Air inlet cover and air inlet structure with same

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, in particular to an air inlet cover and an air inlet structure with the same. The air inlet cover comprises a body, an air duct is arranged in the body, an air inlet and an air outlet are formed in the two ends of the body respectively, the air inlet is communicated with the air outlet through the air duct, and the air inlet and the air outlet are used for being communicated with the external environment and an air filter respectively. The main body comprises a first shell and a second shell, and the first shell and the second shell are detachably connected and define an air duct. According to the air inlet cover, the air inlet and the air outlet are communicated with the external environment and the air filter respectively, the air inlet amount of an engine communicated with the air filter is increased while wind resistance is reduced, and the air inlet cover is convenient to install and maintain due to the fact that the first shell and the second shell are detachably connected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, and in particular to an air intake cover and an air intake structure having the same. Background Technology

[0002] During vehicle operation, in order to allow air to enter the engine, structures such as air deflectors are installed at the front of the vehicle. In order to reduce wind resistance and avoid components such as the front bumper beam, the size of the openings in the air deflectors for airflow is limited. However, if the opening size of the air deflectors is insufficient, it may be difficult to provide enough air intake to the engine, thereby affecting the engine's combustion efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an air intake cover and an air intake structure having the same, which can reduce wind resistance while increasing the air intake of the air filter, thereby increasing the air intake of the engine connected to the air filter.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an air intake hood, comprising a main body, an air duct inside the main body, an air inlet and an air outlet at both ends of the main body, the air inlet being connected to the air outlet through the air duct, and the air inlet and air outlet being used to connect with the external environment and an air filter, respectively; the main body includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell being detachably connected and enclosing each other to form an air duct.

[0005] Optionally, one of the first housing and the second housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, and the other housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, wherein the snap-fit ​​part snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove to fix the first housing and the second housing together.

[0006] Optionally, the first housing and the second housing are respectively provided with abutting fixing plates and snap-fit ​​plates, the fixing plates protruding from their surfaces near the snap-fit ​​plates to form snap-fit ​​portions, and snap-fit ​​grooves are formed in the snap-fit ​​plates.

[0007] Optionally, one of the first housing and the second housing is provided with a guide portion, and the other housing is provided with a guide groove. The guide portion is embedded in the guide groove and is used to guide the movement of the first housing and the second housing relative to each other during installation.

[0008] Optionally, the first housing includes a first main body plate and first side plates disposed on opposite sides of the first main body plate, and the second housing includes a second main body plate disposed opposite to the first main body plate and second side plates disposed on opposite sides of the second main body plate. The first main body plate, the second main body plate, the first side plates and the second side plates enclose each other to form an air duct.

[0009] Optionally, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate are respectively provided at the ends of the first side plate and the second side plate that are close to each other. One of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate is provided with a connecting protrusion, and the other is provided with a connecting groove. The connecting protrusion is embedded in the connecting groove to restrict the airflow at the connection between the first housing and the second housing.

[0010] Optionally, the air intake cover of this utility model also includes a sealing gasket that is fixedly connected to at least one of the corresponding air inlet and air outlet areas of the main body.

[0011] This utility model also proposes an air intake structure, including a front frame, an air filter, and the aforementioned air intake hood. The front frame is provided with a vent hole, and the air outlet of the air intake hood is connected to the air filter through the vent hole.

[0012] Optionally, the main body is provided with a mounting plate and a first reinforcing rib connecting the main body and the mounting plate. The mounting plate and the front frame are respectively provided with a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole for fasteners to pass through. The main body is provided with a number of second reinforcing ribs around the first mounting hole.

[0013] Optionally, one of the mounting plate and the front frame is provided with a positioning post, and the other is provided with a positioning hole. During installation, the positioning post passes through the positioning hole to guide the movement of the main body relative to the front frame.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages: The air intake cover of this utility model connects the external environment and the air filter through the air inlet and air outlet respectively, which reduces wind resistance and increases the air intake of the engine connected to the air filter. It is detachably connected through the first housing and the second housing, which facilitates installation and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the air intake structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the air intake structure of this utility model from another perspective.

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the air intake cover and front frame of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4This is a partial schematic diagram of the air intake structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the air intake cover of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the air intake cover of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air intake cover of this utility model from another perspective.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air intake cover of this utility model from another perspective.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1-Air inlet hood; 11-Main body; 12-Air inlet; 13-Air outlet; 2-First housing; 21-First main body plate; 22-First side plate; 23-First connecting plate; 24-Connecting protrusion; 25-Mounting plate; 251-First reinforcing rib; 252-First mounting hole; 253-Second reinforcing rib; 26-Positioning post; 27-Snap-fit ​​part; 28-Fixing plate; 29-Guide part; 3-Second housing; 31-Second main body plate; 32-Second side plate; 33-Second connecting plate; 34-Connecting groove; 35-Snap-fit ​​plate; 351-Snap-fit ​​groove; 37-Guide groove; 4-Sealing gasket; 5-Front end frame; 51-Frame beam; 52-Frame support part; 53-Vent hole; 54-Second mounting hole; 55-Positioning hole; 6-Air filter; 7-Air guide hood; 8-Air guide pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the description of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] The terms “upper,” “lower,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the product of this utility model is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of description and simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] The terms “first”, “second”, etc., are used merely to distinguish elements with similar properties, not to indicate or imply relative importance or a specific order.

[0029] The terms “including,” “comprising,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides an air intake structure, including an air filter 6, a front frame 5, an air intake shroud 1, an air guide shroud 7, and an air guide pipe 8. The air filter 6 is connected to the engine (not shown) and is used to prevent dust or other particulate matter from entering the engine, thereby providing protection for the engine. The air filter 6, air intake shroud 1, air guide shroud 7, and air guide pipe 8 are fixed to the front frame 5 by fasteners, snap-fit ​​connections, or other means.

[0031] Please see Figure 3 The front frame 5 is generally U-shaped and provides mounting points for components such as the radiator (not shown), headlights (not shown), air shroud 7, and air intake shroud 1. Specifically, the front frame 5 includes a frame beam 51 and a frame support 52. The frame beam 51 and the frame support 52 are approximately perpendicular. The frame support 52 is preferably integrally connected to the opposite ends of the frame beam 51 and is used for fixed connection with components such as the vehicle's energy-absorbing box.

[0032] In some embodiments, the air intake shroud 1 and the air guide shroud 7 are located on the front side of the front frame 5 along the vehicle's longitudinal direction, and the air filter 6 and the air guide pipe 8 are located on the rear side of the front frame 5 along the vehicle's longitudinal direction. The frame crossbeam 51 of the front frame 5 has a vent 53, and the air guide shroud 7 has a through opening for airflow. The air guide shroud 7, air intake shroud 1, front frame 5, air guide pipe 8, and air filter 6 are sequentially connected. By adding the air intake shroud 1 of this invention without changing the opening size of the air guide shroud 7, air from the external environment is guided through the air intake shroud 1 to the engine connected to the air filter 6, reducing wind resistance while increasing the engine's air intake volume, thereby improving the engine's combustion efficiency.

[0033] In one example, the air intake shroud 1 and the air filter 6 are connected to opposite sides of the frame beam 51, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the air intake hood 1 and the air filter 6 are located at opposite ends of the frame beam 51. In this example, the air intake hood 1 is connected to the air filter 6 through the vent 53 of the frame beam 51 and the air guide pipe 8. Understandably, in another example, the air intake hood 1 and the air filter 6 are located at the same end of the front frame 5, and the air intake hood 1 can be connected to the air filter 6 through the vent 53 of the front frame 5. In yet another example, the air intake hood 1 can pass through the frame beam 51 and connect to the air filter 6, or the air intake hood 1 can pass through the frame beam 51 and connect to the air filter 6 through the air guide pipe 8.

[0034] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The air intake hood 1 of this utility model includes a main body 11, which is a hollow shell shape. An air duct is provided inside the main body 11. An air inlet 12 and an air outlet 13 are respectively provided at both ends of the main body 11. The air inlet 12 is connected to the air outlet 13 through the air duct. The air inlet 12 and the air outlet 13 are respectively used to connect with the external environment and the air filter 6. Figure 2 As shown, in one example, the projection of the air intake hood 1 along the vehicle height direction is approximately "L" shaped. In this example, the main body 11 is provided with a clearance space for avoiding the frame beam 51. Understandably, the projection of the main body 11 along the vehicle height direction can also be rectangular, circular, or other shapes.

[0035] Please see Figure 6 In one example, the main body 11 includes a first housing 2 and a second housing 3, which are stacked along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 enclose an air duct. Specifically, the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 are detachably connected by means of snap-fit ​​or fasteners, which is beneficial for installation and maintenance.

[0036] Specifically, the first housing 2 includes a first main body plate 21 and a first side plate 22. The first side plate 22 is disposed on opposite sides of the first main body plate 21. The second housing 3 includes a second main body plate 31 and a second side plate 32. The second main body plate 31 is disposed opposite to the first main body plate 21, and the second side plate 32 is disposed on opposite sides of the second main body plate 31. The first main body plate 21, the second main body plate 31, the first side plate 22 and the second side plate 32 enclose each other to form an air duct.

[0037] Optionally, the air intake shroud 1 is further provided with a first connecting plate 23 and a second connecting plate 33. The first connecting plate 23 and the second connecting plate 33 are located at the ends of the first side plate 22 and the second side plate 32 that are close to each other. One of the first connecting plate 23 and the second connecting plate 33 is provided with a connecting protrusion 24, and the other is provided with a connecting groove 34. The connecting protrusion 24 is embedded in the connecting groove 34 to restrict the airflow at the connection between the first housing 2 and the second housing 3, thereby improving the sealing performance of the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 at the connection.

[0038] Please combine Figure 5 In one example, the main body 11 is bent and extended from the ends of the first side plate 22 and the second side plate 32 to form a first connecting plate 23 and a second connecting plate 33, respectively. Optionally, the first connecting plate 23 and the second connecting plate 33 are perpendicular to the first connecting plate 23 and the second connecting plate 33, respectively. The first connecting plate 23 protrudes from its surface in a direction close to the second connecting plate 33 to form a connecting protrusion 24. The portion of the second connecting plate 33 corresponding to the connecting protrusion 24 is recessed relative to the other portion to form a connecting groove 34. The connecting protrusion 24 is embedded in the connecting groove 34, which can improve the sealing performance and connection strength.

[0039] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In one example, one of the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 is provided with a snap-fit ​​portion 27, and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 351. The snap-fit ​​portion 27 snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove 351 to fix the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 together. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​portion 27 is block-shaped, plate-shaped, or hook-shaped, etc. In this example, the main body 11 is preferably made of an elastic material such as plastic.

[0040] Optionally, the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 are respectively provided with abutting fixing plate 28 and snap-fit ​​plate 35. The fixing plate 28 protrudes from its surface near the snap-fit ​​plate 35 to form a snap-fit ​​part 27, and a snap-fit ​​groove 351 is formed in the snap-fit ​​plate 35.

[0041] Specifically, a portion of the first side plate 22 is formed as a fixing plate 28, or the fixing plate 28 is integrally connected to the surface of the first side plate 22. The second side plate 32 protrudes from one end away from the second main plate 31 to form a snap-fit ​​plate 35, or a portion of the second side plate 32 is formed as the snap-fit ​​plate 35. A snap-fit ​​groove 351 is formed in the snap-fit ​​plate 35.

[0042] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​portion 27 is flat, and its projection along the extension direction of the main body 11 is approximately trapezoidal, meaning the width of the snap-fit ​​portion 27 gradually decreases away from the fixing plate 28. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​portion 27 includes a top surface and two side surfaces. The top surface is parallel to the first side plate 22, and the two side surfaces extend obliquely from opposite ends of the top surface toward the first side plate 22. During installation, the snap-fit ​​plate 35 abuts against the side surfaces of the snap-fit ​​portion 27. The oblique arrangement of the side surfaces relative to the top surface facilitates guiding the relative movement of the snap-fit ​​plate 35 and the snap-fit ​​portion 27, making installation convenient.

[0043] Optionally, one of the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 is provided with a guide portion 29, and the other is provided with a guide groove 37. The guide portion 29 is embedded in the guide groove 37. The guide portion 29 is preferably block-shaped, plate-shaped or column-shaped, and is used to guide the movement direction of the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 relative to each other during installation.

[0044] In one example, the first side plate 22 is provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​portions 27 along the extension direction of the main body 11, and a guide portion 29 is provided between two adjacent snap-fit ​​portions 27. Optionally, the first housing 2 protrudes from the outer surface of its first side plate 22 to form a guide portion 29, the guide portion 29 including at least two opposing guide plates, the distance between the two guide plates gradually increasing in the direction away from the second housing 3, which is beneficial for guiding the movement direction of the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 relative to each other during installation, further facilitating installation.

[0045] Please see Figure 8In one example, the main body 11 is provided with a mounting plate 25. The mounting plate 25 and the front frame 5 are respectively provided with a first mounting hole 252 and a second mounting hole 54 for fasteners to pass through. The mounting plate 25 is fixedly connected to the front frame 5 by fasteners. Optionally, the first side plate 22 protrudes from its outer surface to form the mounting plate 25. In this example, the fastener is a bolt, and the second mounting hole 54 is a threaded hole, or a nut is pre-embedded in the second mounting hole 54 by means of riveting or other methods. The main body 11 is fixedly connected to the frame beam 51 by bolts, which facilitates installation and maintenance and helps to improve the connection stability.

[0046] Optionally, one of the mounting plate 25 and the front frame 5 is provided with a positioning post 26, and the other is provided with a positioning hole 55. Specifically, the mounting plate 25 extends vertically from the surface near the frame beam 51 to form the positioning post 26, and the frame beam 51 has a positioning hole 55 near the second mounting hole 54. Preferably, there are two positioning holes 55, and the two positioning holes 55 are an oblong hole and a round hole, respectively, to facilitate installation. During installation, the positioning post 26 passes through the positioning hole 55 to guide the movement direction of the air intake shroud 1 relative to the frame beam 51, further facilitating installation.

[0047] Please see Figure 7 Optionally, the main body 11 is provided with a first reinforcing rib 251 and a second reinforcing rib 253, wherein the first reinforcing rib 251 is connected between the main body 11 and the mounting plate 25, and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 253 are provided around the first mounting hole 252, which can improve the structural strength of the connection.

[0048] Please see Figure 6 In one example, the air intake shroud 1 of this invention also includes a sealing gasket 4. The sealing gasket 4 is generally a hollow rectangular frame or a "U" shape, and is made of materials such as foam, sponge, or rubber. Specifically, the sealing gasket 4 is fixedly connected to at least one of the areas corresponding to the air inlet 12 and air outlet 13 of the main body 11. The sealing gasket 4 is preferably fixedly connected to the main body 11 by means of adhesive bonding, etc., for easy installation. Optionally, there are two sealing gaskets 4. The two sealing gaskets 4 are respectively connected to the areas of the main body corresponding to the air inlet 12 and air outlet 13. One sealing gasket 4 is sandwiched between the main body 11 and the frame beam 51, and the other sealing gasket 4 is sandwiched between the main body 11 and the air guide shroud 7, which improves the sealing performance of the air intake shroud 1 at the connection with other components, further ensuring that sufficient air intake is provided to the engine, thereby improving the combustion efficiency of the engine.

[0049] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An air intake shroud, characterized in that: The system includes a main body (11), which has an internal air duct. The main body (11) has an air inlet (12) and an air outlet (13) at its two ends. The air inlet (12) is connected to the air outlet (13) through the air duct. The air inlet (12) and the air outlet (13) are respectively used to connect with the external environment and the air filter (6). The main body (11) includes a first shell (2) and a second shell (3). The first shell (2) and the second shell (3) are detachably connected and enclose each other to form the air duct.

2. The air intake shroud according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the first housing (2) and the second housing (3) is provided with a snap-fit ​​part (27), and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (351). The snap-fit ​​part (27) is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove (351) to fix the first housing (2) and the second housing (3).

3. The air intake shroud according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first housing (2) and the second housing (3) are respectively provided with abutting fixing plate (28) and snap-fit ​​plate (35). The fixing plate (28) protrudes from its surface near the snap-fit ​​plate (35) to form the snap-fit ​​part (27), and the snap-fit ​​groove (351) is opened on the snap-fit ​​plate (35).

4. The air intake shroud according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the first housing (2) and the second housing (3) is provided with a guide portion (29), and the other is provided with a guide groove (37). The guide portion (29) is embedded in the guide groove (37) and is used to guide the movement of the first housing (2) and the second housing (3) relative to each other when installed.

5. The air intake shroud according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first housing (2) includes a first main body plate (21) and first side plates (22) disposed on opposite sides of the first main body plate (21). The second housing (3) includes a second main body plate (31) disposed opposite to the first main body plate (21) and second side plates (32) disposed on opposite sides of the second main body plate (31). The first main body plate (21), the second main body plate (31), the first side plate (22) and the second side plate (32) enclose and form the air duct.

6. The air intake shroud according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first side plate (22) and the second side plate (32) are respectively provided with a first connecting plate (23) and a second connecting plate (33) at their respective ends. One of the first connecting plate (23) and the second connecting plate (33) is provided with a connecting protrusion (24), and the other is provided with a connecting groove (34). The connecting protrusion (24) is embedded in the connecting groove (34) to restrict the airflow at the connection between the first housing (2) and the second housing (3).

7. The air intake shroud according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a sealing gasket (4) that is fixedly connected to at least one of the regions of the main body (11) corresponding to the air inlet (12) and the air outlet (13).

8. An air intake structure, characterized in that: The device includes a front frame (5), an air filter (6), and an air intake hood (1) as described in any one of claims 1 to 7. The front frame (5) is provided with a vent (53), and the air outlet (13) of the air intake hood (1) is connected to the air filter (6) through the vent (53).

9. The intake structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The main body (11) is provided with a mounting plate (25) and a first reinforcing rib (251) connecting the main body (11) and the mounting plate (25). The mounting plate (25) and the front end frame (5) are respectively provided with a first mounting hole (252) and a second mounting hole (54) for fasteners to pass through. The main body (11) is provided with a plurality of second reinforcing ribs (253) around the first mounting hole (252).

10. The intake structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: One of the mounting plate (25) and the front frame (5) is provided with a positioning post (26), and the other is provided with a positioning hole (55). When installed, the positioning post (26) passes through the positioning hole (55) to guide the movement direction of the main body (11) relative to the front frame (5).

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