Valve Set Integrated Module for Multi-Mode Thermal Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current thermal management systems in vehicles are inflexible and space-intensive due to the use of multiple dispersed valves, which complicates the pipeline arrangement and does not effectively reduce the use of valve control assemblies.
Innovation Solution
A valve set integrated module with multiple internal flow channels and interfaces that communicate with a heat exchange assembly, featuring switchable electric valves to control thermal management circuits, allowing for multiple thermal management modes while reducing the need for valve control assemblies and simplifying pipeline connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dispersed valves are arranged in the thermal management system, then the system can realize multiple thermal management modes, but the system flexibility and integration are reduced, and more space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple valves (first electric valve and second electric valve) are integrated onto a single valve body, forming an integrated valve assembly. This merging of multiple valve functions into one component increases system integration and reduces spatial occupation while maintaining the capability to realize multiple thermal management modes through coordinated valve operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated valve assembly serves multiple functions by incorporating both the first electric valve and second electric valve on the same valve body. This multi-functional design allows the single assembly to control different thermal management circuits and modes, thereby improving system versatility without requiring separate valve components for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple dispersed valves are arranged in the thermal management system, then the system can operate in multiple modes, but the pipeline arrangement becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple valves into a single valve body with unified inlet and outlet interfaces, the pipeline arrangement is simplified. The merged valve assembly reduces the number of connection points and pipeline routing requirements compared to dispersed valves, thereby decreasing pipeline complexity while maintaining multi-mode operational capability.
3Volume of moving object
If multiple valves are integrated on a frame body, then space occupation is reduced, but the use of valve control assembly is not reduced and pipeline arrangement is not simplified
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple valves onto a single valve body, reducing the overall space occupation of the valve assembly. This compact integrated design decreases the volume required for valve installation while maintaining the functional capability to control multiple thermal management modes, thereby achieving space reduction without compromising control efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
A valve set integrated module includes a body, a first and a second electric valves. The body is provided with multiple internal flow channels and multiple interfaces configured to communicate the internal flow channels with a heat exchange assembly. The first and second electric valves on the body are in communication with the internal flow channel. The first and second electric valves are both switchable between a blocked/unblocked position and a throttled position. A first end of the first electric valve is in communication with an interior condenser outlet interface. A second end of the first electric valve is in communication with an exterior heat exchanger inlet interface. A first end of the second electric valve is in communication with an exterior heat exchanger outlet interface. A second end of the second electric valve is selectively communicated with an interior evaporator inlet interface or a gas-liquid separator inlet interface.