Pressure sensing assembly, sensor, thermal management system and vehicle

Abstract

A pressure sensing assembly (2), comprising a pressure sensing member (10) and a support member (20), wherein the support member (20) is provided with a body portion (21) and limiting portions (22), the limiting portions (22) being disposed on the body portion (21), the body portion (21) being suitable for supporting the pressure sensing member (10), and the limiting portions (22) being suitable for being in a limiting fit with an outer side surface of the pressure sensing member (10); and a first edge (12) is defined between a bottom surface of the pressure sensing member (10) and the outer side surface of the pressure sensing member (10), the first edge (12) is provided with contact points (13) in contact with the body portion (21) or the limiting portions (22), and no contact point (13) makes contact with the body portion (21) and the limiting portions (22) at the same time. Further provided are a sensor (1), a thermal management system (100), and a vehicle (200).

Description

Pressure sensing components, sensors, thermal management systems and vehicles

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on March 20, 2024, with application number 202420556252.1 and entitled “Pressure Sensing Components, Sensors, Thermal Management Systems and Vehicles,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a pressure sensing component, a sensor, a thermal management system and a vehicle. Background Art

[0004] In the related art, when assembling a sensor, the pressure sensing component needs to be assembled onto the support component. Large stress is easily generated between the pressure sensing component and the support component, which may damage the pressure sensing component and affect the normal operation of the sensor.

[0005] Public content

[0006] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a pressure sensing assembly that can prevent the contact point on the contact edge from contacting both the main body and the limiter at the same time, thereby reducing the stress between the support member and the pressure sensing member, thereby protecting the sensor, and preventing the pressure sensing member from significant displacement or rotation during installation, thereby enabling the pressure sensing member to function better.

[0007] The present application further proposes a sensor.

[0008] This application further proposes a thermal management system.

[0009] The present application further proposes a vehicle.

[0010] According to the embodiment of the present application, the pressure sensing component includes: a pressure sensing part; and a support part, the support part is provided with a main body and a limiting part, the limiting part is provided on the main body, the main body is suitable for supporting the pressure sensing part, and the limiting part is suitable for limiting cooperation with the outer side surface of the pressure sensing part, a first edge is defined between the bottom surface of the pressure sensing part and the outer side surface of the pressure sensing part, a contact point with the main body or the limiting part is provided on the first edge, and any of the contact points is not in contact with the main body and the limiting part at the same time.

[0011] According to the pressure sensing assembly of the embodiment of the present application, no contact point on the first edge contacts both the main body and the stopper simultaneously. Thus, when the pressure sensing element is mounted on the support member, the same contact point contacts either only the main body or only the stopper. This reduces stress between the support member and the pressure sensing element, thereby protecting the sensor. Furthermore, the pressure sensing element can be positioned to prevent significant displacement or rotation during installation, allowing it to function better.

[0012] In some examples of the present application, the bottom surface of the pressure sensing component is in position-limiting cooperation with the main body, and the outer side surface of the pressure sensing component is in contact with and cooperates with the limiting portion.

[0013] In some examples of the present application, the contact point includes: a first part contact point and a second part contact point, the first part contact point is formed on the bottom surface of the pressure sensing component, the first part contact point is in contact with the main body, and the second part contact point is formed on the outer surface of the pressure sensing component, and the second part contact point is in contact with the limiting part.

[0014] In some examples of the present application, there are multiple limiting portions, and the multiple limiting portions are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the main body, so that the multiple limiting portions respectively limit and cooperate with the outer side surfaces on different sides of the pressure sensing component.

[0015] In some examples of the present application, the main body includes a contact surface, the inner wall surface of the limiting portion is formed as a limiting surface, the contact surface contacts and cooperates with the bottom surface of the pressure sensing component, and the limiting surface is limited and cooperated with the outer side surface of the pressure sensing component.

[0016] In some examples of the present application, the limiting portion is further provided with a guide surface, and the guide surface is connected to an end of the limiting surface away from the contact surface.

[0017] In some examples of the present application, the guide surface is gradually inclined outward in a direction away from the limiting surface.

[0018] In some examples of the present application, an avoidance portion is provided on the main body, and the avoidance portion is a recessed groove, a through hole, or an opening, and the avoidance portion is arranged opposite to the limiting portion.

[0019] In some examples of the present application, the avoidance portion is a sink, part of the limiting portion is located in the sink, and at least the outer side surface of the limiting portion facing the pressure sensing component is spaced apart from the corresponding side wall of the sink.

[0020] In some examples of the present application, the contact points include: a third portion of contact points, the third portion of contact points are in contact with the main body, and any of the contact points are not in contact with the limiting portion.

[0021] In some examples of the present application, the contact points include: a fourth portion of contact points, the fourth portion of contact points are in contact with the limiting portion, and any of the contact points are not in contact with the main body.

[0022] In some examples of the present application, the pressure sensing component further includes: a connecting spring, the connecting spring connected to a side of the pressure sensing component adjacent to the support component, the support component is provided with a through hole, and the connecting spring passes through the through hole.

[0023] In some examples of the present application, the pressure sensing component further includes: a connecting member, which is arranged on a side of the pressure sensing member away from the supporting member, and the connecting member is snap-fitted with the supporting member.

[0024] In some examples of the present application, the connecting member is provided with a first positioning portion, and the supporting member is provided with a second positioning portion, and the first positioning portion is positioned and matched with the second positioning portion.

[0025] In some examples of the present application, the connecting member is provided with a buckle, the supporting member is provided with a boss, the buckle is engaged with the boss, the first positioning portion is a positioning column, and the buckle and the first positioning portion are both located on the side of the connecting member facing the supporting member.

[0026] In some examples of the present application, the pressure sensing component is a ceramic component.

[0027] The sensor according to the embodiment of the present application includes: the pressure sensing component described above.

[0028] In some examples of the present application, the sensor further includes: a temperature sensing component, a protective sleeve, and a mounting base, wherein the temperature sensing component is disposed in the protective sleeve, and the temperature sensing component is connected to a side of the mounting base adjacent to the protective sleeve, and the mounting base is fitted on the protective sleeve.

[0029] In some examples of the present application, the sensor further includes: a shell, the pressure sensing component and the support component are both arranged in the shell, the support component is provided with a third positioning portion, and a fourth positioning portion is provided on the shell, and the third positioning portion is positioned and matched with the fourth positioning portion.

[0030] In some examples of the present application, the sensor further includes: a sealing member, wherein the sealing member is sealed between the pressure sensing member and the housing.

[0031] A thermal management system according to an embodiment of the present application includes: the sensor described above.

[0032] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application includes: the above-mentioned sensor or the above-mentioned thermal management system.

[0033] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0035] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a sensor according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] FIG2 is an exploded view of a sensor according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] FIG3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sensor according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a sensor at a first angle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a sensor at a second angle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a connecting member at a first angle;

[0041] FIG7 is a schematic structural diagram of the connecting member at a second angle;

[0042] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the first angle structure of the support member according to the first embodiment of the present application;

[0043] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the second angle structure of the support member according to the first embodiment of the present application;

[0044] FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of the support member according to the first embodiment of the present application at a third angle;

[0045] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram of a support member according to a second embodiment of the present application at an angle;

[0046] FIG12 is a schematic structural diagram of a support member according to a third embodiment of the present application at an angle;

[0047] FIG13 is a schematic diagram of a pressure sensing assembly according to the first embodiment of the present application from an angle, wherein the pressure sensing assembly includes a support member according to the first embodiment of the present application;

[0048] FIG14 is a schematic diagram of a pressure sensing assembly according to a second embodiment of the present application from an angle, wherein the pressure sensing assembly includes a support member according to the second embodiment of the present application;

[0049] FIG15 is a schematic diagram of a pressure sensing assembly according to a third embodiment of the present application from an angle, wherein the pressure sensing assembly includes a support member according to the third embodiment of the present application;

[0050] FIG16 is a schematic block diagram of a thermal management system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0051] FIG17 is a schematic block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0052] FIG18 is another schematic block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0053] Reference numerals: 200, vehicle; 100, thermal management system; 1, sensor; 2, pressure sensing component; 10, pressure sensing element; 11, pressure chip; 12, first edge; 13, contact point; 131, first part contact point; 132, second part contact point; 133, Contact point of the third part; 134, contact point of the fourth part; 20, support member; 21, main body; 211, contact surface; 212, avoidance part; 22, limiting part; 221, guide surface; 222, limiting surface; 23, through hole; 24, third positioning part; 25, second positioning part; 26, boss; 27, bracket; 30, connecting spring; 40, temperature sensing part; 50, protective cover; 51, second limiting part; 52, matching surface; 60, mounting base; 61, third limiting part; 62, protective member; 70, shell; 71, step part; 72, fourth positioning part; 80, sealing member; 90, connecting member; 91, first positioning part; 92, buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present application, and the embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary.

[0055] The pressure sensing assembly 2 according to an embodiment of the present application will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 15. The pressure sensing assembly 2 is mainly used to sense and measure the pressure of a medium.

[0056] As shown in Figures 2 and 3 , the pressure sensing assembly 2 according to an embodiment of the present application includes a pressure sensing element 10 and a support member 20. The pressure sensing element 10 is the main component of the pressure sensing assembly 2 and is primarily used to sense pressure, specifically the pressure of a medium. The support member 20 primarily serves as a mounting and support mechanism.

[0057] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the support member 20 comprises a main body 21 and a stopper 22. The stopper 22 is disposed on the main body 21, and the main body 21 is adapted to support the pressure-sensing element 10. Specifically, the main body 21 contacts and engages with the bottom surface of the pressure-sensing element 10, while the stopper 22 engages and engages with the outer surface of the pressure-sensing element 10. The main body 21 is the main portion of the support member 20, primarily providing support and mounting, while the stopper 22 is primarily used to restrict the movement of the pressure-sensing element 10 within its plane. It is understood that the support member 20 may be a one-piece molded component.

[0058] The main body 21 contacts and cooperates with the bottom surface of the pressure-sensing element 10. That is, when the sensor 1 is press-assembled, the bottom surface of the pressure-sensing element 10 is pressed tightly against the main body 21. Furthermore, the limiting portion 22 cooperates with the outer side surface of the pressure-sensing element 10 to limit the outer side surface of the pressure-sensing element 10. This allows the limiting portion 22 to limit the outer side surface of the pressure-sensing element 10, preventing the pressure-sensing element 10 from significantly deflecting or rotating during installation, which could affect signal transmission, thereby allowing the pressure-sensing element 10 to function better.

[0059] It should be noted that the limiting portion 22 is protruding relative to the main body 21 toward the pressure sensing element 10 , so that the outer side of the pressure sensing element 10 will only contact the limiting portion 22 but not the corresponding main body 21 .

[0060] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 3 and 13-15, a first ridge 12 is defined between the bottom surface of the pressure-sensing element 10 and the outer side surface of the pressure-sensing element 10. Contact points 13 (also referred to as contact portions, i.e., these contact points can be divided into different partial contact points based on their contact with different parts, such as the first partial contact point, the second partial contact point, etc., hereinafter) are provided on the first ridge 12 for contact with the main body 21 or the limiting portion 22. No single contact point 13 is in simultaneous contact with both the main body 21 and the limiting portion 22. It is understandable that the first ridge 12 is defined between the bottom surface and the outer side surface of the pressure-sensing element 10. The first ridge 12 is formed by a plurality of points, at least some of which are in contact with the main body 21 or the limiting portion 22. These points are the contact points 13, and no single contact point 13 is in simultaneous contact with both the main body 21 and the limiting portion 22. In other words, the first edge 12 is provided with a plurality of contact points 13, some of which may be in contact only with the main body 21 and not with the limiting portion 22, some of which may be in contact only with the limiting portion 22 and not with the main body 21, all of which may be in contact only with the main body 21 and not with the limiting portion 22, or all of which may be in contact only with the limiting portion 22 and not with the main body 21. This prevents the same contact point 13 from contacting both the main body 21 and the limiting portion 22 simultaneously, thus preventing the generation of significant stress at the location of the contact point 13 that could damage the pressure sensing element 10 and shorten its service life.

[0061] Thus, since no contact point 13 on the first edge 12 contacts both the main body 21 and the stopper 22 simultaneously, when the pressure sensing element 10 is mounted on the support member, the same contact point 13 contacts either only the main body 21 or only the stopper 22. This reduces the stress between the support member 20 and the pressure sensing element 10, thereby protecting the sensor 1. Furthermore, the pressure sensing element 10 can be positioned to prevent significant displacement or rotation during installation, allowing the pressure sensing element 10 to function better.

[0062] The contact point 13 includes a first contact point 131 and a second contact point 132, as shown in Figure 13. The first contact point 131 is formed on the bottom surface of the pressure-sensing element 10, contacting the main body 21. The second contact point 132 is formed on the outer side of the pressure-sensing element 10, contacting the stopper 22. It is understood that both the first contact point 131 and the second contact point 132 are located on the first edge 12 defined by the bottom and outer side of the pressure-sensing element 10. In other words, the first contact point 131 contacts only the main body 21 and not the stopper 22, while the second contact point 132 contacts only the stopper 22 and not the main body 21. This allows the same contact point 13 to contact either the main body 21 or the stopper 22, reducing stress between the support member 20 and the pressure-sensing element 10 and protecting the sensor 1.

[0063] In addition, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the main body 21 includes a contact surface 211, and the inner wall surface of the limiting portion 22 is formed as a limiting surface 222. The contact surface 211 contacts and cooperates with the bottom surface of the pressure-sensing element 10, while the limiting surface 222 cooperates with the outer surface of the pressure-sensing element 10. Both the contact surface 211 and the limiting surface 222 can serve as a limiting installation function. The contact surface 211 is formed on the main body 21, and the limiting surface 222 is formed on the inner wall surface of the limiting portion 22. Thus, when the pressure-sensing element 10 is installed with the support member 20, the bottom surface of the pressure-sensing element 10 can be pressed against the contact surface 211, and the limiting surface 222 cooperates with the outer wall surface of the pressure-sensing element 10 to limit the pressure-sensing element 10, thereby limiting the pressure-sensing element 10 and preventing it from deviating or rotating significantly during installation, which could affect signal transmission.

[0064] 9 and 10 , there are multiple limiting portions 22, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the main body 21, so that the multiple limiting portions 22, i.e., the multiple limiting surfaces 222, respectively limit the outer side surfaces of the pressure sensing element 10 on different sides. The provision of multiple limiting portions 22 increases the number of limiting points between the support member 20 and the pressure sensing element 10, thereby allowing the pressure sensing element 10 to be limited at multiple locations. The multiple limiting surfaces 222 respectively limit the outer side surfaces of the pressure sensing element 10 on different sides, thereby limiting the movement of the pressure sensing element 10 in different directions.

[0065] Furthermore, as shown in FIG10 , the limiting portion 22 is further provided with a guide surface 221, and the guide surface 221 is connected to the end of the limiting surface 222 away from the contact surface 211. Among them, the guide surface 221 mainly plays a guiding role. The guide surface 221 is connected to the end of the limiting surface 222 away from the contact surface 211, so that in the process of installing and matching the pressure sensing component 10 with the contact surface 211, the guide surface 221 will guide the pressure sensing component 10, thereby improving the accuracy of the installation of the pressure sensing component 10 and improving the assembly efficiency. Moreover, by guiding the pressure sensing component 10 through the guide surface 221, the installation speed of the pressure sensing component 10 can also be accelerated, and it is also easier to achieve automated installation.

[0066] Specifically, as shown in Figure 10, the guide surface 221 is gradually tilted outward in the direction away from the limiting surface 222. This arrangement is more reasonable. In the direction away from the limiting surface 222, the guide surface 221 is gradually tilted outward. In this way, the side of the guide surface 221 away from the limiting surface 222 is more easily matched with the pressure sensing component 10, which facilitates the installation of the pressure sensing component 10. During the process of the pressure sensing component 10 moving toward the contact surface 211, the guide surface 221 will gradually guide the pressure sensing component 10 until the bottom surface and outer side surface of the pressure sensing component 10 respectively match the contact surface 211 and the limiting surface 222.

[0067] In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 , a relief portion 212 is provided on the main body 21 . The relief portion 212 is a recessed groove, a through hole, or an opening. The relief portion 212 is disposed opposite to the limiting portion 22 .

[0068] The avoidance portion 212 primarily serves as a relief mechanism and is disposed opposite the limiting portion 22. This ensures that different locations on the first edge 12 of the pressure-sensing element 10 only contact the limiting surface 222 or the contact surface 211, respectively. That is, the same location on the first edge 12 will not simultaneously contact the limiting portion 22 and the main body 21. This also reduces the stress exerted by the pressure-sensing element 10 on the support member 20. Furthermore, this facilitates the placement of the limiting portion 22, thereby improving its structural strength.

[0069] It should be noted that the avoidance portion 212 is provided on the contact surface 211 of the main body 21 close to the bottom surface of the pressure sensing element 10 , and the orthographic projection position of the limiting portion 22 on the contact surface 211 of the main body 21 is the position of the avoidance portion 212 .

[0070] It can be understood that the avoidance portion 212 can be a groove, a through hole or an opening, wherein the groove is a groove with an upward opening as shown in Figure 10, the through hole can be a through hole passing through the main body 21 from the contact surface 211, and the opening can be a groove or notch with an opening facing other directions.

[0071] According to some embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIG10 , the avoidance portion 212 is a recessed groove, and a portion of the limiting portion 22 is located within the recessed groove. At least the outer side surface of the limiting portion 22 facing the pressure-sensing component 10 is spaced apart from the corresponding sidewall of the recessed groove. For example, the limiting surface 222 of the limiting portion 22 is spaced apart from the sidewall of the recessed groove adjacent to the center of the main body 21. When the outer side surface of the pressure-sensing component 10 contacts the limiting surface 222, the portion of the first edge 12 of the pressure-sensing component 10 corresponding to the recessed groove is suspended. As a result, any contact point 13 on the first edge 12 will not contact both the limiting surface 22 and the contact surface 211 simultaneously, thereby avoiding stress concentration between the support member 20 and the pressure-sensing component 10 and increasing protection for the pressure-sensing component 10. In addition, interference between the outer side surface of the pressure-sensing component 10 and the corresponding sidewall of the recessed groove can also be avoided.

[0072] Optionally, the contact points 13 include a third portion of contact points 133, as shown in FIG14 . The third portion of contact points 133 contacts the main body 21, and no contact point 13 contacts the stopper 22. For example, when the stopper 22 is a small round protrusion, the stopper 22 does not contact the first edge 12. Of course, some contact points 13 on the first edge 12 are permitted to contact neither the main body 21 nor the stopper 22. Therefore, no contact point 13 can contact both the main body 21 and the stopper 22 simultaneously, thereby reducing contact stress.

[0073] Optionally, the contact point 13 includes a fourth portion of contact points 134, as shown in FIG15 . The fourth portion of contact points 134 contacts the limiting portion 22, and no contact point 13 contacts the main body 21. For example, when a bracket 27 is provided on the contact surface 211 of the main body 21 to support the pressure sensing element 10, the main body 21 may not contact any point on the first edge 12, and the limiting portion 22 may contact the first edge 12. Of course, some contact points 13 on the first edge 12 are allowed to contact neither the main body 21 nor the limiting portion 22. Therefore, it is possible to achieve that no contact point 13 contacts both the main body 21 and the limiting portion 22 at the same time, thereby reducing contact stress.

[0074] In addition, as shown in Figures 7 and 9, the sensor 1 also includes a connecting spring 30. The connecting spring 30 is connected to the side of the pressure sensing element 10 adjacent to the support member 20. The support member 20 is provided with a through hole 23, and the connecting spring 30 passes through the through hole 23. The connecting spring 30 primarily serves as an electrical connection. The through hole 23 also serves as a positioning and installation function. The through hole 23 provided by the connecting spring 30 positions the connecting spring 30, improving the assembly accuracy of the pressure sensing element 10 and, to a certain extent, protecting the connecting spring 30. Therefore, connecting the connecting spring 30 to the side of the pressure sensing element 10 adjacent to the support member 20 is a more reasonable arrangement, facilitating the mating of the connecting spring 30 and the through hole 23. It should be noted that to ensure safe operation of the sensor 1, it is necessary to ground the sensor 1. Specifically, the connecting spring 30 can be electrically connected to the housing 70 through the through hole 23, thereby achieving grounding of the sensor 1.

[0075] Furthermore, the sensor 1 also includes a connector 90, which is arranged on the side of the pressure sensing component 10 away from the support component 20, and the connector 90 is snap-fitted with the support component 20. The connector 90 mainly plays the role of connection and installation. The connector 90 is arranged on the side of the pressure sensing component 10 away from the support component 20, that is, the connector 90 and the support component 20 are respectively located on both sides of the pressure sensing component 10. Since the connector 90 is snap-fitted with the support component 20, after the connector 90 and the support component 20 are installed, the connector 90 and the support component 20 can wrap the pressure sensing component 10, thereby preventing the external environment from affecting the pressure sensing component 10 and allowing the pressure sensing component 10 to work better.

[0076] Specifically, as shown in Figures 6 to 10, the connector 90 is provided with a first positioning portion 91 and a buckle 92, and the support member 20 is further provided with a second positioning portion 25 and a boss 26. The first positioning portion 91 is positioned and matched with the second positioning portion 25, and the buckle 92 is plugged and matched with the boss 26. The cooperation between the first positioning portion 91 and the second positioning portion 25 can play a positioning role. The first positioning portion 91 is provided on the connector 90, and the second positioning portion 25 is provided on the support member 20. In this way, when the connector 90 is installed and matched with the support member 20, the cooperation between the first positioning portion 91 and the second positioning portion 25 can be used to calibrate the position between the connector 90 and the support member 20, so that the installation between the connector 90 and the support member 20 can be made more accurate and quick, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0077] It should be noted that the first positioning portion 91 can be a positioning post, which has a simple structure and is easy to process and set up. Moreover, the buckle 92 and the first positioning portion 91 are both located on the side of the connecting member 90 facing the support member 20. This arrangement is more reasonable, so that during the process of the connecting member 90 and the support member 20 being engaged, the buckle 92 and the first positioning portion 91 can more conveniently engage with the boss 26 and the second positioning portion 25 on the support member 20, respectively. At the same time, the size of the support member 20 can be reduced to a certain extent, facilitating material transportation.

[0078] The sensor 1 according to an embodiment of the present application includes the pressure sensing component 2 of any of the above embodiments. The sensor 1 in the present application may be a temperature and pressure sensor that can measure the pressure and temperature of a corresponding medium.

[0079] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the sensor 1 also includes a temperature sensing element 40, a protective sleeve 50, and a mounting base 60. The temperature sensing element 40 is disposed within the protective sleeve 50 and is connected to the mounting base 60 on a side adjacent to the protective sleeve 50. The mounting base 60 is fitted onto the protective sleeve 50. The temperature sensing element 40 is primarily used to sense the temperature of the medium and may be an NTC thermistor. The protective sleeve 50 primarily serves as a protective element. The mounting base 60 primarily serves as a mounting element.

[0080] The temperature sensing element 40 is placed within the protective sleeve 50, which protects the temperature sensing element 40 and prevents direct impact from the medium, thereby enabling the temperature sensing element 40 to function better. The temperature sensing element 40 is connected to the side of the mounting base 60 adjacent to the protective sleeve 50, which secures the temperature sensing element 40 and makes it more secure and stable, thereby enabling the temperature sensing element 40 to function better. This also facilitates the installation and mating of the temperature sensing element 40 and the protective sleeve 50, further facilitating the protective sleeve 50's protection of the temperature sensing element 40.

[0081] It should be noted that since the temperature sensing component 40 is installed on the mounting base 60, the mounting base 60 is matched with the protective cover 50. This arrangement is more reasonable. While achieving the installation and matching of the mounting base 60 and the protective cover 50, it also facilitates the matching of the temperature sensing component 40 and the protective cover 50.

[0082] In addition, as shown in Figures 2 to 5, the sensor 1 also includes a shell 70. The pressure sensing component 10 and the support component 20 are both arranged in the shell 70. A first limiting portion is provided on the shell 70, and a second limiting portion 51 is provided on the protective cover 50. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion 51 can both play a limiting role. A third limiting portion 61 is provided on the mounting base 60. The second limiting portion 51 and the third limiting portion 61 are respectively limited and matched with the first limiting portion. Among them, the shell 70 mainly plays the role of installation and matching. The pressure sensing component 10 and the support component 20 are both arranged in the shell 70, so that the support component 20 can be fixed, making the setting of the support component 20 more secure and stable, thereby better supporting the pressure sensing component 10 and allowing the pressure sensing component 10 to work better.

[0083] The first limiting portion, the second limiting portion 51, and the third limiting portion 61 can all play a limiting role. The first limiting portion is set on the housing 70, and the second limiting portion 51 is set on the protective sleeve 50. In this way, when the protective sleeve 50 is installed with the housing 70, the cooperation of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion 51 can make the installation more accurate, and can prevent the protective sleeve 50 from rotating relative to the housing 70, so that the sensor 1 can work better. Similarly, the third limiting portion 61 is set on the mounting base 60, and the first limiting portion is set on the housing 70. In this way, when the mounting base 60 is installed with the housing 70, the cooperation of the first limiting portion and the third limiting portion 61 can make the installation more accurate, and can prevent the mounting base 60 from rotating relative to the housing 70, so that the sensor 1 can work better.

[0084] In addition, as shown in Figure 5, in the axial direction of the sensor 1, the second limiting portion 51 is aligned with the third limiting portion 61. The second limiting portion 51 is aligned with the third limiting portion 61. As can be seen from the above, the second limiting portion 51 and the third limiting portion 61 are both matched with the first limiting portion. Therefore, aligning the second limiting portion 51 with the third limiting portion 61 can facilitate the second limiting portion 51 and the third limiting portion 61 to match with the first limiting portion at the same time. Moreover, after the second limiting portion 51 and the third limiting portion 61 match with the first limiting portion, the position between the protective cover 50 and the mounting base 60 can also be kept relatively stable, thereby keeping the temperature sensing component relatively stable and allowing the sensor 1 to work better.

[0085] Furthermore, as shown in FIG3 , a step portion 71 is provided in the housing 70, and the protective sleeve 50 is also provided with a mating surface 52. In the first axial direction, the mating surface 52 is limitedly matched with the surface of the step portion 71. A protective member 62 is provided at one end of the mounting base 60 away from the protective sleeve 50. In the second axial direction, the protective member 62 is abutted against the pressure sensing member 10. The second axial direction is opposite to the first axial direction. The step portion 71 and the mating surface 52 can both play a role in limiting. The step portion 71 is provided in the housing 70, and the mating surface 52 is provided on the protective sleeve 50. In this way, when the protective sleeve 50 is installed on the housing 70, the step portion 71 and the mating surface 52 can be used to limit the protective sleeve 50 in the axial direction, thereby making the installation of the protective sleeve 50 more accurate, improving the assembly efficiency, and making the setting of the protective sleeve 50 more stable.

[0086] The protective member 62 primarily serves a protective function. The protective member 62 is disposed at an end of the mounting base 60 away from the protective sleeve 50 . In this manner, the protective member 62 can abut against the pressure sensing element 10 in the second axial direction. This eliminates the gap between the pressure sensing element 10 and the mounting base 60 , thereby preventing collisions between the pressure sensing element 10 and the mounting base 60 that could affect the normal operation of the sensor 1 .

[0087] It should be noted that the second axial direction is opposite to the first axial direction. Specifically, the first axial direction is the direction from the pressure sensing component 10 to the protective sleeve 50 , and the second axial direction is the direction from the protective sleeve 50 to the pressure sensing component 10 .

[0088] Specifically, as shown in Figures 5 and 7, the second limiting portion 51 and the third limiting portion 61 are both constructed as limiting grooves, and a pressure chip 11 is provided on the side of the pressure sensing component 10 facing the mounting base 60, and the medium can contact the pressure chip 11 through the limiting groove. In other words, the second limiting portion 51 and the third limiting portion 61 are both limiting groove structures, so that the external medium can contact the pressure chip 11 through the second limiting portion 51 and the third limiting portion 61 in turn, wherein the pressure chip 11 mainly processes the pressure information of the medium contacted by the pressure sensing component 10. Setting the pressure chip 11 on the side of the pressure sensing component 10 facing the mounting base 60 is more reasonable and can shorten the time required for the medium to contact the pressure chip 11, thereby improving the response speed of the sensor 1.

[0089] In addition, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the sensor 1 also includes a sealing member 80, which is spaced apart from the mounting base 60, and the sealing member 80 is sealingly arranged between the pressure sensing member 10 and the housing 70. Among them, the sealing member 80 mainly plays a sealing role. It should be noted that the sealing member 80 is sleeved on the mounting base 60, and the sealing member 80 is spaced apart from the mounting base 60 so that there is a gap between the sealing member 80 and the mounting base 60, which facilitates the installation of the sealing member 80. Moreover, the sealing member 80 is sealingly arranged between the pressure sensing member 10 and the housing 70, so that the sealing member 80 can seal the gap between the pressure sensing member 10 and the housing 70. The sealing member 80 can be a sealing ring.

[0090] In addition, as shown in Figures 3 and 8, the support member 20 is provided with a third positioning portion 24, and the housing 70 is provided with a fourth positioning portion 72, and the third positioning portion 24 is positioned and matched with the fourth positioning portion 72. Among them, the third positioning portion 24 and the fourth positioning portion 72 can both play a positioning role. The third positioning portion 24 is provided on the support member 20, and the fourth positioning portion 72 is provided on the housing 70. In this way, when the support member 20 is matched with the housing 70, the cooperation between the third positioning portion 24 and the fourth positioning portion 72 can be used to calibrate the position between the support member 20 and the housing 70, thereby making the installation between the support member 20 and the housing 70 more accurate and quick, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0091] It should be noted that the seal 80 can separate the gap between the pressure sensing element 10 and the housing 70 into two areas: the interior of the seal 80 is the medium contact area, and the exterior of the seal 80 is the medium isolation area. Furthermore, the third limiting portion 61, while limiting, also serves as a pressure inlet, allowing the medium to enter the medium contact area through the third limiting portion 61 and then undergo contact sensing with the pressure sensing element 10. Specifically, when the sensor 1 measures the pressure of the medium, the medium can sequentially enter the medium contact area along the second limiting portion 51 and the third limiting portion 61, undergoing contact sensing with the pressure sensing element 10. After sensing the pressure of the medium, the pressure sensing element 10 transmits a corresponding signal to the connector 90, which then outputs the signal to the exterior of the sensor 1.

[0092] Similarly, when sensor 1 measures the temperature of a medium, the medium can enter the interior of protective sleeve 50 through the slotted opening and come into contact with temperature sensing element 40. Temperature sensing element 40 then transmits the sensed medium temperature signal to pressure sensing element 10 via mounting base 60. Pressure sensing element 10 is provided with an electrical connection hole. The medium temperature signal can be transmitted along the bottom of pressure sensing element 10 and then through the electrical connection hole to connector 90, and then output to the exterior of sensor 1. The electrical connection hole is located in the medium isolation area, which prevents leakage of the medium through the electrical connection hole and damage to components within sensor 1.

[0093] As an optional embodiment, the number of electrical connection holes can be greater than or equal to four, and the aperture of the electrical connection hole can be one-fifth of the thickness of the pressure sensing component 10. In addition, the distance between the electrical connection hole and the edge of the pressure sensing component 10 is greater than the aperture of the electrical connection hole.

[0094] As an optional embodiment, the pressure sensing element 10 is a ceramic component. That is, the circuit board in the pressure sensing element 10 can be a ceramic circuit board. Compared to flexible circuit boards, ceramic circuit boards can better prevent damage to the circuit board during the installation of the sensor 1. Furthermore, when the pressure sensing element 10 presses against the sealing element 80, the ceramic material can better compress the sealing element 80, thereby ensuring the sealing of the sensor 1.

[0095] As an optional embodiment, the housing 70 and the connector 90 can be fixed by riveting, which can ensure the sealing of the seal 80. At the same time, RTV glue can be applied around the riveting position to prevent external water vapor from entering the sensor 1 and damaging the pressure sensing element 10.

[0096] It should be noted that the connector 90, pressure sensor 10, and support 20 form a detection unit, which protects the pressure sensor 10 from collision with the housing 70. It also effectively ensures the connection between the pressure sensor 10 and the connector 90, ensuring proper communication. The temperature sensor 40, protective sleeve 50, and mounting base 60 form a temperature sensing unit. Sequentially placing the temperature sensing unit and detection unit within the housing 70 reduces installation steps and improves production efficiency.

[0097] The thermal management system 100 according to an embodiment of the present application includes the sensor 1 of any one of the above embodiments, as shown in FIG16 .

[0098] The vehicle 200 according to an embodiment of the present application includes: the sensor 1 of any one of the above embodiments or the thermal management system 100 of the above embodiments, as shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 .

[0099] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0100] In the description of the present application, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, "plurality" means two or more. In the description of the present application, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. In the description of the present application, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature.

[0101] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0102] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pressure sensing component (2), characterized in that: include: a pressure sensing element (10); and A support member (20), wherein the support member (20) is provided with a main body (21) and a limiting portion (22), wherein the limiting portion (22) is provided on the main body (21), wherein the main body (21) is suitable for supporting the pressure sensing member (10), and the limiting portion (22) is suitable for limiting cooperation with the outer side surface of the pressure sensing member (10), wherein a first edge (12) is defined between the bottom surface of the pressure sensing member (10) and the outer side surface of the pressure sensing member (10), wherein a contact point (13) is provided on the first edge (12) for contacting the main body (21) or the limiting portion (22), and wherein any of the contact points (13) does not contact the main body (21) and the limiting portion (22) at the same time.

2. The pressure sensing component (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that The bottom surface of the pressure sensing component (10) is in contact with the main body (21), and the outer side surface of the pressure sensing component (10) is in position-limiting cooperation with the limiting portion (22).

3. The pressure sensing component (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The contact point (13) includes: a first part contact point (131) and a second part contact point (132), the first part contact point (131) is formed on the bottom surface of the pressure sensing component (10), and the first part contact point (131) is in contact with the main body (21), and the second part contact point (132) is formed on the outer side surface of the pressure sensing component (10), and the second part contact point (132) is in contact with the limiting portion (22).

4. The pressure sensing component (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: There are a plurality of limiting portions (22), and the plurality of limiting portions (22) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the main body (21), so that the plurality of limiting portions (22) respectively limit and cooperate with the outer side surfaces of different sides of the pressure sensing component (10).

5. The pressure sensing component (2) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body (21) includes a contact surface (211), and the inner wall surface of the limiting portion (22) is formed as a limiting surface (222). The contact surface (211) contacts and cooperates with the bottom surface of the pressure sensing component (10), and the limiting surface (222) is limited and cooperated with the outer side surface of the pressure sensing component (10).

6. The pressure sensing component (2) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting portion (22) is further provided with a guide surface (221), and the guide surface (221) is connected to an end of the limiting surface (222) away from the contact surface (211).

7. The pressure sensing component (2) according to claim 6, characterized in that: In a direction away from the limiting surface (222), the guide surface (221) is gradually inclined outward.

8. The pressure sensing component (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The main body (21) is provided with an avoidance portion (212), the avoidance portion (212) being a sink, a through hole or an opening, and the avoidance portion (212) is arranged opposite to the limiting portion (22).

9. The pressure sensing component (2) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The avoidance portion (212) is a sink, part of the limiting portion (22) is located in the sink, and at least the outer side surface of the limiting portion (22) facing the pressure sensing component (10) is spaced apart from the corresponding side wall of the sink.

10. The pressure sensing component (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The contact point (13) includes a third part contact point (133), the third part contact point (133) contacts the main body (21), and any of the contact points (13) does not contact the limiting portion (22).

11. The pressure sensing component (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The contact point (13) includes a fourth contact point (134), the fourth contact point (134) contacts the limiting portion (22), and any of the contact points (13) does not contact the main body (21).

12. The pressure sensing component (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: Also includes: A connecting spring (30) is connected to a side of the pressure sensing component (10) adjacent to the support component (20); the support component (20) is provided with a through hole (23); and the connecting spring (30) passes through the through hole (23).

13. The pressure sensing component (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: Also includes: A connecting member (90) is provided on a side of the pressure sensing member (10) away from the supporting member (20), and the connecting member (90) is engaged with the supporting member (20).

14. The pressure sensing component (2) according to claim 13, characterized in that: The connecting member (90) is provided with a first positioning portion (91), and the supporting member (20) is provided with a second positioning portion (25), and the first positioning portion (91) and the second positioning portion (25) are positioned and matched.

15. The pressure sensing component (2) according to claim 14, characterized in that: The connecting member (90) is provided with a buckle (92), and the supporting member (20) is provided with a boss (26). The buckle (92) is engaged with the boss (26). The first positioning portion (91) is a positioning column. The buckle (92) and the first positioning portion (91) are both located on the side of the connecting member (90) facing the supporting member (20).

16. The pressure sensing component (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that: The pressure sensing component (10) is a ceramic component.

17. A sensor (1), characterized in that include: The pressure sensing component (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

18. The sensor (1) according to claim 17, characterized in that Also includes: A temperature sensing component (40), a protective sleeve (50) and a mounting base (60), wherein the temperature sensing component (40) is arranged in the protective sleeve (50), and the temperature sensing component (40) is connected to a side of the mounting base (60) adjacent to the protective sleeve (50), and the mounting base (60) is matched with the protective sleeve (50).

19. The sensor (1) according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that Also includes: The housing (70) comprises a pressure sensing component (10) and a support component (20), both of which are arranged in the housing (70); the support component (20) is provided with a third positioning portion (24); a fourth positioning portion (72) is provided on the housing (70); and the third positioning portion (24) is positioned and matched with the fourth positioning portion (72).

20. The sensor (1) according to claim 19, characterized in that Also includes: A sealing member (80) is sealingly disposed between the pressure sensing member (10) and the housing (70).

21. A thermal management system (100), characterized in that include: The sensor (1) according to any one of claims 17 to 20.

22. A vehicle (200), characterized in that include: The sensor (1) according to any one of claims 17 to 20 or the thermal management system (100) according to claim 21.

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