Front bumper assembly, vehicle and assembling method

Abstract

The invention relates to a front bumper assembly, a vehicle and an assembling method. The front bumper assembly comprises a front bumper assembly and a supporting assembly. The front bumper assembly includes a front bumper skin protruding toward a front side to form a lower lip cavity. A supporting rib is arranged on the front side of the supporting assembly, the supporting assembly is fixed to the front bumper assembly, the supporting rib extends into the lower lip cavity, and the supporting assembly is connected to an automobile body. According to the front bumper assembly provided by the embodiment of the invention, the supporting assembly is fixed to the front bumper assembly, and the supporting rib extends into the lower lip cavity, so that the supporting effect of the supporting assembly on the front bumper assembly is improved while the assembling efficiency of the front bumper assembly is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive technology, specifically to a front bumper assembly, a vehicle, and an assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] The front bumper is one of the most important components of a car. Its design is crucial in reducing lower limb injuries to pedestrians during a collision. For example, adding support components between the front bumper and the lower body enhances the overall support and energy absorption of the front bumper, reducing the likelihood of pedestrians being trapped under the vehicle in a collision.

[0003] In related technologies, some vehicle models lower the front bumper design to reduce wind resistance. However, to improve road clearance, the lower part of the front bumper cannot be too close to the ground. This results in a reduction in the vertical dimension of the front bumper cross-section, which in turn compresses the cavity size of the lower part of the front bumper. Consequently, while meeting assembly clearance requirements, it becomes impossible to effectively arrange conventional support components. The front bumper assemblies in these technologies suffer from problems such as inconvenient assembly of support components or poor support performance. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, this application aims to provide a front bumper assembly and vehicle that can improve the assembly efficiency of the front bumper assembly while enhancing the support effect of the support components on the front bumper assembly.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of this application provide a front bumper assembly, the front bumper assembly comprising: A front bumper assembly, the front bumper assembly including a front bumper skin that protrudes forward to form a lower lip cavity; A support assembly is provided with a support rib on its front side. The support assembly is fixed to the front bumper assembly. The support rib extends into the lower lip cavity. The support assembly is connected to the vehicle body.

[0006] In one embodiment, the lower lip cavity gradually decreases in height along a rear-to-front direction; and / or, Along the rear to front direction, the dimension of the support rib gradually decreases in the height direction.

[0007] In one embodiment, the gap between the supporting rib and the cavity wall of the lower lip is less than or equal to 20 mm.

[0008] In one embodiment, the support assembly includes a lower grille and a support structure connected to the lower grille, wherein the support rib is provided on the front side of the lower grille, and the support structure is connected to the vehicle body.

[0009] In one embodiment, the lower grille includes a grille portion and a connecting portion connected below the grille portion. The connecting portion has a supporting rib on its front side and a first fastening portion on the side of the connecting portion away from the supporting rib. The support structure has a second fastening portion, and the first fastening portion and the second fastening portion are fastened together.

[0010] In one embodiment, the front side of the support structure is recessed to form a limiting groove, and the connecting portion is accommodated in the limiting groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, the upper surface of the support structure protrudes upward to form a limiting rib, the limiting rib being used to abut against the rear side of the grid portion, and at least a portion of the second fastening portion is formed on the limiting rib.

[0012] In one embodiment, the grille portion is provided with an opening, the lower grille includes a grille disposed at the opening, and the limiting rib is used to abut against both sides of the opening.

[0013] In one embodiment, the front bumper assembly includes a mounting bracket, which includes an "L"-shaped first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. The first mounting portion is disposed on the front side of the support structure and is fastened to the front side of the support structure. The second mounting portion is disposed on the top of the support structure and is connected to the lower grille.

[0014] This application also provides a vehicle including the aforementioned front bumper assembly.

[0015] This application embodiment also provides a method for assembling a vehicle, the vehicle including a body and a front bumper assembly, the front bumper assembly including a front bumper assembly and a support assembly, the front bumper assembly including a front bumper skin, the front bumper skin protruding forward to form a lower lip cavity, and the support assembly having a support rib on its front side, the assembly method including: The support assembly is pre-installed on the front bumper assembly, and the support rib extends into the lower lip cavity to form the front bumper assembly; The front bumper assembly is connected to the vehicle body, and is connected to the vehicle body at least through the support assembly.

[0016] This application provides a front bumper assembly and a vehicle. The front bumper assembly includes a front bumper component and a support component. The front bumper skin protrudes forward to form a lower lip cavity. By lowering the shape of the front bumper assembly, the distance between the lower part of the front bumper assembly and the ground is maintained, improving the vehicle's road passability and reducing wind resistance. Furthermore, by providing a support rib on the front side of the support component and extending the support rib into the lower lip cavity, even if the height dimension of the lower lip cavity is reduced, the support component can support the front bumper assembly more forward. This allows for earlier intervention to support the lower limbs in the event of a collision, improving the support effect of the support component on the front bumper assembly and reducing the possibility of pedestrians being trapped under the vehicle in a collision. In addition, fixing the support component to the front bumper assembly improves the assembly efficiency of the front bumper assembly. This avoids the problem of excessive gaps between the support rib and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity due to assembly clearance requirements, which could lead to poor support effect of the support component on the front bumper assembly. The front bumper assembly provided in this application embodiment is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency of the front bumper assembly while enhancing the support effect of the support components on the front bumper assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 For some embodiments of this application, the structural schematic diagram of the front bumper assembly is omitted; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the front bumper assembly according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower grille structure according to the first embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lower grille structure according to the second embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure according to the first embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure according to the second embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the front bumper assembly according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector in some embodiments of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting bracket in some embodiments of this application; Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the assembly process of a vehicle according to some embodiments of this application.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 10. Support component; 11. Support structure; 111. Second fastening part; 112. Limiting groove; 113. Limiting rib; 114. Fourth fastening part; 12. Lower grille; 121. Grille part; 122. Connecting part; 123. Supporting rib; 124. First fastening part; 125. Opening; 126. Grille; 127. Limiting post; 20. Front bumper skin; 21. Lower lip cavity; 30. Mounting bracket; 31. First mounting part; 311. Third fastening part; 32. Second mounting part; 40. Connecting piece; 100. Front bumper assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are therefore only examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0021] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be interpreted broadly, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0025] In the description of this application, the orientation or positional relationship of "first direction" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these orientation terms are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0026] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 ,as well as Figure 7 This embodiment provides a front bumper assembly 100, which includes a front bumper assembly and a support assembly 10. The front bumper assembly includes a front bumper skin 20, which protrudes forward to form a lower lip cavity 21. A support rib 123 is provided on the front side of the support assembly 10. The support assembly 10 is fixed to the front bumper assembly, the support rib 123 extends into the lower lip cavity 21, and the support assembly 10 is connected to the vehicle body.

[0028] The front bumper is a crucial automotive component. The cantilever section of the front bumper is typically quite long, but current technology lacks an effective internal support structure to support this section. This makes the front bumper prone to deformation and sagging, affecting its fit with the headlights. Furthermore, during automotive assembly, numerous peripheral components, such as the front bumper and front-end frame, require multiple fixing parts to secure them, necessitating additional component development and increasing manufacturing and assembly costs.

[0029] Please see Figure 7By protruding the front bumper skin 20 towards the front to form the lower lip cavity 21, the distance between the front bumper assembly 100 and the ground can be maintained while lowering the shape of the front bumper assembly 100, thereby improving the vehicle's road passability and reducing the impact of wind resistance.

[0030] For example, please refer to Figure 1 The front-back direction is represented by X, the left-right direction by Y, and the height direction by Z.

[0031] In related technologies, the support components are typically assembled to the vehicle body first, followed by the front bumper assembly. While meeting the assembly clearance requirements of the final assembly process, a certain assembly gap needs to be maintained between the support components and the front bumper assembly. This reduces the support effectiveness of the support components on the front bumper assembly, potentially leading to pedestrians being trapped under the vehicle in the event of a collision. Especially when the cavity size of the lower front bumper section is compressed, it becomes impossible to effectively arrange conventional support components, resulting in poor support for the front bumper assembly and low assembly efficiency.

[0032] Here, the support component 10 is fixed to the front bumper component. During assembly, the support component 10 can be pre-installed on the front bumper component to form the front bumper assembly module, and then the front bumper assembly module can be connected to the vehicle body. This can relatively reduce the assembly gap between the support component 10 and the front bumper component. In this way, the support rib 123 of the support component 10 can be easily inserted into the lower lip cavity 21, so that the support position of the support component 10 on the front bumper component is more forward. In the event of a collision, it can intervene earlier to support the lower limbs of the human body, thereby improving the support effect of the support component 10 on the front bumper component.

[0033] The support component 10 is pre-installed on the front bumper assembly, and then the front bumper assembly 100 is assembled to the vehicle body, which helps to reduce the assembly gap between the support component 10 and the front bumper assembly.

[0034] This application provides a front bumper assembly 100 and a vehicle. The front bumper assembly 100 includes a front bumper component and a support component 10. The front bumper skin 20 protrudes forward to form a lower lip cavity 21. By lowering the shape of the front bumper assembly 100, the distance between the bottom of the front bumper assembly 100 and the ground can be maintained, improving the vehicle's road passability and reducing wind resistance. In addition, by providing a support rib 123 on the front side of the support component 10 and extending the support rib 123 into the lower lip cavity 21, even if the height dimension of the lower lip cavity 21 is reduced, the support component 10 can support the front bumper component more forward. This allows for earlier intervention to support the lower limbs of the pedestrian during a collision, thus improving the support effect of the support component 10 on the front bumper component and reducing the possibility of pedestrians being trapped under the vehicle during a collision. Furthermore, by pre-installing the support component 10 onto the front bumper assembly, the assembly efficiency of the front bumper assembly 100 can be improved. This avoids the problem of excessive gaps between the support rib 123 and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity 21, which could lead to poor support of the support component 10 for the front bumper assembly, due to the need to meet assembly clearance requirements during final assembly. The front bumper assembly 100 provided in this embodiment of the application improves both the assembly efficiency of the front bumper assembly 100 and the support effect of the support component 10 on the front bumper assembly.

[0035] This application embodiment also provides a vehicle assembly method. The vehicle includes a body and a front bumper assembly 100. The front bumper assembly 100 includes a front bumper assembly and a support assembly 10. The front bumper assembly includes a front bumper skin 20, which protrudes forward to form a lower lip cavity 21. A support rib 123 is provided on the front side of the support assembly 10. Please refer to [link to previous document]. Figure 10 Assembly methods include: S1: The support components are pre-installed on the front bumper assembly, and the support ribs extend into the lower lip cavity to form the front bumper assembly; S2: Connect the front bumper assembly to the vehicle body, and connect it to the vehicle body at least via a support assembly.

[0036] By pre-installing the support component 10 onto the front bumper assembly, the assembly efficiency of the front bumper assembly 100 is improved. This avoids the problem that excessive gaps between the support rib 123 and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity 21 might occur due to the need to meet assembly clearance requirements during final assembly, which could lead to poor support of the support component 10 for the front bumper assembly. The front bumper assembly 100 provided in this embodiment of the application improves both the assembly efficiency of the front bumper assembly 10 and the support effect of the support component 10 on the front bumper assembly.

[0037] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7Along the direction from back to front, the size of the lower lip cavity 21 gradually decreases in the height direction.

[0038] In other words, along the direction from the rear to the front of the vehicle, the size of the lower lip cavity 21 gradually decreases in the height direction (Z direction), which helps to further reduce wind resistance and improve aesthetics.

[0039] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 Along the direction from back to front, the dimension of the support rib 123 gradually decreases in the height direction.

[0040] In other words, the dimension of the support rib 123 gradually decreases in the height direction along the rear to front of the vehicle. This allows the support rib 123 to extend better into the lower lip cavity 21, so that the support assembly 10 supports the front bumper assembly more forward, thereby further improving the support effect of the support assembly 10 on the front bumper assembly.

[0041] Here, the outline shape of the support rib 123 is adapted to the outline shape of the lower lip cavity 21, so that the support rib 123 can better support the front bumper skin 20.

[0042] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 The gap between the support rib 123 and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity 21 is less than or equal to 20mm.

[0043] Here, the gap between the support rib 123 and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity 21 includes the gap between the top of the support rib 123 and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity 21, the gap between the bottom of the support rib 123 and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity 21, and the gap between the front end of the support rib 123 and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity 21.

[0044] By setting the gap between the support rib 123 and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity 21 to less than or equal to 20mm, the support position of the support assembly 10 on the front bumper assembly can be made more forward, thereby further improving the support effect of the support assembly 10 on the front bumper assembly.

[0045] The supporting component 10 has various specific structural forms.

[0046] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The support component 10 includes a lower grille 12 and a support structure 11 connected to the lower grille 12. A support rib 123 is provided on the front side of the lower grille 12, and the support structure 11 is connected to the vehicle body.

[0047] For example, the lower grille 12 and the support structure 11 are separate structures. This facilitates the structural arrangement of the lower grille 12 and the support structure 11.

[0048] In other words, by integrating the lower grille 12 into the support structure 11, and by forming a support rib 123 and extending the support rib 123 into the lower lip cavity 21, and then supporting the lower grille 12 through the support structure 11, it is beneficial to improve the assembly efficiency of the front bumper assembly 100 while improving the support effect of the support component 10 on the front bumper assembly.

[0049] Here, the support structure 11 can be directly connected to the vehicle body, or it can be connected to the vehicle body via other adapters. For example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 8 The front bumper assembly 100 includes connectors 40 and a support structure 11 connectors 40 connected to the vehicle body.

[0050] The connector 40 is a metal part; for example, the connector 40 is made of DC series sheet metal material.

[0051] For example, the connector 40 is provided with a "U" opening, which improves the structural strength of the connector 40.

[0052] By configuring the support assembly 10 to include the lower grille 12 and the support structure 11, making the lower grille 12 part of the front bumper assembly 100, the lower grille 12 can be positioned at the optimal support location within a limited space, i.e., the support assembly 10 can be positioned as far forward as possible to support the front bumper assembly. This avoids the situation where the support assembly 10 is positioned relatively far back due to styling reasons, thus failing to provide sufficient support.

[0053] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 The lower grille 12 includes a grille portion 121 and a connecting portion 122 connected to the lower part of the grille portion 121. A support rib 123 is provided on the front side of the connecting portion 122, and a first fastening portion 124 is provided on the side of the connecting portion 122 away from the support rib 123. A second fastening portion 111 is provided on the support structure 11. The first fastening portion 124 and the second fastening portion 111 are fastened together.

[0054] The lower grille 12 is made of a composite polymer plastic material with high heat resistance, high toughness, and easy high gloss performance. For example, the material of the lower grille 12 includes ABS, or the material of the lower grille 12 includes a polymer of polycarbonate (PC) and ABS.

[0055] ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic is a terpolymer of acrylonitrile (A), butadiene (B), and styrene (S).

[0056] The material of the support structure 11 includes high heat resistance and high toughness glass fiber material. For example, the material of the support structure 11 includes a polymer of polypropylene (PP) and GF30.

[0057] For example, the connecting part 122 is integrally injection molded, that is, the connecting part 122 is integrally injection molded to form the supporting rib 123. This helps to improve the structural strength and stability of the supporting rib 123.

[0058] For example, the grille portion 121 and the connecting portion 122 are an integral structure, which helps to improve the structural strength of the lower grille 12.

[0059] For example, the thickness of the support structure 11 ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 mm. This helps to ensure the structural strength of the support structure 11, thereby improving the support effect.

[0060] For example, the support structure 11 has multiple cavities inside, forming a multi-cavity structure, which reduces the weight of the support structure 11 while ensuring its structural strength.

[0061] The support structure 11 is provided with multiple reinforcing ribs to improve the structural strength of the support structure 11. For example, the reinforcing ribs are in the form of a star-shaped reinforcing rib, and multiple star-shaped reinforcing ribs extend along the left and right direction (Y direction) of the support structure 11, which can reduce the weight by about 1 / 4.

[0062] For example, the fasteners pass through the first fastening part 124 and the second fastening part 111 in the front-to-back direction (X direction) to achieve a fastening connection between the support structure 11 and the connecting part 122. Therefore, it can be ensured that the lower grille 12 can provide stable load bearing in the X direction.

[0063] By setting the support rib 123 on the connecting part 122 and fastening it to the support structure 11 through the connecting part 122, the problem of insufficient support strength and unstable support of the support rib 123 extending to the front end can be improved, thereby further enhancing the structural strength and support effect of the support assembly 10.

[0064] For example, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 The first fastening part 124 is provided at both ends of the connecting part 122 in the left-right direction (Y direction). Since the size of the lower grille 12 in the left-right direction (Y direction) is generally large, by providing the first fastening part 124 at both ends of the connecting part 122 in the left-right direction (Y direction), that is, by fastening the lower grille 12 to the support structure 11 at both ends in the left-right direction (Y direction), the structural strength of the support assembly 10 is further improved.

[0065] For example, two first fastening parts 124 are provided at each end of the left and right directions (Y direction) of the connecting part 122, and the number and position of the second fastening parts 111 correspond to the first fastening parts 124.

[0066] The lower grille 12 is fastened to the support structure 11 via the connecting part 122, integrating the lower grille 12 with the support structure 11 to form a stable front-to-back support assembly 10. The support assembly 10's support structure, with its protruding support rib 123 on the front side of the connecting part 122, allows for a more forward support position for the front bumper assembly, even if the lower lip cross-section of the front bumper assembly 100 is insufficient. For example, the gap between the support rib 123 and the cavity wall of the lower lip cavity 21 is less than or equal to 20mm, enabling earlier intervention to support the lower limbs during a collision. Since the connection points between the lower grille 12 and the support structure 11 are at both ends in the left-right direction (Y direction), it helps reduce the possibility of relative flipping between the lower grille 12 and the support structure 11.

[0067] It should be noted that there are multiple structural forms for the supporting ribs 123.

[0068] For example, the support rib 123 includes a reinforcing rib and a support plate disposed on the front side of the connection portion 122. The support plate has reinforcing ribs distributed on both sides along the height direction. This helps to improve the structural strength of the support rib 123 and reduce the weight of the lower grille 12 and the molding difficulty. In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 The front side of the support structure 11 is recessed to form a limiting groove 112, and the connecting part 122 is accommodated in the limiting groove 112.

[0069] This provides initial positioning for the connecting part 122, improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, it enhances the connection stability between the lower grille 12 and the support structure 11.

[0070] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The upper surface of the support structure 11 protrudes upward to form a limiting rib 113, which is used to abut against the rear side of the grid portion 121, and at least part of the second fastening portion 111 is formed on the limiting rib 113.

[0071] In other words, by setting a vertical structure with limiting ribs 113 on the surface of the support structure 11 (Z direction), the limiting ribs 113 abut against the rear side of the grille 121, which helps to reduce the possibility of the lower grille 12 flipping relative to the support structure 11 and improves the support stability.

[0072] For example, the limiting rib 113 is provided with a reinforcing rib on the side opposite to the grid portion 121 to improve the structural strength of the limiting rib 113.

[0073] Here, either a portion of the second fastening part 111 may be formed on the limiting rib 113, or all of the second fastening part 111 may be formed on the limiting rib 113.

[0074] By forming at least a portion of the second fastening part 111 on the limiting rib 113, it is beneficial to reduce the possibility of the lower grille 12 and the support structure 11 flipping relative to each other.

[0075] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The grille 121 is provided with an opening 125, and the lower grille 12 includes a grille 126 provided at the opening 125. The limiting rib 113 is used to abut against the two sides of the opening 125.

[0076] In other words, the limiting ribs 113 abut against both ends of the lower grille 12 in the left-right direction (Y direction), which helps to reduce the possibility of the lower grille 12 and the supporting structure 11 flipping relative to each other.

[0077] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 9 The front bumper assembly 100 includes a mounting bracket 30, which includes an "L"-shaped first mounting portion 31 and a second mounting portion 32. The first mounting portion 31 is disposed on the front side of the support structure 11 and is fastened to the front side of the support structure 11. The second mounting portion 32 is disposed on the top of the support structure 11 and is connected to the lower grille 12.

[0078] For example, the first mounting part 31 is provided with a third fastening part 311, and the support structure 11 is provided with a fourth fastening part 114, and the third fastening part 311 and the fourth fastening part 114 are fastened together.

[0079] Here, the mounting bracket 30 can be made of plastic or metal. For example, the mounting bracket 30 is made of polypropylene (PP).

[0080] For example, the grille 126 is connected to the second mounting portion 32.

[0081] By setting an "L"-shaped mounting bracket 30, the first mounting part 31 is securely connected to the front side of the support structure 11, and the second mounting part 32 is set on the top of the support structure 11 and connected to the lower grille 12. In this way, the mounting bracket 30 can provide support for the lower grille 12 in the height direction, further improving the stability of the support assembly 10.

[0082] For example, there can be multiple mounting brackets 30, which are arranged along the left and right directions of the support assembly 10.

[0083] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 to 4The connecting part 122 is provided with a limiting post 127 extending in the front-rear direction. The side of the support structure 11 facing the connecting part 122 is recessed to form a groove. When the connecting part 122 is accommodated in the limiting groove 112, the limiting post 127 extends into the groove in the front-rear direction to limit the lower grille 12 and the support structure 11, and further prevent the lower grille 12 from flipping.

[0084] For example, there are multiple limit posts 127, and the multiple limit posts 127 are spaced apart in the left and right direction.

[0085] This application also provides a vehicle, which includes a front bumper assembly 100 according to any embodiment of this application.

[0086] The vehicle also includes an engine and a body, etc. Since the vehicle includes a front bumper assembly 100, the specific structure of which is as described in the above embodiments. Since the front bumper assembly 100 of this vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0087] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in yet another embodiment," or "exemplary," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine the different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as the features of the different embodiments or examples.

[0088] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A front bumper assembly, characterized in that, The front bumper assembly includes: A front bumper assembly, the front bumper assembly including a front bumper skin that protrudes forward to form a lower lip cavity; A support assembly is provided with a support rib on its front side. The support assembly is fixed to the front bumper assembly. The support rib extends into the lower lip cavity. The support assembly is connected to the vehicle body.

2. The front bumper assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the rear-to-front direction, the dimension of the lower lip cavity gradually decreases in the height direction; and / or, Along the rear to front direction, the dimension of the support rib gradually decreases in the height direction.

3. The front bumper assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gap between the supporting rib and the cavity wall of the lower lip is less than or equal to 20 mm.

4. The front bumper assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a lower grille and a support structure connected to the lower grille. The support rib is provided on the front side of the lower grille, and the support structure is connected to the vehicle body.

5. The front bumper assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower grille includes a grille section and a connecting section connected to the lower part of the grille section. The supporting rib is provided on the front side of the connecting section. A first fastening part is provided on the side of the connecting section opposite to the supporting rib. The supporting structure is provided with a second fastening part. The first fastening part and the second fastening part are fastened together.

6. The front bumper assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front side of the support structure is recessed to form a limiting groove, and the connecting part is accommodated in the limiting groove.

7. The front bumper assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper surface of the support structure protrudes upward to form a limiting rib, which is used to abut against the rear side of the grid portion, and at least part of the second fastening portion is formed on the limiting rib.

8. The front bumper assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The grille section is provided with an opening, the lower grille includes a grille disposed at the opening, and the limiting rib is used to abut against both sides of the opening.

9. The front bumper assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front bumper assembly includes a mounting bracket, which includes an "L"-shaped first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. The first mounting portion is disposed on the front side of the support structure and is fastened to the front side of the support structure. The second mounting portion is disposed on the top of the support structure and is connected to the lower grille.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the front bumper assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. A method for assembling a vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a body and a front bumper assembly. The front bumper assembly includes a front bumper assembly and a support assembly. The front bumper assembly includes a front bumper skin that protrudes forward to form a lower lip cavity. The support assembly has a support rib on its front side. The assembly method includes: The support assembly is pre-installed on the front bumper assembly, and the support rib extends into the lower lip cavity to form the front bumper assembly; The front bumper assembly is connected to the vehicle body, and is connected to the vehicle body at least through the support assembly.

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