Sectional type fender

By designing segmented fenders, using snap structure or rotary shaft connection, the second fender can automatically unlock when impacted, avoiding excessively long fenders being interfered, solving the problem of safety hazards of existing fenders in complex environments and ensuring vehicle balance and safety.

CN222832920UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06GUANGZHOU JIDONG INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421972364.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-15
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-15

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Technical Problem

The length of the existing fender cannot be changed. When used in complex environments, excessively long fenders are easily interfered by external obstacles, resulting in the impact of vehicle balance and posing safety hazards.

Method used

A segmented fender is designed, including a first fender and a second fender, which is connected by a snap structure or a rotating shaft. When the second fender is subjected to an external impact force exceeding a preset value, it can automatically unlock the locking state, flip upward along the connection or separate from the first fender to avoid excessively long fenders being interfered.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the safety hazards caused by excessively long fenders being interfered with in off-road scenarios, ensuring vehicle balance and safety. At the same time, the second fender is easily reset after driving.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of mudguards in vehicle accessories, and relates to a sectional type mudguard which comprises a first mudguard and a second mudguard, a fixing structure is arranged at the fixing end of the first mudguard, and the first mudguard is arranged on a vehicle frame through the fixing structure; a connecting structure is arranged between the second mudguard and the first mudguard, the second mudguard is in elastic locking connection with the free end of the first mudguard through the connecting structure, and the connecting structure is used for releasing the locking state of the second mudguard when the connecting structure is subjected to external impact force exceeding a preset value. In a cross-country scene, according to the impact acting force, the second mudguard can be overturned upwards along the connecting position or separated from the first mudguard to fall off, and only the basic first mudguard is reserved to block soil or stones brought up by wheels; the problem that potential safety hazards are caused due to the fact that an overlong fender is prone to being interfered in a cross-country scene is effectively solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of mudguards in vehicle accessories, and in particular relates to a segmented mudguard. Background Art

[0002] The function of the fender is to prevent the sewage, mud or stones brought up by the rotation of the tire from splashing onto other parts of the vehicle, causing damage to other parts or affecting the appearance of the vehicle. Therefore, the fender is one of the important accessories of the vehicle.

[0003] Most existing fenders are one-piece injection-molded plastic parts, and the length of the fender cannot be changed. When used in off-road scenarios with more complex environments, an overly long fender is easily interfered with by bushes, branches, or stairs with a large drop that extend to the roadside. After the fender collides with an obstacle, it will undoubtedly affect the balance of the vehicle, posing a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the utility model provides a segmented fender to solve the problem that the length of the fender in the prior art cannot be changed. When used in off-road scenarios with more complex environments, the overly long fender is easily interfered by shrubs, branches or stairs with a large drop extending to the roadside, posing certain safety hazards.

[0005] One solution of the utility model provides a segmented fender, comprising a first fender and a second fender, wherein a fixing structure is provided at a fixed end of the first fender, and the first fender is arranged on a vehicle frame through the fixing structure;

[0006] A connecting structure is provided between the second fender and the first fender, and the second fender is elastically locked to the free end of the first fender via the connecting structure, and the connecting structure is used to release the locking state of the second fender when subjected to an external impact force exceeding a preset value.

[0007] In the present scheme, the first fender is fixed to the frame by a fixing structure, and the second fender is installed on the free end of the first fender by a connecting structure. The second fender serves as an extension of the first fender, and the first fender and the second fender are connected by an active connection, which can be specifically a rotating connection or an elastic locking connection. The elastic fixation of the second fender is achieved by the connecting structure. After the second fender is impacted or interfered, if the force exceeds the elastic fixing force provided by the connecting structure, the locking state of the second fender is released, and the second fender can be flipped upward along the connection or separated from the first fender, leaving only the basic first fender to block mud or stones brought up by the wheels.

[0008] It can be understood that in the segmented fender of this solution, the second fender can change its connection state according to the magnitude of the impact interference force in an off-road scenario, thereby preventing the excessively long fender from being interfered with in an off-road scenario and causing safety hazards.

[0009] In one embodiment, the connection structure is a snap-fit ​​structure, which includes a female buckle arranged at the free end of the first fender and a male buckle arranged at the fixed end of the second fender, and the male buckle is snap-connected to the female buckle.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connecting structure also includes a positioning assembly symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed end of the second fender, the positioning assembly having a supporting protrusion and a positioning protrusion, the supporting protrusion is arranged at the bottom of the inner side of the positioning assembly, the positioning protrusion is arranged at the top of the inner side of the positioning assembly, and the free end of the first fender is inserted between the supporting protrusion and the positioning protrusion.

[0011] In one embodiment, the female buckle is a first engaging groove provided on the upper surface of the free end of the first fender, and the male buckle is a first engaging buckle provided on the fixed end of the second fender;

[0012] The first engaging buckle is engaged with the first engaging groove to buckle and fix the first fender and the second fender.

[0013] In one embodiment, the connecting structure also includes a rotating shaft arranged on both sides of the free end of the first fender and a connecting bracket arranged on both sides of the fixed end of the second fender, and the connecting bracket is rotatably arranged on the rotating shaft to enable the second fender to be rotatably connected to the first fender.

[0014] In one embodiment, the female buckle is a second engaging groove provided on the lower surface of the free end of the first fender, and the male buckle is a limit plate and a second engaging buckle provided on the fixed end of the second fender;

[0015] The limiting plate abuts against the upper surface of the free end of the first fender, and the second engaging buckle is engaged with the second engaging groove, so that the first fender is buckled and fixed to the second fender.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first fender and the second fender are integrally formed structural parts, the connecting structure is a transition section between the first fender and the second fender, and the thickness and width of the connecting structure are both smaller than those of the first fender and the second fender.

[0017] In one embodiment, a curved protrusion is provided on the top of the first fender, and the curved protrusion extends from the fixed end to the free end of the first fender;

[0018] The bottom of the first fender forms a receiving cavity corresponding to the arc-shaped protrusion.

[0019] In one embodiment, first reinforcing ribs are provided on both sides of the arc-shaped protrusion; and second reinforcing ribs are provided at the free end of the arc-shaped protrusion close to the first fender.

[0020] In one embodiment, the fixed end of the first fender is provided with at least two mounting holes, the mounting holes penetrate the side of the first fender, and the top of the first fender forms a protective sleeve adapted to the mounting holes;

[0021] A connecting rod is arranged in the mounting hole, and the mounting hole, the protective sleeve and the connecting rod constitute the fixing structure.

[0022] In one embodiment, the fixed end of the first fender is further provided with a wire stop block, and the wire stop block is in an inverted J shape;

[0023] The opening of the wire limiting block faces the arc-shaped protrusion.

[0024] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the embodiments of the utility model also have the following advantages:

[0025] 1. The second fender is fixed to the free end of the first fender through a snap-fit ​​structure; when the second fender is hit, if the force of the collision exceeds the elastic fixing force provided by the connecting structure, the connecting structure fails, causing the second fender to automatically separate from the first fender, thereby preventing the excessively long fender from being interfered with in off-road scenarios and causing safety hazards.

[0026] 2. The second fender is fixed to the free end of the first fender through a snap structure; when the second fender is hit, if the force of the collision exceeds the elastic fixing force provided by the connecting structure, the connecting structure fails, causing the second fender to flip upward around the rotation axis, thereby preventing the excessively long fender from being interfered with in off-road scenarios and causing safety hazards, and the second fender is easy to reset after driving.

[0027] 3. In the one-piece segmented fender, since the thickness and width of the connecting structure are smaller than those of the first fender and the second fender, the second fender flips upward after a collision but does not fall off, thereby preventing the excessively long fender from being interfered with in off-road scenarios and causing safety hazards, and the second fender is easy to reset after driving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a segmented fender of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a first fender of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the second fender of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of the segmented fender of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 express Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the enlarged local structure at point A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram showing a first fender of another embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram showing a second fender of another embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 8 A connection schematic diagram showing a connection structure of another embodiment of the utility model.

[0037] The following are the descriptions of the reference numerals:

[0038] 1-first fender; 11-first bite groove; 12-rotation axis; 13-second bite groove; 101-arc-shaped protrusion; 102-accommodation cavity; 103-first reinforcing rib; 104-second reinforcing rib; 105-mounting hole; 106-protective sleeve; 107-wire limit block;

[0039] 2-second fender; 21-positioning assembly; 22-supporting protrusion; 23-positioning protrusion; 24-first bite buckle; 25-connecting bracket; 27-limiting plate; 26-second bite buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 One embodiment of the utility model provides a segmented fender, comprising a first fender 1 and a second fender 2, wherein a fixing structure is provided at a fixed end of the first fender 1, and the first fender 1 is arranged on a vehicle frame through the fixing structure;

[0043] A connecting structure is provided between the second fender 2 and the first fender 1, and the second fender 2 is elastically locked to the free end of the first fender 1 via the connecting structure, and the connecting structure is used to release the locking state of the second fender 2 when subjected to an external impact force exceeding a preset value.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first fender 1 is fixed to the frame through a fixing structure, and the second fender 2 is installed on the free end of the first fender 1 through a connecting structure. The second fender 2 serves as an extension of the first fender 1, and the first fender 1 and the second fender 2 are connected by an active connection, which can be a rotating connection or an elastic locking connection. The second fender 2 is elastically fixed by the connecting structure, so that after the second fender 2 is impacted or interfered, if the force exceeds the elastic fixing force provided by the connecting structure, the locking state of the second fender 2 is released, and the second fender 2 can be flipped upward along the connection or separated from the first fender 1, leaving only the basic first fender 1 to block the mud or stones brought up by the wheel.

[0045] It can be understood that in the segmented fender of this embodiment, the second fender 2 can change the connection state according to the magnitude of the impact interference force in the off-road scene, so as to avoid the excessively long fender being interfered with in the off-road scene and causing safety hazards.

[0046] In one scenario of this embodiment, the connection structure is a snap-on structure, which includes a female buckle arranged at the free end of the first fender 1 and a male buckle arranged at the fixed end of the second fender 2, and the male buckle is snap-connected to the female buckle.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] Based on Example 1, the connecting structure includes a positioning component 21 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed end of the second fender 2, the positioning component 21 has a supporting protrusion 22 and a positioning protrusion 23, the supporting protrusion 22 is arranged at the bottom of the inner side of the positioning component 21, the positioning protrusion 23 is arranged at the top of the inner side of the positioning component 21, and the free end of the first fender 1 is arranged between the supporting protrusion 22 and the positioning protrusion 23.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 2 In one embodiment of the utility model, the connection structure further includes a first engaging groove 11 provided on the upper surface of the free end of the first fender 1 and a first engaging buckle 24 provided on the fixed end of the second fender 2;

[0050] The first engaging buckle 24 is engaged with the first engaging groove 11 , so that the first fender 1 and the second fender 2 are buckled and fixed.

[0051] In this embodiment, the free end of the first fender 1 is inserted into the positioning assembly 21, and a supporting protrusion 22 and a positioning protrusion 23 are provided to support and position the free end of the first fender 1. When the first fender 1 is inserted into place, the first snap buckle 24 snaps into the first snap groove 11 to snap-fit ​​the first fender 1 and the second fender 2.

[0052] It can be understood that in this embodiment, the second fender 2 is fixed to the free end of the first fender 1 by a snap-fit ​​structure; when the second fender 2 is hit, if the force of the collision exceeds the elastic fixing force provided by the connecting structure, the connecting structure fails, causing the second fender 2 to automatically separate from the first fender 1, thereby avoiding the excessively long fender from being interfered with in off-road scenarios and causing safety hazards.

[0053] Example 3

[0054] Please refer to Figure 6-Figure 8 On the basis of Example 1, in one of the embodiments of the present utility model, the connection structure also includes a rotating shaft 12 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the free end of the first fender 1 and a connecting bracket 25 arranged on the fixed end of the second fender 2, and the connecting bracket 25 is rotatably arranged on the rotating shaft 12 so that the second fender 2 is rotatably connected to the first fender 1.

[0055] In one embodiment of the present utility model, the connection structure further includes a second bite groove 13 provided on the lower surface of the free end of the first fender 1, a limit plate 27 provided on the fixed end of the second fender 2, and a second bite buckle 26;

[0056] The limiting plate 27 abuts against the upper surface of the free end of the first fender 1 , and the second engaging buckle 26 engages with the second engaging groove 13 , so that the first fender 1 and the second fender 2 are buckled and fixed.

[0057] In this embodiment, the second fender 2 is rotatably connected to the first fender 1 via a connecting structure, and the limiting plate 27 is used to limit the second fender 2 so that it can only rotate along the rotating axis 12 on the upper surface of the free end of the first fender 1. When the second fender 2 is flipped to the lowest position, the second engaging buckle 26 engages with the second engaging groove 13, so that the first fender 1 and the second fender 2 are buckled and fixed.

[0058] It can be understood that in this embodiment, the second fender 2 is fixed to the free end of the first fender 1 by a snap-fit ​​structure; when the second fender 2 is hit, if the force of the collision exceeds the elastic fixing force provided by the connecting structure, the connecting structure fails, causing the second fender 2 to flip upward around the rotation axis 12, thereby preventing the excessively long fender from being interfered with in off-road scenarios and causing safety hazards, and the second fender 2 is easy to reset after driving.

[0059] Example 4

[0060] On the basis of Example 1, in one of the embodiments of the present utility model, the first fender 1 and the second fender 2 are integrally formed structural parts, the connecting structure is a transition section between the first fender 1 and the second fender 2, and the thickness and width of the connecting structure are both smaller than those of the first fender 1 and the second fender 2.

[0061] In this embodiment, since the thickness and width of the connecting structure are smaller than those of the first fender 1 and the second fender 2, the second fender 2 flips upward after a collision but does not fall off, thereby preventing the excessively long fender from being interfered with in off-road scenarios and causing safety hazards, and the second fender 2 is easy to reset after driving.

[0062] Example 5

[0063] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 8 , based on embodiments 1-4, an arc-shaped protrusion 101 is provided on the top of the first fender 1, and the arc-shaped protrusion 101 extends from the fixed end to the free end of the first fender 1;

[0064] The bottom of the first fender 1 forms a receiving cavity 102 corresponding to the arc-shaped protrusion 101 .

[0065] It can be understood that the arc-shaped protrusion 101 extending from the fixed end to the free end of the first fender 1 can increase the structural strength of the first fender 1 and make the first fender 1 more beautiful; and the first fender 1 forms a corresponding accommodating cavity 102, which can temporarily accommodate more mud brought up by the wheels while avoiding the wheels, thereby preventing excessive mud accumulated at the bottom of the first fender 1 from affecting the rotation of the wheels.

[0066] In one embodiment of the present invention, first reinforcing ribs 103 are provided on both sides of the arc-shaped protrusion 101 ; and second reinforcing ribs 104 are provided at the free end of the arc-shaped protrusion 101 close to the first fender 1 .

[0067] It can be understood that the first reinforcing rib 103 is used to strengthen the overall structure of the first fender 1, so that the first fender 1 can effectively block the mud or stones brought up by the wheels; at the same time, the second reinforcing rib 104 enhances the structural strength of the free end of the first fender 1 to prevent the connection position from being deflected, so that the second fender 2 can be flipped upward along the connection or separated from the first fender 1.

[0068] In one embodiment of the present invention, at least two mounting holes 105 are provided at the fixed end of the first fender 1, the mounting holes 105 penetrate the side of the first fender 1, and a protective sleeve 106 adapted to the mounting holes 105 is formed at the top of the first fender 1;

[0069] A connecting rod is disposed in the mounting hole 105 , and the mounting hole 105 , the protective sleeve 106 and the connecting rod constitute the fixing structure.

[0070] It can be understood that the fixed end of the first fender 1 is provided with at least two mounting holes 105 for enhancing the fixing effect of the fixing structure, and the connecting rod arranged inside the mounting hole 105 is used to connect the first fender 1 and the frame; and the protective sleeve 106 is used to prevent the connecting rod from being exposed on the upper surface of the first fender 1, while improving the installation and positioning effect of the connecting rod on the first fender 1.

[0071] In one embodiment of the present utility model, the fixed end of the first fender 1 is further provided with a wire stopper 107, and the wire stopper 107 is in an inverted J shape;

[0072] The opening of the wire limiting block 107 faces the arc-shaped protrusion 101 .

[0073] It can be understood that by inserting the wire harness between the wire limiting block 107 and the arc-shaped protrusion 101 and inserting the wire harness into the opening of the wire limiting block 107, the wire harness can be limited by the wire limiting block 107 to prevent the wire harness from being scattered.

[0074] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the patent scope of the utility model. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the utility model specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or directly / indirectly used in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A segmented fender, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises a first fender (1) and a second fender (2), wherein a fixing structure is provided at a fixing end of the first fender (1), and the first fender (1) is arranged on a vehicle frame via the fixing structure; A connection structure is provided between the second fender (2) and the first fender (1), and the second fender (2) is elastically locked to the free end of the first fender (1) via the connection structure, and the connection structure is used to release the locking state of the second fender (2) when subjected to an external impact force exceeding a preset value.

2. The segmented fender according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection structure is a snap-fit ​​structure, comprising a female buckle arranged at the free end of the first fender (1) and a male buckle arranged at the fixed end of the second fender (2), the male buckle being snap-fitted to the female buckle.

3. The segmented fender according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connection structure further comprises positioning components (21) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed end of the second fender (2), wherein the positioning components (21) have a supporting protrusion (22) and a positioning protrusion (23). The supporting protrusion (22) is arranged at the bottom of the inner side of the positioning assembly (21), the positioning convex block (23) is arranged at the top of the inner side of the positioning assembly (21), and the free end of the first fender (1) is inserted between the supporting protrusion (22) and the positioning convex block (23).

4. The segmented fender according to claim 3, characterized in that: The female buckle is a first engaging groove (11) provided on the upper surface of the free end of the first fender (1), and the male buckle is a first engaging buckle (24) provided on the fixed end of the second fender (2); The first engaging buckle (24) is engaged with the first engaging groove (11) so that the first fender (1) and the second fender (2) are buckled and fixed.

5. The segmented fender according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connection structure further comprises a rotating shaft (12) arranged on both sides of the free end of the first fender (1) and a connecting bracket (25) arranged on both sides of the fixed end of the second fender (2); the connecting bracket (25) is rotatably arranged on the rotating shaft (12) so that the second fender (2) is rotatably connected to the first fender (1).

6. The segmented fender according to claim 5, characterized in that: The female buckle is a second engaging groove (13) provided on the lower surface of the free end of the first fender (1), and the male buckle is a second engaging buckle (26) provided on the second fender (2); The second engaging buckle (26) is engaged with the second engaging groove (13) so that the first fender (1) and the second fender (2) are buckled and fixed.

7. The segmented fender according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fender (1) and the second fender (2) are integrally formed structural parts, the connecting structure is a transition section between the first fender (1) and the second fender (2), and the thickness and width of the connecting structure are both smaller than those of the first fender (1) and the second fender (2).

8. The segmented fender according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The top of the first fender (1) is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion (101), and the arc-shaped protrusion (101) extends from the fixed end to the free end of the first fender (1); The bottom of the first fender (1) forms a receiving cavity (102) corresponding to the arc-shaped protrusion (101); First reinforcing ribs (103) are provided on both sides of the arc-shaped protrusion (101); and second reinforcing ribs (104) are provided at the free end of the arc-shaped protrusion (101) close to the first fender (1).

9. The segmented fender according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixed end of the first fender (1) is provided with at least two mounting holes (105), the mounting holes (105) penetrate the side of the first fender (1), and the top of the first fender (1) forms a protective sleeve (106) adapted to the mounting holes (105); A connecting rod is arranged in the mounting hole (105), and the mounting hole (105), the protective sleeve (106) and the connecting rod constitute the fixing structure.

10. The segmented fender according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixed end of the first fender (1) is also provided with a wire limiting block (107), and the wire limiting block (107) is in an inverted J shape; The opening of the wire limiting block (107) faces the arc-shaped protrusion (101).