Vehicle and manufacturing method

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle and a manufacturing method. The vehicle comprises a vehicle body; the front wall part is arranged in front of the automobile body; the front wall framework piece comprises a connecting main body and a plurality of connecting split bodies, the connecting main body is installed on the automobile body, the connecting split bodies are distributed on the front side face of the connecting main body at intervals, and the connecting split bodies are connected with the front wall parts respectively. By adding the front wall framework piece and utilizing the front wall framework piece to install the front wall parts, assembly stations of a whole vehicle production line are reduced, the whole vehicle production line is shortened, the assembly efficiency is improved, meanwhile, adjustment after the whole vehicle is offline is omitted, the production efficiency of the whole vehicle is improved, function testing after the whole vehicle is offline is omitted, and the production cost is reduced. And meanwhile, work such as front wall part disassembly and assembly caused by unqualified functions is reduced, and the production quality and the production efficiency of the whole vehicle are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automobile manufacturing technology, and in particular to a vehicle and a manufacturing method thereof. Background Technology

[0002] In modern automobile manufacturing, vehicle assembly efficiency has a crucial impact on production line capacity and cost control. Front-end components, such as bumpers and grilles, are important parts of the vehicle's exterior, serving to protect the front end, improve aerodynamics, and enhance the overall design. The assembly of these front-end components typically occurs after the body-in-white is manufactured; however, existing vehicle production lines face some efficiency challenges in the installation of these components.

[0003] Currently, on the vehicle assembly line, the body-in-white (BIW) undergoes welding and painting processes before entering the final assembly stage. During final assembly, front-end components such as bumpers and grilles need to be installed onto the BIW one by one at different workstations. This process requires additional man-hours for each component installation, and the frequent transportation, handling, and workstation switching between different workstations lengthens the overall production line and reduces assembly efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a vehicle that shortens the vehicle production line and improves assembly efficiency.

[0005] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a body; a front bulkhead component disposed at the front of the body; and a front bulkhead frame, the front bulkhead frame comprising a connecting body and a plurality of connecting parts, the connecting body being mounted on the body, and the plurality of connecting parts being spaced apart and distributed on the front side of the connecting body, each of the plurality of connecting parts being connected to the front bulkhead component. The vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention, by adding a front bulkhead frame and using the front bulkhead frame to mount the front bulkhead component, reduces the number of assembly stations on the vehicle production line, shortens the vehicle production line, and improves assembly efficiency. It also eliminates the need for adjustments after the vehicle rolls off the line, improving overall vehicle production efficiency. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for functional testing after the vehicle rolls off the line, reducing the work required for disassembling and reassembling the front bulkhead component due to functional defects, thus improving overall vehicle production quality and efficiency. The use of multiple connecting parts to connect the front bulkhead component further increases stability.

[0006] In some embodiments, there are multiple front bulkhead components, which are located on the same side of the vehicle body and connected to the connecting assembly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the plurality of front bulkhead components include a bumper and a combination light structure, wherein the bumper has mounting holes and the combination light structure is disposed within the mounting holes.

[0008] In some embodiments, the plurality of front bumper components further include: corner plates, wherein there are multiple corner plates disposed on the same side of the bumper and the multiple corner plates collectively define an installation space; and a grille, wherein the bumper has an installation groove, and a portion of the grille is disposed in the installation groove and the remaining portion is disposed in the installation space.

[0009] In some embodiments, the plurality of front bulkhead components further include: a windshield lower panel, the windshield lower panel being disposed on the side of the grille away from the bumper, and the windshield lower panel being disposed within the mounting space; wherein, the windshield lower panel has a first end face away from the grille, and the corner plate has a second end face away from the bumper, the first end face being flush with the second end face.

[0010] In some embodiments, the connecting body is provided with a first positioning member and a second positioning member, and the vehicle body is provided with a first mating part and a second mating part. The first positioning member is connected to the first mating part, and the second positioning member is connected to the second mating part. There are multiple second mating parts, and the multiple second mating parts are located on opposite sides of the first mating part.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connecting body includes a first part and a second part, the first part being a vertical surface, the second part being disposed on the first part and inclined relative to the first part, the vehicle body including a third part and a fourth part, the third part being at least partially fitted to the first part, the fourth part being disposed on the third part and fitted to the second part; wherein, the first mating part and the second mating part are both disposed on the third part, the first mating part being a through hole, and the second mating part being a positioning channel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the connecting body includes: a first main body component, on which a first fastener is provided, the first fastener being connected to the vehicle body, and there are multiple first fasteners, which are spaced apart along a circumferential direction; and multiple second main body components, which are located at the left and right ends of the first main body component, on which a second fastener is provided, the second fastener being connected to the vehicle body, and there are multiple second fasteners, which are spaced apart along a vertical direction.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for manufacturing a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is the vehicle described above, the method includes: mounting the front bulkhead component to the front bulkhead frame member; and mounting the front bulkhead frame member to the vehicle body.

[0014] According to the vehicle manufacturing method of the present invention, by adding a front bulkhead frame component and using the front bulkhead frame component to install front bulkhead parts, the number of assembly stations on the vehicle production line is reduced, the vehicle production line is shortened, and the assembly efficiency is improved. At the same time, the adjustment after the vehicle rolls off the production line is eliminated, which improves the overall vehicle production efficiency. Furthermore, the functional testing after the vehicle rolls off the production line is eliminated, and the disassembly and assembly of front bulkhead parts due to functional defects is reduced, thereby improving the overall vehicle production quality and production efficiency. The use of multiple connecting parts to connect the front bulkhead parts further increases stability.

[0015] In some embodiments, there are multiple front bulkhead components, and installing the front bulkhead components onto the front bulkhead frame includes: installing multiple front bulkhead components onto the front bulkhead frame at a first mounting position; installing the front bulkhead frame onto the vehicle body includes: installing the front bulkhead frame onto the vehicle body at a second mounting position.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle body in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of multiple front-end components in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front frame component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation of the bumper, combination light structure, corner plate, grille, and lower windshield panel in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the front frame and front components in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the first positioning component, the second positioning component, the first fastener, and the second fastener on the vehicle body in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Cross-sectional view along the middle AA;

[0025] Figure 8for Figure 6 Cross-sectional view along the middle BB;

[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 6 Cross-sectional view along the middle CC;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the split parts in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the connection body in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a flowchart of the manufacturing method in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 10. Vehicle body; 13. Third part; 14. Fourth part;

[0032] 20. Front frame component; 21. First positioning component; 22. Second positioning component; 23. First part; 231. Mounting groove; 232. Sealing component; 24. Second part; 25. First main body component; 251. First fastener; 26. Second main body component; 261. Second fastener; 27. Connecting main body; 28. Connecting split part; 281. First split part; 282. Second split part; 283. Third split part;

[0033] 30. Front panel components; 31. Bumper; 311. Mounting holes; 32. Combination light structure; 33. Corner plate; 332. Second end face; 34. Grille; 35. Lower windshield panel; 351. First end face. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0035] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0036] Furthermore, features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the same feature, used to distinguish and describe features, without any order or distinction of importance.

[0037] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0038] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Reference Figures 1 to 4 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle includes: a body 10, a front frame 20, and front components 30.

[0041] The front bulkhead component 30 is located at the front of the vehicle body 10. The front bulkhead frame component 20 includes a connecting body 27 and multiple connecting parts 28. The connecting body 27 is installed on the vehicle body 10, and there are multiple connecting parts 28. The multiple connecting parts 28 are distributed at intervals on the front side of the connecting body 27, and the multiple connecting parts 28 are respectively connected to the front bulkhead component 30.

[0042] In related technologies, vehicles have front-end components such as bumpers and grilles. On the vehicle production line, these front-end components are installed on the vehicle body, which lengthens the production line and reduces assembly efficiency.

[0043] This invention provides a front bulkhead frame 20 for mounting front bulkhead components 30 on the vehicle body 10. The assembly process of the front bulkhead components 30 and the front bulkhead frame 20 can occur on a sub-line next to the vehicle production line or at the supplier, thereby reducing the number of assembly stations on the vehicle production line, shortening the vehicle production line, and allowing the vehicle production line and sub-line to work simultaneously, thus improving assembly efficiency.

[0044] It should be noted that in related technologies, front-end components such as bumpers and grilles are installed behind the body-in-white, and adjustments to these components are required after the vehicle rolls off the production line. In this embodiment of the invention, the front-end components 30 can be adjusted immediately after being installed onto the front-end frame component 20, eliminating the need for adjustments after the vehicle rolls off the production line and improving overall vehicle production efficiency.

[0045] Meanwhile, in related technologies, front-end components such as bumpers and grilles are installed behind the body-in-white, requiring adjustments to these components after the vehicle rolls off the production line. In this embodiment of the invention, after the front-end component 30 is installed onto the front-end frame component 20, functional testing can be performed. Assembly continues only after the test is passed, thus eliminating the need for post-production functional testing and reducing the work required to disassemble and reassemble the front-end component 30 due to functional defects, thereby improving overall vehicle production quality and efficiency.

[0046] Among them, there are multiple connecting parts 28, which are connected to the front part 30 respectively, increasing the stress points and thus improving the stability of the front part 30.

[0047] According to the vehicle of the present invention, by adding a front bulkhead frame 20 and using the front bulkhead frame 20 to install the front bulkhead components 30, the number of assembly stations on the vehicle production line is reduced, the vehicle production line is shortened, and the assembly efficiency is improved. At the same time, the adjustment after the vehicle rolls off the production line is eliminated, which improves the overall vehicle production efficiency. Furthermore, the functional testing after the vehicle rolls off the production line is eliminated, and the disassembly and assembly of the front bulkhead components 30 due to functional defects is reduced, thereby improving the overall vehicle production quality and efficiency. The use of multiple connecting parts 28 to connect the front bulkhead components 30 further increases stability.

[0048] In some specific embodiments, the vehicle is configured as a light commercial vehicle.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments, there are multiple front bulkhead components 30, which are located on the same side of the vehicle body 10 and are respectively connected to the connecting body 28.

[0050] Among them, there are multiple front bulkhead components 30, and the multiple front bulkhead components 30 are respectively installed on the front bulkhead frame component 20. The front bulkhead frame component 20 fixes the multiple front bulkhead components 30 through multiple connecting parts 28.

[0051] In the above scheme, multiple front bulkhead components 30 are fixed by setting a front bulkhead frame 20, making full use of the front bulkhead frame 20, and multiple front bulkhead components 30 are installed on the same side of the vehicle body 10, for example, multiple front bulkhead components 30 are located on the front side of the vehicle body 10, thereby unifying the installation and improving assembly efficiency.

[0052] Specifically, the multiple front-end components 30 include: bumper 31, combination light structure 32, corner plate 33, grille 34, and lower windshield panel 35.

[0053] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments, multiple front-end components 30 include a bumper 31 and a combination light structure 32. The bumper 31 is provided with mounting holes 311, and the combination light structure 32 is disposed in the mounting holes 311.

[0054] The bumper 31 is a protective device for the vehicle, whose main function is to absorb impact force in low-speed collisions, prevent direct damage to major vehicle components (such as the engine and cooling system), and reduce damage to the vehicle and passengers. The bumper 31 has mounting holes 311 for mounting the combination light structure 32, which is placed within the mounting holes 311.

[0055] The combination lamp structure 32 integrates multiple lighting functions within a single housing, such as headlights, taillights, turn signals, brake lights, and reversing lights. This structural design saves space, reduces the number of components, and improves the efficiency of lamp installation and maintenance.

[0056] In the above solution, by opening mounting holes 311 on the bumper 31 and using the mounting holes 311 to place the combination light structure 32, the overall structural matching degree is higher, making the combination light structure 32 more stable on the vehicle.

[0057] Specifically, the bumper 31 can be made of plastic, metal, or a composite material of plastic and metal, and the bumper 31 can be equipped with an energy-absorbing structure (such as foam or polypropylene) to enhance the energy absorption effect during a collision.

[0058] Specifically, the combined lamp structure 32 includes: a lamp housing, a light source, a reflector, a lens, and an electronic control unit. The lamp housing is made of plastic or other durable materials to protect the internal components from external environmental influences. The light source includes halogen lamps, xenon lamps, LED lamps, etc., used to emit different types of light to achieve different functions. The reflector, located inside the lamp housing, is used to focus and guide the light, making it more concentrated or dispersed to the desired area. The lens can further control the diffusion and focusing of the light, improving the lighting effect. The electronic control unit is used to control the lamp's on / off state, automatic brightness adjustment, and other functions.

[0059] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments, the plurality of front fascia components 30 also include: corner plates 33 and grilles 34.

[0060] There are multiple corner plates 33, which are located on the same side of the bumper 31 and together define an installation space. The bumper 31 is provided with a mounting groove 231, and part of the grille 34 is located in the mounting groove 231, while the other part is located in the installation space.

[0061] The bumper 31 has a mounting groove 231, part of the grille 34 is located in the mounting groove 231, and the other part of the grille 34 is located in the mounting space restricted by the corner plate 33.

[0062] In the above scheme, by setting the mounting groove 231 to accommodate part of the grille 34, and the mounting space restricted by multiple corner plates 33 to accommodate the other part of the grille 34, the grille 34 is in a wrapped state, which avoids damage to the corners of the grille 34, thereby making the whole reliable, and facilitating the positioning of the grille 34, which is convenient for the installation of the grille 34 and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0063] Specifically, there are two corner plates 33, which are located above the bumper 31 and are spaced apart in the left and right directions. The installation space is located between the two corner plates 33. The mounting groove 231 is opened at the upper end of the bumper 31, with the opening of the mounting groove 231 facing upward. The grille 34 is partially located in the mounting groove 231 and extends upward into the installation space.

[0064] Specifically, grille 34 is an opening structure installed at the front of the vehicle, consisting of a series of metal or plastic strips. Grille 34 allows air to flow into the engine compartment, providing cooling airflow to the engine. By increasing airflow, it helps the radiator and condenser lower the vehicle's temperature. Grille 34 can also prevent large pieces of debris or foreign objects (such as stones, leaves, etc.) from entering the engine compartment, preventing them from damaging internal components.

[0065] More specifically, the grille is a traditional grille with a horizontal or vertical stripe structure. Alternatively, the grille is a closed grille. Or, the grille is an active grille that automatically opens or closes according to the vehicle's needs to optimize airflow or improve fuel efficiency.

[0066] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 In some embodiments, the plurality of front bulkhead components 30 further include: a lower windshield panel 35, which is disposed on the side of the grille 34 opposite to the bumper 31, and is disposed within the mounting space. The lower windshield panel 35 has a first end face 351 opposite to the grille 34, and the corner plate 33 has a second end face 332 opposite to the bumper 31, with the first end face 351 and the second end face 332 being flush.

[0067] Among them, the lower windshield panel 35 is also called the lower windshield trim panel or the water channel panel. The lower windshield panel 35 is located on the side of the grille 34 away from the bumper 31. The first end face 351 on the lower windshield panel 35 is flush with the second end face on the corner plate 33.

[0068] In the above solution, by installing the lower panel 35 of the windshield in the installation space, the installation space is used to accommodate the lower panel 35 of the windshield, and the first end face 351 and the second end face 332 are flush, thereby enhancing the consistency between the lower panel 35 of the windshield and the corner plate 33, and facilitating positioning and assembly.

[0069] Specifically, the lower panel 35 of the windshield is located above the grille 34. The top surface of the lower panel 35 of the windshield is constructed as a first end face 351, and the top surface of the corner plate 33 is constructed as a second end face 332. The top surface of the lower panel 35 of the windshield is flush with the top surface of the corner plate 33.

[0070] Specifically, the lower windshield panel 35 is designed with a drainage system that guides rainwater, snowmelt, and other liquids down the windshield and out, preventing water from entering the engine compartment and protecting the engine and other internal components. The lower windshield panel 35 also prevents external debris such as leaves and dust from entering the engine compartment, thus preventing damage to the engine and other important components inside the vehicle.

[0071] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the connecting body 27 is provided with a first positioning member 21 and a second positioning member 22, and the vehicle body 10 is provided with a first mating part and a second mating part. The first positioning member 21 is connected to the first mating part, and the second positioning member 22 is connected to the second mating part. There are multiple second mating parts, which are located on opposite sides of the first mating part.

[0072] The first positioning member 21 and the second positioning member 22 are located on the connecting body 27. The first mating part and the second mating part are correspondingly provided on the body 10. The first positioning member 21 is connected to the first mating part, and the second positioning member 22 is connected to the second mating part. For example, the positioning member is a screw, and the mating part is constructed as a threaded hole corresponding to the screw. Or the positioning member is a positioning pin, and the mating part is constructed as a positioning hole corresponding to the positioning pin, thereby positioning the front bulkhead frame member 20. Multiple second mating parts are located on opposite sides of the first mating part.

[0073] In the above scheme, by setting multiple second mating parts on opposite sides of the first mating part, the relative positions of the multiple second mating parts and the first mating part make the front frame member 20 more stable.

[0074] Specifically, the multiple second mating parts are symmetrically arranged about the first mating part, which makes the front frame member 20 as a whole more stable under stress, further improving stability. For example, there are two second mating parts, which are symmetrically arranged about the first mating part, thus improving stability.

[0075] Reference Figure 7 In some embodiments, the connecting body 27 includes a first part 23 and a second part 24. The first part 23 is constructed as a vertical surface, and the second part 24 is disposed on the first part 23 and is inclined relative to the first part 23. The vehicle body 10 includes a third part 13 and a fourth part 14. The third part 13 is constructed to at least partially fit the first part 23, and the fourth part 14 is disposed on the third part 13 and fits against the second part 24. The first mating part and the second mating part are both disposed on the third part 13. The first mating part is constructed as a through hole, and the second mating part is constructed as a positioning channel.

[0076] Among them, the first part 23 on the front frame member 20 corresponds to the third part 13 on the body 10, and the second part 24 on the front frame member 20 corresponds to the fourth part 14 on the body 10. The first part 23 is constructed as a vertical surface, the third part 13 is set to the vertical surface, and the first mating part and the second mating part are located on the third part 13.

[0077] In the above scheme, the first mating part and the second mating part are set on the third part 13. The third part 13 is at least partially attached to the first part 23, and the first part 23 is constructed as a vertical surface, which facilitates the connection between the positioning member and the mating part.

[0078] Meanwhile, the second part 24 is tilted relative to the first part 23, and the third part 13 is constructed to at least partially fit the first part 23, and the fourth part 14 is fitted to the second part 24, which facilitates the positioning of the front frame 20 and the body 10 and improves assembly efficiency.

[0079] Furthermore, the first mating part is constructed as a through hole, and the second mating part is constructed as a positioning channel. The through hole restricts the degrees of freedom in the Y and Z directions, and the positioning channel has a certain length. The positioning channel restricts the rotational degrees of freedom in the YZ plane, thereby improving the stability of the front frame component 20.

[0080] Reference Figure 7 In some specific embodiments, the first part 23 is provided with a mounting groove 231, and a sealing element 232 is provided in the mounting groove 231. The third part 13 covers the mounting groove 231 and is connected to the sealing element 232, thereby improving the sealing performance.

[0081] Specifically, the mounting groove 231 is located above the first mating part or the second mating part for ease of manufacturing.

[0082] Reference Figure 7In some specific embodiments, the lower panel 35 of the windshield is set corresponding to the first part 23, so as to reasonably allocate space.

[0083] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the connecting body 27 includes a first body member 25 and a plurality of second body members 26.

[0084] The first main body 25 is provided with a first fastener 251, which is connected to the vehicle body 10. There are multiple first fasteners 251, which are spaced apart along a circumferential direction. Multiple second main body 26 are provided at the left and right ends of the first main body 25. The second main body 26 is provided with a second fastener 261, which is connected to the vehicle body 10. There are multiple second fasteners 261, which are spaced apart along a vertical direction.

[0085] There are multiple second main body components 26, which are respectively installed on the left and right ends of the first main body component 25. Multiple second fasteners 261 on the second main body component 26 are respectively connected to the vehicle body 10, and multiple first fasteners 251 on the first main body component 25 are respectively connected to the vehicle body 10.

[0086] In the above scheme, multiple first fasteners 251 on the first main body 25 are respectively connected to the body 10, and multiple second fasteners 261 on the second main body 26 are respectively connected to the body 10, thereby fixing the front frame 20 to the body 10. The multi-part connection improves reliability. At the same time, the multiple first fasteners 251 arranged at intervals along the annular direction are respectively connected to the body 10, which further improves the connection stability. Furthermore, the multiple second fasteners 261 on the second main body 26 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction, which further improves the connection reliability.

[0087] Specifically, both the first fastener 251 and the second fastener 261 are mounting bolts, which improves versatility and reduces costs.

[0088] Reference Figure 8 In some specific embodiments, the first fastener 251 is disposed in the third part 13, and the first fastener 251 is located below the mounting groove 231.

[0089] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some specific embodiments, the connecting component 28 includes: a first component 281, a second component 282, and a third component 283.

[0090] A first split component 281 is disposed on the first main component 25 and extends along the length of the first main component 25. Part of the first split component 281 is connected to the lower windshield panel 35, and the remaining part is connected to the grille 34. A second split component 282 is disposed on the first main component 25 and extends along the length of the first main component 25. The second split component 282 is located below the first split component 281 and is connected to the bumper 31. A third split component 283 is disposed on the first main component 25 and extends along the width of the first main component 25. The third split component 283 is connected to the bumper 31.

[0091] In the above solution, the combination of the first split component 281, the second split component 282 and the third split component 283 enables multiple front bulkhead components 30 to be stably mounted on the front bulkhead frame component 20, which further improves stability and reduces costs.

[0092] Specifically, there are multiple third sub-components 283, which are distributed at intervals along the length of the first main body 25, providing multiple stress points and further improving stability.

[0093] Specifically, the lower windshield panel 35 is first attached to the edge of the windshield using its own snap-fit ​​structure, and then connected to the front frame component 20 using 8 plastic clips; the grille 34 is connected to the front frame component 20 using 14 plastic clips; the combination light structure 32 is fixed to the bumper 31 using 8 bolts, and the assembled assembly is connected to the front frame component 20 using 8 bolts; the side corner panels 33 are attached to the edge of the windshield using their own snap-fit ​​structure, and then connected to the front frame component 20 using 2 plastic clips and 2 bolts.

[0094] Reference Figure 12 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for manufacturing a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is the aforementioned vehicle, the manufacturing method includes:

[0095] S2: Install the front bulkhead components onto the front bulkhead frame components.

[0096] The front frame component 20 provides a location for the installation of the front components 30. The front components 30 can be single or multiple. For example, the front frame component 20 can be multiple, and the multiple front components 30 include: bumper 31, combination light structure 32, corner plate 33, grille 34 and windshield lower panel 35.

[0097] S3: Install the front bulkhead frame components onto the vehicle body.

[0098] In some embodiments, after the front bulkhead component 30 is installed onto the front bulkhead frame component 20, the front bulkhead component 30 and the front bulkhead frame component 20 are then fixed together onto the vehicle body 10 for unified installation.

[0099] In related technologies, vehicles have front-end components such as bumpers and grilles. On the vehicle production line, these front-end components are installed on the vehicle body, which lengthens the production line and reduces assembly efficiency.

[0100] This invention provides a front bulkhead frame 20 for mounting front bulkhead components 30 on the vehicle body 10. The assembly process of the front bulkhead components 30 and the front bulkhead frame 20 can occur on a sub-line next to the vehicle production line or at the supplier, thereby reducing the number of assembly stations on the vehicle production line, shortening the vehicle production line, and allowing the vehicle production line and sub-line to work simultaneously, thus improving assembly efficiency.

[0101] It should be noted that in related technologies, front-end components such as bumpers and grilles are installed behind the body-in-white, and adjustments to these components are required after the vehicle rolls off the production line. In this embodiment of the invention, the front-end components 30 can be adjusted immediately after being installed onto the front-end frame component 20, eliminating the need for adjustments after the vehicle rolls off the production line and improving overall vehicle production efficiency.

[0102] Meanwhile, in related technologies, front-end components such as bumpers and grilles are installed behind the body-in-white, requiring adjustments to these components after the vehicle rolls off the production line. In this embodiment of the invention, after the front-end component 30 is installed onto the front-end frame component 20, functional testing can be performed. Assembly continues only after the test is passed, thus eliminating the need for post-production functional testing and reducing the work required to disassemble and reassemble the front-end component 30 due to functional defects, thereby improving overall vehicle production quality and efficiency.

[0103] According to the vehicle of the present invention, by adding a front bulkhead frame 20 and using the front bulkhead frame 20 to install the front bulkhead components 30, the number of assembly stations on the vehicle production line is reduced, the vehicle production line is shortened, and the assembly efficiency is improved. At the same time, the adjustment after the vehicle rolls off the production line is eliminated, which improves the overall vehicle production efficiency. Furthermore, the functional testing after the vehicle rolls off the production line is eliminated, and the disassembly and assembly of the front bulkhead components 30 due to functional defects is reduced, thereby improving the overall vehicle production quality and efficiency. The use of multiple connecting parts 28 to connect the front bulkhead components 30 further increases stability.

[0104] In some specific embodiments, there are multiple front-end components 30, and S2 includes:

[0105] S21: At the first mounting position, multiple front bulkhead components are mounted onto the front bulkhead frame.

[0106] S3 includes:

[0107] S31: At the second mounting position, install the front bulkhead frame component onto the vehicle body.

[0108] The first mounting position is different from the second mounting position, as they are in different spaces. The steps of installing the front bulkhead component 30 onto the front bulkhead frame component 20 and installing the front bulkhead frame component 20 onto the vehicle body 10 occur in different spaces.

[0109] In the above scheme, by installing the front bulkhead component 30 and the front bulkhead frame component 20 in different spaces, the two steps can occur simultaneously, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0110] For example, the first mounting position can be a sub-line next to the vehicle production line or a production line at the supplier. The second mounting position is the vehicle production line. By assembling the front bulkhead component 30 onto the front bulkhead frame component 20 at the supplier or on a sub-line next to the vehicle production line, the number of assembly stations on the vehicle production line is reduced, and the vehicle assembly progress is accelerated.

[0111] In some specific embodiments, the vehicle is configured as a light commercial vehicle.

[0112] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments, there are multiple front bulkhead components 30, which are located on the same side of the vehicle body 10 and are respectively connected to the front bulkhead frame component 20.

[0113] Among them, there are multiple front bulkhead components 30, and the multiple front bulkhead components 30 are respectively installed on the front bulkhead frame component 20, and the front bulkhead frame component 20 fixes the multiple front bulkhead components 30.

[0114] In the above scheme, multiple front bulkhead components 30 are fixed by setting a front bulkhead frame 20, making full use of the front bulkhead frame 20, and multiple front bulkhead components 30 are installed on the same side of the vehicle body 10, for example, multiple front bulkhead components 30 are located on the front side of the vehicle body 10, thereby unifying the installation and improving assembly efficiency.

[0115] Specifically, the multiple front-end components 30 include: bumper 31, combination light structure 32, corner plate 33, grille 34, and lower windshield panel 35.

[0116] Other configurations and operations of the vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0117] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0118] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Body (10); A front bulkhead component (30) is located in front of the vehicle body (10); A front bulkhead frame component (20) includes a connecting body (27) and multiple connecting parts (28). The connecting body (27) is installed on the vehicle body (10). There are multiple connecting parts (28), which are spaced apart on the front side of the connecting body (27). The multiple connecting parts (28) are respectively connected to the front bulkhead components (30).

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple front bulkhead components (30), and the multiple front bulkhead components (30) are located on the same side of the vehicle body (10) and connected to the connecting body (28).

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plurality of said front components (30) include a bumper (31) and a combination light structure (32), wherein the bumper (31) is provided with a mounting hole (311) and the combination light structure (32) is disposed in the mounting hole (311).

4. The vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The plurality of said front bulkhead components (30) also include: Corner plate (33), there are multiple corner plates (33), multiple corner plates (33) are located on the same side of the bumper (31), and multiple corner plates (33) together define an installation space; The grille (34) is provided with a mounting groove (231) on the bumper (31). Part of the grille (34) is located in the mounting groove (231), and the other part is located in the mounting space.

5. The vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The plurality of the aforementioned front bulkhead components (30) further include: a lower windshield panel (35), the lower windshield panel (35) being disposed on the side of the grille (34) opposite to the bumper (31), and the lower windshield panel (35) being disposed within the mounting space; wherein, The lower panel (35) of the windshield has a first end face (351) facing away from the grille (34), and the corner plate (33) has a second end face (332) facing away from the bumper (31). The first end face (351) and the second end face (332) are flush.

6. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting body (27) is provided with a first positioning member (21) and a second positioning member (22), and the vehicle body (10) is provided with a first mating part and a second mating part. The first positioning member (21) is connected to the first mating part, and the second positioning member (22) is connected to the second mating part; wherein, There are multiple second mating parts, and the multiple second mating parts are located on opposite sides of the first mating part.

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting body (27) includes a first part (23) and a second part (24). The first part (23) is constructed as a vertical surface, and the second part (24) is disposed on the first part (23) and is inclined relative to the first part (23). The vehicle body (10) includes a third part (13) and a fourth part (14). The third part (13) is constructed to at least partially fit against the first part (23), and the fourth part (14) is disposed on the third part (13) and fits against the second part (24). The first mating part and the second mating part are both located in the third part (13). The first mating part is constructed as a through hole, and the second mating part is constructed as a positioning channel.

8. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting body (27) includes: The first main body (25) is provided with a first fastener (251), the first fastener (251) is connected to the vehicle body (10), and there are multiple first fasteners (251), which are spaced apart along the annular direction. Multiple second main body components (26) are provided at the left and right ends of the first main body component (25). The second main body component (26) is provided with a second fastener (261). The second fastener (261) is connected to the vehicle body (10). There are multiple second fasteners (261), and the multiple second fasteners (261) are spaced apart in the vertical direction.

9. A method for manufacturing a vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle is the vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and the manufacturing method includes: Install the front bulkhead components onto the front bulkhead frame; Install the front bulkhead frame onto the vehicle body.

10. The method for manufacturing a vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The front bulkhead components are multiple, and the installation of the front bulkhead components onto the front bulkhead frame includes: At the first mounting position, multiple front bulkhead components are mounted onto the front bulkhead frame member; The installation of the front bulkhead frame member onto the vehicle body includes: At the second mounting position, the front bulkhead frame is mounted to the vehicle body.

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