Decorative structure for front bumper and front bumper assembly with decorative structure for front bumper

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of front protectors, in particular to a decoration structure for a front bumper and a front bumper assembly with the decoration structure for the front bumper, and the decoration structure is arranged on the side, close to a vehicle body, of a front bumper body; the decoration structure comprises at least one decoration panel; each decorative panel comprises a rib plate, and an avoiding through groove is formed in each rib plate; the decoration structure for the front bumper not only can improve the attractiveness of a front bumper assembly, but also can serve as a reinforcing plate, and therefore the structural strength of the front bumper body is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of front bumpers, in particular to a front bumper decorative structure and a front bumper assembly having the front bumper decorative structure. Background Art

[0002] The front fender of a car is a protective panel structure at the front end of the car. The traditional front fender assembly of a car generally includes a front fender, a center grille, a lower guard plate, decorative parts, and a mounting bracket.

[0003] The traditional front bumper has become the pursuit of lightweight, and the front bumper of the car is becoming increasingly lighter and thinner, with an integrated internal structure.

[0004] In this case, the grille in the front bumper assembly is easily dented after being subjected to external loads and has poor recovery properties.

[0005] At the same time, kinetic energy absorption is reduced and safety is reduced.

[0006] At the same time, traditional center grilles are mostly ribbed structures, which lack overall aesthetics.

[0007] Therefore, in order to solve or improve at least one of the above problems, it is necessary to optimize the design of the existing front protection structure.

[0008] The existing patent 201320308302.6 - Installation structure of automobile front bumper and grille does not clearly disclose the technical solution to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide a decorative panel which can increase the strength and aesthetics of a front bumper body.

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0011] A decorative structure for a front bumper is arranged on a side of a front bumper body close to a vehicle body; the decorative structure comprises at least one decorative panel; each decorative panel comprises a rib plate, and an avoidance groove is provided on the rib plate.

[0012] The rib plate is provided with a plurality of bright strip protrusions.

[0013] The rib plate is provided with a reinforcement plate; the reinforcement plate and the bright strip protrusion are distributed on two opposite sides of the rib plate; and the reinforcement plate is provided with a plurality of material reduction grooves.

[0014] A plurality of socket mechanisms are provided between the decorative panel and the front protection body, each of the socket mechanisms comprising a socket groove provided on the decorative panel and a socket protrusion provided on the front protection body; the decorative panel is socketed on the corresponding socket protrusion of the front protection body through the socket groove.

[0015] A plurality of sleeve mechanisms are arranged between each decorative panel and the front protection body; a sleeve groove in at least one sleeve mechanism on each decorative panel is an arc groove; and a sleeve groove in at least one sleeve mechanism on each decorative panel is a rectangular groove.

[0016] An overlapping mechanism is arranged at the periphery of the decorative panel, and the overlapping mechanism comprises an overlapping flange arranged at the periphery of the decorative panel; the overlapping flange is fixedly connected to the front protection body.

[0017] A front bumper assembly comprises a front bumper body, wherein the front bumper body comprises a front grille structure; the front grille structure comprises a grille body; and the grille body is provided with the front bumper decorative structure.

[0018] The grille body comprises a grille main body and an upper connecting end plate; the grille main body and the upper connecting end plate are integrally formed.

[0019] The grille body includes a main body panel; a plurality of air holes are provided on the main body panel; a reinforcing component is provided on a side of each air hole close to the vehicle body; the reinforcing component includes a reinforcing cover arranged on the main body panel; the reinforcing cover includes a cover body, the cover body includes an inner support plate, and the inner support plate is arranged at the periphery of the corresponding air hole through an inner side plate; a plug-in slot is provided on the cover body; the plug-in slot extends from the inner side plate to the inner support plate.

[0020] Adjacent ventilation holes and adjacent reinforcement covers are arranged at intervals; the avoidance groove in the front guard decorative structure is sleeved on the reinforcement cover; each bright strip protrusion in the front guard decorative structure is plugged into the corresponding plug-in notch on the front guard body.

[0021] The advantages of the present invention are:

[0022] The invention discloses a front bumper decorative structure and a front bumper assembly having the front bumper decorative structure.

[0023] The front bumper decorative structure disclosed in the present invention can not only increase the aesthetics of the front bumper assembly, but also serve as a reinforcing plate, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the front bumper body.

[0024] In addition, in the present invention, the grille body and the upper connecting end plate constitute the main structure of the front bumper assembly. The upper connecting end plate of the present invention acts as a hanging part, which is convenient for subsequent hanging on the front beam of the whole vehicle, thereby facilitating the hanging installation of the front bumper assembly at the front end of the whole vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The following is a brief description of the contents expressed in the drawings of the present invention and the symbols in the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram from a first viewing angle of the first embodiment of the decorative panel in the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the decorative panel of the first embodiment of the present invention from a second viewing angle.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the decorative panel in the present invention from a third viewing angle.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the decorative panel in the fourth viewing angle of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the fifth viewing angle of the first embodiment of the decorative panel in the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 It is a sixth viewing angle structural diagram of the first embodiment of the decorative panel in the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the decorative panel in the present invention from a first viewing angle.

[0033] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram from a second viewing angle of the second embodiment of the decorative panel in the present invention.

[0034] Fig. 9 It is a schematic structural diagram from a third viewing angle of the second embodiment of the decorative panel in the present invention.

[0035] Fig.10 It is a schematic structural diagram from a fourth viewing angle of the second embodiment of the decorative panel in the present invention.

[0036] Fig.11 It is a schematic structural diagram from a first viewing angle of the third embodiment of the decorative panel in the present invention.

[0037] Fig.12 This is a schematic structural diagram from a second viewing angle of the third embodiment of the decorative panel of the present invention.

[0038] Fig.13 It is a schematic structural diagram of the decorative panel of the present invention when it is assembled on the grille body.

[0039] Fig.14 This is a color diagram of the decorative panel of the present invention when it is assembled on the grille body.

[0040] Fig.15 It is a partial enlarged view of the decorative panel of the present invention when it is assembled on the grille body.

[0041] Fig.16 It is a front view of the grille body in the present invention.

[0042] Fig.17 It is an axonometric view of the grille body in the present invention.

[0043] Fig.18 It is a partial enlarged view of the grille body provided with a reinforcement cover in the present invention.

[0044] The marks in the above figure are:

[0045] 1. Decorative panel, 2. Upper end plate, 3. Grille body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The specific implementation of the present invention will be further explained in detail below by describing the optimal embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] A front bumper decorative structure is provided, the decorative structure being arranged on a side of a front bumper body close to the vehicle body; the decorative structure comprising at least one decorative panel; each decorative panel comprising a rib plate, the rib plate being provided with an avoidance through groove; the front bumper decorative structure disclosed in the present invention can not only increase the aesthetics of the front bumper assembly, but also serve as a reinforcing plate, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the front bumper body.

[0048] Furthermore, in the present invention, a decorative structure is provided on the grille body 3; the decorative structure is arranged on the side of the grille body 31 close to the vehicle body; the decorative structure essentially acts as a reinforcing plate structure, which ensures the structural strength of the grille body 3 to a certain extent.

[0049] In the present invention, the decorative structure includes at least one decorative panel 1; the decorative panel 1 is arranged on the inner side of the grille body 3; in the present invention, the decorative panel 1 includes a rib plate 11, the rib plate 11 acts as a substrate, and the subsequent rib plate 11 is clamped in the gap between adjacent reinforcement covers. At the same time, in order to avoid interference between the reinforcement cover and the rib plate 11, the present invention requires that the rib plate 11 is provided with an avoidance groove 13 for avoiding the reinforcement cover 3-1; each avoidance groove 13 on the rib plate 11 can be sleeved on the corresponding reinforcement cover, so that the decorative panel 1 can be equivalent to being sleeved on the grille body 3.

[0050] At the same time, in order to avoid the trailer hook, an avoidance hole is provided in the area close to the right side of the front guard body, specifically the hole on embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0051] In addition, in the present invention, a plurality of bright strip protrusions 12 are provided on the rib plate 11; each of the bright strip protrusions 12 is inserted into the corresponding insertion groove 312; in the present invention, one of the bright strip protrusions 12 acts as a decorative part, which is beneficial to increase the aesthetics of the grille, and the other function is to play a good hanging role, which is convenient for ensuring the stability of the hanging of the corresponding decorative panel 1 on the grille body 3.

[0052] Furthermore, in the present invention, a reinforcement plate 16 is provided on the rib plate 11; the reinforcement plate 16 and the bright strip protrusion 12 are distributed on the opposite sides of the rib plate 11; a plurality of material reduction grooves 161 are provided on the reinforcement plate 16; the fixing plate plays an internal reinforcement role, better ensuring the structural strength of the decorative panel 1, and the material reduction grooves 161 play a good weight reduction role, avoiding the heavy weight of the decorative panel 1.

[0053] Furthermore, in the present invention, a plurality of socket mechanisms are provided between the decorative panel 1 and the grille body 3 . The provision of the socket mechanisms plays a good role in positioning and limiting, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the decorative panel 1 and the grille body 3 .

[0054] Specifically, in the present invention, each of the socket mechanisms includes a socket groove 14 arranged on the decorative panel 1 and a socket protrusion 313 arranged on the grille body 3; the decorative panel 1 is socketed on the corresponding socket protrusion 313 of the grille body 3 through the socket groove 14; the coordinated use of the socket groove 14 and the socket protrusion 313 facilitates the installation and positioning of the decorative panel 1 on the grille body 3.

[0055] Furthermore, in the present invention, a plurality of socket mechanisms are provided between each of the decorative panels 1 and the grille body 3; the socket groove 14 in at least one socket mechanism on each decorative panel 1 is an arc groove; the socket groove 14 in at least one socket mechanism on each decorative panel 1 is a rectangular groove; through the coordinated use of the arc groove and the rectangular groove, the socket mechanisms have a coordinated cooperation effect, and through the setting of the arc groove and the rectangular groove, the decorative panel 1 and the grille body 3 have a specific installation position, thereby avoiding the decorative panel 1 from being installed misaligned on the grille body 3.

[0056] The decorative panel disclosed in the present invention uses a combination of rectangular grooves and arc grooves between the grille body, so that each decorative panel has a self-positioning function, thereby better ensuring the accuracy of the installation position of the decorative panel 1 on the grille body 3 during subsequent installation.

[0057] Furthermore, in the present invention, an overlapping mechanism is provided around the decorative panel 1, and the overlapping mechanism includes an overlapping flange 15 arranged on the periphery of the decorative panel 1; the overlapping flange 15 is fixedly connected to the grille body 3; the overlapping mechanism mainly plays a bridging role, and the overlapping flange 15 extends laterally and overlaps the grille body 3, and is subsequently fastened to the grille body 3 through the overlapping flange 15 by fasteners; in the present invention, a certain number of overlapping flanges 15 are arranged around each decorative panel 1, and the overlapping flanges 15 are fixed to the grille body 3, and the number and direction of the overlapping flanges can be designed as needed.

[0058] A front bumper assembly includes a front bumper body, the front bumper body includes a front grille structure; the front grille structure includes a grille body; the grille body is provided with the front bumper decorative structure; the front bumper decorative structure disclosed in the present invention can not only increase the aesthetics of the front bumper assembly, but also serve as a reinforcing plate, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the front bumper body.

[0059] The front bumper assembly disclosed in the present invention comprises a front grille structure; the front grille structure comprises a grille body 3, the grille body 3 comprises a grille body 31 and an upper connecting end plate 2; the grille body 31 and the upper connecting end plate 2 are integrally formed; the grille body 31 and the upper connecting end plate 2 of the present invention constitute the main structure of the front bumper assembly, and the upper connecting end plate 2 of the present invention acts as a hanging part, which is convenient for subsequent hanging on the front beam of the whole vehicle, thereby facilitating the hanging installation of the front bumper assembly at the front end of the whole vehicle.

[0060] The front guard assembly of the present invention mainly changes the structure of the traditional front guard assembly. The upper connecting end plate 2 and the grille body 31 are integrally formed, generally by integral injection molding. Based on such a setting, the processing and production of the grille body 3 are convenient. At the same time, in the present invention, the grille body 31 and the upper connecting end plate 2 are integrally formed, avoiding the trouble of connecting the grille body 31 and the upper connecting end plate 2; in other words, it is convenient for the subsequent splicing and installation of the subsequent front guard assembly.

[0061] The front bumper assembly disclosed in the present invention mainly includes a front grille structure; the front grille structure is located in the middle area of ​​the front bumper assembly. In the present invention, the front grille structure includes a grille body 3, and the grille body 3 includes a grille body 31 and an upper connecting end plate 2; the grille body 31 is integrally formed with the upper connecting end plate 2; the upper connecting end plate 2 is located above the front end of the integration side, generally below the front hood; in the present invention, the upper connecting end plate 2 acts as a hanging part, which is convenient for subsequent use, and the front bumper assembly disclosed in the present invention is hung on the front end of the whole vehicle; it plays a good upper end limiting role.

[0062] Furthermore, in the present invention, a plug-in mechanism 34 is also provided on the grille body 3. The present invention can play a good plug-in limiting role through the setting of the plug-in mechanism, which is convenient for subsequent use and plugging at the front end of the vehicle; it plays a good longitudinal positioning role.

[0063] In the present invention, the plug-in mechanism 34 includes a plug-in plate 341 arranged on the grille body 3; the plug-in plate 341 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and in the present invention, a lower support portion and a lower support portion are provided on the plug-in plate 341, and the upper support portion and the lower support portion are distributed on two opposite sides of the plug-in plate 341; the upper support portion includes a plurality of upper support plates 343 distributed in parallel at intervals; the lower support portion includes a plurality of lower support plates 342 distributed in parallel at intervals; in the present invention, the upper support portion and the lower support portion play a good upper and lower end support and limiting role, which facilitates the plug-in and limiting with the front end of the whole vehicle during subsequent use.

[0064] Furthermore, in the present invention, the lower support plate 342 and the upper support plate 343 are arranged perpendicular to the plug-in plate 341; the lower support plate 342 is arranged parallel to the horizontal plane at one end away from the plug-in plate 341; the upper support plate 343 is provided with a guide slope at one end away from the plug-in plate 341, and the angle between the guide slope and the horizontal plane is an acute angle; based on such a setting, the lower support plate 342 is arranged horizontally, which facilitates the stability of the contact between the lower end of the plug-in mechanism 34 and the front end socket of the whole vehicle during subsequent installation; and the upper edge of the upper support plate 343 is arranged at an angle, which facilitates the interference fit between the plug-in mechanism 34 and the socket on the whole vehicle.

[0065] Furthermore, in the present invention, the grille body 31 includes a main body panel 33; a plurality of air holes 32 are provided on the main body panel 33; the provision of the air holes 32 can conveniently ensure air intake at the front end of the front guard assembly, allowing the cooling airflow to enter the front cabin area.

[0066] In addition, in the present invention, each air vent 32 is provided with a reinforcing component near the vehicle body side; in the present invention, the reinforcing component plays a good supporting role, which is convenient for reinforcing the peripheral position of the air vent 32; in addition, in the present invention, the reinforcing component includes a reinforcing cover 3-1 arranged on the main panel 33; the reinforcing cover 3-1 includes a cover body 311, and the cover body 311 includes an inner support plate 3-11, and the inner support plate 3-11 is arranged at the periphery of the corresponding air vent 32 through the inner side plate 3-12; the reinforcing cover 3-1 is a box structure with an opening on one side. When used later, it can be covered at the peripheral position of the air vent 32, so that a bulge is formed on the inner side of the grille body 3, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the grille body 3.

[0067] Furthermore, in the present invention, adjacent ventilation holes 32 and adjacent reinforcement covers 3-1 are arranged at intervals; such an arrangement forms a gap groove between adjacent ventilation holes 32 and adjacent reinforcement covers 3-1, so that in subsequent use, the position of the decorative panel 1 can be limited, and the rib plate 11 on the decorative panel 1 can be squeezed and fixed conveniently.

[0068] Furthermore, in the present invention, a plug-in slot 312 is provided on the cover body 311; the plug-in slot 312 extends from the inner plate 3-12 to the inner support plate 3-11; the setting of the plug-in slot 312 has one function of avoiding, and another function of facilitating the subsequent decorative bright strip protrusion 12 to pass through the grille body 3 and leak out of the outside of the grille body 3.

[0069] Meanwhile, a material-reducing through groove 314 is provided on the cover body, and the material-reducing through groove 314 is spaced apart from the plug-in notch. The material-reducing through groove 314 can ensure the ventilation of the front guard assembly; meanwhile, it also plays a good role in weight reduction and decoration.

[0070] Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned methods. As long as various non-substantial improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the present invention, they are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A front guard decorative structure, characterized in that: The decorative structure is arranged on the side of the front guard body close to the vehicle body; the decorative structure includes at least one decorative panel; each decorative panel includes a rib plate, and the rib plate is provided with an avoidance groove.

2. A front bumper decorative structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rib plate is provided with a plurality of bright strip protrusions.

3. The front bumper decorative structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rib plate is provided with a reinforcement plate; the reinforcement plate and the bright strip protrusion are distributed on two opposite sides of the rib plate; and the reinforcement plate is provided with a plurality of material reduction grooves.

4. The front bumper decorative structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of socket mechanisms are provided between the decorative panel and the front protection body, each of the socket mechanisms comprising a socket groove provided on the decorative panel and a socket protrusion provided on the front protection body; the decorative panel is socketed on the corresponding socket protrusion of the front protection body through the socket groove.

5. The front bumper decorative structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of sleeve mechanisms are arranged between each decorative panel and the front protection body; a sleeve groove in at least one sleeve mechanism on each decorative panel is an arc groove; and a sleeve groove in at least one sleeve mechanism on each decorative panel is a rectangular groove.

6. The front bumper decorative structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An overlapping mechanism is arranged at the periphery of the decorative panel, and the overlapping mechanism comprises an overlapping flange arranged at the periphery of the decorative panel; the overlapping flange is fixedly connected to the front protection body.

7. A front bumper assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a front guard body, which comprises a front grille structure; the front grille structure comprises a grille body; and the grille body is provided with a front guard decorative structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The front bumper assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The grille body comprises a grille main body and an upper connecting end plate; the grille main body and the upper connecting end plate are integrally formed.

9. The front bumper assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The grille body comprises a main body plate; the main body plate is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes; each ventilation hole is provided with a reinforcing component close to the vehicle body; the reinforcing component comprises a reinforcing cover arranged on the main body plate; the reinforcing cover comprises a cover body, the cover body comprises an inner support plate, and the inner support plate is arranged at the periphery of the corresponding ventilation hole through an inner side plate; The cover body is provided with an inserting notch; the inserting notch extends from the inner side plate to the inner support plate.

10. The front bumper assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: Adjacent ventilation holes and adjacent reinforcement covers are arranged at intervals; the avoidance groove in the front guard decorative structure is sleeved on the reinforcement cover; each bright strip protrusion in the front guard decorative structure is plugged into the corresponding plug-in notch on the front guard body.

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