KR101545678B1 - Front-end module with separative structure - Google Patents

Abstract

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to prevent a cooling module from being damaged when a cooling module is stably fixed and a cooling module is moved in an inward direction of a vehicle in the event of a vehicle collision,

And it is an object of the present invention to provide a front end module for a vehicle that can achieve the above object even by a simple configuration using a release structure by a direct impact.

Front end module, carrier, cooling module, rear travel

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a front-

The present invention relates to a front end module for a vehicle which forms a front portion of a vehicle. More specifically, the present invention relates to a front end module for a vehicle, which more securely fixes the cooling module in a normal state, To a front end module for a vehicle.

Recently, the development of vehicles has been studied to improve the productivity by reducing the number of parts and processes.

Particularly, as a representative example thereof, a front end module that forms a front portion of a vehicle can be exemplified. A carrier integrally molded is assembled with modules such as a head lamp, a cooling module, a bumper, a bumper beam stay, and the like.

1 shows a carrier 1 of a general front end module. The carrier 1 includes an upper panel 10 and a lower panel 20 formed in parallel to each other at an upper portion and a lower portion, And a side panel 30 connecting the lower panel 20.

The portion formed by the lower panel 20 and the side panel 30 of the upper panel 10 in a substantially rectangular frame form a cooling module mounting portion 2 on which the cooling module 40 is mounted.

The cooling module 40 may be a radiator, a condenser, or the like.

The radiator circulates the inside of the engine and absorbs the heat generated by the combustion. The high temperature cooling water is circulated by the water pump and passes through the radiator, To prevent the engine from overheating and to maintain the optimum operating condition.

The condenser is configured such that the heat exchange medium in a gaseous state at a high temperature and a high pressure flows into the liquid state and is discharged after being condensed into a liquid state while releasing the heat by the heat exchange. Further, the enthalpy of the heat exchange medium can be further reduced by the supercooling, The heat exchanger.

In addition, the fan and shroud assemblies are integrated into the radiator and assembled.

The radiator includes a pair of header tanks 41 having protrusions 42 protruding from both sides of the radiator, And a core disposed between the header tanks 41. The coupling pins 42 are inserted and fixed to the upper panel 10 and the lower panel 20 of the carrier, (50) is used.

The core portion of the radiator is shown in the figure as being obscured by the fan and shroud assembly.

The upper fixing pin 42 of the cooling module 40 is assembled to the mount 21 of the lower panel 20 while the lower fixing pin 42 of the cooling module 40 is assembled, The fastening means 142 is fixed to the upper panel 10 of the carrier 1 so that the pin 42 is inserted into the fastening means 50.

However, since the cooling module is provided in the cooling module mounting portion of the carrier, even if it is a light contact accident at the time of a vehicle collision, the cooling module can be easily broken and the repairing cost is rapidly increased.

In particular, the Research Council for Automobile Repairs (RCAR) is an organization that assesses and evaluates the durability and stability standards of each component of a vehicle. And the result will be used as a basis for calculating insurance premiums of insurance companies.

That is, the increase in the repair cost of the vehicle is a major cause of increasing the premium.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems and it is an object of the present invention to provide a cooling module in which a cooling module is stably fixed, Which is capable of preventing the front end module from being damaged.

The present invention is to provide a front end module for a vehicle which can achieve the above object even by a simple configuration by using the principle of departure by a direct impact.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the degree of damage of the cooling module, thereby remarkably reducing the repair cost, and additionally reducing the insurance premium.

In the automotive front-end module of the present invention,

The front panel module includes a top panel and a bottom panel, the top panel and the bottom panel having a cooling module fixing part for fixing the cooling module, and a side panel connecting the top panel and the bottom panel;

Wherein the cooling module fixing part includes a protrusion protruding from the panels and a coupling part coupled with the protrusion and fixing the cooling module;

In the event of a collision, the fastening portion is disengaged from the projection, and the cooling module moves backward.

Preferably, the protruding portion is provided with at least one receiving portion recessed in a protruding surface in an inward direction of the vehicle, and the coupling portion is formed with at least one fitting portion inserted into the receiving portion.

Further, a stopper is formed in the fitting portion, so that the coupling portion and the projection are vacuum-coupled.

In addition, a protruding locking protrusion is formed in the fitting portion; And an engaging groove into which the engaging jaw is inserted is formed in the inside of the accommodating portion.

Accordingly, in the front end module for an automobile according to the present invention, while the cooling module is stably fixed, the cooling module is moved toward the inside of the vehicle at the time of a vehicle collision even with a simple configuration to prevent the cooling module from being damaged in case of a light contact accident There are advantages to be able to.

In particular, the above object can be achieved without a complicated construction that interlocks with a collision sensor on the front of the vehicle, which is inexpensive and prevents malfunctions due to a sensitive sensor.

In addition, the front end module for an automobile according to the present invention has a merit that the repair cost can be remarkably reduced by reducing the degree of breakage, and the insurance premium is further reduced by adjusting the premium calculation standard.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an automotive front end module according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 2 and 3 are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view of a front end module for a vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are side views before and after collision of the first embodiment.

Figs. 6 and 7 are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view of an automotive front-end module according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and Figs. 8 and 9 are side views before and after the collision of the second embodiment.

10A and 10B are sectional views of the cooling module fixing portions of the first and second embodiments of the present invention, respectively.

In the front end module for an automobile according to the present invention, the carrier 1000 is formed in parallel with the upper and lower parts, and includes an upper panel 110 and a lower panel 120, on which the cooling module fixing parts 130 and 140 for fixing the cooling module 300 are formed, (120), and a side panel (200) connecting the upper panel (110) and the lower panel (120).

The cooling module fixing portions 130 and 140 are formed to fix the cooling module 300 to the carrier 1000.

The cooling module fixing part 130 formed on the upper panel 110 includes a protrusion 131 protruding from the upper panel 110 and a coupling part 133 coupled with the protrusion 131 and fixing the cooling module 300, .

The engaging portion 133 and the protruding portion 131 are disengaged at a low speed collision of the vehicle and the coupling portion 133 to which the cooling module 300 is fixed is detached from the panel to prevent the cooling module 300 from being damaged .

Any combination of the protrusions 131 and the coupling portions 133 may be used as long as the coupling between the protrusions 131 and the coupling portion 133 is sufficiently strong so that the coupling can be released by a physical impact of a predetermined level or more.

3, the protruding portion 131 has one or more receiving portions 132 recessed in the inward protruding surface of the vehicle, and the connecting portion 133 is provided with one or more It is preferable that the fitting portion 134 is formed and the protrusion 131 and the coupling portion 133 are engaged with each other.

The receiving portion 132 and the fitting portion 134 have shapes corresponding to each other, and the shape and number of the receiving portion 132 and the fitting portion 134 are not limited. In FIGS. 2 to 10, the receiving portion 132 and the fitting portion 134 ).

When the vehicle is subjected to an impact of a certain level or more, the fitting portion 134 is disengaged from the receiving portion 132, and the cooling module is moved toward the inside of the vehicle.

2 to 5, the cooling module fixing part 130 of the upper panel 110 of the carrier 1000 in the automotive front end module according to the first embodiment of the present invention is provided with a stopper (not shown) 135 are formed on the lower panel 120 so that the coupling part 133 and the protruding part 131 are vacuum-coupled to each other, and the lower panel 120 is formed in a shape as disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 2008-0107027 An example in which the cooling module fixing part 140 is formed is shown.

The stopper 135 formed on the cooling module fixing part 130 of the upper panel 110 may be configured such that the coupling part between the protrusion part 131 and the coupling part 133 can be maintained by keeping the receiving part 132 in a vacuum state during assembly Materials and shapes are sufficient.

 In the first embodiment according to the present invention, a stopper 135 made of a gasket rubber formed at the end of a cylindrical fitting part 134 keeps the inside of the accommodating part 132 in a vacuum state during assembly, The state is released and the fitting portion 134 is released.

Meanwhile, the stopper 135 may be formed at any position of the fitting portion 134, and a plurality of the fitting portions 134 may be formed or a material may be varied to withstand a relatively strong physical impact according to a physical impact requiring a design operation .

The cooling module is fixed to the coupling part 133. It is not limited that the cooling module is fixed, but in the case of the present invention, the coupling part 133 has a hollow part into which the coupling pin 310 of the cooling module can be inserted, So that the pin 310 is inserted. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the hollow portion may have a buffer member 320 and the buffer member may be inserted into the buffer member 320.

The cooling module fixing part 140 forming the lower panel 120 is formed with a coupling hole 141 hollow in a predetermined area on the lower panel of the carrier 1000 and coupled to the coupling hole 141, And is fastened using fastening means 142 formed with a receiving portion for receiving the pin 310. [

In the front end module for a vehicle having the configuration as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, when the vehicle collides with the vehicle, the coupling part 133 is disengaged from the projection part 131 so that the upper side of the cooling module 300 is positioned inside the vehicle And the lower side of the cooling module 300 is caught and fixed to the receiving portion 132 of the fastening means 142, so that the downward movement degree can be accommodated.

That is, when the detachable cooling module fixing part 140 is formed only on the upper panel 110, the fixing pin 310 of the cooling module is not directly fixed to the lower panel 120, It is preferable to fix it by a means such as a screw.

6 to 9, in the automotive front end module according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the upper panel 110 of the carrier 1000 is formed with a protruding hook 136 particularly in the fitting portion 134 And an engaging groove 137 into which the engaging jaw 136 is inserted is formed in the receiving part 132. [

The locking jaw 136 and the locking groove 137 are formed in corresponding shapes and numbers and the locking jaw 136 is inserted into the locking groove 137 when the receiving portion 132 and the fitting portion 134 are assembled, (300). 7 shows an example in which an annular stopping hook 136 and an engagement groove 137 are formed on the side surfaces of the cylindrical receiving portion 132 and the fitting portion 134. [

The engaging protrusions 136 and the engaging grooves 137 may be formed at any position of the receiving portion 132 and the fitting portion 134. The engaging protrusions 136 may be formed in a number of different shapes depending on the physical impact required for designing, So that it can withstand a relatively strong physical impact.

The locking jaw 136 is broken and the fitting portion 134 is separated from the fitting portion 134 and the fitting portion 134 is detached from the receiving portion 132. As a result, .

The fixing part 130 of the cooling module 300 of the first embodiment and the second embodiment according to the present invention can be designed in a complex manner. The stopper 135 is formed in the fitting portion 134 and the stopper 135 is formed in the fitting portion 134 and the fitting groove 137 is formed in the accommodating portion 132 so that the fitting portion 134 and the receiving portion 132 ) And the degree of impact to be released can be adjusted.

Meanwhile, in the front end module for an automobile according to the present invention, the carrier 1000 may be formed with a cooling module fixing part 130 having a protruding part and a coupling part in the side panel 200. That is, if the position where the cooling module fixing portion 130 is formed can securely move the cooling-link module inwardly by collision while easily fixing the cooling module 300, the carrier 1000 The upper panel 110 and the side panel 200 may be formed in various ways.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

1 is a perspective view showing a conventional front end module for a vehicle;

2 is a perspective view of a vehicle front end module according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of Fig.

Figs. 4 and 5 are side views before and after collision of the front end module for a vehicle shown in Fig. 2

6 is a perspective view of a vehicle front end module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view of Fig.

Figs. 8 and 9 are side views before and after collision of the front end module for a vehicle shown in Fig. 6

10A and 10B are sectional views of a cooling module fixing portion of the automotive front end module according to the first and second embodiments

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

1000: Carrier

110: upper panel 120: lower panel

130: Cooling module fixing section

131: protrusion 132:

133: fastening part 134:

135: Stopper

136: latching jaw 137: latching groove

140: cooling module fixing part 141: fastening hole

142: fastening means

200: side panel 300: cooling module

310: fastening pin 320: buffer member

Claims (4)

1. A front end module for a vehicle which forms a front portion of a vehicle, The carrier (1000) of the front end module The upper panel 110 and the lower panel 120 formed with the cooling module fixing parts 130 formed in parallel to the upper and lower parts and fixing the cooling module 300, And a side panel (200) for connection; The fixing part 130 of the cooling module 300 A protrusion 131 protruding from the panels 110 and 120 and a coupling part 133 coupled to the protrusion 131 and fixing the cooling module 300; The cooling module 300 is moved rearward when the coupling part 133 is disengaged from the protrusion 131, At least one receiving portion 132 is formed in the protruding portion 131 so as to be recessed in a projecting surface in the inboard direction and at least one fitting portion 134 is formed in the coupling portion 133 to be inserted into the receiving portion 132 Front end module for automotive. delete The method according to claim 1, A stopper 135 is formed in the fitting portion 134 so that the coupling portion 133 and the protrusion 131 are vacuum-coupled. The method according to claim 1 or 3, A protruding hook 136 is formed in the fitting part 134; And an engagement groove (137) into which the engagement protrusion (136) is inserted is formed inside the accommodating portion (132).

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