New energy small truck modular frame arrangement structure and commercial vehicle

By integrating the power battery and drive motor through a modular frame layout, the problems of complex structure and heavy weight of new energy mini-trucks are solved, achieving a compact, safe, and low-cost frame design, and improving production efficiency and collision safety.

CN223494589UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31BAOJI HUSN ENG VEHICLE +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423039096.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-10
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-10

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Technical Problem

The existing power battery and drive motor layout of new energy mini-trucks has a low degree of integration, complex structure, many parts, and heavy vehicle weight, making it difficult to meet the requirements of modularization and environmental protection.

Method used

The vehicle adopts a modular frame layout structure, placing the power battery in the middle of the left and right longitudinal beams. The drive motor and electric rear drive axle are integrated, and the integrated controller and battery are integrated in the controller bracket. This optimizes the production process, utilizes the space under the cab, and improves the collision safety and space utilization of the power battery.

Benefits of technology

This achieves a compact and modular chassis layout, reducing product development costs and vehicle weight, while improving the collision safety and production efficiency of the power battery.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a modularized frame arrangement structure of a new energy small truck and a commercial vehicle, a cab is arranged at the upper end of a frame assembly through a front suspension and a rear suspension, the frame assembly comprises a left longitudinal beam, a right longitudinal beam and a cross beam, the left longitudinal beam and the right longitudinal beam are connected through the cross beam, an integrated support I and an integrated support II are arranged below the cab, and the integrated support II is arranged below the cab. The first integrated support is provided with an integrated controller and a storage battery, the second integrated support is provided with a vacuum boosting system, a radiator, an ABS controller and an air conditioner compressor, and the vacuum boosting system is connected with an electric rear drive axle and a front steering shaft through brake oil pipes. The power battery is arranged in the middle of the left longitudinal beam and the right longitudinal beam and located between the left longitudinal beam and the right longitudinal beam, and the overall ground clearance is increased, so that the collision safety of the power battery is improved, and the risk of bottom damage under poor road conditions is effectively reduced; and the driving motor and the electric rear drive axle are integrally arranged, so that the arrangement space is saved, and the original transmission system space is released to accommodate battery packs with different capacities and specifications.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of commercial vehicle technology, specifically to a modular frame layout structure for a new energy small truck and a commercial vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the vigorous promotion of new energy commercial vehicles, new energy mini-trucks have become the main force in the urban distribution transportation market, driving the rapid development of the urban last-mile delivery market. Traditional fuel mini-trucks emit a lot of exhaust gas, causing certain pollution to the environment. In contrast, new energy mini-trucks are driven by pure electric power, have a simple overall structure, a high degree of modularity, are more environmentally friendly, and meet the requirements of sustainable development.

[0003] However, existing new energy mini-trucks are all equipped with power battery packs and drive motors. The power battery packs are usually configured with two or four power batteries, and the power batteries are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the vehicle frame assembly. The drive motor is located between the two power batteries and drives the rear drive axle through the transmission shaft. The arrangement structure has a low degree of integration, many parts, complex structure, and large vehicle weight. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a modular frame layout structure for new energy small trucks and commercial vehicles. This makes the frame layout scheme of new energy small trucks more reasonable, safe, compact, modular, and serialized, meeting different superstructure needs. In addition, the modular design can expand the product's scope and effectively reduce product development costs and vehicle weight.

[0005] To address the problems mentioned above in the background art, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A modular frame layout structure for a new energy small truck includes a frame assembly and a cab. The cab is mounted on the upper end of the frame assembly via front and rear suspensions. The frame assembly includes a left longitudinal beam, a right longitudinal beam, and a crossbeam. The left and right longitudinal beams are connected by the crossbeam. An integrated bracket 1 and an integrated bracket 2 are provided below the cab. The integrated bracket 1 is equipped with an integrated controller and a battery. The integrated bracket 2 is equipped with a vacuum booster system, a radiator, an ABS controller, and an air conditioning compressor. The vacuum booster system is connected to the electric rear drive axle and the front steering shaft via brake lines.

[0007] Preferably, the left and right longitudinal beams are straight beams of equal width, and the vacuum assist system includes a vacuum pump and a vacuum cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, the front steering axle and the electric rear drive axle are both connected to the tires, and the brake oil pipes are respectively located at the lower end of the web surface of the left longitudinal beam and the right longitudinal beam; the front steering axle is connected to the frame assembly through the front suspension, the electric rear drive axle is connected to the frame assembly through the rear suspension, the electric rear drive axle is equipped with a drive motor, and the rear suspension of the cab is also equipped with a fender, and the fender is located above the front steering axle and the tires.

[0009] Preferably, the frame assembly is further provided with a power battery, and the lower end of the power battery is provided with a connecting plate, the upper end of the connecting plate being connected to the outer side of the left longitudinal beam and the right longitudinal beam respectively.

[0010] Preferably, a high-voltage wiring harness is provided at the upper end of the web surface of the left longitudinal beam, and a low-voltage wiring harness is provided at the upper end of the web surface of the right longitudinal beam.

[0011] Preferably, the chassis assembly is also equipped with a spare tire lifting device.

[0012] A commercial vehicle includes a modular frame arrangement structure for a new energy pickup truck as described in any of the above descriptions, wherein the commercial vehicle is a new energy pickup truck.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0014] The power battery is located in the middle of the left and right longitudinal beams, and between the left and right longitudinal beams. The overall ground clearance is increased, which improves the collision safety of the power battery and effectively reduces the risk of bottom damage under poor road conditions. The drive motor and electric rear drive axle are integrated, saving space and freeing up space in the original transmission system to accommodate battery packs of different capacities and specifications.

[0015] The integrated controller and battery are integrated into the controller bracket and then assembled on the chassis assembly. This optimizes the production process and improves production efficiency. In addition, the cab can be tilted to make effective use of the space under the cab, which is also conducive to fault repair and parts maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of the frame assembly of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the drive axle, power battery, and vehicle frame assembly of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the controller bracket and the vehicle frame assembly of this utility model.

[0020] Figure label:

[0021] 1. Cab; 2. Power battery; 3. Drive motor; 4. Electric rear drive axle; 5. Spare tire lifting device; 6. Tire; 7. Rear suspension; 8. Fender; 9. Air conditioning compressor; 10. Vacuum booster system; 11. Radiator; 12. Front steering shaft; 13. Battery; 14. Integrated controller; 15. Frame assembly; 151. Left longitudinal beam; 152. Right longitudinal beam; 153. Crossbeam; 154. Integrated bracket one; 155. Integrated bracket two; 16. Rear suspension; 17. Vacuum pump; 18. Front suspension; 19. Steering gear bracket; 20. Front suspension; 21. ABS controller; 22. Vacuum cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Example 1

[0023] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a modular frame arrangement structure for a new energy small truck includes a frame assembly 15 and a cab 1. The cab 1 is mounted on the upper end of the frame assembly 15 via a front suspension 20 and a rear suspension 16. The frame assembly 15 includes a left longitudinal beam 151, a right longitudinal beam 152, and a crossbeam 153. The left longitudinal beam 151 and the right longitudinal beam 152 are connected by the crossbeam 153. An integrated bracket 154 and an integrated bracket 2 155 are provided below the cab 1. The integrated bracket 154 is equipped with an integrated controller 14 and a battery 13. The integrated bracket 2 155 is equipped with a vacuum booster system 10, a radiator 11, an ABS controller 21, and an air conditioning compressor 9. The vacuum booster system 10 is connected to the electric rear drive axle 4 and the front steering shaft 12 via brake oil pipes.

[0024] The left longitudinal beam 151 and the right longitudinal beam 152 are straight beams of equal width. The vacuum assist system 10 includes a vacuum pump 17 and a vacuum cylinder 22.

[0025] The front steering axle 12 and the electric rear drive axle 4 are both connected to the tire 6. The brake oil pipes are respectively located at the lower end of the web surface of the left longitudinal beam 151 and the right longitudinal beam 152. The front steering axle 12 is connected to the frame assembly 15 through the front suspension 18, and the electric rear drive axle 4 is connected to the frame assembly 15 through the rear suspension 7. The electric rear drive axle 4 is equipped with a drive motor 3. The rear suspension 16 of the cab is also equipped with a fender 8, and the fender 8 is located above the front steering axle 12 and the tire 6.

[0026] The frame assembly 15 is also equipped with a power battery 2. The lower end of the power battery 2 is equipped with a connecting plate, and the upper end of the connecting plate is connected to the outer side of the left longitudinal beam 151 and the right longitudinal beam 152 respectively.

[0027] A high-voltage wiring harness is provided on the upper part of the web surface of the left longitudinal beam 151, and a low-voltage wiring harness is provided on the upper part of the web surface of the right longitudinal beam 152.

[0028] The chassis assembly 15 is also equipped with a spare tire lifting device 5.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] A commercial vehicle includes any of the above-mentioned modular frame layout structures for new energy small trucks, wherein the commercial vehicle is a new energy small truck.

Claims

1. A modular frame layout structure for a new energy light truck, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a frame assembly (15) and a cab (1). The cab (1) is mounted on the upper end of the frame assembly (15) via a front suspension (20) and a rear suspension (16). The frame assembly (15) includes a left longitudinal beam (151), a right longitudinal beam (152), and a crossbeam (153). The left longitudinal beam (151) and the right longitudinal beam (152) are connected by the crossbeam (153). An integrated bracket one (154) and an integrated bracket two (155) are provided below the cab (1). The integrated bracket one (154) is provided with an integrated controller (14) and a battery (13). The integrated bracket two (155) is provided with a vacuum booster system (10), a radiator (11), an ABS controller (21), and an air conditioning compressor (9). The vacuum booster system (10) is connected to the electric rear drive axle (4) and the front steering shaft (12) via brake oil pipes.

2. The modular frame layout structure for new energy light trucks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left longitudinal beam (151) and the right longitudinal beam (152) are straight beams of equal width, and the vacuum assist system (10) includes a vacuum pump (17) and a vacuum cylinder (22).

3. The modular frame arrangement structure for new energy light trucks according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front steering shaft (12) and the electric rear drive axle (4) are both connected to the tire (6). The brake oil pipes are respectively located at the lower end of the ventral surface of the left longitudinal beam (151) and the right longitudinal beam (152). The front steering shaft (12) is connected to the frame assembly (15) through the front suspension (18). The electric rear drive axle (4) is connected to the frame assembly (15) through the rear suspension (7). The electric rear drive axle (4) is equipped with a drive motor (3). The rear suspension (16) of the cab is also equipped with a fender (8), and the fender (8) is located above the front steering shaft (12) and the tire (6).

4. The modular frame arrangement structure for new energy light trucks according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frame assembly (15) is also provided with a power battery (2), and the lower end of the power battery (2) is provided with a connecting plate, the upper end of which is connected to the outer side of the left longitudinal beam (151) and the right longitudinal beam (152) respectively.

5. The modular frame arrangement structure for new energy light trucks according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper part of the web surface of the left longitudinal beam (151) is provided with a high-voltage wire harness, and the upper part of the web surface of the right longitudinal beam (152) is provided with a low-voltage wire harness.

6. The modular frame layout structure for new energy light trucks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis assembly (15) is also equipped with a spare tire lifting device (5).

7. A commercial vehicle, comprising the new energy light truck modular frame arrangement structure as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The commercial vehicle in question is a new energy light truck.