Front compartment structure and vehicle

By designing detachable and extendable pillars and flexible radiator installation methods, the problem of incompatibility between different vehicle models in the front compartment structure has been solved, achieving improved compatibility and assembly efficiency for hybrid and pure electric vehicles.

CN119142419BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07SAIC GM WULING AUTOMOBILE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411224744.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-02
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2044-09-02

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Technical Problem

The existing front compartment structure is incompatible with hybrid and pure electric vehicles, resulting in different radiator installation positions and angles, requiring separate design and lacking versatility.

Method used

Design a front compartment structure including a pillar, an upper curved beam, and a lower curved beam. The pillar has a detachable extension to adjust its length, and combined with a detachable radiator installation method, it can adapt to the needs of different vehicle models.

Benefits of technology

It achieves compatibility between hybrid and pure electric vehicle structures, reduces the height of the front hood, improves assembly efficiency and NVH performance, and reduces wind resistance in pure electric vehicles.

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Abstract

The application relates to a front compartment structure and a vehicle. The front compartment structure comprises a stand column, an upper bending beam and a lower bending beam. The upper bending beam and the lower bending beam are respectively installed at two ends of the stand column, and a radiator is arranged between the upper bending beam and the lower bending beam. The stand column comprises a main body part and an extension part. The extension part is detachably installed on the main body part, so that the front compartment structure can be compatible with two driving modes of pure electricity and hybrid power. When the extension part is installed on the main body part, the upper bending beam is detachably installed on the extension part, so that the front compartment has a larger accommodation space. The structure of the front compartment is suitable for the driving mode of hybrid power, and an engine can be placed in the front compartment. When the extension part is removed, the upper bending beam is detachably installed on the main body part, so that the height of the upper bending beam is lower, and the space in the front compartment is smaller. The structure of the front compartment is suitable for the driving mode of pure electricity. The height of the upper bending beam for supporting an engine cover is reduced, so that the height of the front end of the engine cover is reduced, and the wind resistance of the vehicle is reduced.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle body structure, and in particular to a front compartment structure and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The head of a new energy vehicle is provided with a radiator. The radiator uses the airflow generated when the vehicle is running or the forced convection of a fan to take away the heat in the cooling liquid, so that the cooling liquid is cooled and then recycled to the position that needs to absorb heat, thereby achieving the effect of cooling. The radiator is provided with a mounting bracket, and the radiator is mounted at the front end of the front compartment. The front compartment of a hybrid vehicle is provided with an engine, and the front compartment of a pure electric vehicle does not need to be provided with an engine, which leads to different front compartment structures. The mounting mode of the radiator will change with the change of the front compartment structure. The current front compartment structure cannot be compatible with different vehicle models, and the front compartment structure and the mounting position of the radiator of the hybrid vehicle and the pure electric vehicle need to be designed separately. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a front compartment structure and a vehicle, which are used to solve the problem that the front compartment structure cannot be compatible with hybrid vehicles and pure electric vehicles.

[0004] The present application provides a front compartment structure, which comprises:

[0005] a column;

[0006] an upper bent beam and a lower bent beam, the upper bent beam and the lower bent beam are respectively mounted at both ends of the column, and the upper bent beam is used to support an engine cover;

[0007] a radiator, which is located between the upper bent beam and the lower bent beam;

[0008] The column comprises a main body part and an extension part, the extension part is detachably mounted on the main body part, when the extension part is mounted on the main body part, the upper bent beam is detachably mounted on the extension part, and when the extension part is removed, the upper bent beam is detachably mounted on the main body part.

[0009] In a possible embodiment, when the extension part is mounted on the main body part, the radiator is vertically arranged, and when the extension part is removed, the radiator is arranged obliquely.

[0010] In a possible embodiment, the front compartment structure comprises a front beam, the front beam is provided with a fixing plate at the end, the fixing plate comprises a first fixing part and a second fixing part, the first fixing part and the second fixing part have an included angle therebetween, the first fixing part is mounted on the front end of the front beam, and the second fixing part is connected with the side wall of the column.

[0011] In a possible embodiment, the second fixing portion is located on a side of the first fixing portion away from the front girder, and the column is mounted on a side of the second fixing portion away from the first fixing portion along the width direction of the front compartment structure; the front compartment structure further comprises an energy absorption box, which is mounted on a side of the first fixing portion away from the front girder along the width direction of the front compartment structure, and the energy absorption box is arranged side by side with the column.

[0012] In a possible embodiment, the upper bent girder is provided with a connecting piece at each end, which is used to connect with a girder sealing plate of the front compartment structure; the connecting piece comprises a main body portion, when the extension portion is mounted on the main body portion, first and second mounting portions are arranged at two ends of the main body portion respectively, the first mounting portion is detachably mounted between the upper bent girder and the extension portion, and the second mounting portion is detachably connected with the girder sealing plate; when the extension portion is removed, third and fourth mounting portions are arranged at two ends of the main body portion respectively, the third mounting portion is detachably mounted between the upper bent girder and the main body portion, and the fourth mounting portion is detachably connected with the girder sealing plate.

[0013] In a possible embodiment, the first and third mounting portions each comprise a first segment and a second segment, the first segment is detachably mounted between the upper bent girder and the column, and the second segment is detachably mounted on the main body portion, and an included angle is formed between the first segment and the second segment along the height direction of the front compartment structure.

[0014] In a possible embodiment, the included angle between the first segment and the second segment of the first mounting portion is smaller than the included angle between the first segment and the second segment of the third mounting portion along the height direction of the front compartment structure.

[0015] In a possible embodiment, the second and fourth mounting portions each comprise a third segment and a fourth segment, the third segment is detachably mounted on the main body portion, the fourth segment is detachably mounted on the girder sealing plate, and an included angle is formed between the third segment and the fourth segment along the height direction of the front compartment structure.

[0016] In a possible embodiment, the included angle between the third segment and the fourth segment of the second mounting portion is smaller than the included angle between the third segment and the fourth segment of the fourth mounting portion along the height direction of the front compartment structure.

[0017] In a possible embodiment, opposite sides of the upper bent girder and the lower bent girder are each provided with a plurality of clamping holes, and opposite sides of the heat sink are each provided with a plurality of clamping pieces, when the extension portion is mounted on the main body portion, the two sides of the heat sink are clamped in the clamping holes.

[0018] In a possible embodiment, the clamping hole is a stepped hole, a side wall of the clamping hole extends away from the heat sink, and the diameter of the clamping hole gradually decreases away from the heat sink, and the clamping member clamps the end of the side wall of the clamping hole.

[0019] In a possible embodiment, the clamping member includes an abutting portion and a clamping portion, the abutting portion abuts against the upper bent beam or the lower bent beam, and the clamping portion passes through the clamping hole and abuts against the side wall of the clamping hole; the cross-sectional area of the clamping portion gradually decreases away from the abutting portion.

[0020] In a possible embodiment, the lower bent beam is provided with a fixing assembly, the front cabin structure is provided with a mounting bracket when the extension is removed, one end of the heat sink is connected to the fixing assembly, and the other end is overlapped with the mounting bracket.

[0021] In a possible embodiment, the fixing assembly includes a base, a limiting pin, and a limiting ring, the base is mounted on the lower bent beam and the main body portion, the limiting ring is mounted on the base through the limiting pin, the limiting ring includes a first limiting groove, the lower end of the heat sink is provided with an opening, the limiting ring is located in the opening, and the side wall of the opening is located in the first limiting groove.

[0022] In a possible embodiment, the upper end of the heat sink is provided with a protruding portion, the protruding portion is overlapped with the mounting bracket, the mounting bracket is provided with a fixing member, two ends of the fixing member are connected to the mounting bracket, and the protruding portion is located between the fixing member and the mounting bracket.

[0023] In a possible embodiment, the protruding portion includes a second limiting groove, and the fixing member is located in the second limiting groove.

[0024] In a possible embodiment, the end of the protruding portion is provided with a guide surface, and the guide surface is inclined toward the mounting bracket away from the second limiting groove.

[0025] The embodiments of the present application also provide a vehicle, which includes the front cabin structure described in any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0026] The application relates to a front compartment structure and a vehicle, and the front compartment structure comprises a stand column, an upper bending beam and a lower bending beam, the upper bending beam and the lower bending beam are respectively installed at two ends of the stand column, and a radiator is arranged between the upper bending beam and the lower bending beam. The stand column comprises a main body part and an extension part, the extension part is detachably installed on the main body part, so that the front compartment structure can be compatible with two driving modes of pure electricity and hybrid power. When the extension part is installed on the main body part, the upper bending beam is detachably installed on the extension part, so that a larger accommodation space is formed in the front compartment, the structure of the front compartment is suitable for the driving mode of hybrid power, and an engine can be placed in the front compartment. When the extension part is removed, the upper bending beam is detachably installed on the main body part, so that the height of the upper bending beam is lower, the space in the front compartment is smaller, the structure of the front compartment is suitable for the driving mode of pure electricity, the height of the upper bending beam for supporting an engine cover is reduced, the height of the front end of the engine cover is reduced, and the wind resistance of the vehicle is reduced.

[0027] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are only examples and are not limiting the application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 A sectional view of the front compartment structure when the radiator is vertically placed is provided for the embodiment of the application;

[0029] Figure 2 A sectional view of the front compartment structure when the radiator is placed obliquely is provided for the embodiment of the application;

[0030] Figure 3 A structural schematic view of the front compartment structure when the radiator is vertically placed is provided for the embodiment of the application;

[0031] Figure 4 A structural schematic view of the front compartment structure when the radiator is placed obliquely is provided for the embodiment of the application;

[0032] Figure 5 A structural schematic view of the cooperation between the radiator and the upper bending beam when the radiator is vertically placed is provided for the embodiment of the application;

[0033] Figure 6 A structural schematic view of the connection between the upper bending beam and the radiator is provided for the embodiment of the application;

[0034] Figure 7 A structural schematic view of the connection between the radiator and the upper bending beam is provided for the embodiment of the application;

[0035] Figure 8 A structural schematic view of the cooperation between the radiator and the lower bending beam when the radiator is vertically placed is provided for the embodiment of the application;

[0036] Figure 9 A structural schematic view of the connection between the lower bending beam and the radiator is provided for the embodiment of the application;

[0037] Figure 10 A structure schematic view of a connection between the heat sink and the lower bending beam provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 1;

[0038] Figure 11 A structure schematic view of a fixing assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 2;

[0039] Figure 12 A structure schematic view of a fixing assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 3;

[0040] Figure 13 A structure schematic view of a connection between the heat sink and the fixing assembly provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 4;

[0041] Figure 14 A structure schematic view of a connection between the heat sink and the mounting bracket provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 5;

[0042] Figure 15 A structure schematic view of a protruding part of the heat sink provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 6;

[0043] Figure 16 A structure schematic view of a cooperation between the fixing plate and the stand provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 7;

[0044] Figure 17 A structure schematic view of a first mounting part provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 8;

[0045] Figure 18 A structure schematic view of a third mounting part provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 9;

[0046] Figure 19 A structure schematic view of a second mounting part provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 10;

[0047] Figure 20 A structure schematic view of a fourth mounting part provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. 11.

[0048] Reference signs: 1-stand;

[0049] 11-main body part;

[0050] 12-elongated part;

[0051] 2-upper bending beam;

[0052] 21-clamping hole;

[0053] 3-lower bending beam;

[0054] 31-fixing assembly;

[0055] 311-base;

[0056] 312-limiting ring;

[0057] 312a-first limiting groove;

[0058] 313-limiting pin;

[0059] 4-hood;

[0060] 5-radiator;

[0061] 51-clamping piece;

[0062] 511-abutting portion;

[0063] 512-clamping portion;

[0064] 52-protruding portion;

[0065] 521-second limiting groove;

[0066] 522-guiding surface;

[0067] 53-opening;

[0068] 6-front girder;

[0069] 61-girder sealing plate;

[0070] 62-energy absorption box;

[0071] 7-fixing plate;

[0072] 71-first fixing portion;

[0073] 72-second fixing portion; 8-connector;

[0074] 81-body portion

[0075] 82-first mounting portion;

[0076] 83-second mounting portion;

[0077] 84-third mounting portion;

[0078] 85-fourth mounting portion;

[0079] 86-first section;

[0080] 87-second section;

[0081] 88-third section;

[0082] 89-fourth section;

[0083] 9-mounting bracket;

[0084] 91-fixing piece;

[0085] 911-leg.

[0086] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0087] For better understanding of the technical solutions of the present application, the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0088] It should be clear that the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0089] The terms used in the embodiments of the present application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present application. The singular forms "a", "said" and "the" used in the embodiments of the present application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0090] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used herein is only to describe the association relationship of the associated objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " herein generally represents an "or" relationship between the front and rear associated objects.

[0091] It should be noted that the "up", "down", "left", "right" and other directional words described in the embodiments of the present application are described from the angle shown in the drawings, and should not be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application. In addition, in the context, it should also be understood that when referring to an element connected to another element "on" or "under", it can be directly connected to another element "on" or "under" or indirectly connected to another element "on" or "under" through an intermediate element.

[0092] The front of the new energy vehicle is provided with a radiator 5, which uses the airflow generated during vehicle driving or forced convection of the fan to take away the heat in the cooling liquid, so that the cooling liquid is cooled and then recycled to the position needing heat absorption, thereby achieving the effect of cooling. In the prior art, the engine is arranged in the front compartment structure of the hybrid vehicle, so the space of the front compartment of the hybrid vehicle is relatively large, and the engine is not arranged in the front compartment structure of the pure electric vehicle, so the space of the front compartment of the pure electric vehicle is relatively small. Since the sizes of the front compartments of the hybrid vehicle and the pure electric vehicle are different, the radiator 5 is installed at the front end of the front compartment space, and the different sizes of the front compartments will result in different installation positions and angles of the radiator, so the front compartment structures of vehicles of different power types need to be designed separately, resulting in poor universality of the front compartment structures of vehicles of different power types.

[0093] As shown in Figures 1 to 4 , the embodiment of the present application provides a front compartment structure, the front compartment structure comprises a stand column 1, an upper bent beam 2 and a lower bent beam 3, the stand column 1 is arranged at the front end of the girder of the front compartment structure, and the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3 are respectively arranged at the upper end and the lower end of the stand column 1. The front compartment structure further comprises a radiator 5, and the radiator 5 is located between the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3. The stand column 1 comprises a main body part 11 and an extension part 12, and the extension part 12 is detachably arranged on the main body part 11 to adjust the length of the stand column 1. When the extension part 12 is arranged on the main body part 11, the extension part 12 is located at the upper end of the main body part 11, the upper bent beam 2 is detachably arranged on the extension part 12, and the lower bent beam 3 is arranged at the lower end of the main body part 11. When the extension part 12 is removed, the upper bent beam 2 is detachably arranged at the upper end of the main body part 11, and the lower bent beam 3 is arranged at the lower end of the main body part 11. The upper bent beam 2 is used for supporting an engine cover 4, and when the extension part 12 is removed, the upper bent beam 2 is directly arranged at the upper end of the main body part 11, so that the height of the upper bent beam 2 is reduced, and then the height of the front end of the engine cover 4 is reduced.

[0094] The front compartment structure has a front compartment space, the extension part 12 is arranged on the main body part 11, and the upper bent beam 2 is arranged on the extension part 12, so that the distance between the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3 is increased, and then the front compartment space is increased, so that the engine of the hybrid vehicle type can be placed in the front compartment space, and the front compartment structure is suitable for the hybrid vehicle type. When the extension part 12 is removed, the upper bent beam 2 is arranged at the upper end of the main body part 11, so that the height of the upper bent beam 2 is reduced, the distance between the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3 is reduced, the front compartment space is reduced, and the front compartment structure is suitable for the pure electric vehicle type. At the same time, the front end of the engine cover 4 is arranged above the upper bent beam 2, the height of the upper bent beam 2 is reduced, the height of the front end of the engine cover 4 is reduced, and then the wind resistance of the pure electric vehicle type is reduced.

[0095] By arranging the extension part 12 on the main body part 81 of the stand column 1 or not, the front compartment structure can meet the requirements of the hybrid vehicle type and the low wind resistance of the pure electric vehicle type, and the compatibility of the front compartment structure is improved under the condition of ensuring the performance of the front compartment structure.

[0096] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , in a possible embodiment, when the extension part 12 is arranged on the main body part 11, the upper bent beam 2 is arranged on the extension part 12, the space between the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3 is large, and the radiator 5 can be vertically arranged between the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3. When the extension part 12 is removed, the upper bent beam 2 is arranged on the main body part 11, the height of the upper bent beam 2 is reduced, the space between the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3 is small, and the radiator 5 can be arranged between the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3.

[0097] The radiator 5 is vertically installed, which reduces the size of the space occupied by the radiator 5 in the front compartment space, so that the front compartment space has enough space to accommodate the engine, and the front compartment structure is suitable for hybrid models; in a pure electric power model, the front compartment space does not need to be provided with an engine, so it has a larger space to accommodate the radiator 5, so that the radiator 5 can be arranged obliquely, which reduces the vertical size of the radiator 5 after installation, so that the upper bending beam 2 can be moved downward to reduce the height of the front end of the engine cover 4, thereby reducing the wind resistance of the pure electric power model.

[0098] As shown in Figures 5 to 10 , in a possible embodiment, the opposite sides of the upper bending beam 2 and the lower bending beam 3 are provided with a plurality of clamping holes, and the upper and lower sides of the radiator 5 are provided with a plurality of clamping pieces 51. When the extension part 12 is installed on the main body part 11, the clamping piece 51 on the upper side of the radiator 5 is clamped with the clamping hole on the upper bending beam 2, and the clamping piece 51 on the lower side of the radiator 5 is clamped with the clamping hole on the lower bending beam 3.

[0099] The extension part 12 is installed on the main body part 11, which increases the distance between the upper bending beam 2 and the lower bending beam 3, so that the radiator 5 can be vertically arranged and installed on the upper bending beam 2 and the lower bending beam 3, thereby reducing the space occupied by the radiator 5 in the front compartment space, facilitating the placement of the engine in the front compartment space, and also enabling the vibration generated by the radiator 5 to be transmitted to the vehicle body through the upper bending beam 2 and the lower bending beam 3, which is beneficial to improve the NVH performance of the vehicle. The radiator 5 is clamped with the upper bending beam 2 and the lower bending beam 3 through the clamping piece 51 and the clamping hole, which reduces the installation difficulty of the radiator 5, and is beneficial to improve the assembly efficiency of the front compartment structure.

[0100] The lower bending beam 3 and the main body part 11 of the pillar 1 can be connected by screws or welding, and the upper bending beam 2 and the extension part 12 of the pillar 1 are detachably connected by bolts. After the front compartment structure is painted, the upper bending beam 2 can be removed first, then the lower side of the radiator 5 is clamped on the lower bending beam 3, then the upper side of the radiator 5 is clamped with the upper bending beam 2, and finally the upper bending beam 2 is installed on the extension part 12 of the pillar 1 by bolts, which facilitates the installation of the radiator 5.

[0101] As shown in Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 9 , in a possible embodiment, the clamping hole 21 is a stepped hole, the side wall of the clamping hole 21 extends away from the radiator 5, and the clamping piece 51 abuts against the end of the clamping hole side wall after passing through the clamping hole 21. In the direction away from the radiator 5, the diameter of the clamping hole 21 gradually decreases.

[0102] The upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3 are provided with clamping holes 21, the stepped holes can increase the strength of the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3, and reduce the possibility of deformation at the position provided with the clamping holes 21. The diameter of the clamping holes 21 gradually decreases, the side wall of the clamping hole 21 forms an inclined surface, the clamping piece 51 is convenient to extend into the clamping hole, and the installation difficulty of the radiator 5 is reduced.

[0103] As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 10 , in a possible embodiment, the clamping piece 51 includes an abutting portion 511 and a clamping portion 512, when the radiator 5 is installed on the upper bent beam 2 and / or the lower bent beam 3, the clamping portion 512 passes through the clamping hole 21, the side wall of the clamping hole 21 is located between the abutting portion 511 and the clamping portion 512, the abutting portion 511 abuts against the upper bent beam 2 or the lower bent beam 3, and the clamping portion 512 abuts against the side wall of the clamping hole 21. In the direction away from the abutting portion 511, the cross-sectional area of the clamping portion 512 gradually decreases, the outer surface of the clamping portion 512 forms a guide surface, and the clamping portion 512 is convenient to pass through the clamping hole 21.

[0104] The cross-sectional area of the abutting portion 511 and the cross-sectional area of the side of the clamping portion 512 close to the abutting portion 511 are both greater than the cross-sectional area of the clamping hole 21, after the clamping portion 512 passes through the clamping hole 21, the clamping portion 512 can be clamped with the upper bent beam 2 or the lower bent beam 3, so as to limit the relative position of the radiator 5 and the upper bent beam 2 or the lower bent beam 3 in the radial direction, the cross-sectional area of the side of the clamping portion 512 away from the abutting portion 511 is less than the cross-sectional area of the clamping hole 21, and the clamping piece 51 is a rubber piece, which can be slightly deformed, so as to facilitate the clamping portion 512 to pass through the clamping hole 21.

[0105] As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 10 , in a possible embodiment, the clamping pieces 51 on the upper and lower sides of the radiator 5 are respectively clamped with the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3, so as to limit the relative position of the radiator 5, the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3. The size of the clamping piece 51 clamped with the lower bent beam 3 is greater than the size of the clamping piece 51 clamped with the upper bent beam 2, so that the clamping piece 51 clamped with the lower bent beam 3 can bear the weight of the radiator 5, and the reliability of the radiator 5 after installation is improved.

[0106] As shown in Figure 11 and Figure 14 , in a possible embodiment, the lower bent beam 3 is provided with a fixing assembly 31, when the radiator 5 is fixed obliquely, the two ends of the radiator 5 cannot be connected with the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3, the front cabin structure is provided with a mounting bracket 9, one end of the radiator 5 is connected with the fixing assembly 31, and the other end is overlapped with the mounting bracket 9.

[0107] In pure electric vehicles, electronic components need to be installed in the front compartment. A mounting bracket 9 is provided in the front compartment structure to allow these components to be installed. The lower end of the radiator 5 is connected to the lower curved beam 3, and the upper end is connected to the mounting bracket 9, allowing the radiator 5 to be fixed obliquely in the front compartment space. This reduces the height of the front compartment, and consequently lowers the height of the front end of the hood 4, which helps reduce the wind resistance of the pure electric vehicle.

[0108] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the fixing component 31 includes a base 311 fixed to the lower curved beam 3. A limiting pin 313 is provided on the base 311, and a limiting ring 312 is fixed to the base 311 by the limiting pin 313. The limiting ring 312 includes a first limiting groove 312a. The lower end of the heat sink 5 is provided with an opening 53. The position of the first limiting groove 312a in the limiting ring 312 is located within the opening 53, and the sidewall of the opening 53 is located within the first limiting groove 312a, so that the lower end of the heat sink 5 is engaged with the limiting ring 312 to fix the lower end of the heat sink 5 to the lower curved beam 3.

[0109] When the radiator 5 is installed at an angle, its lower end is connected to the lower curved beam 3 via a fixing assembly 31. One end of the base 311 in the fixing assembly 31 can be welded to the lower curved beam 3 and the main body 11, while the other end is used to install the limiting ring 312. The included angle between the two ends of the base 311 can be set according to the inclination of the radiator 5, allowing the radiator 5 to be installed at an angle. The sidewall of the opening 53 at the lower end of the radiator 5 extends into the first limiting groove 312a in the limiting ring 312, which can restrict the relative position of the radiator 5 and the limiting ring 312 along the axial direction of the limiting ring 312, thereby improving the stability of the radiator 5.

[0110] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the upper end of the heat sink 5 is provided with a protrusion 52, which overlaps with the mounting bracket 9. The mounting bracket 9 is provided with a fixing member 91, the two ends of which are connected to the mounting bracket 9. The protrusion 52 is located between the mounting bracket 9 and the fixing member 91 to limit the relative position of the heat sink 5 and the mounting bracket 9.

[0111] The fastener 91 can be a "U" shaped structure. The two legs 911 of the fastener 91 are fixed to the mounting bracket 9 by screws to fix the fastener 91 to the mounting bracket 9. The middle position of the fastener 91 protrudes upward, forming a receiving space with the mounting bracket 9. After the protrusion 52 extends into the receiving space, it can limit the relative position of the protrusion 52 and the mounting bracket 9 in the vertical direction.

[0112] like Figure 14 and Figure 15As shown, in one possible embodiment, the protrusion 52 includes a second limiting groove 521, which is located on the side of the protrusion away from the mounting bracket 9. After the protrusion extends between the fixing member 91 and the mounting bracket 9, the fixing member 91 is located in the second limiting groove 521.

[0113] The two side walls of the second limiting groove 521 abut against the two sides of the fixing member 91, which can limit the relative position between the protrusion 52 and the fixing member 91 along the length direction of the front compartment structure, so as to improve the stability of the radiator 5.

[0114] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the end of the protrusion 52 is provided with a guide surface 522. The guide surface 522 is located on the side of the protrusion 52 away from the mounting bracket 9. Along the direction away from the second limiting groove 521, the guide surface 522 is inclined towards the mounting bracket 9.

[0115] The end of the protrusion 52 needs to pass through the fixing member 91 so that the fixing member 91 is located in the second limiting groove 521. A guide surface 522 is provided at the end of the protrusion 52 so that the fixing member 91 can slide into the second limiting groove 521 along the guide surface 522, which facilitates the fixing of the heat sink 5.

[0116] like Figure 16 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the front cabin structure includes a front beam 6, with a fixing plate 7 provided at the end of the front beam 6. The fixing plate 7 includes a first fixing part 71 and a second fixing part 72, and there is an included angle between the first fixing part 71 and the second fixing part 72, making the fixing plate 7 an L-shaped structure. The first fixing part 71 of the fixing plate 7 is installed at the front end of the front beam 6, and the second fixing part 72 is connected to the side wall of the column 1.

[0117] Compared to the prior art where the column 1 is installed at the end of the front beam 6, in this embodiment, the column 1 and the front beam 6 are connected by a fixing plate 7, and the side wall of the main body 11 of the column 1 is connected to the second fixing part 72. The contact area between the main body 11 and the second fixing part 72 is larger, which improves the stability of the column 1 after installation.

[0118] like Figure 16 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the fixing plate 7 has an L-shaped structure, and the front cabin structure also includes an energy-absorbing box 62. Along the length direction of the front cabin structure, the energy-absorbing box 62 is installed on the side of the first fixing part 71 away from the front beam 6. Along the length direction of the front cabin structure, the second fixing part 72 is located on the side of the first fixing part 71 away from the front beam 6. Along the width direction of the front cabin structure, the column 1 is installed on the side of the second fixing part 72 away from the first fixing part 71, so that the energy-absorbing box 62 and the column 1 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the front cabin structure.

[0119] The stand column 1 and the energy absorption box 62 are located at the front end of the front beam 6, and the stand column 1 and the energy absorption box 62 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the front compartment structure through the fixing plate 7, and the energy absorption box 62 is provided with a larger accommodation space along the length direction of the front compartment structure, so that the length of the energy absorption box 62 can be longer, thereby improving the anti-collision ability of the vehicle body structure. The anti-collision beam is located at the end of the energy absorption box 62 away from the front beam, and the installation space of the energy absorption box 62 is larger, and when the distance between the front wheel and the front bumper increases, the lengthening of the energy absorption box 62 can move the anti-collision beam forward to match the installation of the front bumper skin.

[0120] As shown in Figure 16 , in a possible embodiment, the second fixing part 72 extends along the length direction of the front compartment structure, and the main body part 11 is installed on the side wall of the second fixing part 72, so that the position of the main body part 11 can be adjusted along the extension direction of the second fixing part 72.

[0121] After the relative position between the main body part 11 and the second fixing part 72 is determined, the main body part 11 and the second fixing part 72 can be fixed by welding, and the width of the overlapping part of the main body part 11 and the second fixing part 72 is greater than or equal to 14mm, so as to ensure the welding strength between the main body part and the second fixing part 72. In the case of ensuring the welding strength between the main body part 11 and the second fixing part 72, the position of the main body part 11 can be adjusted along the length direction of the vehicle body structure, and the positions of the upper bending beam 2 and the lower bending beam 3 can be adjusted, so that the front compartment structure can be adapted to different vehicle models and different installation positions of the radiator 5.

[0122] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in a possible embodiment, the two ends of the upper bending beam 2 are provided with connecting pieces 8, one end of the connecting piece 8 is connected with the upper bending beam 2, and the other end is connected with the beam sealing plate 61 of the front compartment structure. The connecting piece 8 comprises a body part 81 and an installation part. When the extension part 12 is installed on the main body part 11, the two ends of the body part 81 are respectively provided with a first installation part 82 and a second installation part 83, one end of the first installation part 82 is detachably installed between the upper bending beam 2 and the extension part 12, and the other end is detachably installed on the body part 81, one end of the second installation part 83 is detachably installed on the body part 81, and the other end is detachably connected with the beam sealing plate 61. When the extension part 12 is removed, the two ends of the body part 81 are respectively provided with a third installation part 84 and a fourth installation part 85, one end of the third installation part 84 is detachably installed between the upper bending beam 2 and the main body part 11, and the other end is detachably installed on the body part 81, one end of the fourth installation part 85 is detachably installed on the body part 81, and the other end is detachably connected with the beam sealing plate 61.

[0123] The two ends of the body part 81 are provided with mounting parts, which are away from one end of the body part 81 and can be matched with the upper bent beam 2 or the girder sealing plate 61, so as to improve the stability after the mounting of the connecting piece 8. The upper bent beam 2 is mounted on the upper end of the stand column 1, and the extension part 12 is mounted on the main body part 11. When the main body part 11 is removed, the relative positions between the upper bent beam 2 and the girder sealing plate 61 are different. By replacing the mounting parts at the two ends of the body part 81, the body part 81 can be applicable to both the pure electric vehicle type and the hybrid vehicle type.

[0124] As shown in Figure 17 and Figure 18 In a possible embodiment, the first mounting part 82 and the third mounting part 84 for connecting the body part 81 and the upper bent beam 2 each include a first section 86 and a second section 87, wherein the first section 86 is detachably mounted between the upper bent beam 2 and the stand column 1, and the second section 87 is detachably mounted on the body part 81. The first section 86 and the second section 87 have an included angle therebetween in the height direction of the front compartment structure.

[0125] The upper bent beam 2 and the girder sealing plate 61 have a height difference therebetween, and the connecting piece 8 needs to be arranged obliquely. The first section 86 and the second section 87 have an included angle therebetween in the height direction of the front compartment, so that the height of the first section 86 is consistent with the height of the upper bent beam 2, and the first section 86 is fitted with the surfaces of the upper bent beam 2 and the stand column 1, facilitating the mounting of the first mounting part 82 and the third mounting part 84 on the upper bent beam 2. The second section 87 is consistent with the inclined angle of the body part 81, and the second section 87 is fitted with the body part 81, facilitating the connection of the first mounting part 82 and the third mounting part 84 with the body part 81.

[0126] In a possible embodiment, the included angle between the first section 86 and the second section 87 of the first mounting part 82 is smaller than the included angle between the first section 86 and the second section 87 of the third mounting part 84 in the height direction of the front compartment structure.

[0127] When the body part 81 is connected with the first mounting part 82, the upper bent beam 2 is mounted on the extension part 12 of the stand column 1, and the height difference between the upper bent beam 2 and the girder sealing plate 61 is large. When the body part 81 is connected with the third mounting part 84, the upper bent beam 2 is mounted on the body part 81 of the stand column 1, and the height difference between the upper bent beam 2 and the girder sealing plate 61 is small. The included angle between the first section 86 and the second section 87 of the first mounting part 82 is smaller than the included angle between the first section 86 and the second section 87 of the third mounting part 84, so that the first mounting part 82 and the third mounting part 84 can be applicable to the front compartment structures of different vehicle types.

[0128] As shown in Figure 19 and Figure 20As shown, in a possible embodiment, the second mounting portion 83 and the fourth mounting portion 85 for connecting the body portion 81 and the beam cover plate 61 each include a third segment 88 and a fourth segment 89, wherein the third segment 88 is detachably mounted to the body portion 81, the fourth segment 89 is detachably mounted to the beam cover plate 61, and the third segment 88 and the fourth segment 89 have an included angle therebetween in the height direction of the front compartment structure.

[0129] The upper bent beam 2 and the beam cover plate 61 have a height difference therebetween, and the connector 8 needs to be arranged obliquely. The second mounting portion 83 and the fourth mounting portion 85 are used to connect the beam cover plate 61 and the body portion 81, and the third segment 88 and the fourth segment 89 have an included angle therebetween in the height direction of the front compartment structure, so that the third segment 88 is consistent with the inclined angle of the body portion 81 and can be attached to the body portion 81, and the fourth segment 89 is consistent with the extension direction of the beam cover plate 61 and can be attached to the beam cover plate 61, thereby facilitating the mounting of the second mounting portion 83 and the fourth mounting portion 85 between the body portion 81 and the beam cover plate 61.

[0130] In a possible embodiment, the included angle between the third segment 88 and the fourth segment 89 of the second mounting portion 83 is smaller than the included angle between the third segment 88 and the fourth segment 89 of the fourth mounting portion 85 in the height direction of the front compartment structure.

[0131] When the body portion 81 is connected with the second mounting portion 83, the upper bent beam 2 is mounted on the extension portion 12 of the column 1, and the height difference between the upper bent beam 2 and the beam cover plate 61 is large. When the body portion 81 is connected with the fourth mounting portion 85, the upper bent beam 2 is mounted on the body portion 81 of the column 1, and the height difference between the upper bent beam 2 and the beam cover plate 61 is small. The included angle between the third segment 88 and the fourth segment 89 of the second mounting portion 83 is smaller than the included angle between the third segment 88 and the fourth segment 89 of the fourth mounting portion 85, so that the second mounting portion 83 and the fourth mounting portion 85 can be applied to front compartment structures of different vehicle models.

[0132] The embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle including the front compartment structure described in any one of the above, so that the vehicle can be compatible with both pure electric driving and hybrid driving.

[0133] The application relates to a front compartment structure and a vehicle, the front compartment structure comprising a stand column 1, an upper bent beam 2 and a lower bent beam 3, the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3 being respectively installed at two ends of the stand column 1, and a radiator 5 being arranged between the upper bent beam 2 and the lower bent beam 3. The stand column 1 comprises a main body part 11 and an extension part 12, the extension part 12 being detachably installed on the main body part 11, so that the front compartment structure is compatible with two driving modes of pure electricity and hybrid power. When the extension part 12 is installed on the main body part 11, the upper bent beam 2 is detachably installed on the extension part 12, so that a larger accommodation space is provided in the front compartment, and the structure of the front compartment is suitable for the driving mode of hybrid power, and an engine can be placed in the front compartment. When the extension part 12 is removed, the upper bent beam 2 is detachably installed on the main body part 11, so that the height of the upper bent beam 2 is lower, and the space in the front compartment is smaller, so that the front compartment structure is suitable for the driving mode of pure electricity, the height of the upper bent beam 2 for supporting an engine cover 4 is reduced, the height of the front end of the engine cover 4 is reduced, and the wind resistance of the vehicle is reduced.

[0134] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the application and is not used to limit the application. The application can have various changes and variations for those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like within the spirit and principle of the application should be included in the protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A front compartment structure, characterized by, The front cabin structure comprises: a stand column (1); an upper bent beam (2) and a lower bent beam (3) installed at two ends of the stand column (1) respectively, the upper bent beam (2) being used for supporting a hood (4); a radiator (5) located between the upper bent beam (2) and the lower bent beam (3); wherein the stand column (1) comprises a main body part (11) and an extension part (12) detachably installed on the main body part (11), the upper bent beam (2) being detachably installed on the extension part (12) when the extension part (12) is installed on the main body part (11), and the upper bent beam (2) being detachably installed on the main body part (11) when the extension part (12) is removed.

2. The front bay structure of claim 1, wherein, The radiator (5) is vertically arranged when the extension part (12) is installed on the main body part (11), and the radiator (5) is obliquely arranged when the extension part (12) is removed.

3. The nose compartment structure of claim 1, wherein The front cabin structure comprises a front girder (6) provided with a fixing plate (7) at an end, the fixing plate (7) comprising a first fixing part (71) and a second fixing part (72) with an included angle between the first fixing part (71) and the second fixing part (72), the first fixing part (71) being installed at a front end of the front girder (6), and the second fixing part (72) being connected with a side wall of the stand column (1).

4. The nose compartment structure of claim 3, wherein The second fixing part (72) is located on a side of the first fixing part (71) away from the front girder (6), and the stand column (1) is installed on a side of the second fixing part (72) away from the first fixing part (71) in a width direction of the front cabin structure; the front cabin structure further comprises an energy absorption box (62) installed on a side of the first fixing part (71) away from the front girder (6) and arranged side by side with the stand column (1) in the width direction of the front cabin structure.

5. The nose compartment structure of claim 1, wherein Both ends of the upper bent beam (2) are provided with a connecting piece (8) for connecting with a girder sealing plate (61) of the front cabin structure; the connecting piece (8) comprises a body part (81), both ends of the body part (81) are provided with a first installation part (82) and a second installation part (83) when the extension part (12) is installed on the main body part (11), the first installation part (82) being detachably installed between the upper bent beam (2) and the extension part (12), and the second installation part (83) being detachably connected with the girder sealing plate (61); both ends of the body part (81) are provided with a third installation part (84) and a fourth installation part (85) when the extension part (12) is removed, the third installation part (84) being detachably installed between the upper bent beam (2) and the main body part (11), and the fourth installation part (85) being detachably connected with the girder sealing plate (61).

6. The nose compartment structure of claim 5, wherein The first mounting portion (82) and the third mounting portion (84) each include a first section (86) and a second section (87), the first section (86) is detachably mounted between the upper bent beam (2) and the column (1), the second section (87) is detachably mounted to the body portion (81), and the first section (86) and the second section (87) have an included angle therebetween in the height direction of the front compartment structure.

7. The nose compartment structure of claim 6, wherein The included angle between the first section (86) and the second section (87) of the first mounting portion (82) is smaller than the included angle between the first section (86) and the second section (87) of the third mounting portion (84) in the height direction of the front compartment structure.

8. The nose compartment structure of claim 5, wherein The second mounting portion (83) and the fourth mounting portion (85) each include a third section (88) and a fourth section (89), the third section (88) is detachably mounted to the body portion (81), the fourth section (89) is detachably mounted to the girder cover plate (61), and the third section (88) and the fourth section (89) have an included angle therebetween in the height direction of the front compartment structure.

9. The nose compartment structure of claim 8, wherein The included angle between the third section (88) and the fourth section (89) of the second mounting portion (83) is smaller than the included angle between the third section (88) and the fourth section (89) of the fourth mounting portion (85) in the height direction of the front compartment structure.

10. The nose compartment structure of claim 1, wherein The opposite sides of the upper bent beam (2) and the lower bent beam (3) are each provided with a plurality of clamping holes, and the upper and lower sides of the heat sink (5) are each provided with a plurality of clamping pieces (51), when the extension portion (12) is mounted to the main body portion (11), the two sides of the heat sink (5) are clamped in the clamping holes.

11. The forebay structure of claim 10, wherein, The clamping hole (21) is a stepped hole, the side wall of the clamping hole (21) extends away from the heat sink (5), and the diameter of the clamping hole (21) gradually decreases in the direction away from the heat sink (5), and the clamping piece (51) is clamped with the end of the side wall of the clamping hole (21).

12. The forebay structure of claim 10, wherein, The clamping piece (51) includes an abutting portion (511) and a clamping portion (512), the abutting portion (511) abuts against the upper bent beam (2) or the lower bent beam (3), the clamping portion (512) passes through the clamping hole (21) and abuts against the side wall of the clamping hole (21), and the cross-sectional area of the clamping portion (512) gradually decreases in the direction away from the abutting portion (511).

13. The nose compartment structure of claim 1, wherein The lower bent beam (3) is provided with a fixing assembly (31), when the extension portion (12) is removed, the front compartment structure is provided with a mounting bracket (9), one end of the heat sink (5) is connected with the fixing assembly (31), and the other end is overlapped with the mounting bracket (9).

14. The forebay structure of claim 13, wherein, The fixing assembly (31) comprises a base (311), a limiting pin (313) and a limiting ring (312), the base (311) is installed on the lower bent beam (3) and the main body part (11), the limiting ring (312) is installed on the base (311) through the limiting pin (313), the limiting ring (312) comprises a first limiting groove (312a), the lower end of the radiator (5) is provided with an opening (53), the limiting ring (312) is located in the opening (53), and the side wall of the opening (53) is located in the first limiting groove (312a).

15. The forebay structure of claim 13, wherein, The upper end of the radiator (5) is provided with a protruding part (52), the protruding part (52) is overlapped with the mounting bracket (9); the mounting bracket (9) is provided with a fixing piece (91), both ends of the fixing piece (91) are connected with the mounting bracket (9), and the protruding part (52) is located between the fixing piece (91) and the mounting bracket (9).

16. The forebay structure of claim 15, wherein, The protruding part (52) comprises a second limiting groove (521), and the fixing piece (91) is located in the second limiting groove (521).

17. The forebay structure of claim 16, wherein, The end of the protruding part (52) is provided with a guide surface (522), and the guide surface (522) is inclined to the direction close to the mounting bracket (9) in the direction away from the second limiting groove (521).

18. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle comprises the front compartment structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 17.

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