Mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a mounting structure and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicle part mounting, and the mounting structure comprises a mounting bracket arranged on the side wall of a vehicle body and a hinge mounting seat arranged at the top of the mounting bracket. Moreover, connecting edges are arranged on the two sides, located in the left-right direction of the whole vehicle, of the hinge mounting base correspondingly, the connecting edges on the two sides are arranged up and down along the whole vehicle, and the hinge mounting base is connected to the mounting support through the connecting edges on the two sides. A lower support of the engine hood hinge is connected with the hinge installation base through a fastener, and the fastener fixedly connects the lower support and the hinge installation base together in the vertical direction of the whole vehicle. According to the installation structure, the connecting edges are arranged on the two sides of the hinge installation base in the left-right direction of the whole vehicle respectively, the hinge installation base is connected to the installation support through the connecting edges arranged on the two sides in the up-down mode, and the height of the hinge installation base can be adjusted by adjusting the relative positions of the connecting edges and the installation support in the early stage; and the height of the engine hood hinge is further adjusted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle component installation technology, and in particular to an installation structure. It also relates to a vehicle equipped with the installation structure. Background Technology

[0002] The hood hinges are located on both sides of the rear of the hood and serve as the hood opening and closing mechanism, ensuring the normal opening and closing of the hood. A conventional hinge mounting structure consists of a hood hinge fixing plate, a hinge mounting plate, and a fixing plate. The hinge mounting plate and fixing plate are typically welded in both the Z and Y directions, and the structural strength of the hinge mounting point is reinforced. In existing technologies, for hinge structures installed along the vertical direction of the vehicle, due to unreasonable installation structure design, the position of the hinge in the vehicle height direction is difficult to adjust, affecting subsequent process adjustments, increasing the difficulty of process adjustments, and increasing labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide an installation structure to facilitate the early adjustment of the height of the engine hood hinge.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is achieved as follows:

[0005] An installation structure is suitable for mounting an engine hood hinge on a vehicle body along the vertical direction of the vehicle body. The installation structure includes a mounting bracket on the side panel of the vehicle body and a hinge mounting seat on the top of the mounting bracket.

[0006] The hinge mounting base is provided with connecting edges on both sides in the left-right direction of the vehicle. Both connecting edges are arranged vertically along the vehicle, and the hinge mounting base is connected to the mounting bracket through the connecting edges on both sides.

[0007] The lower bracket of the engine hood hinge is connected to the hinge mounting base by fasteners, and the fasteners fix the lower bracket and the hinge mounting base together along the vertical direction of the vehicle.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting edges on both sides include a first connecting edge located on one side of the hinge mounting base and a second connecting edge located on the other side of the hinge mounting base;

[0009] In the vertical direction of the vehicle, the first connecting edge extends downward and the second connecting edge extends upward.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting bracket includes a top wall, a side wall located on one side of the top wall, and a flange located on the other side of the top wall;

[0011] In the vertical direction of the vehicle, the sidewall extends downward, the flange extends upward, and the first connecting edge is connected to the sidewall, and the second connecting edge is connected to the flange.

[0012] Furthermore, the hinge mounting base has a main board located between the two connecting edges, the main board being positioned above the top wall and having a gap between it and the top wall.

[0013] Furthermore, the sidewall is provided with weight-reducing holes; and / or,

[0014] At least one of the connecting edges is provided with a reinforcing rib, which is arranged along the vertical direction of the vehicle and intersects with the main board.

[0015] Furthermore, the lower bracket is provided with a connection hole, the motherboard is provided with a mounting hole, and corresponding to the mounting hole, the top wall is provided with a clearance hole;

[0016] The fasteners include bolts that pass through the connecting holes and the mounting holes, and the main board is provided with nuts that are screwed onto the bolts.

[0017] Furthermore, the engine hinge also includes an upper bracket connected to the engine hood, and two connecting rods hinged between the upper bracket and the lower bracket;

[0018] The hinge shafts of each connecting rod are arranged along the left-right direction of the vehicle.

[0019] Furthermore, the lower support includes a base plate and a side plate disposed on one side of the base plate, and the side plate extends upward in the vertical direction of the vehicle.

[0020] The base plate is connected to the hinge mounting base, and the side plate is hinged to each of the connecting rods.

[0021] Furthermore, the side plate has a bent portion that bends toward the bottom plate, and a limiting member is provided on the bent portion. The limiting member can abut against one of the connecting rods to limit the rotation angle of the connecting rod.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0023] The mounting structure described in this utility model connects the lower bracket of the engine hood hinge to the hinge mounting seat via fasteners. The hinge mounting seat has connecting edges on both sides in the left-right direction of the vehicle, and these connecting edges are connected to the mounting bracket. Therefore, the height of the hinge mounting seat, and consequently the height of the engine hood hinge, can be adjusted by initially adjusting the relative positions of the connecting edges and the mounting bracket in the vehicle's height direction. The structure is simple, easy to adjust, and provides good performance.

[0024] Furthermore, in the vertical direction of the vehicle, the first connecting edge extends downwards and the second connecting edge extends upwards. This not only gives the hinge mount better structural strength but also increases the connection length between the hinge mount and the mounting bracket in the vertical direction of the vehicle, optimizing the force transmission path and reducing the impact during the opening and closing of the hood. The mounting bracket, including a top wall, a side wall on one side of the top wall, and a flange on the other side of the top wall, also gives the mounting bracket good structural strength, thereby improving the installation stability of the hinge mount and, consequently, the stability during the opening and closing of the hood.

[0025] Secondly, by positioning the main board above the top wall with a gap between it and the top wall, the gap acts as a buffer, reducing wear between the hinge mount and the mounting bracket, thus extending their service life. Weight-reducing holes on the side wall effectively reduce the weight of the mounting bracket; and by incorporating reinforcing ribs along the vertical direction of the vehicle and intersecting with the main board on the connection edge, the strength and rigidity of the connection edge are significantly improved, and the forces from other components are better distributed and transmitted.

[0026] Furthermore, the fasteners, including bolts passing through the connection holes and mounting holes, are simple in structure and easy to design and implement. By providing clearance holes on the top wall, interference between the bolts and the top wall can be avoided. Simultaneously, maintenance or replacement can be performed by disassembling the bolts and nuts, reducing maintenance time and costs. The engine hinge also includes an upper bracket connected to the engine hood, and two connecting rods hinged between the upper and lower brackets. The structure is simple, and the hinge axis of the connecting rods is arranged along the left-right direction of the vehicle, allowing the engine hood to adapt to different angles and positional changes during opening and closing.

[0027] Furthermore, the lower support includes a base plate and a side plate located on one side of the base plate. The side plate extends upwards in the vertical direction of the vehicle, which not only gives the lower support better structural strength and improves stability during the opening and closing of the hood, but also facilitates connection between the lower support and the connecting rod and hinge mounting base. By incorporating a bent portion on the side plate and a limiting member that abuts against its connecting rod, damage to the hood and other components due to excessive opening or closing can be prevented. Simultaneously, it allows the hood to remain in a specific position during opening and closing, facilitating user operation.

[0028] Another objective of this invention is to provide a vehicle having the mounting structure described above.

[0029] The vehicle described in this utility model, by setting the mounting structure as described above, facilitates the adjustment of the height of the hinge mounting seat, thereby adjusting the height of the engine hood hinge. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which constitute part of the present invention, are intended to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are intended to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of section A;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the installation structure described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure described in an embodiment of the present utility model from another perspective;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hinge mounting base described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower support described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0039] 1. Mounting bracket; 2. Hinge mounting base; 3. Lower bracket; 4. First connecting rod; 5. Second connecting rod; 6. Upper bracket; 7. Bolt; 8. Limiting component;

[0040] 101. Top wall; 1011. Clearance hole; 102. Side wall; 1021. Weight reduction hole; 103. Flanged edge;

[0041] 201. Mainboard; 2011. Mounting hole; 202. First connecting edge; 2021. Reinforcing rib; 203. Second connecting edge;

[0042] 301, base plate; 3011, connecting hole; 302, side plate; 3021, bent part. Detailed Implementation

[0043] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features therein can be combined with each other.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the directional terms used in this embodiment, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "rear," are defined based on the vertical, horizontal, and longitudinal directions of the vehicle. Specifically, the vertical direction of the vehicle is the height direction (Z-axis), the longitudinal direction is the length direction (X-axis), and the horizontal direction is the width direction (Y-axis). Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in light of the specific circumstances.

[0046] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0047] In view of the problem in the prior art where the hinge mounting plate is welded to the pistol plate, making it difficult to adjust the position of the hinge in the height direction of the vehicle, this embodiment proposes a novel mounting structure suitable for mounting the hood hinge to the vehicle body in the vertical direction.

[0048] The mounting structure includes a mounting bracket 1 mounted on the side panel of the vehicle body, and a hinge mounting seat 2 located on top of the mounting bracket 1. The hinge mounting seat 2 has connecting edges on both sides in the left-right direction of the vehicle, with both connecting edges arranged vertically along the vehicle body. The hinge mounting seat 2 is connected to the mounting bracket 1 via these connecting edges. The lower bracket 3 of the hood hinge is connected to the hinge mounting seat 2 via fasteners, which securely connect the lower bracket 3 and the hinge mounting seat 2 together in the vertical direction of the vehicle body.

[0049] The mounting structure of this embodiment connects the lower bracket 3 of the engine hood hinge to the hinge mounting seat 2 via fasteners. The hinge mounting seat 2 has connecting edges on both sides in the left-right direction of the vehicle, and is connected to the mounting bracket 1 via the vertically arranged connecting edges. Thus, the height of the hinge mounting seat 2 can be adjusted by adjusting the relative position of the connecting edges and the mounting bracket 1 in the vertical direction of the vehicle, thereby adjusting the height of the engine hood hinge. The structure is simple, easy to adjust, and has a good performance.

[0050] Based on the above overall description, an exemplary installation structure of this embodiment is provided. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the mounting bracket 1 extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle and is approximately triangular in shape. This utilizes the good stability of a triangle to give the mounting bracket 1 good structural strength. Additionally, as... Figure 4 As shown, similar to existing technology, the engine hinge also includes an upper bracket 6 connected to the engine hood, and two connecting rods hinged between the upper bracket 6 and the lower bracket 3. Furthermore, the hinge axes of each connecting rod are arranged along the left-right direction of the vehicle. This forms a four-bar linkage between the upper bracket 6, the lower bracket 3, and the two connecting rods, enabling the opening and closing of the engine hood. For ease of explanation, the two connecting rods are referred to as "first connecting rod 4" and "second connecting rod 5," respectively.

[0051] Here, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the structure of the hinge mounting base 2 will be described first. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting edges on both sides include a first connecting edge 202 located on one side of the hinge mounting base 2 and a second connecting edge 203 located on the other side of the hinge mounting base 2. Furthermore, in the vertical direction of the vehicle, the first connecting edge 202 extends downward and the second connecting edge 203 extends upward. This arrangement not only gives the hinge mounting base 2 better structural strength but also increases the connection length between the hinge mounting base 2 and the mounting bracket 1 in the vertical direction of the vehicle, optimizing the force transmission path and reducing the impact during the opening and closing of the hood.

[0052] It is understandable that, in addition to extending the first connecting edge 202 and the second connecting edge 203 in different directions, it is also feasible to extend both upwards or downwards.

[0053] In addition, combined Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the hinge mounting base 2 has a main plate 201 located between the two connecting edges. The main plate 201 is positioned above the top wall 101 and has a gap with the top wall 101. This arrangement allows the gap to act as a buffer, reducing wear between the hinge mounting base 2 and the mounting bracket 1, and extending their service life. The size of this gap is determined based on the installation height of the hood hinge. Furthermore, in practice, the hinge mounting base 2 can be manufactured using a cold stamping process to achieve better structural strength and rigidity. Of course, it is also feasible to manufacture the hinge mounting base 2 using other processes.

[0054] To improve the structural strength of the hinge mounting base 2, as a further embodiment, at least one connecting edge is provided with a reinforcing rib 2021. The reinforcing rib 2021 is arranged along the vertical direction of the vehicle and intersects with the main board 201. The provision of this reinforcing rib 2021 can significantly improve the strength and rigidity of the connecting edge and better distribute the forces exerted by other components. And as... Figure 5 As shown in the figure, as a specific embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 2021 are provided on the first connecting edge 202 at intervals along its length direction, so as to improve the structural strength of the hinge mounting base 2 and the connection strength between the hinge mounting base 2 and the side wall 102.

[0055] It should be noted that, in addition to setting a reinforcing rib 2021 intersecting with the motherboard 201 on the first connecting edge 202, a reinforcing rib 2021 intersecting with the motherboard 201 can also be set on the second connecting edge 203, or a reinforcing rib 2021 can be set on both the first connecting edge 202 and the second connecting edge 203.

[0056] Based on the above-described relationship between the first connecting edge 202 and the second connecting edge 203, as a preferred embodiment, the specific structure of the mounting bracket 1 in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 6 As shown, it includes a top wall 101, a side wall 102 located on one side of the top wall 101, and a flange 103 located on the other side of the top wall 101. Furthermore, in the vertical direction of the entire vehicle, the side wall 102 extends downward, the flange 103 extends upward, and the first connecting edge 202 is connected to the side wall 102, and the second connecting edge 203 is connected to the flange 103.

[0057] This structure allows the mounting bracket 1 to have better structural strength, thereby improving the installation stability of the hinge mounting seat 2, and further improving the stability when the engine hood is opened and closed. Moreover, in a preferred embodiment, the first connecting edge 202 is welded to the side wall 102, and the second connecting edge 203 is also welded to the flange 103.

[0058] In addition, to further improve the structural strength of mounting bracket 1, such as Figure 6 As shown, the flange 103 extends along the length of the mounting bracket 1. Furthermore, to facilitate overall lightweight design, a weight-reducing hole 1021 is provided on the side wall 102. In a preferred embodiment, based on the overall structure of the mounting bracket 1, the weight-reducing hole 1021 is also triangular, so as to better ensure the structural strength of the mounting bracket 1 while reducing weight. Of course, the weight-reducing hole 1021 can be made in other shapes besides triangular. In this case, to further reduce the impact of the weight-reducing hole 1021 on the overall structural strength of the mounting bracket 1, such as... Figure 6As shown, a recessed platform is provided on the mounting bracket 1 along the edge of the weight reduction hole 1021 to improve the structural strength of this part.

[0059] It should be noted that providing a weight-reducing hole 1021 on the side wall 102 and a reinforcing rib 2021 on one of its connecting edges is only a preferred embodiment. In actual implementation, the weight-reducing hole 1021 may not be provided on the side wall 102, or the reinforcing rib 2021 may not be provided.

[0060] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown in the illustration, in one specific embodiment, the lower bracket 3 has a connecting hole 3011, the main board 201 has a mounting hole 2011, and corresponding to the mounting hole 2011, the top wall 101 has a clearance hole 1011. The fasteners include bolts 7 that pass through the connecting hole 3011 and the mounting hole 2011, and the main board 201 has a nut that is screwed onto the bolts 7. The use of bolts 7 and nuts provides high connection strength and can withstand greater tensile, compressive, and shear forces.

[0061] The clearance hole 1011 provides sufficient space for the bolt 7 when it passes through the mounting hole 2011 to connect with the nut, preventing interference between the bolt 7 and the top wall 101. This ensures the integrity of the connection structure and prevents damage to components due to collision between the bolt 7 and the top wall 101. Furthermore, to improve the installation firmness of the engine hood hinge, multiple connection holes 3011 are spaced apart in this embodiment, for example... Figure 7 The two shown. Furthermore, specifically, to improve the structural strength of the hinge according to the mounting base, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the lower bracket 3 in this embodiment includes a base plate 301 and a side plate 302 disposed on one side of the base plate 301, and the side plate 302 extends upward in the vertical direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, the base plate 301 is connected to the hinge mounting seat 2, and the side plate 302 is hinged to each connecting rod.

[0062] This structure not only gives the lower bracket 3 better structural strength and improves stability during the opening and closing of the engine hood, but also facilitates the connection between the lower bracket 3 and the connecting rod and hinge mounting base 2. Furthermore, to improve the connection between the lower bracket 3 and the hinge mounting base 2, such as... Figure 7 As shown, a protrusion is formed on the base plate 301 between two connecting holes 3011. This protrusion protrudes toward the side plate 302 to improve the structural strength of the base plate 301.

[0063] Still refer to Figure 7As shown in the diagram, in a further embodiment, the side plate 302 has a bent portion 3021 that bends towards the bottom plate 301. A limiting member 8 is provided on the bent portion 3021, which abuts against a connecting rod to limit the rotation angle of the connecting rod. By providing the limiting member 8, damage to the engine hood and other components due to excessive opening or closing can be avoided. Simultaneously, it allows the engine hood to remain in a specific position when opened and closed, facilitating user operation.

[0064] And, as Figure 7 As shown in the illustration, in one specific embodiment, the limiting member 8 can be a bolt 7 screwed onto the bent portion 3021, so that the height of the limiting member 8 can be adjusted by rotation, thereby adjusting the limit angle of the engine hood opening and closing. In addition, to prevent abnormal noise caused by the limiting member 8 abutting against the connecting rod, a foot pad can be further provided on the side of the limiting member 8 that abuts against the connecting rod.

[0065] Based on the above overall description, the installation structure of this embodiment, for engine hinges installed along the vertical direction of the vehicle, allows for adjustment of the height of the hinge mounting base 2 by adjusting the relative position between the connecting edge and the mounting bracket 1 in the vertical direction of the vehicle in the early stage, thereby adjusting the height of the engine hood hinge. This reduces the difficulty of later process adjustments, reduces labor costs, and has a simple structure that is easy to adjust, resulting in good performance.

[0066] Furthermore, this embodiment also relates to a vehicle having the above-described mounting structure.

[0067] In this embodiment, the vehicle is equipped with the above-described mounting structure, which facilitates the adjustment of the height of the hinge mounting base 2, thereby adjusting the height of the engine hood hinge.

[0068] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A mounting structure suitable for mounting an engine hood hinge onto a vehicle body along the vertical direction of the vehicle, characterized in that: The mounting structure includes a mounting bracket (1) on the side wall of the vehicle body and a hinge mounting seat (2) on the top of the mounting bracket (1). The hinge mounting base (2) is provided with connecting edges on both sides in the left-right direction of the whole vehicle. The connecting edges on both sides are arranged vertically along the whole vehicle, and the hinge mounting base (2) is connected to the mounting bracket (1) through the connecting edges on both sides. The lower bracket (3) of the engine hood hinge is connected to the hinge mounting base (2) by fasteners, and the fasteners fix the lower bracket (3) and the hinge mounting base (2) together along the vertical direction of the whole vehicle.

2. The installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting edges on both sides include a first connecting edge (202) located on one side of the hinge mounting base (2) and a second connecting edge (203) located on the other side of the hinge mounting base (2); In the vertical direction of the vehicle, the first connecting edge (202) extends downward and the second connecting edge (203) extends upward.

3. The installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (1) includes a top wall (101), a side wall (102) located on one side of the top wall (101), and a flange (103) located on the other side of the top wall (101). In the vertical direction of the vehicle, the side wall (102) extends downward and the flange (103) extends upward, and the first connecting edge (202) is connected to the side wall (102) and the second connecting edge (203) is connected to the flange (103).

4. The installation structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hinge mounting base (2) has a main board (201) located between the two connecting edges, the main board (201) being above the top wall (101) and having a gap between it and the top wall (101).

5. The installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sidewall (102) is provided with a weight-reducing hole (1021); and / or, At least one of the connecting edges is provided with a reinforcing rib (2021), which is arranged along the vertical direction of the vehicle and intersects with the main board (201).

6. The installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower bracket (3) is provided with a connection hole (3011), the main board (201) is provided with a mounting hole (2011), and corresponding to the mounting hole (2011), the top wall (101) is provided with a clearance hole (1011). The fasteners include bolts (7) passing through the connecting hole (3011) and the mounting hole (2011), and the main board (201) is provided with nuts that are screwed to the bolts (7).

7. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The engine hood hinge also includes an upper bracket (6) connected to the engine hood, and two connecting rods hinged between the upper bracket (6) and the lower bracket (3); The hinge shafts of each connecting rod are arranged along the left-right direction of the vehicle.

8. The mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower support (3) includes a base plate (301) and a side plate (302) disposed on one side of the base plate (301), and the side plate (302) extends upward in the vertical direction of the whole vehicle; The base plate (301) is connected to the hinge mounting base (2), and the side plate (302) is hinged to each of the connecting rods.

9. The installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The side plate (302) has a bent portion (3021) that bends toward the bottom plate (301) and a limiting member (8) is provided on the bent portion (3021). The limiting member (8) can abut against one of the connecting rods to limit the rotation angle of the connecting rod.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is provided with the mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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