Snow curtain integrated structure of vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and particularly relates to a snow curtain integrated structure of a vehicle and the vehicle, the snow curtain integrated structure of the vehicle comprising an A-pillar outer panel, which is arranged on a body panel of the vehicle; a winding shaft, which is arranged on an inner side of the A-pillar outer panel; a curtain cloth, a first end of the curtain cloth in a length direction being connected with the winding shaft; an end plate, which is connected with a second end of the curtain cloth in the length direction, the end plate being arranged on an outer side of the A-pillar outer panel; and a track assembly, which is arranged on a side of a front windshield of the vehicle, the end plate being slidably connected with the track assembly, and the end plate being capable of moving along the track assembly from a first end to a second end of the front windshield. The snow curtain integrated structure of the vehicle and the vehicle can solve the problems of complex process and poor operation environment of the existing snow curtain during laying.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle component technology, and in particular to an integrated snow curtain structure for a vehicle and the vehicle thereof. Background Technology

[0002] In winter, snow often accumulates on the windshields of vehicles parked outdoors. Before starting the vehicle, drivers must manually clear the snow in the frigid conditions, a process that is not only time-consuming and laborious but also causes considerable inconvenience.

[0003] Currently, most commercially available windshield snow curtains have several drawbacks: firstly, installation requires manual placement of the snow curtain on the glass surface, making the process complex; secondly, in low-temperature winter conditions, drivers face harsh working environments when performing related operations. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide an integrated snow curtain structure and vehicle for a vehicle, so as to solve the problems of complex installation process and harsh operating environment of existing snow curtains.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a snow curtain integrated structure for a vehicle is provided, wherein the snow curtain integrated structure includes: an A-pillar exterior trim panel disposed on the body sheet metal of the vehicle; a roller disposed on the inner side of the A-pillar exterior trim panel; a curtain fabric, a first end of the curtain fabric in the length direction being connected to the roller fabric; an end plate connected to a second end of the curtain fabric in the length direction, the end plate being located on the outer side of the A-pillar exterior trim panel; and a track assembly disposed on the side of the windshield of the vehicle, the end plate being slidably connected to the track assembly, the end plate being movable along the track assembly from the first end to the second end of the windshield.

[0006] Preferably, the track assembly includes: an upper track disposed on the upper side of the windshield, the upper track extending along the length of the windshield, the upper track being mounted on the vehicle body sheet metal, and the upper end of the end plate being slidably connected to the upper track; and a lower track disposed on the lower side of the windshield, the lower track extending along the length of the windshield, the lower track being mounted on the vehicle's water tank cover, and the lower end of the end plate being slidably connected to the lower track.

[0007] Preferably, the track assembly further includes: a first motor installed at one end of the upper track along its length, the first motor being connected to the upper end of the end plate via a wiring harness; and a second motor installed at the other end of the upper track along its length, the second motor being connected to the upper end of the end plate via a wiring harness.

[0008] Preferably, the track assembly includes: a third motor installed at one end of the lower track along its length, the third motor being connected to the lower end of the end plate via a wiring harness; and a fourth motor installed at the other end of the lower track along its length, the fourth motor being connected to the lower end of the end plate via a wiring harness.

[0009] Preferably, a roller motor is provided at the end of the roller, the roller motor is mounted on the exterior trim panel of the A-pillar, and the roller motor can drive the roller to rotate in order to wind up the curtain.

[0010] Preferably, the curtain fabric includes an outer curtain layer, an inner curtain layer, and a flexible heating wire, wherein the flexible heating wire is sandwiched between the outer curtain layer and the inner curtain layer.

[0011] Preferably, the outer curtain layer has an anti-icing coating on the side away from the windshield, and the inner curtain layer has an anti-ultraviolet coating on the side near the windshield.

[0012] Preferably, the A-pillar exterior trim panel is provided with a strip-shaped opening, the strip-shaped opening extends along the length direction of the A-pillar exterior trim panel, and the curtain can extend out of the strip-shaped opening.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the invention, a vehicle is provided, wherein the vehicle includes the snow curtain integrated structure of the vehicle as described above.

[0014] Preferably, the vehicle includes a camera and / or lidar, and when the camera and / or lidar detects snowfall, the end plate moves from a first end to a second end of the vehicle's windshield.

[0015] The snow curtain integrated structure and vehicle of this invention have an A-pillar exterior trim panel mounted on the vehicle body sheet metal. A roller is located inside the A-pillar exterior trim panel, with a first end of the curtain fabric along its length connected to the roller and a second end of the curtain fabric along its length connected to an end plate. A track assembly is located on the side of the vehicle's windshield, with the end plate slidably connected to the track assembly, allowing the end plate to move along the track assembly from the first end to the second end of the windshield, thereby enabling the curtain fabric to cover the windshield and eliminating the need for manual snow curtain installation. This effectively solves the problems of complex installation processes and harsh operating environments associated with existing snow curtains.

[0016] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated snow curtain structure of a vehicle according to the present invention.

[0019] Attached reference numerals: 1-A-pillar exterior trim panel; 10-strip opening; 2-roller; 3-curtain fabric; 4-end plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following detailed embodiments are provided to help the reader gain a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application. For example, the order of operations described herein is merely illustrative and is not limited to the order set forth herein; changes that will be apparent after understanding the disclosure of this application are possible, except for operations that must occur in a specific order. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of features known in the art may be omitted.

[0021] The features described herein may be implemented in different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein have been provided merely to illustrate some of the many feasible ways of implementing the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0022] Throughout the specification, when an element (such as a layer, region, or substrate) is described as being "on" another element, "connected to" another element, "bonded to" another element, "on" another element, or "covering" another element, it may be directly "on" another element, "connected to" another element, "bonded to" another element, "on" another element, or "covering" another element, or there may be one or more other elements in between. In contrast, when an element is described as being "directly on" another element, "directly connected to" another element, "directly bonded to" another element, "directly on" another element, or "directly covering" another element, there may be no other elements in between.

[0023] As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant items listed and any combination of any two or more items.

[0024] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe individual components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts, these components, assemblies, regions, layers, or parts are not limited by these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, assembly, region, layer, or part from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, assembly, region, layer, or part referred to as the second component, assembly, region, layer, or part may also be referred to as the second component, assembly, region, layer, or part.

[0025] For ease of description, spatial relation terms such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another, as shown in the accompanying drawings. Such spatial relation terms are intended to include not only the orientation depicted in the drawings but also different orientations of the device during use or operation. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, an element described as being “above” or “upper” relative to another element will subsequently be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Therefore, the term “above” includes both “above” and “below” orientations depending on the spatial orientation of the device. The device may also be positioned in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relation terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0026] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various examples only and is not intended to limit the examples. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” enumerate the stated features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, operations, components, elements, and / or combinations thereof.

[0027] Variations in the shapes shown in the accompanying drawings may occur due to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Therefore, the examples described herein are not limited to the specific shapes shown in the accompanying drawings, but include changes in shape that may occur during manufacturing.

[0028] The features of the examples described herein can be combined in various ways that will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application. Furthermore, although the examples described herein have a wide variety of constructions, other constructions are possible, as will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application.

[0029] As shown in Figure 1, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a snow curtain integrated structure for a vehicle is provided, the snow curtain integrated structure for a vehicle includes an A-pillar exterior trim panel 1, a roller 2, a curtain fabric 3, an end plate 4, and a track assembly.

[0030] In the following description, reference will be made to Figure 1 The specific structure of the aforementioned components and their connection relationships within the integrated snow curtain structure of the vehicle are described in detail.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the A-pillar exterior trim panel 1 is mounted on the vehicle's body sheet metal. A roller 2 is located inside the A-pillar exterior trim panel 1. A first end of the curtain fabric 3 along its length is connected to the roller 2, and a second end of the curtain fabric 3 along its length is connected to an end plate 4. The end plate 4 is located outside the A-pillar exterior trim panel 1, allowing the curtain fabric 3 to be unfolded when the end plate 4 moves relative to the roller 2. A track assembly is located on the side of the vehicle's windshield, and the end plate 4 is slidably connected to the track assembly. The end plate 4 can move along the track assembly from the first end to the second end along the length of the windshield, thereby allowing the curtain fabric 3 to cover the windshield, thus avoiding the need for manual snow cover installation.

[0032] Preferred, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the A-pillar exterior trim panel 1 is disposed at the first end of the windshield and can be fixed to the vehicle body sheet metal by bolts and clips. The A-pillar exterior trim panel 1 extends along the width direction of the windshield and has a strip-shaped opening 10. The strip-shaped opening 10 extends along the length direction of the A-pillar exterior trim panel 1, and the curtain 3 can extend or retract inside the A-pillar exterior trim panel 1 through the strip-shaped opening 10.

[0033] Preferably, in this embodiment, the track assembly may include an upper track and a lower track. The upper track is located on the upper side of the windshield and extends along the length of the windshield. The upper track is bolted to the vehicle's body panel, and the upper end of the end plate 4 is slidably connected to the upper track, allowing the upper end of the end plate 4 to slide along the upper track. The lower track is located on the lower side of the windshield and extends along the length of the windshield. The lower track is bolted to the vehicle's water tank cover, and the lower end of the end plate 4 is slidably connected to the lower track, allowing the lower end of the end plate 4 to slide along the lower track. This arrangement allows the end plate 4 to slide from one end to the other along the length of the windshield via the track assembly.

[0034] Further, preferably, in this embodiment, the track assembly further includes a first motor and a second motor. The first motor is mounted at one end along the length of the upper track and is connected to one side of the upper end of the end plate 4 via a wiring harness. Specifically, the first motor is located at the first end of the windshield, and can pull the upper end of the end plate 4 toward the first end of the windshield by winding up the wiring harness, thereby driving the end plate 4 to move along the track assembly. The second motor is mounted at the other end along the length of the upper track and is connected to the other side of the upper end of the end plate 4 via a wiring harness. Specifically, the second motor is located at the second end of the windshield, and can pull the upper end of the end plate 4 toward the second end of the windshield by winding up the wiring harness, thereby driving the end plate 4 to move along the track assembly.

[0035] In a further preferred embodiment, the track assembly may also include a third motor and a fourth motor. The third motor is mounted at one end of the lower track along its length and is connected to one side of the lower end of the end plate 4 via a wiring harness. Specifically, the third motor is located at the first end of the windshield and can pull the lower end of the end plate 4 toward the first end of the windshield by winding up the wiring harness, thereby driving the end plate 4 to move along the track assembly. The fourth motor is mounted at the other end of the lower track along its length and is connected to the other side of the lower end of the end plate 4 via a wiring harness. Specifically, the fourth motor is located at the second end of the windshield and can pull the lower end of the end plate 4 toward the second end of the windshield by winding up the wiring harness, thereby driving the end plate 4 to move along the track assembly.

[0036] Preferably, in this embodiment, a roller motor is also provided at the end of the roller 2. The roller motor is mounted on the A-pillar exterior trim panel 1, and the roller motor can drive the roller 2 to rotate to wind up the curtain 3. During the process of the end plate 4 moving from the second end to the first end of the windshield, the roller 2 motor synchronously drives the roller 2 to rotate, thereby winding up the curtain 3 into the A-pillar exterior trim panel 1.

[0037] Preferably, in this embodiment, the curtain 3 can be a three-layer structure. Specifically, the curtain 3 includes an outer curtain layer, an inner curtain layer, and a flexible heating wire. The flexible heating wire is sandwiched between the outer and inner curtain layers. In extreme weather conditions, when ice crystals adhere to the curtain 3, the flexible heating wire can heat the curtain 3, thereby preventing interference with its retraction. Furthermore, the outer curtain layer, on the side away from the windshield, can be provided with an anti-icing coating, and the inner curtain layer, on the side near the windshield, can be provided with an anti-ultraviolet coating to further prevent ice crystals from adhering to the outer curtain layer and to prevent a rapid increase in interior temperature caused by ultraviolet radiation in hot summer weather.

[0038] In addition, such as Figure 1As shown, according to a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle including the snow curtain integrated structure of the vehicle as described above.

[0039] Furthermore, preferably, in this embodiment, the vehicle may also include a camera and / or lidar. When the camera and / or lidar detects snowfall, the vehicle's controller controls the end plate 4 to move from the first end of the vehicle's windshield to the second end, causing the curtain 3 to unfold and cover the windshield. This arrangement effectively improves the convenience of parking the vehicle.

[0040] During use, the track assembly is installed on the side of the vehicle's windshield, and the end plate 4 is slidably connected to the track assembly. The end plate 4 can move along the track assembly from the first end to the second end along the length of the windshield, thereby allowing the curtain 3 to cover the windshield, thus avoiding the need for manual installation of the snow curtain and solving the problems of complex procedures and harsh operating environments during the installation of snow curtains.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above-described embodiments are merely specific implementations of this application, used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. The scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any person skilled in the art can still modify or easily conceive of changes to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features, within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application. Such modifications, changes, or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A snow curtain integrated structure for a vehicle, installed in the vehicle, characterized in that, The integrated snow curtain structure of the vehicle includes: A-pillar exterior trim panel, installed on the body sheet metal of the vehicle; A scroll is located on the inside of the exterior trim panel of the A-pillar; A curtain, the first end of which is connected to the roller along its length; An end plate, connected to the second end of the curtain fabric along its length, is located on the outside of the A-pillar exterior trim panel; and A track assembly is disposed on the side of the windshield of the vehicle, and an end plate is slidably connected to the track assembly. The end plate is capable of moving along the track assembly from a first end to a second end of the windshield.

2. The integrated snow curtain structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track assembly includes: An upper rail is disposed on the upper side of the windshield, extending along the length of the windshield, and is mounted on the vehicle body sheet metal. The upper end of the end plate is slidably connected to the upper rail. A lower track is provided on the lower side of the windshield, the lower track extends along the length of the windshield, the lower track is installed on the water tank cover of the vehicle, and the lower end of the end plate is slidably connected to the lower track.

3. The integrated snow curtain structure for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The track assembly also includes: A first motor is installed at one end along the length of the upper track, and the first motor is connected to the upper end of the end plate via a wiring harness; and The second motor is installed at the other end of the upper track along its length, and the second motor is connected to the upper end of the end plate via a wiring harness.

4. The integrated snow curtain structure for a vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The track assembly includes: A third motor is installed at one end along the length of the lower track, and the third motor is connected to the lower end of the end plate via a wiring harness; and A fourth motor is installed at the other end of the lower track along its length, and the fourth motor is connected to the lower end of the end plate via a wiring harness.

5. The integrated snow curtain structure for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, A roller motor is provided at the end of the roller, and the roller motor is installed on the exterior trim panel of the A-pillar. The roller motor can drive the roller to rotate in order to wind up the curtain.

6. The integrated snow curtain structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The curtain includes an outer curtain layer, an inner curtain layer, and a flexible heating wire, wherein the flexible heating wire is sandwiched between the outer curtain layer and the inner curtain layer.

7. The integrated snow curtain structure for a vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer curtain layer has an anti-icing coating on the side away from the windshield, and the inner curtain layer has an anti-ultraviolet coating on the side close to the windshield.

8. The integrated snow curtain structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The A-pillar exterior panel has a strip-shaped opening that extends along the length of the A-pillar exterior panel, and the curtain can extend out of the strip-shaped opening.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the snow curtain integrated structure of the vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a camera and / or lidar, and when the camera and / or lidar detects snowfall, the end plate moves from a first end to a second end of the vehicle's windshield.

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