Mounting structure for automotive cooling modules and automotive

Abstract

This utility model provides an installation structure for an automotive cooling module and an automotive device, relating to the field of cooling module installation technology. It includes a side suspension bracket and a water chamber body. The side suspension bracket includes a mounting part, a cantilever part, and a material-reducing connecting part. The cantilever part is detachably connected to the water chamber body. The mounting part is connected to the side of the cantilever part away from the water chamber body via the material-reducing connecting part. The material-reducing connecting part includes a breakable band. The stress limit of the breakable band is lower than that of other parts of the side suspension bracket, and also lower than that of the water chamber body. Due to the breakable band of the material-reducing connecting part, in the event of a low-speed collision during vehicle operation, the breakable band of the material-reducing connecting part will break preferentially, thus protecting the water chamber body. The detachable connection structure of the side suspension bracket and the water chamber body is simple and convenient to install, and allows for quick replacement of the side suspension bracket in emergency situations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling module installation technology, specifically, to an installation structure for an automotive cooling module and an automotive. Background Technology

[0002] In terms of vehicle layout, the automotive front-end cooling module is installed on the vehicle frame via upper and lower mounting pillars. Conventional mounting pillars and plastic water chambers are integrally injection molded.

[0003] Chinese patent application CN215474445U discloses an installation structure for an automotive cooling module, comprising a front-end module with a U-shaped groove and a mating hole; a cooling module with a first support column and a second support column; a first damping member with a first mounting hole and a boss; and a second damping member with a third mounting hole. The first support column mates with the first mounting hole, the boss mates with the U-shaped groove, and the first damping member is connected to the front-end module via a connector. The second support column mates with the third mounting hole, and the second damping member mates with the mating hole.

[0004] In related technologies, the cooling module is mounted via a first and second support column. During a low-speed collision, the impact force can easily cause the water chamber to crack. The cooling module loses its functionality, preventing the engine from dissipating heat. After a low-speed collision, the vehicle can only be towed to the nearest repair shop. The entire module needs to be replaced or repaired due to the collision, which is difficult and costly, causing significant inconvenience for users and indicating areas for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an installation structure for an automotive cooling module and an automotive vehicle.

[0006] According to the present invention, an installation structure for an automotive cooling module includes a side suspension bracket and a water chamber body. The side suspension bracket includes a mounting part, a cantilever part, and a material-reducing connection part. The cantilever part is detachably connected to the water chamber body. The mounting part is connected to the side of the cantilever part away from the water chamber body via the material-reducing connection part. The material-reducing connection part includes a breakable band. The stress limit of the breakable band is less than that of other parts of the side suspension bracket, and the stress limit of the breakable band is less than that of the water chamber body.

[0007] Preferably, the overall thickness of the breakable band is less than the thickness of other parts of the side suspension bracket, and the overall thickness of the breakable band is less than the thickness of the water chamber body.

[0008] Preferably, a detachable connection structure is provided between the side of the cantilever portion away from the mounting portion and the water chamber body.

[0009] Preferably, the detachable connection structure includes mutually cooperating limiting posts and limiting holes, and mutually cooperating screw posts and screw mounting surfaces; when the limiting post is installed in the limiting hole, the end face of the screw post is in contact with the screw mounting surface and is fixedly connected by a self-tapping screw.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting hole is located in the cantilever portion, and the limiting post is located in the water chamber body; or, the limiting hole is located in the water chamber body, and the limiting post is located in the cantilever portion.

[0011] Preferably, the screw mounting surface is located on the cantilever portion, and the screw post is located on the water chamber body; or, the screw post is located on the cantilever portion, and the screw mounting surface is located on the water chamber body.

[0012] Preferably, the outer contour shape of the limiting post includes a polygonal column, the inner contour shape of the limiting hole is adapted to the outer contour shape of the limiting post, and the inner dimension of the limiting hole is larger than the outer dimension of the limiting post.

[0013] Preferably, the mounting part, the cantilever part, and the material-reducing connection part are integrally injection molded or assembled.

[0014] According to the present invention, in a vehicle, the mounting part is connected to the vehicle body or other structural components of the vehicle by fasteners, and the cantilever end of the cantilever part is fixedly connected to or abuts against the vehicle body or other structural components of the vehicle.

[0015] Preferably, a shock-absorbing device is provided between the mounting part and the vehicle body or other structural components of the vehicle.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This utility model uses a breakable strip in the reduced-material connection part. When a low-speed collision occurs during vehicle operation, the breakable strip in the reduced-material connection part will break first, thus protecting the water chamber body. The disassembly and connection structure of the side suspension bracket and the water chamber body is simple and convenient to install, and the side suspension bracket can be quickly replaced in case of emergency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This utility model mainly embodies the installation structure of the side suspension bracket and the water chamber body;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection structure between the side suspension bracket and the water chamber body, which is the main feature of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the connection structure between the side suspension bracket and the water chamber body, which is the main feature of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the overall structure of the side suspension bracket, which is the main feature of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a top view of the easily broken belt structure of the connecting part, which is the main feature of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable connection structure on the main body of the water chamber, which is the main feature of this utility model.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] Side suspension bracket 10 Mounting part 150

[0027] Screw mounting surface 110 Self-tapping screw 20

[0028] Cantilever section 120, water chamber body 30

[0029] Limiting hole 130, screw post 310

[0030] Connecting part 140 Limiting post 320 Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments will help those skilled in the art to further understand the present invention, but do not limit the present invention in any way. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several changes and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention. These all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides an installation structure for an automotive cooling module, comprising a side suspension bracket 10 and a water chamber body 30. The side suspension bracket 10 includes a mounting portion 150, a cantilever portion 120, and a material-reducing connecting portion 140. The cantilever portion 120 is detachably connected to the water chamber body 30. The mounting portion 150 is connected to the side of the cantilever portion 120 opposite to the water chamber body 30 via the material-reducing connecting portion 140. The material-reducing connecting portion 140 includes a breakable band. The stress limit of the breakable band is less than that of other parts of the side suspension bracket 10, and the stress limit of the breakable band is less than that of the water chamber body 30.

[0034] This application's technical solution utilizes the breakable band of the reduced-material connecting part 140. In the event of a low-speed collision during vehicle operation, the breakable band of the reduced-material connecting part 140 will break first, thus protecting the water chamber body 30. This application's technical solution sets the side suspension bracket 10 and the water chamber body 30 as a detachable connection structure, which is simple and convenient to install, and allows for quick replacement of the side suspension bracket 10 in emergency situations.

[0035] It should be noted that the structural strength of the easily broken section in this application can be determined according to the actual working conditions, and the speed range of the low-speed collision in this application can also be set according to the actual situation.

[0036] It should be further clarified that the ultimate tensile strength of the technical solution in this application refers to the maximum load or maximum stress that the structure can withstand. The fracture zone of the technical solution in this application can be formed through subtractive processing or material modification.

[0037] It should be further explained that the detachable connection structure between the side suspension bracket 10 and the water chamber body 30 in this application can adopt the plug-in structure, male and female structure, embedded structure and detachable fastener structure in related technologies.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] Based on Example 1, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, according to the installation structure for an automotive cooling module provided by this utility model, in a preferred embodiment, the mounting part 150, the cantilever part 120, and the material-reducing connecting part 140 are integrally injection molded. This facilitates mass production. In a feasible embodiment, one or more of the mounting part 150, the cantilever part 120, and the material-reducing connecting part 140 are manufactured separately and then assembled and connected by a connecting structure or connector. The overall thickness of the breakable strip is less than the thickness of other parts of the side suspension bracket 10, and the overall thickness of the breakable strip is less than the thickness of the water chamber body 30, thereby ensuring that the stress limit of the breakable strip is less than that of other parts of the side suspension bracket 10, and the stress limit of the breakable strip is less than that of the water chamber body 30.

[0040] In one feasible embodiment, a weight-reducing through-hole is provided at the breakable section of the material-reducing connecting portion 140, and the weight-reducing through-hole extends through the material-reducing connecting portion 140 along its height direction. Preferably, two sets of weight-reducing through-holes are provided at intervals at the breakable section of the material-reducing connecting portion 140. The sidewalls on both sides of the width of any weight-reducing through-hole are designed with material reduction, thereby creating a relatively thin area on both sides of the sidewalls of the weight-reducing through-hole to form a breakable section. When a low-speed collision occurs during vehicle operation, the breakable section will break first, thus protecting the water chamber body 30.

[0041] Furthermore, a detachable connection structure is provided between the side of the cantilever portion 120 facing away from the mounting portion 150 and the water chamber body 30. This facilitates the replacement of the side suspension bracket 10. Specifically, the detachable connection structure includes mutually cooperating limiting posts 320 and limiting holes 130, mutually cooperating screw posts 310 and screw mounting surfaces 110; when the limiting post 320 is installed in the limiting hole 130, the end face of the screw post 310 is in contact with the screw mounting surface 110 and fixedly connected by self-tapping screws 20.

[0042] In one feasible implementation, the limiting hole 130 is located on the cantilever portion 120, and the limiting post 320 is located on the water chamber body 30; the screw mounting surface 110 is located on the cantilever portion 120, and the screw post 310 is located on the water chamber body 30.

[0043] In another feasible embodiment, the limiting hole 130 is provided in the water chamber body 30, the limiting post 320 is provided in the cantilever part 120; the screw post 310 is provided in the cantilever part 120, and the screw mounting surface 110 is provided in the water chamber body 30.

[0044] It should be noted that in some other feasible embodiments, the limiting hole 130 may be located in the cantilever portion 120, and the screw post 310 may be located in the cantilever portion 120; or the limiting post 320 may be located in the cantilever portion 120, and the screw mounting surface 110 may be located in the cantilever portion 120.

[0045] It should be further explained that the limiting hole 130 and the limiting post 320 work together to achieve a pre-positioning function. The outer contour shape of the limiting post 320 includes a polygonal prism, and the inner contour shape of the limiting hole 130 matches the outer contour shape of the limiting post 320, with the inner dimension of the limiting hole 130 being larger than the outer dimension of the limiting post 320. Preferably, the outer contour shape of the limiting post 320 is a square prism.

[0046] During installation, the limiting hole 130 and the limiting post 320 cooperate to control the gap between them and ensure their installation. Simultaneously, the screw mounting surface 110 has a sufficiently large circular hole to accommodate installation and manufacturing tolerances between the center of the limiting hole 130 and the center of the circular hole. During installation from left to right, the limiting hole 130 and the limiting post 320 are aligned vertically and horizontally and pushed forward until the screw mounting surface 110 and the screw post 310 are in contact. Then, the self-tapping screws 20 are tightened to complete the installation.

[0047] It should be noted that the bottom of the limiting hole 130 should maintain a certain distance from the end face of the limiting post 320 to prevent the self-tapping screw 20 from not fitting tightly with the screw mounting surface 110, which could lead to installation failure or affect use.

[0048] After an accident, the self-tapping screws 20 and the broken side suspension bracket 10 can be removed with tools at the repair point, so that they can be removed from the water chamber body 30, and a new side suspension bracket 10 can be inserted and installed.

[0049] Example 3

[0050] Based on Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, according to the present invention, a vehicle is provided in which the mounting part 150 is connected to the vehicle body or other structural components of the vehicle via fasteners, and the cantilever end of the cantilever part 120 is fixedly connected to or abuts against the vehicle body or other structural components of the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, a shock-absorbing device is provided between the mounting part 150 and the vehicle body or other structural components of the vehicle, and the structure of the mounting part 150 is configured as an open hollow cylindrical structure with an internal mounting space.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and 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 application.

[0052] The specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications within the scope of the claims, which do not affect the substantive content of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

Claims

1. A mounting structure for an automotive cooling module, characterized in that, It includes a side suspension bracket (10) and a water chamber body (30). The side suspension bracket (10) includes a mounting part (150), a cantilever part (120) and a material-reducing connection part (140). The cantilever part (120) is detachably connected to the water chamber body (30). The mounting part (150) is connected to the side of the cantilever part (120) away from the water chamber body (30) through the material-reducing connection part (140). The material reduction connection (140) includes a breakable belt, the stress limit of which is less than that of other parts of the side suspension bracket (10), and the stress limit of which is less than that of the water chamber body (30).

2. The mounting structure for an automotive cooling module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The overall thickness of the breakable band is less than the thickness of other parts of the side suspension bracket (10), and the overall thickness of the breakable band is less than the thickness of the water chamber body (30).

3. The mounting structure for an automotive cooling module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A detachable connection structure is provided between the side of the cantilever (120) away from the mounting part (150) and the water chamber body (30).

4. The mounting structure for an automotive cooling module as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The detachable connection structure includes mutually cooperating limiting posts (320) and limiting holes (130), mutually cooperating screw posts (310) and screw mounting surfaces (110); When the limiting post (320) is installed in the limiting hole (130), the end face of the screw post (310) is attached to the screw mounting surface (110) and fixedly connected by the self-tapping screw (20).

5. The mounting structure for an automotive cooling module as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting hole (130) is located on the cantilever (120), and the limiting post (320) is located on the water chamber body (30); Alternatively, the limiting hole (130) is provided in the water chamber body (30), and the limiting post (320) is provided in the cantilever part (120).

6. The mounting structure for an automotive cooling module as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The screw mounting surface (110) is provided on the cantilever portion (120), and the screw post (310) is provided on the water chamber body (30); Alternatively, the screw post (310) is disposed on the cantilever portion (120), and the screw mounting surface (110) is disposed on the water chamber body (30).

7. The mounting structure for an automotive cooling module as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The outer contour shape of the limiting post (320) includes a polygonal column, the inner contour shape of the limiting hole (130) is adapted to the outer contour shape of the limiting post (320), and the inner dimension of the limiting hole (130) is larger than the outer dimension of the limiting post (320).

8. The mounting structure for an automotive cooling module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting part (150), the cantilever part (120), and the material-reducing connection part (140) are integrally injection molded or assembled.

9. A car, characterized in that, The mounting structure for an automotive cooling module according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is wherein the mounting part (150) is connected to the automotive body or other automotive structural components by fasteners, and the cantilever end of the cantilever part (120) is fixedly connected to or abuts against the automotive body or other automotive structural components.

10. The automobile as described in claim 9, characterized in that, A shock-absorbing device is provided between the mounting part (150) and the car body or other structural parts of the car.

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