Bracket assembly and vehicle

Abstract

A bracket assembly, comprising a first bracket (100) and second brackets (200), wherein the first bracket (100) is used for mounting a battery swap box of a vehicle, the second brackets (200) are used for providing side protection for the vehicle, the first bracket comprises a mounting main body (110) and connecting main bodies (120) connected to each other, each connecting main body and the mounting main body are arranged at an included angle, and the second brackets are fixed to the connecting main bodies. Further disclosed is a vehicle comprising the bracket assembly. By using the bracket assembly, the second brackets can be quickly assembled on the first bracket, the mounting step is simple and convenient, and the bracket assembly has both the functions of side protection and fixation of the battery swap box, thereby facilitating reduction of the assembly cost.

Description

Bracket assembly and vehicle

[0001] Cross-references

[0002] This application refers to Chinese Patent Application No. 202322889058.3, filed on October 27, 2023, entitled “Bracket Assembly and Vehicle,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly, to a bracket assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0004] With the increasing popularity and promotion of new energy vehicles, people are increasingly concerned about their charging and discharging performance and endurance. In vehicles, protective brackets need to be installed on the sides to protect the components under the vehicle beam. At the same time, the battery swap box needs to be installed and fixed to facilitate battery replacement.

[0005] In most vehicles, the protective bracket installed on the side of the vehicle has a single function and cannot provide both side protection and fix the battery swap box. Additional components are required to separately install and fix the battery swap box, which will limit the battery swap space of the battery swap box, making the installation steps of the vehicle bracket complicated and the assembly cost high.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] In view of this, the present application discloses a bracket assembly and a vehicle.

[0008] A bracket assembly is installed on a vehicle, and the bracket assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket. The first bracket is used to mount the battery swap box of the vehicle, and the second bracket is used to provide side protection for the vehicle. The first bracket includes a connected mounting body and a connecting body, the connecting body and the mounting body are set at an angle, and the second bracket is fixed to the connecting body. In the above-mentioned bracket assembly, the first bracket includes a connecting body and a mounting body set at an angle, and the second bracket is fixed to the connecting body. The second bracket can be quickly assembled on the first bracket, and the installation steps are simple and convenient. The bracket assembly has the functions of both side protection and fixing the battery swap box, which helps to reduce assembly costs.

[0009] In some embodiments, the connecting body includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion extending from the first connecting portion, the second bracket being fixed to the second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion being connected to the mounting body. Thus, the connecting body includes two connecting portions, the first connecting portion being used to connect to the mounting body of the first bracket, and the second connecting portion being used to fix the second bracket, facilitating assembly and fixation of the second bracket and providing a simple and reasonable structural design.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second bracket and the second connecting portion are of a split structure and are detachably connected. In this way, the second bracket and the second connecting portion are detachably connected, and when the second bracket is damaged, the second bracket can be replaced in time, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second bracket and the second connecting portion are split structures and are non-detachably connected. In this way, the second bracket and the second connecting portion are non-detachably connected, which facilitates the rapid installation of the bracket assembly and can effectively improve installation efficiency.

[0012] In some embodiments, there are at least two second connection portions, each of which is spaced apart and arranged on at least one side of the first connection portion, and the second bracket is connected to each of the second connection portions located on the same side of the first connection portion. Thus, the presence of at least two second connection portions and the connection of the second bracket to each of the second connection portions located on the same side of the first connection portion can enhance the structural stability of the connection between the second bracket and the connection body.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second bracket and the first connecting portion both extend along the first direction, the second connecting portions are spaced apart along the first direction and extend along the second direction, and the second direction intersects the first direction. Thus, the second bracket and the first connecting portion both extend along the first direction, the second connecting portions extend along the second direction and are spaced apart along the first direction, which facilitates assembly of the second bracket and the second connecting portions and improves space utilization of the first bracket.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second bracket and each second connecting portion are configured as a planar plate structure. In this way, the second bracket and each second connecting portion are configured as a planar plate structure, which can make the second bracket and the second connecting portion fit tightly when fixed, thereby improving structural stability.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion and each second connecting portion are an integrated structure. In this way, the first connecting portion and each second connecting portion are an integrated structure, which facilitates the rapid installation of the bracket assembly and can effectively improve the installation efficiency.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion and each second connecting portion are of a split structure. Thus, when the first connecting portion or each second connecting portion is damaged, the first connecting portion or each second connecting portion can be replaced in time, and disassembly and assembly are convenient.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion and the mounting body are both configured as a flat plate structure. In this way, the first connecting portion and the mounting body are both configured as a flat plate structure, which can provide more installation space for the battery swap box and facilitate the installation of the first connecting portion and the mounting body.

[0018] A vehicle includes the aforementioned bracket assembly. In such a vehicle, the first bracket of the bracket assembly includes a connecting body and a mounting body arranged at an angle, and the second bracket is fixed to the connecting body. The second bracket can be quickly assembled to the first bracket, making the installation process simple and convenient. The bracket assembly also functions as side protection and a battery-swap box fixation, which helps reduce assembly costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a side view of the bracket assembly shown in FIG. 2 .

[0022] Figure numerals: 10, vehicle; 11, controller; 12, motor; 20, battery; 30, beam; 100, first bracket; 110, mounting body; 120, connecting body; 121, first connecting part; 122, second connecting part; 200, second bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0025] Furthermore, 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 the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0028] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0029] With the increasing popularity and promotion of new energy vehicles, people are increasingly concerned about their charging and discharging performance and endurance. In vehicles, protective brackets need to be installed on the sides to protect the components under the vehicle beam. At the same time, the battery swap box needs to be installed and fixed to facilitate battery replacement.

[0030] In most vehicles, the protective bracket installed on the side of the vehicle has a single function and cannot provide both side protection and fix the battery swap box. Additional components are required to separately install and fix the battery swap box, which will limit the battery swap space of the battery swap box, making the installation steps of the vehicle bracket complicated and the assembly cost high.

[0031] Based on the above considerations, after in-depth research, a bracket assembly and vehicle were designed. In the bracket assembly, the first bracket includes a connecting body and a mounting body set at an angle, and the second bracket is fixed to the connecting body. The second bracket can be quickly assembled on the first bracket. The installation steps are simple and convenient, and the bracket assembly has the functions of side protection and fixing the battery exchange box, which is conducive to reducing assembly costs.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1, which is a structural diagram of a vehicle 10 provided in some embodiments of the present application. The vehicle 10 can be a fuel vehicle, a gas vehicle or a new energy vehicle. The new energy vehicle can be a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or an extended-range vehicle, etc. A battery 20 is provided inside the vehicle 10, and the battery can be provided at the bottom, head or tail of the vehicle 10. The battery can be used to power the vehicle 10, for example, the battery can be used as an operating power source for the vehicle 10. The vehicle 10 may also include a controller 11 and a motor 12, and the controller 11 is used to control the battery to power the motor 12, for example, for the starting, navigation and working power requirements of the vehicle 10 during driving. In other embodiments of the present application, the battery can not only serve as the operating power source of the vehicle 10, but also as the driving power source of the vehicle 10, replacing or partially replacing fuel or natural gas to provide driving force for the vehicle 10.

[0033] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, a bracket assembly in one embodiment is mounted on a vehicle 10 and includes a first bracket 100 and a second bracket 200. The first bracket 100 is used to mount the battery swap box of the vehicle 10, and the second bracket 200 is used to provide side protection for the vehicle 10. The first bracket 100 includes a mounting body 110 and a connecting body 120 connected to each other. The connecting body 120 is arranged at an angle to the mounting body 110, and the second bracket 200 is fixed to the connecting body 120.

[0034] It should be noted that the battery swap box can be used to provide electrical energy for the vehicle 10 , and the battery swap box can be detachably mounted on the first bracket 100 to facilitate timely replacement and maintenance of the battery swap box.

[0035] In the embodiment of the present application, the first bracket 100 is configured as a structure for mounting a battery swap box on a vehicle 10. The mounting body 110 and the connecting body 120 of the first bracket 100 can be an integral structure or a split structure, and the specific structural form of the first bracket 100 is not limited herein. The mounting body 110 and the connecting body 120 are arranged at an angle, which can be an acute angle, an obtuse angle, or a right angle.

[0036] In the embodiment of the present application, the second bracket 200 is configured as a side protection structure for the vehicle 10. The second bracket 200 is fixed to the connecting body 120. The second bracket 200 and the connecting body 120 can be an integral structure or a separate structure. The material of the second bracket 200 can be an M-shaped plate or other types of plates.

[0037] In the above-mentioned bracket assembly, the first bracket 100 includes a connecting body 120 and a mounting body 110 set at an angle, and the second bracket 200 is fixed to the connecting body 120. The second bracket 200 can be quickly assembled on the first bracket 100. The installation steps are simple and convenient, and the bracket assembly has the functions of side protection and fixing the battery exchange box, which is conducive to reducing assembly costs.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figures 2 and 3. The connecting body 120 includes a first connecting portion 121 and a second connecting portion 122 extending from the first connecting portion 121. The second bracket 200 is fixed to the second connecting portion 122. The first connecting portion 121 is connected to the mounting body 110.

[0039] It is understandable that the first connection portion 121 of the connection body 120 is connected to the mounting body 110 , and the first connection portion 121 is arranged at an angle to the mounting body 110 , and the second connection portion 122 of the connection body 120 is used to fix the second bracket 200 .

[0040] In the embodiment of the present application, the first connection portion 121 is configured to be connected to the mounting body 110. The first connection portion 121 and the mounting body 110 can be separate structures or integrated structures. For example, the first connection portion 121 and the mounting body 110 are both a single piece of sheet metal, and the first connection portion 121 and the mounting body 110 are fixedly connected by welding.

[0041] In the embodiment of the present application, the second connecting portion 122 is configured as a structure for fixing the second bracket 200. The second connecting portion 122 and the second bracket 200 are separate structures, and the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122 can be detachably connected or non-detachably connected.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present application, the first connecting portion 121 and the second connecting portion 122 can be a separate structure or an integrated structure. For example, the first connecting portion 121 and the second connecting portion 122 can both be a single piece of sheet metal, and the first connecting portion 121 and the second connecting portion 122 are connected and fixed by welding.

[0043] Through the above setting, the connecting body 120 includes two connecting parts, the first connecting part 121 is used to connect with the mounting body 110 of the first bracket 100, and the second connecting part 122 is used to fix the second bracket 200, which facilitates the assembly and fixation of the second bracket 200, and the structural design is simple and reasonable.

[0044] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122 are split structures and are detachably connected.

[0045] In the embodiments of the present application, there are various ways to achieve the detachable connection between the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122. For example, fixing holes may be provided in the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122, and fasteners such as bolts or screws may be inserted through the fixing holes to secure the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122. Alternatively, plug-in portions may be provided in the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122, and the plug-in portions may be engaged to secure the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122.

[0046] Through the above arrangement, the second bracket 200 is detachably connected to the second connecting portion 122 . When the second bracket 200 is damaged, the second bracket 200 can be replaced in time, and disassembly and assembly are convenient.

[0047] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to FIG. 1 , the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122 are split structures and are non-detachably connected.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present application, there are various ways to implement the non-detachable connection between the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122. For example, the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122 are connected by riveting; or the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122 are connected by welding.

[0049] Through the above arrangement, the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122 are non-detachably connected, which facilitates the rapid installation of the bracket assembly and can effectively improve the installation efficiency.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figures 2 and 3, the number of second connection parts 122 is at least two, and each second connection part 122 is arranged at intervals on at least one side of the first connection part 121, and the second bracket 200 is connected to each second connection part 122 located on the same side of the first connection part 121.

[0051] It should be noted that the second connection parts 122 are arranged at intervals on at least one side of the first connection part 121, which can be understood as: the second connection parts 122 are arranged at intervals on one side of the first connection part 121, or the second connection parts 122 are arranged at intervals on two opposite sides of the first connection part 121.

[0052] In the embodiment of the present application, the number of second brackets 200 can be one or at least two. When the number of second brackets 200 is at least two, each second bracket 200 can be provided on one side or two opposite sides of the first connecting portion 121 and connected to each second connecting portion 122 on the corresponding side of the first connecting portion 121. The second connecting portions 122 are arranged at intervals and at equal spacing.

[0053] In the embodiment of the present application, the dimensions of each second connection portion 122 extending from the first connection portion 121 are equal, and the shapes of each second connection portion 122 are the same, which facilitates batch processing and makes the second bracket 200 easy to install and fix quickly.

[0054] Through the above arrangement, the number of the second connection parts 122 is at least two, and the second bracket 200 is connected to each second connection part 122 located on the same side of the first connection part 121, which can enhance the structural stability of the connection between the second bracket 200 and the connection body 120.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figures 2 and 3, the second bracket 200 and the first connecting portion 121 both extend along the first direction, and each second connecting portion 122 is arranged at intervals along the first direction and extends along the second direction, and the second direction intersects with the first direction.

[0056] It should be noted that the first direction is the X direction shown in Figure 2, and the second direction is the Y direction shown in Figure 2. In this embodiment, the first direction and the second direction are two directions located in the same plane and perpendicular to each other. In other embodiments, the first direction and the second direction can also be non-perpendicular.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, each second connection portion 122 is vertically connected to the first connection portion 121 , and each second connection portion 122 is arranged at intervals along the first direction and at equal intervals.

[0058] Through the above arrangement, the second bracket 200 and the first connecting portion 121 both extend along the first direction, and the second connecting portions 122 extend along the second direction and are arranged at intervals along the first direction, which facilitates the assembly of the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portions 122 and helps improve the space utilization of the first bracket 100.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the second bracket 200 and each second connection portion 122 are configured as a planar plate-shaped structure.

[0060] In the embodiment of the present application, the second bracket 200 is a planar plate structure extending along the first direction, and the second bracket 200 is an M-shaped plate. Each second connecting portion 122 is a planar plate structure extending along the second direction, and each second connecting portion 122 is a single sheet metal structure.

[0061] Through the above arrangement, the second bracket 200 and each second connecting portion 122 are configured as a flat plate structure, which enables the second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122 to be tightly attached when fixed, thereby improving structural stability.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the first connection portion 121 and each second connection portion 122 are an integrated structure.

[0063] In the embodiment of the present application, the first connection portion 121 and each second connection portion 122 may be an integrally formed sheet metal structure, or may be integrally formed by injection molding.

[0064] Through the above arrangement, the first connecting portion 121 and each second connecting portion 122 are an integrated structure, which facilitates the rapid installation of the bracket assembly and can effectively improve the installation efficiency.

[0065] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the first connection portion 121 and each second connection portion 122 are split structures.

[0066] In the embodiment of the present application, the first connection portion 121 and each second connection portion 122 may be fixed by welding; or, the first connection portion 121 and each second connection portion 122 may be fixed by riveting.

[0067] Through the above arrangement, the first connection part 121 and each second connection part 122 are split structures. When the first connection part 121 or each second connection part 122 is damaged, the first connection part 121 or each second connection part 122 can be replaced in time, and disassembly and assembly are convenient.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the first connection portion 121 and the mounting body 110 are both configured as planar plate structures.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present application, the mounting body 110 is a structure for mounting a battery-swap box and other components. The mounting body 110 is a single sheet metal structure, and the first connecting portion 121 is a planar plate-shaped structure extending along a first direction.

[0070] Through the above-mentioned setting, the first connecting part 121 and the mounting body 110 are both configured as a flat plate structure, which can provide more installation space for the battery swap box and facilitate the installation of the first connecting part 121 and the mounting body 110.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 1 , a vehicle 10 in one embodiment includes the aforementioned bracket assembly.

[0072] It should be noted that, with reference to FIG2 , the vehicle 10 also includes a vehicle frame 30 and other components, and the mounting body 110 of the first bracket 100 of the bracket assembly is fixedly connected to the frame of the vehicle 10. During assembly of the vehicle 10, the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 200 of the bracket assembly are first assembled, and then the mounting body 110 of the first bracket 100 is fixedly connected to the frame of the vehicle 10.

[0073] In the above-mentioned vehicle 10, the first bracket 100 of the bracket assembly includes a connecting body 120 and a mounting body 110 set at an angle, and the second bracket 200 is fixed to the connecting body 120. The second bracket 200 can be quickly assembled on the first bracket 100. The installation steps are simple and convenient, and the bracket assembly has the functions of side protection and fixing the battery exchange box, which is conducive to reducing assembly costs.

[0074] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to Figures 1 to 3, a bracket assembly in one embodiment includes a first bracket 100 and a second bracket 200. The first bracket 100 is used to mount the battery swap box of the vehicle 10, and the second bracket 200 is used for side protection of the vehicle 10. The first bracket 100 includes a mounting body 110 and a connecting body 120 arranged at an angle. The connecting body 120 includes a first connecting portion 121 and at least two second connecting portions 122 extending from the first connecting portion 121. The second bracket 200 is fixed to the second connecting portion 122, and the first connecting portion 121 is connected to the mounting body 110. The second connecting portions 122 are arranged at intervals on opposite sides of the first connecting portion 121. The second bracket 200 and the second connecting portion 122 are split structures and are detachably connected. The first connecting portion 121 and the second connecting portions 122 are an integrated structure.

[0075] According to some embodiments of the present application, referring to FIG1 , a vehicle 10 in one embodiment includes the aforementioned bracket assembly.

[0076] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0077] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bracket assembly, mounted on a vehicle, comprising: A first bracket (100) is used to mount a battery replacement box of a vehicle; A second bracket (200) is used to provide side protection for the vehicle; The first bracket (100) comprises a connected mounting body (110) and a connecting body (120), the connecting body (120) and the mounting body (110) are arranged at an angle, and the second bracket (200) is fixed to the connecting body (120).

2. The bracket assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting body (120) comprises a first connecting portion (121) and a second connecting portion (122) extending from the first connecting portion (121); the second bracket (200) is fixed to the second connecting portion (122); and the first connecting portion (121) is connected to the mounting body (110).

3. The bracket assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The second bracket (200) and the second connecting portion (122) are split structures and are detachably connected.

4. The bracket assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The second bracket (200) and the second connecting portion (122) are of split structure and are non-detachably connected.

5. The bracket assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The number of the second connection parts (122) is at least two, and the second connection parts (122) are arranged at intervals on at least one side of the first connection part (121), and the second bracket (200) is connected to the second connection parts (122) located on the same side of the first connection part (121).

6. The bracket assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The second bracket (200) and the first connecting portion (121) both extend along a first direction, and the second connecting portions (122) are arranged at intervals along the first direction and extend along a second direction, and the second direction intersects with the first direction.

7. The bracket assembly according to claim 5 or 6, wherein: The second bracket (200) and each of the second connecting parts (122) are configured as a planar plate-shaped structure.

8. The bracket assembly according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein: The first connecting portion (121) and each of the second connecting portions (122) are an integrated structure.

9. The bracket assembly according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein: The first connecting portion (121) and each of the second connecting portions (122) are split structures.

10. The bracket assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein: The first connecting portion (121) and the mounting body (110) are both configured as planar plate structures.

11. A vehicle comprising the bracket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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