Rotary Multi-Port Fluid Control Assembly for Compact Flow Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid control systems in thermal management systems are not compact enough to efficiently manage multiple flow paths, limiting their effectiveness and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A fluid control assembly with a connecting member and a valve core that includes communication ports and a rotating valve core, allowing for multiple operating modes to control fluid flow between different ports, enabling compact and efficient management of multiple flow paths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fluid control assemblies are configured to control fluid in multiple flow paths, then fluid control capability is improved, but system compactness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fluid control functions into a single integrated assembly. The connecting member integrates multiple flow paths and control mechanisms, allowing one assembly to perform the work of multiple separate assemblies, thereby improving system compactness while maintaining fluid control capability
Solution Approach 2:
The fluid control assembly is designed with multi-functionality, where a single assembly can control multiple flow paths simultaneously. The connecting member incorporates multiple ports and internal passages that enable diverse fluid routing functions, making the assembly universal and reducing the total number of components needed
2Volume of moving object
If a single fluid control assembly is used to control multiple flow paths, then system compactness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting member is segmented into distinct functional zones with separate flow paths and control sections. This segmentation allows complex fluid control functions to be organized into manageable, modular sections, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining integration
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes three-dimensional spatial arrangement of flow paths and control elements within the connecting member. By arranging passages and ports in multiple dimensions rather than linear sequences, the design accommodates complex routing in a compact form factor without proportionally increasing operational complexity
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 fluid control assembly allows for compact thermal management systems by enabling multiple flow path control through various communication modes, enhancing efficiency and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
at least part of the valve core is located in the accommodation chamber and is rotable under a driving force
Data Source
AI summary
A fluid control assembly and a fluid control apparatus are provided. The fluid control assembly comprises a connector, a valve core, and a communication port. The communication port at least comprises a first port, a second port, a third port, a fourth port, and a fifth port. The fluid control assembly has at least one of the four working modes.