Thermal management integrated module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing thermal management integrated modules are large and not compact due to the conventional mounting configuration of compressors and flow channel plates, which inefficiently utilize available space.
Innovation Solution
A thermal management integrated module design featuring a compressor and a one-piece flow channel plate with a compressor bracket having mounting portions of different orientations, allowing for a staggered mounting configuration that optimizes space utilization, resulting in a more compact and integrated module.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the compressor and flow channel plate are mounted on the same mounting surface of the bracket, then the mounting structure is simple, but the integrated module becomes large and not compact
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from a two-dimensional mounting arrangement (all components on the same mounting surface) to a three-dimensional staggered configuration. The flow channel plate is positioned at a different height level than the compressor, utilizing vertical space to reduce the overall footprint of the integrated module while maintaining structural simplicity.
2Volume of moving object
If the compressor and flow channel plate are mounted in a staggered manner on mounting portions with different orientations, then the space utilization is optimized and module size is reduced, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is segmented into multiple mounting portions (first mounting portion for the compressor, second mounting portion for the flow channel plate) with different orientations. This segmentation allows each component to be mounted optimally while distributing the structural complexity across separate, specialized mounting areas rather than requiring a uniformly complex mounting structure.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional mounting configuration is used, then the mounting process is simple, but space utilization is inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs asymmetric mounting configuration where the first mounting portion and second mounting portion have different orientations and are positioned at different locations on the bracket. This asymmetric arrangement optimizes space utilization by accommodating the specific geometric requirements of each component (compressor and flow channel plate) rather than forcing a symmetric, space-inefficient arrangement.
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AI summary
A thermal management integrated module includes a compressor, a first flow channel plate and a compressor bracket. The first flow channel plate includes a body portion and a connecting portion. At least one flow channel is provided in the body portion. The body portion and the connecting portion are of a one-piece configuration. The compressor bracket includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion have different orientations. The compressor is connected to the first mounting portion. The connecting portion is connected to the second mounting portion.