An automobile front end module, a front engine compartment structure and an automobile

Abstract

The application provides a kind of automobile front end module, front cabin structure and automobile, it relates to automobile parts technical field, the automobile front end module includes upper mounting plate, lower mounting plate, side plate and reinforcing plate, one end of upper mounting plate towards the front of automobile is connected with the one end of lower mounting plate towards the rear of automobile by reinforcing plate, lower mounting plate is below upper mounting plate and both are relatively parallel arrangement, two ends of upper mounting plate along the left and right direction of automobile are connected with lower mounting plate by corresponding side plate, the first installation space is formed between the one side of reinforcing plate towards the rear of automobile, upper mounting plate and two side plates, and the first installation space is used for installing radiator, and radiator is connected with upper mounting plate.The application not only can increase the overall rigidity of automobile front end module by the reinforcing effect of reinforcing plate itself, but also the lower of upper mounting plate can be used for installing radiator, realizing the stable connection between radiator and automobile front end module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and more specifically, to an automotive front-end module, a front engine compartment structure, and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] As cars become increasingly common in households, bringing convenience to people's lives, the various functions and performance features of cars have become one of the factors people consider when purchasing a car.

[0003] The front module of the engine compartment needs to install numerous components such as radiators, headlights, and front bumpers, making its rigidity crucial. However, the front module of existing automobiles is generally a frame structure formed by an upper crossbeam, a lower crossbeam, a left vertical beam, and a right vertical beam. The rigidity of this frame structure is relatively poor and cannot meet the installation requirements of front-end components such as radiators. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the technical problem of poor rigidity and strength of existing automotive front-end modules.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention proposes a front-end module for automobiles, including an upper mounting plate, a lower mounting plate, side plates, and a reinforcing plate. The end of the upper mounting plate facing forward of the automobile is connected to the end of the lower mounting plate facing rearward of the automobile via the reinforcing plate. The lower mounting plate is located below the upper mounting plate and the two are arranged parallel to each other. The two ends of the upper mounting plate along the left-right direction of the automobile are respectively connected to the lower mounting plate via the corresponding side plates. The side of the reinforcing plate facing rearward of the automobile, together with the upper mounting plate and the two side plates, forms a first mounting space. The first mounting space is used to install a radiator, and the radiator is connected to the upper mounting plate.

[0006] The automotive front-end module described in this invention has at least the following advantages compared to existing technologies:

[0007] The upper and lower mounting plates are arranged vertically and extend along the left-right direction of the vehicle. The two ends of the upper and lower mounting plates along the left-right direction are connected by side plates. The front end of the upper mounting plate (facing forward of the vehicle) is connected to the rear end of the lower mounting plate (facing rearward of the vehicle) via a reinforcing plate, forming a Z-shaped structure. On one hand, the reinforcing plate itself increases the overall rigidity of the vehicle's front-end module; on the other hand, the upper and lower mounting plates can be staggered vertically, meaning at least a portion of the lower mounting plate can be located in front of the upper mounting plate. This increases the overall size of the vehicle's front-end module in the front-rear direction (X-direction), further enhancing its rigidity. Simultaneously, the first mounting space formed below the upper mounting plate and behind the reinforcing plate can be used to install the radiator, achieving stable installation between the radiator and the vehicle's front-end module.

[0008] Optionally, the reinforcing plate is vertically disposed between the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate, and the side of the reinforcing plate facing the front of the vehicle and the lower mounting plate enclose a second mounting space. The end of the upper mounting plate facing the front of the vehicle extends to form a bumper mounting section, and the bumper mounting section is provided with a bumper mounting hole. The lower mounting plate is provided with a bumper limiting hole. The second mounting space is used to install the front bumper, and the front bumper is connected to the bumper limiting hole and the bumper mounting hole.

[0009] Optionally, the upper mounting plate is provided with a first reinforcing rib around the bumper mounting hole; the upper mounting plate is provided with a first radiator mounting hole for connecting with the radiator, and the upper mounting plate is provided with a second reinforcing rib around the first radiator mounting hole.

[0010] Optionally, the upper mounting plate is further provided with at least one of the following: hood lock cable mounting hole, engine luggage compartment mounting hole, headlight mounting hole, and horn mounting hole;

[0011] And / or, the side panel is provided with a cabin trim panel mounting section at the end facing the rear of the vehicle, and the cabin trim panel mounting section is provided with cabin tube beam mounting holes and cabin side beam mounting holes.

[0012] Optionally, the reinforcing plate is provided with weight-reducing holes, and a plurality of weight-reducing holes are spaced apart along the left-right direction of the vehicle to divide the reinforcing plate into a plurality of reinforcing segments, and a fifth reinforcing rib is provided on the reinforcing segment;

[0013] And / or, a sixth reinforcing rib is provided between the reinforcing plate and the lower mounting plate;

[0014] And / or, the lower mounting plate has a seventh reinforcing rib on the side facing away from the reinforcing plate;

[0015] And / or, the bottom of the side plate is provided with an eighth reinforcing rib.

[0016] Optionally, the vehicle front-end module further includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The lower mounting plate is provided with a first bracket mounting hole, and the first bracket is installed in the first bracket mounting hole. The lower mounting plate is used to support the front anti-collision beam through the first bracket. The bottom of the side plate is provided with a second bracket mounting hole, and the second bracket is installed in the second bracket mounting hole. The side plate is used to support the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box through the second bracket.

[0017] Optionally, the first bracket includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, and a third connecting plate. The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are arranged opposite each other along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The ends of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate facing upwards on the vehicle are connected by the third connecting plate. The third connecting plate is connected to the lower mounting plate. The first connecting plate, the second connecting plate, and the third connecting plate enclose a first groove-shaped space. A portion of the front bumper beam is used to insert into the first groove-shaped space, and the front bumper beam is connected to the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate respectively.

[0018] Optionally, the second bracket includes a fourth connecting plate, a fifth connecting plate, and a sixth connecting plate. The fourth connecting plate and the fifth connecting plate are arranged opposite each other along the left-right direction of the vehicle. The ends of the fourth connecting plate and the fifth connecting plate facing upwards on the vehicle are connected by the sixth connecting plate. The fourth connecting plate, the fifth connecting plate, and the sixth connecting plate enclose a second groove-shaped space. A portion of the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box is inserted into the second groove-shaped space, and the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box is connected to the fourth connecting plate and the fifth connecting plate respectively.

[0019] Secondly, this invention proposes a front engine compartment structure, including the aforementioned automotive front-end module. The advantages of this front engine compartment structure compared to the prior art are the same as those of the aforementioned automotive front-end module, and will not be repeated here.

[0020] Thirdly, the present invention proposes an automobile including the aforementioned front engine compartment structure. The advantages of this automobile compared to the prior art are the same as those of the aforementioned front engine compartment structure, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the forward cabin structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a rear view schematic diagram of the forward cabin structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a front-view perspective view of the automotive front-end module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a rear-view perspective view of the automotive front-end module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the automotive front-end module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the automotive front-end module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second support structure from a first perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the second support from a second perspective in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 1. Upper mounting plate; 101. First radiator mounting hole; 102. Bumper mounting section; 1021. Bumper mounting hole; 103. First reinforcing rib; 104. Second reinforcing rib; 105. Hood lock cable mounting hole; 106. Engine compartment mounting hole; 107. Headlight mounting hole; 108. Horn mounting hole; 2. Lower mounting plate; 201. Bumper limiting hole; 202. Seventh reinforcing rib; 203. First bracket mounting hole 3. Side panel; 301. Cabin trim panel mounting section; 3011. Cabin pipe beam mounting hole; 3012. Cabin side beam mounting hole; 3013. Third reinforcing rib; 3014. Fourth reinforcing rib; 302. Eighth reinforcing rib; 303. Second bracket mounting hole; 304. Hood lock mounting hole; 305. Ninth reinforcing rib; 306. Washer jug ​​mounting hole; 4. Reinforcing plate; 401. Weight reduction hole; 402. Fifth reinforcing rib; 403. 5. Sixth reinforcing rib; 6. First bracket; 501. First connecting plate; 5011. First connecting hole; 5012. First reinforcing groove; 502. Second connecting plate; 5021. Second connecting hole; 5022. Second reinforcing groove; 503. Third connecting plate; 5031. Third connecting hole; 5032. First positioning hole; 6. Second bracket; 601. Fourth connecting plate; 6011. First flange; 6012. Second flange 6013, Fourth connecting hole; 6014, Third reinforcing groove; 602, Fifth connecting plate; 6021, Fifth connecting hole; 6022, Fourth reinforcing groove; 603, Sixth connecting plate; 6031, Sixth connecting hole; 6032, Second positioning hole; 701, Wiring harness clip mounting hole; 702, Process through hole; 8, Radiator; 9, Front anti-collision beam; 10, Cabin tube beam; 11, Cabin side beam; 12, Front longitudinal beam energy absorption box. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fitting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," and "rear" used to indicate orientation in various embodiments are only for simplifying the description of the positional relationships based on the accompanying drawings and do not mean that the elements and devices referred to must be operated in accordance with the specific orientation and limited operation, method, and structure in the specification. Such directional terms do not constitute a limitation on the present invention.

[0035] This paper establishes an XYZ coordinate system. The X-axis represents the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, with the positive direction representing the front and the negative direction representing the rear. The Y-axis represents the left-to-right direction, with the positive direction representing the left and the negative direction representing the right. The Z-axis represents the vertical direction, with the positive direction representing the top and the negative direction representing the bottom. It should be noted that the aforementioned X, Y, and Z-axis representations are for ease of description and simplification of the invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention.

[0036] like Figure 1-4 As shown in Figure 6, this embodiment of the invention provides a front-end module for an automobile, including an upper mounting plate 1, a lower mounting plate 2, side plates 3, and a reinforcing plate 4. The end of the upper mounting plate 1 facing the front of the automobile is connected to the end of the lower mounting plate 2 facing the rear of the automobile through the reinforcing plate 4. The lower mounting plate 2 is located below the upper mounting plate 1 and the two are arranged parallel to each other. The two ends of the upper mounting plate 1 along the left-right direction of the automobile are respectively connected to the lower mounting plate 2 through the corresponding side plates 3. The side of the reinforcing plate 4 facing the rear of the automobile, together with the upper mounting plate 1 and the two side plates 3, forms a first mounting space. The first mounting space is used to install a radiator 8, and the radiator 8 is connected to the upper mounting plate 1.

[0037] Specifically, the automotive front-end module can be made of rigid plastic in one piece. The upper mounting plate 1 and the lower mounting plate 2 are arranged roughly along the XY plane, with the lower mounting plate 2 located in front of and below the upper mounting plate 1. The reinforcing plate 4 is arranged roughly vertically (Z-direction). The front end of the upper mounting plate 1 is connected to the lower mounting plate 2 through the reinforcing plate 4 to form a Z-shaped structure. The two side plates 3 are arranged opposite each other on the left and right.

[0038] The upper mounting plate 1 and the radiator 8 can be installed by snap-fit, riveting, screwing, etc. For example, the upper mounting plate 1 may have first radiator mounting holes 101 at its left and right ends, and these first radiator mounting holes 101 are square. The front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box 12 is located below the lower mounting plate 2, and the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box 12 has a second radiator mounting hole. The center line of the second radiator mounting hole and the center line of the first radiator mounting hole 101 may be set at 90°. The first mounting space behind the reinforcing plate 4 provides mounting space for the radiator 8. The radiator 8 is inserted upwards into the first mounting space, and different positions of the radiator 8 are connected to the first radiator mounting hole 101 and the second radiator mounting hole, respectively, to achieve multi-directional fixation of the radiator and improve the installation stability of the radiator.

[0039] In this embodiment, the upper mounting plate 1 and the lower mounting plate 2 are arranged vertically and extend along the left-right direction of the vehicle. The two ends of the upper mounting plate 1 and the lower mounting plate 2 along the left-right direction of the vehicle are connected by side plates 3. The front end of the upper mounting plate 1 (the end facing the front of the vehicle) is connected to the rear end of the lower mounting plate 2 (the end facing the rear of the vehicle) through a reinforcing plate 4 to form a Z-shaped structure. On the one hand, the reinforcing plate 4 itself increases the overall rigidity of the front-end module of the vehicle. On the other hand, the upper mounting plate 1 and the lower mounting plate 2 can be staggered in the vertical direction, that is, at least a part of the lower mounting plate 2 can be located in front of the upper mounting plate 1. The overall size of the front-end module of the vehicle in the front-rear direction (X direction of the vehicle) is increased, which is beneficial to enhancing the rigidity of the front-end module. At the same time, the first mounting space formed by the lower part of the upper mounting plate 1 and the rear of the reinforcing plate 4 can be used to install the radiator 8, so as to achieve stable installation between the radiator 8 and the front-end module of the vehicle.

[0040] Existing front-end modules with a frame structure generally have a large Z-axis space occupied by the front-end module because the radiator is usually installed as a whole within the frame structure of the front-end module. Considering that most of the components at the front of the engine compartment are located in the upper part of the front of the vehicle body, the Z-axis height of the front-end module in this embodiment can be set to be smaller. Only the upper part of the radiator 8 needs to be inserted and fixed in it. This can save the space occupied by the front-end module in the Z-axis of the vehicle, reduce weight, reduce development costs, and is applicable to a variety of vehicle models.

[0041] like Figure 3 , 6As shown, optionally, the reinforcing plate 4 is vertically disposed between the upper mounting plate 1 and the lower mounting plate 2. The side of the reinforcing plate 4 facing the front of the vehicle and the lower mounting plate 2 enclose a second mounting space. The end of the upper mounting plate 1 facing the front of the vehicle extends to form a bumper mounting section 102. The bumper mounting section 102 is provided with a bumper mounting hole 1021. The lower mounting plate 2 is provided with a bumper limiting hole 201. The second mounting space is used to install the front bumper, and the front bumper is connected to the bumper limiting hole 201 and the bumper mounting hole 1021.

[0042] Specifically, the front end of the side plate 3 forms an L-shaped step, the horizontal plane of which is approximately flush with the lower mounting plate 2, and the vertical plane of which is approximately flush with the reinforcing plate 4. The front end of the upper mounting plate 1 extends forward to form a bumper mounting section 102, and multiple bumper mounting sections 102 are spaced apart along the Y direction. The bumper mounting sections 102 are provided with bumper mounting holes 1021 that penetrate along the Z direction. The left and right ends of the lower mounting plate 2 may be provided with bumper limiting holes 201 that penetrate along the Z direction.

[0043] In this embodiment, the middle part of the front bumper is positioned and engaged with the bumper limiting hole 201 to ensure the installation accuracy of the front bumper. Then, the fixing part on the front bumper is inserted into the bumper mounting hole 1021, thereby achieving high-precision installation of the front bumper. Here, multiple bumper mounting sections 102 are provided to ensure stress stability.

[0044] like Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the upper mounting plate 1 is provided with a first reinforcing rib 103 around the bumper mounting hole 1021, and the upper mounting plate 1 is provided with a second reinforcing rib 104 around the first radiator mounting hole 101.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first reinforcing rib 103 may include multiple reinforcing ribs of different shapes. The bumper mounting section 102 is provided with an X-shaped reinforcing rib. The bumper mounting hole 1021 is located in the middle of the cross-shaped reinforcing rib. The bottom of the bumper mounting section 102 can be connected to the reinforcing plate 4 through an oblique reinforcing rib. The upper mounting plate 1 can be provided with a strip hole near the bumper mounting section 102. The strip hole is provided with a cross-shaped reinforcing rib.

[0046] The upper mounting plate 1 can be recessed downwards to form a recessed platform. The recessed platform has a first radiator mounting hole 101 that runs through the Z direction. The recessed platform enhances the strength around the first radiator mounting hole 101. At the same time, a diagonal reinforcing rib can be provided in the recessed platform to form a second reinforcing rib 104. The lower mounting plate 2 can have a groove, and the bumper limiting hole can be located in the groove to enhance the strength around the bumper limiting hole.

[0047] The top of the side plate 3 can be flush with the upper mounting plate 1. The top of the side plate 3 can be provided with an X-shaped third reinforcing rib 3013. The nacelle pipe beam mounting hole 3011 is located at the center of the X-shape. The top of the side plate 3 can be provided with a cross-shaped reinforcing rib and a diagonal reinforcing rib around the nacelle side beam mounting hole 3012 to form a fourth reinforcing rib 3014.

[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the upper mounting plate 1 is further provided with at least one of the following: hood lock cable mounting hole 105, engine luggage compartment mounting hole 106, headlight mounting hole 107, and horn mounting hole 108; and / or, the side plate 3 is provided with a cabin trim panel mounting section 301 at the end facing the rear of the vehicle, and the cabin trim panel mounting section 301 is provided with a cabin tube beam mounting hole 3011 and a cabin side beam mounting hole 3012.

[0049] In this embodiment, multiple mounting holes 105 for the hood lock cable can be spaced out along the Y direction. The position of each mounting hole 105 for the hood lock cable can be flexibly set according to the direction of the hood lock cable. The hood lock cable is connected to the hood lock, and the opening and closing of the engine hood is controlled by the hood lock and the hood lock cable.

[0050] The engine luggage compartment mounting hole 106 is provided in two places. One side of the engine luggage compartment mounting hole is provided with an engine luggage compartment positioning hole. The upper mounting plate 1 is positioned with the engine luggage compartment through the engine luggage compartment positioning hole, and then the engine luggage compartment mounting hole is used to install the engine luggage compartment, thus realizing the positioning and installation of the engine luggage compartment on the upper mounting plate 1.

[0051] The headlight mounting holes 107 are provided in two places, located at the left and right ends of the upper mounting plate 1 respectively, and are used to install the left and right headlights of the car respectively.

[0052] The front end of the upper mounting plate 1 may be provided with a horn mounting hole 108 arranged along the Y direction. There are two horn mounting holes 108, one on the left and one on the right, for mounting the horns on the left and right sides of the car.

[0053] like Figure 4 As shown, multiple washing pot mounting holes 306 can be provided on the side plate 3, and the center lines of each washing pot mounting hole are at an angle to each other, so as to achieve fixed installation of the washing pot in different directions.

[0054] The rear end of the side panel 3 is provided with a cabin trim panel mounting section 301 on the left and right sides of the vehicle. The cabin trim panel mounting section 301 is provided with two cabin tube beam mounting holes 3011 for mounting the cabin tube beam 10 through the cabin tube beam mounting holes 3011. A cabin side beam mounting hole 3012 is provided on one side of the cabin tube beam mounting hole 3011 for mounting the cabin side beam 11 through the cabin side beam mounting hole 3012.

[0055] like Figure 3 As shown, optionally, the reinforcing plate 4 is provided with weight reduction holes 401, and a plurality of weight reduction holes 401 are spaced apart along the left-right direction of the vehicle to divide the reinforcing plate 4 into a plurality of reinforcing segments, and the reinforcing segments are provided with fifth reinforcing ribs 402; and / or, a sixth reinforcing rib 403 is provided between the reinforcing plate 4 and the lower mounting plate 2; and / or, a seventh reinforcing rib 202 is provided on the side of the lower mounting plate 2 facing away from the reinforcing plate 4; and / or, an eighth reinforcing rib 302 is provided at the bottom of the side plate 3.

[0056] In this embodiment, the weight-reducing holes 401 can be used to reduce the weight of the reinforcing plate 4, which is beneficial to achieving lightweighting while ensuring the reinforcement effect. Each of the weight-reducing holes 401 is arranged through the plate along the Z-direction to divide the reinforcing plate 4 into multiple reinforcing segments. X-shaped or star-shaped reinforcing ribs can be provided on the reinforcing segments to form a fifth reinforcing rib 402. The weight-reducing holes 401 can be distributed at unequal intervals to meet the strength design requirements of different locations.

[0057] Each reinforcing section can be transitionally connected to the lower mounting plate 2 via diagonal reinforcing ribs, forming a sixth reinforcing rib 403 to improve the rigidity between the reinforcing plate 4 and the lower mounting plate 2. The side of the lower mounting plate 2 facing away from the reinforcing plate 4, that is, the bottom of the lower mounting plate 2, can be provided with multiple X-shaped reinforcing ribs, mesh reinforcing ribs, and star-shaped reinforcing ribs to improve the strength of the lower mounting plate 2, thereby improving the installation strength of the first bracket 5 described below.

[0058] The bottom of the side plate 3 may be provided with an X-shaped reinforcing rib to improve the installation strength of the second bracket 6 described below. The side plate 3 facing the outside of the vehicle is provided with a hood lock mounting hole 304. A mesh-like ninth reinforcing rib 305 may be provided around the hood lock mounting hole 304 to improve the installation strength of the hood lock. The bottom of the upper mounting plate 1 may be provided with a tenth reinforcing rib to improve the installation stability of the radiator 8.

[0059] like Figure 1 , 5 As shown, optionally, the front-end module of the vehicle also includes a first bracket 5 and a second bracket 6. The lower mounting plate 2 is provided with a first bracket mounting hole 203, and the first bracket 5 is installed in the first bracket mounting hole 203. The lower mounting plate 2 is used to support the front anti-collision beam 9 through the first bracket 5. The bottom of the side plate 3 is provided with a second bracket mounting hole 303, and the second bracket 6 is installed in the second bracket mounting hole 303. The side plate 3 is used to support the front longitudinal beam energy absorption box 12 through the second bracket 6.

[0060] In this embodiment, two first brackets 5 are symmetrically arranged along the left and right direction of the car. The lower mounting plate 2 is connected to the front anti-collision beam 9 through the two first brackets 5. The front longitudinal beam energy absorption box 12 is located on the left and right sides of the car. The two side plates 3 are respectively connected to the corresponding front longitudinal beam energy absorption box 12 through the corresponding second brackets 6, connecting the front end module of the car with different parts of the car to further improve the rigidity of the front end module of the car.

[0061] like Figure 7 As shown, optionally, the first bracket 5 includes a first connecting plate 501, a second connecting plate 502, and a third connecting plate 503. The first connecting plate 501 and the second connecting plate 502 are arranged opposite each other in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The ends of the first connecting plate 501 and the second connecting plate 502 facing the top of the vehicle are connected by the third connecting plate 503. The third connecting plate 503 is connected to the lower mounting plate 2. The first connecting plate 501, the second connecting plate 502, and the third connecting plate 503 enclose a first groove-shaped space. A portion of the front anti-collision beam 9 is used to insert into the first groove-shaped space, and the front anti-collision beam 9 is connected to the first connecting plate 501 and the second connecting plate 502 respectively.

[0062] In this embodiment, the third connecting plate 503 may be provided with multiple first positioning holes 5032 and multiple third connecting holes 5031. The first positioning holes 5032 are used to position and install the first bracket 5 and the lower mounting plate 2. Then, fasteners are passed through the third connecting holes 5031 and the first bracket mounting holes 203 to achieve a tight connection between the two. Here, the fasteners can be bolts, and the third connecting holes 5031 and the first bracket mounting holes 203 can be threaded holes. The first connecting plate 501, the second connecting plate 502 and the third connecting plate 503 enclose an inverted U-shaped space with the opening facing downward, that is, a first groove-shaped space. Part of the front anti-collision beam 9 is inserted into it. The first connecting plate 501 and the second connecting plate 502 are respectively attached to the front and rear surfaces of the front anti-collision beam 9. Then, the connection and fixation between the front anti-collision beam 9 and the first bracket 5 can be achieved by fasteners passing through the corresponding mounting holes on the mounting plate. The first connecting plate 501 may be provided with two first connecting holes 5011, and the second connecting plate 502 may be provided with one second connecting hole 5021. The two first connecting holes 5011 and the one second connecting hole 5021 are arranged in a triangle. The stability of the triangle is used to improve the installation stability between the front anti-collision beam 9 and the first bracket 5.

[0063] In some embodiments, a portion of the first connecting plate 501 may be recessed toward the second connecting plate 502 to form a first reinforcing groove 5012, thereby increasing the strength of the first connecting plate 501; a portion of the second connecting plate 502 may be recessed toward the first connecting plate 501 to form a second reinforcing groove 5022, thereby increasing the strength of the second connecting plate 502.

[0064] like Figure 8-9 As shown, optionally, the second bracket 6 includes a fourth connecting plate 601, a fifth connecting plate 602, and a sixth connecting plate 603. The fourth connecting plate 601 and the fifth connecting plate 602 are arranged opposite each other in the left-right direction of the vehicle. The ends of the fourth connecting plate 601 and the fifth connecting plate 602 facing the top of the vehicle are connected by the sixth connecting plate 603. The fourth connecting plate 601, the fifth connecting plate 602, and the sixth connecting plate 603 enclose a second groove-shaped space. A portion of the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box 12 is used to insert into the second groove-shaped space, and the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box 12 is connected to the fourth connecting plate 601 and the fifth connecting plate 602 respectively.

[0065] The fourth connecting plate 601 is located on the side of the fifth connecting plate 602 facing the outside of the vehicle. The end of the fourth connecting plate 601 away from the sixth connecting plate 603 is bent outwards to form a first flange 6011. The end of the fourth connecting plate 601 facing the front of the vehicle is bent outwards to form a second flange 6012. The bottom of the second flange 6012 is bent backwards to form a bent section, which is connected to the first flange 6011.

[0066] In this embodiment, the sixth connecting plate 603 is provided with multiple sixth connecting holes 6031 and multiple second positioning holes 6032. The second positioning holes 6032 can be circular, elliptical, elongated, etc. The second bracket 6 is positioned and installed with the lower mounting plate 2 through the second positioning holes 6032. The second bracket 6 is connected to the side plate 3 through the sixth connecting holes 6031 and the second bracket mounting holes 303. The fourth connecting plate 601, the fifth connecting plate 602 and the sixth connecting plate 603 enclose an inverted U-shaped space with the opening facing downward, that is, a second groove-shaped space. Part of the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box 12 is inserted into the second groove-shaped space. The left and right side walls of the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box 12 are respectively attached to the fourth connecting plate 601 and the fifth connecting plate 602. At the same time, fasteners pass through the corresponding mounting holes on the fourth connecting plate and the fifth connecting plate 602 to realize the installation between the second bracket 6 and the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box 12. The fourth connecting plate 601 may be provided with two fourth connecting holes 6013, and the fifth connecting plate 602 may be provided with one fifth connecting hole 6021. The two fourth connecting holes 6013 and the one fifth connecting hole 6021 are arranged in a triangle and fixed at three points to improve the installation stability of the front longitudinal beam energy absorption box 12 and the second bracket 6.

[0067] Here, the bottom of the fourth connecting plate 601 folds outward to form a first flange 6011 roughly along the XY plane. The first flange 6011 increases the strength of the fourth connecting plate 601. At the same time, the front end of the fourth connecting plate 601 folds outward to form a second flange 6012 roughly along the YZ plane. The second flange 6012 not only strengthens the plate but can also be used to fix devices such as distance sensors and radar. The bottom of the second flange 6012 bends backward to form an L-shaped second flange. The bent section of the second flange 6012 overlaps with the first flange 6011 and is fixed with bolts, thereby improving the overall rigidity of the second bracket 6.

[0068] In some embodiments, a portion of the fourth connecting plate 601 may be recessed toward the fifth connecting plate 602 to form a third reinforcing groove 6014, thereby increasing the rigidity of the fourth connecting plate 601. A portion of the fifth connecting plate 602 may be recessed toward the fourth connecting plate 601 to form a fourth reinforcing groove 6022, thereby increasing the rigidity of the fifth connecting plate 602.

[0069] In some embodiments, the vehicle front-end module may also be provided with a wiring harness clip mounting hole 701 and a process through hole 702, the specific setting position and shape of which can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs.

[0070] like Figure 1-2 As shown, another embodiment of the present invention proposes a front engine compartment structure, including the aforementioned automotive front-end module. The advantages of this front engine compartment structure compared to the prior art are the same as those of the aforementioned automotive front-end module, and will not be repeated here.

[0071] Another embodiment of the present invention provides an automobile including the aforementioned front engine compartment structure. The advantages of this automobile compared to the prior art are the same as those of the aforementioned front engine compartment structure, and will not be repeated here.

[0072] While the present invention has been disclosed above, its scope of protection is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle front-end module, characterized in that, The system includes an upper mounting plate (1), a lower mounting plate (2), side plates (3), and a reinforcing plate (4). The upper mounting plate (1) is connected to the lower mounting plate (2) facing the rear of the vehicle via the reinforcing plate (4). The lower mounting plate (2) is located below the upper mounting plate (1) and the two are arranged parallel to each other. The upper mounting plate (1) is connected to the lower mounting plate (2) at both ends along the left and right directions of the vehicle via the corresponding side plates (3). The side of the reinforcing plate (4) facing the rear of the vehicle, together with the upper mounting plate (1) and the two side plates (3), forms a first mounting space. The first mounting space is used to install a radiator (8), and the radiator (8) is connected to the upper mounting plate (1). It also includes a first bracket (5) and a second bracket (6). The first bracket (5) is mounted on the lower mounting plate (2), and the lower mounting plate (2) is used to support the front anti-collision beam (9) through the first bracket (5). The second bracket (6) is mounted on the bottom of the side plate (3), and the side plate (3) is used to support the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box (12) through the second bracket (6). The first bracket (5) has a first groove-shaped space, and a part of the front anti-collision beam (9) is used to insert into the first groove-shaped space. The second bracket (6) has a second groove-shaped space, and a part of the front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box (12) is used to insert into the second groove-shaped space.

2. The automotive front-end module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate (4) is vertically disposed between the upper mounting plate (1) and the lower mounting plate (2). The side of the reinforcing plate (4) facing the front of the car and the lower mounting plate (2) enclose a second mounting space. The upper mounting plate (1) extends to the front of the car to form a bumper mounting section (102). The bumper mounting section (102) is provided with a bumper mounting hole (1021). The lower mounting plate (2) is provided with a bumper limiting hole (201). The second mounting space is used to install the front bumper, and the front bumper is connected to the bumper limiting hole (201) and the bumper mounting hole (1021).

3. The automotive front-end module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper mounting plate (1) is provided with a first reinforcing rib (103) around the bumper mounting hole (1021); The upper mounting plate (1) is provided with a first radiator mounting hole (101) for connecting with the radiator (8), and a second reinforcing rib (104) is provided around the first radiator mounting hole (101) on the upper mounting plate (1).

4. The automotive front-end module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper mounting plate (1) is also provided with at least one of the following: hood lock cable mounting hole (105), engine luggage compartment mounting hole (106), headlight mounting hole (107), and horn mounting hole (108); And / or, the side panel (3) is provided with a cabin trim installation section (301) at the end facing the rear of the vehicle, and the cabin trim installation section (301) is provided with a cabin tube beam installation hole (3011) and a cabin side beam installation hole (3012).

5. The automotive front-end module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate (4) is provided with weight reduction holes (401), and multiple weight reduction holes (401) are spaced apart along the left and right direction of the vehicle to divide the reinforcing plate (4) into multiple reinforcing segments, and the reinforcing segments are provided with fifth reinforcing ribs (402). And / or, a sixth reinforcing rib (403) is provided between the reinforcing plate (4) and the lower mounting plate (2); And / or, the lower mounting plate (2) is provided with a seventh reinforcing rib (202) on the side opposite to the reinforcing plate (4); And / or, the bottom of the side plate (3) is provided with an eighth reinforcing rib (302).

6. The automotive front-end module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower mounting plate (2) is provided with a first bracket mounting hole (203), and the first bracket (5) is installed in the first bracket mounting hole (203). The bottom of the side plate (3) is provided with a second bracket mounting hole (303), and the second bracket (6) is installed in the second bracket mounting hole (303).

7. The automotive front-end module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first bracket (5) includes a first connecting plate (501), a second connecting plate (502) and a third connecting plate (503). The first connecting plate (501) and the second connecting plate (502) are arranged opposite each other in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The ends of the first connecting plate (501) and the second connecting plate (502) facing the top of the vehicle are connected by the third connecting plate (503). The third connecting plate (503) is connected to the lower mounting plate (2). The first connecting plate (501), the second connecting plate (502) and the third connecting plate (503) enclose the first groove-shaped space. The front anti-collision beam (9) is connected to the first connecting plate (501) and the second connecting plate (502) respectively.

8. The automotive front-end module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second bracket (6) includes a fourth connecting plate (601), a fifth connecting plate (602), and a sixth connecting plate (603). The fourth connecting plate (601) and the fifth connecting plate (602) are arranged opposite each other in the left-right direction of the vehicle. The ends of the fourth connecting plate (601) and the fifth connecting plate (602) facing the top of the vehicle are connected by the sixth connecting plate (603). The fourth connecting plate (601), the fifth connecting plate (602), and the sixth connecting plate (603) enclose the second groove-shaped space. The front longitudinal beam energy-absorbing box (12) is connected to the fourth connecting plate (601) and the fifth connecting plate (602) respectively.

9. A forward engine compartment structure, characterized in that, Includes the automotive front-end module as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A car, characterized in that, Includes the forward cabin structure as described in claim 9.

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