Integrated automobile front end structure

By integrating the front-end structure of the vehicle, the front frame assembly, front bumper mechanism and headlight bracket assembly are connected in one piece, which solves the problems of assembly complexity and insufficient operating space caused by the scattered placement of headlights and front bumper, and realizes simplified assembly and improved operating efficiency.

CN121469734APending Publication Date: 2026-02-06CHINA FAW CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511782004.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-29
Publication Date
2026-02-06

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the headlights and front bumper are set up separately, which makes the assembly process complicated, takes a long time, and has limited operating space, causing inconvenience to the workers.

Method used

An integrated automotive front-end structure is adopted, which forms an integrated front-end structure by detachably connecting the front-end frame assembly with the front bumper mechanism and headlight bracket assembly, and then connecting it with the body, simplifying the assembly process.

Benefits of technology

It reduces assembly steps, avoids excessive time spent on the main line, improves the utilization rate of operating space, and facilitates operation by staff.

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Abstract

The invention provides an integrated automobile front-end structure, and relates to the technical field of automobile front-end parts, the integrated automobile front-end structure comprises a front-end frame assembly, a front bumper mechanism and two groups of headlamp support assemblies, the front bumper mechanism comprises a front bumper assembly and a connecting piece, and the front bumper assembly is detachably connected with the front-end frame assembly through the connecting piece; the two headlamp support assemblies are detachably connected with the corresponding ends of the front end frame assembly respectively. The front end frame assembly is used for being connected with an external vehicle body. The technical problems that in the prior art, due to the fact that a headlamp and a front bumper are arranged in a scattered mode, the assembling steps are complex, the main line occupation time is long, and due to the structure, the operation space is limited, and operation of workers is not convenient are solved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile front end components, in particular to an integrated automobile front end structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the gradual white-hot competition in the automobile industry, more and more automobile manufacturers use larger size tires and more complex headlight technology to improve the luxury of appearance, which means that the tire and headlight structure will occupy more vehicle space; this will cause the space of the plastic front end frame to be insufficient, and higher requirements are put forward for the matching control of the front bumper, headlight and other appearance parts.

[0003] The existing headlight and front bumper fixing structure is often scattered in different assemblies, or even distributed on the welded body-in-white and assembly bracket, which makes the overall size chain longer. The traditional assembly sequence is front end frame, headlight, front bumper beam assembly, and front bumper cover in turn. Such a way occupies a long time on the main line, and the existing structure of the headlight needs to be adjusted from the back of the vehicle, and the tool operation space is very limited, which brings many inconveniences to the operation of the workers. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide an integrated automobile front end structure to alleviate the technical problems in the prior art caused by the scattered arrangement of the headlight and the front bumper, which causes the assembly steps to be complex, the main line to be occupied for a long time, and the operation space to be limited due to the structure, which is not convenient for the workers to operate.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present application adopts the following technical solutions: In a first aspect, the present application provides an integrated automobile front end structure, comprising a front end frame assembly, a front bumper mechanism and two groups of headlight support assemblies, the front bumper mechanism comprising a front bumper assembly and a connecting piece, the front bumper assembly being detachably connected with the front end frame assembly through the connecting piece; The two groups of headlight support assemblies are respectively detachably connected with the corresponding end portions of the front end frame assembly; The front end frame assembly is used to be connected with an external vehicle body.

[0006] Further, the front end frame assembly comprises a front end frame body and two upright columns, the end portions of the front end frame body are respectively provided with corresponding upright columns, the front end frame body is connected with the front bumper mechanism, and the front end frame body is used to be connected with the vehicle body; The upright column is detachably connected with the corresponding headlight support assembly.

[0007] Further, the front bumper mechanism comprises a front bumper assembly and connecting pieces, the front bumper assembly is detachably connected with the front end frame body through at least one set of the connecting pieces; The front bumper assembly is used for being connected with the vehicle body.

[0008] Further, the front bumper assembly comprises a cross beam, one end of the cross beam is detachably connected with the corresponding connecting piece; The connecting pieces are distributed along the vertical direction, and the other end of the connecting pieces is connected with the front bumper assembly through a bolt.

[0009] Further, the front bumper assembly further comprises two sets of energy absorption boxes, the two sets of energy absorption boxes are respectively connected with the corresponding end of the cross beam, and the two sets of energy absorption boxes are distributed along the horizontal direction.

[0010] Further, one end of each of the energy absorption boxes away from the cross beam is provided with an end plate, and the end plate is used for being connected with the vehicle body.

[0011] Further, the front bumper assembly further comprises a support, the support is provided with a plurality of supports and is connected with the cross beam; The plurality of supports are distributed along the extension direction of the cross beam, and each of the supports is detachably connected with the vehicle body.

[0012] Further, the headlight support assembly comprises a first support assembly, a second support and an L-shaped support assembly, the first support assembly is detachably connected with the front bumper assembly, and the first support assembly is connected with the second support; The L-shaped support assembly is respectively connected with the second support and the corresponding upright column.

[0013] Further, the first support assembly comprises a first support and a connecting block, the first support is connected with the front bumper assembly; One end of the connecting block is connected with the first support, and the other end of the connecting block is connected with the second support.

[0014] Further, the L-shaped support assembly comprises a first connecting frame and a second connecting frame, the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame are integrally connected; The first connecting frame is detachably connected with the corresponding upright column; The second connecting frame is connected with one end of the second support away from the first support assembly.

[0015] The present application can realize the following beneficial effects: In a first aspect, the present application provides an integrated automobile front end structure, comprising a front end frame assembly, a front bumper mechanism and two groups of headlamp support assemblies, the front bumper mechanism comprising a front bumper assembly and a connecting piece, the front bumper assembly being detachably connected with the front end frame assembly through the connecting piece; the two groups of headlamp support assemblies being respectively detachably connected with the corresponding end portions of the front end frame assembly; and the front end frame assembly being used for connecting with an external automobile body.

[0016] In the present application, the front end frame assembly is arranged at the front part of the automobile, the front end of the front end frame assembly is connected with the front bumper mechanism, the front bumper mechanism is distributed along the second direction, and the two groups of headlamp support assemblies are respectively connected with the two end portions of the front end frame assembly, so as to integrally connect the front end frame assembly, the front bumper mechanism and the two groups of headlamp support assemblies to form a front end structure, and then the connected front end structure is connected with the automobile body, so as to avoid the problem of long main line occupation time caused by complex assembly steps.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the integrated automobile front end structure provided by the present application detachably connects the front bumper mechanism at the front portion of the front end frame assembly, and respectively arranges the headlamp support assemblies at the two end portions of the front end frame assembly; and after connecting the front end frame assembly, the front bumper mechanism and the two groups of headlamp support assemblies into an integrated front end structure, the front end structure is connected with the automobile body, so as to reduce the product installation steps and avoid long main line occupation time.

[0018] In summary, the present application at least alleviates the technical problems in the prior art, such as complex assembly steps, long main line occupation time caused by the dispersed arrangement of headlamps and front bumpers, and limited operation space caused by the structure, which is not convenient for the operator to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the specific embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0020] Figure 1 The integrated automobile front end structure provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the overall structure diagram; Figure 2 The integrated automobile front end structure provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the overall structure diagram after installation; Figure 3 The front bumper assembly structure diagram of the integrated automobile front end structure provided by the embodiment of the present application is shown in the overall structure diagram; Figure 4The three-dimensional schematic view of the integrated headlamp support assembly of the automobile front end structure is provided.

[0021] Icon: 1-front end frame assembly; 11-front end frame body; 12-stand; 2-front bumper mechanism; 21-front bumper assembly; 211-cross beam; 212-energy absorption box; 213-support; 214-end plate; 22-connector; 3-headlamp support assembly; 31-first support assembly; 311-first support; 312-connection block; 32-second support; 33-L-shaped support assembly; 331-first connecting frame; 332-second connecting frame; 4-vehicle body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present application described and shown in the drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but only represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0024] It should be noted that: similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0025] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship when the product of the present application is usually placed, 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 indicated device or element 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", "second", "third" and the like are only used for differentiation in description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical" and the like do not mean that the components must be absolutely horizontal or vertical, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is relatively more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0027] In the description of the present application, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "arrange", "install", "connect" should be understood broadly, for example, can be fixedly connected, or can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanically connected, or can be electrically connected; can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or can be the communication inside 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.

[0028] Some embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following examples and features in the examples can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0029] Example 1 The present embodiment provides an integrated automobile front end structure, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The integrated automobile front end structure comprises a front end frame assembly 1, a front bumper mechanism 2 and two groups of headlamp support assemblies 3, the front bumper mechanism 2 comprises a front bumper assembly 21 and a connecting piece 22, the front bumper assembly 21 is detachably connected with the front end frame assembly 1 through the connecting piece 22; the two groups of headlamp support assemblies 3 are respectively detachably connected with the corresponding end portions of the front end frame assembly 1; the front end frame assembly 1 is used for connecting with an external vehicle body 4.

[0030] The present embodiment at least alleviates the technical problems in the prior art that the headlamps and the front bumper are arranged separately, which causes complex assembly steps, long time occupation of main line, and limited operation space caused by structure and inconvenient operation of workers.

[0031] In the present embodiment, the front end frame assembly 1 is arranged at the front part of the vehicle, the front end of the front end frame assembly 1 is connected with the front bumper mechanism 2, the front bumper mechanism 2 is distributed along the second direction, and the two groups of headlamp support assemblies 3 are respectively connected with the two ends of the front end frame assembly 1, so as to realize the integrated connection of the front end frame assembly 1, the front bumper mechanism 2 and the two groups of headlamp support assemblies 3 to form a front end structure, and then the connected front end structure is connected with the vehicle body 4, so as to avoid the problem of long time occupation of main line caused by complex assembly steps.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the integrated automobile front end structure provided by the present embodiment is characterized in that the front bumper mechanism 2 is detachably connected at the front part of the front end frame assembly 1, and the headlamp support assemblies 3 are respectively arranged at the two ends of the front end frame assembly 1; the front end frame assembly 1, the front bumper mechanism 2 and the two groups of headlamp support assemblies 3 are connected to form an integrated front end structure, and then the connected front end structure is connected with the vehicle body 4, so as to reduce the installation steps of the finished product and avoid long time occupation of main line.

[0033] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 1 , the front frame assembly 1 comprises a front frame body 11 and two upright columns 12, the end of the front frame body 11 is provided with a corresponding upright column 12, the front frame body 11 is connected with the front bumper mechanism 2, and the front frame body 11 is used to be connected with the vehicle body 4; the upright column 12 is detachably connected with the corresponding headlamp support assembly 3.

[0034] Specifically: the front frame body 11 is distributed along the second direction, and both ends of the front frame body 11 are provided with upright columns 12, the upright columns 12 are distributed downward along the third direction; and both of the two upright columns 12 are detachably connected with the corresponding headlamp support assembly 3, that is, the headlamp support assembly 3 is detachably connected and arranged at both ends of the front frame body 11; and the front bumper mechanism 2 is distributed along the second direction and connected at the front end of the front frame body 11.

[0035] It should be noted that the main body of the front frame assembly 1 adopts a 3mm thick material, and the reinforcing structure is formed by staggered arrangement of ribs, and the fixing structure of the radiator is arranged in the middle, and the ribs are arranged around the fixing structure in a scattering manner to ensure that the overall assembly meets the strength and stiffness requirements of the radiator and other arranged components.

[0036] Further, referring to Figure 1 , the front bumper mechanism 2 comprises a front bumper assembly 21 and a connecting piece 22, the front bumper assembly 21 is detachably connected with the front frame body 11 through at least one set of connecting pieces 22; the front bumper assembly 21 is used to be connected with the vehicle body 4.

[0037] Specifically: the front bumper assembly 21 is distributed along the second direction, and the front bumper assembly 21 is bolted with the two connecting pieces 22 along the third direction, the bolt is arranged along the third direction; the two connecting pieces 22 are distributed along the second direction; and the other end of the connecting piece 22 is detachably connected with the front frame body 11 through a bolt, and the bolt is distributed along the first direction. Further, the front bumper assembly 21 is detachably connected with the front frame body 11. The front frame body 11 is a high-pressure aluminum casting structure, and is connected with the upright columns 12 at both ends through bolts, and the front frame body 11 is used to bear the fixing action of the front bumper mechanism 2, the front cooling module, and the hood lock.

[0038] Further, the front bumper assembly 21 comprises a cross beam 211, the cross beam 211 is detachably connected with one end of the corresponding connecting piece 22; the connecting piece 22 is distributed along the vertical direction, and the other end thereof is bolted with the front bumper assembly 21.

[0039] Specifically, the top of the cross beam 211 is provided with connecting pieces 22, and the connecting bolts of the two are distributed along the third direction, and the other end of the connecting piece 22 is connected with the front bumper assembly 21 through bolts, and the two groups of connecting pieces 22 are preferably arranged at the middle position of the cross beam 211.

[0040] Further, referring to Figure 3 , the front bumper assembly 21 further comprises two groups of energy absorption boxes 212, and the two groups of energy absorption boxes 212 are respectively connected with the corresponding end of the cross beam 211, and the two groups of energy absorption boxes 212 are distributed along the horizontal direction.

[0041] Specifically, the energy absorption box 212 and the cross beam 211 are both sheet metal processes, and the energy absorption box 212 is distributed along the first direction, and one end of the energy absorption box 212 is connected with the cross beam 211, so that when the vehicle is hit, the energy absorption box 212 reduces the impact force of the impact by deforming.

[0042] Further, referring to Figure 3 , the end of each energy absorption box 212 away from the cross beam 211 is provided with an end plate 214, and the end plate 214 is used to connect with the vehicle body 4.

[0043] Specifically, the end plate 214 and the energy absorption box 212 are both sheet metal processes, and the end of the end plate 214 away from the energy absorption box 212 is connected with the vehicle body 4, and the periphery of the end plate 214 is provided with a guide round corner to help realize the guidance of the front end structure when falling assembly along the third direction.

[0044] In an optional embodiment of the present embodiment, referring to Figure 3 , the front bumper assembly 21 further comprises a plurality of supports 213, and the plurality of supports 213 are connected with the cross beam 211; the plurality of supports 213 are distributed along the extension direction of the cross beam 211, and each support 213 is detachably connected with the vehicle body 4.

[0045] Specifically, the support 213 is preferably provided with three and adopts a sheet metal process, and the three supports 213 are connected with the front end bottom of the cross beam 211 along the second direction, and each support 213 is detachably connected with the vehicle body 4, so that the support 213 bears the installation function of the lower fixing point of the front bumper mechanism 2.

[0046] In an optional embodiment of the present embodiment, referring to Figure 4 , the headlamp support assembly 3 comprises a first support assembly 31, a second support 32 and an L-shaped support assembly 33, the first support assembly 31 is detachably connected with the front bumper assembly 21, and the first support assembly 31 is connected with the second support 32; the L-shaped support assembly 33 is respectively connected with the second support 32 and the corresponding upright column 12.

[0047] Specifically, two ends of the first bracket assembly 31 are connected with the front end frame assembly 1 and the second bracket 32 respectively, and the first bracket assembly 31 is connected with the front end frame assembly 1 along the third direction through bolts and connected with the second bracket 32 along the first direction through bolts. Two ends of the L-shaped bracket assembly 33 are connected with the column 12 and the second bracket 32 respectively, and the L-shaped bracket assembly 33 is connected with the second bracket 32 along the second direction through bolts and connected with the column 12 along the first direction through bolts.

[0048] Further, referring to Figure 4 , the first bracket assembly 31 comprises a first bracket 311 and a connecting block 312, and the first bracket 311 is connected with the front bumper assembly 21; one end of the connecting block 312 is connected with the first bracket 311, and the other end is connected with the second bracket 32.

[0049] Specifically, the first bracket 311 is connected with the front bumper assembly 21 through bolts, and the connecting block 312 is connected with one end of the second bracket 32 through bolts.

[0050] Further, referring to Figure 4 , the L-shaped bracket assembly 33 comprises a first connecting bracket 331 and a second connecting bracket 332, and the first connecting bracket 331 and the second connecting bracket 332 are integrally connected; the first connecting bracket 331 is detachably connected with the corresponding column 12; and the second connecting bracket 332 is connected with one end of the second bracket 32 away from the first bracket assembly 31.

[0051] Specifically, the first connecting bracket 331 and the second connecting bracket 332 are L-shaped and integrally formed, the first connecting bracket 331 is detachably connected with the corresponding column 12 through bolts, and the second connecting bracket 332 is connected with one end of the second bracket 32 away from the first bracket assembly 31 through bolts.

[0052] In use, when the headlamp bracket assembly 3 needs to be adjusted along the first direction, the bolts of the first bracket 311 of the first bracket assembly 31 and the bolts of the L-shaped bracket assembly of the L-shaped bracket assembly can be loosened. When adjustment along the second direction is needed, the bolts of the first bracket of the first bracket assembly 31 and the bolts of the second connecting bracket of the L-shaped bracket assembly can be loosened. When third direction adjustment is needed, the bolts of the connecting piece of the first bracket assembly 31 and the bolts of the first connecting bracket 331 of the L-shaped bracket assembly 33 can be loosened to achieve flexible and adjustable headlamp structure according to the needs of loading.

[0053] It should be noted that the first support assembly 31 of the headlamp support assembly 3 is a 1.4 mm self-welding sheet metal part, the second support 32 is a 1.4 mm self-welding sheet metal part, and a columnar reinforcing rib is arranged in the direction of the part. According to the performance simulation result, a weight-reducing hole is arranged at a suitable position. The L-shaped support assembly 33 is an L-shaped sheet metal welded support frame, and the structural rigidity of the support frame is strengthened by the transversely arranged ribs.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that each of the embodiments in the specification is described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. The above embodiments in the specification are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments can be modified, or some or all of the technical features can be replaced by equivalents. The modification or replacement does not make the corresponding technical solution deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An integrated automotive front-end structure, characterized in that, It includes a front frame assembly (1), a front bumper mechanism (2) and two sets of headlight bracket assemblies (3). The front bumper mechanism (2) includes a front bumper assembly (21) and a connector (22). The front bumper assembly (21) is detachably connected to the front frame assembly (1) through the connector (22). The two sets of headlight bracket assemblies (3) are detachably connected to the corresponding ends of the front frame assembly (1); The front-end frame assembly (1) is used to connect with the external vehicle body (4).

2. The integrated automotive front-end structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front frame assembly (1) includes a front frame body (11) and two pillars (12). The front frame body (11) is provided with corresponding pillars (12) at its ends. The front frame body (11) is connected to the front bumper mechanism (2) and the front frame body (11) is used to connect to the vehicle body (4). The column (12) is detachably connected to the corresponding headlight bracket assembly (3).

3. The integrated automotive front-end structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front bumper mechanism (2) includes a front bumper assembly (21) and a connector (22), wherein the front bumper assembly (21) is detachably connected to the front frame body (11) via at least one set of the connectors (22); The front bumper assembly (21) is used to connect to the vehicle body (4).

4. The integrated automotive front-end structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front bumper assembly (21) includes a crossbeam (211) which is detachably connected to one end of the corresponding connector (22); The connector (22) is distributed in the vertical direction, and its other end is connected to the front bumper assembly (21) by bolts.

5. The integrated automotive front-end structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front bumper assembly (21) also includes two sets of energy-absorbing boxes (212), which are respectively connected to the corresponding ends of the crossbeam (211), and both sets of energy-absorbing boxes (212) are distributed in the horizontal direction.

6. The integrated automotive front-end structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the energy-absorbing boxes (212) has an end plate (214) at the end opposite to the crossbeam (211), and the end plate (214) is used to connect to the vehicle body (4).

7. The integrated automotive front-end structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front bumper assembly (21) also includes brackets (213), which are provided in multiple locations and are all connected to the crossbeam (211); Multiple brackets (213) are spaced apart along the extension direction of the crossbeam (211), and each bracket (213) is detachably connected to the vehicle body (4).

8. The integrated automotive front-end structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The headlight bracket assembly (3) includes a first bracket assembly (31), a second bracket (32) and an L-shaped bracket assembly (33). The first bracket assembly (31) is detachably connected to the front bumper assembly (21), and the first bracket assembly (31) is connected to the second bracket (32). The L-shaped bracket assembly (33) is connected to the second bracket (32) and the corresponding column (12) respectively.

9. The integrated automotive front-end structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first bracket assembly (31) includes a first bracket (311) and a connecting block (312), wherein the first bracket (311) is connected to the front bumper assembly (21); One end of the connecting block (312) is connected to the first bracket (311), and the other end is connected to the second bracket (32).

10. The integrated automotive front-end structure according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The L-shaped bracket assembly (33) includes a first connecting frame (331) and a second connecting frame (332), which are integrally formed and connected. The first connecting frame (331) is detachably connected to the corresponding column (12); The second connecting bracket (332) is connected to the end of the second support (32) away from the first support assembly (31).