Heat exchanger side plate, heat exchanger assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a heat exchanger side plate, a heat exchanger assembly and a vehicle. The heat exchanger side plate provided by the utility model comprises a body; the at least one first mounting hole is formed in one side of the body; and the at least one second mounting hole is positioned on the other side of the body. Parts such as the wind scooper and the fan shell are connected through the novel heat exchanger side plate, extra screws and the like are not needed, and the weight of the heat exchanger assembly is reduced while the cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle thermal systems, in particular to a heat exchanger side plate, a heat exchanger component and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The vehicle cooling system generally includes an air guide cover, a plastic frame, a radiator, a fan, etc. In the known cooling system, the radiator is used as a load-bearing member to install other components of the cooling system.

[0003] In some cooling systems with frames, components such as an air duct are connected to a plastic frame and then assembled with the radiator. For example, the plastic frame is designed as four plastic brackets, a metal nut is set on the plastic water chamber of the radiator, and the plastic frame and the radiator are assembled by screws. The structural disadvantages of this known cooling system are that the number of assembled parts is large and the installation time is long, which makes it difficult to reduce the weight of the product and the cost is high. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above shortcomings in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a heat exchanger side plate, a heat exchanger assembly and a vehicle, which are used to solve the problems in the prior art that the vehicle heat exchanger assembly has many assembly parts, long installation time, difficulty in reducing product weight and high cost.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose and other related purposes, the present application provides a heat exchanger side plate, comprising: a body; at least one first mounting hole located on one side of the body for connecting a first component; and at least one second mounting hole located on the other side of the body for connecting a second component.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present application, one side of the main body is provided with at least one first flange bent toward the upper surface or the lower surface of the main body; the at least one first mounting hole is located on the at least one first flange.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present application, the plane where the first flange is located is perpendicular to the plane where the main body is located.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present application, the other side of the main body is provided with at least one extension surface extending away from the main body; and the at least one second mounting hole is located on the at least one extension surface.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present application, the plane where the extension surface is located coincides with the plane where the main body is located.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present application, a second flange is provided on an edge of the first mounting hole or the second mounting hole.

[0011] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose and other related purposes, the present application provides a heat exchanger, which includes the heat exchanger side plate.

[0012] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose and other related purposes, the present application provides a heat exchanger assembly, including: an air guide cover, a heat exchanger, and a fan; wherein the heat exchanger includes the heat exchanger side plate; the air guide cover is connected to the heat exchanger through the at least one first mounting hole; the fan housing of the fan is connected to the heat exchanger through the at least one second mounting hole.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, the elastic buckle of the air guide cover is connected to the first mounting hole; and / or the inverted hook of the air guide cover is connected to the first mounting hole.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present application, the hook of the shell is connected to the second mounting hole; and / or the bracket of the shell is connected to the second mounting hole.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present application, the heat exchanger assembly further includes a stone retaining net; the stone retaining net is connected to the heat exchanger through the at least one first mounting hole.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present application, the elastic buckle of the stone retaining net is connected to the first mounting hole.

[0017] To achieve the above-mentioned object and other related objects, the present application provides a vehicle including the heat exchanger assembly.

[0018] The present application connects the air guide cover, fan housing and other components through a new type of heat exchanger side panel, without the need for additional plastic frames and screws, or additional seals, thereby reducing the number of assembly parts, installation hours and product weight, and effectively saving product costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and other features, properties and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a heat exchanger assembly in one embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded diagram of some structures;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an upper side plate in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top connection structure of a heat exchanger assembly in one embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the air guide cover and the lower side plate in one embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the stone retaining net in one embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of a fan casing in one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following discloses various different implementation methods or embodiments of the subject technical solution. To simplify the disclosed content, specific examples of each element and arrangement are described below. Of course, these are only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model. For example, the first feature recorded later in the specification is distributed in the second feature, which may include an implementation method in which the first and second features are distributed in a directly connected manner, and may also include an implementation method in which additional features are formed between the first and second features, so that the first and second features may not be directly connected. In addition, the contents may repeat the figure marks and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for simplicity and clarity, and it does not itself represent the relationship between the various implementation methods and / or structures to be discussed. Further, when the first element is described in a manner connected or combined with the second element, the description includes an implementation method in which the first and second elements are directly connected or combined with each other, and also includes the use of one or more other intervening elements to indirectly connect or combine the first and second elements.

[0028] It should be noted that the drawings are only examples and are not drawn in proportion, and should not be used as a limitation on the actual protection scope of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 1 Shown is a structural diagram of a heat exchanger assembly 100 in one embodiment of the present application.

[0030] In an electrified vehicle, such as a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), the heat exchanger assembly 100 may be arranged obliquely in the front cabin of the vehicle, such as Figure 1 In a conventional fuel vehicle, the heat exchanger assembly 100 may be arranged vertically in the front cabin of the vehicle and located in front of the engine. Figure 1 The left side is the direction of the front of the vehicle, and the right side is the direction of the rear of the vehicle. The outside air enters the vehicle roughly along the direction indicated by arrow A.

[0031] The heat exchanger assembly 100 of this embodiment mainly includes an air guide cover 1, a radiator 2, and a fan 3. In other embodiments, the heat exchanger assembly 100 may also include a condenser, a drying bottle, and other high-temperature or low-temperature radiators, which is not limited in this application.

[0032] See also Figure 1-2 As shown, in this embodiment, the air guide cover 1 is provided with an upper elastic buckle 11, a lower hook 12, a left mounting hole 13, a right mounting hole 141 and a right mounting hole 142 on the side close to the radiator 2. The upper elastic buckle 11 is connected to the first mounting hole on the upper side plate 21 of the radiator 2. Figure 4 The lower hook 12 is connected to the first mounting hole on the lower side plate 22 of the radiator 2. Figure 5 A detailed introduction is given. The left mounting hole 13 is connected to the elastic buckle 23 on the left water chamber of the radiator 2, and the right mounting holes 141 and 142 are respectively connected to the elastic buckle 241 and the barb 242 on the right water chamber of the radiator 2. It should also be noted that the connection structure between the air guide cover 1 and the left and right water chambers of the radiator 1 is not limited to the present embodiment. In addition, in order to enhance the sealing between the air guide cover 1 and the radiator 2, a circle of sealing member 10, such as soft glue or foam, may be sandwiched between the two. In addition, the radiator 2 is also equipped with a stone retaining net 20 on the side close to the air guide cover 1, and its specific connection structure will be described in conjunction with the following. Figure 6 describe.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the upper side plate 21 used in the radiator 2 in this embodiment is shown. The lower side plate 22 has the same structure and is installed on the radiator 2 in a mirror image with the upper side plate 21. Of course, the present application is not limited to the mirror image symmetric assembly method. The structure of the upper side plate 22 will be described in detail below.

[0034] The upper plate 21 includes a body 210 , that is, a base plate in an elongated shape as a whole. The upper plate 21 has at least one first mounting hole 211 and at least one second mounting hole 212 arranged along its length direction, which are respectively located on both sides of the body 210 .

[0035] In detail, Figure 3 As shown, the first mounting hole 211 is a rectangular hole, and the second mounting hole 212 is a strip hole with arcs at both ends. Of course, the present application does not limit the number and shape of the first mounting hole 211 and the second mounting hole 212. The number and size of the openings on the side panel of the heat exchanger can be comprehensively designed based on factors such as the vehicle installation space, the installation point, the size of the radiator, the shape of the air inlet duct of the air guide cover, the size and weight of the fan, etc.

[0036] A first flange 213 is provided on one side of the body 210 and is bent toward the upper surface thereof. The first mounting hole 211 is provided on the first flange 213. Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, the upper side plate 21 has three first flanges 213 along the length direction, and each first flange 213 has a first mounting hole 211. Of course, the present application is not limited thereto. For example, the upper side plate 21 may have only one complete first flange 213 along its length direction and any number of first mounting holes 211 may be provided thereon. In addition, in other embodiments, according to the actual application environment, one side of the body 210 may also be provided with a first flange 213 bent toward its lower surface. Preferably, the plane where the first flange 213 is located is perpendicular to the plane where the body 210 is located, that is, at 90°, so as to facilitate assembly with the air guide cover 1.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, it shows a state diagram in which the upper elastic buckle 11 of the air guide cover 1 is inserted into the first mounting hole 211 in the middle of the first flange 213 of the upper side plate 21, wherein the seal 10 is clamped between the air guide cover 1 and the radiator 2 to achieve sealing between the two.

[0038] like Figure 5 As shown, it shows the state diagram of the lower hook 12 of the air guide cover 1 hooking the first mounting hole in the middle of the first flange 213' of the lower side plate 22 of the radiator 2, wherein, in order to facilitate the display of the structure of the lower hook 12, Figure 5 The seal 10 is hidden.

[0039] like Figure 6 As shown, it shows a schematic diagram of the assembly of the stone retaining net 20 and the heat exchanger 2, wherein the mounting holes extending from the left and right sides of the stone retaining net 20 are connected to the elastic clips on the left and right water chambers of the radiator. Two elastic clips 201 extend from the lower side of the stone retaining net 20, which are respectively inserted into the left and right first mounting holes of the lower side plate 22 located at the first flange thereof. Of course, in other embodiments, a hook or bracket may extend from the lower side of the stone retaining net 20 to connect to the first mounting hole. In addition, Figure 6 In the figure, it can be seen that the seal 10 is attached to the periphery of the radiator 2.

[0040] Continue to see Figure 3 The upper side plate 21 extends at least one extension surface 214 on the other side of the body 210 in a direction away from the body 210, and the second mounting hole 212 is located on the extension surface 214. Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the upper side plate 21 has two extension surfaces 214 along the length direction, and each extension surface 214 has a second mounting hole 212 . Of course, the present application is not limited to this. For example, two second mounting holes 212 are provided on one extension surface 214 .

[0041] exist Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, the plane where the extension surface 214 is located coincides with the plane where the body 210 is located, that is, they are in the same plane. The outer edge of the extension surface 214 forms a continuous edge with the same side edge of the body 210. Preferably, the left and right sides of the body 210 along the length direction, except for the first flange 213, are bent upward to form a flange protruding from the plane where the body 210 is located, thereby improving the structural strength of the upper side plate 21.

[0042] Figure 3 The edge of the second mounting hole 212 is bent upward to form a second flange 215 to improve the structural strength of the second mounting hole 212 so as to withstand the load of the fan 3. In other embodiments, the inner edge of the first mounting hole can also be provided with such a second flange structure to enhance the structural strength. Figure 1 In the arrangement shown, the load force exerted by the air guide cover 1 on the upper side plate 21 is relatively small, so the first mounting hole 211 may not be provided with a flange reinforcement structure.

[0043] Figure 7 The structure diagram of the housing 31 of the fan is shown. The housing 31 is provided with a hook 32 at the upper end near the radiator 2. The hook 32 may be in a U-shape with an opening facing downward, and its free end may be inserted from top to bottom into the second mounting hole 212 of the upper side plate 21. In addition, the housing 31 is provided with a bracket 33 at the lower end near the radiator 2. The bracket 33 may be in a vertical shape, and is used to be inserted from top to bottom into the second mounting hole of the lower side plate 22. The left and right sides of the housing 31 are connected to the left and right water chambers of the radiator 2 by means of a buckle, a bracket, etc., which is not the focus of this application and will not be described in detail.

[0044] See also Figure 4 and Figure 7 The upper edge 34 of the shell 31 and the edge 216 of the upper side plate 21 match each other in shape, that is, the edge 216 is convex at the extension surface 214, and the upper edge 34 is concave at this position, so that a continuous surface can be formed after the two are assembled, which can play a certain sealing role. In addition, after the shell 31 and the upper side plate 21 are assembled, there can also be a certain gap between the upper edge 34 and the edge 216. If the gap has a greater impact on air leakage, a sealant can be added to the gap.

[0045] In addition, the present application also provides a vehicle including the above-mentioned heat exchanger side plate (such as the upper side plate 21), the heat exchanger (such as the radiator 2), and the heat exchanger assembly (such as the assembly 100), which will not be repeated here.

[0046] In addition, the radiator side plate of the present application is provided for the suspension of the fan and the air duct, but it does not mean that the present application is only used for the module structure of a single radiator. For example, in the example of a hybrid electric vehicle, there are two radiators, a first radiator (front radiator) and a second radiator (rear radiator). When the first radiator and the second radiator use the same side plate, the air duct can be suspended on the first radiator and the fan can be suspended on the second radiator, thereby realizing the heat dissipation module with a side plate with a suspension structure described in the present application.

[0047] In summary, the present application connects the air guide cover, fan housing and other components through a new type of heat exchanger side panel without the need for additional screws. The structure is simple and compact, which saves costs and installation time while also reducing the weight of the heat exchanger assembly.

[0048] Although the utility model is disclosed as above in the form of a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the utility model. Any technical personnel in this field may make possible changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Any changes, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the utility model without departing from the content of the technical solution of the utility model shall fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A heat exchanger side plate, characterized in that: include: ontology; at least one first mounting hole, located on one side of the body along the length direction; as well as At least one second mounting hole is located at the other side of the body along the length direction.

2. The heat exchanger side plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the body is provided with at least one first flange bent toward the upper surface or the lower surface of the body; the at least one first mounting hole is located on the at least one first flange.

3. The heat exchanger side plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plane where the first flange is located is perpendicular to the plane where the main body is located.

4. The heat exchanger side plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one extending surface extending away from the main body is provided on the other side of the main body; and the at least one second mounting hole is located on the at least one extending surface.

5. The heat exchanger side plate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plane where the extension surface is located coincides with the plane where the main body is located.

6. The heat exchanger side plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second flange is provided at an edge of the first mounting hole or the second mounting hole.

7. A heat exchanger, characterized in that: The heat exchanger comprises the heat exchanger side plate according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A heat exchanger assembly, characterized in that: include: An air guide cover, a fan, and a heat exchanger as claimed in claim 7; wherein, The air guide cover is connected to the heat exchanger through the at least one first mounting hole; The housing of the fan is connected to the heat exchanger through the at least one second mounting hole.

9. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that The elastic buckle of the air guide cover is connected to the first mounting hole; and / or the undercut of the air guide cover is connected to the first mounting hole.

10. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that The hook of the shell is connected to the second mounting hole; and / or the bracket of the shell is connected to the second mounting hole.

11. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that It also includes a stone retaining net; the stone retaining net is connected to the heat exchanger through the at least one first mounting hole.

12. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that The elastic buckle of the stone retaining net is connected to the first mounting hole.

13. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: A heat exchanger assembly as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 12.

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