All-terrain vehicle

Abstract

The all-terrain vehicle comprises a vehicle frame, a vehicle body covering part, a walking system, a suspension system, a power assembly and an electric appliance assembly, the electric appliance assembly comprises a vehicle body controller and an instrument panel, the vehicle body covering part comprises an instrument mounting cover, and the instrument panel and the vehicle body controller are both mounted on the instrument mounting cover; the vehicle body controller is located below the instrument panel, a reference plane which is perpendicular to the height direction of the vehicle frame and passes through the lowest end of the walking system is defined, and the range of the minimum distance between the vehicle body controller and the reference plane is 850 mm to 1270 mm. By means of the arrangement, the installation position of the vehicle body controller in the all-terrain vehicle can be increased, and then the wading performance of the all-terrain vehicle is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to an all-terrain vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] An all-terrain vehicle is a vehicle designed to travel on a variety of complex terrains. It can move freely on terrains that are difficult for ordinary vehicles to traverse, such as mud, sand, snow, and rocks.

[0003] All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) typically include a frame, body panels, running gear, suspension system, powertrain, and electrical components. The electrical components include a body controller, which controls the ATV's electronic equipment. However, in existing technology, the body controller is installed too low within the ATV, resulting in poor wading performance. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this application is to provide an all-terrain vehicle with better wading capabilities.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An all-terrain vehicle includes a frame, body panels, a running gear, a suspension system, a powertrain, and electrical components. The body panels are supported by the frame. The running gear is at least partially located below the frame. The suspension system connects the running gear to the frame. The powertrain is supported by the frame and is drive-connected to the running gear. The electrical components are at least partially disposed on the body panels or the frame, and include a body controller and an instrument panel. The body panels include an instrument panel mounting cover, on which both the instrument panel and the body controller are mounted. The body controller is located below the instrument panel. A reference plane is defined perpendicular to the height of the frame and passes through the lowest point of the running gear. The minimum distance between the body controller and the reference plane ranges from 850 mm to 1270 mm.

[0007] Furthermore, the minimum distance between vehicles ranges from 950mm to 1170mm.

[0008] Furthermore, the instrument mounting cover includes a front instrument cover and an instrument panel cover. The front instrument cover is at least partially located in front of the instrument panel cover, and the instrument panel cover is located on and connected to the front instrument cover. The instrument panel is mounted on the instrument panel cover. After the instrument panel cover and the front instrument cover are connected, they form a receiving space, and the body controller is located in the receiving space.

[0009] Furthermore, the frame includes a support frame located within a housing space, the support frame connecting the instrument panel front cover and the instrument panel cover, the support frame being configured to provide support for the instrument panel front cover and the instrument panel cover, and the body controller being mounted on the support frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the support frame includes a front transverse bar, a rear transverse bar, a left longitudinal bar, and a right longitudinal bar. The two ends of the left longitudinal bar are respectively connected to one end of the front transverse bar and one end of the rear transverse bar. The two ends of the right longitudinal bar are respectively connected to the other end of the front transverse bar and the other end of the rear transverse bar. Both ends of the front transverse bar are connected to the instrument front cover. The rear ends of the left longitudinal bar and the rear ends of the right longitudinal bar are both connected to the instrument surface cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the body control unit is mounted on the front and rear transverse bars, and is also mounted on at least one of the left and right longitudinal bars.

[0012] Furthermore, the instrument cover is provided with a hook structure and a first plug-in structure. Both the hook structure and the first plug-in structure are located at the front of the instrument cover. The instrument front cover is provided with a plug-in groove and a snap-fit ​​part. The plug-in groove is configured to be able to be plugged into the first plug-in structure. The first plug-in structure abuts against the bottom of the plug-in groove. The snap-fit ​​part is configured to be able to snap into the hook structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the instrument panel front cover is at least partially provided around both sides of the instrument panel cover along the width direction of the vehicle frame, and the instrument panel cover is fixedly connected to the instrument panel front cover along both sides of the width direction of the vehicle frame.

[0014] Furthermore, the body panel also includes a storage box assembly, which is at least partially supported by the frame and located at least partially behind the instrument panel cover, with the instrument panel cover snapping into the storage box assembly.

[0015] Furthermore, the body panel also includes a front fender, with an instrument panel cover mounted on the front fender. The instrument panel cover has a second plug-in structure and a snap-fit ​​structure. The second plug-in structure is located at the front of the instrument panel cover, and the snap-fit ​​structures are located on both sides of the instrument panel cover along the width of the frame. The front fender has a plug-in interface and a snap-fit ​​interface. The plug-in interface is configured to plug into the second plug-in structure, and the snap-fit ​​interface is configured to snap into the snap-fit ​​structure. The snap-fit ​​structure is an A-type buckle.

[0016] The aforementioned all-terrain vehicle can improve the installation position of the body controller within the all-terrain vehicle, thereby enhancing the vehicle's wading capability. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an all-terrain vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 A partial structural side view of an all-terrain vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 Exploded view of the electrical components and body panels of the all-terrain vehicle provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view of the electrical components, body panels, and running system of an all-terrain vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 5 This is an assembly diagram of the instrument panel cover and body controller of an all-terrain vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the body controller and frame of an all-terrain vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 7 An exploded view of the instrument panel front cover and instrument panel cover of the all-terrain vehicle provided in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in specific embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application provides an all-terrain vehicle 100, which includes a frame 11, a body panel 12, a running system 13, a suspension system 14, a powertrain 15, a transmission assembly 16, a fuel assembly 17, a seat assembly 19, and an electrical assembly 22.

[0026] To clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the following are also defined: Figure 1 The directions shown are front, rear, left, right, top, and bottom. In this application, the length direction of the frame 11 refers to... Figure 1 In the fore-and-aft direction, the width direction of the frame 11 refers to... Figure 1 The left and right directions in the middle, and the height direction of frame 11 refers to Figure 1 The up and down directions in the middle.

[0027] The frame 11 serves as the basic framework of the all-terrain vehicle 100, supporting the body panel 12, running gear 13, suspension system 14, powertrain 15, transmission assembly 16, fuel system 17, seat assembly 19, and electrical assembly 22. The body panel 12 is at least partially located on and connected to the frame 11, protecting the internal components of the all-terrain vehicle 100. The running gear 13 is at least partially located below the frame 11, and the suspension system 14 connects the running gear 13 to the frame 11. The powertrain 15 is drive-connected to the running gear 13; specifically, the transmission assembly 16 drives the powertrain 15 to the running gear 13. The fuel system 17 includes a fuel tank 171 for powering the powertrain 15; specifically, the fuel tank 171 supplies fuel to the powertrain 15. The electrical component 22 is supported by the frame 11, and is also supported by the body panel 12 or the frame 11. The electrical component 22 is used to display the driving data of the all-terrain vehicle 100 and control the operation of the all-terrain vehicle. The seat assembly 19 is supported by the frame 11 and is used to support the driver and / or passengers.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the electrical component 22 includes a Body Control Module (BCM) 222 and an instrument panel 223. The Body Control Module 222 controls the electronic equipment of the all-terrain vehicle 100, and the instrument panel 223 displays vehicle information.

[0029] Specifically, the body panel 12 includes an instrument panel mounting cover 1204, on which the instrument panel 223 and the body controller 222 are both mounted. The body controller 222 is located below the instrument panel 223. A reference plane 105 is defined, perpendicular to the height direction of the frame 11 and passing through the lowest point of the running gear 13. Specifically, the minimum distance D7 between the body controller 222 and the reference plane 105 along the height direction of the frame 11 ranges from 850mm to 1270mm. More specifically, the minimum distance D7 between the body controller 222 and the reference plane 105 along the height direction of the frame 11 ranges from 950mm to 1170mm. Furthermore, the minimum distance D7 between the body controller 222 and the reference plane 105 along the height direction of the frame 11 is 1058mm. This configuration avoids the minimum distance D7 between the vehicle body controller 222 and the reference plane 105 along the height direction of the frame 11 being too small, which would cause the vehicle body controller 222 to be too close to the reference plane 105. This prevents the vehicle body controller 222 from contacting water and being damaged when the all-terrain vehicle 100 is wading through water, thus improving the protection of the vehicle body controller 222 and enhancing the wading performance of the all-terrain vehicle 100. Furthermore, it also avoids the minimum distance D7 between the vehicle body controller 222 and the reference plane 105 along the height direction of the frame 11 being too large, which would cause the center of gravity of the vehicle body controller 222 to be too high. This prevents instability in the operation of the all-terrain vehicle 100 due to a high center of gravity, thus improving the driving stability of the all-terrain vehicle 100.

[0030] In one embodiment, the instrument panel mounting cover 1204 includes an instrument panel front cover 1204a and an instrument panel cover 1204b. Specifically, the instrument panel front cover 1204a is at least partially located in front of the instrument panel cover 1204b, the instrument panel cover 1204b is located on and connected to the instrument panel front cover 1204a, and the instrument panel 223 is mounted on the instrument panel cover 1204b. More specifically, after the instrument panel cover 1204b and the instrument panel front cover 1204a are connected, a receiving space 1204j is formed, and the body controller 222 is located within the receiving space 1204j. This arrangement can improve the space utilization between the instrument panel cover 1204b and the instrument panel front cover 1204a, thereby allowing the body controller 222 to be arranged using the space between the instrument panel cover 1204b and the instrument panel front cover 1204a, and thus improving the structural compactness of the instrument panel cover 1204b, the instrument panel front cover 1204a, and the body controller 222.

[0031] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, as an optional implementation, the frame 11 includes a support frame 111 located within the accommodating space 1204j. The support frame 111 connects the instrument panel front cover 1204a and the instrument panel cover 1204b, and is configured to provide support for the instrument panel front cover 1204a and the instrument panel cover 1204b. This configuration allows the support frame 111 to limit the relative position between the instrument panel front cover 1204a and the instrument panel cover 1204b, thereby improving the connection stability of the instrument panel front cover 1204a and the instrument panel cover 1204b, and consequently improving the strength of the connected instrument panel front cover 1204a and the instrument panel cover 1204b, thus enhancing the structural stability of the all-terrain vehicle 100.

[0032] Furthermore, the body controller 222 is mounted on the support frame 111, which reduces the number of additional mounting points on the frame 11 for fixing the body controller 222, thereby simplifying the structure of the frame 11.

[0033] like Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the support frame 111 includes a front transverse rod 1111, a rear transverse rod 1112, a left longitudinal rod 1113, and a right longitudinal rod 1114. The two ends of the left longitudinal rod 1113 are respectively connected to one end of the front transverse rod 1111 and one end of the rear transverse rod 1112. The two ends of the right longitudinal rod 1114 are respectively connected to the other ends of the front transverse rod 1111 and the rear transverse rod 1112. Both ends of the front transverse rod 1111 are connected to the instrument front cover 1204a. The rear ends of the left longitudinal rod 1113 and the right longitudinal rod 1114 are both connected to the instrument surface cover 1204b. This arrangement, through the connections between the front transverse rod 1111, the rear transverse rod 1112, the left longitudinal rod 1113, and the right longitudinal rod 1114, allows the support frame 111 to form a frame structure, thereby improving the support for the instrument mounting cover 1204 and thus enhancing the structural stability of the instrument mounting cover 1204.

[0034] In one implementation, the body controller 222 is mounted on the front transverse bar 1111 and the rear transverse bar 1112, and is also mounted on at least one of the left longitudinal bar 1113 and the right longitudinal bar 1114. This arrangement ensures the connection stability between the body controller 222 and the support frame 111 while allowing the body controller 222 to avoid other components on the support frame 111, thereby improving the structural compactness of the support frame 111.

[0035] like Figure 7As shown, in one embodiment, the instrument cover 1204b is provided with a hook structure 1204c and a first insertion structure 1204d, both of which are located at the front of the instrument cover 1204b. Specifically, the instrument front cover 1204a is provided with an insertion groove 1204e and a locking part 1204f. The insertion groove 1204e is configured to be able to be inserted into the first insertion structure 1204d, and the first insertion structure 1204d abuts against the bottom of the insertion groove 1204e. This configuration can limit the relative position of the instrument cover 1204b and the instrument front cover 1204a during assembly, thereby preventing over-assembly and improving the assembly accuracy of the instrument cover 1204b and the instrument front cover 1204a.

[0036] More specifically, the snap-fit ​​part 1204f is configured to snap into the hook structure 1204c. This configuration allows the connection between the instrument cover 1204b and the instrument front cover 1204a to be achieved through the cooperation of the snap-fit ​​part 1204f and the hook structure 1204c, thereby preventing the instrument cover 1204b and the instrument front cover 1204a from detaching, and thus improving the connection stability between the instrument cover 1204b and the instrument front cover 1204a.

[0037] With the above configuration, the contact between the first insertion structure 1204d and the insertion slot 1204e simplifies the assembly process of the instrument cover 1204b and the instrument front cover 1204a, thereby improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​method facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the instrument cover 1204b and the instrument front cover 1204a, further simplifying their assembly process and thus improving their assembly efficiency.

[0038] In one embodiment, the instrument panel front cover 1204a is also at least partially disposed around both sides of the instrument panel cover 1204b along the width direction of the vehicle frame 11, and the instrument panel cover 1204b is fixedly connected to the instrument panel front cover 1204a along the width direction of the vehicle frame 11. In some embodiments, the instrument panel cover 1204b is fixedly connected to the instrument panel front cover 1204a along the width direction of the vehicle frame 11 by bolts, thereby improving the connection stability of the instrument panel front cover 1204a and the instrument panel cover 1204b.

[0039] like Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment, the vehicle body panel 12 also includes a storage box assembly 1205, which is at least partially supported by the frame 11. The storage box assembly 1205 is used to improve the storage performance of the all-terrain vehicle 100. The storage box assembly 1205 is at least partially located on the instrument panel cover 1204b (see reference). Figure 3 Behind the instrument panel cover 1204b, the storage box assembly 1205 is snapped into place. This arrangement avoids the need for additional mounting points on the frame 11 to fix the storage box assembly 1205, thus simplifying the structure of the frame 11.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the instrument cover 1204b and the storage box assembly 1205 are connected by an A-type snap fastener. This A-type snap fastener, a plastic or metal snap fastener with an A-shape, allows for manual assembly and disassembly, simplifying the assembly and disassembly process of the instrument cover 1204b and the storage box assembly 1205, thereby improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the A-type snap fastener can be reused, facilitating repeated assembly and disassembly of the instrument cover 1204b and the storage box assembly 1205, thus simplifying future maintenance and disassembly of the instrument cover 1204b and the storage box assembly 1205.

[0041] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the vehicle body panel 12 also includes a front fender 126, which prevents splashed mud and gravel from entering the interior of the all-terrain vehicle 100, thereby improving the protection of the internal components of the all-terrain vehicle 100. The instrument panel hood 1204a is mounted on the front fender 126. Specifically, the instrument panel hood 1204a is provided with a second insertion structure 1204g and a snap-fit ​​structure 1204h. The second insertion structure 1204g is located at the front of the instrument panel hood 1204a, and the snap-fit ​​structures 1204h are located on both sides of the instrument panel hood 1204a along the width direction of the frame 11. The front fender 126 is provided with an insertion interface 1262 and a snap-fit ​​interface 1263. The insertion interface 1262 is configured to be able to insert into the second insertion structure 1204g. This design can limit the assembly of the front fender 126 and the instrument panel front cover 1204a; it can also pre-position the front fender 126 and the instrument panel front cover 1204a during the assembly process, thereby simplifying the assembly process of the front fender 126 and the instrument panel front cover 1204a.

[0042] More specifically, the card interface 1263 is configured to engage with the snap-fit ​​structure 1204h. In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure 1204h is an A-type snap-fit, which simplifies the disassembly and assembly process of the front fender 126 and the instrument panel front cover 1204a, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the front fender 126 and the instrument panel front cover 1204a. Furthermore, it also facilitates the disassembly and maintenance of the front fender 126 and the instrument panel front cover 1204a.

[0043] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An all-terrain vehicle, comprising: Frame; A body panel, the body panel being supported by the vehicle frame; A walking system, at least partially located below the vehicle frame; A suspension system that connects the running gear to the vehicle frame; A powertrain, which is supported by the vehicle frame and is connected in transmission to the running gear; Electrical components, at least partially disposed on the body panel or the frame, the electrical components including a body controller and an instrument panel; Its features are, The body panel includes an instrument panel mounting cover, on which both the instrument panel and the body controller are mounted. The body controller is located below the instrument panel and defines a reference plane that is perpendicular to the height of the frame and passes through the lowest point of the running gear. The minimum distance between the body controller and the reference plane ranges from 850mm to 1270mm.

2. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The minimum distance ranges from 950mm to 1170mm.

3. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The instrument mounting cover includes an instrument front cover and an instrument surface cover. The instrument front cover is at least partially located in front of the instrument surface cover. The instrument surface cover is located on the instrument front cover and connected to the instrument front cover. The instrument panel is mounted on the instrument surface cover. The instrument panel cover and the instrument front cover are connected to form a receiving space, and the body controller is located in the receiving space.

4. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vehicle frame includes a support frame located within the receiving space, the support frame connecting the instrument panel front cover and the instrument panel cover, the support frame being configured to provide support for the instrument panel front cover and the instrument panel cover, and the body controller being mounted on the support frame.

5. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support frame includes a front transverse rod, a rear transverse rod, a left longitudinal rod, and a right longitudinal rod. The two ends of the left longitudinal rod are respectively connected to one end of the front transverse rod and one end of the rear transverse rod. The two ends of the right longitudinal rod are respectively connected to the other end of the front transverse rod and the other end of the rear transverse rod. Both ends of the front transverse rod are connected to the instrument front cover. The rear ends of the left longitudinal rod and the right longitudinal rod are both connected to the instrument surface cover.

6. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The body controller is mounted on the front transverse bar and the rear transverse bar, and the body controller is also mounted on at least one of the left longitudinal bar and the right longitudinal bar.

7. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The instrument cover is provided with a hook structure and a first plug-in structure. Both the hook structure and the first plug-in structure are located at the front of the instrument cover. The instrument front cover is provided with a plug-in groove and a snap-in part. The plug-in groove is configured to be able to be plugged into the first plug-in structure. The first plug-in structure abuts against the bottom of the plug-in groove. The snap-in part is configured to be able to snap into the hook structure.

8. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The instrument panel front cover is also at least partially disposed around both sides of the instrument panel cover along the width direction of the vehicle frame, and the instrument panel cover is fixedly connected to the instrument panel front cover along both sides of the width direction of the vehicle frame.

9. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vehicle body panel also includes a storage box assembly, which is at least partially supported by the vehicle frame and is located at least partially behind the instrument panel cover, which is snapped into the storage box assembly.

10. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The body panel also includes a front fender, and the instrument panel cover is mounted on the front fender. The instrument panel cover is provided with a second plug-in structure and a snap-fit ​​structure. The second plug-in structure is located at the front of the instrument panel cover, and the snap-fit ​​structure is located on both sides of the instrument panel cover along the width direction of the vehicle frame. The front fender is provided with a plug-in interface and a snap-fit ​​interface. The plug-in interface is configured to be plugged into the second plug-in structure, and the snap-fit ​​interface is configured to be snapped into the snap-fit ​​structure. The snap-fit ​​structure is a type A snap-fit.

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