing ring. Preferably, the at least one location comprises at least one connecting means for connecting the fluid component to the location. The at least one connecting means can in particular be a predetermined position or a bore for receiving a screw.

[0018] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the seam connecting the tank section and the tank portion is a weld seam. It is advantageous for the seam or weld seam to be at least 50, 70, 90, 95, or 99% circumferential. Advantageously, the seam is 100% circumferential, or 360°.

[0019]

[0020] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the base body comprises a support section, wherein the support section preferably forms part of the support. This reduces the number of parts and enables greater stability of the module. It is preferred that the support section has at least one of the fluid connections and / or a space for a fluid component. It is very preferred that a maximum extent of the support section in the X direction and / or in the Z direction - preferably outside the stabilizing elements - is at least a factor of 1.5 or 2 or 2.5 or 3 greater than a maximum extent of the support section in the Y direction. The support section is advantageously flat. Preferably, a channel is arranged on at least one of the two flat sides (XZ plane) of the support section, and preferably at least one channel is arranged on each of the two flat sides.

[0021] The support section preferably comprises at least one channel and advantageously a plurality of channels. The at least one channel advantageously connects a fluid connection to a location or the tank, or a location to the tank.

[0022] It is highly advantageous if the side body comprises a support section, wherein the support section preferably forms part of the support. This results in a reduction in the number of parts and enables greater stability of the module. In addition, the side body or the support section allows imaging of the base body or fluid structures of the base body. As a result, the side body enables a high structural density in the module, so that the fluid components can be arranged particularly closely next to one another. The support section is preferably flat. The support section and / or the support section are expediently separated at the top from the tank section or the

[0023]

[0024] Tank section or an outer side of the tank section or the tank section. It is preferred that a maximum extent of the support section in an X-direction and / or in a Z-direction - preferably outside the stabilizing elements - is at least by a factor of 1.5 or 2 or 2.5 or 3 greater than a maximum extent of the support section in the Y-direction. It is preferred that the support section bears against the support section at least in part over its surface. It is very preferred that the support section or the support section are connected to one another at least in part over its surface and in particular are welded to one another. It is advantageous if the support section has at least one space for a fluid component.

[0025] The module particularly preferably comprises a carrier body, wherein the carrier body preferably forms part of the carrier. This allows sealing of fluid structures of the base body on the one hand and also the provision of further fluid structures or locations for the arrangement of fluid components. It is particularly preferred that the carrier body has at least one location for a fluid component. It is advantageous that the carrier body is flat. Preferably, a maximum extent of the carrier body in the X direction and / or in the Z direction - preferably outside the stabilizing elements - is at least a factor of 1.5 or 2 or 2.5 or 3 greater than a maximum extent of the carrier body in the Y direction. It is very preferred that the carrier body is located on a side of the base body or of the carrier section which is facing away from the side body. The carrier body advantageously lies on the base body oron the support section. It is advantageous that the support body is connected to the base body in a materially bonded manner, in particular by welding. It is particularly preferred that the support body has at least one fluid structure—in particular a channel—of the base body.

[0026] or the support section. It is advantageous that the support body comprises at least one fluid connection. The support body advantageously has at least one space for a pump and preferably at least two spaces for pumps. According to one embodiment, the support body and / or the base body or the support section and / or the side body or the support section comprises a space for a fluid component and in particular for a heat exchanger. It is possible for the support body to have one or more openings. The at least one opening in the support body enables a fluid connection to a fluid structure of the base body.

[0027] It is particularly preferred that the base body and / or the side body and / or the support body be formed in one piece and preferably integrally. This allows for a reduction in the number of parts and greater stability. It is particularly preferred that the base body and / or the side body and / or the support body comprise a plastic and preferably comprise at least 50, 70, 90, or 95% plastic. It is highly advantageous if the base body and / or the side body and / or the support body are manufactured by injection molding. The use of plastics allows for a particularly cost-effective manufacturing process. The term "integral" preferably refers to a material produced in a single casting, so that the same or essentially the same material composition can be found throughout this body. Particularly preferably, the term "integral" also refers to the absence of weld seams.The term "one-piece" preferably means that a body can be disassembled into several pieces only by a destructive process. For example, the base body can be assembled from several pieces by welding, although the base body would then not be integral due to the weld seam.

[0028]

[0029] According to a preferred embodiment, the carrier or the carrier section has at least one channel and preferably at least two or three or four channels. This causes the module to have a high structural density, so that many degrees of freedom are available in the arrangement of the fluid components on the module or carrier. It is particularly preferred that, in a perspective view, the at least two channels at least overlap or intersect, whereby the flow paths assigned to the channels, however, do not meet. This is possible, for example, by having a first channel on one side of the carrier section and a second channel on the other side, which are, however, separated from one another by a partition wall. It is preferred that the at least one channel of the carrier section is open to one side at least in sections along its flow path.The open side of the at least one channel of the support portion may be sealed by the side body or the support body.

[0030] It is particularly preferred that the base body or the support section has a partition wall. Preferably, a channel is arranged on at least one side of the partition wall, and more preferably, at least one channel is arranged on each side of the partition wall. The partition wall preferably separates a fluid structure or a channel on a / the first side of the base body from a fluid structure or a channel on a / the second side of the base body. The partition wall is preferably arranged in an XZ plane. It is possible for the partition wall to have one or more openings.

[0031] It is preferred that a lower end of the tank is above an upper end of a space and preferably above the upper ends of all

[0032]

[0033] This allows for a particularly compact arrangement of the fluid components in relation to the tank. In particular, it creates a roughly cuboid-shaped overall volume of the module.

[0034] Advantageously, a wall of the support and a wall of the tank are connected to one another via a stabilizing element, in particular via a stabilizing rib. This results in greater stability of the module, so that in particular the support is less easily bendable relative to the tank. Advantageously, the base body comprises at least one stabilizing element and preferably at least two stabilizing elements. It is preferred that the side body has at least one stabilizing element and preferably at least two stabilizing elements. It is possible for a flat side of the stabilizing element to be located in a YZ plane. It is preferred that the at least one stabilizing element of the base body and / or the side body connects the tank section to the support section or the tank section to the support section.The at least one stabilizing element of the base body preferably forms a stabilizing section located between the support section and the tank section. The at least one stabilizing element of the side body preferably forms a stabilizing section located between the support section and the tank section.

[0035] It is preferred that a wall of the tank has at least one constriction, and preferably several constrictions. The constrictions advantageously intersect at least at one point on the tank. This results in greater stability of the tank.

[0036] The object mentioned at the outset is achieved by an assembly for controlling a fluid circuit, comprising a module according to the invention,

[0037] wherein at least one fluid component is arranged on the module or carrier. The at least one fluid component is advantageously a pump, a heat exchanger, and / or a valve. The assembly preferably comprises at least one heat exchanger. It is preferred that the assembly comprises at least one pump and preferably at least two pumps. The assembly advantageously has at least one valve and preferably at least two valves. The at least one valve can be a directional control valve.

[0038] The object stated above is achieved by using a module or assembly according to the invention for a fluid circuit of a vehicle, and in particular for a temperature control circuit of a vehicle. The vehicle is preferably an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. The temperature control medium can be, for example, a water-glycol solution or a temperature control oil.

[0039] The invention is explained below using an exemplary embodiment with several figures. They show a schematic representation

[0040] Figure 1 is a first perspective view of a module according to the invention,

[0041] Figure 2 is a second perspective view of the module of Figure 1, wherein the module has been turned over compared to Figure 1,

[0042] Figure 3 is a similar perspective view of the module as in Figure 1 , but without fluid components,

[0043] Figure 4 shows the view from Figure 3, but without the carrier body,

[0044] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the module turned over compared to Figure 4, but additionally without side bodies,

[0045]

[0046] Figure 6 is a similar perspective view of the side body of Figure 4, but without the base body and without valves and

[0047] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the side of the carrier body not shown in Figure 3.

[0048] Figure 1 shows a module 1 for controlling a fluid circuit. The fluid intended for module 1 is preferably a motor vehicle fluid and, in particular, a temperature control medium for controlling the temperature of a drive battery of an electric vehicle. Module 1 is an essential component of the thermal management of vehicles or electric vehicles.

[0049] As shown in Figure 1, module 1 of this exemplary embodiment comprises a carrier 4 for arranging various fluid components 14, 15, 16, as well as a tank 5. Module 1 of this exemplary embodiment has two pumps 14, a heat exchanger 15 in the form of a chiller, and two directional control valves 16 (see Figures 2, 4, and 5). Module 1 or tank 5 expediently comprises a tank connection 18, which is advantageously arranged at an upper end of module 1 mounted in a vehicle. The first side shown in Figure 1 is also referred to below as the pump side. Module 1 has a base body 6 and a side body 7. In this exemplary embodiment, base body 6 and / or side body 7 are each formed in one piece and preferably integrally. Particularly preferably, base body 6 and / or side body 7 are produced by injection molding.

[0050] The base body 6 preferably comprises, according to Figure 1, a tank section 8 and a support section 11. Advantageously, the side body 7 has a tank section 9 and a support section 12. It is very preferred that the module 1 comprises a support body 13. The support body 13 is advantageously

[0051] formed in one piece and preferably integrally designed. It is highly preferred that the carrier body 13 be manufactured by injection molding. In this embodiment, the carrier section 11, the carrier section 12, and the carrier body 13 form the carrier 4.

[0052] It is particularly preferred that the base body 6 and the side body 7, or the tank portion 8 and the tank section 9, are connected to one another in a materially bonded manner, preferably by welding. A seam 10, which is advantageously designed as a weld seam, connects the tank portion 8 to the tank section 9 in a fluid-tight manner. The seam 10 preferably runs at least partially circumferentially around a cavity of the tank 5 and preferably completely around the cavity of the tank 5 (cf. Figure 5). It is preferred that the support portion 11 and the support section 12 are connected to one another in a materially bonded manner, at least in places, and in particular by welding. It is preferred that the base body 6 and the support body 13 are connected to one another in a materially bonded manner, at least in places, and in particular by welding.

[0053] The module 1 or the base body 6 according to Figure 1 expediently comprises at least one fastening element 19 for fastening the module 1 in a vehicle. It is preferred that the tank connection 18 is fastened to the tank 5 by welding. Advantageously, the tank connection 18 is only fastened to the base body 6 or tank section 8. It is possible for a sensor 29, in particular a temperature sensor, to be fastened to the module 1 or tank 5 or base body 6 or tank section 8. According to one exemplary embodiment, a section of the sensor 29 extends into the cavity of the tank 5.

[0054]

[0055] The module 1 or the base body 6, as shown in Figure 1, comprises a plurality of fluid connections 2. Preferably, at least one fluid connection 2 or a plurality of fluid connections 2 are arranged on the carrier 4. It is preferred that at least one fluid connection 2 and preferably a plurality of fluid connections 2 are attached to the base body 6 or the carrier section 11 or are part of the base body 6 or the carrier section 11. Advantageously, the carrier body 13 comprises at least one fluid connection 2 and preferably a plurality of fluid connections 2.

[0056] It is expedient for the module 1 to comprise at least one fastening element 19 and preferably a plurality of fastening elements 19, and in particular at least three fastening elements 19, for fastening the module 1 in a vehicle, see Figure 1. Advantageously, the base body 6 comprises the at least one fastening element 19 and preferably a plurality of fastening elements 19. It is possible for the tank section 8 to have at least one of the fastening elements 19 and preferably two of the fastening elements 19. Preferably, the support section 11 comprises at least one of the fastening elements 19.

[0057] Conveniently, at least one of the fluid components 14, 15, 16, as shown in Figure 1, is connected to the base body 6 and / or the support body 13 and / or the side body 7 by at least one connecting element 30, in particular in the form of a screw. Advantageously, the base body 6 and / or the side body 7 and / or the support body 13 comprise at least one connecting element 30 in the form of a location provided for a screw and in particular a bore provided for a screw.

[0058]

[0059] It is preferred that the module 1 comprises at least one stabilizing element 24A, 24B, see Figure 1. The at least one stabilizing element 24A, 24B is preferably designed as a stabilizing rib. It is advantageous that the at least one stabilizing element 24A, 24B connects the carrier 4 to the tank 5. This has the effect that the carrier 4 can be bent less easily relative to the tank 5. Advantageously, the base body 6 comprises at least one stabilizing element 24A and preferably several

[0060] Stabilizing elements 24A. It is advantageous that the side body 7 has at least one stabilizing element 24B and preferably several

[0061] Stabilizing elements 24B.

[0062] In this exemplary embodiment, the tank 5 according to Figure 1 comprises at least one constriction 22 and preferably a plurality of constrictions 22. It is preferred that the constrictions 22 of the tank 5 intersect at least one point. Advantageously, the tank section 8 has at least one constriction 22 and preferably a plurality of constrictions 22. Advantageously, the tank section 9 comprises at least one constriction 22 and preferably a plurality of constrictions 22.

[0063] In relation to Figure 1, the module 1 in Figure 2 has been rotated so that the view of the side body 7 or the tank section 9 or the support section 12 is clear. The module 1 preferably comprises at least one valve 16 and preferably two valves 16. The at least one valve 16 is advantageously designed as a directional control valve. Expediently, the at least one valve 16 comprises a control head, which can be arranged, for example, according to Figure 2, on an outer side of the side body 7 or the tank section 12. The at least one valve 16 can be connected to the module 1 or side body 7 via a connecting element 30.

[0064]

[0065] Figure 2 shows that the module 1 preferably comprises a window 25. In this exemplary embodiment, the window 25 extends through the side body 7, the base body 6, and / or the support body 13. The window 25 is advantageously at least partially covered by the heat exchanger 15.

[0066] In Figure 3, a very similar perspective has been chosen as in the case of Figure 1, although the fluid components 14, 15 in the form of the pumps 14 and the heat exchanger 15 have been omitted. By omitting the heat exchanger 15, the window 25 in the carrier body 13 becomes visible. The module 1 or the carrier body 13 or the base body 6 or the carrier section 11 in this exemplary embodiment has a plurality of locations 3 for arranging the fluid components 14, 15. The locations 3 are expediently adapted to the fluid components 14, 15 in terms of their extent. It is very preferred that at least one of the locations 3 and preferably several or all of the locations 3 have at least one connecting element 30, for example in the form of a screw receptacle. It is very particularly preferred that at least one of the locations 3 or several or all of the locations 3 is / are connected to at least one fluid structure 2, 31.has / have at least one fluid structure 20B. The carrier body 13 can have a channel 31.

[0067] A fluid structure 2, 31, 20B can be, for example, a fluid connection 2, a channel 31, or an opening 20B. It is advantageous for the carrier body 13 to have at least one fluid connection 2, a channel 31, and / or an opening 20B. Advantageously, the carrier body 13 comprises at least one reinforcing element 23B for reinforcing the carrier body 13. The at least one reinforcing element 23B is preferably designed as a reinforcing web or reinforcing rib.

[0068]

[0069] In Figure 4, the same perspective is maintained as in Figure 3, although in Figure 4, the support body 13 has been omitted compared to Figure 3. This makes the structure of the base body 6 and in particular of the support section 11 visible. It is highly preferred that the module 1 or the base body 6 or the support section 11 comprises at least one channel 17 and preferably a plurality of channels 17. The channels 17 connect the fluid connections 2 or the fluid components 14, 15, 16 or the locations 3 or the tank 5 to one another. It is particularly preferred that the base body 6 or the support section 11 has at least one channel 17 on its side facing the side body 7 or the support section 12, see Figure 5. It is very particularly preferred that the base body 6 comprises at least one channel 17 on a side facing the support body 13 and on a side facing the side body 7, see Figure 4.

[0070] In this exemplary embodiment, the support section 11 comprises a partition wall 33 approximately in the middle of its extension in the Y direction, see also Figure 5. The partition wall 33 divides the support section 11 into two sides, one side facing the support body 13 and the other side facing the side body 7. In this exemplary embodiment, the channels 17 are arranged on both sides of the support section 11 or the partition wall 33, see Figures 4 and 5. Preferably, the base body 6 or the support section 11 or the partition wall 33 comprises at least one opening 20A. This allows both sides of the support section 11 to communicate fluidically with one another, which increases the degrees of freedom in the arrangement of the fluid components 14, 15, 16. This allows significantly greater freedom in the arrangement of the fluid components 14, 15, 16, so that a greater packing density of fluid components 14, 15, 16 on the module 1 or the carrier 4 can be achieved.

[0071]

[0072] Advantageously, the module 1 or the base body 6 or the support section 11 comprises a channel 17 connected to the tank 5. Advantageously, the channel 17 of the base body 6 connected to the tank 5 extends to a fluid connection 2 of the base body 6. It is preferred that the channel 17 connected to the tank 5 is provided with a tank outlet 32. The tank outlet 32 ​​is preferably a component of the base body 6 and / or the side body 7.

[0073] The base body 6 or the support section 11 advantageously comprises at least one reinforcing element 23A, see Figures 4 and 5. The at least one reinforcing element 23A is preferably designed as a reinforcing web or reinforcing rib. The at least one valve 16 or a fluid section of a valve 16 is advantageously arranged in the module 1 or in the base body 6 or, according to Figure 5, in the support section 11.

[0074] In Figure 5, the module 1 from Figure 4 has been turned over, and the side body 7 has been omitted, so that the cavity of the tank 5 can be seen. The sensor 29 can, in particular, have two sensor legs that extend into a central region of the cavity of the tank 5. It is possible for the constrictions 22 to have a reinforcing element, for example in the form of a rib, on their inner side facing the cavity.

[0075] The tank 5 has a seam 10 that connects the tank section 8 to the tank section 9. The tank section 8 expediently comprises a rim 21. Advantageously, the tank section 9 comprises an edge 26 (see Figure 6). It is preferred that the rim 21 and the edge 26 correspond to each other and form the seam 10. The seam 10 is preferably formed as a weld seam.

[0076]

[0077] In Figure 6, only the side body 7 is depicted, with the cavity of the tank 5 or the tank section 9 facing the viewer. It is preferred that the side body 7 or the support section 12 comprises a channel closure 27. The at least one channel closure 27 corresponds to the at least one channel 17 of the base body 6 and is preferably designed as a projecting edge. The channel closure 27 is preferably connected to the channel 17 of the base body 6 by welding. The side body 7 advantageously comprises at least one outer closure 28. The at least one outer closure 28 is preferably designed as a projecting edge. The outer closure 28 advantageously runs at least partially along an outer edge of the side body 7. The outer closure 28 preferably corresponds to an edge of the base body 6 or the support section 11.Advantageously, the outer end 28 is connected to the edge of the support section 11 by welding.

[0078] Figure 7 shows only the carrier body 13, with the side facing the base body 6 being shown in this figure. The carrier body 13 preferably comprises at least one channel closure 27 and / or at least one outer closure 28. The at least one channel closure 27 and / or at least one outer closure 8 of the carrier body 13 is advantageously designed analogously to the at least one channel closure 27 or the at least one outer closure 28 of the side body 7.

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[0080] List of reference symbols

[0081] 1 module

[0082] 2 fluid connections of 1 , 6, 13

[0083] 3rd place out of 6, 7, 13

[0084] 4 carriers

[0085] 5 Tank

[0086] 6 base bodies

[0087] 7 side bodies

[0088] 8 tank section of 6

[0089] 9 tank section of 7

[0090] 10 seam

[0091] 11 support section of 6

[0092] 12 carrier sections of 7

[0093] 13 carrier bodies

[0094] 14 Pump

[0095] 15 heat exchangers

[0096] 16 Valve

[0097] 17 channel of 6

[0098] 18 Tank connection

[0099] 19 Fastening element

[0100] 20A breakthrough of 6

[0101] 20B Breakthrough of 13

[0102] 21 edge of 8

[0103] 22 Constriction of 5

[0104] 23A Reinforcing element of 6

[0105] 23B Reinforcing element of 13

[0106] 24A stabilizing element of 6

[0107] 24B Stabilizing element of 7

[0108] Window edge of 9 Channel closure of 7, 13 External closure of 7, 13 Sensor connecting element Channel of 13 Tank outlet Partition

Claims

1. Module (1) for regulating a fluid circuit, wherein the module (1) comprises a plurality of fluid connections (2), wherein the module (1) has at least one location (3) and preferably a plurality of locations (3) for arranging fluid components (14, 15, 16), wherein the module (1) has a carrier (4) for arranging fluid components (14, 15, 16), wherein the carrier (4) comprises the at least one location (3), wherein the module (1) has a tank (5) with a cavity, wherein the module (1) has a base body (6) and a side body (7), wherein the base body (6) and the side body (7) are manufactured separately from one another, characterized in that the base body (6) comprises a tank section (8), wherein the side body (7) has a tank section (9), wherein the tank section (8) and the tank section (9) are connected to one another via a seam (10) and at least part of the tank (5) or the cavity.

2. Module (1) according to claim 1, wherein the base body (6) comprises a carrier section (11), wherein the carrier section (11) preferably forms part of the carrier (4).

3. Module (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the side body (7) comprises a support section (12), wherein the support section (12) preferably forms part of the support (4).

4. Module (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the module (1) comprises a carrier body (13), wherein the carrier body (13) preferably forms part of the carrier (4).

5. Module (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the base body (6) and / or the side body (7) and / or the carrier body (13) is / are formed in one piece and preferably integrally.

6. Module (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the carrier (4) has at least one channel (17, 31) and preferably at least two channels (17, 31).

7. Module (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the base body (6) or the support section (11) comprises a partition wall (33), wherein a channel (17) is arranged at least on one side of the partition wall (33) and preferably at least one channel (17) is arranged on each of the two sides of the partition wall (33).

8. Module (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a wall of the support (4) and a wall of the tank (5) are connected to one another via a stabilizing element (24A, 24B), in particular via a stabilizing rib.

9. Assembly for controlling a fluid circuit, comprising a module (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein at least one fluid component (14, 15, 16) is arranged on the module (1) or carrier (4).

10. Use of a module (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8 or of an assembly according to claim 9 for a fluid circuit of a vehicle, in particular for a temperature control circuit of a vehicle.

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