A front fascia cover for matching the front of a car and a car

Abstract

This invention discloses a front fascia cover for matching the front of a car and the car itself, belonging to the field of automotive component technology. It includes a cover body with main and secondary positioning holes for positioning and engagement with an installation fixture. The cover body is equipped with a headlight assembly positioning structure, an indicator light assembly positioning structure, and a front bumper assembly positioning structure for positioning the headlight assembly, indicator light assembly, and front bumper assembly. The installation fixture is fixedly equipped with a fender positioning pin connected to the fender, and a main positioning pin for the headlight assembly is provided on the inner side of the fender for connection to the headlight assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of automotive component technology, specifically relating to a front fascia cover for matching the front of a car and the car itself. Background Technology

[0002] The statements herein provide only background information in relation to this invention and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] Vehicle appearance is the first thing consumers notice, and a well-coordinated overall appearance is a crucial indicator of a vehicle's aesthetic appeal and a key factor in enhancing market competitiveness. Front-end matching is critical to the overall quality of the vehicle's exterior. How to quickly and effectively match gaps and surface differences in the front end has always been a key focus in the industry. Manufacturing errors accumulated during body-in-white production, as well as poor X-axis precision stability of the front-end frame, will be paramount in resolving front-end matching issues.

[0004] Traditionally, front-end exterior components, such as the left and right headlight assemblies, the center indicator light assembly, and the front bumper assembly, are all installed separately from the fenders onto the vehicle body. During the installation process, large assembly errors and accumulated tolerances in the X / Y directions can easily occur. This results in poor fit between these exterior components and the fenders and hood, leading to poor front-end matching and affecting the overall appearance quality of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the present invention aims to provide a front fascia cover and a vehicle for matching the front fascia of a car. The front fascia cover is provided with a positioning structure for the final assembly exterior parts and is connected to the fender through an installation fixture, thereby associating the final assembly exterior parts with the fender and effectively controlling the gaps and surface differences of the front fascia components.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution:

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a front fascia cover for matching the front of a car, comprising a cover body, wherein a main positioning hole and a secondary positioning hole are formed on the surface of the cover body for positioning and cooperation with an installation fixture; the cover body is provided with a headlight assembly positioning structure, an indicator light assembly positioning structure, and a front bumper assembly positioning structure for positioning the headlight assembly, indicator light assembly, and front bumper assembly; the installation fixture is fixedly provided with a fender positioning pin connected to the fender, and a main positioning pin for the headlight assembly is provided on the inner side of the fender for connection to the headlight assembly.

[0008] As a further technical solution, the cover plate positioning hole and the cover plate secondary positioning hole are symmetrically opened on the cover plate body; the cover plate main positioning hole is a round hole, and the cover plate secondary positioning hole is an oblong hole.

[0009] As a further technical solution, the installation fixture is equipped with multiple Z-axis positioning blocks to cooperate with the plane of the body-in-white to achieve Z-axis positioning.

[0010] As a further technical solution, the headlight assembly positioning structure is a headlight assembly secondary positioning pin, which is located on both sides of the cover plate body; the headlight assembly is connected to the headlight assembly main positioning pin and the headlight assembly secondary positioning pin.

[0011] As a further technical solution, the indicator light assembly positioning structure includes a main indicator light positioning pin and a secondary indicator light positioning pin. The main indicator light positioning pin is located in the middle of the cover plate body, and the secondary indicator light positioning pins are located on both sides of the cover plate body. The indicator light assembly is connected to the main indicator light positioning pin and the secondary indicator light positioning pin.

[0012] As a further technical solution, the front bumper assembly positioning structure includes a front bumper Y-direction positioning pin and a front bumper X-direction limiting block. The front bumper Y-direction positioning pin is located in the middle of the cover plate body; the front bumper X-direction limiting block is located on both sides of the cover plate body. The front bumper assembly is connected to the front bumper Y-direction positioning pin, and the front bumper assembly is provided with limiting holes that engage with the front bumper X-direction limiting block.

[0013] As a further technical solution, the installation fixture is a frame structure, and two cover plate positioning pins are fixedly installed on the installation fixture. The two cover plate positioning pins are respectively connected to the main positioning hole and the secondary positioning hole of the cover plate.

[0014] As a further technical solution, two fender positioning pins are provided, which are located on both sides of the installation fixture, and the distance between the two fender positioning pins is greater than the distance between the two cover plate positioning pins.

[0015] As a further technical solution, a fender positioning hole is provided on the inner side of the fender, and the fender positioning hole is connected to the fender positioning pin.

[0016] Secondly, the present invention also provides an automobile, including the front fascia panel as described above.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0018] The front fascia cover of this invention features a positioning structure for each assembly, which is matched with the assemblies to determine the precise relative positional relationship between the headlight assembly, indicator light assembly, front bumper assembly, and the front fascia cover in the X / Y / Z directions, breaking the tolerance accumulation chain. The front fascia cover, through the installation fixture, cooperates with the fender, so that the left and right headlight assemblies, the center indicator light assembly, the front bumper assembly, and the fender are associated in the X and Y directions, enabling precise positioning with the fender and ensuring that the gaps and surface differences of the entire front fascia components are well achieved.

[0019] The front fascia cover of this invention consists of a cover body and a mounting fixture for positioning and engagement. The mounting fixture comprises fender positioning pins and positioning engagements with the two side fenders. During installation on the vehicle, the relative precise positional relationship between the front fascia cover and the fenders in the X and Y directions can be determined in advance. Furthermore, the relative precise positional relationship in the Z direction is determined by the Z-direction positioning block of the mounting fixture resting on the body-in-white. This invention can establish a tolerance-tolerant bridge between the final assembly exterior parts and the welded exterior parts, linking them together and ensuring that their relative positional relationship remains unchanged. This prevents the exterior parts of the front fascia from being affected by their respective assembly errors on the body-in-white, and effectively controls the phenomenon of poor gap surface differences in the entire front fascia system.

[0020] The front fascia cover of this invention features positioning structures for each assembly within the cover body, allowing for positioning and matching with each assembly. Combined with mounting fixtures and fender positioning, this controls the X, Y, and Z directions of the left and right headlight assemblies, the center indicator light assembly, and the front bumper assembly. During the installation of the final assembly exterior parts, the front fascia cover and fenders are linked, ensuring that the headlights, center lights, and front bumper assemblies mounted on this part are also linked to the fenders. This guarantees that the relative positions between the final assembly exterior parts and the fenders remain unchanged, simplifying and facilitating assembly while maintaining the clearance and surface difference relationship between the final assembly exterior parts and the vehicle body exterior parts. This improves production efficiency, optimizes matching relationships, and enhances customer satisfaction. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the invention.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a front cover plate for matching the front of a car according to one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation fixture according to one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fender and mounting fixture according to one or more embodiments of the present invention;

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Cover plate body, 2. Installation fixture, 3. Fender;

[0026] 101. Main positioning hole of cover plate; 102. Secondary positioning hole of cover plate;

[0027] 201. Cover plate locating pin; 202. Fender locating pin;

[0028] 301. Fender positioning holes;

[0029] 401. Main locating pin for headlights; 402. Secondary locating pin for headlights;

[0030] 501. Main locating pin for indicator light; 502. Secondary locating pin for indicator light;

[0031] 601. Front bumper Y-direction positioning pin; 602. Front bumper X-direction limiting block.

[0032] The distances or dimensions between parts have been exaggerated to show their positions; the diagram is for illustrative purposes only. Detailed Implementation

[0033] It should be noted that the following detailed description is illustrative and intended to provide further explanation of the invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains.

[0034] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. As used herein, unless otherwise expressly indicated by the invention, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0035] For ease of description, the words "up," "down," "left," and "right" appearing in this invention only indicate that they are consistent with the up, down, left, and right directions of the accompanying drawings themselves, and do not limit the structure. They are merely for the purpose of facilitating the description of this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0036] Terminology Explanation: In this invention, terms such as “installation,” “connection,” “linking,” and “fixing” should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In a typical embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, a front fascia cover for matching the front of a car is proposed, which includes a cover body 1, which is mounted on the front frame of the car.

[0038] The cover plate body 1 has a left-right symmetrical structure. The main positioning hole 101 and the secondary positioning hole 102 are opened on the surface of the cover plate body 1. The main positioning hole 101 and the secondary positioning hole 102 are symmetrically opened on the cover plate body 1. The main positioning hole 101 and the secondary positioning hole 102 are at a set distance from the lateral center of the cover plate body 1.

[0039] The main positioning hole 101 of the cover plate is a round hole, and the secondary positioning hole 102 of the cover plate is an oblong hole. The main positioning hole 101 and the secondary positioning hole 102 of the cover plate are used to cooperate with the installation fixture 2 and quickly match the installation fixture 2 for positioning.

[0040] Installation tool 2, as shown Figure 2 As shown, it is designed to install the front fascia cover onto the front frame of the car. The installation fixture 2 is a frame structure. The installation fixture 2 is fixedly equipped with cover plate positioning pins 201. There are two cover plate positioning pins 201, which are symmetrically arranged on the installation fixture. The distance between the two cover plate positioning pins matches the distance between the main positioning hole 101 and the secondary positioning hole 102 of the cover plate. During installation, the two cover plate positioning pins are inserted into the main positioning hole and the secondary positioning hole of the front fascia cover to quickly achieve positioning and engagement.

[0041] In this embodiment, the main positioning hole 101 of the cover plate has a diameter of 18mm, and the secondary positioning hole 102 of the cover plate has a size of 18mm × 24mm. The positioning pin 201 of the cover plate has a diameter of 17.9mm, which facilitates its cooperation with the main positioning hole and the secondary positioning hole of the cover plate.

[0042] By setting the secondary positioning hole of the cover plate to an oblong shape, fine adjustments can be made when it mates with the cover plate positioning pin of the installation fixture, making it easier to position and mate with the cover plate positioning pin of the installation fixture. The main positioning hole of the cover plate is a round hole, and the secondary positioning hole of the cover plate is an oblong shape. After mating with the installation fixture, the two-point positioning ensures that the cover plate will not detach from the installation fixture, and the front cover plate can be firmly mated with the installation fixture.

[0043] Furthermore, the installation fixture 2 is fixedly equipped with fender positioning pins 202. Two fender positioning pins 202 are provided, and the two fender positioning pins 202 are respectively provided on both sides of the installation fixture 2. The distance between the two fender positioning pins 202 is greater than the distance between the two cover plate positioning pins 201. The fender positioning pins 202 are used for positioning and connecting with the left and right fenders 3 of the car.

[0044] A fender positioning hole 301 is provided on the inner side of the fender 3. The fender positioning hole 301 is connected to the fender positioning pin 202 of the installation fixture to realize the positioning fit between the installation fixture and the fender.

[0045] In this embodiment, the diameter of the fender positioning pin 202 is 9.9 mm, and the diameter of the fender positioning hole 301 of the fender 3 is 10 mm.

[0046] The installation fixture 2 is also equipped with multiple Z-axis positioning blocks. During installation, the Z-axis positioning blocks rest on the relatively stable surface of the body-in-white, achieving Z-axis positioning. The number of Z-axis positioning blocks can be set to 4, and the 4 Z-axis positioning blocks can be arranged at intervals to better provide Z-axis positioning for the installation fixture.

[0047] By using the positioning engagement of the cover plate positioning pin and the front cover plate, and the positioning engagement of the fender positioning pin and the two side fenders, the relatively precise positional relationship between the front cover plate and the fenders in the X and Y directions can be determined in advance during the installation operation on the car. Furthermore, by having the Z-direction positioning block of the installation fixture fall onto the body-in-white, the relatively precise positional relationship in the Z direction is determined.

[0048] In a further technical solution, a main positioning pin 401 for the headlight assembly is provided on the inner side of the fender 3, and the cover body 1 is provided with a positioning structure for the headlight assembly, a positioning structure for the indicator light assembly, and a positioning structure for the front bumper assembly, which are respectively used for positioning and installing the headlight assembly, the indicator light assembly, and the front bumper assembly.

[0049] The headlight assembly positioning structure consists of two secondary positioning pins 402, which are respectively located on both sides of the cover body 1. The headlight assembly is connected to the main positioning pin 401 and the secondary positioning pin 402 to achieve the positioning of the headlight assembly on the front cover and fender. Specifically, corresponding positioning holes are provided at the corresponding positions of the headlight assembly to connect with the main positioning pin and the secondary positioning pin.

[0050] The indicator light assembly positioning structure includes a main indicator light positioning pin 501 and a secondary indicator light positioning pin 502. The main indicator light positioning pin 501 is located in the middle of the cover body 1. One main indicator light positioning pin 501 is provided, and two secondary indicator light positioning pins 502 are provided. The two secondary indicator light positioning pins 502 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cover body 1. The indicator light assembly is connected to the main indicator light positioning pin 501 and the secondary indicator light positioning pin 502 to realize the positioning of the indicator light assembly on the front cover. Specifically, corresponding positioning holes are provided at the corresponding positions of the indicator light assembly to connect with the main indicator light positioning pin 501 and the secondary indicator light positioning pin 502.

[0051] The front bumper assembly positioning structure includes a front bumper Y-direction positioning pin 601 and a front bumper X-direction limiting block 602. One front bumper Y-direction positioning pin 601 is provided, located in the middle of the cover body 1, below the indicator light main positioning pin 501. Two front bumper X-direction limiting blocks 602 are provided, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the cover body 1, and are protruding. The front bumper assembly is connected to the front bumper Y-direction positioning pin 601. Specifically, the front bumper assembly has corresponding positioning holes at appropriate positions to connect with the front bumper Y-direction positioning pin 601, and corresponding limiting holes on the front bumper assembly to engage with the front bumper X-direction limiting block 602, thus achieving the positioning and installation of the front bumper assembly on the front fascia cover.

[0052] Through the aforementioned installation and fit relationships, the precise relative positional relationships of the headlight assembly, indicator light assembly, front bumper assembly, and front fascia cover in the X / Y / Z directions can be determined. Furthermore, since the headlight assembly directly engages with the fender via locating pins, and the front fascia cover engages with the fender via mounting fixtures, the X and Y directions of the left and right headlight assemblies, the center indicator light assembly, and the front bumper assembly are associated with the fender, enabling precise positioning with the fender. Moreover, by utilizing the front fascia cover and the fixtures, the cumulative assembly tolerances between the final assembled exterior parts and the stamped exterior panels can be minimized, unaffected by the cumulative tolerances of the body-in-white. This effectively achieves the DTS (Design for Supply) target and satisfies the customer's sensory experience, ensuring excellent clearance and surface difference relationships among all front-end components.

[0053] In use, the headlight assembly is connected to the front fascia cover via the secondary headlight locating pin, and to the fender via the main headlight locating pin. The indicator lights are connected to the front fascia cover via the main and secondary indicator light locating pins, and to the front bumper via the Y-axis locating pin and X-axis limit block. The front fascia cover is connected to the mounting fixture via the main and secondary locating holes, and the fender is connected to the mounting fixture via the fender locating holes. This establishes a connection between the headlight assembly, indicator light assembly, front bumper assembly, and fender. During installation on the car body-in-white, the Z-axis locating block of the mounting fixture rests on the car body-in-white plane, quickly positioning each assembly.

[0054] Traditionally, front-end exterior components, such as the left and right headlight assemblies, the center indicator light assembly, the front bumper assembly, and the fenders, are installed separately onto the vehicle body. This assembly error leads to poor fit between these components and the fenders and hood, resulting in an unsuitable front-end appearance. This invention employs a front fascia cover plate to establish positioning structures for each assembly, ensuring proper positioning and matching. Combined with installation fixtures and fender positioning, this ensures that the exterior components and fenders are interconnected during installation, maintaining their relative positions. This simplifies assembly and more effectively controls uneven gaps and surface finishes across the entire front fascia.

[0055] In another typical embodiment of the invention, a car is proposed that includes a front fascia as described above.

[0056] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the 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 front fascia cover for matching the front of a car, characterized in that, The device includes a cover plate body, with a main positioning hole and a secondary positioning hole on the surface of the cover plate body for positioning and cooperation with the installation fixture; the cover plate body is equipped with a headlight assembly positioning structure, an indicator light assembly positioning structure, and a front bumper assembly positioning structure for positioning the headlight assembly, indicator light assembly, and front bumper assembly; the installation fixture is fixedly equipped with a fender positioning pin connected to the fender, and a headlight assembly main positioning pin is provided on the inner side of the fender for connection to the headlight assembly; The installation fixture is equipped with multiple Z-axis positioning blocks to mate with the plane of the body-in-white to achieve Z-axis positioning; The headlight assembly positioning structure is a headlight assembly secondary positioning pin, which is located on both sides of the cover plate body; the headlight assembly is connected to the headlight assembly main positioning pin and the headlight assembly secondary positioning pin. The indicator light assembly positioning structure includes a main indicator light positioning pin and a secondary indicator light positioning pin. The main indicator light positioning pin is located in the middle of the cover plate body, and the secondary indicator light positioning pins are located on both sides of the cover plate body. The indicator light assembly is connected to the main indicator light positioning pin and the secondary indicator light positioning pin. The front bumper assembly positioning structure includes a front bumper Y-direction positioning pin and a front bumper X-direction limiting block. The front bumper Y-direction positioning pin is located in the middle of the cover plate body; the front bumper X-direction limiting block is located on both sides of the cover plate body. The front bumper assembly is connected to the front bumper Y-direction positioning pin, and the front bumper assembly is provided with limiting holes that engage with the front bumper X-direction limiting block. The installation fixture is a frame structure, and two cover plate positioning pins are fixedly installed on the installation fixture. The two cover plate positioning pins are connected to the main positioning hole and the secondary positioning hole of the cover plate, respectively.

2. The front fascia cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main positioning hole and the secondary positioning hole of the cover plate are symmetrically opened on the cover plate body; the main positioning hole of the cover plate is a round hole, and the secondary positioning hole of the cover plate is an oblong hole.

3. The front fascia cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Two fender positioning pins are provided, which are located on both sides of the installation fixture, and the distance between the two fender positioning pins is greater than the distance between the two cover plate positioning pins.

4. The front fascia cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A fender positioning hole is provided on the inner side of the fender, and the fender positioning hole is connected to the fender positioning pin.

5. A type of automobile, characterized in that, Including the front fascia cover as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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