Brake protective cover and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles and accessories thereof, in particular to a brake protective cover and a vehicle. The brake protective cover is used for being arranged between a suspension structure and a brake disc of the vehicle; the brake protective cover comprises a protective cover body, a flanging structure is arranged on the edge of the protective cover body, and the flanging structure comprises a first flanging and a second flanging connected with the first flanging; the first turnup is connected with the edge of the protective cover body, and the turnup direction of the second turnup deviates from the mounting path of the brake disc. According to the double-flanging structure bent twice, the flanging direction of the second flanging deviates from the mounting path of the brake disc, that is, the tail end of the flanging structure is arranged towards the side, deviating from the brake disc, of the protective cover body, so that an operator does not touch the tail end of the flanging structure in the brake disc assembling process, and the operation efficiency is improved. And the scratch risk in the assembling process is reduced, and safety is improved. And in addition, the overall structural strength and rigidity of the brake protective cover are enhanced through the double-flanging structure, and the impact resistance is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicles and accessories thereof, and particularly relates to a brake shield and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The edge of the existing brake shield is sharp, and the operator is at risk of being scratched during assembly. Furthermore, the existing brake shield cannot provide effective protection against foreign matter entering from above the brake disc, has poor sealing performance, and poor protection effect. SUMMARY

[0003] To overcome the problems in the related art, the present disclosure provides a brake shield.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a brake shield is provided, wherein the brake shield is arranged between a suspension structure and a brake disc of a vehicle; the brake shield comprises a shield body, an edge of the shield body is provided with a flange structure, the flange structure comprises a first flange and a second flange connected with the first flange; the first flange is connected with the edge of the shield body, and the flange direction of the second flange is away from the mounting path of the brake disc.

[0005] In some example embodiments of the present disclosure, the flange structure is arranged at the edge of a first part of the shield body, and the first part at least comprises an upper part of the shield body.

[0006] In some example embodiments of the present disclosure, there is a first gap between the brake shield and the brake disc along the direction of the mounting path, and the flange structure is configured to at least partially cover the first gap in the direction of the mounting path to prevent foreign matter from falling into the first gap.

[0007] In some example embodiments of the present disclosure, the flange structure and the shield body are integrally formed.

[0008] In some example embodiments of the present disclosure, the flange direction of the first flange is toward the mounting path of the brake disc; there is a second gap between the forming surface of the first flange and the forming surface of the second flange, and the second gap is open on the side away from the brake disc.

[0009] In some example embodiments of the present disclosure, the side of the shield body facing the brake disc is recessed with a recess structure, and the recess structure has a downward opening at the edge of the shield body.

[0010] In some example embodiments of the present disclosure, the opening of the recessed structure is located at the edge of a second portion of the protective cover body, and the second portion comprises a lower portion of the protective cover body.

[0011] In some example embodiments of the present disclosure, the recessed structure is integrally formed on the protective cover body by stamping or die casting.

[0012] In some example embodiments of the present disclosure, the protective cover body is provided with a weight-reducing structure, which comprises a weight-reducing groove arranged on at least one side surface of the protective cover body, and / or a weight-reducing hole penetrating through the protective cover body.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, which comprises the brake protective cover provided in the present disclosure and described in the above example embodiments.

[0014] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can have the following beneficial effects: the brake protective cover provided in the present disclosure is arranged between the suspension structure and the brake disc of the vehicle; the brake protective cover comprises a protective cover body, and a flange structure is arranged at the edge of the protective cover body, the flange structure comprising a first flange and a second flange connected to the first flange; the first flange is connected to the edge of the protective cover body, and the flanging direction of the second flange is away from the mounting path of the brake disc. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure provides a double-flange structure with twice bending, and the flanging direction of the second flange is away from the mounting path of the brake disc, i.e., the end of the flange structure is arranged towards the side of the protective cover body away from the brake disc. Accordingly, the end of the flange structure is not easy to be touched by the operator during the assembly of the brake disc, thereby reducing the risk of scratching during assembly and improving safety. Furthermore, the present disclosure can also use the flange structure to enhance the overall structural strength and rigidity of the brake protective cover and improve the impact resistance.

[0015] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and are not limiting to the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a brake protective cover according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a front view of the brake protective cover;

[0019] Figure 3 isFigure 1 rear view of the brake shield shown;

[0020] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the straight line A-A in Figure 3

[0021] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the portion B in Figure 4

[0022] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a brake assembly of a vehicle shown according to some example embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the brake assembly shown; Figure 6

[0024] Figure 8 is a bottom view of the brake assembly shown; Figure 6

[0025] Figure 9 is a side view of the brake assembly shown; Figure 6

[0026] Figure 10 is an enlarged view of the portion C in Figure 9

[0027] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] 100. brake shield;

[0029] 110. shield body;

[0030] 1101. first surface;

[0031] 1102. second surface;

[0032] 1103. fitting hole;

[0033] 1104. mounting hole;

[0034] 111. recessed structure;

[0035] 112. protruding structure;

[0036] 113. weight-reducing structure;

[0037] 120. flange structure;

[0038] 121. first flange;

[0039] 122. second flange;

[0040] 200. knuckle;​​​​​​

[0041] 300. brake disc;

[0042] 400. hub unit;

[0043] 500. brake caliper;

[0044] a. included angle;

[0045] b. included angle;

[0046] G1. first gap;

[0047] G2. second gap;

[0048] H1. width;

[0049] H2. width;

[0050] H3. width. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Some embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail in connection with the annexed drawings. Wherever possible, corresponding but like reference numbers will be used in the drawings and description of the application to indicate the same or similar elements. Changes in the size of elements in the figures that are intended to represent the actual size in a structure as found in practice maybe exaggerated for the sake of illustration. The method, apparatus and / or system described herein can be used in a variety of applications including, for example, applications related to the manufacture of semiconductor devices. However, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to use in only one or even only a few of these applications and should be understood to have broad applicability to other applications as well. Further, the description given herein is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure to the specific forms described. Rather, the description is intended to include all possible forms that would be embraced by equivalents of the described forms and / or by the claims.

[0052] The implementations described below in some embodiments of the present disclosure are not meant to represent all implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with some aspects of the present disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0053] Referring now to the drawings, in which is shown Figure 1 which representatively shows a perspective view of a brake shield 100 consistent with the principles of the present disclosure. In this exemplary implementation, the brake shield 100 of the present disclosure is described with respect to an electric vehicle. It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, additions, substitutions, deletions, or other changes can be made to the specific implementation described below without departing from the principles of the brake shield 100 of the present disclosure.

[0054] As Figure 1As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the brake guard 100 includes a guard body 110. For example, the guard body 110 is generally a plate-like component; "generally" means that the two side surfaces of the guard body 110 may have protrusions or depressions. See also references 6 and... Figure 7 As shown, the protective cover body 110 can be C-shaped, with a mounting hole 1103 in its center. This mounting hole 1103 allows structures such as a wheel hub unit 400 to pass through. The notch on one side of the C-shaped protective cover body 110 is designed to avoid obstructing structures such as a brake caliper 500. (See attached reference.) Figures 2 to 5 , Figure 2 The front view of the brake guard 100 is shown in the image. Figure 3 The rear view of the brake guard 100 is shown in the image. Figure 4 The middle section represents the way along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of line AA in the diagram; Figure 5 China representatively shows Figure 4 The diagram below shows an enlarged view of part B. The structure, connection method, and functional relationship of the main components of the brake guard 100 disclosed herein will be described in detail below with reference to the above-mentioned figures.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the brake guard 100 is used to be disposed between the vehicle's suspension structure (e.g., steering knuckle 200) and the brake disc 300. The guard body 110 has a first surface 1101 and a second surface 1102 that are opposite in their own thickness direction, which can be referred to as direction D1 shown in the figures, and the first surface 1101 is the surface of the brake guard 100 facing the brake disc 300 when it is installed in the vehicle (see Figure 1102). Figure 6 and Figure 7The edge of the shield body 110 is provided with a flanging structure 120. The flanging structure 120 includes a first flange 121 and a second flange 122 connected to the first flange 121. The first flange 121 is connected to the edge of the shield body 110, and the flanging direction of the second flange 122 is away from the mounting path of the brake disc 300. The flanging direction of the second flange 122 can be understood as the extension direction of one end of the second flange 122 bent and extended from the first flange 121. In addition, the flanging direction of the first flange 121 can be understood as the extension direction of one end of the first flange 121 bent and extended from the shield body 110. Furthermore, the mounting path of the brake disc 300 can be understood as the brake disc 300 is mounted from the side of the brake shield 100 away from the steering knuckle 200. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure provides a double-flanging scheme with two bending, and the flanging direction of the second flange 122 is away from the mounting path of the brake disc 300, that is, the end of the flanging structure 120 (that is, the other end of the second flange 122) is arranged towards the side of the shield body 110 away from the brake disc 300 (for example, the second surface 1102). Accordingly, the end of the flanging structure 120 is not easy to touch during the assembly of the brake disc 300 by the operator, reducing the risk of scratching during assembly and improving safety. Furthermore, the overall structural strength and rigidity of the brake shield 100 can be enhanced by the flanging structure 120, and the impact resistance can be improved.

[0056] It should be noted that, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the brake shield 100 (i.e. the shield body 110) of the present disclosure is generally "C" shaped. The gap in the circumference of the "C" shape is used to avoid structures such as brake calipers 500. Of course, in some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the brake shield can also be in other shapes, such as "O" shape, etc. That is, the shield body 110 has an inner hole structure for other structures to pass through, such as the hub unit 400 to connect the steering knuckle 200 and the brake disc 300 on both sides of the brake shield 100. On this basis, the edge of the shield body 110 provided with the flanging structure 120 described in the present specification refers to the outer periphery of the shield body 110, not the inner periphery of the above-mentioned inner hole structure. Furthermore, the edge of the opening of the shield body 110 provided with the recess structure 111 described below also refers to the outer periphery of the shield body 110.

[0057] As Figure 5As shown, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the first flange 121 is bent and connected to the edge of the protective cover body 110, and the other end of the first flange 121 extends towards one side of the first surface 1101. By "extending towards one side of the first surface 1101", it is meant that the first flange 121 extends towards one side of the first surface 1101 in a bent manner, and the extending direction can be parallel to the thickness direction, or can have a certain angle (for example, the angle α described below) with the thickness direction. One end of the second flange 122 is bent and connected to the other end of the first flange 121, and the other end of the second flange 122 extends towards one side of the second surface 1102. By "extending towards one side of the second surface 1102", it is meant that the second flange 122 extends towards one side of the second surface 1102 in a bent manner, and the extending direction can be parallel to the thickness direction, or can have a certain angle (for example, the angle β described below) with the thickness direction.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 1, the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300, and the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). The brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the flange structure 120 can be arranged at the edge of the first part of the protective cover body 110, and the first part at least includes the upper part of the protective cover body 110. By "upper part", it is meant the part of the protective cover body 110 that is located above the hub unit 400 when the protective cover body 110 is arranged on the vehicle. Through the above structural design, since the flange structure is arranged at least at the edge of the upper part of the protective cover body, on the one hand, the safety of the operator during installation can be effectively guaranteed based on the assembly habit, and on the other hand, the flange structure can shield the gap between the protective cover body 110 and the brake disc 300, so that the effective protection of foreign matters entering from above the brake disc can be achieved, and the protection effect of the brake protector is improved.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 1, the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300, and the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). The brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first part of the protective cover body 110 for arranging the flange structure 120 can further include the middle part of the protective cover body 110. By "middle part", it is meant the part of the protective cover body 110 that is located on the side of the hub unit 400, the oblique upper part, or the oblique lower part when the protective cover body 110 is arranged on the vehicle. In other words, the flange structure 120 can also be arranged at the edge of the middle part of the protective cover body 110. Through the above structural design, the protection effect and assembly safety effect of the brake protector 100 can be further improved.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 1, the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300, and the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). The brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). Figure 9 As shown in FIG. 1, the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300, and the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). The brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). Figure 10 As shown in FIG. 1, the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300, and the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). The brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). Figure 10 As shown in FIG. 1, the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300, and the brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). The brake protector 100 is arranged on the brake disc 300 in a direction along the installation path (for example, the direction D4 shown in FIG. 1). Figure 5The width H1 of the first flange 121 shown can be greater than the width H3 of the first gap G1, which can effectively protect foreign objects entering from above the brake disc, achieve better sealing performance, and improve the protective effect of the brake guard. For example, the brake disc 300 is connected to the suspension structure (e.g., steering knuckle 200) via the hub unit 400. The brake guard 100 is connected to the suspension structure and is located between the suspension structure and the brake disc 300. A first gap G1 exists between the brake guard 100 and the brake disc 300, and the brake guard 100 is provided with a mounting hole 1103 for the hub unit 400 to pass through. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can ensure that the flange structure 120 completely covers the first gap G1 between the brake guard 100 and the brake disc 300 in the direction along the installation path, further ensuring that foreign objects will not fall into the first gap G1, further improving the protective effect and sealing performance. In other embodiments of this disclosure, the width of the flange structure 120 along the installation path can also be equal to the width H3 of the first gap G1, or the width of the flange structure 120 can be less than the width H3 of the first gap G1, and is not limited to this embodiment.

[0061] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the flange structure 120 and the protective cover body 110 can be integrally formed. Through the above design, this disclosure can strengthen the connection between the flange structure 120 and the protective cover body 110, while simplifying the processing difficulty of the brake protective cover 100.

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the flange direction of the first flange 121 faces the mounting path of the brake disc 300, that is, the flange direction of the first flange 121 is opposite to the flange direction of the second flange 122. Based on this, the forming surface of the first flange 121 (refer to...) Figure 5 The first flange 121 (the side surface facing the second flange 122) and the forming surface of the second flange 122 (see reference) Figure 5A second gap G2 may be provided between the first flange 122 and the side surface of the second flange 121 or the protective cover body 110 shown. For example, the second gap G2 is formed by the spaced-apart portions of the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 except for the part where they are connected, and the second gap G2 opens towards the side of the second surface 1102. Through the above structural design, this disclosure can use the second gap G2 to avoid the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 being connected in a 180° folding manner, thereby avoiding stress concentration at the connection position of the first flange 121 and the second flange 122, which could cause problems such as easy breakage, and can reduce the processing difficulty of the flange structure 120. In addition, the second gap G2 can provide a certain collapse buffer effect, which is beneficial for the brake protective cover 100 to resist the impact from the outer periphery through the flange structure 120 and protect the protective cover body 110.

[0063] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the first flange 121 can extend obliquely, that is, the extension direction of the first flange 121 intersects the thickness direction of the protective cover body 110 at an angle α, which can be referred to as direction D2 shown in the figure. Furthermore, the first flange 121 and the protective cover body 110 have no overlapping area in their orthographic projections on a plane parallel to the protective cover body 110. Accordingly, the first flange 121 extends obliquely outward on the side of the protective cover body 110 facing the first surface 1101. Through the above structural design, when the brake protective cover 100 is installed in the brake assembly of a vehicle, this disclosure can avoid interference between the first flange 121 and structures such as the brake disc 300, improving structural rationality. In other embodiments of this disclosure, the extension direction of the first flange 121 can also be parallel to the thickness direction of the protective cover body 110, and is not limited to this embodiment.

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, based on the structural design of the inclined extension of the first flange 121, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the angle α between the extension direction of the first flange 121 and the thickness direction of the protective cover body 110 can be less than or equal to 20°, such as 1°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, etc. Through the above structural design, this disclosure selects a more reasonable angle range for the angle α, avoiding the situation where the angle α is too small, resulting in insufficient design of the inclined extension of the first flange 121 relative to the thickness direction and its achieved effect, while avoiding the situation where the angle α is too large, resulting in poor protective effect of the first flange 121 or excessive circumferential size of the brake protective cover 100.

[0065] like Figure 5As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the second flange 122 can extend obliquely, that is, the extension direction of the second flange 122 intersects the thickness direction of the protective cover body 110 at an angle β, which can be referred to as direction D3 shown in the figure. Furthermore, the orthographic projections of the second flange 122 and the first flange 121 on a plane parallel to the first surface 1101 or the second surface 1102 do not overlap. Accordingly, the second flange 122 extends obliquely outward on the side of the protective cover body 110 facing the second surface 1102. Through the above structural design, this disclosure enables the second flange 122 to extend obliquely outward in the direction facing the second surface 1102, thereby ensuring that the flange structure 120 provides better protection and cushioning effects. In other embodiments of this disclosure, the extension direction of the first flange 121 may also be parallel to the thickness direction of the protective cover body 110, and is not limited to this embodiment. It should be noted that when the extension directions of the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 are both parallel to the thickness direction, the connection position of the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 can form a connection segment that extends approximately in a direction parallel to the first surface 1101 or the second surface 1102, so as to ensure that there is still a second gap G2 between the first flange 121 and the second flange 122.

[0066] like Figure 5 As shown, based on the structural design of the inclined extension of the second flange 122, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the included angle β between the extension direction of the second flange 122 and the thickness direction of the protective cover body 110 can be less than or equal to 20°, such as 1°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, etc. Through the above structural design, this disclosure selects a more reasonable angle range for the included angle β, avoiding the situation where the included angle β is too small, resulting in insufficient design of the inclined extension of the second flange 122 relative to the thickness direction and the effect it achieves, while avoiding the situation where the included angle β is too large, resulting in poor protective effect of the second flange 122 or excessive circumferential size of the brake protective cover 100.

[0067] like Figure 5As shown, when the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 are both designed to extend obliquely relative to the thickness direction, the included angle between the extending direction of the first flange 121 and the extending direction of the second flange 122 can be equal to the sum of the illustrated included angle a and the included angle b. For example, the included angle a is 10°, and the included angle b is 10°, and then the included angle between the extending direction of the first flange 121 and the extending direction of the second flange 122 is 20°. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure can facilitate the forming of the flange structure 120, for example, facilitate the separation of the part of the flange structure 120 from the mold. In some other embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, only the first flange 121 is designed to be oblique, and the second flange 122 extends parallel to the thickness direction, and then the included angle between the extending direction of the first flange 121 and the extending direction of the second flange 122 is equal to the included angle a, or for example, only the second flange 122 is designed to be oblique, and the first flange 121 extends parallel to the thickness direction, and then the included angle between the extending direction of the first flange 121 and the extending direction of the second flange 122 is equal to the included angle b.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 1, the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 are arranged on the same side of the base plate 110, and the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 are arranged on the same side of the base plate 110. Figure 5 As shown, when the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 are both designed to extend obliquely relative to the thickness direction, the included angle between the extending direction of the first flange 121 and the extending direction of the second flange 122 can be equal to the sum of the illustrated included angle a and the included angle b. For example, the included angle a is 10°, and the included angle b is 10°, and then the included angle between the extending direction of the first flange 121 and the extending direction of the second flange 122 is 20°. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure can facilitate the forming of the flange structure 120, for example, facilitate the separation of the part of the flange structure 120 from the mold. In some other embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, only the first flange 121 is designed to be oblique, and the second flange 122 extends parallel to the thickness direction, and then the included angle between the extending direction of the first flange 121 and the extending direction of the second flange 122 is equal to the included angle a, or for example, only the second flange 122 is designed to be oblique, and the first flange 121 extends parallel to the thickness direction, and then the included angle between the extending direction of the first flange 121 and the extending direction of the second flange 122 is equal to the included angle b.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 1, the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 are arranged on the same side of the base plate 110, and the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 are arranged on the same side of the base plate 110. Figure 5As shown, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the other end of the second flange 122 (i.e. the end away from the first flange 121) can be located on the opposite inner side of the second surface 1102 along the thickness direction of the shield body 110, in other words, the other end of the second flange 122 does not reach or exceed the position of the plane on which the second surface 1102 is located along the thickness direction. For example, taking the case where the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 each have an equal angle with the thickness direction (may each be inclined to extend or each extend parallel to the thickness direction) as an example, the length of the second flange 122 in its extension direction is less than the length of the first flange 121 in its extension direction. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure can reduce the overall length and material usage of the flange structure 120, which is conducive to reducing the weight and material cost of the part, and in addition, can also save the space occupation in the thickness direction (i.e. the direction of the mounting path described below) of the edge area of the brake shield 100 (i.e. the end of the second flange 122). In some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the other end of the second flange 122 can also be flush with the second surface 1102, or the other end of the second flange 122 can also exceed the second surface 1102, and is not limited to the present embodiment.

[0070] As shown, Figure 5 Based on the structural design that the other end of the second flange 122 does not exceed the second surface 1102, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the ratio of the width H2 of the second flange 122 to the width H1 of the first flange 121 along the thickness direction of the shield body 110 can be 0.5-1, for example, 0.5, 0.55, 0.6, 0.7, 0.75, 0.8, 0.9, 1, etc. Taking the case where the other end of the second flange 122 is located on the opposite inner side of the second surface 1102 as shown in the drawings as an example, the ratio of the width H2 to the width H1 is less than 1. When the other end of the second flange 122 is flush with the second surface 1102, the ratio of the width H2 to the width H1 is equal to 1. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure can avoid the width difference between the first flange 121 and the second flange 122 being too large, reduce the processing difficulty of the flange structure 120 being folded twice, and in addition, can also save the space occupation in the thickness direction (i.e. the direction of the mounting path described below). In some other embodiments of the present disclosure, when the other end of the second flange 122 exceeds the second surface 1102, the width H2 can also be greater than the width H1, further, the ratio of the width H1 to the width H2 can be greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than 1, for example, 0.5, 0.55, 0.6, 0.7, 0.75, 0.8, 0.9, etc., and is not limited to the present embodiment.

[0071] As shown, Figure 5As shown in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection between the first flange 121 and the shield body 110 can be a fillet structure, for example but not limited to an R3 fillet structure, i.e. the radius of the corresponding arc of the fillet structure is 3mm. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure can improve the stress concentration problem that may exist at the connection between the first flange 121 and the shield body 110, and improve the structural stability and reliability. In addition, the present disclosure can reduce the sharp edges of the components by using the fillet structure, making them smoother and more rounded, avoiding scratching the operators, and further improving safety.

[0072] As shown in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection between the first flange 121 and the shield body 110 can be a fillet structure, for example but not limited to an R3 fillet structure, i.e. the radius of the corresponding arc of the fillet structure is 3mm. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure can improve the stress concentration problem that may exist at the connection between the first flange 121 and the shield body 110, and improve the structural stability and reliability. In addition, the present disclosure can reduce the sharp edges of the components by using the fillet structure, making them smoother and more rounded, avoiding scratching the operators, and further improving safety. Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection between the first flange 121 and the shield body 110 can be a fillet structure, for example but not limited to an R3 fillet structure, i.e. the radius of the corresponding arc of the fillet structure is 3mm. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure can improve the stress concentration problem that may exist at the connection between the first flange 121 and the shield body 110, and improve the structural stability and reliability. In addition, the present disclosure can reduce the sharp edges of the components by using the fillet structure, making them smoother and more rounded, avoiding scratching the operators, and further improving safety.

[0073] Figure 1 As shown in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the side of the shield body 110 facing the brake disc 300 can be concavely provided with a recess structure 111 having a downward opening at the edge of the shield body 110. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure forms an outlet for the falling and discharging of foreign matters such as stones and muddy water by using the recess structure 111, increases the gap (for example, the above-mentioned first gap G1) between the shield body 110 and the brake disc 300, reduces the jamming of foreign matters in the gap, makes the foreign matters more easily fall off, further reduces the wear and scratch of the brake disc 300, improves the protection effect, and at the same time can avoid the problem of abnormal noise caused by the jamming of foreign matters. In addition, by setting the recess structure 111, the present disclosure can improve the free mode of the whole brake shield 100, and avoid resonance noise.

[0074] ​Based on the structure design that the protective cover body 110 is provided with the recess structure 111, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the opening of the recess structure 111 can be located at the edge of the second part of the protective cover body 110, the second part including the lower part of the protective cover body 110, and the so-called "lower part" can be understood as the part of the protective cover body 110 located below the hub unit 400 when the protective cover body 110 is installed on the vehicle, and can also include the part obliquely below. In other words, the recess structure 111 is arranged in at least part of the area of the part of the protective cover body 110 which is not provided with the flanging structure 120. Among them, the recess structure 111 is recessed from the first surface 1101 to the side of the second surface 1102, and the recess structure 111 is opened at the edge of the second part. In addition, since the recess structure 111 only needs to ensure that its opening at the edge of the protective cover body 110 is staggered with the flanging structure 120, that is, the opening of the recess structure 111 and the flanging structure 120 are located at different parts of the edge of the protective cover body 110 (for example, the first part and the second part mentioned above), therefore, the recess structure 111 can also be partially located in the disc area corresponding to the flanging structure 120 of the protective cover body 110.

[0075] Based on the structure design that the second part of the protective cover body 110 is provided with the recess structure 111, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the recess structure 111 can be integrally stamped or integrally die-cast on the protective cover body 110. Accordingly, the area of the second surface 1102 of the protective cover body 110 corresponding to the recess structure 111 protrudes from the second surface 1102 to form a convex structure 112. Through the above structure design, the present disclosure can reduce the processing difficulty of the recess structure 111 on the basis of realizing the arrangement of the recess structure 111, and since the integrally stamped or integrally die-cast is adopted, compared with the way of forming the recess by digging part of the structure on the first surface 1101, the present disclosure will not reduce the structural strength of the protective cover body 110 at the position of the recess structure 111, and will further enhance the structural strength of the position.

[0076] As Figure 2 and Figures 1 to 3As shown, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the protective cover body 110 can be provided with a lightening structure 113, which includes a lightening groove provided on one side surface of the protective cover body 110, for example, the first surface 1101 shown in the drawings. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure can reduce the weight of the protective cover body 110 by using the lightening structure 113, which is conducive to meeting the lightweight design requirements of vehicles and parts, while reducing the amount of material used and reducing material costs. In some other embodiments of the present disclosure, the lightening groove can also be provided on the other side surface (for example, the second surface 1102) of the protective cover body 110, that is, at least one side surface of the protective cover body 110 is provided with a lightening groove. Alternatively, the lightening structure 113 can also include a lightening hole that penetrates the protective cover body 110, which is not limited to the present embodiment.

[0077] As shown in the drawings, Figure 6 As shown, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the protective cover body 110 can be provided with a mounting hole 1104. Accordingly, the brake protective cover 100 can be installed in the vehicle via the mounting member fitted with the mounting hole 1104, for example, the brake protective cover 100 can be connected to the knuckle 200 of the suspension structure of the vehicle via the bolt penetrating the mounting hole 1104.

[0078] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the material of the brake protective cover 100 can be aluminum, so as to utilize the material properties of aluminum to provide the brake protective cover 100 with the advantages of high strength, light weight, excellent corrosion resistance, long service life, etc.

[0079] It should be noted that the brake protective cover shown in the drawings and described in the specification is only a few examples of many brake protective covers that can employ the principles of the present disclosure. It should be clearly understood that the principles of the present disclosure are by no means limited to any detail or any component of the brake protective cover shown in the drawings or described in the specification.

[0080] Based on the above detailed description of the several exemplary embodiments of the brake protective cover 100 proposed in the present disclosure, the following will describe an exemplary embodiment of the vehicle proposed in the present disclosure.

[0081] Referring to Figure 6 which representatively shows a perspective view of the brake assembly of the vehicle in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. In this exemplary embodiment, the vehicle proposed in the present disclosure is exemplified by an electric vehicle. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that various modifications, additions, substitutions, deletions or other changes can be made to the following specific embodiments in order to apply the relevant designs of the present disclosure to other types of vehicles, and these changes are still within the scope of the principles of the vehicle proposed in the present disclosure.

[0082] As shown in the drawings, Figure 6As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the vehicle proposed in this disclosure includes the brake guard 100 proposed in this disclosure and described in detail in the above embodiments.

[0083] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the vehicle further includes a suspension structure, a brake disc 300, and a wheel hub unit 400. (See also...) Figure 7 , Figure 8 The diagram shows a representative three-dimensional exploded view of the brake assembly; Figure 9 The image shows a representative bottom view of the brake assembly; Figure 10 The image shows a representative axonal sectional view of the brake assembly; Figure 9 China representatively shows ​ An enlarged schematic diagram of part C in the figure. The structure, connection method, and functional relationship of the aforementioned components of the vehicle proposed in this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the above-mentioned figures.

[0084] As described above, in one embodiment of this disclosure, the assembly process of the brake guard 100 in the brake assembly includes, for example, fixing the steering knuckle 200 with a tooling fixture. Then, connecting the wheel hub unit 400 to the steering knuckle 200 with bolts. Next, fixing the brake guard 100 to the steering knuckle 200 with bolts, with the wheel hub unit 400 passing through the brake guard 100. Then, connecting the brake disc 300 to the end of the wheel hub unit 400 away from the steering knuckle 200 with bolts. Finally, fixing the brake caliper 500 to the steering knuckle 200 with bolts, with the notch in the brake guard 100 avoiding the brake caliper 500. Therefore, when installing the brake disc 300, the operator needs to assemble the brake disc 300 towards the steering knuckle 200. Before this, the steering knuckle 200 has been equipped with a brake guard 100. Since the end of the flange structure 120 of the brake guard 100 is facing the steering knuckle 200, it can prevent the operator from being scratched during the above assembly process and improve safety.

[0085] In one embodiment of this disclosure, the vehicle proposed in this disclosure can be a hybrid vehicle, a non-hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle, or other types of vehicles. The vehicle can be an autonomous vehicle, a semi-autonomous vehicle, or a non-autonomous vehicle.

[0086] It should be noted that the vehicles shown in the accompanying drawings and described in this specification are merely a few examples among many vehicles capable of employing the principles of this disclosure. It should be clearly understood that the principles of this disclosure are by no means limited to any detail or component of the vehicles shown in the accompanying drawings or described in this specification.

[0087] In summary, the brake shield 100 provided by the present disclosure comprises a shield body 110, the edge of the shield body 110 is provided with a flanging structure 120, the flanging structure 120 comprises a first flange 121 and a second flange 122 connected with the first flange 121; the first flange 121 is connected with the edge of the shield body 110, and the flanging direction of the second flange 122 is away from the installation path of the brake disc 300. Through the above structural design, the present disclosure provides a double-flanging scheme of twice bending, and the flanging direction of the second flange 122 is away from the installation path of the brake disc 300, that is, the end of the flanging structure 120 is arranged towards the side of the shield body 110 away from the brake disc 300, so that the end of the flanging structure 120 is not easy to be touched in the process of assembling the brake disc 300 by the operator, thereby reducing the risk of scratching in the assembly process and improving the safety. In addition, the overall structural strength and rigidity of the brake shield 100 can be enhanced by the flanging structure 120, and the impact resistance can be improved.

[0088] Furthermore, the word "example" is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as "example" is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, use of the word "example" is intended to present concepts in a concrete fashion. As used in this document, the term "or" is intended to mean an inclusive "or" rather than an exclusive "or". That is, unless specified otherwise, or clear from context, "X employs A or B" is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, then "X employs A or B" is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances. In addition, the articles "a" and "an" as used in this application and the appended claims should generally be construed to mean "one or more" unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form. Thus, use of the articles in this application and the following claims is not limiting.

[0089] Likewise, although the present disclosure has been described and illustrated with respect to one or more implementations, the features are broadly applicable to other implementations. Whatever their specific implementation, the actual software code or specialized control hardware used to carry out the procedures described herein should not be construed as limiting. The present disclosure includes all such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. In particular, with respect to the various functions described above, while the disclosure has been described in connection with one or more implementations, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to one or more implementations. To the contrary, it is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Other objects and features of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the specification.

[0090] Other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the features of the disclosure disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0091] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "install," "connected," "connection," "fixed," and the like, as used throughout this specification, are used in their broadest context and can encompass any type of connection, attachment, or the like, whether direct or indirect, fixed or removable, mechanical, electrical, or the like, and without specific limitations with respect thereto, unless expressly specified and limited otherwise. The specific meaning of these terms in the context of the present disclosure should be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art based on the specific circumstances and the overall disclosure.

[0092] Although terms such as "first" and "second" can be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers or sections are not limited to the terms. Rather, the terms are only used to distinguish one component, part, region, layer or section from another component, part, region, layer or section. Thus, the first component, part, region, layer or section mentioned in the examples described herein can also be called the second component, part, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the examples. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description herein, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0093] It should be understood that spatially relative terms, such as "above", "upper", "below", and "lower", are used herein for ease of description to describe the relationships of one element to another element, as drawn in the figures. Unless otherwise specifically stated, these spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation, in addition to the orientations depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, so that the element described as above other elements would now be below those other elements, then the term "above" can encompass both orientations of the element. Accordingly, the spatially relative terms are used herein only to facilitate the description of the drawings, and are in no way limiting of the scope of the application. Thus, a device or structure can be said to have a spatially relative term to another device or structure, without necessarily being directly connected to or in contact with the other device or structure.

[0094] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise structures herein described and illustrated in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. A brake shield characterized in that, The brake shield is arranged between a suspension structure and a brake disc of a vehicle, and comprises a shield body, an edge of the shield body is provided with a flanging structure, the flanging structure comprises a first flange and a second flange connected with the first flange, the first flange is connected with the edge of the shield body, and the flanging direction of the second flange is away from the mounting path of the brake disc.

2. The brake shield of claim 1, wherein, The flanging structure is arranged at the edge of a first part of the shield body, and the first part at least comprises an upper part of the shield body.

3. The brake shield of claim 1, wherein, There is a first gap between the brake shield and the brake disc along the direction of the mounting path, and the flanging structure is configured to at least partially cover the first gap along the direction of the mounting path to prevent foreign matters from falling into the first gap.

4. The brake shield of claim 1, wherein, The flanging structure and the shield body are integrally formed.

5. The brake shield of claim 1, wherein, The flanging direction of the first flange is towards the mounting path of the brake disc, and there is a second gap between the forming surface of the first flange and the forming surface of the second flange, and the second gap is open on the side away from the brake disc.

6. The brake shield of claim 1, wherein, The side of the shield body towards the brake disc is concave with a recess structure, and the recess structure has a downward opening at the edge of the shield body.

7. The brake shield of claim 6, wherein, The opening of the recess structure is at the edge of a second part of the shield body, and the second part comprises a lower part of the shield body.

8. The brake shield of claim 6, wherein, The recess structure is integrally formed on the shield body by stamping or die casting.

9. The brake shield of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The shield body is provided with a weight-reducing structure, and the weight-reducing structure comprises: a weight-reducing groove arranged on at least one side surface of the shield body; and / or a weight-reducing hole penetrating through the shield body.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle comprises the brake shield according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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