Intercooler water tank mounting structure and vehicle with same

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intercooler water tank mounting structure and a vehicle with the intercooler water tank mounting structure, the intercooler water tank mounting structure comprises an intercooler, positioning columns extending downwards are constructed at the bottoms of the two sides of the intercooler; the water tanks are installed behind the intercooler side by side, the two sides of each water tank are suitable for being installed on frame longitudinal beams, the tops of the two sides of the intercooler are installed on the water tanks through fastening assemblies, and water tank installation lugs extending forwards are constructed at the bottoms of the two sides of each water tank. And the positioning columns penetrate through the water tank mounting lugs and are flexibly connected with the water tank mounting lugs. The intercooler water tank installation structure has the advantages of improving reliability, durability, maintenance convenience and the like of the whole structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle components, in particular to an intercooler water tank installation structure and a vehicle having the same. Background Art

[0002] In the intercooler water tank installation structure in the related art, the connection method between the intercooler and the water tank is mostly to use fasteners at the four corners of the intercooler to connect to the side plate of the water tank. The four corners of the intercooler are hard-connected and fixed, and high-temperature and high-pressure gas flows inside. Due to the fixation of the four corners, the thermal stress of the intercooler cannot be released in time, causing stress concentration, resulting in damage and leakage of the intercooler, affecting the power performance of the engine and the normal operation of the whole vehicle. In addition, due to the compact space and limited operating space, the fasteners at the bottom of the intercooler are difficult to remove. When the intercooler needs to be replaced separately after sales, the entire water tank intercooler needs to be disassembled. Disassembling the water tank requires disassembling the connecting water pipes and antifreeze, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and increases labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the utility model is to provide an intercooler water tank installation structure, which has the advantages of improving the reliability, durability and maintenance convenience of the overall structure.

[0004] The utility model also provides a vehicle with an intercooler water tank installation structure.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to an embodiment of the utility model, an intercooler water tank mounting structure is proposed, comprising: an intercooler, wherein the bottom of both sides of the intercooler are configured with positioning columns extending downward; a water tank, wherein the water tank is installed side by side behind the intercooler, and the two sides of the water tank are suitable for being installed on the frame longitudinal beams, and the tops of both sides of the intercooler are installed on the water tank through fastening components, and the bottoms of both sides of the water tank are configured with water tank mounting ears extending forward, and the positioning columns are penetrated through the water tank mounting ears and are flexibly connected to the water tank mounting ears.

[0006] According to the intercooler water tank mounting structure of the embodiment of the utility model, compared with the intercooler water tank mounting structure in the related art in which the intercooler and the water tank are rigidly connected at four corners, the top of the intercooler in the intercooler water tank mounting structure of the present embodiment is mounted on the water tank through a fastening assembly, while the bottom of the intercooler is flexibly connected to the water tank mounting ear through a positioning column. This structure allows a certain relative movement space between the intercooler and the water tank, can absorb vibration and impact during vehicle driving, reduce stress concentration caused by the rigid connection at four corners, release the stress of the high-temperature and high-pressure intercooler, and improve the reliability and durability of the overall structure.

[0007] In addition, when the intercooler needs to be repaired or replaced, the intercooler can be removed by simply loosening the fastening components on the top of the intercooler, eliminating the labor cost of removing the water tank, improving the convenience of maintenance and reducing labor costs.

[0008] Therefore, the intercooler water tank installation structure according to the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages of improving the reliability, durability and maintenance convenience of the overall structure.

[0009] According to some specific embodiments of the utility model, the fastening assembly includes: a bolt, which passes through the intercooler along the front-to-back direction and fixes the intercooler to the water tank; a first vibration damping pad, which is sleeved on the bolt and located between the intercooler and the water tank.

[0010] According to some specific embodiments of the present utility model, the fastening assembly further includes: a second vibration damping pad, which is sleeved on the bolt and located between the intercooler and the nut of the bolt.

[0011] According to some specific embodiments of the utility model, the fastening assembly also includes: a limit column, which is sleeved on the bolt, and the limit column is located radially inside the first vibration damping pad and the second vibration damping pad, and the first vibration damping pad and the second vibration damping pad are respectively stopped at both ends of the limit column.

[0012] According to some specific embodiments of the present utility model, the positioning column sleeve is provided with a third vibration-damping pad and is located between the water tank mounting ear and the intercooler.

[0013] According to some specific embodiments of the present utility model, the top of the water tank mounting ear is constructed with a fixing ring surrounding the third vibration damping pad, and a receiving groove is formed at the center of the fixing ring, and the third vibration damping pad is at least partially received in the receiving groove.

[0014] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the end of the positioning column is configured to be conical.

[0015] According to some specific embodiments of the utility model, one side of the intercooler is provided with an air inlet interface portion extending rearward, and the other side is provided with an air outlet interface portion extending rearward, and the water tank is located between the air inlet interface portion and the air outlet interface portion.

[0016] According to some specific embodiments of the utility model, the water tank includes: a water tank body, which is installed side by side behind the intercooler; water tank side panels, which are installed on both sides of the water tank body; a water tank bracket, which is installed on the water tank side panels and extends outward, and the water tank bracket is suitable for being installed on the frame longitudinal beam.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the second aspect of the utility model, a vehicle is provided, comprising an intercooler water tank mounting structure according to the above embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages of improving the reliability, durability and convenience of maintenance of the overall structure by utilizing the intercooler water tank installation structure according to the embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the intercooler water tank installation structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a water tank of an intercooler water tank installation structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the fastening assembly of the intercooler water tank installation structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a partial bottom schematic diagram of the intercooler water tank installation structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a water tank mounting ear of an intercooler water tank mounting structure according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] Intercooler water tank installation structure 1, intercooler 100, water tank 200, fastening assembly 300,

[0028] Positioning column 110, third vibration damping pad 111, mounting block 101, water tank mounting ear 201,

[0029] The fixing ring 202, the water tank body 210, the water tank side plate 220, the water tank bracket 230, the receiving groove 211,

[0030] Bolt 310 , first vibration damping pad 320 , second vibration damping pad 330 , and limiting column 340 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, "first feature" or "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, and "several" means one or more.

[0035] The intercooler water tank mounting structure 1 according to an embodiment of the utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the intercooler water tank mounting structure 1 according to the embodiment of the utility model includes an intercooler 100 and a water tank 200 .

[0037] The bottom of both sides of the intercooler 100 is configured with positioning columns 110 extending downward. The water tank 200 is installed side by side behind the intercooler 100. Both sides of the water tank 100 are suitable for being installed on the longitudinal beam of the frame. The top of both sides of the intercooler 100 is installed on the water tank 100 through the fastening assembly 300. The bottom of both sides of the water tank 200 is configured with water tank mounting ears 201 extending forward. The positioning columns 110 are inserted through the water tank mounting ears 201 and are flexibly connected to the water tank mounting ears 201.

[0038] According to the intercooler water tank mounting structure 1 of the embodiment of the utility model, compared with the intercooler water tank mounting structure in the related art in which the intercooler and the water tank are rigidly connected at four corners, the top of the intercooler 100 in the intercooler water tank mounting structure 1 of the present embodiment is mounted on the water tank 200 through a fastening assembly 300, and the bottom of the intercooler 100 is flexibly connected to the water tank mounting ear 201 through a positioning column 110. This structure allows a certain relative movement space between the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200, can absorb vibration and impact during vehicle driving, reduce stress concentration caused by the rigid connection at four corners, release the stress of the high-temperature and high-pressure intercooler 100, and improve the reliability and durability of the overall structure.

[0039] In addition, when the intercooler 100 needs to be repaired or replaced, the intercooler 100 can be removed by simply loosening the fastening assembly 300 on the top of the intercooler 100, eliminating the labor cost of removing the water tank 200, improving the convenience of maintenance and reducing labor costs.

[0040] Therefore, the intercooler water tank mounting structure 1 according to the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages of improving the reliability, durability and maintenance convenience of the overall structure.

[0041] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the fastening assembly 300 includes a bolt 310 and a first vibration damping pad 320. The bolt 310 is inserted through the intercooler 100 along the front-to-back direction and fixes the intercooler 100 to the water tank 200. The first vibration damping pad 320 is sleeved on the bolt 310 and is located between the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200. Among them, mounting blocks 101 are constructed on both sides of the top of the intercooler 100. The bolt 310 is sequentially inserted through the mounting block 101 of the intercooler 100 and the first vibration damping pad 320 and is fixedly connected to the water tank 200, ensuring a reliable mechanical connection between the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200, providing the necessary support force, so that the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200 remain stable during the driving of the vehicle without relative displacement.

[0042] The first vibration damping pad 320 is sleeved on the bolt 310 and is located between the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200. When the vehicle is running, the first vibration damping pad 320 can reduce the vibration transmitted between the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200, reduce the impact of the vibration transmission on the overall structure, and extend the service life of the intercooler water tank mounting structure 1.

[0043] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3As shown, the fastening assembly 300 further includes a second vibration damping pad 330. The second vibration damping pad 330 is sleeved on the bolt 310 and is located between the intercooler 100 and the nut of the bolt 310. The second vibration damping pad 330 works together with the first vibration damping pad 320 to further enhance the vibration damping capability during the entire connection process, absorb and disperse the excess stress and vibration that may be transmitted to the intercooler 100 during the tightening process of the bolt 310, and protect the intercooler 100 from loss caused by vibration, thereby improving the stability and durability of the intercooler water tank structure 1.

[0044] In addition, the second vibration damping pad 330 can also assist in adjusting the preload force during the tightening process of the bolt 310, ensure stability during the connection process, help maintain the reliability of the connection between the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200 under various working conditions, and avoid connection failure caused by improper preload force.

[0045] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, the fastening assembly 300 further includes a limiting column 340. The limiting column 340 is sleeved on the bolt 310, and the limiting column 340 is located radially inward of the first vibration damping pad 320 and the second vibration damping pad 330, and the first vibration damping pad 310 and the second vibration damping pad 330 are respectively stopped at both ends of the limiting column 340. The limiting column 340 is penetrated in the mounting block 101 of the intercooler 100 and stops between the first vibration damping pad 320 and the second vibration damping pad 330, and the diameter of the limiting column 340 is smaller than the diameter of the first vibration damping pad 320 and the second vibration damping pad 330.

[0046] The limiting column 340 ensures that the first vibration damping pad 320 and the second vibration damping pad 330 are accurately positioned at the specified position of the bolt 310, effectively preventing the first vibration damping pad 320 and the second vibration damping pad 330 from being displaced due to factors such as vibration during installation or use, thereby reducing unnecessary gaps between the contact interface between the bolt 310 and the intercooler 100, and helping to improve the stability of the overall structure.

[0047] When the first vibration damping pad 320 and the second vibration damping pad 330 are subjected to continuous vibration and pressure, excessive compression deformation may occur, which not only reduces the vibration damping effect, but also shortens the service life of the first vibration damping pad 320 and the second vibration damping pad 330. The limiting column 340 effectively prevents the first vibration damping pad 320 and the second vibration damping pad 330 from permanent deformation caused by excessive compression by limiting the movement range of the first vibration damping pad 320 and the second vibration damping pad 330.

[0048] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3As shown, the positioning column 110 is provided with a third vibration-damping pad 111 and is located between the water tank mounting ear 201 and the intercooler 100. When the vehicle is driving, the engine will generate continuous vibrations, which will be transmitted to the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200 through the engine, transmission system, etc. The third vibration-damping pad 111, as an elastic element, can absorb and consume these vibration energies, thereby significantly reducing the vibration amplitude transmitted to the intercooler water tank mounting structure 1 itself, and protecting the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200 from vibration damage. At the same time, the third vibration-damping pad 111 not only reduces vibration, but also provides a flexible connection method, allowing a slight relative movement space between the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200, which helps to automatically adjust the relative position between components when the dynamic load of the vehicle changes, and reduce stress concentration and possible damage caused by rigid connection.

[0049] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the top of the water tank mounting ear 201 is structured with a fixing ring 202 surrounding the third vibration damping pad 111, and a receiving groove 211 is formed at the center of the fixing ring 202, and the third vibration damping pad 111 is at least partially received in the receiving groove 211. Among them, the top of the third vibration damping pad 111 is an arc-shaped edge, which is more convenient when the positioning column 110 is inserted into the third vibration damping pad 111, and the diameter of the receiving groove 211 is larger than the outer diameter of the third vibration damping pad 111, and the positioning column 110 passes through the third vibration damping pad 111 and the water tank mounting ear 201 in sequence.

[0050] The receiving groove 211 formed in the center of the fixing ring 202 can accommodate the third vibration damping pad 111, ensuring that the third vibration damping pad 111 is accurately positioned during installation, avoiding the third vibration damping pad 111 from shifting or falling off during use, thereby maintaining the stability of the installation structure and the continued effectiveness of the vibration damping effect, reducing the displacement caused by vibration, and improving the reliability of the entire structure under various driving conditions. At the same time, it can also provide additional physical protection for the third vibration damping pad 111 and extend the service life of the third vibration damping pad 111.

[0051] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the end of the positioning column 110 is configured to be tapered. The tapered structure makes it easier for the end of the positioning column 110 to align with the receiving groove 211, and is easier to guide and position during the installation process. The tapered end can also effectively reduce the friction during installation, making it easier for the positioning column 110 to be inserted into the receiving groove 211, and completing the assembly work conveniently and quickly.

[0052] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, one side of the intercooler 100 is provided with an air inlet interface portion extending rearward, and the other side is provided with an air outlet interface portion extending rearward, and the water tank 200 is located between the air inlet interface portion and the air outlet interface portion.

[0053] One side of the intercooler 100 is provided with an air inlet interface extending backwards, which is used to introduce high-temperature compressed air, while the air outlet interface on the other side also extends backwards, responsible for discharging low-temperature air after being cooled by the intercooler 100. Such a structure makes the airflow path direct and continuous, reduces the chance of airflow turning or crossing, helps to improve air flow efficiency, and thus enhances the cooling effect. And installing the water tank 200 between the air inlet interface and the air outlet interface means that the airflow around the intercooler 100 will not be disturbed by other large components, which helps to maintain a stable airflow and improve the heat exchange efficiency between the air and the heat sink of the intercooler 100.

[0054] In some specific embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, the water tank 200 includes a water tank body 210, a water tank side plate 220 and a water tank bracket 230. The water tank body 210 is installed side by side behind the intercooler 100. The water tank side plate 220 is installed on both sides of the water tank body 210. The water tank bracket 230 is installed on the water tank side plate 220 and extends outward, and the water tank bracket 230 is suitable for being installed on the frame longitudinal beam.

[0055] The water tank bracket 230 is installed on the water tank side plate 220 and extends outward, connected to the frame longitudinal beam, forming a stable support frame. This structure ensures the stable installation of the water tank 200 during the driving of the vehicle, and can effectively reduce the shaking and vibration of the water tank 200 even when the vehicle is driving on a bumpy road, protect the water tank 200 from damage, and improve the overall stability of the cooling system.

[0056] At the same time, the water tank body 210 is installed side by side behind the intercooler 100. This parallel layout is conducive to efficient use of space in a compact engine compartment, especially in high-performance vehicles or space-constrained vehicles that need to integrate multiple cooling components. It helps to maintain a good airflow channel to ensure that both the intercooler 100 and the water tank 200 can get enough cooling air without affecting the installation and layout of other vehicle components.

[0057] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0058] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the utility model comprises the intercooler water tank mounting structure 1 according to the above embodiment of the utility model.

[0059] The vehicle according to the above embodiment of the utility model has the advantages of improving the reliability, durability and maintenance convenience of the overall structure by utilizing the intercooler water tank mounting structure 1 according to the embodiment of the utility model.

[0060] Other structures and operations according to the embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0061] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0062] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intercooler water tank installation structure, characterized in that: include: An intercooler, wherein the bottoms of both sides of the intercooler are configured with positioning columns extending downward; A water tank, wherein the water tank is installed side by side behind the intercooler, and both sides of the water tank are suitable for installation on the frame longitudinal beams, the tops of both sides of the intercooler are installed on the water tank through fastening components, and the bottoms of both sides of the water tank are constructed with water tank mounting ears extending forward, and the positioning columns are penetrated through the water tank mounting ears and flexibly connected to the water tank mounting ears.

2. The intercooler water tank installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening assembly comprises: Bolts, the bolts are passed through the intercooler along the front-rear direction and fix the intercooler to the water tank; A first vibration damping pad is sleeved on the bolt and located between the intercooler and the water tank.

3. The intercooler water tank installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fastening assembly further comprises: A second vibration damping pad is sleeved on the bolt and located between the intercooler and a nut of the bolt.

4. The intercooler water tank installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fastening assembly further comprises: A limiting column, wherein the limiting column is sleeved on the bolt, the limiting column is located radially inward of the first vibration damping pad and the second vibration damping pad, and the first vibration damping pad and the second vibration damping pad are respectively stopped at two ends of the limiting column.

5. The intercooler water tank installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning column sleeve is provided with a third vibration damping pad and is located between the water tank mounting ear and the intercooler.

6. The intercooler water tank mounting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fixing ring surrounding the third vibration damping pad is constructed on the top of the water tank mounting ear, and a receiving groove is formed at the center of the fixing ring, and the third vibration damping pad is at least partially received in the receiving groove.

7. The intercooler water tank mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the positioning column is configured to be tapered.

8. The intercooler water tank mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air inlet interface portion extending rearward is provided on one side of the intercooler, and an air outlet interface portion extending rearward is provided on the other side, and the water tank is located between the air inlet interface portion and the air outlet interface portion.

9. The intercooler water tank mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water tank comprises: A water tank body, the water tank body being installed side by side behind the intercooler; Water tank side panels, the water tank side panels are installed on both sides of the water tank body; A water tank bracket is installed on the water tank side plate and extends outward, and the water tank bracket is suitable for being installed on the frame longitudinal beam.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: An intercooler water tank mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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