Integrated heat management module support

By designing an integrated thermal management module bracket, the problems of large space occupation, complex design, poor versatility and high installation costs caused by independent installation of parts in traditional automotive thermal management systems are solved, achieving more efficient installation and lower costs, while improving the reliability and versatility of the system.

CN222780223UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-22HEFEI CHANGAN AUTOMOBILE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421713728.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-18
Publication Date
2025-04-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-18

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Technical Problem

In traditional automotive thermal management fluid delivery systems, each component is independently installed, resulting in large space occupation, complex design, poor versatility, high installation costs, and unstable connections, reducing the reliability of the system and increasing maintenance costs.

Method used

An integrated thermal management module bracket is designed to be connected to the vehicle body, including a bracket body, with multiple installation positions suitable for the thermal management equipment on the bracket body, weight reduction holes are opened on the main body, and installation positions suitable for the thermal management equipment are provided on the side wings, and fixed connections are made through welding nuts and welding bolts to form an integral installation module.

Benefits of technology

By integrating multiple thermal management equipment brackets to form an installation module, the installation process is simplified, assembly space and installation costs are saved, and the weight and complexity of the brackets are reduced through weight reduction holes and welding structures, improving the reliability and versatility of the system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated heat management module support which is connected with a vehicle body and comprises a support body, a plurality of installation positions matched with heat management equipment are arranged on the support body, the support body comprises a main body and side wings connected with the main body, and lightening holes are further formed in the main body. According to the integrated type heat management module support, a plurality of heat management equipment supports are integrated together, so that an installation module can be formed, installation of the heat management equipment is facilitated, meanwhile, the assembly space of a whole vehicle is saved, and the installation cost of the integrated type heat management module support is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile thermal management system equipment, and more specifically to an integrated thermal management module bracket. Background Art

[0002] In traditional automotive thermal management fluid delivery systems, each component is usually installed independently, and each component requires a bracket. With the increasing number of extended-range and hybrid models, the design of thermal management system components has become more and more complex, and the number of system components has increased dramatically. The independent installation of each component takes up a lot of space, has complex design, poor versatility, and high installation costs. In addition, since the connection between independent components may be unstable, it will reduce the overall reliability of the system and increase maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is how to reduce the installation cost of the integrated thermal management module bracket.

[0004] The utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical means: an integrated thermal management module bracket is connected to the vehicle body, including a bracket body, the bracket body is provided with a plurality of mounting positions compatible with the thermal management device, the bracket body includes a main body and side wings connected to the main body, and the main body is also provided with weight reduction holes.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution, the thermal management device includes three-way valve one, three-way valve two, an electronic water pump, and a Chiller (battery cooling exchanger). The main body is provided with mounting positions compatible with the electronic water pump and the Chiller, and the side wings are provided with mounting positions compatible with the three-way valve one and the three-way valve two.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the electronic water pump and chiller are respectively arranged on both sides of the main body.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the fixing point includes a circular hole 1 and a waist hole, and a circular hole 2 is opened on one of the side wings.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the side wing includes a row of side wing one, and the side wing one is connected to the main body through a first connecting part and a second connecting part, the first connecting part is vertically fixed to the main body, one end of the second connecting part is fixedly connected to the first connecting part, and the other end is fixedly connected to the side wing one, and the angle between the second connecting part and the first connecting part is an obtuse angle.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the side wing includes a second side wing, and the second side wing is welded and fixed to the main body and is vertically arranged.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, a welding nut is provided on one side of the side wing one, and the three-way valve one is connected and fastened to the side wing one through the welding nut.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, a welding bolt is provided on one side of the main body, and the electronic water pump is fixedly connected to the main body through the welding bolt. A groove matching the welding bolt is provided on the main body, and the other side of the main body is fixedly connected to the Chiller through four welding nuts.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, another welding bolt is provided on the second side wing, and the second three-way valve is fixedly connected to the second side wing through the welding bolt, and the second side wing is arranged in an L shape.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the edges of the weight-reducing holes are also formed with reinforcing ribs.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] (1) In the present invention, by integrating the brackets of multiple thermal management devices together, a mounting module can be formed, which facilitates the installation of the thermal management device, saves the assembly space of the whole vehicle, and saves the installation cost of the integrated thermal management module bracket.

[0016] (2) In the present invention, by opening a weight-reducing hole on the main body and arranging welding nuts and welding bolts on the main body and the side wings, the weight of the bracket is further reduced while ensuring the strength of the bracket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure provided for an embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the main structure provided for an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 A left-side structural schematic diagram provided for an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a top view structure provided for an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 An assembly diagram provided for an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure numbers: 1. Main body; 2. Side wing; 3. Side wing; 30. Three-way valve one; 31. Three-way valve two; 32. Electronic water pump; 33. Chiller; 4. Round hole one; 5. Waist hole; 6. Round hole two; 7. Welding nut; 8. Wire harness fixing hole; 9. Welding bolt; 10. Fixing point; 11. Vertical fixing hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0024] See also Figure 1 An integrated thermal management module bracket is connected to a vehicle body and includes a bracket body. The bracket body is provided with a plurality of mounting positions compatible with thermal management equipment. The bracket body includes a main body 1 and side wings connected to the main body 1. The main body 1 is also provided with weight reduction holes. The thermal management equipment includes a three-way valve 1 30, a three-way valve 2 31, an electronic water pump 32, and a chiller 33. The main body 1 is provided with mounting positions compatible with the electronic water pump 32 and the chiller 33, and the side wings are provided with mounting positions compatible with the three-way valve 1 30 and the three-way valve 2 31.

[0025] See also Figure 1 , Figure 5 The side wing includes a side wing 2 and a side wing 3, wherein the side wing 2 is fixedly connected to one end of the main body 1, and the side wing 3 is fixedly connected to the other end of the main body 1. The side wing 2 and the side wing 3 are arranged opposite to each other. The side wing 2 is connected to the main body 1 through a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part is vertically fixed to the main body 1. One end of the second connecting part is fixedly connected to the first connecting part, and the other end is fixedly connected to the side wing 2. The angle between the second connecting part and the first connecting part is an obtuse angle. The side wing 2 and the main body 1 are arranged opposite to each other. The body has a molding structure, the free end of the side wing 2 is provided with a protrusion extending upward, the protrusion is provided with a round hole 6, the free end of the side wing 2 is also formed with a groove, one side of the side wing 2 forms a mounting surface adapted to the three-way valve 30, and the other side of the side wing 2 is fixedly connected with two welding nuts 7, and the welding nuts 7 are used to be fixedly connected to the three-way valve 30; the side wing 2 3 is welded and fixed to the main body 1, and is vertically arranged, and the side wing 2 3 is L-shaped; the side wing 2 is also provided with a wiring harness fixing hole 8.

[0026] Another welding bolt 9 is provided on the side wing 3, and the other welding bolt 9 is arranged at the top of the vertical section of the side wing 3. The three-way valve 31 is fixedly connected to the side wing 3 through the welding bolt 9; a fixing point 10 is provided on the main body 1, and the fixing point 10 and the welding bolt 9 are on the same plane to ensure that the three-way valve 31 is vertical to the main body 1 after assembly;

[0027] The first connection part and the second connection part form a secondary bending structure. The connection between the first connection part and the main body 1 and the connection between the first connection part and the second connection part are both provided with reinforcing ribs. The first connection part and the second connection part are used to adjust the distance and angle between the side wing 2 and the main body 1 to ensure the gap and direction between the three-way valve 30 and the electronic water pump 32 assembled on the side wing 2. Two welding bolts 9 are fixedly connected to one side of the main body 1. The electronic water pump 32 is fixedly connected to the main body 1 through the welding bolts 9. Two grooves matching the welding bolts 9 are provided on the main body 1 to ensure that the end faces of the welding bolts 9 and the plane where the main body 1 are located are on the same plane. The other side of the main body 1 is fixedly connected to the Chiller 33 through four welding nuts 2 (not shown in the figure) for fixing the Chiller 33. The Chiller 33 and the three-way valve 2 31 are respectively located on both sides of the side wing 2 3; a protruding connecting plate is provided at the bottom end of the main body 1, and a vertical fixing hole 11 is opened on the connecting plate.

[0028] See also Figure 1 Two circular holes are provided on the main body 1, including a circular hole 4 and a waist hole 5. The frame is fixedly connected to the vehicle body through the circular hole 4, the waist hole 5 and the circular hole 6. The main body 1 is hollowed out in the lower middle area to form a weight-reducing hole, and the edges of the weight-reducing holes are formed with reinforcing ribs.

[0029] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. 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 invention.

Claims

1. An integrated thermal management module bracket, connected to a vehicle body, characterized in that: It comprises a support body, on which a plurality of mounting positions adapted to the heat management device are arranged, the support body comprises a main body (1) and side wings connected to the main body (1), and the main body (1) is also provided with weight-reducing holes.

2. The integrated thermal management module bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thermal management device comprises a three-way valve 1 (30), a three-way valve 2 (31), an electronic water pump (32), and a chiller (33); the main body (1) is provided with mounting positions compatible with the electronic water pump (32) and the chiller (33); and the side wings are provided with mounting positions compatible with the three-way valve 1 (30) and the three-way valve 2 (31).

3. The integrated thermal management module bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electronic water pump (32) and chiller (33) are respectively arranged on both sides of the main body (1).

4. The integrated thermal management module bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) is provided with a fixing point, the fixing point comprising a circular hole 1 (4) and a waist hole (5), and one of the side wings is provided with a circular hole 2 (6).

5. The integrated thermal management module bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side wing comprises a row of side wing one (2), wherein the side wing one (2) is connected to the main body (1) via a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion is vertically fixed to the main body (1), one end of the second connecting portion is fixedly connected to the first connecting portion, and the other end is fixedly connected to the side wing one (2), and the angle between the second connecting portion and the first connecting portion is an obtuse angle.

6. The integrated thermal management module bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side wing comprises a second side wing (3), and the second side wing (3) is welded and fixed to the main body (1) and is arranged vertically.

7. The integrated thermal management module bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: A welding nut (7) is provided on one side of the side wing one (2), and the three-way valve one (30) is connected and fastened to the side wing one (2) via the welding nut (7).

8. The integrated thermal management module bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: A welding bolt (9) is provided on one side of the main body (1), and the electronic water pump (32) is fixedly connected to the main body (1) via the welding bolt (9). A groove matching the welding bolt (9) is provided on the main body (1), and the other side of the main body (1) is fixedly connected to the chiller (33) via four welding nuts.

9. The integrated thermal management module bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that: Another welding bolt (9) is provided on the second side wing (3), and the second three-way valve (31) is fixedly connected to the second side wing (3) through the welding bolt (9), and the second side wing (3) is arranged in an L shape.

10. The integrated thermal management module bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edge of the weight-reducing hole is also formed with reinforcing ribs.