Wheel cover assembly of vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wheel cover assembly of a vehicle and the vehicle. The wheel cover assembly comprises a wheel cover, a swing arm mounting structure and a first reinforcing piece. The swing arm mounting structure is arranged on the outer side of the wheel cover. The first reinforcer is arranged on the inner side of the wheel cover, the first reinforcer is used for connecting the wheel cover with the longitudinal beam, and the position of the first reinforcer on the wheel cover corresponds to the position of the swing arm mounting structure on the wheel cover. According to the wheel cover assembly, the first reinforcing piece and the swing arm mounting structure are arranged, the position of the first reinforcing piece corresponds to the position of the swing arm mounting structure on the wheel cover, and the first reinforcing piece is connected with the longitudinal beam, so that the strength of the wheel cover assembly can be enhanced. In the running process of the vehicle, the swing arm mounting structure can transmit the acting force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly to the first reinforcer, and the first reinforcer can transmit the acting force to the longitudinal beam, so that the wheel cover assembly can be prevented from being damaged, and the safety performance of the vehicle is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicles, and more particularly to a wheel cover assembly of a vehicle and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The wheel cover assembly of a vehicle is an important component of the vehicle. The wheel cover assembly needs to bear the vehicle's own weight, as well as the impact force of the wheels when the car is driving and the collision force during the collision process. When the wheel cover assembly is subjected to a large force, the wheel cover assembly is prone to damage, which will affect the safety performance of the vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a wheel cover assembly of a vehicle and a vehicle, which are at least used to solve the problem that the wheel cover assembly is easily damaged when the wheel cover assembly is subjected to large force, thereby affecting the safety performance of the vehicle.

[0004] The wheel cover assembly of the vehicle in the embodiment of the present application comprises a wheel cover, a swing arm and a first reinforcement. The swing arm mounting structure is arranged on the vehicle outer side of the wheel cover. The first reinforcement is arranged on the vehicle inner side of the wheel cover, and the first reinforcement is used to realize the connection between the wheel cover and the longitudinal beam, and the position of the first reinforcement on the wheel cover corresponds to the position of the swing arm mounting structure on the wheel cover.

[0005] In some embodiments, the first reinforcement includes two members, which are spaced apart in the length direction of the vehicle and are both connected to the wheel house.

[0006] In some embodiments, the swing arm mounting structures include two swing arm mounting structures, which are spaced apart in the length direction of the vehicle, and positions of the two swing arm mounting structures correspond to positions of the two first reinforcements, respectively.

[0007] In certain embodiments, the wheel cover assembly further includes a second reinforcement, the length direction of the second reinforcement is consistent with the length direction of the vehicle, and the second reinforcement is disposed between the two swing arm mounting structures and connected to the two swing arm mounting structures.

[0008] In some embodiments, there is one second reinforcement member, and opposite ends of the second reinforcement member are respectively connected to the two swing arm mounting structures.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second reinforcement includes a plurality of second reinforcements, the plurality of second reinforcements are connected in sequence along the length direction of the vehicle, and the two outermost second reinforcements are respectively connected to the two swing arm mounting structures.

[0010] In some embodiments, the wheel cover includes a first sub-section, a second sub-section, a third sub-section and a fourth sub-section, the second sub-section, the third sub-section and the fourth sub-section respectively extend from side edges of the first sub-section, the first sub-section, the second sub-section, the third sub-section and the fourth sub-section together form an installation space, the first reinforcement and the swing arm mounting structure are respectively located on opposite sides of the first sub-section, and the swing arm mounting structure and the swing arm are both located in the installation space.

[0011] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application includes the wheel cover assembly described in the above embodiment.

[0012] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes a swing arm, which is disposed on the outer side of the wheel cover, and opposite ends of the swing arm are respectively connected to the two swing arm mounting structures.

[0013] In some embodiments, the vehicle further comprises a longitudinal beam, the longitudinal direction of which is consistent with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the lower end of the wheel cover is connected to the longitudinal beam, and the first reinforcement is connected to the longitudinal beam.

[0014] The wheel cover assembly and the vehicle of the embodiment of the present application can enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly by providing a first reinforcement and a swing arm mounting structure, wherein the position of the first reinforcement corresponds to the position of the swing arm mounting structure on the wheel cover, and the first reinforcement is connected to the longitudinal beam. During the driving of the vehicle, the swing arm mounting structure can transfer the force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly to the first reinforcement, and the first reinforcement can transfer the force to the longitudinal beam. The first reinforcement, the swing arm mounting structure and the longitudinal beam can absorb and decompose the force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly, thereby avoiding damage to the wheel cover assembly, and the safety performance of the vehicle is better.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become apparent from the description below, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a wheel cover assembly according to certain embodiments of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the wheel cover assembly from another angle;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a first reinforcement member, a swing arm mounting structure and a second reinforcement member in a wheel cover assembly;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of a wheel cover assembly;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A perspective exploded schematic diagram of a wheel cover assembly from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle according to certain embodiments of the present application;

[0023] Figure 7 is a perspective exploded schematic diagram of a swing arm of a vehicle according to certain embodiments of the present application;

[0024] Figure 8 is a perspective schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0025] Fig. 9 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle according to certain embodiments of the present application.

[0026] Description of main component symbols:

[0027] 1000, vehicle; 300, longitudinal beam; 500, cross beam; 700, enclosure; 900, short beam; 100, wheel cover assembly; 10, wheel cover; 11, first subsection; 13, second subsection; 15, third subsection; 17, fourth subsection; 19, installation space; 30, swing arm; 31, first component; 311, first end of the first component; 313, second end of the first component; 32, connecting piece; 33, second component; 331, first end of the second component; 333, second end of the second component; 35, first sleeve; 37, second sleeve; 39, connecting end; 50, first reinforcement; 70, swing arm mounting structure; 71, accommodating space; 80, mounting piece; 90, second reinforcement. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0030] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, and “above” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, and “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0033] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0034] The wheel cover assembly of a vehicle is an important component of the vehicle. The wheel cover assembly needs to bear the vehicle's own weight, as well as the impact force of the wheels when the vehicle is driving and the collision force during the collision process. When the wheel cover assembly is subjected to a large force, the wheel cover assembly is prone to damage, which will affect the safety performance of the vehicle. In order to solve this problem, the embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle wheel cover assembly 100 ( Figure 1 As shown) and vehicle 1000 ( Figure 6 shown).

[0035] See also Figures 1 to 3 The wheel cover assembly 100 of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the present application includes a wheel cover 10, a swing arm mounting structure 70 and a first reinforcement 50. The swing arm mounting structure 70 is arranged on the vehicle outer side of the wheel cover 10. The first reinforcement 50 is arranged on the vehicle inner side of the wheel cover 10, and the first reinforcement 50 is used to realize the connection between the wheel cover 10 and the longitudinal beam 300. The position of the first reinforcement 50 on the wheel cover 10 corresponds to the position of the swing arm mounting structure 70 on the wheel cover 10.

[0036] Specifically, please combine Fig. 9 The wheel cover assembly 100 is used to protect the wheels of the vehicle 1000 and prevent the wheels from being eroded by dust and water. During the driving of the vehicle 1000, the wheel cover assembly 100 is also used to absorb and decompose the impact force transmitted from the wheel to the wheel cover assembly 100, so as to better protect the vehicle 1000 and reduce the vibration of the vehicle 1000 during the driving process. In the event of a collision of the vehicle 1000, the wheel cover assembly 100 can also absorb and decompose the collision force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly 100, so as to better protect the vehicle 1000 and the occupants. The wheel cover 10 has a space for installing the wheels of the vehicle 1000. The wheel cover 10 can protect the wheels of the vehicle 1000 and also enhance the strength of the vehicle 1000. The wheel cover 10 includes a front wheel cover and a rear wheel cover. The present application takes the wheel cover 10 as the front wheel cover as an example for explanation.

[0037] The swing arm mounting structure 70 is a structure for mounting the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000. The swing arm mounting structure 70 can also be used to enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100. During the bumping of the vehicle 1000, the swing arm mounting structure 70 can disperse the force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly 100 to the first reinforcement 50, and the first reinforcement 50 disperses the force to the longitudinal beam 300. The longitudinal beam 300 can absorb and decompose the force, so that the impact force on the wheel cover assembly 100 is small, and the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easily damaged.

[0038] Preferably, the length direction of the swing arm mounting structure 70 can be consistent with the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000. When the vehicle 1000 bumps up and down during driving, the impact force of the wheel is transmitted from the wheel cover 10 to the swing arm mounting structure 70, and the swing arm mounting structure 70 can quickly absorb and decompose the force, thereby further enhancing the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000. The wheel cover assembly 100 is not easy to be damaged, and can also effectively reduce the problem of up and down bumps during driving of the vehicle 1000. Preferably, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the wheel cover 10 can be connected by welding, so that the connection between the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the wheel cover 10 is relatively stable.

[0039] The first reinforcement 50 is used to enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100. The first reinforcement 50 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300. The first reinforcement 50 can disperse the force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly 100 to the longitudinal beam 300. The longitudinal beam 300 can absorb and decompose the force, so that the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easily damaged. The first reinforcement 50 and the wheel cover 10 can be connected by welding, so that the connection between the first reinforcement 50 and the wheel cover 10 is relatively stable. The first reinforcement 50 and the longitudinal beam 300 can be connected by welding, so that the connection between the first reinforcement 50 and the longitudinal beam 300 is relatively stable. Preferably, the length direction of the first reinforcement 50 can be consistent with the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000. When the vehicle 1000 is bumpy during driving, the impact force of the wheel is transmitted from the wheel cover 10 to the first reinforcement 50. The first reinforcement 50 can absorb and decompose the force, so that the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easily damaged.

[0040] The position of the first reinforcement 50 corresponds to the installation position of the swing arm mounting structure 70 on the wheel cover 10, which means that the projection of the first reinforcement 50 on the wheel cover 10 and the projection of the portion where the swing arm mounting structure 70 is connected to the wheel cover 10 on the wheel cover 10 at least partially overlap. At this time, when the swing arm mounting structure 70 transmits the force of the wheel to the wheel cover 10 through the portion where the swing arm mounting structure 70 is connected to the wheel cover 10, the first reinforcement 50 can quickly absorb and decompose the force transmitted by the swing arm mounting structure 70, and transmit the force to the longitudinal beam 300, so that the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 is higher, the wheel cover assembly 100 is not prone to damage, and the safety performance of the vehicle 1000 is better.

[0041] In one embodiment, the projection of the first reinforcement 50 on the wheel cover 10 and the projection of the swing arm mounting structure 70 on the wheel cover 10 completely overlap. In this case, the structures of the first reinforcement 50 and the swing arm mounting structure 70 can be the same, and the processing of the first reinforcement 50 and the swing arm mounting structure 70 is relatively convenient. The force transmitted from the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000 to the swing arm mounting structure 70 can be quickly transmitted to the first reinforcement 50, and the first reinforcement 50 then transmits the force to the longitudinal beam 300, so that the first reinforcement 50, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the longitudinal beam 300 can effectively absorb and decompose the force, and the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easy to deform and damage. In another embodiment, the projection of the first reinforcement 50 on the wheel cover 10 covers the projection of the swing arm mounting structure 70 on the wheel cover 10. At this time, the force transmitted from the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000 to the swing arm mounting structure 70 can be completely transmitted to the first reinforcement 50, and the first reinforcement 50 further transmits the force to the longitudinal beam 300, so that the first reinforcement 50, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the longitudinal beam 300 can effectively absorb and decompose the force, and the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easy to deform or damage. In another embodiment, the projection of the swing arm mounting structure 70 on the wheel cover 10 covers the projection of the first reinforcement 50 on the wheel cover 10. At this time, the force transmitted from the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000 to the swing arm mounting structure 70 can be transmitted to the first reinforcement 50, and the first reinforcement 50 further transmits the force to the longitudinal beam 300, so that the first reinforcement 50, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the longitudinal beam 300 can effectively absorb and decompose the force, and the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easy to deform or damage.

[0042] The first reinforcement member 50 and the swing arm mounting structure 70 are arranged on the wheel cover assembly 100, so that the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 is relatively high. In the case of a small offset collision of the vehicle 1000, the overall structure of the wheel cover assembly 100 is relatively stable, and the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easily deformed, which is conducive to the side sliding of the vehicle 1000 to reduce the damage to the vehicle 1000 and the occupants caused by the collision. The small offset collision here refers to a 25% offset collision, and a 25% offset collision means that the overlap between the front of the vehicle 1000 and the barrier is 25%. Side sliding means that during the process of a small offset collision of the vehicle 1000, the vehicle 1000 can side slide along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000 to move away from the barrier, thereby reducing the contact between the barrier and the A-pillar and the sill beam, so as to reduce the damage to the vehicle 1000 and the occupants. At this time, the A-pillar and the sill beam can reduce the setting of the reinforcement structure, thereby saving the cost of materials.

[0043] The wheel cover assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present application is provided with the first reinforcement 50 and the swing arm mounting structure 70, the position of the first reinforcement 50 corresponds to the position of the swing arm mounting structure 70 on the wheel cover 10, and the first reinforcement 50 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300, so that the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 can be enhanced. During the driving process of the vehicle 1000, the swing arm mounting structure 70 can transfer the force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly 100 to the first reinforcement 50, and the first reinforcement 50 can transfer the force to the longitudinal beam 300. The first reinforcement 50, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the longitudinal beam 300 can absorb and decompose the force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly 100, so that the wheel cover assembly 100 can be prevented from being damaged, and the safety performance of the vehicle 1000 is good.

[0044] The wheel cover assembly 100 is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] See also Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the first reinforcement 50 includes two first reinforcements 50 . In the length direction X of the vehicle 1000 , the two first reinforcements 50 are spaced apart and both are connected to the wheel cover 10 .

[0046] Among them, when there are two first reinforcement members 50, the contact area between the two first reinforcement members 50 and the wheel cover 10 is larger, the two first reinforcement members 50 can absorb and decompose the force more effectively, and the two first reinforcement members 50 can quickly transmit the force to the longitudinal beam 300, so that the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easy to be damaged, and the shock absorption and safety performance of the vehicle 1000 are better. In this case, the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000 is higher. The two first reinforcement members 50 are independent structures, and the two first reinforcement members 50 are welded and connected to the wheel cover 10, so that the connection between the two first reinforcement members 50 and the wheel cover 10 is more stable. In the length direction X of the vehicle 1000, the two first reinforcement members 50 are spaced apart. At this time, the first reinforcement member 50 can increase the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000 while increasing the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000.

[0047] The positions of the two first reinforcements 50 correspond to the installation positions of the swing arm mounting structure 70 on the wheel cover 10, that is, the projection of each first reinforcement 50 on the wheel cover 10 at least partially overlaps with the projection of the portion where the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the wheel cover 10 are connected on the wheel cover 10. At this time, when the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000 transmits the force of the wheel to the wheel cover 10 through the portion where the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the wheel cover 10 are connected, the two first reinforcements 50 can quickly absorb and decompose the force transmitted by the swing arm 30, and can quickly transmit the force to the longitudinal beam 300, so that the wheel cover assembly 100 has a higher strength, and the overall structure of the wheel cover assembly 100 is relatively stable and not prone to damage.

[0048] In other embodiments, the number of the first reinforcement members 50 may also include three, four or more. When the number of the first reinforcement members 50 is multiple, the multiple first reinforcement members 50 are spaced apart in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. The multiple first reinforcement members 50 can increase the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000 and also increase the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000.

[0049] See also Figures 2 to 4 In some embodiments, the swing arm mounting structure 70 includes two swing arm mounting structures 70 . In the length direction X of the vehicle 1000 , the two swing arm mounting structures 70 are spaced apart, and the positions of the two swing arm mounting structures 70 correspond to the positions of the two first reinforcements 50 , respectively.

[0050] The swing arm mounting structure 70 can enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000 while also enhancing the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. When the positions of the two swing arm mounting structures 70 correspond to the positions of the two first reinforcements 50, that is, the position of one swing arm mounting structure 70 corresponds to the position of one first reinforcement 50, and the position of the other swing arm mounting structure 70 corresponds to the position of the other first reinforcement 50. When the opposite ends of the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000 transmit the force of the wheel to the two swing arm mounting structures 70, the two swing arm mounting structures 70 can quickly transmit the force to the corresponding first reinforcement 50, and the first reinforcement 50 can quickly transmit the force to the longitudinal beam 300, so that the first reinforcement 50, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the longitudinal beam 300 can quickly absorb and decompose the force, and the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easily damaged or deformed.

[0051] In other embodiments, the number of the swing arm mounting structures 70 may also include three, four or more. In the case where the number of the swing arm mounting structures 70 is multiple, the multiple swing arm mounting structures 70 are spaced apart in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. The multiple swing arm mounting structures 70 can increase the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000, and can also increase the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. Preferably, the number of the swing arm mounting structures 70 is the same as the number of the first reinforcement 50, and the position of the swing arm mounting structure 70 corresponds to the position of the first reinforcement 50.

[0052] See also Figures 2 to 5 Furthermore, in some embodiments, the wheel cover assembly 100 also includes a second reinforcement 90, the length direction of the second reinforcement 90 is consistent with the length direction X of the vehicle 1000, and the second reinforcement 90 is arranged between the two swing arm mounting structures 70 and connected to the two swing arm mounting structures 70.

[0053] The second reinforcement 90 is a structure for enhancing the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. The second reinforcement 90 is connected to the two swing arm mounting structures 70, which can further enhance the stability of the connection between the two swing arm mounting structures 70 and the wheel cover 10. The combination of the two swing arm mounting structures 70 and the second reinforcement 90 can enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. In the event of a collision of the vehicle 1000, the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easily deformed, which is conducive to the side slip of the vehicle 1000, thereby reducing the damage to the vehicle 1000 and the occupants caused by the collision. The second reinforcement 90 and the swing arm mounting structure 70 can be connected by welding, so that the connection between the second reinforcement 90 and the swing arm mounting structure 70 is relatively stable.

[0054] See also Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the second reinforcement member 90 is one, and opposite ends of the second reinforcement member 90 are respectively connected to two swing arm mounting structures 70. In this case, the second reinforcement member 90 can be integrally formed, and the processing of the second reinforcement member 90 is relatively simple.

[0055] In other embodiments, the second reinforcement 90 includes a plurality of second reinforcements 90, and the plurality of second reinforcements 90 are sequentially connected along the length direction X of the vehicle 1000, and the two outermost second reinforcements 90 are respectively connected to the two swing arm mounting structures 70. At this time, if one of the second reinforcements 90 is deformed or damaged, the second reinforcement 90 can be repaired or replaced. Among them, the number of second reinforcements 90 can be but is not limited to two, three, four or more. The plurality of second reinforcements 90 are welded to each other, so that the connection between the plurality of second reinforcements 90 is more stable, and the plurality of second reinforcements 90 can enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. The number of the second reinforcements 90 of the present application is two, and the two second reinforcements 90 are connected to each other in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000, and the two second reinforcements 90 are respectively connected to the two swing arm mounting structures 70.

[0056] See also Figures 4 to 6 In some embodiments, the wheel cover assembly 100 further includes a mounting member 80, the swing arm mounting structure 70 is provided with a receiving space 71, the connecting end 39 of the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000 is located in the receiving space 71, and the mounting member 80 passes through the second reinforcement member 90, the swing arm mounting structure 70, the connecting end 39 of the swing arm 30 and the first sub-portion 11 of the wheel cover 10 to rotatably mount the swing arm 30 to the wheel cover 10.

[0057] Specifically, the accommodation space 71 is a space structure for accommodating other components. The accommodation space 71 of the present application is used to accommodate the connection end 39 of the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000. The two opposite ends of the swing arm 30 are the connection ends 39, and the two connection ends 39 are respectively accommodated in the accommodation spaces 71 of the two swing arm mounting structures 70, and the swing arm 30 can rotate relative to the swing arm mounting structure 70.

[0058] The mounting member 80 is a structure for connecting the wheel cover 10, the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the second reinforcement 90. The mounting member 80 can fix the wheel cover 10, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the second reinforcement 90, so that the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the second reinforcement 90 are more firmly mounted on the wheel cover 10. The mounting member 80 can also enable the swing arm 30 to rotate relative to the wheel cover 10, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the second reinforcement 90. There are two mounting members 80, and the two mounting members 80 are respectively connected to the two swing arm mounting structures 70 (and the two connecting ends 39 of the swing arm 30). The mounting member 80 can be a bolt, which passes through the second reinforcement 90, the swing arm mounting structure 70, the connecting end 39 of the swing arm 30 and the first sub-portion 11 of the wheel cover 10, and cooperates with a nut, so that the wheel cover 10, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the second reinforcement 90 are fixedly connected. The connecting end 39 of the swing arm 30 is sleeved on the screw rod of the bolt, so that the swing arm 30 can rotate relative to the wheel cover 10 .

[0059] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the wheel cover 10 includes a first sub-portion 11, a second sub-portion 13, a third sub-portion 15 and a fourth sub-portion 17, the second sub-portion 13, the third sub-portion 15 and the fourth sub-portion 17 respectively extend from the side edges of the first sub-portion 11, the first sub-portion 11, the second sub-portion 13, the third sub-portion 15 and the fourth sub-portion 17 together form an installation space 19, the first reinforcement 50 and the swing arm mounting structure 70 are respectively located on opposite sides of the first sub-portion 11, and the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the swing arm 30 of the vehicle 1000 are both located in the installation space 19.

[0060] The installation space 19 is a space structure for installing other components therein. The installation space 19 of the present application is used for installing the swing arm installation structure 70, the second reinforcement 90, the swing arm 30 and other components therein. The swing arm installation structure 70, the second reinforcement 90 and the swing arm 30 are all connected to the first sub-section 11 through the installation member 80 and are located in the installation space 19. The first reinforcement 50 is also connected to the first sub-section 11 and is located outside the installation space 19. The swing arm 30 transmits the force of the wheel to the swing arm installation structure 70, the swing arm installation structure 70 transmits the force to the first sub-section 11, and the first sub-section 11 transmits the force to the first reinforcement 50, as well as the second sub-section 13, the third sub-section 15 and the fourth sub-section 17, so that the wheel cover 10, the first reinforcement 50 and the swing arm installation structure 70 can absorb and decompose the force, and the overall strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 is high and not easy to deform.

[0061] The first sub-section 11, the second sub-section 13, the third sub-section 15 and the fourth sub-section 17 can be an integral structure or a split structure. In the case where the first sub-section 11, the second sub-section 13, the third sub-section 15 and the fourth sub-section 17 are an integral structure, the first sub-section 11, the second sub-section 13, the third sub-section 15 and the fourth sub-section 17 can be integrally formed. In the case where the first sub-section 11, the second sub-section 13, the third sub-section 15 and the fourth sub-section 17 are split structures, the first sub-section 11, the second sub-section 13, the third sub-section 15 and the fourth sub-section 17 can be connected by welding. The first sub-section 11, the second sub-section 13, the third sub-section 15 and the fourth sub-section 17 of the present application are split structures. And the third sub-section 15 is the main bearing structure for installing the suspension, and the third sub-section 15 can be composed of two high-strength metal parts to improve the strength of the third sub-section 15.

[0062] See also Figure 6 The vehicle 1000 of the embodiment of the present application includes the wheel cover assembly 100 of the above embodiment. The vehicle 1000 may be an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a fuel vehicle, etc.

[0063] See also Figure 7 In some embodiments, the vehicle 1000 further includes a swing arm 30 , which is disposed on the outer side of the wheel cover 10 , and opposite ends of the swing arm 30 are respectively connected to two swing arm mounting structures 70 .

[0064] Specifically, please combine Figures 1 to 3 The swing arm 30 is used to transfer the force between the wheel and the wheel cover 10. The swing arm 30 is connected to the wheel through a connecting piece. The swing arm 30 transfers the force generated by the wheel to the swing arm mounting structure 70. The swing arm mounting structure 70 can transfer the force transferred by the swing arm 30 to the first reinforcement 50. The first reinforcement 50 then transfers the force to the longitudinal beam 300. The swing arm mounting structure 70, the first reinforcement 50 and the longitudinal beam 300 absorb and decompose the force, thereby avoiding damage to the wheel cover assembly 100, reducing vibration during the driving of the vehicle 1000, and ensuring the driving stability of the vehicle 1000. The swing arm 30 can also control the wheel to accurately position the wheel, so that the driving stability of the vehicle 1000 is better.

[0065] The length direction of the swing arm 30 can be consistent with the length direction X of the vehicle 1000, so that the swing arm 30 can enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. When the vehicle 1000 is hit, the collision force is transmitted from the wheel cover 10 to the swing arm 30, and the swing arm 30 can absorb and decompose the force, thereby avoiding deformation and damage of the wheel cover assembly 100, and the safety performance of the vehicle 1000 is better.

[0066] See also Figure 7In some embodiments, the swing arm 30 includes a first component 31, a second component 33, a first sleeve 35, a second sleeve 37 and a connecting piece 32. The first component 31 and the second component 33 are stacked and connected through the connecting piece 32; the first end 311 of the first component 31 is connected to the first sleeve 35, and the second end 313 of the first component 31 is connected to the second sleeve 37; the first end 331 of the second component 33 is connected to the first sleeve 35, and the second end 333 of the second component 33 is connected to the second sleeve 37; the first sleeve 35 is clamped between the first end 311 of the first component 31 and the first end 331 of the second component 33; the second sleeve 37 is clamped between the second end 313 of the first component 31 and the second end 333 of the second component 33.

[0067] The overlapping arrangement of the first component 31 and the second component 33 can further enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000. The first cover 35 can be connected to the first end 311 of the first component 31 and the first end 331 of the second component 33 by welding, so that the connection between the first cover 35 and the first component 31 and the second component 33 is relatively stable. The second cover 37 can be connected to the second end 313 of the first component 31 and the second end 333 of the second component 33 by welding, so that the connection between the second cover 37 and the first component 31 and the second component 33 is relatively stable.

[0068] The first sleeve 35 and the second sleeve 37 are the two connection ends 39 of the swing arm 30. The first sleeve 35 is located in the accommodation space 71 of one swing arm mounting structure 70, and the second sleeve 37 is located in the accommodation space 71 of another swing arm mounting structure 70. A mounting member 80 passes through a second reinforcement member 90, a swing arm mounting structure 70, the first sleeve 35 and the first sub-section 11. The first sleeve 35 can rotate relative to the mounting member 80, so that the swing arm 30 can be rotatably mounted on the wheel cover 10. Another mounting member 80 passes through another second reinforcement member 90, another swing arm mounting structure 70, the second sleeve 37 and the first sub-section 11. The second sleeve 37 can rotate relative to the mounting member 80, so that the swing arm 30 can be rotatably mounted on the wheel cover 10.

[0069] See also Figure 1 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9In some embodiments, the vehicle 1000 further includes a longitudinal beam 300, a cross beam 500, a panel 700, and a short beam 900. The longitudinal beam 300 has a length direction that is consistent with the length direction X of the vehicle 1000, the lower end of the wheel housing 10 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300, and the first reinforcement 50 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300. The length direction of the cross beam 500 is consistent with the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000, the cross beam 500 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300, and the rear end of the wheel housing 10 is connected to the cross beam 500. The length direction of the panel 700 is consistent with the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000, the panel 700 is connected to the cross beam 500, and the rear end of the wheel housing 10 is connected to the panel 700. The short beam 900 is connected to the panel 700, and the front end of the wheel housing 10 is connected to the short beam 900.

[0070] Specifically, the wheel cover assembly 100 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300, the cross beam 500, the apron 700 and the short beam 900, and the wheel cover assembly 100, the longitudinal beam 300, the cross beam 500, the apron 700 and the short beam 900 can be welded, so that the wheel cover assembly 100 can be stably installed on the vehicle 1000. The first sub-section 11 of the wheel cover 10 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300, the second sub-section 13 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300 and the short beam 900, the third sub-section 15 is connected to the short beam 900, and the fourth sub-section 17 is connected to the cross beam 500 and the apron 700. In the case that the wheel cover 10 is a front wheel cover, the longitudinal beam 300, the cross beam 500, the apron 700 and the short beam 900 here are: the front longitudinal beam 300, the front cross beam 500, the front apron 700 and the front short beam 900.

[0071] The longitudinal beam 300 is a structure for enhancing the strength of the vehicle 1000. In the case of a collision of the vehicle 1000, the collision force is transmitted to the longitudinal beam 300, and the longitudinal beam 300 can absorb the collision force, thereby reducing the collision force from being transmitted backward, so as to reduce the damage to the vehicle 1000 and the occupants caused by the collision. The lower end of the first reinforcement 50 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300. In the case where the swing arm 30 transmits the force of the wheel to the first reinforcement 50, the first reinforcement 50 can disperse the force to the longitudinal beam 300, thereby reducing the damage to the wheel cover assembly 100 caused by the force. The cross beam 500 is a structure for enhancing the strength of the vehicle 1000. In the case of a collision of the vehicle 1000, the collision force is transmitted to the longitudinal beam 300, and the longitudinal beam 300 can transmit the collision force to the cross beam 500, and the cross beam 500 can absorb the collision force, thereby further reducing the collision force from being transmitted backward, so as to avoid damage and deformation of the apron 700, and reduce the damage to the vehicle 1000 and the occupants caused by the collision. The length direction of the short beam 900 is substantially the same as the length direction X of the vehicle 1000 . The short beam 900 can further enhance the strength of the vehicle 1000 .

[0072] See also Figure 8In some embodiments, the side of the short beam 900 away from the wheel cover 10 is arc-shaped. Since the first reinforcement 50 and the swing arm mounting structure 70 can enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the height direction Z of the vehicle 1000, and the second reinforcement 90 and the swing arm 30 can enhance the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 in the length direction X of the vehicle 1000, the wheel cover assembly 100 is not easily deformed in the case of a small offset collision of the vehicle 1000. At this time, when the short beam 900 is arc-shaped, the arc-shaped short beam 900 contacts the barrier, which is conducive to the side sliding of the vehicle 1000 along the width direction Y of the vehicle 1000, thereby reducing the damage to the vehicle 1000 and the occupants caused by the collision.

[0073] The vehicle 1000 of the embodiment of the present application is provided with the first reinforcement 50 and the swing arm mounting structure 70. The position of the first reinforcement 50 corresponds to the position of the swing arm mounting structure 70 on the wheel cover 10, and the first reinforcement 50 is connected to the longitudinal beam 300, so that the strength of the wheel cover assembly 100 can be enhanced. During the driving process of the vehicle 1000, the swing arm mounting structure 70 can transfer the force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly 100 to the first reinforcement 50, and the first reinforcement 50 can transfer the force to the longitudinal beam 300. The first reinforcement 50, the swing arm mounting structure 70 and the longitudinal beam 300 can absorb and decompose the force transmitted to the wheel cover assembly 100, so that the wheel cover assembly 100 can be prevented from being damaged, and the safety performance of the vehicle 1000 is good.

[0074] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned 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. At the same time, other implementation methods can be derived from the above-mentioned embodiments, so that structural and logical replacements and changes can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0075] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A wheel cover assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that: include: wheel covers; A swing arm mounting structure, wherein the swing arm mounting structure is arranged on the vehicle outer side of the wheel cover; The first reinforcement is arranged on the inner side of the wheel cover, the first reinforcement is used to realize the connection between the wheel cover and the longitudinal beam, and the position of the first reinforcement on the wheel cover corresponds to the position of the swing arm mounting structure on the wheel cover.

2. The wheel cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first reinforcement members include two members, which are spaced apart in the length direction of the vehicle and are both connected to the wheel cover.

3. The wheel cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swing arm mounting structures include two, and the two swing arm mounting structures are spaced apart in the length direction of the vehicle, and positions of the two swing arm mounting structures correspond to positions of the two first reinforcements respectively.

4. The wheel cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wheel cover assembly also includes a second reinforcement member, the length direction of the second reinforcement member is consistent with the length direction of the vehicle, and the second reinforcement member is arranged between the two swing arm mounting structures and connected to the two swing arm mounting structures.

5. The wheel cover assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: There is one second reinforcement member, and opposite ends of the second reinforcement member are respectively connected to the two swing arm mounting structures.

6. The wheel cover assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second reinforcement members include a plurality of second reinforcement members, which are connected in sequence along the length direction of the vehicle, and the two outermost second reinforcement members are respectively connected to the two swing arm mounting structures.

7. The wheel cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wheel cover includes a first sub-section, a second sub-section, a third sub-section and a fourth sub-section, the second sub-section, the third sub-section and the fourth sub-section respectively extend from the side edges of the first sub-section, the first sub-section, the second sub-section, the third sub-section and the fourth sub-section together form an installation space, the first reinforcement and the swing arm mounting structure are respectively located on opposite sides of the first sub-section, and the swing arm mounting structure and the swing arm are both located in the installation space.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises the wheel cover assembly according to any one of claims 1-7.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that The vehicle further comprises a swing arm, which is arranged on the vehicle outer side of the wheel cover, and the two ends of the swing arm are respectively connected to the two swing arm mounting structures.

10. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that The vehicle further comprises: A longitudinal beam, wherein the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal beam is consistent with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the lower end of the wheel house is connected to the longitudinal beam, and the first reinforcement is connected to the longitudinal beam.

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