Protective plate and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a protection plate and a vehicle. The protection plate is used for connecting batteries. A first channel and a second channel are arranged in the protection plate, and the second channel is arranged on the side, away from the battery, of the first channel. And when one side, deviating from the battery, of the protection plate is subjected to external impact, the first channel and the second channel can play roles in energy absorption and shock absorption, so that a double-layer protection effect is achieved, the vibration amplitude of the battery is reduced, and the safety is improved. And by forming the first channel and the second channel, the weight of the protection plate can be reduced.

Description

Fenders and vehicles Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicles, and more particularly, to a fender and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the rapid development of automation and intelligence, new energy vehicles are becoming more and more popular and purchased by the public; as the sales of new energy vehicles increase and the frequency of use increases, the driving conditions and usage scenarios become more complex and changeable, and battery safety is therefore facing more severe challenges.

[0003] How to improve safety is a research direction in vehicle technology.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present application provides a fender and a vehicle, which can improve safety.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a protective plate for connecting a battery. The protective plate is provided with a first channel and a second channel inside, and the second channel is provided on a side of the first channel away from the battery.

[0007] When the side of the protective plate facing away from the battery is impacted, both the first and second channels absorb energy and reduce shock, creating a double layer of protection, reducing the amplitude of battery vibration and improving safety. The presence of both channels also reduces the weight of the protective plate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the protective plate includes a first plate body, a second plate body, and a support body, wherein the first plate body and the second plate body are arranged opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the protective plate, and the support body is arranged between the first plate body and the second plate body. The first channel and the second channel are formed between the first plate body and the second plate body.

[0009] In some embodiments, the support body and the first plate body form a first channel, and the support body and the second plate body form a second channel.

[0010] The support body can prop the first plate body and the second plate body apart to form a first channel and a second channel between the first plate body and the second plate body. By using the first plate body and the second plate body to enclose the first channel and the second channel, the volume and weight of the support body can be reduced.

[0011] In some embodiments, at least one of the first channel and the second channel is surrounded by a support body. Enclosing at least one of the first channel and the second channel by a support body can make the shape design of the first channel and the second channel more flexible and improve the strength of the periphery of the first channel or the periphery of the second channel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first plate body, the second plate body and the support body are formed as an integral structure, thereby simplifying the molding process of the protective plate, improving the overall strength and rigidity of the protective plate, reducing the risk of the protective plate being crushed, and improving safety.

[0013] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the first channel is trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, semicircular, circular, or racetrack-shaped, and the cross-section of the second channel is trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, semicircular, circular, or racetrack-shaped.

[0014] The first channel and the second channel can adopt various shapes according to needs, which helps to improve the versatility and diversity of the protective plate.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first channel and the second channel both extend along a first direction, and the first channel and the second channel are stacked along a thickness direction of the protective plate; the first direction is perpendicular to the thickness direction.

[0016] The first channel and the second channel extend along the first direction, which can enhance the strength and rigidity of the protective plate along the first direction; the protective plate has a strong anti-deformation ability. When the protective plate is impacted or collided in the first direction, the deformation of the protective plate can be reduced, thereby effectively protecting the battery and reducing the size of other components invading the battery.

[0017] In some embodiments, the protective plate includes a plurality of first channels and a plurality of second channels, wherein the plurality of first channels are arranged along the second direction, and the plurality of second channels are arranged along the second direction, with the thickness direction, the first direction, and the second direction being perpendicular to each other. At least one second channel is provided on a side of each first channel facing away from the battery.

[0018] By creating multiple first channels and multiple second channels, a honeycomb structure can be formed inside the protective plate. This application utilizes the mechanical support and crush energy absorption of the honeycomb structure to effectively protect the battery, reduce the impact on the battery, and improve battery safety.

[0019] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first channel is used for allowing a heat exchange medium to flow.

[0020] The first channel of the protective plate is used for heat exchange, creating a large heat exchange area between the protective plate and the battery, thereby improving heat exchange efficiency and response speed. The protective plate integrates protection and heat exchange functions, simplifying the vehicle's structure and improving its range. The second channel, located on the side of the first channel facing away from the battery, serves as an insulating and protective layer. When the protective plate is impacted, the second channel isolates the first channel from external impact, minimizing deformation of the first channel, reducing the risk of heat exchange medium leakage, and improving safety.

[0021] In some embodiments, the protective plate includes a plate body, an inlet pipe, and an outlet pipe. The plate body is provided with a first channel and a second channel. The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are respectively provided on either side of the plate body along a first direction. The first channel for allowing the heat exchange medium to flow is connected to the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe.

[0022] By integrating an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe on the protective plate, the protective plate is connected to the heat exchange system of the vehicle, thereby simplifying the structure of the vehicle.

[0023] In some embodiments, the protective plate includes a plurality of channel groups spaced apart along the second direction, each channel group including at least one first channel and at least one second channel; a third channel is formed between adjacent channel groups. The provision of the third channel further reduces the weight of the protective plate.

[0024] In a second aspect, some embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle, comprising a battery and the protective plate provided by any embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the battery is connected to the protective plate.

[0025] In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a floor, the floor includes a protective plate, and the battery is disposed on a lower side of the protective plate.

[0026] The protective plate can increase the overall rigidity of the vehicle body, reduce the risk of the vehicle body being crushed in a collision, and improve safety. The protective plate can also resist the impact from above the battery, reducing the amplitude of battery vibration and improving safety.

[0027] In some embodiments, the extension direction of the first channel is perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the vehicle and the thickness direction of the fender, and the extension direction of the second channel is perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the vehicle and the thickness direction of the fender.

[0028] The protective plate has high strength and rigidity in the extension direction of the first channel, and can protect the battery in the extension direction of the first channel, while the vehicle body can protect the battery in the front and rear directions, thereby achieving all-round protection of the battery, reducing the deformation of the battery when the vehicle collides, reducing the risk of battery fire and explosion, and improving safety.

[0029] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes a seat mounted to the fender.

[0030] The fender's high strength eliminates the need for traditional seat crossbars, allowing seats to be mounted to multiple locations on the fender, making it adaptable to a wider range of vehicle compartments. The fender's high flatness allows for flexible seat positioning, further enhancing the intelligent cockpit.

[0031] In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a floor, the battery is disposed on a lower side of the floor, and the protective plate is disposed on a lower side of the battery.

[0032] During driving, the protective plate blocks road debris and reduces the risk of battery damage. Both the first and second channels of the protective plate absorb energy and reduce shock, creating a double layer of protection that reduces battery vibration and improves safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without creative work.

[0034] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0035] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0036] FIG3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the vehicle shown in FIG2 ;

[0037] FIG4 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0038] FIG5 is a partial schematic diagram of a protective plate of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0039] FIG6 is a schematic structural diagram of a protective plate provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0040] FIG7 is a schematic top view of a protective plate provided in some embodiments of the present application;

[0041] FIG8 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some other embodiments of the present application;

[0042] FIG9 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in yet other embodiments of the present application;

[0043] FIG10 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some further embodiments of the present application;

[0044] FIG11 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some further embodiments of the present application.

[0045] In the drawings, the drawings are not drawn to scale. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meanings as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order or a primary-secondary relationship.

[0048] References to "embodiments" in this application mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments.

[0049] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," and "attached" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0050] The term "and / or" in this application simply describes an association between related objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0051] In the embodiments of this application, the same reference numerals represent the same components, and for the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the same components in different embodiments are omitted. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of the various components in the embodiments of this application, as well as the overall thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of the integrated device shown in the drawings are merely illustrative and should not constitute any limitation on this application.

[0052] The term "plurality" used in this application refers to two or more (including two).

[0053] In this application, the term "parallel" includes not only the absolutely parallel situation, but also the roughly parallel situation conventionally recognized in engineering; at the same time, "vertical" also includes not only the absolutely vertical situation, but also the roughly vertical situation conventionally recognized in engineering.

[0054] The driving conditions and usage scenarios of new energy vehicles are complex and changeable, which poses severe challenges to battery safety.

[0055] The inventor tried to set a protective plate on the outside of the battery, which can reduce the impact on the battery and improve the safety of the battery.

[0056] The inventors noticed that when the car vibrates, the protective plate has a poor shock-absorbing effect, causing the force transmitted to the battery to be too large, making the battery prone to strong vibrations and posing a safety hazard.

[0057] In view of this, the embodiments of the present application provide a technical solution that reduces the weight of the protective plate by providing a first channel and a second channel within the protective plate. When the protective plate is subjected to an external impact, both the first channel and the second channel can absorb energy and reduce shock, thereby achieving a double-layer protection effect, reducing the amplitude of battery vibration and improving safety.

[0058] The technical solution described in the embodiments of this application is applicable to vehicles with protective panels. The vehicle can be a fuel vehicle, a gas vehicle or a new energy vehicle. The new energy vehicle can be a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or an extended-range vehicle.

[0059] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0060] As shown in Figure 1, a battery 2 is installed inside vehicle 1. Battery 2 can be located at the bottom, front, or rear of vehicle 1. Battery 2 can be used to power vehicle 1, for example, as an operating power source for vehicle 1. Vehicle 1 also includes a controller 3 and a motor 4. Controller 3 controls battery 2 to power motor 4, for example, to meet the power requirements of vehicle 1 during startup, navigation, and driving.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present application, the battery 2 can not only serve as the operating power source of the vehicle 1, but also serve as the driving power source of the vehicle 1, replacing or partially replacing fuel or natural gas to provide driving power for the vehicle 1.

[0062] Battery 2 refers to a single physical module that includes one or more battery cells to provide higher voltage and capacity. For example, battery 2 referred to in this application may include a battery module or a battery pack. Battery 2 generally includes a housing that encloses one or more battery cells. The housing prevents liquids or other foreign matter from affecting the charging or discharging of the battery cells.

[0063] The battery cells may include lithium-ion secondary battery cells, lithium-ion primary battery cells, lithium-sulfur battery cells, sodium-lithium-ion battery cells, sodium-ion battery cells, or magnesium-ion battery cells, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The battery cells may be cylindrical, flat, rectangular, or in other shapes, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0064] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application; FIG3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the vehicle shown in FIG2 .

[0065] As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, the vehicle 1 includes a floor 51 and a battery 2 , and the battery 2 is connected to the floor 51 .

[0066] The battery 2 can be connected to the floor 51 by snapping, fastening, bonding or other means. Optionally, the battery 2 is fixed to the floor 51 by fasteners. Exemplarily, the box of the battery 2 is fixed to the floor 51 by fasteners.

[0067] In some embodiments, the floor 51 can be used to support the passenger compartment. For example, the seats of the vehicle 1 can be installed on the floor 51.

[0068] In some embodiments, the vehicle 1 includes a body 5, which includes a body frame 52 and a floor 51, and the floor 51 is fixed to the body frame 52. For example, the floor 51 can be mounted to the body frame 52 by bonding, welding or other means.

[0069] In some embodiments, the vehicle body frame 52 includes a transverse beam and a longitudinal beam. Exemplarily, both ends of the floor panel 51 are fixed to the longitudinal beam.

[0070] In some embodiments, the battery 2 may be located on the underside of the floor 51. The floor 51 protects the battery 2 from above. When a falling hammer or trampling occurs inside the cabin, the floor 51 can withstand the impact, protecting the battery 2 and reducing the risk of damage.

[0071] In some embodiments, the vehicle 1 further includes a bottom plate 6. The bottom plate 6 can be disposed on the lower side of the battery 2. During the driving process of the vehicle 1, the bottom plate 6 can block splashes on the road surface and reduce the risk of damage to the battery 2.

[0072] The bottom plate 6 may be directly connected to the battery 2 or indirectly connected to the battery 2 through other components. For example, the bottom plate 6 may be fixed to the box of the battery 2.

[0073] FIG4 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application; FIG5 is a partial schematic diagram of a protective plate of a vehicle provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0074] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the embodiment of the present application provides a protective plate 7, which is used to connect to the battery 2. A first channel 7a and a second channel 7b are provided inside the protective plate 7, and the second channel 7b is provided on the side of the first channel 7a away from the battery 2.

[0075] The protection plate 7 may be directly connected to the battery 2 or indirectly connected to the battery 2 through other components.

[0076] The number of the first channel 7a can be one or more. The first channel 7a can extend in a straight line or in a curved line.

[0077] The embodiment of the present application does not limit the shape of the cross section of the first channel 7a. The cross section of the first channel 7a can be trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, semicircular, circular, racetrack-shaped, elliptical, hexagonal, or other shapes. The cross section of the first channel 7a can be a cross section perpendicular to the direction in which the first channel 7a extends.

[0078] The number of the second channel 7b can be one or more, and the second channel 7b can extend in a straight line or in a curved line.

[0079] The embodiment of the present application does not limit the shape of the cross section of the second channel 7b. The cross section of the second channel 7b can be trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, semicircular, circular, racetrack-shaped, elliptical, hexagonal, or other shapes. The cross section of the second channel 7b can be a cross section of the first channel 7a perpendicular to its extension direction.

[0080] The protective plate 7 can be an integrally formed structure. Alternatively, the protective plate 7 can also be formed by connecting a plurality of independently formed parts.

[0081] The protective plate 7 can be used as the floor 51 of the vehicle 1, as the bottom plate 6 of the vehicle 1, or as other parts of the vehicle 1. This embodiment of the present application does not impose any special restrictions on this.

[0082] In the embodiment of the present application, when the side of the protective plate 7 facing away from the battery 2 is subjected to an external impact, both the first channel 7a and the second channel 7b can absorb energy and reduce shock, thereby providing a double layer of protection, reducing the amplitude of the vibration of the battery 2 and improving safety. The provision of the first channel 7a and the second channel 7b can also reduce the weight of the protective plate 7.

[0083] In some embodiments, the protective plate 7 includes a first plate 71, a second plate 72, and a support 73. The first plate 71 and the second plate 72 are disposed opposite each other along the thickness direction Z of the protective plate 7, and the support 73 is disposed between the first plate 71 and the second plate 72. The first channel 7a and the second channel 7b are formed between the first plate 71 and the second plate 72.

[0084] The support body 73 can prop the first plate body 71 and the second plate body 72 apart to form a first channel 7a and a second channel 7b between the first plate body 71 and the second plate body 72 .

[0085] The first plate 71, the second plate 72 and the support 73 may be an integral structure. Alternatively, the first plate 71, the second plate 72 and the support 73 may be connected as a whole by welding, bonding, clamping or other means.

[0086] For example, the battery 2 may be disposed on one side of the first plate 71 along the thickness direction Z and fixed to the first plate 71 .

[0087] The second plate 72 may be located on a side of the first plate 71 away from the battery 2 . The second plate 72 is used to withstand external impacts, and the support 73 may disperse stress to reduce the force applied to the first plate 71 .

[0088] In some embodiments, the surface of the second plate 72 facing away from the first plate 71 is a plane.

[0089] In some embodiments, the surface of the first plate 71 facing away from the second plate 72 is a plane.

[0090] In some embodiments, the support body 73 and the first plate body 71 form a first channel 7a, and the support body 73 and the second plate body 72 form a second channel 7b.

[0091] In this embodiment, the first plate body 71 and the second plate body 72 are used to enclose the first channel 7a and the second channel 7b, which can reduce the volume and weight of the support body 73.

[0092] In some embodiments, at least one of the first channel 7 a and the second channel 7 b is surrounded by a support body 73 .

[0093] In some examples, the first channel 7a may be surrounded by the support body 73, and the second channel 7b may be surrounded by the second plate body 72 and the support body 73. In other examples, the first channel 7a may be surrounded by the first plate body 71 and the support body 73, and the second channel 7b may be surrounded by the support body 73. In still other examples, the first channel 7a may be surrounded by the support body 73, and the second channel 7b may be surrounded by the support body 73.

[0094] In this embodiment, at least one of the first channel 7a and the second channel 7b is surrounded by the support body 73, which can make the shape design of the first channel 7a and the second channel 7b more flexible and improve the strength of the periphery of the first channel 7a or the periphery of the second channel 7b.

[0095] In some embodiments, the first plate 71, the second plate 72, and the support 73 are integrally formed. For example, the first plate 71, the second plate 72, and the support 73 are integrally formed by an extrusion process.

[0096] The embodiment of the present application can simplify the molding process of the protective plate 7, improve the overall strength and rigidity of the protective plate 7, reduce the risk of the protective plate 7 being crushed, and improve safety.

[0097] In some embodiments, the cross section of the first channel 7a is trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, semicircular, circular, racetrack-shaped, or other shapes. In some examples, the first channel 7a may be provided in plurality, and the cross sections of the plurality of first channels 7a may have the same or different shapes.

[0098] In the embodiment of the present application, the first channel 7a can adopt various shapes according to needs, which helps to improve the versatility and diversity of the protective plate 7.

[0099] In some embodiments, the cross section of the second channel 7b is trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, semicircular, circular or racetrack-shaped. In some examples, the second channel 7b can be provided in plurality, and the cross sections of the plurality of second channels 7b can be the same or different in shape.

[0100] In the embodiment of the present application, the second channel 7b can adopt various shapes according to needs, which helps to improve the versatility and diversity of the protective plate 7.

[0101] In some embodiments, the first channel 7a and the second channel 7b both extend along a first direction X, and the first channel 7a and the second channel 7b are stacked along a thickness direction Z of the protective plate 7. The first direction X is perpendicular to the thickness direction Z.

[0102] In the thickness direction Z, the projection of the first channel 7 a at least partially overlaps with the projection of the second channel 7 b.

[0103] The first channel 7a and the second channel 7b extend along the first direction X, which can enhance the strength and rigidity of the protective plate 7 along the first direction X. The protective plate 7 has a strong anti-deformation ability. When the protective plate 7 is impacted or collided in the first direction X, the deformation of the protective plate 7 can be reduced, thereby effectively protecting the battery 2 and reducing the size of other components invading the battery 2.

[0104] In some embodiments, the protective plate 7 includes a plurality of first channels 7a and a plurality of second channels 7b. The plurality of first channels 7a are arranged along the second direction Y, and the plurality of second channels 7b are arranged along the second direction Y. The thickness direction Z, the first direction X, and the second direction Y are perpendicular to each other. At least one second channel 7b is provided on the side of each first channel 7a facing away from the battery 2.

[0105] In the thickness direction Z, one first channel 7a may overlap with one second channel 7b, or may overlap with multiple second channels 7b at the same time.

[0106] In the embodiment of the present application, a plurality of first channels 7a and a plurality of second channels 7b are provided to form a honeycomb structure inside the protective plate 7. The present application utilizes the mechanical support and crush energy absorption function of the honeycomb structure to effectively provide protection, reduce the impact on the battery 2, and improve the safety of the battery 2.

[0107] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first channel 7 a is used for the heat exchange medium 8 to flow.

[0108] The heat exchange medium 8 can be liquid or gas. For example, the heat exchange medium 8 can be water or oil.

[0109] When the heat exchange medium 8 flows through the first channel 7 a , the heat exchange medium 8 can exchange heat with the battery 2 , thereby heating or cooling the battery 2 .

[0110] The heat exchange medium 8 may flow through only a portion of the first channels 7a, or may flow through all of the first channels 7a. The first channels 7a for the heat exchange medium 8 may also be referred to as heat exchange channels. The number of heat exchange channels may be adaptively selected based on the heat exchange intensity requirements of different batteries 2.

[0111] In the embodiment of the present application, the first channel 7a of the protective plate 7 can be used by the heat exchange medium 8. The heat exchange area between the protective plate 7 and the battery 2 is large, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency and the response speed. The protective plate 7 integrates the protection function and the heat exchange function, which can simplify the structure of the vehicle 1 and improve the endurance of the vehicle 1. The second channel 7b is located on the side of the first channel 7a away from the battery 2 to serve as an isolation protection layer; when the protective plate 7 is impacted, such as by a falling hammer, stepping on, or impact by a child seat leg, the second channel 7b can isolate the first channel 7a from the external impact, thereby reducing the deformation of the first channel 7a, reducing the risk of leakage of the heat exchange medium 8, and improving safety.

[0112] In some embodiments, all first channels 7a can be used as heat exchange channels. The embodiment of the present application can increase the heat exchange area of ​​the protective plate 7, improve the heat exchange efficiency, and increase the response speed.

[0113] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective plate provided in some embodiments of the present application; Figure 7 is a schematic top view of the protective plate provided in some embodiments of the present application.

[0114] As shown in Figures 4 to 7, in some embodiments, the protective plate 7 includes a plate body 74, an inlet pipe 75, and an outlet pipe 76. The plate body 74 is provided with a first channel 7a and a second channel 7b. The inlet pipe 75 and the outlet pipe 76 are respectively provided on either side of the plate body 74 along the first direction X. The first channel 7a for the flow of the heat exchange medium 8 is connected to the inlet pipe 75 and the outlet pipe 76.

[0115] Illustratively, the plate body 74 includes a first plate body 71, a second plate body 72, and a support body 73. Optionally, the plate body 74 is an integrally formed structure.

[0116] The first channel 7a for the flow of heat exchange medium 8 is referred to as a heat exchange channel. An inlet pipe 75 is connected to one end of each heat exchange channel, and an outlet pipe 76 is connected to the other end. Heat exchange medium 8 flows from the inlet pipe 75 into the multiple heat exchange channels. The heat exchange medium 8 flowing through the channels exchanges heat with the battery 2, thereby heating or cooling the battery 2. After exchanging heat with the battery 2, the heat exchange medium 8 is collected in the outlet pipe 76 and then flows out through the outlet pipe 76.

[0117] The multiple heat exchange channels of the protective plate 7 are connected in parallel.

[0118] The inlet pipe 75 and the outlet pipe 76 can be connected to the plate body 74 by welding, bonding, clamping or other methods.

[0119] In the embodiment of the present application, an inlet pipe 75 and an outlet pipe 76 are integrated on the protective plate 7 to facilitate the connection between the protective plate 7 and the heat exchange system of the vehicle 1 , thereby simplifying the structure of the vehicle 1 .

[0120] In some embodiments, the plate body 74 can be made of metal. For example, the plate body 74 can be a steel plate, an aluminum plate, an aluminum alloy plate, or other alloy plates. Optionally, the plate body 74 is a honeycomb aluminum alloy plate.

[0121] In some embodiments, the material of the inlet pipe 75 is the same as that of the plate body 74 . The material of the outlet pipe 76 is the same as that of the plate body 74 .

[0122] In some embodiments, the protective plate 7 includes a plurality of channel groups 7d spaced apart along the second direction Y. Each channel group 7d includes at least one first channel 7a and at least one second channel 7b. A third channel 7c is formed between adjacent channel groups 7d.

[0123] By providing the third channel 7c, the weight of the protective plate 7 can be further reduced.

[0124] In some embodiments, the third channel 7c is surrounded by a first plate 71 , a second plate 72 and a support 73 .

[0125] In some embodiments, the support body 73 includes a plurality of support frames 731, and a third channel 7c is formed between adjacent support frames 731. Optionally, the cross-section of the third channel 7c is a hexagon. Further, the cross-section of the third channel 7c is a regular hexagon.

[0126] In some embodiments, the support frame 731 includes two first beams 732, two second beams 733, and a third beam 734. The two first beams 732 are connected to the first plate 71, and the ends of the third beam 734 are connected to the two first beams 732. The two first beams 732, the first plate 71, and the third beams 734 form a first channel 7a. Optionally, the cross-section of the first channel 7a is trapezoidal.

[0127] The two second beams 733 are connected to the second plate 72 and the third beam 734. The two second beams 733, the second plate 72 and the third beam 734 form a second channel 7b. Optionally, the cross section of the second channel 7b is trapezoidal.

[0128] In some embodiments, the first channel 7a and the second channel 7b are symmetrical about a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction Z.

[0129] In some embodiments, the first plate 71 , the second plate 72 , the first beam 732 and the second beam 733 of one support frame 731 , and the first beam 732 and the second beam 733 of another support frame 731 form a third channel 7 c .

[0130] FIG8 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some other embodiments of the present application.

[0131] As shown in FIG. 8 , in some embodiments, only a portion of the first channel 7 a serves as a heat exchange flow channel for the heat exchange medium 8 to flow.

[0132] The protective plate 7 of the embodiment of the present application can be applied to a variety of vehicle models, and the density of the heat exchange flow channel can be adaptively selected according to the requirements of different vehicles 1 for heat exchange efficiency.

[0133] FIG9 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some other embodiments of the present application.

[0134] As shown in Figure 9, in some embodiments, the support frame 731 may be H-shaped. For example, the cross-sections of the first channel 7a, the second channel 7b, and the third channel 7c are all rectangular.

[0135] FIG10 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some further embodiments of the present application.

[0136] As shown in FIG10 , in some embodiments, the support body 73 includes a plurality of first beams 732 and a plurality of second beams 733. The plurality of first beams 732 are continuously arranged in a broken line between the first plate 71 and the second plate 72. Two adjacent first beams 732 and the first plate 71 form a triangular channel, or two adjacent first beams 732 and the second plate 72 form a triangular channel.

[0137] A second beam 733 is provided in at least part of the triangular channel. The second beam 733 is connected to two adjacent first beams 732 and divides the triangular channel into a first channel 7a and a second channel 7b.

[0138] Exemplarily, the second beam 733 is provided in a triangular channel formed by the first plate 71 and the two first beams 732. Optionally, the cross section of the first channel 7a is trapezoidal, and the cross section of the second channel 7b is triangular.

[0139] The triangular channel without the second beam 733 may serve as the third channel 7c.

[0140] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the triangular channel is an equilateral triangle.

[0141] In some embodiments, the second beam 733 is parallel to the first plate 71 and the second plate 72 .

[0142] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 again. The embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle 1, which includes a battery 2 and a protective plate 7 provided in any of the above embodiments, and the protective plate 7 is connected to the battery 2.

[0143] In some embodiments, the vehicle 1 includes a floor 51 , and the floor 51 includes a protective plate 7 . The battery 2 is disposed on a lower side of the protective plate 7 .

[0144] Exemplarily, the vehicle body 5 of the vehicle 1 includes a floor 51 and a body frame 52 , and the floor 51 is connected to the body frame 52 .

[0145] Exemplarily, the first channel 7a is located at the lower side of the second channel 7b.

[0146] In the embodiment of the present application, the protective plate 7 can be used to increase the overall rigidity of the vehicle body 5, reduce the risk of the vehicle body 5 being crushed during a collision, and improve safety. The protective plate 7 can resist the impact from above the battery 2, reduce the amplitude of the battery 2 vibration, and improve safety.

[0147] In some embodiments, the extension direction of the first channel 7a is perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1 and the thickness direction Z of the protective plate 7, and the extension direction of the second channel 7b is perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the vehicle 1 and the thickness direction Z of the protective plate 7.

[0148] Exemplarily, the extending direction of the first passage 7 a and the extending direction of the second passage 7 b are both parallel to the first direction X. The front-rear direction of the vehicle 1 is parallel to the second direction Y.

[0149] In the embodiment of the present application, the protective plate 7 has high strength and rigidity in the extension direction of the first channel 7a, and can protect the battery 2 in the extension direction of the first channel 7a, while the body 5 of the vehicle 1 can protect the battery 2 in the front and rear directions, thereby achieving all-round protection of the battery 2, reducing the deformation of the battery 2 when the vehicle 1 collides, reducing the risk of fire and explosion of the battery 2, and improving safety.

[0150] In some embodiments, the first direction X may be the width direction of the vehicle 1 (also referred to as the left-right direction).

[0151] In some embodiments, the vehicle 1 further includes a seat (not shown) mounted on the fender 7 .

[0152] In the embodiment of the present application, the protective plate 7 has high strength, and the seat installation does not require a traditional seat crossbeam. The seat can be installed in multiple positions on the protective plate 7, making the protective plate 7 adaptable to a wider range of compartments. The protective plate 7 has good flatness, and the seat position can be changed at any time, which facilitates the intelligent cockpit.

[0153] After in-depth research and extensive experimentation, the inventors discovered that the integrated floor panel 51 provided herein can replace traditional thin-plate floor panels and seat crossbeam structures. The perimeter of the floor panel 51 is tightly connected to the vehicle frame 52. Leveraging the excellent mechanical support provided by the honeycomb structure, the torsional stiffness of the vehicle body 5 can be increased by 25% and the bending stiffness by 38%.

[0154] The channels of the floor panel 51 extend perpendicular to the front-to-back direction of the vehicle 1. Leveraging the honeycomb structure's superior mechanical support and crush energy absorption properties, the honeycomb structure reduces the amount of battery 2 intrusion into the frame rail by 53% in a side pole collision with the vehicle 1, providing comprehensive protection for the battery cells from front to back and left to right.

[0155] The protective plate 7 of the embodiment of the present application can be designed as a standard part and can be used in more car models, greatly reducing production costs.

[0156] The integrated floor 51 of the embodiment of the present application can simultaneously serve the functions of a traditional steel floor, a seat crossbeam, and a water-cooling plate structure. Compared with traditional technologies, it is lighter in weight and has a simpler structure.

[0157] FIG11 is a partial schematic diagram of a vehicle provided in some further embodiments of the present application.

[0158] As shown in FIG. 11 , in some embodiments, the vehicle 1 includes a floor 51 , the battery 2 is disposed on the lower side of the floor 51 , and the protective plate 7 is disposed on the lower side of the battery 2 .

[0159] In this embodiment, the protection plate 7 may serve as the floor 6 of the vehicle 1 .

[0160] During driving of the vehicle 1, the protective plate 7 can block splashes from the road, reducing the risk of damage to the battery 2. The first channel 7a and the second channel 7b of the protective plate 7 can both absorb energy and reduce shock, thus providing a double layer of protection, reducing the amplitude of vibration of the battery 2 and improving safety.

[0161] In some embodiments, the first channel 7a is located on an upper side of the second channel 7b.

[0162] 1 to 7 , according to some embodiments of the present application, a fender 7 is provided, which serves as a floor 51 of a vehicle 1 . A battery 2 is mounted on a lower side of the fender 7 .

[0163] The protective plate 7 includes a plate body 74, an inlet pipe 75, and an outlet pipe 76. Multiple first channels 7a and multiple second channels 7b are defined within the plate body 74. Both the first channels 7a and the second channels 7b extend along a first direction X. The multiple first channels 7a are arranged along a second direction Y, while the multiple second channels 7b are arranged along the second direction Y. The thickness direction Z, the first direction X, and the second direction Y are perpendicular to each other. Each first channel 7a is provided with at least one second channel 7b on the side facing away from the battery 2.

[0164] At least part of the first channel 7a is used for the flow of heat exchange medium 8. The inlet pipe 75 and the outlet pipe 76 are respectively provided on both sides of the plate body 74 along the first direction X. The first channel 7a for the flow of heat exchange medium 8 is connected to the inlet pipe 75 and the outlet pipe 76.

[0165] It should be noted that, unless there is any conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0166] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A protective plate for connecting a battery; a first channel and a second channel are provided inside the protective plate, and the second channel is provided on a side of the first channel away from the battery.

2. The protective plate according to claim 1, comprising a first plate body, a second plate body, and a support body, wherein the first plate body and the second plate body are arranged opposite to each other along the thickness direction of the protective plate, and the support body is arranged between the first plate body and the second plate body; The first channel and the second channel are formed between the first plate and the second plate.

3. The protective plate according to claim 2, wherein: The support body and the first plate body form the first channel, and the support body and the second plate body form the second channel; or At least one of the first channel and the second channel is surrounded by the support body.

4. The protective plate according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The first plate body, the second plate body and the support body are formed as an integral structure.

5. The protective plate according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The cross section of the first channel is trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, semicircular, circular or racetrack-shaped, and the cross section of the second channel is trapezoidal, rectangular, triangular, semicircular, circular or racetrack-shaped.

6. The protective plate according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The first channel and the second channel both extend along a first direction, and the first channel and the second channel are stacked along a thickness direction of the protective plate; the first direction is perpendicular to the thickness direction.

7. The protective plate according to claim 6, wherein: The protective plate includes a plurality of first channels and a plurality of second channels, the plurality of first channels are arranged along the second direction, the plurality of second channels are arranged along the second direction, and the thickness direction, the first direction, and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; At least one second channel is provided on a side of each first channel facing away from the battery.

8. The protective plate according to claim 7, wherein: At least a portion of the first channel is used for allowing heat exchange medium to flow.

9. The protective plate according to claim 8, comprising a plate body, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, wherein the plate body is provided with the first channel and the second channel; The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are respectively arranged on both sides of the plate body along the first direction, and the first channel for the heat exchange medium to flow is connected to the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe.

10. The protective plate according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein: The protective plate includes a plurality of channel groups spaced apart along the second direction, each of the channel groups includes at least one first channel and at least one second channel; a third channel is formed between adjacent channel groups.

11. A vehicle comprising: The protective plate according to any one of claims 1 to 10; as well as The battery is connected to the protective plate.

12. The vehicle of claim 11, comprising a floor panel, said floor panel including said fender; The battery is arranged on the lower side of the protection plate.

13. The vehicle according to claim 12, wherein: The first channel extends in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the vehicle and a thickness direction of the fender, and the second channel extends in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction of the vehicle and a thickness direction of the fender.

14. The vehicle according to claim 12 or 13, further comprising a seat mounted to the fender.

15. The vehicle of claim 11 , comprising a floor; The battery is arranged on the lower side of the floor, and the protective plate is arranged on the lower side of the battery.

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