Detachable front guard and vehicle

By designing a detachable front protective device, the bumper and grille can be detachably connected, and the wing and grille can be detachably connected via a connecting plate. Reinforcing ribs are used to enhance the connection strength, which solves the problems of inconvenient production and high maintenance costs of heavy-duty front protective devices, and achieves efficient production and low-cost maintenance.

CN115384437BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05WINBO DONGJIAN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202110568437.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-05-24
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2041-05-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing heavy-duty front protection device is a one-piece welded structure, which leads to inconvenience in production, difficulties in transportation, and high maintenance costs.

Method used

Design a detachable front protection device, in which the bumper and the grille are detachably connected by a fixing seat, and the wing and the grille are detachably connected by a connecting plate. Reinforcing ribs are used to increase the connection strength, and the device is divided into multiple detachable structures.

Benefits of technology

Improve production efficiency, reduce transportation volume, facilitate individual replacement of damaged parts, and reduce maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle structures, and discloses a detachable front protection device and a vehicle, the detachable front protection device comprising a bumper, a middle net and a wing, the bottom of the middle net being provided with a fixing seat, the middle net being detachably connected with the bumper through the fixing seat, the wing being provided with a connecting plate, and the wing being detachably connected with the middle net through the connecting plate; the detachable front protection device further comprises a reinforcing rib plate, the reinforcing rib plate comprising an upper connecting section and a lower connecting section, the upper connecting section being detachably connected with the middle net, and the lower connecting section being detachably connected with the bumper. The bumper is detachably connected with the middle net through the fixing seat, the wing is detachably connected with the middle net through the connecting plate, the connecting strength between the middle net and the bumper is increased by using the reinforcing rib plate, the heavy front protection device of the vehicle is divided into multiple detachable structures, each component can be processed separately, the production efficiency is improved, the volume of the package is reduced, transportation is more convenient, damaged components can be replaced individually, and the maintenance cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle structure technology, and in particular to a detachable front protective device and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The front protective device of a vehicle is an accessory that is mainly installed on the front of various pickup trucks and SUVs. Its main function is to prevent foreign objects from hitting the vehicle body during driving; at the same time, it can also play a certain role in buffering when the vehicle is involved in a collision, thereby protecting the personal safety of the driver and other passengers. It is an important part of the overall safety of the vehicle.

[0003] Currently, the most common vehicle front bumper protection devices on the market can be divided into two categories based on size: light-duty and heavy-duty. Light-duty front bumper protection devices are mostly plastic bumpers with a one-piece structure, fixed to the front of the vehicle frame by clips and other structures. Heavy-duty front bumper protection devices include a bumper, grille, and protective fenders. Existing heavy-duty front bumper protection devices all use a one-piece welded molding method, resulting in a very large size of the entire device. This is extremely inconvenient for the entire product manufacturing process, transportation, and even the installation stage at the end customer. Furthermore, if any part of the front bumper protection device is damaged in an impact, the entire device needs to be replaced, increasing the cost of repair and replacement parts for the customer. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a detachable front protective device to solve the problem that the existing heavy-duty front protective devices are integral welded structures, which are inconvenient for product production and transportation, and increase maintenance costs; this invention also provides a vehicle using the detachable front protective device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a detachable front protective device, including a bumper, a grille, and a wing guard. A fixing seat is arranged at the bottom of the grille, and the grille is detachably connected to the bumper through the fixing seat. A connecting plate is arranged on the wing guard, and the wing guard is detachably connected to the grille through the connecting plate. The detachable front protective device further includes a reinforcing rib plate, which includes an integrally formed upper connecting section and a lower connecting section. The upper connecting section is detachably connected to the grille, and the lower connecting section is detachably connected to the bumper.

[0006] Preferably, the upper connecting section is further provided with a locking platform, and the connecting plate is provided with a locking groove adapted to the locking platform, and the connecting plate is engaged with the reinforcing rib plate.

[0007] Preferably, the upper connecting section is provided with a clearance notch for avoiding the protective wing, and the clearance notch smoothly transitions with the card platform.

[0008] Preferably, the lower connecting section is further provided with a clearance groove for avoiding the bumper, and the clearance groove and the clearance notch are arranged at intervals.

[0009] Preferably, both the bumper and the grille are provided with frame profiles, the frame profiles on the grille and the frame profiles on the bumper are connected to each other, the frame profiles include a web and a panel perpendicular to the web, a receiving space is formed between the web and the panel for accommodating the reinforcing ribs, the reinforcing ribs are arranged on both sides of the web, and the reinforcing ribs are fixedly connected to the web.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing base includes a fixing plate, which is connected to the panel of the central frame profile, and the fixing plate has fixing holes for connecting bolts to pass through.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting sleeve is provided at the joint between the bumper and the frame profile of the grille, and the connecting sleeve is fixedly connected to the reinforcing rib plate.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting sleeve is also provided with a blank label area, which is used for customers to customize labels.

[0013] Preferably, the protective wing includes a left protective wing and a right protective wing, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the central grille. Both the left and right protective wing are detachably connected to the central grille via connecting plates.

[0014] The present invention also provides a vehicle, including a frame and a front protective device connected to the frame, wherein the front protective device is a detachable front protective device as described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the detachable front protection device and vehicle of this invention have the following advantages: the bumper and the grille are detachably connected by a fixing seat, and the wing guard and the grille are detachably connected by a connecting plate. At the same time, the reinforcing ribs are used to increase the connection strength between the grille and the bumper, ensuring the protective effect of the heavy-duty front protection device. The heavy-duty front protection device of the vehicle is divided into multiple detachable structures. During the production process, each component can be processed separately, improving production efficiency, reducing packaging volume, and making transportation more convenient. In the event of damage to some structures, the damaged parts can be replaced individually, reducing maintenance costs and reducing the economic burden on consumers. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable front protective device of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view of the removable front protective device;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Axonometric view of the detachable front guard;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the detachable front protective device of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the reinforcing ribs of the detachable front protective device.

[0021] In the diagram, 1. Bumper; 2. Grille; 3. Left fender; 4. Right fender; 5. Fixing plate; 6. Connecting plate; 61. Slot; 7. Reinforcing rib plate; 71. Upper connecting section; 72. Lower connecting section; 73. Slot; 74. Clearance notch; 75. Clearance groove; 8. Frame profile; 81. Web plate; 82. Panel; 9. Connecting sleeve; 91. Label area. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0023] A preferred embodiment of the detachable front protective device of the present invention, such as... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the detachable front protective device includes a bumper 1, a grille 2, a guard wing, and a reinforcing rib 7. The bumper 1 is used to connect to the vehicle frame. The bumper 1, grille 2, guard wing, and reinforcing rib 7 are all detachable connection structures to each other, so as to facilitate the individual production, packaging, transportation, replacement, and maintenance of each component.

[0024] The bumper 1 and the grille 2 are joined vertically. A fixed base is arranged at the bottom of the grille 2, and the grille 2 and the bumper 1 are detachably connected through the fixed base. Frame profiles 8 are arranged on both the bumper 1 and the grille 2, forming a supporting frame for the bumper 1 and the grille 2, ensuring the structural strength of the bumper 1 and the grille 2. Two frame profiles 8 are arranged at intervals along the left and right direction. Each frame profile 8 includes a web 81 and a panel 82. The panel 82 is arranged perpendicular to the web 81, forming a T-shaped structure. The frame profiles 8 on the grille 2 and the frame profiles 8 on the bumper 1 are joined together.

[0025] The mounting base includes a mounting plate 5, which is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the panel 82 of the upper frame profile 8 of the grille 2. The mounting plate 5 has mounting holes for threading connecting bolts, and the mounting plate 5 is detachably connected to the bumper 1 via these bolts. Preferably, the mounting holes are elongated to increase flexibility, allowing construction personnel to adjust the position of the connecting bolts as needed.

[0026] The reinforcing rib 7 is used to connect the bumper 1 and the grille 2, increasing the structural strength at the connection point. A receiving space is formed between the web plate 81 and the panel 82 to accommodate the reinforcing rib 7. The reinforcing rib 7 is fixedly connected to the web plate 81 of the upper frame profile 8 of the bumper 1 and the grille 2, so that the reinforcing rib 7 is located within the receiving space. The panel 82 can cover the reinforcing rib 7, making the front protective device look more aesthetically pleasing.

[0027] The reinforcing rib 7 includes an upper connecting section 71 and a lower connecting section 72. The upper connecting section 71 is used to detachably connect to the web plate 81 on the grille 2 via bolts, and the lower connecting section 72 is used to detachably connect to the web plate 81 on the bumper 1 via bolts. The upper connecting section 71 and the lower connecting section 72 are integrally formed, which increases the structural strength of the reinforcing rib 7.

[0028] The protective wings include a left protective wing 3 and a right protective wing 4, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the central grille 2. A connecting plate 6 is fixedly mounted on both the left and right protective wings 3 and 4. Bolt holes are provided on the connecting plate 6, and the connecting plate 6 is detachably connected to the web plate 81 of the central grille 2 via bolts, allowing the left and right protective wings 3 and 4 to be detachably connected to the central grille 2 via the connecting plate 6.

[0029] A locking platform 73 is arranged on the upper connecting section 71 of the reinforcing rib plate 7, and a locking groove 61 adapted to the locking platform 73 is arranged on the connecting plate 6. The connecting plate 6 and the reinforcing rib plate 7 are interlocked by the locking platform 73 and the locking groove 61. The reinforcing rib plate 7 limits the connection plate 6 to prevent the left guard 3 and the right guard 4 from shaking and to increase stability.

[0030] The upper connecting section 71 is also provided with a clearance notch 74, which smoothly transitions with the mounting plate 73. The clearance notch 74 is used to avoid the protective tube on the wing, so that the reinforcing rib plate 7 and the connecting plate 6 fit tightly together. The lower connecting section 72 is also provided with a clearance groove 75, which is arranged at intervals with the clearance notch 74 in the vertical direction. The clearance groove 75 is used to avoid the pipe on the bumper 1, so that the lower connecting section 72 fits snugly with the bumper 1.

[0031] A connecting sleeve 9 is also provided at the joint between the bumper 1 and the frame profile 8 of the grille 2. The connecting sleeve 9 has bolt holes, and the connecting sleeve 9 is detachably connected to the reinforcing rib plate 7 by bolts. Preferably, the connecting sleeve 9 is a rubber sleeve to increase the elasticity of the connecting sleeve 9 and facilitate the connecting sleeve 9 to be fitted onto the panel 82 of the profile. The connecting sleeve 9 is also provided with a blank label area 91, which allows customers to customize labels, so that the connecting sleeve 9 can be customized with a specified logo according to the customer's wishes, with a high degree of personalization.

[0032] The present invention also provides an embodiment of a vehicle, the vehicle including a frame and a front protective device connected to the frame, the front protective device having the same specific structure as the detachable front protective device in the above embodiment, and will not be described again here.

[0033] In summary, the embodiments of the present invention provide a detachable front protective device and a vehicle, wherein the bumper and the grille are detachably connected via a fixing seat, and the wing and the grille are detachably connected via a connecting plate. At the same time, reinforcing ribs are used to increase the connection strength between the grille and the bumper, ensuring the protective effect of the heavy-duty front protective device. The heavy-duty front protective device of the vehicle is divided into multiple detachable structures. During the production process, each component can be processed separately, improving production efficiency, reducing packaging volume, and making transportation more convenient. In the event of damage to some structures, the damaged parts can be replaced individually, reducing maintenance costs and reducing the economic burden on consumers.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detachable front guard characterized in that, The detachable front protection device comprises a bumper, a center grille and wings, the bottom of the center grille is provided with a fixing seat, the center grille is detachably connected with the bumper through the fixing seat, the wings are provided with connecting plates, and the wings are detachably connected with the center grille through the connecting plates; the detachable front protection device further comprises a reinforcing rib plate, the reinforcing rib plate comprises an integrally formed upper connecting section and a lower connecting section, the upper connecting section is detachably connected with the center grille, and the lower connecting section is detachably connected with the bumper; The bumper and the center grille are both provided with frame profiles, the frame profiles on the center grille and the bumper are in butt joint with each other, the frame profile comprises a web and a panel perpendicular to the web, the web and the panel form an accommodating space for accommodating the reinforcing rib plate, and the two sides of the web are both provided with the reinforcing rib plate, and the reinforcing rib plate is fixedly connected with the web; The wings comprise a left wing and a right wing, the left wing and the right wing are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the center grille, the left wing and the right wing are both detachably connected with the center grille through connecting plates, the connecting plates are provided with bolt holes, and the connecting plates and the webs of the center grille are detachably connected through bolts, so that the left wing and the right wing are respectively detachably connected with the center grille through corresponding connecting plates; The upper connecting section is further provided with a clamping table, the connecting plates are provided with clamping grooves matched with the clamping table, and the connecting plates are clamped with the reinforcing rib plate, so that the reinforcing rib plate limits the connecting plates; The butt joint positions of the frame profiles of the bumper and the center grille are further provided with connecting sleeves, and the connecting sleeves are fixedly connected with the reinforcing rib plate; The connecting sleeves are further provided with blank label areas, and the label areas are used for customizing labels for customers.

2. The detachable front guard of claim 1, wherein, The upper connecting section is provided with an avoiding gap for avoiding the wings, and the avoiding gap is smoothly connected with the clamping table.

3. The detachable front guard of claim 2, wherein, The lower connecting section is further provided with an avoiding groove for avoiding the bumper, and the avoiding groove is arranged at intervals with the avoiding gap.

4. The detachable front guard of claim 1, wherein, The fixing seat comprises a fixing plate, the fixing plate is connected with the panel of the frame profile on the center grille, and the fixing plate is provided with fixing holes through which connecting bolts pass.

5. Vehicle, characterized in that The detachable front protection device comprises a bumper, a center grille and wings, the bottom of the center grille is provided with a fixing seat, the center grille is detachably connected with the bumper through the fixing seat, the wings are provided with connecting plates, and the wings are detachably connected with the center grille through the connecting plates; the detachable front protection device further comprises a reinforcing rib plate, the reinforcing rib plate comprises an integrally formed upper connecting section and a lower connecting section, the upper connecting section is detachably connected with the center grille, and the lower connecting section is detachably connected with the bumper;

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