Engine hood supporting structure, vehicle body and vehicle
By designing a hood support structure that combines stop components and sliding rail components, the problem of cumbersome hood opening and closing operations was solved, enabling simple and convenient hood opening and closing and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing methods for opening and closing car hoods are cumbersome, especially the manual method, which is inconvenient for car owners with less strength. Hydraulic and electric strut methods are more expensive.
Design a hood support structure including a stop, a slide rail, and a strut. The hood can be opened and closed by rotating and sliding the strut. The operation process is simplified by using the stop and the slide rail.
It enables simple and convenient opening and closing of the hood, requiring no complicated operation, and its simple structure reduces costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of vehicle technology, and particularly relates to an engine hood support structure, a vehicle body, and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, there are three main ways to open or close the hood of a car: manual, hydraulic, and electric strut. In lower-end models, the hood is usually opened manually, and a metal rod is used to support and secure it. When closing the hood, the metal rod needs to be manually removed, which is cumbersome and not very user-friendly for drivers with less strength. Of course, while hydraulic and electric strut hoods are convenient to open and close, they are more expensive. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a hood support structure that is simple in structure and convenient for opening and closing the hood.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A hood support structure includes a stop, a slide rail, and a strut; the slide rail is disposed at the lower end of the hood along the X direction, the stop is disposed at the lower end of the hood and located at one end of the slide rail, and the strut has a rotating end and a sliding end at its two ends, respectively; the rotating end of the strut is rotatably connected to the side of the engine compartment near the stop, and the sliding end of the strut is slidably connected to the slide rail; during the opening of the hood, the strut rotates upward to stand upright, and its sliding end slides to be close to the stop until the sliding end of the strut slides into the stop, thereby supporting the hood in a fully open state; during the closing of the hood, the strut rotates downward to return to its original position, and its sliding end exits the stop and slides along the slide rail away from the stop until the hood is completely closed, wherein the X direction is the width or length direction of the engine compartment.
[0005] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solution of the present invention are as follows: In this way, during the opening process of the entire hood, it is only necessary to manually lift the hood until the sliding end of the support rod engages with the stop. At this time, the hood is supported by the support rod in a fully open state. When closing the hood, the sliding end of the support rod is disengaged from the stop, and the hood is pressed down so that the sliding end of the support rod slides along the slide rail away from the stop until the hood is fully closed. The structure of this hood support structure is simple and convenient to open and close. There is no need to operate the support rod, slide rail and stop. The hood can be opened or closed simply by lifting or pressing down the hood.
[0006] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows: Furthermore, the slide rail component includes a main slide rail and a diversion component. The main slide rail is disposed along the X direction on one side of the stop component, and the diversion component is disposed at one end of the main slide rail near the stop component and located between the stop component and the main slide rail.
[0007] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned further technical solution is that when the hood is opened, the hood is raised until the sliding end of the strut reaches the stop, at which point the entire hood support structure is in an unfolded state. When the hood is closed, the sliding end of the strut is guided to the main slide via the diversion component and the hood is pressed down until the hood is completely closed, at which point the entire hood support structure is in a retracted state.
[0008] Furthermore, the diversion assembly has an upper slide, a first opening / closing element, and a lower slide; The upper slide rail is disposed between the stop member and the main slide rail along the X direction, and there is a first gap between the upper slide rail and the main slide rail. The first opening and closing member is disposed on the upper slide rail and is used to open or close the first gap. The lower slide is inclined along the X direction and located below the upper slide, with its end near the main slide inclined upward and connected to the main slide.
[0009] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned further technical solution is that, during the opening of the hood, the sliding end of the strut slides from the main slideway to the stop via the upper slideway, while during the closing of the hood, the sliding end of the strut is guided from the lower slideway to the main slideway.
[0010] Furthermore, the lower slide is integrally formed with the main slide.
[0011] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned further technical solution is that it makes the connection between the lower slide and the main slide good, so that the hood will not get stuck during the closing process.
[0012] Furthermore, the stop member includes a first baffle and a second baffle. The first baffle and the second baffle are both vertically disposed at the lower end of the hood and are spaced apart along the X direction. The area between the first baffle and the second baffle forms a receiving groove. The first baffle is located above the end of the diversion assembly away from the main slide, and there is a second gap between them. The second baffle is located on the side of the first baffle away from the main slide, and the lower end of the second baffle extends close to the lower slide. When the hood is fully open, the sliding end of the strut enters the receiving groove through the second gap.
[0013] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned further technical solution is that the second baffle can block the sliding end of the support rod, so that the sliding end of the support rod can only move up and down in the receiving groove. When it moves up, it enters the receiving groove, and when it moves down, it enters the sliding track.
[0014] Furthermore, the stop also includes a second opening and closing member, which is disposed at the second gap and connected to the lower end of the first baffle, and is used to open or close the second gap.
[0015] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned further technical solution is that it makes it less likely for the strut to come out of the receiving groove when the hood is open, thus making the hood more stable when it is open.
[0016] Furthermore, the slide rail has a through groove extending vertically, with one end of the groove near the stop member passing through the slide rail. The sliding end of the support rod passes through the groove, and the sliding end of the support rod has an enlarged portion to be attached to the slide rail.
[0017] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned further technical solution is that the slide rail can be engaged with the sliding end of the strut, so that the sliding end of the strut is only disengaged from the slide groove at the stop, but when the hood is closed, the sliding end of the strut is engaged with the slide rail again.
[0018] Furthermore, the lower end of the second baffle is bent close to the sliding track, and the lower end of the second baffle is provided with a clearance notch aligned with the sliding track for the support rod to pass through.
[0019] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned further technical solution is that, during the closing of the hood, the sliding end of the strut can easily enter the lower rail under the guidance of the second baffle.
[0020] The second objective of this invention is to provide a vehicle body with a simple structure and convenient hood opening and closing.
[0021] To achieve the above objectives, another technical solution of the present invention is as follows: a vehicle body, including the engine hood support structure as described above.
[0022] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solution of the present invention are that the structure of the vehicle body is simple and the hood is easy to open and close.
[0023] The third objective of this invention is to provide a vehicle with a simple structure and convenient hood opening and closing.
[0024] To achieve the above objectives, another technical solution of the present invention is as follows: a vehicle, comprising the body as described above.
[0025] The beneficial effect of the above-mentioned further technical solution is that the hood of the vehicle is easy to open and close. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hood support structure described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention in a semi-open / closed state; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the slide rail component and the support rod described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 3 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the diversion component and the stop member described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a second schematic diagram of the diversion component and stopper described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a third schematic diagram of the diversion component and stopper described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hood opening to the point where the enlarged portion pushes open the second opening / closing member in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the hood opening to the point where the enlarged portion moves down to the bottom of the receiving groove in Embodiment 1 of the present invention so as to reset the second opening and closing member; Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the hood being in the open state as described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 11 for Figure 10 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the hood being located on the sliding track when closed, and squeezing open the first opening / closing member, as described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Figure 13 for Figure 12 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the hood in the fully closed state as described in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the hood in the fully closed state as described in Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the hood being fully open as described in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Stop; 11. First baffle; 12. Second baffle; 121. Clearance notch; 13. Second opening / closing element; 131. Second torsion spring; 2. Slide rail; 21. Main slide rail; 211. Main slide rod; 212. First connecting lug; 22. Diverter assembly; 221. Upper slide rail; 2211. Upper slide rod; 2212. Elastic rod; 222. First opening / closing element; 2221. Opening / closing rod; 2222. First torsion spring; 223. Lower slide rail; 2231. Lower slide rod; 224. Second connecting lug; 23. Slide groove; 3. Support rod; 31. Enlarged part; 4. Hood; 5. Engine compartment. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.
[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.
[0030] It is understood that spatial relation terms such as “below,” “under,” “below,” “below,” “above,” “above,” etc., can be used here to describe the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figure and other elements or features. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation shown in the figure, spatial relation terms also include different orientations of the device in use and operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, the element or feature described as “below,” “below,” or “below” will be oriented “above” the other element or feature. Therefore, the exemplary terms “below” and “under” can include both upper and lower orientations. Furthermore, the device may also include other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other orientations), and the spatial descriptive terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.
[0031] It should be noted that when one element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or connected to the other element through an intermediary element. In the following embodiments, "connection" should be understood as "electrical connection," "communication connection," etc., if the connected circuits, modules, units, etc., have the transmission of electrical signals or data between them.
[0032] When used herein, the singular forms of “a,” “an,” and “the” may also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or “having,” etc., specify the presence of the stated feature, whole, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.
[0033] Example 1 like Figures 1-14 As shown, this embodiment provides an engine hood support structure, including a stop 1, a slide rail 2, and a strut 3. The slide rail 2 is disposed at the lower end of the engine hood 4 along the X direction. The stop 1 is disposed at the lower end of the engine hood 4 and located at one end of the slide rail 2. The strut 3 has a rotating end and a sliding end at its two ends, respectively. The rotating end of the strut 3 is rotatably connected to the side of the engine compartment 5 near the stop 1, and the sliding end of the strut 3 is slidably connected to the slide rail 2. During the opening of the engine hood 4, The support rod 3 rotates upward to stand upright, and its sliding end slides close to the stop 1 until the sliding end of the support rod 3 slides into the stop 1 to support the hood 4 in a fully open state; during the closing process of the hood 4, the support rod 3 rotates downward to return to its original position, and its sliding end exits the stop 1 and slides along the slide rail 2 away from the stop 1 until the hood 4 is completely closed, wherein the X direction is the width direction of the engine compartment 5 (that is, the width direction of the vehicle body). This design allows the entire hood 4 to be opened simply by manually lifting it until the sliding end of the support rod 3 engages with the stop 1. At this point, the hood 4 is fully open, supported by the support rod 3. When closing the hood 4, the sliding end of the support rod 3 is disengaged from the stop 1, and the hood 4 is pressed down, causing the sliding end of the support rod 3 to slide along the slide rail 2 away from the stop 1 until the hood 4 is fully closed. This hood support structure is simple in structure and easy to open and close. It does not require operation of the support rod 3, slide rail 2, and stop 1; the hood 4 can be opened or closed simply by lifting or pressing it down.
[0034] like Figures 1-5As shown, in this embodiment, the slide rail 2 includes a main slide rail 21 and a diversion component 22. The main slide rail 21 is disposed along the X direction on one side of the stop 1, and the diversion component 22 is disposed at one end of the main slide rail 21 near the stop 1 and located between the stop 1 and the main slide rail 21. During the opening of the hood 4, the sliding end of the support rod 3 slides through the main slide rail 21 and the diversion component 22 in sequence until it slides into the stop 1. During the closing of the hood 4, the sliding end of the support rod 3 exits the stop 1 and slides through the diversion component 22 and the main slide rail 21 in sequence until the hood 4 is completely closed. This allows the hood 4 to be lifted when it is opened, until the sliding end of the strut 3 reaches the stop 1. At this time, the entire hood support structure is in the unfolded state. When the hood 4 is closed, the sliding end of the strut 3 is guided to the main slide rail 21 through the diversion component 22 and pressed down on the hood 4 until the hood 4 is completely closed. At this time, the entire hood support structure is in the retracted state.
[0035] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in this embodiment, the diversion assembly 22 has an upper slide rail 221, a first opening / closing member 222, and a lower slide rail 223. The upper slide rail 221 is disposed along the X direction between the stop member 1 and the main slide rail 21, and there is a first gap between the upper slide rail 221 and the main slide rail 21. The first opening / closing member 222 is disposed on the upper slide rail 221 and is used to open or close the first gap. The lower slide rail 223 is disposed obliquely below the upper slide rail 221 along the X direction, and its end near the main slide rail 21 is obliquely upward and connected to the main slide rail 21. During the opening of the hood 4, the first opening / closing member 222 closes the first gap. When the hood 4 is closed, the sliding end of the support rod 3 slides sequentially through the main slide rail 21, the first opening and closing member 222, and the upper slide rail 221 until it slides into the stop member 1. During the closing process of the hood 4, the hood 4 is first lifted up until the sliding end of the support rod 3 exits the stop member 1 and is guided to the lower slide rail 223. Then the hood 4 is lowered down until the sliding end of the support rod 3 slides upward through the lower slide rail 223 and squeezes the first opening and closing member 222 to open and enter the main slide rail 21. The hood 4 is then lowered down until the sliding end of the support rod 3 slides away from the stop member 1 through the main slide rail 21 until the hood 4 is completely closed. This allows the sliding end of the strut 3 to slide from the main slide rail 21 to the stop member 1 via the upper slide rail 221 during the opening of the hood 4, and the sliding end of the strut 3 to be guided to the main slide rail 21 via the lower slide rail 223 during the closing of the hood 4.
[0036] like Figures 1-5As shown, in this embodiment, the lower slide 223 and the main slide 21 are integrally formed. This ensures good continuity between the lower slide 223 and the main slide 21, preventing the hood 4 from getting stuck during closing.
[0037] like Figures 1-9 As shown, in this embodiment, the stop member 1 includes a first baffle 11 and a second baffle 12. The first baffle 11 and the second baffle 12 are both vertically arranged at the lower end of the hood 4 and are spaced apart along the X direction. The area between the first baffle 11 and the second baffle 12 forms a receiving groove. The first baffle 11 is located above the end of the diversion assembly 22 away from the main slide rail 21, and there is a second gap between them. The second baffle 12 is located on the side of the first baffle 11 away from the main slide rail 21, and the lower end of the second baffle 12 extends close to the lower slide rail 223. When the hood 4 is in the fully open state, the sliding end of the support rod 3 enters the receiving groove through the second gap. During the closing process of the hood 4, the hood 4 is lifted until the sliding end of the support rod 3 exits the receiving groove and is guided by the second baffle 12 to the lower slide rail 223. This allows the second baffle 12 to block the sliding end of the support rod 3, so that the sliding end of the support rod 3 can only move up and down in the receiving groove. When it moves up, it enters the receiving groove, and when it moves down, it enters the sliding track 223.
[0038] like Figures 1-9 As shown, in this embodiment, the stop member 1 further includes a second opening / closing member 13. The second opening / closing member 13 is disposed at the second gap and connected to the lower end of the first baffle 11, and is used to open or close the second gap. During the opening of the hood 4, when the sliding end of the support rod 3 slides past the second gap, it squeezes the second opening / closing member 13 to open and enters the slot of the receiving groove. The hood 4 is then raised until the lower end of the support rod 3 moves downward to the side of the upper slide rail 221, so that the second opening / closing member 13 returns to the closed state. The hood 4 is then lowered until the sliding end of the support rod 3 extends into the receiving groove. This makes it difficult for the support rod 3 to come out of the receiving groove when the hood 4 is open, thus ensuring good stability of the hood 4 when it is open.
[0039] In this embodiment, the slide rail 2 has a vertically penetrating groove 23. One end of the groove 23 near the stop 1 passes through the slide rail 2, and the sliding end of the support rod 3 passes through the groove 23. The sliding end of the support rod 3 has an enlarged portion 31 to hook onto the slide rail 2. This allows the slide rail 2 to hook onto the sliding end of the support rod 3, so that the sliding end of the support rod 3 is only disengaged from the groove 23 at the stop 1. However, when the hood 4 is closed, the sliding end of the support rod 3 is hooked back onto the slide rail 2.
[0040] like Figures 1-14 As shown, in this embodiment, the lower end of the second baffle 12 is bent close to the sliding groove 223, and the lower end of the second baffle 12 is provided with a clearance notch 121 aligned with the sliding groove 23 for the support rod 3 to pass through. This allows the sliding end of the support rod 3 to easily enter the sliding groove 223 under the guidance of the second baffle 12 during the closing of the hood 4.
[0041] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in this embodiment, the main slide rail 21 includes two main slide rods 211. The two main slide rods 211 are arranged along the X direction and distributed at intervals along the Y direction below the hood 4. The sides of the two main slide rods 211 that are far apart from each other are connected to the lower end of the hood 4 through the first connecting lug 212. The gap between the two main slide rods 211 forms part of the slide groove 23. The Y direction is the length direction of the engine compartment 5 (that is, the length direction of the vehicle body), and the Y direction and the X direction are perpendicular to each other.
[0042] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in this embodiment, the upper slide rail 221 includes two upper slide rods 2211. The two upper slide rods 2211 are arranged along the X direction and distributed at intervals along the Y direction below the hood 4. The sides of the two upper slide rods 2211 that are far apart from each other are connected to the lower end of the hood 4 through the second connecting lug 224. The gap between the two upper slide rods 2211 forms part of the slide groove 23. In this embodiment, the two upper slide rods 2211 are aligned with the two main slide rods 211.
[0043] like Figures 1-5 As shown, in this embodiment, the sliding track 223 includes two sliding rods 2231. The two sliding rods 2231 are arranged along the X direction and spaced apart along the Y direction. The ends of the two sliding rods 2231 that are away from the stop member 1 are inclined upwards. The two sliding rods 2231 and the two main sliding rods 211 correspond one-to-one. Each sliding rod 2231 is connected to or integrally formed with the end of the corresponding main sliding rod 211 that is close to each other. The gap between the two sliding rods 2231 constitutes part of the sliding groove 23.
[0044] The second connecting ear 224 may also extend downward to connect with the sliding rod 2231 on the same side.
[0045] like Figures 1-14 As shown, in this embodiment, the first opening and closing member 222 includes two opening and closing rods 2221, which correspond one-to-one with the two upper sliding rods 2211. One end of each of the two opening and closing rods 2221 is vertically rotatably connected to the end of the upper sliding rod 2211 near the first gap, and a first torsion spring 2222 is provided at the rotatable connection. The elastic force of the first torsion spring 2222 is used to drive the corresponding opening and closing rod 2221 to rotate until its other end is connected to the position where the main sliding rod 211 and the corresponding lower sliding rod 2231 are connected. The gap between the two opening and closing rods 2221 forms part of the slide groove 23.
[0046] like Figures 1-9 As shown, in this embodiment, the second opening and closing member 13 is a plate. A second torsion spring 131 is provided at the rotatable connection between the second opening and closing member 13 and the lower end of the first baffle 11. The second torsion spring 131 is used to drive the second opening and closing member 13 to rotate to a vertical state.
[0047] The operating principle of the hood support structure provided in this embodiment is as follows: like Figure 1 , Figures 6-14 As shown, in the initial state, both the first opening / closing element 222 and the second opening / closing element 13 are in the closed state; When it is necessary to open the hood 4, first unlock the hood 4, and then lift the hood 4 upwards. During this process, the support rod 3 slowly rotates to stand up, and the sliding end of the support rod 3 will gradually slide from the main slide rail 21, the first opening and closing part 222 and the upper slide rail 221 into the stop part 1. During this process, the second opening and closing part 13 will be squeezed to rotate towards the second baffle 12 to open the second gap so that the enlarged part 31 can enter the lower part of the receiving groove. However, at this time, the second opening and closing part 13 will prevent the enlarged part 31 from falling into the receiving groove. Therefore, it is necessary to slightly lift the hood 4 so that the enlarged part 31 will fall slightly downwards, so that the second opening and closing part 13 can close normally and keep the groove of the receiving groove open. At this time, release the hood 4, and the hood 4 will fall slightly downwards so that the enlarged part 31 falls into the receiving groove, that is, the hood 4 is lifted into the open state. When the hood 4 needs to be closed, first lift the hood 4 so that the enlarged part 31 descends to the space between the upper slide rail 221 and the lower slide rail 223, which is guided by the second baffle 12. Then lower the hood 4. The enlarged part 31 will first move upward along the lower slide rail 223 and eventually squeeze the first opening and closing member 222 upward to open it. At this time, the enlarged part 31 will slide normally onto the main slide rail 21. When closing the hood 4, the enlarged part 31 will slide on the main slide rail 21 away from the stop member 1 until the hood 4 is completely closed.
[0048] The hood support structure provided in this embodiment does not require operation of the strut 3 during the entire process of opening or closing the hood 4. It only requires lifting or lowering the hood 4 (during which the hood support structure opens or retracts on its own), making its operation extremely simple.
[0049] In this embodiment, the main slide bar 211, the opening and closing bar 2221, the upper slide bar 2211, and the lower slide bar 2231 are all rigid bars (which can be metal bars, such as steel bars or aluminum alloy bars).
[0050] Preferred, such as Figures 1-14 As shown, in this embodiment, each of the upper sliding rods 2211 has an elastic rod 2212 vertically downward at one end near the second baffle 12. The elastic rod 2212 can be a rubber rod, which is formed by vulcanization with the upper sliding rod 2211.
[0051] like Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the lower end of the elastic rod 2212 is close to the lower end of the second baffle 12, narrowing the gap between them. This means that if the enlarged part 31 wants to enter the sliding track 223, the elastic rod 2212 needs to be deformed to avoid it. The purpose of setting the elastic rod 2212 is to prevent the enlarged part 31 from sliding too easily into the upper sliding track 221 when the enlarged part 31 is below the receiving groove and the hood 4 is raised. (During the opening of the hood 4, when the enlarged part 31 slides to the point of squeezing open the second opening and closing member 13 and entering below the receiving groove, the hood 4 needs to be slightly raised first to make the enlarged part 31 move slightly downward, so that...) The second opening / closing member 13 is rotated to the reset position, and then the hood 4 is released. At this time, the enlarged part 31 falls into the receiving groove. The elastic rod 2212 is also to prevent the enlarged part 31 from sliding directly onto the upper slide rail 221 when the hood 4 is lifted. When closing the hood 4, the hood 4 must be lifted until the enlarged part 31 moves down and the elastic rod 2212 is squeezed to deform so that the enlarged part 31 slides onto the upper slide rail 221. Then the hood 4 is lowered until it is closed. The elastic rod 2212 is set so that the lifting of the hood 4 will have a feedback force to determine whether the enlarged part 31 is squeezed between the elastic rod 2212 and the second baffle 12.
[0052] In this embodiment, the slide rail component 2 can be divided into two parts in the Y direction with the slide groove 23 as the boundary. The main slide rod 211, opening and closing rod 2221, upper slide rod 2211, lower slide rod 2231, elastic rod 2212, first connecting ear 212 and second connecting ear 224 located on the same side together constitute one part, and the slide groove 23 in the middle is for the support rod 3 to slide through.
[0053] In this embodiment, the clearance notch 121 is also for the support rod 3 to pass through. When the hood 4 is closed or open at a small angle, the end of the support rod 3 away from the bulge 31 may pass between the clearance notch 121 and the two sliding rods 2231. When the hood 4 is fully open or open at a large angle, the end of the support rod 3 near the bulge 31 will pass through the clearance notch 121.
[0054] in, Figure 1 The dashed arrows represent the rotation trajectory of the strut 3 and the trajectory of the hood 4 when the hood 4 is opened or closed, respectively. Figure 6 and Figure 8 The upward-pointing dotted arrow in the middle indicates the process of the hood opening, while Figure 10 The downward-pointing dotted arrow indicates the process of closing the hood.
[0055] Example 2 Same as Example 1, except that, as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, in this embodiment, the X direction is the length direction of the engine compartment 5, and the Y direction is the width direction of the engine compartment 5. The stop 1 is located at the lower end of the hood 4 away from the end where the hood 4 is rotatably connected to the engine compartment 5. That is, the rotating end of the support rod 3 is also located at the end of the engine compartment 5 away from the end where the hood 4 is rotatably connected to the engine compartment 4. Preferably, when the hood 4 is in the fully open state, the support rod 3 is nearly perpendicular to the slide rail 2. The opening and closing process of the hood support structure provided in this embodiment is similar to that in Embodiment 1, so it will not be described in detail here.
[0056] Example 3 This embodiment provides a vehicle body including a hood support structure as described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2. The vehicle body has a simple structure, and the hood 4 is easy to open and close.
[0057] Example 4 This embodiment provides a vehicle, including the body as described in Embodiment 3. The vehicle's hood 4 is easy to open and close. The vehicle described in this embodiment can be a passenger car (such as a sedan, SUV, or commercial vehicle).
[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A hood support structure, characterized in that, The system includes a stop (1), a slide rail (2), and a strut (3). The slide rail (2) is positioned along the X-direction at the lower end of the hood (4). The stop (1) is positioned at the lower end of the hood (4) and located at one end of the slide rail (2). The strut (3) has a rotating end and a sliding end at its two ends, respectively. The rotating end of the strut (3) is rotatably connected to the side of the engine compartment (5) near the stop (1), and the sliding end of the strut (3) is slidably connected to the slide rail (2). During the opening of the hood (4), the strut... (3) Rotate upwards to stand up, and its sliding end slides to be close to the stop (1) until the sliding end of the support rod (3) slides into the stop (1) to support the hood (4) in a fully open state; during the closing process of the hood (4), the support rod (3) rotates downwards to reset, and its sliding end exits the stop (1) and slides along the slide rail (2) away from the stop (1) until the hood (4) is completely closed, wherein X direction is the width direction or length direction of the engine compartment (5).
2. The hood support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide rail component (2) includes a main slide rail (21) and a diversion component (22). The main slide rail (21) is disposed along the X direction on one side of the stop component (1). The diversion component (22) is disposed at one end of the main slide rail (21) near the stop component (1) and is located between the stop component (1) and the main slide rail (21).
3. The hood support structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diversion assembly (22) has an upper slide (221), a first opening and closing element (222), and a lower slide (223); The upper slide rail (221) is disposed between the stop (1) and the main slide rail (21) along the X direction, and there is a first gap between the upper slide rail (221) and the main slide rail (21). The first opening and closing member (222) is disposed on the upper slide rail (221) and is used to open or close the first gap. The lower slide (223) is inclined along the X direction and located below the upper slide (221), with its end near the main slide (21) tilted upward and connected to the main slide (21).
4. The hood support structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower slide (223) is integrally formed with the main slide (21).
5. The hood support structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The stop member (1) includes a first baffle (11) and a second baffle (12). The first baffle (11) and the second baffle (12) are both vertically arranged at the lower end of the hood (4) and distributed at intervals along the X direction. The area between the first baffle (11) and the second baffle (12) forms a receiving groove. The first baffle (11) is located above the end of the diversion assembly (22) away from the main slide (21) and there is a second gap between them. The second baffle (12) is located on the side of the first baffle (11) away from the main slide (21) and the lower end of the second baffle (12) extends close to the lower slide (223). When the hood (4) is fully open, the sliding end of the strut (3) enters the receiving groove through the second gap; During the closing process of the hood (4), the hood (4) is lifted up until the sliding end of the support rod (3) exits the receiving groove and is guided by the second baffle (12) to the lower slide (223).
6. The hood support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The stop (1) further includes a second opening and closing member (13), which is disposed at the second gap and connected to the lower end of the first baffle (11) for opening or closing the second gap.
7. The hood support structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The slide rail (2) has a vertically penetrating groove (23), with one end of the groove (23) near the stop (1) penetrating the slide rail (2). The sliding end of the support rod (3) passes through the groove (23), and the sliding end of the support rod (3) has an enlarged portion (31) to be attached to the slide rail (2).
8. The hood support structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower end of the second baffle (12) is bent close to the slide (223), and the lower end of the second baffle (12) is provided with a clearance notch (121) aligned with the slide (23) for the support rod (3) to pass through.
9. A vehicle body, characterized in that, Includes the hood support structure as described in any one of claims 1-8.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the vehicle body as described in claim 9.