A lightweight battery bracket, a battery bracket assembly and a commercial vehicle

By designing lightweight battery bracket side panels with adjustable distances, the problems of unreasonable arrangement of electrical components and low space utilization in the prior art are solved, and the lightweight and modular arrangement of the whole vehicle of commercial vehicles is realized, and the strength and stability of the bracket side panels are improved.

CN115179884BActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17CNHTC CHENGDU WANGPAI COMML VEHICLE
View PDF 2 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202210808441.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-07-11
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2042-07-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing lightweight commercial vehicle battery brackets have unreasonable electrical components layout, resulting in component damage and low chassis space utilization, which cannot meet the needs of lightweight and modular layout of commercial vehicles.

Method used

A lightweight battery bracket is designed, and a bracket side plate with a symmetrical arrangement and adjustable distance is used to flexibly adjust the installation position of the battery by adjusting the distance between the bracket side plates, thereby improving space utilization, and enhancing the strength and stability of the bracket side plates through preferred embodiments.

Benefits of technology

It improves the space utilization rate of the battery bracket on the chassis, realizes the lightweight and modular layout of the entire commercial vehicle, enhances the strength and stability of the bracket side panels, and extends the service life.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN115179884B_ABST
    Figure CN115179884B_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The present invention discloses a lightweight battery bracket, a battery bracket assembly and a commercial vehicle, which relate to the technical field of commercial vehicle parts, and solve the technical problems that the existing battery brackets have unreasonable arrangement of electrical components, resulting in damage to electrical components, and low utilization rate of the chassis layout space, which cannot meet the requirements of vehicle lightweight and modular layout. The solution of the present invention includes: a longitudinal beam installed on the vehicle frame, a battery bracket assembly and a battery. The battery is arranged and installed inside the battery bracket assembly, and the battery bracket assembly is installed on the longitudinal beam. Among them, the battery bracket assembly can move forward and backward on the vehicle frame longitudinal beam to realize the change of the installation position, and the distance at the bottom of the battery bracket can be adjusted to meet the installation and layout requirements of the battery bracket assembly in different application scenarios. The present invention has the advantages of lightweight, generalization, modularization and high space utilization rate.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of commercial vehicle parts, and more specifically to a lightweight battery bracket, a battery bracket assembly and a commercial vehicle technology field. Background Art

[0002] Currently, most of the chassis electrical boxes, main power switches, preheating relays, etc. of light commercial vehicles are arranged outside the battery rack or other positions on the chassis. The main power switch and the preheating relay lack protection, and are prone to defects such as water ingress, accidental short circuit or damage, which directly affect the product reliability and service life. At the same time, the existing layout scheme has a low utilization rate of the layout space on the chassis, which is not conducive to the modular layout design of the whole vehicle. Especially for light commercial vehicles, in the national standard "GB1589—2016 Limits for Dimensions, Axle Loads and Masses of Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Semi-trailers", for the overall length and maximum allowable total mass limits of the motor vehicle train, in the commercial vehicle field where the requirements for vehicle lightweight and modular layout are increasing day by day, the traditional layout scheme can no longer fully meet the market demand. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is as follows:

[0004] In order to solve the technical problems that the existing battery bracket has unreasonable arrangement of electrical components, resulting in damage to electrical components, and low utilization rate of the chassis layout space, which cannot meet the requirements of vehicle lightweight and modular layout of commercial vehicles, the present invention provides a lightweight battery bracket, a battery bracket assembly and a commercial vehicle.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention specifically adopts the following technical solutions: In order to improve the space utilization rate between the battery bracket and the commercial vehicle chassis;

[0006] In the first aspect of the present invention, a lightweight battery bracket is provided for adjusting the installation position of the battery, including at least two symmetrically arranged and adjustable bracket side plates, and the bracket side plates include:

[0007] A bracket side plate body, on which at least one first kidney-shaped hole is provided;

[0008] A first flanging part, located on one side of the bracket side plate body, and the outer wall of the first flanging part is connected to the longitudinal beam;

[0009] A second flanging part, the second flanging part is located at one end of the bracket side plate body, and one end of the second flanging part is vertically connected to one end of the first flanging part; and

[0010] A third flanging part, the third flanging part is located at the other end of the bracket side plate body, and the flanging direction of the third flanging part is opposite to that of the second flanging part.

[0011] When adjusting the distance between two symmetrically arranged support side plates, it is possible to adjust the distance between the two support side plates according to the actual size of the battery when the battery support is initially positioned and installed. Compared with the existing fixedly installed battery support, the battery support of the present invention is flexibly adjustable and can reasonably utilize the space of the chassis according to the actual usage situation. On the premise of satisfying the reasonable use of the chassis space, for further realizing the modular layout of the whole vehicle and ensuring the strength, stability and safety of the subsequent battery support during use, there are the following preferred implementation schemes:

[0012] Preferably, a reinforcing plate is fixed to the inner wall of the first flanging portion, and the reinforcing plate is used to strengthen the structural strength of the first flanging portion;

[0013] Preferably, an outer baffle is provided on the side of the support side plate away from the first flanging portion;

[0014] Preferably, the outer baffle includes a first vertical portion, a plurality of first reinforcing ribs distributed on the end face of the first vertical portion, and fourth flanging portions vertically distributed on both sides of the first vertical portion, and the fourth flanging portions are connected to the inner wall of the support side plate;

[0015] Preferably, a first support is connected to the inner wall of at least one side of the support side plate body, and an opening groove is provided on the first support, and a main power switch is installed through the opening groove;

[0016] A second support is connected to the outer wall of at least one side of the support plate body. The second support includes a second vertical portion and a horizontal portion. The second vertical portion is connected to the outer wall of the support plate body, and an electrical box is connected to the horizontal portion; A pressing plate is connected between the two symmetrically arranged support side plates, the pressing plate is fixed on the third flanging portion, and a fuse box and a preheating relay are installed on the pressing plate;

[0017] A battery cover is further connected between the two symmetrically arranged support side plates. The battery cover is fixed on the third flanging portion, and the battery cover covers the main power switch, the fuse box and the preheating relay;

[0018] Preferably, a plurality of second reinforcing ribs are distributed on the battery cover, and the second reinforcing ribs are obtained by injection molding, which can improve the strength while reducing the mass of the battery cover;

[0019] For the purpose of further improving the utilization rate of the chassis space;

[0020] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a battery support assembly for arranging the installation position of a battery, comprising at least two bottom plates, fasteners, and a battery support as described in any one of claims 1 to 6. A plurality of mounting holes are provided at intervals on the second flanging portion of the battery support, and the fasteners passing through the mounting holes fix two adjacent bottom plates on the second flanging portion;

[0021] When a plurality of mounting holes arranged at intervals are used to adjust the distance between two adjacent bottom plates, thereby obtaining multiple solutions for arranging the installation positions between two batteries, it can meet the installation of different specifications and models of batteries in the battery support. Compared with the existing method of fixedly installing the bottom plate on the second flanging portion, the present invention can save the cost of subsequent mold development. Only by adjusting the installation distance between the two bottom plates can it meet the installation of different specifications and models of batteries. Therefore, it is flexible and adjustable when applying the layout scheme, and can reduce the development cost during manufacturing and production, having economy;

[0022] To further achieve the use stability of the battery support assembly after installation and arrangement, and prevent the battery from vibrating during use, there are the following preferred implementation schemes;

[0023] Preferably, the bottom plate includes a bottom plate body, and a second kidney-shaped hole is provided on the bottom plate body. A buffer pad covering the second kidney-shaped hole is provided on the bottom plate body;

[0024] Preferably, a seventh flanging portion that flips downward is provided on one side of the bottom plate body; an eighth flanging portion with a flanging direction opposite to that of the seventh flanging portion is provided on the outer edge of the seventh flanging portion; a fifth flanging portion with the same flanging direction as that of the seventh flanging portion is provided on the other side of the bottom plate body; sixth flanging portions that flip upward are provided at both ends of the bottom plate body, and the two sixth flanging portions abut against both ends of the buffer pad;

[0025] To further achieve a reasonable layout of electrical components as a whole, improve the utilization rate of the chassis space, and realize the lightweight and modular layout of a commercial vehicle;

[0026] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a commercial vehicle, comprising a longitudinal beam installed on a vehicle frame, a battery support assembly as described in any one of claims 7 to 9, and a battery. The battery is arranged and installed inside the battery support assembly, and the battery support assembly is installed on the longitudinal beam.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0028] 1. The present invention is provided with left and right symmetric support side plates with adjustable distance. Before the preliminary position arrangement of the battery, the distance between the two support side plates can be flexibly adjusted according to the model specifications of the battery and other electrical components, achieving the effect of improving the space utilization rate of the battery support after installation on the chassis;

[0029] On the premise of ensuring the strength of the support side plates, at least one first waist-shaped hole is provided on the support side plate body in terms of structural design, thereby reducing the mass of the battery support in manufacturing and production, further realizing the lightweight of the battery support and reducing production costs;

[0030] 2. The present invention is provided with a reinforcing plate on the inner wall of the first flanging part, and the shape of the reinforcing plate is "L" type and is adapted to the internal shape of the first flanging part, which can further increase the strength of the support side plate.

[0031] 3. The present invention is provided with an outer baffle on one side of the support side plate, and is symmetrically arranged along the center line in terms of structural design, so it is more convenient to install. In terms of material selection, the outer baffle is made of lightweight DC01 steel material and is stamped with a number of first reinforcing ribs, thereby strengthening the structural strength of the outer baffle, and can protect the battery from external forces and play a role in external decoration at the same time.

[0032] 4. The present invention first respectively arranges corresponding first brackets and second brackets on the inner and outer walls of at least one support side plate body. A main power switch is installed through the opening groove on the first bracket, and an electrical box is installed on the second bracket, further realizing the rational use of the installation space inside the battery support; secondly, a pressure plate is connected between the two symmetrically arranged support side plates. To meet the convenience when the pressure plate is assembled on the third flanging part, the pressure plate is designed as a neutral line symmetric structure in terms of structural design, and a fuse box and a preheating relay are installed on the pressure plate, further realizing the rational use of the installation space inside the battery support. Finally, a battery cover that covers the main power switch, fuse box and preheating relay is installed on the third flanging part, further protecting the electrical components installed in the battery support from external forces and working stably. Finally, through the first bracket, second bracket, pressure plate and battery cover designed on the support side plate body, the structure is compact after installation, so as to meet the requirement of rationally using the layout space to realize the modular layout of electrical components.

[0033] 5. The present invention selects lightweight PP material to injection mold the battery cover, and second reinforcing ribs are formed on the battery cover, thereby reducing the weight of the battery cover and strengthening the structural strength of the battery cover during manufacturing and production, further realizing lightweight while protecting the main power switch, fuse box and preheating relay in the battery cover from accidental short circuit or damage due to external forces.

[0034] 6. The present invention provides a plurality of mounting holes on the second flanging portion of the battery bracket assembly at a distance, so that the mounting distance between the two bottom plates can be adjusted, meeting the layout and installation requirements of batteries of different specifications and models.

[0035] 7. In the structural design of the bottom plate of the present invention, a second kidney-shaped hole is designed on the bottom plate body, thereby reducing the weight of the bottom plate in manufacturing and production, further achieving the purpose of vehicle weight reduction of commercial vehicles. And a buffer pad is provided on the bottom plate body, and the buffer pad is made of rubber, which can further ensure the use safety of the battery after being installed in the battery bracket assembly.

[0036] 8. The present invention provides four-sided flanging on the bottom plate, namely the seventh flanging portion, the eighth flanging portion, the fifth flanging portion and the sixth flanging portion. Among them, the seventh flanging portion, the eighth flanging portion and the fifth flanging portion are arc-transitionally connected to the bottom plate body, so as to achieve the limiting effect that the battery cannot move back and forth or left and right after being installed in the battery bracket assembly; and the two sixth flanging portions at both ends of the bottom plate body can limit the installation position of the buffer pad installed on the bottom plate body, thereby achieving the effect of restricting the movement of the buffer pad. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the battery bracket of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the structure of the battery bracket of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the outer baffle of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the structure of the bracket side plate of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the pressing plate of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the battery cover of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the first preferred layout scheme of the battery bracket assembly of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the second preferred layout scheme of the battery bracket assembly of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 9 is the present invention in Figure 8 is a partial enlarged view at A;

[0046] Figure 10 It is a schematic structural diagram of the bottom plate of the present invention.

[0047] Reference numerals: 1 - support side plate; 101 - first flanging part; 102 - second flanging part; 103 - third flanging part; 104 - support side plate body; 1041 - first kidney-shaped hole; 2 - pressing plate; 201 - fixing block; 3 - first support; 301 - opening groove; 4 - outer baffle; 401 - first vertical part; 402 - first reinforcing rib; 403 - fourth flanging part; 5 - battery cover; 501 - second reinforcing rib; 6 - reinforcing plate; 7 - bottom plate; 701 - buffer pad; 702 - fifth flanging part; 703 - bottom plate body; 7031 - sixth flanging part; 7032 - second kidney-shaped hole; 704 - seventh flanging part; 705 - eighth flanging part; 8 - second support; 801 - second vertical part; 802 - horizontal part; 9 - electrical box; 10 - main power switch; 11 - preheating relay; 12 - fuse box; 13 - battery; 14 - fastener. Detailed implementation manners

[0048] The following description provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different features of the present invention. The components and arrangements described in the following specific examples are only used to concisely express the present invention, and they are only examples and not intended to limit the present invention.

[0049] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present invention. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0050] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] In the description of the present invention, when it is stated that a certain part is "connected" to other parts, this includes not only the case of direct connection but also the case of indirect connection. Indirect connection includes connection through a wireless communication network.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, when it is stated that a certain component is "above" or "below" other components, this includes not only the case where a certain component is in contact with other components but also the case where there are other components between the two components.

[0053] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0054] In addition, terms such as "first" and "second" are used for descriptive distinction only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0055] In addition, the "first flanging part", "second flanging part", "third flanging part", etc. in the present invention are all realized through the flanging process in the stamping process. When performing the flanging process, the press applies pressure to the flanging die, causing the punch to apply pressure to the sheet metal in the die. After the bracket side plate is subjected to the punch pressure, it deforms and finally forms a flanging part. The flanging part includes a deformed area and the outer edge of the bracket side plate where no deformation occurs. The deformed area and the undeformed area are both connected by an arc transition.

[0056] It should be noted that, without conflict, the features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0057] Embodiment 1

[0058] As Figures 1 to 10 shown, Embodiment 1 of the present invention provides a lightweight battery bracket. The battery bracket includes at least two symmetrically arranged and distance-adjustable bracket side plates 1. In this embodiment, preferably two bracket side plates 1 are provided. The bracket side plate 1 includes: a bracket side plate body 104, a first flanging part 101, a second flanging part 102, and a third flanging part 103. The following will further elaborate from aspects such as the forming process, material, and position arrangement of the bracket side plate 1. The specific implementation process is as follows. For details, please refer to Figure 1 :

[0059] Regarding the forming process and material selection of the bracket side plate 1: The bracket side plate 1 is made of a thin metal plate, preferably DC01 steel plate. This kind of steel plate material can meet the strength requirements of engineering applications, and at the same time, it is light in texture, which can further realize the lightweight of the bracket side plate, and the stamping process is used to perform punching, blanking, trimming, notching, and flanging operations on the bracket side plate.

[0060] Regarding the structures and connection relationships of the bracket side plate 1;

[0061] Bracket side plate body 104: One, two, or three first kidney-shaped holes 1041 can be provided on the bracket side plate body 104. Preferably, 3 first kidney-shaped holes 1041 can be provided to further reduce the weight of the bracket side plate 1;

[0062] The first flanging part 101: It is located on one side of the bracket side plate body 104, and the outer wall of the first flanging part 101 is connected to the longitudinal beam;

[0063] The second flanging part 102: It is located at one end of the bracket side plate body 104, and the outer edge of one end of the second flanging part 102 is vertically in contact with the outer edge of one end of the first flanging part 101, and the contact part is fixed by welding, so that the bracket side plates 1 are connected into a whole after the flanging process;

[0064] The third flanging part 103: It is located at the other end of the bracket side plate body 104, and the flanging direction of the third flanging part 103 is opposite to that of the second flanging part 102, and the third flanging part 103 and the second flanging part 102 are parallel to each other.

[0065] In the process of the battery bracket realizing the adjustment of the installation space; first, the two bracket side plates 1 are symmetrically arranged on the longitudinal beam of the commercial vehicle. According to the installation requirements, the distance between the two bracket side plates 1 is adjusted. After adjustment, the second flanging part 102 on the bracket side plate 1 is fixed on the chassis through the fastener 14. Preferably, the fastener 14 can be a blind rivet bolt and a press rivet nut.

[0066] In the implementation process of the above-mentioned bracket side plate, the lightweight of the battery bracket is realized from several aspects such as structural design, materials, and forming process, and the space utilization rate between the battery bracket and the longitudinal beam is improved by the adjustable distance between the two bracket side plates 1. In order to further achieve the purpose of reasonably installing components, improving the space utilization rate, and ensuring the safety and stability of the subsequent use of the battery bracket, Embodiment 1 of the present invention also has the following preferred implementation schemes. For details, please refer to Figures 2 to 6 :

[0067] As a preferred scheme of the present invention, a reinforcing plate 6 is fixed on the inner wall of the first flanging part 101. The shape of the reinforcing plate 6 is "L", which is consistent with the shape of the inner wall of the first flanging part 101. The wall thickness of the reinforcing plate 6 is thicker than that of the inner wall of the first flanging part 101. The material of the reinforcing plate 6 is preferably high-strength steel, preferably DL510, which further improves the strength of the bracket side plate 1 from the material selection and connection method.

[0068] As a preferred scheme of the present invention, an outer baffle 4 is arranged on the side of the bracket side plate 1 away from the first flanging part 101. The outer baffle 4 is designed as a structure symmetric about the center line. The material of the outer baffle 4 is preferably high-strength steel plate, preferably Q235 steel plate, which improves the strength and realizes lightweight from the material selection and structural design.

[0069] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer baffle 4 includes a first vertical portion 401, a plurality of first reinforcing ribs 402 distributed on the end face of the first vertical portion 401, and fourth flanging portions 403 vertically distributed on both sides of the first vertical portion 401. The fourth flanging portions 403 are connected to the inner wall of the support side plate 1. The outer baffle 4 is formed by a stamping process, and preferably 5 first reinforcing ribs 402 are stamped on the end face of the outer baffle 4 to further improve the structural strength of the outer baffle 4, so as to meet the strength requirements in subsequent engineering applications.

[0070] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first bracket 3 is connected to the inner wall of the left or right bracket side plate body 104 of the battery support. An opening groove 301 is provided on the first bracket 3, and a main power switch 10 is installed through the opening groove 301.

[0071] A second bracket 8 is connected to the outer wall of the left or right bracket plate body of the battery support. The second bracket 8 includes a second vertical portion 801 and a horizontal portion 802. The second vertical portion 801 is connected to the outer wall of the bracket plate body 104, and an electrical box 9 is connected to the horizontal portion 802. The electrical box 0 can be connected to the right bracket side plate 1 of the battery support or the left bracket side plate 1 of the battery support.

[0072] A pressing plate 2 is connected between two symmetrically arranged support side plates 1. The pressing plate 2 is fixed on the third flanging portion 103. Fixing blocks 201 are provided at both ends of the pressing plate 2 to enhance the connection strength between the pressing plate 2 and the third flanging portion 103. A fuse box 12 and a preheating relay 11 are installed on the pressing plate 2. The pressing plate 2 can be fixed at the upper end portion of the third flanging portion 103, or can be fixed at the middle or lower end portion of the third flanging portion 103.

[0073] A battery cover 5 is also connected between two symmetrically arranged support side plates 1. The battery cover 5 is fixed on the third flanging portion 103, and the battery cover 5 covers the main power switch 10, the fuse box 12 and the preheating relay 11. A relief groove is also provided on the side of the battery cover 5 to avoid interference between the handle of the main power switch 10 externally disposed outside the battery support and the battery cover 5 when the main power switch 10 is installed.

[0074] The first bracket 3, the second bracket 8, the pressing plate 2 and the battery cover 5 are structurally compact after installation, so as to meet the requirement of reasonably utilizing the layout space to realize modular layout of electrical components.

[0075] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the battery cover 5 is made of a polymer material, preferably PP material, and there are several second reinforcing ribs 501 distributed on the battery cover 5. Preferably, there can be 6 of them. The second reinforcing ribs 501 are formed by injection molding. The setting of the second reinforcing ribs 501 can further strengthen the strength of the battery cover 5 and meet the subsequent engineering applications.

[0076] Based on the implementation process of the battery support in the above-mentioned Embodiment 1, by adjusting the distance between the two symmetrically arranged support side plates 1, the adjustment of the space size of the battery support can be achieved. The structure of the support side plate 1 is simple, and the first support 3 and the second support 8 can be integrally installed on the support side plate 1, so that the electrical components can be reasonably installed in the battery support. When installed, the structures of the components are compact and reasonably distributed, so as to achieve the purpose of improving the space utilization rate, and modular layout can also be realized in the subsequent installation and layout process. For the subsequent installation and layout plan, please refer to the subsequent embodiments.

[0077] Embodiment 2

[0078] As Figures 1 to 10 shown, on the basis of Embodiment 1, in order to further implement the layout plan of the battery support and electrical appliances, this Embodiment 2 provides a battery support assembly for installing and arranging the battery 13, including fasteners 14, two or three or four bottom plates 7 and a battery support. There are several mounting holes arranged at intervals on the second flanging part 102 of the battery support. The number of mounting holes can be determined according to the bottom length of the battery support. The fasteners 14 passing through the mounting holes fix the adjacent two bottom plates 7 on the second flanging part 102. Preferably, the fasteners 14 can be rivet bolts and press nuts.

[0079] Regarding the first layout plan of the battery support assembly: For details, please refer to Figure 7 , when it is necessary to install a battery 13 with a model of 105Ah or 120Ah, adjust the distance at the bottom of the battery support and adjust the distance between the adjacent two bottom plates 7 to make the bottom plate 7 move away from its adjacent bottom plate 7, so as to increase the distance therebetween and provide a large installation space for the battery 13 with a model of 105Ah or 120Ah. After the distance between the adjacent two bottom plates 7 is adjusted, implement the connection process. For details, please refer to Figure 9 , align the mounting holes provided at both ends of the bottom plate 7 with the mounting holes arranged at intervals on the second flanging part 102, and by means of bolt connection, make the fasteners 14 pass through the mounting holes arranged at intervals on the second flanging part 102 to fix both ends of the bottom plate 7 on the second flanging part 102.

[0080] Regarding the second layout plan of the battery support assembly: For details, please refer to Figure 8, when it is necessary to install the battery 13 with a model of 80Ah or 90Ah, adjust the distance at the bottom of the battery bracket and the distance between two adjacent bottom plates 7, so that the bottom plate 7 and its adjacent bottom plate 7 approach each other, thereby reducing the distance therebetween, providing a small installation space for the battery 13 with a model of 80Ah or 90Ah. After the distance between two adjacent bottom plates 7 is adjusted, implement the connection process, where the connection process is the same as the first layout scheme above and will not be repeated here.

[0081] When the above battery bracket assembly implements the layout scheme, in order to further achieve the stability and safety of the battery 13 after being installed in the battery bracket assembly, the present invention also provides the following preferred implementation schemes. For details, please refer to Figure 10 :

[0082] As a preferred scheme of the present invention: the bottom plate includes a bottom plate body 703, a second kidney-shaped hole 7032 is provided on the bottom plate body 703, and a buffer pad 701 covering the second kidney-shaped hole 7032 is provided on the bottom plate body 703. Preferably, the buffer pad 701 is rectangular and made of natural rubber, so that the battery 13 installed in the battery bracket assembly can be buffered when being vibrated or jolted, thereby avoiding damage caused by the collision between the battery 13 and the inner wall of the battery bracket assembly. At the same time, the second kidney-shaped hole 7032 provided can further reduce the weight of the bottom plate 7.

[0083] As a preferred scheme of the present invention, a seventh flanging part 704 that turns downward is provided on one side of the bottom plate body 703, an eighth flanging part 705 with a flanging direction opposite to that of the seventh flanging part 704 is provided on the outer edge of the seventh flanging part 704, a fifth flanging part 702 with the same flanging direction as that of the seventh flanging part 704 is provided on the other side of the bottom plate body 703, and sixth flanging parts 7031 that turn upward are provided at both ends of the bottom plate body 703. The two sixth flanging parts 7031 abut against both ends of the buffer pad 701. After the bottom plate 7 is formed by bending, the seventh flanging part 704, the eighth flanging part 705, and the fifth flanging part 702 are formed. These three flangings can play a role in restricting the movement of the battery 13 in the battery bracket assembly, while the sixth flanging part 7031 can play a role in restricting the movement position of the buffer pad 701 on the bottom plate body 703.

[0084] Based on the implementation process of the layout scheme of the battery bracket assembly in the above Embodiment 2, by adjusting the distance between two adjacent bottom plates 7 and the installation position between the installation holes on the second flanging part 102 at the bottom of the battery bracket, the installation of batteries 13 with different specifications and models in the battery bracket assembly can be satisfied. Therefore, it has the advantages of modularization and generalization. At the same time, the battery bracket assembly can also be installed and arranged according to different application scenarios. For the specific implementation process, please refer to the subsequent embodiments.

[0085] Embodiment 3

[0086] As Figures 1 to 10 shown, Embodiment 3 is based on Embodiment 2, and expands the layout and installation method of the battery support assembly in different application scenarios. Embodiment 3 provides a commercial vehicle, including a longitudinal beam installed on a vehicle frame, a battery support assembly, and a battery 13. The battery 13 is arranged and installed inside the battery support assembly, and the battery support assembly is installed on the longitudinal beam. Among them, the battery support assembly can move forward and backward on the vehicle frame longitudinal beam to achieve changes in the installation position, so as to meet the installation and layout requirements of the battery support assembly in different application scenarios.

[0087] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lightweight battery bracket, characterized in that, Comprising at least two bracket side plates that are symmetrically arranged and have adjustable distances, the bracket side plates comprising: A bracket side plate body, on which at least one first kidney-shaped hole is provided; A first flanging portion, located on one side of the bracket side plate body, and the outer wall of the first flanging portion is connected to the longitudinal beam; A second flanging portion, the second flanging portion is located at one end of the bracket side plate body, and one end of the second flanging portion is connected to one end of the first flanging portion, and the second flanging portion and the first flanging portion are perpendicular to each other; and A third flanging portion, the third flanging portion is located at the other end of the bracket side plate body, and the flanging direction of the third flanging portion is opposite to that of the second flanging portion; An outer baffle is provided on the side of the bracket side plate away from the first flanging portion; the outer baffle includes a first vertical portion, a plurality of first reinforcing ribs distributed on the end face of the first vertical portion, and fourth flanging portions vertically distributed on both sides of the first vertical portion, and the fourth flanging portions are connected to the inner wall of the bracket side plate; A first bracket is connected to the inner wall of at least one side of the bracket side plate body, an opening groove is provided on the first bracket, and a main power switch is installed through the opening groove; A second bracket is connected to the outer wall of at least one side of the bracket side plate body, the second bracket includes a second vertical portion and a horizontal portion, the second vertical portion is connected to the outer wall of the bracket side plate body, and an electrical box is connected to the horizontal portion; A pressing plate is connected between the two symmetrically arranged bracket side plates, the pressing plate is fixed on the third flanging portion, and a fuse box and a preheating relay are installed on the pressing plate; A battery cover is also connected between the two symmetrically arranged bracket side plates, the battery cover is fixed on the third flanging portion, and the battery cover covers the main power switch, the fuse box and the preheating relay; 2. The lightweight battery bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reinforcing plate is fixed to the inner wall of the first flanging portion, and the reinforcing plate is used to enhance the structural strength of the first flanging portion; 3. The lightweight battery bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery cover is made of a polymer material, and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs are distributed on the battery cover; 4. A battery bracket assembly, characterized in that, Comprising fasteners, at least two bottom plates, and the battery bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 3, a plurality of mounting holes are provided at intervals on the second flanging portion of the battery bracket, and the fasteners passing through the mounting holes fix two adjacent bottom plates on the second flanging portion; 5. The battery bracket assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom plate includes a bottom plate body, a second kidney-shaped hole is provided on the bottom plate body, and a buffer pad covering the second kidney-shaped hole is provided on the bottom plate body; 6. The battery bracket assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, A seventh flanging portion that flips downward is provided on one side of the bottom plate body; An eighth flanging portion with a flanging direction opposite to that of the seventh flanging portion is provided on the outer edge of the seventh flanging portion; A fifth flanging portion with the same flanging direction as the seventh flanging portion is provided on the other side of the bottom plate body; Sixth flanging portions that flip upward are provided at both ends of the bottom plate body, and the two sixth flanging portions abut against both ends of the buffer pad; 7. A commercial vehicle, characterized in that, Comprising a longitudinal beam installed on the vehicle frame, a battery bracket assembly according to any one of claims 4 to 6, and a battery, the battery is arranged and installed inside the battery bracket assembly, and the battery bracket assembly is installed on the longitudinal beam.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Storage battery fixing device

    CN210272470U

  • Truck storage battery fixing support

    CN210502575U