Vehicle

By designing a space on the vehicle's roof beam where the first and second beams are interlocked, and installing an airbag assembly, the problem of roof airbags obstructing vision is solved, thereby improving safety performance and user experience.

CN115817401BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27ZHEJIANG GEELY HLDG GRP CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202211658816.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-22
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2042-12-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The placement of roof airbags in existing vehicles is unreasonable, obstructing the driver's view and affecting the driving experience.

Method used

Design a vehicle roof beam structure, including a first beam and a second beam, which are connected by fastening to form a receiving space, and the airbag assembly is placed in the receiving space, avoiding the occupation of the steering wheel and dashboard space, and utilizing the receiving space at the roof beam to house the airbag assembly.

Benefits of technology

It improves vehicle safety and lightweight design, reduces airbag impact damage to electronic components, lowers maintenance costs, and reduces obstruction of the driver's view, thus enhancing the user experience.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle engineering, and discloses a vehicle which comprises a roof beam, the roof beam comprises a first beam body and a second beam body, and a containing space is enclosed between the first beam body and the second beam body; and an airbag assembly is arranged in the containing space. By arranging the airbag assembly in the containing space between the first beam body and the second beam body, the volume of the airbag extending into the vehicle interior can be effectively reduced, the driver's line of sight is less blocked, and the user experience of the vehicle is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle engineering technology, and more specifically, to a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, in vehicles equipped with roof airbags, the placement of the roof airbags is not reasonable enough, causing them to obstruct the driver's view and seriously affecting the user's driving experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention proposes a vehicle.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention proposes a vehicle, comprising: a roof beam, the roof beam including a first beam and a second beam, the first beam and the second beam forming an accommodating space; and an airbag assembly disposed within the accommodating space.

[0006] The vehicle provided by this invention includes a roof beam. It is understood that the roof beam is part of the vehicle's frame structure, located above the overall vehicle structure, specifically above the front driver's cab and passenger side cab. The roof beam can connect the vehicle's roof and windshield. Further, the roof beam includes a first beam and a second beam, which are interlocked. By configuring the roof beam with the first and second beams interlocked, not only is the strength of the roof beam guaranteed, preventing bending in the event of a traffic accident and ensuring vehicle safety, but it also effectively reduces the weight of the roof beam compared to an integral structure, thus contributing to the vehicle's lightweight design.

[0007] Furthermore, the first and second beams together form an accommodating space. That is, while the first and second beams are connected, an accommodating space is formed between them, through which the vehicle's airbag assembly is placed. In other words, placing the airbag assembly between the first and second beams of the roof beam allows the airbag assembly to be located at the vehicle's roof beam without occupying space on the steering wheel and dashboard. This allows for more electronic components to be placed on the steering wheel and dashboard, enhancing the vehicle's multi-functionality and improving the user experience. On the other hand, when the airbag deploys in an accident, the airbag located at the roof beam will not impact the electronic components on the steering wheel and dashboard, effectively reducing the damage to these components and thus minimizing the overall loss in the event of an accident.

[0008] Furthermore, by placing the airbag assembly within the space between the first and second beams, the space between them is effectively utilized, reducing the volume of the airbag assembly extending into the vehicle interior. This achieves a reduction in interior space occupancy while still placing the airbag assembly at the vehicle's roof beam. Moreover, because the airbag assembly is positioned within the space between the first and second beams above the driver's cab, it effectively prevents the airbag assembly from obstructing the driver's view by extending above their head, further improving the user experience.

[0009] The vehicle provided by this invention includes a roof beam and an airbag assembly. The roof beam comprises a first beam and a second beam, which are fastened together. This ensures both the strength of the roof beam and the vehicle's safety performance, while also effectively reducing the weight of the roof beam and enabling a lightweight design. Furthermore, a receiving space exists between the first and second beams. By placing the airbag assembly within this receiving space, the airbag assembly can be positioned at the roof beam of the vehicle, without occupying space in the steering wheel and dashboard. This allows for the placement of more electronic components in the steering wheel and dashboard, ensuring the vehicle's versatility. Moreover, the airbag deployment process does not damage the electronic components, thus reducing vehicle repair costs after airbag deployment. Furthermore, placing the airbag assembly within the receiving space effectively reduces the volume of the airbag extending into the vehicle's interior, thereby reducing obstruction of the driver's view and improving the user experience.

[0010] In addition, the vehicle according to the above-described technical solution provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0011] In the above technical solution, the second beam is located below the first beam, and at least a portion of the second beam is a protrusion that protrudes toward the interior of the vehicle, and the protrusion and the first beam together form an accommodating space.

[0012] In this technical solution, the second beam is located below the first beam. At least a portion of the second beam is configured as a protrusion, which protrudes towards the interior of the vehicle. This increases the distance between the second beam and the first beam at the location of the protrusion, thereby forming an accommodating space between the protrusion of the second beam and the first beam. This accommodating space utilizes part of the space inside the first beam and part of the space of the protrusion of the second beam, ensuring the volume of the accommodating space and thus ensuring that the airbag assembly can be placed inside the accommodating space.

[0013] By providing a protrusion on the second beam, and having the protrusion and the first beam enclose a receiving space, on the one hand, the receiving space can utilize the internal space of the first beam, thereby reducing the volume of the airbag assembly extending into the vehicle interior and thus reducing obstruction of the driver's view. On the other hand, it also increases the volume of the receiving space, ensuring sufficient space for the airbag assembly, and thus ensuring that the airbag assembly can be hidden between the first and second beams, maintaining the aesthetics of the vehicle interior.

[0014] In any of the above technical solutions, the airbag assembly further includes: a bracket, disposed within the receiving space and connected to the first beam; a support plate, disposed within the receiving space and connected to the bracket; and an airbag, detachably disposed on the support plate.

[0015] In this technical solution, the airbag assembly may include a bracket and a support plate. The bracket is connected to a first beam, and the support plate is connected to the bracket, thereby forming a placement space between the upper surface of the support plate and the lower surface of the first beam. Furthermore, the airbag assembly also includes an airbag, which is detachably placed on the support plate, specifically within the placement space between the support plate and the first beam. The detachable placement of the airbag on the support plate facilitates user maintenance and repair of the airbag.

[0016] In any of the above technical solutions, the vehicle further includes: a seat located below the roof beam; an instrument panel located below the roof beam, with the instrument panel and seat spaced apart; an airbag outlet is provided on the roof beam, and the airbag outlet is connected to the accommodating space; wherein the airbag can be deployed and extended between the instrument panel and the seat through the airbag outlet, or the airbag can be installed on the support plate through the airbag outlet.

[0017] In this technical solution, the vehicle also includes seats and a dashboard, with the seats and dashboard spaced apart. It is understood that the seats are for the driver or passengers, and when a passenger is seated, the passenger is positioned between the seat and the dashboard.

[0018] Furthermore, an airbag outlet is provided on the top beam, and this outlet is connected to the receiving space between the first and second beams. This ensures that the airbag can deploy through the outlet in the event of an accident, and that the inflated airbag extends between the seat and the dashboard, thus protecting the passenger and preventing them from directly impacting the dashboard.

[0019] Furthermore, the airbag can be installed within the receiving space via the airbag outlet, thus eliminating the need to disassemble the first and second beams and improving the installation efficiency of the airbag.

[0020] In any of the above technical solutions, the airbag outlet is further provided on the first beam or the second beam; or the edge of the second beam is provided with a notch, which together with the first beam forms the airbag outlet.

[0021] In this technical solution, the airbag opening can be opened on either the first beam or the second beam, as long as it is ensured that the airbag can extend from the opening into the cavity to the space between the seat and the dashboard.

[0022] Alternatively, a notch can be made at the edge of the second beam, so that the notch and the edge of the first beam together form an airbag opening.

[0023] In any of the above technical solutions, the vehicle further includes: a roof covering the second beam; and a connector, one end of which passes through the roof, the second beam, and the support plate and is connected to the bracket, and the other end of which is connected to the roof.

[0024] In this technical solution, the vehicle also includes a roof, which can be understood as being used for interior decoration to ensure the aesthetics of the vehicle's interior. Specifically, the roof covers the second beam.

[0025] Furthermore, the vehicle also includes a connector that passes through the roof, the second beam, and the support plate in sequence, and finally connects to the bracket. In other words, the support plate and the roof can be fixed at the same time through the connector, which can reduce the number of connectors and avoid opening more mounting holes on the first or second beam, thereby reducing damage to the overall structure of the first or second beam and ensuring the strength of the first and second beams.

[0026] In any of the above technical solutions, the vehicle further includes a sun visor, one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the connector.

[0027] In this technical solution, the vehicle also includes a sun visor. By installing a sun visor, the driver can be shielded from sunlight while driving, ensuring clear visibility. Specifically, one end of the sun visor is rotatably connected to the other end of a connector. In other words, the sun visor can be folded up and unfolded by rotating between the sun visor and the connector, which also facilitates the adjustment of the sun visor's angle.

[0028] Furthermore, by connecting the sun visor to the other end of the connector, the end of the connector that extends out of the roof is fully utilized, eliminating the need for a separate connection mechanism for the sun visor. This further simplifies the vehicle's structure, thereby reducing installation costs and improving installation efficiency.

[0029] In any of the above technical solutions, the number of stents is two, with the two stents located on both sides of the airbag.

[0030] In this technical solution, there can be two supports, located on opposite sides of the accommodating space. Correspondingly, both ends of the support plate are connected to the two supports. The cavity is positioned on the support plate, between the two supports. Specifically, the supports can be welded to the first beam.

[0031] In any of the above technical solutions, the vehicle further includes a driver's cab, with the storage space located above the driver's cab.

[0032] In this technical solution, the storage space can be located above the driver's cab of the vehicle, so that the airbag assembly above the driver's cab can utilize the storage space between the first beam and the second beam, reducing the volume of the airbag assembly extending into the driver's cab, ensuring that the driver's view in the driver's cab is not obstructed by the airbag assembly, and improving the driver's experience.

[0033] In any of the above technical solutions, the number of accommodating spaces is further multiplied, and the number of airbag components is the same as the number of accommodating spaces.

[0034] In this technical solution, there can be multiple storage spaces, and these spaces can be spaced apart along the extension direction of the roof beam. Specifically, in addition to being located above the driver's cab, the storage spaces can also be located above the passenger cab to ensure the safety of the passenger. Furthermore, placing the storage spaces on the roof beam above the passenger cab allows for the placement of more electronic devices on the dashboard in front of the passenger cab, improving the passenger's riding experience.

[0035] In addition, in some large vehicles, the front passenger compartment can accommodate two passengers. In this case, the overhead beam can have three compartments: one above the driver's cab and two above the front passenger compartment, to ensure the safety of each passenger in the front passenger compartment.

[0036] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0038] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0039] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1Exploded view of the roof beam and airbag assembly in the vehicle;

[0040] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0041] in, Figures 1 to 3 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0042] 100 Vehicle, 102 Top beam, 104 First beam, 106 Second beam, 108 Accommodation space, 110 Airbag assembly, 112 Bracket, 114 Pad, 116 Airbag, 118 Seat, 120 Dashboard, 122 Roof, 124 Sun visor. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0044] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0045] The following reference Figures 1 to 3 A vehicle is described according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0046] According to a first aspect of the invention, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a vehicle 100 is proposed, including a roof beam 102 and an airbag assembly 110. The roof beam 102 includes a first beam 104 and a second beam 106, which together form an accommodating space 108. The airbag assembly 110 is disposed within the accommodating space 108.

[0047] The vehicle 100 provided by this invention includes a roof beam 102. It is understood that the roof beam 102 is part of the frame structure of the vehicle 100, located above the entire vehicle 100, specifically above the front driver's cab and passenger compartment. The roof beam 102 can be used to connect the roof and windshield of the vehicle 100. Further, the roof beam 102 includes a first beam 104 and a second beam 106, which are fastened together. By setting the roof beam 102 in a way that the first beam 104 and the second beam 106 are fastened together, not only can the strength of the roof beam 102 be guaranteed, preventing it from bending in the event of a traffic accident and ensuring the safety performance of the vehicle 100, but also, relative to the overall structure of the roof beam 102, a certain amount of weight can be effectively reduced, ensuring the lightweight design of the vehicle 100.

[0048] Furthermore, the first beam 104 and the second beam 106 together form a receiving space 108. That is, while the first beam 104 and the second beam 106 are fastened together, a receiving space 108 is formed between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106, through which the airbag assembly 110 of the vehicle 100 is placed. In other words, the airbag assembly 110 is placed between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106 of the roof beam 102. On the one hand, this allows the airbag assembly 110 of the vehicle 100 to be placed at the roof beam 102 of the vehicle 100 without occupying the space of the steering wheel and dashboard, allowing more electronic devices to be arranged on the steering wheel and dashboard, improving the convenience of the multi-functionality of the vehicle 100 and enhancing the user experience of the vehicle 100. On the other hand, when the vehicle 100 is ejected from the cavity due to an accident, the airbag located at the top beam 102 will not impact the steering wheel and electronic components on the dashboard, thereby effectively reducing the degree of damage to the electronic components when the vehicle 100 is involved in an accident, which also reduces the overall loss when the vehicle 100 is involved in an accident.

[0049] Furthermore, by placing the airbag assembly 110 within the receiving space 108 between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106, the space between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106 is effectively utilized, reducing the volume of the airbag assembly 110 extending into the vehicle 100. This achieves a reduction in the interior space occupied by the airbag assembly 110 while placing it at the roof beam 102 of the vehicle 100. Moreover, because the airbag assembly 110 is placed within the receiving space 108 between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106 above the driver's cab, it effectively prevents the airbag assembly 110 from extending above the driver's head and obstructing the driver's view, further improving the user experience of the vehicle 100.

[0050] Specifically, there are two airbag assemblies 110, which are located on the roof beam 102 above the driver's cab and the passenger's cab of the vehicle 100, respectively, and are located in the receiving space 108 between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106 of the roof beam 102.

[0051] The vehicle 100 provided by this invention includes a roof beam 102 and an airbag assembly 110. The roof beam 102 includes a first beam 104 and a second beam 106, which are fastened together. This ensures the strength of the roof beam 102, guarantees the safety performance of the vehicle 100, and effectively reduces the weight of the roof beam 102, thus achieving a lightweight design for the vehicle 100. Furthermore, a receiving space 108 is provided between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106. By placing the airbag assembly 110 within the receiving space 108, the airbag assembly 110 can be located at the roof beam 102 of the vehicle 100 without occupying space in the steering wheel and dashboard. This allows for the placement of more electronic components in the steering wheel and dashboard, ensuring the multi-functionality of the vehicle 100. Moreover, the airbag deployment process does not damage the electronic components, thereby reducing the maintenance costs of the vehicle 100 after airbag deployment. Furthermore, by placing the airbag assembly 110 within the receiving space 108, the volume of the airbag extending into the vehicle 100 can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing obstruction of the driver's view and improving the user experience of the vehicle 100.

[0052] In the above embodiments, further, as Figure 2 As shown, the second beam 106 is located below the first beam 104. At least a portion of the second beam 106 is a protrusion that protrudes toward the interior of the vehicle 100. The protrusion and the first beam 104 together form an accommodating space 108.

[0053] In this embodiment, the second beam 106 is located below the first beam 104. At least a portion of the second beam 106 is configured as a protrusion, which protrudes towards the interior of the vehicle 100. That is, at least a portion of the second beam 106 protrudes towards the interior of the vehicle 100, thereby increasing the distance between the second beam 106 and the first beam 104 at the location of the protrusion. This results in the protrusion of the second beam 106 and the first beam 104 forming a receiving space 108. This receiving space 108 utilizes part of the space inside the first beam 104 and part of the space of the protrusion of the second beam 106, ensuring the volume of the receiving space 108, that is, ensuring that the airbag assembly 110 can be placed into the receiving space 108.

[0054] By providing a protrusion on the second beam 106, and having the protrusion and the first beam 104 enclose a receiving space 108, the receiving space 108 can utilize the internal space of the first beam 104, thereby reducing the volume of the airbag assembly 110 extending into the vehicle 100 and thus reducing obstruction of the driver's view. On the other hand, it also increases the volume of the receiving space 108, ensuring sufficient space for the airbag assembly 110, and thus ensuring that the airbag assembly 110 can be hidden between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106, maintaining the aesthetics of the vehicle 100's interior.

[0055] In any of the above embodiments, further, as Figure 2 As shown, the airbag assembly 110 includes a bracket 112, which is disposed within the receiving space 108 and connected to the first beam 104; the airbag assembly 110 also includes a support plate 114, which is disposed within the receiving space 108 and connected to the bracket 112; further, the airbag assembly 110 also includes an airbag 116, which is detachably disposed on the support plate 114.

[0056] In this embodiment, the airbag assembly 110 may include a bracket 112 and a support plate 114. The bracket 112 is connected to the first beam 104, and the support plate 114 is connected to the bracket 112, thereby forming a placement space between the upper surface of the support plate 114 and the lower surface of the first beam 104. Further, the airbag assembly 110 also includes an airbag 116, which is detachably placed on the support plate 114, specifically within the placement space between the support plate 114 and the first beam 104. The detachable placement of the airbag 116 on the support plate 114 facilitates user maintenance and repair of the airbag 116.

[0057] Furthermore, there are two stents 112, which are located on both sides of the airbag 116.

[0058] Specifically, there can be two supports, with two supports 112 located on both sides of the accommodating space 108. Correspondingly, both ends of the tray 114 are connected to the two supports 112. The cavity is disposed on the tray 114 and located between the two supports. Specifically, the supports 112 can be connected to the first beam 104 by welding.

[0059] In any of the above embodiments, further, as Figure 1As shown, the vehicle 100 also includes a seat 118 and an instrument panel 120, wherein the seat 118 is disposed below the roof beam 102; the instrument panel 120 is disposed below the roof beam 102, and the instrument panel 120 is spaced apart from the seat 118; furthermore, the roof beam 102 has an airbag outlet, which is connected to the receiving space 108; specifically, the airbag 116 can be deployed and extended between the instrument panel 120 and the seat 118 through the airbag outlet, or the airbag 116 can be installed on the tray 114 through the airbag outlet.

[0060] Specifically, vehicle 100 also includes seat 118 and dashboard 120, with seat 118 spaced apart from dashboard 120. It is understood that seat 118 is for a driver or passenger, and when a passenger is seated in seat 118, the passenger is positioned between seat 118 and dashboard 120.

[0061] Furthermore, an airbag outlet is provided on the top beam 102. This airbag outlet is connected to the receiving space 108 between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106. This ensures that the airbag 116 can deploy through the airbag outlet in the event of an accident, and that the inflated airbag 116 extends between the seat 118 and the dashboard 120. In other words, the inflated airbag 116 extends between the passenger and the dashboard 120, thus protecting the passenger and preventing direct impact with the dashboard 120.

[0062] Specifically, the windshield of the vehicle 100 is located in front of the dashboard 120, and the windshield extends upwards to the roof beam 102. Therefore, the airbag outlet can be positioned opposite the windshield, so that when the airbag 116 deploys from the outlet, it can gradually extend downwards under the guidance of the windshield until it is fully deployed and extends between the dashboard 120 and the seat 118, thus protecting the passenger. During deployment, the airbag 116 will not impact the dashboard 120 or the electronic components on the steering wheel, reducing the repair costs of the vehicle 100 after the airbag 116 deploys.

[0063] Furthermore, the airbag 116 can be installed in the receiving space 108 through the airbag outlet, thus eliminating the need to disassemble the first beam 104 and the second beam 106, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the airbag 116.

[0064] Furthermore, the airbag outlet is located on the first beam 104 or the second beam 106; or the edge of the second beam 106 is provided with a notch, which together with the first beam 104 forms the airbag outlet.

[0065] Specifically, the airbag 116 opening can be made on either the first beam 104 or the second beam 106, as long as the cavity can extend from the airbag 116 opening to the space between the seat 118 and the dashboard 120.

[0066] Alternatively, a notch can be made at the edge of the second beam 106, so that the notch and the edge of the first beam 104 together form the opening of the airbag 116.

[0067] In any of the above embodiments, further, as Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle 100 also includes a canopy 122, which covers the second beam 106; further, the vehicle 100 also includes a connector, one end of which passes through the canopy 122, the second beam 106 and the support plate 114 and is connected to the bracket 112, and the other end of which is connected to the canopy 122.

[0068] In this embodiment, the vehicle 100 also includes a roof 122. It is understood that the roof 122 can be used for interior decoration of the vehicle 100 to ensure the aesthetics of the interior of the vehicle 100. Specifically, the roof 122 covers the second beam 106.

[0069] Furthermore, the vehicle 100 also includes a connector that passes sequentially through the roof 122, the second beam 106, and the support plate 114, and is finally connected to the bracket 112. In other words, the support plate 114 and the roof 122 can be fixed simultaneously through the connector, which reduces the number of connectors required and avoids opening more mounting holes on the first beam 104 or the second beam 106. This reduces damage to the overall structure of the first beam 104 or the second beam 106 and ensures the strength of the first beam 104 and the second beam 106.

[0070] Furthermore, the vehicle 100 also includes a sun visor 124, one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the connector.

[0071] Specifically, the vehicle 100 also includes a sun visor 124. By providing the sun visor 124, the driver can be shielded from sunlight while driving, ensuring clear visibility. Specifically, one end of the sun visor 124 is rotatably connected to the other end of the connector. That is, by rotating the sun visor 124 and the connector, the sun visor 124 can be folded up and unfolded, and the angle of the sun visor 124 can also be adjusted.

[0072] Furthermore, by connecting the sun visor 124 to the other end of the connector, the end of the connector that extends out of the roof 122 is fully utilized, eliminating the need for a separate connection mechanism for the sun visor 124. This further simplifies the structure of the vehicle 100, thereby reducing the installation cost of the vehicle 100 and improving the installation efficiency of the vehicle 100.

[0073] In any of the above embodiments, further, as Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle 100 also includes a driver's cab, and the accommodation space 108 is located above the driver's cab.

[0074] In this embodiment, the accommodating space 108 can be located above the driver's cab of the vehicle 100, so that the airbag assembly 110 above the driver's cab can utilize the accommodating space 108 between the first beam 104 and the second beam 106, reducing the volume of the airbag assembly 110 extending into the driver's cab, ensuring that the driver's view in the driver's cab is not obstructed by the airbag assembly 110, and improving the driver's experience.

[0075] Furthermore, there are multiple accommodating spaces 108, and the number of airbag assemblies 110 is the same as the number of accommodating spaces 108.

[0076] Specifically, there can be multiple accommodating spaces 108, and these multiple accommodating spaces 108 can be spaced apart along the extension direction of the top beam 102. Specifically, in addition to being located above the driver's cab, the accommodating spaces 108 can also be located above the passenger cab to ensure the safety of the passenger occupants. Furthermore, placing the accommodating spaces 108 on the top beam 102 above the passenger cab allows for the placement of more electronic devices in the dashboard 120 in front of the passenger cab, improving the passenger experience.

[0077] In addition, in some large vehicles 100, the front passenger compartment can accommodate two passengers. In this case, the number of accommodating spaces 108 in the top beam 102 can be three, one above the driver's cab and the other two above the front passenger compartment, to ensure the safety of each passenger in the front passenger compartment.

[0078] In this invention, the term "multiple" refers to at least two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "link" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0079] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0080] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle (100), characterized in that, include: The top beam (102) includes a first beam (104) and a second beam (106), which together form an accommodating space (108). An airbag assembly (110) is disposed within the receiving space (108); The top beam (102) is used to connect the roof and windshield of the vehicle. The first beam body (104) and the second beam body (106) of the top beam (102) are stacked and fastened together. The second beam (106) is located below the first beam (104), and at least a portion of the second beam (106) is a protrusion that protrudes toward the interior of the vehicle (100). The protrusion and the first beam (104) together form the receiving space (108). The airbag assembly (110) includes: A bracket (112) is disposed within the accommodating space (108) and connected to the first beam (104); A tray (114) is disposed in the receiving space (108) and connected to the bracket (112). The tray (114) is located on the side of the bracket (112) away from the first beam (104). A placement space is formed between the upper surface of the tray (114) and the lower surface of the first beam (104). An airbag (116) is detachably mounted on the tray (114) and placed in the placement space between the tray (114) and the first beam (104).

2. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle (100) also includes: A seat (118) is disposed below the top beam (102); A dashboard (120) is disposed below the top beam (102), and the dashboard (120) is spaced apart from the seat (118); An airbag outlet is provided on the top beam (102), and the airbag outlet is connected to the accommodating space (108); The airbag (116) can be ejected and deployed between the dashboard (120) and the seat (118) through the airbag outlet, or the airbag (116) can be installed on the tray (114) through the airbag outlet.

3. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The airbag outlet is located on the first beam (104) or the second beam (106); or The second beam (106) has a notch on its edge, and the notch and the first beam (104) together form the airbag outlet.

4. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A canopy (122) covers the second beam (106); The connector has one end passing through the ceiling (122), the second beam (106) and the support plate (114) and connected to the bracket (112), and the other end of the connector is connected to the ceiling (122).

5. The vehicle (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A sunshade (124), one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the connector.

6. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two supports (112), and the two supports (112) are located on both sides of the airbag (116).

7. The vehicle (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The vehicle (100) also includes a driver's cab, and the accommodating space (108) is located above the driver's cab.

8. The vehicle (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The number of the accommodating spaces (108) is multiple, and the number of the airbag assemblies (110) is the same as the number of the accommodating spaces (108).

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