Column A assembly and convertible

Abstract

According to the A-pillar assembly and the convertible, the A-pillar assembly is used for the convertible, the convertible is provided with a water accumulation channel, a water channel and a pneumatic pump are arranged in the A-pillar assembly, the water channel communicates with the water accumulation channel, the pneumatic pump communicates with the water channel, the pneumatic pump is used for pumping gas in the water channel so that negative pressure can be formed in the water channel, and according to the A-pillar assembly and the convertible, the drainage speed of an A pillar of the convertible is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to an A-pillar assembly and a convertible. Background Art

[0002] Convertible vehicles are popular with a large number of users, but water easily accumulates on the roof of convertible vehicles, which causes the vehicle to be soaked. In the prior art, convertible vehicles usually arrange the sunroof drain pipe between the A-pillar inner plate sheet metal and the A-pillar outer plate sheet metal, and the direction of the sunroof drain pipe is along the axial direction of the cavity between the A-pillar inner plate sheet metal and the A-pillar outer plate sheet metal. One end of the sunroof drain pipe is arranged on the sunroof assembly, and the other end extends from the drain port at the bottom of the A-pillar. However, the above drainage structure needs to rely on the gravity of the accumulated water to drain it, and the speed of draining the accumulated water is slow, which makes the accumulated water stay for a long time. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present application is to provide an A-pillar assembly and a convertible vehicle, aiming to solve the problem of slow drainage speed of the A-pillar of a convertible vehicle in the related art.

[0004] To achieve the objectives of the present application, in a first aspect, the present application provides an A-pillar assembly, wherein the A-pillar assembly is used for a convertible, wherein the convertible has a water accumulation channel, wherein a water channel and a pneumatic pump are provided in the A-pillar assembly, wherein the water channel is connected to the water accumulation channel, wherein the pneumatic pump is connected to the water channel, and wherein the pneumatic pump is used to extract gas from the water channel so that a negative pressure is formed in the water channel.

[0005] In one embodiment, the A-pillar assembly includes a support plate and a sealing strip connected to each other, the support plate is provided with an air duct, the sealing strip and the support plate enclose a receiving cavity, the sealing strip is provided with the water channel, the pneumatic pump is arranged in the receiving cavity, the pneumatic pump is connected to the air duct, and the pneumatic pump is used to extract gas in the water channel according to the wind speed in the air duct.

[0006] In one embodiment, the air duct has a first inlet, a first section, and a first outlet that are sequentially connected along a first direction, and air flows into the first inlet, passes through the first section, and flows out from the first outlet. The water channel has a second inlet, a second section, and a second outlet that are sequentially connected along a second direction, and water flows into the second inlet, passes through the second section, and flows out from the second outlet. The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0007] In one embodiment, the A-pillar assembly further includes a first one-way valve and a second one-way valve that are spaced apart from each other, wherein the first one-way valve is disposed at the first inlet, and the second one-way valve is disposed at the first outlet.

[0008] In one embodiment, the A-pillar assembly further includes a third one-way valve and a fourth one-way valve, wherein the third one-way valve is disposed at the second inlet and the fourth one-way valve is disposed at the second outlet.

[0009] In one embodiment, the pneumatic pump is in communication with both the first section and the second section.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second inlet is arranged on a side of the first outlet away from the first inlet, and the second outlet is arranged on a side of the first inlet away from the first outlet.

[0011] In one embodiment, the support plate is bent, and the shape of the sealing strip is adapted to the support plate.

[0012] In a second aspect, the present application also proposes a convertible vehicle, comprising the A-pillar assembly as described in the first aspect.

[0013] In one embodiment, the convertible further comprises a connecting column, wherein the connecting column is connected to the supporting plate, the connecting column has a gap, and the gap is in communication with the water channel.

[0014] In one embodiment, the convertible vehicle further comprises a soft top convertible, and the soft top convertible is used to be connected to the A-pillar assembly.

[0015] In one embodiment, the convertible further comprises a front cross beam, wherein the front cross beam is connected to the soft top convertible and forms a water accumulation channel, and the water accumulation channel is in communication with the water channel.

[0016] An A-pillar assembly is provided, and the A-pillar assembly is used for a convertible car. The convertible car has a water accumulation channel. A water channel and a pneumatic pump are provided in the A-pillar assembly. The water channel is connected to the water accumulation channel, and the pneumatic pump is connected to the water channel. The pneumatic pump is used to extract gas in the water channel to form a negative pressure in the water channel. The negative pressure increases the water flow speed in the water channel, thereby improving the drainage speed of the A-pillar of the convertible vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementation methods of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an A-pillar assembly of an embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2The diagram is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between the A-pillar assembly and the convertible top in one embodiment.

[0020] Description of reference numerals:

[0021] 10-A-pillar assembly, 11-support plate, 111-air duct, 112-first inlet, 113-first section, 114-first outlet, 12-sealing strip, 121-water channel, 122-second inlet, 123-second section, 124-second outlet, 13-pneumatic pump, 14-soft top convertible, 15-front crossbeam. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there can be a central component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there can be a central component at the same time.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the present invention have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. The terms used in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used in the present invention includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0025] Some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0026] Soft-top convertible 14 vehicles are popular with a large number of users, but water easily accumulates on the roof of soft-top convertible 14 vehicles, which causes the vehicle to be soaked. In the prior art, soft-top convertible 14 vehicles usually arrange the sunroof drain pipe between the A-pillar inner plate sheet metal and the A-pillar outer plate sheet metal, and the direction of the sunroof drain pipe is along the axial direction of the cavity between the A-pillar inner plate sheet metal and the A-pillar outer plate sheet metal. One end of the sunroof drain pipe is arranged on the sunroof assembly, and the other end extends from the drain port at the bottom of the A-pillar. However, the above drainage structure needs to rely on the gravity of the accumulated water to drain it, and the speed of draining the accumulated water is slow, which makes the accumulated water stay for a long time.

[0027] In view of the above problems, the present application proposes an A-pillar assembly 10, which is used in a convertible car. The convertible car has a water accumulation channel. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , including a support plate 11, an air duct 111, a sealing strip 12, a water channel 121 and a pneumatic pump 13. The A-pillar assembly 10 is used for a convertible car, which has a water accumulation channel. The A-pillar assembly 10 is provided with a water channel 121 and a pneumatic pump 13. The water channel 121 is communicated with the water accumulation channel, and the pneumatic pump 13 is communicated with the water channel 121. The pneumatic pump 13 is used to extract gas in the water channel 121 so that the water channel 121 forms a negative pressure.

[0028] By setting an A-pillar assembly 10, the A-pillar assembly 10 is used for a convertible car, and the convertible car has a water accumulation channel. A water channel 121 and a pneumatic pump 13 are provided in the A-pillar assembly 10. The water channel 121 is connected to the water accumulation channel. The pneumatic pump 13 is connected to the water channel 121. The pneumatic pump 13 is used to extract gas in the water channel 121 to form a negative pressure in the water channel 121. The negative pressure increases the water flow speed in the water channel 121, thereby improving the drainage speed of the A-pillar of the convertible vehicle.

[0029] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The A-pillar assembly 10 includes a supporting plate 11 and a sealing strip 12 connected to each other. The supporting plate 11 is provided with an air duct 111. The sealing strip 12 and the supporting plate 11 enclose a receiving cavity. The sealing strip 12 is provided with a water channel 121. A pneumatic pump 13 is arranged in the receiving cavity. The pneumatic pump 13 is connected to the air duct 111. The pneumatic pump 13 is used to extract gas in the water channel 121 according to the wind speed in the air duct 111.

[0030] Optionally, the support plate 11 is made of thermoplastic steel, which has high corrosion resistance. Specifically, the air duct 111 is arranged in the support plate 11, which simplifies the subsequent installation process and saves assembly time.

[0031] Optionally, the material of the sealing strip 12 is EPDM rubber, which has strong hydrophobicity and can effectively reduce residual rainwater. Optionally, the process of opening the waterway 121 in the sealing strip 12 is extrusion molding. Under the condition of keeping the cross-sectional profile of the sealing strip 12 unchanged, a cavity with a diameter of 3 mm to 4 mm is designed inside the sealing strip 12 to arrange the waterway. Optionally, this method removes the original metal skeleton of the sealing strip 12 and reduces the material of EPDM rubber, thereby reducing the weight and lightness of the sealing strip 12, and reducing the cost of the sealing strip 12 without affecting the function and performance of the sealing system. Specifically, the waterway 121 is opened in the sealing strip 12, which simplifies the subsequent installation process and saves assembly time.

[0032] Specifically, when the vehicle moves, a pressure difference is generated in the air duct 111 , and the airflow through the air duct 111 drives the pneumatic pump 13 to work, and the pneumatic pump 13 extracts the gas in the water channel 121 , thereby generating negative pressure.

[0033] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The air duct 111 has a first inlet 112, a first section 113 and a first outlet 114 which are sequentially connected along a first direction. Air flows in from the first inlet 112, passes through the first section 113 and flows out from the first outlet 114. The water channel 121 has a second inlet 122, a second section 123 and a second outlet 124 which are sequentially connected along a second direction. Water flows in from the second inlet 122, passes through the second section 123 and flows out from the second outlet 124. The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0034] Optionally, the air flow flows into the air duct 111 from the first inlet 112 , flows through the first section 113 , and then flows out from the first outlet 114 of the air duct 111 .

[0035] Optionally, the first inlet 112 is 100 mm to 200 mm away from the pneumatic pump 13, and the first outlet 114 is 100 mm to 200 mm away from the pneumatic pump 13. Optionally, the length of the first section 113 is set according to user needs, and this application does not limit it.

[0036] Optionally, the angle between the line connecting the first inlet 112 and the first outlet 114 and the ground ranges from 5 to 10 degrees. Optionally, the angle between the line connecting the first inlet 112 and the first outlet 114 and the ground can be, but is not limited to, 5, 8 and 10 degrees.

[0037] Optionally, the distance between the first inlet 112 and the ground is smaller than the distance between the first outlet 114 and the ground.

[0038] Optionally, the shape of the first inlet 112 may be polygonal, circular, elliptical, irregular, etc. Optionally, the shape of the first inlet 112 may be, but is not limited to, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, circular, elliptical, irregular, etc.

[0039] Optionally, the cross-section of the first section 113 may be in the shape of a polygon, a circle, an ellipse, an irregular shape, etc. Optionally, the cross-section of the first section 113 may be in the shape of a quadrilateral, a pentagon, a hexagon, an octagon, a circle, an ellipse, an irregular shape, etc. but is not limited thereto.

[0040] Optionally, the shape of the first outlet 114 may be polygonal, circular, elliptical, irregular, etc. Optionally, the shape of the first outlet 114 may be, but is not limited to, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, circular, elliptical, irregular, etc.

[0041] Optionally, the A-pillar assembly 10 further includes a first filter, which is disposed at the first inlet 112 to prevent leaves and other debris from entering the first inlet 112. Optionally, the A-pillar assembly 10 further includes a second filter, which is disposed at the first outlet 114 to prevent leaves and other debris from entering the first outlet 114.

[0042] Optionally, water flows in from the second inlet 122 of the water channel 121, flows through the second section 123, and then flows out from the second outlet 124 of the water channel 121. Optionally, the length of the second section 123 is set according to user needs, and this application does not limit it.

[0043] Optionally, the distance between the second inlet 122 and the ground is greater than the distance between the second outlet 124 and the ground. Optionally, the second inlet 122 is disposed near a water accumulation area of ​​a top frame of the soft top convertible 14 .

[0044] Optionally, the angle between the line connecting the second inlet 122 and the second outlet 124 and the ground ranges from 5 to 10 degrees. Optionally, the angle between the line connecting the second inlet 122 and the second outlet 124 and the ground can be, but is not limited to, 5, 8 and 10 degrees.

[0045] Optionally, the shape of the second inlet 122 may be polygonal, circular, elliptical, irregular, etc. Optionally, the shape of the second inlet 122 may be, but is not limited to, quadrilateral, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, circular, elliptical, irregular, etc.

[0046] Optionally, the cross-section of the second section 123 may be in the shape of a polygon, a circle, an ellipse, an irregular shape, etc. Optionally, the cross-section of the second section 123 may be in the shape of a quadrilateral, a pentagon, a hexagon, an octagon, a circle, an ellipse, an irregular shape, etc. but is not limited thereto.

[0047] Optionally, the shape of the second outlet 124 may be a polygon, a circle, an ellipse, an irregular shape, etc. Optionally, the shape of the second outlet 124 may be, but is not limited to, a quadrilateral, a pentagon, a hexagon, an octagon, a circle, an ellipse, an irregular shape, etc. Optionally, the second outlet 124 is located above the corner window of the support plate 11 and at a distance of 300 mm to 400 mm from the pneumatic pump 13.

[0048] Specifically, the first inlet 112, the first section 113 and the first outlet 114 improve the structure of the air duct 111 and enhance the precision of the air duct 111 in driving the pneumatic pump 13. Specifically, the second inlet 122, the second section 123 and the second outlet 124 improve the structure of the water channel 121.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The A-pillar assembly 10 further includes a first one-way valve and a second one-way valve that are spaced apart from each other. The first one-way valve is disposed at the first inlet 112 , and the second one-way valve is disposed at the first outlet 114 .

[0050] Specifically, the first one-way valve is disposed at the first inlet 112, so that the airflow can only flow in from the first inlet 112, and the airflow cannot flow out from the first inlet 112. Specifically, the second one-way valve is disposed at the first outlet 114, so that the airflow can only flow out from the first outlet 114, and the airflow cannot flow in from the first outlet 114.

[0051] Optionally, the first one-way valve may be a straight-through one-way valve or a right-angle one-way valve. Optionally, the first one-way valve is a straight-through one-way valve, which is installed at the first inlet 112 using a threaded connection. Optionally, the first one-way valve is a right-angle one-way valve, which is installed at the first inlet 112 using a threaded connection, a plate connection, and a flange connection.

[0052] Optionally, the second one-way valve may be a straight-through one-way valve or a right-angle one-way valve. Optionally, the second one-way valve is a straight-through one-way valve, which is installed at the first outlet 114 using a threaded connection. Optionally, the second one-way valve is a right-angle one-way valve, which is installed at the first outlet 114 using a threaded connection, a plate connection, and a flange connection.

[0053] Specifically, the above-mentioned arrangement of the first one-way valve and the second one-way valve improves the accuracy of the wind flow inside the air duct 111.

[0054] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The A-pillar assembly 10 further includes a third one-way valve and a fourth one-way valve. The third one-way valve is disposed at the second inlet 122 , and the fourth one-way valve is disposed at the second outlet 124 .

[0055] Optionally, the third one-way valve is disposed at the second inlet 122, so that water can only flow in from the second inlet 122, but cannot flow out from the second inlet 122. Optionally, the fourth one-way valve is disposed at the second outlet 124, so that water can only flow out from the second outlet 124, but cannot flow in from the second outlet 124.

[0056] Optionally, the third one-way valve may be a straight-through one-way valve or a right-angle one-way valve. Optionally, the third one-way valve is a straight-through one-way valve, which is installed at the second inlet 122 using a threaded connection. Optionally, the third one-way valve is a right-angle one-way valve, which is installed at the second inlet 122 using a threaded connection, a plate connection, and a flange connection.

[0057] Optionally, the fourth one-way valve may be a straight-through one-way valve or a right-angle one-way valve. Optionally, the fourth one-way valve is a straight-through one-way valve, which is installed at the second outlet 124 using a threaded connection. Optionally, the fourth one-way valve is a right-angle one-way valve, which is installed at the second outlet 124 using a threaded connection, a plate connection, and a flange connection.

[0058] Specifically, the above-mentioned arrangement of the third one-way valve and the fourth one-way valve improves the accuracy of the water flow inside the waterway 121 .

[0059] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the pneumatic pump is connected to both the first section and the second section.

[0060] Optionally, the connection method between the pneumatic pump 13 and the first section 113 may be, but is not limited to, a snap connection, a riveted connection, and a welded connection. Optionally, the connection method between the pneumatic pump 13 and the first section 113 is a welding connection, and the specific welding method between the pneumatic pump 13 and the first section 113 is brazing, using a metal material with a lower melting point than the surface of the pneumatic pump 13 and the first section 113 as a brazing material, thereby achieving welding of the pneumatic pump 13 and the first section 113, and the welding connection method is simple to operate and has a stable connection. This application uses brazing as an example of the connection method, which should not be understood as a limitation to this application.

[0061] Optionally, the pneumatic pump 13 is disposed on the support plate 11 at a distance of 400 mm to 500 mm from the second inlet 122 .

[0062] Optionally, the connection method between the pneumatic pump 13 and the second section 123 may be, but is not limited to, a snap connection, a riveted connection, a welded connection, etc. Optionally, the connection method between the pneumatic pump 13 and the second section 123 is a snap connection, which is easy to operate and allows for high flexibility in the arrangement of the pneumatic pump 13 and the second section 123. This application uses the snap connection as an example for illustration, which should not be construed as a limitation on this application.

[0063] Specifically, the water channel 121 is provided in the sealing strip 12 without changing the arrangement of the vehicle components, thereby improving the compactness of the A-pillar assembly 10 .

[0064] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second inlet 122 is disposed on a side of the first outlet 114 away from the first inlet 112 , and the second outlet 124 is disposed on a side of the first inlet 112 away from the first outlet 114 .

[0065] Optionally, the length of the air duct 111 is less than the length of the water channel 121. Optionally, the A-pillar assembly 10 further includes a third filter, which is disposed at the second inlet 122, thereby preventing leaves and other debris from entering the second inlet 122. Optionally, the A-pillar assembly 10 further includes a fourth filter, which is disposed at the second outlet 124, thereby preventing leaves and other debris from entering the second outlet 124.

[0066] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support plate 11 is bent, and the shape of the sealing strip 12 is adapted to the support plate 11 .

[0067] Optionally, the support plate 11 is bent. Optionally, the sealing strip 12 is bent. Optionally, the support plate 11 is bent, and the sealing strip 12 is bent. Optionally, the support plate 11 is bent, and the bent support plate 11 may be formed by machine stamping, or the support plate 11 may be directly formed during the casting process. Optionally, the sealing strip 12 is bent, and the bent sealing strip 12 may be formed by machine stamping, or the sealing strip 12 may be directly formed during the manufacturing process.

[0068] Specifically, the above-mentioned configuration of the support plate 11 and the sealing strip 12 improves the flexibility of arranging the support plate 11 and the sealing strip 12 .

[0069] Optionally, the support plate 11 is polished. The support plate 11 may be fluid polished, mechanically polished, ultrasonically polished, chemically polished, electrolytically polished, etc. Polishing the support plate 11 improves the smoothness of the support plate 11 and avoids scratching the sealing strip 12 and other components.

[0070] Optionally, the sealing strip 12 may be a rubber sealing strip 12, which has good elasticity and wear resistance. Optionally, the sealing strip 12 may be a silicone sealing strip 12, which has excellent high temperature resistance and is not prone to expansion, deformation or cracking during long-term use.

[0071] The present application also provides a convertible vehicle, comprising the aforementioned A-pillar assembly 10 .

[0072] Optionally, when the speed of the upwind airflow passing through the pneumatic pump 13 is low or the vehicle is not moving, the power of the pneumatic pump 13 is low or the pneumatic pump 13 does not work; when the speed of the upwind airflow passing through the pneumatic pump 13 is high, the speed of the impeller of the pneumatic pump 13 is fast and the power is high.

[0073] Optionally, when the impeller speed of the pneumatic pump 13 is less than the first preset value, the speed of the pneumatic pump 13 is relatively small or the pneumatic pump 13 does not rotate. At this time, the pressure in the waterway 121 does not change much, and the accumulated water flows out normally through the waterway 121 under the action of gravity. The flow rate of water in the waterway 121 is less than the second preset value, and there is no obvious water stagnation.

[0074] When the impeller speed of the pneumatic pump 13 is greater than or equal to the first preset value, the wind speed of the headwind airflow is large when passing through the air duct 111, the impeller speed of the pneumatic pump 13 is fast and the power is large, a large negative pressure is generated in the waterway 121, and the accumulated water is discharged faster. The flow rate of water in the waterway 121 is greater than or equal to the second preset value, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the sealing strip 12.

[0075] Specifically, the drainage method of the A-pillar assembly 10 improves the automatic drainage capability of the A-pillar assembly 10 and improves the drainage speed of the A-pillar assembly 10. Specifically, the drainage method of the A-pillar assembly 10 has strong applicability and can work when the vehicle is traveling at high speed or low speed.

[0076] Optionally, the vehicle can be an electric car, a fuel car, or a hybrid car. The vehicle can be a sedan or an off-road vehicle, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0077] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The convertible further includes a connecting column, which is connected to the support plate 11 , and has a gap therein, which is communicated with the water channel 121 .

[0078] Optionally, the material of the connecting column is thermoplastic steel, which has high corrosion resistance, thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the connecting column.

[0079] Optionally, the cross-section of the gap may be in the shape of a polygon, a circle, an ellipse, an irregular shape, etc. Optionally, the cross-section of the gap may be in the shape of a quadrilateral, a pentagon, a hexagon, an octagon, a circle, an ellipse, an irregular shape, etc. but is not limited thereto.

[0080] Optionally, the connection method between the connecting column and the support plate 11 can be, but is not limited to, snap connection, riveting connection, and welding connection. Optionally, the connection method between the connecting column and the support plate 11 is welding connection, and the specific welding method between the connecting column and the support plate 11 is brazing. A metal material with a lower melting point than the connecting column and the support plate 11 is used as a brazing material, and the connecting column, the support plate 11 and the brazing material are heated to a temperature higher than the melting point of the brazing material and lower than the melting point of the connecting column and the support plate 11. The liquid brazing material is used to wet the connecting column and the support plate 11, fill the interface gap, and realize the mutual diffusion of atoms with the connecting column and the support plate 11, thereby realizing welding. The welding connection method is simple to operate and the connection is stable. This application uses brazing as an example of the connection method, which should not be understood as a limitation to this application.

[0081] Specifically, the provision of the connecting column improves the drainage structure of the A-pillar assembly 10 .

[0082] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The convertible vehicle further includes a soft top convertible 14 , which is used to be connected with the A-pillar assembly 10 .

[0083] Optionally, the connection between the soft top 14 and the A-pillar assembly 10 may be, but is not limited to, a snap connection. Optionally, the soft top 14 may be stowed in the space of the vehicle itself, or may be opened. When the soft top 14 is in the opened state, the soft top 14 is connected to the A-pillar assembly 10.

[0084] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The convertible car further includes a front cross beam 15 , which is connected to the soft top convertible 14 and forms a water accumulation channel, and the water accumulation channel is communicated with the waterway 121 .

[0085] Optionally, the connection between the front cross beam 15 and the soft top convertible 14 may be, but is not limited to, a snap-on connection.

[0086] Specifically, when water accumulates at the connection between the front cross beam 15 and the soft top convertible 14 , the above arrangement can keep the frame gap between the soft top convertible 14 and the front cross beam 15 free of water stagnation, thereby improving the sealing performance of the soft top convertible 14 .

[0087] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship of terms such as "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside" and "outside" are based on the orientation or positional relationship of the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0088] What is disclosed above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and it certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can understand that all or part of the processes of implementing the above embodiment and equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present application are still within the scope covered by the present application.

Claims

1. An A-pillar assembly, characterized in that: The A-pillar assembly is used for a convertible car, which has a water accumulation channel. A water channel and a pneumatic pump are provided in the A-pillar assembly. The water channel is connected to the water accumulation channel, and the pneumatic pump is connected to the water channel. The pneumatic pump is used to extract gas in the water channel to form a negative pressure in the water channel.

2. The A-pillar assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The A-pillar assembly includes a supporting plate and a sealing strip connected to each other, the supporting plate is provided with an air duct, the sealing strip and the supporting plate enclose a receiving cavity, the sealing strip is provided with the water channel, the pneumatic pump is arranged in the receiving cavity, the pneumatic pump is connected to the air duct, and the pneumatic pump is used to extract gas in the water channel according to the wind speed in the air duct.

3. The A-pillar assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air duct has a first inlet, a first section, and a first outlet that are sequentially connected along a first direction, and air flows in from the first inlet, passes through the first section, and flows out from the first outlet. The water channel has a second inlet, a second section, and a second outlet that are sequentially connected along a second direction, and water flows in from the second inlet, passes through the second section, and flows out from the second outlet. The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

4. The A-pillar assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The A-pillar assembly further includes a first one-way valve and a second one-way valve which are arranged at an interval, wherein the first one-way valve is arranged at the first inlet, and the second one-way valve is arranged at the first outlet.

5. The A-pillar assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The A-pillar assembly further includes a third one-way valve and a fourth one-way valve, wherein the third one-way valve is disposed at the second inlet and the fourth one-way valve is disposed at the second outlet.

6. The A-pillar assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pneumatic pump is in communication with both the first section and the second section.

7. The A-pillar assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second inlet is arranged on a side of the first outlet away from the first inlet, and the second outlet is arranged on a side of the first inlet away from the first outlet.

8. The A-pillar assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate is bent, and the shape of the sealing strip is adapted to the support plate.

9. A convertible car, characterized in that: The invention comprises an A-pillar assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The convertible vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that: The convertible also includes a connecting column, which is connected to the support plate. The connecting column has a gap, and the gap is communicated with the water channel.

11. The convertible vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that: The convertible vehicle further comprises a soft top convertible, and the soft top convertible is used to be connected with the A-pillar assembly.

12. The convertible vehicle according to claim 11, characterized in that: The convertible car further comprises a front cross beam, which is connected to the soft top convertible and forms a water accumulation channel, and the water accumulation channel is in communication with the water channel.

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