Angle radar mounting structure for vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to an angle radar mounting structure for a vehicle and the vehicle, the angle radar mounting structure for the vehicle comprises an angle radar, and two outer side walls of the angle radar laterally extend to form a first lug and a second lug respectively; a mounting cavity is formed in the mounting frame, the direction in which the angle radar is inserted into the mounting cavity from the opening is defined as a first direction, the extension direction of the first lug intersects with the first direction and is defined as a second direction, and a connecting hole connected with the connecting piece is formed in the second lug; the mounting frame is provided with a slot in the peripheral side of the mounting cavity, the first lug can be inserted into the slot in the second direction, when the first lug is inserted into the slot, the angle radar is arranged to move into the mounting cavity in the first direction, the mounting frame is provided with a mounting hole in the position corresponding to the connecting hole, and the connecting piece is restrained in the connecting hole and the mounting hole. By means of the design, installation is convenient and fast, and assembling efficiency is improved. Space can be saved on the back of the slot, and the influence on other parts is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a corner radar installation structure for a vehicle and the vehicle. Background Art

[0002] To ensure driver and vehicle safety, corner radar is widely used in automobiles as a safety aid. Corner radar's applications primarily include assisting drivers in identifying rear obstacles, autonomous lane changes, crossing vehicle warnings, pedestrian detection, blind spot detection, door opening warnings, rear collision warnings, and emergency lane keeping.

[0003] Currently, corner radars are mounted on the vehicle's bumper via a mounting bracket. Prior art typically uses at least two bolts to secure the radar to the mounting bracket. While this improves mounting rigidity, it requires the holes in the corner radar to be perfectly aligned with those in the mounting bracket before the bolts are installed. This bolted connection presents challenges such as lengthy installation times and the need for additional tools, increasing installation time and efficiency. Furthermore, the bolts' length necessitates a significant safety gap, resulting in unnecessary space waste and increased design complexity for other components. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a corner radar mounting structure for a vehicle, which saves space while ensuring mounting rigidity and improving mounting efficiency.

[0005] The present application provides a corner radar mounting structure for a vehicle, comprising: a corner radar, wherein two outer side walls of the corner radar are respectively extended laterally to form a first lug and a second lug; a mounting bracket, formed with a mounting cavity with one side open for inserting the corner radar, defining a direction in which the corner radar is inserted into the mounting cavity from the opening as a first direction, an extension direction of the first lug intersecting with the first direction and defined as a second direction, the second lug being provided with a connecting hole connected to a connecting member, the mounting bracket being provided with a slot for inserting the first lug along the second direction on a peripheral side of the mounting cavity, the slot being connected to the mounting cavity, and when the first lug is inserted into the slot, the corner radar is arranged to be movable into the mounting cavity along the first direction, the mounting bracket being provided with a mounting hole connected to the connecting hole at a position corresponding to the connecting hole, and the connecting member being constrained in the connecting hole and the mounting hole.

[0006] In one embodiment, the side wall of the corner radar provided with the first lug is defined as a first side wall, and the side wall provided with the second lug is defined as a second side wall, and the first side wall and the second side wall are arranged side by side with an interval.

[0007] In one embodiment, there are two first lugs, which are spaced apart along the length direction of the first side wall, and the position on the first side wall corresponding to the second lug is located between the two first lugs.

[0008] In one embodiment, the mounting frame is provided with a mounting slot for the second lug to be inserted along the first direction, the mounting slot is communicated with the mounting cavity, and the mounting hole is located in the mounting slot.

[0009] In one embodiment, an extension column extending along the first direction is provided in the installation slot, and the installation hole is located on the extension column.

[0010] In one embodiment, the outer peripheral wall of the extension column is provided with positioning ribs connected to the inner side wall of the mounting groove. There are at least two positioning ribs, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the extension column. The positioning ribs enclose a positioning groove to position the second lug.

[0011] In one embodiment, the two slot plates arranged in sequence along the first direction of the slot are respectively a first slot plate and a second slot plate, the first slot plate is provided with a first notch connected to the slot, and the first lug is inserted into the slot through the first notch.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second slot plate is provided with a second notch for the first lug to move along the first direction, and the first notch and the second notch are staggered.

[0013] In one embodiment, a positioning member corresponding to the second notch is provided in the slot, the longitudinal section of the positioning member is an inverted L-shape, and includes a first protrusion for limiting the movement of the first lug toward the first slot plate and a second protrusion for limiting the inward movement of the first lug, the first protrusion is located on the inner wall surface of the first slot plate, and the second protrusion is located on the inner end surface of the slot, and when the corner radar is installed in the mounting cavity, the first protrusion, the second protrusion and the second slot plate respectively abut against the corresponding positions of the first lug.

[0014] The present application also provides a vehicle, including a vehicle body and a corner radar mounting structure, wherein the vehicle body includes a bumper, the corner radar mounting structure is the corner radar mounting structure described in any one of the above embodiments, and the mounting frame is connected to the bumper.

[0015] Compared to the prior art, the corner radar mounting structure provided in this application utilizes a first lug inserted into a slot on one side of the corner radar for definition. The corner radar uses the first lug as a fulcrum and moves toward the mounting cavity. When the corner radar is located within the mounting cavity, the connection hole on the second lug of the corner radar aligns with the mounting hole, and a connector is inserted into the connection hole and the mounting hole to connect the other side of the corner radar to the mounting frame. The entire installation process is convenient and fast, improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, one side of the corner radar utilizes a first lug and slot combination, and the slot depth is less than the depth of the mounting hole, saving space at the back of the slot and reducing the impact on other components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the conventional technology, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the conventional technology descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 A perspective view of a corner radar installation structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of point I in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of position II in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the radar without the corners;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of point III in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view at the slot;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A local enlarged view of point IV in the middle.

[0024] Figure numerals: 1. corner radar; 11. first side wall; 111. first lug; 12. second side wall; 121. second lug; 2. mounting bracket; 21. mounting cavity; 211. opening; 22. slot; 221. first slot plate; 2211. first notch; 222. second slot plate; 2221. second notch; 23. positioning member; 231. first protrusion; 232. second protrusion; 24. mounting groove; 241. positioning rib; 242. positioning groove; 25. extension column; 251. mounting hole; 3. bumper; 4. screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0026] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may also be a central component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be a central component at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "left", "right", "side", "top", "bottom" and similar expressions used in the specification of this application are only used to describe the various example structural parts and elements of this application, but these terms are used here for the purpose of convenience of explanation and are determined based on the example orientations shown in the accompanying drawings, and do not represent the only implementation method. Since the embodiments disclosed in the application can be set in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only for illustration and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "up" and "down" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0028] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it can mean that the first feature is directly in contact with the second feature, or the first feature and the second feature are indirectly in contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0029] It should be noted that "axial arrangement" means that the overall arrangement direction is along the axial direction, including but not limited to axial extension, and may form an angle with the axial direction.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the specification of this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used in the specification of this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the present application discloses a corner radar installation structure for a vehicle. The above corner radar installation structure includes a corner radar 1 and a mounting frame 2. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a first lug 111 and a second lug 121 are formed laterally extending outwardly on the two outer side walls of the corner radar 1. The side wall of the corner radar 1 with the first lug 111 is defined as the first side wall 11, and the side wall with the second lug 121 is defined as the second side wall 12. In one embodiment, the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 are arranged side by side and spaced apart. There are two first lugs 111, which are spaced apart along the length direction of the first side wall 11. Figure 1 As shown, the position on the first side wall 11 corresponding to the second lug 121 is located between the two first lugs 111 .

[0033] like Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the mounting frame 2 forms a mounting cavity 21 with an opening 211 on one side for inserting the corner radar 1. The direction of insertion of the corner radar 1 from the opening 211 into the mounting cavity 21 is defined as a first direction A. The outward extension direction of the first lug 111 intersects the first direction A and is defined as a second direction B. In one embodiment, the outward extension direction of the first lug 111 forms an acute or obtuse angle with the first direction A. In this embodiment, the outward extension direction of the first lug 111 is perpendicular to the first direction A.

[0034] like Figure 2 、 Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the second lug 121 has a connecting hole for connecting to a connector. The mounting frame 2 has a slot 22 defined around the mounting cavity 21 for inserting the first lug 111 along the second direction B. The slot 22 communicates with the mounting cavity 21. When the first lug 111 is inserted into the slot 22, the corner radar 1 is arranged to be movable into the mounting cavity 21 along the first direction A. The mounting frame 2 has a mounting hole 251 defined at a position corresponding to the connecting hole, communicating with the connecting hole. The connector is constrained within the connecting hole and the mounting hole 251. The connecting member is a screw 4 or bolt, and both the connecting hole and the mounting hole 251 are threaded holes that are threadedly connected to the connecting member.

[0035] As can be understood, the first side of the corner radar 1 is secured by inserting the first lug 111 into the slot 22. The corner radar 1 moves into the mounting cavity 21, using the first lug 111 as a fulcrum. Once the corner radar 1 is within the mounting cavity 21, the connection hole on the second lug 121 of the corner radar 1 aligns with the mounting hole 251. A connector is inserted into the connection hole and the mounting hole 251, connecting the second side of the corner radar 1 to the mounting bracket 2. This reduces the number of screws or bolts used, making the entire installation process more convenient and efficient. The reduced number of screws also reduces the weight of the corner radar mounting structure. Furthermore, since the screws 4 or bolts have a certain length, the mounting hole 251 requires a certain depth. In this application, the first side wall 11 utilizes a mating arrangement between the first lug 111 and the slot 22. The depth of the slot 22 along the first direction A is less than the length of the mounting hole 251 along the first direction. This saves space behind the slot 22 and reduces the impact on other components. Therefore, the slot can be positioned near the shaped component, while the mounting hole can be positioned farther away from the shaped component.

[0036] In this embodiment, if Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, the two slot plates of the slot 22 are arranged in sequence along the first direction A, namely a first slot plate 221 and a second slot plate 222. The first slot plate 221 defines a first notch 2211 that communicates with the slot 22, and the first lug 111 is inserted into the slot 22 through the first notch 2211. It can be understood that the presence of the first notch 2211 increases the movable space of the first lug 111, making it easier for the first lug 111 to be inserted into the slot 22 after passing through the first notch 2211.

[0037] In addition, the second slot plate 222 defines a second notch 2221 for the first lug 111 to move along the first direction A. The first notch 2211 and the second notch 2221 are staggered. It can be understood that the presence of the second notch 2221 increases the movement space of the first lug 111, facilitating the rotation of the corner radar 1 around the first lug 111.

[0038] like Figure 7 As shown, a positioning member 23 is provided in the slot 22 corresponding to the second notch 2221. In this embodiment, two positioning members 23 are provided in the slot 22, and the two positioning members 23 are spaced apart along the length direction of the first side wall 11. The two positioning members 23 have the same structure, and the following description uses one positioning member 23 as an example.

[0039] like Figure 2 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the positioning member 23 has an inverted L-shaped longitudinal section and includes a first protrusion 231 for limiting the movement of the first lug 111 toward the first slot plate 221 and a second protrusion 232 for limiting the inward movement of the first lug 111. The first protrusion 231 is located on the inner wall surface of the first slot plate 221, and the second protrusion 232 is located on the inner end surface of the slot 22. When the corner radar 1 is installed in the installation cavity 21, the first protrusion 231, the second protrusion 232 and the second slot plate 222 respectively abut against corresponding positions of the first lug 111.

[0040] It can be understood that the presence of the positioning member 23 can better position the first lug 111 when the corner radar 1 is installed in the installation cavity 21 , thereby improving the installation reliability of the corner radar 1 .

[0041] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the mounting frame 2 is provided with a mounting slot 24 for the second lug 121 to be inserted along the first direction A. The mounting slot 24 is connected to the mounting cavity 21, and the mounting hole 251 is located in the mounting slot 24. Specifically, an extension column 25 extending along the first direction A is provided in the mounting slot 24, and the mounting hole 251 is located on the extension column 25. In addition, there are at least two positioning ribs 241, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the extension column 25. All positioning ribs 241 enclose and form a positioning slot 242 for positioning the second lug 121. In this embodiment, there are three positioning ribs 241. In another embodiment, there may be two positioning ribs 241, or more than three positioning ribs 241.

[0042] It is understandable that the presence of the positioning rib 241 increases the strength of the extension column 25. The presence of the positioning groove 242 can position the second lug 121, keep the connection hole and the mounting hole 251 aligned, and facilitate screwing.

[0043] The above corner radar installation structure is applied to a vehicle. Specifically, the present application also discloses a vehicle, such as a passenger car. The vehicle includes a vehicle body and the above corner radar installation structure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle body includes a bumper 3 connected to the corner radar mounting structure, and the mounting frame 2 in the corner radar mounting structure is connected to the bumper 3.

[0044] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0045] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of patent protection for the present application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A corner radar mounting structure for a vehicle, characterized in that: include: A corner radar (1), wherein two outer side walls of the corner radar (1) are respectively extended laterally to form a first lug (111) and a second lug (121); The mounting frame (2) is formed with an installation cavity (21) with an opening (211) on one side for inserting the corner radar (1), and the direction in which the corner radar (1) is inserted from the opening (211) into the installation cavity (21) is defined as a first direction, the extension direction of the first lug (111) intersects with the first direction and is defined as a second direction, the second lug (121) is provided with a connection hole connected to a connection member, and the mounting frame (2) is provided with a connection hole for the first lug (121) on the peripheral side of the installation cavity (21). A lug (111) is inserted into a slot (22) along a second direction, the slot (22) is connected to the installation cavity (21), and when the first lug (111) is inserted into the slot (22), the corner radar (1) is arranged to be movable into the installation cavity (21) along the first direction, the mounting frame (2) is provided with a mounting hole (251) connected to the connecting hole at a position corresponding to the connecting hole, and the connecting member is constrained in the connecting hole and the mounting hole (251).

2. The corner radar installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the corner radar (1) provided with the first lug (111) is defined as a first side wall (11), and the side wall provided with the second lug (121) is defined as a second side wall (12), and the first side wall (11) and the second side wall (12) are arranged side by side and spaced apart.

3. The corner radar installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two first lugs (111), which are spaced apart along the length direction of the first side wall (11); the position on the first side wall (11) corresponding to the second lug (121) is located between the two first lugs (111).

4. The corner radar installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame (2) is provided with a mounting groove (24) for the second lug (121) to be inserted along the first direction, the mounting groove (24) is communicated with the mounting cavity (21), and the mounting hole (251) is located in the mounting groove (24).

5. The corner radar installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: An extension column (25) extending along the first direction is provided in the installation groove (24), and the installation hole (251) is located on the extension column (25).

6. The corner radar installation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer peripheral wall of the extension column (25) is provided with positioning ribs (241) connected to the inner side wall of the installation groove (24), and there are at least two positioning ribs (241) arranged at intervals along the circumference of the extension column (25). The positioning ribs (241) enclose and form a positioning groove (242) for positioning the second lug (121).

7. The corner radar mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The two slot plates of the slot (22) arranged in sequence along the first direction are respectively a first slot plate (221) and a second slot plate (222); the first slot plate (221) is provided with a first notch (2211) connected to the slot (22); the first lug (111) is inserted into the slot (22) through the first notch (2211).

8. The corner radar installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second slot plate (222) is provided with a second notch (2221) for the first lug (111) to move along the first direction, and the first notch (2211) and the second notch (2221) are arranged in a staggered manner.

9. The corner radar installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: A positioning member (23) corresponding to the second notch (2221) is provided in the slot (22); the positioning member (23) has an inverted L-shaped longitudinal section and includes a first convex portion (231) for limiting the movement of the first lug (111) toward the first slot plate (221) and a second convex portion (232) for limiting the inward movement of the first lug (111); the first convex portion (231) is located on the inner wall surface of the first slot plate (221); the second convex portion (232) is located on the inner end surface of the slot (22); when the corner radar (1) is installed in the installation cavity (21), the first convex portion (231), the second convex portion (232) and the second slot plate (222) respectively abut against corresponding positions of the first lug (111).

10. A vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a corner radar mounting structure, wherein the vehicle body comprises a bumper (3), characterized in that: The corner radar mounting structure is the corner radar mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the mounting frame (2) is connected to the bumper (3).

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