Air deflector for intercooler

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, and discloses an air deflector for an intercooler. The device comprises a main body piece, side wing pieces are symmetrically installed on the two sides of the main body piece, the main body piece is installed under the intercooler, the height from the main body piece to the ground is larger than that from the side wing pieces to the ground, the main body piece and the side wing pieces define a U shape and are in a sheet shape, and the sides, close to a vehicle head, of the side wing pieces are arc-shaped. The problem that in the prior art, in the vehicle running process, turbulent flow occurs on the lower side of an intercooler, and consequently vehicle running energy consumption is increased is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, in particular to a wind deflector for an intercooler. Background Art

[0002] The intercooler is usually installed on the windward surface of the vehicle head. The intercooler used on large commercial vehicles is relatively large in volume, and the power of the fan is relatively high. If the fan blows dust downward during the vehicle startup process, it will cause dust to fly, resulting in increased fan burden, increased fan speed, and energy consumption. At the same time, when the intercooler is installed at the vehicle chassis position, due to the unevenness of the lower side edge of the intercooler, when the vehicle is driving at high speed, a large amount of turbulent flow will be formed at the position of the intercooler, increasing energy consumption and the vehicle's energy consumption. In addition, during the high-speed driving of the vehicle, uneven obstacles or flying stones on the ground will cause a large impact on the intercooler, which may lead to damage to the intercooler. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a wind deflector for an intercooler to solve the problem that during the vehicle driving process in the prior art, turbulent flow appears on the lower side of the intercooler, resulting in increased vehicle driving energy consumption.

[0004] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: The utility model provides a wind deflector for an intercooler, which includes a main body part. Flanking parts are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main body part. The main body part is installed directly below the intercooler. The height of the main body part from the ground is greater than the height of the flanking parts from the ground. The main body part and the flanking parts enclose a U shape. The main body part and the flanking parts are in sheet form. The side of the flanking part close to the vehicle head is arc-shaped.

[0005] Preferably, the main body part includes a connection area. One side of the connection area is connected to the lower edge of the vehicle front panel by screws. The side of the connection area close to the front panel slopes upward.

[0006] Preferably, the main body part further includes a wind guiding area. Arrow-shaped convex parts are formed in the wind guiding area along the vehicle driving direction. Airflow flows along the grooves between the convex parts. The wind guiding area is parallel to the horizontal plane.

[0007] Preferably, a first connecting rod is installed on the convex part. The first connecting rod is in an L shape. One end of the first connecting rod is installed on the convex part, and the other end of the first connecting rod is connected to the intercooler. A second connecting rod is installed on the flanking part. The second connecting rod is in a U shape. Both ends of the second connecting rod are buckled on the flanking part.

[0008] Preferably, the flanking parts are inserted on both sides of the main body part.

[0009] Preferably, one side of the flank member close to the vehicle head is turned up.

[0010] Preferably, a first reinforcing rib is formed by lateral injection molding on the upper side of the flank member, and the first reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the flank member.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the main body member away from the vehicle head is bent upward to form a second reinforcing rib.

[0012] Preferably, a drain hole is formed in the main body member, and the drain hole is formed on one side close to the second reinforcing rib.

[0013] Preferably, a fan is installed on the intercooler, and the main body member extends to the lower side of the fan.

[0014] Beneficial effects: By installing a wind deflector under the intercooler, during the driving of the vehicle, the airflow at the bottom of the vehicle will flow along the wind deflector under the intercooler. Since the wind deflector is a sheet-like structure as a whole, the arc-shaped flank members deflect the airflow to both sides, enabling the airflow to flow quickly. An airflow is formed under the vehicle and will flow quickly towards the rear of the vehicle along the lower side of the wind deflector, reducing the turbulent flow formed at the position of the intercooler at the bottom of the vehicle, reducing wind resistance, and reducing the energy consumption generated during the high-speed driving of the vehicle. At the same time, the main body member being higher than the flank member can increase the passing ability of the vehicle. Description of the Drawings

[0015] Figure 1 is the rear view of the wind deflector of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is the front view of the wind deflector of the present invention.

[0017] In the figure: 1, main body member; 11, connection area; 12, wind deflection area; 13, protrusion; 14, second reinforcing rib; 2, flank member; 3, first connecting rod; 4, second connecting rod; 5, drain hole. Detailed Embodiments

[0018] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention. Additionally, it should be noted that for the convenience of description, only parts related to the present invention are shown in the drawings, rather than all structures.

[0019] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0020] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on top of" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "beneath", and "underneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0021] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "right", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meanings.

[0022] Under the existing technology, the endurance standard for vehicles is getting higher and higher. Through research, it is found that below the front intercooler of the vehicle, due to the relatively complex structure, during the high-speed driving of the vehicle, large turbulent flows will appear on the front and rear sides and around the intercooler. The above-mentioned turbulent flows will provide a large resistance to the vehicle driving, which will increase the energy consumption of the vehicle driving, reduce the endurance of the vehicle. At the same time, during the high-speed driving of the vehicle, the intercooler may be damaged by flying stones or obstacles, which will further increase the vehicle use cost. Since the fan power of the vehicle is relatively high, it will cause a large amount of dust when starting, increasing the heat dissipation burden of the intercooler fan.

[0023] To solve the above problems, as Figures 1 to 2As shown, the utility model provides an air guide plate for an intercooler, which includes a main body 1, and side wing members 2 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main body 1. The main body 1 is installed directly below the intercooler, the height of the main body 1 from the ground is greater than the height of the side wing members 2 from the ground, the main body 1 and the side wing members 2 form a U shape, the main body 1 and the side wing members 2 are sheet-shaped, and the side wing member 2 is arc-shaped near the front of the vehicle.

[0024] By installing an air guide plate on the lower side of the intercooler, the airflow of the vehicle when driving at high speed will not enter the intercooler, but will flow directly to the rear side along the air guide plate, and can flow directly to the rear side through the sheet-like air guide plate. At the same time, the air guide plate of the utility model is wrapped around the lower side of the front of the vehicle, and the gap between the main body 1 in the middle and the ground is larger than the gap between the side wing members 2 on both sides and the ground. While adding the air guide plate, the vehicle's passability can be guaranteed and the impact of ground obstacles on the air guide plate can be reduced. The outer edges of the side wing members 2 on both sides are arc-shaped, which can guide the airflow to the sides of the vehicle, further reducing the air resistance of the vehicle. At the same time, adding the air guide plate can block flying stones and obstacles, provide protection for the intercooler, and extend the service life of the intercooler.

[0025] The main body 1 includes a connecting area 11, one side of the connecting area 11 is connected to the lower edge of the vehicle front panel by screws, and the side of the connecting area 11 close to the front panel is inclined upward. The vehicle front panel mentioned in the utility model is the lower edge of the front lip of the vehicle. The main body 1 can be connected to the vehicle body through the connecting area 11, so that the airflow formed on the windward surface of the vehicle is completely diverted downward and flows from the lower side of the wind deflector. It is also easy to disassemble and replace by fixing with screws.

[0026] The main body 1 of the utility model further comprises an air guide area 12, which is formed with arrow-shaped protrusions 13 along the driving direction of the vehicle, and the airflow flows along the grooves between the protrusions 13, and the air guide area 12 is parallel to the horizontal plane. The airflow will flow along the air guide area 12, and a groove will be formed on the lower side of the air guide area 12, and the airflow will flow toward the rear of the vehicle along the groove, so that the airflow can be quickly guided out, reducing the resistance of the vehicle to travel and avoiding the generation of turbulence.

[0027] The arrow-shaped protrusion 13 can effectively divide the gas, so that the oncoming airflow can be quickly divided, reducing wind resistance, allowing the airflow to pass smoothly and fluently, reducing wind resistance.

[0028] A first connecting rod 3 is installed on the convex part 13. The first connecting rod 3 is L-shaped. One end of the first connecting rod 3 is installed on the convex part 13, and the other end of the first connecting rod 3 is connected to the intercooler. A second connecting rod 4 is installed on the side wing member 2. The second connecting rod 4 is U-shaped, and both ends of the second connecting rod 4 are buckled on the side wing member 2. The first connecting rod 3 enables connection with the intercooler, and the second connecting rod 4 increases the connection method between the air deflector and the vehicle body, so that the air deflector can be fastened to the lower side of the vehicle body.

[0029] The side wing members 2 are inserted on both sides of the main body member 1. The air deflector of the present utility model can be flexibly inserted. Different-shaped side wing members 2 can be inserted according to different vehicle models, and different side wing members 2 can be inserted on both sides of the main body member 1 according to different vehicle models. The side wing members 2 adopted by the present utility model can also be directly bonded or fixed to the main body member 1 in the form of buckles. Or the air deflector of the present utility model can also be integrally formed.

[0030] One side of the side wing member 2 close to the vehicle head is turned up to achieve closure with the upper body structure. The edge of the side wing member 2 located on the vehicle side will also be turned up, so that there will be no gap between the side of the air deflector located on the windward side and the upper body, and the airflow during vehicle driving can flow along the lower side of the air deflector, reducing the resistance received during vehicle driving.

[0031] A first reinforcing rib is formed by lateral injection molding on the upper side of the side wing member 2. The first reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the side wing member 2. By adding the first reinforcing ribs, the structural strength of the side wing member 2 can be higher. During the high-speed driving of the vehicle, the side wing member 2 is prevented from vibrating violently, the service life of the air deflector is extended, and the strength of the side wing member 2 is higher.

[0032] In addition, providing the convex part 13 on the main body member 1 can, on the one hand, conduct air flow, and on the other hand, also increase the structural strength of the main body member 1, reduce the degree of vibration of the air deflector during the high-speed driving of the vehicle, make the overall structural strength of the air deflector higher, and improve the service life of the air deflector.

[0033] One end of the main body member 1 away from the vehicle head is bent upward to form a second reinforcing rib 14. By providing the second reinforcing rib 14, the structural strength of the main body member 1 can be further increased, so that the main body member 1 reduces vibration during the high-speed driving of the vehicle. At the same time, when the air deflector hits an obstacle, the deformation amount is reduced, the probability of damage is reduced, the service life of itself is extended, the replacement times are reduced, and the maintenance cost is reduced.

[0034] Since the second reinforcing rib 14 is provided, a closed groove body is formed on the upper side of the main body member 1. A drain hole 5 is formed in the main body member 1, and the drain hole 5 is formed on one side close to the second reinforcing rib 14, so that the water accumulated on the upper side of the main body member 1 can be discharged, avoiding the accumulation of more water on the upper side of the air deflector. Through the drain hole 5, the splashed rainwater can be discharged out in time, reducing the load on the air deflector.

[0035] A fan is installed on the intercooler, and the main body member 1 extends to the lower side of the fan. During the start-up process of the fan, the wind blown by the fan will directly blow on the upper side of the main body member 1, which can prevent the wind blown by the fan from blowing to the ground, avoid dust raising, and reduce the burden on the fan.

[0036] Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention are only examples for clearly explaining the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air guide plate for an intercooler, characterized in that, It includes a main body part (1), with wing parts (2) symmetrically installed on both sides of the main body part (1). The main body part (1) is installed directly below the intercooler. The height of the main body part (1) from the ground is greater than the height of the wing part (2) from the ground. The main body part (1) and the wing part (2) enclose a U shape. The main body part (1) and the wing part (2) are sheet-shaped, and the side of the wing part (2) close to the vehicle head is arc-shaped.

2. The air guiding plate for an intercooler according to claim 1, wherein, The main body part (1) includes a connection area (11). One side of the connection area (11) is connected to the lower edge of the vehicle front panel by screws, and the side of the connection area (11) close to the front panel slopes upward.

3. The air guide plate for an intercooler according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body part (1) further includes a wind guiding area (12). An arrow-shaped convex part (13) is formed in the wind guiding area (12) along the vehicle driving direction. Airflow flows along the groove between the convex parts (13), and the wind guiding area (12) is parallel to the horizontal plane.

4. The air guide plate for an intercooler according to claim 3, wherein, A first connecting rod (3) is installed on the convex part (13). The first connecting rod (3) is L-shaped. One end of the first connecting rod (3) is installed on the convex part (13), and the other end of the first connecting rod (3) is connected to the intercooler. A second connecting rod (4) is installed on the wing part (2). The second connecting rod (4) is U-shaped, and both ends of the second connecting rod (4) are buckled on the wing part (2).

5. The air guide plate for an intercooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wing part (2) is inserted on both sides of the main body part (1).

6. The air guiding plate for an intercooler according to claim 1, wherein The side of the wing part (2) close to the vehicle head is turned up.

7. The air guiding plate for an intercooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first reinforcing rib is formed by lateral injection molding on the upper side of the wing part (2), and the first reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed on the wing part (2).

8. The air guiding plate for an intercooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the main body part (1) far from the vehicle head is bent upward to form a second reinforcing rib (14).

9. The air guiding plate for an intercooler according to claim 8, characterized in that, A drain hole (5) is opened on the main body part (1), and the drain hole (5) is opened on the side close to the second reinforcing rib (14).

10. The air guide plate for an intercooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fan is installed on the intercooler, and the main body part (1) extends to the lower side of the fan.

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