Protective fence assembly and vehicle

By setting up multiple interval mounting brackets on the protective body, the integration and insufficient space of the components around the front guardrail are solved, the integrated layout of vehicle components is realized, space utilization is optimized and cost is reduced.

CN223237566UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19BEIJING FOTONDAIMLER AUTOMOTIVE
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Application Number
CN202422205708.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-09
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-09

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Technical Problem

The existing front guardrail has a simple structure and cannot provide an effective overlapping platform for peripheral components, resulting in low integration when installing parts, insufficient space, easy interference, and messy layout.

Method used

A plurality of spaced mounting brackets are provided on the protective body for connecting different parts of the vehicle, such as foot pedals, bumpers and pedals, etc., to realize the integrated arrangement of these parts, and to connect them to the frame through connecting parts and fasteners, enhancing connection reliability and space utilization.

Benefits of technology

It improves the integration of components in front and bottom of the vehicle, optimizes the space layout, reduces the number and types of parts, reduces the weight and cost of the entire vehicle, and improves the installation convenience and reliability of components.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a protective fence assembly and a vehicle, and the protective fence assembly comprises a protective main body which extends left and right and is arranged at the front lower part of a vehicle frame; and the number of the mounting supports is multiple, the multiple mounting supports are all connected with the protection body and arranged on the protection body at intervals, and the mounting supports are suitable for being connected with different parts of the vehicle. Therefore, the multiple mounting supports arranged at intervals are arranged on the protective main body, so that the multiple parts are integrally arranged on the protective main body of the vehicle, the multiple parts can be conveniently connected with the protective main body, and the problems that the peripheral arrangement of the protective main body is disordered and the space is insufficient can be solved; therefore, integrated arrangement of the multiple parts around the protection body can be achieved, and the vehicle space can be optimized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a guardrail assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] As trucks develop increasingly diverse functions, multiple components such as bumpers and pedals need to be installed around the front guardrail under the vehicle body.

[0003] Existing front guardrails have a simple structure and single function, failing to provide a platform for surrounding components. Therefore, each component is connected to the vehicle frame via its own bracket. However, the arrangement of multiple brackets on the vehicle frame lacks integration and significantly occupies frame space, which easily interferes with the installation of components surrounding the front guardrail, resulting in a cluttered layout. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the present invention is to provide a guardrail assembly that can improve integration and optimize vehicle layout space.

[0005] The utility model further provides a vehicle.

[0006] According to the guardrail assembly of the embodiment of the present invention, it includes: a guardrail body, which extends left and right and is arranged at the front and lower part of the vehicle frame; a plurality of mounting brackets, each of which is connected to the guardrail body and is arranged at intervals on the guardrail body, and the mounting brackets are suitable for connecting to different parts of the vehicle.

[0007] Therefore, by arranging a plurality of spaced-apart mounting brackets on the protective body, a plurality of components can be integrated and arranged on the protective body of the vehicle. This not only makes it convenient for a plurality of components to be connected to the protective body, but also solves the problems of cluttered arrangement and insufficient space around the protective body, thereby realizing the integrated arrangement of a plurality of components around the protective body and optimizing the vehicle space.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of mounting brackets include a footrest mounting support frame, which is disposed on the rear side of the protective body and extends in the front-to-rear direction.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are at least two footrest mounting support frames, and the at least two footrest mounting support frames are respectively located at the left and right ends of the protective body.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of mounting brackets include at least two bumper mounting support brackets, and the at least two bumper mounting support brackets are both connected to the front side of the protective body and are respectively arranged at the left and right ends of the protective body.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of mounting brackets include at least two pedal mounting support brackets, and the at least two pedal mounting support brackets are both connected to the front side of the protective body and are respectively arranged at the left and right ends of the protective body.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the pedal mounting support frame is arranged closer to the center of the protective body in the left-right direction than the bumper mounting support frame.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the guardrail assembly further includes a connecting member, the lower end of which is connected to the guard body, the upper end of which is suitable for being connected to the vehicle frame, and the connecting member is rectangular.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the guardrail assembly further includes a fastener, a plurality of connecting holes are provided at the upper end of the connecting member, a steel lining sleeve is provided in the connecting hole, and the fastener passes through the steel lining sleeve and is suitable for being connected to the vehicle frame.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the guardrail assembly further includes a reinforcement member, which is disposed between the connecting member and the guard body.

[0016] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: the guardrail assembly described above.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a guardrail assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a guardrail assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a protective body and a reinforcement according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a pedal mounting support frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] 100. Guardrail assembly;

[0025] 10. Protective body; 11. End cap sealing;

[0026] 20. Mounting bracket; 21. Footrest mounting support frame; 211. Small hole; 22. Bumper mounting support frame; 23. Pedal mounting support frame;

[0027] 30. Connectors; 31. Lined steel sleeve;

[0028] 40. Fasteners; 50. Reinforcements. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary. The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below.

[0030] Reference below Figures 1-4 A guardrail assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. The guardrail assembly 100 may be applicable to a vehicle.

[0031] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the guardrail assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may primarily include a guardrail body 10 and mounting brackets 20. The guardrail body 10 is located at the front lower portion of the vehicle frame and extends in the left-right direction, providing support and protection for surrounding components at the lower front end of the vehicle. The guardrail assembly 100 includes multiple mounting brackets 20, each of which is connected to the guardrail body 10. This allows the guardrail body 10 to provide suitable locations for the multiple mounting brackets 20, providing reliable support for the multiple mounting brackets 20 and ensuring the structural reliability of each mounting bracket 20 within the guardrail assembly 100.

[0032] Furthermore, multiple mounting brackets 20 are suitable for connecting with different components of the vehicle, so that the components around the protective body 10 can be directly connected to the corresponding mounting brackets 20, which can solve the problem of insufficient force when the surrounding components are connected to the protective body 10 through a separate bracket, and is conducive to improving the convenience and reliability of the connection between the surrounding components and the protective body 10.

[0033] Furthermore, multiple mounting brackets 20 are spaced apart on the protective body 10, so that when the components of the vehicle are connected to the multiple mounting brackets 20 on the protective body 10, a suitable distance can be maintained between adjacent components to ensure the structural independence of each component, prevent the multiple components around the protective body 10 from interfering with each other, and thus ensure the working reliability of each component.

[0034] In addition, by arranging a plurality of spaced-apart mounting brackets 20 on the protective body 10, on the one hand, the surrounding components of the protective body 10 can be arranged in an integrated manner, and the space around the protective body 10 can be developed in an integrated layout. This can solve the problems of insufficient space and messy layout on the lower front side of the vehicle in the prior art. On the other hand, it can reduce the number and types of parts in the vehicle, which is conducive to reducing the weight and cost of the entire vehicle.

[0035] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the plurality of mounting brackets 20 include a footrest mounting bracket 21, which is disposed on the rear side of the guardrail body 10 and extends in the front-to-rear direction. Specifically, in an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of mounting brackets 20 include the footrest mounting bracket 21, which is adapted to connect to a vehicle's three-stage footrest. The vehicle's three-stage footrest is connected to the guardrail body 10 via the footrest mounting bracket 21, thereby enabling the integrated installation of the vehicle's three-stage footrest on the guardrail assembly 100.

[0036] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, the material of the footrest mounting support frame 21 includes but is not limited to steel, the manufacturing method of the footrest mounting support frame 21 includes but is not limited to bending and stamping the steel, and the connection method of the footrest mounting support frame 21 and the protective body 10 includes but is not limited to welding. In this way, not only the structural strength of the footrest mounting support frame 21 can be guaranteed, but also the connection reliability of the footrest mounting support frame 21 and the protective body 10 can be guaranteed, so as to ensure the support reliability of the three-stage footrest by the footrest mounting support frame 21, prevent the three-stage footrest from being deformed and cracked on the guardrail assembly 100, and ensure the working reliability of the three-stage footrest.

[0037] Further, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the footrest mounting bracket 21 is disposed on the rear side of the protective body 10, facilitating the integration of the footrest and surrounding components therewith. The footrest mounting bracket 21 extends forward and backward, allowing for the formation of a plurality of small holes 211 therein. These holes 211, spaced apart on the footrest mounting bracket 21, not only facilitate the integrated installation of components surrounding the footrest, such as the electric horn, air horn, and vehicle rollover oil pump, but also provide support for the routing and lashing of pipelines.

[0038] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, there are at least two footrest mounting support frames 21, and at least two footrest mounting support frames 21 are respectively located at the left and right ends of the protective body 10. Such an arrangement can facilitate the integrated installation of the footrests on the left and right sides of the vehicle body on the protective body 10, which is beneficial to improving the integration of the components at the front and lower parts of the vehicle.

[0039] Combine Figure 1 As shown, the plurality of mounting brackets 20 include at least two bumper mounting brackets 22. The at least two bumper mounting brackets 22 are both connected to the front side of the guard body 10 and are respectively disposed at the left and right ends of the guard body 10. Specifically, in an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of mounting brackets 20 include the bumper mounting brackets 22. The bumper mounting brackets 22 are adapted to be connected to the vehicle's bumper. The vehicle's bumper is connected to the guard body 10 via the bumper mounting brackets 22, thereby enabling integrated installation of the vehicle's bumper on the guardrail assembly 100.

[0040] Furthermore, at least two bumper mounting brackets 22 are provided, thereby increasing the number of connection locations between the bumper and the protective body 10. At least two bumper mounting brackets 22 are connected to the front side of the protective body 10, allowing the bumper brackets to be integrated and mounted on the front side of the protective body 10, thereby improving the collision protection performance of the front and lower parts of the vehicle. At least two bumper mounting brackets 22 are provided at the left and right ends of the protective body 10, respectively. This ensures that the left and right ends of the bumper are subjected to connecting forces, ensuring the installation reliability of the left and right extended bumpers on the protective body 10, thereby ensuring the structural reliability of the bumper.

[0041] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the plurality of mounting brackets 20 include at least two step-on mounting brackets 23. The at least two step-on mounting brackets 23 are both connected to the front side of the guard body 10 and are respectively disposed at the left and right ends of the guard body 10. Specifically, in an embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of mounting brackets 20 include the step-on mounting brackets 23. The step-on mounting brackets 23 are adapted to be connected to a vehicle step-on. The vehicle step-on is connected to the guard body 10 via the step-on mounting brackets 23, thereby enabling the integrated installation of the vehicle step-on on the guardrail assembly 100.

[0042] Furthermore, at least two pedal mounting brackets 23 are provided, thereby increasing the number of connection points between the pedal and the protective body 10. At least two pedal mounting brackets 23 are connected to the front side of the protective body 10, allowing the pedal mounting brackets to be integrated with the front side of the protective body 10, making it easier for a person to step on the pedal to clean the glass. At least two pedal mounting brackets 23 are provided on the left and right ends of the protective body 10, respectively, providing left and right support for the pedal, ensuring stability for the person stepping on the pedal, preventing them from falling, and improving safety during manual glass cleaning operations.

[0043] Combine Figure 1 As shown, the pedal mounting support frame 23 is arranged closer to the center of the protective body 10 in the left and right directions relative to the bumper mounting support frame 22. Such an arrangement can, on the one hand, make the bumper mounting support frame 22 and the pedal mounting support frame 23 spaced apart on the front side of the protective body 10, thereby ensuring the structural independence of the pedal and the bumper. On the other hand, it can increase the force strength at the left and right ends of the bumper, thereby facilitating improving the reliability of the bumper on the front side of the protective body 10.

[0044] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the guardrail assembly 100 also includes a connector 30, the lower end of which is connected to the protective body 10, and the upper end of which is suitable for connection to the vehicle frame, and the connector 30 is rectangular. Specifically, the connector 30 of the present invention is made of rectangular steel, so that the structural strength of the connector 30 can meet the rigidity and strength requirements of the entire vehicle. The front side of the lower end of the connector 30 is connected to the protective body 10, and the upper end is connected to the vehicle frame. In this way, the protective body 10 can be connected to the vehicle frame through the rectangular connector 30, so that force can be transmitted between the protective body 10 and the vehicle frame. When the protective body 10 collides, the collision force on the protective body 10 can be transmitted to the vehicle frame, so that the force is quickly diffused and consumed, thereby reducing the deformation of the protective body 10. In an embodiment of the present invention, the upper end of the connector 30 can be connected to the front connecting beam of the vehicle frame.

[0045] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the guardrail assembly 100 also includes a fastener 40. The upper end of the connector 30 is provided with a plurality of connection holes, which facilitate the fasteners 40 to pass through the connection holes to connect the connector 30 to the vehicle frame. The simple structure of the connection holes facilitates processing on the connector 30, thereby improving the manufacturing convenience of the guardrail assembly 100.

[0046] Furthermore, a plurality of connection holes are provided on the left and right side walls of the rectangular connector 30, and the plurality of connection holes on the left side wall of the rectangular connector 30 correspond one-to-one to the plurality of connection holes on the right side wall of the rectangular connector 30. There are multiple lining steel sleeves 31, and the plurality of lining steel sleeves 31 extend left and right, and are arranged one-to-one in the connection holes at the upper ends of the left and right side walls of the rectangular connector 30. In this way, the lining steel sleeves 31 can support the left and right side walls of the upper end of the rectangular connector 30, and can strengthen the structural rigidity of the upper end of the rectangular connector 30.

[0047] Furthermore, the fastener 40 passes through the inner steel sleeve 31 and is adapted to be connected to the vehicle frame. This improves the reliability of the connection between the connector 30 and the vehicle frame, prevents deformation and cracking between the connector 30 and the vehicle frame, and thereby improves the rigidity of the entire vehicle. In the embodiment of the present invention, the number of fasteners 40 connecting the connector 30 and the vehicle frame includes, but is not limited to, five.

[0048] Combine Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the guardrail assembly 100 further includes a reinforcement member 50, which is disposed between the connector 30 and the guard body 10. Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcement member 50 is L-shaped, with two surfaces of the L-shaped member respectively contacting the guard body 10 and the connector 30, thereby strengthening the connection strength between the lower end of the connector 30 and the guard body 10 and preventing the connector 30 from deforming and cracking relative to the guard body 10.

[0049] In the embodiments of the present invention, the material of the guard body 10 includes, but is not limited to, 610L steel, and the manufacturing process of the guard body 10 includes, but is not limited to, a roll-forming process. End caps 11 are provided on both the left and right sides of the guard body 10, and the reinforcing plate is welded to the guard body 10. This ensures the structural strength and rigidity of the guardrail assembly 100, provides a stable and reliable mounting location for multiple mounting brackets 20, and ensures the reliable integration of components such as the footrest, bumper, and pedal into the guard body 10.

[0050] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a plurality of connecting holes are also provided on the left and right side walls of the lower end of the connecting member 30. The plurality of connecting holes on the left side wall of the rectangular connecting member 30 correspond one-to-one to the plurality of connecting holes on the right side wall of the rectangular connecting member 30. There are multiple lining steel sleeves 31, and the plurality of lining steel sleeves 31 extend left and right, and are arranged one-to-one in the connecting holes on the left and right side walls of the lower end of the rectangular connecting member 30. In this way, the lining steel sleeves 31 can support the left and right side walls of the lower end of the rectangular connecting member 30, and can strengthen the structural rigidity of the lower end of the rectangular connecting member 30.

[0051] Furthermore, the fastener 40 passes through the inner steel sleeve 31 and is adapted to connect to the reinforcement 50. This improves the connection reliability between the connector 30 and the protective body 10 and prevents deformation and cracking between the connector 30 and the reinforcement 50, thereby improving the rigidity of the entire vehicle. In the embodiment of the present invention, the number of fasteners 40 connected between the connector 30 and the reinforcement 50 includes, but is not limited to, four.

[0052] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a guardrail assembly 100 is used in a vehicle. The guardrail assembly 100 of the present invention includes a plurality of spaced-apart mounting brackets 20, which can be used to connect components such as left and right footrests, a bumper, and a stepping plate. This not only ensures convenient installation and reliable connection between components surrounding the guardrail assembly 100 and the guardrail body 10, but also allows multiple components to be integrated around the guardrail body 10, ensuring spacing between the components. This optimizes the space below the front of the vehicle, reduces the number and variety of parts, improves component integration and aesthetics, and contributes to reducing vehicle costs and increasing vehicle production efficiency.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "circumferential", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0054] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0055] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A guardrail assembly, characterized in that: include: A protective body (10), the protective body (10) extending left and right and arranged at the front lower part of the vehicle frame; A mounting bracket (20), wherein the mounting bracket (20) is multiple, and the multiple mounting brackets (20) are all connected to the protective body (10) and are arranged at intervals on the protective body (10), and the mounting bracket (20) is suitable for connecting with different components of a vehicle.

2. The guardrail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of mounting brackets (20) include a pedal mounting support frame (21), and the pedal mounting support frame (21) is arranged on the rear side of the protection body (10) and extends in the front-rear direction.

3. The guardrail assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are at least two pedal mounting support frames (21), and the at least two pedal mounting support frames (21) are respectively located at the left and right ends of the protective body (10).

4. The guardrail assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The plurality of mounting brackets (20) include at least two bumper mounting support brackets (22), and the at least two bumper mounting support brackets (22) are both connected to the front side of the protection body (10) and are respectively arranged at the left and right ends of the protection body (10).

5. The guardrail assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plurality of mounting brackets (20) include at least two pedal mounting support brackets (23), and the at least two pedal mounting support brackets (23) are both connected to the front side of the protective body (10) and are respectively arranged at the left and right ends of the protective body (10).

6. The guardrail assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pedal mounting support frame (23) is arranged closer to the center of the protection body (10) in the left-right direction than the bumper mounting support frame (22).

7. The guardrail assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting piece (30), the lower end of which is connected to the protective body (10), the upper end of which is suitable for being connected to the vehicle frame, and the connecting piece (30) is rectangular.

8. The guardrail assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a fastener (40), the upper end of the connecting member (30) is provided with a plurality of connecting holes, the connecting holes are provided with inner lining steel sleeves (31), and the fastener (40) passes through the inner lining steel sleeves (31) and is suitable for being connected to the vehicle frame.

9. The guardrail assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a reinforcement member (50), which is arranged between the connecting member (30) and the protective body (10).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The guardrail assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.