Integrated thermal management device

Abstract

The integrated thermal management device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a cooling water module part having a plate shape and comprising at least one passage part and an arrangement area in which a first fluid thermal management component is arranged, the arrangement area communicating with the passage part and being formed on one surface of the cooling water module part; and a refrigerant housing part disposed to face the other surface of the cooling water module part, wherein a second fluid thermal management component is disposed between the cooling water module part and the refrigerant housing part.

Description

Integrated thermal management system

[0001] The present invention relates to an integrated thermal management device, and more specifically, to an integrated thermal management device comprising a cooling water module portion in which a cooling water thermal management component is disposed and a housing portion in which a refrigerant thermal management component is disposed.

[0002] The electrification of vehicles has introduced new thermal management needs not only for the vehicle interior but also for electronic components such as high-voltage batteries and motors. Consequently, the concept of integrated vehicle thermal management is being proposed to enhance thermal efficiency by consolidating the overall thermal management of the vehicle. To implement such integrated vehicle thermal management, it is necessary to integrate complex fluid lines and components, and to adopt a concept of compact modularity in terms of manufacturing and packaging.

[0003] The objective of the present invention is to provide an integrated thermal management device that integrates cooling water thermal management components and refrigerant thermal management components, and allows each component to be modularized.

[0004] An integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a cooling water module having a plate shape, at least one passage section, and a cooling water thermal management component placement area formed on one surface that is in communication with said passage section; and a refrigerant housing section disposed to face the other surface of said cooling water module section; wherein the cooling water thermal management component placement area includes a pump placement area in which at least one pump is disposed, and a connection section of said pump is formed in said pump placement area, and at least one of said passage sections communicating with said connection section is in communication with a port formed on one surface or the other surface of said cooling water module section, and a refrigerant thermal management component is disposed between said cooling water module section and said refrigerant housing section.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a valve placement area is formed on one surface of the cooling water module part, wherein at least one module hole is formed to be connected to the cooling water direction switching valve part, and at least one of the connection part or passage part is connected to the module hole.

[0006] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the connection portion includes first to fourth connection portions, and the passage portion includes first to fourth passage portions formed on one surface of the cooling water module portion, wherein one end of each of the first to fourth passage portions is connected to the first to fourth connection portions, the other end of each of the second to fourth passage portions is connected to a first to third port formed on one surface of the cooling water module portion, and the other end of the first passage portion is connected to a fourth port formed on the other surface of the cooling water module portion.

[0007] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the second connection part is disposed on the upper side of the first connection part, the third connection part and the fourth connection part are disposed on the upper side of the second connection part, the third connection part and the fourth connection part are disposed side by side with each other, and on the other side of the cooling water module part, a fifth passage part connected to the first connection part, a sixth passage part connected to the second connection part, a seventh passage part connected to the third connection part, and an eighth passage part connected to the fourth connection part are formed, the sixth passage part is disposed on the upper side of the fifth passage part, the seventh passage part and the eighth passage part are disposed on the upper side of the sixth passage part, and the seventh passage part and the eighth passage part are disposed side by side with each other.

[0008] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a valve placement area is formed on one side of the cooling water module part, in which at least one module hole is formed to be connected to a cooling water direction switching valve part, and the connection part includes a first connection part and a second connection part, wherein the first connection part is positioned below the second connection part, and the passage part includes a fifth passage part and a sixth passage part formed on the other side of the cooling water module part, wherein one end of the fifth passage part is connected to the first connection part and the other end is connected to the first module hole among the module holes, one end of the sixth passage part is connected to the second connection part and the other end is connected to the second module hole among the module holes, and the first module hole is positioned below the second module hole.

[0009] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the connection portion includes a third connection portion and a fourth connection portion, and the passage portion includes a seventh passage portion and an eighth passage portion formed on the other side of the cooling water module portion, wherein one end of the seventh passage portion is connected to the third connection portion, one end of the eighth passage portion is connected to the fourth connection portion, and the other end of the seventh passage portion and the eighth passage portion is connected to a fifth port formed on the other side of the cooling water module portion.

[0010] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the passage section includes a ninth passage section and a tenth passage section formed on the other side of the cooling water module section, wherein one end of the ninth passage section is connected to a third module hole among the module holes, one end of the tenth passage section is connected to a sixth port formed on one side of the cooling water module section, and the other end of the ninth passage section and the tenth passage section is connected to a seventh port formed on the other side of the cooling water module section.

[0011] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the passage section includes a 11th passage section formed on the other side of the cooling water module section, one end of the 11th passage section is connected to a 4th module hole among the module holes, and the other end is connected to an 8th port formed on one side of the cooling water module section, the 3rd module hole and the 4th module hole are arranged adjacent to each other, the 6th port and the 8th port are arranged adjacent to each other, and the 3rd module hole and the 4th module hole are arranged above the 6th port and the 8th port.

[0012] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the passage section includes a 12th passage section formed on the other side of the cooling water module section, one end of the 12th passage section is connected to a 5th module hole among the module holes, and the other end is connected to a 9th port formed on the other side of the cooling water module section, and the 5th module hole is positioned below the 2nd module hole.

[0013] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the edge of the cooling water module is characterized by having a rim portion formed that extends in the direction of the refrigerant housing portion.

[0014] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a reservoir is disposed in the rim portion, and the reservoir is connected to at least one of the passage portions.

[0015] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a heater portion is disposed on the rim portion, and a cooling water direction switching valve portion comprising a plurality of internally formed passages and at least one valve is disposed on one side of the cooling water module portion, and the heater portion is connected to the cooling water direction switching valve portion.

[0016] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a reservoir and a heater are disposed on the rim portion, and the heater is disposed on the lower side of the reservoir and is connected to the reservoir.

[0017] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerant thermal management component includes at least one refrigerant diversion valve, and the refrigerant housing is formed as a frame structure including at least one opening or closing portion so that the refrigerant diversion valve is disposed on one surface thereof.

[0018] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the refrigerant direction switching valve part comprises: a valve body part in which a valve body is disposed inside; and a plurality of valve passage parts extending from the valve body part; wherein the valve body is characterized by communicating at least two of the valve passage parts with each other.

[0019] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one heat exchanger is further included, said heat exchanger has at least one heat exchange passage section, and a valve placement area is formed on one side of said cooling water module section, in which at least one module hole is formed to be connected to a cooling water direction switching valve section, said refrigerant thermal management component includes at least one refrigerant direction switching valve section, said heat exchange passage section, said first heat exchange passage section is connected to at least one of said connection sections, said second heat exchange passage section is connected to at least one of said module hole, said third heat exchange passage section is connected to the first refrigerant direction switching valve section of said refrigerant direction switching valve section, and said fourth heat exchange passage section is connected to the second refrigerant direction switching valve section of said refrigerant direction switching valve section.

[0020] According to the present invention, it is possible to implement a compact thermal management device by integrating distributed thermal management components.

[0021] In addition, according to the present invention, the length of the flow path between components is shortened and the connecting parts are simplified, thereby reducing weight, lowering costs, and reducing the flow resistance of the entire system.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a different angle.

[0024] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a perspective view looking at the front of a cooling water module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 5 is a perspective view looking at the rear of a cooling water module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a cooling water direction switching valve section according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a cooling water direction switching valve section according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a different angle.

[0029] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a cooling water direction switching valve part according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a valve housing according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a valve housing according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from a different angle.

[0032] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a first valve according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken by cutting along the AA' line shown in FIG. 11.

[0034] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a second valve according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken by cutting along the BB' line shown in FIG. 13.

[0036] FIG. 15 is a perspective view looking at the front of a refrigerant housing portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 16 is a perspective view looking at the rear of a refrigerant housing portion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of a refrigerant housing portion and parts disposed therein according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of a refrigerant housing part and parts disposed therein according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a different angle.

[0040] FIG. 19 is a drawing illustrating a thermal management system to which an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention can be applied.

[0041] With reference to the attached drawings, an integrated thermal management device according to a preferred embodiment will be described in detail as follows. Here, the same reference numerals are used for identical components, and repetitive descriptions and detailed descriptions of known functions and components that could unnecessarily obscure the essence of the invention are omitted. The embodiments of the invention are provided to more completely explain the invention to those with average knowledge in the art. Accordingly, the shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clearer explanation.

[0042] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from a different angle, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a cooling water module (100) and a refrigerant housing (200).

[0044] Components for inducing the flow of cooling water or managing heat may be arranged in the cooling water module (100), and components for inducing the flow of refrigerant or managing heat may be arranged in the refrigerant housing (200). The cooling water module (100) and the refrigerant housing (200) may be connected to each other. Hereinafter, each component of the integrated thermal management device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0045] FIG. 4 is a perspective view looking at the front of a cooling water module according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view looking at the rear of a cooling water module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the coolant module (100) may have a plate shape having a front and a rear side. The coolant module (100) may have a roughly rectangular shape, but the edges of the coolant module (100) may be formed in various ways depending on the arrangement of parts to be formed on the front or rear side.

[0047] A first rim portion (101) may be formed at the edge of the cooling water module portion (100). The first rim portion (101) may be formed extending rearward from the edge of the cooling water module portion (100). Based on the state shown in FIG. 4, the first rim portion (101) may include an upper rim portion (101a), left and right rim portions (101b, 101c), and a lower rim portion (101d). The upper rim portion (101a) may have a roughly straight shape, and a first groove (102) may be formed in the upper rim portion (101a) that is recessed inward in the direction of extension of the first rim portion (101a). The left rim portion (101b) may have an inclined shape, a straight shape, or a rounded shape. The right rim portion (101c) and the lower rim portion (101d) may have a roughly straight shape.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 4, a pump placement area where at least one pump (10, 20, 30, 40) can be placed and a valve placement area (VA) where a cooling water direction change valve (300) can be placed may be formed on the front of the cooling water module (100). The pump placement area and the valve placement area (VA) may be formed in different areas on the front of the cooling water module (100). For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the pump placement area may be formed on the left side of the cooling water module (100), and the valve placement area (VA) may be formed on the right side.

[0049] At least one connection part (111, 112, 113, 114) may be formed in the pump placement area. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first to fourth pumps (10, 20, 30, 40) may be connected to each of the first to fourth connection parts (111, 112, 113, 114). The first to fourth pumps (10, 20, 30, 40) may assist in the flow of cooling water. The first to fourth connection parts (111, 112, 113, 114) may have a roughly cylindrical shape and may have an internal space with an open top. However, there are no limitations on the shape of the connection parts (111, 112, 113, 114).

[0050] The first to fourth connection parts (111, 112, 113, 114) may be arranged adjacently. The first connection part (111) may be placed on the lower side of the cooling water module part (100) and may be placed close to the left edge part (101b). The second connection part (112) may be placed in the approximately central part of the cooling water module part (100). The third and fourth connection parts (113, 114) may be placed on the upper side of the cooling water module part (100). The third connection part (113) may be placed close to the left edge part (101b), and the fourth connection part (114) may be placed to the right of the third connection part (113).

[0051] A first passage section (121) may be formed on the front of the cooling water module section (100). One end of the first passage section (121) may be connected to a first connection section (111), and the other end may be connected to a fourth port (P4) formed on the rear of the cooling water module section (100). The first passage section (121) may be formed to extend from one end toward a valve placement area (VA).

[0052] A second passage section (122) may be formed on the front of the cooling water module section (100). One end of the second passage section (122) may be connected to the second connection section (112), and the other end may be connected to the first port (P1). The first port (P1) may be positioned above the first connection section (111). The second passage section (122) may be formed by extending from one end in a direction away from the valve placement area (VA).

[0053] A third passage section (123) may be formed on the front of the cooling water module section (100). One end of the third passage section (123) may be connected to the third connection section (113), and the other end may be connected to the second port (P2). The second port (P2) may be positioned above the first port (P1). The third passage section (123) may be formed by extending downward from one end.

[0054] A fourth passage section (124) may be formed on the front of the cooling water module section (100). One end of the fourth passage section (124) may be connected to the fourth connection section (114), and the other end may be connected to the third port (P3). The third port (P3) may be positioned above the valve placement area (VA). One end of the fourth passage section (124) may be formed to extend in a direction toward the valve placement area (VA).

[0055] A sixth port (P6) and an eighth port (P8) may be arranged on the lower side of the valve placement area (VA). The sixth and eighth ports (P6, P8) may be arranged adjacent to each other.

[0056] At least one module hole (E1, E2, E3, E4, E5) may be formed in the valve placement area (VA). The front side of the module hole (E1, E2, E3, E4, E5) may be connected to the cooling water direction change valve section (300), and the rear side of the module hole (E1, E2, E3, E4, E5) may be connected to the rear of the cooling water module section (100). The module holes (E1, E2, E3, E4, E5) may be arranged along the upper to lower direction of the valve placement area (VA). The second module hole (E2) may be formed on the upper side of the valve placement area (VA) and may be formed to the left side relative to the center of the valve placement area (VA). The fifth module hole (E5) may be formed on the lower side of the second module hole (E2) and may be formed to the right side relative to the center of the valve placement area (VA). The third and fourth module holes (E3, E4) may be formed below the fifth module hole (E5) and to the left of the center of the valve placement area (VA). The third and fourth module holes (E3, E4) may be arranged adjacent to each other on the horizontal line (L1) of the valve placement area (VA). The fourth module hole (E4) and the second module hole (E2) may be arranged on the vertical line (L2) of the valve placement area (VA). The first module hole (E1) may be formed below the third and fourth module holes (E3, E4) and to the left of the center of the valve placement area (VA). The first module hole (E1) and the third module hole (E3) may be arranged on the vertical line (L3) of the valve placement area (VA).

[0057] Referring to FIG. 5, at least one first gap (131) may be formed on the rear surface of the coolant module (100). The first gap (131) may be formed so as not to protrude beyond the extended end of the first edge (101). The function of the first gap (131) will be described later.

[0058] A fifth passage section (125) may be formed on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). One end (U1) of the fifth passage section (125) may be connected to the first connection section (111), and the other end (E1') may be connected to the first module hole (E1). The fifth passage section (125) may be formed by extending from the end (U1) toward the area corresponding to the valve placement area (VA) on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). A fourth port (P4) may be arranged on the lower side of the fifth passage section (125).

[0059] A sixth passage section (126) may be formed on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). The sixth passage section (126) may be positioned above the fifth passage section (125). One end (U2) of the sixth passage section (126) may be connected to the second connection section (112), and the other end (E2') may be connected to the second module hole (E2). The sixth passage section (126) may be formed by extending from one end toward the area corresponding to the valve placement area (VA) on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). Meanwhile, a first connection port (133) may be formed in the sixth passage section (126). The first connection port (133) and the sixth passage section (1126) may be in communication with each other.

[0060] A seventh passage section (127) may be formed on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). The seventh passage section (127) may be positioned above the sixth passage section (126). One end (U3) of the seventh passage section (127) may be connected to the third connection section (113), and the other end may be connected to the fifth port (P5).

[0061] An eighth passage section (128) may be formed on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). The eighth passage section (128) may be positioned above the sixth passage section (126). One end (U4) of the eighth passage section (128) may be connected to the fourth connection section (114), and the other end may be connected to the fifth port (P5). Meanwhile, the eighth passage section (128) and the seventh passage section (127) may be connected to each other. That is, the eighth passage section (128) and the seventh passage section (127) may be formed by branching off based on the fifth port (P5).

[0062] A ninth passage section (129) may be formed on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). One end (E3') of the ninth passage section (129) may be connected to the third module hole (E3), and the other end may be connected to the seventh port (P7).

[0063] A tenth passage section (1210) may be formed on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). One end (P6') of the tenth passage section (1210) may be connected to the sixth port (P6), and the other end may be connected to the seventh port (P7). The ninth passage section (129) and the tenth passage section (1210) may be connected to each other. That is, the ninth passage section (129) and the tenth passage section (1210) may be formed by branching off based on the seventh port (P7).

[0064] A 11th passage section (1211) may be formed on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). One end (E4') of the 11th passage section (1211) may be connected to the 4th module hole (E4), and the other end (P8') may be connected to the 8th port (P8).

[0065] A 12th passage section (1212) may be formed on the rear side of the cooling water module section (100). One end (E5') of the 12th passage section (1212) may be connected to the 5th module hole (E5), and the other end may be connected to the 9th port (P9). Meanwhile, a 2nd connection port (135) may be formed in the 9th port (P9). The 2nd connection port (135) may be in communication with the 9th port (P9).

[0066] Meanwhile, the fourth port (P4) and the seventh port (P7) of the cooling water module (100) can be connected to the first heat exchanger (610), and the fifth port (P5) and the ninth port (P9) can be connected to the second heat exchanger (620).

[0067] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a cooling water direction switching valve section according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the cooling water direction switching valve section according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from a different angle, FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the cooling water direction switching valve section according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the valve housing according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the valve housing according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from a different angle.

[0068] The cooling water direction switching valve section (300) is capable of switching the direction of the cooling water and may include a valve housing (310), a first valve (340), and a second valve (360).

[0069] At least one valve port (VP1, VP2, VP3, VP4) may be arranged in the valve housing (310) to be connected to the outside. Although four valve ports (VP1, VP2, VP3, VP4) are shown in FIG. 6, there is no limit to the number of valve ports.

[0070] The formation direction of the first to third valve ports (V1, V2, V3) may be the same. The first valve port (VP1) and the second valve port (VP2) may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction on one side of the valve housing (310), and the third valve port (VP3) may be arranged spaced apart from the first valve port (VP1) and the second valve port (VP2). The fourth valve port (VP4) may be arranged in a different direction from the first to third valve ports (VP1, VP2, VP3).

[0071] A connecting plate (320) may be formed on the rear surface of the valve housing (310). The connecting plate (320) may be formed symmetrically with the valve placement area (VA) of the cooling water module (100) and may come into contact with each other.

[0072] At least one connection hole (VE1, VE2, VE3, VE4, VE5) or a closing hole (VC1, VC2, VC3) may be formed in the connection plate (320). The connection hole (VE1, VE2, VE3, VE4, VE5) or the closing hole (VC1, VC2, VC3) may be arranged along the vertical direction of the connection plate (320). The first connection hole (VE1) may be formed on the upper side of the connection plate (320) and may be formed to the right side relative to the center of the connection plate (320). The first closing hole (VC1) may be formed on one side of the horizontal direction of the first connection hole (VE1) (for example, to the left of the first connection hole). The second connection hole (VE2) may be formed on the lower side of the first connection hole (VE1) and may be formed to the left side relative to the center of the connection plate (320). A second closing hole (VC2) may be formed on the other side of the second connecting hole (VE2) in the horizontal direction (e.g., to the right of the second connecting hole). The third and fourth connecting holes (VE3, VE4) may be formed below the second closing hole (VC2) and to the right of the center of the connecting plate (320). The third and fourth connecting holes (VE3, VE4) may be arranged adjacent to each other on the horizontal line (L1') of the connecting plate (320). The fourth connecting hole (VE4) and the first connecting hole (VE1) may be arranged on the vertical line (L2'). A third closing hole (VC3) may be formed below the third and fourth connecting holes (VE3, VE4). A fifth connecting hole (VE5) may be formed below the third closing hole (VC3) and to the right of the center of the connecting plate (320). The fifth connecting hole (VE5) and the third connecting hole (VE3) can be placed on the vertical line (L3).

[0073] The first to fifth connecting holes (VE1, VE2, VE3, VE4, VE5) of the connecting plate (320) can be connected to the first to fifth module holes (E1, E2, E3, E4, E5) formed in the valve placement area (VA). The first connecting hole (VE1) can be connected to the second module hole (E2), the second connecting hole (VE2) can be connected to the fifth module hole (E5), the third connecting hole (VE3) can be connected to the third module hole (E3), the fourth connecting hole (VE4) can be connected to the fourth module hole (E4), and the fifth connecting hole (VE5) can be connected to the first module hole (E1). The first to third closing holes (VC1, VC2, VC3) can be closed by the valve placement area (VA).

[0074] Referring to FIG. 8, a valve housing (310) may have a first valve connection part (312) that can be connected to a first valve (340) and a second valve connection part (332) that can be connected to a second valve (360). The first valve connection part (312) may be formed around a first axis (AX1) of the valve housing (310), and the second valve connection part (332) may be formed around a second axis (AX2). The first axis (AX1) and the second axis (AX2) may be formed in different directions.

[0075] A valve seat portion (375) may be formed in the second bottom valve hole (369). The valve seat portion (375) may have a hollow space and may include a valve seat, an elastic member, etc. The valve seat portion (375) may be positioned to correspond to the second-sixth communication hole (336-6) of the valve housing (310). Meanwhile, an axial connection hole (363) may be formed on the lower surface of the second valve (360). The second axial connection portion (335) of the valve housing (310) may be inserted into the axial connection hole (363). As shown in FIG. 9, a first space (S1) in which the first valve (330) can be placed may be formed within the first valve connection portion (312). The first space (S1) may have a roughly cylindrical shape. A first partition wall (313) may be formed on the lower side of the first space (S1), extending vertically from the bottom of the first space (S1) and extending to the inner surface of the first space (S1). A first shaft connection part (315) may be formed on the first partition wall (313).

[0076] At least one communication hole (316-1, 316-2, 316-3, 316-4, 316-5, 316-6, 316-7) may be formed on the inner surface of the first space (S1), and the communication holes (316-1, 316-2, 316-3, 316-4, 316-5, 316-6, 316-7) may be arranged along the insertion direction of the first valve (340). In the first space (S1), 1-1 to 1-4 communication holes (316-1, 316-2, 316-3, 316-4) may be arranged along the circumferential direction with respect to the center thereof. The 1-1 communication hole (316-1) may be in communication with the first connection hole (VE1) shown in FIG. 7. The first-2 communication hole (316-2) can be in communication with the fourth valve port (VP4). The first-3 communication hole (316-3) can be in communication with the second connection hole (VE2) shown in FIG. 7. The first-4 communication hole (316-4) can be in communication with the second closure hole (VC2).

[0077] A first-fifth communication hole (316-5) may be formed on the lower side of the first-1st to first-4th communication holes (316-1, 316-2, 316-3, 316-4). The first-fifth communication hole (316-5) may be in communication with the second valve connection part (332) and may be in communication with the fifth connection hole (VE5) shown in FIG. 7.

[0078] A first-sixth communication hole (316-6) and a first-seventh communication hole (316-7) may be formed on the lower side of the first-fifth communication hole (316-5). The first-sixth communication hole (316-6) and the first-seventh communication hole (316-7) may be separated by a partition wall (313). The first-sixth communication hole (316-6) may be in communication with the third valve port (VP3). The first-seventh communication hole (316-7) may be in communication with the third closure hole (VC3) shown in FIG. 7.

[0079] As illustrated in FIG. 10, a second space (S2) in which a second valve (360) can be disposed may be formed within the second valve connection part (332). The second space (S2) may have a roughly cylindrical shape. The second space (S2) may be divided into an upper space and a lower space. A second partition wall (333) extending vertically from the bottom of the second space (S2) may be formed on the lower side of the second space (S2). A second shaft connection part (335) may be formed on the second partition wall (333).

[0080] At least one communication hole may be formed on the inner surface or bottom portion of the second space (S2). On the inner surface of the upper space of the second space (S2), communication holes 2-1 through 2-5 (336-1, 336-2, 336-3, 336-4, 336-5) may be arranged along the circumferential direction with respect to the center. The 2-1 communication hole (336-1) may be in communication with the first valve port (VP1). The 2-2 communication hole (336-2) may be in communication with the second valve port (VP2). The 2-3 communication hole (336-3) may be in communication with the third closing hole (VC3) shown in FIG. 7. The 2-4 communication hole (336-4) may be in communication with the third connecting hole (VE3) shown in FIG. 7. The second-fifth communication hole (336-5) can be in communication with the second closed hole (VC2) shown in FIG. 7. Meanwhile, the lower space of the second space (S2) can be in communication with the fourth connecting hole (VE4) shown in FIG. 7.

[0081] A second-sixth communication hole (336-6) may be disposed in the bottom portion of the second space (S2). The second-sixth communication hole (336-6) may be connected to the first-fifth communication hole (316-5) of the first space (S1). The second-sixth communication hole (336-6) may be a bypass hole. Meanwhile, the second partition wall (333) may be formed to surround the second-sixth communication hole (336-6).

[0082] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a first valve according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken by cutting along the line AA' shown in FIG. 11, FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a second valve according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken by cutting along the line BB' shown in FIG. 13.

[0083] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, a first shaft (341) may be formed on the upper side of the first valve (340). The first shaft (341) may be connected to a first actuator (381). The first shaft (341) may be formed along a first axis (AX1). An extension (342) may be formed on the first valve (340). In the internal space of the extension (342), components such as a rubber seal, an elastic spring, and a valve seat may be arranged to surround the first shaft (341). When the first valve (340) is inserted into the first space (S1) of the valve housing (310), the extension (342) may be located at the area where the first closing hole (VC1) shown in FIG. 7 is formed. Meanwhile, a sealing member (371) may be formed between the first valve (340) and the first space (S1).

[0084] At least one valve hole may be formed in the first valve (340). The valve hole may be formed along the vertical direction of the first valve (340).

[0085] On the outer surface of the first valve (340), first-1 upper valve holes to first-4 upper valve holes (346-1, 346-2, 346-3, 346-4) may be formed along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the first valve (340). The first-1 upper valve hole (346-1) and the first-2 upper valve hole (346-2) may be connected to each other to form the first-1 valve passage section (347-1). The first-3 upper valve hole (346-3) and the first-4 upper valve hole (346-4) may be connected to each other to form the first-2 valve passage section (347-2). The first-1 valve passage section (347-1) and the first-2 valve passage section (347-2) can be formed in the horizontal direction of the first valve (340) and can be separated from each other. When the first valve (340) is placed in the first space (S1) of the valve housing (310), the first-1 upper valve hole to the first-4 upper valve hole (346-1, 346-2, 346-3, 346-4) can be connected to the first-1 communication hole to the first-4 communication hole (316-1, 316-2, 316-3, 316-4) of the valve housing (310) depending on the rotation of the first valve (340). As shown in FIG. 8, a first valve seat (344) may be disposed in each of the first-1 upper valve hole to the first-4 upper valve hole (346-1, 346-2, 346-3, 346-4).

[0086] On the outer surface of the first valve (340), a first-1 lower valve hole (348-1) and a first-2 lower valve hole (348-2) may be formed along the circumferential direction with respect to the center of the first valve (340). The first-1 lower valve hole (348-1) and the first-2 lower valve hole (348-2) may be formed to face each other and may be connected to each other. A first bottom valve hole (349) may be formed on the bottom portion of the first valve (340). The first bottom valve hole (349) may be formed at a position connected to the first-1 lower valve hole (348-1). When the first valve (340) is placed in the first space (S1) of the valve housing (310), the first-1 lower valve hole (348-1) or the first-2 lower valve hole (348-2) may be connected to the first-5 communication hole (316-5) of the valve housing (310) depending on the rotation of the first valve (340). Also, the first bottom valve hole (349) may be connected to the first-6 communication hole (316-6) or the first-7 communication hole (316-7) of the valve housing (310).

[0087] A support member (343) may be formed in the approximate center portion of the first-1 lower valve hole (348-1) and the first-2 lower valve hole (348-2). The support member (343) may be formed in the same axial direction as the first shaft (341). One end of the support member (343) may be formed to protrude outward from the lower surface of the first valve (340) and may be inserted into the first shaft connection portion (315) of the valve housing (310). A first lower valve seat (345) may be disposed on the lower surface of the first valve (340). One end of the support member (343) may protrude downward from the first lower valve seat (345).

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, a second shaft (361) may be formed in the second valve (360). The second shaft (361) may be connected to a second actuator (382). The second shaft (361) may be formed along a second axis (AX2). On the upper side of the second valve (360), components such as a rubber seal, an elastic spring, and a valve seat may be arranged to surround the second shaft (361). Meanwhile, a sealing member (372) may be formed between the second valve (360) and the second space (S2).

[0089] At least one valve hole may be formed in the second valve (360). On the outer surface of the second valve (360), second-1 valve holes to second-5 valve holes (366-1, 366-2, 366-3, 366-4, 366-5) may be formed along the circumferential direction relative to the center of the second valve (360). Additionally, a second bottom valve hole (369) may be formed in the bottom portion of the second valve (360). The second-1 valve hole (366-1) and the second-2 valve hole (366-2) may be connected to each other to form a second-1 valve passage portion (367-1). The second-3 valve hole (366-3) and the second-4 valve hole (366-4) may be connected to each other to form a second-2 valve passage portion (347-2). The second-fifth valve hole (366-5) and the second bottom valve hole (369) may be connected to each other to form the second-third valve passage section (347-3). The second-first valve passage section (367-1), the second-second valve passage section (367-2), and the second-third valve passage section (367-3) may be separated from each other. When the second valve (360) is placed in the second space (S2) of the valve housing (310), the second-1 valve hole to the second-5 valve hole (366-1, 366-2, 366-3, 366-4, 366-5) may be connected to the second-1 to second-5 communication holes (336-1, 336-2, 336-3, 336-4, 336-5) of the valve housing (310) depending on the rotation of the second valve (360). The second bottom valve hole (369) may be connected to the lower space of the second space (S2) or to the second-6 communication hole (336-6) of the valve housing (310) depending on the rotation of the second valve (360).

[0090] FIG. 15 is a perspective view looking at the front of a refrigerant housing part according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 16 is a perspective view looking at the rear of a refrigerant housing part according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of a refrigerant housing part and parts disposed therein according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of a refrigerant housing part and parts disposed therein according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a different angle.

[0091] Referring to FIGS. 15 to 18, the refrigerant housing portion (200) may have a front and a rear side. The refrigerant housing portion (200) may have a frame structure. At least one opening or a closed portion may be formed on the front and rear sides of the refrigerant housing portion (200), and a structure in which a frame frame is connected around each opening may be formed.

[0092] A second rim portion (201) may be formed on the edge of the refrigerant housing portion (200). The second rim portion (201) may be formed extending forward from the edge of the refrigerant housing portion (200). Based on the state shown in FIG. 15, the second rim portion (201) may include an upper rim portion (201a), left and right rim portions (201b, 201c), and a lower rim portion (201d). The upper rim portion (201a) may have a roughly straight shape, and a second groove (202) may be formed in the upper rim portion (201a) that is recessed inward in the direction of extension of the second rim portion (201). At least one fastening portion (205) may be formed along the length direction of the refrigerant housing portion (200) on the right rim portion (201c). The connecting portion (205) can be formed in the front and rear directions of the refrigerant housing portion (200).

[0093] Meanwhile, the extended end of the second rim portion (201) may come into contact with the extended end of the first rim portion (101) of the cooling water module portion (100). At this time, a space may be formed between the cooling water module portion (100) and the refrigerant housing portion (200). A first refrigerant direction switching valve portion (400) and a second refrigerant direction switching valve portion (500) may be disposed in this space. Meanwhile, the second groove (202) of the second rim portion (201) may be disposed to face the first groove (102) of the first rim portion (101). And the fastening portion (205) may be disposed extending to the outer surface of the first rim portion (101).

[0094] At least one second gap portion (231) may be formed in the refrigerant housing portion (200). The second gap portion (231) may be formed to protrude further than the extended end of the second edge portion (201). The end of the second gap portion (231) may come into contact with the first gap portion (131) formed on the rear surface of the cooling water module portion (100). By the first gap portion (131) and the second gap portion (231) coming into contact with each other, a gap between the cooling water module portion (100) and the refrigerant housing portion (200) can be maintained.

[0095] A first refrigerant direction switching valve section (400) may be disposed on the front side of the refrigerant housing section (200). The first refrigerant direction switching valve section (400) may include a first valve body section (410), a first-1 valve passage section (420), a first-2 valve passage section (430), a first-3 valve passage section (440), and a first-4 valve passage section (450). Centered on the first valve body section (410), the first-1 valve passage section (420) and the first-2 valve passage section (420) may be formed extending in the vertical direction, and the first-3 valve passage section (440) and the first-4 valve passage section (450) may be formed extending in the left-right direction. An opening hole may be formed at one end of the first-1 valve passage section to the first-4 valve passage section (420, 430, 440, 450). A first valve body (not shown) for diverting the direction of the refrigerant may be disposed inside the first valve body section (410). The first valve body (not shown) may be an expansion valve. The first valve body (not shown) may connect at least two of the first-1 valve passage section (420), the first-2 valve passage section (430), the first-3 valve passage section (440), and the first-4 valve passage section (450) to each other. A third shaft (411) connected to the first valve body (not shown) may be formed on one side of the first valve body section (410). The third shaft (411) may be connected to a third actuator (471). Here, the third actuator (471) may be positioned on the rear side of the refrigerant housing portion (200). The first-third valve passage portion (440) and the first-fourth valve passage portion (450) may be connected to a compressor (not shown).

[0096] In the refrigerant housing portion (200), a first area portion (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) may be formed so that the first refrigerant direction switching valve portion (400) may be disposed therein. The first area portion (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) may have a plurality of areas formed as openings or closing portions. The first-1 area portion (211) may be an opening and may be an area where the opening hole of the first-1 valve passage portion (420) is disposed so as to face the rear of the refrigerant housing portion (200). The first-2 area portion (212) may be a closing portion and may be an area that supports the first-1 valve passage portion (420). The first-3 region (213) may be an opening, and may be a region where the third shaft (411) of the first valve body (410) and the opening hole of the first-2 valve passage (430) are positioned toward the rear of the refrigerant housing (200). The first-4 region (214) may be a closed region and may be a region that supports the first-3 valve passage (440). The first-4 region (214) may have a groove shape. The first-5 region (215) may be an opening, and may be a region where the opening hole of the first-4 valve passage (450) is positioned toward the rear of the refrigerant housing (200). The first-6 region (216) may be a closed region and may be a region that supports the first-4 valve passage (450).

[0097] A second refrigerant direction switching valve section (500) may be disposed in the refrigerant housing section (200). The second refrigerant direction switching valve section (500) may include a second valve body section (510), a second-1 valve passage section (520), and a second-2 valve passage section (530). Centered on the second valve body section (510), the second-1 valve passage section (520) and the second-2 valve passage section (530) may be formed to extend in the vertical direction. An opening hole may be formed at one end of the second-1 valve passage section (520) and the second-2 valve passage section (530). A second valve body (not shown) for switching the direction of the refrigerant may be disposed inside the second valve body section (510). The second valve body (not shown) may be an expansion valve. The second valve body (not shown) can connect the second-1 valve passage section (520) and the second-2 valve passage section (530) to each other. A fourth shaft (511) connected to the second valve body (not shown) may be formed on one side of the second valve body section (510). The fourth shaft (511) may be connected to a fourth actuator (472). Here, the fourth actuator (472) may be positioned on the rear side of the refrigerant housing section (200).

[0098] A second area (221, 222, 223) in which the second refrigerant direction switching valve (500) can be disposed may be formed in the refrigerant housing portion (200). The second area (221, 222, 223) may have a plurality of areas formed as openings or closing portions. The second-1 area (221) may be an opening and may be an area in which the opening hole of the second-1 valve passage portion (520) and the fourth shaft (511) of the second valve body portion (510) are disposed toward the rear of the refrigerant housing portion (200). The second-2 area (222) may be a closing portion and may be an area supporting the second-2 valve passage portion (530). The second-third area (223) may be an area in which the opening hole of the second-second valve passage (530) is positioned to face the rear of the refrigerant housing (200).

[0099] An insertion hole (240) may be formed in the refrigerant housing portion (200). The insertion hole (240) may be formed between the first region portion (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216) and the second region portion (221, 222, 223). The function of the insertion hole (240) will be described later.

[0100] Meanwhile, at least one heat exchanger (610, 620) may be disposed on the rear side of the refrigerant housing part (200).

[0101] In the first heat exchanger (610), first-1 heat exchange passage sections to first-4 heat exchange passage sections (611, 612, 613, 614) may be formed. The first-1 heat exchange passage section (611) and the first-2 heat exchange passage section (612) may be formed horizontally parallel to each other on the upper side of the first heat exchanger (610). The first-3 heat exchange passage section (613) and the first-4 heat exchange passage section (614) may be formed horizontally parallel to each other on the lower side of the first heat exchanger (610).

[0102] In the second heat exchanger (620), second-1 heat exchange passage sections to second-4 heat exchange passage sections (621, 622, 623, 624) may be formed. The second-1 heat exchange passage section (621) and the second-2 heat exchange passage section (622) may be formed horizontally parallel to each other on the upper side of the second heat exchanger (620). The second-3 heat exchange passage section (623) and the second-4 heat exchange passage section (624) may be formed horizontally parallel to each other on the lower side of the second heat exchanger (620).

[0103] The first-1 heat exchange passage (611) of the first heat exchanger (610) can be connected to the first-2 valve passage (430) of the first refrigerant directional valve section (400), and the first-2 heat exchange passage (612) of the first heat exchanger (610) can be connected to the second-2 valve passage (530) of the second refrigerant directional valve section (500). The second-1 heat exchange passage (621) of the second heat exchanger (620) can be connected to the first-1 valve passage (420) of the first refrigerant directional valve section (400), and the second-2 heat exchange passage (622) of the second heat exchanger (620) can be connected to the second-1 valve passage (520) of the second refrigerant directional valve section (500).

[0104] The first-third heat exchange passage (613) of the first heat exchanger (610) can be connected to the fourth port (P4) formed on the rear of the cooling water module (100) through the first-third region (213) of the refrigerant housing (200), and the first-fourth heat exchange passage (614) of the first heat exchanger (610) can be connected to the seventh port (P7) of the cooling water module (100) through the second-third region (223) of the refrigerant housing (200). The second-3 heat exchange passage (623) of the second heat exchanger (620) can be connected to the fifth port (P5) of the cooling water module (100) through the first-1 region (211) of the refrigerant housing (200), and the second-4 heat exchange passage (624) of the second heat exchanger (620) can be connected to the ninth port (P9) of the cooling water module (100) through the second-1 region (221) of the refrigerant housing (200).

[0105] Meanwhile, a reservoir (700) may be disposed on one side of the cooling water module (100). Cooling water may be stored in the internal space of the reservoir (700). A cap portion (712) capable of opening and closing the internal space and a sensor (714) for sensing the state of the internal space of the reservoir (700) may be formed in the reservoir (700). The reservoir (700) may be connected to a fastening portion (205) formed on the upper side of the refrigerant housing portion (200). At least one reservoir port may be formed in the reservoir (700). A first reservoir port (721) and a second reservoir port (722) may be formed on the first side of the reservoir (700). A third reservoir port (723) may be formed on the second side of the reservoir (700). The third reservoir port (723) and the first connection port (133) of the cooling water module (100) can be connected to each other by the first reservoir connection part (731). One end of the first reservoir connection part (735) can be connected to the first connection port (133) after being inserted through an insertion hole (240) formed on the rear side of the refrigerant housing part (200). A fourth reservoir port (724) can be formed on the third side of the reservoir (700). The fourth reservoir port (724) and the second connection port (135) of the cooling water module (100) can be connected to each other by the second reservoir connection part (732). One end of the second reservoir connection part (732) can be inserted into the first groove (102) formed in the cooling water module part (100) and the second groove (202) formed in the refrigerant housing part (200). A fifth reservoir port (725) can be formed on the lower surface of the reservoir (700).

[0106] A heater unit (800) may be disposed on one side of the cooling water module unit (100). The heater unit (800) may be a device for heating cooling water. The heater unit (800) may be connected to a connecting unit (205) formed on the lower side of the refrigerant housing unit (200). At least one heater port may be formed in the heater unit (800). A first heater port (821) may be formed on the first surface of the heater unit (800). The first heater port (821) and the fourth valve port (VP4) of the cooling water direction switching valve unit (300) may be connected to each other by a heater connection unit (820). A second heater port (822) may be formed on the second surface of the heater unit (800). The second heater port (822) may be connected to the fifth reservoir port (724) of the reservoir (700).

[0107] FIG. 19 is a drawing illustrating a thermal management system to which an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention can be applied.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 19, a thermal management system (2000) to which an integrated thermal management device according to one embodiment of the present invention can be applied may include a cooling water circulation system (2100), a refrigerant circulation system (2200), and various components for controlling the thermal management of cooling water and refrigerant.

[0109] Meanwhile, the description of the configuration shown in FIG. 19 may be referred to in the above-described content.

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 19, the coolant can move along the coolant circulation system (2100). The coolant can move along the fifth passage section (125) by the first pump (10) and then flow into the first heat exchanger (610) through the fourth port (P4) of the coolant module section (100). At this time, the coolant can be heat-exchanged through the refrigerant circulation system (2200).

[0111] The refrigerant circulation system (2200) may include a refrigerant passage (2201), an accumulator (2202), a compressor (2203), a pressure gauge (P) formed in the refrigerant passage (2201), a first refrigerant directional control valve section (400), a second refrigerant directional control valve section (500), a first heat exchanger (610), and a second heat exchanger (620).

[0112] The cooling water that has been heat-exchanged in the first heat exchanger (610) can move to the ninth passage section (129) or the tenth passage section (1210) through the seventh port (P7). A thermometer (T) may be formed in the cooling water line connected to the seventh port (P7). The cooling water moving along the ninth passage section (129) can move to the cooling water direction change valve section (300).

[0113] In the cooling water direction switching valve section illustrated in FIG. 19, among the contents illustrated in each hole of the first valve (340) and the second valve (360), α, β, and γ represent the same movement path, Hex1 represents the first heat exchanger (610), Hex2 represents the second heat exchanger (620), Rad represents the radiator (2340), AC represents an air conditioning (HVAC) system including the first cabin heat exchanger (2311) and the second cabin heat exchanger (2312), PE represents an electrical component, and BAT may represent the battery section (2330).

[0114] Meanwhile, the cooling water moving along the 10th passage section (1210) can move to the second cabin heat exchanger (2312) through the 6th port (P6). Afterward, the cooling water heat-exchanged in the second cabin heat exchanger (2312) can move to the cooling water direction change valve section (300) through the 3rd valve port (VP3).

[0115] Meanwhile, the cooling water that has been heat-exchanged in the second heat exchanger (620) may move through the fifth port (P5) and then move to the seventh passage section (127) or the eighth passage section (128). A thermometer (T) may be formed in the cooling water line connected to the fifth port (P5). The seventh passage section (127) may be connected to the third pump (30), and the eighth passage section (128) may be connected to the fourth pump (40). The ninth port (P9) of the second heat exchanger (620) may be connected to the twelfth passage section (1212), and the twelfth passage section (1212) may be connected to the cooling water direction change valve section (300). Meanwhile, the twelfth passage section (1212) may be connected to the fourth reservoir port (724) of the reservoir (700) through the second reservoir connection section (732).

[0116] Coolant can be moved along the sixth passage section (126) and the second passage section (122) by the second pump (20). The sixth passage section (126) can be connected to the coolant direction change valve section (300). The coolant moving to the sixth passage section (126) may be in a state where it has been cooled through heat exchange. The coolant moving along the second passage section (126) can be discharged through the first port (P1) and moved to the electrical component (2320). The coolant that has cooled the electrical component (2320) can be moved to the coolant direction change valve section (300) through the first valve port (VP1). Meanwhile, the sixth passage section (126) can be connected to the third reservoir port (723) of the reservoir (700) through the first reservoir connection section (731).

[0117] The coolant can be discharged to the second port (P2) of the third pump (30) and then moved to the battery section (2330). At this time, the coolant may be in a cooled state after heat exchange. The battery section (2330) can be connected to the first reservoir port (721) of the reservoir (700).

[0118] Cooling water can be moved along the eighth passage section (128) and the fourth passage section (124) by the fourth pump (40). The fourth passage section (124) is connected to the third port (P3), and the third port (P3) can be connected to the first cabin heat exchanger (2311).

[0119] Meanwhile, the reservoir (700) can be connected to the second heater port (822) of the heater unit (800) through the fifth reservoir port (725). The heater unit (800) can be connected to the cooling water direction switching valve unit (300) through the first heater port (821). The reservoir (700) can be connected to the first cabin heat exchanger (2311) through the second reservoir port (721).

[0120] Meanwhile, the first valve port (VP1) of the coolant direction switching valve unit (300) and the eighth port (P8) of the coolant module unit (100) can be connected to the radiator (2340). The eighth port (P8) can be connected to the coolant direction switching valve unit (300). The coolant can move toward the radiator (2340) or move out of the radiator through the first valve port (VP1) or the eighth port (P8).

[0121] The present invention has been described with reference to an embodiment illustrated in the accompanying drawings, but this is merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent alternative embodiments are possible therefrom. Accordingly, the true scope of protection of the present invention should be determined only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cooling water module having a plate shape, at least one passage section, and communicating with said passage section, wherein a placement area for a cooling water thermal management component is formed on one surface; and A refrigerant housing portion arranged to face the other side of the above-mentioned cooling water module portion; is included, The placement area of ​​the above-mentioned cooling water thermal management component includes a pump placement area in which at least one pump is placed, and A connection part of the pump is formed in the pump placement area above, and At least one of the passage portions communicating with the above connection portion is communicating with a port formed on one side or the other side of the cooling water module portion, and Characterized by having a refrigerant thermal management component disposed between the above-mentioned cooling water module and the above-mentioned refrigerant housing. Integrated thermal management device.

2. In Paragraph 1, On one side of the above-mentioned cooling water module, a valve placement area is formed with at least one module hole formed to be connected to the cooling water direction switching valve, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that at least one of the above connection part or passage part is connected to the above module hole.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above connection part includes first to fourth connection parts, and The above passage section includes first to fourth passage sections formed on one surface of the cooling water module section, and One end of each of the first to fourth passage sections is connected to the first to fourth connection sections, and The other ends of the second to fourth passage sections are each connected to the first to third ports formed on one surface of the cooling water module section, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the other end of the first passage section is connected to a fourth port formed on the other surface of the cooling water module section.

4. In Paragraph 3, The second connection part is disposed on the upper side of the first connection part, and The third and fourth connection parts are arranged on the upper side of the second connection part, and The third connection part and the fourth connection part are arranged side by side with each other, and On the other side of the above-mentioned cooling water module, a fifth passage connected to the first connection part, a sixth passage connected to the second connection part, a seventh passage connected to the third connection part, and an eighth passage connected to the fourth connection part are formed. A sixth passage is disposed on the upper side of the above fifth passage, and A seventh passage and an eighth passage are arranged on the upper side of the above sixth passage, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the above-mentioned seventh and eighth passage sections are arranged side by side.

5. In Paragraph 1, On one side of the above-mentioned cooling water module, a valve placement area is formed with at least one module hole formed to be connected to the cooling water direction switching valve, and The above connection part includes a first connection part and a second connection part, and The first connection part is positioned below the second connection part, and The above passage section includes a fifth passage section and a sixth passage section formed on the other side of the cooling water module section, and One end of the above-mentioned fifth passage section is connected to the above-mentioned first connection section, and the other end is connected to the first module hole among the above-mentioned module holes, and One end of the above-mentioned sixth passage section is connected to the above-mentioned second connection section, and the other end is connected to the second module hole among the above-mentioned module holes, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the first module hole is positioned below the second module hole.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above connection part includes a third connection part and a fourth connection part, and The above passage section includes a seventh passage section and an eighth passage section formed on the other side of the cooling water module section, and One end of the above-mentioned seventh passage section is connected to the above-mentioned third connection section, and One end of the above-mentioned eighth passage section is connected to the above-mentioned fourth connection section, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the other end of the 7th passage section and the 8th passage section is connected to a 5th port formed on the other side of the cooling water module section.

7. In Paragraph 5, The above passage section includes a ninth passage section and a tenth passage section formed on the other side of the cooling water module section, and One end of the ninth passage section is connected to the third module hole among the module holes, and One end of the above 10th passage section is connected to a 6th port formed on one surface of the above cooling water module section, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the other end of the 9th passage section and the 10th passage section is connected to a 7th port formed on the other side of the cooling water module section.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above passage section includes a 11th passage section formed on the other side of the cooling water module section, and One end of the above-mentioned 11th passage section is connected to the 4th module hole among the above-mentioned module holes, and the other end is connected to the 8th port formed on one surface of the above-mentioned cooling water module section, and The third module hole and the fourth module hole are arranged adjacent to each other, and The above-mentioned 6th port and the above-mentioned 8th port are arranged adjacent to each other, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the third module hole and the fourth module hole are positioned above the sixth port and the eighth port.

9. In Paragraph 5, The above passage section includes a 12th passage section formed on the other side of the cooling water module section, and One end of the above 12th passage section is connected to the 5th module hole among the above module holes, and the other end is connected to the 9th port formed on the other side of the above cooling water module section, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the above-mentioned fifth module hole is positioned below the above-mentioned second module hole.

10. In Paragraph 1, An integrated thermal management device characterized by having a rim portion formed at the edge of the cooling water module portion that extends toward the refrigerant housing portion.

11. In Paragraph 10, A reservoir is placed on the above rim, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the above reservoir is connected to at least one of the above passage sections.

12. In Paragraph 10, A heater is disposed on the above-mentioned rim, and On one side of the above-mentioned cooling water module, a cooling water direction switching valve unit comprising a plurality of internally formed passages and at least one valve is disposed, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the heater unit is connected to the cooling water direction switching valve unit.

13. In Paragraph 10, A reservoir and a heater are arranged on the above-mentioned rim, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the heater unit is positioned below the reservoir and connected to the reservoir.

14. In Paragraph 1, The above refrigerant thermal management component includes at least one refrigerant diversion valve section, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the above-mentioned refrigerant housing portion is formed as a frame structure including at least one opening or closing portion so that the above-mentioned refrigerant direction switching valve portion is disposed on one surface thereof.

15. In Paragraph 14, The above refrigerant direction switching valve section is, A valve body portion having a valve body disposed inside; and It includes a plurality of valve passages extending from the above valve body; and An integrated thermal management device characterized by the above valve body connecting at least two of the above valve passages to each other.

16. In Paragraph 1, At least one additional heat exchanger is included, and The above heat exchanger has at least one heat exchange passage, and On one side of the above-mentioned cooling water module, a valve placement area is formed with at least one module hole formed to be connected to a cooling water direction switching valve, and The above refrigerant thermal management component includes at least one refrigerant diversion valve section, and The first heat exchange passage among the above heat exchange passages is connected to at least one of the above connection parts, and The second heat exchange passage among the above heat exchange passages is connected to at least one of the above module holes, and The third heat exchange passage among the above heat exchange passages is connected to the first refrigerant direction switching valve among the above refrigerant direction switching valves, and An integrated thermal management device characterized in that the fourth heat exchange passage among the above heat exchange passages is connected to the second refrigerant direction switching valve among the above refrigerant direction switching valves.

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