Integrated radiator assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to vehicle equipment, in particular to an integrated radiator assembly which comprises an engine radiator intercooler, a generator radiator, a driving motor radiator, a condenser, a first fan, a second fan, a third fan and a mounting frame. The engine radiator, the intercooler, the generator radiator, the condenser and the third fan are all connected to the mounting frame, the engine radiator is located at the front end of the third fan, the intercooler and the generator radiator are both located at the front end of the engine radiator, and the condenser is located at the front end of the third fan. The condenser is located at the front end of the generator radiator, the first fan and the second fan are both connected to the driving motor radiator, the driving motor radiator is located at the front end of the intercooler, and the first fan and the second fan are located at the front end of the driving motor radiator. The space in the power cabin can be fully utilized, the windward utilization rate is increased, and the heat dissipation performance of the radiator is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to vehicle equipment, in particular to an integrated radiator assembly. Background Art

[0002] The main objects of the thermal management system of extended-range electric vehicles are the range extender, electric drive system, high-voltage electrical system, and air-conditioning system. The heat of the working parts is transferred to the environment by the radiator. According to the different medium flow and temperature boundaries of the heat dissipation requirements of each working part, the thermal management system architecture of the whole vehicle is optimized and different heat dissipation modules are designed. The power compartment of an extended-range electric vehicle includes components such as the range extender, radiator assembly, high and low voltage electrical systems, air-conditioning system, and steering system. With the demand for improved vehicle power performance, as well as the development of high power density, miniaturization, and high speed of range extenders and electric drive components, the requirements for the heat dissipation performance of the thermal management system are becoming higher and higher. The existing radiator assembly can no longer meet the needs of electric vehicles. Summary of the invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an integrated radiator assembly which can fully utilize the space in the power compartment, improve the windward utilization rate, and enhance the heat dissipation performance of the radiator.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] The present invention discloses an integrated radiator assembly, comprising an engine radiator, an intercooler, a generator radiator, a drive motor radiator, a condenser, a first fan, a second fan, a third fan, and a mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame is a quadrilateral and is used to be connected to a vehicle frame, the engine radiator, the intercooler, the generator radiator, the condenser, and the third fan are all connected to the mounting frame, the engine radiator is located at a front end of the third fan, the intercooler and the generator radiator are both located at a front end of the engine radiator, the generator radiator is located below the intercooler, the condenser is located at a front end of the generator radiator, the drive motor radiator is connected to the intercooler, the first fan and the second fan are both connected to the drive motor radiator, the drive motor radiator is located at a front end of the intercooler, and the first fan and the second fan are located at a front end of the drive motor radiator.

[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a fan controller and a temperature sensor, the temperature sensor is connected to the drive motor radiator and the fan controller, the fan controller is connected to the first fan and the second fan, the temperature sensor is used to measure the water outlet temperature of the drive motor radiator and transmit the water outlet temperature data to the fan controller, and the fan controller controls the operation of the first fan and the second fan according to the water outlet temperature data.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a first water pump, a second water pump, and a pipeline assembly, the first water pump and the second water pump are both connected to the mounting frame, the first water pump and the second water pump are both located at the lower end of the rear side of the mounting frame, the water outlet of the drive motor radiator is connected to the water inlet of the first water pump through the pipeline assembly, and the water outlet of the generator radiator is connected to the water inlet of the second water pump through the pipeline assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a first water pump bracket and a second water pump bracket, the first water pump bracket and the second water pump bracket are both L-shaped plates, one side of the first water pump bracket and one side of the second water pump bracket are both connected to the mounting frame, and the first water pump and the second water pump are respectively connected to the first water pump bracket and the second water pump bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a first expansion water tank and a second expansion water tank, the first expansion water tank and the second expansion water tank are both connected to the mounting frame, the first expansion water tank and the second expansion water tank are both located at the upper end of the rear side of the mounting frame, and are installed on the upper end of the rear side of the frame through a water tank bracket, and the first expansion water tank and the second expansion water tank are connected to the expansion water tank water filling port, the exhaust port and the radiator interface through the pipeline assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a bearing assembly and a third fan bracket, the third fan bracket is connected to the mounting frame, the bearing assembly is connected to the third fan bracket, the third fan is connected to one end of the bearing assembly, and the other end of the bearing assembly is connected to a flange, and the flange is used to connect to the third fan drive device.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a wind shield, which is connected to the inner side of the mounting frame, and a gap is left between the wind shield and the outer ring of the third fan.

[0012] Furthermore, the third fan is a large-diameter mechanically driven fan.

[0013] Furthermore, the first fan and the second fan work in a suction mode.

[0014] Furthermore, core welding brackets are respectively provided at both ends of the intercooler in the width direction, and the intercooler is threadedly connected to the mounting frame through the core welding brackets.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The present invention discloses an integrated radiator assembly. Since an intercooler and a generator radiator are both located at the front end of an engine radiator, a condenser is located at the front end of the generator radiator, a drive motor radiator is connected to the intercooler, the drive motor radiator is located at the front end of the intercooler, a first fan and a second fan are located at the front end of the drive motor radiator, a plurality of heat dissipation modules are integrated in a power compartment, and the space in the power compartment is fully utilized. The power compartment is located at the front end of the windward side of the entire vehicle, thereby increasing the windward utilization rate and improving the heat dissipation performance of the radiator. In addition, the layout scheme of the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention reduces the thermal influence between the heat dissipation modules, and further improves the heat dissipation performance of the radiator assembly.

[0017] The integrated radiator assembly of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a front view of the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a left side view of the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a left side cross-sectional view of the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a right side view of the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a bottom view of the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the present invention is an integrated radiator assembly, including an engine radiator 11, an intercooler 12, a generator radiator 13, a drive motor radiator 14, a condenser 15, a first fan 16, a second fan 17, a third fan 18, and a mounting frame 19. The mounting frame 19 is a quadrilateral, and L-shaped brackets 190 are arranged on the left and right sides of the mounting frame 19. The L-shaped bracket 190 is directly mounted on the vehicle through a shock-absorbing pad 191. The engine radiator 11, the intercooler 12, the generator radiator 13, the condenser 15, and the third fan 18 are all connected to the mounting frame The engine radiator 11 is located on the frame 19, the engine radiator 11 is located at the front end of the third fan 18, the intercooler 12 and the generator radiator 13 are both located at the front end of the engine radiator 11, the generator radiator 13 is located below the intercooler 12, the condenser 15 is located at the front end of the generator radiator 13, the drive motor radiator 14 is connected to the intercooler 12, the first fan 16 and the second fan 17 are both connected to the drive motor radiator 14, the drive motor radiator 14 is located at the front end of the intercooler 12, and the first fan 16 and the second fan 17 are located at the front end of the drive motor radiator 14. Specifically, the engine radiator 11 is a water-cooled radiator. The engine radiator 11 is located on the inner side of the mounting frame 19. The engine radiator 11 is connected and fixed to the mounting frame 19 through built-in suspension blocks and bolts. The engine radiator 11 adopts a left and right water inlet and outlet chamber structure, and the intercooler 12 adopts a left and right air inlet and outlet chamber structure. The intercooler 12 is provided with core welding brackets 121 at both ends along the width direction. The intercooler 12 is threadedly connected to the mounting frame 19 through the core welding bracket 121. The generator radiator 13 adopts a left and right water inlet and outlet chamber structure and is threadedly connected to the mounting frame 19 through the core welding bracket. The drive motor radiator 14 also adopts a left and right water inlet and outlet chamber structure. The drive motor radiator 14 is threadedly connected to the main body boss of the intercooler 12 through the core welding bracket. The condenser 15 is connected to the mounting frame 19 through the condenser bracket 151. The present invention discloses an integrated radiator assembly. Since an intercooler 12 and a generator radiator 13 are both located at the front end of an engine radiator 11, a condenser 15 is located at the front end of the generator radiator 13, a drive motor radiator 14 is connected to the intercooler 12, the drive motor radiator 14 is located at the front end of the intercooler 12, a first fan 16 and a second fan 17 are located at the front end of the drive motor radiator 14, a plurality of heat dissipation modules are integrated in a power compartment, and the space in the power compartment is fully utilized. Furthermore, since the power compartment is located at the front end of the windward side of the entire vehicle, the windward utilization rate is improved, and the heat dissipation performance of the radiator is improved. In addition, the layout scheme of the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention reduces the thermal influence between the heat dissipation modules, and further improves the heat dissipation performance of the radiator assembly.

[0024] Optionally, it also includes a fan controller 161 and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is connected to the drive motor radiator 14 and the fan controller 161. The fan controller 161 is connected to the first fan 16 and the second fan 17. The temperature sensor is used to measure the outlet water temperature of the drive motor radiator 14 and transmit the outlet water temperature data to the fan controller 161. The fan controller 161 controls the operation of the first fan 16 and the second fan 17 according to the outlet water temperature data, and performs linear speed regulation on the first fan 16 and the second fan 17. Specifically, the fan controller 161 is an ATS controller. The first fan 16 and the second fan 17 are connected to the front end of the drive motor radiator 14 through the first fan mounting bracket 162. The fan controller 161 controls the operation of the first fan 16 and the second fan 17 according to the outlet water temperature of the drive motor radiator 14, controls the working temperature of the drive motor within a preset range, realizes precise temperature control, and keeps the drive motor in a good working condition. Furthermore, the first fan 16 and the second fan 17 are electronic fans. Adding the electronic fan and the fan controller 161 enriches the operation mode of the extended-range electric vehicle and ensures reliable operation of the vehicle in pure electric mode.

[0025] Optionally, the first fan 16 and the second fan 17 work in a suction mode, and the first fan 16 and the second fan 17 blow air toward the drive motor radiator 14 to further improve the working efficiency of the drive motor radiator 14 .

[0026] Optionally, it also includes a first water pump 21, a second water pump 22, and a pipeline assembly 23. The first water pump 21 and the second water pump 22 are both connected to the mounting frame 19. The first water pump 21 and the second water pump 22 are both located at the lower end of the rear side of the mounting frame 19. The water outlet of the drive motor radiator 4 is connected to the water inlet of the first water pump 21 through the pipeline assembly 23, and the water outlet of the generator radiator 3 is connected to the water inlet of the second water pump 22 through the pipeline assembly 23. Specifically, it also includes a first water pump bracket 211 and a second water pump bracket 221. The first water pump bracket 211 and the second water pump bracket 221 are both L-shaped plates. One side of the first water pump bracket 211 and one side of the second water pump bracket 221 are both connected to the mounting frame 19. The first water pump 21 and the second water pump 22 are connected to the first water pump bracket 211 and the second water pump bracket 221, respectively. The water outlet of the drive motor radiator 4 and the water outlet of the generator radiator 3 are connected to the water inlet of the first water pump 21 and the water inlet of the second water pump 22 through the pipeline assembly 23, so that the pipeline system of the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention realizes modular design and reduces the vehicle installation process.

[0027] Optionally, it also includes a first expansion water tank 24 and a second expansion water tank 25, both of which are connected to the mounting frame 19, and both of which are located at the rear top of the mounting frame 19. Specifically, the first expansion water tank 24 and the second expansion water tank 25 are connected to the mounting frame 19 through a water tank bracket 241, and the first expansion water tank 24 and the second expansion water tank 25 are connected to the expansion water tank water replenishment port, the exhaust port and the interface with the radiator through a pipeline assembly 23, which facilitates the integrated layout of the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention, ensures the unification of the product's external interface, facilitates model design, and reduces the assembly process of the whole vehicle equipped with the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention.

[0028] Optionally, it also includes a bearing assembly 181 and a third fan bracket 182, the third fan bracket 182 is connected to the mounting frame 19, the bearing assembly 181 is connected to the third fan bracket 182, the third fan 18 is connected to one end of the bearing assembly 181, and the other end of the bearing assembly 181 is connected to a flange, and the flange is used to connect to a third fan driving device. The third fan driving device can be a motor or an engine crankshaft connected through a transmission shaft. By being driven by a motor or directly driven by the engine, the integrated radiator assembly of the present invention has a wider range of applications.

[0029] Optionally, the third fan 18 adopts a large-diameter mechanically driven fan. Since the intercooler 12 and the generator radiator 13 are both located at the front end of the engine radiator 11, a multi-layer core arrangement scheme is formed, which increases the overall wind resistance. A large-diameter mechanically driven fan is used to increase the wind pressure and air volume, improve the air intake capacity, and ensure good heat dissipation performance.

[0030] Optionally, a wind shield 183 is further included, and the wind shield 183 is connected to the inner side of the mounting frame 19, and a gap is left between the wind shield 183 and the outer ring of the third fan 18. Specifically, the gap between the wind shield 183 and the outer ring of the third fan 18 is set to about 15 mm, and the wind shield 183 is used to prevent the blades of the third fan 18 from being damaged. At the same time, a gap is left between the wind shield 183 and the third fan 18 to prevent the operation of the third fan 18 from being affected by the wind shield 183, thereby ensuring efficient operation of the third fan.

[0031] The embodiments described above are merely descriptions of preferred implementation modes of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by ordinary technicians in this field should all fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated radiator assembly, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises an engine radiator (11), an intercooler (12), a generator radiator (13), a drive motor radiator (14), a condenser (15), a first fan (16), a second fan (17), a third fan (18), and a mounting frame (19). The mounting frame (19) is a quadrilateral and is used to be connected to a vehicle frame. The engine radiator (11), the intercooler (12), the generator radiator (13), the condenser (15), and the third fan (18) are all connected to the mounting frame (19). The engine radiator (11) is located at the front end of the third fan (18). The intercooler (12) and the generator radiator (13) are both located at the front end of the engine radiator (11), the generator radiator (13) is located below the intercooler (12), the condenser (15) is located at the front end of the generator radiator (13), the drive motor radiator (14) is connected to the intercooler (12), the first fan (16) and the second fan (17) are both connected to the drive motor radiator (14), the drive motor radiator (14) is located at the front end of the intercooler (12), and the first fan (16) and the second fan (17) are located at the front end of the drive motor radiator (14).

2. The integrated radiator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a fan controller (161) and a temperature sensor, wherein the temperature sensor is connected to the drive motor radiator (14) and the fan controller (161), and the fan controller (161) is connected to the first fan (16) and the second fan (17). The temperature sensor is used to measure the outlet water temperature of the drive motor radiator (14) and transmit the outlet water temperature data to the fan controller (161), and the fan controller (161) controls the operation of the first fan (16) and the second fan (17) according to the outlet water temperature data.

3. The integrated radiator assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a first water pump (21), a second water pump (22), and a pipeline assembly (23); the first water pump (21) and the second water pump (22) are both connected to the mounting frame (19); the first water pump (21) and the second water pump (22) are both located at the lower end of the rear side of the mounting frame (19); the water outlet of the drive motor radiator (4) is connected to the water inlet of the first water pump (21) through the pipeline assembly (23); and the water outlet of the generator radiator (3) is connected to the water inlet of the second water pump (22) through the pipeline assembly (23).

4. The integrated radiator assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a first water pump bracket (211) and a second water pump bracket (221); the first water pump bracket (211) and the second water pump bracket (221) are both L-shaped plates; one side edge of the first water pump bracket (211) and one side edge of the second water pump bracket (221) are both connected to the mounting frame (19); the first water pump (21) and the second water pump (22) are respectively connected to the first water pump bracket (211) and the second water pump bracket (221).

5. The integrated radiator assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a first expansion water tank (24) and a second expansion water tank (25), wherein the first expansion water tank (24) and the second expansion water tank (25) are both connected to the mounting frame (19), the first expansion water tank (24) and the second expansion water tank (25) are both located at the upper rear end of the mounting frame (19), and are mounted on the upper rear end of the frame (24) through a water tank bracket (241), and the first expansion water tank (24) and the second expansion water tank (25) are connected to the expansion water tank water filling port, the exhaust port and the radiator interface through the pipeline assembly (23).

6. The integrated radiator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bearing assembly (181) and a third fan bracket (182), wherein the third fan bracket (182) is connected to the mounting frame (19), the bearing assembly (181) is connected to the third fan bracket (182), the third fan (18) is connected to one end of the bearing assembly (181), and the other end of the bearing assembly (181) is connected to a flange, and the flange is used to connect to a third fan driving device.

7. The integrated radiator assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a wind shield (183), which is connected to the inner side of the mounting frame (19), and a gap is left between the wind shield (183) and the outer ring of the third fan (18).

8. The integrated radiator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third fan (18) is a large-diameter mechanically driven fan.

9. The integrated radiator assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fan (16) and the second fan (17) work in a suction mode.

10. The integrated radiator assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The intercooler (12) is provided with core welding brackets (121) at both ends along the width direction, and the intercooler (12) is threadedly connected to the mounting frame (19) via the core welding brackets (121).

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