Engine hood hinge reinforcement plate and vehicle

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an engine hood hinge reinforcement plate and a vehicle, belonging to the field of automotive parts technology. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate includes a reinforcement plate body, a first support portion, and a first fixing member. The reinforcement plate body is adapted to be installed between the inner and outer panels of the engine hood, and is adapted to be connected to the engine hood hinge. The first support portion is located between the outer panel and the reinforcement plate body, and is connected to the reinforcement plate body via the first fixing member. The first support portion is adapted to support the underside of the outer panel. This disclosure can improve the dent resistance of the engine hood.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to an engine hood hinge reinforcement plate and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The car hood is an important component of the car body. As car bodies continue to pursue lightweight design, aluminum hoods are becoming increasingly popular. However, because aluminum hoods are made of relatively soft aluminum, they lack sufficient dent resistance and are prone to denting and deformation when subjected to external pressure.

[0003] The hood hinge reinforcement plate is an important component located between the inner and outer hood panels, connecting the hood hinges and the hood assembly, and improving the performance of the hood. However, traditional hood hinge reinforcement plates mainly focus on strengthening rigidity and strength, and are insufficient in improving anti-cavity performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, this disclosure provides 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 including a reinforcement plate body, a first support portion and a first fixing member;

[0006] The reinforcing plate body is adapted to be installed between the inner panel and the outer panel of the engine hood, and the reinforcing plate body is adapted to be connected to the engine hood hinge.

[0007] The first support portion is located between the inner panel of the hood and the reinforcing plate body. The first support portion and the reinforcing plate body are connected by the first fastener, and the first support portion is adapted to support the lower side of the outer panel of the hood.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the first support portion is shaped like a zigzag, including a transverse support section, two longitudinal support sections, and two tails. The first ends of the two longitudinal support sections are respectively connected to the two ends of the transverse support section, and the second ends extend downward and are connected to the transversely extending tails. The tails are connected to the reinforcing plate body through the first fastener. The transverse support section is adapted to fit against the lower side of the outer hood panel and support the lower side of the outer hood panel.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the upper surface of the transverse support section has a first adhesive groove adapted to apply vibration-damping adhesive, such that the transverse support section is adapted to be connected to the outer panel of the hood via the vibration-damping adhesive.

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

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

[0012] In one possible implementation, the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate further includes a second fastener. The reinforcement plate body has a plurality of recessed and spaced-apart fitting portions, which are adapted to fit against the inner panel of the hood. Some of the fitting portions are adapted to be fixedly connected to the hood hinge located on the lower side of the inner panel of the hood via the second fastener.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the reinforcing plate body includes a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, and a third mounting portion, each having a fitting portion and connected sequentially from left to right. The fitting portion located in the second mounting portion is adapted to be fixedly connected to the hood hinge via the second fastener. The positions where the first mounting portion is connected to the second mounting portion and the positions where the second mounting portion is connected to the third mounting portion both have second reinforcing ribs extending in the front-rear direction.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the foremost end of the reinforcing plate body has a second support portion extending forward and upward, and the reinforcing plate body is adapted to be supported on the underside of the outer hood panel by the second support portion.

[0015] In one possible implementation, both the left and right sides of the reinforcing plate body have upward-curving flange structures.

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

[0017] In the solution disclosed herein, the reinforcing plate body is installed between the inner hood panel and the outer hood 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 outer hood panel is supported by the first support part connected to the reinforcing plate body by the first fastener, which can improve the dent resistance of the engine hood. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an engine hood hinge reinforcement plate provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first support portion provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a reinforcing plate body provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another reinforcing plate body provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0024] 1. Reinforcing plate body; 11. Adhesive part; 111. First leakage hole; 12. First mounting part; 13. Second mounting part; 14. Third mounting part; 15. Second reinforcing rib; 16. Second support part; 161. Second glue application groove; 162. Third reinforcing rib; 17. Flanged structure; 18. Second leakage hole; 2. First support part; 21. Transverse support section; 211. First glue application groove; 22. Longitudinal support section; 221. First reinforcing rib; 222. Collapse groove; 23. Tail end; 3. First fastener; 4. Inner plate of the cover; 5. Second fastener; 6. First mounting hole; 7. Positioning hole; 8. Mounting through hole; 9. Third fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] The engine hood mainly consists of an outer hood panel and an inner hood panel 4. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate is usually fixedly connected to the inner hood panel 4 and located on the left and right sides of the rear end of the inner hood panel 4, with the two engine hood hinge reinforcement plates on the left and right sides being symmetrically arranged. After the outer hood panel and the inner hood panel 4 are assembled using an edge-wrapping process, the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate is sandwiched between the outer hood panel and the inner hood panel 4.

[0027] like Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the engine hood hinge reinforcement plate. Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the first support part 2. Figure 3The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the reinforcing plate body 1. Figure 4 The diagram shown is another structural schematic of the reinforcing plate body 1.

[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 adapted to be installed between the inner hood panel 4 and the outer hood panel of the engine hood, and the reinforcement plate body 1 and the inner hood panel 4 are fixedly connected.

[0029] The material of the engine hood and the material of the reinforcing plate body 1 can be different or the same. For example, the outer hood panel and the inner hood panel 4 can be made of steel, and the reinforcing plate body 1 can be made of aluminum. Or, for another example, the outer hood panel and the inner hood panel 4 can be made of aluminum, and the reinforcing plate body 1 can also be made of aluminum.

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

[0031] Meanwhile, the reinforcing plate body 1 is adapted to be fixedly connected to the hood hinge of the engine hood. The first support part 2 is located between the inner hood panel 4 and the reinforcing plate body 1. In order to ensure the stability of the connection between the first support part 2 and the reinforcing plate body 1, the first support part 2 and the reinforcing plate body 1 are fixedly connected by the first fastener 3. The first support part 2 is adapted to support the lower side of the outer hood panel. For example, the upper surface of the first support part 2 can support the lower side of the outer hood panel.

[0032] refer to Figure 1 As shown, from bottom to top, the components are: inner cover 4, reinforcing plate body 1, first support part 2, and outer cover (not shown in the figure).

[0033] As described above, the reinforcing plate body 1 is installed between the inner panel 4 and the outer panel of the engine hood and is connected to the engine hood hinge, which can improve the rigidity and strength of the engine hood. At the same time, the lower side of the outer panel of the engine hood is supported by the first support part 2 connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by the first fastener 3, thus improving the dent resistance of the engine hood. Especially for aluminum engine hoods, it can improve the dent resistance of the engine hood while meeting the requirements of vehicle lightweighting.

[0034] In one example, the first support 2 is U-shaped, including a transverse support section 21, two longitudinal support sections 22 and two tails 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 extend downward and are connected to the transversely extending tails 23. The tails 23 are connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through the first fastener 3. The transverse support section 21 is adapted to fit against the lower side of the outer panel of the hood and support the lower side of the outer panel of the hood.

[0035] As can be seen from the above, since the upper surface of the laterally extended lateral support section 21 is in contact with the lower surface of the outer panel of the hood, the lateral support section 21 has a large support area for the outer panel, thus improving the dent resistance of the engine hood.

[0036] At the same time, the first support part 2 in the shape of the letter Z can also have a small weight, thus ensuring the anti-dent performance of the engine cover while avoiding excessive weight of the engine cover.

[0037] Furthermore, the two laterally extending tails 23 can support the reinforcing plate body 1 on the one hand, making the installation of the tails 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 stable, and on the other hand, they can provide sufficient installation space for the first fastener 3, thus enabling the tails 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 to be installed together stably.

[0038] In one example, the first fastener 3 may include at least two, and the two tails 23 are respectively fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by at least one first fastener 3.

[0039] For example, the first fastener 3 may include two, with the two tails 23 respectively fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through one first fastener 3.

[0040] For example, the first fastener 3 may include three: one tail 23 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through one first fastener 3, and the other tail 23 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 through two first fasteners 3.

[0041] For example, the first fastener 3 may include four. The two tails 23 may be fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by two first fasteners 3 respectively. Alternatively, one tail 23 may be fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by one first fastener 3, and the other tail 23 may be fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by three first fasteners 3.

[0042] In this embodiment, taking an even number of first fasteners 3 as an example, and the two tails 23 being fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by an equal number of first fasteners 3, the two ends of the first support 2 can be equally constrained, thus having better stability.

[0043] In one example, to adapt the lateral support section 21 to fit against and support the underside of the outer hood panel, the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 is adapted to the shape of the lower surface of the outer hood panel. For example, both the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 and the lower surface of the outer hood panel may be planar, or a portion of the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 may be planar, and a portion of the lower surface of the outer hood panel may also be planar, with the planar portion of the lateral support section 21 supporting the lower side of the planar portion of the lower surface of the outer hood panel; or a portion of the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 may be curved, and a portion of the lower surface of the outer hood panel may also be a corresponding curved surface, with the curved portion of the upper surface of the lateral support section 21 supporting the corresponding curved portion of the lower surface of the outer hood panel.

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

[0045] In another example, the first fastener 3 can be a first bolt. For instance, the nut at the first end of the first bolt abuts against the tail 23, and the second end of the first bolt passes sequentially through the first mounting hole 6 of the tail 23 and the corresponding first mounting hole 6 of the reinforcing plate body 1. The nut is then screwed onto the second end of the first bolt and abuts against the reinforcing plate body 1. Thus, the tail 23 is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate body 1 by the first fastener 3.

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

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

[0048] In another example, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the first fastener 3 can be a blind rivet. For example, the first end of the rivet body of the blind rivet has a rivet head that abuts against the tail 23. 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. 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 by the first fastener 3. Compared with the previous four examples, this example allows the tail portion 23 and the reinforcing plate body 1 to be installed together by the first fastener 3 after the reinforcing plate body 1 is fixed to the inner panel 4 of the hood. The installation is convenient, and the space occupied by the pop rivet is small, which can avoid obstructing the connection between the reinforcing plate body 1 and the inner panel 4 of the hood.

[0050] In one example, 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 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 against 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 portion 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, with the plane portion of the lower surface of the tail portion 23 fitting against the plane portion of the upper surface of the reinforcing plate body 1, and the reinforcing plate body 1 and the tail portion 23 being fixedly connected by the first fastener 3.

[0051] In one example, the upper surface of the tail section 23 provides sufficient mounting and support space for the first fastener 3. For instance, the projection of the first fastener 3 onto the upper plane of the tail section 23 lies entirely within the upper plane of the tail section 23. In this embodiment, as shown... Figure 2 The tail section 23 shown is a sheet-like structure with both the upper and lower planes being planar.

[0052] In one example, the transverse support section 21, the two longitudinal support sections 22, and the two tail sections 23 of the first support part 2 can be multiple independent structural components, fixedly connected together by means of snap-fitting, screws, etc.; or, for example... Figure 2 As shown, the first support portion 2 can be a sheet-like, U-shaped structure. This embodiment uses... Figure 2 The first support part 2 shown is a sheet-like Z-shaped part. This design has a strong sense of unity, which reduces assembly steps, and also ensures the strength of the first support part 2.

[0053] In one example, the upper surface of the transverse support section 21 has a first adhesive groove 211, which is adapted to apply vibration-damping adhesive, so that the transverse support section 21 is adapted to be connected to the outer panel of the hood via the vibration-damping adhesive. The first adhesive groove 211 on the upper surface of the transverse support section 21 may include one, two, or more. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the upper surface of the transverse support section 21 has two first adhesive grooves 211, and the two first adhesive grooves 211 are arranged sequentially along the length direction of the transverse support section 21.

[0054] In this way, the transverse support section 21 and the outer hood panel are connected by the vibration damping adhesive. On the one hand, this can improve the integrity of the transverse support section 21 and the outer hood panel, and prevent the outer hood panel and the transverse support section 21 from constantly colliding due to vibration, which would damage the outer hood panel and the first support part 2 and reduce their service life. On the other hand, when the outer hood panel is subjected to external pressure, the vibration damping adhesive can play a certain buffering role, thus further improving the dent resistance of the engine hood.

[0055] In one example, when the outer hood panel is subjected to external pressure, the longitudinal support section 22 is often subjected to a force along the first direction 41. Accordingly, the longitudinal support section 22 has a first reinforcing rib 221 extending along the first direction 41, where the first direction 41 is the direction in which the longitudinal support section 22 extends. For example, a first reinforcing rib 221 extending along the first direction 41 is provided in the middle of the two longitudinal support sections 22 on opposite sides.

[0056] In this way, the first reinforcing rib 221 can improve the stiffness and strength of the longitudinal support section 22, making the longitudinal support section 22 less prone to deformation or breakage when subjected to pressure along the first direction 41, and enabling the longitudinal support section 22 to provide sufficient support for the transverse support section 21, thereby further improving the dent resistance of the engine hood.

[0057] In one example, the side surface of the longitudinal support section 22 has a crumple groove 222 extending along a second direction 42, wherein the second direction 42 intersects the first direction 41, and the included angle between the second direction 42 and the first direction 41 is 60° to 120°. For example, a crumple groove 222 extending along the second direction 42 is provided on the side surface of the two longitudinal support sections 22 that are opposite to 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, it is more likely to deform or break at the crumple zone 222. Thus, the crumple zone 222, in conjunction with the first reinforcing rib 221, can ensure basic dent resistance while preventing excessive stiffness and strength in the longitudinal support segment 22. This, in turn, helps improve the pedestrian protection test score in crash tests, thereby reducing potential injuries to pedestrians in the event of a car accident.

[0059] In one example, the hood hinge reinforcement plate also includes a second fastener 5. The reinforcement plate body 1 has a plurality of recessed and spaced-apart fitting portions 11, which are adapted to be fitted and fixedly connected to the inner hood panel 4. For example, some of the fitting portions 11 can be fixedly connected to the inner hood panel 4 by SPR self-piercing riveting or welding, while other fitting portions 11 can be fixedly connected to the hood hinge located on the lower side of the inner hood panel 4 by the second fastener 5.

[0060] The recessed fitting portion 11 can be circular, square, or irregular in shape. The shape of the fitting portion 11 is not limited in this embodiment, as long as it can meet the minimum space requirements for connection between the fitting portion 11 and the inner panel 4 of the hood and the hinge. For example, the shape of the fitting portion 11 can accommodate the nut of a bolt, or it can be used to form an SPR riveting mating surface with the inner panel 4 of the hood.

[0061] In this way, the strength and rigidity of the reinforcing plate body 1 can be improved by setting multiple bonding parts 11. At the same time, the bonding parts 11 are bonded and fixedly connected to the inner panel 4 of the hood, which can improve the strength and rigidity of the inner panel 4 of the hood.

[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 inner hood panel 4, multiple cavities are formed. These cavities provide sufficient mounting space for the second fastener 5, while allowing the tail portion 23 to be supported on the cavities. This allows the outer hood panel to be compressed by external force, and the force is transmitted to the longitudinal support section 22 and the tail portion 23, and then to the cavity between the reinforcing plate body 1 and the inner hood panel 4, providing a certain degree of cushioning and achieving a shock-absorbing effect.

[0063] In one example, reference Figure 3 As shown, in order to achieve a fixed connection between the fitting part 11 and the hood hinge, the second fixing member 5 can be rod-shaped. The fitting part 11, the inner hood plate 4, and the hood hinge all have second mounting holes at corresponding positions, and the second mounting holes of the reinforcing plate body 1 are all located in the fitting part 11. For example... Figure 3 As shown, there may be two mating parts 11 with second mounting holes. Correspondingly, there are two second fasteners 5. The rod-shaped second fasteners 5 pass through the second mounting holes of the corresponding mating parts 11, the second mounting holes of the inner hood panel 4, and the second mounting holes of the hood hinge in sequence. Thus, the mating parts 11, the inner hood panel 4, and the hood hinge are fixedly connected by the second fasteners 5.

[0064] In another example, the second fastener 5 can be a second bolt. For instance, the nut at the first end of the second bolt abuts against the mating part 11, and the second end of the second bolt passes sequentially through the second mounting hole of the corresponding mating part 11, the second mounting hole of the inner hood plate 4, and the second mounting hole of the hood hinge. The second nut is then screwed onto the second end of the second bolt and abuts against the hood hinge. Thus, the mating part 11, the inner hood plate 4, and the hood hinge are fixedly connected by the second fastener 5.

[0065] In another example, the second fastener 5 can be a second pin. For instance, the second end of the second pin has a second pin cap that abuts against the mating part 11. The second end of the second pin passes sequentially through the second mounting hole of the corresponding mating part 11, the second mounting hole of the inner hood panel 4, and the second mounting hole of the hood hinge, and is riveted to the hood hinge. Thus, the mating part 11, the inner hood panel 4, and the hood hinge are fixedly connected by the second fastener 5.

[0066] In another example, the second fastener 5 can be a second screw. For instance, the second end of the second screw has a second screw cap that abuts against the mating part 11, and the second end of the second pin passes sequentially through the second mounting hole of the mating part 11 and the second mounting hole of the inner hood panel 4, and is screwed onto the corresponding second mounting hole of the hood hinge, wherein the second mounting hole of the hood hinge is a second screw hole. Thus, the mating part 11, the inner hood panel 4, and the hood hinge are fixedly connected by the second fastener 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 sequentially from left to right. The fitting portion 11 located in the second mounting portion 13 is adapted to be fixedly connected to the hood hinge via a second fastener 5, for example... Figure 3As shown, the two mating portions 11 of the second mounting portion 13 have second mounting holes. The positions where the first mounting portion 12 connects to the second mounting portion 13 and where the second mounting portion 13 connects to the third mounting portion 14 both have second reinforcing ribs 15 extending in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the left side is the side closest to the centerline of the engine hood, and the right side is the side closest to the edge of the inner hood panel 4 and the outer hood panel.

[0068] As can be seen from the above, the reinforcing plate body 1 is divided into a first mounting part 12, a second mounting part 13 and a third mounting part 14, and a second reinforcing rib 15 extending in the front-rear direction is provided at the position where the first mounting part 12 is connected to the second mounting part 13 and the second mounting part 13 is connected to the third mounting part 14, thereby further improving the rigidity and strength of the reinforcing plate body 1.

[0069] Meanwhile, by having the fitting parts 11 of the first mounting part 12, the fitting parts 11 of the second mounting part 13, and the fitting parts 11 of the third mounting part 14 respectively fitted to the inner panel 4, the stability of the connection between the reinforcing plate body 1 and the inner panel 4 of the cover can be guaranteed.

[0070] The fitting part 11 located in the second mounting part 13 is fixedly connected to the hinge through the second fastener 5, which can improve the stability of the installation 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 adapted to be supported on the lower side of the outer hood panel by the second support portion 16. In this way, the front end of the outer hood panel, which is susceptible to pressure, can be supported, further improving the dent resistance of the engine hood.

[0072] In one example, reference Figure 4 As shown, the support area of ​​the second support part 16 may have a second adhesive coating groove 161, so that vibration damping adhesive can be applied in the second adhesive coating groove 161, so that the second support part 16 is connected to the outer panel of the cover through the vibration damping adhesive.

[0073] In one example, the extended region of the second support portion 16 has a third reinforcing rib 162, thus enabling the second support portion 16 to have high strength and rigidity.

[0074] In one example, the reinforcing plate body 1 has upward-curving flange structures 17 on both the left and right sides, which can further improve the rigidity and strength of the reinforcing plate body 1.

[0075] In one example, both the reinforcing plate body 1 and the inner hood panel 4 have two corresponding positioning holes 7. One positioning hole 7 is a first round hole, and the other positioning hole 7 is a first waist hole. The first round hole is used to achieve the main positioning of the reinforcing plate body 1 on the inner hood panel 4, and the first waist hole is used to absorb possible errors.

[0076] In one example, the hood hinge reinforcement plate also has a third fastener. A fitting portion 11 of the reinforcement plate body 1 and a corresponding position of the inner hood panel 4 each have a third mounting hole. The fitting portion 11 is adapted to be fixedly connected to a gas spring located on the underside of the inner hood panel 4 via the third fastener 9. For example, see reference... Figure 4 As shown, the third fixing member 9 can be rod-shaped. The rod-shaped third fixing member 9 passes through the third mounting hole of the fitting part 11 and the third mounting hole of the inner panel 4 of the cover in sequence, and is fixedly connected to the gas spring. In this way, the gas spring can provide a certain support for the inner panel 4 of the cover.

[0077] In one example, reference Figure 4 As shown, the edge of the bonding part 11 also has a first leakage hole 111, which allows the electrophoretic liquid to leak down through the first leakage hole 111, thus avoiding the problem of liquid accumulation after the engine cover is overcoated.

[0078] In one example, reference Figure 4 As shown, the rear end of the reinforcing plate body 1 has a second leakage hole 18. By setting the second leakage hole 18, the electrophoretic liquid can be prevented from accumulating at the rear end of the engine cover.

[0079] In one example, both the reinforcing plate body 1 and the first support portion 2 may 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 corresponding two mounting holes 8. And / or only the reinforcing plate body 1 has mounting holes 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 part 2, the reinforcing plate body 1 also has another mounting hole 8. The mounting hole 8 allows for the avoidance of some water pipes or wiring harnesses.

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

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

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

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

Claims

1. An engine hood hinge reinforcement plate, characterized in that, The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate includes a reinforcement plate body (1), a first support part (2) and a first fastener (3); The reinforcing plate body (1) is adapted to be installed between the inner hood panel (4) and the outer hood panel of the engine hood, and the reinforcing plate body (1) is adapted to be connected to the hood hinge of the engine hood. The first support part (2) is located between the outer panel of the hood and the body of the reinforcing plate (1). The first support part (2) and the body of the reinforcing plate (1) are connected by the first fastener (3), and the first support part (2) is adapted to support the lower side of the outer panel of the hood. The first support part (2) is shaped like a zigzag and includes a transverse support section (21), two longitudinal support sections (22) and two tails (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 extend downward and are connected to the transversely extended tails (23). The tails (23) are connected to the reinforcing plate body (1) through the first fastener (3). The transverse support section (21) is adapted to fit against the lower side of the outer cover and support the lower side of the outer cover.

2. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the transverse support section (21) has a first adhesive groove (211) which is adapted to apply vibration damping adhesive, so that the transverse support section (21) is adapted to be connected to the outer panel of the hood through the vibration damping adhesive.

3. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 1, 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 the extension direction of the longitudinal support segment (22).

4. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 3, characterized in that, The side surface of the longitudinal support section (22) has a collapsible groove (222) extending along a second direction (42), wherein the second direction (42) intersects the first direction (41), and the angle between the second direction (42) and the first direction (41) is 60°~120°.

5. 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). The reinforcement plate body (1) has a plurality of recessed and spaced-apart fitting parts (11). The fitting parts (11) are adapted to fit against the inner panel of the engine hood (4). Some of the fitting parts (11) are adapted to be fixedly connected to the engine hood hinge located on the lower side of the inner panel of the engine hood (4) through the second fixing member (5).

6. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 5, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate body (1) includes a first mounting part (12), a second mounting part (13) and a third mounting part (14) that are connected from left to right, each having a fitting part (11). The fitting part (11) located in the second mounting part (13) is adapted to be fixedly connected to the hood hinge through the second fastener (5). The positions where the first mounting part (12) is connected to the second mounting part (13) and the positions where the second mounting part (13) is connected to the third mounting part (14) both have a second reinforcing rib (15) extending in the front-back direction.

7. 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 support portion (16) extending forward and upward, and the reinforcing plate body (1) is adapted to be supported on the lower side of the outer panel of the hood by the second support portion (16).

8. The engine hood hinge reinforcement plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate body (1) has an upward-curving flange structure (17) on both the left and right sides.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle has an engine hood and includes an engine hood hinge reinforcement plate as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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