Integrated Vehicle Heat-Treatment Module for Leak and Bulk Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing thermal treatment systems for electric or hybrid vehicles are bulky, prone to leaks, and inefficient due to numerous pipes connecting the components, leading to heat dissipation and increased assembly time.
Innovation Solution
A unitary thermal treatment module integrating a heat exchanger, internal heat exchanger, and attachment block, forming a one-piece assembly with a bypass mechanism to minimize heat exchange between refrigerant and heat transfer fluids, reducing the number of pipes and enhancing compactness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If numerous pipes are used to connect thermal treatment system components, then the system can be assembled with standard components, but the system becomes bulky and prone to leaks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the heat exchanger and attachment block into a single integrated unitary component. The attachment block is directly formed as part of the heat exchanger structure, eliminating the need for separate piping connections between these components. This integration reduces the overall system volume while maintaining the functional connectivity of standard component assemblies.
2Ease of manufacture
If numerous pipes are used to connect thermal treatment system components, then the system can be assembled with standard components, but the system becomes prone to leaks of heat transfer liquid and refrigerant fluid
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the attachment block directly into the heat exchanger structure, the patent eliminates multiple pipe connections and joints that are potential leak points. The unitary construction ensures seamless connections between the heat transfer liquid circuit and refrigerant fluid circuit, significantly improving system reliability and leak resistance while maintaining ease of assembly.
3Ease of manufacture
If numerous pipes are used to connect thermal treatment system components, then the system can be assembled with standard components, but heat dissipation occurs along the pipes adversely affecting performance
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of the attachment block into the heat exchanger eliminates intermediate piping that causes parasitic heat dissipation. By creating direct thermal and fluid pathways within the unitary structure, the patent minimizes energy losses along connection paths while preserving the modularity and ease of assembly of standard components.
4Ease of manufacture
If numerous pipes are used to connect thermal treatment system components, then the system can be assembled with standard components, but too much time is spent on assembling the elements
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the attachment block and heat exchanger into a single unitary component, the patent reduces the number of assembly steps involving pipe connections and joint密封. The integrated design maintains the functionality of separate components but consolidates their assembly, significantly reducing assembly time while preserving the ease of manufacturing benefits.
5Volume of stationary object
If a unitary thermal treatment module is used integrating heat exchanger and attachment block, then compactness is optimized and assembly time decreases, but the system becomes more complex to manufacture as a one-piece assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the attachment block and heat exchanger into a unitary component with optimized internal channels and passages. The design incorporates standard manufacturing features and connection interfaces that facilitate production as a single piece while achieving superior compactness. The integration is performed in a way that leverages existing manufacturing capabilities rather than requiring entirely new processes.
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
The solution provides optimized compactness, reduces heat dissipation, and decreases assembly time while maintaining efficient heat exchange between refrigerant and heat transfer fluids, thereby improving the overall performance of the thermal treatment system.
Implementation Method 1
a heat exchanger which is designed to enable an exchange of heat between the refrigerant fluid present inside the heat exchanger and the heat transfer liquid present inside the heat exchanger
Implementation Method 2
an exchange of heat between the refrigerant fluid present inside the heat exchanger and the heat transfer liquid present inside the heat exchanger
Implementation Method 3
a heat transfer liquid circuit within which a heat transfer liquid circulates
Implementation Method 4
an internal heat exchanger which is configured to bring about an exchange of heat between the refrigerant fluid subjected to two different temperature levels in the thermal treatment system
Implementation Method 5
an exchange of heat between the refrigerant fluid subjected to two different temperature levels
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a thermal treatment module for a thermal treatment system of a vehicle. The thermal treatment module includes a heat exchanger and an internal heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is configured to bring about an exchange of heat between a heat transfer liquid and a refrigerant fluid. The internal heat exchanger is configured to bring about an exchange of heat between the refrigerant fluid subjected to two different temperature levels in the thermal treatment system. The thermal treatment module includes an attachment block at least secured to the heat exchanger and configured to bear an expansion member. The heat exchanger is interposed between the internal heat exchanger and the attachment block.