KR102399184B1 - Integrated thermal management system module for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention has an internal space, and rotates in the internal space of the valve housing and the valve housing including a plurality of ports communicating with the internal space, and according to the rotation, the plurality of ports and A valve assembly including a valve structure having a selectively communicating opening, an actuator module detachably coupled to the valve housing and providing a driving force to rotate the valve structure, detachably coupled to one side of the valve housing, and an internal space A first water pump including a first pump port in communication with and a second water pump detachably coupled to the other side of the valve housing and including a second pump port in communication with the internal space, the valve structure comprising: The first water pump is connected to the first water pump by the first rotation, and the connection to the second water pump is cut off, and the second water pump connects the fluid flow between the first water pump and the second water pump by a second rotation different from the first rotation. A second valve structure and a second connecting fluid flow between the first water pump and the second water pump by the second rotation, while being connected to the second water pump by the first rotation and blocking the connection to the first water pump It may include a valve structure.

Description

INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MODULE FOR VEHICLE

The present invention relates to a thermal management system, and more particularly, to an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle for supplying or absorbing heat to major parts of an electric vehicle.

An electric vehicle is a vehicle that obtains a driving force from electric energy. Such an electric vehicle uses a cooling system of the vehicle to cool heat generated from a motor or a battery, and an air conditioning system of the vehicle for controlling a temperature inside the vehicle.

A valve assembly for controlling fluid circulation and flow rate is installed in a fluid circulation system of an automobile, such as a cooling system and an air conditioning system of an automobile. The valve assembly includes a valve housing to which two or more ports are coupled, a valve that rotates inside the valve housing to selectively open and close the two or more ports, and an actuator that rotates the valve. In addition, the valve assembly is connected to a separately provided water pump to circulate the fluid.

A conventional fluid circulation system of a vehicle uses a plurality of valve assemblies at branch points of a plurality of circulation paths to control the flow of a fluid. The method of individually controlling a plurality of valve assemblies is inconvenient to precisely control the flow of a fluid, and there is a problem in that the cost increases.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems, and to provide an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle having a valve structure for improving the control of the flow of a fluid and a valve assembly including the same.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to solve the above problems, the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention has an internal space, and a valve housing including a plurality of ports communicating with the internal space, and in the internal space of the valve housing a valve assembly that is rotated and includes a valve structure having an opening in selective communication with the plurality of ports according to rotation; an actuator module detachably coupled to the valve housing and providing a driving force to rotate the valve structure; a first water pump detachably coupled to one side of the valve housing and including a first pump port communicating with the internal space; and a second water pump detachably coupled to the other side of the valve housing and including a second pump port communicating with the internal space; wherein the valve structure is connected to the first water pump by a first rotation and is disconnected from the second water pump, and the first water pump is connected to the first water pump by a second rotation different from the first rotation and a first valve structure connecting a fluid flow between the second water pump; and while being connected to the second water pump by the first rotation, the connection with the first water pump is cut off, and the fluid flow between the first water pump and the second water pump is connected by the second rotation It may include a second valve structure that does.

The first valve structure and the second valve structure may be disposed parallel to each other.

The first valve structure may be rotated simultaneously with the second valve structure.

The integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle may include: a first rotation transmission unit connected to the first valve structure and having a first gear; a second rotation transmission unit connected to the second valve structure and having a second gear; and a third gear disposed between the first rotation transmission unit and the second rotation transmission unit and meshing with the second gear of the second rotation transmission unit while meshing with the first gear of the first rotation transmission unit. It may further include a rotation transfer unit.

A third pump port through which a fluid is discharged is formed in the first water pump, a fourth pump port through which a fluid is discharged is formed in the second water pump, and the plurality of ports are connected to the first pump port a first port; a second port connected to the second pump port; a third port connected to the third pump port; a fourth port connected to the fourth pump port; a fifth port communicating with the fourth port; and a sixth port through which the fifth port is transmitted.

The plurality of ports may include: a first port connected to the first pump port; a second port connected to the second pump port; a third port connected to the third pump port; a fourth port connected to the fourth pump port; a fifth port communicating with the fourth port; and a sixth port connected to the fifth port.

The first valve structure cuts off the connection between the first port and the fourth port by the first rotation, and connects the first port and the third port, and the second valve structure includes the second The second port and the sixth port are connected by one rotation, and the connection of the second port and the third port is cut off, and the first valve structure is connected to the first port by the second rotation. The fourth port is connected, and the first port and the third port are disconnected, and the second valve structure blocks the connection of the second port and the sixth port by the second rotation, and , the second port and the third port may be connected.

The first valve structure may include: a first outer surface formed of a curved surface; and a first opening formed on the first outer surface and communicating with the inner space, wherein the second valve structure includes: a second outer surface formed of a curved surface; and a second opening formed on the second outer surface to communicate with the inner space.

When the first rotation of the second valve structure coincides with the first rotation of the first valve structure, the first opening connects the first port and the third port, and the first outer surface is the The first port blocks the connection of the fourth port, the second opening connects the second port and the sixth port, and the second outer surface connects the second port and the third port. shut off, and when the second rotation of the second valve structure coincides with the second rotation of the first valve structure, the first opening connects the first port and the fourth port, and the first outer surface blocks the connection between the first port and the third port, the second opening connects the second port and the third port, and the second outer surface is formed between the second port and the sixth port. connection can be blocked.

The integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle may include: a tank detachably coupled to the valve housing and storing a fluid; a chiller connected to the third pump port; a battery connected between the chiller and the third port; a drive unit connected to the fourth pump port; It may further include a radiator disposed between the fifth port and the sixth port and connected to the drive unit through the fifth port and the sixth port.

When the first rotation of the second valve structure coincides with the first rotation of the first valve structure, the fluid pumped by the first water pump circulates through the chiller and the battery, and is supplied to the second water pump. The fluid pumped by the pump circulates through the drive unit and the radiator, and when the second rotation of the second valve structure coincides with the second rotation of the first valve structure, the fluid pumped by the first water pump is The fluid transferred to the second water pump via the battery and pumped by the second water pump may be transferred to the first water pump via the drive unit.

A gear ratio of the first gear and the second gear may be formed such that a rotation angle of the first rotation transmission unit is greater than a rotation angle of the second rotation transmission unit.

The integrated thermal management system module for the vehicle is disposed between the second rotation transmission unit and the third rotation transmission unit, and meshes with the third gear of the third rotation transmission unit while meshing with the second gear of the second rotation transmission unit It may further include a fourth rotation transmission unit having a fourth gear.

In addition, the valve assembly of the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a valve housing including a plurality of ports and a valve having an opening selectively communicating with the plurality of ports according to rotation within the valve housing. A valve assembly of an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle including a structure, wherein the plurality of ports include: a first port connected to a first pump port of a first water pump; a second port connected to a second pump port of a second water pump; a third port connected to a third pump port of the first water pump; a fourth port connected to a fourth pump port of the second water pump; a fifth port communicating with the fourth port; and a sixth port through which the fluid of the fifth port is transmitted, wherein the valve structure includes; a first valve structure having a first opening in communication with the third port by a first rotation; and a second valve structure having a second opening communicating with the third port by a second rotation different from the first rotation.

The third port circulates the fluid discharged from the third pump port by the first rotation of the first valve structure to the first pump port, and the third port is the second valve structure. The fluid discharged from the third pump port by the second rotation may be circulated to the second pump port.

The integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention connects or blocks between the first water pump and the second water pump according to the rotation of the first valve structure and the second valve structure, Unlike valve assemblies, control of the flow of fluid by actuation of one valve assembly is improved.

In addition, since the valve housing, the actuator, the first water pump, and the second water pump constituting the integrated thermal management system module for automobiles are detachably coupled to each other, there is an advantage that maintenance and repair are convenient individually.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view of an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from another side.
3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a view mainly showing the first valve structure and the second valve structure of FIG. 3 .
5 is a diagram illustrating a process of assembling an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a view showing the first rotation of the first valve structure and the first rotation of the second valve structure.
7 is a view showing a cooling mode of the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a view showing the second rotation of the first valve structure and the second rotation of the second valve structure.
9 is a view showing a heating mode of the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Embodiments according to the present invention can be variously modified. Certain embodiments may be depicted in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, the specific embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are only provided to facilitate understanding of the various embodiments. Therefore, the technical spirit is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings, and it should be understood to include all equivalents or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the invention.

Terms including an ordinal number such as 1st, 2nd, etc. may be used to describe various components, but these components are not limited by the above-mentioned terms. The above terminology is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component.

In the embodiments of the present invention, terms such as “comprises” or “have” are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the embodiments of the present invention exist, It should be understood that this does not preclude the possibility of addition or existence of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof. When a component is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another component, it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but it is understood that other components may exist in between. it should be On the other hand, when it is said that a certain element is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that the other element does not exist in the middle.

Meanwhile, a “module” or “unit” for a component used in an embodiment of the present invention performs at least one function or operation. In addition, a “module” or “unit” may perform a function or operation by hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. In addition, a plurality of “modules” or a plurality of “units” other than a “module” or “unit” to be performed in specific hardware or to be executed in at least one processor may be integrated into at least one module. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In addition, in describing the embodiment of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be abbreviated or omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from another side, and FIG. 3 is the present invention is an exploded perspective view illustrating an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a view mainly showing the first valve structure and the second valve structure of FIG. 3 .

1 to 5 , the integrated thermal management system module 100 for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a valve assembly 110 , a tank 120 , a first water pump 130 , and a second water pump ( 140 ) and an actuator module 150 .

Here, the X-axis shown in FIG. 1 is perpendicular to the Y-axis and perpendicular to the Z-axis. The Y-axis shown in FIG. 1 is perpendicular to the Z-axis. And, the direction of the arrow of the Z-axis is referred to as an upper side. The lower side means the opposite direction to the upper side.

The valve assembly 110 includes a valve housing 110a and valve structures 210 and 220 .

The valve housing 110a has an internal space. The valve housing 110a is made of a resin material. For example, the valve housing 110a is manufactured by mixing polyphthalamide and glass fiber (GF). In addition, the valve housing 110a is manufactured by mixing approximately 35% glass fiber based on polyphthalamide. However, the valve housing 110a is not limited to being manufactured by mixing polyphthalamide and glass fiber, and may be manufactured of various materials strong in heat resistance and brittleness.

In addition, the valve housing 110a includes a plurality of ports 111 , 112 , 113 , 114 , 115 , 116 . The plurality of ports (111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116) are a first port 111, a second port 112, a third port 113, a fourth port 114, a fifth port ( 115 ) and a sixth port 116 .

The first port 111 is coupled to one side of the valve housing 110a. The first port 111 communicates with the internal space of the valve housing 110a.

The second port 112 is coupled to the other side of the valve housing 110b. For example, the second port 112 is disposed on the opposite side of the first port 111 with the valve housing 110b interposed therebetween. The second port 112 communicates with the inner space of the valve housing 110a.

The third port 113 is formed integrally with the valve housing 110a. The third port 113 is disposed between the first port 111 and the second port 112 . The third port 113 communicates with the inner space of the valve housing 110a.

The fourth port 114 is formed integrally with the valve housing 110a. The fourth port 114 is disposed on the opposite side of the third port 113 with the valve housing 110a interposed therebetween. The third port 113 communicates with the inner space of the valve housing 110a.

The fifth port 115 is branched from the fourth port 114 . The fifth port 115 communicates with the fourth port 114 and communicates with the internal space of the valve housing 110a.

The sixth port 116 is formed integrally with the valve housing 110a. The sixth port 116 is spaced apart from the fourth port 114 . The sixth port 116 communicates with the internal space of the valve housing 110a.

And, as the third port 113, the fourth port 114, the fifth port 115, and the sixth port 116 are integrated into the valve housing 110a, the third port ( 113), the fourth port 114, the fifth port 115, and the sixth port 116 do not require a sealing member for sealing the space between the valve housing 110a and the valve housing 110a.

The valve structures 210 and 220 are rotatably coupled in the inner space of the valve housing 110a. The valve structures 210 and 220 have an approximately cylindrical shape. The valve structures 210 and 220 are rotated by receiving a driving force from the actuator module 150 . Openings selectively communicating with the plurality of ports 111 , 112 , 113 , 114 , 115 , and 116 are formed in the valve structures 210 and 220 according to the rotation of the valve structures 210 and 220 . The valve structures 210 and 220 will be described in detail after other components are described.

The tank 120 is detachably coupled to the upper side of the valve housing 110a. The tank 120 includes a tank body 120a, a supply unit 121 and an injection unit 124 .

The tank body 120a stores a fluid. The tank body 120a is made of a plastic material, and in addition, it may be made of various materials with strong impact resistance and corrosion resistance.

The supply part 121 extends from an upper side of the tank body 120a, and the supply part 121 is opened and closed by a stopper 122 . When the amount of fluid stored in the tank body 120a is insufficient, the tank body 120a may be supplied with the fluid from the outside through the supply unit 121 .

The first injection part 124 extends from the lower side of the tank body 120a. In addition, a second injection part 117 corresponding to the first injection part 124 is formed on an upper side of the first valve housing 110a. In addition, the second injection unit 117 may communicate with the third port 113 . The second injection part 117 is connected to the first injection part 124 . The fluid stored in the tank body 120a may be introduced into the inner space of the valve housing 110a through the first injection part 124 and the second injection part 117 . In addition, a third injection part 118 is formed on the upper side of the valve housing 110a. In addition, the third injection part 118 may communicate with the fourth port 114 . The third injection part 118 communicates with the inside of the tank body 120a. Also, the third injection unit 118 may be a passage for providing air generated in the internal space of the valve housing 110a to the tank body 120a. Accordingly, the third injection part 118 prevents the fluid flow from being distorted by the air generated in the inner space of the valve housing 110a. In addition, the positions of the second injection unit 117 and the third injection unit 118 are not limited to those shown in FIG. 3 , and may be variously changed in the valve housing 110a.

The actuator module 150 provides a driving force to rotate the valve structures 210 and 220 . The actuator module 150 is detachably coupled to the valve housing 110a by a bolt fastening method. Accordingly, when the actuator module 150 malfunctions or malfunctions, since the actuator module 150 is separated from the valve housing 110a, the convenience of maintenance of the actuator module 150 is improved.

The first water pump 130 is detachably coupled to one side of the valve housing 110a. When the fluid is water, the first water pump 130 is an electric water pump (EWP).

In addition, a first fastening part 123 having a longitudinal direction in the Y-axis direction is formed in the tank 120 . A first fastening hole 123a into which a fastening bolt (not shown) is inserted is formed in the first fastening part 123 . A second fastening part 136 corresponding to the first fastening part 123 is formed in the first water pump 130 . A second fastening hole 136a corresponding to the first fastening hole 123a is formed in the second fastening part 136 . As the fastening bolt is inserted into the first fastening hole 123a and the second fastening hole 136a and coupled in a bolt manner, the first water pump 130 is coupled to the tank 120 . Accordingly, since the first water pump 130 is coupled to the tank 120 at the same time as being coupled to the valve housing 110a, the first water pump 130 is vibrated by the vibration of the first water pump 130 . ) to prevent separation from the valve housing (110a).

The first water pump 130 has an approximately cylindrical shape. Components for circulating a fluid are accommodated in the first water pump 130 . The first water pump 130 includes an impeller (not shown), a first pump port 132 , and a third pump port 131 .

The impeller is rotatably mounted inside the first water pump 130 .

The first pump port 132 is formed to protrude from the first water pump 130 in the X-axis direction. The first pump port 132 is coupled to the first port 111 by a bolt fastening method. In addition, the first pump port 132 communicates with the first port 111 . The fluid in the internal space of the valve housing 110a is transferred to the first water pump 130 through the first port 111 and the first pump port 132 .

The third pump port 131 is formed to protrude from the first water pump 130 in the Y-axis direction. The fluid pumped from the first water pump 130 is discharged to the outside of the first water pump 130 through the third pump port 131 .

The second water pump 140 is detachably coupled to the other side of the valve housing 110a. The second water pump 140 is disposed on the opposite side of the first water pump 130 along the X-axis. When the fluid is water, the second water pump 140 is an electric water pump (EWP).

In addition, a third fastening part 125 having a longitudinal direction in the Y-axis direction is formed in the tank 120 . A third fastening hole 125a into which a fastening bolt (not shown) is inserted is formed in the third fastening part 125 . A fourth fastening part 146 corresponding to the third fastening part 125 is formed in the second water pump 140 . A fourth fastening hole 146a corresponding to the third fastening hole 125a is formed in the fourth fastening part 146 . As the fastening bolt is inserted into the third fastening hole 125a and the fourth fastening hole 146a and coupled in a bolt manner, the second water pump 140 is coupled to the tank 120 . Accordingly, since the second water pump 140 is coupled to the tank 120 at the same time as being coupled to the valve housing 110a, the second water pump 140 is vibrated by the vibration of the second water pump 140 . ) to prevent separation from the valve housing (110a).

The second water pump 140 has a substantially cylindrical shape. Components for circulating a fluid are accommodated in the second water pump 140 . The second water pump 130 includes an impeller (not shown), a second pump port 142 and a fourth pump port 141 .

The impeller is rotatably mounted inside the second water pump 140 .

The second pump port 142 is formed to protrude from the second water pump 140 in the X-axis direction. The second pump port 142 is symmetrically disposed with the first pump port 132 with respect to the valve housing 110a. The second pump port 142 is coupled to the second port 112 in a bolted manner. In addition, the second pump port 142 communicates with the second port 112 . The fluid in the internal space of the valve housing 110a is transferred to the second water pump 140 through the second port 112 and the second pump port 142 .

The fourth pump port 141 is formed to protrude from the second water pump 140 in the Y-axis direction. The fluid pumped from the second water pump 140 is discharged to the outside of the second water pump 140 through the fourth pump port 141 .

In addition, the valve structures 210 and 220 include a first valve structure 210 and a second valve structure 220 disposed parallel to the first valve structure 210 in the Z-axis direction.

The first valve structure 210 blocks the connection of the fluid flow between the first water pump 130 and the second water pump 140 by the first rotation (①). Here, the first rotation (①) refers to a state in which the valve structures 210 and 220 are rotated at a predetermined angle in a clockwise direction.

In addition, the first valve structure 210 connects the fluid flow between the first water pump 130 and the second water pump 140 by a second rotation (②). Here, the second rotation (②) refers to a state in which the valve structures 210 and 220 are rotated at a predetermined angle along a counterclockwise direction opposite to the clockwise direction. And, the predetermined angle of the second rotation (②) is the same as the predetermined angle of the first rotation (①). For example, the predetermined angle may be approximately 90°.

The second valve structure 220 blocks the fluid flow between the first water pump 130 and the second water pump 140 by the first rotation (①). Here, the first rotation (①) of the second valve structure 220 is generated simultaneously with the first rotation (①) of the first valve structure 210 .

In addition, the second valve structure 220 connects the fluid flow between the first water pump 130 and the second water pump 140 by the second rotation (②). Here, the second rotation (②) of the second valve structure 220 is generated simultaneously with the second rotation (②) of the first valve structure 210 .

In addition, a first valve sealing member 230 is disposed between the valve housing 110a and the first valve structure 210 .

The first valve sealing member 230 has a shape surrounding the outside of the first valve structure 210 . The first valve sealing member 230 is made of a rubber material. For example, the first valve sealing member 230 is made of an ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) material, and may be made of various materials having strong heat resistance.

In addition, an opening is formed in the first valve sealing member 230 to communicate with the internal space of the first valve structure 210 and the valve housing 110a. The opening of the first valve sealing member 230 allows the first valve structure 210 to have the first port 111, the third port 113, the fourth port 114 and the fifth port ( 115) and is formed to communicate. In addition, the first valve sealing member 230 seals the first valve structure 210 so that the first valve structure 210 does not communicate with the second port 112 and the sixth port 116 . do.

The first valve structure 210 is accommodated in the inner space of the valve housing 110a together with the first valve sealing member 230 .

In addition, a second valve sealing member 240 is disposed between the valve housing 110a and the second valve structure 220 .

The second valve sealing member 240 has a shape surrounding the outside of the second valve structure 220 . The second valve sealing member 240 is disposed parallel to the first valve sealing member 230 in the Z-axis direction. The second valve sealing member 240 is made of rubber. For example, the second valve sealing member 240 is made of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), and may be made of various materials having strong heat resistance.

In addition, an opening is formed in the second valve sealing member 240 to communicate with the second valve structure 220 and the internal space of the valve housing 110a. The opening of the second valve sealing member 240 is formed so that the second valve structure 220 communicates with the second port 112 , the third port 113 , and the sixth port 116 . In addition, the second valve sealing member 240 prevents the second valve structure 220 from communicating with the first port 111 , the fourth port 114 and the fifth port 115 . 1 Seal the valve structure 210 .

The second valve structure 220 is accommodated in the inner space of the valve housing 110a together with the second valve sealing member 240 .

In addition, a gear box 270 accommodating a lower end of the first valve structure 210 and a lower end of the second valve structure 220 is disposed below the first valve structure 210 and the second valve structure 220 . ) is placed. At this time, the first O-ring 250 is mounted on the lower end of the first valve structure 210 , and the second O-ring 260 is mounted on the lower end of the second valve structure 220 .

The first O-ring 250 and the second O-ring 260 are made of rubber. For example, the first O-ring 250 and the second O-ring 260 may be made of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM). In addition, the first O-ring 250 and the second O-ring 260 may be made of a material in which ethylene propylene rubber and stainless steel (SUS) are mixed, and may be made of various materials having strong heat resistance.

In addition, the gear box 270 is disposed between the valve housing 110a and the actuator module 150 . The gear box 270 includes a first rotation transmission unit 281 connected to the lower end of the first valve structure 210 and a second rotation transmission unit 283 connected to the lower end of the second valve structure 220 . is accepted

A first gear is formed in the first rotation transmission unit 281 along an outer surface of the first rotation transmission unit 281 .

A second gear is formed in the second rotation transmission unit 283 along the outer surface of the second rotation transmission unit 283 . The second gear of the second rotation transmission unit 283 is the same as the first gear of the first rotation transmission unit 281 .

A third rotation transmission unit 282 is disposed between the first rotation transmission unit 281 and the second rotation transmission unit 283 . The third rotation transmission unit 282 is accommodated in the gear box 270 .

A third gear is formed in the third rotation transmission unit 282 along the outer surface of the third rotation transmission unit 282 . The third gear of the third rotation transmission unit 282 meshes with the first gear of the first rotation transmission unit 281 and at the same time meshes with the second gear of the second rotation transmission unit 283 . The third rotation transfer unit 282 is rotated by receiving rotational force from the actuator module 150 . When the third rotation transmission unit 282 rotates in the same direction as the first rotation, the first rotation transmission unit 281 rotates in the same direction as the second rotation and at the same time the second rotation transmission unit 283 ) is rotated in the same direction as the rotation direction of the first rotation transfer unit 281 .

Accordingly, the rotational force of the actuator module 150 is transmitted to the first rotation transmission unit 281 and the second rotation transmission unit 283 through the third rotation transmission unit 282 . In addition, the rotational force of the first rotation transmitting unit 281 is transmitted to the first valve structure 210 , and the rotational force of the second rotation transmitting unit 283 is transmitted to the second valve structure 220 . As the rotational force of the first rotation transmission unit 281 and the rotational force of the second rotation transmission unit 283 are the same, the rotation of the first valve structure 210 and the rotation of the second valve structure 220 are same.

In addition, according to a modified embodiment of the present invention, the first gear and the second gear are configured such that the rotation angle of the first rotation transmission unit 281 is greater than the rotation angle of the second rotation transmission unit 283 . A gear ratio can be formed. Accordingly, the rotation speed of the second rotation transmission unit 283 may be greater than the rotation speed of the first rotation transmission unit 281 . In addition, according to a modified embodiment of the present invention, the first gear and the second gear are configured such that the rotation angle of the second rotation transmission unit 283 is greater than the rotation angle of the first rotation transmission unit 281 . A gear ratio can be formed. Accordingly, the rotation speed of the first rotation transmission unit 281 may be greater than the rotation speed of the second rotation transmission unit 283 . As such, by changing the gear ratio of the first gear and the second gear, the rotation of the first valve structure 210 and the rotation of the second valve structure 220 are adjusted. And, by adjusting the rotation of the first valve structure 210 and the rotation of the second valve structure 220 according to the gear ratio of the first gear and the second gear, various kinds of inside the valve housing 110a A fluid flow may be established.

Also, according to a modified embodiment of the present invention, a fourth rotation transmission unit (not shown) may be disposed between the second rotation transmission unit 283 and the third rotation transmission unit 282 . The fourth rotation transmission unit may have a fourth gear meshing with the third gear of the third rotation transmission unit 282 while meshing with the second gear of the second rotation transmission unit 283 . Accordingly, the first rotation transmission unit 281 is rotated in the opposite direction to the second rotation transmission unit 283 . Also, according to a modified embodiment of the present invention, the fourth rotation transmission unit may be disposed between the first rotation transmission unit 281 and the third rotation transmission unit 282 . And, as the second rotation transmission unit 283 rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation of the first rotation transmission unit 281 , the second valve structure 220 rotates the first valve structure 210 . can be rotated in the opposite direction. By controlling the first valve structure 210 and the second valve structure 220 to rotate in opposite directions, various fluid flows may be formed in the valve housing 110a.

In addition, a packing member 151 is disposed between the gear box 270 and the actuator module 150 .

The packing member 151 seals between the gear box 270 and the actuator module 150 . The packing member 151 is formed in a ring shape. The packing member 151 is made of a rubber material. For example, the packing member 151 is made of an ethylene propylene rubber (EPDM) material, and may be made of various materials having strong heat resistance.

5 is a diagram illustrating a process of assembling an integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 5A , the packing member 151 (refer to FIG. 3 ) is mounted on the actuator module 150 .

And, as shown in FIG. 5B , in a state in which the first rotation transmission unit 281 , the second rotation transmission unit 283 , and the third rotation transmission unit 282 are engaged with each other, the actuator module 150 ) is mounted on

Next, as shown in FIG. 5C , the gear box 270 accommodates the first rotation transmission unit 281 , the second rotation transmission unit 283 , and the third rotation transmission unit 282 . In this state, it is coupled to the actuator module 150 .

And, as shown in FIG. 5D , the first O-ring 250 (refer to FIG. 3 ) is mounted on the lower end of the first valve structure 210 , and the second O-ring 250 is mounted on the lower end of the second valve structure 220 . An O-ring 260 (refer to FIG. 3) is mounted. In addition, the first valve structure 210 and the second valve structure 220 are disposed above the gear box 270 . At this time, the lower end of the first valve structure 210 is coupled to the first rotation transmission unit 281 , and the lower end of the second valve structure 220 is coupled to the second rotation transmission unit 283 . .

And, as shown in FIG. 5E, the first valve sealing member 230 (refer to FIG. 3) surrounds the first valve structure 210, and the second valve sealing member 240 (refer to FIG. 3) is the It surrounds the second valve structure 220 . In addition, the valve assembly 110 accommodates the valve structures 210 and 220 and is seated in the gear box 270 . In addition, the valve assembly 110 is coupled to the actuator module 150 by a bolt fastening method.

And, as shown in FIG. 5F , the first water pump 130 is coupled to one side of the valve assembly 110 by a bolt fastening method, and the second water pump 140 is connected to the valve assembly 110 . It is coupled to the other side by a bolt fastening method.

And, as shown in FIG. 5G , the tank 120 (refer to FIG. 3 ) is seated on the upper side of the valve assembly 110 . In addition, the tank 120 (refer to FIG. 3 ) is coupled to the first water pump 130 by a bolt fastening method, and is coupled to the first water pump 140 by a bolt fastening method.

6 is a view showing the first rotation of the first valve structure and the first rotation of the second valve structure, FIG. 7 is a view showing a cooling mode of the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention .

6 and 7 , the first valve structure 210 has a first outer surface 212 and a first opening 211 .

The first outer surface 212 is formed of a curved surface. The first outer surface 212 blocks the connection between the first port 111 and the fourth port 114 by the first rotation (①). In addition, the first outer surface 212 blocks the connection between the first port 111 and the fifth port 115 by the first rotation (①).

The first opening 211 is formed to be opened on the first outer surface 212 and communicates with the internal space of the first valve structure 210 . The first opening 211 serves as a passage connecting the first port 111 and the third port 113 by the first rotation (①).

The second valve structure 220 has a second outer surface 222 and a second opening 221 .

The second outer surface 222 is formed of a curved surface. The second outer surface 222 blocks the connection between the second port 112 and the third port 113 by the first rotation (①). Accordingly, the fluid introduced into the fourth port 114 moves to the fifth port 115 .

The second opening 221 is formed to be opened on the second outer surface 222 and communicates with the internal space of the first valve structure 210 . The second opening 221 serves as a passage connecting the second port 112 and the third port 113 by the first rotation (①).

Next, according to the first rotation (①) of the first valve structure 210 and the first rotation (①) of the valve structure 220, integrated thermal management for automobiles for cooling the main components of the electric vehicle Look at the cooling mode of the system module.

The integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a chiller 310 , a battery 320 , a drive unit 330 , and a radiator 340 .

The chiller 310 is connected to the third pump port 131 of the first water pump through a hose. The chiller 310 exchanges heat with the fluid pumped from the first water pump. For example, the chiller 310 may cool the fluid pumped from the first water pump.

The battery 320 is connected to the chiller 310 through a hose. And, the fluid moved to the battery 320 exchanges heat with the battery 320 . For example, the fluid moved to the battery 320 may cool the battery 320 .

In addition, the fluid that has passed through the battery 320 flows into the first opening 211 of the first valve structure 210 through the third port 113 . Then, the fluid is transferred back to the first pump port 132 of the first water pump through the first opening 211 . Accordingly, the fluid in the cooling mode is pumped by the first water pump to the first port 111 , the first pump port 132 , the third pump port 131 , the chiller 310 and While sequentially passing through the battery 320, the battery 320 is cooled.

Meanwhile, the drive unit 330 is connected to the fourth pump port 141 of the second water pump through a hose. The drive unit 330 exchanges heat with the fluid pumped from the second water pump. For example, the fluid pumped from the second water pump may cool the drive unit 330 .

In addition, the drive unit 330 is connected to the fourth port 114 through a hose. The fluid flowing into the fourth port 114 from the drive unit 330 moves to the fifth port 115 .

The radiator 340 is disposed between the fifth port 115 and the sixth port 116 . The radiator 340 is connected to the fifth port 115 through a hose. The radiator 340 exchanges heat with the fluid moved from the drive unit 330 . For example, the radiator 340 may cool the fluid moved from the drive unit 330 .

In addition, the fluid passing through the radiator 340 flows into the second opening 221 of the second valve structure 220 through the sixth port 116 . Then, the fluid moves back to the second pump port 142 of the second water pump through the second opening 221 . Accordingly, the fluid in the cooling mode is pumped by the second water pump to the second port 112 , the second pump port 142 , the fourth pump port 141 , and the drive unit 330 . ), the fourth port 114 , the fifth port 115 , the radiator 340 , and the sixth port 116 sequentially pass through the drive unit 330 to cool the drive unit 330 .

In addition, in the cooling mode of the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, the battery 320 and the drive unit 330 are cooled by separately cooling the battery 320 and the drive unit 330 . improve efficiency;

8 is a view showing a second rotation of the first valve structure and a second rotation of the second valve structure, and FIG. 9 is a view showing a heating mode of the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention .

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 , the first outer surface 212 of the first valve structure 210 is formed with the first port 111 and the third port 113 by the second rotation (②). ) to block the connection.

And, the first opening 211 of the first valve structure 210 serves as a passage connecting the first port 111 and the fourth port 114 by the second rotation (②). do.

The second outer surface 222 of the second valve structure 220 blocks the connection between the second port 112 and the sixth port 116 by the second rotation (②).

The second opening 221 of the second valve structure 220 serves as a passage connecting the second port 112 and the third port 113 .

Next, according to the second rotation (②) of the first valve structure 210 and the second rotation (②) of the valve structure 220, integrated thermal management for a vehicle for cooling the main components of the electric vehicle Check the heating mode of the system module.

The fluid in the heating mode is pumped by the fourth pump port 114 of the second water pump. The pumped fluid is moved to the drive unit 330 .

The drive unit 330 exchanges heat with the pumped fluid. For example, the drive unit 330 heats the fluid.

The fluid that has passed through the drive unit 330 is moved to the fourth port 114 . At this time, since the first opening 211 communicates with the fourth port 114 while the second outer surface 222 blocks the sixth port 116 , the fluid flows through the first opening 211 . ) and the first water pump through the first pump port 132 of the first water pump.

The first water pump pumps the fluid to the chiller 310 .

Meanwhile, when the temperature of the fluid is higher than the reference value, the chiller 310 may cool the fluid.

The fluid passing through the chiller 310 moves to the battery 320 . The fluid exchanges heat with the battery 320 . For example, the fluid heats the battery 320 . Accordingly, when the temperature of the electric vehicle is low because the external temperature is sharply low, the fluid in the heating mode heats the battery 320 to improve the efficiency of the battery 320 .

The fluid that has passed through the battery 320 moves to the third port 113 . The third port 113 flows back into the first water pump through the second opening 221 . Accordingly, the fluid in the heating mode is the second pump port 142, the drive unit 330, the fourth port 114, the first opening 211, the first port of the second water pump. 111 , the first pump port 132 , the second pump port 131 , the chiller 310 , the battery 320 , the third port 113 , the second opening 221 , and The battery 320 is heated by sequentially passing through the second pump port 142 .

Also, the fluid in the tank 120 (refer to FIG. 3 ) may be introduced into the third port 113 through the second injection unit 117 . Accordingly, when the circulating fluid is insufficient, the third port 113 receives the fluid from the tank 120 .

Also, when air is included in the circulating fluid, the air may be moved to the tank 120 (refer to FIG. 3 ) through the third injection unit 118 . Accordingly, as the third injection unit 118 is connected to the tank 120 (refer to FIG. 3 ), the flow of the fluid is prevented from being obstructed by the air included in the circulating fluid.

As described above, the preferred embodiments according to the present invention have been described, and the fact that the present invention can be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention in addition to the above-described embodiments is understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. It is obvious to them. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the above description, but may be modified within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

100: thermal management system for electric vehicle 110: valve assembly
120: actuator module 130: first water pump
140: second water pump 210: first valve structure
220: second valve structure

Claims (14)

In the integrated thermal management system module for automobiles,
A valve housing having an inner space and including a plurality of ports communicating with the inner space, and a valve structure rotating in the inner space of the valve housing and having an opening selectively communicating with the plurality of ports according to rotation to the valve assembly;
an actuator module detachably coupled to the valve housing and providing a driving force to rotate the valve structure;
a first water pump detachably coupled to one side of the valve housing and including a first pump port communicating with the internal space; and
a second water pump detachably coupled to the other side of the valve housing and including a second pump port communicating with the inner space; including,
The valve structure,
While being connected to the first water pump by the first rotation, the connection with the second water pump is cut off, and the fluid between the first water pump and the second water pump is caused by a second rotation different from the first rotation. a first valve structure connecting the flow; and
While being connected to the second water pump by the first rotation, the connection with the first water pump is cut off, and the fluid flow between the first water pump and the second water pump is connected by the second rotation a second valve structure;
A third pump port through which the fluid is discharged is formed in the first water pump;
A fourth pump port through which the fluid is discharged is formed in the second water pump;
The plurality of ports,
a first port connected to the first pump port;
a second port connected to the second pump port;
a third port connected to the third pump port;
a fourth port connected to the fourth pump port;
a fifth port communicating with the fourth port; and
A sixth port through which the fluid of the fifth port is transmitted,
The integrated thermal management system module for the vehicle,
a tank detachably coupled to the valve housing and storing a fluid;
a chiller connected to the third pump port;
a battery connected between the chiller and the third port;
a drive unit connected to the fourth pump port; and
The integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle, disposed between the fifth port and the sixth port, and further comprising a radiator connected to the drive unit through the fifth port and the sixth port.
According to claim 1,
The integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle, wherein the first valve structure and the second valve structure are disposed parallel to each other.
3. The method of claim 2,
The first valve structure is rotated simultaneously with the second valve structure, the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle.
4. The method of claim 3,
a first rotation transmission unit connected to the first valve structure and having a first gear;
a second rotation transmission unit connected to the second valve structure and having a second gear; and
A third rotation disposed between the first rotation transmission unit and the second rotation transmission unit and having a third gear meshing with the second gear of the second rotation transmission unit while meshing with the first gear of the first rotation transmission unit An integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle, further comprising a transmission unit.
delete According to claim 1,
The first valve structure blocks the connection between the first port and the fourth port by the first rotation, and connects the first port and the third port,
The second valve structure connects the second port and the sixth port by the first rotation, and blocks the connection between the second port and the third port,
The first valve structure connects the first port and the fourth port by the second rotation, and blocks the connection between the first port and the third port,
The second valve structure cuts off the connection between the second port and the sixth port by the second rotation, and connects the second port and the third port, the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle.
According to claim 1,
The first valve structure,
a first outer surface made of a curved surface; and
It is formed on the first outer surface and has a first opening communicating with the inner space,
The second valve structure,
a second outer surface made of a curved surface; and
An integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle, which is formed on the second outer surface and has a second opening communicating with the interior space.
8. The method of claim 7,
When the first rotation of the second valve structure at the same time as the first rotation of the first valve structure,
The first opening connects the first port and the third port,
The first outer surface blocks the connection between the first port and the fourth port,
The second opening connects the second port and the sixth port,
The second outer surface blocks the connection between the second port and the third port, and when the second rotation of the second valve structure coincides with the second rotation of the first valve structure,
The first opening connects the first port and the fourth port,
The first outer surface blocks the connection between the first port and the third port,
The second opening connects the second port and the third port,
The second outer surface blocks the connection between the second port and the sixth port, the integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle.
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When the first rotation of the second valve structure at the same time as the first rotation of the first valve structure,
The fluid pumped by the first water pump circulates through the chiller and the battery,
The fluid pumped by the second water pump circulates through the drive unit and the radiator, at the same time as the second rotation of the first valve structure and the second rotation of the second valve structure,
The fluid pumped by the first water pump is delivered to the second water pump via the battery,
The fluid pumped by the second water pump is delivered to the first water pump via the drive unit.
5. The method of claim 4,
The integrated thermal management system module for a vehicle, wherein the first gear and the second gear have a gear ratio formed such that a rotation angle of the first rotation transmission unit is greater than a rotation angle of the second rotation transmission unit.
5. The method of claim 4,
A fourth rotation transmission disposed between the second rotation transmission unit and the third rotation transmission unit, the fourth rotation transmission having a fourth gear meshing with the third gear of the third rotation transmission unit while meshing with the second gear of the second rotation transmission unit An integrated thermal management system module for an automobile, further comprising a portion.
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