Vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle (100). The vehicle (100) comprises a vehicle body (1), a connection structure (2), and a thermal management system (3). The vehicle body (1) comprises floor paneling, side enclosure paneling (11), and a front cabin (12) enclosed by the floor paneling and the side enclosure paneling (11). The connection structure (2) is provided in the front cabin (12) and is connected to the vehicle body (1). The thermal management system (3) is provided in the front cabin (12), and comprises a first thermal management component (31) and a plurality of second thermal management components (32). The first thermal management component (31) is connected to the second thermal management components (32). The plurality of second thermal management components (32) are integrated as an integrated module (33) of the thermal management system (3). The integrated module (33) is connected to the connection structure (2). The first thermal management component (31) is connected to the vehicle body (1).

Description

vehicle CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This patent application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed on December 18, 2023, with application number 202311748000.5 and invention name “Vehicle”. The full text of the above Chinese patent application is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology. Background Art

[0003] With the development of new energy technologies, thermal management systems are required to provide more and more functions. As a result, the size of thermal management systems is becoming increasingly large. To solve this problem, more and more thermal management systems are becoming integrated. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application provides a vehicle, comprising:

[0005] The vehicle body comprises a bottom plate, side panels and a front cabin enclosed by the bottom plate and the side panels;

[0006] a connecting structure, disposed in the front compartment and connected to the vehicle body; and

[0007] A thermal management system is arranged in the front compartment and includes a first thermal management component and multiple second thermal management components; the first thermal management component is connected to the second thermal management component; multiple second thermal management components are integrated into an integrated module of the thermal management system; the integrated module is connected to the connecting structure; and the first thermal management component is connected to the vehicle body.

[0008] In some embodiments, the integrated module includes a plate body; the plate body includes an assembly surface and a connection surface arranged opposite to each other along its thickness direction; a second thermal management component is arranged on the connection surface; the assembly surface is connected to the connection structure; the side panel includes a first side and a second side spaced apart along the width direction of the vehicle, and the connection structure is connected to the first side.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first side includes a first panel surface, the connecting structure includes a first connecting beam extending along the length direction of the vehicle; the first connecting beam includes a first surface away from the first panel surface in the width direction of the vehicle; the assembly surface is connected to the first surface; the length direction is different from the width direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first connecting beam includes a second surface away from the base plate; the plate body includes a first connecting portion extending from the assembly surface away from the connecting surface; and the first connecting portion is connected to the second surface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the dimension of the first connecting beam in the width direction of the vehicle is greater than or equal to 30 mm and less than or equal to 40 mm; the width direction is different from the length direction; and / or,

[0012] The distance between the first surface and the first plate surface is greater than or equal to 480 mm and less than or equal to 500 mm.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting structure includes a second connecting beam extending along the length direction of the vehicle; the second connecting beam is arranged between the first connecting beam and the bottom plate; the second connecting beam includes a third surface facing the first connecting beam; the plate body includes a second connecting portion extending from the assembly surface away from the connecting surface; the second connecting portion is connected to the third surface.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first side includes a second board surface, the connection structure includes a fixing plate; the fixing plate is connected to the second board surface; the fixing plate includes a connection unit extending parallel to the base plate; the board body includes a third connection portion extending from the connection surface away from the assembly surface; the third connection portion is connected to the connection unit.

[0015] In some embodiments, the fixing plate includes a fixing unit connected to the connecting unit; the fixing unit is connected to the second plate surface; and an extending direction of the fixing unit is different from an extending direction of the connecting unit.

[0016] In some embodiments, the fixing plate includes reinforcing ribs disposed on the fixing unit and / or the connecting unit. Furthermore, the fixing plate includes flanges disposed on edges of the fixing unit and / or the connecting unit.

[0017] In some embodiments, the integrated module further comprises a buffer disposed between the plate body and the connection structure. And / or,

[0018] The second thermal management component includes at least one of a heat exchanger, a battery water pump, a motor water pump, an air conditioning water pump, and a three-way valve. And / or,

[0019] The first heat management component includes at least one of a gas-liquid separator, a radiator, a cooling fan, a compressor, a kettle, a heater, and a condenser.

[0020] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the thermal management system of the vehicle of the present application integrates the second thermal management component into an integrated module, thereby being able to centralize the scattered thermal management components to a certain extent. By fixing the integrated module to the connection structure, the connection of the integrated module reduces the strength and fixing performance requirements of the side panels. In addition, the integrated module of the present application can form a gap with the side panels, which is beneficial to reduce the possibility of damage to the integrated module, thereby reducing maintenance costs, and can also avoid personal injuries that may be caused by the integrated module when pedestrians collide with the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle of the present application can be assembled with a thermal management system provided with an integrated module, and can also be assembled with a thermal management system without an integrated module, that is, the vehicle can choose to connect one of two thermal management systems with different settings, which is beneficial to improve the compatibility of the vehicle and save the vehicle development cycle and development costs.

[0021] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for describing the embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be derived from these drawings without inventive effort.

[0023] FIG1 is a partial schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] FIG2 is a simplified schematic diagram of a top view of an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] FIG3 is a simplified schematic diagram showing an embodiment of the connection structure and thermal management system of the present application.

[0026] FIG4 is an overall schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a fixing plate of the present application.

[0027] Description of reference numerals:

[0028] 100 vehicle, 1 vehicle body, 11 side panel, 111 first side, 112 second side, 1111 first plate surface, 1112 second plate surface, 12 front compartment, 13 connecting hole, 2 connecting structure, 21 first connecting beam, 211 first surface, 212 second surface, 22 second connecting beam, 221 third surface, 23 fixing plate, 231 connecting unit, 232 fixing unit, 233 reinforcing rib, 234 flange portion, 235 assembly hole, 236 water pipe hole, 3 thermal management system, 31 first thermal management component, 32 second thermal management component, 33 integrated module, 331 plate body, 332 connecting surface, 333 assembly surface, 334 first connecting portion, 335 second connecting portion, 336 third connecting portion, 4 bracket, D1 size, D2 distance, X length direction, Y width direction, Z height direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of devices consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0030] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used in this application should have the ordinary meaning understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The use of "first," "second," and similar terms in this specification and claims does not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but is simply used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "a" or "an" do not indicate a quantitative limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. If only "a" is referred to, this will be separately stated. "Multiple" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, words such as "front," "rear," "lower," and / or "upper" are for convenience only and are not limited to a single location or spatial orientation. Words such as "include" or "comprising" mean that the elements or objects listed before "include" or "comprising" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprising" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Connected" or "connected" and similar words are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can also include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] Integrated thermal management systems increase size. They require strong connection structures for assembly, and they occupy space for other components.

[0032] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the present application provides a vehicle 100, including a vehicle body 1, a connecting structure 2 and a thermal management system 3. The vehicle body 1 includes a bottom plate (not shown), a side panel 11 and a front compartment 12 surrounded by the bottom plate and the side panel 11. The connecting structure 2 is arranged in the front compartment 12 and is connected to the vehicle body 1. The thermal management system 3 is arranged in the front compartment 12, including a first thermal management component 31 and a plurality of second thermal management components 32. The first thermal management component 31 is connected to the second thermal management component 32, and the connection method between the first thermal management component 31 and the second thermal management component 32 can be, for example, direct physical contact or indirect connection through components such as pipes. The plurality of second thermal management components 32 are integrated into an integrated module 33 of the thermal management system 3. Among them, the integrated module 33 is connected to the connecting structure 2. The first thermal management component 31 is connected to the vehicle body 1.

[0033] The thermal management system 3 of the present application integrates the second thermal management component 32 into an integrated module 33, thereby centralizing the dispersed thermal management components to a certain extent. Therefore, the integrated module 33 can free up space in the front cabin 12 to a certain extent, thereby allowing the volume of other components to increase, thereby improving the performance of the vehicle 100, or allowing the addition of functional components to enrich the functionality of the vehicle 100.

[0034] In addition, since the integrated module 33 integrates multiple second thermal management components 32, its volume and weight are increased compared to the first thermal management component 31. By fixing the integrated module 33 to the connection structure 2, the connection requirements of the integrated module 33 on the strength and fixing performance of the side panel 11 are reduced. Moreover, compared with the solution in which the integrated module 33 is directly connected to the side panel 11, the integrated module 33 of the present application can form a gap between the side panel 11. When the vehicle 100 collides, this gap allows the side panel 11 to deform and buffer the force, avoiding damage to the integrated module 33 and increased repair costs. At the same time, when the vehicle 100 collides with a pedestrian, this gap can also prevent the pedestrian from directly colliding with the integrated module 33 and causing physical injury.

[0035] In some embodiments, the second thermal management component 32 includes at least one of a heat exchanger, a battery water pump, a motor water pump, an air conditioning water pump, and a three-way valve. The motor water pump and the battery water pump are used to pump cooling water in the motor cooling line and the battery cooling line, respectively. The air conditioning water pump is used to pump refrigerant in the refrigerant line. The heat exchanger is used to achieve heat exchange between the two lines. The three-way valve is used to connect the fluids between the three lines. The first thermal management component 31 includes at least one of a gas-liquid separator, a radiator, a cooling fan, a compressor, a kettle, a heater, and a condenser.

[0036] It should be noted that in some embodiments, thermal management system 3 includes, for example, a heat exchanger. However, the heat exchanger may not be integrated into integrated module 33 but may instead be directly connected to vehicle body 1. In this embodiment, the heat exchanger serves as first thermal management component 31. Similarly, when, for example, a gas-liquid separator is integrated into integrated module 33, the gas-liquid separator serves as second thermal management component 32 of thermal management system 3.

[0037] The connection between the first thermal management component 31 and the vehicle body 1 can be that the first thermal management component 31 is connected to the side panel 11 or the bottom panel of the vehicle body 1. The connection between the first thermal management component 31 and the bottom panel can be that the first thermal management component 31 is connected to a subframe, bracket or other component of the vehicle 100, or is directly connected to the bottom panel. The connection between the first thermal management component 31 and the side panel 11 can be that the first thermal management component 31 is connected to the side of the side panel 11 that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X, or the first thermal management component 31 is connected to the side of the side panel 11 that is perpendicular to the width direction Y. It should be noted that since the side panel 11 of the vehicle 100 is generally a curved structure or a special-shaped structure, the vertical referred to here should be understood as the side panel 11 being approximately perpendicular to the width direction Y, or the side panel 11 being approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X. That is, when the angle between the plane and the width direction Y or the length direction X, or the angle between the tangent and the width direction Y or the length direction X is between 80° and 100°, it should be understood as the vertical referred to in this application.

[0038] The connection between the first thermal management component 31 and the vehicle body 1 can be achieved by welding or snap-fitting. As shown in Figure 1, in some embodiments, the vehicle body 1 also includes a connection hole 13. The first thermal management component 31 is connected to the vehicle body 1 through the connection hole 13. For example, the first thermal management component 31 and the vehicle body 1 can be connected by providing a bolt in the connection hole 13. This application is not limited to this. The first thermal management component 31 is detachably connected to the vehicle body 1, which is convenient for the subsequent disassembly and assembly of the vehicle 100, and is also convenient for the subsequent maintenance and repair of the thermal management system 3.

[0039] The following is a detailed description of the connection method of the integrated module 33. The various embodiments of the present application can complement and combine with each other without contradiction. For the sake of clarity and simplicity of explanation, the present application sets reference directions, namely the length direction X, width direction Y and height direction Z of the vehicle 100. Among them, the length direction X, width direction Y and height direction Z are shown in the accompanying drawings as being perpendicular to each other. However, in other embodiments, the length direction X, width direction Y and height direction Z can also form any angle between each other, and the present application does not limit this.

[0040] 3 , in some embodiments, the integrated module 33 includes a plate body 331. The plate body 331 includes an assembly surface 333 and a connection surface 332 that are arranged opposite to each other along its thickness direction. The second thermal management component 32 is disposed on the connection surface 332. The assembly surface 333 is connected to the connection structure 2. In this embodiment, the second thermal management component 32 is only disposed on one side of the plate body 331. In this way, when the integrated module 33 is connected to the connection structure 2, the connection structure 2 does not need to be designed to avoid the second thermal management component 32. This arrangement can simplify the design of the connection structure 2, reduce the difficulty of assembly when assembling the integrated module 33, and improve assembly efficiency.

[0041] 1 and 2 , in some embodiments, the side panel 11 includes a first side 111 and a second side 112 spaced apart along the width direction Y of the vehicle 100 . The first side 111 includes a first panel surface 1111 and a second panel surface 1112 . The connecting structure 2 is connected to the first side 111 .

[0042] 1 and 3 , in one embodiment, the connection structure 2 includes a first connection beam 21 extending along a length direction X. The first connection beam 21 includes a first surface 211 that is spaced apart from the first panel surface 1111 in the width direction Y. The assembly surface 333 is connected to the first surface 211. By connecting the integrated module 33 to the first surface 211, the second thermal management component 32 can be positioned away from the side panel 11. If the vehicle 100 is involved in a collision that damages the side panel 11, damage to the second thermal management component 32, which is spaced apart from the side panel 11, can be avoided to a certain extent.

[0043] In addition, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first surface 211 is connected to the assembly surface 333, so the thickness direction of the plate body 331 is parallel to the width direction Y. It is easy to understand that the plate body 331, as a plate body component, has a dimension in the width direction Y that is much smaller than the dimension in the height direction Z and the length direction X. Therefore, this arrangement can reduce the space occupied by the integrated module 33 in the width direction Y, thereby freeing up space in the front cabin 12. In addition, the thermal management system 3 is usually arranged in the middle of the front cabin 12. By arranging the second thermal management component 32 toward the middle of the front cabin 12, the pipe connection and fixation of the thermal management system 3 are more convenient and reasonable.

[0044] The connection between the assembly surface 333 and the first surface 211 can be achieved by welding, snap-fitting, or other methods. Alternatively, as shown in FIG3 , the plate 331 and the first surface 211 can be detachably connected by bolts or screws. Compared to welding, detachable connections facilitate subsequent repair and replacement of the integrated module 33. Compared to snap-fitting, detachable connections such as bolts and screws offer greater strength and are therefore able to withstand vibrations generated during vehicle 100 operation, preventing the integrated module 33 and the first connecting beam 21 from becoming disconnected and causing vehicle 100 failure.

[0045] As shown in Figure 3, the assembly surface 333 is connected to the first surface 211. If there is no supporting structure in the height direction Z, the plate 331 is easily dislodged due to gravity or vibration during the driving of the vehicle 100. Therefore, the connection strength between the plate 331 and the connecting structure 2 must be high.

[0046] Therefore, in some embodiments, the first connecting beam 21 includes a second surface 212 away from the bottom plate. The plate body 331 includes a first connecting portion 334 extending from the self-assembly surface 333 away from the connecting surface 332 (in the width direction Y). The first connecting portion 334 is connected to the second surface 212. Through the cooperation between the first connecting portion 334 and the first connecting beam 21, the first connecting beam 21 can support the integrated module 33 in the height direction Z. In addition, the cooperation between the first connecting portion 334 and the second surface 212 can also prevent the plate body 331 from rotating parallel to the first surface 211. In this way, the connection stability of the integrated module 33 is effectively improved. When the vehicle 100 is bumpy or collides, the relative position between the integrated module 33 and the connecting structure 2 can also remain unchanged.

[0047] Referring to Figure 2 , in some embodiments, the distance D2 between the first surface 211 and the first panel 1111 is greater than or equal to 480 mm and less than or equal to 500 mm. For example, the distance D2 can be 480 mm, 485 mm, 490 mm, 495 mm, or 500 mm. By limiting the distance D2 between the first surface 211 and the first panel 1111, the first connecting beam 21 can be positioned as close to the side panel 11 as possible, further freeing up space in the center of the front compartment 12. This allows the center of the front compartment 12 to accommodate more functional components, thereby enriching the functionality of the vehicle 100. Alternatively, the center of the front compartment 12 can be used to house larger components, such as batteries, further enhancing the performance of the vehicle 100. However, if the distance D2 between the first surface 211 and the first panel 1111 is too small, the distance between the first connecting beam 21 and the first panel 1111 is too small. Consequently, when the vehicle 100 collides with the side panel 11, the first connecting beam 21 is more likely to be impacted and deformed. Therefore, the distance D2 can protect the first connecting beam 21 to a certain extent, so that it can provide a stable supporting connection function.

[0048] As shown in FIG3 , in some embodiments, the dimension D1 of the first connecting beam 21 in the width direction Y of the vehicle 100 is greater than or equal to 30 mm and less than or equal to 40 mm. The dimension D1 can be 30 mm, 31 mm, 32 mm, 33 mm, 34 mm, 35 mm, 36 mm, 37 mm, 38 mm, 39 mm or 40 mm. By limiting the dimension D1, the dimension of the first connecting beam 21 in the width direction Y can be controlled. Referring to FIG2 and FIG3 , since the second thermal management component 32 is connected to one side of the plate 331, by reasonably controlling the dimension D1, the first connecting beam 21 and the integrated module 33 occupy a small proportion in the width direction Y. In this way, the integrated module 33 can free up space in the front compartment 12 in the width direction Y to a certain extent.

[0049] When the dimension D1 of the first connecting beam 21 and the distance D2 between the first surface 211 and the first panel 1111 are within the ranges of the aforementioned embodiment, the integrated module 33 is positioned as close as possible to the first panel 1111, while reducing the space occupied in the width direction Y. In this way, the space of the front compartment 12 in the width direction Y can be further increased.

[0050] Due to gravity, the integrated module 33 continuously applies a force to the connection structure 2 in the height direction Z. However, the force applied by the integrated module 33 to the connection structure 2 in the width direction Y and the length direction X is significantly smaller than the force in the height direction Z.

[0051] In order to strengthen the connection stability of the connection structure 2 to the integrated module 33 in the height direction Z, referring to Figure 3, in some embodiments, the connection structure 2 includes a second connection beam 22 extending along the length direction X of the vehicle 100. The second connection beam 22 is arranged between the first connection beam 21 and the bottom plate. The second connection beam 22 includes a third surface 221 facing the first connection beam 21. The plate body 331 includes a second connection portion 335 extending away from the connection surface 332 (in the width direction Y) from the self-assembly surface 333. The second connection portion 335 is connected to the third surface 221. If the first connection portion 334 cooperates with the second surface 212, the plate body 331 can be considered to be "hanging" on the first connection beam 21. Then, the cooperation between the third surface 221 and the second connection portion 335 can be considered as the second connection beam 22 "supporting" the integrated module 33 in the height direction Z. With this arrangement, the weight of the integrated module 33 is shared by the first connecting beam 21 and the second connecting beam 22. Therefore, the connecting structure 2 can stably secure the integrated module 33 in place in the height direction Z. Furthermore, by securing the plate 331 at two locations in the height direction Z, the connecting structure 2 prevents the plate 331 from rotating at the first connecting beam 21 about an axis parallel to the length direction X. Therefore, this arrangement helps improve the stability of the integrated module 33 during vehicle 100 operation.

[0052] In the embodiment shown in Figure 1 , the first connecting beam 21 and the second connecting beam 22 each extend from the second plate surface 1112 along the length direction X, meaning that the first connecting beam 21 and the second connecting beam 22 are each connected to the second plate surface 1112. Furthermore, the second connecting beam 22 can be connected to the bottom plate simultaneously with the second plate surface 1112. In other embodiments, the connection structure 2 can also be such that the first connecting beam 21 extends from the second plate surface 1112 along the length direction X, while the second connecting beam 22 is connected to the bottom plate and extends along the length direction X. This application is not limited to this.

[0053] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the surface of the integrated module 33 facing the base plate is flush with the third surface 221. In other words, the structure of the integrated module 33 facing the base plate does not exceed the third surface 221 in the height direction Z. The position of the integrated module 33 in the height direction Z is controlled. In this way, the flow channel layout of the thermal management system 3 can have sufficient space, reducing the difficulty of laying and connecting pipes. In the embodiment where the second connecting beam 22 extends from the second plate surface 1112 along the length direction X, the second connecting beam 22 is spaced from the base plate in the height direction Z, thereby further increasing the flow channel layout space of the thermal management system 3.

[0054] 1 , 3 , and 4 , in some embodiments, the connection structure 2 includes a fixing plate 23. The fixing plate 23 is connected to the second plate surface 1112. The fixing plate 23 includes a connection unit 231 extending parallel to the base plate. The plate body 331 includes a third connection portion 336 extending from a connection surface 332 away from an assembly surface 333 (in the width direction Y). The third connection portion 336 is connected to the connection unit 231. In this embodiment, the fixing plate 23 can provide support for the integrated module 33 in the height direction Z, thereby bearing the weight of the integrated module 33 and improving the connection stability of the integrated module 33.

[0055] In some embodiments, the connection structure 2 includes only the first connection beam 21 and the fixing plate 23. The cooperation between the first connection beam 21 and the fixing plate 23 can realize the connection and fixation of the integrated module 33 in the height direction Z, the length direction X, and the width direction Y, which helps to simplify the structure and free up space in the front compartment 12.

[0056] In other embodiments, the connection structure 2 includes a first connection beam 21, a second connection beam 22, and a fixing plate 23. In other words, the integrated module 33 is connected and fixed to the vehicle body 1 via three different connection structures 2. Furthermore, the first connection beam 21, the second connection beam 22, and the fixing plate 23 provide multi-directional support in the height direction Z, the length direction X, and the width direction Y, preventing looseness in any particular location from causing an unstable connection of the integrated module 33 in a certain direction.

[0057] In the embodiment shown in FIG3 , the position where the plate body 331 is connected to the first surface 211 is located at the upper left corner of the plate body 331 in the view. The first connection portion 334 is provided at the upper right corner. The second connection portion 335 is provided at the lower left corner. The third connection portion 336 is provided at the lower right corner. Through "four-corner positioning", the connection structure 2 can make the center of mass of the integrated module 33 fall in the middle as much as possible, thereby improving the installation stability of the integrated module 33 on the vehicle 100. In other embodiments, the designer can select the setting positions of the first connection portion 334, the second connection portion 335 and the third connection portion 336 based on the center of mass position of the integrated module 33 and the installation space on the first connecting beam 21 and the second connecting beam 22. This application does not limit this.

[0058] In an optional embodiment, the integrated module 33 further includes a buffer member (not shown) disposed between the plate body 331 and the connecting structure 2. The buffer member may be, for example, a thin planar member, and is clamped between the assembly surface 333 and the connecting structure 2. Alternatively, in the embodiment shown in FIG3 , taking the first connecting portion 334 as an example, the buffer member may be disposed in a hole in the first connecting portion 334 , so that when the first connecting portion 334 and the first connecting beam 21 are bolted together, the buffer member forms a buffer between the first connecting beam 21 and the first connecting portion 334 . The provision of the buffer member can absorb vibrations from the vehicle 100 during operation, preventing the vibrations from being transmitted to the rigid plate body 331 through the rigid fixed structure, causing abnormal noise and wear. At the same time, the buffer member is disposed in the hole, which can fully utilize the space of the integrated module 33 without increasing the distance between the integrated module 33 and the connecting structure 2 in the width direction Y.

[0059] The fixing plate 23 can be welded to the second plate surface 1112, or snap-connected. As shown in FIG4 , in some embodiments, the fixing plate 23 includes a fixing unit 232 connected to the connecting unit 231. The fixing unit 232 is connected to the second plate surface 1112. The extension direction of the fixing unit 232 is different from the extension direction of the connecting unit 231. Referring to FIG1 , by such an arrangement, the contact area between the fixing plate 23 and the side panel 11 is effectively increased, further improving the connection stability between the fixing plate 23 and the side panel 11, thereby ensuring the connection stability of the integrated module 33.

[0060] In the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 4 , the fixing plate 23 includes a plurality of assembly holes 235 . The assembly holes 235 can be provided in the fixing unit 232 , thereby enabling a fixed connection between the fixing plate 23 and the side panel 11 via fasteners such as screws and bolts. To provide support for the fixing plate 23 in the height direction Z, thereby reducing the strength requirements for the fixing plate 23 , as shown in Figure 4 , the assembly holes 235 are also provided in the connecting unit 231 . As shown in Figure 1 , the connecting unit 231 is connected to the bracket 4 of the vehicle 100 via fasteners such as bolts and screws, enabling the bracket 4 to support the fixing plate 23 in the height direction Z. In this way, when the integrated module 33 is connected to the fixing plate 23, the weight of the integrated module 33 is transferred to the bracket 4 through the fixing plate 23 , where it is shared by the bracket 4 . Therefore, this arrangement can reduce the overall structural strength requirements for the fixing plate 23 .

[0061] To enhance the overall structural strength of the fixing plate 23 and prevent deformation of the fixing plate 23 under long-term stress, in some embodiments, the fixing plate 23 includes reinforcing ribs 233. The reinforcing ribs 233 are disposed in both the fixing unit 232 and the connecting unit 231. The provision of the reinforcing ribs 233 enhances the deformation resistance of the fixing plate 23, thereby improving the support strength provided by the fixing plate 23 to the integrated module 33. In some embodiments, the reinforcing ribs 233 may be provided only in the fixing unit 232 or only in the connecting unit 231. This is not a limitation in the present application.

[0062] As shown in Figure 4, in an optional embodiment, the fixing plate 23 also includes a flanging portion 234 provided on the edges of the connecting unit 231 and the fixing unit 232. The provision of the flanging portion 234 can improve the sharp edges of the fixing plate 23 into smooth edges. During the assembly of the fixing plate 23, the flanging portion 234 can prevent the assemblers from being cut. Since there are a large number of cables and pipes in the front compartment 12, the provision of the flanging portion 234 can prevent sharp edges from cutting the cables and pipes, thereby protecting the components of the vehicle 100. In some embodiments, the flanging portion 234 can also be provided only on the connecting unit 231, or only on the fixing unit 232, and this application does not limit this.

[0063] Because the second thermal management component 32 on the integrated module 33 requires multiple pipes to function, in one embodiment, the fixing plate 23 includes a water pipe hole 236. Subsequent pipes can be secured to the pipes by, for example, threading a wiring harness, a fixing strap, or the like through the water pipe hole 236, thereby securing the pipes in place. This prevents the pipes from shifting due to bumps and vibrations during vehicle 100 operation, preventing pipe joints from becoming dislodged and ensuring proper operation of the thermal management system 3.

[0064] It should be noted that in embodiments where the vehicle 100 includes an integrated module 33, the integrated module 33 can be connected to the vehicle body 1 via the aforementioned embodiment of the connection structure 2, while the first thermal management components 31 are directly connected to the vehicle body 1. In embodiments where the vehicle 100 does not include an integrated module 33, all first thermal management components 31 are directly connected to the vehicle body 1, while no first thermal management components 31 may be connected to the connection structure 2, or some first thermal management components 31 may be adaptively connected to the connection structure 2 for securement. Therefore, the vehicle 100 of the present application can actually selectively connect to two different thermal management systems 3: a thermal management system 3 that includes the integrated module 33 and a thermal management system 3 that does not include the integrated module 33.

[0065] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the present application. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications, additions, or substitute similar methods for the described specific embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present application or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0066] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above 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.

Claims

1. A vehicle comprising: A vehicle body, comprising a bottom plate, side panels, and a front cabin surrounded by the bottom plate and the side panels; A connecting structure, disposed in the front cabin and connected to the vehicle body; as well as A thermal management system is arranged in the front cabin, comprising a first thermal management component and a plurality of second thermal management components; the first thermal management component is connected to the second thermal management component; a plurality of the second thermal management components are integrated into an integrated module of the thermal management system; the integrated module is connected to the connecting structure; and the first thermal management component is connected to the vehicle body.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The integrated module comprises a plate body; the plate body comprises an assembly surface and a connection surface which are arranged opposite to each other along the thickness direction thereof; the second thermal management component is arranged on the connection surface; the assembly surface is connected to the connection structure; The side panel includes a first side and a second side spaced apart in a width direction of the vehicle, and the connection structure is connected to the first side.

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The first side includes a first panel surface, the connecting structure includes a first connecting beam extending along the length direction of the vehicle; the first connecting beam includes a first surface away from the first panel surface in the width direction of the vehicle; the assembly surface is connected to the first surface; the length direction is different from the width direction.

4. The vehicle according to claim 3, wherein: The first connecting beam includes a second surface away from the bottom plate; the plate body includes a first connecting portion extending from the assembling surface away from the connecting surface; and the first connecting portion is connected to the second surface.

5. The vehicle according to claim 3, wherein: The dimension of the first connecting beam in the width direction of the vehicle is greater than or equal to 30 mm and less than or equal to 40 mm; the width direction is different from the length direction; and / or, The distance between the first surface and the first plate surface is greater than or equal to 480 mm and less than or equal to 500 mm.

6. The vehicle according to claim 3, wherein: The connecting structure includes a second connecting beam extending along the length direction of the vehicle; the second connecting beam is arranged between the first connecting beam and the bottom plate; the second connecting beam includes a third surface facing the first connecting beam; the plate body includes a second connecting portion extending from the assembly surface away from the connecting surface; the second connecting portion is connected to the third surface.

7. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The first side includes a second board surface, and the connecting structure includes a fixing plate; the fixing plate is connected to the second board surface; the fixing plate includes a connecting unit extending parallel to the base plate; the board body includes a third connecting portion extending from the connecting surface away from the assembly surface; the third connecting portion is connected to the connecting unit.

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, wherein: The fixing plate includes a fixing unit connected to the connecting unit; the fixing unit is connected to the second plate surface; and an extending direction of the fixing unit is different from an extending direction of the connecting unit.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, wherein: The fixing plate includes reinforcing ribs; the reinforcing ribs are arranged on the fixing unit and / or the connecting unit; and / or, The fixing plate comprises a flange portion; the flange portion is arranged at an edge of the fixing unit and / or the connecting unit.

10. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The integrated module further comprises a buffer member disposed between the plate body and the connecting structure; and / or The second thermal management component includes at least one of a heat exchanger, a battery water pump, a motor water pump, an air conditioning water pump, and a three-way valve; and / or The first heat management component includes at least one of a gas-liquid separator, a radiator, a cooling fan, a compressor, a kettle, a heater, and a condenser.

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