Automobile without A-pillar design

Abstract

The invention discloses an automobile without an A-pillar design, and relates to the technical field of automobile structures. The structure comprises a cab cover, a column B, a column C, an automobile front door and an automobile rear door, a front windshield and front car door glass on the two sides are combined into an integrated structure through the cab cover, and the cab cover is connected with a car roof through a first hinge structure. The lower portion of the B column is located between an automobile front door and an automobile rear door, and the upper portion of the B column is located between front door glass and rear door glass. The C column is located on the rear portion of a rear vehicle door and used for being connected with a rear vehicle body. The visual field of a driver is expanded, the safety risk is reduced, the weight is reduced by simplifying a door opening mechanism, the maintenance convenience is improved, passengers can enter and exit conveniently through the gull-wing door, and meanwhile the aerodynamic performance and energy efficiency of a vehicle are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of automobile structures, and in particular to a small automobile without an A-pillar design. Background Art

[0002] Generally, three types of pillars are provided in the car compartment, namely, A-pillar (front pillar), B-pillar (middle pillar) and C-pillar (rear pillar) from front to back. Among them, the A-pillar is located on both sides of the front windshield, connecting the roof and the front of the car body. However, the A-pillar structure of most cars is relatively large, which easily blocks the driver's vision on both sides, thereby increasing the incidence of traffic accidents. Although the prior art attempts to solve this problem by adding sensors or adopting an upward flip-up structure design such as in patent CN201224310, its connection is easily damaged and has certain obstacles to getting on the car. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a car with an A-pillar-free design, which does not require a traditional window frame structure, improves the field of vision of the driver and passengers, and enhances the driving experience.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the design scheme of the present invention is as follows: an automobile without an A-pillar design comprises a cockpit cover, a B-pillar, a C-pillar, a front door of the automobile and a rear door of the automobile; the cockpit cover combines a front windshield and glass of two front doors on both sides into an integrated structure, and the cockpit cover is connected to the roof through a first hinge structure; the lower part of the B-pillar is located between the front door of the automobile and the rear door of the automobile, and the upper part is located between the front door glass and the rear door glass; the C-pillar is located at the rear of the rear door and is used to connect the rear body.

[0005] As a further improvement of the present invention, when the driver or the co-driver enters, the cockpit cover is opened upwards through the first hinged structure, and then the driver or the co-driver opens the front door of the car to enter.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention, the rear door of the automobile is a gull-wing door structure, which is connected to both sides of the roof through a second hinge structure so that the rear door can be opened upwards.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first hinged structure includes a rotating shaft and more than two hinged frames, and the rotating shaft divides the hinged frame into two parts, one of which is located on the cockpit cover and the other is located on the roof, for realizing rotational connection.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, each hinged frame is provided with a shaft spring, which is respectively sleeved on both sides of the rotating shaft in the corresponding hinged frame.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, each hinged frame has a limit plate at its bend, and the limit plates are located on both sides of the rotating shaft.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the limiting plates are mounted at the head and tail of the hinged frame by means of bolts.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the second hinged structure adopts a hinge mounting assembly.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, a sealing strip is provided at the bottom of the cockpit cover.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the C-pillar is designed to be arc-shaped and is also connected to the roof.

[0014] Based on the above scheme, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0015] 1) The A-pillar-free design is adopted, and the front windshield and the double-side door glass of the automobile are combined into an integrated structure to form an independent cockpit, thereby expanding the driver's field of vision, getting rid of the traditional A-pillar structure, reducing safety risks, and reducing the incidence of accidents.

[0016] 2) Designing the car's front windshield and double-side door glass into an integrated structure can simplify the door opening mechanism because it does not require a traditional window frame structure, thereby reducing weight and simplifying maintenance.

[0017] 3) The rear door of the car is of gull-wing structure and opens upwards to facilitate entry for passengers.

[0018] 4) The improved A-pillar-free structure can bring better aerodynamic performance and further improve the vehicle's energy efficiency.

[0019] 5) The first articulated structure not only simplifies the construction of the connection and reduces the complexity, but also greatly improves the durability of each component, reduces the risk of damage, and achieves a combination of smooth operation and long-term reliability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A simplified diagram of the car structure designed without an A-pillar;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the connection between the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a first hinge structure;

[0023] Explanation of the serial numbers in the figure: 1. Vehicle body; 2. Cockpit cover; 3. Front door; 4. B-pillar; 5. Roof; 6. Second hinged structure; 7. Rear door; 8. C-pillar; 9. First hinged structure; 91. Hinge frame; 92. Limiting plate; 93. Axle spring; 94. Rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application, that is, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments.

[0025] The main purpose of the present invention is to remove the A-pillar structure of the car itself, so that the driver can expand the driving field of vision when driving, reduce safety risks, and ensure the safety of people and vehicles. Therefore, this embodiment provides a car without an A-pillar design, which eliminates the A-pillar by combining the front windshield and the double-sided front door glass into an integrated transparent structure, and uses the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure to achieve the purpose of opening the door.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, a car without an A-pillar design includes a car body 1, a cockpit cover 2, a front door 3, a B-pillar 4, a roof 5, a second hinged structure 6, a rear door 7, a C-pillar 8 and a first hinged structure 9. The bottom end of the B-pillar 4 is located between the front door 3 and the rear door 7, and the top end of the B-pillar 4 extends to the roof 5; the cockpit cover 2 is connected to the roof through a first rotating shaft structure 9. When opened, the cockpit cover is turned over inside the rotating shaft to drive the cockpit cover to open backward. The upper part of the rear door 7 is connected to the side of the roof 5 through the second hinged structure 6, and when opened, the entire door opens upward. The C-pillar 8 is connected to the roof 5 and the car body 1 in an arc shape. During normal driving, the front and rear doors remain in a normally closed state. When parked, the driver opens the cockpit cover and then opens the front door to complete getting off.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the first hinge structure 9 is used to connect the cockpit cover and the roof. When opened, the cockpit cover 2 flips backwards through the first hinge structure. The rear door is connected to the roof 3 through the second hinge structure 6. When opened, the door opens upward. The second hinge structure 6 of the present invention is a prior art, usually using a hinge installation assembly, usually including a support frame, a reinforcement frame and a hinge installation assembly; wherein the reinforcement frame is connected to the support frame, and one side of the hinge installation assembly is installed on the support frame through the reinforcement frame, and the other side is connected to the gull-wing door. Such a design enables the gull-wing door to be firmly installed on the roof and present a shape similar to the wings of a seagull when opened. The bottom of the cockpit cover is designed to be a sealing structure to ensure sufficient sealing when closed.

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, the first hinge structure includes a hinge frame 91, a limit plate 92, a shaft spring 93, and a rotating shaft 94. The hinge frame 91 is made of metal. The rotating shaft divides the hinge frame into two parts, one of which is located on the cockpit cover and the other is located on the roof, for realizing rotation connection. Each hinge frame has a limit plate at the bend, and the limit plate is located on both sides of the rotating shaft to prevent the rotating shaft from accidentally sliding after being stressed; each hinge frame is provided with a shaft spring, which is respectively sleeved on both sides of the rotating shaft in the corresponding hinge frame to provide additional support for the rotating shaft and absorb impact.

[0029] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for the purpose of illustration and demonstration. These descriptions are not intended to limit the present invention to the precise form disclosed, and it is clear that many changes and variations can be made based on the above teachings. The purpose of selecting and describing the exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical application, so that those skilled in the art can realize and utilize various different exemplary embodiments of the present invention and various different selections and changes. The scope of the present invention is intended to be limited by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A car without an A-pillar design, characterized in that: It includes a cockpit cover, a B-pillar, a C-pillar, a front door and a rear door; the cockpit cover combines the front windshield and the front door glass on both sides into an integrated structure, and the cockpit cover is connected to the roof through a first hinge structure; the lower part of the B-pillar is located between the front door and the rear door of the car, and the upper part is located between the front door glass and the rear door glass; the C-pillar is located at the rear of the rear door and is used to connect the rear body.

2. The automobile without A-pillar design according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the driver or the co-driver enters, the cockpit cover is opened upwards through the first hinged structure, and then the driver or the co-driver opens the front door of the car to enter.

3. The automobile without A-pillar design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear door of the automobile is a gull-wing door structure, which is connected to both sides of the roof through a second hinge structure so that the rear door can be opened upwards.

4. A car without an A-pillar design according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first hinged structure includes a rotating shaft and more than two hinged frames, wherein the rotating shaft divides the hinged frame into two parts, one of which is located on the cockpit cover and the other is located on the roof, for realizing rotational connection.

5. The automobile without A-pillar design according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each hinged frame is provided with an axis spring which is respectively sleeved on both sides of the rotating shaft in the corresponding hinged frame.

6. The automobile without A-pillar design according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limit plate is provided at the bending position of each hinged frame, and the limit plates are located at both sides of the rotating shaft.

7. The automobile without A-pillar design according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting plates are installed at the head and tail of the hinged frame by means of bolts.

8. The automobile without A-pillar design according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second hinged structure uses a hinge mounting assembly.

9. The automobile without A-pillar design according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing strip is provided at the bottom of the cockpit cover.

10. The automobile without A-pillar design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The C-pillar is designed to be arc-shaped and is also connected to the roof.

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