Multi-port valve, and thermal management system provided with same and application thereof
US12320432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/041
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-port valve includes a valve housing and a valve core. The valve housing is provided with a plurality of outer ports, at least part of which is arranged at an axial end of the valve housing. The valve core is provided with a plurality of inner ports, at least part of which is arranged at an axial end of the valve core. A plurality of flow channels extends through the valve core, whereas the flow channels are fluidly separated from one another inside the valve core. The plurality of the flow channels includes at least two cross-channels intersecting with each other in a projection plane perpendicular to a rotation axis of the valve core. Each of the flow channels communicates with two of the inner ports. At least part of the inner ports is aligned and communicated with the corresponding outer ports in response to the valve core rotating to a desired position as regarded to the valve housing.
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