Tank installation structure

Abstract

The present invention provides a tank installation structure for installing a tank on a vehicle. The tank installation structure includes an annular installation bracket, a fixing portion provided on the installation bracket for fixing the tank within the installation bracket, and an installation portion provided on the installation bracket for installing the installation bracket on the vehicle. The installation portions are multiple and are all arranged on one side close to the installation bracket. In the tank installation structure of the present invention, by arranging each installation portion on one side close to the installation bracket, it is possible to easily adjust the overall structural mode after installation to an appropriate range, thereby helping to reduce the vehicle noise.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of fuel cell vehicles, and particularly to a tank mounting structure. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the new energy vehicle industry, pollution-free fuel cell vehicles are gradually entering the consumer market. For fuel cell vehicles, without the masking of engine noise, other noises become prominent. Among them, the mode of the hydrogen storage tank mounting structure on the fuel cell vehicle has a greater impact on the vehicle noise. Therefore, it is necessary to reasonably design the hydrogen storage tank mounting structure to ensure its mode distribution and facilitate noise elimination. In addition, as a hydrogen storage device, the safety of the hydrogen storage tank is also very important. Therefore, it is also necessary to ensure the reliability of the hydrogen storage tank mounting structure during design. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a tank mounting structure to facilitate adjusting the mode of the overall structure after installation and help reduce the vehicle noise.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is realized as follows:

[0005] A tank mounting structure is used for mounting a tank on a vehicle. The tank mounting structure includes an annular mounting bracket, a fixing portion provided on the mounting bracket for fixing the tank within the mounting bracket, and a mounting portion provided on the mounting bracket for mounting the mounting bracket on the vehicle. The mounting portions are multiple and are all arranged on one side close to the mounting bracket.

[0006] Further, the fixing portion includes a plurality of straps provided on the mounting bracket, and the tank is fixed within the mounting bracket by being tightened by the straps.

[0007] Further, the strap includes an upper strap and a lower strap that are buckled and connected by a connecting member. Embedding grooves are respectively provided at both ends of the lower strap, and both sides of the mounting bracket are respectively embedded in the corresponding embedding grooves. The connecting member passes through the lower strap, the mounting bracket, and the upper strap to form the connection among the three.

[0008] Further, buffer pads for abutting against the tank are provided on the inner sides of the upper strap and the lower strap.

[0009] Further, a groove extending along the length direction of the lower strap and opening downward is formed on the lower strap, a cross plate is connected at the opening of the groove, and a vertical plate is connected in the groove. The cross plate and the vertical plate are both multiple and are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the groove.

[0010] Further, the cross-section of the mounting bracket is circular. Both sides of the mounting bracket are fixed with a strap fixing bracket through sleeving, and the strap fixing bracket is embedded in the corresponding embedding groove. The strap fixing bracket has a plane that abuts against the inner wall of the embedding groove, and the connecting member passes through the strap fixing bracket.

[0011] Further, the strap fixing bracket includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket that are snap-fitted. Part of the mounting portion is disposed on the mounting bracket at one side of the strap fixing bracket, and in the strap fixing bracket on the other side, a first snap-fitting tooth is provided on the upper bracket and the lower bracket and is arranged oppositely. The first snap-fitting teeth are multiple pairs arranged at intervals.

[0012] Further, the mounting bracket is similar to a "concave" shape, and the mounting portion includes end mounting brackets respectively arranged at both ends of the mounting bracket, a side mounting bracket arranged on one side of the mounting bracket, and mounting members for mounting on the vehicle respectively arranged on the end mounting brackets and the side mounting bracket.

[0013] Further, the end mounting bracket includes an upper mounting bracket and a lower mounting bracket that are snap-fitted. The end of the mounting bracket is clamped between the upper mounting bracket and the lower mounting bracket, and a through hole for the mounting member to pass through is provided between the upper mounting bracket, the mounting bracket and the lower mounting bracket.

[0014] Further, a plurality of second snap-fitting teeth arranged at intervals are provided on the lower mounting bracket, and correspondingly, third snap-fitting teeth arranged at intervals are provided on the upper mounting bracket for at least part of the second snap-fitting teeth, and the mounting bracket is clamped between the second snap-fitting teeth and the third snap-fitting teeth.

[0015] Further, the side mounting bracket includes a mounting plate arranged on the mounting bracket, and a mounting hole for the mounting member to pass through is provided on the mounting plate.

[0016] Further, a reinforcing structure arranged in a "cross" shape is provided on at least one side of the mounting plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] In the tank mounting structure of the present invention, by arranging each mounting portion on one side of the mounting bracket, the mounting points between the mounting structure and the vehicle are located on one side of the overall structure, and the tank can be mounted in a cantilever-like manner. Thus, by using this cantilever mounting method, it is possible to easily adjust the overall structure mode after mounting to a suitable range, which further helps to reduce the vehicle noise. Description of the Drawings

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form a part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the tank installation structure according to an embodiment of the present invention when the tank is fixed;

[0021] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the tank installation structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is Figure 2 top view of;

[0023] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the strap according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the strap from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the lower strap according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first strap fixing bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second strap fixing bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the end mounting frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the structure of the side mounting frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0032] 1, tank; 2, mounting bracket; 3, strap; 4, end mounting frame; 5, side mounting frame; 6, first strap fixing bracket; 7, second strap fixing bracket; 8, connecting member; 9, side connecting member; 10, end mounting member;

[0033] 201, support plate;

[0034] 301. Lower strap; 3011. Groove; 3012. Side plate; 3013. Cross plate; 3014. Vertical plate; 302. Lower strap buffer pad; 303. Upper strap; 304. Upper strap buffer pad;

[0035] 401. Upper mounting bracket; 4011. Third engaging tooth; 402. Lower mounting bracket; 4021. Second engaging tooth; 403. Clamping hole;

[0036] 501. Mounting plate; 502. Connecting hole; 503. Mounting hole; 504. First reinforcing plate; 505. Second reinforcing plate;

[0037] 601. First upper bracket; 602. Second upper bracket;

[0038] 701. Second upper bracket; 702. Second lower bracket; 703. First engaging tooth. Detailed implementation mode

[0039] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that if terms indicating orientation or positional relationship such as "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc. appear, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, so it cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, if terms such as "first" and "second" appear, they are also only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "connector" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in combination with specific situations.

[0042] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with embodiments.

[0043] This embodiment relates to a tank installation structure for installing the tank 1 on a vehicle. In terms of the overall structure, the tank installation structure includes an annular installation bracket 2, a fixing part provided on the installation bracket 2 for fixing the tank 1 within the installation bracket 2, and an installation part provided on the installation bracket 2 for installing the installation bracket 2 on the vehicle. The installation parts are multiple and are all arranged on one side close to the installation bracket 2.

[0044] In the tank installation structure of this embodiment, by arranging each installation part on one side close to the installation bracket, that is, making the installation points between the installation structure and the vehicle located on one half of the overall structure, the tank can be installed in a cantilever-like manner. Thus, by using this cantilever installation method, it is possible to easily adjust the overall structure mode after installation to an appropriate range, which helps to reduce the vehicle noise.

[0045] Based on the above design concept, an exemplary structure of the tank installation structure of this embodiment is as Figures 1 to 3 shown in. Among them, in this exemplary structure, the vehicle can be, for example, a fuel cell vehicle, and the above-mentioned tank 1 can be a hydrogen storage tank provided on the fuel cell vehicle.

[0046] In addition, in this exemplary structure, the aforementioned fixing part specifically includes a number of straps 3 provided on the installation bracket 2, and the tank 1 is tightened by the straps 3 and fixed within the installation bracket 2. At the same time, as a preferred implementation form, the installation bracket 2 is also similar to a "concave" shape, and the aforementioned installation part specifically includes end installation frames 4 respectively provided at both ends of the installation bracket 2, a side installation frame 5 provided on one side of the installation bracket 2, and installation parts respectively provided on the end installation frames 4 and the side installation frame 5, and these installation parts realize the installation of each end installation frame 4 and the side installation frame 5 on the vehicle.

[0047] Still referring to Figures 1 to 3 shown in, in this embodiment, there are specifically two straps 3 and two side installation frames 5 respectively. At this time, the aforementioned fixing part and installation part on the installation bracket 2 are both symmetric structures, and using a symmetric structure can facilitate the design and manufacture of the overall installation structure and is beneficial to the adjustment of the overall mode of the installation structure.

[0048] In addition, each installation part of this embodiment is arranged on one side close to the installation bracket 2, that is, as Figure 3 shown in, both the end installation frame 4 and the side installation frame 5 constituting each installation part are located on the lower side of the installation bracket 2, that is, on the lower side of the dashed line L. When installed on the vehicle, it should be noted that the installation structure of this embodiment is mainly used for installing the hydrogen storage tank located in the middle and rear positions of the vehicle, and the side of the installation bracket 2 with the side installation frame 5 is the side close to the vehicle tail.

[0049] The structure of the mounting bracket 2 in this embodiment is as shown in Figure 4 and it can be seen from Figure 4 the concave-shaped structure of the mounting bracket 2. At the same time, in order to improve the fixing effect on the tank body 1 located inside it, a support plate 201 is also fixedly connected to one side of the mounting bracket 2. Two symmetrically distributed support plates 201 are provided, but based on actual needs, of course, the support plate 201 can also be designed with other quantities.

[0050] The structure of the strap 3 in this embodiment is as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 and it specifically includes an upper strap 303 and a lower strap 301 that are buckled together and connected by a connecting member 8. The connecting member 8 usually uses a bolt, and embedding grooves are respectively provided at both ends of the lower strap 301. Both sides of the mounting bracket 2 are respectively embedded in the corresponding embedding grooves. At the same time, the connecting member 8 passes through the lower strap 301, the mounting bracket 2, and the upper strap 303, thereby forming the connection between the three to realize the setting of the strap 3 on the mounting bracket 2.

[0051] To reduce the impact on the tank body 1 when the vehicle vibrates, buffer pads that abut against the tank body 1 are also provided on the inner sides of the upper strap 303 and the lower strap 301 in this embodiment. At this time, specifically, the buffer pads include an upper strap buffer pad 304 located on the inner side of the upper strap 303 and a lower strap buffer pad 302 located on the inner side of the lower strap 301, and each buffer pad generally uses a rubber material.

[0052] Again, as shown in Figure 7 , a groove 3011 that extends along the length direction of the lower strap 301 and opens downward is also constructed on the lower strap 301 in this embodiment. The groove 3011 is specifically formed by the upper structure of the lower strap 301 and side plates 3012 located on both sides, and a cross plate 3013 is connected at the opening of the groove 3011, and a vertical plate 3014 is connected inside the groove 3011. Among them, the connected cross plate 3013 and vertical plate 3014 are also arranged at intervals along the length direction of the groove 3011. In this way, the lower strap 301 in this embodiment is similar to a bamboo joint-shaped structure, so that it is suitable for adjusting the stiffness of the lower strap 301 while ensuring the structural strength, and at the same time, it also has the effect of saving materials.

[0053] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the mounting bracket 2 is also circular. Based on this, both sides of the mounting bracket 2 are embedded in the corresponding embedding grooves through the sleeved strap fixing brackets, and a plane that abuts against the inner wall of the embedding groove is provided on each strap fixing bracket to realize stable arrangement in the embedding groove. And the above-mentioned connecting member 8 also passes through the strap fixing bracket at the same time.

[0054] Specifically, the strap fixing bracket of the present embodiment includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket that are snap-fitted together, so that the strap fixing bracket can be mounted on the mounting bracket 2 through the snap-fitting of the upper bracket and the lower bracket. For the convenience of description, the strap fixing brackets arranged at both ends of the lower strap 301 are also referred to as the first strap fixing bracket 6 and the second strap fixing bracket 7 respectively.

[0055] The structure of the first strap fixing bracket 6 is as follows: Figure 8 As shown, it comprises a first upper bracket 601 and a first lower bracket 602 which are interlocked, and the first upper bracket 601 and the first lower bracket 602 are both semi-tubular, and the above-mentioned plane is respectively arranged at the same end of the two, and the connecting member 8 is also passed through the first upper bracket 601 and the first lower bracket 602. In addition, in this embodiment, adjacent to the connecting member 8, a side connecting member 9 is also passed through the first strap fixing bracket 6, and the above-mentioned side mounting frame 5 is also arranged at the first strap fixing bracket 6 via the side connecting member 9, so as to be arranged on the mounting bracket 2 via the first strap fixing bracket 6.

[0056] like Figure 9 The structure of the second strap fixing bracket 7 includes a second upper bracket 701 and a second lower bracket 702 that are buckled together, and as a preferred implementation form, the second upper bracket 701 and the second lower bracket 702 are also provided with first buckling teeth 703 arranged opposite to each other. The first buckling teeth 703 are specifically arranged in multiple pairs at intervals, and the mounting bracket 2 is clamped in each pair of first buckling teeth 703 to achieve the sleeve installation of the second strap fixing bracket 7 on the mounting bracket 2. By providing the first buckling teeth 703, the grid-like structure formed by them can ensure the contact area with the mounting bracket 2, and at the same time can also have good rigidity, and achieve the purpose of saving materials.

[0057] In this embodiment, for ease of description, the mounting parts located at the end mounting frame 4 and the side mounting frame 5 are respectively referred to as end mounting parts 10 and side mounting parts. The end mounting parts 10 and the side mounting parts are generally also bolted to be installed on the vehicle by screw connection.

[0058] In addition, the structure of the end mounting frame 4 of this embodiment is as follows: Figure 10 As shown in the figure, it includes an upper mounting frame 401 and a lower mounting frame 402 that are snap-fitted together, and the end of the mounting bracket 2 is clamped in a clamping hole 403 formed by the upper mounting frame 401 and the lower mounting frame 402, and a through hole for the end mounting piece 10 to pass through is provided between the upper mounting frame 401, the mounting bracket 2 and the lower mounting frame 402, and the through holes are preferably two arranged at intervals.

[0059] As a preferred implementation form, similar to the structure of the second strap fixing bracket 7, this embodiment is still the same as Figure 10As shown, a plurality of second fastening teeth 4021 arranged at intervals may also be provided on the lower mounting bracket 402, and corresponding to a part of the second fastening teeth 4021, a plurality of third fastening teeth 4011 arranged at intervals are provided on the upper mounting bracket 401. In this way, the mounting bracket 2 is also clamped between the second fastening teeth 4021 and the third fastening teeth 4011. Through the arrangement of the second fastening teeth 4021 and the third fastening teeth 4011, the effects of increasing the contact surface, improving the stiffness and saving materials can also be achieved.

[0060] It should be noted that, in addition to Figure 10 As shown in, the number of the third fastening teeth 4011 is only a plurality provided corresponding to a part of the second fastening teeth 4021. Of course, when conditions permit, the number of the third fastening teeth 4011 may be the same as that of the second fastening teeth 4021, so that the two are fastened in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0061] Such as Figure 11 This is the structure of the side mounting bracket 5 of this embodiment. It includes a mounting plate 501 provided on the mounting bracket 2, and the mounting plate 501 can be fixed on the mounting bracket 2 through the connecting holes 502 opened thereon via the above-mentioned side connecting member 9. However, it is worth noting that in addition to being arranged on the mounting bracket 2 through the aforementioned first strap fixing bracket 6, of course, by appropriately deforming the structures of the mounting plate 501 and / or the mounting bracket 201, it is also possible to directly and reliably arrange the mounting plate 501 on the mounting bracket 2.

[0062] In this embodiment, mounting holes 503 for the side mounting members to pass through are provided on the mounting plate 501. At the same time, to improve the structural strength of the side mounting bracket 5, a reinforcing structure arranged in a "cross" shape is also provided on one side of the mounting plate 501. The reinforcing structure may be composed of a first reinforcing plate 504 fixedly connected thereto and a second reinforcing plate 505 orthogonal thereto.

[0063] In addition, for the convenience of installation, the hole structures corresponding to the side connecting member 9 and each mounting member in this embodiment may preferably also be set as long holes, so as to be able to adjust the position during installation.

[0064] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tank mounting structure for mounting a tank (1) on a vehicle, characterized in that: The tank installation structure includes an annular installation bracket (2), a fixing part provided on the installation bracket (2) for fixing the tank (1) within the installation bracket (2), and an installation part provided on the installation bracket (2) for installing the installation bracket (2) on the vehicle. The installation parts are multiple and are all arranged on one side of the installation bracket (2). The installation part includes end installation frames (4) respectively provided at both ends of the installation bracket (2), a side installation frame (5) provided on one side of the installation bracket (2), and installation members for installing on the vehicle respectively provided on the end installation frames (4) and the side installation frame (5). The end installation frame (4) includes an upper installation frame (401) and a lower installation frame (402) which are snap-fitted. The end of the installation bracket (2) is clamped between the upper installation frame (401) and the lower installation frame (402), and a through hole for the installation member to pass through is provided between the upper installation frame (401), the installation bracket (2) and the lower installation frame (402).

2. The tank installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing part includes a plurality of straps (3) provided on the installation bracket (2). The tank (1) is tightened by the straps (3) and fixed within the installation bracket (2).

3. The tank body mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The strap (3) includes an upper strap (303) and a lower strap (301) which are snapped together and connected by a connecting piece (8). Embedding grooves are respectively provided at both ends of the lower strap (301). Both sides of the installation bracket (2) are respectively embedded in the corresponding embedding grooves. The connecting piece (8) passes through the lower strap (301), the installation bracket (2) and the upper strap (303) to form the connection among the three.

4. The tank installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: Buffer pads for abutting against the tank (1) are provided on the inner sides of the upper strap (303) and the lower strap (301).

5. The tank installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A groove (3011) extending along the length direction of the lower strap (301) and opening downward is formed on the lower strap (301). A transverse plate (3013) is connected at the opening of the groove (3011), and a vertical plate (3014) is connected within the groove (3011). The transverse plate (3013) and the vertical plate (3014) are multiple and are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the groove (3011).

6. The tank installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross-section of the installation bracket (2) is circular. Both sides of the installation bracket (2) are embedded in the corresponding embedding grooves through the sleeved strap fixing brackets. The strap fixing brackets have planes abutting against the inner walls of the embedding grooves, and the connecting piece (8) passes through the strap fixing brackets.

7. The tank installation structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The strap fixing bracket includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket which are snap-fitted. Part of the installation parts are provided on the installation bracket (2) at the strap fixing bracket on one side. In the strap fixing bracket on the other side, first snap teeth (703) which are arranged oppositely are provided on the upper bracket and the lower bracket. The first snap teeth (703) are multiple pairs arranged at intervals.

8. The tank installation structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The installation bracket (2) is similar to a "concave" shape.

9. The tank installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plurality of second fastening teeth (4021) arranged at intervals are provided on the lower mounting bracket (402), and corresponding to at least part of the second fastening teeth (4021), third fastening teeth (4011) arranged at intervals are provided on the upper mounting bracket (401), and the mounting bracket (2) is clamped between the second fastening teeth (4021) and the third fastening teeth (4011).

10. The tank installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The side mounting bracket (5) includes a mounting plate (501) provided on the mounting bracket (2), and a mounting hole (503) for the mounting member to pass through is provided on the mounting plate (501).

11. The tank installation structure according to claim 10, characterized in that: A reinforcing structure arranged in a "cross" shape is provided on at least one side of the mounting plate (501).

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