Automobile and gutter channel assembly thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile and a gutter channel assembly thereof, and the gutter channel assembly comprises a gutter channel which extends along the front and back direction and is inclined from top to bottom; the upper end of the tail lamp mounting plate is welded to the lower end of the water flowing groove, and a rear bumper assembly hole and a tail lamp assembly hole are formed in the tail lamp mounting plate; the inner side of the tail lamp mounting plate component is welded to the outer side of the tail lamp mounting plate, the upper inner end of the tail lamp mounting plate component extends to the position above the tail lamp mounting plate and is provided with a bent structure attached to the eagle beak of a side wall outer plate, and the inner concave face of the bent structure faces the outer side; the tail lamp mounting plate component is provided with a tail lamp assembly hole; the upper end of the rear bumper mounting plate is welded with the lower end of the tail lamp mounting plate component, the inner side of the rear bumper mounting plate is welded with the outer side of the tail lamp mounting plate, and the rear bumper mounting plate is provided with a rear bumper assembly hole.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automobile body, especially to an automobile and a gutter assembly thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] As a key sheet metal component for installing the automobile tail lamp, the gutter assembly not only bears the function of roof drainage, but also is responsible for the installation and fixation of the tail door support rod, tail door limiter, tail lamp and rear bumper. The gutter assembly will be finally welded at the rear side of the side outer panel, and its main responsibility is to ensure the stable installation of the tail lamp and support the fixation of the rear bumper. Under normal circumstances, such assembly is formed by integrating and welding a gutter sheet metal part and a tail lamp mounting plate sheet metal part. When the tail lamp and the rear bumper are installed, matching tolerance adjustment will occur, and reasonable design can meet the fixation and adjustability of the tail lamp, the gap matching of the rear bumper and the installation convenience of the general assembly.

[0003] In order to adapt to the limited space condition, reducing the number of parts has become an important direction of optimization design. However, reducing the number of parts, although it is helpful to simplify the welding process, at the same time, it also increases the complexity and cost of stamping, and puts forward higher requirements for the technical level of the die supplier, especially in the case of side wall design with sharp edges or special shape (such as hawk mouth shape). SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an automobile and a gutter assembly thereof, which solve the problem of difficult production of the gutter assembly when the side wall shape is relatively sharp and the tail lamp plate at the hawk mouth is relatively sharp.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the embodiment provides a gutter assembly, which comprises:

[0006] a gutter, which extends in the front-rear direction and is inclined from top to bottom;

[0007] a tail lamp mounting plate, the upper end of which is welded with the lower end of the gutter, and the tail lamp mounting plate is provided with a rear bumper assembly hole and a tail lamp assembly hole;

[0008] a tail lamp mounting plate subassembly, the inner side of which is welded with the outer side of the tail lamp mounting plate, and the upper inner end of the tail lamp mounting plate subassembly extends above the tail lamp mounting plate, and the tail lamp mounting plate subassembly is provided with a tail lamp assembly hole and a bending structure which is fitted with the hawk mouth of the side outer panel, and the inner concave surface of the bending structure faces the outer side;

[0009] a rear bumper mounting plate, the upper end of which is welded with the lower end of the tail lamp mounting plate subassembly, and the inner side of the rear bumper mounting plate is welded with the outer side of the tail lamp mounting plate, and the rear bumper mounting plate is provided with a rear bumper assembly hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the bent structure is welded to the water channel.

[0011] Furthermore, the bending structure is Z-shaped above the bend and horizontal below the bend.

[0012] Furthermore, the angle at the beak is less than or equal to 75°.

[0013] Furthermore, the taillight mounting plate component has its edge away from the water channel curved upwards, serving as a welding mating surface.

[0014] Furthermore, a step for supporting the taillight is provided at the same height position of the taillight mounting plate and the rear bumper mounting plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the rear bumper assembly hole includes a rear bumper positioning hole and a rear bumper mounting hole, and the taillight assembly hole includes a taillight positioning hole and a taillight mounting hole.

[0016] To achieve the above objectives, this embodiment also provides an automobile, including a water channel assembly as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein there are two water channel assemblies, and the two water channel assemblies are disposed at the positions of the taillights on both sides of the automobile.

[0017] Unlike existing technologies, this embodiment provides a sheet metal structure with a number of parts for welding control. This structure is designed to meet the installation requirements of the taillight structure under special circumstances and to match the sheet metal at the extreme acute angle of the eagle beak. The taillight panel is divided into 3 parts, and the positional accuracy of the taillight installation is controlled by the reasonable design of the fixture, thereby solving the difficulties of sheet metal manufacturing. While meeting the installation requirements of the taillight, it also reflects the design intent. It can minimize the design cost of molds and molds, and also reasonably meet the installation and matching of the taillight and the rear bumper from a structural point of view.

[0018] The above description of the utility model is merely an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this application and to implement it based on the description and drawings, and to make the above-mentioned objectives and other objectives, features and advantages of this application easier to understand, the following description is provided in conjunction with the specific embodiments and drawings of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are only used to illustrate the principles, implementation methods, applications, features, and effects of specific embodiments of this utility model and other related contents, and should not be considered as limitations on this application.

[0020] Figure 1 This is one of the exploded views of the water tank assembly in this embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 This is the second exploded view of the water tank assembly in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 This is one of the perspective views of the water tank assembly in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the side panel, taillights, and water channel assembly of the automobile in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 This is the second perspective view of the water tank assembly in this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 This is the third perspective view of the water tank assembly in this embodiment.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 1. Water trough;

[0029] 2. Taillight mounting plate;

[0030] 3. Taillight mounting plate components; 31. Bending structure; 311. Z-shaped plate; 312. Bending point; 32. Welded mating surface; 33. Adhesive mating surface;

[0031] 4. Rear bumper mounting plate;

[0032] 5. Rear bumper assembly hole; 51. Rear bumper positioning hole; 52. Rear bumper mounting hole;

[0033] 6. Taillight mounting hole; 61. Taillight positioning hole; 62. Taillight mounting hole;

[0034] 7. Steps;

[0035] 8. Side panel; 81. Eagle beak area;

[0036] 9. Taillights. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this application, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit this application.

[0040] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.

[0041] In this application, terms such as “first” and “second” are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, hierarchy or order relationship between these entities or operations.

[0042] Without further limitations, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar open-ended expressions in this application is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a list of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.

[0043] As understood in the Examination Guidelines, in this application, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments in this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments of this application or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0045] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this application, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral arrangement; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a relationship of two components combined together, an interaction relationship between two components, or a connection within two structures. Those skilled in the art to which this application pertains can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This embodiment provides a water tank assembly, including:

[0047] Water trough 1 extends in the front-to-back direction and slopes from top to bottom;

[0048] Taillight mounting plate 2, the upper end of taillight mounting plate 2 is welded to the lower end of water channel 1, and taillight mounting plate 2 is provided with rear bumper mounting hole 5 and taillight mounting hole 6.

[0049] Taillight mounting plate component 3, the inner side of which is welded to the outer side (outer direction) of taillight mounting plate 2, the upper inner end (inner direction) of taillight mounting plate component 3 extends to the top of taillight mounting plate 2, and it has a bent structure 31 that fits against the beak 81 of the side panel outer plate 8, the concave surface of the bent structure 31 facing outward, and the taillight mounting plate component 3 has taillight mounting holes 6; and

[0050] The rear bumper mounting plate 4 has its upper end welded to the lower end of the taillight mounting plate component 3, and its inner side welded to the outer side of the taillight mounting plate 2. The rear bumper mounting plate 4 is provided with a rear bumper assembly hole 5.

[0051] The drainage channel 1 extends along the front-to-back direction of the car and is designed to gradually slope downwards. This design helps guide rainwater or other liquids to flow smoothly from the roof to the rear of the vehicle, preventing water accumulation.

[0052] The taillight mounting plate 2 is located below the water channel 1, and its upper end is tightly welded to the lower end of the water channel 1. The taillight mounting plate 2 is provided with rear bumper mounting holes 5 and taillight mounting holes 6, which are used for mounting and fixing the rear bumper and taillights 9, respectively. The design of these holes needs to take into account the actual assembly requirements to ensure the accuracy and stability during installation.

[0053] The inner side of the taillight mounting plate component 3 is welded to the outer side of the taillight mounting plate 2. A key feature is that the upper inner end of the taillight mounting plate component 3 extends upwards, forming a bent structure 31 that fits snugly against the beak-like portion 81 of the side panel outer plate 8. The upper part of this bent structure serves as a welding mating surface. The concave surface of this bent structure 31 faces outwards (towards the vehicle exterior), which helps to enhance structural strength and improve aesthetics. Simultaneously, the taillight mounting plate component 3 also features taillight mounting holes 6 for easy installation of the taillights 9.

[0054] The rear bumper mounting plate 4 is located below the taillight mounting plate component 3. The rear bumper mounting plate 4 and the taillight mounting plate component 3 form a whole that is approximately parallel to the taillight mounting plate 2, with the rear bumper mounting plate 4 and taillight mounting plate component 3 on the outer side and the taillight mounting plate 2 on the inner side. The inner side faces inwards towards the vehicle, and the outer side faces outwards. The rear bumper mounting plate 4 has rear bumper mounting holes 5 for fixing the rear bumper. This design not only enhances the structural stability of the entire water channel assembly but also improves the flexibility and convenience of installation.

[0055] This embodiment provides a sheet metal structure with 3 parts for welding control. This structure is designed to meet the installation requirements of the taillight structure under special circumstances and to match the sheet metal at the 81° extreme acute angle at the eagle beak. The taillight panel is divided into 3 parts, and the positional accuracy of the taillight installation is controlled by the reasonable design of the fixture. This solves the difficulties of sheet metal manufacturing, meets the installation requirements of the taillight, and also reflects the design intent. It can minimize the design cost of the mold and also reasonably meet the installation and matching of the taillight and the rear bumper from a structural point of view.

[0056] In this embodiment, the bending structure 31 is welded to the water channel 1, which significantly enhances the structural stability of the entire assembly. Especially under the extreme acute angle condition at the beak 81 of the side outer panel 8, it can provide stronger support and ensure the stable installation of each component.

[0057] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7In this embodiment, the bending structure 31 is a Z-shaped plate 311 above the bend 312, and the bending structure 31 is horizontal below the bend 312.

[0058] Please see Figure 4 In this embodiment, the angle 81 at the eagle's beak is less than or equal to 75°. Figure 4 The angle at the eagle's beak shown is 60°.

[0059] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, the edge of the taillight mounting plate component 3 curves upward to form a welding mating surface 32, which better fits the curved surface of the side panel 8. The upward-curving edge also provides a certain degree of waterproofing, preventing rainwater or other liquids from seeping into the vehicle interior and protecting the internal structure from damage.

[0060] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, a step 7 for supporting the taillight is provided at the same height position on the taillight mounting plate 2 and the rear bumper mounting plate 4. This step 7 extends rearward from both the taillight mounting plate 2 and the rear bumper mounting plate 4, providing physical support for the taillight and also serving a positioning and guiding function during installation. Installers can easily place the taillight on the step 7, ensuring accurate positioning.

[0061] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the rear bumper assembly hole 5 includes a rear bumper positioning hole 51 and a rear bumper mounting hole 52, which are used for positioning and fixing the rear bumper, respectively.

[0062] The rear bumper positioning hole 51 is primarily used to ensure the accurate positioning of the rear bumper during installation. The positioning hole typically matches a positioning pin or post on the rear bumper, allowing the rear bumper to be initially secured in the correct position using pins or bolts. Optionally, the shape of the rear bumper positioning hole 51 can be as follows... Figure 1 The circular or oval hole shown above can also be a hole of other shapes.

[0063] The rear bumper mounting hole 52 is used to finally secure the rear bumper. The mounting hole is typically used with bolts or fasteners to firmly secure the rear bumper to the water channel assembly by tightening the bolts or fasteners. Optionally, the shape of the rear bumper mounting hole 52 can be as follows: Figure 1 The square hole shown above can also be other shapes.

[0064] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4In this embodiment, the taillight mounting hole 6 includes a taillight positioning hole 61 and a taillight mounting hole 62. These two holes are used for positioning and fixing the taillight, respectively. The taillight positioning hole 61 is mainly used to ensure the accurate position of the taillight during installation. The positioning hole usually matches the positioning pin or positioning post on the taillight, and the taillight is initially fixed in the correct position by means of pins or bolts. The taillight mounting hole 62 is used to finally fix the taillight. The mounting hole is usually used in conjunction with bolts or fasteners, and the taillight is firmly fixed to the water channel assembly by tightening the bolts or fasteners.

[0065] Please see Figure 6 In this embodiment, an adhesive-matching surface 33 is provided on the outer side of the taillight mounting plate component 3 for adhesive connection with the taillight.

[0066] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This embodiment also provides a vehicle, including a water channel assembly as described in any of the above embodiments. There are two water channel assemblies, each located at the position of the taillights on both sides of the vehicle. Since the vehicle is symmetrical, having two water channel assemblies ensures the secure installation and functionality of components such as the taillights and rear bumper.

[0067] In existing technologies, when the side profile has a sharp feature, the taillight plate at the "eagle beak" position needs to be made very sharp. Even with 1-2 separate parts, sheet metal stamping is still not feasible, making vehicle manufacturing difficult. When the taillight A-light is relatively narrow and deep, it is even more impossible to meet the stamping requirements for the taillight mounting plate with 3-2 separate parts, and it also fails to reflect the intended design.

[0068] This application presents a structure designed to meet aesthetic requirements, resolving the feature matching issue at the eagle beak (81) of the taillight design and maximizing the expression of the design intent. It is applicable to taillights with a large sloping roofline and sheet metal fitting, matching thin taillights with a relatively long X-axis. The angle at the eagle beak (81) can be 60°, which is relatively small; generally, an angle ≥75° is required. This solution is suitable for scenarios where the eagle beak angle is small (≤75°). The taillight mounting area of ​​this structure consists of three parts, resulting in lower mold design difficulty and cost. The structure is simple to weld and easy to control during welding.

[0069] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A water trough assembly, characterized in that, include: A water trough, which extends in the front-to-back direction and slopes downwards; A taillight mounting plate, the upper end of which is welded to the lower end of the water channel, and the taillight mounting plate is provided with a rear bumper mounting hole and a taillight mounting hole. A taillight mounting plate component, the inner side of which is welded to the outer side of the taillight mounting plate, the upper inner end of which extends above the taillight mounting plate, and has a bent structure that fits into the beak-like portion of the side panel, the concave surface of which faces outwards; the taillight mounting plate component has taillight mounting holes; and The rear bumper mounting plate has its upper end welded to the lower end of the taillight mounting plate component, and its inner side welded to the outer side of the taillight mounting plate. The rear bumper mounting plate is provided with rear bumper assembly holes.

2. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bent structure is welded to the water channel.

3. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bending structure is Z-shaped above the bend and horizontal below the bend.

4. The water tank assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The angle at the eagle's beak is less than or equal to 75°.

5. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The taillight mounting plate component is raised upwards at the edge away from the water channel, serving as a welding mating surface.

6. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A step for supporting the taillight is provided at the same height position of the taillight mounting plate and the rear bumper mounting plate.

7. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear bumper assembly hole includes a rear bumper positioning hole and a rear bumper mounting hole, and the taillight assembly hole includes a taillight positioning hole and a taillight mounting hole.

8. A car, characterized in that, The system includes a water channel assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein there are two water channel assemblies, and the two water channel assemblies are disposed at the positions of the taillights on both sides of the vehicle.

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