Protective device for vehicle thermal management system

By designing a protective device for the vehicle's thermal management system, and utilizing structures such as air inlets, windows, and baffles, the problems of waterproofing and heat dissipation of the motor and controller under severe weather conditions were solved, thus achieving stable operation and extended lifespan of the equipment.

CN223885043UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06LINGONG GROUP (JINAN) HEAVY MACHINERY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520298792.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-24
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Vehicle motors and controllers are susceptible to short circuits, corrosion, or damage from rain and snow in harsh weather conditions. At the same time, the inability to dissipate heat in time can cause the equipment to overheat, affecting its performance and lifespan.

Method used

Design a protective device for a vehicle thermal management system, including a box structure, a first baffle and a second baffle, with air inlets, windows and shields, combined with a guide channel and a collection channel, and equipped with a dustproof net to prevent rain and snow from entering and to maintain heat dissipation performance.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents rain and snow from entering, ensures the air intake and heat dissipation of the thermal management system, improves equipment stability and operating efficiency, and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a vehicle thermal management system protection device, which belongs to the technical field of vehicle motors and comprises a box body structure, the box body structure comprises a mounting frame, a first baffle and at least one second baffle, the first baffle and the at least one second baffle are mounted on the mounting frame and jointly form a mounting cavity, and the mounting cavity is used for mounting a thermal management system; the first baffle is installed on the air inlet side of the heat management system, a plurality of air inlet holes are formed in the first baffle, a partition piece is arranged on the lower side of the first baffle, and the partition piece is fixedly connected with the installation frame; the second baffle is installed on the air outlet side of the heat management system, a plurality of window holes are formed in the second baffle, and the upper edges of the window holes are provided with shielding plates which vertically incline downwards and face the outside of the box body structure. According to the vehicle thermal management system protection device, through mutual cooperation of the first baffle, the second baffle and the partition piece, the heat dissipation efficiency in the protection device can be guaranteed while the thermal management system is prevented from being invaded by rainwater.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to vehicle motor technology field, concretely relates to a vehicle thermal management system protection device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Motor and controller are the key components of vehicle, which contain electronic components and circuit board inside. During the operation of vehicle, it may encounter bad weather such as rain and snow. If these environmental factors invade, it may cause short circuit, corrosion or component damage, thereby seriously affecting the normal operation of the equipment. Waterproof protection measures can reduce the failure caused by moisture or water, thereby prolonging the service life of vehicle motor and controller. Therefore, it is particularly necessary to develop a protection device that can prevent rain and snow from invading to protect vehicle motor and controller.

[0003] However, during the operation of vehicle, motor and controller will generate a large amount of heat. If the heat cannot be dissipated in time, it may cause the equipment to overheat, thereby affecting its performance and life. Therefore, it is a technical challenge for those skilled in the art to design a vehicle thermal management system protection device that can effectively prevent rain and snow from invading while maintaining good heat dissipation performance to avoid overheating of motor or controller. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at overcoming the insufficient prior art, provides a vehicle thermal management system protection device. In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a vehicle thermal management system protection device, which comprises a box body structure, the box body structure comprises a mounting frame, a first baffle and at least one second baffle, the first baffle and at least one the second baffle are installed on the mounting frame and form a mounting cavity together, and the mounting cavity is used for installing the thermal management system;The first baffle is installed on the air inlet side of the thermal management system, the first baffle is provided with a plurality of air inlet holes, the lower side of the first baffle is provided with a blocking piece, and the blocking piece is fixedly connected with the mounting frame;The second baffle is installed on the air outlet side of the thermal management system, a plurality of window holes are arranged on the second baffle, and the upper edge of the window hole is provided with a shielding plate which is inclined downward vertically and faces the outside of the box body structure.

[0005] Further, the blocking piece comprises a fixed part and a blocking part, and the fixed part is connected with the mounting frame.

[0006] Further, the protection device further comprises a flow guide groove, the flow guide groove is located at the bottom of the mounting frame, and the blocking part communicates with the outside of the protection device through the flow guide groove.

[0007] Further, the second baffle is provided with three, and the second baffle is arranged on the left and right sides and opposite sides of the first baffle respectively.

[0008] Further, the second baffle is provided with a plurality of water collecting grooves on the side close to the side surface of the heat management system, and the water collecting grooves are arranged at intervals between the window holes.

[0009] Further, the second baffle is provided with a plurality of water collecting grooves on the side close to the side surface of the heat management system, and the water collecting grooves are arranged at intervals between the window holes.

[0010] Further, the water collecting groove comprises a horizontal part and a bent part, the horizontal part is fixedly connected with the upper edge of the window hole, and the bent part is located at one end of the horizontal part away from the second baffle and extends upward.

[0011] Further, the box structure is further provided with a vertically extending flow guide wall, and the flow guide wall is communicated with the water collecting groove.

[0012] Further, the box structure is further provided with a vertically extending flow guide wall, and the flow guide wall is communicated with the water collecting groove.

[0013] Further, the dust screen is provided with a handle, and the dust screen is connected with the first baffle and the second baffle through buckling.

[0014] The vehicle heat management system protection device provided by the utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] 1. The first baffle provided with the air inlet hole is arranged on the air inlet surface of the heat management system, so that sufficient air inlet amount is provided for the heat management system, and the second baffle is arranged on the heat dissipation surface of the heat management system, the second baffle is provided with the window hole, and the shading plate is arranged on the upper edge of the window hole and inclined downward vertically and faces the outside of the box structure, so that the required air inlet amount and heat dissipation amount of the heat management system are ensured when the protection device prevents rainwater from invading the heat management system.

[0016] 2. The water collecting groove is arranged on the side of the second baffle away from the shading plate, so that the invading rainwater can be effectively collected, the collected rainwater can be discharged through the vertically arranged flow guide wall, the stability of the vehicle heat management system protection device is improved by strengthening the second baffle, and deformation of the second baffle is avoided.

[0017] 3. The dust screen is arranged, so that the dust and sundries outside can be effectively blocked from entering the inside of the box, the inside of the box is kept clean, and the operation efficiency and stability of the heat management system are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description only represent some of the embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort on the basis of the drawings shown.

[0019] Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the specific embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0020] Figure 2 The structural front view of the first baffle removed from the heat management system installation of the specific embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0021] Figure 3 The structural front view of the second baffle of the present application is shown in the figure. Figure 2 The local enlarged view of the A part in the figure.

[0022] Figure 4 The local structural schematic diagram of the second baffle of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0023] Figure 5 The local structural sectional view of the second baffle of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0024] Figure 6 The structural schematic diagram of the dustproof net of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0025] In the figure, 10, box structure; 101, mounting bracket; 102, first baffle; 103, second baffle; 111, mounting cavity; 112, air inlet hole; 113, window hole; 20, blocking piece; 201, fixed part; 202, blocking part; 30, flow guide groove; 40, shielding plate; 50, flow collecting groove; 60, flow guide wall; 70, dustproof net; 701, handle. Specific embodiment

[0026] The accompanying drawings will be described below in conjunction with the specific embodiments of the present application. Figure 1 The accompanying drawings will be described below in conjunction with the specific embodiments of the present application. Figure 6 In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description only represent some of the embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort on the basis of the drawings shown.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement condition, etc. between the components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings), and the directional indications will change accordingly if the certain posture changes.

[0028] In addition, the descriptions such as "first", "second" and the like in the present application are only for the purpose of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, "fixing" can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] In addition, the technical solutions of various embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that a person skilled in the art can realize it, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, nor within the scope of protection claimed in the present application.

[0031] The utility model discloses an automobile thermal management system protection device, including box structure 10, box structure 10 includes mounting bracket 101, first baffle 102 and at least one second baffle 103, first baffle 102 with and at least one second baffle 103 are installed on mounting bracket 101 and form installation cavity 111 in common, and installation cavity 111 is used for installing thermal management system, first baffle 102 is installed on the air inlet side of thermal management system, first baffle 102 is equipped with a plurality of air inlet hole 112, and the lower side of first baffle 102 is equipped with the barrier piece 20, and the barrier piece 20 is fixedly connected with mounting bracket 101, second baffle 103 is installed on the air outlet side of thermal management system, and a plurality of window holes 113 are arranged on second baffle 103, and the upper edge of window hole 113 is equipped with the shielding plate 40 that is vertically downwardly inclined and towards the outside of box structure 10.

[0032] As Figure 1 And Figure 2As shown, in the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the second baffle 103 is provided with three, the second baffle 103 is arranged at the left and right sides and opposite sides of the first baffle 102 respectively.The vehicle thermal management system protection device forms the installation cavity 111 by setting the first baffle 102 and multiple second baffles 103, the mounting bracket 101, and the installation cavity 111 is used to install the thermal management system (such as motor, controller and other equipment) of vehicle;The first baffle 102 is arranged at the air inlet side of the thermal management system, and the multiple air inlets 112 arranged on it can ensure that the air flows smoothly into the vehicle thermal management system protection device, and the remaining side plates of the vehicle thermal management system protection device are the second baffles 103, the second baffles 103 are provided with multiple window holes 113, and the upper edge of the window hole 113 is provided with a shielding plate 40 inclined vertically downward and towards the outside of the box structure 10, the heat inside the thermal management system can be discharged through the window hole 113, and in addition, the shielding plate 40 can prevent external liquids such as rainwater from entering the box interior through the window hole 113.In addition, the barrier 20 is arranged between the first baffle 102 and the thermal management system, and the barrier 20 can reduce the entry of rainwater from the bottom of the thermal management system.The vehicle thermal management system protection device of the utility model has simple structure, can effectively protect the thermal management system from rainwater, and ensures the heat dissipation efficiency of the thermal management system and the stable operation of the thermal management system.

[0033] In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the barrier 20 includes a fixed part 201 and a barrier part 202, the fixed part 201 is connected with the mounting bracket 101, and the protection device further includes a flow guide groove 30, the flow guide groove 30 is located at the bottom of the mounting bracket 101, and the barrier part 202 communicates with the outside of the protection device through the flow guide groove 30.

[0034] As Figure 2 As shown, the barrier 20 is "L" type, the fixed part 201 is detachably connected with the mounting bracket 101, the barrier part 202 is a vertical plate, the vertical plate of the barrier part 202 is installed on the side of the horizontal plate away from the first baffle 102, the vertical plate is attached to the thermal management system, can block the rainwater invading from the air inlet 112, and avoids the rainwater from invading from the bottom of the thermal management system.Meanwhile, the flow guide groove 30 is arranged at the bottom of the mounting bracket 101 and communicates with the outside of the box, and the flow guide groove 30 can guide the rainwater blocked by the barrier 20, and then discharge the rainwater from the flow guide groove 30.

[0035] In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the oblique angle between the shielding plate 40 and the second baffle 103 in the vertical direction is 30°-45°, and the length of the shielding plate 40 is 1-1.4 times the height of the window hole 113. By setting the oblique angle between the shielding plate 40 and the second baffle 103 and the ratio of the height of the shielding plate 40 to the window hole 113, rainwater or other external liquids can be prevented from entering the inside of the protective device through the window hole 113, while ensuring the ventilation and heat dissipation performance of the protective device. In addition, the connection part of the shielding plate 40 and the second baffle 103 adopts a sealing design, further enhancing the rainproof effect.

[0036] In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, a plurality of flow collection grooves 50 are arranged on the side of the second baffle 103 close to the thermal management system, and the plurality of flow collection grooves 50 are arranged at intervals between the window holes 113.

[0037] As shown in Figure 2 , Figure 3 , the second baffle 103 is not only provided with a plurality of window holes 113 opening downward toward the outside of the box, but also a plurality of flow collection grooves 50 are arranged on the side close to the thermal management system, and the openings of the flow collection grooves 50 are upward. By arranging the flow collection grooves 50 inside the second baffle 103, it is more difficult for rainwater to enter the inside of the protective device. If there is occasional rainwater drifting in from the window hole 113, the flow collection groove 50 will block it, thereby realizing the collection of the drifting rainwater by the flow collection groove 50. In addition, the design of the flow collection groove 50 also strengthens the strength of the second baffle 103, making the vehicle thermal management system protective device more firm, and avoiding deformation of the second baffle 103.

[0038] In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the flow collection groove 50 includes a horizontal part and a bent part, the horizontal part is fixedly connected with the upper edge of the window hole 113, the bent part is located at one end of the horizontal part away from the second baffle 103 and extends upward, and the height of the bent part is flush with the lower edge of the adjacent window hole 113.

[0039] As shown in Figure 4 , Figure 5 , the height of the bent part is flush with the lower edge of the adjacent window hole 113. By setting the positional relationship between the flow collection groove 50 and the window hole 113, the flow collection groove 50 can collect the invading rainwater without blocking the window hole 113 of the second baffle 103, ensuring the heat dissipation capacity of the protective device. At the same time, the design of the bent part also increases the structural strength of the flow collection groove 50, making it more stable and durable. The connection mode of the flow collection groove 50 and the second baffle 103 adopts seamless welding or high-strength bonding, ensuring the stability of the flow collection groove 50 and avoiding the problem of rainwater penetration caused by loose connection. Such design not only improves the waterproof performance of the protective device, but also enhances its overall durability and reliability.

[0040] In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the box structure 10 is further provided with a vertically extending flow guide wall 60, which is communicated with the flow collecting groove 50.

[0041] Further, by arranging the vertically extending flow guide wall 60 on the mounting frame at the connecting corner of the side baffle of the protective device, and by communicating the flow guide wall 60 with the two ends of the flow collecting groove 50, the rainwater collected by the flow collecting groove 50 can be guided to the flow guide wall 60 and discharged from the protective device by the flow guide wall 60, thereby avoiding the accumulation of rainwater in the flow collecting groove 50.

[0042] In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the outer side of the box structure 10 is provided with a dust screen 70, which is detachably connected to the outside of the first baffle 102 and / or the second baffle 103, so that the dust screen 70 covers the outside of the air inlet hole 112 and / or the window hole 113.

[0043] By arranging the dust screen 70, the dust and sundries from the outside can be effectively blocked from entering the inside of the box, thereby maintaining the cleanliness of the inside of the box and improving the operation efficiency and stability of the thermal management system. In addition, the detachable design of the dust screen 70 facilitates the user to regularly clean or replace the dust screen 70, thereby maintaining the filtering effect of the dust screen 70 and facilitating the maintenance and repair of the box.

[0044] In the preferred embodiment of the utility model, the dust screen 70 is provided with a handle 701, and the dust screen 70 is connected to the first baffle 102 and the second baffle 103 through buckling.

[0045] By arranging the handle 701 on the dust screen 70, the installation and removal of the dust screen 70 are more convenient, and the user can easily remove the dust screen 70 from the first baffle 102 and the second baffle 103 by holding the handle 701. At the same time, the buckling connection mode is not only stable and reliable, but also ensures that the dust screen 70 will not accidentally fall off during use, and facilitates the user to quickly replace or clean and maintain as needed.

[0046] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the application, and does not limit the patent scope of the application. Any equivalent structural transformation made according to the application concept, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the application.

Claims

1. A vehicle thermal management system guard, characterized by, The application relates to a protective device for a heat management system. The protective device comprises a box structure (10) which comprises a mounting frame (101), a first baffle (102) and at least one second baffle (103), the first baffle (102) and the at least one second baffle (103) being mounted on the mounting frame (101) and jointly forming a mounting cavity (111) for mounting the heat management system. The first baffle (102) is mounted on the air inlet side of the heat management system, the first baffle (102) is provided with a plurality of air inlet holes (112), the lower side of the first baffle (102) is provided with a partition piece (20), and the partition piece (20) is fixedly connected with the mounting frame (101). The second baffle (103) is mounted on the air outlet side of the heat management system, the second baffle (103) is provided with a plurality of window holes (113), and the upper edge of the window hole (113) is provided with a shielding plate (40) which is vertically downwardly inclined and faces the outside of the box structure (10).

2. The vehicle thermal management system shield of claim 1, wherein, The partition piece (20) comprises a fixed part (201) and a partition part (202), and the fixed part (201) is connected with the mounting frame (101).

3. The vehicle thermal management system shield of claim 2, wherein, The protective device further comprises a flow guide groove (30) which is located at the bottom of the mounting frame (101), and the partition part (202) is communicated with the outside of the protective device through the flow guide groove (30).

4. The vehicle thermal management system shield of claim 1, wherein, The second baffle (103) is provided with three second baffles (103), and the three second baffles (103) are respectively arranged on the left and right sides and opposite sides of the first baffle (102).

5. The vehicle thermal management system shield of claim 1, wherein, The shielding plate (40) is inclined to the vertical direction of the second baffle (103) by an angle of 30-45 degrees, and the length of the shielding plate (40) is 1-1.4 times the height of the window hole (113).

6. The vehicle thermal management system shield of any one of claims 1-5, wherein, The second baffle (103) is provided with a plurality of flow collecting grooves (50) which are arranged between the window holes (113) and are close to the side of the heat management system.

7. The vehicle thermal management system shield of claim 6, wherein, The flow collecting groove (50) comprises a horizontal part and a bent part, the horizontal part is fixedly connected with the upper edge of the window hole (113), and the bent part is located at one end of the horizontal part which is away from the second baffle (103) and extends upward.

8. The vehicle thermal management system shield of claim 6, wherein, The box structure (10) is further provided with a vertically-extending flow guide wall (60) which is communicated with the flow collecting groove (50).

9. The vehicle thermal management system shield of any of claims 1-5, wherein: The outside of the box structure (10) is provided with a dust screen (70) which is detachably connected to the outside of the first baffle (102) and / or the second baffle (103), so that the dust screen (70) covers the outside of the air inlet hole (112) and / or the window hole (113).

10. The vehicle thermal management system shield of claim 9, wherein: The dust screen (70) is provided with a handle (701), and the dust screen (70) is connected with the first baffle (102) and the second baffle (103) through buckling.