Connection apparatus, manufacturing method for connection device, and thermal management component
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle thermal management systems face challenges in forming complex spatial flow channels, which limits the arrangement of different devices and reduces the utilization of internal space.
Innovation Solution
A communication device comprising two or more plate bodies, where adjacent plate bodies are secured and connected in a sealed manner to form channels, allowing for complex spatial channel configurations that accommodate various thermal management components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If machine manufacturing is used to form communication portion, then simple flow channel structure can be achieved, but complex spatial flow channels cannot be formed
Solution Approach 1:
The communication portion is divided into multiple plate bodies (first plate body, second plate body, third plate body) that are stacked and connected. Each plate body contains channel portions that collectively form the complete complex spatial flow channel when assembled, enabling configurations that cannot be achieved with single-piece machine manufacturing
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional planar channel structures to three-dimensional spatial channels by stacking plate bodies in the vertical dimension. The channel portions extend through multiple plate layers, creating complex spatial pathways including U-shaped, L-shaped, and multi-level configurations
2Ease of manufacture
If simple flow channel structure is used, then manufacturing is easier, but arrangement of different devices is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into multiple functional plate bodies that can be independently designed and manufactured. The communication portion, mounting portion, and thermal management units are separated into distinct plate components, allowing flexible arrangement and configuration of different devices within the stacked structure
Solution Approach 2:
The plate body structure serves multiple functions: forming flow channels, providing mounting surfaces for valve devices, enabling thermal management, and facilitating component arrangement. The standardized plate interface allows different device configurations while maintaining the same basic structural framework
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AI summary
A connection apparatus, a manufacturing method of the connection apparatus, and a thermal management component are provided. The connection apparatus includes two or more plate bodies; the adjacent plate bodies are fixed and connected in a sealed manner; the connection apparatus is provided with a channel; at least one channel part is arranged in at least one of the adjacent plate bodies; the adjacent plate bodies define a channel at the channel part. One of the side walls of at least one plate body is provided with a mounting portion and/or a connecting portion along the axial direction or radial direction of the connection apparatus; the mounting portion is internally provided with a mounting hole for communication with the channel; the connecting portion is provided with a connecting hole.