Reinforcing supporting structure of supporting rod and vehicle with reinforcing supporting structure

By setting reinforcement and support at the installation point of the car back door strut, the force is transmitted to the C-pillar reinforcement plate, the problem of insufficient stiffness and strength of the flow tank is solved, and the installation strength and driving experience are improved.

CN222832917UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202421920713.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-08
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-08

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Technical Problem

The installation point of the existing car back door struts is insufficient in the rigidity and strength of the flow tank on the rear of the car body, resulting in sheet metal tearing problems that may occur during the durability test, reducing the driving experience.

Method used

By providing reinforcement and support on the flow tank, a strong support structure and force transmission path are formed, and the force from the support rod on the flow tank is transmitted to the C-pillar reinforcement plate to avoid stress deformation of the flow tank.

Benefits of technology

The installation strength of the strut installation point is improved, the deformation of the flow tank and the rear sides of the vehicle body is avoided, the displacement is reduced, the noise transmission function (NTF) level at the rear of the vehicle body is improved, and the driving pleasure is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a reinforcing supporting structure of a supporting rod and a vehicle with the reinforcing supporting structure, and relates to the field of automobile parts. The reinforcing and supporting structure is used for installing and supporting a supporting rod of a back door and specifically comprises a supporting piece, a gutter channel and a C column reinforcing plate, the gutter channel is installed on the rear portion of the C column reinforcing plate, the supporting rod can be installed and supported, one end of the supporting piece is connected with the gutter channel, and the other end of the supporting piece is connected with the side portion of the C column reinforcing plate. A strong supporting structure and a force transmission path can be formed, the installation strength of the supporting rod installation point is improved, force from the supporting rod on the gutter channel is transmitted to the C column reinforcing plate, the gutter channel is prevented from being deformed due to stress, and the NTF level of the rear portion of a vehicle body is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automobile parts, in particular to a reinforcement support structure of a strut and a vehicle having the same. Background Art

[0002] Hatchback station wagons and SUVs all have tailgate struts. The body mounting point of the tailgate strut is usually located on the bottom or side of the gutter on both sides of the rear body, and is connected to the surrounding components through the strut mounting plate. Therefore, the gutter positions on both sides of the rear body need to withstand a large force, especially for some models, which are affected by the shape and the position of the strut arrangement, and need to withstand greater forces than other models. If the mounting point of the tailgate strut on the gutter is not stiff and strong enough, it will cause sheet metal tearing problems in the gutter and both sides of the rear of the entire body during the durability test of the tailgate strut, reducing the driving experience. Therefore, how to effectively improve the strength of the strut mounting point is the focus of vehicle design. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the utility model provides a reinforced support structure of a strut and a vehicle having the same, wherein the reinforced support structure of the strut can provide a stronger support structure for the strut, improve the installation strength of the strut mounting point, transfer the force from the strut on the water flow channel to the C-pillar reinforcement plate, avoid deformation of the water flow channel due to force, and improve the NTF (noise transfer function) level of the rear part of the vehicle body.

[0004] The utility model provides a reinforcing support structure of a support rod, which is used for installing a support rod supporting a tailgate, and specifically comprises a support member, a water flow groove, and a C-pillar reinforcement plate. The water flow groove is installed at the rear of the C-pillar reinforcement plate and can be installed to support the support rod. One end of the support member is connected to the water flow groove, and the other end of the support member is connected to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate.

[0005] Furthermore, it also includes a mounting member, which is mounted on the inner wall of the water trough, and the support rod can be connected to the mounting member.

[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a reinforcement member, which is installed on the outer wall of the water flow channel, and one end of the support member is connected to the water flow channel through the reinforcement member.

[0007] Furthermore, the reinforcement includes a first reinforcement portion and a second reinforcement portion, the second reinforcement portion is connected to the bottom of the first reinforcement portion and extends from the bottom of the first reinforcement portion in a direction away from the support member, the first reinforcement portion is installed on the outer side wall of the water trough, and the second reinforcement portion is installed between the bottom of the water trough and the C-pillar reinforcement plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the support member includes a first support portion and a second support portion, one end of the first support portion is provided with a mounting ear extending outward from both sides of the end portion, the first support portion is connected to the water flow channel through the mounting ear, the other end of the first support portion is connected to one end of the second support portion, and the other end of the second support portion is connected to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the first supporting portion includes a first top plate and two first side plates, the first top plate is tilted downward from top to bottom, the top ends of the two first side plates are connected to the two sides of the first top plate, and extend vertically downward from the two sides of the first top plate, the bottom ends of the two first side plates are connected to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate, and the mounting ears are respectively arranged at one end of the two first side plates.

[0010] Furthermore, the second supporting portion includes a connecting portion and a fitting portion, one end of the connecting portion is connected to the inner wall of the first supporting portion, and the bottom end of the connecting portion is connected to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate, the other end of the connecting portion is connected to one end of the fitting portion, and the fitting portion is connected to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the connecting portion includes a second top plate and two second side plates, the second top plate is tilted downward from top to bottom, the top ends of the two second side plates are connected to the two sides of the second top plate, and extend vertically downward from the two sides of the second top plate, and the bottom ends of the two second side plates are connected to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate.

[0012] Furthermore, a bending portion is provided on the connecting portion, and the bending portion is arranged in the middle of the connecting portion, forming a step in the middle of the connecting portion, and one end of the connecting portion close to the first supporting portion is fixed to the inner wall of the first supporting portion, and the step is in contact with one end of the first supporting portion away from the water flow channel, and the upper surface of the first supporting portion is flush with the upper surface of the end of the connecting portion away from the first supporting portion.

[0013] The utility model also provides a vehicle, comprising a tailgate assembly, wherein the tailgate assembly comprises the reinforcing support structure of the support rod as described above.

[0014] Compared with the existing technology, the utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] The utility model provides a reinforced support structure of a strut and a vehicle having the same. By arranging a reinforcement piece, the thickness of the water trough is increased, the installation strength of the strut installation point is improved, and the water trough is prevented from being deformed by force. In addition, by arranging a support piece, the support piece includes a first support part and a second support part, one end of the first support part is connected to the reinforcement piece, and the second support part is connected to the C-pillar reinforcement plate, so that the force from the strut on the water trough is transmitted to the C-pillar reinforcement plate through the first support part and the second support part, forming a stronger support structure and force transmission path, avoiding deformation of the water trough and both sides of the rear part of the vehicle body, reducing displacement, improving the NTF level of the rear part of the vehicle body, and enhancing driving pleasure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a reinforcing support structure of a brace provided by the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of the local structure in

[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the reinforcement member and the support member in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the reinforcement member in the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the support member in the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first supporting part in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second supporting part in the utility model.

[0023] Among them: 10-strut; 20-support member; 21-first supporting part; 211-mounting ear; 212-first top plate; 213-first side plate; 22-second supporting part; 221-connecting part; 221a-second top plate; 221b-second side plate; 221c-bending part; 222-fitting part; 222a-opening; 222b-structural adhesive; 30-water flow groove; 40-C-pillar reinforcement plate; 41-triangular window; 50-mounting member; 60-reinforcement member; 61-first reinforcement part; 62-second reinforcement part; 70-projection welding nut; 80-mounting hole; 90-screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] 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.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or position relationship indicated in the description is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the referred parts or elements must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0026] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The utility model provides a reinforcing support structure of a support rod, which is used to install a support rod 10 supporting a back door, and specifically includes a support member 20, a water trough 30, a C-pillar reinforcement plate 40, a mounting member 50, and a reinforcement member 60. The water trough 30 is installed on the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 and extends downward and backward. The mounting member 50 is installed on the inner wall of the water trough 30. The mounting member 50 is specifically a plate-shaped structure, which is arranged parallel to the length direction of the water trough 30. The support rod 10 is connected to the mounting member 50 and extends along the water trough 30. The reinforcement member 60 is installed on the outer wall of the water trough 30. One end of the support member 20 is connected to the reinforcement member 60, and the other end is connected to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40. The reinforced support structure provided by the utility model can improve the installation strength of the installation point of the support rod 10 by setting the reinforcement member 60, and avoid the water flow channel 30 from being deformed by force. By setting the support member 20 and connecting the two ends of the support member 20 with the reinforcement member 60 and the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 respectively, a stronger support structure and force transmission path are formed, which can disperse the force from the support rod 10 on the water flow channel 30, avoid deformation of the water flow channel 30 and both sides of the rear part of the vehicle body, reduce the displacement, and improve the NTF level of the rear part of the vehicle body.

[0027] Furthermore, if Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a projection welding nut 70 is provided at one end of the support member 20, and a mounting hole 80 corresponding to the projection welding nut 70 is provided on the mounting member 50, the reinforcement member 60, and the water trough 30, and the positions of the mounting holes 80 on the mounting member 50, the reinforcement member 60, and the water trough 30 correspond to each other. The screw 90 passes through the mounting member 50, the reinforcement member 60, and the mounting holes 80 on the water trough 30 in sequence, and is screwed with the projection welding nut 70 at one end of the support member 20, so as to fix the mounting member 50, the reinforcement member 60, and one end of the support member 20 to the water trough 30. Since the reinforcement member 60 increases the thickness of the water trough 30, the installation strength of the mounting point of the support rod 10 can be improved to prevent the water trough 30 from being deformed by force.

[0028] Please continue reading Figure 3 and Figure 4The reinforcement 60 includes a first reinforcement portion 61 and a second reinforcement portion 62. The second reinforcement portion 62 is connected to the bottom of the first reinforcement portion 61 and extends from the bottom of the first reinforcement portion 61 in a direction away from the support member 20. The first reinforcement portion 61 is installed on the outer wall of the water trough 30, and the second reinforcement portion 62 is installed between the bottom of the water trough 30 and the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40. Specifically, the first reinforcement portion 61 is welded to the outer wall of the water trough 30, and the second reinforcement portion 62 is welded to the bottom of the water trough 30. The settings of the first reinforcement portion 61 and the second reinforcement portion 62 respectively increase the thickness of the side wall and the bottom of the water trough 30, thereby improving the installation strength of the mounting point of the support rod 10 and preventing the water trough 30 from being deformed by force.

[0029] See also Figure 5 The support member 20 includes a first support portion 21 and a second support portion 22. The first support portion 21 extends along the width direction of the automobile, and the second support portion 22 extends forward and outward from the first support portion 21. One end of the first support portion 21 is provided with a mounting ear 211 extending outward from both sides of the end, and the projection welding nut 70 is arranged on the mounting ear 211. The first support portion 21 is connected to the reinforcement member 60 through the mounting ear 211, and the other end of the first support portion 21 is connected to one end of the second support portion 22, and the other end of the second support portion 22 is connected to the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40. The first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22 can be welded together. The force received by the support rod 10 will be transmitted to the first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22 through the water flow groove 30 and the reinforcement member 60, and finally transmitted to the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40. Since the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 has a large mass and can generate a large inertia, it can restrain the vibration of the back door, avoid deformation of the water flow groove 30 and the positions on both sides of the rear of the entire vehicle body, and reduce the displacement.

[0030] See also Figure 6The first support portion 21 includes a first top plate 212 and two first side plates 213. The first top plate 212 is tilted downward from top to bottom. The top ends of the two first side plates 213 are connected to the two sides of the first top plate 212 and extend vertically downward from the two sides of the first top plate 212. The bottom ends of the two first side plates 213 are connected to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40. Specifically, the bottom of the first side plate 213 can be welded to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 by welding. The mounting ears 211 are respectively arranged at one end of the two first side plates 213. The mounting ears 211 extend vertically outward from one end of the two first side plates 213, so that the first support portion 21 forms a "T"-shaped structure as a whole, thereby improving the support strength of the first support portion 21. In addition, the cross section of the first support portion 21 is generally U-shaped, and its open end is connected to the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40, so that a closed structure can be formed, further improving the support strength of the first support portion 21. In addition, the inclined setting of the first top plate 212 can facilitate the transmission of force, transferring the force from the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 to the side end with a larger area, and effectively dispersing the force from the support rod 10 on the water channel 30.

[0031] See also Figure 7 The structure of the second support portion 22 is designed according to the structure of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40. Specifically, the second support portion 22 includes a connecting portion 221 and a fitting portion 222. One end of the connecting portion 221 is connected to the inner wall of the first support portion 21, and the bottom end is connected to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40. The bottom end of the connecting portion 221 can be welded to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 by welding. The other end of the connecting portion 221 is connected to one end of the fitting portion 222, and the fitting portion 222 is connected to the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40. The connection part 221 is configured to transmit the force from the first support part 21 and to disperse the force from the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40. Therefore, the structure of the connection part 221 is similar to that of the first support part 21, specifically including a second top plate 221a and two second side plates 221b. The second top plate 221a is tilted from top to bottom, and the tilt degree is basically the same as that of the first top plate 212. The top ends of the two second side plates 221b are connected to the two sides of the second top plate 221a and extend vertically downward from the two sides of the second top 221a. The bottom ends of the two second side plates 221b are connected to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40, and the two can be welded into one. The fitting part 222 is welded to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40, and the force is dispersed to the entire side wall of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 through the fitting part 222. In order to ensure the firmness of the connection between the fitting portion 222 and the side wall of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 , a structural adhesive 222 b is further provided on the fitting portion 222 , and the structural adhesive 222 b can be used to reinforce the places where welding cannot reach.

[0032] Furthermore, since the first support portion 21 has a certain thickness, and the connecting portion 221 is connected to the inner wall of the other end of the first support portion 21, in order to ensure that the force can be smoothly transmitted after the connection, a bending portion 221c is provided on the connecting portion 221, so that the end of the connecting portion 221 close to the first support portion 21 and the end away from the first support portion 21 form a step, so that after the second support portion 22 is connected to the first support portion 21, the other end of the first support portion 21 just contacts or abuts against the step, and the upper surface of the end of the connecting portion 221 away from the first support portion 21 can be flush with the upper surface of the first support portion 21, so that the force can be smoothly transmitted between the first top plate 212 and the second top plate 221a. The other end of the fitting portion 222 is provided with an opening facing the triangular window 41 (see Figure 1 ) has a U-shaped opening 222a, and both ends of the opening 222a are connected to the two sides of a corner of the triangular window 41, further improving the connection strength between the fitting portion 222 and the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40.

[0033] From the above description, it can be known that the utility model provides a reinforced support structure of the strut, which increases the thickness of the water trough 30 and improves the installation strength of the installation point of the strut 10 by setting the reinforcement member 60, thereby avoiding the deformation of the water trough 30 due to force; in addition, by setting the support member 20, the support member 20 includes a first support portion 21 and a second support portion 22, one end of the first support portion 21 is connected to the reinforcement member 60 on the rear side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40, and the second support portion 22 is connected to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40, so that the force from the strut 10 on the water trough 30 can be transmitted to the C-pillar reinforcement plate 40 through the first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22, thereby forming a stronger support structure and force transmission path, avoiding deformation of the water trough 30 and both sides of the rear part of the vehicle body, reducing displacement, improving the NTF level of the rear part of the vehicle body, and enhancing driving pleasure.

[0034] The utility model also provides a vehicle, including a tailgate assembly, wherein the tailgate assembly includes a reinforcing support structure of the support rod as described above. For other technical features of the tailgate assembly and the vehicle, please refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0035] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention in any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any technician familiar with the profession can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes using the technical contents disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A support rod reinforcement structure for installing a support rod (10) for supporting a back door, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support member (20), a water flow groove (30), and a C-pillar reinforcement plate (40); the water flow groove (30) is installed at the rear of the C-pillar reinforcement plate (40) and can be installed to support the support rod (10); one end of the support member (20) is connected to the water flow groove (30), and the other end of the support member (20) is connected to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate (40).

2. The reinforced support structure of the brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a mounting member (50), wherein the mounting member (50) is mounted on the inner wall of the water flow channel (30), and the support rod (10) can be connected to the mounting member (50).

3. The reinforced support structure of the brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a reinforcing member (60), wherein the reinforcing member (60) is mounted on the outer wall of the water flow channel (30), and one end of the supporting member (20) is connected to the water flow channel (30) via the reinforcing member (60).

4. The reinforced support structure of the brace according to claim 3, characterized in that: The reinforcement member (60) comprises a first reinforcement portion (61) and a second reinforcement portion (62), wherein the second reinforcement portion (62) is connected to the bottom of the first reinforcement portion (61) and extends from the bottom of the first reinforcement portion (61) in a direction away from the support member (20), the first reinforcement portion (61) is mounted on the outer side wall of the water flow channel (30), and the second reinforcement portion (62) is mounted between the bottom of the water flow channel (30) and the C-pillar reinforcement plate (40).

5. The reinforced support structure of the brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support member (20) comprises a first support portion (21) and a second support portion (22); one end of the first support portion (21) is provided with mounting ears (211) extending outward from both sides of the end portion; the first support portion (21) is connected to the water flow channel (30) via the mounting ears (211); the other end of the first support portion (21) is connected to one end of the second support portion (22); and the other end of the second support portion (22) is connected to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate (40).

6. The reinforced support structure of the brace according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first supporting portion (21) comprises a first top plate (212) and two first side plates (213); the first top plate (212) is arranged to be inclined from top to bottom; the top ends of the two first side plates (213) are connected to the two sides of the first top plate (212) and extend vertically downward from the two sides of the first top plate (212); the bottom ends of the two first side plates (213) are connected to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate (40); and the mounting ears (211) are respectively arranged on one end of the two first side plates (213).

7. The reinforced support structure of the brace according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second supporting portion (22) comprises a connecting portion (221) and a fitting portion (222), one end of the connecting portion (221) is connected to the inner wall of the first supporting portion (21), and the bottom end of the connecting portion (221) is connected to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate (40), the other end of the connecting portion (221) is connected to one end of the fitting portion (222), and the fitting portion (222) is connected to the side of the C-pillar reinforcement plate (40).

8. The reinforced support structure of the brace according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting portion (221) comprises a second top plate (221a) and two second side plates (221b), wherein the second top plate (221a) is arranged to be inclined from top to bottom, the top ends of the two second side plates (221b) are connected to the two sides of the second top plate (221a) and extend vertically downward from the two sides of the second top plate (221a), and the bottom ends of the two second side plates (221b) are connected to the top of the C-pillar reinforcement plate (40).

9. The reinforced support structure of the brace according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting portion (221) is provided with a bending portion (221c), the bending portion (221c) being arranged in the middle of the connecting portion (221), and a step being formed in the middle of the connecting portion (221); one end of the connecting portion (221) close to the first supporting portion (21) is fixed to the inner wall of the first supporting portion (21), the step is in contact with one end of the first supporting portion (21) away from the water flow channel (30), and the upper surface of the first supporting portion (21) is flush with the upper surface of one end of the connecting portion (221) away from the first supporting portion (21).

10. A vehicle, comprising a back door assembly, characterized in that: The tailgate assembly comprises a reinforcing support structure of the support rod as claimed in any one of claims 1-9.