Top cover assembly and commercial vehicle
By designing mounting boxes and brackets and setting up drainage channels in the roof assembly of commercial vehicles, the problem of rainwater accumulation was solved, enabling reliable installation of lidar and improving safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202511401736.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-19
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, after lidar is installed on the roof of a commercial vehicle, rainwater can easily enter and accumulate inside the decorative cover, leading to a decrease in reliability and safety.
Design a top cover assembly comprising a mounting box and a bracket. The mounting box has a drainage channel, and the bracket is spaced apart from the drainage channel. Rainwater is drained through the drainage channel, and reliable installation of the lidar is achieved through positioning bosses and fasteners.
Effective drainage of rainwater improves the reliability and safety of lidar, and enhances installation accuracy and appearance.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of commercial vehicles, in particular to a roof assembly and a commercial vehicle. BACKGROUND
[0002] The commercial vehicle with a laser radar is usually provided with a laser radar installed on a roof assembly. The installation of the laser radar needs to consider the gap difference, firmness and drainage performance after installation. In the related art, when the vehicle is driven in the rain, the external rainwater is easy to enter the decorative cover of the laser radar along the outer wall of the roof and to be accumulated. As the accumulated rainwater is more and more, the risk of the rainwater entering the laser radar and the cab inside is also higher and higher, resulting in reduced reliability and safety. SUMMARY
[0003] The present application aims to provide a roof assembly and a commercial vehicle, comprising:
[0004] a roof body, the roof body is provided with a pit, and the bottom of the pit is provided with a through hole;
[0005] a mounting box, the mounting box is fixedly connected inside the roof body, the opening of the mounting box is aligned and communicated with the through hole, the mounting box is provided with a drainage groove, and the end of the drainage groove close to the bottom of the mounting box is higher than the end of the drainage groove close to the opening of the mounting box;
[0006] a bracket, the bracket is used for installing a laser radar, and the bracket is installed inside the mounting box and is spaced apart from the bottom of the drainage groove;
[0007] a decorative cover, the decorative cover is covered in the pit and is fixedly connected with the roof body.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the roof assembly, the mounting box is further provided with a first positioning boss and a second positioning boss, the first positioning boss and the second positioning boss are formed with a plurality of positioning stops, the bracket is provided with a plurality of positioning parts, and the plurality of positioning parts correspond one by one to the plurality of positioning stops.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the roof assembly, the first positioning boss comprises a plurality of sub-positioning bosses, the plurality of positioning parts are connected one by one on the plurality of sub-positioning bosses, and the plurality of sub-positioning bosses are spaced apart and form the drainage groove.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the roof assembly, the plurality of positioning parts are each provided with a positioning hole, the first positioning boss is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, the plurality of positioning holes correspond one by one to the plurality of mounting holes, and a fastener is fixedly connected through the positioning hole and the mounting hole.
[0011] As the preferred technical scheme of the roof assembly, the bracket is provided with a connecting lug, the connecting lug is provided with an adjusting hole, and a fastener is fixedly connected with the decorative cover through the adjusting hole.
[0012] As the preferred technical scheme of the roof assembly, the mounting box is provided with a turned-up edge continuously along the circumference thereof, the turned-up edge is adhesively connected with the roof body through sealing glue, and the sealing glue between the turned-up edge and the roof body is continuously arranged.
[0013] As the preferred technical scheme of the roof assembly, the mounting box is further provided with a connecting hole, and the inner side of the roof body is provided with a connecting column, and a fastener is fixedly connected with the connecting column through the connecting hole.
[0014] As the preferred technical scheme of the roof assembly, the decorative cover is adhesively connected with the roof body through sealing glue.
[0015] As the preferred technical scheme of the roof assembly, the sealing glue between the decorative cover and the roof body is arranged along the circumference of the decorative cover and is disconnected at the lower end of the decorative cover.
[0016] The present application provides a commercial vehicle comprising the roof assembly of any of the above-mentioned schemes.
[0017] The present application has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] The present application provides a roof assembly, which realizes reliable installation of a laser radar by arranging a mounting box and a bracket, and a drainage groove is arranged in the mounting box, so that one end of the drainage groove close to the bottom of the mounting box is higher than the other end close to the opening of the mounting box, rainwater can be discharged through the drainage groove after entering, so that the accumulation of rainwater is avoided, and the reliability and safety are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the roof body in the embodiment of the present application;
[0020] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic view of the inside of the via hole position of the roof body in the embodiment of the present application;
[0021] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic view of the mounting box in the embodiment of the present application;
[0022] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic view of the mounting box and the roof body after assembly in the embodiment of the present application;
[0023] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic view of the bracket and the mounting box after assembly in the embodiment of the present application;
[0024] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic view of the roof assembly in the embodiment of the present application;
[0025] Figure 7 isometric view of the top cover assembly in the embodiment of the present application;
[0026] Figure 8 isometric view of the top cover assembly in the embodiment of the present application;
[0027] in the figure:
[0028] 1, top cover body; 11, via hole; 12, dimple; 13, connecting column;
[0029] 2, mounting box; 21, outer flange; 22, connecting hole; 23, drainage groove; 24, first positioning boss; 25, second positioning boss; 26, mounting hole;
[0030] 3, bracket; 31, first positioning part; 311, first positioning hole; 32, second positioning part; 321, second positioning hole; 33, third positioning part; 331, third positioning hole; 34, connecting lug; 341, adjusting hole;
[0031] 4, decorative cover;
[0032] 10, sealing glue; 100, laser radar. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0033] The technical solutions of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0034] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. Among them, the terms "first position" and "second position" are two different positions, and moreover, the "above", "above" and "above" of the first feature to the second feature include the "above" and "above" of the first feature to the second feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The "below", "below" and "below" of the first feature to the second feature include the "below" and "below" of the first feature to the second feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.
[0035] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless specifically defined and limited otherwise, the terms "mounting", "connected", "connection" should be interpreted broadly, for example, can be fixedly connected, can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanically connected, or electrically connected; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or can be internal communication of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0036] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference signs represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.
[0037] As Figures 1-8 shown, the present application provides a top cover assembly, comprising a top cover body 1, a mounting box 2, a bracket 3 and a decorative cover 4. The top cover body 1 has a recess 12, the bottom of the recess 12 is provided with a through hole 11, the material of the top cover body 1 is preferably glass steel, and the recess and the hole operation can be carried out on the basis of the traditional structure of the top cover body 1, so that a new mold does not need to be developed, and the cost is reduced. The mounting box 2 is fixedly connected inside the top cover body 1, the opening of the mounting box 2 is aligned and communicated with the through hole 11, the mounting box 2 is provided with a drainage groove 23, and the end of the drainage groove 23 close to the bottom of the mounting box 2 is higher than the end of the drainage groove 23 close to the opening of the mounting box 2. The bracket 3 is used for mounting the laser radar 100, and the bracket 3 is installed inside the mounting box 2 and is spaced apart from the bottom of the drainage groove 23. The decorative cover 4 is covered in the recess 12 and is fixedly connected with the top cover body 1. By setting the mounting box 2 and the bracket 3, the laser radar 100 is reliably mounted, and the drainage groove 23 is arranged in the mounting box 2, so that the end of the drainage groove 23 close to the bottom of the mounting box 2 is higher than the end close to the opening of the mounting box 2. After the rainwater enters, it can be discharged through the drainage groove 23, avoiding the accumulation of rainwater, improving the reliability and safety.
[0038] Further, please refer to Figure 3 Figure 5As shown, the mounting box 2 is further provided with a first positioning boss 24 and a second positioning boss 25, the height of the first positioning boss 24 is less than the height of the second positioning boss 25, so that a plurality of positioning stops are formed by the first positioning boss 24 and the second positioning boss 25. The bracket 3 is provided with a plurality of positioning portions, which correspond one-to-one to the plurality of positioning stops. After the bracket 3 is mounted to the mounting box 2, the plurality of positioning portions and the plurality of positioning stops are positioned and matched, so as to obtain high installation accuracy. The first positioning boss 24 includes a plurality of sub-positioning bosses, which are arranged at intervals and form the drainage groove 23. The plurality of positioning portions are connected one-to-one on the plurality of sub-positioning bosses, so that there is a gap between the bracket 3 and the drainage groove 23, thereby avoiding the bracket 3 and the laser radar 100 from being soaked when rain flows out through the drainage groove 23. The bracket 3 and the mounting box 2 are fixedly connected through fasteners, the plurality of positioning portions are each provided with a positioning hole, the first positioning boss 24 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 26, the plurality of positioning holes correspond one-to-one to the plurality of mounting holes 26, and the fasteners are fixedly connected through the positioning holes and the mounting holes 26. Specifically, the first positioning boss 24 and the second positioning boss 25 jointly form three positioning stops, the three positioning stops are each provided with a mounting hole 26, the bracket 3 is provided with a first positioning portion 31, a second positioning portion 32 and a third positioning portion 33, and the first positioning portion 31, the second positioning portion 32 and the third positioning portion 33 are each provided with a positioning hole. The first positioning portion 31, the second positioning portion 32 and the third positioning portion 33 are positioned and matched one-to-one with the three positioning stops, and the three positioning holes are aligned with the three mounting holes 26, so that the assembly accuracy between the bracket 3 and the mounting box 2 is improved.
[0039] Alternatively, the bracket 3 is further provided with a connecting lug 34, the connecting lug 34 is provided with an adjusting hole 341, and the fastener is fixedly connected through the adjusting hole 341 and the decorative cover 4. The connecting lug 34 is provided with two, the two connecting lugs 34 are respectively arranged on the two sides of the bracket 3, and the two connecting lugs 34 are each provided with an adjusting hole 341. The adjusting hole 341 can be provided as a long hole, and the two long holes extend in the same direction, so as to change the position of the decorative cover 4 in the recess 12, and further adjust the gap difference between the decorative cover 4 and the roof body 1. Alternatively, the hole diameter of the adjusting hole 341 is set to be greater than the diameter of the fastener, the fastener includes a screw and a gasket, the position of the decorative cover 4 in the recess 12 is adjusted before the screw is tightened, and then the screw is tightened, which can also achieve the adjustment of the gap difference between the decorative cover 4 and the roof body 1.
[0040] Further, as shown in FIG. 6, Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, the mounting box 2 is provided with an outward turning edge 21 continuous along the circumference thereof, the outward turning edge 21 is bonded to the inner side of the top cover body 1 by the sealant 10, and the sealant 10 between the outward turning edge 21 and the inner side of the top cover body 1 is continuously provided, thereby effectively sealing the contact position of the mounting box 2 and the top cover body 1. The mounting box 2 is also provided with a connecting hole 22, and the inner side of the top cover body 1 is provided with a connecting column 13, and the fastener is fixedly connected through the connecting hole 22 and the connecting column 13, so that the connection between the mounting box 2 and the top cover body 1 is more firm.
[0041] Further, the curvature of the edge position of the decorative cover 4 is similar or equal to the curvature of the corresponding pit 12 area, so that the decorative cover 4 can better cooperate with the pit 12 area. At the same time, the thickness of the edge position of the decorative cover 4 is less than or equal to the depth of the pit 12 area, so as to avoid the obvious protrusion of the edge of the decorative cover 4 from the pit 12, and the obvious difference in surface. The decorative cover 4 and the outer side of the top cover body 1 are bonded by the sealant 10 to ensure the aesthetic degree. The sealant 10 between the decorative cover 4 and the top cover body 1 is provided along the circumference of the decorative cover 4 and is disconnected at the lower end of the decorative cover 4, so that the rainwater in the mounting box 2 can be smoothly discharged from the drainage groove 23.
[0042] Specifically, when the laser radar 100 is installed to the top cover assembly in the embodiment, first, the pit 12 is processed on the top cover body 1, and the via hole 11 is provided on the bottom of the pit 12, and the connecting column 13 is bonded or welded on the inner side of the top cover body 1. The laser radar 100 is pre-assembled on the bracket 3, the bracket 3 is positioned and matched with the mounting box 2, and then the bracket 3 and the mounting box 2 are fixedly connected by the fastener. The outward turning edge 21 of the mounting box 2 is continuously coated with the sealant 10, the opening of the mounting box 2 is aligned with the via hole 11, part of the laser radar 100 and the bracket 3 is penetrated out from the inner side of the top cover body 1 through the via hole 11, the mounting box 2 is bonded to the inner side of the top cover body 1, and the fastener is connected through the connecting hole 22 of the mounting box 2 and the connecting column 13 of the top cover body 1. Finally, the sealant 10 is continuously coated along the circumference of the edge of the decorative cover 4 but not closed, and the sealant 10 is disconnected at the lower end of the decorative cover 4, the decorative cover is bonded on the bottom of the pit 12, the fastener is used to connect the decorative cover 4 and the bracket 3, and the position of the decorative cover 4 is adjusted before the fastener is tightened, so that the gap difference between the decorative cover 4 and the top cover body 1 meets the requirements, and the fastener is tightened.
[0043] The present application provides a commercial vehicle comprising the top cover assembly in the embodiment, by providing the top cover assembly in the embodiment, the top cover body 1 of the traditional vehicle model can be partially modified, without the need for additional development of new molds, and the sealing and drainage performance of the installation position of the laser radar 100 are improved, the gap difference of the decorative cover 4 position is adjustable, and the appearance quality is improved.
[0044] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present application are merely example for clearly explaining the present application, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present application. Based on the above description, other different forms of changes or variations can be made by those skilled in the art. Here, it is not necessary and also impossible to enumerate all the embodiments. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present application.
Claims
1. A top cover assembly, characterized in that, include: Top cover body (1), the top cover body (1) has a recess (12), and the bottom of the recess (12) is provided with a through hole (11); Mounting box (2), which is fixedly connected inside the top cover body (1), with the opening of the mounting box (2) aligned and connected to the through hole (11), and the mounting box (2) provided with a drainage groove (23), the end of the drainage groove (23) near the bottom of the mounting box (2) being higher than the end of the drainage groove (23) near the opening of the mounting box (2); A bracket (3) is used to mount a lidar (100). The bracket (3) is installed inside the mounting box (2) and spaced apart from the bottom of the drainage channel (23). Decorative cover (4), which covers the recess (12) and is fixedly connected to the top cover body (1).
2. The top cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting box (2) is also provided with a first positioning boss (24) and a second positioning boss (25). The first positioning boss (24) and the second positioning boss (25) form multiple positioning stops. The bracket (3) is provided with multiple positioning parts, and the multiple positioning parts correspond one-to-one with the multiple positioning stops.
3. The top cover assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first positioning boss (24) includes multiple sub-positioning bosses, and the multiple positioning parts are connected one-to-one on the multiple sub-positioning bosses. The multiple sub-positioning bosses are spaced apart and form the drainage groove (23).
4. The top cover assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the positioning parts is provided with a positioning hole, and the first positioning boss (24) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (26). The plurality of positioning holes correspond one-to-one with the plurality of mounting holes (26), and the fastener passes through the positioning hole and is fixedly connected to the mounting hole (26).
5. The top cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket (3) is provided with a connecting ear (34), and the connecting ear (34) is provided with an adjustment hole (341). The fastener passes through the adjustment hole (341) and is fixedly connected to the decorative cover (4).
6. The top cover assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The mounting box (2) is provided with an outward flange (21) that is continuous along its circumference. The outward flange (21) is bonded to the top cover body (1) by a sealant (10), and the sealant (10) between the outward flange (21) and the top cover body (1) is continuously provided.
7. The top cover assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting box (2) is also provided with a connection hole (22), and a connecting post (13) is provided on the inner side of the top cover body (1). Fasteners pass through the connection hole (22) and are fixedly connected to the connecting post (13).
8. The top cover assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The decorative cover (4) is bonded to the top cover body (1) with sealant (10).
9. The top cover assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sealant (10) between the decorative cover (4) and the top cover body (1) is provided along the circumference of the decorative cover (4) and is broken at the lower end of the decorative cover (4).
10. A commercial vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the top cover assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.