Front millimeter wave radar support structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a front millimeter-wave radar support structure, which is mounted at a grating at the lower part of a front anti-collision beam of an automobile and comprises a mounting support fixedly assembled with the front anti-collision beam of the automobile, the radar switching support is assembled and fixed on the mounting support, and the front millimeter wave radar is assembled and fixed on the radar switching support. The support structure meets the lightweight design requirement, the process is simple, the manufacturing cost is low, implementation is easy, the strength is increased, the modality is increased, the weight is reduced, and the support is convenient to disassemble and maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobiles, in particular to a novel front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure. Background Art

[0002] Intelligent driving environment perception sensors mainly include cameras, ultrasonic radars, millimeter-wave radars, lidars, etc. As one of the core sensors, millimeter-wave radars can use the reflection of electromagnetic waves to detect and measure information such as the position and speed of target objects. Compared with other sensing devices, millimeter-wave radars have the unique advantages of small size, light weight, long detection range, low price, and can be normally used in bad weather such as rain, snow, fog, haze, and sandstorms. They have strong penetration ability and can work all-weather. They can also achieve functions such as vehicle collision avoidance, automatic parking, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning, and are favored by many users. With the continuous development of automotive intelligent driving technology, consumers' demand for intelligent driving configurations and functions is increasing, and millimeter-wave radars will become essential products for automotive intelligent driving.

[0003] Therefore, in order to meet the technical requirements of platformization, cost reduction, and cycle shortening for the front millimeter-wave radar bracket, those skilled in the art urgently need to develop a novel front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a novel front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure, which meets the requirements of lightweight design, has simple process, low manufacturing cost, is easy to implement, increased strength, increased modality, reduced weight, and is convenient for bracket disassembly and maintenance.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure of the utility model, which is installed at the grille at the lower part of the front bumper beam of the vehicle. The bracket structure includes:

[0007] An installation bracket fixedly assembled with the front bumper beam of the vehicle; and

[0008] A radar adapter bracket fixedly assembled on the installation bracket, and the front millimeter-wave radar is fixedly assembled on the radar adapter bracket.

[0009] Further, the installation bracket is an integrally formed structure, and the installation bracket includes:

[0010] A first installation bracket structure cooperating with the radar adapter bracket; and

[0011] A second installation bracket structure formed by bending and extending towards the rear side of the installation bracket;

[0012] The end of the second mounting bracket structure has a fixing hole for the radar mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is assembled and fixed to the fixing hole of the radar mounting bracket through bolts with the front anti-collision beam of the vehicle.

[0013] Furthermore, two reinforcing ribs are symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the second mounting bracket structure, and the second mounting bracket structure is recessed inward to form the reinforcing ribs.

[0014] Furthermore, a weight-reducing opening is machined at the position of the second mounting bracket structure between the two reinforcing ribs.

[0015] Furthermore, projection welding nuts are arranged at the positions where the first mounting bracket structure cooperates with the radar adapter bracket, and the radar adapter bracket is assembled and fixed to the projection welding nuts of the first mounting bracket structure through fasteners.

[0016] Furthermore, the radar adapter bracket is provided with a radar clamping structure for assembling and fixing with the front millimeter-wave radar;

[0017] The middle position of the radar adapter bracket is provided as a hollowed-out part, and the hollowed-out part is configured as a mounting port and a heat dissipation port for the radar wire harness plug.

[0018] Furthermore, a radar mounting limit structure is arranged at the position of the hollowed-out part of the radar adapter bracket close to the radar clamping structure;

[0019] The radar mounting limit structure is a corrugated plate structure with a part protruding forward, and a limit end is arranged at the protruding position of the radar mounting limit structure;

[0020] The back of the front millimeter-wave radar abuts against the limit end.

[0021] Furthermore, a plurality of grid-shaped strengthening parts are arranged on the border of the radar adapter bracket.

[0022] In the above technical solution, a front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure provided by the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The bracket structure of the present utility model meets the requirements of lightweight design, has simple process, low manufacturing cost, is easy to implement, increases strength, increases modality, reduces weight, and is convenient for bracket disassembly and maintenance. Description of the Drawings

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 Front view of the front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 Rear view of the front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 Side view of the front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure disclosed in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0030] Mounting bracket; 2. Radar adapter bracket;

[0031] 101. First mounting bracket structure; 102. Second mounting bracket structure; 103. Radar mounting bracket fixing hole; 104. Reinforcing rib; 105. Weight reduction port;

[0032] 201. Radar clamping structure; 202. Limiting end; 203. Radar adapter bracket mounting hole; 204. Reinforcing part; 205. Projection welding nut; 206. Hollow part. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] See Figures 1 to 4 as shown;

[0035] A front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure in this embodiment, the bracket structure is installed at the grille at the lower part of the front bumper beam of the vehicle, and the bracket structure includes:

[0036] A mounting bracket 1 fixedly assembled with the front bumper beam of the vehicle; and

[0037] A radar adapter bracket 2 fixedly assembled on the mounting bracket 1, and the front millimeter-wave radar is fixedly assembled on the radar adapter bracket 2.

[0038] Specifically, this embodiment discloses a bracket structure suitable for mounting a front millimeter-wave radar at the grille position at the lower part of the front bumper beam of the vehicle; it includes a mounting bracket 1 and a radar adapter bracket 2 provided on the mounting bracket 1. The mounting bracket 1 is fixedly assembled with the front bumper beam of the vehicle, and the front millimeter-wave radar is assembled on the vehicle through the radar adapter bracket 2 at the lower part of the mounting bracket 1.

[0039] Preferably, the mounting bracket 1 of this embodiment is an integrally formed structure, and the mounting bracket 1 includes:

[0040] A first mounting bracket structure 101 that cooperates with the radar adapter bracket 2; and

[0041] A second mounting bracket structure 102 that bends and extends towards the rear side of the mounting bracket 1;

[0042] The end of the second mounting bracket structure 102 has a radar mounting bracket fixing hole 103, and the mounting bracket 1 is assembled and fixed to the radar mounting bracket fixing hole 103 through bolts with the front bumper beam of the vehicle.

[0043] This embodiment further defines the structure of the mounting bracket 1. The mounting bracket 1 is arranged at the front bumper beam and can be lengthened or shortened according to requirements to achieve platformization. The mounting bracket 1 of this embodiment is divided into a first mounting bracket structure 101 and a second mounting bracket structure 102. Among them, the first mounting bracket structure 101 and the second mounting bracket structure 102 are integrally formed structures. The first mounting bracket structure 101 is the part that cooperates with the radar adapter bracket 2, and the second mounting bracket structure 102 is the part that cooperates with the front bumper beam.

[0044] Preferably, two reinforcing ribs 104 are symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the second mounting bracket structure 102 of this embodiment, and the second mounting bracket structure 102 is recessed inward to form the reinforcing ribs 104. In order to improve the structural strength of the mounting bracket 1, the reinforcing ribs 104 are designed.

[0045] Preferably, a weight reduction opening 105 is processed at the position between the two reinforcing ribs 104 of the second mounting bracket structure 102 of this embodiment. The lightweight design is achieved through the weight reduction opening 105.

[0046] Preferably, a projection welding nut 205 is arranged at the position where the first mounting bracket structure 101 cooperates with the radar adapter bracket 2 of this embodiment, and the radar adapter bracket 2 is assembled and fixed to the projection welding nut 205 of the first mounting bracket structure 101 through fasteners. In order to facilitate the installation of the radar adapter bracket 2, a projection welding nut 205 is arranged at the corresponding position of the first mounting bracket structure 101 in this embodiment to realize the assembly and fixation of the radar adapter bracket 2 through fasteners.

[0047] Preferably, the radar adapter bracket 2 of this embodiment is provided with a radar clamping structure 201 for assembling and fixing with the front millimeter-wave radar; the middle position of the radar adapter bracket 2 is set as a hollow part 206, and the hollow part 206 is configured as a radar wire harness plug-in installation port and a heat dissipation port.

[0048] Preferably, a radar installation limiting structure is provided at a position of the hollow portion 206 of the radar adapter bracket 2 close to the radar clamping structure 201; the radar installation limiting structure is a corrugated plate structure partially protruding forward, and a limiting end 202 is provided at the protruding position of the radar installation limiting structure; in this embodiment, multiple limiting ends 202 are provided on the radar adapter bracket 2, which can assist the radar to be assembled in place. The back of the front millimeter-wave radar abuts against the limiting end 202.

[0049] In order to further improve the structural strength of the radar adapter bracket 2, prevent deformation, and improve the modal. Multiple grid-shaped strengthening portions 204 are provided on the frame of the radar adapter bracket 2.

[0050] In the above technical solution, a front millimeter-wave radar bracket structure provided by the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0051] The bracket structure of the present utility model meets the requirements of lightweight design, has simple process, low manufacturing cost, is easy to implement, increased strength, increased modal, reduced weight, and is convenient for bracket disassembly and maintenance.

[0052] Only some exemplary embodiments of the present utility model have been described by way of illustration above. Undoubtedly, for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the described embodiments can be modified in various different ways. Therefore, the above drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. The front millimeter wave radar bracket structure is characterized by: The support structure is installed at the grille at the lower part of the front anti-collision beam of the automobile, and the support structure includes: A mounting bracket (1) assembled and fixed to the front anti-collision beam of the automobile; and A radar adapter bracket (2) is assembled and fixed on the mounting bracket (1), and a front millimeter wave radar is assembled and fixed on the radar adapter bracket (2); The mounting bracket (1) is an integrally formed structure, and the mounting bracket (1) comprises: a first mounting bracket structure (101) matched with the radar adapter bracket (2); and A second mounting bracket structure (102) formed by bending and extending toward the rear side of the mounting bracket (1); The end of the second mounting bracket structure (102) is provided with a radar mounting bracket fixing hole (103), and the mounting bracket (1) is assembled and fixed to the radar mounting bracket fixing hole (103) with a front anti-collision beam of the automobile by means of bolts; The second mounting bracket structure (102) is symmetrically provided with two reinforcing ribs (104) along its width direction, and the second mounting bracket structure (102) is inwardly recessed to form the reinforcing ribs (104); A projection welding nut (205) is provided at a position where the first mounting bracket structure (101) cooperates with the radar adapter bracket (2), and the radar adapter bracket (2) is assembled and fixed with the projection welding nut (205) of the first mounting bracket structure (101) via a fastener; The radar adapter bracket (2) is provided with a radar clamping structure (201) assembled and fixed with the front millimeter wave radar; The middle position of the radar adapter bracket (2) is set as a hollow portion (206), and the hollow portion (206) is configured as a radar harness plug-in installation port and a heat dissipation port; A radar installation limiting structure is provided at a position of the hollow portion (206) of the radar adapter bracket (2) close to the radar clamping structure (201); The radar installation limiting structure is a corrugated plate structure partially protruding toward the front side, and a limiting end (202) is arranged at the protruding position of the radar installation limiting structure; The back of the front millimeter wave radar abuts against the limiting end (202).

2. The front millimeter wave radar support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second mounting bracket structure (102) is processed with a weight-reducing opening (105) at a position between the two reinforcing ribs (104).

3. The front millimeter wave radar support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame of the radar adapter bracket (2) is provided with a plurality of grid-shaped reinforcement parts (204).

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