A vehicle frame that integrates with the battery pack.

Abstract

This utility model discloses a vehicle frame integrated with a battery pack, comprising a front frame, a rear frame, reinforcing plates, a battery pack, and fastening devices. The front frame, rear frame, and reinforcing plates constitute the vehicle frame portion. The front frame is plugged into the battery pack and fixed to it by the fastening devices. The rear frame is also plugged into the battery pack and fixed to it by the fastening devices. Two reinforcing plates are installed on opposite sides of the battery pack and fastened to the outside of the front and rear frames. The fastening devices pass through the front and rear frames and the battery pack. This structure, through the arrangement and coordinated use of the front frame, rear frame, reinforcing plates, battery pack, and fastening devices, can reduce vehicle weight, reduce vehicle energy consumption, and increase vehicle range, while also playing a positive role in energy conservation and emission reduction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the automotive field, specifically to a vehicle frame that is integrated with a battery pack. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, battery packs in commercial vehicles are generally mounted on the longitudinal beams of the vehicle frame, resulting in a large overall weight. However, the weight of new energy vehicles has a significant impact on their range. As market competition intensifies, the requirements for vehicle range are also increasing, and traditional structures are struggling to meet the demands for lightweighting.

[0003] Therefore, a frame that is integrated with the battery pack is proposed, with the battery pack serving as the middle longitudinal beam structure of the frame, thereby reducing weight and achieving lightweighting. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems in the related technologies, this utility model proposes a vehicle frame that is integrated with the battery pack to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the existing related technologies.

[0005] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a vehicle frame that is plugged into the battery pack, including a front frame, a rear frame, a reinforcing plate, a battery pack and a fastening device, wherein the front frame, the rear frame and the reinforcing plate constitute the vehicle frame part;

[0006] The front frame and the battery pack are connected by a plug-in joint, and the front frame and the battery pack are fixed together by a fastening device.

[0007] Preferably, the rear frame and the battery pack are connected by an insertion joint, and the rear frame and the battery pack are fixed together by a fastening device; the fastening device serves to fix the overlap of the front frame, the rear frame, the reinforcing plate and the battery pack structure.

[0008] Preferably, there are two reinforcing plates, and the two reinforcing plates are installed on both sides of the battery pack respectively. The reinforcing plates are fastened to the outside of the front frame and the rear frame. The fastening device passes through the front frame, the rear frame and the battery pack respectively, and fastens the front frame, the rear frame and the battery pack.

[0009] The battery pack has mounting holes on both sides.

[0010] Preferably, the frame is a steel structure, and the main body of the battery pack's two side shells is an aluminum profile structure. By selecting the materials for the frame, compared with the traditional frame structure, the weight reduction effect is achieved by reducing the amount of steel material and using aluminum profiles instead.

[0011] Preferably, the front frame is an assembly structure, and the longitudinal beam portion of the front frame is a cavity structure that overlaps with the front section of the battery pack.

[0012] Preferably, the rear frame is an assembly structure, and the longitudinal beam portion of the rear frame is a cavity structure that overlaps with the front section of the battery pack.

[0013] Preferably, the battery pack has profile structures on both sides, and the upper and lower surfaces of the profile structures on both sides of the battery pack can overlap with the longitudinal beam of the frame. The middle part of the profile structures on both sides of the battery pack is provided with a fixing structure for the longitudinal beam of the frame. The fixing structure includes, but is not limited to, through holes or threaded sleeves through which bolts can pass, for fixing after the front frame and rear frame are inserted. Through the setting of the battery pack, in the overall structure, the battery pack plays the role of the longitudinal beam in the middle of the traditional structure, mainly to bear the bending and torsional forces.

[0014] Preferably, the reinforcing plate is located in the middle section between the front frame and the rear frame, and the reinforcing plate is located on the outside of the battery pack; by setting the reinforcing plate, the battery pack is assisted in bearing the force, preventing the battery pack from deforming under force, and at the same time, it plays a protective role for the battery pack.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the vehicle frame that is integrated with the battery pack, through the arrangement and coordinated use of the front frame, rear frame, reinforcing plate, battery pack and fastening device, can reduce vehicle weight, reduce vehicle energy consumption, increase vehicle range, and improve vehicle market competitiveness, while also playing a positive role in energy conservation and emission reduction. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is the external front view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the installation of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the battery pack structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Front frame; 2. Rear frame; 3. Reinforcing plate; 4. Battery pack; 5. Fastening device; 6. Mounting holes. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings, which are part of the disclosure of the present invention. These drawings are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementation methods and the advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are usually used to represent similar components.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle frame that is integrated with a battery pack is provided.

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the vehicle frame integrated with the battery pack according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a front frame 1, a rear frame 2, a reinforcing plate 3, a battery pack 4, and a fastening device 5. The front frame 1, the rear frame 2, and the reinforcing plate 3 constitute the vehicle frame part.

[0026] The front frame 1 and the battery pack 4 are connected by a plug-in joint, and the front frame 1 and the battery pack 4 are fixed together by a fastening device 5.

[0027] The rear frame 2 and the battery pack 4 are connected by a plug-in joint, and the rear frame 2 and the battery pack 4 are fixed together by a fastening device 5;

[0028] There are two reinforcing plates 3, and the two reinforcing plates 3 are installed on both sides of the battery pack 4 respectively. The reinforcing plates 3 are fastened to the outside of the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2. The fastening device 5 passes through the front frame 1, the rear frame 2 and the battery pack 4 respectively, and fastens the front frame 1, the rear frame 2 and the battery pack 4.

[0029] The battery pack 4 has mounting holes 6 on both sides.

[0030] The frame is made of steel, while the main body of the battery pack 4's outer shell is made of aluminum profile.

[0031] The front frame 1 is an assembly structure. The longitudinal beam part of the front frame 1 is a cavity structure and overlaps with the front part of the battery pack 4.

[0032] The rear frame 2 is an assembly structure. The longitudinal beam part of the rear frame 2 is a cavity structure and overlaps with the front part of the battery pack 4.

[0033] The battery pack 4 has profile structures on both sides. The upper and lower surfaces of the profile structures on both sides of the battery pack 4 can overlap with the longitudinal beam of the frame. The middle part of the profile structures on both sides of the battery pack 4 is provided with a fixing structure for the longitudinal beam of the frame. The fixing structure includes, but is not limited to, through holes or threaded sleeves through which bolts can pass, for fixing after the front frame and rear frame are plugged in.

[0034] The reinforcing plate 3 is located in the middle section between the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2, and is located on the outside of the battery pack 4.

[0035] In this embodiment, the fastening device 5 is used to fix the overlap of the front frame 1, rear frame 2, reinforcing plate 3 and battery pack 4.

[0036] In this embodiment, by selecting materials for the frame section, compared with the traditional frame section structure, the weight reduction effect is achieved by reducing steel structure materials and using aluminum profiles instead, taking advantage of the material weight difference.

[0037] In this embodiment, by setting up the battery pack 4, the battery pack 4 plays the role of the longitudinal beam in the middle of the traditional structure in the overall structure, mainly bearing the purpose of bending and torsional forces.

[0038] In this embodiment, the reinforcing plate 3 assists the battery pack 4 in bearing force, prevents the battery pack 4 from deforming under force, and also protects the battery pack 4.

[0039] To facilitate understanding of the above-mentioned technical solutions of this utility model, the working principle or operation method of this utility model in actual process will be described in detail below.

[0040] In practical applications, the battery pack 4 is first connected to the front frame 1 and the rear frame 2 respectively, and then fixed with the fastening device 5. Then, the reinforcing plates 3 are installed on both sides of the battery pack 4 to complete the assembly, and it can then be put into the assembly of the car.

[0041] In summary, by utilizing the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model, the vehicle frame integrated with the battery pack, through the arrangement and coordinated use of the front frame 1, rear frame 2, reinforcing plate 3, battery pack 4 and fastening device 5, can reduce vehicle weight, reduce vehicle energy consumption, increase vehicle range, and enhance vehicle market competitiveness, while also playing a positive role in energy conservation and emission reduction.

[0042] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle frame integrated with a battery pack, comprising a front frame (1), a rear frame (2), a reinforcing plate (3), a battery pack (4), and a fastening device (5), characterized in that, The front frame (1), rear frame (2), and reinforcing plate (3) constitute the frame part; The front frame (1) is connected to the battery pack (4) by a plug-in connection, and the front frame (1) and the battery pack (4) are fixed together by a fastening device (5).

2. The vehicle frame integrated with the battery pack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear frame (2) is connected to the battery pack (4) by a plug-in connection, and the rear frame (2) and the battery pack (4) are fixed together by a fastening device (5).

3. The vehicle frame integrated with the battery pack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the reinforcing plates (3) is two, and the two reinforcing plates (3) are respectively installed on both sides of the battery pack (4). The reinforcing plates (3) are fastened to the outside of the front frame (1) and the rear frame (2). The fastening device (5) passes through the front frame (1), the rear frame (2) and the battery pack (4) respectively, and fastens the front frame (1), the rear frame (2) and the battery pack (4). The battery pack (4) has mounting holes (6) on both sides.

4. The vehicle frame integrated with the battery pack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is made of steel, and the outer shells on both sides of the battery pack (4) are made of aluminum profiles.

5. The vehicle frame integrated with the battery pack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front frame (1) is an assembly structure. The longitudinal beam part of the front frame (1) is a cavity structure and overlaps with the front section of the battery pack (4).

6. The vehicle frame integrated with the battery pack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear frame (2) is an assembly structure, and the longitudinal beam part of the rear frame (2) is a cavity structure, which overlaps with the front part of the battery pack (4).

7. The vehicle frame integrated with the battery pack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The battery pack (4) has profile structures on both sides. The upper and lower surfaces of the profile structures on both sides of the battery pack (4) can overlap with the longitudinal beam of the frame. The middle part of the profile structures on both sides of the battery pack (4) is provided with a fixing structure for the longitudinal beam of the frame. The fixing structure includes, but is not limited to, through holes or threaded sleeves that can pass through bolts, for fixing after the front frame and the rear frame are inserted.

8. The vehicle frame integrated with the battery pack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate (3) is located in the middle section between the front frame (1) and the rear frame (2), and the reinforcing plate (3) is located on the outside of the battery pack (4).

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