A front grille trim and vehicle

Abstract

This invention relates to a front grille trim and a vehicle. The front grille trim includes a body, a water-receiving strip, and a drain hole. The body includes a first panel with an overlapping surface, which is also the end face of the first panel, used for mounting a windshield. The water-receiving strip is disposed on the first panel and located on the side where the windshield's windshield is located. A bent section is provided in the middle of the water-receiving strip, forming an installation space between the bent section and the first panel, used for mounting a wiper mount. The drain hole is disposed on at least one of the bent section and the first panel and communicates with the installation space. The vehicle includes a frame, a windshield, and the front grille trim, which is the aforementioned front grille trim. This invention, through the above structure, places the drain hole within the space where the wiper mount is mounted, concealing and protecting the drain hole to prevent it from being exposed to the vehicle's sheet metal parts. It also provides some protection for the drain hole's drainage capacity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive technology, specifically to a front grille trim and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The front grille trim, also known as COWL GARNISH, is a component that needs to meet the requirements of "External Protrusions of Passenger Vehicles" and "Collision Protection of Pedestrians by Automobiles". By forming a seal with the front grille and windshield, it prevents exhaust gases generated by the engine and other components in the engine compartment from entering the air conditioning circulation system and the passenger compartment. The front grille trim usually also has a grille for air conditioning intake and drainage holes for drainage.

[0003] Patent publication number CN206049813U discloses a front grille trim piece, which mainly improves the drainage and air conditioning intake capabilities of the front grille trim piece by adding two air inlets and drain outlets (grille style) to the body of the front grille trim piece. One air inlet and drain outlet are located on the overlapping surface between the body of the front grille trim piece and the windshield, and the other is located on the side of the body. Although this solution improves the drainage capability of the front grille trim piece, the air inlet and drain outlet located on the overlapping surface of the body of the front grille trim piece will, on the one hand, allow sheet metal parts inside the cabin to protrude, affecting the appearance, and on the other hand, the air inlet and drain outlet at this location are prone to blockage, resulting in a reduction in its drainage capability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a front hood trim piece and a vehicle to at least solve the technical problems of poor drainage capacity of the drainage holes on the front hood trim piece and leakage of internal sheet metal parts in the related art. The technical solution of this application is as follows:

[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, a front grille trim is provided, including a body, a water-receiving strip, and a drain hole. The body includes a first wall panel with an overlapping surface, which is the end face of the first wall panel and is used for mounting a windshield. The water-receiving strip is disposed on the first wall panel and located on the side where the windshield's windshield is located. A bent section is provided in the middle of the water-receiving strip, and the bending direction of the bent section is directed away from the windshield. An installation space is formed between the bent section and the first wall panel, and the installation space is used for mounting a wiper base. The drain hole is disposed on at least one of the bent section and the first wall panel and communicates with the installation space.

[0006] According to the above-mentioned technical means, this application can set the drain hole on at least one of the bending section and the first wall panel, with the bending section and the first wall panel forming an installation space. A wiper base is installed in the installation space. This arrangement allows the wiper base to cover the drain hole, preventing objects such as fallen leaves from obstructing it. At the same time, the mounting base located outside the drain hole can also act as a visual barrier, preventing the interior sheet metal from being exposed through the drain hole. This prevents passengers inside the vehicle or people outside the vehicle from directly seeing the interior sheet metal through the drain hole, improving the vehicle's aesthetics. Furthermore, since the drain hole is located in the area where the bend of the water receiving strip is located, the bend of the water receiving strip can guide the water flow, concentrating the water flow in the installation space where the drain hole is located, thereby further improving the drainage capacity of the drain hole.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the drain hole is located away from the windshield, and the wiper base is disposed on at least one of the bend where the drain hole is located and the first wall panel, with the drain hole communicating with the installation space.

[0008] According to the above technical means, the farther the drain hole is from the windshield, the lower the height of the drain hole. The drain hole can drain the water in the installation space enclosed by the bending section and the first wall panel more cleanly. While the drain hole is connected to the installation space and drains water normally, the wiper base can still play the role of blocking the drain hole and protecting it from being blocked.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the projection of the bent section on the first wall panel is U-shaped or V-shaped, and the bent section is connected to the other parts of the water-receiving strip by a rounded transition.

[0010] Based on the above technical means, the rounded corner transition of the bent section can more easily allow water from other areas outside the bent section of the water receiving strip to flow to the area where the bent section is located, thereby increasing the amount of water collected at the leak hole and allowing more water to be discharged from the leak hole.

[0011] In one possible implementation, a drain hole is provided on the first wall panel, located on the side of the water receiving strip away from the windshield, and the drain hole can communicate with the air exchange space of the air conditioner.

[0012] According to the above technical means, the drain hole provided on the lower side of the water baffle strip of the first wall panel can also be used for drainage. When the water volume is too large, the water will fall down along the side wall of the water receiving strip and leave the water receiving strip. At this time, the drain hole on the first wall panel can drain the water that slides down along the first wall panel and some of the water that falls directly into the drain hole. At the same time, the drain hole can be connected to the air exchange channel of the air conditioner to increase the air intake or exhaust volume of the air conditioner and make the performance of the air conditioner better.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the number of drainage holes is set to multiple, and the multiple drainage holes are distributed at intervals on the first wall panel.

[0014] According to the above-mentioned technical means, when there are multiple drainage holes, not only can the drainage capacity of the drainage holes be improved, but the drainage area that the drainage holes can cover can also be expanded, thereby further improving the drainage capacity of the front cover trim itself.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the number of drainage holes is set to multiple, and the multiple drainage hole arrays are distributed on the first wall panel, and the drainage holes are elongated, so that all the drainage holes form a drainage grid.

[0016] Based on the above technical means, when the drainage holes are set as drainage grilles, the distribution of the drainage holes can be more regular, and the drainage effect of the drainage area covered by the drainage holes can be more balanced. At the same time, drainage grilles are also commonly installed on vehicles, which can prevent some large debris from covering the vehicle, improve the overall heat dissipation capacity of the vehicle, and reduce wind resistance.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the body further includes a second wall panel located on the side of the first wall panel away from the windshield, and an angle is provided between the second wall panel and the first wall panel; an air intake grille is provided on the second wall panel, located on the side of the second wall panel close to the first wall panel, and the air intake grille can communicate with the air exchange space of the air conditioner.

[0018] According to the above technical means, the second wall panel on the main body is set on the side of the first wall panel away from the windshield, and the second wall panel and the first wall panel form an angle. At this time, the slope of the second wall panel is reduced, and the opening direction of the air intake grille set on the second wall panel is also closer to the top. In addition to providing more air intake for the air conditioner, the air intake grille can also drain the water on the front cover trim piece in conjunction with the above-mentioned water leakage hole and drain hole when the water volume is large.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the surface of the water-receiving strip closest to the windshield is designed as an arched surface.

[0020] Based on the above technical means, the arched surface can reduce the water collection capacity of the water receiving strip, so that most of the water on the water receiving strip passes over the water receiving strip body and flows downwards, and is discharged through the above-mentioned drainage holes and air intake grille. This can reduce the drainage pressure of the water receiving strip, prevent water residue on the water receiving strip from corroding the seal between the front cover trim and the vehicle body, and reduce the possibility of water entering the driver's cabin.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the body further includes a soft plastic end cap, which is disposed on the end face of the first wall panel and the overlapping face, and the soft plastic end cap and the first wall panel are detachably connected.

[0022] According to the above technical means, the detachable soft plastic end cap can be installed on the vehicle body after the first wall panel and the vehicle body are sealed and installed, which improves the connection strength between the first wall panel and the vehicle body, and also improves the sealing performance of the connection between the first wall panel and the vehicle body; the soft plastic end cap itself can reduce the impact strength and reduce collision damage.

[0023] According to the second aspect provided in this application, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle including a frame, a windshield and a front hood trim, the front hood trim being the aforementioned front hood trim, the front hood trim being disposed on the frame and the windshield being mounted on the frame, and the overlapping surfaces of the windshield and the front hood trim being sealed and connected by a sealing strip.

[0024] Based on the aforementioned technical means, when a vehicle uses the aforementioned front grille trim, it can cover the exposed sheet metal inside the cabin at the drain hole while ensuring normal drainage. This prevents the sheet metal inside the cabin from being directly visible through the drain hole, thus avoiding any impact on aesthetics. At the same time, it can provide anti-clogging protection for the drain hole, making its drainage work smoother. The drain hole can further improve the drainage capacity of the front grille trim, reducing the risk of water entering the passenger compartment. It can also allow more air to be introduced into the air conditioning ventilation space through the drain hole, making the air conditioning work more efficiently.

[0025] Therefore, the above-mentioned technical features of this application have the following beneficial effects:

[0026] (1) This application can set the drain hole on at least one of the bending section and the first wall panel, and the bending section and the first wall panel form an installation space. The wiper base is installed in the installation space. This setting can make the wiper base cover the drain hole to prevent objects such as fallen leaves from blocking the drain hole. At the same time, the installation base located outside the drain hole can play a role in blocking the view, preventing the sheet metal inside the cabin from being exposed from the drain hole, and preventing passengers in the cabin or people outside the vehicle from seeing the sheet metal inside the vehicle directly through the drain hole, thereby improving the aesthetics of the vehicle. At the same time, the drain hole is set in the area where the bending section of the water receiving strip is located. At this time, the bending section of the water receiving strip can guide the water flow, making the water flow more concentrated in the installation space where the drain hole is located, thereby further improving the drainage capacity of the drain hole.

[0027] (2) The farther the drain hole is from the windshield, the lower the height of the drain hole. The drain hole can drain the water in the installation space enclosed by the bend section and the first wall panel more cleanly. While the drain hole is connected to the installation space and drains water normally, the wiper base can still play the role of blocking the drain hole and protecting the drain hole from being blocked.

[0028] (3) The rounded corner transition of the bend section makes it easier for water from other areas outside the bend section of the water strip to flow to the area where the bend section is located, so as to increase the amount of water collected at the drain hole and thus allow more water to be discharged from the drain hole.

[0029] (4) The drain hole provided on the lower side of the water baffle strip of the first wall panel can also be used for drainage. When the water volume is too large, the water will fall down along the side wall of the water receiving strip and leave the water receiving strip. At this time, the drain hole on the first wall panel can drain the water that slides down along the first wall panel and some of the water that falls directly into the drain hole. At the same time, the drain hole can be connected to the air exchange channel of the air conditioner to increase the air intake or exhaust volume of the air conditioner and make the air conditioner perform better.

[0030] (5) When there are multiple drainage holes, not only can the drainage capacity of the drainage holes be improved, but the drainage area that the drainage holes can cover can also be expanded, thereby further improving the drainage capacity of the front cover trim itself.

[0031] (6) When the drainage holes are set as drainage grilles, the distribution of drainage holes can be more regular, and the drainage effect of the drainage area covered by the drainage holes is more balanced. At the same time, drainage grilles are also commonly installed on vehicles, which can prevent some large debris from covering the vehicle, improve the overall heat dissipation capacity of the vehicle, and reduce wind resistance.

[0032] (7) The second wall panel on the main body is located on the side of the first wall panel away from the windshield, and the second wall panel forms an angle with the first wall panel. At this time, the slope of the second wall panel is reduced, and the opening direction of the air intake grille on the second wall panel is also closer to the top. In addition to providing more air intake for the air conditioner, the air intake grille can also drain the water on the front cover trim when the water volume is large, in conjunction with the above-mentioned water leakage hole and drain hole.

[0033] (8) The arched surface can reduce the water collection capacity of the water receiving strip, so that most of the water on the water receiving strip passes over the water receiving strip body and flows downward through the above-mentioned drainage holes and air intake grille. This can reduce the drainage pressure of the water receiving strip, prevent water residue on the water receiving strip from corroding the seal between the front cover trim and the vehicle body, and reduce the possibility of water entering the driver's cabin.

[0034] (9) The detachable soft plastic end cap can be installed on the vehicle body after the first wall panel and the vehicle body are sealed and installed, which can improve the connection strength between the first wall panel and the vehicle body and also improve the connection sealing between the first wall panel and the vehicle body; the soft plastic end cap itself can reduce the impact strength and reduce collision damage.

[0035] (10) When the vehicle uses the above-mentioned front cover trim, the exposed sheet metal inside the cabin can be covered under the premise that the water can drain normally through the drain hole, so as to avoid the sheet metal inside the cabin being directly visible through the drain hole and affecting the aesthetics. At the same time, the drain hole can be protected against blockage, making its drainage work smoother. The drain hole can further improve the drainage capacity of the front cover trim, reduce the risk of water entering the cabin, and can also input more air into the air conditioning ventilation space through the drain hole, making the air conditioning work more efficiently. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application, and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a conventional front cover trim piece in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the front cover decorative component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 3 This is one of the partial schematic diagrams of the front cover decorative component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a second partial schematic diagram of the front cover decorative component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.

[0042] Figure 6 This is a side view of the front cover decorative component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 7 This is a second schematic diagram of the front cover decorative component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Among them, 1-front cover trim; 11-water leakage and air inlet; 12-body; 121-first wall panel; 1211-overlapping surface; 1212-drain hole; 122-second wall panel; 1221-air intake grille; 13-water receiving strip; 131-bent section; 132-rounded corner; 133-arched surface; 14-water leakage hole; 15-soft plastic end cap; 2-front windshield; 3-wiper base. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1 The prior art discloses a front cover trim 1, which increases the number of water leakage and air inlet 11 on the body 12 of the front cover trim 1 to make the front cover trim 1 have stronger drainage capacity and air conditioning intake capacity. This solution adopts the method of setting the water leakage and air inlet 11 with the opening facing upward on the front cover trim 1. Although it can obtain a more direct and stronger drainage capacity, the water leakage and air inlet 11 set in this way will, on the one hand, allow the sheet metal parts inside the cabin to be exposed, affecting the appearance, and on the other hand, the water leakage and air inlet 11 at this location is easy to be blocked, which will reduce its drainage capacity.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 2 Therefore, this application provides a new front cover trim 1, including a body 12, a water receiving strip 13 and a water leakage hole 14.

[0049] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 The body 12 includes a first wall panel 121, which can be made of rigid plastic or metal. The first wall panel 121 has an overlapping surface 1211, which is the end face of the first wall panel 121 and is used to mount the windshield 2. The first wall panel 121 is located below the windshield 2, and the overlapping surface 1211 is the upper end face of the first wall panel 121. The overlapping surface 1211 and the windshield 2 are fixedly connected, and a high degree of sealing is provided between them. The cross-section is mostly curved, and the center of the arc is located above the first wall panel 121. The first wall panel 121 is often configured as a curved plate.

[0050] Please continue to refer to Figure 2The water-receiving strip 13 is mounted on the first wall panel 121 and located on the side of the windshield 2 where the windshield is located. The water-receiving strip 13 is a strip-shaped protrusion structure. It can be glued to the first wall panel 121 or integrally formed with the first wall panel 121. The water-receiving strip 13 is generally arc-shaped (or inverted arch-shaped), with the center of the arc located at the top of the water-receiving strip 13 to collect and catch water on the windshield 2. A bending section 131 is provided in the middle of the water-receiving strip 13, and the bending direction of the bending section 131 is away from the windshield 2. The curvature of the bending section 131 is greater than the overall curvature of the water-receiving strip 13. The bending section 131 and the first wall panel 121 form an installation space for installing the wiper base 3. This installation space can be understood as a semi-open space, that is, the space is only enclosed by the first wall panel 121 and the installation strip.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The drain hole 14 is located on at least one of the bending section 131 and the first wall panel 121, and communicates with the installation space. The drain hole 14 can be located entirely on the first wall panel 121, or entirely on the bending section 131 of the water receiving strip 13, or it can be located in the contact area between the first wall panel 121 and the bending section 131, that is, simultaneously located on the bending section 131 and the first wall panel 121. In this case, the drain hole 14 corresponds to the installation space, that is, the drain hole 14 can be blocked by the wiper base 3 installed in the installation space.

[0052] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 This application allows the drain hole 14 to be positioned on at least one of the bent section 131 and the first wall panel 121, with the bent section 131 and the first wall panel 121 forming an installation space. A wiper base 3 is installed within this installation space. This arrangement allows the wiper base 3 to shield the drain hole 14, preventing objects such as fallen leaves from obstructing it. Simultaneously, the mounting base located outside the drain hole 14 provides visual obstruction, preventing the interior sheet metal from being exposed through the drain hole 14 and avoiding direct visibility of the interior sheet metal by passengers or people outside the vehicle, thus improving the vehicle's aesthetics. Furthermore, since the drain hole 14 is positioned in the area of ​​the bent section 131 of the water-receiving strip 13, the bent section 131 can guide the water flow, concentrating it within the installation space where the drain hole 14 is located, thereby further enhancing the drainage capacity of the drain hole 14.

[0053] In some examples, the number of drainage holes 14 can be one or more. When there are multiple drainage holes 14, they can be simultaneously distributed as follows: entirely on the first wall panel 121, entirely on the bent section 131, partially on the first wall panel 121, and partially on the bent section 131. The more drainage holes 14 there are, the lower the strength of the front cover trim 1 at this point will be, but its drainage capacity will be enhanced, and the air volume supplied to the air conditioner will also be increased.

[0054] In some examples, the drain hole 14 can be a circular hole, a square hole, or an annular hole. Regardless of the type of hole used, the drain hole 14 should communicate with the installation space to allow water in the installation space to drain through the drain hole 14.

[0055] In some examples, the bend 131 and the wiper mount 3 should both be positioned in the middle of the windshield 2 to catch more rainwater from the vehicle and improve the drainage capacity of the drain hole 1212.

[0056] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Based on this, the drain hole 14 is located away from the windshield 2, and the wiper base 3 is positioned on at least one of the bend section 131 where the drain hole 14 is located and the first wall panel 121. The drain hole 14 is connected to the installation space. The farther the drain hole 14 is from the windshield, the lower the height of the drain hole 14. The drain hole 14 can drain water more cleanly from the installation space enclosed by the bend section 131 and the first wall panel 121. While ensuring that the drain hole 14 is connected to the installation space and drains water normally, the wiper base 3 can still play the role of shielding the drain hole 14 and protecting it from clogging.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 4 In some examples, the edge of the drain hole 14 contacts the connection between the first wall panel 121 and the bend section 131. Since water flows along the connection between the water receiving strip 13 and the first wall panel 121 when it flows on the water receiving strip 13, and this portion of the water flow is close to or directly contacts the connection between the first wall panel 121 and the water receiving strip 13, i.e., the connection between the first wall panel 121 and the bend section 131, water can flow directly into the drain hole 14 regardless of whether the drain hole 14 is located on either or both of the bend section 131 and the first wall panel 121.

[0058] In some examples, the drain hole 14 is located at the lowest point. Here, "lowest point" refers to the area where the lowest point is located along the direction of water flow. This area can be on the first wall panel 121, on the water receiving strip 13, or somewhere in between. Also, this should be located at the lowest point of the bent section 131 of the water receiving strip 13 along the direction of gravity.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 5 Based on this, the projection of the bent section 131 on the first wall panel 121 is U-shaped or V-shaped, and the bent section 131 is connected to the other parts of the water receiving strip 13 by a rounded corner 132. The bent section 131 connected by a rounded corner 132 can more easily allow water from other areas outside the bent section 131 of the water receiving strip 13 to flow to the area where the bent section 131 is located, thereby increasing the amount of water collected at the drain hole 14 and allowing more water to be discharged from the drain hole 14.

[0060] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 In some examples, the shape of the bending segment 131 can be the U-shape or V-shape described above, or it can be a "√" shape. All of these can create a bending area in the water receiving strip 13, allowing the water on the water receiving strip 13 to flow towards that area. The space between the bending segment 131 and the water receiving strip 13 outside the bending segment 131 can be connected by the rounded corner 132 described above, or by a chamfer, both of which can make the water flow more smoothly at this point.

[0061] In some examples, vehicles typically have two windshield wipers. To ensure the two wipers are positioned relatively evenly, there should be two mounting spaces between the first panel 121 and the water-receiving strip 13, and the number of bends 131 should also be two. In this case, the aforementioned bends 131 and drain holes 14 should be located at the mounting base in the center of the windshield 2. Simultaneously, another wiper base 3 located on the side of the windshield 2, along with its corresponding bend 131 and mounting space, can also have a corresponding drain hole 14, positioned in the area corresponding to the first panel 121 to achieve proper drainage and prevent water from accumulating in the area of ​​the water-receiving strip 13 and potentially entering the passenger compartment.

[0062] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 Based on this, a drain hole 1212 is provided on the first wall panel 121. The drain hole 1212 is located on the side of the water receiving strip 13 away from the windshield 2, and the drain hole 1212 can communicate with the air exchange space of the air conditioner. The drain hole 1212 provided on the lower side of the water baffle of the first wall panel 121 can also be used for drainage. When the water volume is too large, the water will fall down along the side wall of the water receiving strip 13 and leave the water receiving strip 13. At this time, the drain hole 1212 on the first wall panel 121 can drain the water that slides down the first wall panel 121 and some of the water that falls directly into the drain hole 1212. At the same time, the drain hole 1212 can communicate with the air exchange channel of the air conditioner, increase the air intake or exhaust volume of the air conditioner, and make the performance of the air conditioner better.

[0063] In some examples, the drain hole 1212 can be located below the center of the windshield 2, or it can be located below the entire windshield 2, both of which can give it good drainage capabilities.

[0064] In some examples, the ventilation channel of the air conditioner can refer to the air intake channel of the air conditioner. The connection between the drain hole 1212 and the air conditioner's ventilation space can be that a communication space is provided between the ventilation channel and the drain hole 1212, and the drain hole 1212 and the air conditioner's ventilation space are connected through this communication space so that water can be replenished into the air conditioner through the drain hole 1212. The air conditioner's air intake pipe is not directly connected to the first wall panel 121 where the drain hole 1212 is located, so as to prevent water from entering the air conditioner.

[0065] In some examples, the water flow rate depends on the total amount of water. The drain hole 14 can only drain a small amount of residual water on the water receiving strip 13. Most of the water will pass over the water receiving strip 13 and then be discharged through the drain hole 1212. Therefore, the diameter of the drain hole 1212 should be larger than that of the drain hole 14. At the same time, when there are multiple drain holes 1212, the total drainage area of ​​the multiple drain holes 1212 should be much larger than the drainage area brought about by the diameter of the drain hole 14.

[0066] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 Based on this, the number of drainage holes 1212 is set to multiple, and the multiple drainage holes 1212 are distributed at intervals on the first wall panel 121. When the number of drainage holes 1212 is multiple, not only can the drainage capacity of the drainage holes 1212 be improved, but the drainage area that the drainage holes 1212 can cover can also be expanded, thereby further improving the drainage capacity of the front cover decorative part 1 itself.

[0067] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 In some examples, each of the multiple drainage holes 1212 may be the same size and shape, or they may be different. The drainage hole 1212 can be a circular hole, a square hole, or a hole of any other shape. Since the drainage hole 1212 is located on the first wall panel 121 and can be directly seen from the front of the vehicle, the holes should be arranged in a relatively regular and aesthetically pleasing manner to improve the overall aesthetics.

[0068] Please continue to refer to Figure 5Based on this, the number of drainage holes 1212 is set to multiple, and the multiple drainage holes 1212 are arrayed on the first wall panel 121. The drainage holes 1212 are elongated, so that all the drainage holes 1212 form a drainage grille. When the drainage holes 1212 are set as a drainage grille, the distribution of the drainage holes 1212 can be more regular, and the drainage effect of the drainage area covered by the drainage holes 1212 is more balanced. At the same time, drainage grilles are also commonly installed on vehicles, which can prevent some large debris from obstructing the view, improve the overall heat dissipation capacity of the vehicle, and reduce wind resistance.

[0069] In some examples, the drainage grille can have a large number of drainage holes 1212 with high strength, so that a large flow of water can be discharged through the drainage holes 1212.

[0070] In some examples, the drainage bar can be a single-layer bar or a double-layer bar.

[0071] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 In addition, the main body 12 also includes a second wall panel 122, which is located on the side of the first wall panel 121 away from the windshield 2, and an angle is provided between the second wall panel 122 and the first wall panel 121; an air intake grille 1221 is provided on the second wall panel 122, which is located on the side of the second wall panel 122 close to the first wall panel 121, and the air intake grille 1221 can communicate with the air exchange space of the air conditioner.

[0072] The second wall panel 122 on the main body 12 is located on the side of the first wall panel 121 away from the windshield 2, and the second wall panel 122 and the first wall panel 121 form an angle. At this time, the slope of the second wall panel 122 is reduced, and the opening direction of the air intake grille 1221 on the second wall panel 122 is also closer to the top. In addition to providing more air intake for the air conditioner, the air intake grille 1221 can also drain the water on the front cover trim piece 1 in conjunction with the above-mentioned water leakage hole 14 and drain hole 1212 when the water volume is large.

[0073] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 In some examples, the first wall panel 121 is an arc-shaped panel, and the first wall panel 121 is inclined as a whole, with its inclination angle being close to the inclination angle of the windshield 2. The second wall panel 122 forms an angle with the first wall panel 121. At this time, the first wall panel 121 is matched with the hood of the vehicle. Therefore, the second wall panel 122 is also an arc-shaped panel, and the second wall panel 122 is also inclined. The inclination angle of the second wall panel 122 is close to the inclination angle of the hood of the vehicle.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6Based on this, the surface of the water-receiving strip 13 near the windshield 2 is set as an arched surface 133. That is, the upper side of the cross-section of the water-receiving strip 13 is an arched surface 133. The arched surface 133 can reduce the water-collecting capacity of the water-receiving strip 13, so that most of the water on the water-receiving strip 13 passes over the water-receiving strip 13 body 12 and flows downward, and is discharged through the aforementioned drain hole 1212 and air intake grille 1221. This can reduce the drainage pressure of the water-receiving strip 13, prevent water residue on the water-receiving strip 13 from corroding the seal between the front cover trim 1 and the vehicle body, and reduce the possibility of water entering the cabin.

[0075] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some examples, the arched surface 133 can also be understood as an inverted "U" shaped surface, that is, a protrusion is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the water receiving strip 13, and the cross-section of the water receiving strip 13 is square, with the protrusion extending in an arc shape to both sides. At this time, some of the water on the water receiving strip 13 either flows along the gap between the arched surface 133 and the first wall panel 121 towards the bending part and is discharged through the drain hole 14, while the other part of the water flows directly downward along the other side of the arc of the arched surface 133 and is discharged along the drain hole 1212 and the air intake grille 1221. Through this structure, the drainage pressure of the drain hole 14 can be reduced, and its drainage volume can be reduced.

[0076] Please refer to Figure 7 In addition, the main body 12 also includes a soft plastic end cap 15, which is disposed on the end face of the first wall panel 121 adjacent to the overlapping surface 1211. The soft plastic end cap 15 and the first wall panel 121 are detachably connected. The detachable soft plastic end cap 15 can be installed on the vehicle body after the first wall panel 121 and the vehicle body are sealed and installed, which improves the connection strength between the first wall panel 121 and the vehicle body, and also improves the sealing performance of the connection between the first wall panel 121 and the vehicle body; the soft plastic end cap 15 itself can reduce impact strength and reduce collision damage.

[0077] Please continue to refer to Figure 7 In some examples, the installation sequence of the flexible plastic end cap 15 is as follows: First, the first wall panel 121 is installed on the vehicle body and the two are sealed together. After the connection is completed, the flexible plastic end cap 15 is fixed to the first wall panel 121, and at the same time, the flexible plastic end cap 15 is fixed to the vehicle body, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the first wall panel 121 and the vehicle body. This detachable design between the flexible plastic end cap 15 and the first wall panel 121 avoids the first wall panel 121 from deforming and creating a gap between it and the vehicle body during the connection, preventing water from entering through this gap.

[0078] In some examples, there are two soft plastic end caps 15, and the two soft plastic end caps 15 are respectively disposed on both sides of the first wall panel 121. The soft plastic end caps 15 themselves are made of soft material, specifically TPE material or other soft plastic materials, which can increase the head protection effect for pedestrians in the event of a collision.

[0079] In some examples, the flexible plastic end cap 15 is connected to the first wall panel 121 via clips, to the vehicle body via cross-shaped push pins, and to the vehicle's fender via 3M adhesive. The above method is a conventional connection scheme, but other schemes can also be used to achieve the purpose of fixing the flexible plastic end cap 15 to the first wall panel 121 and the vehicle body.

[0080] A new vehicle is provided, comprising a frame, a windshield 2, and a front cover trim 1, the front cover trim 1 being the aforementioned front cover trim 1, the front cover trim 1 being disposed on the frame, and the windshield 2 being mounted on the frame, the overlapping surfaces 1211 of the windshield 2 and the front cover trim 1 being sealed and connected by a sealing strip.

[0081] According to the above-mentioned technical means, when the vehicle adopts the aforementioned front grille trim 1, the exposed sheet metal inside the cabin at the drain hole 14 can be covered under the premise that the water drain hole 14 drains normally, so as to prevent people in the driver's cabin from directly seeing the sheet metal inside the cabin through the drain hole 14 and affecting the aesthetics. At the same time, the drain hole 14 can be protected against clogging, so that its drainage work is smoother. The drain hole 1212 can further improve the drainage capacity of the front grille trim 1, reduce the risk of water entering the driver's cabin, and can also input more air into the air conditioning ventilation space through the drain hole 1212, so that the air conditioning works more efficiently.

[0082] In some examples, the vehicle can be any of a conventional sedan, truck, SUV, tractor, or special vehicle, and the front of this type of vehicle should be equipped with a front hood trim piece 1. Most vehicles have a similar front structure, including a hood (decorative cover), front hood trim piece 1, and windshield 2, and air conditioning is installed on the side wall of the driver's cabin. The aforementioned front hood trim piece 1 can serve to prevent the sheet metal from being seen in the driver's cabin, improve the drainage capacity of the front hood trim piece 1, provide more air to the air conditioning intake passage, and reduce the risk of water entering the driver's cabin.

[0083] In some examples, only one front grille trim piece 1 is installed on each vehicle to achieve the above effect.

[0084] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A front hood decorative element, characterized in that, include: The body (12) includes a first wall panel (121), the first wall panel (121) having an overlapping surface (1211), and the overlapping surface (1211) being the end face of the first wall panel (121), the overlapping surface (1211) being used to install the windshield (2). A water-receiving strip (13) is disposed on the first wall panel (121) and located on the side of the windshield (2). A bending section (131) is provided in the middle of the water-receiving strip (13), and the bending direction of the bending section (131) is away from the windshield (2). The bending section (131) and the first wall panel (121) form an installation space. The installation space is used to install the wiper base (3). The surface of the water-receiving strip (13) near the windshield (2) is set as an arched surface (133). A drain hole (14) is provided on at least one of the bending section (131) and the first wall panel (121) and communicates with the installation space. The drain hole (14) is blocked by the wiper base (3) installed in the installation space. The drain hole (14) is away from the windshield (2). The wiper base (3) is provided on at least one of the bending section (131) and the first wall panel (121) where the drain hole (14) is located. The drain hole (14) communicates with the installation space. The first wall panel (121) is provided with a drain hole (1212). The drain hole (1212) is located on the side of the water receiving strip (13) away from the windshield (2). It is used to drain water that slides down the first wall panel (121) and some water that falls directly into the drain hole (1212). The drain hole (1212) can communicate with the ventilation space of the air conditioner. A communication space is provided between the drain hole (1212) and the ventilation space of the air conditioner. The drain hole (1212) and the ventilation space of the air conditioner are connected through the communication space. The air inlet pipe of the air conditioner is not directly connected to the first wall panel (121) where the drain hole (1212) is located, so as to avoid water entering the air conditioner.

2. The front cover decorative element according to claim 1, characterized in that, The projection of the bent section (131) on the first wall panel (121) is U-shaped or V-shaped, and the bent section (131) is connected to the other parts of the water receiving strip (13) by a rounded corner (132).

3. The front cover decorative element according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of drainage holes (1212) is set to multiple, and the multiple drainage holes (1212) are distributed at intervals on the first wall panel (121).

4. The front cover decorative element according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of drainage holes (1212) is set to multiple, and the multiple drainage holes (1212) are arrayed on the first wall panel (121), and the drainage holes (1212) are elongated, so that all the drainage holes (1212) form a drainage grid.

5. The front hood trim according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The main body (12) also includes a second wall panel (122), which is located on the side of the first wall panel (121) away from the windshield (2), and an angle is provided between the second wall panel (122) and the first wall panel (121); The second wall panel (122) is provided with an air intake grille (1221), which is located on the side of the second wall panel (122) close to the first wall panel (121), and the air intake grille (1221) can communicate with the air exchange space of the air conditioner.

6. The front hood trim according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The main body (12) also includes a soft plastic end cap (15), which is disposed on the end face of the first wall panel (121) and the overlapping surface (1211) adjacent to each other, and the soft plastic end cap (15) and the first wall panel (121) are detachably connected.

7. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a frame, a windshield (2) and a front cover trim (1), wherein the front cover trim (1) is the front cover trim (1) as described in any one of claims 1-6, the front cover trim (1) is disposed on the frame, and the windshield (2) is mounted on the frame, and the overlapping surfaces (1211) of the windshield (2) and the front cover trim (1) are sealed and connected by a sealing strip.

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