Non-bearing type vehicle frame structure integrated with battery system

By welding the installation unit of the box-like structure between the longitudinal beams of the frame to fix the battery system and using it as the cross-beam structure of the frame, the problem of the battery system installation occupying a large space and increasing weight in the existing technology is solved, and the battery system is realized It saves space, reduces weight and improves structural strength.

CN222372962UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21ZHENGZHOU NISSAN AUTOMOBILE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421074786.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-17
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-17

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Technical Problem

The installation method of the existing battery system takes up a lot of space, reduces space utilization, and increases the weight of the entire vehicle, affecting the energy density of the battery system and the vehicle's range.

Method used

A non-load-bearing frame structure with an integrated battery system is adopted. The battery system is fixed by welding a box-shaped mounting unit between the longitudinal beams of the frame, providing sufficient installation space, and the mounting unit is used as the cross-beam structure of the frame. Used to reduce parts count and weight.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the integrated installation of the battery system, saves space, improves space utilization, reduces weight, is beneficial to the lightweight of the vehicle, and improves the structural strength of the frame and the safety of the battery.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a non-bearing type frame structure integrated with a battery system, which comprises a frame body with a pair of longitudinal beams and a mounting unit used for fixing the battery system, the mounting unit comprises a pair of transverse frame beams, a bottom plate and longitudinal frame beams welded on the inner side surfaces of the longitudinal beams, the two transverse frame beams are welded between the two longitudinal beams at intervals, a pair of side edges of the bottom plate and the longitudinal beams are welded together, the other pair of side edges of the bottom plate and the transverse frame beams are welded together, the longitudinal beams, the transverse frame beams and the bottom plate define an installation box, and a battery assembly of the battery system is longitudinally installed in the installation box. And a box cover of the battery system is fixed on the longitudinal frame beam.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of battery pack installation of new energy vehicles, and in particular to a non-load-bearing frame structure integrated with a battery system. Background Art

[0002] The battery system is the only power source for pure electric vehicles and the main power source for hybrid vehicles. At present, most battery systems have mounting brackets protruding from the body, and the frame also has corresponding brackets, and the battery system is fixed to the frame using two brackets. With this installation method, the frame crossbeam, battery frame and mounting bracket all require a certain amount of installation space, which occupies a large space and reduces space utilization; the installation components also increase the weight of the vehicle to a certain extent, reducing the energy density of the battery system and the vehicle's cruising range. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the utility model proposes a non-load-bearing frame structure integrated with a battery system.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The non-load-bearing frame structure integrated with a battery system described in the utility model includes a frame body with a pair of longitudinal beams, and also includes an installation unit for fixing the battery system, the installation unit includes a pair of transverse frame beams, a bottom plate and a longitudinal frame beam welded to the inner side of each of the longitudinal beams, the two transverse frame beams are welded between the two longitudinal beams at intervals, a pair of side edges of the bottom plate are welded to the longitudinal beams, and the other pair of side edges of the bottom plate are respectively welded to the transverse frame beams, the longitudinal beams, the transverse frame beams and the bottom plate form an installation box, the battery assembly of the battery system is longitudinally installed in the installation box, and the box cover of the battery system is fixed to the longitudinal frame beams.

[0006] The beneficial effects are as follows: the installation unit of the utility model is installed between the longitudinal beams of the frame and is a box-shaped structure, which provides sufficient installation space for the battery system, saves space, and improves space utilization; the installation unit not only provides installation space for the battery system, but also serves as the crossbeam structure of the frame, that is, the battery system and the frame share the installation unit, which reduces the number of parts, reduces weight, and is conducive to the lightweight of the vehicle. In addition, the utility model installs the battery system on the installation unit that can serve as the crossbeam structure of the frame. During the driving of the vehicle, the battery system will not bear additional loads, which improves the overall structural strength of the frame and the safety of the battery.

[0007] Preferably, the non-load-bearing frame structure described in the utility model further includes a plurality of reinforcing beams arranged at intervals, the ends of the reinforcing beams are welded together with the longitudinal beams, and the reinforcing beams are located on the inner surface of the base plate, and the battery assembly is longitudinally fixed on the reinforcing beams to provide an installation basis for the battery assembly.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the utility model are: the utility model welds a box-shaped mounting unit between the longitudinal beams of the frame, realizes the integrated installation of the battery system on the frame, occupies less space and improves space utilization; the mounting unit can also serve as the crossbeam structure of the frame, thereby reducing unnecessary mounting brackets, reducing the number of parts and components, reducing weight, and facilitating the lightweighting of the vehicle. In addition, the utility model mounts the battery system on the mounting unit that can serve as the crossbeam structure of the frame, so that the battery system will not bear additional loads during the driving of the vehicle, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the frame and the safety of the battery. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0010] Figure 2 It is a connection diagram of the installation unit and the battery assembly described in the utility model.

[0011] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the connection between the installation unit and the box cover of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0012] The following is a detailed description of an embodiment of the utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. This embodiment is implemented on the premise of the technical solution of the utility model, and a detailed implementation method and a specific operation process are given, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to the following embodiment.

[0013] It should be noted that, in the description of the present utility model, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

[0014] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" that may appear should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0015] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the non-load-bearing frame structure integrated with a battery system described in the utility model comprises a frame body having a pair of longitudinal beams 1 and a mounting unit for fixing the battery system; the mounting unit is arranged between the two longitudinal beams 1, and comprises a transverse frame beam 2, a bottom plate 3 and a longitudinal frame beam 4 welded to the inner side of each longitudinal beam 1, and the two ends of each transverse frame beam 2 are respectively welded to the corresponding longitudinal beam 1, and the transverse frame beam 2 adopts a plate-like structure and its bottom is consistent with the bottom surface of the longitudinal beam 1, which can maximize the use of the z-direction space and facilitate the installation of the battery assembly;

[0016] Two transverse frame beams 2 and two longitudinal frame beams 4 are alternately arranged to surround a rectangular frame, the bottom plate 3 is welded to the bottom of the rectangular frame and the bottom plate 3 is also welded to the longitudinal beam 1, the longitudinal beam 1, the transverse frame beam 2 and the bottom plate 3 surround an installation box for installing a battery assembly, the battery assembly 6 is fixed in the installation box, and then the box cover 5 of the battery system is fixed on the longitudinal frame beam 4, forming an enclosed space, which can better protect the battery assembly; the utility model welds the installation unit and the longitudinal beam 1 together, which not only realizes the integrated installation of the battery system on the frame, occupies a small space and improves the space utilization rate; the transverse frame can also serve as the crossbeam of the frame, thereby reducing unnecessary installation brackets and crossbeams, reducing parts, reducing weight, which is beneficial to the lightweight of the vehicle, and improving the energy density and cruising range of the battery system; the utility model installs the battery system on a mounting unit that can serve as a crossbeam structure of the frame. During the driving of the vehicle, the battery system will not bear additional loads, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the frame and the safety of the battery.

[0017] Combination Figure 1 It can be seen that at least two reinforcing cross beams 7 are welded between the two longitudinal beams 1, and the two ends of the reinforcing cross beam 7 are respectively welded to the longitudinal beams 1. The reinforcing cross beam 7 is located in the installation box, and the battery assembly can be fixed in the installation box by bolts to provide an installation basis for the battery assembly. The reinforcing cross beam 7, like the horizontal frame beam 2, can also be used as a cross beam of the frame, thereby improving the structural strength of the frame. In actual processing, two downwardly protruding reinforcing protrusions 8 can also be processed on the bottom plate 3 to enhance the structural strength.

[0018] Finally, it should be emphasized that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned embodiments without creative work, or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Therefore, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A non-load-bearing frame structure integrated with a battery system, comprising a frame body having a pair of longitudinal beams, characterized in that: It also includes an installation unit for fixing the battery system, which includes a pair of transverse frame beams, a bottom plate and a longitudinal frame beam welded to the inner side of each longitudinal beam, the two transverse frame beams are welded between the two longitudinal beams at intervals, a pair of side edges of the bottom plate are welded to the longitudinal beams, and the other pair of side edges of the bottom plate are respectively welded to the transverse frame beams, the longitudinal beams, the transverse frame beams and the bottom plate form an installation box, the battery assembly of the battery system is longitudinally installed in the installation box, and the box cover of the battery system is fixed on the longitudinal frame beams.

2. The non-load-bearing frame structure with integrated battery system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a plurality of reinforcing cross beams arranged at intervals, the ends of the reinforcing cross beams are welded to the longitudinal beams, and the reinforcing cross beams are located on the inner surface of the bottom plate, and the battery assembly is longitudinally fixed on the reinforcing cross beams.