Cooling Package Fan Mounting Assembly Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooling package mounting structures for cooling fan assemblies are complex, space-intensive, and affect the robustness of the cooling package, making them difficult to install and maintain in modern engine systems.
Innovation Solution
A mounting assembly that includes a mounting plate and bracket system coupled between cooling cores, allowing for the releasable coupling of the cooling fan assembly within the cooling package, facilitating a compact and robust design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complex mounting structure is used to mount the cooling fan assembly, then the cooling fan assembly can be securely mounted, but the device complexity increases and space is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into separate functional components: a mounting plate that interfaces with the shroud, a mounting bracket that interfaces with the cooling fan assembly, and fastening mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall assembly process while maintaining secure mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate serves multiple functions: it provides a mounting surface for the cooling fan assembly, reinforces the shroud structure, and distributes mechanical loads. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, thereby simplifying the overall mounting structure.
2Reliability
If a complex mounting structure is used to mount the cooling fan assembly, then the cooling fan assembly can be securely mounted, but the space available in the cooling package is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed to nest within the contours of the shroud and cooling fan assembly, utilizing existing spaces rather than adding external bulk. This nesting approach allows secure mounting while minimizing the volume occupied by the mounting structure itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure utilizes the thickness dimension of the shroud and cooling fan assembly by incorporating reinforcement ribs and layered fastening mechanisms. This dimensional approach allows secure mounting without increasing the planar footprint, thereby preserving space in the cooling package.
3Reliability
If existing mounting structures are used, then the cooling fan assembly can be mounted, but the robustness of the cooling package is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate incorporates reinforcement ribs that create a composite structural system, combining the shroud material with rigid support elements. This composite approach enhances the local strength and stiffness at the mounting location without compromising the overall robustness of the cooling package.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure incorporates stress-distributing features and reinforcement elements positioned in advance to prevent stress concentration and potential failure points. This preemptive reinforcement ensures the cooling package maintains its robustness under various operational loads and vibrations.
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AI summary
A mounting assembly to mount a cooling fan assembly within a cooling package of a machine, is provided. The cooling package includes an inlet header, an outlet header, and a cooling core having a side extending between the inlet header and the outlet header. The mounting assembly includes a mounting plate coupled to the side of the cooling core. The mounting assembly further includes a mounting bracket coupled to the mounting plate and includes a mounting member for releasably coupling the cooling fan assembly within the cooling package.