# US 2026/0084516 A1 · Support structure for a thermal management module > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2026/0084516 A1 - Document ID: US20260084516A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 19/216,093 - Filed: 2025-05-22 - Published: 2026-03-26 - Earliest claimed: 2024-09-25 - Applicants: Hanon Systems - Inventors: Orest Alexandru Dziubinschi; Gabriela Dziubinschi - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20260084516A1 ## CPC - B60K 11/00: Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units - B60H 1/00571: {of liquid ducts, e.g. for coolant liquids or refrigerants} - B60H 1/3229: {characterised by constructional features, e.g. housings, mountings, conversion systems (B60H1/3227, B60H1/3233 take precedence)} - B60K: ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES - B60H: ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES ## Abstract A torsional control element provided on a base structure for supporting a thermal management module of a vehicle is disclosed. The torsion control element is configured to be integrated with and/or coupled to one or more support members of the base structure. The support member and the torsion control element have a generally C-shaped or reflected C-shaped cross-section, which together form a hollow closed rectangular or square tube-like structure. The torsion control element is positioned on the base structure at a specific location that experiences a significant amount of torsional force generated by the vehicle or a compressor of the thermal management module. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A torsion control element of a support structure for a thermal management module, comprising: a sidewall section; a first leg section extending from an end of the sidewall section; and a second leg section extending from an opposing end of the sidewall, wherein the torsion control element is configured to cooperate with a support member of the support structure to form a generally hollow tube-like structure having a rectangular cross-sectional shape. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The torsion control element of claim 1, wherein the sidewall section and the leg sections form a generally C-shaped cross-sectional shape. ### Claim 3 A support structure for a thermal management module, comprising: a support member; and a torsion control element provided with the support member, wherein the torsion control element together with the support member combine to form a generally hollow tube-like structure having a rectangular cross-sectional shape, and wherein the torsion control element is configured to combat a torsional force generated by the thermal management module. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the support member has a generally C-shaped cross-section. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the torsion control element has a generally C-shaped cross-section. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the support member comprises a sidewall section, a first leg section extending from an end of the sidewall section, and a second leg section extending from an opposing end of the sidewall. ### Claim 7 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the torsion control element comprises a sidewall section, a first leg section extending from an end of the sidewall section, and a second leg section extending from an opposing end of the sidewall. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The support structure of claim 7, wherein the leg sections of the torsion control element substantially align with leg sections of the support member and faces of the leg sections of the torsion control element abut faces of the leg sections of the support member. ### Claim 9 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the torsion control element is integrally formed with the support member. ### Claim 10 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the torsion control element is welded to the support member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the torsion control element is releasably coupled to the support member. ### Claim 12 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the torsion control element is coupled to the support member by one or more mechanical fasteners. ### Claim 13 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein an outer height (H) of the generally hollow tube-like structure is about twice that of an outer width (W) of the generally hollow tube-like structure. ### Claim 14 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the torsion control element is coupled to a portion of the support member that experiences the greatest amount of torsional force. ### Claim 15 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the torsion control element is coupled to a central portion of the support member. ### Claim 16 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein the torsion control element is produced from a metal material. ### Claim 17 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein a ratio of a length (LTE) of the torsion control element to a length (L) of the support member is greater than about 0.25 and less than about 0.3 ### Claim 18 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, wherein a ratio of an outer height (H1) of the support member to a length (L) of the support member is greater than about 0.125 and less than about 0.16. ### Claim 19 (depends on 3) The support structure of claim 3, further comprising another support member provided with another torsion control element. ### Claim 20 A vehicle, comprising: a thermal management module including a compressor; a support structure configured to support the thermal management module, wherein the support structure comprises: a support member; and a torsion control element provided with the support member, wherein the torsion control element together with the support member combine to form a generally hollow tube-like structure having a rectangular cross-sectional shape; wherein the support structure is configured to combat a torsional force generated by the vehicle and/or the compressor of the thermal management module.