JP6784281B2

JP6784281B2 - Equipment temperature controller

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Publication number: JP6784281B2
Application number: JP2018137127A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 功嗣三浦; 康光大見; 義則　毅; 毅義則; 竹内　雅之; 雅之竹内
Original assignee: Denso Corp
Current assignee: Denso Corp
Priority date: 2017-09-13
Filing date: 2018-07-20
Publication date: 2020-11-11
Anticipated expiration: 2038-07-20
Also published as: CN110892225B; CN110892225A; JP2019052837A

Description

本発明は、対象機器の温度を調整する機器温調装置に関するものである。 The present invention relates to a device temperature control device for adjusting the temperature of a target device.

従来、ループ型のサーモサイフォン方式により、対象機器の温度を調整する機器温調装置が知られている。 Conventionally, a device temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of a target device by a loop type thermosiphon method has been known.

特許文献１に記載の機器温調装置は、対象機器としての電池と作動流体とを熱交換させる機器用熱交換器と、その機器用熱交換器より重力方向上側に配置された凝縮器と、機器用熱交換器と凝縮器とを接続する気相通路および液相通路を備えている。また、この機器温調装置は、機器用熱交換器の内側に、作動流体を加熱することの可能な加熱部材を備えている。 The equipment temperature control device described in Patent Document 1 includes a heat exchanger for equipment that exchanges heat between a battery as a target equipment and a working fluid, and a condenser arranged on the upper side in the direction of gravity with respect to the heat exchanger for the equipment. It is equipped with a gas phase passage and a liquid phase passage that connect the heat exchanger for equipment and the condenser. In addition, this device temperature control device includes a heating member capable of heating the working fluid inside the heat exchanger for the device.

特許文献１に記載の機器温調装置は、電池の冷却時に、機器用熱交換器の内側の作動流体が電池から吸熱して蒸発し、気相通路を通って凝縮器に流入する。凝縮器で凝縮した液相の作動流体は、液相通路を通り機器用熱交換器に流入する。このように、機器温調装置は、サーモサイフォン回路を循環する作動流体の相変化により電池を冷却する構成となっている。 In the device temperature control device described in Patent Document 1, when the battery is cooled, the working fluid inside the device heat exchanger absorbs heat from the battery and evaporates, and flows into the condenser through the gas phase passage. The liquid phase working fluid condensed by the condenser flows into the equipment heat exchanger through the liquid phase passage. In this way, the equipment temperature control device is configured to cool the battery by the phase change of the working fluid circulating in the thermosiphon circuit.

特開２０１５−４１４１８号公報JP-A-2015-41418

発明者らは、特許文献１に記載されるようなサーモサイフォン式の機器温調装置に関し、次のような課題を見出した。すなわち、図４２に示すように、車両等に機器温調装置１００が搭載される場合、車両と共に機器温調装置１００も傾斜することがある。図４２に示した状態では、機器温調装置１００が備える機器用熱交換器１１０は、気相通路２００のうち機器用熱交換器１１０に接続する接続部２０１が重力方向下側となるように傾いている。そのため、機器用熱交換器１１０内の液相の作動流体の液面ＦＬは、気相通路２００の接続部２０１よりも上方に位置している。すなわち、気相通路２００の接続部２０１は、液相の作動流体に液没している。この場合、電池の発熱時に機器用熱交換器１１０内で蒸発した作動流体は、気相通路２００に流れることなく、機器用熱交換器１１０内の上部空間１２０に溜まってしまう。したがって、機器用熱交換器１１０、気相通路２００、凝縮器５００および液相通路５５０により構成されるサーモサイフォン回路を作動流体が循環しなくなり、機器温調装置１００は電池の冷却ができなくなる。 The inventors have found the following problems with respect to the thermosiphon type device temperature control device as described in Patent Document 1. That is, as shown in FIG. 42, when the device temperature control device 100 is mounted on a vehicle or the like, the device temperature control device 100 may be tilted together with the vehicle. In the state shown in FIG. 42, in the device heat exchanger 110 included in the device temperature control device 100, the connection portion 201 connected to the device heat exchanger 110 in the gas phase passage 200 is on the lower side in the gravity direction. It is leaning. Therefore, the liquid level FL of the working fluid of the liquid phase in the heat exchanger 110 for equipment is located above the connection portion 201 of the gas phase passage 200. That is, the connection portion 201 of the gas phase passage 200 is submerged in the working fluid of the liquid phase. In this case, the working fluid evaporated in the equipment heat exchanger 110 when the battery generates heat does not flow into the gas phase passage 200, but accumulates in the upper space 120 in the equipment heat exchanger 110. Therefore, the working fluid does not circulate in the thermosiphon circuit including the heat exchanger 110 for the device, the gas phase passage 200, the condenser 500, and the liquid phase passage 550, and the device temperature control device 100 cannot cool the battery.

なお、機器温調装置１００が温度調整を行う対象機器は、電気自動車またはハイブリッド車などの電動車両に搭載される電池パックとすることが可能である。その場合、電池パックは多数の電池セルにより構成され、電動車両の床下などに配置されることから、水平方向の体格が大きいものとなる。そのため、電池パックと共に、機器用熱交換器１１０の水平方向の長さも長くなる。したがって、電動車両の傾斜角度が小さい場合でも、気相通路２００の接続部２１０が液相の作動流体に液没する可能性が高くなる。すなわち、対象機器が電動車両の電池パックである場合、電動車両の傾斜が機器温調装置１００の電池冷却能力に与える影響が大きいものとなる。 The target device for which the device temperature control device 100 adjusts the temperature can be a battery pack mounted on an electric vehicle such as an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. In that case, the battery pack is composed of a large number of battery cells and is arranged under the floor of the electric vehicle, so that the physique in the horizontal direction is large. Therefore, along with the battery pack, the length of the device heat exchanger 110 in the horizontal direction also increases. Therefore, even when the inclination angle of the electric vehicle is small, there is a high possibility that the connecting portion 210 of the gas phase passage 200 is submerged in the working fluid of the liquid phase. That is, when the target device is a battery pack of an electric vehicle, the inclination of the electric vehicle has a great influence on the battery cooling capacity of the device temperature control device 100.

本発明は上記点に鑑みて、装置が傾斜した場合でも対象機器の温度調整を行うことができる機器温調装置を提供することを目的とする。 In view of the above points, it is an object of the present invention to provide an equipment temperature control device capable of adjusting the temperature of the target device even when the device is tilted.

上記目的を達成するため、請求項１に係る発明は、作動流体の液相と気相との相変化により対象機器（２）の温度を調整する機器温調装置であって、
対象機器の冷却時に作動流体が蒸発するように対象機器と作動流体とが熱交換可能に構成された複数の機器用熱交換器（１１〜１４）を有する機器温度調整部（１０）と、
気相の作動流体を放熱させ、凝縮した液相の作動流体を流出させる凝縮器（５０）と、
凝縮器と機器温度調整部との間に液相の作動流体を流す液相通路（５５）と、
機器温度調整部と凝縮器との間に気相の作動流体を流す複数の気相通路（２１〜２４、３０〜３２、４０〜４２）と、を備え、
複数の気相通路のうち第１気相通路（２１）が機器温度調整部に接続する第１接続部（２１１）と、第２気相通路（２２）が機器温度調整部に接続する第２接続部（２２１）とは、水平方向に離れた場所に位置しており、
機器温度調整部は、車両前後方向に離れた位置に設けられる複数の機器用熱交換器、および、複数の機器用熱交換器のうちいずれかに設けられた第１接続部と第２接続部を連結する連結通路（６１、６２）を有している。
また、請求項７に係る発明は、作動流体の液相と気相との相変化により対象機器（２）の温度を調整する機器温調装置であって、
対象機器の冷却時に作動流体が蒸発するように対象機器と作動流体とが熱交換可能に構成された複数の機器用熱交換器（１１〜１４）を有する機器温度調整部（１０）と、
気相の作動流体を放熱させ、凝縮した液相の作動流体を流出させる凝縮器（５０）と、
凝縮器と機器温度調整部との間に液相の作動流体を流す液相通路（５５）と、
機器温度調整部と凝縮器との間に気相の作動流体を流す複数の気相通路（２１〜２４、３０〜３２、４０〜４２）と、を備え、
複数の気相通路のうち第１気相通路（２１）が機器温度調整部に接続する第１接続部（２１１）と、第２気相通路（２２）が機器温度調整部に接続する第２接続部（２２１）とは、水平方向に離れた場所に位置しており、
第１気相通路または第２気相通路に設けられ、気相通路の第１接続部側または第２接続部側から凝縮器側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する流路面積調整弁（８０、８３、８６）と、
機器温度調整部の傾きを検出する傾きセンサ（８２）と、をさらに備え、
機器温度調整部の傾きが傾きセンサにより検出されたとき、流路面積調整弁は、気相通路の第１接続部側または第２接続部側から凝縮器側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する。
また、請求項８に係る発明は、作動流体の液相と気相との相変化により対象機器（２）の温度を調整する機器温調装置であって、
対象機器の冷却時に作動流体が蒸発するように対象機器と作動流体とが熱交換可能に構成された複数の機器用熱交換器（１１〜１４）を有する機器温度調整部（１０）と、
気相の作動流体を放熱させ、凝縮した液相の作動流体を流出させる凝縮器（５０）と、
凝縮器と機器温度調整部との間に液相の作動流体を流す液相通路（５５）と、
機器温度調整部と凝縮器との間に気相の作動流体を流す複数の気相通路（２１〜２４、３０〜３２、４０〜４２）と、を備え、
複数の気相通路のうち第１気相通路（２１）が機器温度調整部に接続する第１接続部（２１１）と、第２気相通路（２２）が機器温度調整部に接続する第２接続部（２２１）とは、水平方向に離れた場所に位置しており、
第１気相通路または第２気相通路に設けられ、気相通路の第１接続部側または第２接続部側から凝縮器側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する流路面積調整弁（８０、８３、８６）をさらに備え、
流路面積調整弁（８３）は、
気相通路の内壁に設けられる弁座（８４）と、
気相通路の第１接続部または第２接続部が弁座より重力方向上側にあるときに自重により弁座に着座し、気相通路の第１接続部または第２接続部が弁座より重力方向下側にあるとき弁座から離座する弁体（８５）を有する。
また、請求項９に係る発明は、作動流体の液相と気相との相変化により対象機器（２）の温度を調整する機器温調装置であって、
対象機器の冷却時に作動流体が蒸発するように対象機器と作動流体とが熱交換可能に構成された複数の機器用熱交換器（１１〜１４）を有する機器温度調整部（１０）と、
気相の作動流体を放熱させ、凝縮した液相の作動流体を流出させる凝縮器（５０）と、
凝縮器と機器温度調整部との間に液相の作動流体を流す液相通路（５５）と、
機器温度調整部と凝縮器との間に気相の作動流体を流す複数の気相通路（２１〜２４、３０〜３２、４０〜４２）と、を備え、
複数の気相通路のうち第１気相通路（２１）が機器温度調整部に接続する第１接続部（２１１）と、第２気相通路（２２）が機器温度調整部に接続する第２接続部（２２１）とは、水平方向に離れた場所に位置しており、
第１気相通路または第２気相通路に設けられ、気相通路の第１接続部側または第２接続部側から凝縮器側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する流路面積調整弁（８０、８３、８６）をさらに備え、
流路面積調整弁（８６）は、
気相通路の内壁に設けられる弁座（８７）と、
気相通路に液相の作動流体が流れるときに浮力により弁座に着座し、気相通路に気相の作動流体が流れるときに弁座から離座する弁体（８８）を有する。 In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is an equipment temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target equipment (2) by a phase change between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid.
Equipment temperature adjusting unit having multiple heat exchanger equipment to the target device and the working fluid is thermally exchangeably configured working fluid when the target device cooling is evaporated (11-14) and (10),
A condenser (50) that dissipates heat from the working fluid of the gas phase and causes the working fluid of the condensed liquid phase to flow out.
A liquid phase passage (55) for flowing a liquid phase working fluid between the condenser and the equipment temperature control unit,
It is provided with a plurality of gas phase passages (21 to 24, 30 to 32, 40 to 42) through which the working fluid of the gas phase flows between the device temperature control unit and the condenser.
Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first gas phase passage (21) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit (211), and the second gas phase passage (22) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit. It is located at a location horizontally separated from the connection part (221) .
The equipment temperature control unit is a first connection unit and a second connection unit provided in one of a plurality of equipment heat exchangers provided at positions separated from each other in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and a plurality of equipment heat exchangers. It has a connecting passage (61, 62) for connecting the above.
The invention according to claim 7 is an equipment temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target equipment (2) by changing the phase between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid.
A device temperature control unit (10) having a plurality of device heat exchangers (11 to 14) configured so that the target device and the working fluid can exchange heat so that the working fluid evaporates when the target device is cooled.
A condenser (50) that dissipates heat from the working fluid of the gas phase and causes the working fluid of the condensed liquid phase to flow out.
A liquid phase passage (55) for flowing a liquid phase working fluid between the condenser and the equipment temperature control unit,
It is provided with a plurality of gas phase passages (21 to 24, 30 to 32, 40 to 42) through which the working fluid of the gas phase flows between the device temperature control unit and the condenser.
Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first gas phase passage (21) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit (211), and the second gas phase passage (22) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit. It is located at a location horizontally separated from the connection part (221).
Flow path area adjustment provided in the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage to regulate the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the first connection side or the second connection side of the gas phase passage to the condenser side. With valves (80, 83, 86),
Further equipped with a tilt sensor (82) that detects the tilt of the device temperature control unit,
When the tilt of the equipment temperature control unit is detected by the tilt sensor, the flow path area control valve moves the working fluid of the liquid phase from the first connection side or the second connection side of the gas phase passage to the condenser side. To regulate.
The invention according to claim 8 is an equipment temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target equipment (2) by changing the phase between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid.
A device temperature control unit (10) having a plurality of device heat exchangers (11 to 14) configured so that the target device and the working fluid can exchange heat so that the working fluid evaporates when the target device is cooled.
A condenser (50) that dissipates heat from the working fluid of the gas phase and causes the working fluid of the condensed liquid phase to flow out.
A liquid phase passage (55) for flowing a liquid phase working fluid between the condenser and the equipment temperature control unit,
It is provided with a plurality of gas phase passages (21 to 24, 30 to 32, 40 to 42) through which the working fluid of the gas phase flows between the device temperature control unit and the condenser.
Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first gas phase passage (21) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit (211), and the second gas phase passage (22) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit. It is located at a location horizontally separated from the connection part (221).
Flow path area adjustment provided in the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage to regulate the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the first connection side or the second connection side of the gas phase passage to the condenser side. Further equipped with valves (80, 83, 86),
The flow path area adjusting valve (83)
A valve seat (84) provided on the inner wall of the gas phase passage and
When the first connection part or the second connection part of the gas phase passage is on the upper side in the gravity direction from the valve seat, it is seated on the valve seat by its own weight, and the first connection part or the second connection part of the gas phase passage is gravity from the valve seat. It has a valve body (85) that separates from the valve seat when it is on the lower side in the direction.
The invention according to claim 9 is an equipment temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target equipment (2) by changing the phase between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid.
A device temperature control unit (10) having a plurality of device heat exchangers (11 to 14) configured so that the target device and the working fluid can exchange heat so that the working fluid evaporates when the target device is cooled.
A condenser (50) that dissipates heat from the working fluid in the gas phase and causes the working fluid in the condensed liquid phase to flow out.
A liquid phase passage (55) for flowing a liquid phase working fluid between the condenser and the equipment temperature control unit,
It is provided with a plurality of gas phase passages (21 to 24, 30 to 32, 40 to 42) through which the working fluid of the gas phase flows between the device temperature control unit and the condenser.
Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first gas phase passage (21) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit (211), and the second gas phase passage (22) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit. It is located at a location horizontally separated from the connection part (221).
Flow path area adjustment provided in the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage to regulate the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the first connection portion side or the second connection portion side of the gas phase passage to the condenser side. Further equipped with valves (80, 83, 86),
The flow path area adjusting valve (86) is
A valve seat (87) provided on the inner wall of the gas phase passage and
It has a valve body (88) that is seated on the valve seat by buoyancy when the working fluid of the liquid phase flows in the gas phase passage and is separated from the valve seat when the working fluid of the gas phase flows in the gas phase passage.

これによれば、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合、第１接続部と第２接続部の一方が重力方向上側に位置し、第１接続部と第２接続部の他方が重力方向下側に位置する。そのため、機器温度調整部が有する機器用熱交換器内で蒸発した作動流体は、重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部または第２接続部から第１気相通路または第２気相通路の少なくとも一方を流れ、凝縮器に流入する。凝縮器で凝縮した作動流体は、液相通路を流れ、機器用熱交換器に流入する。このような作動流体の循環により、機器温調装置は、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合でも、対象機器を冷却することが可能である。 According to this, when the device temperature adjusting part is tilted, one of the first connection part and the second connection part is located on the upper side in the gravity direction, and the other of the first connection part and the second connection part is on the lower side in the gravity direction. To position. Therefore, the working fluid evaporated in the equipment heat exchanger of the equipment temperature control unit is at least from the first connection part or the second connection part located on the upper side in the direction of gravity to the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage. It flows on one side and flows into the condenser. The working fluid condensed by the condenser flows through the liquid phase passage and flows into the heat exchanger for equipment. By such circulation of the working fluid, the equipment temperature control device can cool the target equipment even when the equipment temperature adjusting unit is tilted.

なお、上記各構成に付した括弧内の符号は、後述する実施形態に記載する具体的構成との対応関係の一例を示したものである。 The reference numerals in parentheses attached to each of the above configurations indicate an example of the correspondence with the specific configurations described in the embodiments described later.

第１実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 機器温調装置が備える機器用熱交換器と電池モジュールの斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the heat exchanger for the device and the battery module provided in the device temperature control device. 機器温調装置が備える機器用熱交換器と電池モジュールの断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the heat exchanger and the battery module for a device provided in the device temperature control device. 機器温調装置の電池冷却時における作動流体の流れを示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the working fluid at the time of battery cooling of an apparatus temperature control device. 機器温調装置が傾斜した場合の作動流体の流れを示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the working fluid when the equipment temperature control device is tilted. 機器温調装置が傾斜した場合の作動流体の流れを示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the working fluid when the equipment temperature control device is tilted. 第１実施形態に対する変形例１として、作動流体の封入量を変えた状態を示す概略構成図である。As a modification 1 with respect to the first embodiment, it is a schematic block diagram which shows the state which changed the encapsulation amount of the working fluid. 第１実施形態に対する変形例２として、作動流体の封入量を変えた状態を示す概略構成図である。As a second modification with respect to the first embodiment, it is a schematic configuration diagram showing a state in which the encapsulation amount of the working fluid is changed. 第２実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. 第２実施形態に対する変形例３として、作動流体の封入量を変えた状態を示す概略構成図である。As a modification 3 with respect to the second embodiment, it is the schematic block diagram which shows the state which changed the encapsulation amount of the working fluid. 第３実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. 第４実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 4th Embodiment. 第５実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 5th Embodiment. 第６実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 6th Embodiment. 第７実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 7th Embodiment. 第８実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 8th Embodiment. 第９実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 9th Embodiment. 第１０実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on tenth embodiment. 第１１実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 11th Embodiment. 第１２実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 12th Embodiment. 第１３実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 13th Embodiment. 第１４実施形態に係る機器温調装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 14th Embodiment. 第１５実施形態に係る機器温調装置が備える機器用熱交換器と電池モジュールの斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the heat exchanger for equipment and the battery module included in the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 15th Embodiment. 第１６実施形態に係る機器温調装置が備える機器用熱交換器と電池モジュールの斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the heat exchanger for equipment and the battery module included in the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 16th Embodiment. 第１７実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 17th Embodiment. 図２５のＸＸＶＩ部分の拡大図である。It is an enlarged view of the XXVI part of FIG. 第１８実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 18th Embodiment. 図２７のＸＸＶＩＩＩ部分の拡大図である。It is an enlarged view of the XXVIII part of FIG. 27. 図２７のＸＸＩＸ部分の拡大図である。It is an enlarged view of the XXIX part of FIG. 27. 第１９実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 19th Embodiment. 第１９実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 19th Embodiment. 第２０実施形態に係る機器温調装置が備える流路面積調整弁の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the flow path area adjustment valve provided in the apparatus temperature control device which concerns on 20th Embodiment. 第２０実施形態に係る機器温調装置が備える流路面積調整弁の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the flow path area adjustment valve provided in the apparatus temperature control device which concerns on 20th Embodiment. 第２１実施形態に係る機器温調装置が備える流路面積調整弁の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the flow path area adjustment valve provided in the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 21st Embodiment. 第２１実施形態に係る機器温調装置が備える流路面積調整弁の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the flow path area adjustment valve provided in the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 21st Embodiment. 第２２実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 22nd Embodiment. 図３６のＸＸＸＶＩＩ部分の拡大図である。It is an enlarged view of the XXXVII part of FIG. 図３６のＸＸＸＶＩＩＩ部分の拡大図である。It is an enlarged view of the XXXVIII part of FIG. 第２３実施形態に係る機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the equipment temperature control device which concerns on 23rd Embodiment. 図３９のＸＬ部分の拡大図である。It is an enlarged view of the XL part of FIG. 図３９のＸＬＩ部分の拡大図である。It is an enlarged view of the XLI part of FIG. 39. 従来の機器温調装置の概略構成図である。It is a schematic block diagram of the conventional equipment temperature control device.

以下、本発明の実施形態について図面を参照しつつ説明する。なお、以下の各実施形態相互において、互いに同一もしくは均等である部分には、同一符号を付し、その説明を省略する。また、各実施形態の説明において、第１、第２、第３などの用語は、説明の便宜上のものであり、各構成部材の数、配置、形状などを限定するものではない。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each of the following embodiments, the same or equal parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Further, in the description of each embodiment, the terms such as first, second, and third are for convenience of explanation, and do not limit the number, arrangement, shape, and the like of each constituent member.

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第１実施形態について、図１〜図６を参照して説明する。第１実施形態の機器温調装置１は、電気自動車、プラグインハイブリッド車またはハイブリッド車などの電動車両（以下、単に「車両」という）に搭載される。第１実施形態の機器温調装置１（以下「本装置１」ということがある）は、車両に搭載される二次電池（以下、「電池」という）を冷却または暖機し、電池の温度を調節するものである。 (First Embodiment)
The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. The device temperature control device 1 of the first embodiment is mounted on an electric vehicle (hereinafter, simply referred to as "vehicle") such as an electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid vehicle, or a hybrid vehicle. The device temperature control device 1 (hereinafter, may be referred to as “this device 1”) of the first embodiment cools or warms a secondary battery (hereinafter, “battery”) mounted on a vehicle, and heats the battery. Is to adjust.

まず、機器温調装置１が温度調整を行う対象機器としての電池２について説明する。車両に設置される大型の電池２は、複数の電池セル３が組み合わされた電池モジュールが複数格納された電池パック（すなわち蓄電装置）として、車両の座席下またはトランクルームの下などに搭載される。電池２に蓄えた電力は、インバータなどを介して車両走行用モータに供給される。電池２は車両走行中などに電力供給等を行うと自己発熱する。電池２は高温になると、十分な機能を発揮できないだけでなく、劣化が促進されることから、自己発熱が少なくなるように出力および入力を制限する必要がある。そのため、電池２の出力および入力を確保するためには、電池２を所定の温度以下に維持するための冷却装置が必要となる。 First, the battery 2 as the target device for which the device temperature control device 1 adjusts the temperature will be described. The large battery 2 installed in the vehicle is mounted under the seat of the vehicle or under the trunk room as a battery pack (that is, a power storage device) in which a plurality of battery modules in which a plurality of battery cells 3 are combined are stored. The electric power stored in the battery 2 is supplied to the vehicle traveling motor via an inverter or the like. The battery 2 self-heats when power is supplied while the vehicle is running. When the temperature of the battery 2 becomes high, not only does it not exhibit sufficient functions, but it also accelerates deterioration. Therefore, it is necessary to limit the output and input so that self-heating is reduced. Therefore, in order to secure the output and input of the battery 2, a cooling device for maintaining the battery 2 at a predetermined temperature or lower is required.

また、夏季などの外気温が高い季節では、車両走行中だけでなく、駐車放置中などにも電池２の温度は上昇する。また、電池２は車両の床下やトランクルーム下などに配置されることが多く、電池２に与えられる単位時間当たりの熱量は小さいものの、長時間の放置により電池２の温度は徐々に上昇する。電池２を高温状態で放置すると電池２の寿命が短くなるので、車両の駐車中等にも電池２の温度を所定の温度以下に維持することが望まれている。 Further, in a season when the outside temperature is high such as summer, the temperature of the battery 2 rises not only while the vehicle is running but also when the vehicle is left parked. Further, the battery 2 is often arranged under the floor of the vehicle, under the trunk room, or the like, and although the amount of heat given to the battery 2 per unit time is small, the temperature of the battery 2 gradually rises when left for a long time. If the battery 2 is left in a high temperature state, the life of the battery 2 is shortened. Therefore, it is desired to keep the temperature of the battery 2 below a predetermined temperature even while the vehicle is parked.

さらに、電池２は、複数の電池セル３により構成されている。電池２は、各電池セル３の温度にばらつきがあると電池セル３の劣化に偏りが生じ、蓄電性能が低下してしまう。これは、電池２が複数の電池セル３の直列接続体を含んで構成されていることで、最も劣化した電池セル３の特性に合わせて電池２の入出力特性が決まるからである。そのため、長期間にわたって電池２に所望の性能を発揮させるためには、複数の電池セル３の相互間の温度ばらつきを低減させる均温化が重要となる。 Further, the battery 2 is composed of a plurality of battery cells 3. If the temperature of each battery cell 3 of the battery 2 varies, the deterioration of the battery cell 3 is biased, and the storage performance of the battery 2 deteriorates. This is because the battery 2 is configured to include a series connection of a plurality of battery cells 3, so that the input / output characteristics of the battery 2 are determined according to the characteristics of the most deteriorated battery cell 3. Therefore, in order for the battery 2 to exhibit the desired performance over a long period of time, it is important to equalize the temperature by reducing the temperature variation between the plurality of battery cells 3.

また、一般に、電池２を冷却する他の冷却装置として、送風機による空冷式の冷却手段、蒸気圧縮式の冷凍サイクルの冷熱を利用した冷却手段が一般的である。しかし、送風機による空冷式の冷却手段は、車室内の空気を送風するだけなので、冷却能力は低い。また、送風機による送風は、空気の顕熱で電池２を冷却するので、空気流れの上流と下流との間で温度差が大きくなり、複数の電池セル３同士の温度ばらつきを十分に抑制できない。また、冷凍サイクルの冷熱を利用した冷却手段は、冷却能力は高いものの、車両の駐車中に、電力消費量の多いコンプレッサ等を駆動させることが必要となる。このことは、電力消費量の増大、騒音の増大等を招くことになるため好ましくない。 Further, as another cooling device for cooling the battery 2, an air-cooled cooling means using a blower and a cooling means using the cold heat of a vapor compression refrigerating cycle are generally used. However, the air-cooled cooling means by the blower only blows the air in the vehicle interior, so the cooling capacity is low. Further, since the air blown by the blower cools the battery 2 by the sensible heat of the air, the temperature difference between the upstream and the downstream of the air flow becomes large, and the temperature variation between the plurality of battery cells 3 cannot be sufficiently suppressed. Further, although the cooling means using the cold heat of the refrigeration cycle has a high cooling capacity, it is necessary to drive a compressor or the like that consumes a large amount of electricity while the vehicle is parked. This is not preferable because it causes an increase in power consumption, an increase in noise, and the like.

そこで、本実施形態の機器温調装置１は、作動流体をコンプレッサにより強制循環させることなく、作動流体の自然循環によって電池２の温度を調整するサーモサイフォン方式を採用している。 Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 of the present embodiment employs a thermosiphon system in which the temperature of the battery 2 is adjusted by the natural circulation of the working fluid without forcibly circulating the working fluid by the compressor.

次に、機器温調装置１の構成について説明する。図１に示すように、機器温調装置１は、機器温度調整部１０、複数の気相通路２１、２２、４０、凝縮器５０、および液相通路５５などが互いに接続され、密閉された流体回路として構成されている。機器温調装置１は、気相の作動流体が流れる流路と液相の作動流体が流れる流路とが分離されたループ型のサーモサイフォン回路を構成している。サーモサイフォン回路には、その内部が真空排気された状態で、所定量の作動流体が封入されている。作動流体として、例えば、ＨＦＯ−１２３４ｙｆまたはＨＦＣ−１３４ａなどのフロン系冷媒が用いられる。作動流体の封入量は、機器用熱交換器の高さ方向の途中に作動流体の液面ＦＬが位置するように調整されている。図面では、作動流体の液面ＦＬの高さの一例を、一点鎖線で示している。なお、図面の両矢印で示す上、下は、車両等に機器温調装置１が搭載された状態における重力方向の上側と下側を示している。 Next, the configuration of the device temperature control device 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, in the equipment temperature control device 1, a fluid in which an equipment temperature adjusting unit 10, a plurality of gas phase passages 21, 22, 40, a condenser 50, a liquid phase passage 55, and the like are connected to each other and sealed. It is configured as a circuit. The equipment temperature control device 1 constitutes a loop-type thermosiphon circuit in which the flow path through which the working fluid in the gas phase flows and the flow path through which the working fluid in the liquid phase flows are separated. A predetermined amount of working fluid is sealed in the thermosiphon circuit in a state where the inside is evacuated. As the working fluid, for example, a chlorofluorocarbon-based refrigerant such as HFO-1234yf or HFC-134a is used. The filling amount of the working fluid is adjusted so that the liquid level FL of the working fluid is located in the middle of the heat exchanger for equipment in the height direction. In the drawing, an example of the height of the liquid level FL of the working fluid is shown by a chain line. The upper and lower sides indicated by the double-headed arrows in the drawing show the upper side and the lower side in the direction of gravity when the device temperature control device 1 is mounted on a vehicle or the like.

図１〜図３に示すように、第１実施形態の機器温度調整部１０は、１つの機器用熱交換器１１により構成されている。機器用熱交換器１１は、重力方向から視て長手方向と短手方向を有する形状である。機器用熱交換器１１は、筒状の上ヘッダタンク１１１と、筒状の下ヘッダタンク１１２と、熱交換部１１３により構成されている。上ヘッダタンク１１１は、機器用熱交換器１１のうち重力方向上側となる位置に設けられる。下ヘッダタンク１１２は、機器用熱交換器１１のうち重力方向下側となる位置に設けられる。複数の熱交換部１１３は、上ヘッダタンク１１１内の流路と下ヘッダタンク１１２内の流路とを連通する複数のチューブを有している。熱交換部１１３は、板状の部材の内側に複数の流路を形成したものとしてもよい。機器用熱交換器１１の各構成部材は、例えばアルミニウム、銅等の熱伝導性の高い金属から形成されている。なお、機器用熱交換器１１の各構成部材は、金属以外の熱伝導性の高い材料により構成することも可能である。 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 of the first embodiment is composed of one equipment heat exchanger 11. The device heat exchanger 11 has a shape having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction when viewed from the direction of gravity. The equipment heat exchanger 11 is composed of a tubular upper header tank 111, a tubular lower header tank 112, and a heat exchange unit 113. The upper header tank 111 is provided at a position on the upper side of the heat exchanger 11 for equipment in the direction of gravity. The lower header tank 112 is provided at a position on the lower side of the heat exchanger 11 for equipment in the direction of gravity. The plurality of heat exchange units 113 have a plurality of tubes that communicate the flow path in the upper header tank 111 and the flow path in the lower header tank 112. The heat exchange unit 113 may have a plurality of flow paths formed inside the plate-shaped member. Each component of the device heat exchanger 11 is made of a metal having high thermal conductivity such as aluminum and copper. It should be noted that each component of the device heat exchanger 11 can be made of a material having high thermal conductivity other than metal.

熱交換部１１３の外側には、電気絶縁性の熱伝導シート１１４を介して、電池２が設置される。熱伝導シート１１４により、熱交換部１１３と電池２との間の絶縁が保障されると共に、熱交換部１１３と電池２との間の熱抵抗が小さいものとなる。本実施形態では、電池２は、端子４が設けられた面５とは反対側の面６が、熱伝導シート１１４を介して、熱交換部１１３に設置されている。なお、熱伝導シート１１４を省略して、電池２と熱交換部１１３とを直接接続することも可能である。 A battery 2 is installed on the outside of the heat exchange unit 113 via an electrically insulating heat conductive sheet 114. The heat conductive sheet 114 guarantees insulation between the heat exchange unit 113 and the battery 2, and reduces the thermal resistance between the heat exchange unit 113 and the battery 2. In the present embodiment, in the battery 2, the surface 6 on the side opposite to the surface 5 on which the terminal 4 is provided is installed in the heat exchange portion 113 via the heat conductive sheet 114. It is also possible to omit the heat conductive sheet 114 and directly connect the battery 2 and the heat exchange unit 113.

電池２を構成する複数の電池セル３は、重力方向に交差する方向に並べられている。なお、電池２の設置方法は、図１〜図３に示したものに限らず、後述する第１５および第１６実施形態で説明するように、任意の設置方法を採用することができる。なお、電池２を構成する各電池セル３の個数、形状なども、図１〜図３に示したものに限らず、任意のものを採用することができる。 The plurality of battery cells 3 constituting the battery 2 are arranged in a direction intersecting in the direction of gravity. The installation method of the battery 2 is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and any installation method can be adopted as described in the 15th and 16th embodiments described later. The number, shape, and the like of each battery cell 3 constituting the battery 2 are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and any battery cell 3 can be adopted.

電池２は、機器用熱交換器１１の内側の作動流体と熱交換可能である。電池２が発熱すると、機器用熱交換器１１内の液相の作動流体が蒸発する。これにより、複数の電池セル３は、作動流体の蒸発潜熱により均等に冷却される。 The battery 2 can exchange heat with the working fluid inside the heat exchanger 11 for equipment. When the battery 2 generates heat, the working fluid of the liquid phase in the heat exchanger 11 for equipment evaporates. As a result, the plurality of battery cells 3 are uniformly cooled by the latent heat of vaporization of the working fluid.

機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１の長手方向左右にはそれぞれ流出口１１１ａ、１１１ｂが設けられている。下ヘッダタンク１１２には流入口１１２ａが設けられている。流出口１１１ａ、１１１ｂは、気相通路２１、２２、４０を構成するガス配管の端部を接続するための配管接続部である。流入口１１２ａは、液相通路５５を構成する液配管の端部を接続するための配管接続部である。 Outlets 111a and 111b are provided on the left and right sides of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for equipment in the longitudinal direction, respectively. The lower header tank 112 is provided with an inflow port 112a. The outlets 111a and 111b are pipe connection portions for connecting the end portions of the gas pipes constituting the gas phase passages 21, 22 and 40. The inflow port 112a is a pipe connection portion for connecting the end portions of the liquid pipes constituting the liquid phase passage 55.

複数の気相通路２１、２２、４０は、機器用熱交換器１１の内側で蒸発した気相の作動流体を凝縮器５０に流すための通路である。本実施形態では、複数の気相通路２１、２２、４０は、第１気相通路２１、第２気相通路２２および合流通路４０を含んで構成されている。第１気相通路２１の一方の端部は、機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１の長手方向の一方に設けられた流出口１１１ａに接続されている。第１気相通路２１が機器用熱交換器１１に接続する端部を、第１接続部２１１と称する。第２気相通路２２の一方の端部は、機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１の長手方向の他方に設けられた流出口１１１ｂに接続されている。第２気相通路２２が機器用熱交換器１１に接続する端部を、第２接続部２２１と称する。第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１と、第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１とは、１つの機器用熱交換器１１のうち水平方向に離れた位置に設けられている。詳細には、第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１と、第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１は、機器用熱交換器１１のうち熱交換部１１３より長手方向外側の位置に設けられている。 The plurality of gas phase passages 21, 22, and 40 are passages for flowing the working fluid of the gas phase evaporated inside the heat exchanger 11 for equipment to the condenser 50. In the present embodiment, the plurality of gas phase passages 21, 22, and 40 include a first gas phase passage 21, a second gas phase passage 22, and a confluence passage 40. One end of the first gas phase passage 21 is connected to an outlet 111a provided on one side of the upper header tank 111 of the equipment heat exchanger 11 in the longitudinal direction. The end of the first gas phase passage 21 that connects to the equipment heat exchanger 11 is referred to as the first connection portion 211. One end of the second gas phase passage 22 is connected to an outflow port 111b provided on the other end in the longitudinal direction of the upper header tank 111 of the equipment heat exchanger 11. The end of the second gas phase passage 22 that connects to the equipment heat exchanger 11 is referred to as the second connection portion 221. The first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21 and the second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 are provided at positions apart from each other in the horizontal direction in the heat exchanger 11 for one device. .. Specifically, the first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21 and the second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 are located outside the heat exchange portion 113 of the equipment heat exchanger 11 in the longitudinal direction. It is provided in.

なお、第１接続部２１１は、機器用熱交換器１１のうち熱交換部１１３より車両前方側に設けられている。また、第２接続部２２１は、機器用熱交換器１１のうち熱交換部１１３より車両後方側に設けられている。すなわち、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１とは、車両前後方向に離れた場所に設けられている。そして、第１気相通路２１は、第１接続部２１１から車両前方へ延びる部位２１ａを有している。第２気相通路２２は、第２接続部２２１から車両後方へ延びる部位２２ａを有している。なお、第１気相通路２１は、第１接続部２１１から上方へ延びていてもよく、または、上方且つ斜め前方へ延びていてもよい。また、第２気相通路２２は、第２接続部２２１から上方へ延びていてもよく、または、上方且つ斜め後方へ延びていてもよい。 The first connection portion 211 is provided on the vehicle front side of the heat exchanger 11 for equipment with respect to the heat exchange portion 113. Further, the second connection portion 221 is provided on the rear side of the vehicle from the heat exchange portion 113 of the heat exchanger 11 for equipment. That is, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are provided at locations separated in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The first gas phase passage 21 has a portion 21a extending from the first connection portion 211 to the front of the vehicle. The second gas phase passage 22 has a portion 22a extending rearward from the second connecting portion 221. The first gas phase passage 21 may extend upward from the first connecting portion 211, or may extend upward and diagonally forward. Further, the second gas phase passage 22 may extend upward from the second connecting portion 221 or may extend upward and diagonally backward.

第１気相通路２１が第１接続部２１１から車両前方へ延びる部位２１ａを有していることの効果として、次のことが言える。すなわち、図５に示すように、第１気相通路２１のうち第１接続部２１１から車両前方へ延びる部位２１ａは、凝縮器５０の位置が上がる場合の傾斜に対応するための配管である。ここで、第１気相通路２１のうち第１接続部２１１から車両前方へ延びる部位２１ａがあることで、図５のように傾斜した場合において、機器用熱交換器１１の熱交換部１１３よりも第１気相通路２１が相対的に下がらない。よって、傾斜時において、熱交換部１１３で蒸発した気相冷媒が、第１気相通路２１に導かれやすくなる。 The following can be said as the effect of the first gas phase passage 21 having the portion 21a extending from the first connection portion 211 to the front of the vehicle. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the portion 21a of the first gas phase passage 21 extending from the first connection portion 211 to the front of the vehicle is a pipe for dealing with the inclination when the position of the condenser 50 is raised. Here, since there is a portion 21a of the first gas phase passage 21 extending from the first connection portion 211 to the front of the vehicle, when the portion 21a is inclined as shown in FIG. 5, the heat exchange portion 113 of the equipment heat exchanger 11 However, the first gas phase passage 21 does not go down relatively. Therefore, the vapor-phase refrigerant evaporated in the heat exchange unit 113 is likely to be guided to the first vapor-phase passage 21 at the time of inclination.

また、第２気相通路２２が第２接続部２２１から車両後方へ延びる部位２２ａを有していることの効果として、次のことが言える。すなわち、図６に示すように、第２気相通路２２のうち第２接続部２２１から車両後方へ延びる部位２２ａは、凝縮器５０の位置が下がる場合の傾斜に対応するための配管である。ここで、第２気相通路２２のうち第１接続部２２１から車両後方へ延びる部位２２ａがあることで、図６のように傾斜した場合において、機器用熱交換器１１の熱交換部１１３よりも第２気相通路２２が相対的に下がらない。よって、傾斜時において、熱交換部１１３で蒸発した気相冷媒が、第２気相通路２２に導かれやすくなる。 Further, the following can be said as an effect that the second gas phase passage 22 has a portion 22a extending from the second connecting portion 221 to the rear of the vehicle. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the portion 22a of the second gas phase passage 22 extending from the second connecting portion 221 to the rear of the vehicle is a pipe for dealing with the inclination when the position of the condenser 50 is lowered. Here, since there is a portion 22a of the second gas phase passage 22 extending from the first connection portion 221 to the rear of the vehicle, when the portion 22a is inclined as shown in FIG. 6, the heat exchange portion 113 of the equipment heat exchanger 11 However, the second gas phase passage 22 does not go down relatively. Therefore, the vapor phase refrigerant evaporated in the heat exchange section 113 is likely to be guided to the second vapor phase passage 22 at the time of inclination.

第１気相通路２１のうち機器用熱交換器１１とは反対側の端部と、第２気相通路２２のうち機器用熱交換器１１とは反対側の端部とは、合流部３０で接続されている。合流部３０と凝縮器５０との間を、合流通路４０が接続している。合流部３０は、第１接続部２１１および第２接続部２２１よりも重力方向上側に設けられている。第１気相通路２１を流れる作動流体と第２気相通路２２を流れる作動流体とは、合流部３０で合流する。合流部３０で合流した作動流体は、合流通路４０を通って凝縮器５０に流れる。 The end of the first gas phase passage 21 on the opposite side of the equipment heat exchanger 11 and the end of the second gas phase passage 22 on the side opposite to the equipment heat exchanger 11 are the confluence 30. It is connected with. A merging passage 40 is connected between the merging portion 30 and the condenser 50. The merging portion 30 is provided above the first connecting portion 211 and the second connecting portion 221 in the direction of gravity. The working fluid flowing through the first gas phase passage 21 and the working fluid flowing through the second gas phase passage 22 merge at the merging portion 30. The working fluid merged at the merging portion 30 flows to the condenser 50 through the merging passage 40.

凝縮器５０は、機器用熱交換器１１より重力方向上側に配置されている。凝縮器５０は、気相通路２１、２２、４０を通って凝縮器５０の内側に流入した気相の作動流体と、所定の受熱媒体とを熱交換させるための熱交換器である。凝縮器５０を流れる作動流体と熱交換を行う所定の受熱媒体は、例えば冷凍サイクルを循環する冷媒、または、冷却水回路を循環する冷却水、または空気など、種々の熱媒体を採用することが可能である。例えば、凝縮器５０を流れる作動流体と熱交換を行う所定の受熱媒体として空気を採用した場合、凝縮器５０は、図示していないファンにより送風される空気または走行風と、気相の作動流体とを熱交換させる空冷式の熱交換器として構成される。その場合、凝縮器５０を流れる気相の作動流体は、その凝縮器５０を通過する空気に放熱することで凝縮する。なお、凝縮器５０は、一般に、車両の前方のエンジンルーム内に設けられる。 The condenser 50 is arranged above the heat exchanger 11 for equipment in the direction of gravity. The condenser 50 is a heat exchanger for exchanging heat between the working fluid of the gas phase that has flowed into the inside of the condenser 50 through the gas phase passages 21, 22, and 40 and a predetermined heat receiving medium. As the predetermined heat receiving medium that exchanges heat with the working fluid flowing through the condenser 50, various heat media such as a refrigerant that circulates in the refrigeration cycle, cooling water that circulates in the cooling water circuit, or air may be adopted. It is possible. For example, when air is adopted as a predetermined heat receiving medium that exchanges heat with the working fluid flowing through the condenser 50, the condenser 50 uses air or running wind blown by a fan (not shown) and a gas phase working fluid. It is configured as an air-cooled heat exchanger that exchanges heat with and. In that case, the working fluid of the gas phase flowing through the condenser 50 is condensed by dissipating heat to the air passing through the condenser 50. The condenser 50 is generally provided in the engine room in front of the vehicle.

なお、凝縮器５０は、図面に表わされたような作動流体の液面ＦＬより上方の位置に限らず、作動流体の液面ＦＬを高さ方向に跨ぐ位置に設けられていてもよい。 The condenser 50 is not limited to a position above the liquid level FL of the working fluid as shown in the drawing, and may be provided at a position straddling the liquid level FL of the working fluid in the height direction.

液相通路５５は、凝縮器５０の内側で凝縮した液相の作動流体を機器用熱交換器１１に流すための通路である。液相通路５５のうち凝縮器５０とは反対側の端部は、機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２に設けられた流入口１１２ａに接続されている。これにより、凝縮器５０で凝縮して液相となった作動流体は、自重により液相通路５５を流下し、機器用熱交換器１１に流入する。 The liquid phase passage 55 is a passage for flowing the working fluid of the liquid phase condensed inside the condenser 50 to the heat exchanger 11 for equipment. The end of the liquid phase passage 55 on the opposite side of the condenser 50 is connected to an inflow port 112a provided in the lower header tank 112 of the equipment heat exchanger 11. As a result, the working fluid condensed by the condenser 50 to become a liquid phase flows down the liquid phase passage 55 due to its own weight and flows into the heat exchanger 11 for equipment.

なお、気相通路２１、２２、４０と液相通路５５は、便宜上の呼び名であり、気相または液相の作動流体のみが流れる通路という意味ではない。すなわち、気相通路２１、２２、４０と液相通路５５のいずれにも、気相と液相の両方の作動流体が流れることがある。また、気相通路２１、２２、４０と液相通路５５の形状等は、車両への搭載性を考慮して適宜変更可能である。 The gas phase passages 21, 22, 40 and the liquid phase passage 55 are names for convenience, and do not mean a passage through which only the working fluid of the gas phase or the liquid phase flows. That is, both the gas phase and the liquid phase working fluids may flow in any of the gas phase passages 21, 22, 40 and the liquid phase passage 55. Further, the shapes of the gas phase passages 21, 22, 40 and the liquid phase passage 55 can be appropriately changed in consideration of the mountability on the vehicle.

続いて、機器温調装置１が電池２の冷却を行うときの作動流体の流れについて説明する。＜水平状態＞
図４は、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合を示している。本実施形態では、作動流体の封入量は、機器温調装置１が非作動状態で機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合に作動流体の液面ＦＬが熱交換部１１３の高さ方向の途中に位置し、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１が作動流体の液面ＦＬより上側にあるように調整されている。 Subsequently, the flow of the working fluid when the device temperature control device 1 cools the battery 2 will be described. <Horizontal state>
FIG. 4 shows a case where the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is in a horizontal state. In the present embodiment, the amount of the working fluid filled is such that when the device temperature control device 1 is inactive and the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is in the horizontal state, the liquid level FL of the working fluid is in the height direction of the heat exchange unit 113. It is located in the middle and is adjusted so that the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are above the liquid level FL of the working fluid.

機器温調装置１が作動状態となり、電池２を冷却する時、凝縮器５０では、気相の作動流体と所定の受熱媒体との熱交換が行われる。具体的には、車両が停車中の時には、凝縮器５０に送風するための図示しないファンが駆動され、ファンによる送風が行われる。なお、車両が走行中の場合は、走行風が凝縮器５０に流れるため、ファンの駆動は必要ない。或いは、凝縮器５０を流れる作動流体と熱交換を行うための図示しない冷凍サイクルの圧縮機が駆動され、その冷凍サイクルを冷媒が循環する。または、凝縮器５０を流れる作動流体と熱交換を行うための図示しない冷却水回路のポンプが駆動され、その冷却水回路を冷却水が循環する。 When the equipment temperature control device 1 is activated and the battery 2 is cooled, the condenser 50 exchanges heat between the working fluid of the gas phase and a predetermined heat receiving medium. Specifically, when the vehicle is stopped, a fan (not shown) for blowing air to the condenser 50 is driven, and the fan blows air. When the vehicle is running, the running wind flows to the condenser 50, so that it is not necessary to drive the fan. Alternatively, a compressor of a refrigeration cycle (not shown) for exchanging heat with the working fluid flowing through the condenser 50 is driven, and the refrigerant circulates in the refrigeration cycle. Alternatively, a pump of a cooling water circuit (not shown) for exchanging heat with the working fluid flowing through the condenser 50 is driven, and the cooling water circulates in the cooling water circuit.

これにより、凝縮器５０で凝縮した液相の作動流体は、自重により液相通路５５を流れ、流入口から機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入する。下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入した作動流体は、熱交換部１１３が有する複数の流路に分流する。ここで、本実施形態では、作動流体の封入量は、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合に作動流体の液面ＦＬが熱交換部１１３の途中に位置するように調整されている。したがって、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１は、機器温度調整部１０のうち作動流体の液面ＦＬより上側に位置している。 As a result, the working fluid of the liquid phase condensed by the condenser 50 flows through the liquid phase passage 55 due to its own weight, and flows into the lower header tank 112 of the heat exchanger 11 for equipment from the inflow port. The working fluid flowing into the lower header tank 112 is diverted into a plurality of flow paths included in the heat exchange unit 113. Here, in the present embodiment, the filling amount of the working fluid is adjusted so that the liquid level FL of the working fluid is located in the middle of the heat exchange section 113 when the device temperature adjusting section 10 is in the horizontal state. Therefore, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are located above the liquid level FL of the working fluid in the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10.

熱交換部１１３が有する複数の流路を流れる液相の作動流体は、電池２と熱交換することにより蒸発する。この過程で電池２は、作動流体の蒸発潜熱により冷却される。その後、気相となった作動流体は上ヘッダタンク１１１で合流し、その上ヘッダタンク１１１の長手方向の一方と他方にそれぞれ接続する第１接続部２１１および第２接続部２２１から、第１気相通路２１、第２気相通路２２および合流通路４０を通り、凝縮器５０に流れる。 The liquid phase working fluid flowing through the plurality of flow paths of the heat exchange unit 113 evaporates by exchanging heat with the battery 2. In this process, the battery 2 is cooled by the latent heat of vaporization of the working fluid. After that, the working fluids in the gas phase merge at the upper header tank 111, and the first air from the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 connected to one and the other in the longitudinal direction of the upper header tank 111, respectively. It flows through the phase passage 21, the second gas phase passage 22, and the confluence passage 40 to the condenser 50.

上述の通り、電池２の冷却時の作動流体の流れは、凝縮器５０→液相通路５５→下ヘッダタンク１１２→熱交換部１１３→上ヘッダタンク１１１→第１気相通路２１、第２気相通路２２→合流通路４０→凝縮器５０の順となる。すなわち、機器用熱交換器１１と凝縮器５０を含むループ状の流路が形成される。 As described above, the flow of the working fluid when the battery 2 is cooled is as follows: condenser 50 → liquid phase passage 55 → lower header tank 112 → heat exchange unit 113 → upper header tank 111 → first gas phase passage 21, second air. The order is phase passage 22 → merging passage 40 → condenser 50. That is, a loop-shaped flow path including the heat exchanger 11 for equipment and the condenser 50 is formed.

＜傾斜状態＞
次に、機器温調装置１が傾斜状態にある場合について説明する。図５および図６は、機器温調装置１が所定角度に傾斜した状態を示している。作動流体の封入量は、機器温度調整部１０が所定角度に傾斜した場合に作動流体の液面ＦＬが第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１の一方の上側にあり、第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１の他方の下側にあるように調整されている。また、作動流体の封入量は、機器温度調整部１０が所定角度に傾斜した状態にある場合に合流部３０より下側に作動流体の液面ＦＬがあるように調整されている。 <Inclined state>
Next, a case where the device temperature control device 1 is in an inclined state will be described. 5 and 6 show a state in which the device temperature control device 1 is tilted at a predetermined angle. As for the filling amount of the working fluid, when the equipment temperature adjusting portion 10 is tilted at a predetermined angle, the liquid level FL of the working fluid is on one upper side of the first connecting portion 211 or the second connecting portion 221 and the first connecting portion 211. Alternatively, it is adjusted so that it is below the other side of the second connection portion 221. Further, the filling amount of the working fluid is adjusted so that the liquid level FL of the working fluid is below the confluence portion 30 when the equipment temperature adjusting portion 10 is tilted at a predetermined angle.

なお、作動流体の封入量を調整するための基準となる所定角度は、機器温調装置１が搭載される車両の使用環境などに応じて適宜設定される。本実施形態では、所定角度は、例えば２５°として設定されている。なお、所定角度は、例えば５°〜２５°の間で適宜設定することも可能である。ところで、機器温調装置１は、車両の左右方向よりも、車両の前後方向の傾斜に対応する構成とすることが望ましい。走行中の車両は、登坂中のように車両前後方向の傾きが長い間維持されやすい一方、車両左右方向の傾きは長い間維持されない。そのため、車両前後方向の方が、機器温調装置１が対応する必要性が高い。加えて、機器温調装置１は車両に作用する慣性力に関しても効果がある。この際、加速、減速のようなシーンにおいて車両前後方向に慣性力が作用した状態は長い間維持されやすい。これに対し、カーブ等によって車両左右方向に慣性力が作用した状態は、長い間維持されない。車両前後方向の方が、機器温調装置１が対応する必要性が高い。 The predetermined angle as a reference for adjusting the filling amount of the working fluid is appropriately set according to the usage environment of the vehicle on which the equipment temperature control device 1 is mounted. In the present embodiment, the predetermined angle is set as, for example, 25 °. The predetermined angle can be appropriately set, for example, between 5 ° and 25 °. By the way, it is desirable that the device temperature control device 1 has a configuration corresponding to the inclination of the vehicle in the front-rear direction rather than the left-right direction of the vehicle. A running vehicle tends to maintain its inclination in the front-rear direction of the vehicle for a long time as when climbing a slope, while the inclination in the left-right direction of the vehicle is not maintained for a long time. Therefore, there is a high need for the equipment temperature control device 1 to support the vehicle in the front-rear direction. In addition, the device temperature control device 1 is also effective with respect to the inertial force acting on the vehicle. At this time, in a scene such as acceleration or deceleration, the state in which the inertial force acts in the front-rear direction of the vehicle is likely to be maintained for a long time. On the other hand, the state in which the inertial force acts in the left-right direction of the vehicle due to a curve or the like is not maintained for a long time. It is more necessary for the equipment temperature control device 1 to correspond in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

図５は、機器用熱交換器１１の凝縮器５０側が上方となるように傾斜した状態を示している。この状態は、例えば凝縮器５０が車両前方に設置されている場合、車両前方が上方となるように傾斜した状態である。このとき、上ヘッダタンク１１１の長手方向の一方に接続する第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１が作動流体の液面ＦＬより上にあり、上ヘッダタンク１１１の長手方向の他方に接続する第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１が作動流体の液面ＦＬより下にある。 FIG. 5 shows a state in which the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is tilted so that the condenser 50 side is upward. In this state, for example, when the condenser 50 is installed in front of the vehicle, it is tilted so that the front of the vehicle is upward. At this time, the first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21 connected to one of the upper header tanks 111 in the longitudinal direction is above the liquid level FL of the working fluid and is connected to the other in the longitudinal direction of the upper header tank 111. The second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 is below the liquid level FL of the working fluid.

機器温調装置１が作動状態となり、電池２を冷却する時、図５の矢印に示すように、凝縮器５０で凝縮した液相の作動流体は、液相通路５５を流れて機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入する。下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入した作動流体は、熱交換部１１３が有する複数の流路に分流し、電池２との熱交換により蒸発する。図５の場合、熱交換部１１３で蒸発した気相の作動流体は、作動流体の液面ＦＬよりも上にある第１接続部２１１から第１気相通路２１および合流通路４０を通り、凝縮器５０に流れる。 When the device temperature control device 1 is in the operating state and the battery 2 is cooled, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 5, the working fluid of the liquid phase condensed by the condenser 50 flows through the liquid phase passage 55 to exchange heat for the device. It flows into the lower header tank 112 of the vessel 11. The working fluid flowing into the lower header tank 112 is diverted into a plurality of flow paths included in the heat exchange unit 113, and evaporates by heat exchange with the battery 2. In the case of FIG. 5, the working fluid of the gas phase evaporated in the heat exchange part 113 passes through the first gas phase passage 21 and the merging passage 40 from the first connecting part 211 above the liquid level FL of the working fluid and is condensed. It flows into the vessel 50.

一方、図６は、機器用熱交換器１１の凝縮器５０側が下方となるように傾斜した状態を示している。この状態で、上ヘッダタンク１１１の長手方向の一方に接続する第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１が作動流体の液面ＦＬより下にあり、上ヘッダタンク１１１の長手方向の他方に接続する第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１が作動流体の液面ＦＬより上にある。 On the other hand, FIG. 6 shows a state in which the condenser 50 side of the equipment heat exchanger 11 is tilted downward. In this state, the first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21 connected to one of the upper header tanks 111 in the longitudinal direction is below the liquid level FL of the working fluid, and is located on the other side of the upper header tank 111 in the longitudinal direction. The second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 to be connected is above the liquid level FL of the working fluid.

機器温調装置１が作動状態となり、電池２を冷却する時、図６の矢印に示すように、電池２の冷却時、凝縮器５０で凝縮した液相の作動流体は、液相通路５５を流れて機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入する。下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入した作動流体は、熱交換部１１３が有する複数の流路に分流し、電池２との熱交換により蒸発する。図６の場合、熱交換部１１３で蒸発した気相の作動流体は、作動流体の液面ＦＬよりも上にある第２接続部２２１から第２気相通路２２および合流通路４０を通り、凝縮器５０に流れる。このように、第１実施形態では、機器用熱交換器１１が長手方向のどちらの側に傾斜した場合でも、電池２の冷却を行うことが可能である。 When the equipment temperature control device 1 is in the operating state and the battery 2 is cooled, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 6, when the battery 2 is cooled, the working fluid of the liquid phase condensed by the condenser 50 passes through the liquid phase passage 55. It flows and flows into the lower header tank 112 of the equipment heat exchanger 11. The working fluid flowing into the lower header tank 112 is diverted into a plurality of flow paths included in the heat exchange unit 113, and evaporates by heat exchange with the battery 2. In the case of FIG. 6, the working fluid of the gas phase evaporated in the heat exchange unit 113 passes through the second gas phase passage 22 and the merging passage 40 from the second connecting part 221 above the liquid level FL of the working fluid and is condensed. It flows into the vessel 50. As described above, in the first embodiment, it is possible to cool the battery 2 regardless of which side of the longitudinal direction the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is inclined.

次に、作動流体の液面ＦＬに関し、詳細に説明する。
本装置１の作動時すなわち機器温度調整部１０にて蒸発が発生し、凝縮器５０で凝縮が発生している場合、液面は蒸発時の圧力バランスにより多少上下に変化する。上述のように、本実施形態では、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１が作動流体の液面より上側に位置するように、作動流体の封入量が調整されている。仮に、作動流体の液面が、そのように調整されていないと、気相の作動流体が安定的に抜けないため性能が確保できない、あるいは液面が多少下へ移動したした場合のみしか気相の作動流体が抜けないため性能が安定的に確保できない。 Next, the liquid level FL of the working fluid will be described in detail.
When the apparatus 1 is in operation, that is, when evaporation occurs in the device temperature adjusting unit 10 and condensation occurs in the condenser 50, the liquid level changes slightly up and down due to the pressure balance during evaporation. As described above, in the present embodiment, the filling amount of the working fluid is adjusted so that the first connecting portion 211 and the second connecting portion 221 are located above the liquid level of the working fluid. If the liquid level of the working fluid is not adjusted in this way, the working fluid of the gas phase cannot escape stably and the performance cannot be ensured, or the gas phase is only when the liquid level moves slightly downward. Performance cannot be ensured stably because the working fluid of is not drained.

本装置１の非作動時すなわち機器温度調整部１０にて蒸発が発生せず、また凝縮器５０で凝縮が発生しない場合、液面は静止している。この状態で、仮に、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１が作動流体の液面より上側に位置するという関係を満たさない場合、本装置１を作動させるために凝縮器５０に冷熱源を供給しても、機器温度調整部１０にて蒸発した気相の作動流体が抜けだす経路がない。すなわち、本装置１の安定的な作動が開始できない。 When the apparatus 1 is not operating, that is, when evaporation does not occur in the device temperature adjusting unit 10 and condensation does not occur in the condenser 50, the liquid level is stationary. In this state, if the relationship that the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are located above the liquid level of the working fluid is not satisfied, a cold heat source is provided in the condenser 50 in order to operate the present device 1. Even if it is supplied, there is no path for the vaporized gas phase working fluid to escape from the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10. That is, the stable operation of the present device 1 cannot be started.

ここで、本装置１の作動原理を説明する。機器温度調整部１０にて作動流体は蒸発することで気相となり、その気相の作動流体が凝縮器５０で凝縮することで液相の作動流体となり、その液相の作動流体が液相通路にたまる。この際、機器温度調整部１０と液相通路５５との液面差が駆動源となり作動している。換言すると、機器温度調整部１０の液相冷媒の一部が蒸発後に凝縮器５０を介して液相通路５５に移動することで、液面差が発生し、作動流体が循環している。 Here, the operating principle of the present device 1 will be described. The working fluid evaporates in the equipment temperature control unit 10 to become a gas phase, and the working fluid of the gas phase condenses in the condenser 50 to become a liquid phase working fluid, and the liquid phase working fluid becomes a liquid phase passage. Accumulate. At this time, the liquid level difference between the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 and the liquid phase passage 55 serves as a driving source for operation. In other words, a part of the liquid phase refrigerant of the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 moves to the liquid phase passage 55 via the condenser 50 after evaporation, so that a liquid level difference occurs and the working fluid circulates.

つぎに、作動時の液面と非作動時の液面を比較する。上記のように、機器温度調整部１０の液相冷媒の一部が蒸発後に凝縮器５０を介して液相通路５５に移動することで本装置１は作動するため、機器温度調整部１０において非作動時の液面と作動時の液面は、非作動時の液面の方が高い。圧力バランスにより作動時の液面が多少上下することで、一時的に非作動時の液面よりも作動時の液面が高くなる事象が発生するが、一般的には非作動時の液面と作動時の液面は、非作動時の液面の方が高いとみなせる。 Next, the liquid level during operation and the liquid level during non-operation are compared. As described above, since the apparatus 1 operates when a part of the liquid phase refrigerant of the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 moves to the liquid phase passage 55 via the condenser 50 after evaporation, the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 does not operate. The liquid level during operation and the liquid level during operation are higher than those during non-operation. Due to the pressure balance, the liquid level during operation rises and falls slightly, causing an event in which the liquid level during operation temporarily becomes higher than the liquid level during non-operation, but in general, the liquid level during non-operation occurs. It can be considered that the liquid level at the time of operation is higher than the liquid level at the time of non-operation.

以上のことから、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１が作動流体の液面より上側に位置するという関係に関して、本装置１の非作動時の液面においてその関係を満たしていれば、本装置１のほぼすべての状況において冷却性能を確保することができる。 From the above, regarding the relationship that the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are located above the liquid level of the working fluid, if the relationship is satisfied at the liquid level when the apparatus 1 is not operating. Cooling performance can be ensured in almost all situations of the present device 1.

以上説明した第１実施形態の機器温調装置１は、次の作用効果を奏する。
（１）第１実施形態では、第１気相通路２１が機器用熱交換器１１に接続する第１接続部２１１と、第２気相通路２２が機器用熱交換器１１に接続する第２接続部２２１とは、水平方向に離れた場所に位置している。これにより、機器用熱交換器１１が傾斜した場合、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１の一方が重力方向上側に位置し、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１の他方が重力方向下側に位置する。そのため、機器用熱交換器１１内で蒸発した作動流体は、重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１から第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２の少なくとも一方を流れ、凝縮器５０に流入する。凝縮器５０で凝縮した作動流体は、液相通路５５を流れ、機器用熱交換器１１に流入する。このような作動流体の循環により、機器温調装置１は、機器用熱交換器１１が長手方向のどちらの側に傾斜した場合でも、電池２を冷却することが可能である。 The device temperature control device 1 of the first embodiment described above has the following effects.
(1) In the first embodiment, the first connection portion 211 in which the first gas phase passage 21 is connected to the heat exchanger 11 for equipment and the second connection portion 211 in which the second gas phase passage 22 is connected to the heat exchanger 11 for equipment. The connecting portion 221 is located at a location separated from the connecting portion 221 in the horizontal direction. As a result, when the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is tilted, one of the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 is located on the upper side in the gravity direction, and the other of the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 is gravity. Located on the lower side of the direction. Therefore, the working fluid evaporated in the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is at least one of the first gas phase passage 21 or the second gas phase passage 22 from the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221 located on the upper side in the gravity direction. Flows into the condenser 50. The working fluid condensed by the condenser 50 flows through the liquid phase passage 55 and flows into the heat exchanger 11 for equipment. By such circulation of the working fluid, the device temperature control device 1 can cool the battery 2 regardless of which side of the longitudinal direction the device heat exchanger 11 is tilted.

（２）第１実施形態では、作動流体の封入量は、機器温調装置１が非作動状態で機器用熱交換器１１が水平状態にある場合に、作動流体の液面ＦＬが機器用熱交換器１１の途中に位置するように調整されている。また、作動流体の封入量は、機器温調装置１が非作動状態で機器用熱交換器１１が水平状態にある場合に、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１が、作動流体の液面ＦＬより上側に位置するように調整されている。これにより、第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１のガス抜け性が良くなる。すなわち、機器用熱交換器１１から第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１を経由して第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２に流れる気相の作動流体の圧力損失が低減される。したがって、機器温調装置１は、サーモサイフォン回路の作動流体の循環を良くすることで、電池２の冷却性能を向上することができる。 (2) In the first embodiment, the amount of the working fluid sealed is such that when the device temperature control device 1 is inactive and the device heat exchanger 11 is in the horizontal state, the liquid level FL of the working fluid is the device heat. It is adjusted to be located in the middle of the exchanger 11. Further, the amount of the working fluid sealed is such that when the device temperature control device 1 is inactive and the device heat exchanger 11 is in the horizontal state, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are the fluids of the working fluid. It is adjusted so that it is located above the surface FL. As a result, the gas release property of the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221 is improved. That is, the pressure loss of the working fluid of the gas phase flowing from the heat exchanger 11 for equipment to the first gas phase passage 21 or the second gas phase passage 22 via the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221 is reduced. To. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can improve the cooling performance of the battery 2 by improving the circulation of the working fluid of the thermosiphon circuit.

（３）第１実施形態では、作動流体の封入量は、機器用熱交換器１１が所定角度に傾斜した場合に、作動流体の液面ＦＬが、第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１の一方の上側にあり、作動流体の液面ＦＬが、第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１の他方の下側にあるように調整されている。これにより、機器用熱交換器１１が傾斜した場合、機器用熱交換器１１の内側で蒸発した作動流体は、液相の作動流体に液没していない側の第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１から第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２に流れる。したがって、機器温調装置１は、サーモサイフォン回路の作動流体の循環を良くすることで、電池２の冷却性能を向上することができる。 (3) In the first embodiment, the amount of the working fluid sealed is such that when the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is tilted at a predetermined angle, the liquid level FL of the working fluid is the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221. It is on one side and the liquid level FL of the working fluid is adjusted to be on the other side of the first connection 211 or the second connection 221. As a result, when the equipment heat exchanger 11 is tilted, the working fluid evaporated inside the equipment heat exchanger 11 is the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 211 or the second on the side where the working fluid of the liquid phase is not submerged. It flows from the connection portion 221 to the first vapor phase passage 21 or the second vapor phase passage 22. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can improve the cooling performance of the battery 2 by improving the circulation of the working fluid of the thermosiphon circuit.

（４）第１実施形態では、機器温調装置１は、合流部３０と合流通路４０をさらに備える。合流部３０は、第１接続部２１１および第２接続部２２１よりも重力方向上側に設けられる。合流通路４０は、合流部３０と凝縮器５０との間に気相の作動流体を流す。これによれば、機器温調装置１は、合流部３０と凝縮器５０との間を合流通路４０で接続する構成とすることで、機器用熱交換器１１と凝縮器５０との間を全て第１気相通路と第２気相通路で接続する構成に比べて、配管の数を少なくすることができる。 (4) In the first embodiment, the equipment temperature control device 1 further includes a merging portion 30 and a merging passage 40. The merging portion 30 is provided above the first connecting portion 211 and the second connecting portion 221 in the direction of gravity. The merging passage 40 allows the working fluid of the gas phase to flow between the merging portion 30 and the condenser 50. According to this, the equipment temperature control device 1 is configured to connect the merging portion 30 and the condenser 50 with a merging passage 40, so that the entire space between the equipment heat exchanger 11 and the condenser 50 is connected. The number of pipes can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the first gas phase passage and the second vapor phase passage are connected.

また、第１接続部２１１および第２接続部２２１よりも重力方向上側に合流部３０を設けることで、機器用熱交換器１１が傾斜した場合に合流部３０が液没することを抑制することができる。仮に、合流部３０が液没すると、機器用熱交換器１１が傾斜した場合、第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２を流れる気相の作動流体は、合流部３０を通過することが困難になることがある。これに対し、機器用熱交換器１１が傾斜した場合に合流部３０が液没していなければ、第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２を流れる気相の作動流体は、合流部３０を容易に通過し、凝縮器５０に流れる。したがって、機器温調装置１は、サーモサイフォン回路の作動流体の循環を良くすることで、電池２の冷却性能を向上することができる。 Further, by providing the merging portion 30 above the first connecting portion 211 and the second connecting portion 221 in the direction of gravity, it is possible to prevent the merging portion 30 from being submerged when the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is tilted. Can be done. If the confluence portion 30 is submerged and the equipment heat exchanger 11 is tilted, the working fluid of the gas phase flowing through the first gas phase passage 21 or the second gas phase passage 22 passes through the confluence portion 30. Can be difficult. On the other hand, if the confluence portion 30 is not submerged when the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is tilted, the working fluid of the gas phase flowing through the first gas phase passage 21 or the second gas phase passage 22 is the confluence portion. It easily passes through 30 and flows into the condenser 50. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can improve the cooling performance of the battery 2 by improving the circulation of the working fluid of the thermosiphon circuit.

（５）第１実施形態では、作動流体の封入量は、機器用熱交換器１１が所定角度に傾斜した場合に合流部３０より下側に作動流体の液面ＦＬがあるように調整されている。これにより、機器用熱交換器１１が傾斜した場合に合流部３０が液没することを抑制することができる。 (5) In the first embodiment, the filling amount of the working fluid is adjusted so that the liquid level FL of the working fluid is below the merging portion 30 when the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is tilted at a predetermined angle. There is. As a result, it is possible to prevent the confluence portion 30 from submerging when the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is tilted.

（６）第１実施形態では、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１は、１つの機器用熱交換器１１のうち水平方向に離れた位置に設けられている。これにより、機器用熱交換器１１が傾斜した場合、機器用熱交換器１１内で蒸発した作動流体は、重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１から第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２などを流れ、凝縮器５０に流入する。したがって、機器温調装置１は、機器用熱交換器１１が傾斜した場合でも、電池２を冷却することが可能である。 (6) In the first embodiment, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are provided at positions apart from each other in the horizontal direction in the heat exchanger 11 for one device. As a result, when the equipment heat exchanger 11 is tilted, the working fluid evaporated in the equipment heat exchanger 11 is the first gas phase from the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221 located on the upper side in the gravity direction. It flows through the passage 21 or the second vapor phase passage 22 and flows into the condenser 50. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can cool the battery 2 even when the device heat exchanger 11 is tilted.

（７）第１実施形態では、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１は、機器用熱交換器１１のうち熱交換部１１３より長手方向外側に設けられている。これにより、１つの機器用熱交換器１１の中で、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１が水平方向に大きく離れた位置に設けられる。そのため、機器用熱交換器１１が大きく傾斜した場合でも、機器用熱交換器１１内で蒸発した気相の作動流体を第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１から第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２に排出することが可能である。 (7) In the first embodiment, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are provided outside the heat exchange portion 113 of the equipment heat exchanger 11 in the longitudinal direction. As a result, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are provided at positions far apart in the horizontal direction in the heat exchanger 11 for one device. Therefore, even when the equipment heat exchanger 11 is greatly tilted, the working fluid of the gas phase evaporated in the equipment heat exchanger 11 is transferred from the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221 to the first gas phase passage 21 or It can be discharged to the second gas phase passage 22.

（変形例１）
第１実施形態に対する変形例１について、図７を参照して説明する。変形例１は、第１実施形態に対して、機器温調装置１のサーモサイフォン回路に封入する作動流体の封入量を変更したものであり、その他については第１実施形態と同様であるため、第１実施形態と異なる部分についてのみ説明する。 (Modification example 1)
A modified example 1 with respect to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first modification, the amount of the working fluid to be sealed in the thermosiphon circuit of the device temperature control device 1 is changed with respect to the first embodiment, and the other parts are the same as those of the first embodiment. Only the part different from the first embodiment will be described.

図７は、機器温調装置１が所定角度に傾斜した状態を示している。変形例１では、作動流体の封入量は、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合、および、機器温度調整部１０が所定角度に傾斜した場合にも、第１気相通路２１および第２気相通路２２の途中に作動流体の液面ＦＬが位置するように調整されている。また、作動流体の封入量は、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合、および、機器温度調整部１０が所定角度に傾斜した場合にも、合流部３０より下側に作動流体の液面ＦＬがあるように調整されている。 FIG. 7 shows a state in which the device temperature control device 1 is tilted at a predetermined angle. In the first modification, the amount of the working fluid filled is the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 21 and the second even when the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is in the horizontal state and the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted at a predetermined angle. The liquid level FL of the working fluid is adjusted to be located in the middle of the gas phase passage 22. Further, the amount of the working fluid filled is the liquid level of the working fluid below the confluence 30 even when the device temperature adjusting section 10 is in a horizontal state and when the device temperature adjusting section 10 is tilted at a predetermined angle. It is adjusted to have FL.

電池２の冷却時、凝縮器５０で凝縮した液相の作動流体は、液相通路５５を流れて機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入する。下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入した作動流体は、熱交換部１１３が有する複数の流路に分流し、電池２との熱交換により蒸発する。図７では、第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１よりも第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１が上方に位置している。そのため、熱交換部１１３で蒸発した気相の作動流体は、上ヘッダタンク１１１を第２接続部２２１側に流れ、第２接続部２２１から第２気相通路２２および合流通路４０を通り、凝縮器５０に流れる。なお、第２気相通路２２を構成する配管の取り回し方によっては、第２気相通路２２の途中に作動流体の液溜まりができることが考えられる。そのため、図７の破線Ｐ１に示すように、第２気相通路２２を構成する配管は、車両搭載スペースの制限の中で上下方向の傾斜が緩やかなレイアウトにすることが好ましい。さらには、その配管は合流部３０に向かって高さが増加していくようなレイアウトであると、なお良い。 When the battery 2 is cooled, the working fluid of the liquid phase condensed in the condenser 50 flows through the liquid phase passage 55 and flows into the lower header tank 112 of the heat exchanger 11 for equipment. The working fluid flowing into the lower header tank 112 is diverted into a plurality of flow paths included in the heat exchange unit 113, and evaporates by heat exchange with the battery 2. In FIG. 7, the second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 is located above the first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21. Therefore, the working fluid of the gas phase evaporated in the heat exchange unit 113 flows through the upper header tank 111 to the second connection portion 221 side, passes from the second connection portion 221 to the second gas phase passage 22 and the merging passage 40, and is condensed. It flows into the vessel 50. Depending on how the pipes constituting the second gas phase passage 22 are routed, it is conceivable that a fluid pool of the working fluid may be formed in the middle of the second gas phase passage 22. Therefore, as shown by the broken line P1 in FIG. 7, it is preferable that the piping forming the second gas phase passage 22 has a layout in which the inclination in the vertical direction is gentle within the limitation of the vehicle mounting space. Furthermore, it is even better if the pipe has a layout in which the height increases toward the confluence 30.

（変形例２）
第１実施形態に対する変形例２について、図８を参照して説明する。変形例２も、第１実施形態に対して、機器温調装置１のサーモサイフォン回路に封入する作動流体の封入量を変更したものであり、その他については第１実施形態と同様である。 (Modification 2)
The second modification with respect to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The second modification is also different from the first embodiment in that the amount of the working fluid to be sealed in the thermosiphon circuit of the device temperature control device 1 is changed, and the other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment.

図８は、機器温調装置１が所定角度に傾斜した状態を示している。変形例２では、作動流体の液面ＦＬは、合流部３０より上側で、且つ、合流通路４０の途中に位置している。すなわち、合流部３０は、液相の作動流体に液没している。この場合、電池２の冷却時、機器用熱交換器１１の熱交換部１１３で、電池２との熱交換により蒸発した作動流体は、第１気相通路２１、第２気相通路２２および合流部３０を通過することが困難になることが考えられる。そのため、図８の破線Ｐ２に示すように、第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２を構成する配管は、車両搭載スペースの制限の中で上下方向の傾斜が緩やかなレイアウトにすることが好ましい。さらには、その配管は合流部３０に向かって高さが増加していくようなレイアウトであると、なお良い。 FIG. 8 shows a state in which the device temperature control device 1 is tilted at a predetermined angle. In the second modification, the liquid level FL of the working fluid is located above the merging portion 30 and in the middle of the merging passage 40. That is, the merging portion 30 is submerged in the working fluid of the liquid phase. In this case, when the battery 2 is cooled, the working fluid evaporated by the heat exchange with the battery 2 in the heat exchange section 113 of the equipment heat exchanger 11 merges with the first gas phase passage 21, the second vapor phase passage 22, and the battery 2. It may be difficult to pass through the portion 30. Therefore, as shown by the broken line P2 in FIG. 8, the piping constituting the first gas phase passage 21 or the second gas phase passage 22 should be laid out so as to be gently inclined in the vertical direction within the limitation of the vehicle mounting space. Is preferable. Furthermore, it is even better if the pipe has a layout in which the height increases toward the confluence 30.

（第２実施形態）
第２実施形態について、図９を参照して説明する。第２実施形態は、第１実施形態に対して、第２気相通路２２の構成の一部と、作動流体の封入量を変更したものであり、その他については第１実施形態と同様である。 (Second Embodiment)
The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in that a part of the configuration of the second gas phase passage 22 and the amount of the working fluid filled therein are changed with respect to the first embodiment. ..

図９は、機器温調装置１が所定角度に傾斜した状態を示している。第２実施形態では、機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１と第２気相通路２２との上下方向の距離が、第１実施形態で表した上ヘッダタンク１１１と第２気相通路２２との上下方向の距離よりも大きくなっている。 FIG. 9 shows a state in which the device temperature control device 1 is tilted at a predetermined angle. In the second embodiment, the vertical distance between the upper header tank 111 of the equipment heat exchanger 11 and the second vapor phase passage 22 is the upper header tank 111 and the second vapor phase passage 22 represented by the first embodiment. It is larger than the vertical distance to.

第２実施形態では、作動流体の封入量は、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合、および、機器温度調整部１０が所定角度に傾斜した場合にも、第２気相通路２２が水平に延びる部位よりも下に作動流体の液面ＦＬが位置するように調整されている。 In the second embodiment, the filling amount of the working fluid is such that the second vapor phase passage 22 is horizontal even when the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is in the horizontal state and when the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted at a predetermined angle. The liquid level FL of the working fluid is adjusted so as to be located below the portion extending to.

また、第２実施形態では、作動流体の封入量は、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合、および、機器温度調整部１０が所定角度に傾斜した場合にも、第１気相通路２１および第２気相通路２２の途中に作動流体の液面ＦＬが位置するように調整されている。また、作動流体の封入量は、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合、および、機器温度調整部１０が所定角度に傾斜した場合にも、合流部３０より下側に作動流体の液面ＦＬがあるように調整されている。 Further, in the second embodiment, the amount of the working fluid sealed is the first gas phase passage 21 even when the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is in the horizontal state and when the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted at a predetermined angle. And the liquid level FL of the working fluid is adjusted to be located in the middle of the second gas phase passage 22. Further, the amount of the working fluid filled is the liquid level of the working fluid below the confluence 30 even when the device temperature adjusting section 10 is in a horizontal state and when the device temperature adjusting section 10 is tilted at a predetermined angle. It is adjusted to have FL.

電池２の冷却時、凝縮器５０で凝縮した液相の作動流体は、液相通路５５を流れて機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入する。下ヘッダタンク１１２に流入した作動流体は、熱交換部１１３が有する複数の流路に分流し、電池２との熱交換により蒸発する。図９では、第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１よりも第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１が上方に位置している。そのため、熱交換部１１３で蒸発した気相の作動流体は、上ヘッダタンク１１１を第２接続部２２１側に流れ、第２接続部２２１から第２気相通路２２および合流通路４０を通り、凝縮器５０に流れる。 When the battery 2 is cooled, the working fluid of the liquid phase condensed in the condenser 50 flows through the liquid phase passage 55 and flows into the lower header tank 112 of the heat exchanger 11 for equipment. The working fluid flowing into the lower header tank 112 is diverted into a plurality of flow paths included in the heat exchange unit 113, and evaporates by heat exchange with the battery 2. In FIG. 9, the second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 is located above the first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21. Therefore, the working fluid of the gas phase evaporated in the heat exchange unit 113 flows through the upper header tank 111 to the second connection portion 221 side, passes from the second connection portion 221 to the second gas phase passage 22 and the merging passage 40, and is condensed. It flows into the vessel 50.

第２実施形態においても、機器用熱交換器１１が傾斜した場合、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１の一方が重力方向上側に位置し、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１の他方が重力方向下側に位置する。そのため、機器用熱交換器１１内で蒸発した作動流体は、重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１から第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２の少なくとも一方を流れ、凝縮器５０に流入する。したがって、機器温調装置１は、機器用熱交換器１１が長手方向のどちらの側に傾斜した場合でも、電池２を冷却することが可能である。 Also in the second embodiment, when the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is tilted, one of the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 is located on the upper side in the direction of gravity, and the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are also located. The other is located below the direction of gravity. Therefore, the working fluid evaporated in the heat exchanger 11 for equipment is at least one of the first gas phase passage 21 or the second gas phase passage 22 from the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221 located on the upper side in the gravity direction. Flows into the condenser 50. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can cool the battery 2 regardless of which side of the longitudinal direction the device heat exchanger 11 is tilted.

（変形例３）
第２実施形態に対する変形例３について、図１０を参照して説明する。変形例３は、第２実施形態に対して、作動流体の封入量を変更したものであり、その他については第２実施形態と同様である。 (Modification 3)
A modified example 3 with respect to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The third modification is the same as that of the second embodiment in that the amount of the working fluid sealed is changed with respect to the second embodiment.

図１０は、機器温調装置１が所定角度に傾斜した状態を示している。変形例３では、作動流体の液面ＦＬは、合流部３０より上側で、且つ、合流通路４０の途中に位置している。すなわち、合流部３０は、液相の作動流体に液没している。この場合、電池２の冷却時、機器用熱交換器１１の熱交換部１１３で、電池２との熱交換により蒸発した作動流体は、第１気相通路２１、第２気相通路２２および合流部３０を通過することが困難になることが考えられる。そのため、図１０の破線Ｐ３に示すように、第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２を構成する配管は、車両搭載スペースの制限の中で上下方向の傾斜が緩やかなレイアウトにすることが好ましい。さらには、その配管は合流部３０に向かって高さが増加していくようなレイアウトであると、なお良い。 FIG. 10 shows a state in which the device temperature control device 1 is tilted at a predetermined angle. In the third modification, the liquid level FL of the working fluid is located above the merging portion 30 and in the middle of the merging passage 40. That is, the merging portion 30 is submerged in the working fluid of the liquid phase. In this case, when the battery 2 is cooled, the working fluid evaporated by the heat exchange with the battery 2 in the heat exchange section 113 of the equipment heat exchanger 11 merges with the first gas phase passage 21, the second vapor phase passage 22, and the battery 2. It may be difficult to pass through the portion 30. Therefore, as shown by the broken line P3 in FIG. 10, the pipes constituting the first gas phase passage 21 or the second gas phase passage 22 should be laid out so as to be gently inclined in the vertical direction within the limitation of the vehicle mounting space. Is preferable. Furthermore, it is even better if the pipe has a layout in which the height increases toward the confluence 30.

（第３実施形態）
第３実施形態について、図１１を参照して説明する。第３実施形態は、第１実施形態に対して、第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２の構成の一部を変更したものであり、その他については第１実施形態と同様である。 (Third Embodiment)
The third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The third embodiment is a modification of the first embodiment with a part of the configuration of the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22, and the other parts are the same as those of the first embodiment. ..

第３実施形態では、第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１と、第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１は、それぞれ上ヘッダタンク１１１の途中に接続されている。第３実施形態においても、第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１と、第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１とは、１つの機器用熱交換器１１のうち水平方向に離れた位置に設けられている。したがって、機器温調装置１は、機器用熱交換器１１が長手方向のどちらの側に傾斜した場合でも、電池２を冷却することが可能である。 In the third embodiment, the first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21 and the second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 are connected in the middle of the upper header tank 111, respectively. Also in the third embodiment, the first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21 and the second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 are separated from each other in the horizontal direction in the heat exchanger 11 for one device. It is provided at the above position. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can cool the battery 2 regardless of which side of the longitudinal direction the device heat exchanger 11 is tilted.

（第４実施形態）
第４実施形態について、図１２を参照して説明する。第４実施形態は、第３実施形態に対して、気相通路を追加したものであり、その他については第３実施形態と同様である。 (Fourth Embodiment)
A fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The fourth embodiment is the same as the third embodiment in that the gas phase passage is added to the third embodiment.

第４実施形態では、複数の気相通路は、第１気相通路２１、第２気相通路２２、第３気相通路２３、および合流通路４０を含んで構成されている。第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１と、第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１と、第３気相通路２３の第３接続部２３１は、いずれも機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１の途中に接続されている。第１気相通路２１のうち機器用熱交換器１１とは反対側の端部と、第３気相通路２３のうち機器用熱交換器１１とは反対側の端部とは、第１合流部３１で接続されている。第２気相通路２２のうち機器用熱交換器１１とは反対側の端部と、第１気相通路２１のうち機器用熱交換器１１とは反対側の端部とは、第２合流部３２で接続されている。このように、気相通路の数や合流部の数に制限はなく、車両搭載上のレイアウトに応じて任意に設定することが可能である。 In the fourth embodiment, the plurality of gas phase passages are configured to include a first gas phase passage 21, a second gas phase passage 22, a third gas phase passage 23, and a confluence passage 40. The first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21, the second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22, and the third connection portion 231 of the third gas phase passage 23 are all heat exchangers 11 for equipment. It is connected in the middle of the upper header tank 111. The end of the first gas phase passage 21 opposite to the heat exchanger 11 for equipment and the end of the third gas phase passage 23 opposite to the heat exchanger 11 for equipment are first merged. It is connected by unit 31. The end of the second gas phase passage 22 opposite to the heat exchanger 11 for equipment and the end of the first gas phase passage 21 opposite to the heat exchanger 11 for equipment are secondly merged. It is connected by a unit 32. As described above, the number of gas phase passages and the number of confluences are not limited, and can be arbitrarily set according to the layout on the vehicle.

第４実施形態においても、第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１と、第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１と、第３気相通路２３の第３接続部２３１とは、１つの機器用熱交換器１１のうち水平方向に離れた位置に設けられている。したがって、機器温調装置１は、機器用熱交換器１１が長手方向のどちらの側に傾斜した場合でも、電池２を冷却することが可能である。 Also in the fourth embodiment, the first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21, the second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22, and the third connection portion 231 of the third gas phase passage 23 are It is provided at a position separated in the horizontal direction from the heat exchanger 11 for one device. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can cool the battery 2 regardless of which side of the longitudinal direction the device heat exchanger 11 is tilted.

（第５実施形態）
第５実施形態について、図１３を参照して説明する。以下に説明する第５〜第１４実施形態では、機器温調装置１が備える機器温度調整部１０は、複数の機器用熱交換器により構成されている。機器温度調整部１０は、電池２と共に電池パックのケース内に格納可能である。なお、第５〜第１４実施形態の説明で参照する図１３〜図２２では、凝縮器の図示を省略している。また、機器温度調整部１０の範囲を破線で示している。 (Fifth Embodiment)
A fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the fifth to fourth embodiments described below, the device temperature adjusting unit 10 included in the device temperature control device 1 is composed of a plurality of heat exchangers for devices. The device temperature adjusting unit 10 can be stored together with the battery 2 in the case of the battery pack. In addition, in FIGS. 13 to 22 referred to in the description of the 5th to 14th embodiments, the illustration of the condenser is omitted. Further, the range of the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is shown by a broken line.

第５実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０は、第１機器用熱交換器１１と第２機器用熱交換器１２により構成されている。第１機器用熱交換器１１と第２機器用熱交換器１２は、水平方向に離れた位置に設けられている。なお、図示していないが、第５実施形態では、作動流体の封入量は、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合に作動流体の液面が熱交換部の途中に位置するように調整されている。そのため、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１は、第１機器用熱交換器１１のうち作動流体の液面より上側の部位に設けられており、第２機器用熱交換器１２のうち作動流体の液面より上側の部位に設けられている。 In the fifth embodiment, the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is composed of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device and the heat exchanger 12 for the second device. The heat exchanger 11 for the first device and the heat exchanger 12 for the second device are provided at positions separated in the horizontal direction. Although not shown, in the fifth embodiment, the amount of the working fluid filled is adjusted so that the liquid level of the working fluid is located in the middle of the heat exchange part when the device temperature adjusting part 10 is in the horizontal state. Has been done. Therefore, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are provided in a portion of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device above the liquid level of the working fluid, and are among the heat exchanger 12 for the second device. It is provided at a portion above the liquid level of the working fluid.

第５実施形態では、第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２は合流部３０で合流している。合流部３０と凝縮器との間を合流通路４０が接続している。第１気相通路２１は、合流部３０から分岐部２１ｂを介して一方の第１気相通路２１ｃと他方の第１気相通路２１ｄに分岐している。一方の第１気相通路２１ｃの第１接続部２１１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。他方の第１気相通路２１ｄの第１接続部２１１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。 In the fifth embodiment, the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 are merged at the merging portion 30. A merging passage 40 is connected between the merging portion 30 and the condenser. The first gas phase passage 21 branches from the confluence portion 30 to one first gas phase passage 21c and the other first gas phase passage 21d via the branch portion 21b. On the other hand, the first connection portion 211a of the first gas phase passage 21c is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211b of the other first gas phase passage 21d is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the front side of the vehicle.

第２気相通路２２は、合流部３０から分岐部２２ｂを介して一方の第２気相通路２２ｃと他方の第２気相通路２２ｄに分岐している。一方の第２気相通路２２ｃの第２接続部２２１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両後方側の部位に接続している。他方の第２気相通路２２ｄの第２接続部２２１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両後方側の部位に接続している。 The second gas phase passage 22 branches from the confluence portion 30 to one second gas phase passage 22c and the other second gas phase passage 22d via the branch portion 22b. The second connection portion 221a of the second gas phase passage 22c is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the rear side of the vehicle. The second connection portion 221b of the other second gas phase passage 22d is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the rear side of the vehicle.

なお、第１気相通路２１ｃ、２１ｄと、第２気相通路２２ｃ、２２ｄは、第１機器用熱交換器１１と第２機器用熱交換器１２とを連結する連結通路としても機能している。第１機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２と第２機器用熱交換器１２の下ヘッダタンク１２２とは、液相通路５５により連結されている。 The first gas phase passages 21c and 21d and the second gas phase passages 22c and 22d also function as connecting passages for connecting the heat exchanger 11 for the first device and the heat exchanger 12 for the second device. There is. The lower header tank 112 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device and the lower header tank 122 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device are connected by a liquid phase passage 55.

第５実施形態においても、機器温度調整部１０が車両前後方向に傾斜した場合、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１の一方が重力方向上側に位置し、他方が重力方向下側に位置する。そのため、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２内で蒸発した作動流体は、重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１のいずれか一方から第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２を流れ、凝縮器に流入する。凝縮器で凝縮した作動流体は、液相通路５５を流れ、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２に流入する。このような作動流体の循環により、第５実施形態の機器温調装置１は、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２が傾斜した場合でも、電池２を冷却することが可能である。 Also in the fifth embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted in the vehicle front-rear direction, one of the first connection unit 211 and the second connection unit 221 is located on the upper side in the gravity direction, and the other is located on the lower side in the gravity direction. To do. Therefore, the working fluid evaporated in the heat exchangers 11 and 12 for a plurality of devices is sent from either the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221 located on the upper side in the gravity direction to the first gas phase passage 21 or the first gas phase passage 21 or the first 2 Flows through the vapor phase passage 22 and flows into the condenser. The working fluid condensed by the condenser flows through the liquid phase passage 55 and flows into the heat exchangers 11 and 12 for a plurality of devices. By such circulation of the working fluid, the device temperature control device 1 of the fifth embodiment can cool the battery 2 even when the plurality of device heat exchangers 11 and 12 are tilted.

（第６実施形態）
第６実施形態について、図１４を参照して説明する。第６実施形態は、第５実施形態に対し、気相通路の構成の一部を変更したものである。 (Sixth Embodiment)
A sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The sixth embodiment is a modification of the fifth embodiment with a part of the configuration of the gas phase passage.

第６実施形態でも、第１気相通路２１は、合流部３０から分岐部２１ｂを介して一方の第１気相通路２１ｃと他方の第１気相通路２１ｄに分岐している。一方の第１気相通路２１ｃの第１接続部２１１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。他方の第１気相通路２１ｄの第１接続部２１１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。 Also in the sixth embodiment, the first gas phase passage 21 branches from the merging portion 30 to the one first vapor phase passage 21c and the other first gas phase passage 21d via the branch portion 21b. On the other hand, the first connection portion 211a of the first gas phase passage 21c is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211b of the other first gas phase passage 21d is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the front side of the vehicle.

一方、第６実施形態では、第２気相通路２２は、合流部３０から一方の第２気相通路２２ｃと他方の第２気相通路２２ｄに分岐している。一方の第２気相通路２２ｃの第２接続部２２１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両後方側の部位に接続している。他方の第２気相通路２２ｄの第２接続部２２１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両後方側の部位に接続している。 On the other hand, in the sixth embodiment, the second gas phase passage 22 branches from the confluence portion 30 into one second gas phase passage 22c and the other second gas phase passage 22d. The second connection portion 221a of the second gas phase passage 22c is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the rear side of the vehicle. The second connection portion 221b of the other second gas phase passage 22d is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the rear side of the vehicle.

第６実施形態も、第１〜第５実施形態と同様の作用効果を奏することができる。 The sixth embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first to fifth embodiments.

（第７実施形態）
第７実施形態について、図１５を参照して説明する。第７実施形態は、第５実施形態に対し、気相通路の構成の一部を変更したものである。 (7th Embodiment)
A seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The seventh embodiment is a modification of the fifth embodiment with a part of the configuration of the gas phase passage.

第７実施形態でも、第１気相通路２１は、合流部３０から分岐部２１ｂを介して一方の第１気相通路２１ｃと他方の第１気相通路２１ｄに分岐している。一方の第１気相通路２１ｃの第１接続部２１１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。他方の第１気相通路２１ｄの第１接続部２１１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。 Also in the seventh embodiment, the first gas phase passage 21 branches from the merging portion 30 to the one first gas phase passage 21c and the other first gas phase passage 21d via the branch portion 21b. On the other hand, the first connection portion 211a of the first gas phase passage 21c is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211b of the other first gas phase passage 21d is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the front side of the vehicle.

第７実施形態も、第１〜第６実施形態と同様の作用効果を奏することができる。 The seventh embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first to sixth embodiments.

（第８実施形態）
第８実施形態について、図１６を参照して説明する。第８実施形態は、第５実施形態に対し、機器温度調整部１０を構成する複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２の配置が異なっている。複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２はいずれも長手方向が車幅方向に沿うように配置されている。そして、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２は、車両前後方向に並ぶように配置されている。複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２のうち、車両前方側に配置されたものを第１機器用熱交換器１１と呼び、車両後方側に配置されたものを第２機器用熱交換器１２と呼ぶこととする。 (8th Embodiment)
The eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the eighth embodiment, the arrangement of the plurality of heat exchangers 11 and 12 for the equipment constituting the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is different from that in the fifth embodiment. The heat exchangers 11 and 12 for a plurality of devices are all arranged so that the longitudinal direction is along the vehicle width direction. The plurality of heat exchangers 11 and 12 for equipment are arranged so as to be arranged in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Of the plurality of heat exchangers 11 and 12 for equipment, the one arranged on the front side of the vehicle is called the heat exchanger 11 for the first equipment, and the one arranged on the rear side of the vehicle is the heat exchanger 12 for the second equipment. I will call it.

第８実施形態では、第１気相通路２１は、合流部３０と第１機器用熱交換器１１とを接続している。第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１は、車両前方側に配置された第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１に接続している。なお、第１気相通路２１は、第１接続部２１１から車両前方へ延びる部位２１ａを有している。 In the eighth embodiment, the first gas phase passage 21 connects the merging portion 30 and the heat exchanger 11 for the first device. The first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21 is connected to the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first equipment arranged on the front side of the vehicle. The first gas phase passage 21 has a portion 21a extending from the first connection portion 211 to the front of the vehicle.

第２気相通路２２は、合流部３０と第２機器用熱交換器１２とを接続している。第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１は、車両後方側に配置された第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１に接続している。第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２は、合流部３０で合流している。合流部３０と凝縮器との間を合流通路４０が接続している。 The second gas phase passage 22 connects the merging portion 30 and the heat exchanger 12 for the second device. The second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 is connected to the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second equipment arranged on the rear side of the vehicle. The first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 merge at the merging portion 30. A merging passage 40 is connected between the merging portion 30 and the condenser.

また、第８実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０は、車両前後方向に離れた位置に設けられる複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２、および、連結通路６１を有している。連結通路６１は、第１機器用熱交換器１１に設けられた第１接続部２１１と、第２機器用熱交換器１２に設けられた第２接続部２２１を連結している。 Further, in the eighth embodiment, the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 has a plurality of heat exchangers 11 and 12 for equipment provided at positions separated in the vehicle front-rear direction, and a connecting passage 61. The connecting passage 61 connects the first connecting portion 211 provided in the heat exchanger 11 for the first device and the second connecting portion 221 provided in the heat exchanger 12 for the second device.

第８実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０が車両前後方向に傾斜した場合、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１の一方が重力方向上側に位置し、他方が重力方向下側に位置する。そのため、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２内で蒸発した作動流体は、連結通路６１を介して重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１から第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２の少なくとも一方を流れ、凝縮器に流入する。凝縮器で凝縮した作動流体は、液相通路５５を流れ、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２に流入する。したがって、第８実施形態も、第１〜第７実施形態と同様の作用効果を奏することができる。 In the eighth embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted in the vehicle front-rear direction, one of the first connection unit 211 and the second connection unit 221 is located on the upper side in the gravity direction, and the other is located on the lower side in the gravity direction. .. Therefore, the working fluid evaporated in the heat exchangers 11 and 12 for a plurality of devices is from the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221 to the first gas phase passage 21 located on the upper side in the gravity direction via the connection passage 61. Alternatively, it flows through at least one of the second vapor phase passages 22 and flows into the condenser. The working fluid condensed by the condenser flows through the liquid phase passage 55 and flows into the heat exchangers 11 and 12 for a plurality of devices. Therefore, the eighth embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first to seventh embodiments.

（第９実施形態）
第９実施形態について、図１７を参照して説明する。第９実施形態は、第８実施形態に対し、機器用熱交換器の数などを変更したものである。 (9th Embodiment)
A ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The ninth embodiment is obtained by changing the number of heat exchangers for equipment and the like from the eighth embodiment.

第９実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０は、３個以上の機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３と連結通路６１により構成されている。第９実施形態でも、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３が並ぶ方向の最前部に配置される機器用熱交換器を第１機器用熱交換器１１と呼び、最後部に配置される機器用熱交換器を第２機器用熱交換器１２と呼ぶ。また、第１機器用熱交換器１１と第２機器用熱交換器１２の間に配置される複数の機器用熱交換器を全て第３機器用熱交換器１３と呼ぶ。 In the ninth embodiment, the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is composed of three or more heat exchangers 11, 12, 13 for equipment and a connecting passage 61. Also in the ninth embodiment, the device heat exchanger arranged at the frontmost portion in the direction in which the plurality of device heat exchangers 11, 12 and 13 are arranged is called the first device heat exchanger 11 and is arranged at the rearmost portion. The heat exchanger for equipment is called the heat exchanger 12 for second equipment. Further, a plurality of heat exchangers for equipment arranged between the heat exchanger 11 for the first equipment and the heat exchanger 12 for the second equipment are all referred to as heat exchangers 13 for the third equipment.

連結通路６１は、第１〜第３機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３の上ヘッダタンク１１１、１２１、１３１の一端同士を連結している。具体的には、連結通路６１は、第１機器用熱交換器１１に設けられた第１接続部２１１と、第２機器用熱交換器１２に設けられた第２接続部２２１と、第３機器用熱交換器１３に設けられた第３接続部２３１を連結している。 The connecting passage 61 connects one ends of the upper header tanks 111, 121, 131 of the heat exchangers 11, 12, and 13 for the first to third devices. Specifically, the connecting passage 61 includes a first connection portion 211 provided in the heat exchanger 11 for the first device, a second connection portion 221 provided in the heat exchanger 12 for the second device, and a third. A third connection portion 231 provided in the heat exchanger 13 for equipment is connected.

第９実施形態では、第１気相通路２１が機器温度調整部１０に接続する第１接続部２１１は、車両前方側に配置された第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１に接続している。なお、第１気相通路２１は、第１接続部２１１から車両前方へ延びる部位２１ａを有している。また、第２気相通路２２が機器温度調整部１０に接続する第２接続部２２１は、車両後方側に配置された第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１に接続している。すなわち、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１は、互いに水平方向に出来るだけ遠い位置に設けられている。なお、第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２は、合流部３０で合流している。合流部３０と凝縮器との間を合流通路４０が接続している。 In the ninth embodiment, the first connection portion 211 to which the first gas phase passage 21 is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is connected to the upper header tank 111 of the first equipment heat exchanger 11 arranged on the front side of the vehicle. doing. The first gas phase passage 21 has a portion 21a extending from the first connection portion 211 to the front of the vehicle. Further, the second connection portion 221 in which the second gas phase passage 22 is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting portion 10 is connected to the upper header tank 121 of the second equipment heat exchanger 12 arranged on the rear side of the vehicle. That is, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are provided at positions as far as possible in the horizontal direction from each other. The first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 are merged at the confluence portion 30. A merging passage 40 is connected between the merging portion 30 and the condenser.

第９実施形態でも、機器温度調整部１０が車両前後方向に傾斜した場合、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１の一方が重力方向上側に位置し、他方が重力方向下側に位置する。そのため、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３内で蒸発した作動流体は、連結通路６１を介して重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１から第１気相通路２１または第２気相通路２２の少なくとも一方を流れ、凝縮器に流入する。凝縮器で凝縮した作動流体は、液相通路５５を流れ、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３に流入する。したがって、第９実施形態も、第１〜第８実施形態と同様の作用効果を奏することができる。 Also in the ninth embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted in the vehicle front-rear direction, one of the first connection unit 211 and the second connection unit 221 is located on the upper side in the gravity direction and the other is located on the lower side in the gravity direction. .. Therefore, the working fluid evaporated in the heat exchangers 11, 12, and 13 for a plurality of devices is the first gas phase from the first connection portion 211 or the second connection portion 221 located on the upper side in the gravity direction via the connecting passage 61. It flows through at least one of the passage 21 or the second vapor phase passage 22 and flows into the condenser. The working fluid condensed by the condenser flows through the liquid phase passage 55 and flows into the heat exchangers 11, 12, and 13 for a plurality of devices. Therefore, the ninth embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first to eighth embodiments.

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第１０実施形態について、図１８を参照して説明する。第１０実施形態は、第８実施形態に対し、気相通路および連結通路の構成の一部を変更したものである。 (10th Embodiment)
The tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The tenth embodiment is a modification of the eighth embodiment in which a part of the configuration of the gas phase passage and the connecting passage is changed.

第１０実施形態では、連結通路は、第１連結通路６１と第２連結通路６２を含んでいる。第１連結通路６１は、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１の車幅方向右側の端部と第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１の車幅方向右側の端部とを連結している。第２連結通路６２は、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１の車幅方向左側の端部と第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１の車幅方向左側の端部とを連結している。 In the tenth embodiment, the connecting passage includes a first connecting passage 61 and a second connecting passage 62. The first connecting passage 61 is the right end of the upper header tank 111 of the first equipment heat exchanger 11 in the vehicle width direction and the right end of the upper header tank 121 of the second equipment heat exchanger 12 in the vehicle width direction. And are connected. The second connecting passage 62 is the left end portion of the upper header tank 111 of the first equipment heat exchanger 11 in the vehicle width direction and the left end portion of the upper header tank 121 of the second equipment heat exchanger 12 in the vehicle width direction. And are connected.

第１０実施形態では、第１気相通路２１は、車幅方向右側の第１気相通路２１ｅと車幅方向左側の第１気相通路２１ｆを含んで構成されている。 In the tenth embodiment, the first gas phase passage 21 includes a first gas phase passage 21e on the right side in the vehicle width direction and a first gas phase passage 21f on the left side in the vehicle width direction.

車幅方向右側の第１気相通路２１ｅは、第１合流部３１と、車両前方側に配置された第１機器用熱交換器１１とを接続している。車幅方向右側の第１気相通路２１ｅの第１接続部２１１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車幅方向右側の部位に接続している。 The first gas phase passage 21e on the right side in the vehicle width direction connects the first merging portion 31 and the heat exchanger 11 for the first device arranged on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211a of the first gas phase passage 21e on the right side in the vehicle width direction is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the right side in the vehicle width direction.

車幅方向左側の第１気相通路２１ｆは、第２合流部３２と、車両前方側に配置された第１機器用熱交換器１１とを接続している。車幅方向左側の第１気相通路２１ｆの第１接続部２１１ｂは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車幅方向左側の部位に接続している。 The first gas phase passage 21f on the left side in the vehicle width direction connects the second merging portion 32 and the heat exchanger 11 for the first device arranged on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211b of the first gas phase passage 21f on the left side in the vehicle width direction is connected to the portion on the left side in the vehicle width direction of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device.

第２気相通路２２は、車幅方向右側の第２気相通路２２ｅと車幅方向左側の第２気相通路２２ｆを含んで構成されている。 The second gas phase passage 22 includes a second gas phase passage 22e on the right side in the vehicle width direction and a second gas phase passage 22f on the left side in the vehicle width direction.

車幅方向右側の第２気相通路２２ｅは、第２合流部３２と、車両後方側に配置された第２機器用熱交換器１２とを接続している。車幅方向左側の第２気相通路２１ｆの第２接続部２１１ａは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車幅方向右側の部位に接続している。 The second gas phase passage 22e on the right side in the vehicle width direction connects the second merging portion 32 and the heat exchanger 12 for the second device arranged on the rear side of the vehicle. The second connection portion 211a of the second gas phase passage 21f on the left side in the vehicle width direction is connected to the portion on the right side in the vehicle width direction of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device.

車幅方向左側の第２気相通路２２ｆは、第２合流部３２と、車両後方側に配置された第１機器用熱交換器１２とを接続している。車幅方向左側の第２気相通路２２ｆの第２接続部２２１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車幅方向左側の部位に接続している。 The second gas phase passage 22f on the left side in the vehicle width direction connects the second merging portion 32 and the heat exchanger 12 for the first device arranged on the rear side of the vehicle. The second connection portion 221b of the second gas phase passage 22f on the left side in the vehicle width direction is connected to the portion on the left side in the vehicle width direction of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device.

車幅方向右側の第１気相通路２１ｅと第２気相通路２２ｅは第１合流部３１で合流している。車幅方向左側の第１気相通路２１ｆと第２気相通路２２ｆは第２合流部３２で合流している。第１合流部３１と第２合流部３２とは、第１合流通路４１により接続されている。第１合流通路４１の途中と凝縮器とは、第２合流通路４２により接続されている。 The first gas phase passage 21e and the second gas phase passage 22e on the right side in the vehicle width direction meet at the first merging portion 31. The first gas phase passage 21f and the second gas phase passage 22f on the left side in the vehicle width direction meet at the second merging portion 32. The first merging portion 31 and the second merging portion 32 are connected by a first merging passage 41. The middle of the first merging passage 41 and the condenser are connected by a second merging passage 42.

なお、第１機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２の一端と第２機器用熱交換器１２の下ヘッダタンク１２２の一端とは、第１下連結通路７１により連結されている。第１機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２の他端と第２機器用熱交換器１２の下ヘッダタンク１２２の他端とは、第２下連結通路７２により連結されている。液相通路５５は途中で分岐し、第１下連結通路７１および第２下連結通路７２に接続されている。 One end of the lower header tank 112 of the first equipment heat exchanger 11 and one end of the lower header tank 122 of the second equipment heat exchanger 12 are connected by the first lower connecting passage 71. The other end of the lower header tank 112 of the first equipment heat exchanger 11 and the other end of the lower header tank 122 of the second equipment heat exchanger 12 are connected by a second lower connecting passage 72. The liquid phase passage 55 branches in the middle and is connected to the first lower connecting passage 71 and the second lower connecting passage 72.

第１０実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０が車両前後方向に傾斜した場合、第１接続部２１１ａ、２１１ｂまたは第２接続部２２１ａ、２２１ｂの一方が重力方向上側に位置し、他方が重力方向下側に位置する。 In the tenth embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted in the vehicle front-rear direction, one of the first connecting portions 211a and 211b or the second connecting portions 221a and 221b is located on the upper side in the gravity direction and the other is located on the lower side in the gravity direction. Located on the side.

さらに、第１０実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０が車幅方向に傾斜した場合、車両右側の接続部２１１ａ、２２１ａまたは車両左側の接続部２１１ｂ、２２１ｂの一方が重力方向上側に位置し、他方が重力方向下側に位置する。したがって、第１０実施形態も、第１〜第９実施形態と同様の作用効果を奏することができる。さらに、第１０実施形態は、第１接続部２１１ａ、２１１ｂと第２接続部２２１ａ、２２１ｂが、それぞれ、機器温度調整部１０の４隅に設けられていることで、車両の前後左右いずれの方向の傾斜にも対応することができる。 Further, in the tenth embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is inclined in the vehicle width direction, one of the connecting portions 211a and 221a on the right side of the vehicle or the connecting portions 211b and 221b on the left side of the vehicle is located on the upper side in the gravity direction and the other. Is located on the lower side in the direction of gravity. Therefore, the tenth embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first to ninth embodiments. Further, in the tenth embodiment, the first connection portions 211a and 211b and the second connection portions 221a and 221b are provided at the four corners of the device temperature adjusting unit 10, respectively, so that the vehicle can be in any of the front, rear, left and right directions. It can also handle the inclination of.

（第１１実施形態）
第１１実施形態について、図１９を参照して説明する。第１１実施形態は、第１０実施形態に対し、機器用熱交換器１１の数などを変更したものである。 (11th Embodiment)
The eleventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The eleventh embodiment is a modification of the tenth embodiment in which the number of heat exchangers 11 for equipment and the like are changed.

第１１実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０は、３個以上の機器用熱交換器と連結通路６１、６２により構成されている。第１１実施形態の説明では、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３が並ぶ方向の最前部に配置される機器用熱交換器を第１機器用熱交換器１１と呼び、最後部に配置される機器用熱交換器を第２機器用熱交換器１２と呼ぶ。また、第１機器用熱交換器１１と第２機器用熱交換器１２との間に配置される複数の機器用熱交換器を全て第３機器用熱交換器１３と呼ぶ。 In the eleventh embodiment, the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is composed of three or more heat exchangers for equipment and connecting passages 61 and 62. In the description of the eleventh embodiment, the heat exchanger for equipment arranged at the frontmost portion in the direction in which the heat exchangers 11, 12, and 13 for a plurality of equipment are arranged is referred to as the heat exchanger 11 for first equipment, and is at the rearmost portion. The heat exchanger for the equipment to be arranged is called the heat exchanger 12 for the second equipment. Further, a plurality of heat exchangers for equipment arranged between the heat exchanger 11 for the first equipment and the heat exchanger 12 for the second equipment are all referred to as heat exchangers 13 for the third equipment.

第１連結通路６１は、第１〜第３機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３の上ヘッダタンク１１１、１２１、１３１の車幅方向右側の端部同士を連結している。第２連結通路６２は、第１〜第３機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３の上ヘッダタンク１１１、１２１、１３１の車幅方向左側の端部同士を連結している。 The first connecting passage 61 connects the ends on the right side in the vehicle width direction of the upper header tanks 111, 121, 131 of the heat exchangers 11, 12, and 13 for the first to third devices. The second connecting passage 62 connects the left ends of the upper header tanks 111, 121, 131 for the first to third equipment heat exchangers 11, 12, and 13 in the vehicle width direction.

第１１実施形態でも、第１気相通路２１は、車幅方向右側の第１気相通路２１ｅと車幅方向左側の第１気相通路２１ｆを含んで構成されている。 Also in the eleventh embodiment, the first gas phase passage 21 is configured to include the first gas phase passage 21e on the right side in the vehicle width direction and the first gas phase passage 21f on the left side in the vehicle width direction.

車幅方向右側の第１気相通路２１ｅは、第１合流部３１と、車両前方側に配置された第１機器用熱交換器１１とを接続している。その車幅方向右側の第１気相通路２１ｅの第１接続部２１１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車幅方向右側の部位に接続している。 The first gas phase passage 21e on the right side in the vehicle width direction connects the first merging portion 31 and the heat exchanger 11 for the first device arranged on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211a of the first gas phase passage 21e on the right side in the vehicle width direction is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the right side in the vehicle width direction.

車幅方向左側の第１気相通路２１ｆは、第２合流部３２と、車両前方側に配置された第１機器用熱交換器１１とを接続している。その車幅方向左側の第１気相通路２１ｆの第１接続部２１１ｂは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車幅方向左側の部位に接続している。 The first gas phase passage 21f on the left side in the vehicle width direction connects the second merging portion 32 and the heat exchanger 11 for the first device arranged on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211b of the first gas phase passage 21f on the left side in the vehicle width direction is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the left side in the vehicle width direction.

車幅方向右側の第２気相通路２２ｅは、第１合流部３１と、車両後方側に配置された第２機器用熱交換器１２とを接続している。その車幅方向右側の第２気相通路２２ｅの第２接続部２１１ａは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車幅方向右側の部位に接続している。 The second gas phase passage 22e on the right side in the vehicle width direction connects the first confluence portion 31 and the heat exchanger 12 for the second device arranged on the rear side of the vehicle. The second connection portion 211a of the second gas phase passage 22e on the right side in the vehicle width direction is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the right side in the vehicle width direction.

車幅方向左側の第２気相通路２２ｆは、第２合流部３２と、車両後方側に配置された第１機器用熱交換器１２とを接続している。その車幅方向左側の第２気相通路２２ｆの第２接続部２２１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車幅方向左側の部位に接続している。したがって、第１接続部２１１ａ、２１１ｂと第２接続部２２１ａ、２２１ｂとは、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３が並ぶ方向において、車両前後方向に出来るだけ遠い位置に設けられている。 The second gas phase passage 22f on the left side in the vehicle width direction connects the second merging portion 32 and the heat exchanger 12 for the first device arranged on the rear side of the vehicle. The second connection portion 221b of the second gas phase passage 22f on the left side in the vehicle width direction is connected to the portion on the left side in the vehicle width direction of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device. Therefore, the first connection portions 211a and 211b and the second connection portions 221a and 221b are provided at positions as far as possible in the vehicle front-rear direction in the direction in which the plurality of equipment heat exchangers 11, 12, and 13 are arranged. ..

なお、第１〜第３機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３の下ヘッダタンク１１２、１２２、１３２の車幅方向右側の端部同士は、第１下連結通路７１により連結されている。第１〜第３機器用熱交換器１１、１２、１３の下ヘッダタンク１１２、１２２、１３２の車幅方向左側の端部同士は、第２下連結通路７２により連結されている。液相通路５５は途中で分岐し、第１下連結通路７１および第２下連結通路７２に接続されている。 The ends of the lower header tanks 112, 122, and 132 of the heat exchangers 11, 12, and 13 for the first to third devices on the right side in the vehicle width direction are connected by the first lower connecting passage 71. The left ends of the lower header tanks 112, 122, 132 of the heat exchangers 11, 12, and 13 for the first to third devices in the vehicle width direction are connected to each other by the second lower connecting passage 72. The liquid phase passage 55 branches in the middle and is connected to the first lower connecting passage 71 and the second lower connecting passage 72.

第１１実施形態も、第１〜第１０実施形態と同様の作用効果を奏することができる。さらに、第１１実施形態も、第１、第２気相通路２１、２２の第１、第２接続部２１１ａ、２１１ｂ、２１１ａ、２２１ｂが、それぞれ、機器温度調整部１０の４隅に設けられていることで、車両の前後左右いずれの方向の傾斜にも対応することができる。 The eleventh embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first to tenth embodiments. Further, in the eleventh embodiment, the first and second connection portions 211a, 211b, 211a and 221b of the first and second vapor phase passages 21 and 22 are provided at the four corners of the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10, respectively. Therefore, it is possible to cope with the inclination of the vehicle in any direction of front, rear, left and right.

（第１２実施形態）
第１２実施形態について、図２０を参照して説明する。第１２実施形態は、第８実施形態などに対し、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２の並ぶ方向などを変更したものである。 (12th Embodiment)
A twelfth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The twelfth embodiment is different from the eighth embodiment in that the directions in which the heat exchangers 11 and 12 for a plurality of devices are arranged are changed.

第１２実施形態では、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２が、その機器用熱交換器１１、１２の長手方向に並んでいる。また、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２は、車両前後方向に沿って配置されている。連結通路６１は、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両後方側の端部と、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両前方側の端部とを連結している。 In the twelfth embodiment, a plurality of heat exchangers 11 and 12 for equipment are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the heat exchangers 11 and 12 for the equipment. Further, the plurality of heat exchangers 11 and 12 for equipment are arranged along the vehicle front-rear direction. The connecting passage 61 includes the end of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the rear side of the vehicle and the end of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the front side of the vehicle. Are connected.

第１２実施形態では、第１気相通路２１は、合流部３０と、車両前方側に配置された第１機器用熱交換器１１とを接続している。その第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１は、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両前方側の端部に設けられている。 In the twelfth embodiment, the first gas phase passage 21 connects the merging portion 30 and the heat exchanger 11 for the first device arranged on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211 of the first gas phase passage 21 is provided at the end portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the front side of the vehicle.

第２気相通路２２は、合流部３０と、車両後方側に配置された第２機器用熱交換器１２とを接続している。その第２気相通路２２の第２接続部２２１は、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両後方側の端部に設けられている。したがって、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１とは、複数の機器用熱交換器１１、１２が並ぶ方向において、車両前後方向に出来るだけ遠い位置に設けられている。なお、第３気相通路２３は、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両後方側の端部と、第２気相通路２２とを接続している。この第３気相通路２３は、省略してもよい。 The second gas phase passage 22 connects the merging portion 30 and the heat exchanger 12 for the second device arranged on the rear side of the vehicle. The second connection portion 221 of the second gas phase passage 22 is provided at the rear end of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the rear side of the vehicle. Therefore, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 221 are provided at positions as far as possible in the vehicle front-rear direction in the direction in which the plurality of device heat exchangers 11 and 12 are arranged. The third gas phase passage 23 connects the end portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the rear side of the vehicle to the second gas phase passage 22. The third gas phase passage 23 may be omitted.

第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２は、合流部３０で合流している。合流部３０と凝縮器との間を合流通路４０が接続している。 The first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 merge at the merging portion 30. A merging passage 40 is connected between the merging portion 30 and the condenser.

なお、第１機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２の他端と、第２機器用熱交換器１２の下ヘッダタンク１２２の一端は、下連結通路７０により連結されている。液相通路５５は、第１機器用熱交換器１１の下ヘッダタンク１１２の一端に接続されている。 The other end of the lower header tank 112 of the first device heat exchanger 11 and one end of the lower header tank 122 of the second device heat exchanger 12 are connected by a lower connecting passage 70. The liquid phase passage 55 is connected to one end of the lower header tank 112 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device.

第１２実施形態も、機器温度調整部１０が第１機器用熱交換器１１側または第２機器用熱交換器１２側に傾斜した場合、第１接続部２１１と第２接続部２２１の一方が重力方向上側に位置し、他方が重力方向下側に位置する。したがって、第１２実施形態も、第１〜第１１実施形態と同様の作用効果を奏することができる。 Also in the twelfth embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted toward the heat exchanger 11 side for the first device or the heat exchanger 12 side for the second device, one of the first connection unit 211 and the second connection unit 221 It is located above the direction of gravity and the other is located below the direction of gravity. Therefore, the twelfth embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first to eleventh embodiments.

（第１３実施形態）
第１３実施形態について、図２１を参照して説明する。第１３実施形態は、第８実施形態などに対し、機器用熱交換器の数および配置などを変更したものである。 (13th Embodiment)
The thirteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The thirteenth embodiment is a modification of the eighth embodiment and the like in which the number and arrangement of heat exchangers for equipment are changed.

第１３実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０は、４個の機器用熱交換器１１〜１４と連結通路６１により構成されている。第１３実施形態の説明では、複数の機器用熱交換器のうち、車両前方側に配置される２個の機器用熱交換器を第１機器用熱交換器１１、第２機器用熱交換器１２と呼ぶ。車両後方側に配置される２個の機器用熱交換器を第３機器用熱交換器１３、第４機器用熱交換器１４と呼ぶ。 In the thirteenth embodiment, the equipment temperature adjusting unit 10 is composed of four equipment heat exchangers 11 to 14 and a connecting passage 61. In the description of the thirteenth embodiment, among the heat exchangers for a plurality of devices, the heat exchangers for two devices arranged on the front side of the vehicle are the heat exchangers for the first device 11 and the heat exchangers for the second device. Call it 12. The two heat exchangers for equipment arranged on the rear side of the vehicle are called the heat exchanger 13 for the third equipment and the heat exchanger 14 for the fourth equipment.

第１３実施形態では、第１気相通路２１は、合流部３０から延びる部位２１ａが分岐部２１ｂを介して一方の第１気相通路２１ｃと他方の第１気相通路２１ｄに分岐している。一方の第１気相通路２１ｃの第１接続部２１１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１に接続している。他方の第１気相通路２１ｄの第１接続部２１１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１に接続している。 In the thirteenth embodiment, in the first gas phase passage 21, the portion 21a extending from the confluence portion 30 is branched into one first gas phase passage 21c and the other first gas phase passage 21d via the branch portion 21b. .. The first connection portion 211a of the first gas phase passage 21c is connected to the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device. The first connection portion 211b of the other first gas phase passage 21d is connected to the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device.

また、第２気相通路２２は、合流部３０から分岐部２２ｂを介して一方の第２気相通路２２ｃと他方の第２気相通路２２ｄに分岐している。一方の第２気相通路２２ｃの第２接続部２２１ａは、第３機器用熱交換器１３の上ヘッダタンク１３１に接続している。他方の第２気相通路２２ｄの第２接続部２２１ｂは、第４機器用熱交換器１４の上ヘッダタンク１４１に接続している。 Further, the second gas phase passage 22 branches from the merging portion 30 to one second gas phase passage 22c and the other second gas phase passage 22d via the branch portion 22b. The second connection portion 221a of the second gas phase passage 22c is connected to the upper header tank 131 of the heat exchanger 13 for the third device. The second connection portion 221b of the other second gas phase passage 22d is connected to the upper header tank 141 of the heat exchanger 14 for the fourth device.

連結通路６１は、第１気相通路２１の分岐部２１ｂと第２気相通路２２の分岐部２２ｂとを接続している。 The connecting passage 61 connects the branch portion 21b of the first gas phase passage 21 and the branch portion 22b of the second gas phase passage 22.

尚、液相通路５５は、第１〜第４機器用熱交換器１１〜１４の下ヘッダタンク１１２、１２２、１３２、１４２に接続されている。 The liquid phase passage 55 is connected to the lower header tanks 112, 122, 132, 142 of the heat exchangers 11 to 14 for the first to fourth devices.

第１３実施形態も、機器温度調整部１０が第１機器用熱交換器１１側または第３機器用熱交換器１３側に傾斜した場合、第１接続部２１１ａ、２１１ｂと第２接続部２２１ａ、２２１ｂの一方が重力方向上側に位置し、他方が重力方向下側に位置する。したがって、第１３実施形態も、第１〜第１２実施形態と同様の作用効果を奏することができる。 Also in the thirteenth embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted toward the heat exchanger 11 side for the first device or the heat exchanger 13 side for the third device, the first connecting parts 211a and 211b and the second connecting part 221a, One of the 221b is located above the gravity direction and the other is located below the gravity direction. Therefore, the thirteenth embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the first to twelfth embodiments.

（第１４実施形態）
第１４実施形態について、図２２を参照して説明する。第１４実施形態は、第１３実施形態などに対し、複数の機器用熱交換器１１〜１４が並ぶ方向などを変更したものである。 (14th Embodiment)
The 14th embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The 14th embodiment is different from the 13th embodiment in that the directions in which the heat exchangers 11 to 14 for a plurality of devices are arranged are changed.

第１４実施形態でも、機器温度調整部１０は、４個の機器用熱交換器１１〜１４により構成されている。複数の機器用熱交換器１１〜１４はいずれも長手方向が車両前後方向に沿うように配置されている。第１４実施形態の説明でも、複数の機器用熱交換器のうち、車両前方側に配置される２個の機器用熱交換器を第１機器用熱交換器１１、第２機器用熱交換器１２と呼ぶ。車両後方側に配置される２個の機器用熱交換器を第３機器用熱交換器１３、第４機器用熱交換器１４と呼ぶ。 Also in the 14th embodiment, the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is composed of four device heat exchangers 11 to 14. The heat exchangers 11 to 14 for a plurality of devices are all arranged so that the longitudinal direction is along the vehicle front-rear direction. Also in the description of the fourteenth embodiment, among the heat exchangers for a plurality of devices, the heat exchangers for two devices arranged on the front side of the vehicle are the heat exchangers for the first device 11 and the heat exchangers for the second device. Call it 12. The two heat exchangers for equipment arranged on the rear side of the vehicle are called the heat exchanger 13 for the third equipment and the heat exchanger 14 for the fourth equipment.

第１４実施形態では、第１気相通路２１は、合流部３０と、第１〜第４機器用熱交換器１１〜１４のうち車両前方側の部位とを接続している。第１気相通路２１ａは、合流部３０から延びる部位２１ａが分岐部２１ｂを介して３つの第１気相通路２１ｃ、２１ｄ、２１ｅに分岐している。その１つの第１気相通路２１ｃの第１接続部２１１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。別の第１気相通路２１ｄの第１接続部２１１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。 In the 14th embodiment, the first gas phase passage 21 connects the merging portion 30 and a portion of the heat exchangers 11 to 14 for the first to fourth devices on the front side of the vehicle. In the first gas phase passage 21a, the portion 21a extending from the confluence portion 30 is branched into three first gas phase passages 21c, 21d, 21e via the branch portion 21b. The first connection portion 211a of the one first gas phase passage 21c is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first device on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211b of another first gas phase passage 21d is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the front side of the vehicle.

さらに別の第１気相通路２１ｅは、分岐部２１ｆを介して２つの第１気相通路２１ｇ、２１ｈに分岐している。その１つの第１気相通路２１ｇの第１接続部２１１ｃは、第３機器用熱交換器１３の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。別の第１気相通路２１ｈの第１接続部２１１ｄは、第４機器用熱交換器１４の上ヘッダタンク１４１のうち車両前方側の部位に接続している。 Yet another first gas phase passage 21e is branched into two first gas phase passages 21g and 21h via a branch portion 21f. The first connection portion 211c of the first gas phase passage 21g is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 13 for the third device on the front side of the vehicle. The first connection portion 211d of another first gas phase passage 21h is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 141 of the heat exchanger 14 for the fourth device on the front side of the vehicle.

第２気相通路２１は、合流部３０と、第１〜第４機器用熱交換器１１〜１４のうち車両後方側の部位とを接続している。第２気相通路２２ａは、合流部３０から延びる部位２２ａが分岐部２２ｂを介して３つの第２気相通路２２ｃ、２２ｄ、２２ｅに分岐している。その１つの第２気相通路２２ｃの第２接続部２２１ａは、第１機器用熱交換器１１の上ヘッダタンク１１１のうち車両後方側の部位に接続している。別の第２気相通路２２ｄの第２接続部２２１ｂは、第２機器用熱交換器１２の上ヘッダタンク１２１のうち車両後方側の部位に接続している。 The second gas phase passage 21 connects the merging portion 30 and a portion of the heat exchangers 11 to 14 for the first to fourth devices on the rear side of the vehicle. In the second gas phase passage 22a, the portion 22a extending from the confluence portion 30 is branched into three second gas phase passages 22c, 22d, 22e via the branch portion 22b. The second connection portion 221a of the one second gas phase passage 22c is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 111 of the heat exchanger 11 for the first equipment on the rear side of the vehicle. The second connection portion 221b of another second gas phase passage 22d is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 121 of the heat exchanger 12 for the second device on the rear side of the vehicle.

さらに別の第２気相通路２２ｅは、分岐部２２ｆを介して２つの第２気相通路２２ｇ、２１ｈに分岐している。その１つの第２気相通路２２ｇの第２接続部２２１ｃは、第３機器用熱交換器１３の上ヘッダタンク１３１のうち車両後方側の部位に接続している。別の第２気相通路２２ｈの第２接続部２２１ｄは、第４機器用熱交換器１４の上ヘッダタンク１４１のうち車両後方側の部位に接続している。 Yet another second gas phase passage 22e is branched into two second gas phase passages 22g and 21h via the branch portion 22f. The second connection portion 221c of the one second gas phase passage 22g is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 131 of the heat exchanger 13 for the third device on the rear side of the vehicle. The second connection portion 221d of another second gas phase passage 22h is connected to a portion of the upper header tank 141 of the heat exchanger 14 for the fourth device on the rear side of the vehicle.

第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２は、合流部３０で接続されている。合流部３０と凝縮器とは、合流通路４０により接続されている。 The first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 are connected by a confluence portion 30. The merging portion 30 and the condenser are connected by a merging passage 40.

第１４実施形態も、機器温度調整部１０が前後左右いずれの方向に傾斜した場合、第１接続部２１１または第２接続部２２１のいずれかが重力方向上側に位置する。したがって、第１４実施形態も、第１〜第１３実施形態と同様の作用効果を奏することができる。 Also in the fourteenth embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is tilted in either the front-back or left-right direction, either the first connection unit 211 or the second connection unit 221 is located on the upper side in the gravity direction. Therefore, the 14th embodiment can also exhibit the same effects as those of the 1st to 13th embodiments.

（第１５実施形態）
第１５実施形態について、図２３を参照して説明する。第１５実施形態は、機器用熱交換器１１に対する電池２の設置方法の例を説明するものである。第１５実施形態では、電池２は、端子４が設けられた面５が重力方向上側に向くように設置されている。電池２は、端子４が設けられた面５に対して垂直の面が、熱伝導シート１１４を介して、熱交換部１１３に設置されている。このように、電池２の設置方法は、任意に設定することが可能である。 (15th Embodiment)
The fifteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The fifteenth embodiment describes an example of a method of installing the battery 2 in the heat exchanger 11 for equipment. In the fifteenth embodiment, the battery 2 is installed so that the surface 5 on which the terminal 4 is provided faces upward in the direction of gravity. The battery 2 has a surface perpendicular to the surface 5 on which the terminal 4 is provided, which is installed in the heat exchange unit 113 via the heat conductive sheet 114. As described above, the installation method of the battery 2 can be arbitrarily set.

（第１６実施形態）
第１６実施形態について、図２４を参照して説明する。第１６実施形態は、機器用熱交換器１１と電池２の設置方法の例を説明するものである。第１６実施形態では、複数の機器用熱交換器１１が電池２の両側を挟むように設置されている。そのため、電池２は、熱伝導シート１１４を介して熱交換部１１３に熱接触する面積が大きくなる。したがって、第１６実施形態の機器用熱交換器１１と電池２の設置方法によれば、電池２の冷却能力を高めることが可能である。 (16th Embodiment)
The sixteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The sixteenth embodiment describes an example of how to install the heat exchanger 11 for equipment and the battery 2. In the 16th embodiment, a plurality of heat exchangers 11 for equipment are installed so as to sandwich both sides of the battery 2. Therefore, the area of the battery 2 that comes into thermal contact with the heat exchange unit 113 via the heat conductive sheet 114 becomes large. Therefore, according to the method of installing the device heat exchanger 11 and the battery 2 of the 16th embodiment, it is possible to increase the cooling capacity of the battery 2.

（第１７実施形態）
第１７実施形態について、図２５および図２６を参照して説明する。第１７実施形態は、第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２の配置の例について説明するものである。第２気相通路２２は、上ヘッダタンク１１１に沿うようにして、上ヘッダタンク１１１に当接または隣接した状態で延び、さらに、第１気相通路２１に沿うようにして、第１気相通路２１に当接または隣接した状態で延びている。第１気相通路２１の一部と第２気相通路２２の少なくとも一部は、互いに当接または隣接した状態で延びる並列部２５を構成している。上ヘッダタンク１１１と第２気相通路２２の一部も、互いに当接または隣接した状態で延びる並列部２５１を構成している。これにより、第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２が占める領域が小さくなる。また、車両等に対し第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２を一緒に組み付けることも可能である。例えば、第１気相通路２１を構成するガス配管と、第２気相通路２２を構成するガス配管を共通の取付金具を用いて車体に取り付けることが可能である。或いは、１本の配管部材に２つの流路を形成し、その一方の流路を第１気相通路２１とし、他方の流路を第２気相通路２２とすることも可能である。したがって、この機器温調装置１は、車両等への搭載性および組み付け性を向上することができる。 (17th Embodiment)
The 17th embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. The seventeenth embodiment describes an example of the arrangement of the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22. The second gas phase passage 22 extends along the upper header tank 111 in contact with or adjacent to the upper header tank 111, and further extends along the first gas phase passage 21 so as to form the first gas phase. It extends in contact with or adjacent to the passage 21. A part of the first gas phase passage 21 and at least a part of the second gas phase passage 22 form a parallel portion 25 extending in contact with or adjacent to each other. The upper header tank 111 and a part of the second vapor phase passage 22 also form a parallel portion 251 extending in contact with or adjacent to each other. As a result, the area occupied by the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 becomes smaller. It is also possible to assemble the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 together with the vehicle or the like. For example, the gas pipe forming the first gas phase passage 21 and the gas pipe forming the second gas phase passage 22 can be attached to the vehicle body by using a common mounting bracket. Alternatively, it is also possible to form two flow paths in one piping member, and use one of the flow paths as the first gas phase passage 21 and the other flow path as the second gas phase passage 22. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can improve the mountability and assembling property to a vehicle or the like.

（第１８実施形態）
第１８実施形態について、図２７〜図２９を参照して説明する。第１８実施形態も、第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２の配置の例について説明するものである。第２気相通路２２と構成する配管は、上ヘッダタンク１１１の内側に設けられ、さらに、第１気相通路２１を構成する配管の内側に設けられている。第１気相通路２１の一部と第２気相通路２２の少なくとも一部は、一方の配管の内側に他方の配管が設けられた二重配管構造２６となっている。上ヘッダタンク１１１と第２気相通路２２の一部も、上ヘッダタンク１１１の内側に第２気相通路２２が設けられた二重配管構造２６１となっている。これにより、第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２が占める領域が小さくなる。また、車両等に対し二重配管構造２６となった第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２を一緒に組み付けることも可能である。したがって、この機器温調装置１は、車両等への搭載性および組み付け性を向上することができる。 (18th Embodiment)
The eighteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. The eighteenth embodiment also describes an example of the arrangement of the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22. The pipes constituting the second gas phase passage 22 are provided inside the upper header tank 111, and further provided inside the pipes forming the first vapor phase passage 21. A part of the first gas phase passage 21 and at least a part of the second gas phase passage 22 have a double piping structure 26 in which the other pipe is provided inside one pipe. A part of the upper header tank 111 and the second gas phase passage 22 also has a double piping structure 261 in which the second vapor phase passage 22 is provided inside the upper header tank 111. As a result, the area occupied by the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 becomes smaller. It is also possible to assemble the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 having the double piping structure 26 together with the vehicle or the like. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can improve the mountability and assembling property to a vehicle or the like.

（第１９実施形態）
第１９実施形態について、図３０および図３１を参照して説明する。第１９実施形態では、気相通路に流路面積調整弁８０が設けられている。流路面積調整弁８０は、気相通路の接続部側から合流部３０側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する部材である。第１９実施形態では、流路面積調整弁８０は、第１気相通路２１に設けられている。この流路面積調整弁８０は、第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１側から合流部３０側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する。 (19th Embodiment)
The nineteenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. In the 19th embodiment, the flow path area adjusting valve 80 is provided in the gas phase passage. The flow path area adjusting valve 80 is a member that regulates the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the connecting portion side of the gas phase passage to the merging portion 30 side. In the 19th embodiment, the flow path area adjusting valve 80 is provided in the first gas phase passage 21. The flow path area adjusting valve 80 regulates the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the first connecting portion 211 side of the first gas phase passage 21 to the merging portion 30 side.

なお、流路面積調整弁８０が第２気相通路２２に設けられる場合、その流路面積調整弁８０は、第２接続部２２１側から合流部３０側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する。 When the flow path area adjusting valve 80 is provided in the second gas phase passage 22, the flow path area adjusting valve 80 causes the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the second connecting portion 221 side to the merging portion 30 side. regulate.

第１９実施形態の流路面積調整弁８０は、制御装置８１から伝送される駆動信号により駆動する電磁弁である。制御装置８１は、機器温度調整部１０の傾きを検出する傾きセンサ８２により、機器温度調整部１０の傾きが検出されると、流路面積調整弁８０に対し駆動信号を伝送する。具体的には、図３１に示すように、制御装置８１は、第２接続部２２１より第１接続部２１１が低くなるように機器温調装置１が傾くと、流路面積調整弁８０に対し駆動信号を伝送する。流路面積調整弁８０に駆動信号が伝送されると、流路面積調整弁８０は、第１気相通路２１の第１接続部２１１側から凝縮器５０側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する。図３１では、流路面積調整弁８０が作動した場合に機器温調装置１が液相の作動流体で満たされる領域にハッチングを付している。図３１に示すように、流路面積調整弁８０により液相の作動流体の流れが規制されることで、合流部３０が液没することが防がれる。そのため、第２気相通路２２から合流部３０を経由して合流通路４０へ向かう気相の作動流体の流れが確保される。したがって、機器温調装置１は、合流部３０の位置を下げることで、車両等への搭載性を向上することができる。 The flow path area adjusting valve 80 of the 19th embodiment is a solenoid valve driven by a drive signal transmitted from the control device 81. When the tilt sensor 82 that detects the tilt of the device temperature adjusting unit 10 detects the tilt of the device temperature adjusting unit 10, the control device 81 transmits a drive signal to the flow path area adjusting valve 80. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, when the device temperature control device 1 is tilted so that the first connection portion 211 is lower than the second connection portion 221, the control device 81 is relative to the flow path area adjusting valve 80. Transmit the drive signal. When the drive signal is transmitted to the flow path area adjusting valve 80, the flow path area adjusting valve 80 causes the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the first connection portion 211 side of the first gas phase passage 21 to the condenser 50 side. To regulate. In FIG. 31, when the flow path area adjusting valve 80 is activated, the device temperature control device 1 is hatched in a region filled with the working fluid of the liquid phase. As shown in FIG. 31, the flow path area adjusting valve 80 regulates the flow of the working fluid in the liquid phase, so that the merging portion 30 is prevented from being submerged. Therefore, the flow of the working fluid of the gas phase from the second gas phase passage 22 to the merging passage 40 via the merging portion 30 is secured. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can improve the mountability on a vehicle or the like by lowering the position of the merging portion 30.

また、機器温調装置１が傾いた場合に流路面積調整弁８０により液相の作動流体の流れが規制されることで、機器用熱交換器１１から第１気相通路２１に流出する液相の作動流体の量が少なくなる。機器温調装置１が傾いた場合に機器用熱交換器１１の内側の液相の作動流体の減少が抑制される。したがって、機器温調装置１は、電池２の冷却性能を向上すると共に、電池セル３同士の温度分布が大きくなることを抑制することができる。 Further, when the equipment temperature control device 1 is tilted, the flow path area adjusting valve 80 regulates the flow of the working fluid in the liquid phase, so that the liquid flowing out from the equipment heat exchanger 11 to the first gas phase passage 21. The amount of working fluid in the phase is reduced. When the device temperature control device 1 is tilted, the decrease in the working fluid of the liquid phase inside the device heat exchanger 11 is suppressed. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can improve the cooling performance of the battery 2 and prevent the temperature distribution between the battery cells 3 from becoming large.

さらに、第１９実施形態の流路面積調整弁８０は、傾きセンサ８２により機器温調装置１の傾きが検出されると、制御装置８１の制御信号に応じて動作する構成である。そのため、この流路面積調整弁８０は、機器温調装置１の傾きに対応して確実に動作する。したがって、流路面積調整弁８０は、気相通路の接続部側から合流部３０側への液相の作動流体の流れを確実に規制することができる。 Further, the flow path area adjusting valve 80 of the 19th embodiment is configured to operate in response to a control signal of the control device 81 when the tilt sensor 82 detects the tilt of the device temperature control device 1. Therefore, the flow path area adjusting valve 80 operates reliably in response to the inclination of the equipment temperature control device 1. Therefore, the flow path area adjusting valve 80 can reliably regulate the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the connecting portion side of the gas phase passage to the merging portion 30 side.

（第２０実施形態）
第２０実施形態について、図３２および図３３を参照して説明する。第２０実施形態は、第１９実施形態で説明した流路面積調整弁の変形例である。
第２０実施形態の流路面積調整弁８３は、弁座８４と弁体８５を有している。弁座８４は、気相通路２１の内壁に設けられている。弁体８５は、弁座８４よりも接続部側の流路に配置されたボール弁である。ボール弁は、気相通路２１の接続部２１１が弁座８４より重力方向下側にあるとき、弁座８４から離座する。また、図３３に示すように、ボール弁は、気相通路２１の接続部２１１が弁座８４より重力方向上側にあるとき、自重により弁座８４に着座する。この構成によっても、流路面積調整弁８３は、気相通路の接続部側より合流部３０側が低くなる場合、気相通路の接続部側から合流部３０側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制することが可能である。したがって、第２０実施形態では、流路面積調整弁８３の構成を簡素なものとすることができる。 (20th Embodiment)
A twentieth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33. The 20th embodiment is a modification of the flow path area adjusting valve described in the 19th embodiment.
The flow path area adjusting valve 83 of the 20th embodiment has a valve seat 84 and a valve body 85. The valve seat 84 is provided on the inner wall of the gas phase passage 21. The valve body 85 is a ball valve arranged in the flow path on the connection portion side of the valve seat 84. The ball valve leaves the valve seat 84 when the connecting portion 211 of the gas phase passage 21 is below the valve seat 84 in the direction of gravity. Further, as shown in FIG. 33, the ball valve is seated on the valve seat 84 by its own weight when the connecting portion 211 of the gas phase passage 21 is above the valve seat 84 in the direction of gravity. Even with this configuration, when the merging portion 30 side of the flow path area adjusting valve 83 is lower than the connecting portion side of the gas phase passage, the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the connecting portion side of the gas phase passage to the merging portion 30 side. It is possible to regulate. Therefore, in the twentieth embodiment, the configuration of the flow path area adjusting valve 83 can be simplified.

（第２１実施形態）
第２１実施形態について、図３４および図３５を参照して説明する。第２１実施形態も、第１９実施形態で説明した流路面積調整弁の変形例である。 (21st Embodiment)
The 21st embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35. The 21st embodiment is also a modification of the flow path area adjusting valve described in the 19th embodiment.

第２１実施形態の流路面積調整弁８６も、弁座８７と弁体８８を有している。弁座８７は、気相通路の内壁に設けられている。弁体８８は、液相の作動流体よりも質量が小さい材料で形成されたフロート弁である。図３４に示すように、フロート弁は、気相通路２１に気相の作動流体が流れるときに自重により弁座８７から離座する。また、図３５に示すように、フロート弁は、気相通路２１に液相の作動流体が流れるときに浮力により弁座８７に着座する。なお、図３５では、液相の作動流体が充満する領域に破線のハッチングを付している。この構成によっても、流路面積調整弁８６は、気相通路２１の接続部２１１側から合流部３０側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制することが可能である。したがって、第２１実施形態では、流路面積調整弁８６の構成を簡素なものとすることができる。 The flow path area adjusting valve 86 of the 21st embodiment also has a valve seat 87 and a valve body 88. The valve seat 87 is provided on the inner wall of the gas phase passage. The valve body 88 is a float valve made of a material having a mass smaller than that of the working fluid of the liquid phase. As shown in FIG. 34, the float valve separates from the valve seat 87 due to its own weight when the working fluid of the gas phase flows through the gas phase passage 21. Further, as shown in FIG. 35, the float valve is seated on the valve seat 87 by buoyancy when the working fluid of the liquid phase flows through the gas phase passage 21. In FIG. 35, a broken line hatch is attached to the region filled with the working fluid of the liquid phase. With this configuration, the flow path area adjusting valve 86 can regulate the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the connecting portion 211 side of the gas phase passage 21 to the merging portion 30 side. Therefore, in the 21st embodiment, the configuration of the flow path area adjusting valve 86 can be simplified.

（第２２実施形態）
第２２実施形態について、図３６〜図３８を参照して説明する。第２２実施形態は、第８実施形態と第１７実施形態との組み合わせである。 (22nd Embodiment)
The 22nd embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38. The 22nd embodiment is a combination of the 8th embodiment and the 17th embodiment.

第２２実施形態では、第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２とは、当接または隣接した状態で延びている。また、連結通路６１と第２気相通路２２も、当接または隣接した状態で延びている。 In the 22nd embodiment, the first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 extend in contact with each other or adjacent to each other. Further, the connecting passage 61 and the second gas phase passage 22 also extend in contact with each other or adjacent to each other.

第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２とは、互いに当接または隣接した状態で延びる並列部２５を構成している。また、連結通路６１と第２気相通路２２も、互いに当接または隣接した状態で延びる並列部２５１を構成している。これにより、第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２と連結通路６１が占める領域が小さくなる。また、車両等に対し第１気相通路２１と第２気相通路２２と連結通路６１を一緒に組み付けることも可能である。 The first gas phase passage 21 and the second gas phase passage 22 form a parallel portion 25 extending in contact with or adjacent to each other. Further, the connecting passage 61 and the second gas phase passage 22 also form a parallel portion 251 extending in a state of being in contact with or adjacent to each other. As a result, the area occupied by the first gas phase passage 21, the second gas phase passage 22, and the connecting passage 61 becomes smaller. It is also possible to assemble the first gas phase passage 21, the second gas phase passage 22, and the connecting passage 61 together with the vehicle or the like.

なお、１本の配管部材に２つの流路を形成し、その一方の流路を第１気相通路２１または連結通路６１とし、他方の流路を第２気相通路２２とすることも可能である。これにより、機器温調装置１は、車両等への搭載性および組み付け性を向上することができる。 It is also possible to form two flow paths in one piping member, one of which is the first gas phase passage 21 or the connecting passage 61, and the other flow path is the second gas phase passage 22. Is. As a result, the device temperature control device 1 can be improved in mountability and assembling property to a vehicle or the like.

（第２３実施形態）
第２３実施形態について、図３９〜図４１を参照して説明する。第２３実施形態は、第８実施形態と第１８実施形態との組み合わせである。 (23rd Embodiment)
The 23rd embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41. The 23rd embodiment is a combination of the 8th embodiment and the 18th embodiment.

第２３実施形態では、第１気相通路２１および連結通路６１を構成する配管の内側に、第２気相通路２２を構成する配管が設けられている。第１気相通路２１および連結通路６１と第２気相通路２２とは、一方の配管の内側に他方の配管が設けられた二重配管構造２６となっている。これにより、第１気相通路２１と連結通路６１と第２気相通路２２が占める領域が小さくなる。また、車両等に対し二重配管構造２６となった第１気相通路２１と連結通路６１と第２気相通路２２を一緒に組み付けることも可能である。したがって、この機器温調装置１は、車両等への搭載性および組み付け性を向上することができる。 In the 23rd embodiment, the pipes constituting the second gas phase passage 22 are provided inside the pipes constituting the first gas phase passage 21 and the connecting passage 61. The first gas phase passage 21, the connecting passage 61, and the second gas phase passage 22 have a double piping structure 26 in which the other pipe is provided inside one pipe. As a result, the area occupied by the first gas phase passage 21, the connecting passage 61, and the second gas phase passage 22 becomes smaller. Further, it is also possible to assemble the first gas phase passage 21, the connecting passage 61, and the second gas phase passage 22 having the double piping structure 26 together with the vehicle or the like. Therefore, the device temperature control device 1 can improve the mountability and assembling property to a vehicle or the like.

（他の実施形態）
本発明は上記した実施形態に限定されるものではなく、特許請求の範囲に記載した範囲内において適宜変更が可能である。また、上記各実施形態は、互いに無関係なものではなく、組み合わせが明らかに不可な場合を除き、適宜組み合わせが可能である。また、上記各実施形態において、実施形態を構成する要素は、特に必須であると明示した場合および原理的に明らかに必須であると考えられる場合等を除き、必ずしも必須のものではないことは言うまでもない。また、上記各実施形態において、実施形態の構成要素の個数、数値、量、範囲等の数値が言及されている場合、特に必須であると明示した場合および原理的に明らかに特定の数に限定される場合等を除き、その特定の数に限定されるものではない。また、上記各実施形態において、構成要素等の形状、位置関係等に言及するときは、特に明示した場合および原理的に特定の形状、位置関係等に限定される場合等を除き、その形状、位置関係等に限定されるものではない。 (Other embodiments)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately modified within the scope of the claims. Further, the above-described embodiments are not unrelated to each other, and can be appropriately combined unless the combination is clearly impossible. Further, in each of the above embodiments, it goes without saying that the elements constituting the embodiment are not necessarily essential except when it is clearly stated that they are essential and when they are clearly considered to be essential in principle. No. Further, in each of the above embodiments, when numerical values such as the number, numerical values, amounts, and ranges of the constituent elements of the embodiment are mentioned, when it is clearly stated that they are particularly essential, and in principle, they are clearly limited to a specific number. It is not limited to the specific number except when it is done. In addition, in each of the above embodiments, when referring to the shape, positional relationship, etc. of a component or the like, the shape, unless otherwise specified or limited in principle to a specific shape, positional relationship, etc. It is not limited to the positional relationship.

（１）上記各実施形態では、機器温調装置１が温度を調整する対象機器として電池２を例にして説明した。これに対し、他の実施形態では、機器温調装置１が温度を調整する対象機器は、例えばモータ、インバータまたは充電器など、冷却または暖機が必要な他の機器でも良い。 (1) In each of the above embodiments, the battery 2 has been described as an example of the target device for which the device temperature control device 1 adjusts the temperature. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the target device for which the device temperature control device 1 adjusts the temperature may be another device that requires cooling or warming up, such as a motor, an inverter, or a charger.

（２）上記各実施形態では、機器温調装置１が対象機器を冷却する機能を有する構成について説明した。これに対し、他の実施形態では、機器温調装置１は、対象機器を暖機する機能を備えていてもよい。その場合、機器用熱交換器に設けられた流入部と流出部とを接続する気相通路と液相通路の途中に、作動流体を加熱するための加熱機構を設けることが可能である。加熱機構により加熱されて蒸発した作動流体は、気相通路を通り流出部から機器用熱交換器に流入する。機器用熱交換器内で電池２に放熱して凝縮した作動流体は、ヘッド差により流入部から液相通路を通り加熱機構に流入する。このような作動流体の循環により、機器温調装置１は対象機器を暖機することができる。 (2) In each of the above embodiments, the configuration in which the device temperature control device 1 has a function of cooling the target device has been described. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the device temperature control device 1 may have a function of warming up the target device. In that case, it is possible to provide a heating mechanism for heating the working fluid in the middle of the gas phase passage and the liquid phase passage connecting the inflow portion and the outflow portion provided in the heat exchanger for equipment. The working fluid heated and evaporated by the heating mechanism flows into the heat exchanger for equipment from the outflow portion through the gas phase passage. The working fluid that radiates heat to the battery 2 and condenses in the heat exchanger for equipment flows into the heating mechanism from the inflow portion through the liquid phase passage due to the head difference. By such circulation of the working fluid, the device temperature control device 1 can warm up the target device.

（３）上述した実施形態では、作動流体としてフロン系冷媒を採用する例について説明したが、この限りでは無い。作動流体は、例えばプロパン、二酸化炭素等の他の流体を採用してもよい。 (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a fluorocarbon-based refrigerant is used as the working fluid has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the working fluid, other fluids such as propane and carbon dioxide may be adopted.

（４）上述した実施形態では、複数の気相通路２１、２２を合流部３０で接続し、合流部３０と凝縮器５０との間を合流通路４０で接続する構成とした。これに対し、他の実施形態では、合流部３０と合流通路４０を設けることなく、機器温度調整部１０と凝縮器５０との間を複数の気相通路２１、２２により接続する構成としてもよい。 (4) In the above-described embodiment, the plurality of gas phase passages 21 and 22 are connected by the merging section 30, and the merging section 30 and the condenser 50 are connected by the merging passage 40. On the other hand, in another embodiment, the device temperature adjusting unit 10 and the condenser 50 may be connected by a plurality of gas phase passages 21 and 22 without providing the merging unit 30 and the merging passage 40. ..

（５）上述した実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合、作動流体の液面ＦＬが機器用熱交換器１１の途中に位置するように、作動流体の封入量を調整した。これに対し、他の実施形態では、機器温度調整部１０が水平状態にある場合、作動流体の液面ＦＬが気相通路の途中に位置するように、作動流体の封入量を調整してもよい。 (5) In the above-described embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is in the horizontal state, the amount of the working fluid sealed is adjusted so that the liquid level FL of the working fluid is located in the middle of the heat exchanger 11 for the device. .. On the other hand, in another embodiment, when the device temperature adjusting unit 10 is in the horizontal state, even if the filling amount of the working fluid is adjusted so that the liquid level FL of the working fluid is located in the middle of the gas phase passage. Good.

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上述の実施形態の一部または全部で示された第１の観点によれば、作動流体の液相と気相との相変化により対象機器の温度を調整する機器温調装置は、機器温度調整部、凝縮器、液相通路、および複数の気相通路を備える。機器温度調整部は、対象機器の冷却時に作動流体が蒸発するように対象機器と作動流体とが熱交換可能に構成された１つまたは複数の機器用熱交換器を有する。凝縮器は、気相の作動流体を放熱させ、凝縮した液相の作動流体を流出させる。液相通路は、凝縮器と機器温度調整部との間に液相の作動流体を流す。複数の気相通路は、機器温度調整部と凝縮器との間に気相の作動流体を流す。複数の気相通路のうち第１気相通路が機器温度調整部に接続する第１接続部と、第２気相通路が機器温度調整部に接続する第２接続部とは、水平方向に離れた場所に位置している。 (Summary)
According to the first aspect shown in part or all of the above-described embodiment, the device temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target device by the phase change between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid is the device temperature control device. It includes a section, a condenser, a liquid phase passage, and a plurality of gas phase passages. The equipment temperature control unit has one or more heat exchangers for equipment configured so that the target equipment and the working fluid can exchange heat so that the working fluid evaporates when the target equipment is cooled. The condenser dissipates the working fluid of the gas phase and causes the working fluid of the condensed liquid phase to flow out. The liquid phase passage allows the working fluid of the liquid phase to flow between the condenser and the equipment temperature control unit. The plurality of gas phase passages allow the working fluid of the gas phase to flow between the device temperature controller and the condenser. Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first connection portion in which the first gas phase passage connects to the equipment temperature adjusting portion and the second connecting portion in which the second gas phase passage connects to the equipment temperature adjusting portion are separated in the horizontal direction. It is located in the same place.

第２の観点によれば、機器温調装置は、車両に搭載されるものであり、第１接続部と第２接続部とは、車両前後方向に離れた場所に位置している。
これによれば、機器温調装置は、車両前後方向の傾きに対応したものとなる。車両の登坂時のように車両の前後方向の傾きは、長い間維持されやすい。また、加速、減速といったシーンのように、車両前後方向の慣性力が作用した状態は長い間維持されやすい。機器温調装置は、そのようなシーンにおいても継続して作動し、電池の冷却を継続して実施することができる。 According to the second aspect, the equipment temperature control device is mounted on the vehicle, and the first connection portion and the second connection portion are located at locations separated in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
According to this, the equipment temperature control device corresponds to the inclination in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The inclination of the vehicle in the front-rear direction, such as when climbing a slope, is likely to be maintained for a long time. In addition, the state in which the inertial force in the front-rear direction of the vehicle acts, such as the scenes of acceleration and deceleration, is likely to be maintained for a long time. The equipment temperature control device can continue to operate even in such a scene, and can continuously cool the battery.

第３の観点によれば、機器温度調整部が水平状態にある場合、作動流体の液面が機器用熱交換器の高さ方向の途中に位置し、第１接続部と第２接続部が、機器温度調整部のうち作動流体の液面より上側に位置するように作動流体の封入量が調整されている。
これによれば、第１接続部または第２接続部のガス抜け性がよくなる。すなわち、機器温度調整部から第１接続部または第２接続部を経由して第１気相通路または第２気相通路に流れる気相の作動流体の圧力損失が低減される。したがって、機器温調装置は、サーモサイフォン回路の作動流体の循環を良くすることで、対象機器の冷却性能を向上することができる。 According to the third viewpoint, when the equipment temperature adjusting portion is in the horizontal state, the liquid level of the working fluid is located in the middle of the height direction of the equipment heat exchanger, and the first connection portion and the second connection portion are located. The amount of the working fluid filled is adjusted so that it is located above the liquid level of the working fluid in the equipment temperature adjusting part.
According to this, the gas release property of the first connection portion or the second connection portion is improved. That is, the pressure loss of the working fluid of the gas phase flowing from the equipment temperature adjusting unit to the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage via the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion is reduced. Therefore, the device temperature control device can improve the cooling performance of the target device by improving the circulation of the working fluid of the thermosiphon circuit.

第４の観点によれば、機器温度調整部が所定角度に傾斜した場合、作動流体の液面が第１接続部または第２接続部の一方の上側にあり、第１接続部または第２接続部の他方の下側にあるように、作動流体の封入量が調整されている。
これによれば、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合、機器用熱交換器内で蒸発した作動流体は、液面より上に位置する第１接続部または第２接続部から第１気相通路または第２気相通路に流れる。したがって、機器温調装置は、サーモサイフォン回路の作動流体の循環を良くすることで、対象機器の冷却性能を向上することができる。 According to the fourth aspect, when the equipment temperature adjusting part is tilted at a predetermined angle, the liquid level of the working fluid is on the upper side of one of the first connection part and the second connection part, and the first connection part or the second connection part. The filling amount of the working fluid is adjusted so as to be on the lower side of the other side of the portion.
According to this, when the equipment temperature control part is tilted, the working fluid evaporated in the equipment heat exchanger is transferred from the first connection part or the second connection part located above the liquid level to the first gas phase passage or the first gas phase passage. It flows into the second vapor phase passage. Therefore, the device temperature control device can improve the cooling performance of the target device by improving the circulation of the working fluid of the thermosiphon circuit.

第５の観点によれば、気相通路は、合流部と合流通路を含んで構成されている。合流部は、第１気相通路を流れる作動流体と第２気相通路を流れる作動流体とを合流させる。合流通路は、合流部と凝縮器との間に気相の作動流体を流す。合流部は、第１接続部および第２接続部よりも重力方向上側に設けられる。
これによれば、機器温調装置は、合流部と凝縮器との間を合流通路で接続する構成とすることで、機器温度調整部と凝縮器との間を全て複数の気相通路で接続する構成に比べて、配管の数を少なくすることができる。
また、第１接続部および第２接続部よりも重力方向上側に合流部を設けることで、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合に合流部が液没することを抑制することができる。仮に、合流部が液没すると、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合、第１気相通路または第２気相通路を流れる気相の作動流体は、合流部を通過することが困難になることがある。これに対し、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合に合流部が液没していなければ、第１気相通路または第２気相通路を流れる気相の作動流体は、合流部を容易に通過し、凝縮器に流れる。したがって、機器温調装置は、サーモサイフォン回路の作動流体の循環を良くすることで、対象機器の冷却性能を向上することができる。 According to the fifth aspect, the gas phase passage includes a merging portion and a merging passage. The merging portion merges the working fluid flowing through the first gas phase passage and the working fluid flowing through the second gas phase passage. The confluence passage allows the working fluid of the gas phase to flow between the confluence and the condenser. The merging portion is provided above the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion in the direction of gravity.
According to this, the equipment temperature control device is configured to connect the confluence part and the condenser by a confluence passage, so that the equipment temperature control part and the condenser are all connected by a plurality of gas phase passages. The number of pipes can be reduced as compared with the configuration.
Further, by providing the merging portion on the upper side in the gravity direction with respect to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, it is possible to prevent the merging portion from being submerged when the device temperature adjusting portion is tilted. If the confluence is submerged and the equipment temperature control is tilted, it may be difficult for the working fluid of the gas phase flowing through the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage to pass through the confluence. is there. On the other hand, if the confluence is not submerged when the equipment temperature control section is tilted, the working fluid of the gas phase flowing through the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage easily passes through the confluence. , Flows into the condenser. Therefore, the device temperature control device can improve the cooling performance of the target device by improving the circulation of the working fluid of the thermosiphon circuit.

第６の観点によれば、機器温度調整部が所定角度に傾斜した場合、合流部より下側に作動流体の液面があるように、作動流体の封入量が調整されている。
これによれば、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合に合流部が液没することを抑制することができる。 According to the sixth aspect, when the equipment temperature adjusting portion is tilted at a predetermined angle, the filling amount of the working fluid is adjusted so that the liquid level of the working fluid is below the merging portion.
According to this, it is possible to prevent the merging portion from submerging when the equipment temperature adjusting portion is tilted.

第７の観点によれば、第１接続部と第２接続部は、１つの機器用熱交換器のうち水平方向に離れた位置に設けられている。
これによれば、機器用熱交換器が傾斜した場合、機器用熱交換器内で蒸発した作動流体は、重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部または第２接続部から第１気相通路または第２気相通路を流れ、凝縮器に流入する。したがって、機器温調装置は、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合でも、対象機器を冷却することが可能である。 According to the seventh aspect, the first connection portion and the second connection portion are provided at positions apart from each other in the horizontal direction in one heat exchanger for equipment.
According to this, when the equipment heat exchanger is tilted, the working fluid evaporated in the equipment heat exchanger is transferred from the first connection portion or the second connection portion located on the upper side in the direction of gravity to the first gas phase passage or the first gas phase passage. It flows through the second vapor phase passage and flows into the condenser. Therefore, the device temperature control device can cool the target device even when the device temperature control unit is tilted.

第８の観点によれば、機器用熱交換器は、重力方向から視て長手方向と短手方向を有する形状であり、対象機器に直接接触または熱伝導部材を介して間接的に熱接触する熱交換部を有している。第１接続部と第２接続部は、機器用熱交換器のうち熱交換部より長手方向外側の位置に設けられている。
これによれば、１つの機器用熱交換器の中で、第１接続部と第２接続部が水平方向に大きく離れた位置に設けられる。そのため、機器用熱交換器が大きく傾斜した場合でも、機器用熱交換器内で蒸発した気相の作動流体を第１接続部または第２接続部から第１気相通路または第２気相通路に排出することが可能である。 According to the eighth aspect, the heat exchanger for equipment has a shape having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction when viewed from the direction of gravity, and is in direct contact with the target device or indirectly through a heat conductive member. It has a heat exchange unit. The first connection portion and the second connection portion are provided at positions outside the heat exchange portion in the longitudinal direction of the heat exchanger for equipment.
According to this, in one heat exchanger for equipment, the first connection portion and the second connection portion are provided at positions that are largely separated in the horizontal direction. Therefore, even when the equipment heat exchanger is greatly tilted, the working fluid of the gas phase evaporated in the equipment heat exchanger can be transferred from the first connection portion or the second connection portion to the first gas phase passage or the second vapor phase passage. It is possible to discharge to.

第９の観点によれば、第１接続部は、機器用熱交換器のうち熱交換部より車両前方側の位置に設けられている。第２接続部は、機器用熱交換器のうち熱交換部より車両後方側の位置に設けられている。そして、第１気相通路は、第１接続部から上方または車両前方へ延びる部位を有し、第２気相通路は、第２接続部から上方または車両後方へ延びる部位を有している。
これによれば、第１気相通路のうち第１接続部から上方または車両前方へ延びる部位が上方となるように傾斜した場合、機器用熱交換器の熱交換部よりも第１気相通路が相対的に下がらない。よって、そのような傾斜時において、機器用熱交換器の熱交換部で蒸発した気相冷媒が、第１気相通路に導かれやすくなる。
また、第２気相通路のうち第２接続部から上方または車両前方へ延びる部位が上方となるように傾斜した場合、機器用熱交換器の熱交換部よりも第２気相通路が相対的に下がらない。よって、そのような傾斜時において、機器用熱交換器の熱交換部で蒸発した気相冷媒が、第２気相通路に導かれやすくなる。 According to the ninth aspect, the first connection portion is provided at a position on the front side of the vehicle with respect to the heat exchange portion in the heat exchanger for equipment. The second connection portion is provided at a position on the rear side of the vehicle from the heat exchange portion of the heat exchanger for equipment. The first gas phase passage has a portion extending upward or forward of the vehicle from the first connecting portion, and the second gas phase passage has a portion extending upward or rearward of the vehicle from the second connecting portion.
According to this, when the portion of the first gas phase passage extending upward from the first connection portion or extending to the front of the vehicle is inclined upward, the first gas phase passage is higher than the heat exchange portion of the heat exchanger for equipment. Does not decrease relatively. Therefore, at such an inclination, the vapor phase refrigerant evaporated in the heat exchange section of the equipment heat exchanger is likely to be guided to the first vapor phase passage.
Further, when the portion of the second gas phase passage extending upward from the second connection portion or extending to the front of the vehicle is inclined upward, the second gas phase passage is relative to the heat exchange portion of the heat exchanger for equipment. Does not go down to. Therefore, at such an inclination, the vapor phase refrigerant evaporated in the heat exchange section of the equipment heat exchanger is likely to be guided to the second vapor phase passage.

第１０の観点によれば、機器温度調整部は、車両前後方向に離れた位置に設けられる複数の機器用熱交換器、および、複数の機器用熱交換器のうちいずれかに設けられた第１接続部と第２接続部を連結する連結通路を有している。
これによれば、機器温度調整部が有する複数の機器用熱交換器が傾斜した場合、第１接続部と第２接続部の一方が重力方向上側に位置し、第１接続部と第２接続部の他方が重力方向下側に位置する。そのため、複数の機器用熱交換器内で蒸発した作動流体は、連結通路を介して重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部または第２接続部から第１気相通路または第２気相通路を流れ、凝縮器に流入する。したがって、機器温調装置は、複数の機器用熱交換器が傾斜した場合でも、対象機器を冷却することが可能である。 According to the tenth viewpoint, the device temperature adjusting unit is provided in any one of a plurality of device heat exchangers provided at positions separated in the vehicle front-rear direction and a plurality of device heat exchangers. It has a connecting passage that connects the 1st connecting portion and the 2nd connecting portion.
According to this, when a plurality of heat exchangers for equipment having the equipment temperature control unit are tilted, one of the first connection portion and the second connection portion is located on the upper side in the direction of gravity, and the first connection portion and the second connection portion are connected. The other side of the part is located on the lower side in the direction of gravity. Therefore, the working fluid evaporated in the heat exchangers for a plurality of devices passes through the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage from the first connection portion or the second connection portion located on the upper side in the gravity direction via the connecting passage. Flow and flow into the condenser. Therefore, the equipment temperature controller can cool the target equipment even when the heat exchangers for the plurality of equipment are tilted.

第１１の観点によれば、第１接続部は、複数の機器用熱交換器のうち車両前方側に配置された所定の機器用熱交換器に設けられている。第２接続部は、複数の機器用熱交換器のうち車両後方側に配置された別の機器用熱交換器に設けられている。第１気相通路は、第１接続部から上方または車両前方へ延びる部位を有している。第２気相通路は、第２接続部から上方または車両後方へ延びる部位を有している。
これによれば、第１１の観点も、第９の観点で記載した作用効果と同様の作用効果を奏することが可能である。 According to the eleventh viewpoint, the first connection portion is provided in a predetermined heat exchanger for equipment arranged on the front side of the vehicle among the heat exchangers for equipment. The second connection portion is provided in another heat exchanger for equipment arranged on the rear side of the vehicle among the heat exchangers for equipment. The first gas phase passage has a portion extending upward or forward of the vehicle from the first connection portion. The second gas phase passage has a portion extending upward or rearward from the second connecting portion.
According to this, the eleventh viewpoint can also exert the same effect as the action and effect described in the ninth viewpoint.

第１２の観点によれば、第１気相通路または第２気相通路の少なくとも一部と連結通路とは、互いに当接または隣接した状態で延びる並列部を構成している。
これによれば、第１気相通路または第２気相通路と連結通路が占める領域が小さくなる。また、車両等に対し第１気相通路または第２気相通路と連結通路を一緒に組み付けることも可能である。したがって、この機器温調装置は、車両等への搭載性および組み付け性を向上することができる。 According to the twelfth aspect, at least a part of the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage and the connecting passage form a parallel portion extending in a state of being in contact with or adjacent to each other.
According to this, the area occupied by the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage and the connecting passage becomes smaller. It is also possible to assemble the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage and the connecting passage together with the vehicle or the like. Therefore, this device temperature control device can improve the mountability and assembling property to a vehicle or the like.

第１３の観点によれば、第１気相通路の少なくとも一部と第２気相通路の少なくとも一部は、互いに当接または隣接した状態で延びる並列部を構成している。
これによれば、第１気相通路と第２気相通路が占める領域が小さくなる。また、車両等に対し第１気相通路と第２気相通路を一緒に組み付けることも可能である。したがって、この機器温調装置は、車両等への搭載性および組み付け性を向上することができる。 According to the thirteenth aspect, at least a part of the first gas phase passage and at least a part of the second gas phase passage form a parallel portion extending in contact with each other or adjacent to each other.
According to this, the area occupied by the first gas phase passage and the second vapor phase passage becomes smaller. It is also possible to assemble the first gas phase passage and the second gas phase passage together with the vehicle or the like. Therefore, this device temperature control device can improve the mountability and assembling property to a vehicle or the like.

第１４の観点によれば、第１気相通路または第２気相通路の少なくとも一部と連結通路とは、一方の配管の内側に他方の配管が設けられた二重配管構造となっている。
これによれば、第１気相通路または第２気相通路と連結通路が占める領域が小さくなる。また、車両等に対し二重配管構造となった第１気相通路または第２気相通路と連結通路を一緒に組み付けることも可能である。したがって、この機器温調装置は、車両等への搭載性および組み付け性を向上することができる。 According to the fourteenth viewpoint, at least a part of the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage and the connecting passage have a double piping structure in which the other pipe is provided inside one pipe. ..
According to this, the area occupied by the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage and the connecting passage becomes smaller. It is also possible to assemble the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage having a double piping structure and the connecting passage together with the vehicle or the like. Therefore, this device temperature control device can improve the mountability and assembling property to a vehicle or the like.

第１５の観点によれば、第１気相通路の少なくとも一部と第２気相通路の少なくとも一部は、一方の配管の内側に他方の配管が設けられた二重配管構造となっている。
これによれば、第１気相通路と第２気相通路が占める領域が小さくなる。また、車両等に対し二重配管構造となった第１気相通路と第２気相通路を一緒に組み付けることも可能である。したがって、この機器温調装置は、車両等への搭載性および組み付け性を向上することができる。 According to the fifteenth viewpoint, at least a part of the first gas phase passage and at least a part of the second gas phase passage have a double piping structure in which the other pipe is provided inside one pipe. ..
According to this, the area occupied by the first gas phase passage and the second vapor phase passage becomes smaller. It is also possible to assemble the first gas phase passage and the second gas phase passage having a double piping structure together with the vehicle or the like. Therefore, this device temperature control device can improve the mountability and assembling property to a vehicle or the like.

第１６の観点によれば、機器温調装置は、第１気相通路または第２気相通路に設けられ、気相通路の接続部側から合流部側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する流路面積調整弁を備える。
これによれば、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合、第１接続部と第２接続部のうち重力方向下側に位置する接続部側から合流部側への液相の作動流体の流れが規制されることで、合流部が液没することが防がれる。そのため、第１接続部と第２接続部のうち重力方向上側に位置する接続部側から合流部を経由して合流通路へ向かう気相の作動流体の流れが確保される。したがって、機器温調装置は、合流部の位置を下げることで、車両等への搭載性を向上することができる。
また、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合、第１接続部と第２接続部のうち重力方向下側に位置する接続部から気相通路に流れる液相の作動流体は、流路面積調整弁で流れが規制される。そのため、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合、機器用熱交換器から気相通路に流れる液相の作動流体の量を少なくすることが可能である。したがって、機器用熱交換器の液相の作動流体の減少が抑制されるので、機器温調装置は、対象機器の冷却性能を向上することができる。 According to the sixteenth viewpoint, the equipment temperature control device is provided in the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage, and allows the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the connecting portion side to the merging portion side of the gas phase passage. It is equipped with a flow path area adjustment valve to regulate.
According to this, when the equipment temperature control part is tilted, the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the connection part side located on the lower side in the gravity direction of the first connection part and the second connection part to the confluence side is regulated. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the confluence from being submerged. Therefore, the flow of the working fluid of the gas phase from the connecting portion side located on the upper side in the gravity direction of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion to the merging passage via the merging portion is secured. Therefore, the equipment temperature control device can improve the mountability on a vehicle or the like by lowering the position of the confluence portion.
Further, when the equipment temperature adjusting portion is tilted, the working fluid of the liquid phase flowing from the connecting portion located on the lower side in the gravity direction of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion to the gas phase passage is a flow path area adjusting valve. The flow is regulated. Therefore, when the equipment temperature adjusting portion is tilted, it is possible to reduce the amount of the working fluid of the liquid phase flowing from the equipment heat exchanger to the gas phase passage. Therefore, since the decrease in the working fluid in the liquid phase of the heat exchanger for equipment is suppressed, the equipment temperature control device can improve the cooling performance of the target equipment.

第１７の観点によれば、機器温調装置は、機器温度調整部の傾きを検出する傾きセンサをさらに備える。機器温度調整部の傾きが傾きセンサにより検出されたとき、流路面積調整弁は、気相通路の接続部側から凝縮器側への液相の作動流体の流れを規制する。
これによれば、機器温度調整部の傾きに対応して流路面積調整弁が動作するので、流路面積調整弁は、気相通路の接続部側から合流部側への液相の作動流体の流れを確実に規制することができる。 According to the seventeenth aspect, the equipment temperature control device further includes a tilt sensor for detecting the tilt of the equipment temperature adjusting unit. When the inclination of the equipment temperature adjusting unit is detected by the inclination sensor, the flow path area adjusting valve regulates the flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase from the connecting portion side of the gas phase passage to the condenser side.
According to this, since the flow path area adjusting valve operates in response to the inclination of the equipment temperature adjusting portion, the flow path area adjusting valve is the working fluid of the liquid phase from the connecting portion side to the merging portion side of the gas phase passage. The flow of can be reliably regulated.

第１８の観点によれば、流路面積調整弁は、弁座と弁体を有する。弁座は、気相通路の内壁に設けられる。弁体は、気相通路の接続部が弁座より重力方向上側にあるときに自重により弁座に着座し、その気相通路の接続部が弁座より重力方向下側にあるとき弁座から離座する。これによれば、流路面積調整弁の構成を簡素なものとすることができる。 According to the eighteenth aspect, the flow path area adjusting valve has a valve seat and a valve body. The valve seat is provided on the inner wall of the gas phase passage. The valve body sits on the valve seat by its own weight when the connection part of the gas phase passage is above the valve seat in the direction of gravity, and when the connection part of the gas phase passage is below the valve seat in the direction of gravity, from the valve seat. Leave. According to this, the structure of the flow path area adjusting valve can be simplified.

第１９の観点によれば、流路面積調整弁は、弁座と弁体を有する。弁座は、気相通路の内壁に設けられる。弁体は、気相通路に液相の作動流体が流れるときに浮力により弁座に着座し、その気相通路に気相の作動流体が流れるときに弁座から離座する。これによれば、流路面積調整弁の構成を簡素なものとすることができる。 According to the nineteenth aspect, the flow path area adjusting valve has a valve seat and a valve body. The valve seat is provided on the inner wall of the gas phase passage. The valve body is seated on the valve seat by buoyancy when the working fluid of the liquid phase flows in the gas phase passage, and is separated from the valve seat when the working fluid of the gas phase flows in the gas phase passage. According to this, the structure of the flow path area adjusting valve can be simplified.

第２０の観点によれば、作動流体の液相と気相との相変化により対象機器の温度を調整する機器温調装置は、機器温度調整部、凝縮器、液相通路、複数の気相通路、および連結通路を備える。機器温度調整部は、複数の機器用熱交換器、および、連結通路を有する。複数の機器用熱交換器は、対象機器の冷却時に作動流体が蒸発するように対象機器と作動流体とが熱交換可能に構成されている。連結通路は、複数の機器用熱交換器同士を連結する。凝縮器は、気相の作動流体を放熱させ、凝縮した液相の作動流体を流出させる。液相通路は、複数の機器用熱交換器と凝縮器との間に液相の作動流体を流す。複数の気相通路は、複数の機器用熱交換器と凝縮器との間に気相の作動流体を流す。複数の気相通路のうち第１気相通路が機器温度調整部に接続する第１接続部と、第２気相通路が機器温度調整部に接続する第２接続部とは、水平方向に離れた場所に位置し、それぞれ別々の機器用熱交換器に設けられるか、または、同一の機器用熱交換器に設けられる。 According to the twentieth viewpoint, the device temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target device by the phase change between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid includes a device temperature control unit, a condenser, a liquid phase passage, and a plurality of gas phases. It has a passage and a connecting passage. The equipment temperature control unit has a plurality of heat exchangers for equipment and a connecting passage. The heat exchangers for a plurality of devices are configured so that the target device and the working fluid can exchange heat so that the working fluid evaporates when the target device is cooled. The connecting passage connects a plurality of heat exchangers for equipment to each other. The condenser dissipates the working fluid of the gas phase and causes the working fluid of the condensed liquid phase to flow out. The liquid phase passage allows the working fluid of the liquid phase to flow between the heat exchangers for a plurality of devices and the condenser. The plurality of gas phase passages allow the working fluid of the gas phase to flow between the plurality of equipment heat exchangers and the condenser. Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first connection portion in which the first gas phase passage connects to the equipment temperature adjusting portion and the second connecting portion in which the second gas phase passage connects to the equipment temperature adjusting portion are separated in the horizontal direction. They are located in different locations and are either installed in separate equipment heat exchangers or in the same equipment heat exchanger.

これによれば、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合、第１接続部と第２接続部の一方が重力方向上側に位置し、第１接続部と第２接続部の他方が重力方向下側に位置する。そのため、複数の機器用熱交換器内で蒸発した作動流体は、重力方向上側に位置する第１接続部または第２接続部から第１気相通路または第２気相通路の少なくとも一方を流れ、凝縮器に流入する。凝縮器で凝縮した作動流体は、液相通路を流れ、複数の機器用熱交換器に流入する。このような作動流体の循環により、機器温調装置は、機器温度調整部が傾斜した場合でも、対象機器を冷却することが可能である。 According to this, when the device temperature adjusting part is tilted, one of the first connection part and the second connection part is located on the upper side in the gravity direction, and the other of the first connection part and the second connection part is on the lower side in the gravity direction. To position. Therefore, the working fluid evaporated in the heat exchangers for a plurality of devices flows from the first connection portion or the second connection portion located on the upper side in the direction of gravity through at least one of the first gas phase passage or the second vapor phase passage. It flows into the condenser. The working fluid condensed by the condenser flows through the liquid phase passage and flows into a plurality of equipment heat exchangers. By such circulation of the working fluid, the equipment temperature control device can cool the target equipment even when the equipment temperature adjusting unit is tilted.

１機器温調装置
１０機器温度調整部
１１機器用熱交換器
５０凝縮器
６０液相通路
２１第１気相通路
２２第２気相通路
２１１第１接続部
２２１第２接続部 1 Equipment temperature control device 10 Equipment temperature control unit 11 Equipment heat exchanger 50 Condenser 60 Liquid phase passage 21 1st gas phase passage 22 2nd gas phase passage 211 1st connection part 221 2nd connection part

Claims

It is an equipment temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target equipment (2) by the phase change between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid.
Equipment temperature adjustment unit during cooling to the working fluid having the target device and the working fluid and the heat exchangeably configured heat exchanger for multiple devices (11 to 14) so as to evaporate the target device (10) When,
A condenser (50) that dissipates heat from the working fluid of the gas phase and causes the working fluid of the condensed liquid phase to flow out.
A liquid phase passage (55) for flowing a liquid phase working fluid between the condenser and the equipment temperature control unit, and
A plurality of gas phase passages (21 to 24, 30 to 32, 40 to 42) for flowing the working fluid of the gas phase are provided between the device temperature adjusting unit and the condenser.
Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first gas phase passage (21) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit (211), and the second gas phase passage (22) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit. It is located at a location horizontally separated from the second connecting portion (221) .
The equipment temperature adjusting unit includes a plurality of heat exchangers for the equipment provided at positions separated in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the first connection unit provided in any one of the plurality of heat exchangers for the equipment. An equipment temperature control device having connecting passages (61, 62) connecting the second connecting portion .

The first connection portion is provided in a predetermined heat exchanger for equipment arranged on the front side of the vehicle among a plurality of heat exchangers for equipment.
The second connection portion is provided in another heat exchanger for the equipment arranged on the rear side of the vehicle among the plurality of heat exchangers for the equipment.
The first gas phase passage has a portion (21a) extending upward or forward of the vehicle from the first connection portion.
The device temperature control device according to claim 1, wherein the second gas phase passage has a portion (22a) extending upward or rearward from the second connection portion.

Wherein the at least a portion and the connecting passage of the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage constitute parallel portion (251) extending in a state of contact with or adjacent to each other, to claim 1 or 2 The equipment temperature control device described.

The first to third aspects of claim 1 to 3 , wherein at least a part of the first gas phase passage and at least a part of the second vapor phase passage form a parallel portion (25) extending in contact with or adjacent to each other. The device temperature control device according to any one.

Claimed that at least a part of the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage and the connecting passage have a double piping structure (26) in which the other pipe is provided inside one pipe. Item 2. The equipment temperature control device according to item 1 or 2 .

Claimed that at least a part of the first gas phase passage and at least a part of the second gas phase passage have a double pipe structure (26) in which the other pipe is provided inside one pipe. Item 4. The device temperature control device according to any one of Items 1 to 5 .

It is an equipment temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target equipment (2) by the phase change between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid.
A device temperature control unit (10) having a plurality of device heat exchangers (11 to 14) configured so that the target device and the working fluid can exchange heat so that the working fluid evaporates when the target device is cooled. ,
A condenser (50) that dissipates heat from the working fluid of the gas phase and causes the working fluid of the condensed liquid phase to flow out.
A liquid phase passage (55) for flowing a liquid phase working fluid between the condenser and the equipment temperature control unit, and
A plurality of gas phase passages (21 to 24, 30 to 32, 40 to 42) for flowing the working fluid of the gas phase are provided between the device temperature adjusting unit and the condenser.
Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first gas phase passage (21) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit (211), and the second gas phase passage (22) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit. It is located at a location horizontally separated from the second connecting portion (221).
The flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase provided in the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage from the first connection portion side or the second connection portion side of the gas phase passage to the condenser side. Controlled flow path area adjustment valves (80, 83, 86) and
A tilt sensor (82) for detecting the tilt of the device temperature adjusting unit is further provided.
When the inclination of the equipment temperature adjusting unit is detected by the inclination sensor, the flow path area adjusting valve moves from the first connection portion side or the second connection portion side of the gas phase passage to the condenser side. Equipment temperature control device that regulates the flow of working fluid in the liquid phase.

It is an equipment temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target equipment (2) by the phase change between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid.
A device temperature control unit (10) having a plurality of device heat exchangers (11 to 14) configured so that the target device and the working fluid can exchange heat so that the working fluid evaporates when the target device is cooled. ,
A condenser (50) that dissipates heat from the working fluid of the gas phase and causes the working fluid of the condensed liquid phase to flow out.
A liquid phase passage (55) for flowing a liquid phase working fluid between the condenser and the equipment temperature control unit, and
A plurality of gas phase passages (21 to 24, 30 to 32, 40 to 42) for flowing the working fluid of the gas phase are provided between the device temperature adjusting unit and the condenser.
Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first gas phase passage (21) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit (211), and the second gas phase passage (22) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit. It is located at a location horizontally separated from the second connecting portion (221).
The flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase provided in the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage from the first connection portion side or the second connection portion side of the gas phase passage to the condenser side. Further equipped with a regulated flow path area adjusting valve (80, 83, 86),
The flow path area adjusting valve (83) is
A valve seat (84) provided on the inner wall of the gas phase passage and
When the first connection portion or the second connection portion of the gas phase passage is above the valve seat in the direction of gravity, the valve seat is seated by its own weight, and the first connection portion or the first connection portion of the gas phase passage. 2 An equipment temperature control device having a valve body (85) that separates from the valve seat when the connection portion is below the valve seat in the direction of gravity.

It is an equipment temperature control device that adjusts the temperature of the target equipment (2) by the phase change between the liquid phase and the gas phase of the working fluid.
A device temperature control unit (10) having a plurality of device heat exchangers (11 to 14) configured so that the target device and the working fluid can exchange heat so that the working fluid evaporates when the target device is cooled. ,
A condenser (50) that dissipates heat from the working fluid of the gas phase and causes the working fluid of the condensed liquid phase to flow out.
A liquid phase passage (55) for flowing a liquid phase working fluid between the condenser and the equipment temperature control unit, and
A plurality of gas phase passages (21 to 24, 30 to 32, 40 to 42) for flowing the working fluid of the gas phase are provided between the device temperature adjusting unit and the condenser.
Of the plurality of gas phase passages, the first gas phase passage (21) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit (211), and the second gas phase passage (22) is connected to the equipment temperature adjusting unit. It is located at a location horizontally separated from the second connecting portion (221).
The flow of the working fluid of the liquid phase provided in the first gas phase passage or the second gas phase passage from the first connection portion side or the second connection portion side of the gas phase passage to the condenser side. Further equipped with a regulated flow path area adjusting valve (80, 83, 86),
The flow path area adjusting valve (86) is
A valve seat (87) provided on the inner wall of the gas phase passage and
It has a valve body (88) that is seated on the valve seat by buoyancy when the working fluid of the liquid phase flows through the gas phase passage and is separated from the valve seat when the working fluid of the gas phase flows through the gas phase passage. Equipment temperature controller.

The equipment temperature control device is installed in the vehicle and
The device temperature control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first connection portion and the second connection portion are located at locations separated from each other in the vehicle front-rear direction.

When the equipment temperature adjusting portion is in the horizontal state, the liquid level (FL) of the working fluid is located in the middle of the heat exchanger for the equipment in the height direction, and the first connection portion and the second connection portion are The device temperature control device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the encapsulation amount of the working fluid is adjusted so as to be located above the liquid level of the working fluid in the device temperature adjusting section.

When the equipment temperature adjusting portion is tilted at a predetermined angle, the liquid level of the working fluid is above one of the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion, and the other of the first connecting portion or the second connecting portion. The device temperature control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the filling amount of the working fluid is adjusted so as to be on the lower side.

The gas phase passage is between a confluence portion (30 to 32) that merges the working fluid flowing through the first gas phase passage and the working fluid flowing through the second gas phase passage, and between the confluence portion and the condenser. Consists of a confluence passage (40-42) through which the working fluid of the gas phase flows.
The device temperature control device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the merging portion is provided above the first connection portion and the second connection portion in the direction of gravity.

The equipment temperature control according to claim 13, wherein when the equipment temperature adjusting portion is tilted at a predetermined angle, the encapsulation amount of the working fluid is adjusted so that the liquid level of the working fluid is below the confluence portion. apparatus.

The first connection portion and the second connection portion according to any one of claims 7, 8 and 9 , wherein the first connection portion and the second connection portion are provided at positions separated in the horizontal direction from one heat exchanger for the device. Equipment temperature controller.

The device heat exchanger has a shape having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction when viewed from the direction of gravity, and is in direct contact with the target device or indirectly through a heat conductive member (113). Have and
The first connection portion and the second connection portion according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the first connection portion and the second connection portion are provided at positions outside the heat exchange portion in the longitudinal direction of the heat exchanger for equipment. Equipment temperature controller.

The first connection portion is provided at a position on the front side of the vehicle from the heat exchange portion of the heat exchanger for equipment.
The second connection portion is provided at a position on the rear side of the vehicle from the heat exchange portion of the heat exchanger for equipment.
The first gas phase passage has a portion (21a) extending upward or forward of the vehicle from the first connection portion.
The device temperature control device according to claim 16, wherein the second gas phase passage has a portion (22a) extending upward or rearward from the second connection portion.