Radiator air deflector and vehicle

By designing a radiator air guide plate that integrates air guide and calf support functions, the problems of single function, high cost and low strength of the air guide plate and calf support in existing vehicles are solved, and more efficient airflow conduction and calf protection are achieved, reducing the weight and development costs of the entire vehicle.

CN222793235UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-25ZHEJIANG LEAPMOTOR TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421726479.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-19
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing vehicle air guide plate and calf bracket are designed separately, with single functions, high cost of components, low strength, and easy to miss installation.

Method used

A radiator air guide plate is designed, which includes a air guide portion and a calf cross beam, both of which are integrally formed to form a air guide passage to guide the flow of air flow, and an auxiliary air intake portion is provided on the calf cross beam to improve the flow of air flow.

Benefits of technology

Through integrated design, it has sealing function and calf support function, saves space, reduces weight and cost, improves the economy and endurance of the vehicle, while reducing the number of parts, optimizing product structure, and reducing assembly complexity.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a radiator air deflector and a vehicle, the radiator air deflector is installed in the vehicle in the direction perpendicular to the advancing direction, the radiator air deflector comprises a radiator air deflector body, and the radiator air deflector body comprises an air guide part and a shank cross beam part; the shank cross beam part and the air guide part are integrally formed, an air guide channel is defined between the air guide part and the shank cross beam part, and the air guide channel is used for guiding airflow to flow. The radiator air deflector has a sealing function and a shank supporting function; the arrangement space of a cabin is saved, the weight and the development cost are reduced, and the economical efficiency and the cruising ability of the whole vehicle are improved; meanwhile, the number of parts is reduced, the product structure is optimized, and the matching performance of the product is improved; in addition, the assembly working hours are reduced, the mistaken and neglected assembly risks are reduced, and the probability of function failure under complex working conditions is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a radiator air deflector and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Some existing vehicles use air deflectors to seal the front bumper assembly and radiator assembly, while calf supports provide support for pedestrians. These air deflectors and calf supports are designed separately, resulting in single functions, high component costs, low strength, and the risk of missing components. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application provides a radiator air deflector and a vehicle to solve technical problems in existing vehicles, such as the air deflector and the calf bracket being designed separately, having single functions, high component costs, low strength, and easy missing.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application proposes a radiator air deflector, which is installed in the vehicle perpendicular to the direction of travel, including a radiator air deflector body, and the radiator air deflector body includes: an air guide part; a calf cross beam part, which is integrally formed with the air guide part, and an air guide channel is formed between the air guide part and the calf cross beam part, and the air guide channel is used to guide the air flow.

[0005] The calf cross beam is provided with at least one auxiliary air intake portion for guiding the airflow.

[0006] Wherein, the auxiliary air intake portion is an auxiliary air intake port.

[0007] Among them, the calf beam portion includes a first calf mounting portion, a second calf mounting portion and a calf connecting portion, the first calf mounting portion is integrally and vertically connected to one end of the calf connecting portion, and the second calf mounting portion is integrally and vertically connected to the other end of the calf connecting portion; the calf connecting portion includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end that are relatively arranged along the direction of travel, and the height of the first connecting end in the vertical direction is higher than the height of the second connecting end in the vertical direction.

[0008] Among them, the air guide portion includes a first air guide portion, a second air guide portion and a third air guide portion. The first air guide portion and the second air guide portion are arranged opposite to each other. The first air guide portion is integrally connected to one end of the third air guide portion, and the second air guide portion is integrally connected to the other end of the third air guide portion; the first air guide portion is integrally connected to the first calf mounting portion, and the second air guide portion is integrally connected to the second calf mounting portion; the first calf mounting portion, the first air guide portion, the third air guide portion, the second air guide portion, the second calf mounting portion and the calf connecting portion are sequentially arranged to form an air guide channel.

[0009] The cross-section of the air guide channel perpendicular to the direction of travel is square or ring-shaped.

[0010] Among them, at least one end of the upper part of the air guide part is provided with an air intake window part for communicating with the engine assembly.

[0011] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application proposes a vehicle, comprising the radiator air deflector described above.

[0012] It also includes: a front bumper assembly, which is sealed and connected to one side of the radiator air deflector body in the radiator air deflector; and a radiator component, which is detachably connected to the other side of the radiator air deflector body in the radiator air deflector.

[0013] It also includes an engine assembly, and the air intake window in the radiator air guide plate is connected to the radiator component and the engine assembly respectively.

[0014] The present application provides a radiator air deflector, unlike the prior art. The radiator air deflector is installed in a vehicle perpendicular to the direction of travel. The radiator air deflector includes a radiator air deflector body. The radiator air deflector body includes an air deflector portion and a calf cross beam portion. The calf cross beam portion and the air deflector portion are integrally formed. An air guide channel is defined between the air deflector portion and the calf cross beam portion. The air guide channel is used to guide airflow.

[0015] By integrating the calf cross beam into the air guide, it not only has a sealing function and provides support for the calf, but also saves cabin layout space, reduces weight and development costs, and promotes the economy and endurance of the entire vehicle. At the same time, it reduces the number of parts, optimizes the product structure, and improves product matching. In addition, it reduces assembly hours, reduces the risk of incorrect or missing installation, and reduces the probability of functional failure under complex working conditions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can also derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive work, among which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a radiator air guide plate of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a radiator air guide plate of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a partial schematic diagram of an embodiment of a vehicle of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of AA is shown;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Schematic cross-section of BB shown.

[0022] Figure numbers: 10, radiator air deflector; 11, radiator air deflector body; 111, air deflector portion; 1111, first air deflector portion; 1112, second air deflector portion; 1113, third air deflector portion; 112, calf cross beam portion; 1121, first calf mounting portion; 1122, second calf mounting portion; 1123, calf connecting portion; 1124, auxiliary air intake portion; 11241, auxiliary air intake port; 1125, first connecting end; 1126, second connecting end; 1127, air intake window portion; 113, air guide channel; 20, engine assembly; 201, air intake duct; 30, front bumper assembly; 40, radiator assembly; 50, seal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0025] The radiator air deflector and the vehicle provided by the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a radiator air guide plate of the present application; Figure 2This is the second structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the radiator air deflector of the present application. The present application provides a radiator air deflector 10. The radiator air deflector 10 is installed in a vehicle (not shown in the figure) perpendicular to the travel direction X. The radiator air deflector 10 includes a radiator air deflector body 11. The radiator air deflector body 11 includes an air deflector portion 111 and a calf cross beam portion 112. The air deflector portion 111 is used to achieve sealing between the front bumper assembly 30 and the radiator assembly 40, reduce the backflow of hot air discharged from the radiator assembly 40 to the air intake side, and improve the cooling efficiency of the radiator assembly 40. The calf cross beam portion 112 is used to provide certain support to the calf during a pedestrian leg collision.

[0027] The calf cross beam portion 112 is integrally formed with the air guide portion 111. The radiator air guide plate body 11 can be integrally formed by injection molding using the same mold. An air guide channel 113 is formed between the air guide portion 111 and the calf cross beam portion 112. The air guide channel 113 is used to guide air flow.

[0028] By integrating the calf cross beam 112 into the air guide portion 111, it not only has the sealing function and provides support for the calf, but also saves the layout space of the cabin, reduces the weight and development costs, and promotes the economy and endurance of the whole vehicle; at the same time, it reduces the number of parts, optimizes the product structure, and improves the matching of the product; in addition, it reduces the assembly time, reduces the risk of incorrect or missing installation, and reduces the probability of functional failure under complex working conditions.

[0029] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 It is a partial schematic diagram of an embodiment of a vehicle of the present application; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic cross section of AA shown. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the calf cross member 112 is provided with at least one auxiliary air intake 1124. The number of auxiliary air intakes 1124 can be, but is not limited to, one, two, or three or more. The auxiliary air intake 1124 is used to guide airflow. The auxiliary air intake 1124 can increase the air intake volume of the radiator assembly 40, thereby improving the performance of the radiator assembly 40.

[0030] The auxiliary air inlet 1124 is an auxiliary air inlet 11241. The auxiliary air inlet 11241 is used to guide airflow. The number of auxiliary air inlets 11241 can be, but is not limited to, one, two, or three or more. In this embodiment, the auxiliary air inlet 1124 is a single auxiliary air inlet 11241. In other embodiments, the auxiliary air inlet 1124 can be, but is not limited to, two, three, or four or more auxiliary air inlets 11241, and the number is not limited thereto.

[0031] In some embodiments, the calf beam portion 112 includes a first calf mounting portion 1121, a second calf mounting portion 1122, and a calf connecting portion 1123. The first calf mounting portion 1121 is integrally and perpendicularly connected to one end of the calf connecting portion 1123. Specifically, the first calf mounting portion 1121 is integrally and perpendicularly connected to one end of the calf connecting portion 1123. The second calf mounting portion 1122 is integrally and perpendicularly connected to the other end of the calf connecting portion 1123. Specifically, the second calf mounting portion 1122 is integrally and perpendicularly connected to the other end of the calf connecting portion 1123. The coordination between the first calf mounting portion 1121, the second calf mounting portion 1122, and the calf connecting portion 1123 enhances the strength of the calf beam portion 112, thereby improving the protective performance of the calf beam portion 112.

[0032] Specifically, the calf connecting portion 1123 includes a first connecting end 1125 and a second connecting end 1126 that are arranged opposite each other along the travel direction X. The vertical height of the first connecting end 1125 is higher than the vertical height of the second connecting end 1126, so that the calf connecting portion 1123 is tilted along the travel direction X. By defining the first connecting end 1125 and the second connecting end 1126, not only is the area of ​​the calf cross beam portion 112 in the travel direction X increased, thereby improving its strength, but the structure of the auxiliary air inlet 11241 is also changed, resulting in an inclined arrangement, which also reduces space usage.

[0033] In some embodiments, the air guide portion 111 includes a first air guide portion 1111, a second air guide portion 1112, and a third air guide portion 1113. The first air guide portion 1111 and the second air guide portion 1112 are arranged opposite to each other. The first air guide portion 1111 is integrally connected to one end of the third air guide portion 1113. The second air guide portion 1112 is integrally connected to the other end of the third air guide portion 1113. The above-mentioned first air guide portion 1111, third air guide portion 1113, and second air guide portion 1112 are integrally formed and connected in sequence. At the same time, the first air guide portion 1111 is integrally connected to the first calf mounting portion 1121. The second air guide portion 1112 is integrally connected to the second calf mounting portion 1122. That is, the first calf mounting portion 1121, the first air guide portion 1111, the third air guide portion 1113, the second air guide portion 1112, the second calf mounting portion 1122, the calf connecting portion 1123 and the first calf mounting portion 1121 are integrally molded and connected in sequence to form the radiator air guide plate body 11.

[0034] In the process of sequentially arranging the first calf mounting part 1121, the first air guide part 1111, the third air guide part 1113, the second air guide part 1112, the second calf mounting part 1122, and the calf connecting part 1123, the first calf mounting part 1121, the first air guide part 1111, the third air guide part 1113, the second air guide part 1112, the second calf mounting part 1122, and the calf connecting part 1123 are sequentially arranged to form the air guide channel 113.

[0035] Specifically, the cross-sectional shape of the air guide channel 113 along the direction perpendicular to the travel direction X is square or annular. This square or annular shape can increase the flow of air, thereby improving the performance of the heat sink assembly 40. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the air guide channel 113 along the direction perpendicular to the travel direction X is square.

[0036] See also Figure 5 , Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross section of BB shown. Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, an air intake window 1127 is provided at least at one end of the upper portion of the air guide 111. The air intake window 1127 is configured to communicate with the engine assembly 20. Providing the air intake window 1127 on the air guide 111 can increase the amount of air intake into the engine assembly 20, thereby improving the efficiency of the engine assembly 20.

[0037] The radiator air guide plate body 11 not only has the functions of sealing and supporting the calves, but also assists in guiding the air intake and simultaneously realizes the function of supplying air to the engine assembly 20 .

[0038] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 5 , the present application provides a vehicle. The vehicle includes the radiator air deflector 10 described above. It should be noted that the radiator air deflector 10 in this embodiment is the radiator air deflector 10 of the above embodiment, and will not be described in detail here. By providing the above radiator air deflector 10, the vehicle not only saves the layout space of the cabin, reduces the weight and development costs, and promotes the economy and endurance of the whole vehicle; at the same time, it reduces the number of parts, optimizes the product structure, and improves the matching of the product; in addition, it reduces the assembly time, reduces the risk of incorrect or missing installation, and reduces the probability of functional failure under complex working conditions.

[0039] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes a front bumper assembly 30 and a radiator assembly 40. The front bumper assembly 30 is sealedly connected to one side of the radiator deflector body 11 of the radiator deflector 10. The radiator assembly 40 is detachably connected to the other side of the radiator deflector body 11 of the radiator deflector 10. Specifically, the radiator deflector 10 is disposed between the front bumper assembly 30 and the radiator assembly 40 to achieve a seal between the front bumper assembly 30 and the radiator assembly 40, thereby reducing the backflow of hot air discharged from the radiator assembly 40 to the air intake side and improving the cooling efficiency of the radiator assembly 40.

[0040] A seal 50 is provided on the side of the radiator air deflector body 11 facing the front bumper assembly 30. The seal 50 seals the radiator air deflector 10 to the front bumper assembly 30, improving the seal between the front bumper assembly 30 and the radiator assembly 40. The seal 50 may be, but is not limited to, a sealing strip (not shown). The sealing strip is bonded to the side of the radiator air deflector body 11 facing the front bumper assembly 30.

[0041] The radiator assembly 40 is detachably connected to the other side of the radiator air deflector body 11. This detachable connection can be achieved by snapping, plugging, or bolting. In one embodiment, the radiator assembly 40 and the radiator air deflector body 11 are mounted using at least two connection methods. For example, the radiator air deflector 10 is snapped onto the radiator assembly 40, and then bolted to the radiator assembly 40, thereby enabling assembly and disassembly of the radiator air deflector 10 and the radiator assembly 40.

[0042] In some embodiments, the vehicle also includes an engine assembly 20. An air intake window 1127 in the radiator air deflector 10 communicates with the radiator assembly 40 and the engine assembly 20, respectively. This allows cool air from the air inlet (not shown) at the radiator assembly 40 to be directed into the engine assembly 20 through the air intake window 1127, thereby improving the efficiency of the engine assembly 20. Specifically, the air intake window 1127 communicates with the intake manifold 201 in the engine assembly 20, enabling cool air circulation.

[0043] The terms "first", "second" and "third" in this application are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be understood as indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first", "second" and "third" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of these features. In the embodiments of the present application, all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back ...) are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication also changes accordingly. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but optionally also includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally also includes other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0044] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A radiator air deflector installed in a vehicle perpendicular to the direction of travel, characterized in that: The radiator comprises an air deflector body, wherein the air deflector body comprises: Air guide part; The calf cross beam portion is integrally formed with the wind guide portion, and an air guide channel is formed between the wind guide portion and the calf cross beam portion, and the air guide channel is used to guide the flow of air.

2. The radiator air guide plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The calf cross beam portion is provided with at least one auxiliary air intake portion for guiding air flow.

3. The radiator air guide plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The auxiliary air intake portion is an auxiliary air intake port.

4. The radiator air guide plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The calf cross beam portion includes a first calf mounting portion, a second calf mounting portion and a calf connecting portion, wherein the first calf mounting portion is integrally and vertically connected to one end of the calf connecting portion, and the second calf mounting portion is integrally and vertically connected to the other end of the calf connecting portion; The calf connecting portion includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end that are oppositely arranged along the traveling direction, and a height of the first connecting end in the vertical direction is higher than a height of the second connecting end in the vertical direction.

5. The radiator air guide plate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The wind guide portion includes a first wind guide portion, a second wind guide portion and a third wind guide portion, the first wind guide portion and the second wind guide portion are arranged opposite to each other, the first wind guide portion is integrally connected to one end of the third wind guide portion, and the second wind guide portion is integrally connected to the other end of the third wind guide portion; the first wind guide portion is integrally connected to the first calf mounting portion, and the second wind guide portion is integrally connected to the second calf mounting portion; The first calf mounting portion, the first wind guiding portion, the third wind guiding portion, the second wind guiding portion, the second calf mounting portion and the calf connecting portion are sequentially arranged to form the wind guiding channel.

6. The radiator air guide plate according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the air guiding channel along a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction is square or annular.

7. The radiator air guide plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one end of the upper portion of the air guide portion is provided with an air intake window portion for communicating with the engine assembly.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that: The invention comprises the radiator air guide plate as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that Also includes: A front bumper assembly is sealed and connected to one side of a radiator air deflector body of the radiator air deflector; The radiator assembly is detachably connected to the other side of the radiator air guide plate body in the radiator air guide plate.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that It also includes an engine assembly, and the air intake window portion in the radiator air guide plate is respectively connected to the radiator component and the engine assembly.