Engine cover hinge reinforcing plate and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to an engine cover hinge reinforcing plate and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of automobile parts. The engine cover hinge reinforcing plate comprises a reinforcing plate body, a first supporting part and a first fixing piece, the reinforcing plate body is suitable for being installed between an engine cover inner plate and an engine cover outer plate of an engine cover, and the reinforcing plate body is suitable for being connected with an engine cover hinge of the engine cover; the first supporting part is located between the machine cover outer plate and the reinforcing plate body, the first supporting part and the reinforcing plate body are connected through the first fixing piece, and the first supporting part is suitable for being supported on the lower side of the machine cover outer plate. The anti-sinking performance of the engine cover can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of automobile parts, and in particular to an engine hood hinge reinforcement plate and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The car hood is one of the important components of the car body. As the car body continues to pursue lightweight, aluminum hoods are becoming more and more popular. However, since aluminum hoods are made of softer aluminum, the hood itself is not dent-resistant enough. When squeezed by external force, it is easy to dent and deform.

[0003] The hood hinge reinforcement plate is an important component located between the hood inner panel and the hood outer panel, connecting the hood hinge and the hood assembly to improve the performance of the hood. However, traditional hood hinge reinforcement plates mainly focus on strengthening rigidity and strength, but do not provide sufficient improvement in anti-dent performance. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an engine hood hinge reinforcement plate and a vehicle, which can improve the dent resistance of the engine hood. The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, an engine hood hinge reinforcement plate is provided, the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate comprising a reinforcement plate body, a first support portion and a first fixing member;

[0006] The reinforcing plate body is suitable for being installed between the hood inner plate and the hood outer plate of the engine hood, and the reinforcing plate body is suitable for being connected to the hood hinge of the engine hood;

[0007] The first supporting portion is located between the hood inner plate and the reinforcing plate body, the first supporting portion and the reinforcing plate body are connected via the first fixing member, and the first supporting portion is suitable for supporting the lower side of the hood outer plate.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the first support portion is in the shape of a Chinese numeral 54, including a transverse support segment, two longitudinal support segments and two tail portions, the first ends of the two longitudinal support segments are respectively connected to the two ends of the transverse support segment, and the second ends are respectively extended downward and connected to the transversely extending tail portions, the tail portions are connected to the reinforcing plate body through the first fixing member, and the transverse support segment is suitable for fitting with the lower side of the hood outer panel and supported on the lower side of the hood outer panel.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the upper surface of the lateral support section has a first glue coating groove, and the first glue coating groove is suitable for coating vibration isolation glue, so that the lateral support section is suitable for being connected to the outer panel of the engine cover through the vibration isolation glue.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the longitudinal support segment has a first reinforcing rib extending along a first direction, wherein the first direction is an extension direction of the longitudinal support segment.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the side surface of the longitudinal support segment has a collapse groove extending along a second direction, wherein the second direction intersects with the first direction, and an angle between the second direction and the first direction is 60° to 120°.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate also includes a second fixing member, and the reinforcement plate body has a plurality of concave and spaced-apart fitting portions, the fitting portions being suitable for fitting with the hood inner panel, and some of the fitting portions being suitable for being fixedly connected with the hood hinge located on the lower side of the hood inner panel through the second fixing member.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the reinforcing plate body includes a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, and a third mounting portion, each of which has a fitting portion and is sequentially connected from left to right, the fitting portion located at the second mounting portion is suitable for being fixedly connected to the cover hinge through the second fixing member, and the position where the first mounting portion is connected to the second mounting portion and the position where the second mounting portion is connected to the third mounting portion both have a second reinforcing rib extending in the front-to-back direction.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the front end of the reinforcing plate body has a second supporting portion extending forward and upward, and the reinforcing plate body is suitable for being supported on the lower side of the hood outer panel through the second supporting portion.

[0015] In a possible implementation, both left and right sides of the reinforcing plate body have an upwardly tilted flange structure.

[0016] In a second aspect, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle having an engine hood and comprising the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0017] In the scheme shown in the present disclosure, the reinforcing plate body is installed between the hood inner panel and the hood outer panel of the engine hood and is connected to the hood hinge of the engine hood, which can improve the rigidity and strength of the engine hood. At the same time, the lower side of the engine hood outer panel is supported by a first supporting portion connected to the reinforcing plate body by a first fixing member, thereby improving the dent resistance of the engine hood. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure, 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 disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an engine hood hinge reinforcement plate provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first supporting portion provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a reinforcement plate body provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of another reinforcement plate body provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Description of Reference Numerals

[0024] 1. Reinforcement plate body; 11. Fitting part; 111. First leakage hole; 12. First mounting part; 13. Second mounting part; 14. Third mounting part; 15. Second reinforcing rib; 16. Second supporting part; 161. Second glue coating groove; 162. Third reinforcing rib; 17. Flanging structure; 18. Second leakage hole; 2. First supporting part; 21. Transverse supporting section; 211. First glue coating groove; 22. Longitudinal supporting section; 221. First reinforcing rib; 222. Crushing groove; 23. Tail; 3. First fixing part; 4. Inner plate of hood; 5. Second fixing part; 6. First mounting hole; 7. Positioning hole; 8. Mounting through hole; 9. Third fixing part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more clear, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] The engine hood mainly includes a hood outer panel and a hood inner panel 4. The hood hinge reinforcement plate is usually fixedly connected to the hood inner panel 4 and is located on the left and right sides of the rear end of the hood inner panel 4, and the left and right hood hinge reinforcement plates are symmetrically arranged; after the hood outer panel and the hood inner panel 4 are assembled by using the edging process, the hood hinge reinforcement plate is clamped between the hood outer panel and the hood inner panel 4.

[0027] like Figure 1 The figure shows the structure of the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate. Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the first supporting portion 2. Figure 3FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a structure of a reinforcing plate body 1. Figure 4 Another structural schematic diagram of the reinforcing plate body 1 is shown.

[0028] This embodiment relates to an engine hood hinge reinforcement plate, which includes a reinforcement plate body 1, a first support portion 2 and a first fixing member 3. The reinforcement plate body 1 is suitable for being installed between an engine hood inner plate 4 and an engine hood outer plate of the engine hood, and the reinforcement plate body 1 and the engine hood inner plate 4 are fixedly connected.

[0029] The material of the engine cover and the material of the reinforcement plate body 1 can be different or the same. For example, the material of the engine cover outer plate and the engine cover inner plate 4 can be steel, and the reinforcement plate body 1 can be aluminum. For another example, the material of the engine cover outer plate and the engine cover inner plate 4 can be aluminum, and the reinforcement plate body 1 can also be aluminum.

[0030] However, aluminum and steel materials are prone to chemical reactions and rust during electrophoretic coating. Therefore, in general, when the hood inner panel 4 and the hood outer panel are made of aluminum, the reinforcing plate body 1 is also made of aluminum, and the hood inner panel 4 and the reinforcing plate body 1 can be fixedly connected by SPR (Self-Piercing Riveting). When the hood inner panel 4 and the hood outer panel are made of steel, the reinforcing plate body 1 is also made of steel, and the hood inner panel 4 and the reinforcing plate body 1 can be fixedly connected by spot welding. In this way, the fixed connection between the reinforcing plate body 1 and the hood inner panel 4 is more stable and less prone to rust.

[0031] At the same time, the reinforcing plate body 1 is suitable for being fixedly connected with the hood hinge of the engine hood, the first supporting portion 2 is located between the hood inner plate 4 and the reinforcing plate body 1, and in order to ensure the stability of the connection between the first supporting portion 2 and the reinforcing plate body 1, the first supporting portion 2 and the reinforcing plate body 1 are fixedly connected through the first fixing member 3, and the first supporting portion 2 is suitable for being supported on the lower side of the hood outer plate. For example, the upper surface of the first supporting portion 2 can be supported on the lower side of the hood outer plate.

[0032] refer to Figure 1 As shown, from bottom to top are the hood inner panel 4, the reinforcement plate body 1, the first support portion 2 and the hood outer panel (not shown in the figure).

[0033] As described above, the reinforcing plate body 1 is installed between the hood inner panel 4 and the outer panel of the engine hood and is connected to the hood hinge of the engine hood, which can improve the rigidity and strength of the engine hood. At the same time, the first supporting part 2 connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by the first fixing part 3 supports the lower side of the hood outer panel, thereby improving the dent resistance of the engine hood, especially for the aluminum engine hood, while meeting the lightweight requirements of the vehicle, it can also improve the dent resistance of the engine hood.

[0034] In one example, the first support portion 2 is in the shape of a Chinese numeral 5, including a transverse support segment 21, two longitudinal support segments 22 and two tail portions 23. The first ends of the two longitudinal support segments 22 are respectively connected to the two ends of the transverse support segment 21, and the second ends are respectively extended downward and connected to the laterally extending tail portions 23. The tail portions 23 are connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through the first fixing member 3. The transverse support segment 21 is suitable for fitting with the lower side of the hood outer panel and is supported on the lower side of the hood outer panel.

[0035] From the above, it can be seen that since the upper surface of the laterally extending lateral support section 21 is in contact with the lower surface of the hood outer panel, the lateral support section 21 has a larger supporting area for the outer panel, thereby better improving the dent resistance of the hood.

[0036] At the same time, the first support portion 2 in the shape of an “X” can also have a relatively small weight, thereby being able to avoid the engine cover being too heavy while ensuring the dent resistance of the engine cover.

[0037] The two laterally extending tail portions 23 can be supported on the reinforcing plate body 1 on one hand, so that the installation of the tail portions 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 is stable, and on the other hand, they can provide sufficient installation space for the first fixing member 3, thereby further enabling the tail portions 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 to be stably installed together.

[0038] In an example, the first fixing members 3 may include at least two, and the two tail portions 23 are fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by at least one first fixing member 3 respectively.

[0039] For example, the first fixing members 3 may include two, and the two tail portions 23 are fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through one first fixing member 3 respectively.

[0040] For another example, the first fixing members 3 may include three, one tail portion 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 are fixedly connected via one first fixing member 3 , and the other tail portion 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 are fixedly connected via two first fixing members 3 .

[0041] For example, the first fixing members 3 may include four, and the two tail portions 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 may be fixedly connected via two first fixing members 3 respectively, or one tail portion 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 may be fixedly connected via one first fixing member 3, and the other tail portion 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 may be fixedly connected via three first fixing members 3.

[0042] In this embodiment, it is taken as an example that the first fixing members 3 include an even number, and the two tail portions 23 are fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by an equal number of first fixing members 3. In this way, both ends of the first supporting portion 2 can be equally constrained, thus having better stability.

[0043] In one example, in order to make the lateral support section 21 suitable for fitting with the lower side of the hood outer panel and supporting the lower side of the hood outer panel, the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 is adapted to the shape of the lower side surface of the hood outer panel. For example, the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 and the lower side surface of the hood outer panel are both planes, or a part of the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 is a plane, a part of the lower side surface of the hood outer panel can also be a plane, and the plane part of the lateral support section 21 is supported on the lower side of the plane part of the lower side surface of the hood outer panel; a part of the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 is a curved surface, a part of the lower side surface of the hood outer panel can also be a corresponding curved surface, and the curved surface part of the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 is supported on the corresponding curved surface part of the lower side surface of the hood outer panel.

[0044] In one example, reference Figure 1 Combined with Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first fixing member 3 can be rod-shaped, and the two tail portions 23 and the corresponding positions on the reinforcing plate body 1 have first mounting holes 6. The rod-shaped first fixing member 3 passes through the first mounting hole 6 of the tail portion 23 and the first mounting hole 6 corresponding to the reinforcing plate body 1 in sequence, so that the tail portion 23 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through the first fixing member 3.

[0045] In another example, the first fixing member 3 may be a first bolt. For example, the nut at the first end of the first bolt abuts against the tail portion 23, the second end of the first bolt passes through the first mounting hole 6 of the tail portion 23 and the first mounting hole 6 corresponding to the reinforcing plate body 1 in sequence, and the nut is screwed on the second end of the first bolt and abuts against the reinforcing plate body 1. Thus, the tail portion 23 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through the first fixing member 3. The tail portion 23 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through the first fixing member 3.

[0046] In another example, the first fixing member 3 may be a first pin. For example, the first end of the first pin has a first pin cap that abuts against the tail portion 23, and the second end of the first pin passes through the first mounting hole 6 of the tail portion 23 and the first mounting hole 6 corresponding to the reinforcing plate body 1 in sequence, and is riveted to the reinforcing plate body 1. The tail portion 23 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through the first fixing member 3.

[0047] In another example, the first fixing member 3 may be a first screw. For example, the first end of the first screw has a first screw cap that abuts against the tail portion 23, and the second end of the first pin passes through the first mounting hole 6 of the tail portion 23 and is screwed onto the first mounting hole 6 corresponding to the reinforcing plate body 1, wherein the first mounting hole 6 of the reinforcing plate body 1 is a first screw hole. The tail portion 23 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through the first fixing member 3.

[0048] In another example, reference Figure 1 As shown, the first fixing member 3 can be a blind rivet. For example, the first end of the rivet body of the blind rivet has a rivet cap, which abuts against the tail 23, and the rivet body of the blind rivet passes through the first mounting hole 6 of the tail 23 and the first mounting hole 6 corresponding to the reinforcing plate body 1 in sequence, and the rivet core is pulled out by a rivet gun, so that the second end of the rivet body expands and abuts against the reinforcing plate body 1.

[0049] Thus, the tail portion 23 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through the first fixing member 3. Compared with the previous four examples, this example can fix the reinforcing plate body 1 to the hood inner plate 4, and then install the tail portion 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 together through the first fixing member 3, which is convenient to install, and the space occupied by the blind rivet is small, which can avoid obstruction to the connection between the reinforcing plate body 1 and the hood inner plate 4.

[0050] In one example, in order to achieve a stable connection between the tail portion 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1, the lower surface of the tail portion 23 can also be adapted to the shape of the upper surface of the reinforcing plate body 1, so that the lower surface of the tail portion 23 can also fit the upper surface of the reinforcing plate body 1. For example, the lower surface of the tail portion 23 can be a plane, and the upper surface of the reinforcing plate body 1 can also be a plane; a part of the lower surface of the tail portion 23 is a plane, and the upper surface of the reinforcing plate body 1 can also be a plane, and the plane part of the lower surface of the tail portion 23 fits the plane part of the upper surface of the reinforcing plate body 1, and the reinforcing plate body 1 and the tail portion 23 are fixedly connected by the first fixing member 3.

[0051] In one example, the upper surface of the tail portion 23 can provide sufficient installation and support space for the first fixing member 3. For example, the projection of the first fixing member 3 on the upper plane of the tail portion 23 is completely located within the upper plane of the tail portion 23. Figure 2 The tail portion 23 shown is in the form of a sheet with both upper and lower surfaces being flat.

[0052] In one example, the transverse support segment 21, the two longitudinal support segments 22 and the two tails 23 of the first support portion 2 can be multiple independent structural members, which are fixed together by means of clamping, screws, etc.; for example Figure 2 As shown, the first support portion 2 can be a sheet-like shape. Figure 2 The first support portion 2 shown is in the shape of a Chinese numeral 9 as a whole. In this way, on the one hand, the integrity is strong and the assembly process can be reduced. On the other hand, the strength of the first support portion 2 can be ensured.

[0053] In one example, the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 has a first glue coating groove 211, and the first glue coating groove 211 is suitable for coating vibration isolation glue, so that the lateral support section 21 is suitable for connecting with the outer panel of the engine cover through the vibration isolation glue. The first glue coating groove 211 on the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 may include one, or may include two or more. Figure 2 As shown, the upper surface of the transverse support section 21 has two first glue coating grooves 211 , and the two first glue coating grooves 211 are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the transverse support section 21 .

[0054] In this way, the lateral support section 21 and the hood outer panel are connected through the vibration isolation glue. On the one hand, it can improve the integrity of the lateral support section 21 and the hood outer panel, and avoid the hood outer panel and the lateral support section 21 from constantly colliding with each other due to vibration, thereby preventing the hood outer panel and the first support part 2 from being damaged and reducing the service life. On the other hand, when the hood outer panel is squeezed by external force, the vibration isolation glue can play a certain buffering role, thereby further improving the dent resistance of the engine hood.

[0055] In one example, when the hood outer panel is subjected to external pressure, the longitudinal support segment 22 is often subjected to a force along the first direction 41, and accordingly, the longitudinal support segment 22 has a first reinforcing rib 221 extending along the first direction 41, wherein the first direction 41 is the extension direction of the longitudinal support segment 22. For example, a first reinforcing rib 221 extending along the first direction 41 is respectively provided in the middle of one side of the two longitudinal support segments 22 that are away from each other.

[0056] In this way, the first reinforcement rib 221 can improve the stiffness and strength of the longitudinal support section 22, so that the longitudinal support section 22 is not easily deformed or broken when subjected to pressure along the first direction 41, and the longitudinal support section 22 can provide sufficient support to the transverse support section 21, thereby further improving the dent resistance of the engine cover.

[0057] In one example, the side surface of the longitudinal support segment 22 has a collapse groove 222 extending along the second direction 42, wherein the second direction 42 intersects with the first direction 41, and the angle between the second direction 42 and the first direction 41 is 60° to 120°. For example, a collapse groove 222 extending along the second direction 42 is respectively provided on the side surfaces of the two longitudinal support segments 22 that are away from each other.

[0058] Since the second direction 42 intersects the first direction 41, when the longitudinal support segment 22 is subjected to pressure along the first direction 41, the longitudinal support segment 22 is more likely to be deformed or broken at the crush groove 222. In this way, the crush groove 222 and the first reinforcing rib 221 can ensure the basic dent resistance while preventing the longitudinal support segment 22 from having excessive rigidity and strength, thereby facilitating the improvement of the pedestrian protection test score in the collision test, thereby reducing the possible damage to pedestrians in the event of a car accident.

[0059] In one example, the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate further includes a second fixing member 5, and the reinforcement plate body 1 has a plurality of concave and spaced-apart fitting portions 11, which are suitable for fitting and fixedly connected with the hood inner panel 4. For example, a portion of the fitting portion 11 can be fixedly connected with the hood inner panel 4 by SPR self-piercing riveting or welding, and another portion of the fitting portion 11 can be fixedly connected with the hood hinge located at the lower side of the hood inner panel 4 by the second fixing member 5.

[0060] The concave fitting portion 11 may be circular, square, or irregular in shape. The embodiment of the present disclosure does not limit the shape of the fitting portion 11, as long as the minimum space between the fitting portion 11 and the hood inner panel 4 and the hinge can be met. For example, the shape of the fitting portion 11 can accommodate the nut of a bolt, or can be used to form an SPR riveted mating surface with the hood inner panel 4.

[0061] In this way, the strength and rigidity of the reinforcing plate body 1 can be improved by providing a plurality of affixed portions 11. At the same time, the affixed portions 11 are affixed and fixedly connected to the hood inner panel 4, which can improve the strength and rigidity of the hood inner panel 4.

[0062] In one example, the first mounting hole 6 is located in the area outside the fitting portion 11 on the reinforcing plate body 1. Since the area outside the fitting portion 11 on the reinforcing plate body 1 is not fitted with the hood inner plate 4, multiple cavities are formed. These cavities can provide sufficient installation space for the second fixing member 5, and at the same time, the tail portion 23 is supported on the cavity, so that the hood outer plate is squeezed by external force and the force is transmitted to the longitudinal support section 22 and the tail portion 23, and then transmitted to the cavity between the reinforcing plate body 1 and the hood inner plate 4, which can provide a certain buffer and play a shock-resistant effect.

[0063] In one example, reference Figure 3 As shown, in order to achieve a fixed connection between the fitting portion 11 and the hood hinge, the second fixing member 5 can be rod-shaped, and the fitting portion 11, the hood inner plate 4 and the hood hinge have second mounting holes at corresponding positions, and the second mounting holes of the reinforcing plate body 1 are all located at the fitting portion 11. Figure 3 As shown, the two fitting parts 11 may have second mounting holes, and correspondingly, the second fixing members 5 include two, rod-shaped second fixing members 5 which sequentially pass through the second mounting holes of the corresponding fitting parts 11, the second mounting holes of the hood inner panel 4 and the second mounting holes of the hood hinge, so that the fitting parts 11, the hood inner panel 4 and the hood hinge are fixedly connected by the second fixing members 5.

[0064] In another example, the second fixing member 5 may be a second bolt. For example, the nut at the first end of the second bolt abuts against the fitting portion 11, the second end of the second bolt passes through the corresponding second mounting hole of the fitting portion 11, the second mounting hole of the hood inner panel 4, and the second mounting hole of the hood hinge in sequence, and the second nut is screwed on the second end of the second bolt and abuts against the hood hinge. Thus, the fitting portion 11, the hood inner panel 4, and the hood hinge are fixedly connected by the second fixing member 5.

[0065] In another example, the second fixing member 5 may be a second pin. For example, the second end of the second pin has a second pin cap that abuts against the fitting portion 11, and the second end of the second pin passes through the corresponding second mounting hole of the fitting portion 11, the second mounting hole of the hood inner panel 4, and the second mounting hole of the hood hinge in sequence, and is riveted to the hood hinge. Thus, the fitting portion 11, the hood inner panel 4, and the hood hinge are fixedly connected by the second fixing member 5.

[0066] In another example, the second fixing member 5 may be a second screw. For example, the second end of the second screw has a second screw cap that abuts against the fitting portion 11, and the second end of the second pin passes through the second mounting hole of the fitting portion 11 and the second mounting hole of the cover inner plate 4 in sequence, and is screwed onto the second mounting hole corresponding to the cover hinge, wherein the second mounting hole of the cover hinge is a second screw hole. Thus, the fitting portion 11, the cover inner plate 4, and the cover hinge are fixedly connected by the second fixing member 5.

[0067] In one example, reference Figure 3 As shown, the reinforcing plate body 1 includes a first mounting portion 12, a second mounting portion 13 and a third mounting portion 14, each having a fitting portion 11 and connected in sequence from left to right. The fitting portion 11 located at the second mounting portion 13 is suitable for being fixedly connected with the cover hinge through the second fixing member 5, for example Figure 3As shown, the two fitting portions 11 of the second mounting portion 13 have second mounting holes. The position where the first mounting portion 12 is connected to the second mounting portion 13 and the position where the second mounting portion 13 is connected to the third mounting portion 14 both have second reinforcing ribs 15 extending in the front-to-back direction. In this embodiment, the left side is the side close to the center line of the engine cover, and the right side is the side close to the edge of the engine cover inner panel 4 and the engine cover outer panel.

[0068] From the above, it can be seen that the reinforcing plate body 1 is divided into a first mounting portion 12, a second mounting portion 13 and a third mounting portion 14, and a second reinforcing rib 15 extending along the front-to-back direction is provided at a position where the first mounting portion 12 is connected to the second mounting portion 13 and at a position where the second mounting portion 13 is connected to the third mounting portion 14, thereby being able to further improve the rigidity and strength of the reinforcing plate body 1.

[0069] At the same time, by making the fitting part 11 of the first mounting part 12, the fitting part 11 of the second mounting part 13 and the fitting part 11 of the third mounting part 14 respectively fit with the inner panel 4, the stability of the connection between the reinforcing plate body 1 and the hood inner panel 4 can be ensured.

[0070] The fitting portion 11 located at the second mounting portion 13 is fixedly connected to the hinge via the second fixing member 5 , which can improve the installation stability between the reinforcing plate body 1 and the hinge.

[0071] In one example, reference Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the front end of the reinforcing plate body 1 has a second support portion 16 extending forward and upward, and the reinforcing plate body 1 is suitable for being supported on the lower side of the hood outer panel through the second support portion 16. In this way, the front end of the hood outer panel that is easily subjected to pressure can be supported, further improving the dent resistance of the engine hood.

[0072] In one example, reference Figure 4 As shown, the supporting area of ​​the second supporting portion 16 may have a second glue coating groove 161, so that vibration isolation glue can be coated in the second glue coating groove 161, so that the second supporting portion 16 is connected to the outer panel of the hood through the vibration isolation glue.

[0073] In an example, the extended area of ​​the second support portion 16 has a third reinforcing rib 162 , so that the second support portion 16 can have higher strength and rigidity.

[0074] In one example, both left and right sides of the reinforcing plate body 1 have an upwardly raised flange structure 17 , which can further improve the rigidity and strength of the reinforcing plate body 1 .

[0075] In one example, the reinforcement plate body 1 and the hood inner plate 4 are provided with two corresponding positioning holes 7, one of which is a first circular hole, and the other is a first waist hole. The main positioning of the reinforcement plate body 1 on the hood inner plate 4 is achieved through the first circular hole, and possible errors are absorbed through the first waist hole.

[0076] In one example, the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate further has a third fixing member, and a fitting portion 11 of the reinforcement plate body 1 and a corresponding position of the hood inner plate 4 both have a third mounting hole, and the fitting portion 11 is suitable for being fixedly connected with the gas spring located at the lower side of the hood inner plate 4 through the third fixing member 9. For example, referring to Figure 4 As shown, the third fixing member 9 can be in the shape of a rod, and the rod-shaped third fixing member 9 sequentially passes through the third mounting hole of the fitting portion 11 and the third mounting hole of the hood inner plate 4, and is fixedly connected to the gas spring. In this way, the gas spring can provide certain support to the hood inner plate 4.

[0077] In one example, reference Figure 4 As shown, the edge of the fitting portion 11 also has a first leakage hole 111, through which the electrophoretic liquid can be allowed to leak out, thereby avoiding the problem of liquid accumulation after over-coating of the engine cover.

[0078] In one example, reference Figure 4 As shown, the rearmost end of the reinforcing plate body 1 has a second leakage hole 18. The provision of the second leakage hole 18 can prevent the electrophoretic liquid from accumulating at the rearmost end of the engine cover.

[0079] In an example, the reinforcing plate body 1 and the first supporting portion 2 may both have corresponding mounting holes 8, for example Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the reinforcing plate body 1 and the first support portion 2 have two corresponding mounting holes 8. And / or only the reinforcing plate body 1 has the mounting hole 8, for example Figure 4 As shown, in addition to the two mounting holes 8 corresponding to the two mounting holes 8 on the first support portion 2, the reinforcing plate body 1 also has another mounting hole 8. The mounting hole 8 can be used to avoid some water pipes or wiring harness pipes.

[0080] In the disclosed embodiment, the reinforcing plate body 1 is installed between the hood inner panel 4 and the outer panel of the engine hood and is connected to the hood hinge of the engine hood, which can improve the rigidity and strength of the engine hood. At the same time, the lower side of the hood outer panel is supported by the first supporting portion 2 connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by the first fixing member 3, thereby improving the dent resistance of the engine hood.

[0081] The present embodiment further provides a vehicle having an engine hood and including the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate as described in any one of the first aspects.

[0082] In the disclosed embodiment, the reinforcing plate body 1 is installed between the hood inner panel 4 and the outer panel of the engine hood and is connected to the hood hinge of the engine hood, which can improve the rigidity and strength of the engine hood. At the same time, the lower side of the hood outer panel is supported by the first supporting portion 2 connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by the first fixing member 3, thereby improving the dent resistance of the engine hood.

[0083] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present disclosure should be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An engine hood hinge reinforcement plate, characterized in that: The engine cover hinge reinforcement plate comprises a reinforcement plate body (1), a first supporting portion (2) and a first fixing member (3); The reinforcing plate body (1) is suitable for being installed between the hood inner plate (4) and the hood outer plate of the engine hood, and the reinforcing plate body (1) is suitable for being connected to the hood hinge of the engine hood; The first supporting portion (2) is located between the hood outer panel and the reinforcing plate body (1), the first supporting portion (2) and the reinforcing plate body (1) are connected via the first fixing member (3), and the first supporting portion (2) is suitable for supporting the lower side of the hood outer panel.

2. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support portion (2) is in the shape of a Chinese character "J", and includes a transverse support section (21), two longitudinal support sections (22) and two tail sections (23); the first ends of the two longitudinal support sections (22) are respectively connected to the two ends of the transverse support section (21), and the second ends are respectively extended downward and connected to the laterally extending tail sections (23); the tail sections (23) are connected to the reinforcing plate body (1) via the first fixing member (3); the transverse support section (21) is suitable for fitting with the lower side of the hood outer panel and being supported on the lower side of the hood outer panel.

3. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper surface of the transverse support section (21) has a first glue coating groove (211), and the first glue coating groove (211) is suitable for coating vibration isolation glue, so that the transverse support section (21) is suitable for being connected to the outer panel of the engine cover through the vibration isolation glue.

4. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The longitudinal support segment (22) has a first reinforcing rib (221) extending along a first direction (41), wherein the first direction (41) is an extension direction of the longitudinal support segment (22).

5. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side surface of the longitudinal support section (22) has a collapse groove (222) extending along a second direction (42), wherein the second direction (42) intersects with the first direction (41), and an angle between the second direction (42) and the first direction (41) is 60° to 120°.

6. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate also includes a second fixing member (5), and the reinforcement plate body (1) has a plurality of concave and spaced-apart fitting portions (11), the fitting portions (11) being suitable for fitting with the hood inner panel (4), and some of the fitting portions (11) being suitable for being fixedly connected with the hood hinge located at the lower side of the hood inner panel (4) through the second fixing member (5).

7. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 6, characterized in that: The reinforcing plate body (1) comprises a first mounting portion (12), a second mounting portion (13) and a third mounting portion (14), each of which has a fitting portion (11) and is sequentially connected from left to right, the fitting portion (11) located at the second mounting portion (13) being suitable for being fixedly connected to the cover hinge via the second fixing member (5), and the position where the first mounting portion (12) is connected to the second mounting portion (13) and the position where the second mounting portion (13) is connected to the third mounting portion (14) both have a second reinforcing rib (15) extending in the front-rear direction.

8. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the reinforcing plate body (1) has a second supporting portion (16) extending forward and upward, and the reinforcing plate body (1) is suitable for being supported on the lower side of the hood outer panel through the second supporting portion (16).

9. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the reinforcing plate body (1) both have an upwardly tilted flange structure (17).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle has a hood and includes the hood hinge reinforcement plate according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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