Solenoid valve module, valve block and method for producing a solenoid valve module

The direct mechanical connection of coil and valve elements to the module housing in solenoid valve modules addresses the challenge of component fixation, enhancing assembly simplicity, reliability, and reducing vibrations, suitable for vehicle applications.

WO2025168502A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-08-14ETO MAGNETIC GMBH
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Application Number
PCT/EP2025/052687
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-02-09
Filing Date
2025-02-03
Publication Date
2025-08-14

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Technical Problem

Existing solenoid valve modules face challenges in achieving simple, cost-effective, and reliable fixation of components within a module housing, often requiring hold-down devices like metal plates or brackets, which complicate assembly and may lead to inconsistent holding forces and increased vulnerability to vibrations.

Method used

A solenoid valve module design where the coil body and valve functional element are directly and permanently connected to the module housing using a non-destructive, mechanical connection, such as welding, eliminating the need for separate fastening elements and allowing for uniform and robust fixation.

Benefits of technology

This design simplifies assembly, ensures consistent holding forces, reduces vibration risk, and enhances operational reliability while enabling compact and cost-effective manufacturing, particularly suitable for applications in vehicles.

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Abstract

The invention is based on a solenoid valve module (10, 10'), at least comprising a module housing (12), which delimits the solenoid valve module (10, 10') to the outside, and at least one coil body (14), which is arranged at least partially in the module housing (12), for receiving at least one solenoid coil winding. According to the invention, the coil body (14) is directly mechanically connected to an inner wall (16) of the module housing (12) in a manner which cannot be detached without destruction.
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Description

[0001] Solenoid valve module, valve block and method for producing a solenoid valve module

[0002] State of the art

[0003] The invention relates to a solenoid valve module according to the preamble of claim 1, a valve block according to claim 14 and a method according to the preamble of claim 15.

[0004] A solenoid valve module has already been proposed, at least comprising a module housing delimiting the solenoid valve module to the outside and at least one coil body arranged at least partially in the module housing for receiving at least one solenoid coil winding.

[0005] The object of the invention is, in particular, to provide a generic module with advantageous properties regarding the fixation of components in a module housing. This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of patent claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention can be found in the subclaims.

[0006] Advantages of the invention

[0007] The invention is based on a solenoid valve module, at least comprising a module housing delimiting the solenoid valve module to the outside and at least one coil former arranged at least partially or completely in the module housing for accommodating at least one solenoid coil winding. It is proposed that the coil former is connected directly to an inner wall of the module housing in a non-destructive, non-detachable manner, i.e. in particular cannot be detachable without causing destruction, preferably mechanically. This makes it possible to advantageously fix components of the solenoid valve module in a module housing of the solenoid valve module. Advantageously, a particularly simple and / or cost-effective fixation can be achieved, in particular in comparison to the fixation known from the prior art by means of hold-down devices such as metal plates or metal brackets, which often have to be fastened with screws, rivets or the like.Advantageously, such hold-down devices and the like can be dispensed with. Advantageously, assembly can be simplified and / or accelerated. Furthermore, when several solenoid valves are fixed in a common solenoid valve housing, simple and reliable tolerance compensation can be achieved. Advantageously, in contrast to a common hold-down device or several separately fastened hold-down devices, for example, it can be ensured that all solenoid valves are fixed with essentially identical holding forces, in particular minimum forces. This advantageously makes it possible to achieve a high level of operational reliability. Advantageously, the risk of vibrations in individual solenoid valves in a solenoid valve module with several solenoid valves, e.g. during operation of a vehicle, can be prevented.

[0008] The solenoid valve module is in particular an assembly and / or a component which is intended to be mounted in one piece into a larger system, e.g. a vehicle. The term “intended” should be understood in particular to mean specially programmed, designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is intended for a specific function should be understood in particular that the object fulfills and / or performs this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state. The solenoid valve module can comprise a single solenoid valve. Preferably, however, the solenoid valve module comprises a plurality of solenoid valves which are identical in construction or at least partially different from one another. The solenoid valves of the solenoid valve module can be assigned to a common system, such as a fluid line system, sensor cleaning system, cooling circuit, etc.Alternatively, different solenoid valves of the solenoid valve module could also be assigned to different systems. The solenoid valve module preferably forms at least part of a sensor cleaning system based on the dispensing of washer fluids for sensors, in particular driver assistance sensors, of vehicles, in particular self-driving vehicles. A solenoid valve of the solenoid valve module can thus be provided, for example, for controlling and / or regulating a fluid flow. For this purpose, the solenoid valve of the solenoid valve module can be designed so that the washer fluid can flow through it.

[0009] The module housing can have integrated fluid line channels. The module housing can form a manifold. However, the module housing can additionally or alternatively also enclose separate fluid line channels, such as hoses or the like. The module housing can form a module housing of a valve block with multiple solenoid valves. In this case, more than one coil former can be arranged at least partially or completely in the module housing. The module housing can be made of plastic, metal, or a different material. Preferably, the module housing is formed in one piece, preferably monolithic. Alternatively, however, the module housing can also consist of several parts that can be connected to one another. “Integral” is intended to mean, in particular, materially connected, for example, by a welding process and / or adhesive process, etc., and particularly advantageously be understood as molded, such as by production from a single cast and / or by production in a single or multi-component injection molding process. An inner wall of the module housing is preferably not visible from the outside in a finished / assembled state of the module housing, in particular of the solenoid valve module. The inner wall preferably faces an electromagnet of the solenoid valve / one of the solenoid valves mounted in the solenoid valve module. The electromagnet has the coil body. The coil body is preferably made of a plastic. The coil body can be designed as an injection-molded part. The coil body forms a receiving area for at least one magnetic coil winding wound with a circular or polygonal cross-section. The electromagnet has a magnetic core. The electromagnet has a magnetic armature.The solenoid armature can be moved linearly by controlling / energizing the solenoid coil winding. Depending on the position of the solenoid armature, flow through the respective solenoid valve is enabled, blocked, or throttled. The solenoid valve is preferably a seat valve with a valve seat that can be opened and closed by the solenoid armature.

[0010] According to the invention, the non-destructively irremovable, preferably mechanical, connection cannot be released non-destructively, i.e. cannot be released without destroying part of the connection (e.g. an adhesive or solder) or at least one of the connected parts. The non-destructively irremovable mechanical connection differs in particular from a press fit. The non-destructively irremovable mechanical connection is preferably a direct connection, which is produced without the need for further solid-state elements, such as screws or the like. A “direct mechanical connection” is to be understood in particular as a connection acting between two elements, such as the coil former and the module housing. A mechanical connection is preferably different from a magnetic connection and / or a purely frictional connection.Adhesive joints, soldered joints, or other joints in which only the auxiliary material, i.e., the adhesive or solder, etc., is destroyed upon removal, while the interconnected parts (e.g., coil former and module housing) remain undamaged, are also to be understood according to the invention as "non-destructively irreversible" joints. Alternatively, the non-destructively irreversible joints could also be simply joints, such as welded joints or fused joints, in which at least one of the interconnected components must be destroyed to separate the connection.

[0011] It is further proposed that the solenoid valve module have a valve functional element designed as a separate component different from the coil body, which is connected directly to an inner wall of the module housing in a non-destructive and permanent manner, preferably mechanically. This makes it possible to advantageously fix components of the solenoid valve module in a module housing of the solenoid valve module. Advantageously, a particularly simple and / or cost-effective fixation can be achieved. Furthermore, when fixing several solenoid valves in a common solenoid valve housing, simple and reliable tolerance compensation can advantageously be achieved. In particular, the valve functional element contributes to at least fulfilling at least one essential function of the solenoid valve. Preferably, the valve functional element fulfills at least one essential function of the solenoid valve.The essential function can include enabling controllable flow through the solenoid valve.

[0012] If the coil body and the valve functional element are non-destructively and permanently connected, preferably mechanically, to the same inner wall of the module housing, in particular to a different partial area of ​​the inner wall of the module housing, a high degree of compactness and / or simple and / or cost-effective manufacture can advantageously be achieved, in particular because the connection between the coil body and the valve functional element can be established with the same element, in particular the module housing. In particular, the valve functional element is connected to the module housing in the same way / using the same connection method as the coil body is connected to the module housing. Furthermore, it is proposed that the coil body and the valve functional element be non-destructively and permanently connected, preferably mechanically, to the inner wall of the module housing by a continuous connection area.This advantageously allows for a high degree of compactness and / or simple and / or cost-effective manufacturing. Advantageously, the connection of the coil body and the valve functional element to the module housing can be carried out in a single work step. In particular, the coil body is connected to a first partial area of ​​the inner wall of the module housing. In particular, the valve functional element is connected to a second partial area of ​​the inner wall of the module housing. In particular, the first partial area and the second partial area directly adjoin one another. In particular, the coil body and the valve functional element touch one another in the region of the connection area.

[0013] If, in addition, the coil body and the valve functional element are permanently connected to the inner wall of the module housing using the same, preferably mechanical, connection type, this can advantageously achieve particularly simple and / or cost-effective manufacturing. Advantageously, the connection of the coil body and the valve functional element to the module housing can be carried out in a single work step. The mechanical connection type is preferably a material connection, an adhesive connection, or, particularly preferably, a welded connection.

[0014] It is further proposed that the valve functional element forms a valve seat and / or a valve nozzle. This enables an advantageous, particularly compact, design. The valve seat forms, in particular, an end region of a flow channel of the valve functional element, in particular of the solenoid valve, which is provided for the selective sealing seating of the movable magnet armature. The valve nozzle forms, in particular, a fluid outlet for a fluid, in particular washing fluid, flowing through the solenoid valve depending on a position of the magnet armature, in particular depending on an opening or closing of the valve seat by the magnet armature. The valve nozzle can have a flow channel with a narrowing cross-section or a flow channel with an approximately constant cross-section.The valve functional element can be designed as a one-piece component comprising the valve seat, the flow channel, and / or the valve nozzle. The valve functional element can be designed as a monolithic injection-molded part.

[0015] Furthermore, it is proposed that the non-destructively permanent, preferably mechanical, connection be a material-to-material connection. This advantageously allows for a particularly strong, durable, and / or reliable connection. Advantageously, a minimum holding force can be set and / or achieved in a particularly simple manner. Furthermore, intrinsic fluid tightness can advantageously be achieved.

[0016] The non-destructively permanent, preferably mechanical, material-to-material connection can be designed in particular as an adhesive connection or as a soldered connection or the like. However, it is preferably proposed that the non-destructively permanent, preferably mechanical, connection is a welded connection. This advantageously makes it possible to achieve a particularly strong, permanent, and / or reliable connection. Advantageously, a minimum holding force can be set and / or achieved in a particularly simple manner. In addition, intrinsic liquid-tightness can advantageously be achieved. Furthermore, the connection can be easily produced. The welded connection can be produced by laser welding, friction welding, or particularly preferably by ultrasonic welding. All of these welding types allow welding inside the module housing.

[0017] It is additionally proposed that the non-destructively permanent, preferably mechanical, connection, in particular a welded connection, be fluid-tight, in particular liquid-tight and / or gas-tight. This advantageously allows a synergistic additional benefit to be achieved for fluid-conducting solenoid valves. Advantageously, simple production of a solenoid valve module suitable for fluid conduction can be achieved. In particular, the connection region at which the non-destructively permanent mechanical connection is created is arranged in a vicinity of a fluid connection / liquid connection, for example a fluid inlet / liquid inlet or a fluid outlet / liquid outlet of the solenoid valve module. In particular, the connection region at which the non-destructively permanent mechanical connection is created is arranged in an end region of the solenoid valve module which has the fluid connection / liquid connection.The end region extends in particular at most over 25%, preferably 15%, of a total extension of the solenoid valve module parallel to an outflow direction or inflow direction of the associated fluid connection / liquid connection.

[0018] If the coil body, in particular several coil bodies of the solenoid valve module that are formed separately from one another and arranged in the same module housing, are connected to the module housing independently of separate connecting elements, such as screws, hold-down plates, hold-down brackets, etc., cost savings and / or good tolerance compensation can advantageously be achieved if several correspondingly fixed coil bodies are present in a single module housing.

[0019] Furthermore, it is proposed that at least one surface region of the inner wall of the module housing, which has the non-destructively permanent, preferably mechanical, connection, extends at least at an angle, preferably at least substantially perpendicular, to a central axis of the coil body and / or to an intended direction of movement of a magnet armature of the solenoid valve module, preferably of the magnet armature associated with the electromagnet with the coil body. This advantageously allows for a particularly good force distribution / force effect of a fixing force generated by the non-destructively permanent mechanical connection to be achieved. The holding force advantageously acts parallel to a movement force of the magnet armature.In particular, this avoids a weakening of the non-destructively irreversible mechanical connection due to frequent armature movement, particularly in comparison to a parallel arrangement of the surface region of the inner wall containing the connection to the direction of movement of the armature. The term "essentially perpendicular" is intended here to define in particular an orientation of a direction relative to a reference direction, wherein the direction and the reference direction, particularly viewed in a projection plane, enclose an angle of 90° and the angle has a maximum deviation of in particular less than 8°, advantageously less than 5°, and particularly advantageously less than 2°. The central axis of the coil body preferably runs through a center of the armature, which is movably mounted in a central opening of the coil body.In particular, the surface area of ​​the inner wall having the non-destructively irremovable mechanical connection is arranged in a lower half, preferably quarter, of the solenoid valve housing facing the fluid outlet of the associated solenoid valve.

[0020] Furthermore, it is proposed that at least one surface region of the inner wall of the module housing, which has the non-destructively undetachable, preferably mechanical, connection, runs at least substantially parallel to an opening plane of a valve opening of the valve seat and / or to a nozzle opening of the valve nozzle. This advantageously makes it possible to achieve a high level of tightness, in particular liquid-tightness, of the solenoid valve module. By "substantially parallel" here, it is meant in particular an alignment of a direction relative to a reference direction, in particular in a plane, wherein the direction has a deviation from the reference direction of in particular less than 8°, advantageously less than 5°, and particularly advantageously less than 2°. The valve opening of the valve seat is formed in particular by a (first) end of the flow channel of the valve functional element.The nozzle opening of the valve nozzle is formed in particular by a (second) end of the valve functional element, in particular opposite the (first) end of the flow channel forming the valve opening of the valve seat.

[0021] It is further proposed that the solenoid valve module have at least one further coil body which, in an identical manner to the coil body, is directly and permanently mechanically connected to a further inner wall of the module housing, spaced from the inner wall, in a non-destructive manner. This advantageously makes it possible to obtain the solenoid valve module with multiple solenoid valves. Positioning of the multiple solenoid valves / coil bodies can be carried out by an auxiliary device which can be removed again after the solenoid valves / coil bodies have been fixed, since their function is now taken over by the non-destructively and permanently mechanical connection. This advantageously eliminates the need for a complex alignment geometry in the finished solenoid valve module. The coil bodies / solenoid valves of the solenoid valve module can, for example, be arranged in a row within the module housing.However, alternative arrangements are also conceivable.

[0022] Furthermore, a valve block with one or more solenoid valve modules forming a plurality of separately controllable seat valves is proposed. This advantageously allows for a high degree of compactness and / or modularity to be achieved. The solenoid valve modules combined to form the valve block can each have, or partially have, only a single solenoid valve / seat valve, or each have, or partially have, multiple solenoid valves / seat valves.

[0023] Furthermore, a method for producing the solenoid valve module is proposed, wherein, in at least one manufacturing step, the coil body is non-destructively and permanently connected, preferably mechanically, to an inner wall of the module housing, in particular welded, preferably ultrasonically welded. This allows advantageous fixation of components of the solenoid valve module in a module housing of the solenoid valve module. Advantageously, a particularly simple and / or cost-effective fixation can be achieved. Advantageously, hold-down devices and the like can be dispensed with. Advantageously, assembly can be simplified and / or accelerated.

[0024] The solenoid valve module according to the invention, the valve block according to the invention, and the method according to the invention are not intended to be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the solenoid valve module according to the invention, the valve block according to the invention, and the method according to the invention may have a number of individual elements, components, and units that differs from the number stated herein to fulfill a function described herein.

[0025] Drawings

[0026] Further advantages will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. The drawings illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The drawings, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. Those skilled in the art will also expediently consider the features individually and combine them into useful further combinations.

[0027] They show:

[0028] Fig. 1 shows schematically an exemplary valve block with two solenoid valve modules in a sectional view and

[0029] Fig. 2 shows a schematic flow diagram of a method for producing at least one of the solenoid valve modules. Description of the embodiment

[0030] Figure 1 schematically shows an exemplary valve block 68 in a sectional view. The exemplary valve block 68 comprises two solenoid valve modules 10, 10'. A first solenoid valve module 10 of the valve block 68 comprises, for example, only a single solenoid valve 46. A second solenoid valve module 10' of the valve block 68 comprises, for example, three solenoid valves 46', 46", 46'". The separation of the solenoid valve modules 10, 10' is shown only schematically in Figure 1 by a dashed line. The solenoid valve modules 10, 10' could alternatively also be functional individually. The valve block 68 could also have more or fewer solenoid valve modules 10, 10' with more or fewer solenoid valves 46, 46', 46", 46'". The solenoid valves 46, 46', 46”, 46'” are each designed as separately controllable seat valves.

[0031] The solenoid valve modules 10, 10' are described using the solenoid valve module 10 shown on the right in Fig. 1 as an example. The solenoid valve module 10 comprises a coil former 14. The solenoid valve module 10 comprises an electromagnet (not fully shown). The coil former 14 forms part of the electromagnet. The coil former 14 is provided for accommodating a magnetic coil winding of the electromagnet. The electromagnet is provided for switchably generating a magnetic field by means of the magnetic coil winding. The solenoid valve module 10 comprises a magnet armature 32. The magnet armature 32 forms part of the electromagnet. The magnet armature 32 is movably mounted within the coil former 14. The magnet armature 32 is movably mounted along a direction of movement 30. The coil former 14 forms a central axis 28. The direction of movement 30 runs parallel to the central axis 28.The magnet armature 32 assumes one of several positions along the central axis 28 of the coil body 14 depending on the magnetic field generated by the magnet coil winding.

[0032] The solenoid valve module 10 comprises a valve functional element 18. The valve functional element 18 is formed separately from the coil body 14. The valve functional element 18 has a flow channel 48. The flow channel 48 runs straight through the valve functional element 18. The flow channel 48 runs parallel to the central axis 28 of the coil body 14 and / or the direction of movement 30 of the magnet armature 32. The valve functional element 18 forms a valve seat 22. The valve seat 22 is arranged at a first end 50 of the flow channel 48 located in the module housing 12. The valve seat 22 surrounds a valve opening 38 of the flow channel 48. The magnet armature 32 is provided to selectively open and close the valve opening 38 depending on its position. The valve seat 22 is provided for the magnet armature 32 to sit sealingly thereon. The valve functional element 18 forms a valve nozzle 24.The valve nozzle 24 is arranged at a second end 52 of the flow channel 48, located outside the module housing 12. The valve nozzle 24 is provided as an outlet (or possibly also inlet) of fluid from the solenoid valve 46. The valve nozzle 24 has a molded connection geometry 54. A hose, for example, can be attached to the valve nozzle 24. The valve nozzle 24 has a nozzle opening 36. The nozzle opening 36 is located outside the module housing 12. A fluid flowing in the flow channel 48 can leave the solenoid valve 46 via the nozzle opening 36.

[0033] The solenoid valve module 10 comprises a module housing 12. The module housing 12 delimits the solenoid valve module 10 to the outside. The module housing 12 encloses the coil body 14. The module housing 12 partially encloses the valve functional element 18. The module housing 12 comprises an inner wall 16. The coil body 14 is directly and permanently mechanically connected to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 in a non-destructive manner. The coil body 14 is not connected to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 in a non-destructive manner. The coil body 14 is connected to the module housing 12 independently of separate connecting elements, such as screws, hold-down plates, hold-down brackets, etc. The coil body 14 is connected to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 in a non-destructive manner at an end facing away from the solenoid coil winding.The coil body 14 is non-destructively releasably connected to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 on a surface running perpendicular to the central axis 28. The valve functional element 18 is mechanically connected directly to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 in a non-destructively irreleasable manner. The valve functional element 18 is non-destructively releasably connected to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12. The valve functional element 18 has a radially protruding circumferential collar 56. The valve functional element 18 is non-destructively releasably connected to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 via a surface of the collar 56. The valve functional element 18 is non-destructively releasably connected to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 on a surface of the collar 56 running perpendicular to the central axis 28.

[0034] The coil body 14 and the valve functional element 18 are mechanically connected to the same inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 in a non-destructively detachable manner. The coil body 14 and the valve functional element 18 are mechanically connected to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 in a non-destructively detachable manner by a connected connection region 20. The coil body 14 and the valve functional element 18 are mechanically connected to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 in a non-destructively detachable manner by means of the same mechanical connection type. The non-destructively detachable mechanical connection 26 is preferably a material-to-material connection. The non-destructively detachable mechanical connection 26 / the material-to-material connection is preferably a welded connection. The non-destructively detachable mechanical connection 26, in particular the welded connection, is fluid-tight, in particular liquid-tight and / or gas-tight.

[0035] A surface area 34 of the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 having the non-destructively permanent mechanical connection 26 runs perpendicular to the central axis 28 of the coil body 14 and / or to the intended direction of movement 30 of the magnet armature 32. The surface area 34 of the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 having the non-destructively permanent mechanical connection 26 runs parallel to an opening plane of the valve opening 38 of the valve seat 22. The surface area 34 of the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 having the non-destructively permanent mechanical connection 26 runs parallel to the nozzle opening 36 of the valve nozzle 24.

[0036] The additional solenoid valve module 10', also shown in Figure 1, has at least one additional coil former 40 in addition to the coil former 14. In the illustrated case, the additional coil former 40 is designed identically to the coil former 14. However, the additional coil former 40 is designed separately from the coil former 14 and is arranged at a distance from the coil former 14 in the additional solenoid valve module 10'. The additional solenoid valve module 10' shown as an example in Figure 1 also has a third coil former, which, however, will not be described in further detail. The additional coil former 40 is mechanically connected, in an identical manner to the coil former 14, directly to an additional inner wall 42 of the module housing 12, which is spaced apart from the inner wall 16 (and designed to be discontinuous).

[0037] Figure 2 shows a schematic flow diagram of a method for producing at least one of the solenoid valve modules 10, 10'. In at least one production step 58, the module housing 12 is provided. In at least one further production step 60, the valve functional element 18 is pressed into a central opening of the coil body 14 via a press fit. For this purpose, the valve functional element 18 has fins 62 (cf. Fig. 1 ) which, in the unassembled state, have a slightly larger outer diameter than the central opening of the coil body 14. In at least one further production step 64, the combination of coil body 14 and valve functional element 18 is inserted into a space in the module housing 12 provided for forming a solenoid valve 46. In at least one further production step 44, the coil body 14 is mechanically connected directly to the inner wall 16 of the module housing 12 in a non-destructive and non-detachable manner.In manufacturing step 44, the module housing 12 and coil body 14 are welded. Furthermore, in manufacturing step 44, the valve functional element 18 is also mechanically connected to the module housing 12 in the same non-destructive, permanent manner. It is conceivable that the steps described above are repeated for additional solenoid valves 46', 46", 46'", or that additional solenoid valves 46', 46", 46'" are introduced into the module housing 12 at the same time and in parallel. In at least one further manufacturing step 66, the remaining components of the solenoid valve 46(s) 46, 46', 46", 46'", such as, among others, the magnet armature 32, are assembled.

[0038] Reference symbol

[0039] 10 Solenoid valve module

[0040] 12 module housings

[0041] 14 coil bodies

[0042] 16 inner wall

[0043] 18 Valve functional element

[0044] 20 Connection area

[0045] 22 Valve seat

[0046] 24 valve nozzle

[0047] 26 Connection

[0048] 28 Central axis

[0049] 30 Direction of movement

[0050] 32 magnet armatures

[0051] 34 Surface area

[0052] 36 nozzle opening

[0053] 38 Valve opening

[0054] 40 Additional coil body

[0055] 42 Additional inner wall

[0056] 44 manufacturing steps

[0057] 46 Solenoid valve

[0058] 48 flow channel

[0059] 50 First End

[0060] 52 Second End

[0061] 54 Connection geometry

[0062] 56 collar

[0063] 58 manufacturing steps

[0064] 60 manufacturing steps

[0065] 62 Finn

[0066] 64 manufacturing steps

[0067] 66 Manufacturing step 68 Valve block

Claims

Claims 1 . Solenoid valve module (10, 10'), at least comprising a module housing delimiting the solenoid valve module (10, 10') to the outside (12) and at least one coil body (14) arranged at least partially in the module housing (12) for receiving at least one magnetic coil winding, characterized in that the coil body (14) is mechanically connected directly to an inner wall (16) of the module housing (12) in a non-destructive and non-detachable manner.

2. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a valve functional element (18) which is formed separately from the coil body (14) and which is mechanically connected directly to an inner wall (16) of the module housing (12) in a non-destructive and non-detachable manner.

3. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to claim 2, characterized in that the coil body (14) and the valve functional element (18) are mechanically connected in a non-destructive and non-detachable manner to the same inner wall (16) of the module housing (12).

4. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the coil body (14) and the valve functional element (18) are mechanically connected in a non-destructive and non-detachable manner to the inner wall (16) of the module housing (12) by a continuous connecting region (20).

5. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the coil body (14) and the valve functional element (18) are mechanically connected non-destructively and permanently to the inner wall (16) of the module housing (12) by means of the same mechanical connection type.

6. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the valve functional element (18) forms a valve seat (22) and / or a valve nozzle (24).

7. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the non-destructively irreleasable mechanical connection (26) is a material connection.

8. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the non-destructively irreleasable mechanical connection (26) is a welded connection.

9. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the non-destructively irreleasable mechanical connection (26) is fluid-tight, in particular liquid-tight and / or gas-tight.

10. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coil body (14) is connected to the module housing (12) independently of separate connecting elements, such as screws, hold-down plates, hold-down brackets, etc.

11. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one surface region (34) of the inner wall (16) of the module housing (12) having the non-destructively irreleasable mechanical connection (26) extends at least at an angle, preferably at least substantially perpendicular, to a central axis (28) of the coil body (14) and / or to an intended direction of movement (30) of a magnet armature (32) of the solenoid valve module (10).

12. Solenoid valve module (10, 10') at least according to claim 6, characterized in that at least one surface region (34) of the inner wall (16) of the module housing (12) having the non-destructively irreleasable mechanical connection (26) runs at least substantially parallel to an opening plane of a valve opening (38) of the valve seat (22) and / or to a nozzle opening (36) of the valve nozzle (24).

13. Solenoid valve module (10') according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one further coil body (40) which is mechanically connected in an identical manner as the coil body (14) directly to a further inner wall (42) of the module housing (12) spaced from the inner wall (16) in a non-destructive and non-detachable manner.

14. Valve block (68) with one or more solenoid valve modules (10, 10') according to one of the preceding claims, which form a plurality of separately controllable seat valves.

15. A method for producing a solenoid valve module (10, 10'), in particular according to one of claims 1 to 13, at least comprising a module housing (12) delimiting the solenoid valve module (10, 10') to the outside and at least one coil body (14) arranged at least partially in the module housing (12) for receiving at least one magnetic coil winding, characterized in that in at least one manufacturing step (44) the coil body (14) is mechanically connected, in particular welded, directly to an inner wall (16) of the module housing (12) in a non-destructive and non-detachable manner.

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