Splash guard, electric pedal assembly, and vehicle

Abstract

This invention belongs to the technical field of vehicle electric pedal protection, and specifically relates to a splash guard, an electric pedal assembly, and a vehicle. The splash guard includes a connecting plate, a first plate, and a second plate. The connecting plate is installed to the bottom of the vehicle body. The first plate extends along the length of the vehicle and connects to the connecting plate below it in the height direction, and is positioned inside the electric pedal in the width direction. The second plate extends along the width of the vehicle and connects to the connecting plate below it in the height direction, and is connected to one end of the first plate in the length direction. The connecting plate, the first plate, and the second plate together define a protective chamber for accommodating the front or rear end of the electric pedal in a retracted state. This design effectively prevents direct impact of particulate matter on the electric pedal while reducing restrictions on the overall vehicle bottom design and layout, and avoiding encroachment on the space for the power battery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of vehicle electric pedal protection, and in particular relates to a splash guard, an electric pedal assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Electric running boards are typically located on both sides of the vehicle's underside, primarily used to assist passengers getting on and off. However, during vehicle operation, the rotating wheels easily throw mud, gravel, and other road debris towards the sides of the vehicle. These flying particles can directly impact the surface of the electric running boards and their linkage mechanisms. This not only causes the running boards to become dirty, but the accumulated particles can also lead to wear and jamming in the internal linkage mechanisms, and in severe cases, even cause the electric running boards to malfunction.

[0003] To mitigate the impact of mud, gravel, and other debris on electric running boards, some existing models employ a design where the running board retracts into the side skirt of the vehicle. In this retracted state, the upper surface of the running board is slightly higher than the lower edge of the front fender, creating a barrier between the side skirt and the fender to block mud, gravel, and other debris. However, this recessed arrangement places significant constraints on the overall vehicle layout and exterior design, especially in pure electric and hybrid vehicles where the battery is located within the chassis, as the recessed running board occupies considerable space intended for the battery installation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a splash guard, an electric pedal assembly, and a vehicle that uses a dedicated splash guard installed in front of and / or behind the electric pedal to protect the electric pedal from particulate matter.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A splash guard for use with electric running boards on vehicles; the splash guard includes:

[0007] A connecting plate, which is used to be installed to the bottom of the vehicle body;

[0008] A first plate extends along the length of the vehicle and is connected to the connecting plate below the height of the vehicle, and is disposed on the inside of the electric pedal in the width of the vehicle.

[0009] The second plate extends along the width direction of the vehicle and is connected to the connecting plate below the height direction of the vehicle, and the second plate is connected to one end of the first plate in the length direction of the vehicle.

[0010] The connecting plate, the first plate, and the second plate together define a protective chamber, which is used to accommodate the electric pedal in the retracted state at the front or rear end along the length of the vehicle.

[0011] Understandably, by employing a matching splash guard, which utilizes the protective chamber defined by the connecting plate, the first plate, and the second plate to surround the front and / or rear of the electric pedal, direct intrusion of mud, sand, gravel, and other particles onto the electric pedal is prevented. This solves the problems of dirt, wear, and jamming caused by foreign objects entering the electric pedal. In this process, the splash guard is installed directly on the bottom of the vehicle as an independent component, without relying on side skirts for coverage or raising the retracted position of the electric pedal. This not only reduces restrictions on the overall vehicle bottom design and appearance but also avoids encroachment on the space for the power battery. This allows the splash guard to well adapt to the development needs of current new energy vehicles equipped with large-size power batteries, demonstrating good applicability and promotional value.

[0012] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the first plate has a first flow guiding surface, which is used to guide air to flow through the first plate.

[0013] And / or, the outer surface of the second plate has a second guide surface, which is used to guide airflow through the second plate.

[0014] It is understandable that by setting up a guide surface structure to guide airflow through the first plate and / or the second plate, the wind resistance and aerodynamic noise generated by the splash guard during vehicle operation can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing the impact of the splash guard on the overall aerodynamic performance of the vehicle.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first plate includes a first skeleton layer and a first flexible layer, the first flexible layer covering the outside of the first skeleton layer and connected to the first skeleton layer; wherein, the lower edge of the first skeleton of the first skeleton layer is disposed above the electric pedal in the vehicle height direction, the first flexible layer extends downward relative to the first skeleton layer in the vehicle height direction, and the lower edge of the first flexible layer is disposed below the electric pedal in the vehicle height direction.

[0016] And / or, the second plate includes a second skeleton layer and a second flexible layer, the second flexible layer covering the outside of the second skeleton layer and connected to the second skeleton layer; wherein, the lower edge of the second skeleton of the second skeleton layer is disposed above the electric pedal in the vehicle height direction, the second flexible layer extends downward relative to the second skeleton layer in the vehicle height direction, and the lower edge of the second flexible layer is disposed below the electric pedal in the vehicle height direction.

[0017] Understandably, by using a soft, flexible layer to wrap around the outside of a rigid frame layer, and placing the frame layer above the electric pedal, with the flexible layer extending below the electric pedal in the vehicle's height direction, the splash guard can not only effectively withstand and buffer splashed particles to prevent damage, but also avoid hard impacts during vehicle operation, thus ensuring that the splash guard's installation does not affect the vehicle's passability.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first plate includes a first skeleton layer and a first flexible layer, the first flexible layer covering the outside of the first skeleton layer and connected to the first skeleton layer; wherein, the first flexible layer protrudes upward relative to the first skeleton layer along the vehicle height direction and forms a first sealing lip, the first sealing lip being used to abut and seal against the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0019] And / or, the second plate includes a second skeleton layer and a second flexible layer, the second flexible layer covering the outside of the second skeleton layer and connected to the second skeleton layer; wherein, the second flexible layer protrudes upward relative to the second skeleton layer along the vehicle height direction and forms a second sealing lip, the second sealing lip being used to abut and seal against the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0020] Understandably, the sealing lip formed by the protrusion of the flexible layer abuts against the bottom of the vehicle body to seal, thus limiting the airflow into the splash guard during vehicle operation and preventing turbulence, thereby reducing the impact of the splash guard on the overall aerodynamic performance of the vehicle.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first plate includes a first skeleton layer and a first buffer layer, wherein the first buffer layer at least partially covers the inner side of the first skeleton layer and is connected to the first skeleton layer; wherein, the first buffer layer is provided with first buffer protrusions, which can undergo elastic deformation after being impacted by particles.

[0022] And / or, the second plate includes a second skeleton layer and a second buffer layer, the second buffer layer at least partially covering the inner side of the second skeleton layer and connected to the second skeleton layer; wherein, the second buffer layer is provided with second buffer protrusions, the second buffer protrusions being able to undergo elastic deformation after being impacted by particles.

[0023] It is understandable that the buffer protrusions on the buffer layer allow some particles entering the splash guard to directly act on the buffer protrusions. The elastic energy absorption characteristics of the buffer protrusions can significantly reduce the kinetic energy of the particles, effectively suppressing the rebound of the particles and thus reducing the impact on the electric pedal.

[0024] In one embodiment, the connecting plate includes a third skeleton layer having a baffle portion disposed above the electric pedal in the vehicle height direction and facing the first plate.

[0025] It is understandable that by connecting the baffle section on the plate, some particles entering the splash guard can be intercepted, preventing them from splashing directly onto the electric pedal. This can further reduce the impact of particles entering the splash guard on the electric pedal.

[0026] In one embodiment, the first plate includes a first skeleton layer, a first flexible layer and a first buffer layer, wherein the first flexible layer covers the outside of the first skeleton layer and is connected to the first skeleton layer, and the first buffer layer at least partially covers the inside of the first skeleton layer and is connected to the first skeleton layer.

[0027] The second plate includes a second skeleton layer, a second flexible layer, and a second buffer layer. The second flexible layer covers the outside of the second skeleton layer and is connected to the second skeleton layer. The second buffer layer covers at least part of the inside of the second skeleton layer and is connected to the second skeleton layer. Furthermore, the first flexible layer is integrally connected to the second flexible layer, and the first buffer layer is integrally connected to the second buffer layer.

[0028] The connecting plate includes a third skeleton layer, and the third skeleton layer, the first skeleton layer, and the second skeleton layer are integrally connected.

[0029] This application provides an electric pedal assembly, including an electric pedal and the splash guard described above;

[0030] Along the length of the vehicle, the front and / or rear end of the electric pedal are provided with splash guards to accommodate the front and / or rear end of the electric pedal in the retracted state.

[0031] This application also provides a vehicle including the splash guard described above;

[0032] Alternatively, it may include the electric pedal assembly described above.

[0033] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes wheels located on one side of the splash guard in the length direction of the vehicle;

[0034] Along the length of the vehicle, the projection of the wheel onto the splash guard can completely cover the splash guard.

[0035] Understandably, by concealing the splash guard within the wheel's contour in the vehicle's width direction, the direct impact of particles on the splash guard can be reduced by the wheel's shielding effect. At the same time, the airflow guiding effect of the wheel can reduce the wind resistance generated by the splash guard itself, thereby reducing the impact on the entire vehicle when installing the splash guard.

[0036] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0037] The splash guard, electric pedal assembly, and vehicle claimed in this application utilize a matching splash guard. By employing a protective chamber defined by the splash guard's connecting plate, a first plate, and a second plate, the front or rear end of the electric pedal is enclosed. This effectively prevents direct intrusion of particles such as mud and gravel into the electric pedal, thus solving the problems of dirt, wear, and jamming caused by foreign objects entering the electric pedal. In this process, the splash guard is installed directly on the bottom of the vehicle body as an independent component, without relying on side skirts for coverage or raising the retracted position of the electric pedal. This not only reduces restrictions on the overall vehicle bottom design and appearance but also avoids encroachment on the space for the power battery. Therefore, this splash guard is well-suited to the development needs of current new energy vehicles equipped with large-size power batteries, possessing good applicability and promotional value. Attached Figure Description

[0038] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the splash guard provided in this application.

[0040] Figure 2 For this application Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA.

[0041] Figure 3This is a structural schematic diagram of the splash guard provided in this application from another perspective.

[0042] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the splash guard provided in this application from another perspective.

[0043] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the splash guard provided in this application from another perspective.

[0044] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the splash guard provided in this application.

[0045] Figure 7 This is a side view of the splash guard provided in this application when it is installed at the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0046] Figure 8 For this application Figure 7 Sectional view at point BB.

[0047] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the splash guard, electric pedal, and wheels provided in this application.

[0048] Reference numerals: 100, splash guard; 110, connecting plate; 1101, mounting hole; 120, first plate; 1201, first guide surface; 130, second plate; 1301, second guide surface; 101, protective chamber; 10, frame; 11, first frame layer; 111, lower edge of the first frame; 12, second frame layer; 121, lower edge of the second frame; 13, third frame layer; 131, baffle part; 20. 21. Flexible layer; 211. First flexible layer; 212. Lower edge of the first flexible layer; 213. First sealing lip; 214. Reinforcing rib; 22. Second flexible layer; 221. Lower edge of the second flexible layer; 222. Second sealing lip; 30. Buffer layer; 31. First buffer layer; 311. First buffer protrusion; 32. Second buffer layer; 321. Second buffer protrusion; 200. Electric pedal; 300. Wheel; 400. Side skirt of the vehicle body. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "located on" another component, it can be directly located on the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "located on" another component, it can be directly located on the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly fixed to the other component or may have an intervening component.

[0051] 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 invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0052] The splash guard 100 claimed in this application is used in conjunction with an electric pedal 200 on a vehicle to prevent splashing particles from directly hitting the surface of the electric pedal 200, the linkage mechanism of the electric pedal 200, etc., thereby providing protection for the electric pedal 200.

[0053] Please see Figures 1 to 9The splash guard 100 provided in this application includes a connecting plate 110, a first plate 120, and a second plate 130. The connecting plate 110 is used to be installed to the bottom of the vehicle body. The first plate 120 extends along the vehicle length direction X and is connected to the connecting plate 110 below the vehicle height direction Z, and is used to be disposed on the inner side of the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle width direction Y. The second plate 130 extends along the vehicle width direction Y and is connected to the connecting plate 110 below the vehicle height direction Z, and the second plate 130 is connected to one end of the first plate 120 in the vehicle length direction X. The connecting plate 110, the first plate 120, and the second plate 130 together define a protective chamber 101, which is used to accommodate the front end or rear end of the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle length direction X when it is in the retracted state. It is understood that this application, by employing a matching splash guard 100, utilizes the protective chamber 101 defined by the connecting plate 110, the first plate 120, and the second plate 130 to surround the front or rear end of the electric pedal 200. This effectively prevents the direct intrusion of particles such as mud, sand, and gravel into the electric pedal 200, thereby solving the problems of dirt, wear, and jamming caused by foreign objects entering the electric pedal 200. In this process, the splash guard 100 is installed directly on the bottom of the vehicle body as an independent component, without relying on the side skirt 400 for coverage, nor is it necessary to raise the retracted position of the electric pedal 200. This not only reduces the restrictions on the overall shape and appearance of the vehicle bottom, but also avoids encroachment on the space for the power battery. Therefore, the splash guard 100 can well adapt to the development needs of current new energy vehicles equipped with large-size power batteries, possessing good applicability and promotional value.

[0054] It should be noted that when the protective chamber 101 houses the front end of the retracted electric pedal 200, the splash guard 100 is positioned behind the front wheels of the vehicle; while when the protective chamber 101 houses the rear end of the retracted electric pedal 200, the splash guard 100 is positioned in front of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Here, the splash guards 100 positioned at the front and rear ends of the electric pedal 200 can be arranged symmetrically with respect to the electric pedal 200. This application uses the splash guard 100 positioned at the front end of the electric pedal 200 as an example for explanation.

[0055] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 5 In one embodiment, the connecting plate 110 has a mounting hole 1101. The connecting plate 110 can be pressed and fixed to the bottom of the vehicle body by a connector passing through the mounting hole 1101, thereby realizing the assembly connection of the splash guard 100 on the bottom of the vehicle body. Here, the connector can be a screw, bolt, rivet, etc.

[0056] Please continue reading. Figure 4 , Figure 5 In one embodiment, the outer surface of the first plate 120 has a first guide surface 1201 for guiding airflow through the first plate 120; and / or, the outer surface of the second plate 130 has a second guide surface 1301 for guiding airflow through the second plate 130. That is, in this embodiment, the first plate 120 and / or the second plate 130, by providing guide surface structures, guide airflow through the first plate 120 and / or the second plate 130, thereby reducing wind resistance and aerodynamic noise generated by the splash guard 100 during vehicle operation, and thus reducing the impact of the splash guard 100 on the overall aerodynamic performance of the vehicle.

[0057] Here, the outer surface of the first plate 120 has a first guide surface 1201, specifically, the first guide surface 1201 can be provided on the first plate 120 to avoid the protruding part of the linkage mechanism on the electric pedal 200; the outer surface of the second plate 130 has a second guide surface 1301, specifically, the entire outer surface of the second plate 130 can be set as the second guide surface 1301. Of course, it is not limited to this. For those skilled in the art, the first guide surface 1201 can be provided only on the outer surface of the first plate 120, or the second guide surface 1301 can be provided only on the outer surface of the second plate 130, which will not be elaborated here.

[0058] Please see Figures 1 to 6 In one embodiment, the first plate 120 includes a first skeleton layer 11, a first flexible layer 21, and a first buffer layer 31. The first flexible layer 21 covers the outside of the first skeleton layer 11 and is connected to the first skeleton layer 11. The first buffer layer 31 covers at least partially the inside of the first skeleton layer 11 and is connected to the first skeleton layer 11. The second plate 130 includes a second skeleton layer 12, a second flexible layer 22, and a second buffer layer 32. The second flexible layer 22 covers the outside of the second skeleton layer 12 and is connected to the second skeleton layer 12. The second buffer layer 32 covers at least partially the inside of the second skeleton layer 12 and is connected to the second skeleton layer 12. The connecting plate 110 includes a third skeleton layer 13.

[0059] Here, the first skeleton layer 11, the second skeleton layer 12 and the third skeleton layer 13 are connected as one piece to form the skeleton 10 of the splash guard 100, so that the skeleton 10 can be made by integral injection molding, which facilitates the overall production of the skeleton 10 and reduces costs.

[0060] Furthermore, the first flexible layer 21 and the second flexible layer 22 are connected as a whole to form the flexible layer 20 of the splash guard 100; the first buffer layer 31 and the second buffer layer 32 are connected as a whole to form the buffer layer 30 of the splash guard 100. It should be noted that the skeleton 10 can be made of glass fiber reinforced polypropylene to provide rigid support; the flexible layer 20 is made of thermoplastic vulcanized rubber, and the buffer layer 30 is made of a polypropylene-ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber blend; specifically, the skeleton 10 and the flexible layer 20 can be integrally molded by two-color injection molding, while the buffer layer 30 can be assembled onto the skeleton 10 and the flexible layer 20 by welding.

[0061] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 7 In one embodiment, the lower edge 111 of the first skeleton layer 11 is disposed above the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z, and the first flexible layer 21 extends downward relative to the first skeleton layer 11 in the vehicle height direction Z, with its lower edge 211 disposed below the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z; and / or, the lower edge 121 of the second skeleton layer 12 is disposed above the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction, and the second flexible layer 22 extends downward relative to the second skeleton layer 12 in the vehicle height direction Z, with its lower edge 221 disposed below the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z. This not only allows the splash guard 100 to effectively withstand and buffer splashed particles with the flexible layer 20, preventing damage to the splash guard 100, but also avoids hard impacts during vehicle operation, thereby ensuring that the splash guard 100 does not affect the vehicle's passability.

[0062] Here, the lower edge 111 of the first skeleton layer 11 and the lower edge 121 of the second skeleton layer 12 are both located above the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z, and the lower edge 211 of the first flexible layer 21 and the lower edge 221 of the second flexible layer 22 are both located below the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z. Of course, this is not a limitation. Those skilled in the art may also arrange only the lower edge 111 of the first skeleton layer 11 above the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z, and the lower edge 211 of the first flexible layer 21 below the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z; or, only the lower edge 121 of the second skeleton layer 12 above the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z, and the lower edge 221 of the second flexible layer 22 below the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z. Further details will not be elaborated here.

[0063] It should be noted that the distances between the lower edge 111 of the first frame and the lower edge 121 of the second frame and the bottom surface of the electric pedal 200 in the Z direction of vehicle height are 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, and 12mm, respectively. Of course, these are not the only possibilities; the values ​​can be designed according to specific usage requirements, which will not be elaborated here.

[0064] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 6 In one embodiment, the first flexible layer 21 protrudes upward relative to the first skeleton layer 11 along the Z-axis of the vehicle height and forms a first sealing lip 212, which is used to seal against the bottom of the vehicle body; and / or, the second flexible layer 22 protrudes upward relative to the second skeleton layer 12 along the Z-axis of the vehicle height and forms a second sealing lip 222, which is used to seal against the bottom of the vehicle body. Thus, by sealing the lip, air can be restricted from entering the splash guard 100 during vehicle operation, preventing turbulence and thereby reducing the impact of the splash guard 100 on the overall aerodynamic performance of the vehicle.

[0065] In this embodiment, a first sealing lip 212 is formed on the first flexible layer 21, and a second sealing lip 222 is formed on the second flexible layer 22. Of course, this is not the only option. Those skilled in the art may also form the first sealing lip 212 only on the first flexible layer 21, or the second sealing lip 222 only on the second flexible layer 22. This will not be elaborated upon here.

[0066] Please see Figure 4 The first flexible layer 21 is provided with reinforcing ribs 213, which extend in an inclined manner along the vehicle height direction Z to enhance the structural strength and deformation resistance of the first flexible layer 21 and facilitate demolding during the overall production of the flexible layer 20.

[0067] Here, the reinforcing rib 213 can be provided with a protrusion or a groove.

[0068] Please see Figure 6 In one embodiment, the first buffer layer 31 is provided with a first buffer protrusion 311, which can elastically deform after being impacted by particles; and / or, the second buffer layer 32 is provided with a second buffer protrusion 321, which can elastically deform after being impacted by particles. Thus, particles entering the splash guard 100 can directly act on the first buffer protrusion 311 and / or the second buffer protrusion 321, utilizing the elastic energy absorption characteristics of the corresponding first buffer protrusion 311 and second buffer protrusion 321 to significantly attenuate the kinetic energy of the particles, effectively suppressing particle rebound, thereby reducing the impact on the electric pedal 200.

[0069] Here, a first buffer protrusion 311 is provided on the first buffer layer 31, and a second buffer protrusion 321 is also provided on the second buffer layer 32. The first buffer protrusion 311 and the second buffer protrusion 321 have the same structure, specifically a discontinuous circular ring structure. Utilizing the structural characteristics of the arc, the first buffer protrusion 311 and the second buffer protrusion 321 can be prevented from collapsing under long-term use, thereby improving the overall reliability of the structure of the first buffer protrusion 311 and the second buffer protrusion 321. Of course, this is not the only possibility; those skilled in the art may also provide only the first buffer protrusion 311 on the first buffer layer 31, or only the second buffer protrusion 321 on the second buffer layer 32, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0070] Preferably, the first buffer layer 31 is uniformly covered with first buffer protrusions 311, and the second buffer layer 32 is uniformly covered with second buffer protrusions 321.

[0071] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 8 In one embodiment, the third skeleton layer 13 has a baffle portion 131, which is disposed above the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle height direction Z and faces the first plate 120. This design allows the splash guard 100 to intercept some particles entering the splash guard 100 using the baffle portion 131, preventing them from directly splashing onto the electric pedal 200. This further reduces the impact of particles entering the splash guard 100 on the electric pedal 200.

[0072] This application also provides an electric pedal assembly, including an electric pedal 200 and a splash guard 100; in the vehicle length direction X, the front end and / or rear end of the electric pedal 200 are provided with the splash guard 100 to accommodate the front end and / or rear end of the electric pedal 200 in the retracted state.

[0073] In this embodiment, splash guards 100 are respectively provided at the front and rear ends of the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle length direction X. Of course, it can be understood that the splash guards 100 may also be provided only at the front end of the electric pedal 200 or only at the rear end of the electric pedal 200, depending on actual needs, which will not be elaborated here.

[0074] Please see Figure 9 This application also provides a vehicle including a splash guard 100; or, including an electric pedal assembly.

[0075] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a wheel 300 located on one side of the splash guard 100 in the vehicle's length direction X. Along the vehicle's length direction X, the projection of the wheel 300 onto the splash guard 100 can completely cover the splash guard 100. That is, in this embodiment, the splash guard 100 is concealed within the contour of the wheel 300 in the vehicle's width direction Y. The direct impact of particulate matter on the splash guard 100 can be reduced by the shielding effect of the wheel 300, while the airflow guiding effect of the wheel 300 reduces the wind resistance generated by the splash guard 100 itself, thereby reducing the impact on the entire vehicle when assembling the splash guard 100.

[0076] It should be noted that when the wheel 300 is set as the front wheel of the vehicle, the splash guard 100 is located at the front end of the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle length direction X; when the wheel 300 is the rear wheel of the vehicle, the splash guard 100 is located at the rear end of the electric pedal 200 in the vehicle length direction X.

[0077] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0078] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the essential spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A splash guard for use with an electric running board (200) on a vehicle; characterized in that, The splash guard (100) includes: A connecting plate (110) is used to be installed to the bottom of the vehicle body; The first plate (120) extends along the length of the vehicle and is connected to the connecting plate (110) below the height of the vehicle, and is disposed on the inside of the electric pedal (200) in the width of the vehicle. The second plate (130) extends along the width direction of the vehicle and is connected to the connecting plate (110) below the height direction of the vehicle, and the second plate (130) is connected to one end of the first plate (120) in the length direction of the vehicle. The connecting plate (110), the first plate (120) and the second plate (130) together define a protective chamber (101), which is used to accommodate the electric pedal (200) in the retracted state at the front end or rear end in the length direction of the vehicle.

2. The splash guard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the first plate (120) has a first guide surface (1201), which is used to guide air to flow through the first plate (120). And / or, the outer surface of the second plate (130) has a second guide surface (1301) for guiding airflow through the second plate (130).

3. The splash guard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate (120) includes a first skeleton layer (11) and a first flexible layer (21), wherein the first flexible layer (21) covers the outside of the first skeleton layer (11) and is connected to the first skeleton layer (11); Wherein, the lower edge (111) of the first skeleton layer (11) is disposed above the electric pedal (200) in the vehicle height direction, and the first flexible layer (21) extends downward relative to the first skeleton layer (11) in the vehicle height direction, and the lower edge (211) of the first flexible layer (21) is disposed below the electric pedal (200) in the vehicle height direction; And / or, the second plate (130) includes a second skeleton layer (12) and a second flexible layer (22), the second flexible layer (22) covering the outside of the second skeleton layer (12) and connected to the second skeleton layer (12); wherein, the lower edge (121) of the second skeleton layer (12) is disposed above the electric pedal (200) in the vehicle height direction, and the second flexible layer (22) extends downward relative to the second skeleton layer (12) in the vehicle height direction, and the lower edge (221) of the second flexible layer (22) is disposed below the electric pedal (200) in the vehicle height direction.

4. The splash guard according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The first plate (120) includes a first skeleton layer (11) and a first flexible layer (21). The first flexible layer (21) covers the outside of the first skeleton layer (11) and is connected to the first skeleton layer (11). The first flexible layer (21) protrudes upward relative to the first skeleton layer (11) along the vehicle height direction and forms a first sealing lip (212). The first sealing lip (212) is used to abut and seal against the bottom of the vehicle body. And / or, the second plate (130) includes a second skeleton layer (12) and a second flexible layer (22), the second flexible layer (22) covering the outside of the second skeleton layer (12) and connected to the second skeleton layer (12); wherein, the second flexible layer (22) protrudes upward relative to the second skeleton layer (12) along the vehicle height direction and forms a second sealing lip (222), the second sealing lip (222) being used to abut and seal against the bottom of the vehicle body.

5. The splash guard according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The first plate (120) includes a first skeleton layer (11) and a first buffer layer (31). The first buffer layer (31) at least partially covers the inner side of the first skeleton layer (11) and is connected to the first skeleton layer (11). The first buffer layer (31) is provided with first buffer protrusions (311), which can undergo elastic deformation after being impacted by particles. And / or, the second plate (130) includes a second skeleton layer (12) and a second buffer layer (32), the second buffer layer (32) at least partially covers the inner side of the second skeleton layer (12) and is connected to the second skeleton layer (12); wherein, the second buffer layer (32) is provided with a second buffer protrusion (321), the second buffer protrusion (321) can undergo elastic deformation after being impacted by particles.

6. The splash guard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting plate (110) includes a third skeleton layer (13), which has a baffle portion (131) for being disposed above the electric pedal (200) in the vehicle height direction and facing the first plate (120).

7. The splash guard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate (120) includes a first skeleton layer (11), a first flexible layer (21) and a first buffer layer (31). The first flexible layer (21) covers the outside of the first skeleton layer (11) and is connected to the first skeleton layer (11). The first buffer layer (31) covers at least part of the inside of the first skeleton layer (11) and is connected to the first skeleton layer (11). The second plate (130) includes a second skeleton layer (12), a second flexible layer (22), and a second buffer layer (32). The second flexible layer (22) covers the outside of the second skeleton layer (12) and is connected to the second skeleton layer (12). The second buffer layer (32) covers at least part of the inside of the second skeleton layer (12) and is connected to the second skeleton layer (12). Furthermore, the first flexible layer (21) is integrally connected to the second flexible layer (22), and the first buffer layer (31) is integrally connected to the second buffer layer (32). The connecting plate (110) includes a third skeleton layer (13), and the third skeleton layer (13), the first skeleton layer (11) and the second skeleton layer (12) are integrally connected.

8. An electric pedal assembly, characterized in that, Includes an electric pedal (200) and a splash guard (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 7. Along the length of the vehicle, the front and / or rear end of the electric pedal (200) are provided with the splash guard (100) to accommodate the front and / or rear end of the electric pedal (200) in the retracted state.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the splash guard (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; Alternatively, it may include the electric pedal assembly as described in claim 8.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vehicle also includes wheels (300) located on one side of the splash guard (100) in the length direction of the vehicle; Along the length of the vehicle, the projection of the wheel (300) onto the splash guard (100) can completely cover the splash guard (100).

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