Vehicle side skirt mounting assembly and vehicle body

Abstract

The utility model provides a vehicle side skirt mounting assembly and a vehicle body, and the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly comprises a fender bracket which is arranged on a vehicle side wall; the fender is arranged on the fender bracket; the side skirt is arranged on the side wall of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the end of the side skirt is fixedly connected with the fender and covers the outer side of the fender support; wherein a supporting structure is arranged between the side skirt and the fender support, and the supporting structure is fixedly connected to one of the side skirt and the fender support and abuts against the other one of the side skirt and the fender support. According to the supporting structure, relative fixation between the side skirt and the fender support is achieved, and the side skirt cannot rotate towards the position close to the fender support, so that the side skirt can be prevented from overturning around the connecting point of the side skirt and the fender, a gap between the side skirt and a vehicle body is avoided, and the overall appearance of the vehicle is guaranteed. In addition, no installation point is needed between the supporting structure and the other one of the side skirt and the fender support, the installation operation of the side skirt is simplified, and the installation cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle body structure technology, specifically to a vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, and also to a vehicle body including the aforementioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Most car side skirts on the market are attached to the side of the car body by a row of clips. To ensure stability, the front and rear ends of the car side skirts are also attached to the front and rear fenders by clips. However, during vehicle operation, due to uneven road surfaces, vehicle vibrations, and other factors, the side skirts are prone to flipping around the points where they are attached to the fenders, resulting in gaps between the side skirts and the car body, which affects the overall appearance of the vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a vehicle side skirt mounting assembly to prevent the side skirt from flipping around its connection point with the fender, thereby avoiding gaps between the side skirt and the vehicle body and ensuring the overall appearance of the vehicle.

[0004] The purpose of this application is also to provide a vehicle body including the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly to prevent the side skirt from flipping around its connection point with the fender, thereby avoiding gaps between the side skirt and the vehicle body and ensuring the overall appearance of the vehicle.

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

[0006] A vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, comprising:

[0007] Fender brackets are installed on the side panels of the vehicle;

[0008] Fender, mounted on the fender bracket;

[0009] Side skirts are installed longitudinally on the side of the vehicle, and the ends of the side skirts are fixedly connected to the fenders and cover the outside of the fender brackets.

[0010] A support structure is provided between the side skirt and the fender bracket. The support structure is fixedly connected to one of the side skirt and the fender bracket and abuts against the other.

[0011] Preferably, in the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, the fender bracket includes a bracket side plate extending vertically along the vehicle;

[0012] The end of the side skirt covers at least the outside of the bracket side plate, and the support structure is supported between the side skirt and the bracket side plate.

[0013] Preferably, in the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, the support structure extends laterally along the vehicle.

[0014] Preferably, in the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, the fender bracket further includes:

[0015] A bracket base plate extending horizontally, one end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the bracket side plate via an inclined transition plate, and the other end is fixedly connected to the vehicle side panel.

[0016] The end of the side skirt also covers the underside of the inclined transition plate and part of the support base plate.

[0017] Preferably, in the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, the fender bracket further includes:

[0018] A bracket top plate extending horizontally, one end of which is fixedly connected to the top of the bracket side plate, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the vehicle side panel;

[0019] The fender is fixedly connected to the top plate of the bracket.

[0020] Preferably, in the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, the fender includes:

[0021] The outer fender panel extends vertically along the vehicle.

[0022] The inner fender extends vertically along the vehicle and is located below the outer fender on the side near the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle;

[0023] The fender top plate extends horizontally, with one end of the fender top plate being fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer fender plate via a fender transition ramp, and the other end being fixedly connected to the top end of the inner fender plate.

[0024] The fender bottom plate extends horizontally and is located below the fender top plate on the side close to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The end of the fender bottom plate away from the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the inner fender plate. The fender bottom plate is fixedly attached to the top plate of the bracket.

[0025] The inner fender plate and the bracket side plate are flush with each other along the vertical direction of the vehicle, and together with the fender top plate, they form an installation space that avoids the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle.

[0026] The end of the side skirt is disposed within the installation space and is fixedly connected to the inner side plate of the wing, and the upper edge of the end of the side skirt abuts against the outer side of the wing transition ramp.

[0027] Preferably, in the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, the support structure is one or at least two.

[0028] Preferably, in the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, the support structure is disposed on the side skirt and abuts against the fender bracket.

[0029] Preferably, in the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, the support structure and the side skirt are an integral structure.

[0030] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly provided in this application includes a fender bracket, which is mounted on the side of the vehicle; a fender, which is mounted on the fender bracket; and a side skirt, which is mounted longitudinally on the side of the vehicle. The end of the side skirt is fixedly connected to the fender and covers the outside of the fender bracket. A support structure is provided between the side skirt and the fender bracket, and the support structure is fixedly connected to one of the side skirt and the fender bracket and abuts against the other.

[0031] During the installation of the side skirt in this application, the side skirt is installed longitudinally on the side panel of the vehicle, and the end of the side skirt is fixedly connected to the fender and covers the outside of the fender bracket. At the same time, the support structure fixed to one of the side skirt and the fender bracket is located between the side skirt and the fender bracket and abuts against the other side of the side skirt and the fender bracket. In this way, the support structure achieves relative fixation between the side skirt and the fender bracket, and the side skirt cannot rotate towards the position of the fender bracket. Therefore, it can prevent the side skirt from flipping around its connection point with the fender, thereby avoiding gaps between the side skirt and the vehicle body and ensuring the overall appearance of the vehicle.

[0032] Furthermore, the support structure of this application achieves relative fixation between the side skirt and the fender bracket by abutting against the other side skirt and fender bracket. There is no need for an installation point between the support structure and the other side skirt and fender bracket, which simplifies the installation operation of the side skirt and saves installation costs.

[0033] This application also provides a vehicle body, including a side panel and a vehicle side skirt mounting assembly disposed on the side panel; the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly is any of the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assemblies. Since the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assemblies have the above-mentioned effects, the vehicle body having the above-mentioned vehicle side skirt mounting assembly has the same effects, so it will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly provided in this application embodiment when it is not connected to the side panel;

[0036] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly at a longitudinal position of the vehicle, as provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly provided in an embodiment of this application at another location in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0038] superior Figure 1-3 middle:

[0039] 1-Fender, 2-Side skirt, 3-Fender bracket, 4-Support structure, 5-First snap-fit, 6-Second snap-fit, 7-Bolt, 8-Weld nut, 9-Side panel;

[0040] 11-Outer fender plate, 12-Fender transition ramp, 13-Fender top plate, 14-Inner fender plate, 15-Fender bottom plate, 31-Bottom plate of bracket, 32-Inclined transition plate, 33-Side plate of bracket, 34-Top plate of bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0041] This application provides a vehicle side skirt mounting assembly and body that can prevent the side skirt from flipping around its connection point with the fender, thereby avoiding gaps between the side skirt and the body and ensuring the overall appearance of the vehicle.

[0042] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly provided in this application embodiment includes a fender bracket 3, which is disposed on the vehicle side panel 9; a fender 1, which is disposed on the fender bracket 3; and a side skirt 2, which is disposed longitudinally on the vehicle side panel 9. The end of the side skirt 2 is fixedly connected to the fender 1 and covers the outside of the fender bracket 3. A support structure 4 is provided between the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3. The support structure 4 is fixedly connected to one of the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3 and abuts against the other.

[0044] In this embodiment, the side skirt 2 is installed longitudinally on the vehicle side panel 9, and the end of the side skirt 2 is fixedly connected to the fender 1 and covers the outside of the fender bracket 3. At the same time, the support structure 4 fixed on one of the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3 is located between the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3 and abuts against the other of the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3. In this way, the support structure 4 achieves relative fixation between the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3, and the side skirt 2 cannot rotate to a position closer to the fender bracket 3. Therefore, it can prevent the side skirt 2 from flipping around its connection point with the fender 1, thereby avoiding gaps between the side skirt 2 and the vehicle body and ensuring the overall appearance of the vehicle.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the support structure 4 achieves relative fixation between the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3 by abutting against the other of the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3. There is no need for an installation point between the support structure 4 and the other of the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3, which simplifies the installation operation of the side skirt 2 and saves installation costs.

[0046] It should be noted that the vehicle's lateral direction refers to its width, i.e., left-right direction; the vehicle's longitudinal direction refers to its length, i.e., front-back direction; and the vehicle's vertical direction refers to its height, i.e., the vertical direction. The side skirt 2 is located on the lower side of the vehicle, close to the ground. The fender 1 is located around the front and rear wheels, as part of the vehicle body.

[0047] Specifically, the side skirt 2 is mounted on the vehicle side panel 9 via multiple first snap-fit ​​pieces 5 arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, facilitating the installation and removal of the side skirt 2 from the side panel 9. These first snap-fit ​​pieces 5 connect to the side panel 9, while the support structure 4 connects to the fender bracket 3. Therefore, the support structure 4 is staggered from the aforementioned first snap-fit ​​pieces 5, as shown... Figure 3 As shown.

[0048] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2-3 As shown, the fender bracket 3 includes a bracket side plate 33 extending vertically along the vehicle; the end of the side skirt 2 at least covers the outer side of the bracket side plate 33, and the support structure 4 is supported between the side skirt 2 and the bracket side plate 33. In this embodiment, the support structure 4 is supported between the side of the side skirt 2 and the bracket side plate 33, and the support point of the support structure 4 is relatively close to the connection point between the side skirt 2 and the fender 1, resulting in good support strength. Of course, the support structure 4 can also be supported between the side skirt 2 and the bottom surface of the fender bracket 3, as long as it can prevent the side skirt 2 from flipping relative to the fender bracket 3.

[0049] To simplify the structure, the support structure 4 extends laterally along the vehicle. In this configuration, the support structure 4 is perpendicular to the bracket side plate 33, minimizing the support distance and material usage, thus saving costs. Of course, depending on the specific shape of the opposing surfaces of the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3, the support structure 4 can extend laterally in other directions, as long as it achieves relative fixation between the side skirt 2 and the fender bracket 3.

[0050] In the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly provided in the above embodiment, the fender bracket 3 further includes a bracket base plate 31 extending horizontally. One end of the bracket base plate 31 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the bracket side plate 33 via an inclined transition plate 32, and the other end is fixedly connected to the vehicle side panel 9. The end of the side skirt 2 also covers the lower side of the inclined transition plate 32 and part of the bracket base plate 31. Preferably, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, the inner end of the bracket base plate 31 is bonded and welded to the vehicle side panel 9 through the downward extending lower edge, resulting in a large connection area and improving the fixing strength of the fender bracket 3.

[0051] In this embodiment, the inclined transition plate 32 connecting the bracket base plate 31 and the bracket side plate 33 avoids the side skirt 2, which can avoid interference with the side skirt 2 during installation and facilitate assembly; at the same time, the end of the side skirt 2 covers the side and outer bottom surface of the fender bracket 3, reducing the exposed part of the fender bracket 3 and improving the overall appearance of the vehicle.

[0052] To improve support strength, the fender bracket 3 also includes a bracket top plate 34 extending horizontally. One end of the bracket top plate 34 is fixedly connected to the top of the bracket side plate 33, and the other end is fixedly connected to the vehicle side panel 9; wherein, the fender 1 is fixedly connected to the bracket top plate 34. Preferably, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, the inner end of the bracket top plate 34 is bonded to the vehicle side panel 9 by bending the upper edge upward and welding it together. Combined with the welding of the bracket bottom plate 31 to the side panel 9, the fixing strength of the fender bracket 3 is further improved.

[0053] In this embodiment, the fender bracket 3 is a U-shaped bracket formed by sequentially connecting the bracket top plate 34, the bracket side plate 33, the inclined transition plate 32 and the bracket bottom plate 31. It has good strength and can provide better support for the fender 1.

[0054] like Figure 2-3As shown, in the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly provided in the above embodiment, the fender 1 includes an outer fender panel 11 extending vertically along the vehicle; an inner fender panel 14 extending vertically along the vehicle and located below the outer fender panel 11 on the side near the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle; a fender top panel 13 extending horizontally, one end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer fender panel 11 via a fender transition ramp 12, and the other end is fixedly connected to the top end of the inner fender panel 14; and a fender bottom panel 15 extending horizontally and located below the fender top panel 13. On the side closest to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle, the end of the fender bottom plate 15 away from the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the inner fender plate 14, and the fender bottom plate 15 is fixedly attached to the bracket top plate 34; wherein, the inner fender plate 14 and the bracket side plate 33 are flush with each other along the vertical direction of the vehicle, and together with the fender top plate 13 form an installation space that avoids the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle; the end of the side skirt 2 is set in the installation space and fixedly connected to the inner fender plate 14, and the upper edge of the end of the side skirt 2 abuts against the outer side of the fender transition ramp 12.

[0055] In this embodiment, the fender 1 is a stepped structure formed by sequentially connecting the outer fender 11, the top fender 13, the inner fender 14, and the bottom fender 15. It has a simple structure and is easy to process.

[0056] Specifically, after the fender bottom plate 15 is fixedly overlapped on the bracket top plate 34, the surfaces are fitted together. The fender bottom plate 15 and the bracket top plate 34 are fixed by bolts 7 and welding nuts 8, which improves the connection strength between the fender 1 and the fender bracket 3.

[0057] The side skirt 2 is fixed to the inner fender 14 by the second snap-fit ​​6, which facilitates installation. In this way, the snap-fit ​​point formed by the second snap-fit ​​6 serves as the connection point between the side skirt 2 and the fender 1. The support structure 4 can prevent the side skirt 2 from flipping around the snap-fit ​​point between it and the fender 1, thereby avoiding gaps between the side skirt 2 and the body.

[0058] Furthermore, the upper edge of the side skirt 2 abuts against the outer side of the fender transition ramp 12, thus achieving relative fixation between the upper end of the side skirt 2 and the fender 1. Under the constraint of the fender transition ramp 12, the end of the side skirt 2 cannot move towards the fender 1. Figure 3 The side skirt 2 rotates counterclockwise, while the support structure 4 prevents it from moving towards the fender bracket 3. Figure 3 The clockwise rotation occurs, specifically, as shown in... Figure 2-3 As shown, when the side skirt 2 flips upward, the top of the side skirt 2 abuts against the fender 1, and the fender 1 prevents the side skirt 2 from flipping upward; when the side skirt 2 flips downward, the support structure 4 is arranged between the side skirt 2 and the support surface of the fender bracket 3, preventing the side skirt 2 from flipping downward; thus, it can prevent the side skirt 2 from flipping in both directions and creating a gap at the matching point with the vehicle body, further improving the overall aesthetics of the vehicle.

[0059] In the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly provided in the above embodiments, there is one or at least two support structures 4; when there is one support structure 4, the support area of ​​the support structure 4 needs to be large enough to ensure the stability of the support; when there are two or more support structures 4, the support structure 4 provides multi-point support to ensure the stability of the support.

[0060] In a specific embodiment, the support structure 4 is disposed on the side skirt 2 and abuts against the fender bracket 3. In this embodiment, the support structure 4 is fixedly connected to the side skirt 2, specifically located below the second snap-fit ​​member 6, abutting against the fender bracket 3 below the snap-fit ​​point to prevent the side skirt 2 from flipping over. The support structure 4 can be a support column, support block, or other structure installed on the side skirt 2. Alternatively, the support structure 4 can be disposed on the fender bracket 3 and abut against the side skirt 2.

[0061] In another embodiment, the support structure 4 and the side skirt 2 are an integral structure. Preferably, the support structure 4 is a reinforcing rib on the side skirt 2, which is integrally formed with the side skirt 2. The structure is simple, does not increase installation steps or installation points, can effectively solve the flipping problem, and has good practicality. The reinforcing rib can be a cross rib, a rectangular rib, or other shaped rib, and the number and structure of the limiting ribs are not limited.

[0062] This application embodiment also provides a vehicle body, including a side panel 9 and a vehicle side skirt mounting assembly disposed on the side panel 9; the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly is the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly provided in any of the above embodiments, which can prevent the side skirt 2 from flipping around its connection point with the fender 1, thereby avoiding gaps between the side skirt 2 and the vehicle body, ensuring the overall appearance of the vehicle, while simplifying the installation operation of the side skirt 2 and saving installation costs. Its advantages are brought about by the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly. For details, please refer to the relevant parts in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0063] The basic principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. However, it should be noted that the advantages, benefits, and effects mentioned in this application are merely examples and not limitations, and should not be considered as essential features of each embodiment of this application. Furthermore, the specific details disclosed above are for illustrative and facilitative purposes only, and are not limitations. These details do not limit the application to the necessity of employing the aforementioned specific details for implementation.

[0064] The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems involved in this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that they must be connected, arranged, or configured in the manner shown in the block diagrams. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these devices, apparatuses, devices, and systems can be connected, arranged, and configured in any manner. Words such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are open-ended terms meaning “including but not limited to,” and are used interchangeably with them. The terms “or” and “and” as used herein refer to the terms “and / or,” and are used interchangeably with them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term “such as” as used herein refers to the phrase “such as but not limited to,” and is used interchangeably with it.

[0065] It should also be noted that in the apparatus, equipment, and methods of this application, the components or steps can be disassembled and / or recombined. These disassemblies and / or recombinations should be considered as equivalent solutions of this application.

[0066] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein, but rather to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0067] It should be understood that the qualifiers “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” “fifth,” and “sixth” used in the description of the embodiments of this application are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0068] The above description has been given for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, this description is not intended to limit the embodiments of this application to the forms disclosed herein. Although numerous exemplary aspects and embodiments have been discussed above, those skilled in the art will recognize certain variations, modifications, alterations, additions, and sub-combinations thereof.

Claims

1. A vehicle side skirt mounting assembly, characterized in that, include: Fender brackets are installed on the side panels of the vehicle; Fender, mounted on the fender bracket; Side skirts are installed longitudinally on the side of the vehicle, and the ends of the side skirts are fixedly connected to the fenders and cover the outside of the fender brackets. A support structure is provided between the side skirt and the fender bracket. The support structure is fixedly connected to one of the side skirt and the fender bracket and abuts against the other.

2. The vehicle side skirt mounting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fender bracket includes a bracket side plate extending vertically along the vehicle. The end of the side skirt covers at least the outside of the bracket side plate, and the support structure is supported between the side skirt and the bracket side plate.

3. The vehicle side skirt mounting assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support structure extends laterally along the vehicle.

4. The vehicle side skirt mounting assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fender bracket also includes: A bracket base plate extending horizontally, one end of which is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the bracket side plate via an inclined transition plate, and the other end is fixedly connected to the vehicle side panel. The end of the side skirt also covers the underside of the inclined transition plate and part of the support base plate.

5. The vehicle side skirt mounting assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fender bracket also includes: A bracket top plate extending horizontally, one end of which is fixedly connected to the top of the bracket side plate, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the vehicle side panel; The fender is fixedly connected to the top plate of the bracket.

6. The vehicle side skirt mounting assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fender includes: The outer fender panel extends vertically along the vehicle. The inner fender extends vertically along the vehicle and is located below the outer fender on the side near the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle; The fender top plate extends horizontally, with one end of the fender top plate being fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer fender plate via a fender transition ramp, and the other end being fixedly connected to the top end of the inner fender plate. The fender bottom plate extends horizontally and is located below the fender top plate on the side close to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The end of the fender bottom plate away from the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the inner fender plate. The fender bottom plate is fixedly attached to the top plate of the bracket. The inner fender plate and the bracket side plate are flush with each other along the vertical direction of the vehicle, and together with the fender top plate, they form an installation space that avoids the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. The end of the side skirt is disposed within the installation space and is fixedly connected to the inner side plate of the wing, and the upper edge of the end of the side skirt abuts against the outer side of the wing transition ramp.

7. The vehicle side skirt mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The supporting structure is one or at least two.

8. The vehicle side skirt mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The support structure is mounted on the side skirt and abuts against the fender bracket.

9. The vehicle side skirt mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The supporting structure and the side skirt are an integral structure.

10. A vehicle body, comprising a side panel and a vehicle side skirt mounting assembly disposed on the side panel, characterized in that, The vehicle side skirt mounting assembly is the vehicle side skirt mounting assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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