Vehicle body and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of vehicle body structure design, in particular to a vehicle body and a vehicle, the vehicle body comprises a side outer plate and a fender which are adjacent, a gap is formed between a first flange of the side outer plate and a second flange of the fender which are hidden in the vehicle body, and the width of the outlet end of the gap is wider than that of the inlet end. The structure is of a big-end-down splayed structure, so that accumulated water can be discharged conveniently, and trimming corrosion of a side wall outer plate or a fender caused by water accumulation in gaps is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle body structure design, and in particular to a vehicle body and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the gradual popularization of automobiles and the gradual improvement of manufacturing technology, consumers have begun to have higher requirements for automobile details. As for the details of vehicle appearance, consumers are generally most concerned about the body assembly process. The better the body assembly process, the more it can reflect the quality control of the car company.

[0003] The most intuitive reflection of the vehicle body assembly process is the aesthetics of the various exterior parts after the vehicle is assembled. On the basis of ensuring assembly convenience, manufacturing feasibility and economy, the narrower and more uniform the gaps are, the better the aesthetics.

[0004] However, for gaps in certain specific locations, gaps that are too narrow may cause water accumulation in the gaps, resulting in rust on the sheet metal trimmings at the gaps due to long-term immersion in a humid environment, affecting product reputation and sales. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of this, the present application provides a vehicle body and a vehicle that can avoid rust caused by water accumulation in gaps.

[0006] Specifically, this application includes the following technical solutions:

[0007] In a first aspect, the present application provides a vehicle body, the vehicle body comprising:

[0008] The side outer panel comprises a first body and a first flange, wherein the first flange is connected to an edge of the first body and is bent relative to the first body.

[0009] The fender comprises a second body and a second flange, wherein the second flange is connected to an edge of the second body and is bent relative to the second body.

[0010] The first flange is adjacent to the second flange and a gap is formed therebetween.

[0011] The gap has an inlet end and an outlet end, the outlet end is located below the inlet end, and the width of the outlet end is greater than the width of the inlet end.

[0012] Optionally, the first flange is gradually bent from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, so that the distance between the first flange and the second flange is gradually increased along the top-to-bottom direction in at least a majority section.

[0013] Optionally, the first flange is located below the first body, the first flange faces the ground, and the bending portion between the first body and the first flange is arc-shaped.

[0014] Optionally, the second flange is located below the second body, the second flange faces the ground, and the bending portion between the second body and the second flange is arc-shaped.

[0015] Optionally, the width of the outlet end is greater than or equal to 2.8 mm.

[0016] Another aspect of the present application provides a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a vehicle body, the vehicle body comprising:

[0017] The side outer panel comprises a first body and a first flange, wherein the first flange is connected to an edge of the first body and is bent relative to the first body.

[0018] The fender comprises a second body and a second flange, wherein the second flange is connected to an edge of the second body and is bent relative to the second body.

[0019] The first flange is adjacent to the second flange and a gap is formed therebetween.

[0020] The gap has an inlet end and an outlet end, the outlet end is located below the inlet end, and the width of the outlet end is greater than the width of the inlet end.

[0021] Optionally, the first flange is gradually bent from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, so that the distance between the first flange and the second flange is gradually increased along the top-to-bottom direction in at least a majority section.

[0022] Optionally, the first flange is located below the first body, the first flange faces the ground, and the bending portion between the first body and the first flange is arc-shaped.

[0023] Optionally, the second flange is located below the second body, the second flange faces the ground, and the bending portion between the second body and the second flange is arc-shaped.

[0024] Optionally, the width of the outlet end is greater than or equal to 2.8 mm.

[0025] The vehicle body provided in the embodiment of the present application includes adjacent side outer panels and fenders, and a gap is formed between a first flange of the side outer panel hidden inside the vehicle body and a second flange of the fender. The width of the outlet end of the gap is wider than the width of the inlet end, for example, it is in an eight-shaped structure with a small top and a large bottom, thereby facilitating the discharge of accumulated water and preventing water from accumulating in the gap and causing rust on the trimming of the side outer panel or the fender. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a vehicle body in the prior art;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the connection between the side outer panel and the fender of the vehicle body in the prior art;

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the connection between the side outer panel and the fender of the vehicle body provided in an embodiment of the present application. Description of the drawings:

[0031] 1-side outer panel;

[0032] 101-First ontology;

[0033] 102-first flanging;

[0034] 2- fender;

[0035] 201- Second body;

[0036] 202-second flange;

[0037] 3- Gap;

[0038] 301-import end;

[0039] 302-Exit port.

[0040] The above drawings have shown clear embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application. In order to make the technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the vehicle body and the vehicle will be described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.

[0042] like Figure 1As shown, the fender and the side outer panel adopt a transverse split structure at the A-pillar, including the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2.

[0043] The fender 2 is usually chamfered, and the side panel 1 is also chamfered. The main bodies of the side panel 1 and the fender 2 are exposed to the outside, that is, the parts that users can easily see from the outside of the car, and the side panel 1 and the fender are also provided with flanges. The flanges refer to the parts between the adjacent side panels and fenders that are respectively turned into the interior of the car body at the connection, and the two flanges are opposite to each other to form a gap. The fender also has a fender trim at the edge of the flange, which serves as the end face of the bottom edge of the fender flange. In this structure, the side panel 1 and the fender 2 form a matching DTS (Dimension Technical Specifications) gap at the upper part of the gap between the flanges, and the fender trim gap is formed at the lower part of the gap through the fender trim and the flange of the side panel. With the improvement of the refinement requirements of the car body, the definition of the upper DTS gap is getting narrower and narrower, and the definition of some models is even only 2mm wide.

[0044] Figure 1 See the cross-sectional view at AA in the figure. Figure 2 , Figure 2 The left side of the center faces the outside of the vehicle, and the right side faces the inside of the vehicle.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, in conventional designs, the trim of the fender 2 is usually parallel to the trim of the side outer panel 1, so that the fender trim gap formed by the fender trim and the flange of the side outer panel at the lower part of the gap will be less than or equal to 2 mm, and a V-shaped or H-shaped water storage structure is formed at the gap 3 formed by the two flanges. When water flows through this place, it is difficult to be discharged smoothly through the gap 3 due to the surface tension of the liquid, and thus it gathers at the gap 3, causing the fender to be immersed in a humid environment for a long time, which may eventually cause the fender trim to rust.

[0046] In this regard, the patent of the present invention provides a car body, in which the flange on the inner side of the side outer panel continues to be turned inward at a certain angle while ensuring that the forming is feasible, and a relatively large gap is formed in the lower part of the gap between the flange of the side outer panel and the flange of the fender, and the gap cooperates with the DTS at the upper part of the split seam to form an eight-shaped structure with a small top and a large bottom. On the one hand, this structure is conducive to drainage, avoiding water accumulation in the gap and causing rust on the fender trimming. On the other hand, it is easy to hide the flange of the fender, making the slightly rusted trimming invisible, thereby reducing the perception of the rust problem.

[0047] The present application embodiment provides a vehicle body, such as Figure 3 As shown, the body includes:

[0048] The side outer panel 1 has a first body 101 and a first flange 102 . The first flange 102 is connected to an edge of the first body 101 and is bent relative to the first body 101 .

[0049] It can be understood that the first body 101 refers to the portion of the side outer panel 1 exposed outside the vehicle body, that is, the portion visible to the user, and the first flange 102 refers to the portion of the side outer panel 1 hidden inside the vehicle body, that is, the portion invisible to the user.

[0050] The fender 2 has a second body 201 and a second flange 202 . The second flange 202 is connected to an edge of the second body 201 and is bent relative to the second body 201 .

[0051] Similarly, the second body 201 refers to the portion of the fender 2 exposed outside the vehicle body, that is, the portion visible to the user, and the second flange 202 refers to the portion of the fender 2 hidden inside the vehicle body, that is, the portion invisible to the user.

[0052] The first flange 102 is adjacent to the second flange 202 and a gap 3 is formed therebetween, wherein the gap 3 has an inlet end 301 and an outlet end 302. The outlet end 302 is located below the inlet end 301, that is, the outlet end 302 is further away from the first body 101 and the second body 201 than the inlet end 301. Figure 3 As can be seen in the figure, the inlet end 301 is located near the first body 101 and the second body 201, and the outlet end 302 is located between the portion of the first flange 102 away from the first body 101 and the portion of the second flange 202 away from the second body 201. The width of the outlet end 302 is greater than the width of the inlet end 301.

[0053] It can be understood that when the vehicle body is used for a hatchback, the side outer panel 1 can be covered on the outside of the vehicle's A-pillar, and accordingly, the fender 2 adjacent to the side outer panel 1 can refer to the fender 2 located on both sides of the vehicle's hood, i.e., surrounding the front wheels.

[0054] When the vehicle body is used for a three-box sedan, the side outer panel 1 may be wrapped around the outside of the vehicle's A-pillar, and accordingly, the fenders 2 adjacent to the side outer panel 1 may refer to the fenders 2 located on both sides of the vehicle's hood, i.e., surrounding the front wheels. The side outer panel 1 may also be wrapped around the outside of the vehicle's C-pillar, and accordingly, the fenders 2 adjacent to the side outer panel 1 may refer to the fenders 2 located on both sides of the vehicle's trunk lid, i.e., surrounding the rear wheels.

[0055] When the side outer panel 1 is covered on the A-pillar or the C-pillar of the vehicle, if the vehicle is in a rainy environment or the vehicle is being washed, some water will flow down the side outer panel 1 and into the gap 3 between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2. This part of the water needs to be discharged in time, otherwise water will accumulate in the gap 3 and further cause rust on the side outer panel 1 or the fender 2, especially on the lower end surface of the second flange 202 of the fender 2 (i.e., the fender trimming). This part of the rust will affect the surface of the product and will be noticed by the user when the user observes the gap 3 between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2 of the vehicle A-pillar or the vehicle C-pillar, thereby affecting the user's impression and reputation of the product.

[0056] It can be understood that the vehicle body may also include a front bumper, a front hood, a rear trunk lid, a rear bumper, a roof, and a body in white. The structure in the embodiment of the present application may also be used in other gaps 3 in the above-mentioned structure of the vehicle where water accumulation is prone to occur, so as to prevent water accumulation from causing rust on sheet metal parts.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, the gap 3 has an inlet end 301 and an outlet end 302, the outlet end 302 is located below the inlet end 301, and the width of the outlet end 302 is greater than the width of the inlet end 301, that is, the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. In other words, the cross-section of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is in an "eight" shape, so that the accumulated water can be quickly discharged from the outlet end 302 of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 under the action of gravity.

[0058] The special structures of the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2 are further described below:

[0059] In some optional embodiments, the first flange 102 is gradually bent from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, so that the distance between the first flange 102 and the second flange 202 is gradually increased along the top-down direction in at least a majority section.

[0060] It is understandable that when making the edge position where the side outer panel 1 is connected to other sheet metal parts, after the first main body 101 (i.e., the externally visible part) of the side outer panel 1 is made, the edge position of the first main body 101 of the side outer panel 1 will be bent to make the first flange 102.

[0061] In the conventional technology, the first flange 102 at the connection between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2 is completely straight and horizontally downward, or even gradually bends from top to bottom toward the outside of the vehicle body (i.e., in the direction of the second flange 202 close to the fender 2). As a result, the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 has the same width from top to bottom, or even the lower outlet end 302 is narrower than the upper inlet end 301, resulting in poor drainage.

[0062] In the embodiment of the present application, after the edge of the first main body 101 of the side outer panel 1 is bent to produce the first flange 102, the first flange 102 will continue to be bent. Specifically, the first flange 102 will continue to be bent gradually from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, thereby increasing the width of the lower outlet end 302 of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2, so as to facilitate smoother discharge of accumulated water.

[0063] In some optional embodiments, the first flange 102 is located below the first body 101 , the first flange 102 faces the ground, and the bending portion between the first body 101 and the first flange 102 is arc-shaped.

[0064] It can be understood that due to the specific relative position relationship of the connection between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2, the first flange 102 is located below the first body 101. Under the action of gravity, water will first flow through the first body 101 and then flow through the first flange 102, that is, enter the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2.

[0065] The bending part between the first body 101 and the first flange 102 is arc-shaped, that is, it is chamfered, so that the lines of the bending part are smoother and the transition is more rounded. While improving the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle, it can also ensure that water flows smoothly along the side outer panel 1 under the action of gravity, first through the first body 101, and then through the first flange 102, that is, enters the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2.

[0066] In some optional embodiments, the second flange 202 is located below the second body 201 , the second flange 202 faces the ground, and the bending portion between the second body 201 and the second flange 202 is arc-shaped.

[0067] It can be understood that, similar to the side outer panel 1 , due to the specific relative position relationship of the connection between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2 , the second flange 202 is located below the second body 201 , and the cross-section of the fender 2 is “L”-shaped.

[0068] The bending part between the second body 201 and the second flange 202 is arc-shaped, that is, it is rounded, so that the lines of the bending part are smoother and the transition is more rounded, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle.

[0069] When the width of the gap is less than 2.8 mm, the surface tension of water will prevent water from flowing out of the gap unless sufficient pressure is applied to make the water pressure exceed the critical pressure. Therefore, in some optional embodiments, the width of the outlet end 302 is set to be greater than or equal to 2.8 mm.

[0070] Specifically, the width of the inlet end 301 can be 2 mm, and the width of the outlet end 302 can be 3 mm, so that the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, which is conducive to the discharge of accumulated water.

[0071] Moreover, the width of the bottom (outlet end 302) of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is 3 mm. When water flows through this point, it will not be difficult to discharge smoothly due to the surface tension of the liquid, thereby preventing water from accumulating in the gap 3 and causing rust on the trimming of the side outer panel 1 or the fender 2.

[0072] It is understandable that after the edge of the first body 101 of the side outer panel 1 is bent to form the first flange 102, the first flange 102 will continue to be bent, specifically, the first flange 102 will continue to be bent gradually from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, thereby increasing the width of the outlet end 302 of the lower part of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2. In some optional embodiments, the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is shorter than the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1. Therefore, there is a special area at the lower part of the outlet end 302 of the gap 3, in which there is only the first flange 102 that continues to extend downward, and this part of the first flange 102 has no second flange 202 adjacent to it. For this part of the first flange 102 that exists alone, since there is no adjacent second flange 202, there is no possibility of further forming a gap, so it will not affect the drainage speed. In this case, the first flange 102 that exists separately can bend gradually from top to bottom away from the vehicle body, thereby guiding the direction of drainage, so that the accumulated water can be discharged more accurately at a position away from the vehicle body, avoiding affecting other parts of the chassis.

[0073] In some optional embodiments, the side outer panel 1 can be a shape in conventional technology, that is, the inner side of the side outer panel 1 is perpendicular to the vehicle chassis, and the shape of the fender 2 is improved. When making the inner side of the fender 2, the second flange 202 of the fender 2 continues to fold inward, so that the distance between the top of the second flange 202 of the fender and the top of the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 is smaller than the distance between the bottom of the second flange 202 of the fender and the bottom of the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1, so that the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, which is conducive to the discharge of accumulated water.

[0074] The vehicle body provided in the embodiment of the present application includes adjacent side outer panels 1 and fenders 2, and a gap 3 is formed between a first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 hidden inside the vehicle body and a second flange 202 of the fender 2. The width of the outlet end 302 of the gap 3 is wider than the width of the inlet end 301, for example, it is in an eight-shaped structure with a small top and a large bottom, thereby facilitating the discharge of accumulated water and preventing water from accumulating in the gap 3 and causing rust on the trimming of the side outer panel 1 or the fender 2.

[0075] The present application also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including a vehicle body, such as Figure 3 As shown, the body includes:

[0076] The side outer panel 1 has a first body 101 and a first flange 102 . The first flange 102 is connected to an edge of the first body 101 and is bent relative to the first body 101 .

[0077] It can be understood that the first body 101 refers to the portion of the side outer panel 1 exposed outside the vehicle body, that is, the portion visible to the user, and the first flange 102 refers to the portion of the side outer panel 1 hidden inside the vehicle body, that is, the portion invisible to the user.

[0078] The fender 2 has a second body 201 and a second flange 202 . The second flange 202 is connected to an edge of the second body 201 and is bent relative to the second body 201 .

[0079] Similarly, the second body 201 refers to the portion of the fender 2 exposed outside the vehicle body, that is, the portion visible to the user, and the second flange 202 refers to the portion of the fender 2 hidden inside the vehicle body, that is, the portion invisible to the user.

[0080] The first flange 102 is adjacent to the second flange 202 and a gap 3 is formed therebetween, wherein the gap 3 has an inlet end 301 and an outlet end 302. The outlet end 302 is located below the inlet end 301, that is, the outlet end 302 is further away from the first body 101 and the second body 201 than the inlet end 301. Figure 3As can be seen in the figure, the inlet end 301 is located near the first body 101 and the second body 201, and the outlet end 302 is located between the portion of the first flange 102 away from the first body 101 and the portion of the second flange 202 away from the second body 201. The width of the outlet end 302 is greater than the width of the inlet end 301.

[0081] It can be understood that when the vehicle body is used for a hatchback, the side outer panel 1 can be covered on the outside of the vehicle's A-pillar, and accordingly, the fender 2 adjacent to the side outer panel 1 can refer to the fender 2 located on both sides of the vehicle's hood, i.e., surrounding the front wheels.

[0082] When the vehicle body is used for a three-box sedan, the side outer panel 1 may be wrapped around the outside of the vehicle's A-pillar, and accordingly, the fenders 2 adjacent to the side outer panel 1 may refer to the fenders 2 located on both sides of the vehicle's hood, i.e., surrounding the front wheels. The side outer panel 1 may also be wrapped around the outside of the vehicle's C-pillar, and accordingly, the fenders 2 adjacent to the side outer panel 1 may refer to the fenders 2 located on both sides of the vehicle's trunk lid, i.e., surrounding the rear wheels.

[0083] When the side outer panel 1 is covered on the A-pillar or the C-pillar of the vehicle, if the vehicle is in a rainy environment or the vehicle is being washed, some water will flow down the side outer panel 1 and into the gap 3 between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2. This part of the water needs to be discharged in time, otherwise water will accumulate in the gap 3 and further cause rust on the side outer panel 1 or the fender 2, especially on the lower end surface of the second flange 202 of the fender 2 (i.e., the fender trimming). This part of the rust will affect the surface of the product and will be noticed by the user when the user observes the gap 3 between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2 of the vehicle A-pillar or the vehicle C-pillar, thereby affecting the user's impression and reputation of the product.

[0084] Inlet end 301 outlet end 302 outlet end 302 inlet end 301 outlet end 302 inlet end 301 it can be understood that the vehicle body may also include a front bumper, a front hood, a rear trunk lid, a rear bumper, a roof, and a body in white. The structure in the embodiment of the present application may also be used in other gaps 3 in the above-mentioned structure of the vehicle that are prone to water accumulation, so as to prevent water accumulation from causing rust on sheet metal parts.

[0085] In the embodiment of the present application, the gap 3 has an inlet end 301 and an outlet end 302, the outlet end 302 is located below the inlet end 301, and the width of the outlet end 302 is greater than the width of the inlet end 301, that is, the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. In other words, the cross-section of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is in an "eight" shape, so that the accumulated water can be quickly discharged from the outlet end 302 of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 under the action of gravity.

[0086] The special structures of the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2 are further described below:

[0087] In some optional embodiments, the first flange 102 is gradually bent from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, so that the distance between the first flange 102 and the second flange 202 is gradually increased along the top-down direction in at least a majority section.

[0088] It is understandable that when making the edge position where the side outer panel 1 is connected to other sheet metal parts, after the first main body 101 (i.e., the externally visible part) of the side outer panel 1 is made, the edge position of the first main body 101 of the side outer panel 1 will be bent to make the first flange 102.

[0089] In the conventional technology, the first flange 102 at the connection between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2 is completely straight and horizontally downward, or even gradually bends from top to bottom toward the outside of the vehicle body (i.e., in the direction of the second flange 202 close to the fender 2). As a result, the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 has the same width from top to bottom, or even the lower outlet end 302 is narrower than the upper inlet end 301, resulting in poor drainage.

[0090] In the embodiment of the present application, after the edge of the first main body 101 of the side outer panel 1 is bent to produce the first flange 102, the first flange 102 will continue to be bent. Specifically, the first flange 102 will continue to be bent gradually from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, thereby increasing the width of the lower outlet end 302 of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2, so as to facilitate smoother discharge of accumulated water.

[0091] In some optional embodiments, the first flange 102 is located below the first body 101 , the first flange 102 faces the ground, and the bending portion between the first body 101 and the first flange 102 is arc-shaped.

[0092] It can be understood that due to the specific relative position relationship of the connection between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2, the first flange 102 is located below the first body 101. Under the action of gravity, water will first flow through the first body 101 and then flow through the first flange 102, that is, enter the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2.

[0093] The bending part between the first body 101 and the first flange 102 is arc-shaped, that is, it is chamfered, so that the lines of the bending part are smoother and the transition is more rounded. While improving the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle, it can also ensure that water flows smoothly along the side outer panel 1 under the action of gravity, first through the first body 101, and then through the first flange 102, that is, enters the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2.

[0094] In some optional embodiments, the second flange 202 is located below the second body 201 , the second flange 202 faces the ground, and the bending portion between the second body 201 and the second flange 202 is arc-shaped.

[0095] It can be understood that, similar to the side outer panel 1 , due to the specific relative position relationship of the connection between the side outer panel 1 and the fender 2 , the second flange 202 is located below the second body 201 , and the cross-section of the fender 2 is “L”-shaped.

[0096] The bending part between the second body 201 and the second flange 202 is arc-shaped, that is, it is rounded, so that the lines of the bending part are smoother and the transition is more rounded, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle.

[0097] When the width of the gap is less than 2.8 mm, the surface tension of water will prevent water from flowing out of the gap unless sufficient pressure is applied to make the water pressure exceed the critical pressure. Therefore, in some optional embodiments, the width of the outlet end 302 is set to be greater than or equal to 2.8 mm.

[0098] Specifically, the width of the inlet end 301 can be 2 mm, and the width of the outlet end 302 can be 3 mm, so that the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, which is conducive to the discharge of accumulated water.

[0099] Moreover, the width of the bottom (outlet end 302) of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is 3 mm. When water flows through this point, it will not be difficult to discharge smoothly due to the surface tension of the liquid, thereby preventing water from accumulating in the gap 3 and causing rust on the trimming of the side outer panel 1 or the fender 2.

[0100] It is understandable that after the edge of the first body 101 of the side outer panel 1 is bent to form the first flange 102, the first flange 102 will continue to be bent, specifically, the first flange 102 will continue to be bent gradually from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, thereby increasing the width of the outlet end 302 of the lower part of the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2. In some optional embodiments, the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is shorter than the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1. Therefore, there is a special area at the lower part of the outlet end 302 of the gap 3, in which there is only the first flange 102 that continues to extend downward, and this part of the first flange 102 has no second flange 202 adjacent to it. For this part of the first flange 102 that exists alone, since there is no adjacent second flange 202, there is no possibility of further forming a gap, so it will not affect the drainage speed. In this case, the first flange 102 that exists separately can bend gradually from top to bottom away from the vehicle body, thereby guiding the direction of drainage, so that the accumulated water can be discharged more accurately at a position away from the vehicle body, avoiding affecting other parts of the chassis.

[0101] In some optional embodiments, the side outer panel 1 can be a shape in conventional technology, that is, the inner side of the side outer panel 1 is perpendicular to the vehicle chassis, and the shape of the fender 2 is improved. When making the inner side of the fender 2, the second flange 202 of the fender 2 continues to fold inward, so that the distance between the top of the second flange 202 of the fender and the top of the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 is smaller than the distance between the bottom of the second flange 202 of the fender and the bottom of the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1, so that the gap 3 between the first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 and the second flange 202 of the fender 2 is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, which is conducive to the discharge of accumulated water.

[0102] The vehicle body provided in the embodiment of the present application includes adjacent side outer panels 1 and fenders 2, and a gap 3 is formed between a first flange 102 of the side outer panel 1 hidden inside the vehicle body and a second flange 202 of the fender 2. The width of the outlet end 302 of the gap 3 is wider than the width of the inlet end 301, for example, it is in an eight-shaped structure with a small top and a large bottom, thereby facilitating the discharge of accumulated water and preventing water from accumulating in the gap 3 and causing rust on the trimming of the side outer panel 1 or the fender 2.

[0103] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any modification, use or adaptation of the present application, which follows the general principles of the present application and includes common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only.

[0104] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle body, characterized in that: The vehicle body comprises: A side outer panel (1), the side outer panel (1) comprising a first body (101) and a first flange (102), the first flange (102) being connected to an edge of the first body (101) and being bent relative to the first body (101); A fender (2), the fender (2) comprising a second body (201) and a second flange (202), the second flange (202) being connected to an edge of the second body (201) and being bent relative to the second body (201); The first flange (102) and the second flange (202) are adjacent to each other and a gap (3) is formed therebetween. The slit (3) has an inlet end (301) and an outlet end (302), the outlet end (302) is located below the inlet end (301), and the width of the outlet end (302) is greater than the width of the inlet end (301).

2. The vehicle body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first flange (102) is gradually bent from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, so that the distance between the first flange (102) and the second flange (202) gradually increases along the top-to-bottom direction in at least a majority section.

3. The vehicle body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first flange (102) is located below the first body (101), the first flange (102) faces the ground, and the bending portion between the first body (101) and the first flange (102) is arc-shaped.

4. The vehicle body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second flange (202) is located below the second body (201), the second flange (202) faces the ground, and the bending portion between the second body (201) and the second flange (202) is arc-shaped.

5. The vehicle body according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the outlet end (302) is greater than or equal to 2.8 mm.

6. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises a vehicle body, the vehicle body comprising: A side outer panel (1), the side outer panel (1) comprising a first body (101) and a first flange (102), the first flange (102) being connected to an edge of the first body (101) and being bent relative to the first body (101); A fender (2), the fender (2) comprising a second body (201) and a second flange (202), the second flange (202) being connected to an edge of the second body (201) and being bent relative to the second body (201); The first flange (102) and the second flange (202) are adjacent to each other and a gap (3) is formed therebetween. The slit (3) has an inlet end (301) and an outlet end (302), the outlet end (302) is located below the inlet end (301), and the width of the outlet end (302) is greater than the width of the inlet end (301).

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that The first flange (102) is gradually bent from top to bottom toward the inside of the vehicle body, so that the distance between the first flange (102) and the second flange (202) gradually increases along the top-to-bottom direction in at least a majority section.

8. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that The first flange (102) is located below the first body (101), the first flange (102) faces the ground, and the bending portion between the first body (101) and the first flange (102) is arc-shaped.

9. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that The second flange (202) is located below the second body (201), the second flange (202) faces the ground, and the bending portion between the second body (201) and the second flange (202) is arc-shaped.

10. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that The width of the outlet end (302) is greater than or equal to 2.8 mm.

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