A vehicle body side structure and a vehicle

By creating a cavity between the middle reinforcing plate of the front pillar and the inner plate of the pillar to accommodate the hood side beam and hinges that have collapsed during a collision, the problem of the A-pillar lower reinforcing plate shifting backward caused by the direct transmission of collision force by the force transmission beam is solved, thus improving the safety performance of the vehicle body.

CN120117045BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18DONGFENG MOTOR CO LTD DONGFENG NISSAN PASSENGER VEHICLE CO
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Application Number
CN202510439490.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2045-04-09

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Technical Problem

During a vehicle collision, the force transmission beam directly transfers the collision force to the first sub-A-pillar, the A-pillar reinforcing plate, and the lower A-pillar reinforcing plate, resulting in a large rearward displacement of the lower A-pillar reinforcing plate and the second sub-A-pillar, which cannot effectively suppress its rearward intrusion.

Method used

A cavity is formed between the middle reinforcing plate of the front pillar and the inner plate of the pillar to accommodate the hood side beam and hinges that have collapsed upon impact, thus avoiding rigid impact on the rear structure. The cavity is designed to buffer the impact force and suppress the rearward intrusion of the front pillar and the lower extension pillar.

Benefits of technology

It effectively suppressed the rearward intrusion of the front pillar and lower extension pillar, improved the vehicle's safety performance, avoided rigid impact on the upper side beam of the A-pillar and the front pillar, and enhanced vehicle safety.

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Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle body side structure and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle bodies, and specifically discloses a vehicle body side structure and a vehicle.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile, in particular to a vehicle body side structure and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] A Chinese patent with the publication number CN118219790A discloses a front triangular window framework, a vehicle body framework assembly, and a vehicle. The triangular window region adopts a double A-pillar structure. The front triangular window framework comprises a first sub-A-pillar, a second sub-A-pillar, and an A-pillar reinforcing support plate that collectively enclose the front triangular window region. An A-pillar lower reinforcing plate is connected to one end of the A-pillar reinforcing support plate near the vehicle tail in the vertical direction. A force transmission beam is arranged at the other end of the A-pillar reinforcing support plate away from the vehicle tail. The force transmission beam has a first force transmission arm and a second force transmission arm. The first force transmission arm is connected to one end of the A-pillar reinforcing support plate and / or the first sub-A-pillar. The second force transmission arm is connected to one side of the A-pillar lower reinforcing plate near the rocker reinforcing plate. The first sub-A-pillar comprises a reinforced front section at the leading end and a reinforced rear section at the trailing end. The first sub-A-pillar is connected to the first force transmission arm through the reinforced front section and connected to the second sub-A-pillar and the A-pillar through the reinforced rear section.

[0003] When the vehicle body is subjected to a SOB collision test, the first force transmission arm of the force transmission beam can transmit the collision impact load to the first sub-A-pillar and the A-pillar reinforcing support plate, respectively. The second force transmission arm can share and transmit the collision impact load to the A-pillar lower reinforcing plate. The first sub-A-pillar and the A-pillar reinforcing support plate not only constitute the front triangular window but also participate in transmitting and absorbing the collision force.

[0004] The above technical solution has the following defects:

[0005] In the event of a collision, the force transmission beam directly transmits the collision force to the first sub-A-pillar, the A-pillar reinforcing support plate, and the A-pillar lower reinforcing plate, which then transmit and absorb the collision force. There is no process of buffering the collision force before the collision force is transmitted to the first sub-A-pillar, the A-pillar reinforcing support plate, and the A-pillar lower reinforcing plate. The direct transmission of the collision force can cause a large amount of rearward movement of the A-pillar lower reinforcing plate (the front pillar of the vehicle) and the second sub-A-pillar, which cannot effectively suppress the rearward intrusion amount. SUMMARY

[0006] The present application aims to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a vehicle body side structure and a vehicle. A receiving cavity is formed between the intermediate reinforcing plate of the front upright pillar and the inner plate of the upright pillar, which is used to accommodate the hood side beam that collapses in a collision and the hinge that enters with the hood side beam. This can avoid rigid impact on the A-pillar upper beam on the rear side and the front upright pillar, play a role in buffering the collision force, effectively suppress the rearward intrusion amount of the front upright pillar and the lower extension column, and improve the safety performance of the product.

[0007] The present invention provides a vehicle body side structure, including an upper A-pillar beam with a lower extension pillar, a front pillar connected to the lower extension pillar and the upper A-pillar beam below and forming a triangular window, a hood side beam connected to the front side of the upper end of the front pillar, and a hinge provided on the hood side beam.

[0008] The front column includes an outer column plate, an inner column plate, and a middle reinforcing plate. The middle reinforcing plate is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the outer column plate. A receiving cavity is formed between the middle reinforcing plate and the inner column plate. The edge of the outer column plate is connected to the edge of the inner column plate.

[0009] The rear end of the hood side beam is connected to the outer plate of the column and the inner plate of the column respectively, and faces the storage cavity; the rear end of the hinge faces the storage cavity.

[0010] When the hood side beam collapses due to a collision, a portion of the deformed hood side beam and at least a portion of the hinge enter the receiving cavity.

[0011] In one of the alternative technical solutions, the intermediate reinforcing plate includes a U-shaped reinforcing plate body and an extension plate disposed above the reinforcing plate body;

[0012] The storage cavity is formed between the extension plate and the inner plate of the column;

[0013] A predetermined distance is left between the extension plate and the front edge of the main body of the reinforcing plate, and a notch is formed to avoid the side beam of the hood and the hinge.

[0014] In one of the alternative technical solutions, the reinforcing plate body and the extension plate are respectively welded to the outer plate of the column.

[0015] In one of the alternative technical solutions, a connecting bracket is provided on the inner side of the reinforcing plate body, and the connecting bracket is connected to the inner plate of the column.

[0016] In one of the alternative technical solutions, the inner side of the extension plate is provided with a guide structure for guiding the hood side beam and / or the hinge toward the inner plate side of the column.

[0017] In one of the alternative technical solutions, the guide structure includes guide ribs that gradually extend towards the inner plate of the column in a front-to-back direction.

[0018] In one of the alternative technical solutions, the hood side beam includes a side beam bottom plate, a side beam top plate, and a side beam outer plate connecting the outer edges of the side beam bottom plate and the side beam top plate;

[0019] The inner edges of the bottom plate and top plate of the side beam are respectively provided with connecting flanges, which are respectively connected to the side of the inner plate of the column facing the storage cavity;

[0020] The rear ends of the outer plate of the side beam and the bottom plate of the side beam are respectively connected to the outer plate of the column and are located in front of the extension plate;

[0021] Along the width direction of the front column, the rear end of the outer plate of the side beam is located inside the extension plate.

[0022] In one of the alternative technical solutions, the front side of the column outer plate has a guide step;

[0023] The rear end of the outer plate of the side beam is provided with at least one outer plate connecting insert, and the rear end of the bottom plate of the side beam is provided with a bottom plate connecting insert.

[0024] The bottom plate connecting tab is located below the outer plate connecting tab and is arranged parallel to the outer plate connecting tab;

[0025] The outer plate connecting piece and the bottom plate connecting piece are respectively connected to the guide step;

[0026] When a collision occurs, the outer plate connecting tab and the bottom plate connecting tab are respectively able to pierce the guide step.

[0027] In one of the alternative technical solutions, the vehicle body side structure includes a sill beam, the front end of which is connected to the lower part of the front pillar;

[0028] The upper beam of the A-pillar is provided with an upper beam reinforcement plate, and the front end of the upper beam reinforcement plate is flush with the front end of the sill beam.

[0029] The present invention also provides a vehicle comprising the body side panel structure described in any of the foregoing technical solutions.

[0030] The above technical solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0031] The present invention provides a vehicle body side panel structure and vehicle, including an A-pillar upper side beam, a front pillar, a hood side beam, and a hinge. A lower extension pillar is provided below the front end of the A-pillar upper side beam, which connects with the front pillar to form a triangular rear frame. The front end of the A-pillar upper side beam connects with the front pillar to form a triangular top frame. The rear end of the hood side beam connects to the upper end of the front pillar, and the hinge connects to the upper part of the rear end of the hood side beam.

[0032] The front support column consists of an outer plate, an inner plate, and a middle reinforcing plate. The middle reinforcing plate is fixedly installed on the inner surface of the outer plate, thus forming a cavity between the middle reinforcing plate and the inner plate.

[0033] The rear ends of the hood side beam and the rear ends of the hinge both face the storage cavity. When the hood side beam collapses due to a collision, a portion of the deformed hood side beam and at least a portion of the hinge enter the storage cavity. Although the hinge does not collapse or deform, it will rotate to a certain extent in the storage cavity, reducing the amount of rearward intrusion.

[0034] By setting up this storage cavity to accommodate the collapsing hood side beam and the hinge that enters with the hood side beam, rigid impact on the rear A-pillar upper side beam and front pillar can be avoided, thus buffering the impact force and effectively suppressing the rearward intrusion of the front pillar and lower extension pillar, thereby improving the product's safety performance. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The disclosure of this invention will become more readily understood by referring to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. In the drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a vehicle body side panel structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 A partial perspective view of a vehicle body side panel structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a front view of a vehicle body side panel structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly position relationship between the hood side beam, hinges, and storage cavity;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly position relationship between the hood side beam and the storage cavity;

[0041] Figure 6 The front view of the assembled inner panels of the columns and the A-column from the outside in;

[0042] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A three-dimensional image;

[0043] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional view of the outer panel of the column;

[0044] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional view of the central reinforcing plate from the outside in.

[0045] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional view of the central reinforcing plate from the inside out.

[0046] Figure 11 A perspective view of the assembled hinges and hood side beams from the outside in;

[0047] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A three-dimensional image viewed from the inside out;

[0048] Figure 13 A schematic diagram showing a guide structure on the inner side of the extension plate;

[0049] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of a vehicle body side panel structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical components are indicated by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "inner" and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0051] like Figures 1-5 and Figure 14 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle body side structure, including an upper A-pillar beam 1 with a lower extension pillar 12, a front pillar 2 connected to the lower extension pillar 12 and the upper A-pillar beam 1 below and forming a triangular window 13, a hood side beam 3 connected to the front side of the upper end of the front pillar 2, and a hinge 4 provided on the hood side beam 3.

[0052] The front column 2 includes an outer column plate 21, an inner column plate 22, and a middle reinforcing plate 23. The middle reinforcing plate 23 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the outer column plate 21, and a receiving cavity 24 is formed between the middle reinforcing plate 23 and the inner column plate 22. The edge of the outer column plate 21 is connected to the edge of the inner column plate 22.

[0053] The rear end of the hood side beam 3 is connected to the outer plate 21 and the inner plate 22 of the column, respectively, and faces the receiving cavity 24. The rear end of the hinge 4 faces the receiving cavity 24.

[0054] When the hood side beam 3 collapses due to a collision, a portion of the deformed hood side beam 3 and at least a portion of the hinge 4 enter the receiving cavity 24.

[0055] The vehicle body side structure provided by the present invention includes an A-pillar upper side beam 1, a front pillar 2, a hood side beam 3, and a hinge 4.

[0056] The upper A-pillar beam 1 is a section that extends from the rear to the front on the roof. The rear end of the upper A-pillar beam 1 is connected to the upper end of the middle pillar 6 (B-pillar), and the front end of the upper A-pillar beam 1 is connected to the upper end of the front pillar 2. The lower end of the front pillar 2 is connected to the sill beam 5, thus forming a side frame structure.

[0057] A lower extension column 12 is installed on the upper beam 1 of the A-pillar near the front end. The lower extension column 12 extends downward and connects to the front column 2. The part of the upper beam 1 of the A-pillar in front of the lower extension column 12 is referred to as the front end part 11 of the upper beam 1 of the A-pillar. The front end part 11 and the lower extension column 12 form a double A-pillar structure. With this arrangement, a triangular window 13 is formed between the front end part 11 of the upper beam 1 of the A-pillar, the lower extension column 12, and the front column 2.

[0058] The rear end of the hood side beam 3 is connected to the upper end of the front pillar 2. The hood side beam 3 is the side beam of the front cover of the car, which can be the engine compartment cover or the motor compartment cover.

[0059] Hinge 4 is connected above the rear end of the hood side beam 3, with the rear end 41 of hinge 4 facing the receiving cavity 24. Hinge 4 is used to connect the hood side beam 3 to the hood cover plate.

[0060] In this invention, the front column 2 is composed of an outer column plate 21, an inner column plate 22, and a middle reinforcing plate 23. The middle reinforcing plate 23 is fixedly installed on the inner surface of the outer column plate 21, and the lower middle part of the middle reinforcing plate 23 is connected to the inner column plate 22 through a connector, thereby forming a receiving cavity 24 between the middle reinforcing plate 23 and the inner column plate 22. The edge of the outer column plate 21 is welded to the edge of the inner column plate 22.

[0061] The rear end of the hood side beam 3 is connected to the outer plate 21 and the inner plate 22 of the column, respectively, and the rear end of the hood side beam 3 faces the receiving cavity 24. The outer plate 21 of the column is a thin plate or sheet. In the event of a collision, the rear end of the hood side beam 3 and the rear end 41 of the hinge 4 can be torn or penetrated at the part connected to the outer plate 21. The intermediate reinforcing plate 23 is welded to the outer plate 21 at multiple points, and the connection between the two is strong. When the rear end of the hood side beam 3 and the rear end of the hinge 4 are torn or penetrated through the outer plate 21, the intermediate reinforcing plate 23 will not separate from the outer plate 21, but will remain together.

[0062] The front contour of the outer panel 21 of the column is located in front of the cavity 24 and also in front of the middle reinforcing plate 23. The rear end of the hood side beam 3 is connected to the front contour of the outer panel 21 of the column, and the rear end of the hinge 4 is located in the front contour of the outer panel 21 of the column. When the rear end of the hood side beam 3 and the rear end of the hinge 4 are torn or pass through the front contour of the outer panel 21 of the column, the middle reinforcing plate 23 will not be affected.

[0063] If necessary, the rear end 41 of the hinge 4 can be configured with a pointed structure to tear the portion that contacts the outer panel 21 of the column.

[0064] Thus, when the hood side beam 3 collapses due to a collision, a portion of the deformed hood side beam 3 and at least a portion of the hinge 4 enter the receiving cavity 24. Although the hinge 4 does not collapse or deform, it will rotate to a certain extent in the receiving cavity 24, reducing the amount of rearward intrusion.

[0065] In this invention, by setting the receiving cavity 24 to accommodate the collapsing hood side beam 3 and the hinge 4 that enters with the hood side beam 3, rigid impact on the front end part 11 of the rear A-pillar upper side beam 1 and the front pillar 2 can be avoided, thus playing a role in buffering the collision force. This can effectively suppress the rearward intrusion of the front pillar 2 and the lower extension pillar 12, thereby improving the safety performance of the product.

[0066] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the front end portion 11 of the upper beam 1 of column A is divided into an outer front plate 111 and an inner front plate 112. The lower extension column 12 is divided into an outer extension column plate 121 and an inner extension column plate 122. The triangular window 13 is divided into an outer triangular window 131 and an inner triangular window 132.

[0067] The front end outer panel 111 is integrally formed on the top of the column outer panel 21 and extends obliquely upward and backward. The extension column outer panel 121 is integrally connected between the rear end of the front end outer panel 111 and the rear edge of the column outer panel 21. The outer triangular window 131 is formed between the column outer panel 21, the extension column outer panel 121 and the front end outer panel 111.

[0068] The front end inner panel 112 is integrally formed on the top of the column inner panel 22 and extends obliquely upward and backward. The extension column inner panel 122 is integrally connected between the rear end of the front end inner panel 112 and the rear edge of the column inner panel 22. The inner triangular window 132 is formed between the column inner panel 22, the extension column inner panel 122 and the front end inner panel 112.

[0069] During assembly, the outer plate 21 of the column and the inner plate 22 of the column are welded along the surrounding edges. The outer plate 111 of the front end is placed on the inner plate 112 of the front end and welded. The outer plate 121 of the extension column is welded to the inner plate 122 of the extension column. The outer triangular window 131 and the inner triangular window 132 are joined to form the triangular window 13.

[0070] In one embodiment, such as Figures 4-5 and Figures 9-10 As shown, the intermediate reinforcing plate 23 includes a U-shaped reinforcing plate body 231 and an extension plate 232 disposed above the reinforcing plate body 231.

[0071] The receiving cavity 24 is formed between the extension plate 232 and the inner plate 22 of the column.

[0072] A preset distance is left between the extension plate 232 and the front edge of the reinforcing plate body 231, and a notch 233 is formed to avoid the hood side beam 3 and the hinge 4.

[0073] In this embodiment, the intermediate reinforcing plate 23 is composed of a reinforcing plate body 231 and an extension plate 232. The reinforcing plate body 231 is roughly U-shaped, with the opening of the U-shape facing the inner plate 22 of the column. The reinforcing plate body 231 is connected to the outer plate 21 of the column.

[0074] The length of the reinforcing plate body 231 along the front-to-back direction is greater than the length of the extension plate 232. The extension plate 232 is integrally formed on the top of the reinforcing plate body 231, and the front edge of the extension plate 232 is a certain distance away from the front edge of the reinforcing plate body 231, thus forming a notch 233. This notch 233 is used to avoid the hood side beam 3 and the hinge 4, so that the collapsed hood side beam 3 and the subsequently moved hinge 4 can enter the receiving cavity 24. The extension plate 232 is connected to the column outer plate 21, maintaining a reliable connection between them.

[0075] In one embodiment, the reinforcing plate body 231 and the extension plate 232 are respectively welded to the column outer plate 21. Specifically, the reinforcing plate body 231, the extension plate 232 and the column outer plate 21 are respectively welded at multiple points to improve the firmness of the connection structure.

[0076] In one embodiment, such as Figure 10 As shown, a connecting bracket 234 is provided on the inner side of the reinforcing plate body 231, and the connecting bracket 234 is connected to the inner plate 22 of the column. The connecting bracket 234 can be welded to the inner plate 22 of the column, or it can be connected by rivets or pins.

[0077] In one embodiment, such as Figure 13 As shown, the inner side of the extension plate 232 is provided with a guide structure 235 for guiding the hood side beam 3 and / or hinge 4 to move toward the inner plate 22 of the column, so as to prevent the hood side beam 3 and / or hinge 4 entering the receiving cavity 24 from tearing the extension plate 232 and affecting the collapse energy absorption and buffering effect.

[0078] In one embodiment, such as Figure 13 As shown, the guide structure 235 includes a guide rib 2351, which gradually extends towards the inner plate 22 of the column in a direction from front to back.

[0079] In this embodiment, the guide structure 235 adopts a guide rib 2351, which is provided on the inner surface of the extension plate 232. The front end of the guide rib 2351 is connected to the front edge of the extension plate 232 and gradually extends from the front and back towards the middle of the receiving cavity 24, thereby guiding the hood side beam 3 and / or hinge 4 into the middle position of the receiving cavity 24.

[0080] In one embodiment, such as Figures 4-5 and Figures 11-12 As shown, the hood side beam 3 includes a side beam bottom plate 31, a side beam top plate 32, and a side beam outer plate 33 connecting the outer edges of the side beam bottom plate 31 and the side beam top plate 32.

[0081] The inner edges of the bottom plate 31 and the top plate 32 of the side beam are respectively provided with connecting flanges 34, which are respectively connected to the side of the inner plate 22 of the column facing the receiving cavity 24.

[0082] The rear ends of the outer plate 33 and the bottom plate 31 of the side beam are connected to the outer plate 21 of the column, respectively, and are located in front of the extension plate 232.

[0083] Along the width direction of the front column 2, the rear end of the outer plate 33 of the side beam is located inside the extension plate 232.

[0084] In this embodiment, the hood side beam 3 has an overall U-shaped structure with its opening facing inward. The hood side beam 3 is integrally formed from a side beam bottom plate 31, a side beam top plate 32, and a side beam outer plate 33. The inner edge of the side beam bottom plate 31 is provided with a downwardly extending connecting flange 34, and the inner edge of the side beam top plate 32 is provided with an upwardly extending connecting flange 34. The upper and lower connecting flanges 34 are respectively connected to the side of the inner plate 22 of the column facing the receiving cavity 24. Specifically, a nose bridge plate 221 is provided on the front side of the inner plate 22 of the column, and the upper and lower connecting flanges 34 are respectively connected to the nose bridge plate 221.

[0085] The rear ends of the outer side beam plate 33 and the bottom side beam plate 31 are connected to the front contour of the outer side column plate 21, respectively. The rear ends of the outer side beam plate 33 and the bottom side beam plate 31 are both located in front of the extension plate 232 and the notch 233. Along the width direction of the front column 2, the rear end of the outer side beam plate 33 is located inside the extension plate 232, and the outer edge of the rear contour of the bottom side beam plate 31 is also located inside the extension plate 232. In this way, in the event of collision and collapse, the rear ends of the outer side beam plate 33 and the bottom side beam plate 31 can smoothly enter the receiving cavity 24.

[0086] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figures 11-12 As shown, the front side of the column outer plate 21 has a guide step 212.

[0087] The rear end of the outer plate 33 of the side beam is provided with at least one outer plate connecting insert 331, and the rear end of the bottom plate 31 of the side beam is provided with a bottom plate connecting insert 311.

[0088] The base plate connecting insert 311 is located below the outer plate connecting insert 331 and is arranged parallel to the outer plate connecting insert 331.

[0089] The outer plate connecting insert 331 and the bottom plate connecting insert 311 are respectively connected to the guide step 212.

[0090] When a collision occurs, the outer plate connecting insert 331 and the bottom plate connecting insert 311 can pierce the guide step 212 respectively.

[0091] In this embodiment, the front profile of the column outer plate 21 has an inwardly bent flange 211, and the front edge of the column outer plate 21 is provided with a plurality of concave guide steps 212 for installing the outer plate connecting insert 331 at the rear end of the side beam outer plate 33 and the bottom plate connecting insert 311 at the rear end of the side beam bottom plate 31.

[0092] The outer plate of the side beam 33 has multiple connecting pieces 331 spaced vertically at its rear end. These connecting pieces 331 are arranged roughly vertically and can be attached to the plane of the guide step 212. The bottom plate of the side beam 31 has a bottom plate connecting piece 311 at its rear end. The bottom plate connecting piece 311 is integrally connected to the rear end of the bottom plate of the side beam 31 through an extension piece. The bottom plate connecting piece 311 is roughly below the outer plate connecting pieces 331 and is also arranged roughly vertically so that it can be attached to the plane of the guide step 212.

[0093] When the hood side beam 3 is crushed, the bottom plate connecting insert 311 and the outer plate connecting insert 331 can pierce or tear the step surface of the guide step 212. The rearward-moving hood side beam 3 and hinge 4 will also crush the flange 211, resulting in a good buffering effect.

[0094] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figures 6-7 As shown, the side structure of the vehicle body includes a sill beam 5, the front end of which is connected to the bottom of the front pillar 2.

[0095] The upper beam 1 of the A-pillar is provided with an upper beam reinforcing plate 14, and the front end 141 of the upper beam reinforcing plate 14 is flush with the front end of the sill beam 5.

[0096] This design ensures that the front end 141 of the upper beam reinforcement plate 14 does not exceed the front end of the sill beam 5. Compared to the conventional design where the entire A-pillar needs reinforcement, this invention shortens the length of the upper beam reinforcement plate 14, thus reducing costs. Furthermore, since the front end 141 of the upper beam reinforcement plate 14 is not connected to the nose bridge plate 221 of the inner column plate 22, it will not collide with the hood side beam 3. The collapsed hood side beam 3 enters the storage cavity 24 and will not rigidly collide with the upper beam reinforcement plate 14, thus preventing the rigid transmission of force to the upper beam reinforcement plate 14. In the event of a collision, the portion of the inner column plate 22 before the front end 141 of the upper beam reinforcement plate 14 will not be affected by the rigid upper beam reinforcement plate 14. This portion can deform and collapse, cutting off or mitigating the rearward transmission of the collision force, further enhancing the buffering and energy absorption effect.

[0097] One embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle including the body side panel structure described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0098] As needed, the above technical solutions can be combined to achieve the best technical effect.

[0099] The above are merely the principles and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several other modifications can be made based on the principles of the present invention, and these modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle body side panel structure, characterized in that, It includes an upper beam (1) of the A-pillar with a lower extension column (12), a front column (2) connected to the lower extension column (12) and the upper beam (1) of the A-pillar and forming a triangular window (13), a hood side beam (3) connected to the front side of the upper end of the front column (2) and a hinge (4) provided on the hood side beam (3); The front column (2) includes an outer column plate (21), an inner column plate (22), and a middle reinforcing plate (23). The middle reinforcing plate (23) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the outer column plate (21). A receiving cavity (24) is formed between the middle reinforcing plate (23) and the inner column plate (22). The edge of the outer column plate (21) is connected to the edge of the inner column plate (22). The rear end of the hood side beam (3) is connected to the outer plate (21) of the column and the inner plate (22) of the column respectively, and faces the storage cavity (24); the rear end of the hinge (4) faces the storage cavity (24); When the hood side beam (3) collapses due to a collision, a portion of the deformed hood side beam (3) and at least a portion of the hinge (4) enter the receiving cavity (24).

2. The vehicle side panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The intermediate reinforcing plate (23) includes a U-shaped reinforcing plate body (231) and an extension plate (232) disposed above the reinforcing plate body (231); The receiving cavity (24) is formed between the extension plate (232) and the inner plate of the column (22); A predetermined distance is left between the extension plate (232) and the front edge of the reinforcing plate body (231), and a notch (233) is formed to avoid the hood side beam (3) and the hinge (4).

3. The vehicle body side panel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body of the reinforcing plate (231) and the extension plate (232) are respectively welded to the outer plate of the column (21).

4. The vehicle side panel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side of the reinforcing plate body (231) is provided with a connecting bracket (234), which is connected to the inner plate (22) of the column.

5. The vehicle side panel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side of the extension plate (232) is provided with a guide structure (235) for guiding the hood side beam (3) and / or the hinge (4) toward the inner plate (22) of the column.

6. The vehicle body side panel structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide structure (235) includes a guide rib (2351) that gradually extends towards the inner plate (22) of the column in a front-to-back direction.

7. The vehicle body side panel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hood side beam (3) includes a side beam bottom plate (31), a side beam top plate (32), and a side beam outer plate (33) connecting the outer edges of the side beam bottom plate (31) and the side beam top plate (32); The inner edges of the bottom plate (31) and top plate (32) of the side beam are respectively provided with connecting flanges (34), and the connecting flanges (34) are respectively connected to the side of the inner plate (22) of the column facing the storage cavity (24); The rear ends of the outer plate (33) of the side beam and the bottom plate (31) of the side beam are respectively connected to the outer plate (21) of the column and are located on the front side of the extension plate (232); Along the width direction of the front column (2), the rear end of the outer plate (33) of the side beam is located inside the extension plate (232).

8. The vehicle body side panel structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The front side of the outer plate (21) of the column has a guide step (212); The rear end of the outer plate of the side beam (33) is provided with at least one outer plate connecting insert (331), and the rear end of the bottom plate of the side beam (31) is provided with a bottom plate connecting insert (311). The bottom plate connecting insert (311) is located below the outer plate connecting insert (331) and is arranged parallel to the outer plate connecting insert (331); The outer plate connecting piece (331) and the bottom plate connecting piece (311) are respectively connected to the guide step (212); When a collision occurs, the outer plate connecting insert (331) and the bottom plate connecting insert (311) can respectively pierce the guide step (212).

9. The vehicle body side panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body side structure includes a sill beam (5), the front end of which is connected to the lower part of the front pillar (2); The upper beam (1) of the A-column is provided with an upper beam reinforcing plate (14), and the front end of the upper beam reinforcing plate (14) is flush with the front end of the threshold beam (5).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the vehicle body side structure described in any of the preceding items.

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