Hinge clamping seat structure for fixing water outlet pipe of automobile

By using a hinged bracket structure to pre-position the water outlet pipe and a hinged folding hook to fix it, the problem of the water outlet pipe loosening and falling off during vibration is solved, ensuring the normal spraying of the washer fluid and improving driving safety.

CN114754201BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29QINGDAO HUATAO AUTOMOBILE MOLD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO HUATAO AUTOMOBILE MOLD
Filing Date
2022-04-22
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

In existing technology, the water outlet hose of a car is prone to loosening or falling off due to vibration during driving, which can prevent the wiper nozzles from spraying washer fluid, affecting the driver's vision and posing a driving safety hazard.

Method used

A hinged bracket structure is used to pre-position and pre-fix the water outlet pipe, combined with a hinged folding hook for strong fixation, ensuring that the water outlet pipe does not loosen or fall off under vibration conditions.

Benefits of technology

This ensures a secure and reliable fixation of the water outlet pipe, preventing loosening and detachment caused by vibration, guaranteeing the normal spraying of the washing liquid, and improving driving safety.

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Abstract

The application discloses a hinge clasp seat structure for fixing a water outlet pipe of an automobile, and belongs to the field of automobile accessories. The hinge clasp seat structure solves the problem that the water outlet pipe is loose or falls off due to deformation of a clasp and vibration during automobile driving in the prior art. In the technical scheme of the application, one end of a first connecting support rib and a second connecting support rib is fixedly connected with a clasp base, a water outlet pipe positioning groove is arranged between the other end of the first connecting support rib and the second connecting support rib, and the opening of the water outlet pipe positioning groove is located between the end portions of the first connecting support rib and the second connecting supporting rib; the hinge clasp assembly is arranged at the opening of the water outlet pipe positioning groove; the third connecting support rib is arc-shaped, is arranged between the second connecting support rib and the clasp base, and two ends of the third connecting support rib are fixedly connected with the second connecting support rib and the clasp base respectively. The technical scheme of the application can pre-position and pre-fix the water pipe, and then strongly fix the water pipe through the hinge type hundred-fold clasp, so that the water pipe is firm, reliable, not loose and not fallen off.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a hinged bracket structure for fixing a water outlet pipe in an automobile, belonging to the field of automotive parts. Background Technology

[0002] As the safety standards of windshield wiper systems continue to improve, the requirements for the cleanliness of the windshield are also increasing. When there are stains on the windshield, washer fluid can be sprayed through the wiper nozzles, and then the wipers can be used to repeatedly wipe away the stains, thus ensuring clear visibility for the driver and driving safety. The washer fluid sprayed by the wiper nozzles is delivered from the washer fluid reservoir in the engine compartment through a washer fluid outlet pipe. The washer fluid outlet pipe is fixedly clipped into the vehicle body. In existing technology, a hook and slot method is used to fix the washer fluid outlet pipe. However, due to deformation of the hooks and vibrations during vehicle operation, the outlet pipe may loosen or fall off, causing an open circuit in the pipeline between the wiper nozzles and the washer fluid reservoir, preventing washer fluid spraying. If there are stains on the windshield, they cannot be removed in this situation, resulting in obstructed driver vision and posing a driving safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides a hinged bracket structure for fixing a car water outlet pipe. The water pipe is first pre-positioned and pre-fixed, and then the water pipe is strongly fixed by a hinged folding hook, which is firm, reliable, and will not loosen or fall off.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this invention is a hinged bracket structure for fixing a car water outlet pipe, including a bracket base and a water outlet pipe bracket, the water outlet pipe bracket being disposed on the bracket base; the water outlet pipe bracket includes a first connecting support rib, a second connecting support rib, a third connecting support rib, a water outlet pipe positioning groove, and a hinge buckle assembly; the first connecting support rib and the second connecting support rib are spaced apart, one end of the first connecting support rib and the second connecting support rib are fixedly connected to the bracket base, the water outlet pipe positioning groove is disposed between the other ends of the first connecting support rib and the second connecting support rib, and the opening of the water outlet pipe positioning groove is located between the ends of the first connecting support rib and the second connecting support rib; the hinge buckle assembly is disposed at the opening of the water outlet pipe positioning groove; the third connecting support rib is arc-shaped, the third connecting support rib is disposed between the second connecting support rib and the bracket base, and both ends are fixedly connected to the second connecting support rib and the bracket base respectively.

[0005] In the optimized hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of the car, the arc-shaped opening of the connecting support rib three faces the connection point between the connecting support rib two and the bracket base.

[0006] In the optimized hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of the car, the water outlet pipe positioning groove is U-shaped, and the ends of connecting support rib one and connecting support rib two are respectively fixedly connected to the bottom end face of the U-shaped water outlet pipe positioning groove; the water outlet pipe positioning groove is integrally formed with connecting support rib one and connecting support rib two.

[0007] The optimized hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of the above-mentioned automobile includes an arc-shaped elastic sheet in the water outlet pipe positioning groove. The elastic sheet is disposed between the ends of connecting support rib one and connecting support rib two. The water outlet pipe positioning groove is formed by the inner surface of the end of connecting support rib one, the inner surface of the end of connecting support rib two, and the inner surface of the arc-shaped opening of the elastic sheet to form a U-shaped groove. The water outlet pipe positioning groove is integrally formed with connecting support rib one and connecting support rib two.

[0008] In the optimized hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of the car, a pre-clamping rib one and a pre-clamping rib two are provided in the water outlet pipe positioning groove. The pre-clamping rib one and the pre-clamping rib two are respectively provided on the inner walls on both sides of the opening end of the water outlet pipe positioning groove; the distance between the ends of the pre-clamping rib one and the pre-clamping rib two is smaller than the outer diameter of the water outlet pipe.

[0009] The optimized hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of the car mentioned above includes a water outlet pipe fixing hook, one end of which is hinged to the end of the connecting support rib two via a zigzag hinge, the other end of which is provided with a hook head, and one end of the connecting support rib is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion that cooperates with the hook head.

[0010] The optimized hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of the car is integrally formed with the bracket base, connecting support rib one, connecting support rib two, connecting support rib three, water outlet pipe positioning groove and fixing water outlet pipe hook.

[0011] In the optimized hinge bracket structure of the above-mentioned fixed water outlet pipe of the car, the first connecting support rib and the second connecting support rib are set at an acute angle; the second connecting support rib and the bracket base are set at an acute angle; and the third connecting support rib is set within the acute angle between the second connecting support rib and the bracket base.

[0012] The optimized hinge bracket structure for the fixed water outlet pipe of the car mentioned above includes a connecting support rib one comprising a connecting segment and a support segment, the end of the connecting segment being connected to the bracket base, and the thickness of the connecting segment being less than the thickness of the support segment; the connecting support rib two comprises a connecting segment two and a support segment two, the end of the connecting segment two being connected to the bracket base, and the thickness of the connecting segment two being less than the thickness of the support segment two.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0014] The technical solution of this application designs a method for fixing the nozzle water pipe in the engine compartment. It employs a hinged bracket structure for fixing the water pipe. First, the water pipe is pre-positioned and pre-fixed. Then, the water pipe is strongly secured using a hinged, zigzag hook, ensuring a firm and reliable fixation. This solves the problem of water pipes loosening and falling off due to vibration during vehicle operation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side view of Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the water outlet pipe is pre-clamped in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the water outlet pipe is fixed in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a side view of Embodiment 2 of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical features of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] This embodiment is a hinged bracket structure for fixing a water outlet pipe in an automobile, including a bracket base 1 and a water outlet pipe bracket, the water outlet pipe bracket being disposed on the bracket base 1; the water outlet pipe bracket includes a first connecting support rib 2, a second connecting support rib 3, a third connecting support rib 4, a water outlet pipe positioning groove 5, and a hinge buckle assembly; the first connecting support rib 2 and the second connecting support rib 3 are spaced apart, one end of the first connecting support rib 2 and the second connecting support rib 3 is fixedly connected to the bracket base 1, the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5 is disposed between the other ends of the first connecting support rib 2 and the second connecting support rib 3, and the opening of the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5 is located between the ends of the first connecting support rib 2 and the second connecting support rib 3; the hinge buckle assembly is disposed at the opening of the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5; the third connecting support rib 3 is arc-shaped, the third connecting support rib 3 is disposed between the second connecting support rib 3 and the bracket base 1, and both ends are fixedly connected to the second connecting support rib 3 and the bracket base 1 respectively.

[0023] The base 1 of the card holder is connected to the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5 and the hinge buckle assembly through connecting support rib 1 2, connecting support rib 2 3, and connecting support rib 3 4. The shape of the connecting support rib 3 4 is an arc transition connection, which ensures the connection strength between the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5, the hinge buckle assembly and the card holder base 1, and fixes the relative position of the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5, the hinge buckle assembly and the card holder base 1.

[0024] The arc-shaped opening of the connecting support rib 3 4 faces the connection point between the connecting support rib 2 3 and the card seat base 1. The connecting support rib 1 2 and the connecting support rib 2 3 are set at an acute angle; the connecting support rib 2 3 and the card seat base 1 are set at an acute angle; the connecting support rib 3 4 is set within the acute angle between the connecting support rib 2 3 and the card seat base 1.

[0025] The connecting support rib 3 4 supports the space between the connecting support rib 2 3 and the card seat base 1. The connecting support rib 3 4 adopts an arc transition, which can provide part of the elastic recovery force when elastic deformation occurs between the connecting support rib 2 3 and the card seat base 1, and make the connecting support rib 2 3 and the card seat base 1 have sufficient rigidity and connection strength.

[0026] The outlet pipe positioning groove 5 is U-shaped, and the ends of the connecting support rib 1 2 and the connecting support rib 2 3 are fixedly connected to the U-shaped bottom end face of the outlet pipe positioning groove 5 respectively; the outlet pipe positioning groove 5 is integrally formed with the connecting support rib 1 2 and the connecting support rib 2 3.

[0027] The outlet pipe positioning groove 5 serves as the positioning body for the outlet pipe. It adopts a U-shape and is integrally formed with the connecting support rib 1 2 and the connecting support rib 2 3, so that the outlet pipe positioning groove 5 and the connecting support rib 1 2 and the connecting support rib 2 3 have sufficient connection strength, reducing stress concentration at the connection.

[0028] The outlet pipe positioning groove 5 is provided with a pre-clamping rib 1 6 and a pre-clamping rib 2 7, which are respectively set on the inner walls on both sides of the opening end of the outlet pipe positioning groove 5; the distance between the ends of the pre-clamping rib 1 6 and the pre-clamping rib 2 7 is less than the outer diameter of the outlet pipe.

[0029] Applying a small force to the water outlet pipe allows it to be pressed into the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5. Simultaneously, the pre-clamping ribs 1 and 2 are designed with a reverse clamping structure, ensuring initial clamping of the water outlet pipe and preventing it from falling out of the positioning groove 5 during assembly. Furthermore, during vehicle operation, the pre-clamping ribs 1 and 2 can further tighten and secure the water outlet pipe, improving its stability.

[0030] The hinge buckle assembly includes a water outlet pipe fixing hook 8. One end of the water outlet pipe fixing hook 8 is hinged to the end of the connecting support rib 2 3 by a zigzag hinge 11. The other end of the water outlet pipe fixing hook 8 is provided with a hook head 9. The end of the connecting support rib 2 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 10 that cooperates with the hook head 9.

[0031] After the water outlet pipe is pre-positioned and pre-clamped by pre-clamping ribs 1 and 2, the water outlet pipe hook 8 is fixed. It bends via the zigzag hinge 11 and then engages with the engagement protrusion 10 of the connecting support rib 12, thus forcibly fixing the water outlet pipe and ensuring it will not loosen or fall off. The hook head 9 at the end of the water outlet pipe hook 8 can bend under force, and after bending, it makes firm contact with the engagement protrusion 10, giving the water outlet pipe excellent fixation stability after fixing.

[0032] The card base 1, connecting support rib 1, connecting support rib 2, connecting support rib 3, connecting support rib 4, water outlet pipe positioning groove 5, and water outlet pipe fixing hook 8 are integrally formed.

[0033] In this embodiment, the entire hinge bracket structure can be made into a single piece, which can ensure the connection strength between the various parts of the hinge bracket structure and prevent stress concentration at the connection points of the various parts.

[0034] The first connecting support rib 2 includes a connecting segment 2-1 and a supporting segment 2-2. The end of the connecting segment 2-1 is connected to the base 1 of the card seat, and the thickness of the connecting segment 2-1 is less than the thickness of the supporting segment 2-2. The second connecting support rib 3 includes a connecting segment 3-1 and a supporting segment 3-2. The end of the connecting segment 3-1 is connected to the base 1 of the card seat, and the thickness of the connecting segment 3-1 is less than the thickness of the supporting segment 3-2.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that: the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5 includes an arc-shaped elastic sheet, which is disposed between the ends of the connecting support rib 1 2 and the connecting support rib 2 3. The water outlet pipe positioning groove 5 is formed by the inner surface of the end of the connecting support rib 1 2, the inner surface of the end of the connecting support rib 2 3, and the inner surface of the arc-shaped opening of the elastic sheet to form a U-shaped groove; the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5 is integrally formed with the connecting support rib 1 2 and the connecting support rib 2 3.

[0037] The first connecting support rib 2 includes a connecting segment 2-1 and a supporting segment 2-2. The end of the connecting segment 2-1 is connected to the base 1 of the card seat, and the thickness of the connecting segment 2-1 is less than the thickness of the supporting segment 2-2. The second connecting support rib 3 includes a connecting segment 3-1 and a supporting segment 3-2. The end of the connecting segment 3-1 is connected to the base 1 of the card seat, and the thickness of the connecting segment 3-1 is less than the thickness of the supporting segment 3-2.

[0038] In this embodiment, the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5 is formed by an elastic sheet, connecting support rib 1 2, and connecting support rib 2 3. The supporting sections 2-2 and 3-2 of connecting support rib 1 2 and connecting support rib 2 3 are relatively thick, which can ensure that the water outlet pipe positioning groove 5 has good clamping and fixing strength for the water outlet pipe. The connecting sections 2-1 and 3-1 of connecting support rib 1 2 and connecting support rib 2 3 are relatively thin and have good elasticity. When the vehicle vibrates, connecting sections 2-1 and 3-1 can reduce the impact of vibration on the water outlet pipe fixing structure through elastic deformation, and reduce the transmission of vibration energy.

[0039] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention should be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A hinged bracket structure for fixing a water outlet pipe in an automobile, comprising a bracket base (1) and a water outlet pipe bracket, wherein the water outlet pipe bracket is disposed on the bracket base (1); characterized in that: The water outlet pipe holder includes a first connecting support rib (2), a second connecting support rib (3), a third connecting support rib (4), a water outlet pipe positioning groove (5), and a hinge buckle assembly; the first connecting support rib (2) and the second connecting support rib (3) are spaced apart, one end of the first connecting support rib (2) and the second connecting support rib (3) is fixedly connected to the holder base (1), the water outlet pipe positioning groove (5) is located between the other ends of the first connecting support rib (2) and the second connecting support rib (3), and the opening of the water outlet pipe positioning groove (5) is located between the ends of the first connecting support rib (2) and the second connecting support rib (3); the hinge buckle assembly is located at the opening of the water outlet pipe positioning groove (5); the third connecting support rib (4) is arc-shaped, the third connecting support rib (4) is located between the second connecting support rib (3) and the holder base (1), and both ends are fixedly connected to the second connecting support rib (3) and the holder base (1) respectively; The outlet pipe positioning groove (5) includes an arc-shaped elastic sheet, which is disposed between the ends of the connecting support rib one (2) and the connecting support rib two (3). The outlet pipe positioning groove (5) is formed by the inner surface of the end of the connecting support rib one (2), the inner surface of the end of the connecting support rib two (3) and the inner surface of the arc-shaped opening of the elastic sheet to form a U-shaped groove. The outlet pipe positioning groove (5) is integrally formed with the connecting support rib one (2) and the connecting support rib two (3). The first connecting support rib (2) includes a connecting section (2-1) and a supporting section (2-2). The end of the connecting section (2-1) is connected to the card seat base (1), and the thickness of the connecting section (2-1) is less than the thickness of the supporting section (2-2). The second connecting support rib (3) includes a connecting section (3-1) and a supporting section (3-2). The end of the connecting section (3-1) is connected to the card seat base (1), and the thickness of the connecting section (3-1) is less than the thickness of the supporting section (3-2).

2. The hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arc-shaped opening of the connecting support rib three (4) faces the connection between the connecting support rib two (3) and the card seat base (1).

3. The hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet pipe positioning groove (5) is U-shaped, and the ends of the connecting support rib one (2) and the connecting support rib two (3) are fixedly connected to the U-shaped bottom surface of the outlet pipe positioning groove (5); the outlet pipe positioning groove (5) is integrally formed with the connecting support rib one (2) and the connecting support rib two (3).

4. The hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of an automobile according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outlet pipe positioning groove (5) is provided with a pre-clamping rib one (6) and a pre-clamping rib two (7). The pre-clamping rib one (6) and the pre-clamping rib two (7) are respectively located on the inner walls of the two sides of the opening end of the outlet pipe positioning groove (5); the distance between the ends of the pre-clamping rib one (6) and the pre-clamping rib two (7) is smaller than the outer diameter of the outlet pipe.

5. The hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge buckle assembly includes a fixed water outlet pipe hook (8), one end of which is hinged to the end of the connecting support rib 2 (3) via a zigzag hinge (11), and the other end of the fixed water outlet pipe hook (8) is provided with a hook head (9), and the end of the connecting support rib 1 (2) is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion (10) that cooperates with the hook head (9).

6. The hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of an automobile according to claim 5, characterized in that: The card seat base (1), connecting support rib one (2), connecting support rib two (3), connecting support rib three (4), water outlet pipe positioning groove (5) and fixing water outlet pipe hook (8) are integrally formed.

7. The hinge bracket structure for fixing the water outlet pipe of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting support rib (2) and the second connecting support rib (3) are set at an acute angle; the second connecting support rib (3) and the card seat base (1) are set at an acute angle; the third connecting support rib (4) is set within the acute angle between the second connecting support rib (3) and the card seat base (1).