Reservoir Tank Water Supply Module With Direct Cooling Paths
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Solution Overview
Problem
The integration of components in eco-friendly vehicle cooling systems is hindered by layout space limitations, complex hose routing, and high resistance, leading to increased man-hours and load on water pumps.
Innovation Solution
A water supply module integrated with a reservoir tank, featuring a partitioned design with through-holes and pipes connecting components directly, allowing independent cooling circuits without bypassing the tank, reducing packaging size and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If components are individually mounted and connected in traditional cooling systems, then each component can be independently installed, but the layout space increases and hose routing becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple cooling components (radiator, condenser, evaporator, expansion valve) into a single integrated water supply module where components are arranged in parallel within a compact housing, eliminating the need for separate component mounting and complex hose routing while reducing overall layout space
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional hose routing is used to connect components, then flexibility in component placement is achieved, but resistance on the cooling water side increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the intermediate hose connections by implementing direct internal water channels within the integrated module, allowing cooling water to flow directly between components through built-in passages rather than external hoses, thereby reducing resistance while maintaining compact integration
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate components are connected through complex hose routes, then each component can function independently, but the number of connections and man-hours increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent cooling components into a pre-assembled integrated module where all connections are factory-prepared, allowing the entire assembly to be installed as a single unit rather than individually connecting multiple components, thereby reducing mounting time and labor while preserving functional independence through internal circuit design
4Reliability
If traditional cooling system layout is used, then component functionality is maintained, but packaging size increases and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested arrangement where smaller cooling components (condenser, evaporator, expansion valve) are positioned within or around the main radiator structure, utilizing the three-dimensional space efficiently and reducing the overall packaging volume while maintaining all cooling functions through optimized internal water channel routing
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a water supply module integrated with a reservoir tank, the module comprising: a reservoir tank in which a hollow portion is formed to accommodate cooling water therein, and which includes a first mounting part provided on one side thereof and a second mounting part provided on the other side thereof; a first component mounted on the first mounting part; and a second component mounted on the second mounting part, wherein the first component and the second component pass through the reservoir tank so as to be connected such that cooling water paths are directly connected to each other without bypassing the reservoir tank, and thus a cooling circuit of a vehicle cooling system can be simplified and formed to be integrated.