Vehicle body assembly, vehicle comprising vehicle body assembly and assembling method of vehicle body assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle body assembly, a vehicle comprising the same and an assembling method of the vehicle body assembly. The vehicle body assembly comprises an anti-collision beam, a cross beam and a flow guide plate, the flow guide plate is positioned below the cross beam relative to the vertical direction of a vehicle, the flow guide plate is in lap joint with the anti-collision beam and assembled to the cross beam through a plurality of positioning parts and a plurality of fasteners, and each positioning part comprises a first positioning part arranged on the flow guide plate and a second positioning part arranged on the flow guide plate, the first positioning part is arranged on the guide plate, the second positioning part is arranged on the cross beam and matched with the first positioning part in a clamping manner, so that the guide plate and the cross beam are mutually positioned in at least two different directions, the guide plate is further provided with at least one through hole, and the at least one through hole is configured to enable at least one of the positioning parts to be visible from the lower part of the guide plate. The vehicle body assembly has multiple beneficial effects, particularly, the multiple positioning parts are arranged to pre-support the flow guide plate and limit the flow guide plate in multiple directions, and at least one through hole is formed, so that the problem that the assembly sight line of the flow guide plate is hindered is solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle body construction, and more particularly, to a vehicle body assembly, a vehicle comprising such a vehicle body assembly, and a method of assembling such a vehicle body assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] The front portion of the vehicle is provided with a front collision beam, a cross beam (i.e. a front cross beam of the vehicle body bottom structure) located behind the front collision beam, and a deflector extending rearward from below the front collision beam.

[0003] When assembling, the front portion of the deflector is first engaged to the front collision beam by a snap joint, at this time, the rear portion of the deflector will have a tendency to rotate downward under the action of gravity, and then the rear portion of the deflector is assembled to the cross beam by fasteners.

[0004] However, since the deflector is not limited in the lateral direction of the vehicle relative to the front collision beam or the cross beam, and a visual blind area is generated for the worker standing below the deflector during assembly, it is difficult to determine the accurate position of the fasteners relative to the cross beam, and the installation cannot be smoothly carried out. SUMMARY

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to provide a vehicle body assembly to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art. That is, in the vehicle body assembly, the deflector can be limited from multiple directions, unnecessary movement and rotation of the deflector during assembly are prevented, the visual blind area is eliminated, and the convenience and accuracy of installation are improved.

[0006] A first aspect of the present application provides a vehicle body assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a front collision beam; a cross beam located behind the front collision beam relative to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and extending in the lateral direction of the vehicle; and a deflector located below the cross beam relative to the vertical direction of the vehicle, wherein the deflector is engaged to the front collision beam and assembled to the cross beam by a plurality of positioning portions and a plurality of fasteners, each of the plurality of positioning portions comprises: a first positioning portion provided on the deflector; and a second positioning portion provided on the cross beam, the second positioning portion is matched with the first positioning portion to position the deflector and the cross beam relative to each other in at least two different directions, and the deflector is further provided with at least one through hole configured to make at least one of the positioning portions visible from below the deflector.

[0007] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the first positioning portion comprises a snap tongue protruding from the deflector towards the cross beam; and the second positioning portion comprises a snap joint opening through which the snap tongue passes and matches with the snap tongue.

[0008] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the clamping tongue comprises a first section extending substantially in an arc shape from the deflector plate and a second section extending from a free end of the first section towards the deflector plate.

[0009] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, a dimension of the first section along the transverse direction matches a dimension of the clamping opening along the transverse direction, so that the deflector plate and the cross beam are positioned relative to each other along the transverse direction.

[0010] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, a portion of the free end of the first section forms a first abutting surface which abuts an edge portion of the clamping opening along the vertical direction, so that the deflector plate and the cross beam are positioned relative to each other along the vertical direction.

[0011] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the first section comprises a second abutting surface and the second section comprises a third abutting surface oriented in a reverse direction to the second abutting surface, the second and third abutting surfaces abutting two opposite edges of the clamping opening along the longitudinal direction, respectively, so that the deflector plate and the cross beam are positioned relative to each other along the longitudinal direction.

[0012] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, the deflector plate comprises a plurality of bosses protruding towards the cross beam, an edge of each boss extends a clamping tongue, and at least one of the plurality of bosses has a hollow structure to form the through hole.

[0013] According to an optional embodiment of the present application, each of the plurality of fasteners is a screw.

[0014] A second aspect of the present application provides a vehicle comprising the vehicle body assembly according to the first aspect of the present application.

[0015] A third aspect of the present application provides an assembly method for assembling the vehicle body assembly according to the first aspect of the present application, comprising the following steps in sequence: providing the deflector plate, the cross beam and the bumper beam; clamping the deflector plate to the bumper beam; clamping the deflector plate to the cross beam through the plurality of positioning portions; and fixing the deflector plate to the cross beam through the plurality of fasteners.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the vehicle body assembly according to the present application has a plurality of beneficial effects, in particular: the plurality of positioning portions provide pre-support and multi-directional limiting for the deflector plate, and the at least one through hole solves the obstruction in the assembly line of sight of the deflector plate, improving the installation efficiency of the deflector plate. In addition, the deflector plate has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has a low cost, and can be widely applied in various types of vehicles. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present application will be better understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals designate identical or similar elements in the figures.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a vehicle, in which the position of a body assembly according to the present application is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a body assembly according to the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a deflector of the body assembly;

[0021] Figure 4 is a top view of the deflector, in which an enlarged portion shows a fastener and a positioning portion provided on the deflector;

[0022] Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of the positioning portion;

[0023] Figure 6 is a partial perspective view of the positioning portion from another viewing angle;

[0024] Figure 7 is a partial perspective view of the positioning portion from yet another viewing angle;

[0025] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the plane A-A in Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the plane B-B in Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the plane C-C in Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 11 is a schematic view of an assembly of the body assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following detailed description discusses the implementation and use of specific examples. It should be understood, however, that the specific examples discussed are merely illustrative in nature and are not intended to limit the scope of the application.

[0030] In the present specification, when describing the positional relationship of the structures of various components, directional expressions such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back" and the like are not absolute, but are relative. When the various components are arranged as shown in the drawings, these directional expressions are appropriate, but when the positions of the various components in the drawings are changed, these directional expressions should also be changed accordingly.

[0031] In the present specification, "front" and "back" are defined with reference to the front-to-back direction of the vehicle X. In addition, the X direction represents the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (i.e., the direction of travel of the vehicle), the Y direction represents the lateral direction of the vehicle (i.e., the direction at a 90-degree angle with respect to the direction of travel), and the Z direction represents the vertical direction of the vehicle (i.e., the up-down direction).

[0032] A preferred embodiment of the vehicle body assembly 100 according to the present application will be described in detail below with the aid of the accompanying drawings.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1 to 4 , the vehicle body assembly 100 according to the present application comprises a bumper beam 2, a cross beam 3 (i.e., a front cross beam of the vehicle body bottom structure) positioned rearward of the bumper beam 2 with respect to the X direction of the vehicle V and extending in the Y direction of the vehicle V, and a deflector 4 positioned below the cross beam 3 with respect to the Z direction of the vehicle V. The front portion of the deflector 4 is lapped to the bumper beam 2 by a plurality of hooks 41, and the rear portion of the deflector 4 is assembled to the cross beam 3 by a plurality of positioning portions 5 and a plurality of fasteners 6. Each of the plurality of positioning portions 5 comprises a first positioning portion 51 provided on the deflector 4 and a second positioning portion 52 provided on the cross beam 3, the second positioning portion 52 being in snap-fit engagement with the first positioning portion 51 so that the deflector 4 and the cross beam 3 can be positioned with respect to each other in at least two different directions when assembled. The deflector 4 is further provided with at least one through hole 42 configured for at least one of the positioning portions 5 to be visible from below the deflector 4.

[0034] The vehicle body assembly 100 according to the present application provides pre-support and positioning in multiple directions for the deflector 4 through the provision of the plurality of positioning portions 5. At the same time, the provision of the through hole 42 solves the obstruction existing in the assembly line of sight of the deflector 4, so that the assembly personnel can clearly observe the assembly of the positioning portions 5 through the deflector 4, reducing the risk of mispositioning or collision of the deflector 4 during assembly.

[0035] Figures 5 to 7 Partial perspective views of the positioning portion 5 from different angles are shown, wherein Figure 7 is a perspective view of the positioning portion 5 from below to above. In combination with Figures 5 to 7 and Figures 8 to 10As shown in the sectional view, the first positioning portion 51 includes a clamping tongue 53 protruding from the deflector plate 4 toward the crossbeam 3, and the second positioning portion 52 includes a clamping opening 54 through which the clamping tongue 53 passes and which matches the clamping tongue 53. In addition, the second positioning portion 52 further includes a clamping groove 58 formed on the crossbeam 3, which is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the clamping tongue 53 after the clamping tongue 53 passes through the clamping opening 54.

[0036] According to an implementation variant, the clamping tongue 53 can also be provided on the crossbeam 3 and protrude toward the deflector plate 4, and the clamping opening 54 that matches the clamping tongue 53 is correspondingly provided on the deflector plate 4.

[0037] More specifically, as shown in the sectional view, Figures 5 to 7 the clamping tongue 53 includes a first segment 55 extending upward from the deflector plate 4 in a generally arched shape, and a second segment 56 extending downward from a portion of the free end face of the first segment 55 toward the deflector plate 4, wherein the dimension of the first segment 55 along the Y direction is slightly greater than the dimension of the second segment 56 along the Y direction. This curved structure of the clamping tongue 53 not only facilitates its insertion into the clamping opening 54, but also helps it to have a larger elastic space.

[0038] In the embodiment shown, the dimension of the first segment 55 along the Y direction matches the dimension of the clamping opening 54 along the Y direction, so that the deflector plate 4 and the crossbeam 3 are positioned relative to each other along the Y direction. For example, as shown in the sectional view, Figure 10 according to an embodiment, the Y-direction gap G between the first segment 55 and the clamping opening 54 is only about 1 mm, so as to facilitate the smooth insertion of the clamping tongue 53 into the clamping opening 54 and provide accurate Y-direction positioning for the deflector plate 4.

[0039] In addition, a portion of the free end face of the first segment 55 forms a first abutting face 551 that abuts downward along the Z direction against an edge portion of the clamping opening 54, so that the deflector plate 4 and the crossbeam 3 are positioned relative to each other along the Z direction and can provide pre-support for the deflector plate 4 along the Z direction.

[0040] In addition, the first segment 55 includes a second abutting face 552 oriented rearward, and the second segment 56 includes a third abutting face 553 oriented forward opposite to the second abutting face 552, which respectively abut against two opposite edge portions of the clamping opening 54 along the X direction, so that the deflector plate 4 and the crossbeam 3 are positioned relative to each other along the X direction.

[0041] In the illustrated embodiment, the guide plate 4 includes a plurality of bosses 57 protruding toward the crossbeam 3, each boss 57 having an edge from which a latch 53 extends, and at least one of these bosses 57 has a hollow structure to form the through hole 42. More specifically, the bosses 57 with hollow structures include sidewalls 571 defining the through hole 42, and the latches 53 extend upward from the upper edge of the sidewalls.

[0042] Multiple fasteners 6 and multiple positioning parts 5 are alternately arranged on the guide plate 4 along the Y direction. For example, a total of three fasteners 6 and two positioning parts 5 are arranged along the Y direction, each fastener 6 passing through a fastening boss 67 (e.g., having approximately the same protrusion height as the boss 57) protruding from the guide plate 4 toward the crossbeam 3, so as to form a fixed connection between the guide plate 4 and the crossbeam 3 at the location of the fastening boss 67. It is understood that the number and position of the fasteners 6 and positioning parts 5 are determined according to actual needs, and the present invention does not limit this. Preferably, each of the multiple fasteners 6 is a screw.

[0043] like Figure 11 As shown, when assembling the body assembly 100, after providing the air deflector 4, crossbeam 3, and anti-collision beam 2, the installer stands below the air deflector 4 and holds the front and rear of the air deflector 4 with both hands respectively. First, the front of the air deflector 4 is attached to the anti-collision beam 2 using the hooks 41. Then, the rear of the air deflector 4 is attached to the crossbeam 3 using multiple positioning parts 5 to achieve the pre-positioning of the air deflector 4 on the crossbeam 3. Finally, the air deflector 4 is fixed to the crossbeam 3 using multiple fasteners 6 to complete the assembly of the air deflector 4 on the crossbeam 3. The pre-support and positioning provided by the positioning parts 5 facilitates the subsequent assembly of the fasteners 6, and the through holes 42 allow the installer to directly observe the position of the positioning parts 5, improving the accuracy and stability of the assembly.

[0044] The technical content and features of the present invention have been disclosed above. However, it is understood that those skilled in the art can make various changes and improvements to the above-disclosed concept under the creative idea of ​​the present invention, but all of these shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0045] The above description of the embodiments is exemplary and not restrictive, and the scope of protection of the present invention is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A body assembly (100) for a vehicle (V), comprising: Anti-collision beam (2); A crossbeam (3), positioned relative to the longitudinal direction (X) of the vehicle (V) behind the anti-collision beam (2) and extending along the lateral direction (Y) of the vehicle (V); and A deflector (4) is positioned below the crossbeam (3) in the vertical direction (Z) relative to the vehicle (V). The deflector (4) overlaps the anti-collision beam (2) and is assembled to the crossbeam (3) by multiple positioning parts (5) and multiple fasteners (6). The feature is that each of the plurality of positioning parts (5) includes: The first positioning part (51) is provided on the guide plate (4); and A second positioning part (52) is provided on the crossbeam (3), which engages with the first positioning part (51) to position the guide plate (4) and the crossbeam (3) relative to each other in at least two different directions. Furthermore, the guide plate (4) is provided with at least one through hole (42), which is configured to make at least one of the positioning parts (5) visible from below the guide plate (4).

2. The vehicle body assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first positioning part (51) includes a latch (53) protruding from the guide plate (4) toward the crossbeam (3); The second positioning part (52) includes a snap-fit ​​opening (54) through which the latch (53) passes and which matches the latch (53).

3. The vehicle body assembly (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The latch (53) includes a generally arched first section (55) extending from the deflector (4) and a second section (56) extending from the free end face of the first section (55) toward the deflector (4).

4. The vehicle body assembly (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The dimensions of the first section (55) along the lateral direction (Y) are matched with the dimensions of the snap-fit ​​opening (54) along the lateral direction (Y) so that the guide plate (4) and the crossbeam (3) are positioned relative to each other along the lateral direction (Y).

5. The vehicle body assembly (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, A portion of the free end face of the first section (55) forms a first abutting surface (551), which abuts against the edge portion of the snap-fit ​​opening (54) along the vertical direction (Z) so that the guide plate (4) and the crossbeam (3) are positioned relative to each other along the vertical direction (Z).

6. The body assembly (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first section (55) includes a second abutment surface (552), and the second section (56) includes a third abutment surface (553) oriented in the opposite direction to the second abutment surface (552), the second abutment surface (552) and the third abutment surface (553) respectively abut against two opposite edges of the snap-fit ​​opening (54) along the longitudinal direction (X) so that the guide plate (4) and the crossbeam (3) are positioned relative to each other along the longitudinal direction (X).

7. The vehicle body assembly (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide plate (4) includes a plurality of bosses (57) protruding toward the crossbeam (3), each boss (57) having a tab (53) extending from its edge, and at least one of the plurality of bosses (57) having a hollow structure to form the through hole (42).

8. The body assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, Each of the plurality of fasteners (6) is a screw.

9. A vehicle (V), characterized in that, Includes the body assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A method for assembling a vehicle body assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The steps are as follows: Provide the flow guide plate (4), the crossbeam (3) and the anti-collision beam (2); The guide plate (4) is overlapped to the anti-collision beam (2); The guide plate (4) is snapped onto the crossbeam (3) by the plurality of positioning parts (5); and The guide plate (4) is fixed to the crossbeam (3) by the plurality of fasteners (6).

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