Spoiler and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a spoiler and a vehicle, the spoiler comprises a first plate body used for being connected with a vehicle body metal plate and a second plate body connected with the first plate body, a deformation gap extending in the first direction is formed in the lap joint position of the first plate body and the second plate body, and a deformation gap extending in the first direction is formed in the lap joint position of the first plate body and the second plate body. The first direction is the length direction of the spoiler. According to the spoiler, connection between the first plate body and the second plate body and stable connection between the first plate body and the automobile body metal plate can be achieved, and the attribute requirements of the mode, the downward pressure, the misuse working condition and the like of the spoiler can be met. A deformation gap is reserved in the lap joint position of the spoiler and the spoiler, thermal deformation of the spoiler can be released, and the appearance defects of local inward concave, outward convex, wave type and the like of the spoiler under the working conditions of high temperature and low temperature can be effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of exterior trim technology, and more particularly to a spoiler and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Spoilers can effectively reduce lift at the rear of a vehicle, especially at high speeds. By changing the direction of airflow around the vehicle, spoilers generate traction on the ground, helping the vehicle stay close to the road and improving driving stability.

[0003] To ensure stable mounting of the spoiler onto the vehicle body, related technologies employ a large number of bolts evenly distributed across the entire spoiler, resulting in a longer assembly cycle. Furthermore, for long, flat spoilers with relatively weak structures, the excessive constraint of the bolts makes the spoiler prone to expansion or contraction deformation due to temperature changes under high and low temperatures, producing visible defects such as pits, bumps, and wavy patterns on the spoiler surface. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in the related technologies, this disclosure provides a spoiler and a vehicle.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a spoiler is provided, the spoiler including a first plate for connecting to a vehicle body sheet metal and a second plate for connecting to the first plate, wherein a deformation gap extending along a first direction is provided at the position where the first plate and the second plate overlap, the first direction being the length direction of the spoiler.

[0006] Optionally, the first plate and the second plate overlap at both ends in the first direction, and at least one of the overlaps at both ends is provided with the deformation gap.

[0007] Optionally, the second plate has overlapping portions extending along the second direction at both ends for overlapping the first plate. The overlapping portion has a bent plate located on the first plate, and the deformation gap is formed between the bend of the bent plate and the first plate. The second direction is the width direction of the spoiler.

[0008] Optionally, a foam component is provided within the deformation gap.

[0009] Optionally, the first plate and the second plate are connected at both ends in the first direction, and the first fastener connecting the first plate and the body sheet metal, and / or the second fastener connecting the first plate and the second plate can be limited in the third direction, leaving a clearance for movement in the first direction and / or the second direction.

[0010] Optionally, the first fastener is a first buckle, which has a fixed end and a snap-fit ​​end for connecting with the body sheet metal. The first plate has a receiving portion for cooperating with the fixed end, the receiving portion has an opening, and the fixed end is installed into the receiving portion from the opening and is movable in a first direction and / or a second direction.

[0011] Optionally, the second fastener is a second buckle fixed on the second plate. The first plate has a locking hole at a position corresponding to the second buckle. The locking hole is an elongated hole. The second buckle cooperates with the locking hole and can move in the first direction and / or the second direction.

[0012] Optionally, the first buckle is a plurality of buckles scattered along a first direction and / or a second direction; the second buckle is a plurality of buckles and is respectively arranged at both ends of the first direction.

[0013] Optionally, the second plate is provided with a positioning pin, and the first plate is provided with a positioning hole at a position corresponding to the positioning pin. The positioning hole is an elongated hole arranged along a first direction or a second direction.

[0014] Optionally, the first plate has a first connecting portion, and the second plate has a second connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion extend toward each other and are connected.

[0015] Optionally, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are located on the central axis of the spoiler, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part, as well as the first connecting part and the body sheet metal, are connected by bolts.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided, including the aforementioned spoiler.

[0017] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can include the following beneficial effects: In the spoiler provided by this disclosure, the connection between the first plate and the second plate, and the stable connection between the first plate and the body sheet metal can be realized, which can meet the attribute requirements of spoiler mode, downforce, misuse conditions, etc. Deformation gap is left at the overlapping position of the two, which can release the thermal deformation of the spoiler and effectively avoid appearance defects such as local concavity, convexity, and wavy shape of the spoiler under high and low temperature conditions.

[0018] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a spoiler from different perspectives, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 3 and Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the overlap position of the first plate and the second plate in a spoiler according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial enlarged view of the location of the first fastener in a spoiler according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a partial enlarged view of the location of the second fastener in a spoiler according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a partial enlarged view of the location of the locating pin in a spoiler according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0026] 11-First plate; 110-First connecting part; 111-Accommodating part; 1110-Opening; 112-Snap hole; 113-Positioning hole; 12-Second plate; 120-Second connecting part; 121-Bent plate; 1200-Overlapping part; 1210-Bend section; 100-Deformation gap; 101-Foam part; 31-First fastener; 32-Second fastener; 33-Positioning pin; 34-Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0028] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "front" and "rear" generally refer to the situation where the spoiler provided in this disclosure is normally installed on a vehicle, and "inner" and "outer" may refer to the inner and outer contours of the corresponding component or its location inside or outside its environment, depending on the specific context. Furthermore, when the following description relates to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure are for distinguishing one element from another and do not have sequential or importance implications.

[0029] To address the appearance defects such as pits and protrusions caused by thermal deformation of the spoiler, this disclosure includes a design for the spoiler's mounting structure. For example... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this disclosure provides a spoiler, which includes a first plate 11 for connecting to a vehicle body sheet metal (not shown in the figure, but may be the tailgate sheet metal of the vehicle) and a second plate 12 connected to the first plate 11, wherein a deformation gap 100 extending along a first direction (the length direction of the spoiler or the width direction of the vehicle) is provided at the position where the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 overlap.

[0030] It should be noted that the design concept of the spoiler disclosed herein can be applied to spoilers of vehicles or aircraft, and is suitable for some long, flat, and relatively weak components. In this disclosure, the location of the deformation gap 100 is not specifically limited; it can be at any position where the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 overlap. In this embodiment, the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 can overlap at both ends in the first direction (Y direction, the width direction of the vehicle, the length direction of the spoiler). The first plate 11 is designed as a long, flat structure due to structural space and shape constraints, and is prone to deformation due to its own size and changes in ambient temperature. The second plate 12 adopts its own curvature design, forming cavities with the first plate 11 in the second direction (X direction, the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle) and the third direction (Z direction, the height direction of the vehicle) to meet the requirements of spoiler modes, downforce, etc.

[0031] The spoiler disclosed herein enables the connection between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12, and the stable connection between the first plate 11 and the vehicle body sheet metal, thus meeting the requirements for spoiler modality, downforce, and misuse conditions. A deformation gap 100 is provided at the overlap point to release the spoiler's thermal deformation, effectively preventing appearance defects such as localized concavity, convexity, and wavy shapes under high and low temperature conditions. Furthermore, in the event of a collision, due to the existence of the deformation gap, the collision can proceed laterally along the length of the spoiler, resulting in crumple and energy absorption.

[0032] Exemplarily, the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 overlap at both ends in a first direction, and at least one of the overlaps at both ends is provided with the aforementioned deformation gap 100. This disclosure includes embodiments in which deformation gaps 100 are provided at the overlaps at both ends, as well as embodiments in which deformation gaps 100 are provided at the overlaps on one side. Of course, this disclosure also includes embodiments in which deformation gaps 100 are provided at any overlap position, all of which fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0033] There are several ways to form a deformation gap 100 at the overlap position of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. This can be achieved by designing the local structures of both plates, ensuring effective overlap while simultaneously designing the deformation gap 100. For example... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second plate 12 has overlapping portions 1200 at both ends extending forward in a second direction, i.e., towards the first plate 11, for overlapping the first plate 11. The overlapping portion 1200 has a bent plate 121 located on the first plate 11, and a deformation gap 100 is formed between the bend section 1210 of the bent plate 121 and the first plate 11. Thus, when the first plate 11 undergoes thermal deformation in the width direction, the deformation gap 100 can effectively release the thermal deformation of the first plate 11 without hindering its deformation. The width d of the deformation gap 100 can be 2-4 mm, and can be designed according to specific needs.

[0034] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 4 As shown, a foam component 101 is provided inside the deformation gap 100. The foam component 101 does not fill the entire deformation gap 100. By designing the hardness and filling thickness of the foam component, it can both release the thermal deformation of the first plate 11 and ensure the sealing at the deformation gap 100 to avoid abnormal noise.

[0035] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first plate 11 has a first connecting portion 110, and the second plate 12 has a second connecting portion 120. The first connecting portion 110 and the second connecting portion 120 extend towards each other and are connected. The first connecting portion 110 and the second connecting portion 120 can be positioned in the middle. The first connecting portion 110 extends rearward, and the second connecting portion 120 extends forward. In this disclosure, the first connecting portion 110 and the second connecting portion 120 are located on the central axis of the spoiler. The first connecting portion 110 and the second connecting portion 120, the first connecting portion 110 and the body sheet metal are connected by bolts 34. In this embodiment, to avoid over-constraint on the first plate 11, the number of bolts is significantly reduced compared to the prior art. Only two bolt structures are arranged at the position of the central axis. One bolt 34 connects the first plate 11 and the second plate 12, and the other bolt 34 connects the first plate 11 to the body sheet metal. This reduces costs and improves assembly efficiency. With the central axis as the reference, it can be considered that no dimensional changes occur on the central axis.

[0036] Furthermore, to better release the thermal deformation of the first plate 11 on both sides of the central axis, this disclosure provides relevant designs for the connection structure between the first plate 11 and the vehicle body sheet metal, and the connection structure between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. In this disclosure, as... Figure 2As shown, the first plate 11 is provided with a plurality of first fasteners 31 for connecting to the body sheet metal. The two ends of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 in the first direction are connected by second fasteners 32. The first fasteners 31 connecting the first plate 11 and the body sheet metal, and / or the second fasteners 32 connecting the first plate 11 and the second plate 12, can be limited in the third direction, leaving a clearance for movement in the first or second direction. In this embodiment, the first fasteners 31 and the second fasteners 32 can only achieve limitation in the Z direction, and a clearance for movement can be left in the X or Y direction to facilitate the release of thermal deformation of the plate. This disclosure includes embodiments in which one of the first fasteners 31 and the second fastener 32 has a clearance for movement, as well as embodiments in which both have clearance for movement, both of which are within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0037] There are various ways to design the first fastener 31 and the second fastener 32 to have a clearance for movement. In this disclosure, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first fastener 31 can be a first buckle, which has a fixed end and a snap-fit ​​end for connecting with the body sheet metal. The first plate 11 is provided with a receiving portion 111 for cooperating with the fixed end. The receiving portion 111 has an opening 1110. The fixed end is installed into the receiving portion 111 through the opening 1110 and can move in a first direction or a second direction. The first buckle can be a plastic buckle, the cross-section of the fixed end can be circular, and the receiving portion 111 can be designed as a square structure. When the fixed end is located in the receiving portion 111, it can move in the X and Y directions. When the first plate 11 undergoes thermal deformation, the first buckle will not stop it, and can effectively release the thermal deformation of the first plate 11 in both directions. In other embodiments, the receiving portion 111 can also be designed as a rectangular structure with a width equal to the shaft diameter of the fixed end, which can absorb thermal deformation only in the X or Y direction.

[0038] Since the number of bolts 34 is significantly reduced, in order to ensure the reliability of the connection between the first plate 11 and the body sheet metal, the first buckle can be multiple buckles scattered along the first direction and / or the second direction, and arranged on both sides of the central axis to release thermal deformation at multiple locations.

[0039] In one exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 6As shown, the second fastener 32 can be a second buckle fixed on the second plate 12. A locking hole 112 is provided on the first plate 11 at a position corresponding to the second buckle. The locking hole 112 can be an elongated hole. The second buckle engages with the locking hole 112 and can move in a first direction and / or a second direction. The second buckle can be a metal buckle and can be pre-installed on the second plate 12. When connecting the first plate 11 and the second plate 12, align the positions of the second buckle and the locking hole 112. A click sound indicates that the second buckle is installed in place. The second buckle and the locking hole 112 can only limit the movement of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 in the Z direction. In the X and / or Y directions, since the locking hole 112 is designed as an elongated hole, the second buckle will not stop during thermal deformation, avoiding various appearance defects. The number and position of the second buckle, and whether the locking hole 112 is along the X or Y direction, can be designed as needed; this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0040] Furthermore, in this disclosure, to achieve precise positioning of the first plate 11 and the second plate 12, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the second plate 12 is provided with a positioning pin 33, and the first plate 11 is provided with a positioning hole 113 at a position corresponding to the positioning pin 33. The position and number of the positioning pin 33 and the positioning hole 113 can be designed as needed. To avoid the positioning pin 33 from hindering thermal deformation, in this embodiment, the positioning hole 113 is an elongated hole arranged along a first direction or a second direction. Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, elongated positioning holes 113 arranged along the X and Y directions are shown respectively, which can be used to release thermal deformation in the two directions.

[0041] In the spoiler disclosed herein, the reliability and stability of the spoiler's installation and positioning are ensured by designing the connection structure between the first plate 11 and the vehicle body sheet metal, and the connection structure between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12. This ensures the integrity and sealing integrity of the spoiler structure, improves the overall NVH performance of the vehicle, reduces the number of screws, effectively increases the assembly cycle time, and improves the overall assembly efficiency. By cleverly utilizing the reasonable overlap of the internal structure, the spoiler's dimensional changes in the length direction are absorbed without affecting the appearance.

[0042] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle is provided that includes the spoiler described above, and the vehicle has all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned spoiler, which will not be repeated here.

[0043] In the above detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific aspects of this disclosure by way of illustration. In this regard, terms indicating direction or positional relationship, such as “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential,” are used with reference to the orientation of the described figures. Since components of the described device can be positioned in multiple different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and not for limitation. It should be understood that other aspects can be utilized and structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the concept of this disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be considered limiting.

[0044] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically indicated, features of various embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be combined with each other. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more; similarly, “at least one of…” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0045] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "joining," "attaching," "installing," "connecting," "linking," "fixing," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms herein based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] Furthermore, the term "above" as used herein with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may be used to indicate that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are arranged between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "above" as used with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may also optionally have a specific meaning: that the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, for example, in direct contact with the surface.

[0047] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers, or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers, or sections are not limited to these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, layer, or section from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, part, region, layer, or section mentioned in the examples may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer, or section. Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description herein, “a plurality” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0048] It should be understood that spatial relative terms, such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower,” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another shown in the figures. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, these spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, an element described as “above” or “upper” relative to another element would be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Thus, depending on the spatial orientation of the device, the term “above” encompasses both above and below orientations. Devices may have other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0049] Furthermore, the term “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous compared to other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the term “exemplary” is intended to present the concept in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, “X applies A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive arrangements. That is, “X applies A or B” satisfies any of the foregoing instances if X applies A; X applies B; or both X applies A and B. Additionally, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims are generally understood to mean “one or more.”

[0050] Similarly, although this disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. This disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. In particular, with respect to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, the terminology used to describe such components is intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if structurally not equivalent to the disclosed structure. Furthermore, although specific features of this disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations, as may be desired and advantageous to any given or particular application. Moreover, with regard to the terms “comprising,” “owning,” “having,” “having,” or variations thereof as used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “including.”

[0051] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

[0052] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A spoiler, characterized in that, The spoiler includes a first plate for connecting to the body sheet metal and a second plate for connecting to the first plate, wherein a deformation gap extending along a first direction is provided at the position where the first plate and the second plate overlap, the first direction being the length direction of the spoiler.

2. The spoiler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate and the second plate overlap at both ends in the first direction, and at least one of the overlaps at both ends is provided with the deformation gap.

3. The spoiler according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second plate has overlapping portions extending along a second direction at both ends for overlapping the first plate. The overlapping portion has a bent plate located on the first plate. The deformation gap is formed between the bend of the bent plate and the first plate. The second direction is the width direction of the spoiler.

4. The spoiler according to claim 1, characterized in that, A foam component is provided within the deformation gap.

5. The spoiler according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first plate and the second plate are connected at both ends in the first direction. The first fastener connecting the first plate and the body sheet metal, and / or the second fastener connecting the first plate and the second plate, can be limited in the third direction, leaving a clearance for movement in the first direction and / or the second direction.

6. The spoiler according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first fastener is a first buckle, which has a fixed end and a snap-fit ​​end for connecting with the body sheet metal. The first plate has a receiving portion for cooperating with the fixed end. The receiving portion has an opening, and the fixed end is installed into the receiving portion from the opening and is movable in a first direction and / or a second direction.

7. The spoiler according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second fastener is a second buckle fixed on the second plate. The first plate has a locking hole at a position corresponding to the second buckle. The locking hole is an elongated hole. The second buckle cooperates with the locking hole and can move in the first direction and / or the second direction.

8. The spoiler according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first buckle is a plurality of buckles scattered along a first direction and / or a second direction; the second buckle is a plurality of buckles and is respectively arranged at both ends of the first direction.

9. The spoiler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second plate is provided with a positioning pin, and the first plate is provided with a positioning hole at the position corresponding to the positioning pin. The positioning hole is an elongated hole arranged along the first direction or the second direction.

10. The spoiler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate has a first connecting portion, and the second plate has a second connecting portion, which extend toward each other and are connected.

11. The spoiler according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first connecting part and the second connecting part are located on the central axis of the spoiler, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part, as well as the first connecting part and the body sheet metal, are connected by bolts.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the spoiler according to any one of claims 1-11.

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