Engine hood supporting device and automobile

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of automobile construction technology, and in particular to an engine hood support device and an automobile; the device comprises a rotating seat, a supporting seat, a supporting frame, a storage seat and a limiting unit, wherein the rotating seat and the storage seat can be fixed to the engine hood, and the supporting seat is fixed to the vehicle body. Since the storage seat is located on the rotating path of the supporting frame, the storage seat is provided with a storage cavity with a side opening. When the engine hood is closed, the supporting frame can be removed from the plug-in cavity and rotated toward the storage seat. The supporting frame can enter the storage cavity from the side opening of the storage cavity, thereby realizing the storage of the supporting frame and the fixation of the stored supporting frame. Finally, the side opening of the storage cavity is blocked by the limiting unit, which can effectively prevent the supporting frame from escaping from the storage cavity. Even if the vehicle vibrates strongly during driving, the supporting frame can be stably stored in the storage seat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile structures, and in particular to an engine hood supporting device and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] The engine hoods of off-road vehicles and other vehicles are generally supported mainly by mechanical struts, which can play a supporting and limiting role when the engine hood is opened.

[0003] For example, an existing patent with publication number CN207296687U discloses a hood strut fixing structure. When the hood is closed, it is fixed to the inner panel of the hood by means of a strut fixing buckle and a fixing seat. When the hood is opened, the strut is removed from the fixing buckle, rotated around the fixing seat by a certain angle, and then inserted into the sheet metal hole on the body-in-white to support the hood.

[0004] Although the existing support rod can support the engine hood by inserting the end portion into the sheet metal hole, when the engine hood is closed, the support rod is only fixed by being clamped into the side opening. Since the vehicle is prone to large-scale vibration and shaking during driving, the support rod may be detached from the side opening of the clamp. Therefore, it is difficult to achieve the stability of the support rod during the driving of the vehicle, which affects the driving of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above technical deficiencies and propose an engine hood support device and a vehicle to solve the technical problem that the support rods of the prior art engine hood are easily detached from the fixed position during vehicle driving, thereby affecting the driving of the vehicle.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution of the present invention provides an engine hood support device, comprising: a rotating seat, a support seat, a support frame, a storage seat and a limiting unit, the support seat is opposite to the rotating seat; one end of the support frame is hinged to the rotating seat, and the other end of the support frame is detachably connected to the support seat; the storage seat is located on the rotation path of the support frame, and the storage seat is provided with a storage cavity with a side opening, and the support frame can enter the storage cavity from the side opening of the storage cavity by rotating around the rotating seat; the limiting unit is connected to the storage seat for blocking the side opening of the storage cavity.

[0007] Optionally, the limiting unit includes a limiting member and an elastic member, the limiting member is slidably connected to the storage seat and is located on the side opening of the storage cavity, one end of the elastic member is against the storage seat, and the other end of the elastic member is against the limiting member, and the elastic member is used to provide an elastic force to the limiting member toward the side opening of the storage cavity, so that the limiting member blocks the side opening of the storage cavity.

[0008] Optionally, the limiting member is provided with a limiting block, the limiting member is slidably connected to the storage seat and can rotate around the storage seat, the storage seat is provided with a sliding groove, the limiting block is fixed to the limiting member and slidably connected to the sliding groove, and the limiting block can be disengaged from the sliding groove by sliding the limiting member in a direction away from the storage cavity.

[0009] Optionally, the storage seat is also provided with a guide edge, which is located on the side of the side opening of the storage cavity and in the extension direction of the elastic member. The support frame can slide toward the guide edge along the guide edge to abut against the end of the limiting member and drive the limiting member to slide in the direction away from the storage cavity.

[0010] Optionally, the storage seat is further provided with a rib, which is connected to the guide edge and is located on the rotation path of the support frame, and the support frame can slide along the rib to the guide edge.

[0011] Optionally, a handle end is provided at one end of the limiting member away from the rotating seat, and the handle end extends radially toward the limiting member 51 to the receiving seat.

[0012] Optionally, the support seat is provided with an insertion cavity, and the support frame is provided with a first bending portion and a second bending portion at one end away from the rotating seat. The first bending portion is arranged at an angle to the support frame and can be movably inserted into the insertion cavity, and the second bending portion is fixed to the first bending portion and is arranged at an angle to the first bending portion, for limiting the second bending portion from falling out of the insertion cavity.

[0013] Optionally, the plug-in cavity includes a limiting cavity, a connecting cavity and a release cavity, the limiting cavity and the release cavity are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting cavity, the limiting cavity extends in the direction away from the rotating seat, and the release cavity extends in the direction close to the rotating seat, the first bending portion is movably inserted in the limiting cavity, and can slide along the connecting cavity to the release cavity, and the release cavity is provided for the second bending portion to detach from the plug-in cavity.

[0014] Optionally, an elastic sheath is provided on the surface of the portion of the support frame accommodated in the receiving cavity.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the engine hood support device provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: it includes: by providing a rotating seat, a support seat, a support frame, a storage seat and a limiting unit, the rotating seat and the storage seat can be fixed to the engine hood, and the support seat is fixed to the vehicle body. Since the support seat is opposite to the rotating seat, one end of the support rod is hinged to the rotating seat, and the other end is detachably connected to the support seat, so that the support frame can support the engine hood. Since the storage seat is located on the rotation path of the support frame, the storage seat is provided with a storage cavity with a side opening. When the engine hood is closed, the support frame can be removed from the plug-in cavity and the support frame can be rotated toward the direction of the storage seat. The support frame can enter the storage cavity from the side opening of the storage cavity to realize the storage of the support frame and the fixation of the stored support frame. Finally, the side opening of the storage cavity is blocked by the limiting unit, which can effectively prevent the support frame from escaping from the storage cavity. Even if the vehicle vibrates strongly during driving, the support frame can be stably stored in the storage seat.

[0016] In order to achieve the above technical objectives, the technical solution of the present invention provides an automobile, including the above-mentioned engine hood support device, the rotating seat and the storage seat are both fixed to the engine hood, and the support seat is fixed to the vehicle body.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the automobile provided by the present invention include: by providing the engine hood support device, the off-road vehicle can effectively prevent the support frame from falling out of the storage seat during the vehicle's driving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the engine hood support device provided by an embodiment of the present invention, in which the support frame is connected to the support seat.

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the engine hood support device provided by an embodiment of the present invention, in which the support frame is connected to the support seat.

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the support frame and rotating seat of the engine hood support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of one end of the support frame of the engine hood support device provided by an embodiment of the present invention connected to the support base.

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a support frame and a support seat of an engine hood support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 A side view of the support frame and storage seat of the engine hood support device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Sectional view along line AA.

[0025] Among them, the reference numerals in the figures are:

[0026] 10—rotating seat 20—support seat 21—insertion cavity

[0027] 30 - support frame 31 - rotating part 32 - latch

[0028] 33 - gasket 34 - elastic sheath 35 - first bending portion

[0029] 36 - second bending portion 40 - storage seat 41 - storage cavity

[0030] 42 - Sliding groove 43 - Guide edge 44 - Retaining edge

[0031] 50-Limiting unit 50-Limiting unit 51-Limiting piece

[0032] 52—elastic member 211—connecting cavity 212—limiting cavity

[0033] 213—release chamber 511—limiting block 512—handle end. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0035] The present invention provides an engine hood supporting device, such as Figures 1-2 As shown, it includes a rotating seat 10, a supporting seat 20, a supporting frame 30, a storage seat 40 and a limiting unit 50. The supporting seat 20 is opposite to the rotating seat 10, and the supporting seat 20 is provided with a plug-in cavity 21; one end of the support frame 30 is hinged to the rotating seat 10, and the other end of the support frame 30 is detachably connected to the support seat 20; the storage seat 40 is located on the rotation path of the support frame 30, and the storage seat 40 is provided with a storage cavity 41 with a side opening. The support frame 30 can enter the storage cavity 41 from the side opening of the storage cavity 41 by rotating around the rotating seat 10; the limiting unit 50 is connected to the storage seat 40, and is used to seal the side opening of the storage cavity 41.

[0036] Specifically, the engine hood support device can fix the rotating seat 10 and the storage seat 40 to the engine hood by setting a rotating seat 10, a support seat 20, a support frame 30, a storage seat 40 and a limiting unit 50, and the support seat 20 is fixed to the vehicle body. Since the support seat 20 is opposite to the rotating seat 10, one end of the support rod is hinged to the rotating seat 10, and the other end is detachably connected to the support seat 20, so that the support frame 30 can support the engine hood. Since the storage seat 40 is located on the rotation path of the support frame 30, the storage seat 40 is provided with a storage seat with a side opening. When the hood is closed, the support frame 30 can be removed from the insertion cavity 21 and rotated toward the storage seat 40. The support frame 30 can enter the storage cavity 41 from the side opening of the storage cavity 41 to store the support frame 30 and fix the stored support frame 30. Finally, the side opening of the storage cavity 41 is blocked by the limiting unit 50, which can effectively prevent the support frame 30 from escaping from the storage cavity 41. Even if the vehicle vibrates strongly during driving, the support frame 30 can be stably stored in the storage seat 40. In this embodiment, the rotating seat 10 and the storage seat 40 can also be fixed to the vehicle body, and the support seat 20 can be fixed to the hood. Similarly, when the support frame 30 is connected to the rotating seat 10 and the support seat 20, the hood can be supported. When the support frame 30 is connected to the rotating seat 10 and the storage seat 40, the support frame 30 can be stored in the vehicle body.

[0037] In this embodiment, the engine hood support device is mainly used in off-road vehicles. When it is used in other vehicles, its working principle should be the same as that when it is used in off-road vehicles.

[0038] In this embodiment, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the rotating seat 10 is fixed to the inner side of the engine hood by screws, and the support frame 30 is provided with a rotating part 31 at an angle to the support frame 30 at one end close to the rotating seat 10. The rotating part 31 is inserted into the rotating seat 10 and is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 10 to realize the rotation of the support frame 30 in the height direction of the vehicle. The support frame 30 is also provided with a pin 32 and a gasket 33. The pin 32 is detachably inserted into the rotating part 31 to prevent the rotating part 31 from falling off the rotating seat 10. The gasket 33 is sleeved on the bending part and is located between the pin 32 and the rotating seat 10.

[0039] It can be understood that the support frame 30 can be connected to the support base 20 in any form, such as snap connection, plug connection, etc., as long as the support frame 30 can be limited and disassembled from the support base 20.

[0040] It can be understood that the limiting unit 50 can be a sealing member arranged on one side of the side opening of the storage chamber 41 and hinged to the storage seat 40. When blocking the side opening of the storage chamber 41, it is only necessary to rotate the sealing member to the side opening of the storage chamber 41.

[0041] In this embodiment, Figures 1-2 As shown in Figures 4 and 5 , the support base 20 is provided with an insertion cavity 21, and the end of the support frame 30 away from the rotating base 10 is provided with a first bent portion 35 and a second bent portion 36. The first bent portion 35 is arranged at an angle to the support frame 30 and is movably inserted into the insertion cavity 21. The second bent portion 36 is fixed to the first bent portion 35 and is arranged at an angle to the first bent portion 35, and is used to limit the second bent portion 36 from being disengaged from the insertion cavity 21. Specifically, the first bent portion 35 is inserted into the insertion cavity 21 to achieve the connection between the support frame 30 and the support base 20. The support frame 30 is provided with a second bent portion 36, which can abut against the side of the support base 20 to prevent the first bent portion 35 from being disengaged from the insertion cavity 21, thereby achieving stable support of the engine hood by the support frame 30.

[0042] It can be understood that the insertion cavity 21 can be a cavity or hole structure of any shape, as long as it can accommodate the insertion of the first bending portion 35 and the second bending portion 36.

[0043] In this embodiment, Figures 1-2 As shown in Figures 4 to 5, the second bent portion 36 extends in a direction away from the support seat 20. When the support frame 30 supports the engine hood, the first bent portion 35 is pressed against the side of the plug-in cavity 21 away from the engine hood under the pressure of the support frame 30. By extending the second bent portion 36 in a direction away from the support seat 20, the first bent portion 35 can be effectively prevented from falling out of the plug-in cavity 21.

[0044] In this embodiment, Figures 1-2 As shown in Figure 5, the plug-in cavity 21 includes a connecting cavity 211, a limiting cavity 212 and a release cavity 213. The limiting cavity 212 and the release cavity 213 are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting cavity 211. The limiting cavity 212 extends in a direction away from the rotating seat 10, and the release cavity 213 extends in a direction close to the rotating seat 10. The first bending portion 35 is movably inserted in the limiting cavity 212 and can slide along the connecting cavity 211 to the release cavity 213. The release cavity 213 is provided for the second bending portion 36 to disengage from the plug-in cavity 21.

[0045] Specifically, by setting the plug-in cavity 21 as a structure of a limiting cavity 212, a connecting cavity 211 and a release cavity 213, the first bent portion 35 and the second bent portion 36 can only be inserted into the plug-in cavity 21 through the release cavity 213, and the support frame 30 can be installed only by sliding along the connecting cavity 211 to the limiting cavity 212. At the same time, the support frame 30 can be removed from the plug-in cavity 21 by sliding the first bent portion 35 along the connecting cavity 211 to the release cavity 213, thereby achieving stable insertion of the support frame 30 in the plug-in cavity 21, thereby preventing the support frame 30 from being removed from the release cavity 213 due to accidental vibration.

[0046] In this embodiment, Figures 1-2 As shown in FIG6 , the surface of the portion of the support frame 30 accommodated in the receiving cavity 41 is covered with an elastic sheath 34. The elastic sheath 34 can reduce vibration when the support frame 30 is installed in the receiving cavity 41, and at the same time, can insulate the support frame 30 and facilitate the grip of the support frame 30 during operation.

[0047] In this embodiment, Figures 6-7 As shown, the limiting unit 50 includes a limiting member 51 and an elastic member 52. The limiting member 51 is slidably connected to the storage seat 40 and is located on the side opening of the storage cavity 41. One end of the elastic member 52 is against the storage seat 40, and the other end of the elastic member 52 is against the limiting member 51. The elastic member 52 is used to provide an elastic force to the limiting member 51 toward the side opening of the storage cavity 41, so that the limiting member 51 blocks the side opening of the storage cavity 41. Specifically, when the support frame 30 needs to be stored in the storage cavity 41, the limit member 51 can be driven to slide in the direction opposite to the side opening of the storage cavity 41, so that the side opening of the storage cavity 41 can be opened, and then the support frame 30 can enter the storage cavity 41 from the side opening of the storage cavity 41 to achieve installation on the storage seat 40. When the driving force of the limit member 51 is withdrawn, the limit member 51 can block the side opening of the storage cavity 41 again under the elastic force of the elastic member 52 to prevent the support frame 30 from escaping from the storage cavity 41.

[0048] In this embodiment, further, the elastic member 52 is a spring, the limiting member 51 is a rod, and a protrusion is provided at one end of the rod close to the side opening of the storage cavity 41. The elastic member 52 is sleeved on the surface of the limiting member 51 and abuts against the protrusion on the limiting member 51.

[0049] In this embodiment, further, Figure 6 As shown, the limiting member 51 is provided with a limiting block 511, the limiting member 51 is slidably connected to the storage seat 40 and can rotate around the storage seat 40, the storage seat 40 is provided with a sliding groove 42, the limiting block 511 is fixed to the limiting member 51 and slidably connected to the sliding groove 42, and the limiting block 511 can be disengaged from the sliding groove 42 by the limiting member 51 sliding in the direction away from the storage cavity 41.

[0050] Specifically, since the limiting block 511 can be disengaged from the sliding groove 42 by sliding the limiting member 51 away from the storage chamber 41, when the support rod needs to be removed from the storage seat 40, the limiting member 51 can be driven away from the storage chamber 41 to disengage the limiting block 511 from the sliding groove 42. At this time, the limiting member 51 is in a state of opening the side opening of the storage chamber 41. Then, by rotating the limiting member 51, the limiting block 511 and the sliding groove 42 are misaligned. Under the action of the elastic member 52, the limiting block 511 can be brought into contact with the storage seat 40, so that the side opening of the storage chamber 41 is in a normally open state, thereby facilitating the support frame 30 to be removed from the storage chamber 41. In addition, the cooperation between the limiting block 511 on the limiting member 51 and the sliding groove 42 can effectively prevent the limiting member 51 from rotating during the process of limiting the support frame 30, thereby avoiding wear on the support frame 30.

[0051] In this embodiment, further, Figures 6-7 As shown, the storage seat 40 is further provided with a guide edge 43, which is located on one side of the side opening of the storage cavity 41 and in the extension direction of the elastic member 52. The support frame 30 can slide along the guide edge 43 toward the guide edge 43 to abut against the end of the limiting member 51, thereby driving the limiting member 51 to slide in a direction away from the storage cavity 41. Specifically, since the guide edge 43 is located on one side of the side opening of the storage cavity 41 and in the extension direction of the elastic member 52, the support frame 30 can slide along the guide edge 43 toward the guide edge 43 to abut against the end of the limiting member 51, so that when the support frame 30 slides along the guide rail toward the guide edge 43, it presses the limiting member 51, thereby driving the limiting member 51 to slide in a direction away from the storage cavity 41 to open the side opening of the storage cavity 41, thereby facilitating the storage of the support frame 30 in the storage cavity 41.

[0052] In this embodiment, further, Figures 6-7 As shown, the receiving seat 40 is further provided with a rib 44 , which is connected to the guide edge 43 and is located on the rotation path of the support frame 30 , and the support frame 30 can slide along the rib 44 to the guide edge 43 .

[0053] Specifically, since the retaining edge 44 is located on the rotation path of the support frame 30, when the support frame 30 rotates to a certain angle toward the storage seat 40, it will abut against the retaining edge 44, and then slide along the retaining edge 44 to the guide edge 43, providing convenience for the support frame 30 to be stored in the storage cavity 41.

[0054] In this embodiment, further, Figures 6-7 As shown, the end of the limiting member 51 away from the rotating seat 10 is provided with a handle end 512, and the handle end 512 extends radially toward the limiting member 51 to the receiving seat 40. Specifically, the handle end 512 can provide a grip for the limiting member 51 and facilitate the driving of the limiting member.

[0055] The specific working principle of the engine hood support device provided by the present invention is as follows: the engine hood support device is fixed to the support seat 20 vehicle body by fixing the rotating seat 10 and the storage seat 40 to the inner side of the engine hood. When supporting the engine hood, the support frame 30 rotates around the rotating seat 10 to the support seat 20, and the second bent portion 36 passes through the release cavity 213 of the support seat 20, and then slides along the connecting cavity 211 to the limiting cavity 212 through the first bent portion 35, so that the support frame 30 can be installed on the support seat 20; when it is necessary to cover the engine hood, the support frame 30 is removed from the support seat 20, and the support frame 30 is rotated toward the storage seat 40, so that the support frame 30 is abutted against the retaining edge 44, and slides along the retaining edge 44 to the guide edge 43, and finally slides along the guide edge 43 and presses down the limit piece 51, so that the side opening of the storage cavity 41 can be opened, so that the support frame 30 enters the storage cavity 41, and the support frame 30 is stored.

[0056] The present invention further provides an automobile, comprising an engine hood support device, wherein the rotating seat 10 and the storage seat 40 are both fixed to the engine hood, and the support seat 20 is fixed to the vehicle body.

[0057] Specifically, the vehicle can effectively prevent the support frame 30 from falling out of the storage seat 40 during driving by providing the engine hood support device.

[0058] The specific embodiments of the present invention described above do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An engine hood support device, characterized in that: include: Rotating seat; A supporting seat, the supporting seat is opposite to the rotating seat; A support frame, one end of which is hinged to the rotating base, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the support base; A receiving seat, the receiving seat being located on the rotation path of the support frame, the receiving seat being provided with a receiving cavity with a side opening, and the support frame being able to enter the receiving cavity through the side opening of the receiving cavity by rotating around the rotating seat; and a limiting unit connected to the receiving seat and used to block the side opening of the receiving cavity; The limiting unit includes a limiting member and an elastic member, wherein the limiting member is slidably connected to the storage seat and is located on one side of the side opening of the storage cavity, one end of the elastic member abuts against the storage seat, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the limiting member, and the elastic member is used to provide an elastic force to the limiting member toward the side opening of the storage cavity, so that the limiting member blocks the side opening of the storage cavity; The limiting member is provided with a limiting block, the limiting member is slidably connected to the receiving seat and can rotate around the receiving seat, the receiving seat is provided with a sliding groove, the limiting block is fixed to the limiting member and slidably connected to the sliding groove, and the limiting block can be disengaged from the sliding groove by sliding the limiting member in a direction away from the receiving cavity; A handle end is provided at one end of the limiting member away from the rotating seat, and the handle end extends radially toward the limiting member to the receiving seat.

2. The engine hood support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage seat is also provided with a guide edge, which is located on the side of the side opening of the storage cavity and in the extension direction of the elastic member. The support frame can slide toward the guide edge along the guide edge to abut against the end of the limiting member and drive the limiting member to slide in the direction away from the storage cavity.

3. The engine hood support device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage seat is further provided with a rib, which is connected to the guide edge and is located on the rotation path of the support frame. The support frame can slide along the rib to the guide edge.

4. The engine hood support device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The support seat is provided with an insertion cavity, and the support frame is provided with a first bending portion and a second bending portion at one end away from the rotating seat. The first bending portion is arranged at an angle to the support frame and is movably inserted into the insertion cavity, and the second bending portion is fixed to the first bending portion and is arranged at an angle to the first bending portion, for limiting the second bending portion from falling out of the insertion cavity.

5. The engine hood support device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plug-in cavity includes a limiting cavity, a connecting cavity and a releasing cavity. The limiting cavity and the releasing cavity are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting cavity. The limiting cavity extends in the direction away from the rotating seat, and the releasing cavity extends in the direction close to the rotating seat. The first bending portion is movably inserted in the limiting cavity and can slide along the connecting cavity to the releasing cavity. The releasing cavity is provided for the second bending portion to detach from the plug-in cavity.

6. The engine hood support device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The surface of the portion of the support frame accommodated in the receiving cavity is covered with an elastic sheath.

7. An automobile, characterized in that: The engine hood support device comprises the engine hood support device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the rotating seat and the storage seat are both fixed to the engine hood, and the support seat is fixed to the vehicle body.

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