Bumper support, bumper assembly and vehicle

By designing the bracket body structure and clamping components of the bumper bracket, the problem of insufficient stiffness caused by gravity sinking is solved, and the stable connection of the bumper main body is achieved and the decoration effect is improved.

CN223279051UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-29ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421450840.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-24
Publication Date
2025-08-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-24

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Technical Problem

Existing car bumper brackets are prone to sink under gravity, resulting in insufficient stiffness and affecting the decorative effect and functionality.

Method used

A bumper bracket is designed, including a first bracket body, a second bracket body and a third bracket body, and the bumper body is positioned together by the extension frame and the assembly part to increase the stiffness of the bracket, and ensure a stable connection of the bumper body through the clamping assembly and the limiting structure.

Benefits of technology

Effectively suppress the gravity sinking of the bumper body in the Z direction, improve the overall stiffness and connection strength of the bumper bracket, and ensure the stability and functionality of the decorative panel.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a bumper support, a bumper assembly and a vehicle. The bumper support comprises a first support body, a second support body and a third support body. The first support body and the second support body are connected to form an included angle, the second support body and the third support body are connected to form an included angle, the first support body and the third support body are located on the same side of the second support body, and an extension frame is arranged at the joint of the second support body and the third support body. The first support body is provided with at least one first assembling part, the extension frame is provided with at least one second assembling part, and the first assembling part and the second assembling part jointly position a bumper body. The rigidity of the bumper support is improved, and the bumper body is prevented from being influenced by gravity sinking.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile accessories, and in particular relates to a bumper bracket, a bumper assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The automobile bumper assembly is an exterior structure of the vehicle. It has the functions of decorating the body and preventing collisions. The conventional bumper assembly is composed of a bumper body and a bumper bracket. The bumper bracket is installed on the body, and then the bumper body is clamped to the bumper bracket to complete the exterior setting.

[0003] With the rapid development of automobile styling, the addition of additional decorative panels and functional features has enhanced the aesthetics and functionality of exterior design. However, the actual manufacturing process often encounters quality issues. For example, after the bumper body is assembled on the bumper bracket, it is affected by the weight and causes gravity to sink. Functional features designed into the bumper body may fail due to insufficient rigidity. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the above technical problems and provide a bumper bracket, a bumper assembly and a vehicle, thereby improving the rigidity of the bumper bracket and preventing the bumper body from sinking due to gravity. In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A bumper bracket includes a first bracket body, a second bracket body, and a third bracket body; the first bracket body and the second bracket body are connected to form an angle, the second bracket body and the third bracket body are connected to form an angle, the first bracket body and the third bracket body are located on the same side of the second bracket body, an extension frame is provided at the connection between the second bracket body and the third bracket body, at least one first assembly part is provided on the first bracket body, at least one second assembly part is provided on the extension frame, and the first assembly part and the second assembly part jointly position the bumper body.

[0006] Specifically, the first bracket body is provided with a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly includes at least one positioning portion, the extension frame is provided with at least one mounting portion, and the bumper body is respectively connected to and cooperated with the clamping assembly and the mounting portion.

[0007] Specifically, the extension direction of the extension frame is away from the space formed by the first bracket body, the second bracket body, and the third bracket body. The bumper body is provided with an arc structure, and the arc structure is located between the first assembly part and the second assembly part.

[0008] Specifically, the first bracket body is provided with a connection portion for positioning the decorative panel, a plurality of limiting sockets are provided in the connection portion, and a connector that cooperates with the limiting sockets is provided on the back side of the decorative panel.

[0009] Specifically, several of the limiting sockets have openings facing different directions, and the connector has a wedge-shaped surface that matches the opening.

[0010] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a plurality of pressing pieces, a plurality of buckles, and a plurality of ribs; the pressing pieces, the buckles, and the ribs are spaced apart from each other.

[0011] Specifically, the pressing piece is positioned on one side of the bumper body, and the buckle is positioned on the other side of the bumper body. The pressing piece and the buckle form a matching structure for clamping the bumper body, and the rib is limitedly matched with the bumper body.

[0012] Specifically, a pressing portion for cooperating with the pressing sheet and a clamping hole for cooperating with the buckle are provided on the edge of the bumper body; an elastic space is formed between the buckle and the first bracket body.

[0013] Specifically, the positioning portion is plugged into the bumper body, the positioning portion is arranged on the side of the pressing piece or inside the pressing piece, and the bumper body is provided with a positioning opening corresponding to the positioning portion.

[0014] The bumper assembly comprises the bumper bracket and the bumper body, wherein the bumper body is fixed on the bumper bracket.

[0015] A vehicle includes the bumper assembly.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the bumper bracket, bumper assembly and vehicle of the utility model are mainly reflected in:

[0017] The bumper bracket is provided with a first assembly part and a second assembly part, which can effectively support and position the bumper body, so that the weight of the bumper body is reasonably distributed to each bracket body. The extension frame is expanded and extended and arranged on the vehicle body, which increases the connection strength between the bumper bracket and the vehicle body and improves the rigidity of the overall bumper bracket; the first assembly part and the second assembly part effectively suppress the gravity sinking effect of the bumper body in the Z direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the front of the bumper assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the back of a bumper assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the assembly of the first bracket body and the bumper body provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the assembly of the connecting portion and the decorative panel provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a bumper bracket provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the first bracket body provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a connection portion provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of the bumper body provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the bumper body provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Reference numerals:

[0028] Bumper bracket 1, first bracket body 11, second bracket body 12, third bracket body 13, extension bracket 14, mounting portion 15;

[0029] Bumper body 2, arc-shaped structure 21, crimping portion 22, and latch hole 23;

[0030] Bumper assembly 3, first assembly portion 31, second assembly portion 32;

[0031] Snap-fit ​​assembly 4, positioning portion 41, pressing piece 42, buckle 43, rib 44;

[0032] Connecting portion 5 , decorative panel 51 , limiting socket 52 , opening 53 , and connector 54 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clearly understood, the exemplary embodiments of the present application are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, and are not an exhaustive list of all the embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other unless they conflict.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] This embodiment provides a bumper bracket 1 that can be applied to a vehicle body. The bumper bracket 1 is assembled to the vehicle body through self-positioning, and the bumper body 2 is mounted on the bumper bracket 1. To prevent the bumper body 2 from sinking due to gravity, the bumper bracket 1 is optimized. The vehicle's travel direction is defined as the X direction, the vehicle's height is defined as the Z direction, and the vehicle's width, or the distance between the left and right side panels, is defined as the Y direction. This embodiment uses the rear bumper bracket 1 as an example.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the front of the bumper assembly provided in Example 1 of the present application. Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the back of the bumper assembly provided in Example 1 of the present application.

[0037] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a bumper bracket 1, including a first bracket body 11, a second bracket body 12 connected to the first bracket body 11 at an angle, and a third bracket body 13 connected to the second bracket body 12 at an angle; the first bracket body 11 and the second bracket body 12 are connected to form an angle, and the second bracket body 12 and the third bracket body 13 are connected to form an angle.

[0038] The first bracket body 11 and the third bracket body 13 are located on the same side of the second bracket body 12. An extension frame 14 is provided at the connection between the second bracket body 12 and the third bracket body 13. The extension direction of the extension frame 14 is away from the space formed by the first bracket body 11, the second bracket body 12, and the third bracket body 13. At least one first assembly portion 31 is provided on the first bracket body 11, and at least one second assembly portion 32 is provided on the extension frame 14. The first assembly portion 31 and the second assembly portion 32 jointly fix the bumper body 2.

[0039] The connection between the bumper bracket 1 and the bumper body 2 can be achieved by snapping, screwing, or the like. The first bracket body 11 is provided with a snap-fit ​​assembly 4, which includes at least one positioning portion 41, which serves as a first assembly portion 31. The extension frame 14 is provided with at least one mounting portion 15, which serves as a second assembly portion 32. In this embodiment, the bumper body 2 is respectively connected and matched with the snap-fit ​​assembly 4 and the mounting portion 15. Specifically, one side edge of the bumper body 2 is snap-fitted with the snap-fit ​​assembly 4, and the adjacent side edge of the bumper body 2 is locked with at least one mounting portion 15. The assembly method of the bumper body 2 and the first bracket body 11 is not limited to positioning by the snap-fit ​​assembly 4, and the assembly method of the bumper body 2 and the extension frame 14 is not limited to positioning by the mounting portion 15.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first bracket body 11, the second bracket body 12, and the third bracket body 13 are connected to form a roughly C-shaped structure. The first assembly part 31 and the second assembly part 32 can effectively support and position the bumper body 2, so that the weight of the bumper body 2 is reasonably distributed to each bracket body. The extension frame 14 is expanded and extended and arranged on the vehicle body, increasing the connection strength between the bumper bracket 1 and the vehicle body, and improving the rigidity of the overall bumper bracket 1; the first assembly part 31 and the second assembly part 32 effectively suppress the gravity sinking effect of the bumper body 2 in the Z direction, avoiding the problem of gravity sinking when the bumper body 2 is assembled on the bumper bracket 1; the bumper body 2 is provided with an arc structure 21, which is located between the first assembly part 31 and the second assembly part 32, thereby improving the correctness and rigidity of the relative position of the arc structure 21 to the bumper bracket 1, so as to realize the role of the arc structure 21, and then give full play to the ability of the arc structure 21 to be affected by air turbulence on the bumper body 2.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] This embodiment optimizes the bumper bracket on the basis of the above embodiment, and in particular provides a specific implementation of the first bracket body:

[0043] The first bracket body 11 is provided with a connecting portion 5, which is disposed at the end of the first bracket body 11 away from the second bracket body 12. The connecting portion 5 is used to position the decorative panel 51. In addition to mounting the bumper body 2, the bumper bracket 1 also mounts the decorative panel 51, improving the integrated functionality and aesthetic design of the bumper bracket 1.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the assembly of the first bracket body and the bumper body provided in Example 2 of the present application. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connection part and the decorative plate assembly provided in the second embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bumper bracket provided in Example 2 of this application. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the first bracket body provided in Example 2 of this application. Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the connection portion provided in Example 2 of this application. Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the bumper body provided in Example 2 of this application. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the bumper body provided in Example 2 of the present application.

[0045] like Figure 3-9As shown, a plurality of limiting sockets 52 are provided in the connecting portion 5, and the appearance surface of the decorative panel 51 is provided on the same side as the appearance surface of the bumper body 2, and the back of the decorative panel 51 is connected to the bumper bracket 1. Specifically, a connector 54 that cooperates with the limiting socket 52 is provided on the back of the decorative panel 51, and a plurality of limiting sockets 52 have openings 53 facing different directions. In this embodiment, the connector 54 has a wedge-shaped surface that cooperates with the opening 53, and thus the openings 53 in different directions limit the position of the connector 54 in the X direction, Y direction, and Z direction. When a plurality of limiting sockets 52 have openings 53 with multiple directional limiting functions, the connector 54 of the decorative panel 51 does not shift or deviate after being plugged into and matched with the connecting portion 5, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the connection of the connector 54, the decorative panel 51 is not easy to fall off, and the connector 54 is firmly fixed to the connecting portion 5.

[0046] The first bracket body 11 is provided with a clamping assembly 4 , which can be provided at the outer edge and / or the inner edge of the first bracket body 11 . In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 4 is provided at the outer edge of the first bracket body 11 .

[0047] The snap-fit ​​assembly 4 includes a plurality of pressing plates 42, a plurality of snap hooks 43, and a plurality of ribs 44. The pressing plates 42, snap hooks 43, and ribs 44 are spaced apart from each other, and the number of pressing plates 42, snap hooks 43, and ribs 44 is adaptively set according to the length and distance of the first bracket body 11. The pressing plates 42 are pressed and positioned with the bumper body 2, the snap hooks 43 are snap-fitted and positioned with the bumper body 2, and the ribs 44 are limited and matched with the bumper body 2. The pressing plates 42 are positioned on the surface of the bumper body 2, and the snap hooks 43 are positioned on the back of the bumper body 2. The pressing plates 42 and the snap hooks 43 form a matching structure for positioning the bumper body 2. The pressing plates 42 and the snap hooks 43 exert a clamping force relative to the bumper body 2 to ensure that the bumper body 2 is stably positioned in the snap-fit ​​assembly 4, thereby reducing the difficulty of assembling the bumper body 2 and the snap-fit ​​assembly 4.

[0048] The edge of the bumper body 2 is provided with a crimping portion 22 for cooperating with the pressure plate 42 and a clamping hole 23 for cooperating with the buckle 43; an elastic space is formed between the buckle 43 and the first bracket body 11. In this embodiment, the buckle 43 is a wedge-shaped structure. The buckle 43 is deformed by force in the elastic space and is easy to be positioned in the clamping hole 23, thereby realizing the clamping action between the bumper body 2 and the clamping assembly 4.

[0049] The snap-fit ​​assembly 4 includes at least one positioning portion 41, which is located at the primary gravity support position of the first bracket body 11. The positioning portion 41 is pluggably engaged with the bumper body 2 and is disposed on the side of or within the pressing piece 42. In this embodiment, the positioning portion 41 has a V-shaped structure. Accordingly, the bumper body 2 is provided with a positioning opening corresponding to the positioning portion 41. The diameter of the positioning opening is adapted to the positioning portion 41. The positioning opening of the bumper body 2 can quickly position and engage with the positioning portion 41, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the bumper body 2 and the snap-fit ​​assembly 4.

[0050] Example 3

[0051] This embodiment is a bumper assembly 3, which includes the bumper bracket 1 and the bumper body 2 in the above embodiment. The bumper body 2 is fixed on the bumper bracket 1, and the arc structure 21 is arranged on the side of the bumper body 2 near the second bracket body 12.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the front of the bumper assembly provided in Example 3 of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the back of the bumper assembly provided in Example 3 of the present application.

[0053] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, a mounting portion 15 is provided on the extension frame 14, and another mounting portion 15 is provided at the connection between the first bracket body 11 and the second bracket body 12. The arc structure 21 is located between the two mounting portions 15 on the bumper bracket 1, and a mounting hole is provided in the mounting portion 15. A mounting member passing through the mounting hole is provided between the bumper bracket 1 and the mounting portion 15. In this embodiment, the mounting member is a bolt. The arc structure 21 on the bumper bracket 1 is positioned by the two mounting portions 15, thereby improving the stability of the arc structure 21 relative to the bumper bracket 1.

[0054] Example 4

[0055] This embodiment is a vehicle including the aforementioned bumper assembly. This improves the vehicle's exterior quality and avoids appearance issues caused by the bumper assembly sinking due to gravity. The bumper assembly maintains a stable fit with the vehicle's side panels, and the arc-shaped structure is accurately positioned on the vehicle, meeting rigidity requirements.

[0056] In the description of this application, 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", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0057] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0058] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections, electrical connections, or communication; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0059] Although the preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the present application.

[0060] Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of this application fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application is intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. Bumper bracket, characterized by: It includes a first bracket body, a second bracket body, and a third bracket body; the first bracket body and the second bracket body are connected to form an angle, the second bracket body and the third bracket body are connected to form an angle, the first bracket body and the third bracket body are located on the same side of the second bracket body, an extension frame is provided at the connection between the second bracket body and the third bracket body, at least one first assembly part is provided on the first bracket body, at least one second assembly part is provided on the extension frame, and the first assembly part and the second assembly part jointly position the bumper body.

2. The bumper bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first bracket body is provided with a clamping assembly, the clamping assembly includes at least one positioning portion, the extension frame is provided with at least one mounting portion, and the bumper body is respectively connected and cooperated with the clamping assembly and the mounting portion.

3. The bumper bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension direction of the extension frame is away from the space formed by the first bracket body, the second bracket body, and the third bracket body. The bumper body is provided with an arc structure, and the arc structure is located between the first assembly part and the second assembly part.

4. The bumper bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first bracket body is provided with a connecting portion for positioning the decorative panel, a plurality of limiting sockets are provided in the connecting portion, and a plug-in component that cooperates with the limiting sockets is provided on the back of the decorative panel.

5. The bumper bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a plurality of pressing sheets, a plurality of buckles, and a plurality of ribs; the pressing sheets, the buckles, and the ribs are arranged at intervals from each other.

6. The bumper bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressing piece is positioned on one side of the bumper body, and the buckle is positioned on the other side of the bumper body. The pressing piece and the buckle form a matching structure for clamping the bumper body, and the rib is limitedly matched with the bumper body.

7. The bumper bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The edge of the bumper body is provided with a pressing portion for cooperating with the pressing sheet and a clamping hole for cooperating with the buckle; an elastic space is formed between the buckle and the first bracket body.

8. The bumper bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning portion is plug-fitted with the bumper body, and the positioning portion is arranged on the side of the pressing piece or inside the pressing piece. The bumper body is provided with a positioning opening corresponding to the positioning portion.

9. Bumper assembly, characterized by: It comprises the bumper bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 8 and the bumper body, wherein the bumper body is fixed to the bumper bracket.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising the bumper assembly as claimed in claim 9.