Front wall assembly for vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The front wall assembly comprises a front wall plate and an air window cross beam, the front wall plate is arranged at the bottom end of the air window cross beam and fixedly connected with the air window cross beam, at least one reinforcing beam is arranged on the side, in the length direction of the vehicle, of the front wall plate, and the reinforcing beam is arranged on the side, in the length direction of the vehicle, of the front wall plate. The reinforcing beam extends in the height direction of the vehicle; the installation support is arranged on the side, away from the front wall plate, of the reinforcing beam and obliquely extends in the direction away from the reinforcing beam, an installation face suitable for installing a windscreen wiper is formed on the installation support, and the end, in the height direction, of the installation support is connected with the air window cross beam. According to the front wall assembly for the vehicle, the installation strength of the windscreen wiper can be improved through the front wall assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicles, and in particular to a front panel assembly for a vehicle and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the mounting points of the vehicle's front wipers are all set on the lower cross beam of the front windshield and the front panel. However, the front panel itself is a plate structure with low strength. Designing the wiper mounting point on the front panel will make the vibration noise energy of the wiper larger when it is used, and because the mounting point design structure is weak, the attenuation effect of the vibration noise generated when the wiper is working is poor, resulting in obvious working noise being heard in the car when the wiper is working, affecting the feelings of the driver and passengers in the car and the NVH performance of the vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the present application is to provide a front panel assembly for a vehicle, which can improve the installation strength of a wiper.

[0004] The application also provides a vehicle having the front panel assembly.

[0005] According to the embodiment of the present application, a front panel assembly for a vehicle includes: a front panel and a windshield cross beam, the front panel is arranged at the bottom end of the windshield cross beam and is fixedly connected to the windshield cross beam, the front panel is provided with at least one reinforcing beam on one side in the length direction of the vehicle, and the reinforcing beam extends in the height direction of the vehicle; a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket is arranged on a side of the reinforcing beam away from the front panel and extends obliquely in a direction away from the reinforcing beam, a mounting surface suitable for mounting a wiper is formed on the mounting bracket, and one end of the mounting bracket in the height direction is connected to the windshield cross beam.

[0006] According to the front panel assembly for a vehicle in an embodiment of the present application, the front panel assembly is provided with a front panel and a mounting bracket. The front panel is provided with a reinforcing beam extending in the height direction. The mounting bracket can be arranged at the reinforcing beam and connected to the windshield cross beam. The mounting bracket can be used to install a wiper. By arranging the mounting bracket on the reinforcing beam, the strength of the mounting bracket can be further improved, ensuring that the wiper installation point stiffness meets the requirements while reducing the vibration and noise of the wiper during operation, meeting the needs of drivers and passengers, and improving the NVH performance of the vehicle.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket includes: a first top plate, the first top plate is connected to the windshield cross beam, an extension plate is formed at one end of the first top plate in the length direction, and a mounting surface is formed on the extension plate; a first side plate, the first side plate is arranged on both sides of the first top plate in the width direction of the vehicle and extends in the height direction, the first side plate is connected to the extension plate; a first extension edge, the first extension edge is arranged at one end of the first side plate in the length direction and extends in directions away from each other, and the first extension edge is connected to the reinforcing beam.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the mounting surface is formed with a plurality of first mounting holes that are spaced apart from each other, and the front panel assembly may further include a fastener that passes through the first mounting hole and is connected to the wiper.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the reinforcing beam includes: a second top plate, the second top plate is spaced apart from the front panel; a second side plate, the second side plate is arranged at the outer peripheral edge of the second top plate and extends toward the front panel; a second extension edge, the second extension edge is arranged at the free end of the second side plate and is fixedly connected to the front panel, and at least a portion of the second extension edge is fixedly connected to the first extension edge.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the front panel assembly also includes: a mounting plate, which is located on the side of the front panel away from the reinforcing beam, and a welding edge is formed on the mounting plate and is welded and fixed to the front panel, and the mounting plate is suitable for installing a brake pedal.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, on a plane perpendicular to the length direction, a projection of the second extended edge partially overlaps with a projection of the welding edge.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the front panel assembly also includes: a first reinforcement plate and a second reinforcement plate, the first reinforcement plate and the second reinforcement plate are respectively arranged on both sides of the front panel in the length direction, at least a portion of the first reinforcement plate is connected to the second extension edge, and the first reinforcement plate and the second reinforcement plate are spaced apart; a third reinforcement plate, one end of the third reinforcement plate is connected to the first reinforcement plate, and the other end of the third reinforcement plate is connected to the second reinforcement plate; wherein an energy absorption cavity is formed between the first reinforcement plate, the second reinforcement plate and the third reinforcement plate.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, via holes corresponding to and penetrating the second reinforcing plate and arranged in the thickness direction are formed on the second reinforcing plate and the third reinforcing plate.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, a second mounting hole is formed in the front bulkhead and runs through in the length direction.

[0015] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present application will be briefly described below.

[0016] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present application is provided with the front bulkhead assembly of the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to the embodiments of the present application is provided with the front bulkhead assembly of the above embodiments, therefore, the vehicle is provided with a front bulkhead and a mounting bracket in the front bulkhead assembly. A reinforcing beam extending in the height direction is provided on the front bulkhead. The mounting bracket can be arranged at the reinforcing beam and connected to the windshield cross member. The mounting bracket can be used to mount the wiper. By arranging the mounting bracket on the reinforcing beam, the strength of the mounting bracket can be further improved. While ensuring that the dynamic stiffness of the wiper mounting point meets the requirements, the vibration and noise of the wiper during operation are reduced, meeting the needs of the driver and passengers, and improving the NVH performance of the vehicle.

[0017] Some of the additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in the following description, some will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a front bulkhead assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 is another schematic structural view of a front bulkhead assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a partial schematic structural view of the front bulkhead assembly in;

[0022] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a schematic structural view of the mounting bracket in.

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] 10. Front bulkhead assembly;

[0025] 11. Front bulkhead; 12. Windshield cross member;

[0026] 13. Mounting bracket; 131. First top plate; 132. Extension plate; 1321. First mounting hole;

[0027] 133. First side plate; 134. First extension edge;

[0028] 14. Reinforcing beam; 141. Second top plate; 142. Second side plate; 143. Second extension edge

[0029] 15. Mounting plate; 151. Welding edge; 16. First reinforcing plate; 17. Second reinforcing plate; 171. Through hole

[0030] 18. Third reinforcing plate; 19. Second mounting hole Specific embodiments

[0031] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0032] Next, refer to Figures 1 - 4 Describe a front end assembly 10 for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application. The front end assembly 10 includes a front panel 11, a windshield cross member 12, and a mounting bracket 13. The front panel 11 is disposed at the bottom end of the windshield cross member 12 and is fixedly connected to the windshield cross member 12. At least one reinforcing beam 14 is disposed on one side of the front panel 11 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The reinforcing beam 14 extends in the height direction of the vehicle. The mounting bracket 13 is disposed on the side of the reinforcing beam 14 facing away from the front panel 11 and extends obliquely in a direction away from the reinforcing beam 14. A mounting surface adapted to mount a windshield wiper is formed on the mounting bracket 13, and one end of the mounting bracket 13 in the height direction is connected to the windshield cross member 12.

[0033] Currently, the mounting points of the front windshield wipers of vehicles are all set at the lower cross beam of the front windshield and the front end position. However, the front panel itself is a plate structure with low strength. Designing the mounting points of the windshield wipers on the front panel will cause a large amount of vibration noise energy when the windshield wipers are in use. And because the design structure of the mounting points is weak, the attenuation effect on the vibration noise generated when the windshield wipers are working is poor, resulting in an obvious working noise that can be heard inside the vehicle when the windshield wipers are working, affecting the feelings of the passengers inside the vehicle and the NVH performance of the vehicle.

[0034] As Figure 1As shown, specifically, the front end assembly 10 may include a front bulkhead 11 and a windshield crossmember 12. The front bulkhead 11 may be disposed at the bottom end of the windshield crossmember 12, and the front bulkhead 11 can be fixedly connected to the windshield crossmember 12. Optionally, the front bulkhead 11 and the windshield crossmember 12 can be directly welded and fixed through a contact surface. At least one reinforcing beam 14 can be disposed on one side of the front bulkhead 11 in the length direction. The reinforcing beam 14 can extend in the height direction. The use of the reinforcing beam 14 can improve the structural strength of the front bulkhead 11. It should be noted that the length direction referred to in this application can be the length direction of the vehicle, that is, the X direction of the vehicle. The width direction referred to in this application can be the width direction of the vehicle, that is, the Y direction of the vehicle. The height direction referred to in this application can be the height direction of the vehicle, that is, the Z direction of the vehicle.

[0035] Further, the front end assembly 10 further includes a mounting bracket 13. The mounting bracket 13 can be disposed on the side of the reinforcing beam 14 facing away from the front bulkhead 11. Optionally, the mounting bracket 13 and the reinforcing beam 14 can be directly welded and fixed through a contact surface, and the mounting bracket 13 can extend obliquely in a direction away from the reinforcing beam 14. The mounting bracket 13 can form a mounting surface, and the mounting surface can be used to mount a windshield wiper. By setting the mounting bracket 13 to extend obliquely in a direction away from the reinforcing beam 14, it can be ensured that the installation of the windshield wiper does not affect other components of the front bulkhead 11. And by setting the mounting bracket 13 on the reinforcing beam 14, the structural strength of the mounting bracket 13 can be further improved, ensuring that the dynamic stiffness of the windshield wiper installation point meets the requirements, reducing the vibration and noise of the windshield wiper during operation, meeting the needs of the driver and passengers, and improving the NVH performance of the vehicle.

[0036] One end of the mounting bracket 13 in the height direction can be connected to the windshield crossmember 12. It can be understood that the mounting bracket 13 can be connected to the windshield crossmember 12 and the reinforcing beam 14 respectively. Therefore, the reinforcing beam 14 can be directly connected to the windshield crossmember 12 without the need, reducing the size of the reinforcing beam 14 in the height direction, reducing costs, and improving performance. A second mounting hole 19 extending through in the length direction can also be formed on the front bulkhead 11, and the second mounting hole 19 can be used to mount an air conditioner.

[0037] In short, the front end assembly 10 of the embodiment of the present application is provided with a front bulkhead 11 and a mounting bracket 13. The front bulkhead 11 is provided with a reinforcing beam 14 extending in the height direction. The mounting bracket 13 can be disposed at the reinforcing beam 14 and connected to the windshield crossmember 12. The mounting bracket 13 can be used to mount a windshield wiper. By setting the mounting bracket 13 on the reinforcing beam 14, the strength of the mounting bracket 13 can be further improved. While ensuring that the dynamic stiffness of the windshield wiper installation point meets the requirements, the vibration and noise of the windshield wiper during operation are reduced, meeting the needs of the driver and passengers, and improving the NVH performance of the vehicle.

[0038] Such asFigure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the mounting bracket 13 may include a first top plate 131, a first side plate 133 and a first extension edge 134, the first top plate 131 can be connected to the windshield cross beam 12, optionally, the first top plate 131 and the windshield cross beam 12 can be directly welded and fixed through a contact surface, an extension plate 132 may be formed at one end of the first top plate 131 in the length direction, specifically, the extension plate 132 may be located at one end of the first top plate 131 that is away from the front panel 11 in the length direction, and a mounting surface may be formed on the extension plate 132, wherein the included angle between the extension plate 132 and the first top plate 131 is α, satisfying the relationship: 20°≤α≤45°, that is, the extension plate 132 and the first top plate The included angle between the extension plate 132 and the first top plate 131 can be any value between 20° and 45°. For example, the included angle between the extension plate 132 and the first top plate 131 is but not limited to 20°, 30°, 35°, 45, etc. This arrangement can ensure that the wiper can effectively cooperate with the mounting surface. In a specific embodiment, a first mounting hole 1321 can be formed on the mounting surface. The first mounting hole 1321 can be constructed in multiple numbers, and the multiple first mounting holes 1321 can be arranged at intervals on the mounting surface. The front assembly 10 can also include fasteners, which can be passed through the first mounting hole 1321 and connected to the wiper. The use of fasteners can facilitate the installation or disassembly of the wiper and facilitate the inspection or repair of the wiper.

[0039] Further, the first side panel 133 can be arranged on both sides of the first top panel 131 in the width direction, and the first side panel 133 can extend in the height direction, wherein the first side panel 133 is connected to the extension panel 132, optionally, the first side panel 133 and the extension panel 132 can be constructed as an integral molded part, or the first side panel 133 and the extension panel 132 can be directly welded and fixed via a contact surface, the first extension edge 134 can be arranged at one end of the first side panel 133 in the length direction, and the first extension edge 134 can extend in a direction away from each other, and the first extension edge 134 can be directly welded and fixed to the reinforcing beam 14 via a contact surface.

[0040] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the reinforcing beam 14 may include a second top plate 141, a second side plate 142 and a second extending edge 143. The second top plate 141 can be spaced apart from the front panel 11, the second side plate 142 can be arranged at the outer peripheral edge of the second top plate 141, and the second side plate 142 can extend toward the front panel 11. The second extending edge 143 can be arranged at the free end of the second side plate 142, and the second extending edge 143 can be fixedly connected to the front panel 11. Optionally, the second extending edge 143 and the front panel 11 can be directly welded and fixed through a contact surface, and at least a portion of the second extending edge 143 can be fixedly connected to the first extending edge 134. It can be understood that an energy absorption cavity can be defined between the second top plate 141, the second side plate 142 and the second extending edge 143, thereby ensuring that the reinforcing beam 14 can absorb the energy generated by vibration, reduce the vibration and noise of the wiper during operation, meet the needs of drivers and passengers, and improve the NVH performance of the vehicle.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the front panel assembly 10 may further include a mounting plate 15, which may be used to install a brake pedal. The mounting plate 15 may be located on the side of the front panel 11 away from the reinforcing beam 14, and a welding edge 151 may be formed on the mounting plate 15. The welding edge 151 may be fixed to the front panel 11 by welding. On a plane perpendicular to the length direction, the projection of the second extended edge 143 partially overlaps with the projection of the welding edge 151. It can be understood that the second extended edge 143, the front panel 11 and the welding edge 151 may form a three-layer plate welding, which improves the structural strength of the mounting bracket 13 and ensures that the wiper installation point dynamic stiffness meets the requirements.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments of the present application, the front panel assembly 10 may further include a first reinforcing plate 16, a second reinforcing plate 17, and a third reinforcing plate 18. The first reinforcing plate 16 and the second reinforcing plate 17 may be respectively disposed on both sides of the front panel 11 in the length direction, and at least a part of the first reinforcing plate 16 can be connected to the second extension edge 143. Optionally, the first reinforcing plate 16 may cover the surface of the second extension edge 143 and be welded and fixed to the second extension edge 143, thereby improving the structural strength of the reinforcing beam 14. The first reinforcing plate 16 and the second reinforcing plate 17 may be spaced apart. One end of the third reinforcing plate 18 can be connected to the first reinforcing plate 16, and the other end of the third reinforcing plate 18 can be connected to the second reinforcing plate 17. Wherein, an energy absorption cavity is formed between the first reinforcing plate 16, the second reinforcing plate 17, and the third reinforcing plate 18. The third reinforcing plate 18 can be welded and fixed to the first reinforcing plate 16 and the second reinforcing plate 17, and the energy absorption cavity can be configured as a closed cavity. The energy absorption cavity can absorb the energy generated by the collision through collapse when the vehicle collides, ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers.

[0043] As Figure 2 shown, in some embodiments of the present application, through holes 171 corresponding to each other in the thickness direction and penetrating are formed on both the second reinforcing plate 17 and the third reinforcing plate 18. The through holes 171 can be used to install the steering column of the vehicle. Therefore, by directly opening holes in the second reinforcing plate 17 and the third reinforcing plate 18, the assembly of the steering gear can be realized without using an additional connecting bracket, thereby solving the problem of difficult assembly of the existing steering gear, avoiding newly developed parts, and reducing the process cost.

[0044] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present application will be briefly described below.

[0045] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present application is provided with the front panel assembly 10 of the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to the embodiments of the present application is provided with the front panel assembly 10 of the above embodiments, therefore, the vehicle is provided with a front panel 11 and a mounting bracket 13 in the front panel assembly 10. A reinforcing beam 14 extending in the height direction is provided on the front panel 11. The mounting bracket 13 can be disposed at the reinforcing beam 14 and connected to the windshield cross beam 12. The mounting bracket 13 can be used to mount the windshield wiper. By disposing the mounting bracket 13 on the reinforcing beam 14, the strength of the mounting bracket 13 can be further improved. While ensuring that the dynamic stiffness of the windshield wiper mounting point meets the requirements, the vibration and noise of the windshield wiper during operation are reduced, meeting the needs of the driver and passengers, and improving the NVH performance of the vehicle.

[0046] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0047] In the description of the present application, the "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of such features.

[0048] In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0049] In the description of the present application, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through additional features therebetween.

[0050] In the description of the present application, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature.

[0051] In the description of this specification, the descriptions with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0052] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application. The scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A front end assembly for a vehicle, characterized in that, include: A dash panel (11) and a windshield cross beam (12), wherein the dash panel (11) is arranged at the bottom end of the windshield cross beam (12) and is fixedly connected to the windshield cross beam (12), and at least one reinforcing beam (14) is arranged on one side of the dash panel (11) in the length direction of the vehicle, and the reinforcing beam (14) extends in the height direction of the vehicle; A mounting bracket (13) is arranged on a side of the reinforcing beam (14) away from the front panel (11) and extends obliquely in a direction away from the reinforcing beam (14); a mounting surface suitable for mounting a windshield wiper is formed on the mounting bracket (13), and one end of the mounting bracket (13) in the height direction is connected to the windshield cross beam (12).

2. The front panel assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (13) comprises: A first top plate (131), the first top plate (131) being connected to the windshield cross beam (12), an extension plate (132) being formed at one end of the first top plate (131) in the length direction, and a mounting surface being formed on the extension plate (132); a first side plate (133), the first side plate (133) being arranged on both sides of the first top plate (131) in the width direction of the vehicle and extending in the height direction, the first side plate (133) being connected to the extension plate (132); A first extension edge (134), the first extension edge (134) is arranged at one end of the first side plate (133) in the length direction and extends in a direction away from each other, and the first extension edge (134) is connected to the reinforcing beam (14).

3. The front end enclosure assembly for a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein The mounting surface is formed with a plurality of first mounting holes (1321) arranged at intervals, and the front enclosure assembly may further include a fastener, which is passed through the first mounting hole (1321) and connected to the wiper.

4. The front panel assembly for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reinforcing beam (14) comprises: a second top plate (141), the second top plate (141) being spaced apart from the front wall plate (11); A second side plate (142), the second side plate (142) being arranged on the outer periphery of the second top plate (141) and extending toward the front wall plate (11); A second extension edge (143), wherein the second extension edge (143) is disposed at a free end of the second side panel (142) and is fixedly connected to the front panel (11), and at least a portion of the second extension edge (143) is fixedly connected to the first extension edge (134).

5. The front panel assembly for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A mounting plate (15), the mounting plate (15) being located on a side of the front panel (11) away from the reinforcing beam (14), and the mounting plate (15) being formed with a welding edge (151) which is welded and fixed to the front panel (11), and the mounting plate (15) being suitable for mounting a brake pedal.

6. The front panel assembly for a vehicle according to claim 5, wherein, On a plane perpendicular to the length direction, a projection of the second extension edge (143) partially overlaps with a projection of the welding edge (151).

7. The front panel assembly for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A first reinforcing plate (16) and a second reinforcing plate (17), the first reinforcing plate (16) and the second reinforcing plate (17) are respectively arranged on two sides of the front bulkhead (11) in the length direction, at least a part of the first reinforcing plate (16) is connected to the second extension edge (143), and the first reinforcing plate (16) and the second reinforcing plate (17) are arranged at intervals; A third reinforcing plate (18), one end of the third reinforcing plate (18) is connected to the first reinforcing plate (16), and the other end of the third reinforcing plate (18) is connected to the second reinforcing plate (17); wherein An energy absorption cavity is formed among the first reinforcing plate (16), the second reinforcing plate (17) and the third reinforcing plate (18).

8. The front end assembly for a vehicle according to claim 7, wherein, Through holes (171) which are corresponding in the thickness direction and penetrate through are formed on both the second reinforcing plate (17) and the third reinforcing plate (18).

9. The front panel assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second mounting hole (19) which penetrates through in the length direction is formed on the front bulkhead (11).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes a front bulkhead assembly for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-9.

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