Baffle, vehicle front structure and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a baffle, a vehicle front structure and a vehicle. The baffle is used for being installed between a fender and a side wall and abuts against the fender and the side wall. The baffle comprises a body; the body is provided with a groove, and the groove extends on the body in the vertical direction of a real vehicle and is used for adaptively deforming when the baffle is subjected to force applied by a fender and a side wall. By means of adaptive deformation of the groove, the fender cannot be obviously ejected out of the outer side of a vehicle on the premise that stable installation of the fender is guaranteed, then the gap surface difference between the fender and a vehicle door is guaranteed, and the appearance quality of the vehicle is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model specifically relates to a baffle, a vehicle front structure and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In order to achieve sealing and dustproof between the fender and the vehicle body, and to reduce noise, a baffle is usually provided between the fender and the side panel of the vehicle. In the related art, such baffles are mostly fixed between the fender and the side panel by gluing, and mainly rely on the gluing force to achieve their own stable installation.

[0003] The inventors of this case have discovered that the disadvantage of the above-mentioned design scheme using bonding is that the scheme needs to ensure that the baffle is in contact with both the fender and the side panel; in this case, if there are possible cumulative assembly errors and production errors in the baffle, the baffle is likely to significantly push the fender outward from the vehicle; when the fender is significantly pushed outward, the gap surface difference between the fender and the adjacent door will be affected, thereby affecting the appearance quality of the vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a baffle, a vehicle front structure and a vehicle.

[0005] The baffle provided by the utility model is used to be installed between the fender and the side panel, and to abut against the fender and the side panel; the baffle includes a main body; the main body is provided with a groove, the groove extends on the main body along the up and down direction of the actual vehicle, and is used to adaptively deform when the baffle is subjected to the force applied by the fender and the side panel.

[0006] Optionally, the length direction of the groove is the up-down direction of the actual vehicle, and the length of the groove is smaller than the length of the body in the up-down direction of the actual vehicle.

[0007] Optionally, a positioning portion is further provided on the main body, and a avoidance hole is provided on the positioning portion, and the avoidance hole is used to accommodate a fixing member that connects the side panel and the fender.

[0008] Optionally, the positioning portion includes a recessed area and a protrusion located in the recessed area; and the avoidance hole is a blind hole arranged on the protrusion.

[0009] Optionally, the groove includes a first groove body and a second groove body connected end to end, and the second groove body and the first groove body are arranged in sequence from top to bottom; the first groove body and the second groove body both have an opening facing the rear side of the vehicle, the first groove body is formed by being recessed forward on the lower side of the positioning portion, and the second groove body is a part of the recessed area.

[0010] The utility model also includes a vehicle front structure, including a baffle as described in any of the above items, and also including a fender and a side panel; a space is enclosed between the fender and the side panel; the baffle is interference fit in the space, and the baffle is against the fender and the side panel.

[0011] Optionally, the fender includes a first main body and a second main body, the first main body includes the external visible surface of the fender facing the outside of the vehicle, and the second main body is formed by folding from the rear edge of the external visible surface toward the inside of the vehicle; the second main body contacts the baffle and covers at least part of the groove.

[0012] The utility model also includes a vehicle front structure, including the baffle as described above, and also including a fender and a side panel; a space is enclosed between the fender and the side panel; the baffle is interference-fitted in the space, and the baffle abuts against the fender and the side panel;

[0013] The front structure of the vehicle further includes a bracket, which is fixed to the side wall and extends from the side wall to the fender, and is used to provide a mounting point for the fender;

[0014] The fender includes a first main body and a second main body. The first main body includes the visible surface of the fender facing the outside of the vehicle, and the second main body is formed by folding from the rear edge of the visible surface toward the inside of the vehicle. A connecting portion is provided on the second main body, and the fender is fixedly connected to the bracket at its connecting portion.

[0015] Optionally, it also includes a fixing member; part of the bracket extends to the rear side of the connecting part; the fixing member penetrates the connecting part and the bracket to fix the fender to the side panel; a part of the fixing member extends into the avoidance hole and is accommodated by the avoidance hole.

[0016] The utility model also includes a vehicle, comprising the baffle as described in any one of the above items.

[0017] In summary, by providing a groove for adaptive deformation on the baffle, the baffle of the utility model can be fitted between the fender and the side panel by means of interference, but can rely on the adaptive deformation of the groove, and under the premise of ensuring its own stable installation, it will not obviously push the fender out to the outside of the vehicle, thereby ensuring the gap surface difference between the fender and the door, and ensuring the appearance quality of the vehicle. It can be understood that since the process of providing the groove is relatively simple, the baffle provided by the utility model also has the advantages of low development cost and short development cycle.

[0018] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the utility model, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are specifically cited and described in detail with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the left front structure of a vehicle in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the left front structure of the vehicle in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the vehicle in the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is the cross-sectional structure obtained after cutting along the AA direction in the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the baffle in the first embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the baffle in the first embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 7 It is a BB cross-sectional view in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a CC cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Fig. 9 This is the DD cross-sectional view in the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the assembled side panel, bracket and fender in the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Fig.11 This is a comparison diagram of the side panel, bracket and baffle before and after assembly in Example 1 of the utility model.

[0030] Fig.12 This is a comparison diagram of the baffle and fender in Example 1 of the utility model before and after assembly.

[0031] Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the fender and baffle after assembly in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Fig.14This is the cross-sectional structure obtained after cutting along the EE direction in the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Fig.15 It is a schematic diagram of the baffle and fender after being matched in the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Description of Reference Numerals

[0035] 1-baffle, 11-main body, 111-positioning part, 112-avoidance hole, 12-first slot body, 13-second slot body, 2-fender, 21-first main body, 22-second main body, 221-connecting part, 3-side panel, 4-door, 5-longitudinal beam, 6-first mounting frame, 7-second mounting frame, 8-third mounting frame, 9-bracket, 10-fixing part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0037] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present utility model are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0038] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", "connected" 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. In some cases, when expressing that something is fixedly connected to something else, the specific connection method may also include an integral connection. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] The terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" in the present invention indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the directions or positional relationships in which the inventive product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of description and simplified description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0040] The terms “comprises”, “includes” or any other variations thereof in the present invention are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the listed elements but also other elements not explicitly listed.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the descriptions with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "exemplarily", "specific example", "further", "optionally", "more detailed description", "preferably", "also provided with", "also including" or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0042] It should be noted that in the description of the present application, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the term "end" etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the referred component 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.

[0043] Embodiment 1

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a vehicle, the left front portion of which is provided with a baffle 1, a fender 2, a side panel 3 and a door 4 adjacent to the fender 2; Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a space is formed between the fender 2 and the side panel 3, and the baffle 1 is located between the fender 2 and the side panel 3 only by interference fit, and the baffle 1 abuts against the fender 2 and the side panel 3. In this embodiment, the baffle 1 includes a body 11, and a groove ( Figure 4 The middle arrow points to a portion of the groove), the groove is formed on the main body 11 and extends along the up-down direction of the actual vehicle (hereinafter referred to as the up-down direction), and is used for adaptively deforming the baffle 1 when the force applied by the fender 2 and the side panel 3 is applied.

[0045] In this way, after the fender 2, the side panel 3 and the baffle 1 are assembled, although the baffle 1 of this embodiment is fitted between the fender 2 and the side panel 3 by means of interference, it can rely on the adaptive deformation of the groove to ensure that the fender 2 will not be obviously pushed out to the outside of the vehicle while ensuring its own stable installation, thereby ensuring that the gap surface difference between the fender 2 and the door 4 is acceptable, thereby ensuring the appearance quality of the vehicle.

[0046] For the above vehicle, the following is a more detailed example setting:

[0047] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the length direction of the groove is the up-down direction, and the groove includes a first groove body 12 and a second groove body 13 connected end to end, and the first groove body 12 and the second groove body 13 are both U-shaped grooves (or bell-shaped grooves) arranged on the rear surface of the baffle 1, and both have an opening structure facing the rear side of the vehicle. Exemplarily, the second groove body 13 and the first groove body 12 are located at a position of the baffle 1 closer to the outside of the vehicle, and the second groove body 13 and the first groove body 12 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom starting from the middle and upper part of the baffle 1.

[0048] It is understandable that, according to the specific needs of those skilled in the art, the first trough body 12 and / or the second trough body 13 may also be other shapes; for example, the first trough body 12 and / or the second trough body 13 may be W-shaped trough bodies.

[0049] Exemplarily, the first slot body 12 and the second slot body 13 are configured to have different depths; Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the depth of the first slot body 12 is the first depth. Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the depth of the second slot body 13 is the second depth, and the first depth is configured to be greater than the second depth. In addition, on the upper side of the second slot body 13, as shown in Figure 6 and Fig. 9 As shown, there is no feature such as a groove for adaptive deformation (to ensure that the fender 2 will not be ejected).

[0050] In this embodiment, the first groove body 12 and the second groove body 13 have different depths, and no groove is designed on the upper side of the second groove body 13, for the following reasons:

[0051] Please refer back to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The vehicle of this embodiment further includes a longitudinal beam 5 and three mounting brackets for providing mounting points for the fender 2. The three mounting brackets are respectively a first mounting bracket 6, a second mounting bracket 7 and a third mounting bracket 8. The first mounting bracket 6 and the second mounting bracket 7 are located above the third mounting bracket 8. One end of the first mounting bracket 6 is fixedly connected to the longitudinal beam 5 and extends from the end to the fender 2; one end of the second mounting bracket 7 is fixedly connected to the middle of the side panel 3 and extends from the end to the fender 2; one end of the third mounting bracket 8 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the side panel 3 and extends from the end to the fender 2. In this embodiment, the rear lower end of the fender 2 is L-shaped; when the fender 2 and the side panel 3 are assembled, the first mounting frame 6 is connected to the rear upper end of the fender 2, and the connection is located near the rear upper edge of the baffle 1, the second mounting frame 7 is connected to the rear upper end of the fender 2, and the connection is also located near the upper edge of the baffle 1, and the third mounting frame 8 is connected to the lower surface of the L-shaped rear lower end of the fender 2, and the connection is located near the rear lower edge of the baffle 1.

[0052] Based on the above structure, it can be known that, relative to the rear lower end of the fender 2 (connected to the third mounting frame 8), the rear upper end of the fender 2 is connected to both the second mounting frame 7 and the first mounting frame 6, and has better deformation resistance; in this way, when the baffle 1 is interference fit between the fender 2 and the side panel 3, thanks to the connection between the fender 2 and the first mounting frame 6 and the second mounting frame 7, the rear upper end of the fender 2 will not be easily pushed out by the baffle 1 to the extent of causing appearance quality problems; correspondingly, in order to ensure the strength of the baffle 1 itself, the present embodiment adopts a design in which the first groove body 12 and the second groove body 13 have different depths, the groove extends downward from the middle and upper part of the baffle 1, and the length of the groove is less than the length of the main body 11 in the up and down directions.

[0053] Of course, the specific length design of the groove can be flexibly designed by those skilled in the art as needed; in a possible embodiment, the groove can also extend from the upper part to the lower part of the baffle 1, so that the length of the groove is basically equal to the length of the body 11.

[0054] It can also be understood that, since the deformation resistance of the fender 2 is relatively enhanced as it is closer to the connection between the third mounting frame 8 and the fender 2, those skilled in the art can also design the first groove 12 as a groove with a gradual depth change, so that the groove depth of the first groove 12 has a gradual trend of decreasing as it is closer to the connection between the third mounting frame 8 and the fender 2. Similarly, optionally, those skilled in the art can also design the second groove 13 as a groove with a gradual depth change, so that the groove depth of the second groove 13 has a gradual trend of decreasing as it is closer to the upper edge of the fender 2.

[0055] For example, to ensure the connection stability between the fender 2 and the side panel 3, Figure 2 and Fig.10 As shown, the vehicle further includes a bracket 9, which is an L-shaped body, fixed on the side panel 3 and extending from the side panel 3 to the fender 2, and is used to provide a mounting point for the fender 2. Correspondingly, the fender 2 includes a first body 21 and a second body 22; wherein the first body 21 includes the visible surface (or A surface) of the fender 2, and the second body 22 is a plate-shaped body folded from the rear edge of the visible surface toward the inside of the vehicle, and a connecting portion 221 protruding relative to the second body 22 on the peripheral side is provided in the middle of the second body 22. When the side panel 3, the bracket 9 and the fender 2 are assembled, the bracket 9 lies across the space enclosed by the side panel 3 and the fender 2, and the end of the bracket 9 close to the vehicle extends to the rear side of the baffle 1 and the connecting portion 221, and a fixing member 10, specifically a bolt, passes through the bracket 9 and the connecting portion 221, so that the side panel 3 is connected to the bracket 9.

[0056] Please refer back to Figure 5 and Figure 6In order to facilitate the installation and positioning of the baffle 1, the present embodiment further provides a positioning portion 111 having a shape similar to a convex letter on the body 11; the positioning portion 111 includes a recessed area and a protrusion located in the recessed area (see Figure 5 In the middle of the protrusion, such as Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, a blind hole 112 is provided. In this embodiment, the first groove 12 is formed by being recessed forward at the lower side of the positioning portion 111, and the second groove 13 is a part of the recessed area and is located on the outer side of the protrusion. When the side panel 3, the baffle 1, and the fender 2 are assembled, Fig.11 As shown, the outer end of the bracket 9 extends to the rear side of the positioning portion 111, and part of the bracket 9 is accommodated by the recessed area of ​​the positioning portion 111. Part of the fixing member 10 extends into the avoidance hole 112 and is accommodated by the avoidance hole 112. In addition, when the side panel 3, the baffle 1, and the fender 2 are assembled, as shown in FIG. Fig.12 As shown, part of the connecting portion 221 extends to the rear side of the avoidance hole 112 and is located at the front side of the bracket 9 .

[0057] Please continue reading Fig.13 and Fig.14 As can be seen from the foregoing, there is a solid baffle 1 between the avoidance hole 112 and the edge of the recessed area close to the outer side of the vehicle (see Fig.14 To realize the installation and positioning of the baffle 1, after the side panel 3, the baffle 1 and the fender 2 are assembled, the fender 2 contacts the solid part of the baffle 1 and the baffle 1 in the groove on the outside of the vehicle.

[0058] Based on the above configuration, possible assembly steps of the vehicle include:

[0059] S1: The fender 2 is fixedly connected to the vehicle longitudinal beam 5 and the side panel 3 (through the bracket 9 and the mounting frame);

[0060] S2: Place the baffle 1 between the fender 2 and the side panel 3, align the avoidance hole 112 on the positioning portion 111 with the fixing member 10, and make the lower surface of the baffle 1 contact with the L-shaped rear lower end of the fender 2; push the baffle 1 from front to back until the baffle 1 contacts the second body 22.

[0061] Please refer to Fig.12 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, after the baffle 1, the fender 2 and the side panel 3 are assembled, the second body 22 is also configured to cover most of the groove; this design is because: the groove covered by the second body 22 is located at an appearance part that can be seen after the vehicle door 4 is opened; the second body 22 covers most of the groove, which can conceal the ugliness of the groove without hindering the deformation of the groove, thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the vehicle.

[0062] It is understandable that, according to the specific needs of those skilled in the art, the second body 22 may also completely cover the groove.

[0063] Embodiment 2

[0064] This embodiment generally provides a vehicle; the vehicle adopts the design of embodiment 1. Further, in this embodiment, at least part of the groove is designed using the following parameters:

[0065] like Fig.15 As shown, the groove depth is a, the slope of the groove wall is b, the bottom width of the groove is c, the interference between the groove and the fender 2 is d, and the distance from the center of the groove bottom to the outer edge of the baffle 1 on the outside of the vehicle is e, a is 15mm, b is 15°, c is 5mm, d is 2.5mm, and e is 30mm. Furthermore, the baffle 1 in this embodiment is a PU foam molding.

[0066] In summary, by providing a groove for adaptive deformation on the baffle 1, the baffle 1 of the utility model can be fitted between the fender 2 and the side panel 3 by means of interference, but can rely on the adaptive deformation of the groove, and under the premise of ensuring its own stable installation, it can avoid obviously pushing the fender 2 outward from the vehicle, thereby ensuring the gap surface difference between the fender 2 and the door 4, and ensuring the appearance quality of the vehicle. It can be understood that since the process of providing the groove is relatively simple, the baffle 1 provided by the utility model also has the advantages of low development cost and short development cycle.

[0067] Furthermore, since the baffle 1 is fixed between the fender 2 and the side panel 3 only by interference fit, the baffle 1 provided by the utility model also has the advantage of easy installation.

[0068] The above is only a specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model, which should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A baffle, characterized in that: The baffle (1) is used for being installed between the fender (2) and the side panel (3) and abutting against the fender (2) and the side panel (3); the baffle (1) comprises a main body (11), the main body (11) is provided with a groove, the groove extends on the main body (11) along the up and down direction of the actual vehicle, and is used for adaptively deforming the baffle (1) when the force applied by the fender (2) and the side panel (3) is applied.

2. The baffle according to claim 1, characterized in that The length direction of the groove is the up-down direction of the actual vehicle, and the length of the groove is smaller than the length of the body (11) in the up-down direction of the actual vehicle.

3. The baffle according to claim 1, characterized in that The main body (11) is also provided with a positioning portion (111), and the positioning portion (111) is provided with an avoidance hole (112), and the avoidance hole (112) is used to accommodate a fixing member (10) that connects the side panel (3) and the fender (2).

4. The baffle according to claim 3, characterized in that The positioning portion (111) comprises a recessed area and a protrusion located in the recessed area; and the avoidance hole (112) is a blind hole arranged on the protrusion.

5. The baffle according to claim 4, characterized in that The groove comprises a first groove body (12) and a second groove body (13) connected end to end, the second groove body (13) and the first groove body (12) being arranged in sequence from top to bottom; the first groove body (12) and the second groove body (13) both have openings facing the rear side of the vehicle, the first groove body (12) is formed by being recessed forward at the lower side of the positioning portion (111), and the second groove body (13) is a part of the recessed area.

6. A vehicle front structure, characterized in that: It comprises a baffle (1) as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, and also comprises a fender (2) and a side panel (3); a space is enclosed between the fender (2) and the side panel (3); the baffle (1) is interference fit in the space, and the baffle (1) abuts against the fender (2) and the side panel (3).

7. The vehicle front structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fender (2) comprises a first main body (21) and a second main body (22); the first main body (21) comprises an external visible surface of the fender (2) facing the outside of the vehicle; the second main body (22) is formed by folding from the rear edge of the external visible surface toward the inside of the vehicle; the second main body (22) contacts the baffle (1) and covers at least part of the groove.

8. A vehicle front structure, characterized in that: The baffle (1) comprises the baffle plate (1) as claimed in claim 3, and further comprises a fender (2) and a side panel (3); a space is enclosed between the fender plate (2) and the side panel (3); the baffle plate (1) is interference-fitted in the space, and the baffle plate (1) abuts against the fender plate (2) and the side panel (3); The vehicle front structure further comprises a bracket (9), wherein the bracket (9) is fixed on the side panel (3) and extends from the side panel (3) toward the fender (2) to provide a mounting point for the fender (2); The fender (2) comprises a first main body (21) and a second main body (22); the first main body (21) comprises an external visible surface of the fender (2) facing the outside of the vehicle; the second main body (22) is formed by folding from the rear edge of the external visible surface toward the inside of the vehicle; a connecting portion (221) is provided on the second main body (22); the fender (2) is fixedly connected to the bracket (9) at its connecting portion (221).

9. The vehicle front structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a fixing member (10); a portion of the bracket (9) extends to the rear side of the connecting portion (221); the fixing member (10) penetrates the connecting portion (221) and the bracket (9) so that the fender (2) and the side panel (3) are fixedly connected; a portion of the fixing member (10) extends into the avoidance hole (112) and is accommodated by the avoidance hole (112).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: It comprises a baffle (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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