Vehicle comprising bumper skin fitted with radar cover

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle comprising a bumper skin provided with a radar cover, said vehicle comprising: a bumper skin (10) provided with an opening (11); a cover plate (20) detachably mounted to the bumper skin and covering the opening; and a radar (30) mounted to a bumper frame or an anti-collision beam of the vehicle. The cover plate includes: at least one hook portion (24) projecting inwardly from a first edge of the cover plate to hook an edge of the opening and allow the cover plate to rotate about the edge of the opening, where the at least one hook portion is aligned with the radar in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and the at least one first clamping part (25) protrudes inwards from a second edge, opposite to the first edge, of the cover plate so as to be matched with the edge of the opening in a clamping manner. According to the vehicle, the radar is convenient to maintain, and the radar can be prevented from being damaged under the condition that the vehicle is collided at a low speed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to the field of vehicle body structures. More specifically, the present invention relates to a vehicle including a bumper skin with a radar cover plate mounted thereon. Background Art

[0002] Vehicle radars, as important safety accessories in vehicles, can include various types such as speed measurement radars, obstacle detection radars, adaptive cruise control radars, collision avoidance radars, etc. In addition, some other control functions, such as vehicle identification, positioning, navigation, etc., can be achieved with the help of radars.

[0003] Vehicle radars are generally mounted on a bumper skeleton or a crash beam behind a bumper skin of a vehicle through a bracket. The bumper skin of some vehicle models is provided with an opening positioned in front of the radar and a cover plate for covering the opening. This cover plate can not only provide an aesthetic decoration effect but also be conveniently disassembled when needed for radar maintenance.

[0004] This cover plate is generally mounted on the bumper skin through a buckle. However, if the buckle on the rear side of the cover plate is positioned directly in front of the radar, it will result in too small a longitudinal distance between the buckle and the radar on the vehicle. Therefore, in the case of a low-speed frontal collision of the vehicle, it is easy for the buckle to touch the radar and cause damage to the radar. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle including a bumper skin with a radar cover plate mounted thereon to overcome at least one defect existing in the above prior art. More specifically, the vehicle according to the present invention is not only convenient for radar maintenance but also can avoid causing damage to the radar in the case of a low-speed collision of the vehicle.

[0006] To this end, the present invention provides a vehicle, which includes: a bumper skin provided with an opening; a cover plate detachably mounted to the bumper skin and covering the opening; and a radar mounted to the bumper skeleton or crash beam of the vehicle. The cover plate includes: at least one hook portion protruding inward from a first edge of the cover plate to hook an edge of the opening and allowing the cover plate to rotate around the edge of the opening, wherein the at least one hook portion is aligned with the radar in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and at least one first clamping portion protruding inward from a second edge of the cover plate opposite to the first edge to be in clamping cooperation with the edge of the opening.

[0007] According to the above technical concept, the present invention can further include any one or more of the following optional embodiments.

[0008] According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, in the longitudinal direction, the minimum distance between the at least one hook portion and the radar is greater than or equal to 3 mm.

[0009] According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, in the longitudinal direction, the minimum distance between the at least one hook portion and the radar is greater than or equal to 5 mm.

[0010] According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the cover plate includes a plurality of hook portions spaced along a first edge of the cover plate and a plurality of first latching portions spaced along a second edge of the cover plate and opposite to the plurality of hook portions.

[0011] According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of hook portions includes a first extension portion extending inward from the first edge of the cover plate and a second extension portion extending by bending from the first extension portion to hook the opening edge.

[0012] According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, each of the plurality of first latching portions includes a buckle cooperating with a first latching hole provided on the opening edge.

[0013] According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the cover plate further includes at least one second latching portion, and the at least one second latching portion protrudes inward from a third edge of the cover plate connecting the first edge and the second edge to be in latching cooperation with the edge of the opening.

[0014] According to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the cover plate includes a plurality of second latching portions, and each of the plurality of second latching portions includes a second latching hole cooperating with a latching block provided on the opening edge.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the vehicle according to the present invention has a plurality of beneficial technical effects, especially: positioning the edge of the cover plate provided with hook portions in front of the radar, ensuring that there is a sufficient minimum distance between the cover plate and the radar in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Therefore, not only can the radar be easily maintained by removing the cover plate, but also the hook portion can be prevented from touching the radar and causing damage to the radar in the case of a low-speed frontal collision of the vehicle; in addition, the cover plate has a simple structure, is convenient to manufacture and install, and has a low cost, so it can be widely applied to various types of vehicles. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood through the following preferred embodiments described in detail in conjunction with the drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or similar components.

[0017] Figure 1 is a front view of the front side of a bumper skin of a vehicle;

[0018] Figure 2A It is a schematic diagram of the rear side of the bumper skin of a vehicle in an embodiment of the present invention in the radar cover area;

[0019] Figure 2B It is Figure 2A a schematic diagram of the rear side of the cover plate in

[0020] Figure 2C It is Figure 2A a schematic diagram of the distance between the cover plate in

[0021] Figure 3A It is a schematic diagram of the rear side of the bumper skin of a vehicle for comparative reference in the radar cover area;

[0022] Figure 3B It is Figure 3A a schematic diagram of the rear side of the cover plate in

[0023] Figure 3C It is Figure 3A a schematic diagram of the distance between the cover plate in

[0024] The elements in the drawings are shown for simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily drawn to an exact scale. It should be understood that these drawings can not only be used for the interpretation and illustration of the present invention, but also help to define the present invention when necessary. Detailed Embodiments

[0025] The implementation and use of specific embodiments will be discussed in detail below. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments discussed only exemplarily illustrate specific ways of implementing and using the present invention and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0026] In this specification, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this specification can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In addition, in this specification, directional expressions such as "inside" and "outside" are defined with reference to the direction of the vehicle, that is, "inward" refers to the direction towards the inside of the vehicle, and "outward" refers to the direction towards the outside of the vehicle.

[0028] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with the aid of the drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the front side of the bumper skin 10 of a vehicle (specifically, the front bumper skin forming the front surface of the vehicle). As Figure 1As shown, the body structure of the vehicle includes a bumper skin 10, a cover plate 20, and a radar 30 (refer to Figure 2C and Figure 3C ). An opening 11 that is generally rectangular is provided at the bottom center position of the bumper skin 10. The generally rectangular cover plate 20 is detachably mounted to the bumper skin 10 and covers the opening 11. The radar 30 is mounted to the bumper frame or the anti-collision beam 40 of the vehicle behind the opening 11 of the bumper skin 10 with respect to the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle (i.e., the direction indicating the traveling direction of the vehicle). Therefore, the cover plate 20 can not only provide an appearance decoration effect for the front surface of the vehicle, but also be conveniently detached when necessary to facilitate the maintenance of the radar 30.

[0030] Figures 2A to 2C A preferred embodiment of the above-described body structure of the vehicle according to the present invention is shown. As Figures 2A to 2C shown, the cover plate 20 has a lower edge 21, an upper edge 22 opposite to the lower edge 21, and two side edges 23 connecting the lower edge 21 and the upper edge 22, and the cover plate 20 includes: at least one, preferably a plurality of hook portions 24 protruding inward (i.e., backward) from the lower edge 21 of the cover plate 20, such as two hook portions 24 spaced along the lower edge 21 of the cover plate 20 as shown; at least one, preferably a plurality of first engaging portions 25 protruding inward (i.e., backward) from the upper edge 22 of the cover plate 20, such as two first engaging portions 25 spaced along the upper edge 22 of the cover plate 20 and opposite to the two hook portions 24 as shown; and at least one, preferably a plurality of second engaging portions 26 protruding inward (i.e., backward) from the side edges 23 of the cover plate 20, such as two second engaging portions 26 protruding from the opposite two side edges 23 of the cover plate 20 as shown.

[0031] More specifically, each of the two hook portions 24 includes a first extension portion 241 extending inward (i.e., backward) from the lower edge 21 of the cover plate 20, and a second extension portion 242 extending downward and bent from the end of the first extension portion 241 so as to be able to hook onto the lower edge 12 of the opening 11. Each of the two first latching portions 25 includes a latch 251 provided at its end and capable of cooperating with a corresponding first latching hole 131 provided on the upper edge 13 of the opening 11. Each of the two second latching portions 26 includes a second latching hole 261 for cooperating with a corresponding latching block provided on the side edge 14 of the opening 11. When installing the cover plate 20, the hook portions 24 of the cover plate 20 can be first hooked onto the lower edge 12 of the opening 11, so that the cover plate 20 can rotate around the lower edge 12 of the opening 11 through the hook portions 24. Therefore, after the hooking is completed, it is only necessary to simply push the cover plate 20 by hand to rotate the cover plate 20 until the latch 251 of the first latching portion 25 on the upper part of the cover plate 20 passes backward through the first latching hole 131 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle to be latched and cooperated with the upper edge 13 of the opening 11, and the second latching hole 261 of the second latching portion 26 on the side part of the cover plate 20 is latched and cooperated with the latching block on the side edge 14 of the opening 11, thus completing the installation of the cover plate 20 on the bumper skin 10.

[0032] According to the present invention, as Figure 2C shown, the two hook portions 24 provided at the lower part of the cover plate 20 are aligned with the rear radar 30 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. Preferably, in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, the minimum distance L1 between the two hook portions 24 (specifically, the second extension portion 242 of the hook portion 24) and the radar 30 is greater than or equal to 3 mm, and more preferably greater than or equal to 5 mm.

[0033] Figures 3A to 3C shows a similar body structure for comparative reference. As Figures 3A to 3CAs shown, the difference between this vehicle body structure and the above-mentioned embodiment of the present invention is only that the positions of the two hook portions 24 and the two first clamping portions 25 on the cover plate 20 are swapped with each other. More specifically, in this vehicle body structure, the cover plate 20 includes: two hook portions 24 protruding inward from the upper edge 22 of the cover plate 20; two first clamping portions 25 protruding inward from the lower edge 21 of the cover plate 20; and two second clamping portions 26 protruding inward from the opposite two side edges 23 of the cover plate 20 respectively. Each of the two hook portions 24 includes a first extension portion 241 extending inward from the upper edge 22 of the cover plate 20 and a second extension portion 242 extending upward and bent from the end of the first extension portion 241 so as to be able to hook onto the upper edge 13 of the opening 11. Each of the two first clamping portions 25 includes a buckle 251 provided at its end and capable of cooperating with a corresponding clamping hole 121 provided on the lower edge 12 of the opening 11. In this structure, the buckles 251 of the two first clamping portions 25 provided at the lower part of the cover plate 20 are aligned with the rear radar 30 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. Due to the relatively large longitudinal dimension of the first clamping portion 25 and its buckle 251, the minimum distance L2 between the end of the buckle 251 and the radar 30 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle is generally less than or equal to 2 mm.

[0034] Therefore, compared with this structure, considering that the hook portion 24 having a bent shape has a smaller longitudinal dimension than the buckle 251, the present invention is designed such that the hook portion 24 of the cover plate 20 is aligned with the radar 30 in the longitudinal direction X, thereby increasing the minimum distance between the cover plate 20 and the radar 30 in the longitudinal direction X. Therefore, when the vehicle undergoes a low-speed frontal collision at the position of the cover plate 20, it can be avoided that the cover plate 20 touches the radar 30 backward and causes damage to the radar 30.

[0035] The technical content and technical features of the present invention have been disclosed above. However, it can be understood that under the creative concept of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make various changes and improvements to the above-disclosed concept, but all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0036] The description of the above embodiments is exemplary rather than restrictive, and the protection scope of the present invention is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle having a longitudinal direction (X) representing the driving direction and comprising: A bumper skin (10) provided with an opening (11); A cover plate (20) detachably mounted to the bumper skin (10) and covering the opening (11); and A radar (30) mounted to a bumper frame or a crash beam (40) of the vehicle, Characterized in that the cover plate (20) comprises: At least one hook portion (24) protruding inwards from a first edge (21) of the cover plate (20) to hook the edge of the opening (11) and allowing the cover plate (20) to rotate around the edge of the opening (11), wherein the at least one hook portion (24) is aligned with the radar (30) in the longitudinal direction (X); and At least one first clamping portion (25) protruding inwards from a second edge (22) of the cover plate (20) opposite to the first edge (21) to engage with the edge of the opening (11) in a clamping manner.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the longitudinal direction (X), the minimum distance (L1) between the at least one hook portion (24) and the radar (30) is greater than or equal to 3 mm.

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the longitudinal direction (X), the minimum distance (L1) between the at least one hook portion (24) and the radar (30) is greater than or equal to 5 mm.

4. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The cover plate (20) comprises a plurality of hook portions (24) spaced along the first edge (21) of the cover plate (20) and a plurality of first clamping portions (25) spaced along the second edge (22) of the cover plate (20) and opposite to the plurality of hook portions (24).

5. The vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of hook portions (24) comprises a first extension portion (241) extending inwards from the first edge (21) of the cover plate (20) and a second extension portion (242) bent and extending from the first extension portion (241) to hook the edge of the opening (11).

6. The vehicle according to any one of claims 4, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of first clamping portions (25) comprises a snap (251) cooperating with a first clamping hole (131) provided at the edge of the opening (11).

7. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The cover plate (20) further comprises at least one second clamping portion (26) protruding inwards from a third edge (23) of the cover plate (20) connecting the first edge (21) and the second edge (22) to engage with the edge of the opening (11) in a clamping manner.

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cover plate (20) comprises a plurality of second clamping portions (26), and each of the plurality of second clamping portions (26) comprises a second clamping hole (261) cooperating with a clamping block provided at the edge of the opening (11).

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