Integrated Thermal Management Component for Compact Vehicle Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in vehicle thermal management systems is to design a compact and easily assembled structure that integrates various components while maintaining functionality, particularly in new energy vehicles with complex connections and large occupied space.
Innovation Solution
A thermal management assembly with integrated connecting ports and a plate heat exchange assembly, allowing for a compact structure and simplified assembly by connecting pipelines directly to the system components, including a liquid storage portion and plate heat exchange assembly with multiple ports for efficient integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If multiple discrete thermal management components are used to address different thermal issues, then thermal management effectiveness is improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple discrete thermal management components into a single integrated thermal management component. This integration merges functions such as heat dissipation, thermal conduction, and thermal regulation into one unified structure, reducing the number of separate components while maintaining comprehensive thermal management effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated thermal management component is designed to perform multiple thermal management functions simultaneously. It can conduct heat, dissipate heat, and regulate temperature across different regions, making a single component serve the roles of what would traditionally require multiple separate components.
2Temperature
If multiple discrete thermal management components are used to address different thermal issues, then thermal management effectiveness is improved, but the space occupied increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple thermal management functions into one integrated component, the total space required is reduced compared to using multiple separate components. The unified structure allows for optimized spatial arrangement and eliminates gaps or additional mounting spaces that would be needed for discrete components.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated thermal management component employs a nested structure where different functional elements are arranged in concentric or layered configurations. This nesting allows multiple thermal management zones and pathways to be contained within a compact footprint, reducing the overall area occupied while maintaining effective thermal management across all regions.
3Temperature
If discrete thermal management components are used, then specific thermal issues can be addressed, but heat transfer efficiency between components decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of thermal management components eliminates the interfaces and junctions between discrete components, thereby removing thermal contact resistance and improving heat transfer efficiency. Heat can flow continuously through the integrated structure without interruption or resistance at component boundaries.
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 results in a more compact and easily assembled thermal management system that optimizes space utilization and reduces flow resistance, facilitating efficient thermal management in vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal conductive portion (144) between the heat-generating element and the heat dissipation portion
Implementation Method 2
a heat dissipation portion (142) opposite the heat-generating element
Implementation Method 3
a heat dissipation portion (142) opposite the heat-generating element
Data Source
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AI summary
A thermal management component, being used for a vehicular thermal management system. The thermal management component has a first interface, a second interface, and a third interface. The thermal management component comprises a first valve portion, a liquid storage portion, and a panel-type heat exchange component. The first valve portion is located between a fourth interface and a fifth interface. The first interface is in communication with the inlet of the liquid storage portion. The panel-type heat exchange component is located downstream from the liquid storage portion. The panel-type heat exchange component is in communication with the second interface and the third interface, the second interface and the third interface being outlets. The present thermal management component has a more compact structure and facilitates assembly.