Heat exchange assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Complex pipeline connections in thermal management systems with multiple heat exchangers complicate system installation and increase component count, leading to increased complexity and volume.
Innovation Solution
A heat exchange assembly featuring a bridging member that connects two heat exchange parts through welding, reducing the number of required pipelines and simplifying system connections by providing communication holes or grooves for fluid flow between the parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple heat exchangers are connected by pipelines, then the thermal management system can achieve heat exchange between different components, but the pipeline connection becomes complex and increases system volume
Solution Approach 1:
The bridging member integrates multiple pipeline connections and heat exchange functions into a single component. It combines the functions of multiple pipelines and connection points into one unified structure that connects multiple heat exchange parts, thereby reducing the number of separate pipelines and simplifying the overall system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The bridging member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a connection structure between heat exchange parts, provides multiple communication channels for different fluid flow passages, and integrates multiple connection ports. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated components for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple heat exchangers are connected by pipelines, then the thermal management system can achieve heat exchange between different components, but the number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bridging member merges multiple separate components (pipelines, connection pieces, communication channels) into a single integrated component. This consolidation reduces the total number of parts in the system while maintaining all necessary heat exchange functions between different heat exchangers.
3Ease of operation
If traditional pipeline connections are used, then each heat exchanger can be connected independently, but the system volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bridging member consolidates multiple connection points and communication channels into a single compact structure located between heat exchange parts. This integration significantly reduces the space required compared to traditional distributed pipeline connections, thereby reducing overall system volume.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates easier installation and reduces the number of connected pipes and system volume, while allowing for flexible configuration to meet various system requirements.
Implementation Method 1
the first heat exchange part, the bridging member and the second heat exchange part are fixed by welding
Data Source
AI summary
A heat exchange assembly, which comprises a first heat exchange part, a bridge, and a second heat exchange part, wherein the bridge is at least partially located between the first heat exchange part and the second heat exchange part; the bridge comprises two holes or grooves that face the first heat exchange part and may communicate with the first heat exchange part; the bridge comprises two holes or grooves that face the second heat exchange part and may communicate with the second heat exchange part; the bridge further comprises a third interface part provided with a third interface; and the bridge has a hole and/or groove that is in communication with the third interface. Fluid communication between the two heat exchange parts may be achieved relatively conveniently by means of the bridge, and different system requirements may be achieved by means of changing the structure of the bridge, so that a system pipeline is simple, the arrangement of pipelines can be minimized between the interfaces, and the system connection is simple and convenient.