Engine cover hinge

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile engine hood hinges, in particular to an engine hood hinge which comprises a base (1) and a rotating arm (2) connected with the base (1). A supporting structure is arranged between the base (1) and the rotating arm (2); the rotating arm (2) is connected with an engine cover; the rotating arm is fixed to the engine hood, the base is fixed to a vehicle body, and then the engine hood can be supported; a supporting auxiliary tool in a traditional scheme can be omitted, and the cost of development, circulation, storage, maintenance and the like of the auxiliary tool is reduced; the device is simple in structure, convenient to operate and easy for mass production, and effectively reduces the production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile hood hinges, and in particular to a hood hinge. Background Art

[0002] Since the hood support rod is assembled in the final assembly workshop, if the hood needs to be opened before the hood support rod is assembled, there is a lack of support device; currently, the OEM adopts the solution of developing auxiliary support tooling, which is a round rod with a latch structure at both ends. The latch is soft-covered. When in use, one end is inserted into the hole in the car body, and the other end is inserted into the hole in the inner panel of the hood to open the hood; the entire production line needs to develop hundreds of sets of auxiliary opening tooling, and the auxiliary tooling needs to be circulated, stored and maintained, which is costly.

[0003] After searching, the applicant found that the Chinese patent document with publication number 212716268U disclosed a hood mounting hinge structure and a car on March 16, 2021, wherein the hood mounting hinge structure includes a base, a connecting rod assembly and a driving assembly; the connecting rod assembly includes a locking member and a hood link, a first link and a second link hinged in sequence, and the hood link is connected to the second link through a locking member, and the end of the second link away from the first link is hinged to the base; the driving assembly is used to drive the hood link away from the second link to disengage the locking member from the hood link and / or the second link; this device also cannot solve the above technical problems.

[0004] Therefore, in order to improve or solve at least one of the above problems, it is necessary to optimize the existing hood hinge structure. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a hood hinge which can effectively support the hood.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a hood hinge, including a base and a rotating arm connected to the base; a supporting structure is provided between the base and the rotating arm; and the rotating arm is connected to the hood.

[0007] The supporting structure includes a supporting rod; a sliding pin is provided at the end of the base; one end of the supporting rod is connected to the sliding pin; and the other end of the supporting rod is connected to the rotating arm.

[0008] The support rod is provided with a sliding groove; the end of the sliding groove is provided with a limiting groove; the limiting groove is communicated with the sliding groove; and the sliding pin is arranged in the limiting groove.

[0009] A first rivet is provided at the end of the support rod away from the limiting groove; a first mounting hole is provided on the rotating arm; and the first rivet is connected in the first mounting hole.

[0010] A second rivet is provided at the end of the base away from the sliding pin; a second mounting hole is provided at the end of the rotating arm; and the second rivet is connected in the second mounting hole.

[0011] The rotating arm includes a U-shaped section and a connecting section; one end of the U-shaped section is provided with the first mounting hole and is connected to the connecting section; the other end of the U-shaped section is provided with the second mounting hole.

[0012] The base includes a horizontal section; one end of the horizontal section is provided with the sliding pin; the top of the horizontal section is provided with a vertical section; the vertical section is provided at one end of the horizontal section away from the sliding pin; and the second rivet is provided on the vertical section.

[0013] The horizontal section is provided with a pin hole; the sliding pin is connected in the pin hole.

[0014] A plurality of pin holes are provided on the horizontal section.

[0015] The rotating arm is connected to one side of the base through the second rivet; the supporting rod is connected between the rotating arm and the base through the first rivet and the sliding pin.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0017] 1. The rotating arm of the present application is fixed to the hood, and the base is fixed to the vehicle body; when the hood is opened, the rotating arm rotates clockwise around the axis of the second rivet, and the support rod rotates counterclockwise around the axis of the first rivet; at the same time, the sliding pin slides in the slide groove of the support rod; when the hood is opened to the maximum angle, the support rod rotates counterclockwise around the axis of the first rivet under the action of its own gravity, and the sliding pin enters the limit groove of the slide groove; when the hood is lowered, the sliding pin and the support rod no longer move relative to each other; thereby, stable support for the hood can be achieved, the assembly of the hood can be facilitated, and work efficiency can be effectively improved.

[0018] 2. This application fixes the rotating arm to the hood and the base to the vehicle body to achieve the support work of the hood; it can eliminate the supporting auxiliary tooling in the traditional solution, reducing the development, circulation, storage and maintenance costs of the auxiliary tooling; this device has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and is easy to mass produce, effectively reducing production costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The specific embodiments of the present invention are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the hood hinge.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hood hinge in the open state.

[0022] The marks in the above figure are:

[0023] The following are marked in the figure:

[0024] 1. Base, 101. Second rivet, 102. Pin hole, 103. Horizontal section, 104. Vertical section,

[0025] 2. Rotating arm, 201. First mounting hole, 202. Second mounting hole, 203. U-shaped section, 204. Connecting section,

[0026] 3. Support rod, 301, first rivet,

[0027] 4. Sliding pin,

[0028] 5. Slide, 501, limit groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation methods of the present invention by describing the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, with the aim of helping those skilled in the art to have a more complete, accurate and in-depth understanding of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention and to facilitate its implementation.

[0030] Figure 1 The hood hinge shown includes a base 1 and a rotating arm 2 connected to the base 1; a supporting structure is provided between the base 1 and the rotating arm 2; and the rotating arm 2 is connected to the hood.

[0031] By fixing the rotating arm 2 to the hood and the base 1 to the vehicle body, the hood support work can be achieved; the supporting auxiliary tooling in the traditional solution can be eliminated, reducing the costs of development, circulation, storage and maintenance of the auxiliary tooling; the device has a simple structure, is easy to operate, and is easy to mass produce, effectively reducing production costs.

[0032] The supporting structure includes a supporting rod 3 ; a sliding pin 4 is provided at the end of the base 1 ; one end of the supporting rod 3 is connected to the sliding pin 4 ; and the other end of the supporting rod 3 is connected to the rotating arm 2 .

[0033] One end of the support rod 3 is hinged to the rotating arm 2 and can flexibly rotate on the rotating arm 2; when the other end of the support rod 3 is fixed to the sliding pin 4, the rotating arm 2 can be supported on the top of the base 1.

[0034] The support rod 3 is provided with a slide groove 5 ; a limiting groove 501 is provided at the end of the slide groove 5 ; the limiting groove 501 is communicated with the slide groove 5 ; and the sliding pin 4 is provided in the limiting groove 501 .

[0035] The slide groove 5 is a waist-shaped groove; the limiting groove 501 is an arc-shaped groove connected to the slide groove 5; the sliding pin 4 is inserted into the slide groove 5 and can slide flexibly along the slide groove 5; when the sliding pin 4 slides to the end of the slide groove 5, the sliding pin 4 is clamped in the limiting groove 501, thereby realizing the supporting operation of the support rod 3.

[0036] A first rivet 301 is provided at the end of the support rod 3 away from the limiting groove 501 ; a first mounting hole 201 is provided on the rotating arm 2 ; and the first rivet 301 is connected to the first mounting hole 201 .

[0037] The first rivet 301 cooperates with the first mounting hole 201 to hinge the end of the support rod 3 on the rotating arm 2 , thereby achieving connection and flexible rotation of the support rod 3 on the rotating arm 2 .

[0038] A second rivet 101 is provided at the end of the base 1 away from the sliding pin 4 ; a second mounting hole 202 is provided at the end of the rotating arm 2 ; and the second rivet 101 is connected to the second mounting hole 202 .

[0039] The second rivet 101 cooperates with the second mounting hole 202 , and can hinge the end of the rotating arm 2 on the base 1 , thereby achieving connection and flexible rotation of the rotating arm 2 on the base 1 .

[0040] The rotating arm 2 includes a U-shaped section 203 and a connecting section 204 ; one end of the U-shaped section 203 is provided with a first mounting hole 201 and is connected to the connecting section 204 ; the other end of the U-shaped section 203 is provided with a second mounting hole 202 .

[0041] The U-shaped section 203 and the connecting section 204 are an integral structure; the first mounting hole 201 and the second mounting hole 202 are respectively arranged at both ends of the U-shaped section 203; the opening of the U-shaped section 203 is arranged at the top of the U-shaped section 203; the U-shaped section 203 can strengthen the structural strength of the rotating arm 2.

[0042] The base 1 includes a horizontal section 103 ; a sliding pin 4 is provided at one end of the horizontal section 103 ; a vertical section 104 is provided at the top of the horizontal section 103 ; the vertical section 104 is provided at one end of the horizontal section 103 away from the sliding pin 4 ; a second rivet 101 is provided on the vertical section 104 .

[0043] The horizontal section 103 and the vertical section 104 are an integral structure; the sliding pin 4 is provided on the smaller end of the horizontal section 103; the vertical section 104 is provided on the top of the larger end of the horizontal section 103; the vertical section 104 provides an installation position for the rotating arm 2.

[0044] A pin hole 102 is provided on the horizontal section 103 ; the sliding pin 4 is connected in the pin hole 102 .

[0045] The pin hole 102 is a through hole; the sliding pin 4 passes through the sliding groove 5 and is inserted into the pin hole 102; the supporting operation of the support rod 3 can be achieved.

[0046] A plurality of pin holes 102 are provided on the horizontal section 103 .

[0047] A plurality of pin holes 102 are distributed on the side surface of the horizontal section 103 ; by inserting the sliding pin 4 at different positions on the horizontal section 103 , the lifting height of the rotating arm 2 can be adjusted.

[0048] The rotating arm 2 is connected to one side of the base 1 through the second rivet 101 ; the support rod 3 is connected between the rotating arm 2 and the base 1 through the first rivet 301 and the sliding pin 4 .

[0049] When the sliding pin 4 is engaged in the limiting groove 501 , the support rod 3 can support the rotating arm 2 on the top of the base 1 ; by removing the sliding pin 4 from the limiting groove 501 , the support rod 3 , the rotating arm 2 and the base 1 can be folded.

[0050] The specific workflow of this utility model is as follows:

[0051] The rotating arm 2 is fixed to the hood, and the base 1 is fixed to the vehicle body; when the hood is opened, the rotating arm 2 rotates clockwise around the axis of the second rivet 101, and the support rod 3 rotates counterclockwise around the axis of the first rivet 301; at the same time, the sliding pin 4 slides in the sliding groove 5 of the support rod 3.

[0052] When the hood is opened to the maximum angle, the support rod 3 rotates counterclockwise around the axis of the first rivet 301 under the action of its own gravity, and the sliding pin 4 enters the limiting groove 501 of the slide groove 5, lowering the hood, and the sliding pin 4 and the support rod 3 no longer move relative to each other.

[0053] Move the support rod 3 in the clockwise direction to make the sliding pin 4 enter the sliding groove 5, lower the hood, and rotate the rotating arm 2 in the counterclockwise direction around the axis of the second rivet 101. The support rod 3 rotates in the clockwise direction around the axis of the first rivet 301. At the same time, the sliding pin 4 slides in the sliding groove 5, and finally the hood is closed.

[0054] The above description of the present invention is provided as an example, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described method. Any non-substantial improvements made using the method concepts and technical solutions of the present invention, or any application of the above-described concepts and technical solutions of the present invention to other situations without modification, are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hood hinge, characterized in that: It comprises a base (1) and a rotating arm (2) connected to the base (1); a supporting structure is provided between the base (1) and the rotating arm (2); the rotating arm (2) is connected to the engine cover; The support structure comprises a support rod (3); a sliding pin (4) is provided at the end of the base (1); one end of the support rod (3) is connected to the sliding pin (4); the other end of the support rod (3) is connected to the rotating arm (2); The support rod (3) is provided with a slide groove (5); the end of the slide groove (5) is provided with a limiting groove (501); the limiting groove (501) is communicated with the slide groove (5); the sliding pin (4) is arranged in the limiting groove (501); A first rivet (301) is provided at the end of the support rod (3) away from the limiting groove (501); a first mounting hole (201) is provided on the rotating arm (2); the first rivet (301) is connected to the first mounting hole (201); A second rivet (101) is provided at the end of the base (1) away from the sliding pin (4); a second mounting hole (202) is provided at the end of the rotating arm (2); and the second rivet (101) is connected in the second mounting hole (202).

2. The hood hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating arm (2) comprises a U-shaped section (203) and a connecting section (204); one end of the U-shaped section (203) is provided with the first mounting hole (201) and is connected to the connecting section (204); the other end of the U-shaped section (203) is provided with the second mounting hole (202).

3. The hood hinge according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (1) comprises a horizontal section (103); one end of the horizontal section (103) is provided with the sliding pin (4); a vertical section (104) is provided at the top of the horizontal section (103); the vertical section (104) is provided at one end of the horizontal section (103) away from the sliding pin (4); and the second rivet (101) is provided on the vertical section (104).

4. A hood hinge according to claim 3, characterized in that: The horizontal section (103) is provided with a pin hole (102); the sliding pin (4) is connected in the pin hole (102).

5. The hood hinge according to claim 4, characterized in that: The horizontal section (103) is provided with a plurality of pin holes (102).

6. The hood hinge according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating arm (2) is connected to one side of the base (1) via the second rivet (101); the support rod (3) is connected between the rotating arm (2) and the base (1) via the first rivet (301) and the sliding pin (4).

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