CN219903989U - Thermal management device and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a thermal management device and a vehicle. The thermal management device includes a refrigerant plate and a plurality of support frames. The refrigerant plate has a refrigerant flow channel. A plurality of the support frames are fixedly connected as one, and each At least part of each of the support frames is stacked and fixedly connected to the refrigerant plate. According to the thermal management device in the embodiment of the present invention, through multiple support frames, the overall structural strength of the thermal management device can be improved, so that the thermal management device can be stably installed on the vehicle.

Description

Thermal Management Devices and Vehicles

Technical field

The utility model relates to the technical field of thermal management, and in particular to a thermal management device and a vehicle including the thermal management device.

Background technique

The thermal management device can be used for vehicle thermal management integration and is suitable for temperature control of vehicles or other equipment. When it is applied to a vehicle, it can provide a good temperature environment for the passengers in the vehicle and enable all parts of the vehicle to work at the appropriate temperature. temperature range.

During the operation of vehicles and other equipment, there will be vibration, impact, etc. At this time, the thermal management device installed in the equipment needs to have a certain structural strength to ensure the stable installation of the thermal management device.

Utility model content

The utility model aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent.

Therefore, one purpose of the present invention is to provide a thermal management device that can improve the structural strength of the thermal management device so that the thermal management device can be stably installed on the vehicle.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle, which includes the aforementioned thermal management device.

According to the thermal management device in the embodiment of the present invention, the thermal management device includes a refrigerant plate and a plurality of support frames, the refrigerant plate has a refrigerant flow channel, a plurality of the support frames are fixedly connected as one, and each At least a part of the support frame is stacked and fixedly connected to the refrigerant plate.

According to the thermal management device in the embodiment of the present invention, through multiple support frames, the overall structural strength of the thermal management device can be improved, so that the thermal management device can be stably installed on the vehicle.

In addition, the thermal management device according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

Optionally, the plurality of support frames include a first support frame, the thermal management device includes a water heater, and the water heater is connected to the first support frame.

Optionally, the refrigerant plate is arranged horizontally, the first support frame is connected to the left side of the refrigerant plate, the first support frame has opposite first and second sides, and the water heater Connected to the first side of the first support frame, the second side of the first support frame is stacked and connected to the refrigerant plate.

Optionally, the first support frame has a first flange that extends toward the first side of the first support frame and supports and connects the water heater.

Optionally, the first support frame is in the shape of a sheet extending in the up and down direction, the first flange is provided at the lower end of the first support frame, the upper end of the first support frame and the first flange are First positioning holes for positioning the water heater are provided on both sides.

Optionally, the first support frame has a second flange that extends toward the second side of the first support frame and is supported and connected to the upper side of the refrigerant plate.

Optionally, the first support frame has a sinking platform, the sinking platform protrudes from the second side of the first support frame, the sinking platform abuts the refrigerant plate, and the sinking platform is on the first A recess is formed on the second side of a support frame and is screwed to the refrigerant plate. The recess is configured to accommodate the head of the screw.

Optionally, the first support frame extends in the up and down direction, and the first support frame also has a limiting groove, the limiting groove is in a shape with an upper end wider than a lower end, and the water heater is provided with a limiting groove. Hook, the width of the limit hook is not greater than the width of the upper end of the limit groove and not less than the width of the lower end of the limit groove, and the limit hook is snap-fitted with the first support frame.

Optionally, the first support frame is provided with a boss, the boss protrudes in a direction away from the refrigerant plate, and the limiting groove is provided on the boss.

Optionally, the plurality of support frames further include a second support frame and a third support frame, and the second support frame and the third support frame are respectively provided on the refrigerant plate in a direction surrounding the refrigerant plate. On both sides of the first support frame, the second support frame and the third support frame are stacked and fixedly connected to the refrigerant plate, and are fixedly connected to the first support frame.

Optionally, the second support frame extends in the up and down direction, has an upper end with a first connection part for connecting to the vehicle body, and a lower end with a second connection part, and the second connection part is stacked and connected to the refrigerant plate. Front side.

Optionally, the third support frame includes a third connection part and a fourth connection part for connecting to the vehicle body, the third connection part is stacked and connected to the left side of the refrigerant plate, and the fourth connection part The third connecting portion is connected to the lower end of the third connecting portion and extends toward the side away from the refrigerant plate.

Optionally, at least one of the plurality of support frames is provided with a second positioning hole for positioning the wire harness.

Optionally, a connecting frame is connected between the second supporting frame and the first supporting frame, and both ends of the connecting frame are stacked and welded to the first supporting frame and the second supporting frame respectively. .

Optionally, the support frame is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged in parallel or crosswise.

According to the vehicle in an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle includes a vehicle body and the above thermal management device, and at least part of the plurality of support frames is connected to the vehicle body.

According to the vehicle in the embodiment of the present invention, by applying the aforementioned thermal management device, the overall strength of the vehicle can be improved, thereby improving the overall NVH performance.

Description of the drawings

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a thermal management device in some embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an isometric view of the first support frame, the second support frame and the third support frame in some embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a front view of the first support frame, the second support frame and the third support frame in some embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a water heater in some embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle in some embodiments of the present invention.

Reference signs:

Vehicle 1000, thermal management device 100, refrigerant plate 10, first support frame 20, first flange 21, second flange 22, sinking platform 23, limiting groove 24, boss 25, second support frame 30, A connecting part 31, a second connecting part 32, a third supporting frame 40, a third connecting part 41, a fourth connecting part 42, a connecting frame 50, a reinforcing rib 60, a water heater 70, a limiting hook 71, and a vehicle body 200 .

Detailed ways

The utility model proposes a thermal management device 100 and a vehicle 1000, which can improve the structural strength of the thermal management device 100 so that the thermal management device 100 can be stably installed on the vehicle 1000.

The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , a thermal management device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

The thermal management device 100 may include a refrigerant plate 10 and a plurality of support frames. The refrigerant plate 10 may have a refrigerant flow channel. The refrigerant flow channel may be used for the flow of refrigerant in the thermal management device 100. The multiple support frames may be fixedly connected as one body. , and at least a part of each support frame can be stacked and fixedly connected with the refrigerant plate 10 , thereby improving the overall structural strength of the thermal management device 100 so that the thermal management device 100 can be stably installed on the vehicle 1000 .

It can be understood that multiple support frames can be fixed as one body, and the multiple support frames can be connected to the refrigerant plate 10. The refrigerant plate 10 can be installed on the vehicle body 200 through the multiple support frames. In addition, each support frame has At least a part thereof may be stacked with the refrigerant plate 10 to increase the contact area between each support frame and the refrigerant plate 10 , thereby improving the connection stability between each support frame and the refrigerant plate 10 .

Therefore, according to the thermal management device 100 in the embodiment of the present invention, the overall structural strength of the thermal management device 100 can be improved through multiple support frames, so that the thermal management device 100 can be stably installed on the vehicle 1000 .

Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the plurality of support frames may include the first support frame 20, and the thermal management device 100 may include a water heater 70, and the water heater 70 is connected to the first support frame 20; it can be understood that the first The support frame 20 can be connected to the refrigerant plate 10 to improve the structural strength of the thermal management device 100, and the thermal management device 100 can be installed on the vehicle 1000 through the first support frame 20. At the same time, the first support frame 20 can be a water heater. 70 provides an installation location so that the water heater 70 can be integrated on the thermal management device 100 to improve the integration level of the thermal management device 100 .

It should be noted that the thermal management device 100 may have a water flow channel, the water flow channel may be connected to the water heater 70 , the water heater 70 may be used to heat the water flow in the water flow channel, and the water flow in the water flow channel may be connected to the water flow in the vehicle 1000 Heat exchange occurs with other components in the vehicle 1000 . In other words, the temperature increase of other components in the vehicle 1000 can be controlled by the water heater 70 .

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the refrigerant plate 10 is arranged horizontally. That is to say, the refrigerant plate 10 can extend in the horizontal direction (ie, refer to the left and right direction in FIG. 1 ), and has two side surfaces parallel to the horizontal plane, and has two side surfaces surrounding the two side surfaces. The outer circumference of the setting.

Wherein, the first support frame 20 can be connected to the left side of the refrigerant plate 10, the first support frame 20 can have opposite first and second sides, and the water heater 70 can be connected to the first side of the first support frame 20. On the side, the second side of the first support frame 20 is stacked and connected to the refrigerant plate 10; it can be understood that the water heater 70 and the refrigerant plate 10 are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the first support frame 20, so that the first support frame 20 The force can be balanced, thereby improving the installation stability of the thermal management device 100 on the vehicle body 200 and ensuring that the vehicle 1000 can operate normally.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the first support frame 20 may have a first flange 21 , wherein the first flange 21 may extend toward the first side of the first support frame 20 and support and connect the water heater 70 , This can improve the connection strength between the water heater 70 and the first support frame 20 and ensure the normal operation of the thermal management device 100 .

When the thermal management device 100 is assembled, the water heater 70 can be placed on the first flange 21, and the water heater 70 can be supported by the first flange 21. At the same time, the first flange 21 can be provided with a first positioning position. Through the holes, the water heater 70 can be connected to the first flange 21 through connecting parts such as bolts or screws, thereby improving the connection strength between the water heater 70 and the first support frame 20 .

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the first support frame 20 may be in a sheet shape extending in the up and down direction.

Wherein, the first flange 21 can be provided at the lower end of the first support frame 20, and both the upper end of the first support frame 20 and the first flange 21 can be provided with first positioning holes for positioning the water heater 70. This arrangement , the connection strength between the first support frame 20 and the water heater 70 can be improved, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the thermal management device 100 .

When the thermal management device 100 is assembled, the water heater 70 can be placed on the first flange 21 , and the first flange 21 can be provided with a first positioning hole, and a screw can pass through the first positioning hole to secure the first flange. The edge 21 is connected to the water heater 70. Similarly, the upper end of the first support frame 20 can also be provided with a first positioning hole, and screws can pass through the first positioning hole to connect the water heater 70 with the first support frame. 20 are fixedly connected together. Therefore, through the first positioning hole on the upper end of the first support frame 20 and the first positioning hole on the first flange 21 of the first support frame 20, the connection between the water heater 70 and the first support frame 20 can be greatly improved. The connection strength between a support frame 20.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the first support frame 20 may have a second flange 22 that extends toward the second side of the first support frame 20 and is supported and connected to the upper side of the refrigerant plate 10 . In order to improve the connection strength between the refrigerant plate 10 and the first support frame 20, the normal operation of the thermal management device 100 is ensured.

During the assembly process of the thermal management device 100, the second flange 22 of the first support frame 20 can be stacked and supported on the upper side of the refrigerant plate 10. At the same time, the refrigerant plate 10 can be provided with connecting holes through bolts or screws, etc. The connector can connect the refrigerant plate 10 to the second flange 22 of the first support frame 20 , thereby improving the connection strength between the refrigerant plate 10 and the first support frame 20 .

Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the first support frame 20 may have a sinking platform 23. The sinking platform 23 may protrude from the second side of the first support frame 20. The sinking platform 23 abuts the refrigerant plate 10. In this way, when the first support When the frame 20 is connected to the refrigerant plate 10 through the sinking platform 23, the contact area between the first support frame 20 and the refrigerant plate 10 can be reduced, thereby avoiding tolerance transmission between multiple structural parts, so that the first support frame 20 The assembly accuracy with the refrigerant plate 10 is improved.

In addition, the sinking platform 23 can be formed with a recess on the second side of the first support frame 20 and can be connected with the refrigerant plate 10 with screws. The recess is configured to accommodate the head of the screw; in other words, the first support frame 20 can be connected with the screw. When connected to the refrigerant plate 10, the depression formed by the sinking platform 23 in the first support frame 20 can provide space for the screws, which can facilitate the heads of the screws to be accommodated in the depression, so that the first support frame 20 can The second side of the first support frame 20 is kept flat to prevent the second side of the first support frame 20 from being convex, causing assembly errors.

Referring to Figures 1 to 4, the first support frame 20 can extend in the up and down direction. The first support frame 20 can also have a limiting groove 24. The limiting groove 24 can be in a shape with an upper end wider than a lower end. The water heater 70 can A limit hook 71 may be provided. The width of the limit hook 71 is not greater than the width of the upper end of the limit groove 24 and is not less than the width of the lower end of the limit groove 24. The limit hook 71 snaps together with the first support frame 20; by limiting The cooperation between the position groove 24 and the limit hook 71 can limit the position of the water heater 70, so as to facilitate the assembly of the first support frame 20 and the water heater 70 and improve the connection stability.

When the water heater 70 is installed, since the width of the limit hook 71 is not greater than the width of the upper end of the limit groove 24, the limit hook 71 on the water heater 70 can extend into the upper end of the limit groove 24 and move upward from top to bottom. Move downward to the lower end of the limit groove 24, and since the width of the limit hook 71 is not less than the width of the lower end of the limit groove 24, the limit hook 71 that moves to the lower end of the limit groove 24 can snap-fit with the limit groove 24 , to limit the movement of the water heater 70.

In addition, in some specific examples, the limiting groove 24 may have a T-shaped structure, and the limiting hook 71 may extend from the upper end of the T-shaped limiting groove 24 and move downward to the lower end of the T-shaped limiting groove 24, thereby The T-shaped limit groove 24 and the limit hook 71 can be snap-fitted, so that the first support frame 20 can limit the water heater 70 in multiple degrees of freedom, which facilitates the connection between the water heater 70 and the first support frame. 20 for subsequent installations.

Referring to Figures 1 to 4, the first support frame 20 is provided with a boss 25. The boss 25 protrudes in a direction away from the refrigerant plate 10. The limiting groove 24 is provided on the boss 25. This arrangement can be used as a limiter. The hook 71 provides a clearance space to ensure that the structure of the second side of the first support frame 20 is flat and prevents the structure of the first support frame 20 from colliding with the refrigerant plate 10 .

Optionally, the first support frame 20 may be provided with a boss 25, and a receiving cavity may be constructed between the boss 25 and the first support frame 20; the limiting hook 71 may extend into the receiving cavity through the limiting groove 24. inside to snap-fit with the limiting groove 24 to facilitate the subsequent installation of the first support frame 20 and the water heater 70, and in this way the second side of the first support frame 20 can be kept structurally flat and avoid the first support The frame 20 is structurally in conflict with the refrigerant plate 10 .

Optionally, the first support frame 20 can be provided with a boss 25, and the boss 25 can form a groove on the second side of the first support frame 20; the limit hook 71 can extend into the limit groove 24, It snap-fits with the limiting groove 24 , and the limiting hook 71 can be accommodated in the groove to keep the second side of the first support frame 20 flat and prevent the first support frame 20 from structurally colliding with the refrigerant plate 10 .

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , the plurality of support frames may further include a second support frame 30 and a third support frame 40 . In the direction surrounding the refrigerant plate 10 , the second support frame 30 and the third support frame 40 may be respectively disposed on On both sides of the first support frame 20, the second support frame 30 and the third support frame 40 can be stacked and fixedly connected with the refrigerant plate 10, and both can be fixedly connected with the first support frame 20. Therefore, the second support frame can be The frame 30 and the third support frame 40 increase the structural strength of the thermal management device 100 to enable the installation of the thermal management device 100 on the vehicle body 200 .

Specifically, the refrigerant plate 10 extends in the horizontal direction and has two side surfaces parallel to the horizontal plane, and an outer peripheral surface arranged circumferentially around the two side surfaces; wherein, the first support frame 20 can be supported and connected to the refrigerant plate through the second flange 22 On the upper side of the plate 10, a sinking platform 23 can be provided on the first support frame 20, and screws can pass through the sinking platform 23 to connect with the refrigerant plate 10; in addition, along the circumferential direction of the refrigerant plate 10, the second support frame 30 and the third support frame 40 can be respectively provided on both sides of the first support frame 20. The second support frame 30 and the third support frame 40 can be stacked and connected with the refrigerant plate 10, and can also be connected to the vehicle body 200 respectively; It is understood that the structural strength of the thermal management device 100 can be improved through the first support frame 20 , the second support frame 30 and the third support frame 40 so that the thermal management device 100 can be stably installed on the vehicle body 200 .

Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the second support frame 30 can extend in the up and down direction, and the upper end can have a first connecting portion 31 for connecting to the vehicle body 200, and the lower end can have a second connecting portion 32, and the second connecting portions 32 are stacked Connected to the front side of the refrigerant plate 10, the second support frame 30 can be used to buffer and isolate the thermal management device 100, ensuring the normal operation of the thermal management device 100.

Specifically, the second connecting portion 32 of the second support frame 30 can be connected to the front side of the refrigerant plate 10 through stacking, so as to increase the contact area between the second support frame 30 and the refrigerant plate 10, thereby improving the stability of the second support frame 30. The connection strength with the refrigerant plate 10.

In addition, the second support frame 30 can extend in the up and down direction; when the vehicle 1000 is vibrated in the front and rear direction, the second support frame 30 can deform within a predetermined range to play a role in isolating and buffering the thermal management device 100 .

Furthermore, the second support frame 30 may also have an intermediate section, which is connected between the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32, and the intermediate section may gradually slope downward in the front-to-back direction, so that When the vehicle 1000 is subjected to vibration in the front-rear direction, the second support frame 30 can decompose the vibration force into forces in multiple directions, thereby reducing the vibration impact on the thermal management device 100 .

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , the third support frame 40 may include a third connection part 41 and a fourth connection part 42 for connecting the vehicle body 200 .

Wherein, the third connecting part 41 can be stacked and connected to the left side of the refrigerant plate 10, and the fourth connecting part 42 can be connected to the lower end of the third connecting part 41 and extend toward the side away from the refrigerant plate 10, so that it can pass through The third support frame 40 buffers and isolates the thermal management device 100 to ensure the normal operation of the thermal management device 100 .

Specifically, the third connecting portion 41 of the third support frame 40 can be connected to the front side of the refrigerant plate 10 in a stacked manner to increase the contact area between the third support frame 40 and the refrigerant plate 10, thereby increasing the 40 and the connection strength of the refrigerant plate 10.

In addition, the fourth connection portion 42 of the third support frame 40 can extend toward the side away from the refrigerant plate 10, and the fourth connection portion 42 can be connected to the vehicle body 200; when the vehicle 1000 is subject to vibration in the up and down direction, through The third support frame 40 can improve the structural strength of the thermal management device 100 in the up and down direction, so as to prevent the thermal management device 100 from being damaged when it is subject to vibration impacts in the up and down directions.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , at least one of the plurality of support frames may be provided with a second positioning hole for positioning the wire harness to optimize the layout of the wire harness and improve the integration of the thermal management device 100 .

Generally speaking, the wire hoop can include a hoop body and a connection point; when installing the wire harness, the hoop body can be in an annular structure to wrap the wire harness together, and then the connection point of the wire hoop can extend into the second positioning hole on the support frame , and then the connection points can be connected through the connecting piece, and the connecting piece can be abutted with the support frame to realize the positioning of the wire hoop in the second positioning hole, so that the wire harness can be positioned on the support frame to realize the wire harness arrangement. Optimization.

Referring to Figures 2 and 3, a connecting frame 50 can be connected between the second supporting frame 30 and the first supporting frame 20. Both ends of the connecting frame 50 can be stacked with the first supporting frame 20 and the second supporting frame 30 respectively. By welding, the first support frame 20 and the second support frame 30 can be connected through the connection frame 50 so that the first support frame 20 and the second support frame 30 can be fixedly connected.

In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, the second support frame 30 extends in the up and down direction, and the second connecting portion 32 of the second support frame 30 is stacked and connected to the front side of the refrigerant plate 10 , and the first support frame 20 is installed on the left side of the refrigerant plate 10 On the side, in other words, the structures of the first support frame 20 and the second support frame 30 are not on the same plane. Therefore, in order to make the first support frame 20 and the second support frame 30 fixedly connected, they can be connected to the first support frame 20 and the second support frame 30 through the connecting frame 50 respectively. The first support frame 20 and the second support frame 30 are connected to ensure the installation strength of the thermal management device 100 .

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4 , a plurality of reinforcing ribs 60 can be provided on the support frame. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 60 are arranged in parallel or crosswise, so as to improve the structural strength of the support frame and thereby improve the installation strength of the thermal management device 100 .

Referring to Figure 5, according to a vehicle 1000 in an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle 1000 may include a vehicle body 200 and the thermal management device 100 in the above embodiment. At least part of the plurality of support frames may be connected to the vehicle body 200. By applying The aforementioned thermal management device 100 can improve the overall strength of the vehicle 1000, thereby improving the overall NVH performance.

Specifically, the plurality of support frames may include a first support frame 20 , a second support frame 30 and a third support frame 40 , wherein, in the circumferential direction of the refrigerant plate 10 , the second support frame 30 and the third support frame 40 may be Connected to both sides of the first support frame 20, and the first support frame 20, the second support frame 30 and the third support frame 40 can all be stacked and connected to the refrigerant plate 10, the second support frame 30 and the third support frame 40 They can be connected to the vehicle body 200 respectively, thereby improving the structural strength of the thermal management device 100 so that the thermal management device 100 can be stably installed on the vehicle body 200 .

In addition, the second support frame 30 is stacked and connected to the front side of the refrigerant plate 10, and the third support frame 40 is connected to the left side of the refrigerant plate 10, which can improve the impact resistance of the thermal management device 100 in different directions and ensure that the thermal management device 100 works fine.

Further, the first support frame 20 may have a first flange 21, and the water heater 70 may be supported on the first flange 21 to improve the installation stability of the water heater 70; in addition, the upper end of the first support frame 20 Both the first flange 21 and the first flange 21 are provided with first positioning holes. Through the first positioning holes, the water heater 70 can be stably installed on the first support frame 20 , and the first flange 21 faces the first support frame 20 . The first side protrudes. In other words, the axis of the first positioning hole at the upper end of the first support frame 20 and the axis of the first positioning hole on the first flange 21 have an included angle greater than 0°, which can be used in multiple directions. The degree of freedom of the water heater 70 is limited, thereby improving installation stability.

In addition, the first support frame 20 also has a limiting groove 24, the width of the upper end of the limiting groove 24 is greater than the width of the lower end, and the water heater 70 can be provided with a limiting hook 71, wherein the width of the limiting hook 71 is not larger than the width of the limiting groove 24. The width of the upper end of the limit groove 24 is not less than the width of the lower end of the limit groove 24. Therefore, the limit hook 71 can extend from the upper end of the limit groove 24 and move downward to the lower end of the limit groove 24 to realize the water heater 70 positioning to facilitate subsequent installation.

Furthermore, the first support frame 20 may have a second flange 22. Through the second flange 22, the first support frame 20 may be supported and connected to the upper side of the refrigerant plate 10; in addition, the first support frame 20 may have a The sinking platform 23 can protrude from the second side of the first support frame 20 to reduce the contact area between the first support frame 20 and the refrigerant plate 10, thereby improving the installation accuracy; and the sinking platform 23 can be on the first side of the first support frame 20. The first side of the support frame 20 forms a depression, which can be used to accommodate the head of the screw. When the screw connects the sink 23 to the refrigerant plate 10, the first side of the first support frame 20 can be kept flat.

The utility model relates to a thermal management integrated welding integrated support frame and its components. It is more convenient to assemble in the thermal management integrated system and has higher product reliability.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts three supporting frames and one connecting frame 50 to form a stable welding integration, which is screw-connected to the refrigerant plate 10 in different faces and directions, and the mounting points on the mounting surface are in a stable triangle shape, which ensures reliable installation and positioning. Reasonable, the overall welded support frame is screwed to the refrigerant plate 10, which is easy to install and efficient. The three support frames are welded into a whole and have high strength. This not only satisfies the stable installation of the integrated module into the entire vehicle, but also ensures the overall strength of the three support frames. ; At the same time, it saves costs as much as possible, with the smallest mold, less waste, cost saving and high reliability.

The utility model has the following technical characteristics:

1. A welded integrated support frame and its components, which can be welded by multiple small support frames and assembled together on the refrigerant plate 10 of the integrated module.

2. The integrated support frame can integrate two support frames connected to the entire vehicle and the WPTC support frame (i.e., the support frame of the water heater 70). It can not only connect the integration with the vehicle, but also carry the WPTC (i.e., the water heater 70) , to achieve force balance.

3. The integrated support frame can integrate four support frames through the welding process to make it a whole, improving the overall strength, reducing the size chain intermediate links, reducing the assembly process of the thermal management integrated line, reducing the mold size, reducing waste, thereby saving costs .

4. MG welding (i.e., gas metal arc welding) can be added to the bendable overlap of the integrated support frame to make up for the flanging that cannot be formed by the sheet metal, improve the continuity of the sheet metal material, increase the overall strength of the integrated support frame, and improve the stress state , to meet the impact and vibration resistance requirements of the entire vehicle.

The utility model provides a welded integrated support frame and its components. The welded integrated support frame adopts multiple small support frames and is welded and integrated into one support frame integration, which not only satisfies the stable installation of the integrated module into the entire vehicle, but also ensures the overall strength of the support frame. ; At the same time, it saves costs as much as possible, with the smallest mold and the least waste. It also reduces the installation process of the integrated line and reduces the size of the intermediate links in the chain. Cost saving and high reliability.

In addition, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly stipulated and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connection, or integration; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be an internal connection between two elements or an interaction between two elements, unless otherwise clear limits. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "specific examples," or "some examples" or the like means that specific features are described in connection with the embodiment or example. , structures, materials or features are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification unless they are inconsistent with each other.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are illustrative and cannot be construed as limitations of the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art are within the scope of the present invention. Changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the above-described embodiments.

Claims (16)

1. A thermal management device, comprising:

a refrigerant plate (10), wherein a refrigerant flow passage is arranged in the refrigerant plate (10);

the plurality of support frames are fixedly connected into a whole, and at least one part of each support frame is arranged in a stacked mode with the refrigerant plate (10) and is fixedly connected.

2. The thermal management device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of support brackets includes a first support bracket (20), the thermal management device including a water heater (70), the water heater (70) being coupled to the first support bracket (20).

3. The thermal management device according to claim 2, wherein the refrigerant plate (10) is horizontally disposed, the first support bracket (20) is connected to a left side surface of the refrigerant plate (10), the first support bracket (20) has opposite first and second side surfaces, the water heater (70) is connected to the first side surface of the first support bracket (20), and the second side surface of the first support bracket (20) is connected to the refrigerant plate (10) in a stacked manner.

4. A thermal management device according to claim 3, wherein the first support frame (20) has a first flange (21), the first flange (21) protruding towards a first side of the first support frame (20) and supporting and connecting the water heater (70).

5. The heat management device according to claim 4, wherein the first support frame (20) is in a shape of a sheet extending in an up-down direction, the first flange (21) is provided at a lower end of the first support frame (20), and first positioning holes for positioning the water heater (70) are provided at an upper end of the first support frame (20) and the first flange (21).

6. A thermal management device according to claim 3, wherein the first support frame (20) has a second flange (22), the second flange (22) protruding towards the second side of the first support frame (20) and being supported and connected to the upper side of the refrigerant plate (10).

7. The device according to claim 3, wherein the first support frame (20) has a sinking table (23), the sinking table (23) protruding from the second side of the first support frame (20), the sinking table (23) abutting the refrigerant plate (10),

the sinking table (23) is formed with a recess on the second side surface of the first supporting frame (20) and is connected with the refrigerant plate (10) through screws, and the recess is configured to accommodate the heads of the screws.

8. The thermal management device according to claim 2, wherein the first support frame (20) extends in an up-down direction, the first support frame (20) further has a limiting groove (24), the limiting groove (24) is in a shape with an upper end width larger than a lower end width, the water heater (70) is provided with a limiting hook (71), the width of the limiting hook (71) is not larger than the upper end width of the limiting groove (24) and is not smaller than the lower end width of the limiting groove (24), and the limiting hook (71) is in snap fit with the first support frame (20).

9. The heat management device according to claim 8, wherein a boss (25) is provided on the first support frame (20), the boss (25) protrudes in a direction away from the refrigerant plate (10), and the limit groove (24) is provided on the boss (25).

10. The thermal management device according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the plurality of support frames further comprises a second support frame (30) and a third support frame (40), the second support frame (30) and the third support frame (40) are respectively disposed on two sides of the first support frame (20) in a direction surrounding the refrigerant plate (10), and the second support frame (30) and the third support frame (40) are both stacked and fixedly connected with the refrigerant plate (10) and are both fixedly connected with the first support frame (20).

11. The thermal management device according to claim 10, wherein the second supporting frame (30) extends in the up-down direction, and has a first connection portion (31) at an upper end for connecting to a vehicle body (200), and a second connection portion (32) at a lower end, the second connection portion (32) being connected to the front side of the refrigerant plate (10) in a stacked manner.

12. The thermal management device according to claim 10, wherein the third supporting frame (40) includes a third connecting portion (41) and a fourth connecting portion (42) for connecting the vehicle body (200), the third connecting portion (41) being connected to the left side surface of the refrigerant plate (10) in a stacked manner, the fourth connecting portion (42) being connected to a lower end of the third connecting portion (41) and extending toward a side facing away from the refrigerant plate (10).

13. The thermal management device of claim 10, wherein at least one of the plurality of support brackets is provided with a second locating hole for locating the wiring harness.

14. The thermal management device according to claim 10, wherein a connecting frame (50) is connected between the second supporting frame (30) and the first supporting frame (20), and two ends of the connecting frame (50) are respectively stacked with and welded to the first supporting frame (20) and the second supporting frame (30).

15. The thermal management device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of reinforcing ribs (60) are provided on the support frame, and a plurality of the reinforcing ribs (60) are arranged in parallel or in a crossing manner.

16. A vehicle, characterized by comprising:

a vehicle body (200);

the thermal management device of any of claims 1-15, at least a portion of a plurality of said support brackets being coupled to said vehicle body (200).