System for maintaining the temperature of a vehicle component, method for manufacturing same and heat exchange module for maintaining the temperature of a component

Abstract

The present invention describes a system for maintaining the temperature of a vehicle component, a method for manufacturing same and a heat exchange module for maintaining the temperature of a component. The present invention specifically comprises a system for maintaining the temperature of a vehicle component, provided with a thermal base that has a modular configuration, which makes it possible to adapt its geometry so that it is compatible for application in different vehicle components that require temperature maintenance. The present system further comprises internal fluid channels arranged in an optimised configuration that provides greater heat exchange efficiency between the thermal base and the vehicle component. The present invention pertains to the fields of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, aimed at the area of heat exchange systems for automotive batteries and electric power systems.

Description

TEMPERATURE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE COMPONENT, MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND EXCHANGE MODULE THERMAL COMPONENT FOR TEMPERATURE MAINTENANCE - Descriptive Report of Invention Patent Field of Invention

[0001] The present invention comprises a temperature maintenance system for a vehicle component provided with a thermal base comprising a modular configuration, and is situated in the fields of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, focused on the area of ​​heat exchange systems for automotive batteries and electrical power systems. Background of the Invention

[0002] Battery cooling systems are widely used in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs) to maintain battery temperatures within an ideal range. Furthermore, battery thermal management is fundamental to ensuring battery performance, longevity, and safety, making cooling systems crucial to the overall operation of the battery pack.

[0003] In current cooling systems, it is common to use air as a cooling fluid, where air circulation is used to dissipate the heat generated by the batteries during charging and discharging.

[0004] However, these air-cooled systems have low efficiency, since the heat dissipation capacity of air systems is limited. Under conditions of high energy demand, it can be difficult to maintain the battery within the ideal temperature range, especially in hot climates. Similarly, precise temperature control is difficult, and the system's effectiveness can vary significantly depending on environmental conditions such as air temperature and humidity.

[0005] Furthermore, many current refrigeration systems have elements and These components make assembly with the battery pack difficult, and they also lack configurable geometry that would allow for customization of the configuration and quantity of cooling systems according to the number of batteries in the pack.

[0006] Furthermore, many current cooling systems have internal "zigzag" channels for the passage of the coolant, which makes the manufacturing of the system modules difficult, in addition to not promoting better heat exchange between the system and the battery.

[0007] In the search for the state of the art in scientific and patent literature, the following documents were found that address the topic:

[0008] Document US2012045681 A1 discloses a battery heat exchanger featuring a vertical, fin-like panel for each battery cell and a pipe that conducts fluid through each fin. Furthermore, the battery cells are arranged alongside the fins and connected pipes, allowing for the addition of modules as needed, but only for cells of the same dimensions. Additionally, the structure is made of aluminum, and the connections are made using non-permanent fastening methods. However, document US2012045681 A1 does not disclose a base that performs heat exchange with vehicle components, such as batteries, from the base of the vehicle component; instead, it reveals that heat exchange is performed through the vertical panels.Furthermore, document US2012045681 A1 does not disclose a thermal base equipped with fluid passage channels arranged transversely to the length of vehicle components positioned alongside the base, which maximize heat exchange and provide greater efficiency in heat exchange.

[0009] Document US2011244297A1 discloses a method for cooling battery cells consisting of a device provided with a fluid inlet and outlet, preferably air, and several vertical plates arranged between the inlet and outlet, which cause the fluid to circulate between the cells. Furthermore, the vertical plates have the structural function of containing the cells, and these are connected by screws. The device described in the document... US2011244297A1 allows its configuration to be altered to enable the connection of several cells in series interleaved with the vertical plates, forming a "sandwich" between the fluid inlet and outlet. However, document US2011244297A1 does not disclose a base that performs heat exchange with vehicle components, such as batteries, from the base of the vehicle component, but rather reveals that heat exchange is performed through the vertical plates. Furthermore, document US2011244297A1 does not disclose a thermal base provided with fluid passage channels arranged transversely in relation to the length of vehicle components positioned next to the base, which maximize heat exchange and provide greater efficiency in heat exchange.

[0010] Document US2012224326A1 discloses a modular support for battery cells, possessing a structure compatible with different sizes, quantities, and formats of batteries, without requiring significant adaptations to its structure. Specifically, the structure has two tracks that hold a support and the battery modules. The battery module is attached to the support via a fitting, and there is a passage for the cooling fluid and a passage for the electrical wires. Furthermore, said passage is connected to a channel that cools the battery module from its base and along the sides of the cells. However, document US2012224326A1 does not disclose a thermal base provided with fluid passage channels arranged transversely to the length of vehicle components positioned alongside the base, which would maximize heat exchange and provide greater efficiency in heat exchange.

[0011] Document US9362598B2 discloses a structure for dissipating heat from batteries, having a plate with a "C"-shaped base and a "T"-shaped central portion. The upper portion of the plate, which is located at the base of the battery, has fins facing inwards and transverse to the length of the battery and the plate. Furthermore, the structure has an inlet and an outlet for the passage of the fluid that cools the battery. However, document US9362598B2 does not disclose a thermal base with channels for... Fluid passages arranged transversely to the length of vehicle components positioned near the base maximize heat exchange and provide greater efficiency in heat exchange.

[0012] Document CN205790278U discloses a structure for heat exchange of cylindrical batteries, featuring an aluminum plate located on the lower portion of the batteries, through which a liquid passes in a channel of the plate, with a structure similar to a serpentine. Between the curves of said channel, the plate has recesses where solid "U"-shaped pipes are connected, which act as fins and promote heat exchange with the sides of the batteries. However, document CN205790278U does not disclose a base that performs heat exchange with vehicle components, such as batteries, from the base of the vehicle component. Furthermore, document CN205790278U does not disclose a thermal base provided with fluid passage channels arranged transversely in relation to the length of vehicle components located next to the base, which maximize heat exchange and provide greater efficiency in heat exchange.

[0013] Document WO2019017573A1 discloses an aluminum structure for heat exchange between a battery and a fluid, preferably air. The structure consists of two covers through which a fluid passes, a pair of cooling tubes, and an auxiliary tube positioned between the pair of cooling tubes. The auxiliary tube serves to increase the contact area with the battery. Furthermore, the structural elements are fixed by welding. However, document WO2019017573A1 does not disclose a modular thermal base with fluid passage channels arranged transversely to the length of vehicle components positioned next to the base, which would maximize heat exchange and provide greater efficiency in heat exchange.

[0014] Thus, based on the literature reviewed, no documents were found that anticipated or suggested the teachings of the present invention, so the solution proposed here has novelty and inventive activity compared to the state of the art. Summary of the Invention

[0015] Thus, the present invention solves the problems of the prior art by providing a temperature maintenance system for vehicle components equipped with a thermal base comprising a modular configuration, which allows its geometric adaptation to be compatible for application in different vehicle components that require temperature maintenance. Furthermore, the present system comprises internal fluid channels arranged in an optimized configuration that provides greater efficiency in heat exchange between the thermal base and the vehicle component.

[0016] In a first object, the present invention provides a temperature maintenance system for a vehicle component comprising a base provided with an interface for heat exchange with the vehicle component, wherein the base is a thermal base provided with at least two end regions associated with at least one central region and comprising at least one fluid channel, through which a fluid flows, disposed internally in at least one of: end regions or central region.

[0017] In a second object, the present invention discloses a manufacturing process for a temperature maintenance system for a vehicle component, wherein the system comprises a base provided with an interface for heat exchange with the vehicle component, in which the process comprises the steps of: a. manufacturing at least one thermal base comprising: i. a central region provided with at least one plate with through holes; and ii. an end region provided with at least one pair of caps with cutouts; b. assembling at least one plate onto at least one pair of caps; and c. assembling at least part of the through holes onto the cutouts, forming at least one fluid channel.

[0018] In a third object, the present invention provides a vehicle comprising at least one temperature-controlled component, wherein the component is associated with a thermal base, wherein the thermal base comprises: at least two end regions associated with at least one central region; and at least one fluid channel, through which a fluid flows, disposed internally in at least one of: end regions or central region.

[0019] Yet another object of the invention is a heat exchange module for maintaining the temperature of a temperature-controlled component, comprising at least one plate comprising at least one fluid channel, wherein the plate is fluidly integrable with heat exchange components, in which: - the fluid channel is arranged transversely to the length of the component; and - The fluid in the fluid channel enters through a terminal portion of the plate and exits through a medial portion of the plate.

[0020] These and other objects of the invention will be immediately appreciated by those skilled in the art and will be described in detail below. Brief Description of the Figures

[0021] The following figures are presented:

[0022] Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the temperature maintenance system for a vehicle component (4), illustrating a geometric configuration with two plates (2) to be placed under two battery modules (4), and also indicating with arrows the flow of fluid in and out at the thermal base (3).

[0023] Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention, illustrating a geometric configuration with four plates (2) to be arranged under four battery modules (4).

[0024] Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention, illustrating a geometric configuration with four plates (2) to be arranged under four battery modules (4) and illustrating the positioning of a battery module (4).

[0025] Figure 4 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of the thermal base (3) of the present invention, illustrating the inlet holes (10), the outlet holes (11), the bends (12) and the fluid channels (20).

[0026] Figure 5 shows a detailed exploded view of an embodiment of the thermal base (3) of the present invention, illustrating the inlet holes (10), the outlet holes (11), the bends (12) and the fluid channels (20).

[0027] Figure 6 shows an embodiment of the thermal base (3) of the present invention, illustrating in detail the positioning of the fin (6.1).

[0028] Figure 7 shows an embodiment of the thermal base (3) of the present invention, illustrating in detail the positioning of the fin (6.1).

[0029] Figure 8 shows an embodiment of the thermal base (3) applied under the battery modules (4).

[0030] Figure 9 shows a realization of the thermal base (3), illustrating the inlet holes (10), the outlet holes (11), the bends (12) and the fluid channels (20).

[0031] Figure 10 shows an embodiment of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention, illustrating a configuration with the thermal base positioned under 11 battery modules (4).

[0032] Figure 11 shows an embodiment of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention, illustrating a configuration with the thermal base positioned under 9 battery modules (4).

[0033] Figure 12 shows an embodiment of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention, illustrating the fins (6.1) arranged between the battery modules (4) and the sealing gaskets. (6.2) arranged between the inlet and outlet cover assemblies (1.1) and the plate (2), and between the curve cover (1.2) and the plate (2).

[0034] Figure 13 shows an embodiment of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention, highlighting the fins (6.1) and the sealing gaskets (6.2).

[0035] Figure 14 shows an embodiment of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention, illustrating the plate (2), the curved cover (1.2), the inlet and outlet cover (1.1), the sealing gaskets (6.2) and non-permanent fastening elements for connecting the covers (1.1, 1.2) to the plates (2).

[0036] Figure 15 shows a computational validation test of the operation of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 16 shows a computational validation test of the operation of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention, illustrating the uniformity of heat exchange along the battery.

[0038] Figure 17 shows a computational validation test of the operation of the temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) of the present invention, illustrating the reduction of only 5 °C in the temperature of the coolant, from the fluid inlet in the thermal base (3) to the outlet, along 11 battery modules (4). Detailed Description of the Invention

[0039] The present invention describes a temperature maintenance system for a vehicle component and a manufacturing process thereof, which comprises a thermal base designed to allow configuration of its geometry and / or size according to the quantity, geometry, model and / or arrangement of vehicle components, allowing different vehicle components to be thermally manipulated from the present system. temperature maintenance.

[0040] For the purposes of the present invention, a "vehicle component" is defined as any element, part, device and / or vehicle system that requires heat exchange for temperature maintenance, whether for cooling and / or heating. In a specific embodiment, the "vehicle component" is a battery cell, a battery module, a battery, etc. In this embodiment, the constructive configuration of the present system allows application to different types of battery cells, such as, but not limited to, prismatic cells, cylindrical cells, pouch cells, among others, maximizing the contact between the thermal base of the system and the battery module / cell.

[0041] Furthermore, the present system is applied to vehicle components of different segments and models. In this sense, "vehicle" includes any vehicle (electric, hybrid, combustion, etc.) that has one or more components that require heat exchange to maintain temperature, such as automobiles (cars, pickup trucks, etc.), cargo transport vehicles (trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, trucks, tractors, wagons, etc.), passenger transport vehicles (buses, minibuses, vans, trains, etc.), motorcycles, airplanes, ships, boats, submarines, spacecraft, among others.

[0042] Furthermore, in the present invention, "temperature maintenance" is defined as the management of the temperature of the vehicle component and / or thermal base within a predefined and / or desired temperature range.

[0043] Thus, in a first object, the present invention presents a temperature maintenance system for a vehicle component (4) comprising a base provided with an interface for heat exchange with the vehicle component (4), wherein the base is a thermal base (3) provided with at least two end regions associated with at least one central region and comprising at least one fluid channel (20), through which a fluid flows, disposed internally in at least one of: end regions or central region.

[0044] For the purposes of the present invention, the “interface” is defined as any surface that comes into direct or sufficiently close contact with the vehicle component (4) to promote heat exchange through forms of heat transfer, such as conduction and radiation, between the thermal base interface / surface (3) and the vehicle component (4).

[0045] In one embodiment, the geometries of the end regions and the central region of the thermal base (3) are planar and interlockable, which form a thermal base (3) comprising planar geometry capable of being associated with the vehicle component (4). In one embodiment, the thermal base (3) is associated under the vehicle component (4). In another embodiment, the thermal base (3) is associated on the vehicle component (4). In another embodiment, the thermal base (3) is associated with at least one side of the vehicle component (4). In another embodiment, the thermal base (3) is associated under and / or on and / or on at least one side of the vehicle component (4).

[0046] In one embodiment, the thermal base configuration (3) is modular and is defined according to the geometry of at least one vehicle component (4). In this way, the thermal base (3) is configurable and adaptable to different shapes and arrangements of vehicle components (4).

[0047] In one embodiment, the “fluid channel (20)” is defined as a path or guide through which a fluid flows, which has at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet and is arranged internally to the end regions and / or the central region.

[0048] In one embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is arranged transversely with respect to the length of a vehicle component (4). In one embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is formed by two or more “paths” or “guides” arranged parallel to each other and transversely with respect to the length of a vehicle component (4).

[0049] In another embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is arranged longitudinally with respect to the length of a vehicle component (4). In another embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is arranged transversely and longitudinally in relation to the length of a vehicle component (4). In another embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is arranged in an “L” shape in relation to the length of a vehicle component (4).

[0050] In one embodiment, the fluid in the fluid channel (20) enters through an inlet (A) and exits through an outlet (B), wherein the inlet (A) and the outlet (B) are arranged in the end region.

[0051] In one embodiment, the inlet (A) is positioned at a terminal portion of the end region and the outlet (B) is positioned at a medial portion of the end region. In one embodiment, the “terminal portion” is defined as a region located at the ends of the length of the end region. In another embodiment, the “medial portion” is defined as a region located in the central part of the end region. In this embodiment, the inlet (A) is positioned in line with the ends of the vehicle component (4) and the outlets (B) are positioned in line with the central region of the vehicle component (4). In one embodiment, the fluid in the fluid channel (20) flows from the terminal portion to the medial portion relative to the length of the vehicle component (4) associated with the thermal base (3), that is, it flows from the end to the center relative to the length of the vehicle component (4).

[0052] In one embodiment, when the vehicle component (4) is at least one battery module, the inlet (A) is positioned in line with the ends of the battery module, where the connection terminals to the battery module are located, and the outlet (B) is positioned in line with the central region of the battery module. This provides better cooling of the battery module, since the region of the module's connection terminals, which is the hottest region of the module, performs heat exchange with the fluid as soon as the fluid enters the inlet (A).

[0053] In one embodiment, the central region of the thermal base (3) comprises at least one plate (2), and the end region of the thermal base (3) comprises at least one pair of end caps (1). In one embodiment, at least a plate (2) is joined between at least one pair of covers (1), forming the thermal base (3).

[0054] In one embodiment, the thermal base (3) is modular, which allows its geometry / configuration to be customized by associating two or more plates (2) with each other and at least one pair of covers (1), that is, by varying the number of plates (2), where the plates (2) are associated with each other as needed. In one embodiment, the pair of covers (1) and the plate (2) are associated side by side, forming the structure of the thermal base (3) with a flat geometry.

[0055] In one embodiment, the plates (2) can be connected to each other in series and / or in parallel, and the set of plates (2) in series and / or parallel formed is connected between at least one pair of covers (1), forming the thermal base (3) with the desired configuration. Thus, the geometry of the thermal base (3) is configurable according to the geometry / arrangement of the vehicle component (4) to be connected to the thermal base (3).

[0056] In one embodiment, the plate (2) is provided with through holes and the pair of covers (1) is provided with cutouts, wherein at least one part of the through holes is associated with at least one part of the cutouts, forming the fluid channel (20).

[0057] In one embodiment, the central region of the thermal base (3) comprises at least one plate (2) provided with through holes and the end region of the thermal base (3) comprises at least one pair of end caps (1) provided with cutouts, wherein at least one part of the through holes is associated with at least one part of the cutouts, forming the fluid channel (20). In one embodiment, the through holes and the cutouts are arranged horizontally in the thermal base (3). In one embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is formed from the through holes of the plate (2). In one embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is formed from the cutouts of the pair of end caps (1).

[0058] In one embodiment, part of the through holes of the plate (2) and the cutouts of the pair of caps (1) are used for the association of plates (2) between yes and to the pair of covers (1), by means of non-permanent joining means inserted into the through holes and cutouts, such as screws, nuts, etc.

[0059] In one embodiment, the pair of covers (1) comprises at least one inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and at least one curve cover (1.2). In one embodiment, the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) is associated on one side of the plate (2) and the curve cover (1.2) is associated on a side of the plate (2) opposite the side where the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) is associated. In one embodiment, the plate (2) is associated between the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and the curve cover (1.2).

[0060] In one embodiment, the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) comprises at least one fluid inlet hole (10) and at least one fluid outlet hole (11). In one embodiment, the fluid inlet hole (10) is positioned at the inlet (A) of the thermal base end region (3), and the fluid outlet hole (11) is positioned at the outlet (B) of the thermal base end region (3). In one embodiment, the fluid inlet hole (10) is the inlet through which the fluid enters the fluid channel (20), and the fluid outlet hole (11) is the outlet through which the fluid exits after traversing the fluid channel (20).

[0061] In one embodiment, the curve cover (1.2) comprises at least one curve (12). In one embodiment, the curve (12) of the curve cover (1.2) has the function of connecting two or more fluid channels (20) arranged parallel to each other, allowing the fluid to flow throughout the thermal base (3) and transversely to the length of the vehicle component (4). Thus, the curves (12) allow the fluid to continue passing inside the fluid channel (20) in a standard back-and-forth motion of the fluid.

[0062] Thus, in one embodiment, the fluid inlet holes (10) and the fluid outlet holes (11) are connected to the fluid channel (20), in the same way that the fluid channels (20) are connected to the curves (12) of the curve cover (1.2), forming a path for the fluid to travel inside the thermal base (3).

[0063] In one embodiment, the fluid travels at least the following path in the thermal base (3): the fluid enters through the fluid inlet hole (10); travels through a first fluid channel (20) arranged transversely to the length of the vehicle component (4); passes through a curve (12), which connects the first fluid channel (20) to a second fluid channel (20) arranged parallel to the first fluid channel (20); travels through the second fluid channel (20); and exits the thermal base (3) through the fluid outlet hole (11).

[0064] Furthermore, the present system comprises at least one intermediate plate (6) disposed: between a plate (2) and at least one cover of the pair of covers (1); and / or between two plates (2).

[0065] In one embodiment, the intermediate plate (6) is an extension that projects upwards from the base of the plate (2), forming a fin (6.1). In one embodiment, the fin (6.1) is arranged so as to be positioned along the lateral surface of one or more vehicle components (4), having the function of assisting in the heat exchange between the plate (2) of the thermal base (3) and the vehicle component (4), in heat dissipation and cooling. In one embodiment, the fin (6.1) extends to half the height of the vehicle component (4). In another embodiment, the fin (6.1) extends to below half the height of the vehicle component (4). In another embodiment, the fin (6.1) extends until it is level with the height of the vehicle component (4). In another embodiment, the fin (6.1) extends until it exceeds the height of the vehicle component (4).

[0066] In one embodiment, the intermediate plate (6) is a sealing gasket (6.2), arranged in the junction between the pair of covers (1) and the plate (2). In a more specific embodiment, the sealing gasket (6.2) is a gasket or sealing ring that has the function of reinforcing and sealing the junction of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) with the plate (2) and the bend cover (1.2) with the plate (2), preventing leaks of the fluid that flows through the fluid channel (20).

[0067] Furthermore, in a concrete example, the present system is communicative. with a heat exchange management system. In one embodiment, the heat exchange management system is a battery thermal management system (BTMS) that allows for the maintenance of the temperature of the fluid flowing through the fluid channel (20), aiming to ensure that the temperature of the vehicle component (4) remains within the ideal and safe operating range. In one embodiment, the battery thermal management system (BTMS) is connected to the inlet and outlet of the thermal base (3), i.e., connected to the fluid inlet holes (10) and the fluid outlet holes (11) for the purpose of adjusting the fluid temperature.

[0068] In this way, the temperature maintenance system of the present invention allows customizing the geometric configuration of the thermal base (3) according to the quantity, geometry, model and / or arrangement of vehicle components (4), allowing different vehicle components to be thermally manipulated from the present system.

[0069] In a second object, the present invention discloses a manufacturing process for a temperature maintenance system for a vehicle component (4), wherein the system comprises a base provided with an interface for heat exchange with the vehicle component (4), wherein the process comprises the steps of: a. manufacturing at least one thermal base (3) comprising: i. a central region provided with at least one plate (2) provided with through holes; and ii. an end region provided with at least one pair of caps (1) provided with cutouts; b. joining at least one plate (2) to at least one pair of caps (1); and c. joining at least one part of the through holes to at least one part of the cutouts, forming at least one fluid channel (20).

[0070] In one embodiment, the thermal base (3) is made of aluminum. In this way, the thermal base (3) comprises a lightweight structure with optimized heat conduction and thermal efficiency.

[0071] In one embodiment, the geometry of the pair of covers (1) and the plate (2) is manufactured in such a way as to be flat and interlocking which, when joined together, form a thermal base (3) comprising flat geometry capable of being joined together with the vehicle component (4). In one embodiment, the geometry of the thermal base (3) is designed to reduce its weight and so as not to significantly increase the weight of the thermal base (3) + vehicle component (4) assembly.

[0072] In one embodiment, the through holes of the plate (2) and the cutouts of the pair of covers (1) are arranged horizontally on the thermal base (3). In one embodiment, the association of at least part of the through holes in at least part of the cutouts forms the fluid channel (20). In one embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is formed from the through holes of the plate (2). In one embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is formed from the cutouts of the pair of covers (1).

[0073] In one embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is manufactured in such a way as to be a “path” or “guide” through which a fluid flows, wherein the fluid channel (20) is arranged transversely in relation to the length of a vehicle component (4). In another embodiment, the fluid channel (20) is formed by two or more “paths” or “guides” arranged parallel to each other and transversely in relation to the length of a vehicle component (4).

[0074] In one embodiment, some of the through holes in the plate (2) and the cutouts in the pair of covers (1) are used to join plates (2) to each other and to the pair of covers (1), by means of non-permanent joining means inserted into the through holes and cutouts, such as screws, nuts, rivets, etc., allowing modularity and easy adaptation and customization of the components. In another embodiment, the said joins are carried out by means of welding processes.

[0075] In a concrete example, the manufacturing process comprises one step. The thermal base (3) is modularized according to the geometry of at least one vehicle component (4). In one embodiment, modularization is achieved by associating one or more plates (2) in series and / or parallel with the plate (2), according to the quantity, geometry, model and / or arrangement of vehicle components (4). In this sense, in one embodiment, the thermal base (3) can be configured as needed, by associating two or more plates (2) with each other. Thus, the thermal base (3) comprises an expandable configuration.

[0076] In one embodiment, the pair of covers (1) is manufactured with geometry comprising at least one inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and at least one curved cover (1.2), wherein: - the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) comprises at least one fluid inlet hole (10) and at least one fluid outlet hole (11); and - curve cover (1.2) comprises at least one curve (12).

[0077] In one embodiment, the pair of covers (1) is formed by an inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and a curved cover (1.2), wherein the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) is associated on one side of the plate (2) and the curved cover (1.2) is associated on a side of the plate (2) opposite to the side where the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) is associated. In one embodiment, the plate (2) is associated between the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and the curved cover (1.2).

[0078] In one embodiment, the fluid inlet hole (10) is manufactured so as to be positioned at an inlet (A) of the thermal base end region (3), and the fluid outlet hole (11) is manufactured so as to be positioned at the outlet (B) of the thermal base end region (3). In one embodiment, the fluid inlet hole (10) is the inlet through which the fluid accesses the fluid channel (20), and the fluid outlet hole (11) is the outlet through which the fluid exits after traversing the fluid channel (20).

[0079] In one embodiment, the inlet (A) is positioned in a terminal portion of the extremity region and the outlet (B) is positioned in a medial portion of the extremity region. In one embodiment, the “terminal portion” is defined as a region located at the ends of the length of the end region. In one embodiment, the “medial portion” is defined as a region located in the central part of the end region. In this embodiment, the inlet (A) is positioned in line with the ends of the vehicle component (4) and the outlets (B) are positioned in line with the central region of the vehicle component (4). In one embodiment, the fluid in the fluid channel (20) flows from the end portion to the medial portion relative to the length of the vehicle component (4) associated with the thermal base (3), that is, it flows from the end to the center relative to the length of the vehicle component (4).

[0080] In one embodiment, the curve (12) of the curve cover (1.2) is manufactured with the aim of connecting two or more fluid channels (20) arranged parallel to each other, allowing the fluid to flow throughout the thermal base (3) and transversely in relation to the length of the vehicle component (4).

[0081] Furthermore, the manufacturing process of the present system comprises a manufacturing step of at least one intermediate plate (6) being placed between: a plate (2) and at least one cover of the pair of covers (1); and / or between two plates (2).

[0082] In one embodiment, the intermediate plate (6) is manufactured to be an extension that projects upwards from the base of the plate (2), forming a fin (6.1), wherein the fin (6.1) is arranged so as to be positioned along the lateral surface of one or more vehicle components (4). In one embodiment, the fin (6.1) has the function of assisting in the heat exchange between the plate (2) of the thermal base (3) and the vehicle component (4), in heat dissipation and cooling.

[0083] In one embodiment, the intermediate plate (6) is manufactured to be a sealing gasket (6.2) disposed in the assembly between the pair of covers (1) and the plate (2). In one embodiment, the sealing gasket (6.2) is a gasket or sealing ring that has the function of reinforcing and sealing the cover assembly. inlet and outlet (1.1) with plate (2) and curved cover (1.2) with plate (2), preventing leaks of the fluid that flows through the fluid channel (20).

[0084] In one embodiment, the manufacturing process comprises an additional step of adding a fluid through the fluid inlet hole (10), so that it flows through the fluid channel (20) inside the thermal base (3) and exits through the fluid outlet hole (11).

[0085] In one embodiment, the fluid follows at least the following path in the thermal base (3): the fluid enters through the fluid inlet hole (10); travels through a first fluid channel (20) arranged transversely to the length of the vehicle component (4); passes through a curve (12), which connects the first fluid channel (20) to a second fluid channel (20) arranged parallel to the first fluid channel (20); travels through the second fluid channel (20); and exits the thermal base (3) through the fluid outlet hole (11).

[0086] In a third object, the present invention provides a vehicle comprising at least one temperature-controlled component, wherein component (4) is associated with a thermal base (3), wherein the thermal base (3) comprises: at least two end regions associated with at least one central region; and at least one fluid channel (20), through which a fluid flows, disposed internally in at least one of: end regions or central region.

[0087] In one embodiment, the geometries of the end regions and the central region of the thermal base (3) are flat and interlocking, which form a thermal base (3) comprising flat geometry capable of being associated with the vehicle component (4) and the vehicle in an optimized and facilitated manner, without occupying large spaces in the vehicle.

[0088] In one embodiment, the thermal base (3) is associated under the vehicle component (4) of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the thermal base (3) is associated on the vehicle component (4) of the vehicle. In yet another embodiment, the thermal base (3) is associated with at least one side of the vehicle component. (4) of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the thermal base (3) is associated under and / or on and / or on at least one side of the vehicle component (4) of the vehicle.

[0089] In a fourth object, the present invention provides a heat exchange module for maintaining the temperature of a temperature-controlled component, comprising at least one plate (2) comprising at least one fluid channel (20), wherein the plate (2) is fluidly integrable with heat exchange components, in which: - the fluid channel (20) is arranged transversely to the length of the heat exchange component; and - by the fluid in the fluid channel (20) entering through a terminal portion of the plate (2) and exiting through a medial portion of the plate (2).

[0090] In the present invention, "temperature maintenance" is defined as the management of the temperature of the temperature-controlled component and / or thermal base within a predefined and / or desired temperature range.

[0091] Furthermore, a "temperature-controlled component" or "heat exchange component" is defined as any element, part, device, and / or system that requires heat exchange to maintain temperature, whether for cooling and / or heating.

[0092] In one embodiment, the plate (2) is provided with through holes which, when fluidly integrated / connected with other heat exchange components, said through holes form an extension of the fluid channel (20), that is, they form a continuation / prolongation of the fluid channel (20).

[0093] In one embodiment, the heat exchange module comprises modular geometry, which allows the series and / or parallel connection of two or more plates (2), according to the configuration of the heat exchange component to be cooled / heated.

[0094] In one embodiment, the fluid channels (20) also comprise a configuration that allows them to be connected in series and / or parallel, in addition to allowing connection with fluid channels that may be present in the heat exchange components. In this way, the heat exchange module is Customizable according to the shape / size of the heat exchange component associated with the heat exchange module.

[0095] The examples shown here are intended only to illustrate one of the numerous ways of carrying out the invention, without, however, limiting its scope. Example 1 - Temperature maintenance system for automotive batteries in electric vehicles.

[0096] In this example, a temperature maintenance system was developed for application in the base of automotive battery modules for cooling and / or heating of battery modules, in which the system has a thermal base (3) with a constructive geometry that allows its adaptation according to the capacity, geometry and chemistry of cells and / or quantity of battery modules (4), in addition to having fins (6.1) that assist in the dissipation of heat from the battery modules (4) and sealing gaskets (6.2) that prevent leaks of the coolant in the associations of the system components.

[0097] In this way, each thermal base (3) is arranged under, on and / or on the sides of a battery module (4). In this example, the thermal base (3) has a geometry to be applied to prismatic cells, however the base (3) can be configured for application to other types of cells, such as cylindrical cells, Pouch cells, etc.

[0098] In this example, the temperature maintenance system developed is a liquid cooling system, using a coolant for cooling, however the same system can be applied for heating battery modules (4). In this example, the coolant is an antifreeze coolant, which can be water, ethylene glycol or ethylene.

[0099] For this purpose, the thermal base (3) is formed by two sets of parts, being a pair of covers (1) and at least one plate (2). The pair of covers (1) is formed by an inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and a curved cover (1.2). both being connected one on each side of the board (2).

[0100] Furthermore, the thermal base (3) is provided with fluid channels (20), which are defined as a “path” or “guide” through which the coolant flows inside the thermal base (3).

[0101] The fluid channels (20) are arranged in the thermal base (3) parallel to each other and transversely to the length of a battery module (4).

[0102] Thus, the coolant enters the thermal base (3) by inserting it into a fluid inlet hole (10), located in the inlet and outlet cover (1.1). After entering the base (3), the coolant flows through a first fluid channel (20) arranged transversely to the length of the battery module (4). The liquid then passes through a bend (12), located in the bend cover (1.2), where the bend (12) connects the first fluid channel (20) to a second fluid channel (20) arranged parallel to the first fluid channel (20), so that the liquid flows through the second fluid channel (20). Thus, the liquid flows through “n” fluid channels (20) and passes through “n” bends (12), according to the number of plates (2) associated in the system. Finally, the liquid exits the thermal base (3) through a fluid outlet hole (11) located in the inlet and outlet cover (1.1).

[0103] Thus, the liquid enters the thermal base through a fluid inlet hole (10) located in an inlet region (A), and exits through a fluid outlet hole (11) located in an outlet region (B). The liquid flow is indicated by arrows in figure 1.

[0104] The inlet (A) is positioned at a terminal portion of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and the outlet (B) is positioned at a medial portion of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1). In this example, the “terminal portion” is the region located at the ends of the length of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1), and the “medial portion” is the region located in the central part of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1).

[0105] In this example, the liquid flows from the terminal portion towards the medial portion in relation to the length of the battery module (4), that is, it runs from the end towards the center in relation to the length of the battery module (4). This allows for optimized cooling of the battery modules, since the cooler liquid enters the thermal base (3) in the region where the end of the battery module (4) is located, which has the connection bars and is the hottest area of ​​the battery module (4), and exits in the central region of the battery module (4), a region that is cooler in relation to the region of the bars.

[0106] In this way, the inlet (10) and outlet (11) holes, the bends (12) and the fluid channels (20) are interconnected when the plates (2) and covers (1) are joined, allowing the coolant to flow inside the thermal base (3) and cool the battery module (4), as illustrated in figures 4 and 5.

[0107] Furthermore, each element of the thermal base (3) was manufactured from aluminum, providing a base (3) with a lightweight structure, good heat conduction, and optimized thermal efficiency. Additionally, the optimized geometry, along with the manufacture of the base (3) from aluminum, allows for a weight reduction compared to prior art thermal bases. In this example, the thermal base (3) weighs 40 kg.

[0108] Furthermore, each plate (2) is allocated under each battery module (4), allowing “n” plates (2) to be associated with each other according to the “n” battery modules (4) of the vehicle’s battery pack. In this way, the modular geometry of the thermal base (3) developed allows for maximization of contact between the plates (2) of the base (3) and the battery modules (4).

[0109] Figure 1 shows one of the possible system configurations, considering two battery modules (4), and having two plates (2) for connection under the two battery modules (4). Figure 2 shows another system configuration, considering four battery modules (4) and having four plates (2) for connection under the four battery modules (4). Figure 3 illustrates the same configuration as Figure 2, showing the module of battery (4) being positioned on a plate (2).

[0110] Figures 4 and 5 show exploded views of the cooling module (3), illustrating the liquid inlet holes (10), the liquid outlet holes (11), the bends (12) and the fluid channels (20).

[0111] Furthermore, the developed system has an intermediate plate (6), which can act as a fin (6.1) and / or as a sealing gasket (6.2).

[0112] The fin (6.1) is an extension that projects upwards from the base of the plate (2), and is arranged so as to be positioned along the lateral surface of one or more battery modules (4), as illustrated in figures 6 and 7. The fin (6.1) has the function of assisting in the heat exchange between the plate (2) of the thermal base (3) and the battery module (4), in heat dissipation and cooling.

[0113] The sealing gasket (6.2) is disposed in the association between the covers (1) and the plate (2), where the sealing gasket (6.2) has the function of reinforcing and sealing the association of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) with the plate (2) and the bend cover (1.2) with the plate (2), preventing leaks of the liquid that flows through the fluid channel (20). The sealing gasket (6.2) may have the form of a sealing ring or a set of sealing rings, as illustrated in figures 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8, or of a complete sealing structure, as illustrated in figures 12, 13 and 14.

[0114] Figures 8 and 9 show the developed system applied under the battery modules (4). Also, figures 8 and 9 show the fins (6.1) positioned on each side of the battery module (4). Furthermore, figure 9 shows the liquid inlet holes (10), the liquid outlet holes (11), the bends (12) and the fluid channels (20).

[0115] Figure 10 shows a configuration of the thermal base (3) developed to cool 11 battery modules (4) positioned on the base (3), also illustrating the positioning of the fins (6.1) between each battery module (4) to assist in heat dissipation.

[0116] Figure 11 shows a configuration of the system developed for cooling 9 battery modules (4) positioned on the base (3), also illustrating the positioning of the fins (6.1) between each battery module (4) to assist in heat dissipation. Figures 10 and 11 show the modularization capacity of the thermal base (3) developed, according to the battery configuration.

[0117] Figure 12 shows a system configuration illustrating the fins. (6.1) used to assist in heat dissipation and the sealing joints (6.2) used to prevent leaks of the liquid that flows through the fluid channel (20).

[0118] Figure 13 highlights the fins (6.1), which project perpendicularly from the base of the plate (2), and the sealing joints (6.2), which are connected between the curved cover (1.2) and the plate (2) and between the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and the plate (2).

[0119] Figure 14 shows the thermal base (3) developed in this example, illustrating the plate (2), the curved cover (1.2), the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and the sealing gaskets (6.2).

[0120] Furthermore, several validation tests of the developed system were carried out, the results of which are illustrated in figures 15, 16 and 17.

[0121] As can be seen in figure 15, the developed system was able to maintain the battery module (4) at an average temperature of 20.38 °C, and had a minimum temperature of -13.96 °C and a maximum temperature of 33.04 °C, being within the safe operating range of the batteries.

[0122] Figures 16 and 17 show tests performed with the liquid entering at the ends of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1), running through the entire thermal base (3), and exiting in the central region of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1), that is, the liquid flowing from the end towards the center in relation to the length of the battery module (4).

[0123] Figure 16 illustrates the efficiency of the solution developed in this example. The chilled liquid enters at the ends of the inlet and outlet caps. (1.1) due to the more pronounced heating in these regions of the battery, so that it is possible to observe that the thermal base (3) was able to even out the Thermal exchange occurs throughout the battery. This optimizes the cooling of the battery modules, as the cooler liquid enters the thermal base (3) in the region where the end of the battery module (4) is located, which has the connection buses and is the hottest area of ​​the battery module (4), and exits in the central region of the battery module (4), which is cooler than the busbar region. The minimum temperature of the battery module (4) (solid) reached was -12.30 °C, the maximum temperature of the battery module (4) (solid) was 27.75 °C, and the temperature of the battery module (4) (solid) at the center of the module assembly (4) was 22.10 °C, which is within the safe operating range of the batteries.

[0124] Figure 17 shows the reduction of only 5 °C in the coolant temperature, from the liquid entering through the inlet holes (10) to the liquid exiting through the outlet holes (11) of the thermal base (3), in a system with 11 battery modules (4), where the liquid entered at a temperature of -15 °C and exited at a temperature of -10.34 °C. This shows the heat exchange efficiency of the developed thermal base (3), where the arrangement of the fluid channels (20) in the thermal base (3) transversely to the length of the battery module (4) is effective in cooling batteries. Example 2 - Temperature maintenance system for automotive batteries in electric vehicles.

[0125] This example is a realization of the system developed in Example 1, however it does not have fins (6.1) in its construction.

[0126] Thus, in this example, a temperature maintenance system was developed for application in the base of automotive battery modules for cooling and / or heating of battery modules (4), in which the system has a thermal base (3) with constructive geometry that allows its adaptation according to the capacity, geometry and chemistries of cells and / or quantity of battery modules (4).

[0127] In this way, each thermal base (3) is placed under, on and / or in sides of a battery module (4). In this example, the thermal base (3) has a geometry to be applied to prismatic cells, however the base (3) can be configured for application to other types of cells, such as cylindrical cells, Pouch cells, etc.

[0128] In this example, the temperature maintenance system developed is a liquid cooling system, using a coolant for cooling, however the same system can be applied for heating battery modules (4). In this example, the coolant is an antifreeze coolant, which can be water, ethylene glycol or ethylene.

[0129] For this purpose, the thermal base (3) is formed by two sets of parts, being a pair of covers (1) and at least one plate (2). The pair of covers (1) is formed by an inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and a curved cover (1.2), both being connected one on each side of the plate (2).

[0130] Furthermore, the thermal base (3) is provided with fluid channels (20), which are defined as a “path” or “guide” through which the coolant flows inside the thermal base (3).

[0131] The fluid channels (20) are arranged in the thermal base (3) parallel to each other and transversely to the length of a battery module (4).

[0132] Thus, the coolant enters the thermal base (3) by inserting it into a fluid inlet hole (10), located in the inlet and outlet cover (1.1). After entering the base (3), the coolant flows through a first fluid channel (20) arranged transversely to the length of the battery module (4). The liquid then passes through a bend (12), located in the bend cover (1.2), where the bend (12) connects the first fluid channel (20) to a second fluid channel (20) arranged parallel to the first fluid channel (20), so that the liquid flows through the second fluid channel (20). Thus, the liquid flows through “n” fluid channels (20) and passes through “n” bends (12), according to the number of plates (2) associated in the system. Finally, the liquid exits the thermal base (3) through a fluid outlet hole (11) located in the inlet and outlet cover (1.1).

[0133] Thus, the liquid enters the thermal base through a fluid inlet hole (10) located in an inlet region (A), and exits through a fluid outlet hole (11) located in an outlet region (B).

[0134] The inlet (A) is positioned at a terminal portion of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and the outlet (B) is positioned at a medial portion of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1). In this example, the “terminal portion” is the region located at the ends of the length of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1), and the “medial portion” is the region located in the central part of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1).

[0135] In this example, the liquid flows from the terminal portion to the medial portion in relation to the length of the battery module (4), that is, it flows from the end to the center in relation to the length of the battery module (4). The liquid flow is indicated by arrows in Figure 1. This allows for optimized cooling of the battery modules, since the cooler liquid enters the thermal base (3) in the region where the end of the battery module (4) is located, which has the connection bars and is the hottest area of ​​the battery module (4), and exits in the central region of the battery module (4), a region that is cooler in relation to the region of the bars.

[0136] In this way, the inlet (10) and outlet (11) holes, the bends (12) and the fluid channels (20) are interconnected when the plates (2) and covers (1) are joined, allowing the coolant to flow inside the thermal base (3) and cool the battery module (4), as illustrated in figures 4 and 5.

[0137] Furthermore, each element of the thermal base (3) was manufactured from aluminum, providing a base (3) with a lightweight structure, good heat conduction, and optimized thermal efficiency. Additionally, the optimized geometry, along with the manufacture of the base (3) from aluminum, allows for a weight reduction compared to prior art thermal bases. In this example, the thermal base (3) weighs 40 kg.

[0138] Furthermore, each plate (2) is allocated under each battery module (4), allowing “n” plates (2) to be associated with each other according to the “n” battery modules (4) of the vehicle’s battery pack. In this way, the modular geometry of the thermal base (3) developed allows for maximization of contact between the plates (2) of the base (3) and the battery modules (4).

[0139] Furthermore, the system has sealing gaskets (6.2) in the form of rings arranged in the association between the covers (1) and the plate (2), where the sealing gasket (6.2) has the function of reinforcing and sealing the association of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) with the plate (2) and of the curved cover (1.2) with the plate. (2), preventing leaks of the liquid that flows through the fluid channel (20). The sealing joints (6.2) are illustrated in figures 1, 2 and 3.

[0140] Figure 1 shows one of the possible system configurations, considering two battery modules (4), and having two plates (2) for connection under the two battery modules (4). Figure 2 shows another system configuration, considering four battery modules (4) and having four plates (2) for connection under the four battery modules (4). Figure 3 illustrates the same configuration as Figure 2, showing the battery module (4) being positioned on a plate (2). Example 3 - Temperature maintenance system for automotive batteries in electric vehicles.

[0141] This example is an embodiment of the system developed in Example 1, however, in this example, the flow of the coolant in the thermal base can be rearranged so that it runs longitudinally, transversely, in an “L” shape, etc., in relation to the length of the battery module (4).

[0142] Thus, a temperature maintenance system was developed for application to the base of automotive battery modules for cooling and / or heating of battery modules, in which the system has a thermal base. (3) with constructive geometry that allows its adaptation according to the capacity, geometry and chemistry of cells and / or quantity of modules of battery (4).

[0143] In this way, each thermal base (3) is arranged under, on and / or on the sides of a battery module (4). In this example, the thermal base (3) has a geometry to be applied to prismatic cells, however the base (3) can be configured for application to other types of cells, such as cylindrical cells, Pouch cells, etc.

[0144] In this example, the temperature maintenance system developed is a liquid cooling system, using a coolant for cooling, however the same system can be applied for heating battery modules (4). In this example, the coolant is an antifreeze coolant, which can be water, ethylene glycol or ethylene.

[0145] For this purpose, the thermal base (3) is formed by two sets of parts, being a pair of covers (1) and at least one plate (2). The pair of covers (1) is formed by an inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and a curved cover (1.2), both being connected one on each side of the plate (2).

[0146] Furthermore, the thermal base (3) is provided with fluid channels (20), which are defined as a “path” or “guide” through which the coolant flows inside the thermal base (3).

[0147] The fluid channels (20) are arranged in the thermal base (3) transversely, longitudinally, in an “L” shape, etc., in relation to the length of a battery module (4). In this way, the flow channels (20) in this example can be arranged in different ways, allowing different types of batteries to be associated with the system and cooled efficiently.

[0148] Thus, the coolant enters the thermal base (3) by inserting it into a fluid inlet hole (10), located in the inlet and outlet cover (1.1). After entering the base (3), the coolant flows through a first fluid channel (20), passes through a bend (12), located in the bend cover (1.2), where the bend (12) connects the first fluid channel (20) to a second fluid channel (20), so that the fluid flows through the second fluid channel (20). Thus, the fluid flows through “n” fluid channels (20). and passes through “n” curves (12), according to the number of plates (2) associated in the system. Finally, the liquid exits the thermal base (3) through a fluid outlet hole (11) located in the inlet and outlet cover (1.1).

[0149] Thus, the liquid enters the thermal base through a fluid inlet hole (10) located in an inlet region (A), and exits through a fluid outlet hole (11) located in an outlet region (B).

[0150] The inlet (A) is positioned in a terminal portion of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and the outlet (B) is positioned in a medial portion of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1). In this example, the “terminal portion” is the region located at the ends of the length of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1), and the “medial portion” is the region located in the central part of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1).

[0151] In this example, the liquid flows from the terminal portion to the medial portion in relation to the length of the battery module (4), that is, it flows from the end to the center in relation to the length of the battery module (4). This optimizes the cooling of the battery modules, since the cooler liquid enters the thermal base (3) in the region where the end of the battery module (4) is located, which has the connection buses and is the hottest area of ​​the battery module (4), and exits in the central region of the battery module (4), a region that is cooler in relation to the region of the busbars.

[0152] In this way, the inlet (10) and outlet (11) holes, the bends (12) and the fluid channels (20) are interconnected when the plates (2) and covers (1) are joined, allowing the coolant to flow inside the thermal base (3) and cool the battery module (4), as illustrated in figures 4 and 5.

[0153] Furthermore, each element of the thermal base (3) was manufactured from aluminum, providing a base (3) with a lightweight structure, good heat conduction, and optimized thermal efficiency. Additionally, the optimized geometry, along with the manufacture of the base (3) from aluminum, allows for a weight reduction compared to... state-of-the-art thermal bases. In this example, the thermal base (3) has a weight of 40 kg.

[0154] Furthermore, each plate (2) is allocated under each battery module (4), allowing “n” plates (2) to be associated with each other according to the “n” battery modules (4) of the vehicle’s battery pack. In this way, the modular geometry of the thermal base (3) developed allows for maximization of contact between the plates (2) of the base (3) and the battery modules (4). Example 4 - Temperature maintenance system for components requiring controlled temperature.

[0155] In this example, a temperature control system was developed for application in any components / systems / parts that need to have their temperature controlled.

[0156] For this purpose, the developed system has a modular thermal base (3) provided with plates and covers with constructive geometry that allows its adaptation according to the type / model / configuration of the component to be cooled / heated, that is, it can be assembled in different ways. Thus, by identifying the type of component and its specifications, the plates and covers of the base (3) can be assembled with different geometries in order to exchange heat by thermal contact and / or by radiation.

[0157] In this way, the thermal base (3) can be placed under, on top of and / or on the sides of the component that needs controlled temperature. Thus, an operator / assembler, by identifying the geometry of the component to be cooled / heated and knowing all the plates and covers of the thermal base (3), is able to combine the different parts of the thermal base (3) and form the customized product for the respective component.

[0158] For this purpose, the thermal base (3) is formed by two sets of parts, being a pair of covers (1) and at least one plate (2). The pair of covers (1) is formed by an inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and a curved cover (1.2), both being connected one on each side of the plate (2).

[0159] Furthermore, the thermal base (3) is provided with fluid channels (20), which are defined as a “path” or “guide” through which the liquid travels inside the thermal base (3). In this example, the temperature maintenance system developed uses a liquid for cooling and / or heating, such as water.

[0160] Thus, the liquid enters the thermal base (3) by inserting it into a fluid inlet hole (10), located in the inlet and outlet cover (1.1). After entering the base (3), the liquid flows through a first fluid channel (20) arranged transversely to the length of the component. Furthermore, the liquid passes through a curve (12), located in the curve cover (1.2), where the curve (12) connects the first fluid channel (20) to a second fluid channel (20) arranged parallel to the first fluid channel (20), so that the liquid flows through the second fluid channel (20). Thus, the liquid flows through “n” fluid channels (20) and passes through “n” curves (12), according to the number of plates (2) associated in the system. Finally, the liquid exits the thermal base (3) through a fluid outlet hole (11) located in the inlet and outlet cover (1.1).

[0161] Thus, the liquid enters the thermal base through a fluid inlet hole (10) located in an inlet region (A), and exits through a fluid outlet hole (11) located in an outlet region (B). The liquid flow is indicated by arrows in Figure 1.

[0162] The inlet (A) is positioned in a terminal portion of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and the outlet (B) is positioned in a medial portion of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1). In this example, the “terminal portion” is the region located at the ends of the length of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1), and the “medial portion” is the region located in the central part of the inlet and outlet cover (1.1).

[0163] In this example, the liquid flows from the terminal portion to the medial portion in relation to the length of the battery module component (4), that is, it flows from the end to the center in relation to component length.

[0164] In this way, the inlet (10) and outlet (11) holes, the bends (12) and the fluid channels (20) are interconnected when the plates (2) and covers (1) are joined, allowing the coolant to flow inside the thermal base (3) and cool the component.

[0165] Furthermore, “n” plates (2) can be connected to each other according to the configuration of the component to be cooled / heated. In this way, the modular geometry of the thermal base (3) developed allows for maximizing the contact between the plates (2) of the base (3) and the component to be cooled / heated.

[0166] Figures 1, 2 and 14 show different configurations of the developed system, illustrating that the number of plates (2) can be changed according to the geometry / configuration of the component to be cooled / heated.

[0167] Those skilled in the art will appreciate the knowledge presented here and will be able to reproduce the invention in the forms presented and in other variants and alternatives, covered by the scope of the following claims.

Claims

Claims 1. Temperature maintenance system for vehicle component (4) comprising a base provided with an interface for heat exchange with the vehicle component (4), characterized in that the base is a thermal base (3) provided with at least two end regions associated with at least one central region and comprising at least one fluid channel (20), through which a fluid flows, disposed internally in at least one of: end regions or central region.

2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the thermal base configuration (3) is modular and defined according to the geometry of at least one vehicle component (4).

3. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the fluid channel (20) is arranged transversely with respect to the length of a vehicle component (4).

4. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the fluid in the fluid channel (20) enters through an inlet (A) and exits through an outlet (B), wherein both are positioned in the end region, and wherein the inlet (A) is positioned in a terminal portion of the end region and the outlet (B) is positioned in a medial portion of the end region.

5. System, according to claim 1, characterized by the central region of the thermal base (3) comprising at least one plate (2) provided with through holes, and by the end region of the thermal base (3) comprising at least one pair of covers (1) provided with cutouts, wherein at least one part of the through holes is associated with at least one part of the cutouts, forming the fluid channel (20).

6. System according to claim 5, characterized by the pair of covers (1) comprising at least one inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and at least one curved cover (1.2), wherein: - the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) comprises at least one hole of fluid inlet (10) and at least one fluid outlet hole (11); and - curve cover (1.2) comprises at least one curve (12).

7. System according to claim 5, characterized by comprising at least one intermediate plate (6) disposed: (i) between a plate (2) and at least one cover of the pair of covers (1); and / or (ii) between two plates (2).

8. System according to claim 7, characterized in that the intermediate plate (6) is: (i) an extension that projects upwards from the base of the plate (2), forming a fin (6.1); and / or (ii) a sealing gasket (6.2).

9. Manufacturing process for a temperature maintenance system for a vehicle component (4), wherein the system comprises a base provided with an interface for heat exchange with the vehicle component (4), the process characterized by comprising the steps of: a. manufacturing at least one thermal base (3) comprising: i. a central region provided with at least one plate (2) provided with through holes; and ii. an end region provided with at least one pair of end caps (1) provided with cutouts; b. joining at least one plate (2) to at least one pair of end caps (1); and c. joining at least part of the through holes to the cutouts, forming at least one fluid channel (20).

10. Process, according to claim 9, characterized by comprising a modularization step of the thermal base (3) defined according to the geometry of at least one vehicle component (4).

11. Process according to claim 9, characterized in that the pair of covers (1) are manufactured with a geometry comprising at least one inlet and outlet cover (1.1) and at least one curved cover (1.2), wherein: - the inlet and outlet cover (1.1) comprises at least one fluid inlet hole (10) and at least one fluid outlet hole (11); and - curve cover (1.2) comprises at least one curve (12).

12. Process according to claim 9, characterized by comprising a manufacturing step of at least intermediate plate (6), wherein the intermediate plate (6) is (i) an extension projecting upwards from the base of the plate (2), forming a fin (6.1), and / or (ii) a sealing gasket (6.2).

13. Vehicle comprising at least one temperature-controlled component characterized in that the component (4) is associated with a thermal base (3), wherein the thermal base (3) comprises: at least two end regions associated with at least one central region; and at least one fluid channel (20), through which a fluid flows, disposed internally in at least one of: end regions or central region.

14. Heat exchange module for maintaining the temperature of a temperature-controlled component, characterized by comprising at least one plate (2) comprising at least one fluid channel (20), wherein the plate (2) is fluidly integrable with heat exchange components, wherein: - the fluid channel (20) is arranged transversely to the length of the component; and - by the fluid in the fluid channel (20) entering through a terminal portion of the plate (2) and exiting through a medial portion of the plate (2).

15. Heat exchange module, according to claim 14, characterized in that the plate (2) is provided with through holes, wherein, when fluidly integrated with other heat exchange components, said through holes form an extension of the fluid channel (20).

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