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Abstract

To provide a vehicle body including a plurality of shock absorber housings each of which is located at an upper end of each wheel and supporting a shock absorber connected to the wheel of the vehicle while covering the shock absorber.SOLUTION: A vehicle body includes a plurality of shock absorber housings each of which supports a shock absorber connected to a wheel of a vehicle while covering the shock absorber. The shock absorber housing includes a protruding part which protrudes upward from a lower end part of the shock absorber housing while forming an internal space. The lower end part or the protruding part of the shock absorber housing is coupled to the shock absorber in a state that the shock absorber is inserted into the internal space of the protruding part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle body including a plurality of shock absorber housings located on the upper ends of respective wheels of an in-wheel platform vehicle, the shock absorber housings supporting and covering the shock absorbers connected to the wheels of the vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] A vehicle body is required to be designed to mount various internal equipment and to efficiently absorb the impact load and protect vehicle occupants when an impact is applied to the vehicle. Existing vehicles require a space for mounting an engine or a battery, and a space for mounting wheels, suspension, and steering devices for driving the vehicle. Therefore, not only the wheel housings on which each wheel is mounted, but also the suspension devices provided on each wheel, the steering device connecting each wheel, and the drive device for transmitting driving force take up a considerable amount of space in the vehicle body, so this must be taken into consideration when designing the vehicle body, and it must be designed to absorb shocks applied to the vehicle. In addition, the more devices that must be considered, the more complicated the manufacturing and assembly process of the vehicle body becomes and the longer it takes.

[0003] However, in-wheel systems have been developed recently, in which the driving unit, steering unit, reduction unit, etc. are built into the wheels of a vehicle, but unlike existing vehicles, the in-wheel system does not need to be connected to each wheel, so the body must be designed differently from existing vehicles. Therefore, when a vehicle adopts an in-wheel system, it is necessary to develop a body in which each wheel housing space is formed, sufficient rigidity of the body is secured, and the manufacturing and assembly process can be simplified.

[0004] The matters described as the background art are intended to enhance understanding of the background of the present invention only, and should not be construed as corresponding to prior art already known to those skilled in the art. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1998-0070976A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve these problems, and aims to provide a vehicle body that includes a plurality of shock absorber housings located on the upper ends of the respective wheels of an in-wheel platform vehicle, the shock absorber housings having protrusions that protrude upward from the lower ends and have internal spaces, and shock absorbers connected to the wheels of the vehicle are inserted and coupled into the internal spaces of the protrusions, thereby covering and supporting the shock absorbers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above object, a vehicle body according to the present invention includes a plurality of shock absorber housings that cover and support shock absorbers connected to wheels of a vehicle, the shock absorber housings having a protrusion protruding upward from a lower end of the shock absorber housing with an internal space therebetween, and the lower end or the protrusion of the shock absorber housing is coupled to the shock absorber with the shock absorber inserted into the internal space of the protrusion.

[0008] The internal space of the shock absorber housing may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and the lower end or the protrusion of the shock absorber housing may be coupled to the shock absorber through a side or an upper surface of the internal space with the shock absorber inserted into the internal space of the protrusion. The lower end of the shock absorber housing may include a flange portion having a plurality of flanges spaced apart vertically along an outer circumferential surface of the lower end, and the shock absorber housing may be coupled to the vehicle body member with the vehicle body member inserted into the spaced apart spaces of the flange portions.

[0009] The shock absorber housing may be coupled to the vehicle body member or the shock absorber through an upper surface, a lower surface or a side surface of the space when the vehicle body member is inserted into the space of the flange portion.

[0010] The body member may have a shape extending in the longitudinal direction, with a closed surface formed at an end, and the closed surface, upper surface, lower surface or side surface of the body member may be joined to the flange portion in a surface contact state.

[0011] The body member has an elongated shape having the internal space, has one side open, and can be coupled to the flange portion by a tool inserted through the open side.

[0012] A pillar member that connects the front shock absorber housing and the rear shock absorber housing to form a cabin is connected to the shock absorber housing, and an end of the pillar member is connected to the lower end of the shock absorber housing and an inner surface of the pillar member is supported or connected to a side wall of the protrusion of the shock absorber housing.

[0013] A support member that connects and supports the shock absorber housing and the pillar member is connected to the shock absorber housing, and one end of the support member is connected to one side of the lower end of the shock absorber housing and extends upward to have an upper end connected to a side of the pillar member.

[0014] The lower end of the shock absorber housing may include a coupling portion protruding upward from the lower end, and the lower end of the support member may be supported or coupled to a side surface of the coupling portion or an outer surface of the protrusion.

[0015] The shock absorber housing may be coupled to a front or rear lower truss member that is bent downward and extends to connect a plurality of the shock absorber housings at the front or rear of the vehicle in the width direction of the vehicle, or a lateral lower truss member that is bent downward and extends to connect a plurality of the shock absorber housings on a side of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0016] A lattice-shaped floor member may be provided below the shock absorber housings, and each of the shock absorber housings may be supported by the floor member via a plurality of connecting members.

[0017] The connecting member may have an upper end connected to a lower surface of a corner of the shock absorber housing facing the inside of the vehicle, a lower end extending at an angle toward the outside of the shock absorber housing, and a lower end connected to an upper surface of the floor member.

[0018] The lower end of the shock absorber housing may include a plurality of corners, and one of the plurality of corners may be formed with a cut portion that is cut to form an obtuse angle.

[0019] A total of four shock absorber housings may be provided on both front and rear sides of the vehicle, and each of the shock absorber housings may be assembled with the cut-out portion facing the outside of the vehicle. Effect of the Invention

[0020] According to the vehicle body of the present invention, a vehicle having an in-wheel platform includes a plurality of shock absorber housings located on the upper ends of the respective wheels, and the shock absorber housings have protrusions that protrude upward from their lower ends and have an internal space therein, and shock absorbers connected to the wheels of the vehicle are inserted and coupled into the internal space of the protrusions to cover and support the shock absorbers. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a shock absorber housing of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a side view showing a shock absorber housing for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 3] 1 is a view showing a vehicle body member and a connecting member being coupled to a shock absorber housing of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a vehicle body having four shock absorber housings provided on both front and rear sides of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Fig. 1 is a view showing a shock absorber housing of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a side view showing a shock absorber housing of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a view showing a vehicle body member and a connecting member being coupled to the shock absorber housing of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a view showing a vehicle body shock absorber housing provided with four shock absorber housings of a vehicle body on both sides of the front and rear of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Fig. 1 is a view showing a shock absorber housing of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a side view showing a shock absorber housing of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention is a vehicle body including a plurality of shock absorber housings 100 which cover and support shock absorbers connected to wheels of a vehicle, and the shock absorber housings 100 have protruding parts 120 which protrude upward from the lower end of the shock absorber housings 100 and have an internal space therein, and the lower end or protruding parts 120 of the shock absorber housings 100 are coupled to the shock absorbers with the shock absorbers inserted into the internal space of the protruding parts 120.

[0024] In addition, the internal space of the shock absorber housing 100 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the lower end or protrusion 120 of the shock absorber housing 100 can be coupled to the shock absorber through the side or upper surface of the internal space with the shock absorber inserted into the internal space of the protrusion 120.

[0025] The vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention is for a vehicle using an in-wheel system, unlike existing vehicles, and does not require a drive shaft, steering device, etc. to be connected between each wheel. Therefore, each vehicle wheel has a shock absorber at the upper end of the wheel and a shock absorber housing 100, each shock absorber housing 100 has a protruding portion 120 protruding with an internal space, a shock absorber is located in the internal space of the protruding portion 120, and the shock absorber is coupled to and supported by the inner wall of the shock absorber housing 100 in the internal space, so that the shock absorber housing 100 protects the vehicle wheel and the shock absorber at the upper end of the wheel.

[0026] Meanwhile, in the vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 includes a flange portion 110 having a plurality of flanges spaced apart from one another along the outer circumferential surface of the lower end, and the shock absorber housing 100 may be coupled to the vehicle body member 150 with the vehicle body member 150 inserted into a spaced apart space of the flange portion 110. Also, the shock absorber housing 100 may be coupled to the vehicle body member 150 or the shock absorber through an upper surface, a lower surface, or a side surface of the spaced apart space with the vehicle body member 150 inserted into the spaced apart space of the flange portion 110.

[0027] Specifically, the shock absorber housing 100 includes a lower end and a protrusion 120 protruding from the lower end. The lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 includes a flange portion 110 formed with a plurality of flanges spaced apart from one another, and the space between the flange portion 110 is formed in a U-shape. Various body members 150 of the vehicle are coupled to the space through an open side, and the body member 150 also has an open cross-sectional shape with one side open to fit the space, and is inserted into the space to be coupled to the flange portion 110 of the shock absorber housing 100.

[0028] In addition, the body member 150 has a shape extending in the longitudinal direction, a closed surface is formed at an end, and the closed surface, upper surface, lower surface, or side surface of the body member 150 may be coupled to the flange portion 110 in a surface contact state. The body member 150 has a shape extending with an internal space, one surface is open, and the body member 150 may be coupled to the flange portion 110 by a tool inserted through the open surface.

[0029] Specifically, the body member 150 has an open cross-section structure with one side open, since it is inserted into the flange portion 110 and assembled, and when it is coupled to the flange portion 110, it comes into surface contact with the inner surface of the space between the flange portion 110. The body member 150 is coupled to the inner surface of the space between the flange portion 110 by a method such as bolting using a tool inserted through the open side of the body member 150 while being inserted into the space between the flange portion 110. This coupling method allows humans or robots to easily and simply assemble each member in the assembly process while maintaining the rigidity of the vehicle body or the coupling rigidity between the members when the shock absorber housing 100 and the body member 150 are coupled.

[0030] Meanwhile, in a vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention, a pillar member 200 that connects the front shock absorber housing and the rear shock absorber housing to form a cabin is attached to the shock absorber housing 100, and the pillar member 200 has an end that is attached to the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 and an inner surface that is supported or attached to the side wall of the protrusion 120 of the shock absorber housing 100.

[0031] Specifically, the pillar member 200 is bent upward and extends at the side of the vehicle to reinforce the vehicle's side collision rigidity, form a cabin room of the vehicle, and connect each shock absorber housing 100 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The lower end of the pillar member 200 is coupled to the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 through the space between the flange portion 110, and the inner surface of the pillar member 200 is supported or coupled to the side wall of the protrusion 120, thereby ensuring the coupling rigidity between the pillar member 200 and the shock absorber housing 100 and the rigidity of the vehicle body.

[0032] In addition, in the vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention, a support member 140 is coupled to the shock absorber housing 100 for connecting and supporting the shock absorber housing 100 and the pillar member 200, and one end of the support member 140 is coupled to one side of the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 and extends upward to have an upper end coupled to a side surface of the pillar member 200. The lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 has a coupling part 130 protruding upward from the lower end, and the lower end of the support member 140 may be supported or coupled to a side surface of the coupling part 130 or an outer surface of the protrusion 120.

[0033] As a result, the pillar member 200 is not only connected at its end to the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100, but also has its inner surface supported by the side wall of the protruding portion 120 of the shock absorber housing 100 that protrudes in an L-shape, so that when an impact is applied to the vehicle body, a larger load can be supported by the protruding portion 120 of the shock absorber housing 100. In addition, the support member 140 is connected in a surface contact state to the side of the connecting portion 130 provided at the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 or the outer surface of the protruding portion 120, so that the rigidity of the vehicle body and the connecting rigidity between the members can be sufficiently secured.

[0034] Meanwhile, in a vehicle body according to one embodiment of the present invention, a front or rear lower truss member 210 that is bent downward and extends to connect a plurality of shock absorber housings 100 at the front or rear of the vehicle in the width direction of the vehicle, or a side lower truss member 220 that is bent downward and extends to connect a plurality of shock absorber housings 100 at a side of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle may be coupled to the shock absorber housing 100.

[0035] Specifically, the pillar member 200 has a lower end connected to the shock absorber housing 100. Here, the pillar member 200 is more firmly connected to the front and rear by the support members 130, and when a load is applied to the pillar member 200, the load is transferred or distributed to the shock absorber housing 100 and the front or rear lower truss member 210 and the side lower truss member 220, which are connected to the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 via the support members 130 and reinforce the front, rear and side collision rigidity. Similarly, when a load is applied to the shock absorber housing 100 and the front or rear lower truss member 210 and the side lower truss member 220, the load can be distributed between the respective parts to minimize the impact.

[0036] Fig. 3 is a view showing a vehicle body member and a connecting member being connected to a shock absorber housing of a vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a view showing a vehicle body having four shock absorber housings on both sides of the front and rear of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention, a lattice-shaped floor member 410 is provided below the shock absorber housings 100, and each shock absorber housing 100 can be supported on the floor member 410 via a plurality of connecting members 400. The connecting member 400 has an upper end connected to a lower surface of a corner of the shock absorber housing 100 facing the inside of the vehicle, and a lower end extending inclined toward the outside of the shock absorber housing 100, and the lower end can be connected to an upper surface of the floor member 410.

[0037] Specifically, the upper end of the connecting member 400 may be coupled to the lower surfaces of a plurality of corners of the shock absorber housing 100 that face the inside of the vehicle, and the lower end may extend so as to incline toward the outside of the shock absorber housing 100, and the lower end may be coupled to the upper surface of the floor member 410. The connecting member 400 extends so as to incline toward the outside of the shock absorber housing 100, thereby maximizing the space in which the wheel at the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 is located, and supporting the shock absorber housing 100 at the upper end, thereby allowing the wheel of the in-wheel system to rotate and operate normally at the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100.

[0038] Meanwhile, the lower end of the shock absorber housing 100 of the vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of corners, and one of the plurality of corners may have a cut-out portion cut to form an obtuse angle. Also, a total of four shock absorber housings 100 may be provided on both sides of the front and rear of the vehicle, and each shock absorber housing 100 may be assembled with the cut-out portion facing the outside of the vehicle.

[0039] Specifically, the shock absorber housing 100 is not manufactured so that the front, rear, or side housings of the vehicle have different shapes, but is manufactured to have a single shape and can be assembled by changing only the direction, which improves manufacturing efficiency and reduces costs. Also, the cut portions of each shock absorber housing 100 are arranged toward the outside of the vehicle, so that a space is provided for the wheels of the in-wheel system to operate normally, the load between members can be supported or the load can be distributed in the direction of each member, and the corners of the shock absorber housing 100 can be prevented from protruding outside the vehicle.

[0040] In addition, the shock absorber housing 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention and each vehicle body member can be connected to each other by bolting. The vehicle body members such as the shock absorber housing 100 are not manufactured in different shapes, but are manufactured in the same shape and are assembled symmetrically to the vehicle, which is advantageous in terms of vehicle assembly and productivity, ensures assembly rigidity and collision rigidity, and can be assembled in a simple manner such as bolting through the flange portion 110, open cross section or closed cross section of the shock absorber housing 100, allowing the assembly process to be performed easily and in a short time by humans or robots.

[0041] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations of the present invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 100 Shock absorber housing 110 Flange part 120 Protrusion 130 Joint 140 Supporting Members 150 Body member 200 Pillar Member 210 Front or rear lower truss member 220 Lateral lower truss member 400 Connected Members 410 Floor Member

Claims

1. A vehicle body including a plurality of shock absorber housings that cover and support shock absorbers connected to wheels of a vehicle, the shock absorber housing includes a protruding portion protruding upward from a lower end portion of the shock absorber housing and having an internal space therein, the lower end portion or the protruding portion of the shock absorber housing is coupled to the shock absorber in a state where the shock absorber is inserted into the internal space of the protruding portion, A pillar member is connected to the shock absorber housing, the pillar member connecting the front shock absorber housing and the rear shock absorber housing to form a cabin, an end of the pillar member is connected to the lower end of the shock absorber housing, and an inner surface of the pillar member is supported or connected to a side wall of the protruding portion of the shock absorber housing, A support member is connected to the shock absorber housing, the support member connecting and supporting the shock absorber housing and the pillar member, one end of the support member is connected to one side of the lower end of the shock absorber housing, the support member extends upward, and an upper end of the support member is connected to a side of the pillar member, A vehicle body, characterized in that the lower end of the shock absorber housing has a connecting portion protruding upward from the lower end, and the lower end of the support member is supported or connected to a side surface of the connecting portion or an outer surface of the protrusion.

2. A vehicle body including a plurality of shock absorber housings that cover and support shock absorbers connected to wheels of a vehicle, the shock absorber housing includes a protruding portion protruding upward from a lower end portion of the shock absorber housing and having an internal space therein, the lower end portion or the protruding portion of the shock absorber housing is coupled to the shock absorber in a state where the shock absorber is inserted into the internal space of the protruding portion, A lattice-shaped floor member is provided below the shock absorber housings, and each of the shock absorber housings is supported by the floor member via a plurality of connecting members; A vehicle body, characterized in that an upper end of the connecting member is connected to an underside of a corner of the shock absorber housing facing inward of the vehicle, a lower end extends at an angle toward the outside of the shock absorber housing, and a lower end is connected to an upper surface of the floor member.

3. 3. The vehicle body according to claim 1, wherein the internal space of the shock absorber housing is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the lower end or the protruding portion of the shock absorber housing is coupled to the shock absorber through a side or an upper surface of the internal space with the shock absorber inserted into the internal space of the protruding portion.

4. 3. The vehicle body according to claim 1, wherein the lower end of the shock absorber housing has a flange portion formed with a plurality of flanges spaced apart vertically along an outer circumferential surface of the lower end, and the shock absorber housing is coupled to the vehicle body member with the vehicle body member inserted into the spaced apart spaces of the flange portions.

5. 5. The vehicle body according to claim 4, wherein the shock absorber housing is coupled to the vehicle body member or the shock absorber through an upper surface, a lower surface or a side surface of the space when the vehicle body member is inserted into the space of the flange portion.

6. The vehicle body according to claim 4, characterized in that the vehicle body member has a shape extending in the longitudinal direction, a closed surface is formed at an end, and the closed surface, upper surface, lower surface or side surface of the vehicle body member is joined to the flange portion in a surface contact state.

7. 7. The vehicle body according to claim 6, wherein the vehicle body member has an elongated shape having the internal space, has one surface open, and is coupled to the flange portion by a tool inserted through the open surface.

8. 3. The vehicle body according to claim 1, wherein the shock absorber housing is coupled to a front or rear lower truss member that is bent downward and extends to connect the plurality of shock absorber housings at the front or rear of the vehicle in the width direction of the vehicle, or a lateral lower truss member that is bent downward and extends to connect the plurality of shock absorber housings on either side of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

9. 3. The vehicle body according to claim 1, wherein the lower end portion of the shock absorber housing includes a plurality of corners, and one of the plurality of corners is formed with a cut portion that is cut to form an obtuse angle.

10. 10. The vehicle body according to claim 9, wherein a total of four shock absorber housings are provided on both front and rear sides of the vehicle, and each of the shock absorber housings is assembled with its cut portion positioned toward the outside of the vehicle.

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