Cooling system, inflation system, vehicle, and cooling method

Abstract

A cooling system, an inflation system, a vehicle, and a cooling method. The cooling system comprises a cooling medium, a cooler, and a compressor-condenser unit; the cooler has a first end and a second end; an output end of the compressor-condenser unit is communicated with the first end; an input end of the compressor-condenser unit is communicated with the second end; the compressor-condenser unit can convey the cooling medium to the cooler; and the cooler is configured to perform heat exchange with an inflation cylinder.

Description

Cooling system, inflating system, vehicle and cooling method

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese application No. 202410876801.8, filed on June 28, 2024, entitled “Cooling system, inflating system, vehicle and cooling method”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] Embodiments of the present application relate to, but are not limited to, the technical field of vehicles, and more particularly, to a cooling system, an inflating system, a vehicle and a cooling method. BACKGROUND

[0003] In related art, in order to avoid the situation that the tire is rapidly aged, the tire body is partially delaminated, and the tire tread is severely worn due to the deformation of the tire caused by the excessively low or high tire pressure, the tire is usually configured with an inflating system to timely pressurize or depressurize the tire.

[0004] However, the inflating cylinder of the inflating system is prone to heat generation during operation, which results in poor working efficiency of the inflating system and accelerates the aging of each component of the inflating cylinder, thereby affecting the service life of the inflating system.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to provide a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. TECHNICAL SOLUTION

[0006] An object of the present application is to provide a new technical solution for a cooling system, an inflating system, a vehicle and a cooling method.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present application, a cooling system is provided, wherein the cooling system comprises:

[0008] a cooling medium;

[0009] a cooler, the cooler comprising a first end and a second end;

[0010] a compression condenser;

[0011] an output end of the compression condenser is in communication with the first end;

[0012] an input end of the compression condenser is in communication with the second end;

[0013] the compression condenser is capable of delivering the cooling medium to the cooler; and

[0014] the cooler is used for heat exchange with an inflating cylinder.

[0015] In some embodiments, the cooling system further comprises:

[0016] a first valve;

[0017] the first valve is disposed between the compression condenser and the cooler;

[0018] the cooling medium is deliverable to the cooler through the first valve; and

[0019] the first valve is openable or closable according to a temperature of the air cylinder.

[0020] In some embodiments, the compression condenser comprises:

[0021] a compressor and a condenser;

[0022] the compressor comprises a first outlet and a first inlet;

[0023] the condenser comprises a second outlet and a second inlet;

[0024] the first outlet is in communication with the second inlet;

[0025] the second outlet is in communication with the first end through a first valve; and

[0026] the first inlet is in communication with the second end through a second valve.

[0027] In some embodiments, further comprising:

[0028] a first sensor;

[0029] the first sensor is disposed at the first outlet to detect a temperature and a pressure of the cooling medium at the first outlet.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first valve is at least one of a check valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve;

[0031] the second valve is at least one of a check valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve.

[0032] In some embodiments, further comprising:

[0033] an evaporation device;

[0034] the evaporation device is disposed in a passenger compartment;

[0035] the evaporation device comprises a third outlet and a third inlet;

[0036] the third inlet is in communication with the second outlet through a third valve;

[0037] the cooling medium is deliverable to the evaporation device through the third valve; and

[0038] the third outlet is in communication with the first inlet through a fourth valve.

[0039] In some embodiments, the third valve is capable of being opened or closed according to a temperature of the passenger cabin.

[0040] In some embodiments, the cooling system has a first state, a second state, a third state, and a fourth state;

[0041] In the first state, the first valve is open and the third valve is closed;

[0042] In the second state, the first valve is closed and the third valve is open;

[0043] In the third state, the first valve is open and the third valve is open; and

[0044] In the fourth state, the first valve is closed and the third valve is closed.

[0045] In some embodiments, further comprising:

[0046] a second sensor;

[0047] the second sensor is disposed at the second end to detect a temperature and a pressure of the cooling medium at the second end; and

[0048] the second sensor is disposed at the third outlet to detect a temperature and a pressure of the cooling medium at the third outlet.

[0049] In some embodiments, the third valve is at least one of a check valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve;

[0050] the fourth valve is at least one of a check valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve.

[0051] In some embodiments, the cooler is at least one of a cooling plate and a cooling line; and

[0052] the cooler is a cooling flow path formed on the air cylinder.

[0053] According to a second aspect of the present application, there is provided an air charging system, comprising:

[0054] an air cylinder and a cooling system as claimed in any one of the first aspect.

[0055] In some embodiments, the cooling system further comprises:

[0056] a first valve;

[0057] the first valve is disposed between the compression condenser and the cooler; and

[0058] the air charging system further comprises:

[0059] a detection device and a first control device;

[0060] the detection device is connected with the air cylinder;

[0061] the detection device is electrically connected with the first control device to send a detection signal to the first control device;

[0062] the first control device is electrically connected with the first valve; and

[0063] the first valve is capable of being opened or closed under the control of the first control device.

[0064] In some embodiments, the air cylinder comprises:

[0065] a cylinder body, a piston and a piston rod;

[0066] the piston is arranged in the cylinder body;

[0067] the piston rod is connected with the piston; and

[0068] the cooler is arranged in the cylinder body.

[0069] In some embodiments, further comprising:

[0070] a driving device and a second control device;

[0071] the driving device is drivingly connected with the piston rod; and

[0072] the second control device is electrically connected with the driving device to send a driving signal to the driving device.

[0073] According to a third aspect of the present application, there is provided a vehicle comprising the cooling system according to any one of the first aspect, or comprising the air charging system according to any one of the second aspect.

[0074] According to a fourth aspect of the present application, there is provided a cooling method applied to the air charging system according to any one of the second aspect, the cooling method comprising:

[0075] detecting a temperature of the air cylinder;

[0076] opening a first valve in response to the temperature being greater than a first threshold; and

[0077] closing the first valve in response to the temperature being less than or equal to the first threshold.

[0078] The cooling system provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a cooling medium, a cooler and a compression condenser, the cooler comprises a first end and a second end; the output end of the compression condenser is communicated with the first end, and the input end of the compression condenser is communicated with the second end; the compression condenser can deliver the cooling medium to the cooler, and the cooler is used for heat exchange of the air cylinder; the temperature of the air cylinder is controlled through the cooling system, and the working efficiency and service life of the air system of the vehicle are effectively ensured.

[0079] Other features and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0080] The accompanying drawings incorporated in and forming a part of the specification illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

[0081] Fig. 1 is a control principle diagram of a cooling system in an embodiment of the present application.

[0082] Fig. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a cooler connected with an air cylinder in an embodiment of the present application.

[0083] Fig. 3 is a control principle diagram of a detection device and a first control device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0084] Fig. 4 is a control principle diagram of a driving device and a second control device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0085] Fig. 5 is a flow chart of a cooling method in an embodiment of the present application.

[0086] Reference Signs List: 1, cooling system; 11, cooler; 111, first end; 112, second end; 12, compression condenser; 121, compressor; 1211, first outlet; 1212, first inlet; 122, condenser; 1221, second outlet; 1222, second inlet; 13, first valve; 14, second valve; 15, first sensor; 16, evaporation device; 161, third outlet; 162, third inlet; 17, third valve; 18, fourth valve; 19, second sensor; 2, air cylinder; 21, cylinder body; 22, piston; 23, piston rod; 3, detection device; 4, first control device; 5, driving device; 6, second control device.

[0087] Embodiment of the present application

[0088] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and numerical values of components and steps set forth in these embodiments are not limiting to the scope of the present application unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0089] Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to examples thereof shown in the attached drawings. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary only for the purpose of explanation and are not to be understood as limiting the present application. All other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments disclosed in the present application without creative work are within the scope of the present application.

[0090] The terms "first", "second" in the specification and claims of the present application can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specified. In addition, "and / or" in the specification and claims means at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / ", generally means that the front and rear associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0091] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0092] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connection" should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0093] It should be noted that similar reference numbers and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present application, a cooling system 1 is provided. Referring to FIGS. 1-5, the cooling system 1 includes a cooling medium, a cooler 11, and a compression condenser 12, the cooler 11 includes a first end 111 and a second end 112; an output end of the compression condenser 12 is in communication with the first end 111, and an input end of the compression condenser 12 is in communication with the second end 112; the compression condenser 12 can deliver the cooling medium to the cooler 11, and the cooler 11 is used for heat exchange with an inflation cylinder 2.

[0095] In some embodiments, the cooler 11 is arranged outside the inflation cylinder 2 of the inflation system, so that when the cooling system 1 is running, the cooling medium delivered into the cooler 11 through the output end can significantly reduce the temperature of the cooler 11.

[0096] Further, the cooler 11 exchanges heat with the inflation cylinder 2, effectively achieving temperature control of the inflation cylinder 2 by the cooler 11, greatly ensuring the working temperature of the inflation cylinder 2, avoiding the case that the temperature of the inflation cylinder 2 rises sharply due to too high inflation speed, and further seriously affecting the inflation efficiency of the inflation system.

[0097] In some embodiments, since the output end of the compression condenser 12 is in communication with the first end 111, and the input end of the compression condenser 12 is in communication with the second end 112, through the circulation flow path of the cooling system 1, not only the temperature control of the inflation cylinder 2 by the cooler 11 is effectively achieved, but also the aging rate of the inflation cylinder 2 is greatly slowed down, and the service life of the inflation system is significantly prolonged.

[0098] In some embodiments, the cooling medium can be at least one of R404a, R134a, R23, inorganic compounds, and hydrocarbons, which can be selected according to actual needs by those skilled in the art, and the present application does not make specific limitations here.

[0099] In some embodiments, the cooling system further includes a first valve 13 arranged between the compression condenser 12 and the cooler 11, and the cooling medium can be delivered to the cooler 11 through the first valve 13; in some embodiments, the first valve 13 can be opened or closed according to the temperature of the inflation cylinder 2.

[0100] In some embodiments, since the first valve 13 is arranged between the compression condenser 12 and the cooler 11, the cooling medium can be transported to the cooler 11 through the first valve 13, and by controlling the opening or closing of the first valve 13, the air charging cylinder 2 can be kept at a suitable temperature during operation, thereby significantly improving the working efficiency of the air charging system and further prolonging the service life of the air charging system.

[0101] In some embodiments, the compression condenser 12 comprises a compressor 121 and a condenser 122, the compressor 121 comprises a first outlet 1211 and a first inlet 1212, the condenser 122 comprises a second outlet 1221 and a second inlet 1222; in some embodiments, the first outlet 1211 is in communication with the second inlet 1222, the second outlet 1221 is in communication with the first end 111 through the first valve 13, and the first inlet 1212 is in communication with the second end 112 through the second valve 14.

[0102] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the compressor 121 is used to compress the cooling medium, and the condenser 122 is used to condense the cooling medium output by the compressor 121.

[0103] In some embodiments, the low-temperature and low-pressure gas cooling medium can be transported to the compression cavity of the compressor 121 through the first inlet 1212 of the compressor 121; then the low-temperature and low-pressure gas cooling medium is compressed into high-temperature and high-pressure gas cooling medium by the motor in the compression cavity driving the piston in the compression cavity; then the high-temperature and high-pressure gas cooling medium is transported from the second inlet 1222 of the condenser 122 to the condensing cavity of the condenser 122 through the first outlet 1211 of the compressor 121, the condensing cavity can condense the high-temperature and high-pressure gas cooling medium into medium-temperature and high-pressure liquid cooling medium, the medium-temperature and high-pressure liquid cooling medium is output from the second outlet 1221 of the condenser 122, and then flows to the first end 111 of the cooler 11 after passing through the first valve 13, thereby significantly reducing the temperature of the cooler 11 and effectively realizing the temperature control of the air charging cylinder 2.

[0104] In some embodiments, the medium cooled by the cooler 11 at a medium temperature and a high pressure becomes a gas medium cooled at a low temperature and a low pressure, which flows out of the second end 112 of the cooler 11, and then flows to the first inlet 1212 of the compressor 121 after passing through the second valve 14, thereby completing the temperature control cycle of the cooler 11 on the charging cylinder 2. In this way, the circulation of the cooler 11 and the compression condenser 12 in the embodiments of the present application effectively ensures the cooling effect of the cooling system 1 and significantly improves the cooling rate of the cooling system 1.

[0105] In some embodiments, the compressor 121 in the embodiments of the present application can drive the cooling medium to circulate in the cooling system to realize the cooling cycle of the cooling system.

[0106] In some embodiments, the compressor 121 in the embodiments of the present application can be a positive displacement compressor or a dynamic compressor, and the condenser 122 can be a water-cooled condenser, a spray condenser or an air-cooled condenser, which can be selected by those skilled in the art according to actual needs, and the present application does not make specific limitations here.

[0107] In some embodiments, a conveying pipeline is arranged between the first outlet 1211 and the second inlet 1222, between the second outlet 1221 and the first valve 13, between the first valve 13 and the first end 111, between the second end 112 and the second valve 14, and between the second valve 14 and the first inlet 1212, and the conveying pipeline is used for conveying the gas cooling medium and the liquid cooling medium.

[0108] In some embodiments, the cooling system 1 further comprises a first sensor 15 arranged at the first outlet 1211 to detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium at the first outlet 1211.

[0109] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the first sensor 15 is arranged at the first outlet 1211 of the compressor 121, so that the first sensor 15 can detect the temperature or pressure change of the cooling medium at the first outlet 1211 of the compressor 121 in real time, thereby effectively avoiding the failure of the compressor 121 to affect the cooling effect of the cooler 11, ensuring the normal operation of the compressor 121, and significantly improving the reliability and stability of the cooling system 1.

[0110] In some embodiments, the first sensor 15 can be a temperature sensor, which can send an alarm when an abnormality occurs inside the compressor 121, such as when the cooling system 1 fails or is overloaded, causing the temperature of the cooling medium to be too high, so as to effectively remind the operator to take timely measures to prevent the compressor 121 from overheating and being damaged; or the first sensor 15 can also be a pressure sensor, which can send an alarm when the pressure of the cooling medium exceeds the set value, so that the operator can timely adjust or take emergency measures to avoid damage to the compressor 121.

[0111] In some embodiments, the first sensor 15 can also include a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor to simultaneously detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium; or the first sensor 15 can also be a temperature and pressure sensor to simultaneously detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium.

[0112] In some embodiments, the first valve 13 is at least one of a one-way valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve; and the second valve 14 is at least one of a one-way valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve.

[0113] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the first valve 13 can be an electronic expansion valve, which can accurately control the flow rate of the cooling medium delivered by the compression condenser 12 to the cooler 11, so as to further ensure that the air cylinder 2 can always be at a suitable temperature when working, significantly improving the working efficiency of the air charging system and further prolonging the service life of the air charging system.

[0114] In some embodiments, the second valve 14 can be a one-way valve, which can better control the flow direction of the cooling medium in the cooling system 1, so that when the cooling system 1 stops running, the cooling medium is effectively prevented from flowing to the cooler 11 and affecting the use performance of the air cylinder 2.

[0115] In some embodiments, the first valve 13 can also be a one-way valve or a solenoid valve, and the second valve 14 can also be a solenoid valve or an electronic expansion valve, which can be selected by those skilled in the art according to actual needs, and the present application does not make specific limitations here.

[0116] In some embodiments, the cooling system 1 further comprises an evaporating device 16 arranged in the passenger cabin, the evaporating device 16 comprising a third outlet 161 and a third inlet 162, the third inlet 162 being in communication with the second outlet 1221 through a third valve 17, the cooling medium being capable of being delivered to the evaporating device 16 through the third valve 17, the third outlet 161 being in communication with the first inlet 1212 through a fourth valve 18.

[0117] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the cooler 11 according to the embodiments of the present application can be connected with the cooling system 1 of the passenger cabin of the vehicle, so that the cooling system 1 of the passenger cabin of the vehicle can simultaneously cool the air cylinder 2 and the passenger cabin, effectively simplifying the overall structure of the cooling system 1 and significantly saving the manufacturing cost of the cooling system 1.

[0118] In some embodiments, the passenger cabin of the vehicle is provided with an evaporating device 16 for temperature control of the passenger cabin.

[0119] In some embodiments, the first inlet 1212 of the compressor 121 can deliver low-temperature and low-pressure gaseous cooling medium to the compression cavity of the compressor 121, the motor in the compression cavity can drive the piston in the compression cavity to compress the low-temperature and low-pressure gaseous cooling medium into high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous cooling medium, the first outlet 1211 of the compressor 121 can deliver the high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous cooling medium from the second inlet 1222 of the condenser 122 to the condensing cavity of the condenser 122, the condensing cavity can condense the high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous cooling medium into medium-temperature and high-pressure liquid cooling medium, the medium-temperature and high-pressure liquid cooling medium is output from the second outlet 1221 of the condenser 122, and then flows to the third inlet 162 of the evaporating device 16 after passing through the third valve 17, thereby effectively achieving temperature control of the passenger cabin.

[0120] In some embodiments, the medium-temperature and high-pressure liquid cooling medium passing through the passenger cabin becomes low-temperature and low-pressure gaseous cooling medium, the low-temperature and low-pressure gaseous cooling medium flows out from the third outlet 161 of the evaporating device 16, and then flows to the first inlet 1212 of the compressor 121 after passing through the fourth valve 18, thereby completing the temperature control cycle of the cooler 11 on the air cylinder 2. In this way, the circulation of the evaporating device 16 and the compression condenser 12 according to the embodiments of the present application effectively ensures the cooling effect of the passenger cabin and significantly improves the cooling rate of the passenger cabin.

[0121] In some embodiments, the evaporative device 16 can be a stacked evaporative device, a plate evaporative device or a dry evaporative device, which can be selected by those skilled in the art according to actual needs, and the present application does not make specific limitations here.

[0122] In some embodiments, the third valve 17 can be opened or closed according to the temperature of the passenger cabin.

[0123] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the present application effectively ensures that the passenger cabin is always at a suitable temperature by controlling the opening or closing of the third valve 17, thereby significantly improving the comfort of the passengers in the passenger cabin.

[0124] In some embodiments, the cooling system 1 has a first state, a second state, a third state and a fourth state; in the first state, the first valve 13 is opened and the third valve 17 is closed; in the second state, the first valve 13 is closed and the third valve 17 is opened; in the third state, the first valve 13 is opened and the third valve 17 is opened; in the fourth state, the first valve 13 is closed and the third valve 17 is closed.

[0125] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the cooling system 1 can be in the first state to achieve temperature control of the air cylinder 2 only, or the cooling system 1 can be in the second state to achieve temperature control of the passenger cabin only, or the cooling system 1 can be in the third state to achieve temperature control of the air cylinder 2 and the passenger cabin simultaneously, or the cooling system 1 can be in the fourth state to stop temperature control of the air cylinder 2 and the passenger cabin. In this way, the present application effectively enhances the control efficiency of the cooling system 1 and significantly improves the use effect of the cooling system 1 by different states of the cooling system 1.

[0126] In some embodiments, a second sensor 19 is further included, which is arranged at the second end 112 to detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium at the second end 112; and / or the second sensor 19 is arranged at the third outlet 161 to detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium at the third outlet 161.

[0127] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the present application can effectively ensure the reliability and stability of the cooler 11 by arranging the second sensor 19 at the second end 112 of the cooler 11, so that the second sensor 19 can detect the temperature and pressure changes of the cooling medium at the second end 112 of the cooler 11 in real time.

[0128] In some embodiments, since the second sensor 19 can detect the temperature and pressure changes of the cooling medium at the second end 112 of the cooler 11 in real time, the embodiments of the present application can also timely adjust the flow of the cooling medium in the cooler 11 according to the measurement data of the second sensor 19, so as to further ensure the cooling effect of the cooler 11 on the air cylinder 2, effectively improve the cooling efficiency of the cooling system 1, reduce the energy consumption of the cooling system 1 in use, and significantly prolong the service life of the cooling system 1.

[0129] In some embodiments, the embodiments of the present application can also be provided with the second sensor 19 at the third outlet 161 of the evaporating device 16, so that the second sensor 19 can detect the temperature and pressure changes of the cooling medium at the third outlet 161 of the evaporating device 16 in real time, thereby effectively ensuring the reliability and stability of the evaporating device 16. Moreover, through the real-time measurement data of the second sensor 19, the cooling effect of the passenger compartment is also effectively ensured, and the cooling efficiency of the evaporating device 16 is significantly improved.

[0130] In some embodiments, the second sensor 19 of the embodiments of the present application can be provided only at the second end 112 of the cooler 11 to realize real-time detection of the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium at the second end 112 of the cooler 11; or the second sensor 19 can also be provided only at the third outlet 161 of the evaporating device 16 to realize real-time detection of the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium at the third outlet 161 of the evaporating device 16; or the second sensor 19 can be provided with two to realize real-time detection of the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium at the second end 112 of the cooler 11 and the third outlet 161 of the evaporating device 16.

[0131] In some embodiments, the second sensor 19 of the embodiments of the present application can also include a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor to simultaneously detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium; or the second sensor 19 can also be a temperature and pressure sensor to simultaneously detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium.

[0132] In some embodiments, the third valve 17 is at least one of a one-way valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve; and the fourth valve 18 is at least one of a one-way valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve.

[0133] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the third valve 17 can be an electronic expansion valve, which can accurately control the flow rate of the cooling medium delivered by the compressor condenser 12 to the evaporating device 16, thereby further ensuring that the passenger compartment is always at a suitable temperature, and effectively improving the comfort of the passengers in the passenger compartment.

[0134] In some embodiments, the fourth valve 18 can be a one-way valve, which can better control the flow direction of the cooling medium in the cooling system 1, so that when the cooling system 1 stops running, the cooling medium is effectively prevented from flowing to the evaporating device 16 and affecting the cooling effect of the passenger compartment.

[0135] In some embodiments, the third valve 17 can also be a one-way valve or a solenoid valve, and the fourth valve 18 can also be a solenoid valve or an electronic expansion valve, which can be selected by those skilled in the art according to actual needs, and the present application does not make specific limitations here.

[0136] In some embodiments, the cooler 11 is at least one of a cooling plate and a cooling pipeline; and / or, the cooler 11 is a cooling flow path formed on the air cylinder 2.

[0137] In some embodiments, the cooler 11 can be a cooling plate, which covers at least part of the air cylinder 2.

[0138] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the cooling plate can be a cylindrical structure, which can cover the air cylinder 2, so that the air cylinder 2 is located in the cooling plate, and the inner surface of the cooling plate is in contact with the outer surface of the air cylinder 2. In this way, when the cooling system 1 is running, the cooling medium in the cooling plate can reduce the temperature of the cooling plate, and since the inner surface of the cooling plate is in contact with the outer surface of the air cylinder 2, the heat exchange between the cooling plate and the air cylinder 2 can be effectively guaranteed, thereby significantly improving the cooling effect of the cooling plate on the air cylinder 2.

[0139] In some embodiments, the cooling plate can also have other shapes.

[0140] In some embodiments, the cooling plate can be a U-shaped plate or a rectangular plate, etc., which can be selected by those skilled in the art according to actual needs, and the present application does not make specific limitations here.

[0141] In some embodiments, the cooler 11 of the present application can also be a cooling pipeline, which is a flexible cooling pipeline, so that the cooling pipeline can be wound on the outer surface of the air cylinder 2. In this way, when the cooling system 1 is running, the cooling medium can flow in the cooling pipeline to reduce the temperature of the cooling pipeline, and then effectively improve the cooling effect of the cooling plate on the air cylinder 2 through heat exchange between the cooling pipeline and the air cylinder 2, and also significantly reduce the manufacturing cost of the cooler 11.

[0142] In some embodiments, the cooler 11 of the present application can also be a cooling flow path, which is an annular groove opened on the outer surface of the air cylinder 2. In this way, when the cooling system 1 is running, the cooling medium can flow in the cooling flow path, thereby greatly reducing the working temperature of the air cylinder 2, slowing down the aging rate of the air cylinder 2, and prolonging the service life of the air cylinder 2.

[0143] In some embodiments, the cooling plate, the cooling pipeline and the cooling flow path can all be arranged on the air cylinder 2 to better achieve temperature control of the air cylinder 2, or only any two of the cooling plate, the cooling pipeline and the cooling flow path can be arranged on the air cylinder 2, or only any one of the cooling plate, the cooling pipeline and the cooling flow path can be arranged on the air cylinder 2. Those skilled in the art can select according to actual needs, which is not specifically limited in the present application.

[0144] According to another embodiment of the present application, there is provided an air charging system, which comprises an air cylinder 2 and the cooling system 1 of the present application.

[0145] In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the cooler 11 of the air charging system of the present application is arranged on the air cylinder 2 of the air charging system, so that when the cooling system 1 is running, the cooling medium in the cooler 11 can significantly reduce the temperature of the cooler 11, thereby controlling the temperature of the air cylinder 2 through the cooler 11, effectively ensuring the working temperature of the air cylinder 2, greatly slowing down the aging rate of the air cylinder 2, and significantly prolonging the service life of the air charging system.

[0146] In some embodiments, the cooling system further comprises a first valve 13, which is arranged between the compression condenser 12 and the cooler 11; the inflation system further comprises a detection device 3 and a first control device 4, the detection device 3 is connected with the inflation cylinder 2, and the detection device 3 is electrically connected with the first control device 4 to send a detection signal to the first control device 4; the first control device 4 is electrically connected with the first valve 13, and the first valve 13 can be opened or closed under the control of the first control device 4.

[0147] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the detection device 3 in the embodiments of the present application is a temperature sensor, which is connected with the inflation cylinder 2, so that the temperature sensor can detect the working temperature change of the inflation cylinder 2 in real time.

[0148] In some embodiments, since the temperature sensor is electrically connected with the first control device 4, the detection signal of the temperature sensor can be sent to the first control device 4 in real time. And since the first control device 4 is electrically connected with the first valve 13, when the detection signal sent by the temperature sensor to the first control device 4 is greater than a set value, that is, when the temperature value of the inflation cylinder 2 is greater than a first threshold value, the first control device 4 can control the first valve 13 to open, and the cooling medium is transported to the cooler 11 through the first valve 13 to realize the temperature control of the inflation cylinder 2. In this way, the working temperature of the inflation cylinder 2 is effectively ensured to be appropriate during working, and the working efficiency of the inflation system is significantly improved.

[0149] In some embodiments, the detection device 3 in the embodiments of the present application can also be a timer, which is connected with the inflation cylinder 2, so that the timer can automatically count the time when the inflation cylinder 2 is working.

[0150] In some embodiments, the timer is also electrically connected with the first control device 4, and the first control device 4 is electrically connected with the first valve 13. In this way, when the counting time of the timer is greater than a second threshold value, the first control device 4 can control the first valve 13 to open, and the cooling medium is transported to the cooler 11 through the first valve 13 to realize the temperature control of the inflation cylinder 2.

[0151] In some embodiments, the detection device 3 in the embodiments of the present application can also include a temperature sensor and a timer to simultaneously detect the working temperature of the inflation cylinder 2 and the working time of the inflation cylinder 2, and those skilled in the art can select according to actual needs, which is not specifically limited herein.

[0152] In some embodiments, the inflator cylinder 2 comprises a cylinder body 21, a piston 22 arranged in the cylinder body 21, and a piston rod 23 connected with the piston 22; and in some embodiments, the cooler 11 is arranged in the cylinder body 21.

[0153] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the cooler 11 is arranged in the cylinder body 21 to control the temperature of the cylinder body 21.

[0154] In some embodiments, when the cooler 11 is a cooling plate, the cooling plate covers at least part of the cylinder body 21; when the cooler 11 is a cooling pipeline, the cooling pipeline is wound around at least part of the cylinder body 21; and when the cooler 11 is a cooling flow path, the cooling flow path is arranged on the outer surface of at least part of the cylinder body 21.

[0155] In some embodiments, the cylinder body 21 further comprises the piston 22, and one end of the piston 22 is provided with the piston rod 23, so that when the inflator system is running, the piston rod 23 can drive the piston 22 to reciprocate in the cylinder body 21, thereby achieving the pressure increase and pressure decrease of the tire.

[0156] In some embodiments, the inflator cylinder 2 can be various types of inflator cylinders 2.

[0157] In some embodiments, the inflator cylinder 2 is a rodless cylinder, which directly achieves the pressure increase and pressure decrease of the tire through the reciprocating motion of the piston 22. Those skilled in the art can select according to actual needs, which is not specifically limited in the present application.

[0158] In some embodiments, the inflator system further comprises a driving device 5 and a second control device 6, the driving device 5 is in transmission connection with the piston rod 23, and the second control device 6 is in electric control connection with the driving device 5 to send a driving signal to the driving device 5.

[0159] In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the driving device 5 is an electric motor, which is in transmission connection with the piston rod 23, so that under the control of the second control device 6, the piston rod 23 can be driven to reciprocate, thereby achieving the pressure increase and pressure decrease of the tire.

[0160] In some embodiments, the inflator system further comprises a tire pressure sensor, which is in electric control connection with the second control device 6, and the tire pressure sensor can detect whether the tire pressure is within a standard range in real time.

[0161] Thus, when the tire pressure sensor detects that the tire pressure is not within the standard range, the tire pressure sensor sends a detection signal to the second control device 6, and the second control device 6 controls the driving device 5 to move according to the detection signal, so as to realize pressure increase and pressure decrease of the tire.

[0162] In some embodiments, the driving device 5 in the embodiments of the present application can also be a cylinder or a hydraulic pump, and the person skilled in the art can select according to actual needs, which is not specifically limited herein.

[0163] According to another embodiment of the present application, a vehicle is provided, which comprises the inflation system in the embodiments of the present application.

[0164] According to another embodiment of the present application, a cooling method is provided, which is applied to the inflation system in the embodiments of the present application. In some embodiments, the cooling method comprises: detecting the temperature of the inflation cylinder 2; when the temperature is greater than a first threshold, opening the first valve 13; and when the temperature is less than or equal to the first threshold, closing the first valve 13.

[0165] In some embodiments, the detection device 3 in the embodiments of the present application is a temperature sensor, which can detect the temperature of the inflation cylinder 2 after the inflation system is operated, and determine whether the temperature of the inflation cylinder 2 is greater than a first threshold.

[0166] In some embodiments, when the temperature of the inflation cylinder 2 is greater than the first threshold, the first control device 4 controls the first valve 13 to be opened, the first valve 13 is turned on, and the cooling medium can be delivered to the cooler 11 through the first valve 13, so as to realize temperature control of the inflation cylinder 2; when the temperature of the inflation cylinder 2 is less than or equal to the first threshold, the first control device 4 controls the first valve 13 to be closed, the first valve 13 is turned off, and the cooling medium cannot be delivered to the cooler 11 through the first valve 13, so that the cooler 11 stops temperature control of the inflation cylinder 2.

[0167] In some embodiments, the cooling method comprises the following steps:

[0168] S101, detecting whether the inflation system is operated;

[0169] S102, detecting whether the temperature of the inflation cylinder 2 is greater than a first threshold;

[0170] S103, the first valve 13 is turned on;

[0171] S104, detecting whether the tire pressure reaches a standard range;

[0172] S105, the first valve 13 is disconnected.

[0173] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 5, when the inflator system is started, step S101 is entered to detect whether the inflator system is running.

[0174] In some embodiments, the application can determine whether the inflator system is running by detecting whether the drive device 5 is started. When the drive device 5 is running, step S102 is entered; when the drive device 5 is not running, the system determines that the process is complete.

[0175] Step S102, detect whether the temperature of the inflator cylinder 2 is greater than a first threshold value.

[0176] In some embodiments, the application can detect whether the temperature of the inflator cylinder 2 is greater than a first threshold value by the temperature sensor. When the temperature of the inflator cylinder 2 is greater than a first threshold value, step S103 is entered; when the temperature of the inflator cylinder 2 is less than or equal to a first threshold value, step S105 is entered.

[0177] Step S103, the first valve 13 is turned on.

[0178] When the temperature of the inflator cylinder 2 is greater than a first threshold value, the first control device 4 controls the first valve 13 to open, the first valve 13 is turned on, and the cooling medium can be delivered to the cooler 11 through the first valve 13 to achieve temperature control of the inflator cylinder 2.

[0179] Step S104, detect whether the tire pressure reaches the standard range.

[0180] In some embodiments, the application can detect whether the tire pressure reaches the standard range by the tire pressure sensor. When the tire pressure reaches the standard range, step S105 is entered; when the tire pressure does not reach the standard range, step S103 is entered.

[0181] Step S105, the first valve 13 is disconnected.

[0182] After the inflator system is inflated, the first valve 13 is closed, the first valve 13 is disconnected, and the system determines that the process is complete.

[0183] The above embodiments focus on the differences between the various embodiments. The different optimization features between the various embodiments can be combined to form a more optimal embodiment as long as they are not contradictory. In view of the brevity of the text, further description is omitted here.

[0184] While certain embodiments of the application have been described by way of example, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art can certainly make modifications to the described embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the application. The scope of the application is defined in the accompanying claims.

Claims

1. Cooling system (1), wherein Comprising: a cooling medium; a cooler (11) comprising a first end (111) and a second end (112); and a compression condenser (12); an output end of the compression condenser (12) is in communication with the first end (111); an input end of the compression condenser (12) is in communication with the second end (112); the compression condenser (12) is capable of delivering the cooling medium to the cooler (11); and the cooler (11) is configured to exchange heat with an air cylinder (2). The cooling system further comprises:

2. The cooling system of claim 1, wherein, a first valve (13); the first valve (13) is disposed between the compression condenser (12) and the cooler (11); the cooling medium is capable of being delivered to the cooler (11) through the first valve (13); and the first valve (13) is capable of being opened or closed according to the temperature of the air cylinder (2). The compression condenser (12) comprises:

3. The cooling system of claim 2, wherein, a compressor (121) and a condenser (122); the compressor (121) comprises a first outlet (1211) and a first inlet (1212); the condenser (122) comprises a second outlet (1221) and a second inlet (1222); the first outlet (1211) is in communication with the second inlet (1222); the second outlet (1221) is in communication with the first end (111) through the first valve (13); and the first inlet (1212) is in communication with the second end (112) through the second valve (14). Further comprising:

4. The cooling system of claim 3, wherein, a first sensor (15); the first sensor (15) is disposed at the first outlet (1211) to detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium at the first outlet (1211). The first valve (13) is at least one of a check valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve; 5. The cooling system of claim 3, wherein, The second valve (14) is at least one of a check valve, a solenoid valve, and an electronic expansion valve. Further comprising:

6. Cooling system according to any of claims 3-5, wherein, an evaporation device (16); the evaporation device (16) is disposed in a passenger cabin; the evaporation device (16) comprises a third outlet (161) and a third inlet (162); the third inlet (162) is in communication with the second outlet (1221) through a third valve (17); the cooling medium is capable of being delivered to the evaporation device (16) through the third valve (17); and the third outlet (161) is in communication with the first inlet (1212) through a fourth valve (18). The third valve (17) is capable of being opened or closed according to the temperature of the passenger cabin.

7. The cooling system of claim 6, wherein, The cooling system has a first state, a second state, a third state, and a fourth state; 8. The cooling system of claim 7, wherein, in the first state, the first valve (13) is open, and the third valve (17) is closed; in the second state, the first valve (13) is closed, and the third valve (17) is open; in the third state, the first valve (13) is open, and the third valve (17) is open; and in the fourth state, the first valve (13) is closed, and the third valve (17) is closed. Further comprising:

9. The cooling system of claim 6, wherein, a second sensor (19); ​ The second sensor (19) is arranged at the second end (112) to detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium at the second end (112); and The second sensor (19) is arranged at the third outlet (161) to detect the temperature and pressure of the cooling medium at the third outlet (161).

10. Cooling system according to any of claims 6-9, wherein, The third valve (17) is at least one of a check valve, a solenoid valve and an electronic expansion valve; The fourth valve (18) is at least one of a check valve, a solenoid valve and an electronic expansion valve.

11. Cooling system according to any of claims 1-10, wherein The cooler (11) is at least one of a cooling plate and a cooling pipeline; and The cooler (11) is a cooling flow path formed on the air cylinder.

12. An inflation system wherein, Comprising: An air cylinder (2) and a cooling system (1) according to any one of claims 1-11.

13. An inflation system according to claim 12, wherein, The cooling system further comprises: A first valve (13); The first valve (13) is arranged between the compression condenser (12) and the cooler (11); and The air charging system further comprises: A detection device (3) and a first control device (4); The detection device (3) is connected to the air cylinder (2); and The detection device (3) is electrically connected to the first control device (4) to send a detection signal to the first control device (4); The first control device (4) is electrically connected to the first valve (13); and The first valve (13) can be opened or closed under the control of the first control device (4).

14. An inflation system according to any one of claims 12-13, wherein, The air cylinder (2) comprises: A cylinder body (21), a piston (22) and a piston rod (23); The piston (22) is arranged in the cylinder body (21); The piston rod (23) is connected to the piston (22); and The cooler (11) is arranged in the cylinder body (21).

15. An inflation system according to claim 14, wherein, Further comprising: A driving device (5) and a second control device (6); The driving device (5) is drivingly connected to the piston rod (23); and The second control device (6) is electrically connected to the driving device (5) to send a driving signal to the driving device (5).

16. A vehicle, wherein, Comprising a cooling system (1) according to any one of claims 1-11, or comprising an air charging system according to any one of claims 12-15.

17. A cooling method applied to the inflation system as claimed in claim 12, wherein, The cooling method comprises: Detecting the temperature of the air cylinder (2); In response to the temperature being greater than a first threshold, opening a first valve (13); and In response to the temperature being less than or equal to the first threshold, closing the first valve (13).

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