An electric appliance cabin arrangement and an unmanned vehicle

By installing electrical components with lower waterproof ratings inside the housing cavity and sealing them with sealant, the problem of insufficient wading depth of unmanned vehicles was solved, achieving higher waterproof performance and safety.

CN224335592UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09SHANGHAI ECAR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI ECAR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-26
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing unmanned vehicles, electrical components with low waterproof ratings are usually located on the outside, resulting in poor wading depth for the vehicles.

Method used

Electrical components with lower waterproof ratings, such as fuse box assemblies and switch assemblies, are installed inside the electrical compartment, and a seal is installed between the electrical compartment body and the door to achieve a seal, thereby improving the waterproof function of the electrical compartment.

Benefits of technology

This increases the wading depth of the unmanned vehicle, ensuring that electrical components are not easily submerged in water, thus enhancing the safety and ease of operation of the unmanned vehicle.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of unmanned vehicle electric appliance cabin, specifically discloses an electric appliance cabin arrangement structure and unmanned vehicle, and the electric appliance cabin arrangement structure includes electric appliance cabin box, electric appliance cabin door, fuse box subassembly, switch subassembly and sealing element. Some lower waterproof grade electric devices, for example: fuse box subassembly, switch subassembly are all installed in the containing cavity, and sealing element is arranged between electric appliance cabin box and electric appliance cabin door, so that the sealing effect of containing cavity can be guaranteed, the electric appliance cabin arrangement structure has waterproof function, and the water depth of unmanned vehicle is further improved, and the problem that the lower waterproof grade electric devices in the prior art are usually arranged outside the electric appliance cabin, leading to the poor water depth of unmanned vehicle is solved effectively.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical compartment technology for unmanned vehicles, and in particular to an electrical compartment layout structure and an unmanned vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, autonomous vehicles are equipped with an electrical compartment. In existing technologies, large electrical components such as batteries, vehicle control units, and storage batteries are usually placed inside the electrical compartment, making the electrical compartment structure complex, heavy, and costly. At the same time, some electrical components with low waterproof ratings (such as fuse boxes) are usually placed outside the electrical compartment, resulting in poor wading depth of the autonomous vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an electrical compartment layout structure and an unmanned vehicle to solve the problem that electrical components with low waterproof ratings are usually placed outside the electrical compartment in the prior art, resulting in poor wading depth of the unmanned vehicle.

[0004] On one hand, this utility model provides an electrical compartment layout structure, which includes: an electrical compartment housing having a receiving cavity, the electrical compartment housing being able to be disposed on one side of the unmanned vehicle frame; an electrical compartment door being openably and closably disposed in the electrical compartment housing to open or close the receiving cavity; a fuse box assembly being installed in the receiving cavity; a switch assembly being installed in the receiving cavity and spaced apart from the fuse box assembly; and a sealing member being disposed between the electrical compartment housing and the electrical compartment door, the sealing member being able to abut against the electrical compartment door to seal the receiving cavity.

[0005] As an optional technical solution for the electrical compartment layout structure, the fuse box assembly is located above the receiving cavity, and the switch assembly is located below the fuse box assembly.

[0006] As an optional technical solution for the electrical compartment layout structure, the fuse box assembly includes a fuse box bracket and a fuse box body. The fuse box bracket is connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity, and the fuse box body is detachably mounted on the fuse box bracket.

[0007] As an optional technical solution for the electrical compartment layout structure, the fuse box bracket includes a bracket body, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The bracket body is connected to the top wall of the receiving cavity. The first bracket and the second bracket are respectively connected to both sides of the bracket body. The two ends of the fuse box body are detachably mounted on the first bracket and the second bracket, respectively.

[0008] As an optional technical solution for the electrical compartment layout structure, the electrical compartment layout structure also includes an EPB controller assembly, which is installed in the receiving cavity and is distributed at intervals with the fuse box assembly and the switch assembly.

[0009] As an optional technical solution for the electrical compartment layout structure, the EPB controller assembly includes an EPB controller bracket and an EPB controller body. The EPB controller bracket is connected to the bottom wall of the receiving cavity, and the EPB controller body is detachably mounted on the EPB controller bracket.

[0010] As an optional technical solution for the electrical compartment layout structure, the electrical compartment housing has a wiring hole, and the electrical compartment layout structure also includes a sealing plug. The wiring hole communicates with the receiving cavity. The wiring hole allows the wiring harnesses of the fuse box assembly, the switch assembly, and the EPB controller assembly to pass through. The sealing plug can be inserted into the wiring hole and seals the gaps between the wiring harnesses of the fuse box assembly, the switch assembly, and the EPB controller assembly and the wiring hole.

[0011] As an optional technical solution for the electrical compartment layout structure, the switch assembly includes a switch bracket, a parking release switch, and a self-driving switch. The two sides of the switch bracket are respectively connected to the bottom wall and the side wall of the receiving cavity. The parking release switch and the self-driving switch are installed on the switch bracket at intervals.

[0012] As an optional technical solution for the electrical compartment layout structure, the sealing element is a sealing strip, which is adhered to the electrical compartment housing and can abut against the electrical compartment door.

[0013] On the other hand, this utility model provides an unmanned vehicle, including a vehicle frame and an electrical compartment arrangement structure as described in any of the above-mentioned schemes, wherein the electrical compartment housing of the electrical compartment arrangement structure is installed on one side of the vehicle frame.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This utility model provides an electrical compartment layout structure, which includes an electrical compartment housing, an electrical compartment door, a fuse box assembly, a switch assembly, and a sealing element. The electrical compartment housing has a receiving cavity. Using this electrical compartment layout structure, some electrical components with lower waterproof ratings, such as the fuse box assembly and the switch assembly, are installed within the receiving cavity. Simultaneously, the sealing element is placed between the electrical compartment housing and the electrical compartment door, ensuring the sealing effect of the receiving cavity. This gives the electrical compartment layout structure waterproof functionality, thereby improving the wading depth of the unmanned vehicle and effectively solving the problem in existing technologies where electrical components with lower waterproof ratings are usually located outside the electrical compartment, resulting in poor wading depth for the unmanned vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical compartment layout in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical compartment arrangement structure in an embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical compartment layout structure in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] In the picture:

[0020] 1. Electrical compartment enclosure; 11. Receiving cavity; 12. Wiring hole;

[0021] 2. Fuse box assembly; 21. Fuse box bracket; 211. First bracket; 212. Second bracket; 22. Fuse box body;

[0022] 3. Switch assembly; 31. Switch bracket; 32. Parking release switch; 33. Autopilot switch;

[0023] 4. EPB controller assembly; 41. EPB controller bracket; 42. EPB controller main body;

[0024] 5. Sealing components;

[0025] 61. USB interface; 62. Network port; 63. OBD diagnostic interface. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions. Moreover, "above," "on top of," and "over" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly above and diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "under," and "below" the first feature in relation to the second feature includes the first feature directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that the system includes: EPB (Electrical Park Brake) controller component 4; OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) diagnostic interface 63; and USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface 61.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, this embodiment provides an electrical compartment layout structure, which includes an electrical compartment housing 1, an electrical compartment door, a fuse box assembly 2, a switch assembly 3, and a sealing element 5. The electrical compartment housing 1 has a receiving cavity 11 and can be installed on one side of the unmanned vehicle frame. The electrical compartment door is closable on the electrical compartment housing 1 to open or close the receiving cavity 11. The fuse box assembly 2 is installed within the receiving cavity 11. The switch assembly 3 is installed within the receiving cavity 11 and is spaced apart from the fuse box assembly 2. The sealing element 5 is disposed between the electrical compartment housing 1 and the electrical compartment door, and can abut against the electrical compartment door to seal the receiving cavity 11.

[0032] The electrical compartment layout structure of this invention allows for the installation of electrical components with lower waterproof ratings, such as fuse box assembly 2 and switch assembly 3, within the receiving cavity 11. Simultaneously, a sealing element 5 is placed between the electrical compartment housing 1 and the electrical compartment door, ensuring the sealing effect of the receiving cavity 11 and giving the electrical compartment layout structure waterproof functionality. This improves the wading depth of the unmanned vehicle and effectively solves the problem in existing technologies where electrical components with lower waterproof ratings are typically located outside the electrical compartment, resulting in poor wading depth for the unmanned vehicle. Furthermore, placing the electrical compartment housing 1 on one side of the unmanned vehicle frame facilitates operation of the switch assembly 3 by staff.

[0033] In some embodiments, the fuse box assembly 2 is positioned above the receiving cavity 11. This ensures that the fuse box assembly 2 is not easily submerged in water after the receiving cavity 11 is flooded, thus guaranteeing the safety of the unmanned vehicle. Meanwhile, the switch assembly 3 and the EPB controller assembly 4 are both positioned below the fuse box assembly 2. This arrangement makes full use of the space in the receiving cavity 11 and simplifies installation.

[0034] In this embodiment, the fuse box assembly 2 includes a fuse box bracket 21 and a fuse box body 22. The fuse box bracket 21 is connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 11, and the fuse box body 22 is detachably mounted on the fuse box bracket 21. This arrangement facilitates the installation and removal of the fuse box body 22. Specifically, the fuse box bracket 21 is connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 11 by bolts, and the fuse box body 22 is connected to the fuse box bracket 21 by bolts.

[0035] Furthermore, the fuse box bracket 21 includes a bracket body, a first bracket 211, and a second bracket 212. The bracket body is connected to the top wall of the receiving cavity 11, and the first bracket 211 and the second bracket 212 are respectively connected to both sides of the bracket body. This allows the two ends of the fuse box body 22 to be detachably mounted on the first bracket 211 and the second bracket 212, ensuring stable connection of the fuse box body 22 while facilitating disassembly. Specifically, the two ends of the fuse box body 22 are connected to the first bracket 211 and the second bracket 212 respectively by bolts.

[0036] In some embodiments, the EPB controller assembly 4 includes an EPB controller bracket 41 and an EPB controller body 42. The EPB controller bracket 41 is connected to the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 11, and the EPB controller body 42 is detachably mounted on the EPB controller bracket 41. This configuration also facilitates the installation and removal of the EPB controller body 42. The EPB controller body 42 is connected to the EPB controller bracket 41 by bolts.

[0037] In this embodiment, the switch assembly 3 includes a switch bracket 31, a parking release switch 32, and a self-driving switch 33. The two sides of the switch bracket 31 are connected to the bottom wall and side wall of the receiving cavity 11, respectively, to ensure the connection strength between the switch bracket 31 and the inner wall of the receiving cavity 11; at the same time, the parking release switch 32 and the self-driving switch 33 are installed at intervals on the switch bracket 31.

[0038] Optionally, the electrical compartment layout also includes a USB interface 61, a network port 62, and an OBD diagnostic interface 63, all of which are mounted on the switch bracket 31. This provides waterproofing for these low-water-resistance electrical components, increasing the wading depth of the unmanned vehicle.

[0039] In some embodiments, the electrical compartment housing 1 has a wiring hole 12, and the electrical compartment arrangement structure further includes a sealing plug. The wiring hole 12 communicates with the receiving cavity 11. The wiring hole 12 allows the wiring harnesses of the fuse box assembly 2, the switch assembly 3, and the EPB controller assembly 4 to pass through. The sealing plug allows the wiring harnesses to be inserted into the wiring hole 12, and at the same time, the sealing plug can seal the gaps between the wiring harnesses of the fuse box assembly 2, the switch assembly 3, and the EPB controller assembly 4 and the wiring hole 12, thereby improving the sealing effect of the electrical compartment housing 1.

[0040] Specifically, the sealing element 5 includes, but is not limited to, a sealing strip. The sealing strip is adhered to the electrical compartment housing 1 and can abut against the electrical compartment door. This arrangement can improve the sealing effect at the opening of the electrical compartment housing 1.

[0041] This embodiment also provides an unmanned vehicle, including a frame and the electrical compartment arrangement structure described above, the electrical compartment arrangement structure being mounted on the frame. Using this invention, some electrical components with lower waterproof ratings, such as fuse box assembly 2, switch assembly 3, and EPB controller assembly 4, are all installed within the receiving cavity 11. Simultaneously, a sealing element 5 is placed between the electrical compartment housing 1 and the electrical compartment door, ensuring the sealing effect of the receiving cavity 11. This gives the electrical compartment arrangement structure a waterproof function, thereby improving the wading depth of the unmanned vehicle and effectively solving the problem in the prior art where electrical components with lower waterproof ratings are usually located outside the electrical compartment, resulting in poor wading depth for the unmanned vehicle.

[0042] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electrical compartment layout structure, characterized in that, include: The electrical compartment housing (1) has a receiving cavity (11), and the electrical compartment housing (1) can be installed on one side of the unmanned vehicle frame; An electrical compartment door is provided in the electrical compartment housing (1) for opening and closing, so as to open or close the receiving cavity (11); Fuse box assembly (2) is installed in the receiving cavity (11); The switch assembly (3) is installed in the receiving cavity (11) and is spaced apart from the fuse box assembly (2); A sealing element (5) is disposed between the electrical compartment housing (1) and the electrical compartment door. The sealing element (5) can abut against the electrical compartment door to seal the receiving cavity (11).

2. The electrical compartment layout structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fuse box assembly (2) is located above the receiving cavity (11), and the switch assembly (3) is located below the fuse box assembly (2).

3. The electrical compartment layout structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fuse box assembly (2) includes a fuse box bracket (21) and a fuse box body (22). The fuse box bracket (21) is connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity (11), and the fuse box body (22) is detachably disposed on the fuse box bracket (21).

4. The electrical compartment layout structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fuse box bracket (21) includes a bracket body, a first bracket (211) and a second bracket (212). The bracket body is connected to the top wall of the receiving cavity (11). The first bracket (211) and the second bracket (212) are respectively connected to the two sides of the bracket body. The two ends of the fuse box body (22) are respectively detachably disposed on the first bracket (211) and the second bracket (212).

5. The electrical compartment layout structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical compartment layout also includes an EPB controller assembly (4), which is installed in the housing cavity (11) and is spaced apart from the fuse box assembly (2) and the switch assembly (3).

6. The electrical compartment arrangement structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The EPB controller assembly (4) includes an EPB controller bracket (41) and an EPB controller body (42). The EPB controller bracket (41) is connected to the bottom wall of the receiving cavity (11), and the EPB controller body (42) is detachably mounted on the EPB controller bracket (41).

7. The electrical compartment arrangement structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electrical compartment housing (1) has a wiring hole (12). The electrical compartment arrangement structure also includes a sealing plug. The wiring hole (12) is connected to the receiving cavity (11). The wiring hole (12) allows the wiring harness of the fuse box assembly (2), the switch assembly (3), and the EPB controller assembly (4) to pass through. The sealing plug can be inserted into the wiring hole (12) and seals the gap between the wiring harness of the fuse box assembly (2), the switch assembly (3), the EPB controller assembly (4), and the wiring hole (12).

8. The electrical compartment layout structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch assembly (3) includes a switch bracket (31), a parking release switch (32), and a self-driving switch (33). The two sides of the switch bracket (31) are respectively connected to the bottom wall and the side wall of the receiving cavity (11). The parking release switch (32) and the self-driving switch (33) are installed at intervals on the switch bracket (31).

9. The electrical compartment arrangement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing element (5) is a sealing strip, which is adhered to the electrical compartment housing (1) and can abut against the electrical compartment door.

10. An unmanned vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a frame and an electrical compartment arrangement structure as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the electrical compartment housing (1) of the electrical compartment arrangement structure is mounted on one side of the frame.