Vehicle body and vehicle

Abstract

The vehicle body comprises a side wall and a wheel cover, the side wall comprises a charging base installation part, a through hole is formed in the charging base installation part, the wheel cover comprises one of at least two matching structures, the matching structures are connected with the charging base installation part, and different kinds of matching structures are used for being connected with different kinds of charging bases respectively. The matching structures are provided with matching holes, the matching holes in different types of matching structures are at least different in size and are respectively used for being matched with the convex parts in different types of charging seats, and the through hole is used for exposing the matching hole in any matching structure. In the embodiment of the utility model, the side wall can be compatible with the installation of different types of charging seats, and different types of side walls do not need to be designed correspondingly for different types of charging seats, so that the development cost can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a vehicle body and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] New energy vehicles are vehicles that use electricity as their power source and are driven by an electric motor. New energy vehicles are typically equipped with a charging infrastructure, which includes a charging dock.

[0003] In related technologies, some new energy vehicles install charging sockets on the side panels and rear wheel arches of the vehicle body. However, different types of charging sockets have different structures. In order to install different types of charging sockets, it is necessary to design different types of rear wheel arches and different types of side panels, which results in high development costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] One objective of this utility model is to provide a vehicle body that solves the technical problem in the prior art that different types of side panels need to be designed to accommodate different types of charging stations, resulting in high development costs; the second objective is to provide a vehicle.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A vehicle body, comprising:

[0007] The side panel includes a charging base mounting portion, on which a through hole is provided;

[0008] The wheel cover includes at least one of two matching structures, which are connected to the charging dock mounting portion. Different types of matching structures are used to connect to different types of charging docks.

[0009] The matching structure has a mating hole, and the mating holes in different types of matching structures are at least different in size and are used to mate with the protrusions in different types of charging sockets. The through hole is used to expose the mating hole in any of the matching structures.

[0010] Furthermore, the wheel cover also includes a wheel cover body, and the matching structure is an integral structure with the wheel cover body;

[0011] Alternatively, the matching structure and the wheel cover body are separate structures, with the matching structure connected to the wheel cover body.

[0012] Furthermore, the charging base mounting part is provided with a first mounting hole, the matching structure is provided with a second mounting hole, and the charging base is provided with a third mounting hole. The charging base mounting part, the matching structure, and the charging base are connected by fasteners passing through the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, and the third mounting hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the dimensions of the through hole in the first and second directions are respectively greater than or equal to the maximum value of the dimensions of the mating hole in the corresponding direction in different types of matching structures.

[0014] Furthermore, the first inner side of the charging dock mounting portion is fitted with the outer side of the matching structure, and the second inner side of the matching structure is fitted with the mounting surface of the charging dock.

[0015] Furthermore, the charging dock mounting portion is bonded to the matching structure using sealant.

[0016] Furthermore, the mating hole is a rectangle with rounded corners.

[0017] Furthermore, the through hole includes two first straight side edges arranged opposite each other along a first direction and two second straight side edges arranged opposite each other along a second direction, and adjacent first straight side edges and second straight side edges are connected by a clearance edge.

[0018] A vehicle includes a charging dock and a vehicle body as described above.

[0019] Furthermore, the charging dock includes a pre-attached latching part, the wheel cover is connected to a reinforcing member, the reinforcing member is provided with a latching hole, and the pre-attached latching part is latched with the latching hole.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] In this embodiment of the invention, different types of matching structures in the wheel cover are used to connect with different types of charging docks. For different types of charging docks, different types of matching structures need to be designed accordingly, or different types of wheel covers need to be designed as a whole. The through holes in the side panel are used to expose the mating holes in any matching structure, meaning the side panel can be compatible with different types of matching structures. This allows the side panel to be compatible with the installation of different types of charging docks, eliminating the need to design different types of side panels for different types of charging docks, thereby reducing development costs and improving production line efficiency. Furthermore, by designing the side panel as a universal module and the wheel cover as a replaceable module, redundant development of the side panel can be reduced. Only the replaceable module needs to be replaced to adapt to the installation requirements of different types of charging docks, significantly shortening the development cycle and reducing manufacturing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1A schematic diagram illustrating the fit between the charging dock mounting portion, the first matching structure, and the main body of the first charging dock in the first charging dock, as provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the charging dock mounting portion in the vehicle body provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the first matching structure in the vehicle body provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the main body of the first charging dock provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the charging dock mounting part, the second matching structure, and the main body of the second charging dock in the second charging dock, as provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the second matching structure in the vehicle body provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the second charging dock provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 10-Charging base mounting part, 11-Through hole, 111-First straight side, 112-Second straight side, 113-Avoidance side, 12-First mounting hole, 21-First matching structure, 22-Second matching structure, 23-Matching hole, 24-Second mounting hole, 25-Outer side, 31-First charging base body, 32-Second charging base body, 33-Protrusion, 34-Third mounting hole, 35-Mounting surface, 36-Pre-attached clip, 40-Fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating this utility model and not for limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0032] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0033] Firstly, referring to Figures 1 to 7 The vehicle body provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes a side panel and wheel covers. The side panel includes a charging seat mounting part 10, and the charging seat mounting part 10 has a through hole 11. The wheel covers include at least one of two matching structures. The matching structure is connected to the charging seat mounting part 10. Different types of matching structures are used to connect with different types of charging seats. The matching structure has a mating hole 23. The mating holes 23 in different types of matching structures are at least different in size and are used to mate with the protrusions 33 in different types of charging seats. The through hole 11 is used to expose the mating hole 23 in any matching structure.

[0034] Both the side panels and wheel arches are made of metal, meaning they are sheet metal parts. The side panel includes an outer side panel, which in turn includes a charging dock mounting portion 10. This charging dock mounting portion 10 is the part of the outer side panel used to mount the charging dock, and it can be recessed. The wheel arch is specifically a rear wheel arch, and the matching structure is the portion of the rear wheel arch corresponding to the position of the charging dock mounting portion 10. The matching structure is connected to the inner side of the charging dock mounting portion 10.

[0035] The charging base can be divided into two types, three types, etc., and the number of matching structures is related to the number of charging base types. The mating holes 23 in different types of matching structures can be the same or different in shape. The shape and size of the mating holes 23 match the shape and size of the corresponding protrusions 33. The area of ​​the through hole 11 is larger than the area of ​​the mating holes 23 in any matching structure, and the through hole 11 allows the mating holes 23 in any matching structure to be exposed. The side panels and wheel covers are pre-assembled. When installing the charging base, the protrusions 33 are pushed into the mating holes 23, and the protrusions 33 pass through the mating holes 23 and the through hole 11 until the charging base contacts the matching structure. Then, the charging base is connected to the matching structure and the charging base mounting part 10 by the fasteners 40. It should be noted that since the through hole 11 allows the mating holes 23 in any matching structure to be exposed, the protrusions 33 can also pass through the through hole 11 as long as they can pass through the mating holes 23.

[0036] In this embodiment of the invention, based on the design concept of a universal module + replaceable module, corresponding vehicle body structures are designed for different types of charging docks. Specifically, the side panel is a universal module, and the wheel arch as a whole is a replaceable module, or a separate matching structure is a replaceable module. For different types of charging docks, different types of matching structures or different types of wheel arches need to be designed accordingly. The through hole 11 in the side panel is used to expose the mating hole 23 in any matching structure, that is, the side panel can be compatible with different types of matching structures, thereby enabling the side panel to be compatible with the installation of different types of charging docks.

[0037] The charging dock includes a charging dock body, which includes a protrusion 33. Different types of matching structures are used to connect with the charging dock body in different types of charging docks. Due to structural differences, the outer boundary of the protrusion 33 differs between different types of charging docks. For example, the outer boundary of the protrusion 33 in the first charging dock body 31 used domestically differs from the outer boundary of the protrusion 33 in the second charging dock body 32 used overseas. In this embodiment, the side panel is compatible with the installation of both the domestically used first charging dock and the overseas used second charging dock, providing a unified support platform for both.

[0038] As an example, there are two types of charging docks: a first charging dock for domestic use and a second charging dock for overseas use. The first charging dock includes a first charging dock body 31, and the second charging dock includes a second charging dock body 32. Correspondingly, there are two types of matching structures: a first matching structure 21 corresponding to the first charging dock and a second matching structure 22 corresponding to the second charging dock. The first matching structure 21 and the second matching structure 22 are used to connect to the first charging dock and the second charging dock, respectively. The wheel cover includes either the first matching structure 21 or the second matching structure 22.

[0039] The first charging dock and the first matching structure 21 form a domestic configuration component, and the second charging dock and the second matching structure 22 form an overseas configuration component. The vehicle has either the domestic configuration component or the overseas configuration component. The shape and size of the mating hole 23 in the first matching structure 21 match the shape and size of the protrusion 33 in the first charging dock body 31, and the outer boundary of the mating hole 23 in the first matching structure 21 matches the outer boundary of the protrusion 33 in the first charging dock body 31. The shape and size of the mating hole 23 in the second matching structure 22 match the shape and size of the protrusion 33 in the second charging dock body 32, and the outer boundary of the mating hole 23 in the second matching structure 22 matches the outer boundary of the protrusion 33 in the second charging dock body 32.

[0040] With the trend of multi-configuration platform development in automobiles, a single model needs to adapt to different powertrain systems, configuration levels, and regional regulatory requirements, resulting in diverse matching needs for the body sheet metal structure. In existing design methods, different types of sheet metal parts need to be developed independently for different types of supporting components. For example, for different types of charging sockets, not only do different types of rear wheel covers need to be designed, but also different types of side panels. This leads to high development costs, low production line efficiency, and repetitive design of similar structures, which easily leads to a waste of simulation verification and engineering debugging resources, thus extending the development cycle.

[0041] The reasons for high development costs include: the need to create new molds or modify existing molds for new sheet metal parts, leading to a significant increase in mold development costs and time; the coexistence of sheet metal parts in multiple states requires additional management of logistics, sorting, and inventory, further increasing costs. The reasons for low production line efficiency include: frequent switching between different states of sheet metal parts increases the adjustment time for welding fixtures, directly affecting production cycle time; manual assembly is prone to misassembly of parts, requiring rework.

[0042] In this embodiment of the invention, different types of matching structures in the wheel cover are used to connect with different types of charging docks. For different types of charging docks, different types of matching structures need to be designed accordingly, or different types of wheel covers need to be designed as a whole. The through hole 11 in the side panel is used to expose the mating hole 23 in any matching structure, meaning the side panel can be compatible with different types of matching structures. This allows the side panel to be compatible with the installation of different types of charging docks, eliminating the need to design different types of side panels for different types of charging docks, thereby reducing development costs and improving production line efficiency. Furthermore, by designing the side panel as a universal module and the wheel cover as a replaceable module, redundant development of the side panel can be reduced. Only the replaceable module needs to be replaced to adapt to the installation requirements of different types of charging docks, significantly shortening the development cycle and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0043] In this embodiment of the invention, based on the design concept of universal modules + replaceable modules, the side panels are made of universal modules while the wheel arches are made of replaceable modules. This enables low-cost manufacturing of the same vehicle model under different charging dock configuration requirements, and reduces repetitive development costs through modular design. It should be noted that the above-mentioned design concept of universal modules + replaceable modules can be extended to other vehicle body design scenarios that require adaptation to different components, providing a unified design concept for the development of multiple vehicle versions.

[0044] In some embodiments, the wheel cover also includes a wheel cover body, and the matching structure is an integral part of the wheel cover body. The wheel cover body is the part of the wheel cover excluding the matching structure. In this embodiment, the matching structure and the wheel cover body are integral, and different types of wheel covers need to be designed accordingly for different types of charging docks.

[0045] In some embodiments, the matching structure and the wheel cover body are separate structures, with the matching structure connected to the wheel cover body. The connection method between the matching structure and the wheel cover body can be welding, bolting, etc. In this embodiment, different types of matching structures can be designed for different types of charging sockets, eliminating the need for a separate overall design for different types of wheel covers, thereby further reducing development costs.

[0046] In some embodiments, the charging base mounting part 10 is provided with a first mounting hole 12, the matching structure is provided with a second mounting hole 24, and the charging base is provided with a third mounting hole 34. The charging base mounting part 10, the matching structure and the charging base are connected by fasteners 40 passing through the first mounting hole 12, the second mounting hole 24 and the third mounting hole 34.

[0047] The fastener 40 can be a bolt, screw, etc. The charging base body includes a flange, and the third mounting hole 34 is specifically formed on the flange. The number of first mounting holes 12, second mounting holes 24, and third mounting holes 34 are all equal. The number of first mounting holes 12 can be two, three, four, five, six, etc. As an example, the number of first mounting holes 12, second mounting holes 24, and third mounting holes 34 are all four. The four first mounting holes 12 are located at the four outer corners of the through hole 11, the four second mounting holes 24 are located at the four outer corners of the mating hole 23, and the four third mounting holes 34 are located at the four corners of the flange. In this embodiment, the charging base mounting part 10, the matching structure, and the charging base can be connected by the same fastener 40. Based on reliable connection, the connection structure is simple, reducing production complexity and facilitating assembly and disassembly.

[0048] In some embodiments, the dimensions of the through hole 11 in the first and second directions are respectively greater than or equal to the maximum value of the dimensions of the mating hole 23 in the corresponding directions in different types of mating structures, so as to ensure that the through hole 11 can expose the mating hole 23 in any mating structure.

[0049] Preferably, the dimensions of the through hole 11 in the first and second directions are larger than the maximum dimensions of the mating hole 23 in the corresponding directions in different types of matching structures. The first direction is the length direction of the through hole 11, and the first direction can be referred to... Figure 2 The direction indicated by arrow A in the middle is the height direction of through hole 11. The second direction can be referenced. Figure 2 The direction indicated by arrow B in the middle.

[0050] The dimensions of the through hole 11 in the first direction can be referenced. Figure 2 The dimensions of L1 and through hole 11 in the second direction shown in the figure can be referenced. Figure 2 The dimensions of the mating hole 23 in the first matching structure 21 in the first direction, as shown in L2, can be referenced. Figure 3The dimensions of L3 shown in the figure, in the second direction, can be referenced. Figure 3 L4 is shown in the figure. The dimension of the mating hole 23 in the first direction of the second mating structure 22 can be referred to. Figure 6 The dimensions of L5 shown in the figure, in the second direction, can be referenced. Figure 6 The value of L6 is shown in the figure. L1 is greater than the maximum value of L3 and L5, and L2 is greater than the maximum value of L4 and L6.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first inner side of the charging dock mounting portion 10 is fitted with the outer side 25 of the matching structure, and the second inner side of the matching structure is fitted with the mounting surface 35 of the charging dock.

[0052] The first inner surface of the charging base mounting portion 10 may have a partial curved surface. In the description of this embodiment, the inner and outer orientations are consistent with the inner and outer orientations of the vehicle. The charging base body includes a flange portion, which has a mounting surface 35 and a protrusion 33 protruding from the mounting surface 35. The first inner surface of the charging base mounting portion 10 is seamlessly fitted with the outer surface 25 of the matching structure, and the second inner surface of the matching structure is seamlessly fitted with the mounting surface 35 of the charging base. This ensures a seamless fit between the charging base and the vehicle body, avoids deviations in the application trajectory of sealants such as welding sealants and painting sealants, and eliminates the risk of sealant overflow. This ensures the installation accuracy and sealing performance of the charging base.

[0053] In some embodiments, the charging dock mounting portion 10 is bonded to the mating structure with sealant. The charging dock mounting portion 10 can also be welded to the mating structure. The sealant may include welding sealant, coating sealant, etc. In this embodiment, the use of sealant achieves a seal between the charging dock mounting portion 10 and the mating structure, thereby separating the dry and wet areas at the charging dock.

[0054] In some embodiments, the mating holes 23 in different types of mating structures have the same shape. The shape of the mating holes 23 is a rectangle with rounded corners. The shape of the mating holes 23 is simple and easy to process.

[0055] In some embodiments, the through hole 11 includes two first straight side edges 111 arranged opposite each other along a first direction and two second straight side edges 112 arranged opposite each other along a second direction. Adjacent first straight side edges 111 and second straight side edges 112 are connected by a clearance edge 113. The clearance edge 113 can be a chamfered edge or an arc edge. The clearance edge 113 avoids the first mounting hole 12, leaving space for the opening of the first mounting hole 12.

[0056] Secondly, this utility model provides a vehicle, which includes a charging base and the vehicle body provided in the first aspect. Since the vehicle includes the aforementioned vehicle body, it also possesses the beneficial effects of the aforementioned vehicle body, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0057] The vehicle provided in this embodiment includes all the structures of the vehicle body in any of the above embodiments. To avoid repetition, these will not be described again here.

[0058] In some embodiments, the charging dock includes a pre-attached latching portion 36, and a reinforcing member is connected to the wheel cover. The reinforcing member has a latching hole, and the pre-attached latching portion 36 engages with the latching hole.

[0059] The number of pre-attached clips 36 can be set according to actual needs, for example, one or two. The pre-attached clips 36 can be in the form of hooks, and the clip holes can be rectangular holes. In this embodiment, by setting the pre-attached clips 36 and clip holes, the charging base can be pre-attached to the wheel cover during installation, facilitating the subsequent connection of the charging base mounting part 10, the matching structure, and the charging base via fasteners 40.

[0060] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments provided to fully illustrate the present utility model, and the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present utility model are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle body, characterized by comprising: The application relates to a vehicle body and a charging base. The side wall comprises a charging base mounting portion (10) provided with a through hole (11); The wheel cover comprises at least two kinds of matching structures connected with the charging base mounting portion (10), and the different kinds of matching structures are respectively used for being connected with different kinds of charging bases; The matching structure has a matching hole (23), the matching holes (23) in the different kinds of matching structures are different at least in size, and are respectively used for being matched with convex portions (33) in different kinds of charging bases, and the through hole (11) is used for exposing the matching hole (23) in any matching structure.

2. The vehicle body according to claim 1, characterized by The wheel cover further comprises a wheel cover main body, and the matching structure and the wheel cover main body are an integral structure. Alternatively, the matching structure and the wheel cover main body are a split structure, and the matching structure is connected to the wheel cover main body.

3. The vehicle body of claim 1, wherein The charging base mounting portion (10) is provided with a first mounting hole (12), the matching structure is provided with a second mounting hole (24), the charging base is provided with a third mounting hole (34), and the charging base mounting portion (10), the matching structure and the charging base are connected through a fastener (40) penetrating through the first mounting hole (12), the second mounting hole (24) and the third mounting hole (34).

4. The vehicle body according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by The size of the through hole (11) in the first direction and the second direction is greater than or equal to the maximum value of the size of the matching hole (23) in the corresponding direction in the different kinds of matching structures.

5. The vehicle body according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by The first inner side surface of the charging base mounting portion (10) is attached to the outer side surface (25) of the matching structure, and the second inner side surface of the matching structure is attached to the mounting surface (35) of the charging base.

6. The vehicle body according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by The charging base mounting portion (10) and the matching structure are glued through sealing glue.

7. The vehicle body according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by The matching hole (23) is a rectangular hole with rounded corners.

8. The vehicle body according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by The through hole (11) comprises two first straight side edges (111) oppositely arranged along the first direction and two second straight side edges (112) oppositely arranged along the second direction, and adjacent first straight side edges (111) and second straight side edges (112) are connected through an avoiding edge (113).

9. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The application relates to a vehicle body and a charging base.

10. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein, The charging base comprises a pre-hanging clamping portion (36), the wheel cover is connected with a reinforcing member, the reinforcing member is provided with a clamping hole, and the pre-hanging clamping portion (36) is clamped with the clamping hole.

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