Front end frame and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, and discloses a front end frame and a vehicle, and the front end frame comprises a frame body which is installed at the front end of the vehicle; the two supporting parts are arranged on the two opposite sides of the frame body respectively and used for supporting a heater and a cooler of a vehicle respectively, the heater and the cooler of the power battery can be directly fixed to the front end frame through the supporting parts, and compared with the situation that a radiator and the cooler are directly fixed to a chassis, the radiator and the cooler can be directly fixed to the chassis through the supporting parts; the space of the chassis can be saved, and the heater and the cooler can be conveniently installed and maintained.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a front-end frame and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] New energy vehicles need to be equipped with batteries that can provide power. During use, batteries require thermal management to prevent the battery temperature from becoming too high or too low. Typically, electric heaters are installed to heat up the battery and coolers are installed to cool it down.

[0003] Electric heaters and coolers are usually installed on the vehicle chassis, and the limited space in the chassis makes the installation and maintenance of electric heaters and coolers quite difficult. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a front-end frame and vehicle to solve the problem that the heaters and coolers of existing vehicles are mounted on the chassis, making installation and maintenance difficult.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a front-end framework, including:

[0007] A frame body for mounting at the front end of a vehicle;

[0008] Two support components are respectively located on opposite sides of the frame body, and the two support components are used to support the vehicle's heater and cooler.

[0009] In one possible implementation of this application, the support component is integrally formed with the frame body.

[0010] In one possible implementation of this application, the supporting component includes:

[0011] A first connector, one end of which is connected to the frame body;

[0012] The second connector has one end connected to the frame body and the other end connected to the end of the first connector opposite to the frame body.

[0013] In one possible implementation of this application, one of the two supporting components has a first connecting hole on the first connecting member or the second connecting member, and the other has a second connecting hole on both the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0014] The frame body is provided with two third connecting holes on the side adjacent to the first connecting hole. The first connecting hole and the third connecting hole are used to fix the heating element, and the line connecting the first connecting hole and the third connecting hole forms a triangle.

[0015] A fourth connecting hole is provided on the side of the frame body adjacent to the second connecting hole. The fourth connecting hole and the second connecting hole are used to fix the cooler, and the line connecting the fourth connecting hole and the second connecting hole forms a triangle.

[0016] In one possible implementation of this application, both the first connector and the second connector are provided with weight-reducing holes, and a first reinforcing rib is provided in the weight-reducing holes.

[0017] In one possible implementation of this application, the frame body includes an upper crossbeam, a lower crossbeam, and two vertical beams. The upper crossbeam and the lower crossbeam are arranged opposite to each other, and the two ends of the two vertical beams are respectively connected to the ends of the upper crossbeam and the lower crossbeam to enclose and form a frame in the middle for placing the radiator of the vehicle.

[0018] The lower crossbeam is provided with a plug hole for inserting the first buffer pad at the bottom of the radiator, and the upper crossbeam is provided with a limiting member for limiting the relative position of the radiator and the upper crossbeam.

[0019] In one possible implementation of this application, the limiting member is a clamp, the upper crossbeam is provided with a limiting groove, the two ends of the limiting member are connected to the upper crossbeam by bolts, the limiting member and the limiting groove form a receiving cavity, and the second buffer pad on the top of the radiator is inserted into the receiving cavity.

[0020] In one possible implementation of this application, a limiting platform is provided on the second buffer pad, and the limiting member is configured to at least partially abut against the end of the limiting platform away from the heat sink when the second buffer pad is inserted into the receiving cavity.

[0021] In one possible implementation of this application, the upper crossbeam is provided with a fifth connecting hole at both ends, the vertical beam is provided with a sixth connecting hole, and the support component is provided with a mounting part;

[0022] The mounting portion, the sixth connecting hole, and the fifth connecting hole located at the same end of the crossbeam form a triangle, and the mounting portion, the sixth connecting hole, and the fifth connecting hole located at the same end of the crossbeam are used to connect with the same headlight of the vehicle.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle, including a vehicle body, a cooler and a heater, and a front frame as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the cooler and the heater are both connected to the front frame, and the front frame is connected to the vehicle body.

[0024] In the front-end frame and vehicle provided in this application embodiment, the front-end frame consists of a frame body and two supporting components. The frame body is installed at the front of the vehicle, and the two supporting components are located on opposite sides of the frame body, respectively supporting the heater and the cooler. The heater and cooler can adjust the battery temperature, raising or lowering the battery temperature. Since the heater and cooler are integrated into the front-end frame, they no longer occupy space on the chassis, reducing the installation pressure on the chassis. Compared to installation on the chassis, operators can directly open the hood and operate from the front of the vehicle without raising the vehicle and reaching under it, effectively reducing installation difficulty. At the same time, in case of heater and cooler failure, operators can also open the hood and directly inspect and repair the heater and cooler from the front of the vehicle without raising the vehicle and reaching under it, effectively reducing the maintenance difficulty of the heater and cooler. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 A front view of the front-end framework provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 A perspective view of the front-end framework provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 A side view of the front-end framework provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 A top view of the front-end framework provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 A rear view of the front-end framework provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 6 A partial structural diagram of the upper crossbeam of the front frame provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the assembly process of the front-end frame and the heat sink provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the front-end frame and the heat sink provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 9 for Figure 8 AA section view in the middle;

[0034] Figure 10 for Figure 8 BB cross-section diagram in the middle;

[0035] Figure 11 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of a local structure in the image;

[0036] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the front-end frame with the heat sink, heater and cooler provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 13 A schematic diagram showing the positional structure of the front-end frame, anti-collision beam, and engine compartment side beam provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the front-end frame assembly and various components of the vehicle provided in this application embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the front-end frame assembly and various components of the vehicle provided in this application embodiment. Figure 2 .

[0040] Figure label:

[0041] 10-Engine compartment side beam, 20-Front bumper beam, 30-Cooling tank, 40-Air filter intake pipe, 50-Washer tank, 60-Front hood lock, 100-Front end frame, 110-Frame body, 111-Upper crossbeam, 1111-Limiting groove, 1112-Limiting hole, 1113-Fifth connecting hole, 1114-Front hood lock fixing point, 1115-Second reinforcing rib, 1116-Cooling tank fixing point, 1117-Intake pipe fixing point, 1118-Front bumper upper fixing point, 112-Vertical beam, 1121-Third connecting hole, 1122-Fourth connecting hole, 1 123-Sixth connecting hole, 113-Lower crossbeam, 1131-Insertion hole, 1132-Front bumper lower leg support fixing point, 120-Support component, 121-First connecting piece, 1211-First connecting hole, 1212-Second connecting hole, 1221-Weight reduction hole, 1222-First reinforcing rib, 122-Second connecting piece, 123-Mounting part, 130-Limiting piece, 131-Receiving cavity, 200-Heater, 300-Cooler, 400-Radiator, 410-Second buffer pad, 411-Limiting platform, 420-First buffer pad, 500-Headlight. Detailed Implementation

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0043] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0044] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0045] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0046] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0047] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0048] This application provides a vehicle. It should be noted that the vehicle in this application can refer to large vehicles, small vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, etc. For example, according to vehicle type, the vehicle in this application can be a sedan, an off-road vehicle, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or other types of vehicles. Generally, a vehicle is equipped with wheels, a power source, and a transmission system between the wheels and the power source. The transmission system can transmit the power provided by the power source to the wheels, causing the wheels to rotate and thus driving the vehicle.

[0049] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, the vehicles are all equipped with batteries, which can be used as a power source, such as electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.

[0050] The front-end frame provided in this application embodiment is an important component in a vehicle. It is located at the front of the vehicle and provides frontal support and rigidity.

[0051] The front frame is typically used to support components such as the radiator, front bumper, front anti-collision beam, headlights, air conditioning coolant reservoir, and washer fluid reservoir, and is connected to the engine compartment side beam.

[0052] Based on this, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the front-end frame 100 of this application embodiment includes a frame body 110 and two support components 120, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the frame body 110.

[0053] Please see Figure 12 As shown, of the two support components 120, one is used to support the heater 200, which is typically an electric heater 200, for heating the battery so that the battery can operate normally or be charged in cold environments, and the other is used to support the cooler 300 for cooling the battery when the battery temperature is high.

[0054] As mentioned in the background section, the heaters 200 and coolers 300 used for battery temperature control in new energy vehicles are usually installed on the vehicle chassis. The chassis requires the installation of many components, has limited space, and is relatively low, making subsequent maintenance of the heaters 200 and coolers 300 difficult.

[0055] Adding two extended support components 120 to the front frame 100 does not affect the installation of other existing components on the front frame 100, such as the radiator 400 and the coolant tank 30. On the other hand, it provides mounting points for the heater 200 and the cooler 300, allowing them to be fixed to the front frame 100. This changes the installation position of the heater 200 and the cooler 300, freeing up chassis space. Furthermore, in case of a malfunction of the heater 200 and the cooler 300, they can be inspected and repaired simply by opening the hood. Compared to mounting them on the chassis, which requires lifting the vehicle and having operators reach under the vehicle to operate, this effectively improves the maintenance convenience of the heater 200 and the cooler 300.

[0056] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the frame body 110 includes an upper crossbeam 111, a lower crossbeam 113, and a vertical beam 112. The upper crossbeam 111 and the lower crossbeam 113 are arranged opposite each other, and the vertical beam 112 is located between the upper crossbeam 111 and the lower crossbeam 113. There are two vertical beams 112, which are respectively located at both ends of the upper crossbeam 111. For each vertical beam 112, one end is connected to one end of the upper crossbeam 111, and the other end is connected to one end of the lower crossbeam 113. Thus, the upper crossbeam 111, the lower crossbeam 113, and the vertical beam 112 enclose a frame. The interior of the frame is hollow to form an installation through groove, which is used to place the radiator 400.

[0057] On one side of the upper crossbeam 111 extending along the vehicle width direction, i.e., the X direction, a front cover lock 60 fixing point is provided. At the top of the upper crossbeam 111, i.e., at the very top in the Z direction, low temperature and high temperature coolant tanks 30 fixing points are provided for fixing the coolant tanks 30. An air filter intake pipe 40 fixing point is also provided at the top of the upper crossbeam 111 for fixing the air filter intake pipe. A front bumper upper fixing point 1118 is also provided at the top of the upper crossbeam 111 for connecting to the upper end of the front bumper. The area where the front bumper upper fixing point 1118 is provided can also be divided into a part for fixing other components, such as wiring harnesses, coolant pipes, and washer fluid reservoirs 50.

[0058] The front anti-collision beam 20 fixing point is provided on the vertical beam 112. For example, four first mounting holes are provided on each vertical beam 112, and multiple second reinforcing ribs 1115 are added around the mounting holes to improve the strength of the first mounting holes. The front anti-collision beam 20 and the upper cross beam 111 are connected by inserting bolts and other connecting parts into the first mounting holes.

[0059] The lower crossbeam 113 is provided with a front bumper lower leg support fixing point 1132 for connecting with the front bumper.

[0060] The two support components 120 are respectively set on opposite sides of the two vertical beams 112 and connected to the vertical beams 112. That is, the support component 120 is connected to the side of the vertical beam 112 that is parallel to the Y direction. Since there are many components fixed on the upper crossbeam 111, the support component 120 can be located at the end of the vertical beam 112 near the lower crossbeam 113 to avoid other components.

[0061] It is understandable that the upper crossbeam 111, lower crossbeam 113, vertical beam 112 and support component 120 can be sheet metal parts, which are connected to each other by common methods such as welding.

[0062] In some embodiments, in order to simplify the production process and reduce the weight of the front frame 100, the frame body 110 and the support component 120 are integrally molded plastic parts. Compared with sheet metal welding, integral molding does not cause stress concentration at the connection points, which can affect the strength. At the same time, eliminating welding and other connection processes can also reduce the assembly time of the front frame 100 and reduce production costs.

[0063] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the upper crossbeam 111 usually needs to withstand a large pressure. In order to improve the strength of the upper crossbeam 111, a second reinforcing rib 1115 in a cross shape can be added in the middle area of ​​the upper crossbeam 111. The second reinforcing rib 1115 improves the support strength of the front frame 100 in the Z direction. The second reinforcing rib 1115 includes two reinforcing ribs 1 that are perpendicular to each other, and two reinforcing ribs 2 that are at a certain angle to the first reinforcing ribs, for example, the angle between them is 45°. The first reinforcing ribs and the second reinforcing ribs intersect at the same position to form a cross-shaped structure.

[0064] This can effectively solve the problem that the strength of the locking area is insufficient under extreme conditions when the front-end frame 100 has no support in the middle area, and the overall modality of the front-end frame 100 can also be strengthened.

[0065] It should be noted that in other areas of the upper crossbeam 111 and on the vertical beam 112, two types of diagonal reinforcements with different extension directions can be added to enhance strength. For example, the two types of diagonal reinforcements have opposite inclination directions and intersect in the middle or at the end.

[0066] In some embodiments, the support member 120 is triangular. The triangular structure is more stable, which can effectively improve the strength and enhance the support effect on the heater 200 and the cooler 300.

[0067] Furthermore, the support component 120 includes a first connector 121 and a second connector 122. One end of the first connector 121 is connected to the frame body 110. The second connector 122 is connected to the frame body 110 at one end and to the first connector 121 at the other end.

[0068] The connection points between the first connector 121 and the frame body 110, the second connector 122 and the frame body 110, and the connection points between the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 form a triangle.

[0069] The area between the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 can be left empty to reduce the weight of the support component 120. Not only does the support component 120 have a triangular shape, but the connection points between the first connector 121 and the frame body 110, the second connector 122 and the frame body 110, and the connection points between the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 also form a triangle, which can further enhance the load-bearing capacity of the support component 120 to effectively support the heater 200 and the cooler 300.

[0070] To further reduce the weight of the support component 120, common methods such as drilling or changing its shape can be used to design the support component 120.

[0071] For example, the thickness of the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 in the Y direction gradually decreases along the direction away from the vertical beam 112, which can have a large contact surface with the vertical beam 112 and effectively reduce the weight of the support component 120.

[0072] For example, both the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 are provided with weight reduction holes 1221, which penetrate the first connector 121 or the second connector 122, and at least one first reinforcing rib 1222 is provided inside the weight reduction hole 1221.

[0073] It should be noted that the weight reduction hole 1221 can be of any shape and can be adjusted according to the shape of the first connector 121 and the second connector 122. The shape of the first connector 121 and the second connector 122 can be adaptively adjusted according to the space provided for the front frame 100 to be installed in the vehicle, as well as the shape of the heater 200 and the cooler 300.

[0074] In addition, in order to enhance the strength of the support component 120 by the first reinforcing rib 1222, each weight-reducing hole 1221 may be provided with a first reinforcing rib 1222 having a different tilt angle relative to the Y direction, and the two ends of each first reinforcing rib 1222 are generally connected to the side wall opposite to the weight-reducing hole 1221.

[0075] For example, the first reinforcing rib 1222 in each weight-reducing hole 1221 has two different tilt angles relative to the X direction, and one end of two adjacent first reinforcing ribs 1222 is connected to or close to each other, so as to form a triangular structure between them in conjunction with the wall of the weight-reducing hole 1221, thereby improving the strength of the support member 120.

[0076] In some embodiments, one of the two support members 120 has a first connecting hole 1211 on its first connector 121 or second connector 122, while the other has a second connecting hole 1212 on both its first connector 121 and second connector 122.

[0077] Two third connecting holes 1121 are provided on the side of the frame body 110 adjacent to the first connecting hole 1211. That is, two third connecting holes 1121 are provided on the vertical beam 112 adjacent to the first connecting hole 1211. The first connecting hole 1211 and the third connecting hole 1121 are used to fix the heating element. The heater 200 can be fixed to the front frame 100 by inserting bolts or other connecting parts into the first connecting hole 1211 and the third connecting hole 1121. The line connecting the first connecting hole 1211 and the third connecting hole 1121 is a triangle. The support effect of the heater 200 can be effectively improved by the support point of the triangle.

[0078] A fourth connecting hole 1122 is provided on the side of the frame body 110 adjacent to the second connecting hole 1212. That is, the fourth connecting hole 1122 is provided on the vertical beam 112 adjacent to the second connecting hole 1212. The fourth connecting hole 1122 and the second connecting hole 1212 are used to fix the cooler 300. The cooler 300 can be fixed to the front frame 100 by inserting bolts or other connecting parts into the second connecting hole 1212 and the fourth connecting hole 1122. The line connecting the fourth connecting hole 1122 and the second connecting hole 1212 is a triangle. The support effect of the triangle can be effectively improved by the support point of the cooler 300.

[0079] It should be noted that the positions of the first connecting hole 1211, the second connecting hole 1212, the third connecting hole 1121 and the fourth connecting hole 1122 can be adjusted according to the shape of the heater 200 and the cooler 300, as long as the line connecting the support points of the heater 200 and the cooler 300 is a triangle.

[0080] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, in order to improve the convenience of installing and removing the radiator 400, the lower crossbeam 113 is provided with a plug hole 1131. The plug hole 1131 extends along the Z direction and can be a through hole or a blind hole. For ease of processing, the plug hole 1131 is usually set as a through hole. The plug hole 1131 is used for the insertion of the first buffer pad 420 at the bottom of the radiator 400, and the first buffer pad 420 can generate a certain amplitude of shaking in the plug hole 1131 to achieve a better shock absorption effect.

[0081] It should be noted that the first buffer pad 420 can be made of common elastic materials such as rubber, as long as it can achieve the effect of buffering and shock absorption.

[0082] To effectively support the radiator 400, the lower crossbeam 113 has a groove on the side near the upper crossbeam 111, specifically at the top of the lower crossbeam 113 in the Z direction. This groove is located around the outer side of the end of the insertion hole 1131 and communicates with it. The positioning area on the radiator 400 can be placed into the groove, while its first buffer pad 420 is inserted into the insertion hole 1131, effectively limiting the lower part of the radiator 400. A limiting member 130 is provided on the upper crossbeam 111 to restrict the relative position of the radiator 400 and the upper crossbeam 111.

[0083] During assembly, such as Figure 7 As shown, the radiator 400 can be tilted. First, the first buffer pad 420 is inserted into the insertion hole 1131. Then, the upper part of the radiator 400 is pushed so that it abuts against the upper crossbeam 111. Finally, the upper part of the radiator 400 is connected to the upper crossbeam 111 by the limiting member 130, which can reduce the difficulty of installation and disassembly.

[0084] Specifically, the limiting member 130 is a clamp, and the upper crossbeam 111 is provided with a limiting groove 1111. The two ends of the limiting member 130 are connected to the upper crossbeam 111 by bolts. That is, the limiting groove 1111 is provided on both sides of the limiting groove 1111, and the position of the limiting member 130 with the hole is opposite to the limiting hole 1112, so that the limiting member 130 is fixed to the upper crossbeam 111 by bolts. The limiting member 130 and the limiting groove 1111 form a receiving cavity 131. The second buffer pad 410 on the top of the radiator 400 is inserted into the receiving cavity 131. Thus, the limiting member 130 can limit the position of the radiator 400 in the X and Y directions. Therefore, only bolts need to be added to the limiting member 130 to fix the radiator 400, without the need to fix the radiator 400 to the connection position with the lower crossbeam 113 by bolts. This effectively reduces the amount of bolts used, reduces the installation difficulty, and also helps to reduce the installation cost.

[0085] Meanwhile, the first buffer pad 420 can move to a certain extent within the insertion hole 1131, and the second buffer pad 410 can move to a certain extent within the receiving cavity 131, thereby providing a certain buffer space for the radiator 400.

[0086] It should be noted that the limiting groove 1111 and the limiting member 130 are located on one side of the upper crossbeam 111 extending in the X direction, not at both ends of its length direction, nor at the top or bottom. Furthermore, the structure of the limiting groove 1111 and the limiting member 130 can be adjusted according to the shape of the second buffer pad 410. For example, when the outer surface of the second buffer pad 410 is arc-shaped, the limiting groove 1111 can be an arc-shaped groove, and the limiting member 130 can be an arc-shaped clamp. The two work together to form a receiving cavity 131 that is adapted to the shape of the second buffer pad 410.

[0087] Furthermore, a limiting platform 131 is provided on the second buffer pad 410. The limiting platform 131 protrudes outward from the surface of the main body of the second buffer pad 410. When the second buffer pad 410 is inserted into the receiving cavity 131, the limiting member 130 at least partially abuts against the end of the limiting platform 131 away from the heat sink 400. Through the cooperation between the limiting member 130 and the limiting platform 131 on the second buffer pad 410, the position of the second buffer pad 410 in the Z direction is effectively limited, thereby limiting the position of the heat sink 400 in the Z direction.

[0088] Specifically, the limiting member 130 can form a flange at the bottom, that is, at the end facing the lower crossbeam 113, and the flange abuts against the surface of the limiting platform 131, while the bottom of the heat sink 400 abuts against the groove wall, thereby effectively limiting the position of the heat sink 400.

[0089] It should be noted that the number and spacing of the limiting member 130 and the insertion hole 1131 can be determined according to the structure and fixing requirements of the heat sink 400. The common approach is to set two of each, and place them near the two sides of the heat sink 400 to effectively support and limit the heat sink 400.

[0090] During installation, the limiting groove 1111 and the heater 200 can be located on the same side of the front frame 100, that is, the heater 200 and the cooler 300 are located on the side where the front frame 100 connects to the front bumper beam 20. Alternatively, the limiting groove 1111 and the heater 200 can be located on opposite sides of the front frame 100. The specific arrangement can be adjusted according to the actual situation to avoid interference between the components during installation. Other components installed on the front frame 100 are also located on different sides or the same side of the front frame 100 according to the actual situation. This is well known to those skilled in the art, and this embodiment does not limit them.

[0091] In some embodiments, the upper crossbeam 111 is provided with a fifth connecting hole 1113 at both ends, the vertical beam 112 is provided with a sixth connecting hole 1123, and the support member 120 is provided with a mounting part 123.

[0092] The mounting part 123, the sixth connecting hole 1123, and the fifth connecting hole 1113 located at the same end of the upper crossbeam 111 form a triangle. The mounting part 123, the sixth connecting hole 1123, and the fifth connecting hole 1113 located at the same end of the upper crossbeam 111 are used to connect with the same headlight 500 of the vehicle. That is, the two headlights 500 of the vehicle are located at the two ends of the upper crossbeam 111 and are connected to one mounting part 123, the sixth connecting hole 1123, and the fifth connecting hole 1113 respectively by bolts or other connecting parts. Thus, the headlights 500 are effectively supported by the support member 120, the vertical beam 112, and the crossbeam, and the fixing effect of the headlights 500 is improved.

[0093] It should be noted that the mounting part 123 can be any structure that can be connected to the headlight 500, such as one or more adjacent holes. When there are multiple adjacent holes, the line connecting the center of the multiple adjacent holes to form a triangle is formed by the middle part of the figure and the line connecting the sixth connecting hole 1123 and the fifth connecting hole 1113.

[0094] This application also provides a vehicle, including a vehicle body, a cooler 300 and a radiator 400, as well as a front frame 100 as described in the above embodiments. The cooler 300 and the heater 200 are both connected to the front frame 100, and the front frame 100 is connected to the front end of the vehicle body.

[0095] Specifically, the vehicle body generally includes a front bumper beam 20 and an engine compartment side beam 10. During assembly, the radiator 400 can be installed on the front frame 100 first, and then the front bumper beam 20 can be fixed on the front frame 100. Finally, the front frame 100 and the engine compartment side beam 10 can be connected by bolts and other connectors to achieve the fixation of the front frame 100.

[0096] It should be noted that the structure of the front-end frame 100 and the installation positions and fixing methods of each component on the front-end frame 100 have been described in the above embodiments and can be directly applied. This embodiment will not repeat them here.

[0097] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A front-end framework (100), characterized in that, include: A frame body (110) for mounting at the front end of a vehicle; Two support components (120) are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the frame body (110) and the two support components (120) are respectively used to support the heater (200) and cooler (300) of the vehicle.

2. The front-end framework (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support component (120) is integrally formed with the frame body (110).

3. The front-end framework (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support component (120) includes: The first connector (121) is connected at one end to the frame body (110); The second connector (122) has one end connected to the frame body (110) and the other end connected to the end of the first connector (121) away from the frame body (110).

4. The front-end framework (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, Of the two support components (120), one of them has a first connecting hole (1211) on the first connector (121) or the second connector (122), while the other has a second connecting hole (1212) on both the first connector (121) and the second connector (122). The frame body (110) is provided with two third connecting holes (1121) on the side adjacent to the first connecting hole (1211). The first connecting hole (1211) and the third connecting hole (1121) are used to fix the heating element, and the line connecting the first connecting hole (1211) and the third connecting hole (1121) forms a triangle. A fourth connecting hole (1122) is provided on the side adjacent to the second connecting hole (1212) of the frame body (110). The fourth connecting hole (1122) and the second connecting hole (1212) are used to fix the cooler (300), and the line connecting the fourth connecting hole (1122) and the second connecting hole (1212) forms a triangle.

5. The front-end framework (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first connector (121) and the second connector (122) are provided with weight-reducing holes (1221), and a first reinforcing rib (1222) is provided in the weight-reducing hole (1221).

6. The front-end framework (100) according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The frame body (110) includes an upper crossbeam (111), a lower crossbeam (113), and two vertical beams (112). The upper crossbeam (111) and the lower crossbeam (113) are arranged opposite to each other. The two ends of the two vertical beams (112) are respectively connected to the ends of the upper crossbeam (111) and the lower crossbeam (113) to enclose and form a frame in the middle for placing the radiator (400) of the vehicle. The lower crossbeam (113) is provided with a plug hole (1131) for inserting the first buffer pad (420) at the bottom of the radiator (400), and the upper crossbeam (111) is provided with a limiting member (130) for limiting the relative position of the radiator (400) and the upper crossbeam (111).

7. The front-end framework (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting member (130) is a clamp, and the upper crossbeam (111) is provided with a limiting groove (1111). The two ends of the limiting member (130) are connected to the upper crossbeam (111) by bolts. The limiting member (130) and the limiting groove (1111) enclose and form a receiving cavity (131). The second buffer pad (410) on the top of the radiator (400) is inserted into the receiving cavity (131).

8. The front-end framework (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second buffer pad (410) is provided with a limiting platform (411), and the limiting member (130) is configured such that when the second buffer pad (410) is inserted into the receiving cavity (131), at least part of it abuts against the end of the limiting platform (411) away from the heat sink (400).

9. The front-end framework (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper crossbeam (111) is provided with a fifth connecting hole (1113) at both ends, the vertical beam (112) is provided with a sixth connecting hole (1123), and the support component (120) is provided with an installation part (123). The mounting part (123), the sixth connecting hole (1123), and the fifth connecting hole (1113) located at the same end of the upper crossbeam (111) form a triangle, and the mounting part (123), the sixth connecting hole (1123), and the fifth connecting hole (1113) located at the same end of the upper crossbeam (111) are used to connect with the same headlight (500) of the vehicle.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a vehicle body, a cooler (300) and a heater (200), and a front frame (100) according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the front frame (100) is disposed at the front end of the vehicle body, and the cooler (300) and the heater (200) are both connected to the front frame (100).

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