Sealing cover assembly, windscreen wiper cover plate assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a sealing cover assembly, a windscreen wiper cover plate assembly and a vehicle. The sealing cover assembly is applied to the windscreen wiper cover plate assembly of the vehicle, the windscreen wiper cover plate assembly comprises a cover plate body, the cover plate body is provided with an operation window, and the sealing cover assembly is used for being detachably installed at the operation window. The sealing cover assembly comprises a water containing disc and an upper cover, the water containing disc is provided with a flow guide hole, the flow guide hole is used for guiding water falling into the water containing disc to a vehicle body drainage system of a vehicle, the upper cover covers the water containing disc, and the upper cover is provided with grid holes. According to the scheme of the embodiment of the invention, the heat management and water management design of the vehicle can be optimized, and rapid heat dissipation and drainage of the front cabin and the windscreen wiper area of the vehicle are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a cover assembly, a wiper cover assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Thermal management and water management are core aspects of ensuring a vehicle's performance, safety, lifespan, and environmental friendliness. With the development of vehicle electrification and intelligence, thermal and water management technologies are continuously being upgraded. Optimizing vehicle thermal and water management design to improve heat dissipation and drainage efficiency in the vehicle's front compartment and wiper area is a technical problem urgently needing to be solved by those skilled in the art. In this paper, thermal management can be understood as the process of regulating and controlling the temperature or temperature difference of a specific object using heating or cooling methods, according to its specific requirements. Water management can be understood as the control of liquid water intrusion paths in scenarios such as rainwater, snowmelt, car wash water, and wading. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a cover assembly, a wiper cover assembly, and a vehicle to optimize the vehicle's thermal and water management design and improve the heat dissipation and drainage efficiency of the vehicle's front compartment and wiper area.

[0004] According to one aspect of this application, a cover assembly is provided for use in a vehicle's wiper cover assembly. The wiper cover assembly includes a cover body with an operating window, and the cover assembly is detachably mounted on the operating window. An embodiment of this application provides a cover assembly including a catch tray and a top cover. The catch tray has drainage holes for directing water falling into the catch tray to the vehicle's drainage system. The top cover covers the catch tray and has perforations.

[0005] According to the embodiments of this application, the cover assembly is applied to the wiper cover assembly of a vehicle. On the one hand, water falling on the cover assembly can pass through the grille holes of the upper cover, the guide holes of the water tray, and then be discharged from the bottom of the vehicle through the vehicle's drainage system. The drainage path of the water is clearly planned, rather than being randomly scattered. This effectively avoids water splashing onto some components in the front compartment, thus preventing adverse effects such as water ingress, seepage, short circuits, or aging of the components. On the other hand, the grille holes of the upper cover and the guide holes of the water tray can serve as heat dissipation vents, communicating with the space in the front compartment. In this way, some of the heat in the front compartment can be dissipated to the environment outside the vehicle in a timely manner through the guide holes and grille holes, and the area near the wiper motor can also achieve rapid heat dissipation. Therefore, the design of the cover assembly is beneficial for achieving efficient heat dissipation and drainage in the front compartment and wiper area.

[0006] In some embodiments, the catch basin includes a first bottom wall portion, a first side wall portion extending upward from the first bottom wall portion, and a first edge portion extending peripherally from the first side wall portion, wherein a guide hole is provided in the first side wall portion. In these embodiments, water falling into the catch basin can flow out from the periphery of the catch basin through the guide hole and then flow into the vehicle body drainage system and be discharged from the bottom of the vehicle.

[0007] In some embodiments, the bottom edge of the guide hole is located above the first bottom wall portion. In these embodiments, the water level in the sump needs to reach the bottom edge of the guide hole before it flows out. Thus, the sump needs to accumulate a certain amount of water before it drains through the guide hole, which helps to reduce the frequency of drainage and thus minimizes the risk of water entering the forward compartment.

[0008] In some embodiments, the sump tray includes a second bottom wall portion, a flange portion extending downward from the second bottom wall portion, a second side wall portion extending upward from the second bottom wall portion, and a second edge portion extending peripherally from the second side wall portion, wherein the flange portion encloses a guide hole. In these embodiments, the flange portion extending downward to enclose the guide hole is used to guide water falling into the sump tray to the vehicle's body drainage system. Furthermore, the grille holes of the cover and the guide hole of the sump tray can serve as heat dissipation vents communicating with the space of the front compartment to achieve rapid heat dissipation in the front compartment and the area near the wiper motor.

[0009] In some embodiments, the area of ​​the flange portion adjacent to the vehicle's wiper motor is provided with a first side hole; and / or, the area of ​​the second sidewall portion adjacent to the vehicle's wiper motor is provided with a second side hole. In these embodiments, the first and second side holes are provided as heat dissipation holes adjacent to the wiper motor, which can accelerate heat dissipation in the area near the wiper motor.

[0010] In some embodiments, the flow guide is positioned opposite the vehicle's filler cap. The filler cap may be, for example, the filler cap for a brake fluid reservoir or a coolant reservoir. The filler cap may be located below the flow guide or within the flow guide.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second bottom wall portion, the flange portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion are made of the same material; or, the second bottom wall portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion are made of the same material, while the flange portion is made of a different material than the second bottom wall portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion. The flange portion is made of a soft material, and the materials of the second bottom wall portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion have a higher hardness than the material of the flange portion. For example, the second bottom wall portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion can be made of materials such as polycarbonate or polyvinyl chloride, and are not limited to these materials, forming an integrally molded structure through injection molding. The flange portion can be made of materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, silicone, soft cloth, or thermoplastic elastomer, and is not limited to these materials. When the flange portion is made of a different material than the second bottom wall portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion, an integrally molded structure of the water tray can be formed through a two-color injection molding process.

[0012] In some embodiments, the cover is dome-shaped and includes a top wall portion, a third side wall portion extending downward from the top wall portion, and a third edge portion extending peripherally from the third side wall portion, wherein a grid hole is provided in the top wall portion. In these embodiments, after the cover assembly is assembled with the cover body, the top wall portion of the cover may protrude beyond the cover body.

[0013] In some embodiments, the third sidewall portion is provided with a third side hole. This third side hole can be used as a heat dissipation hole to enhance heat dissipation in the area near the front compartment and the wiper motor.

[0014] In some embodiments, the third sidewall and the top wall form an obtuse angle. This improves the top cover's resistance to deformation, resulting in better structural stability, and also enhances its aesthetic appearance.

[0015] In some embodiments, the top cover is plate-shaped. In these embodiments, after the cover assembly is assembled with the cover body, the top cover can be substantially flush with the cover body, thereby making the wiper cover assembly more streamlined and simple in appearance.

[0016] In some embodiments, the top cover is snapped, welded, or fastened to the water collection tray; the top cover or water collection tray is used to snap or fasten to the cover plate body. In some embodiments, the periphery of the top cover may be provided with multiple lugs, which are used to snap onto the lower edge of the operating window. In actual assembly, the top cover and water collection tray can be assembled into a sealing assembly first, and then the sealing assembly can be snapped onto the cover plate body through the multiple lugs on the periphery of the top cover.

[0017] According to one aspect of this application, a wiper cover assembly is provided for use in a vehicle. The wiper cover assembly includes a cover body, a sealing strip, and a sealing assembly as described above. The cover body is provided with an operating window, the sealing strip is disposed on the top surface of the cover body and is used to abut against the inner wall of the vehicle's hood, and the sealing assembly is detachably mounted at the operating window.

[0018] The wiper cover assembly of this application embodiment is applied to a vehicle and can optimize the vehicle's thermal management and water management design, achieving efficient heat dissipation and drainage in the front compartment and wiper area.

[0019] According to one aspect of this application, a vehicle is provided, which includes a wiper motor and a wiper cover assembly as described above, wherein the wiper cover assembly covers the wiper motor, the sealing strip of the wiper cover assembly abuts against the inner wall of the vehicle's hood, and the guide hole of the water tray of the cover assembly of the wiper cover assembly is connected to the vehicle's body drainage system.

[0020] The design of the wiper cover assembly in this vehicle offers several advantages. First, water falling onto the cover can be quickly drained from the bottom of the vehicle through the vents in the cover, the drainage holes in the sump, and then through the vehicle's drainage system. This well-planned drainage path, rather than random scattering, effectively prevents water from splashing onto components in the front compartment and causing adverse effects. Second, the vents in the cover and the drainage holes in the sump act as heat dissipation vents, connecting to the front compartment. This allows some heat from the front compartment to be dissipated to the surrounding environment, and also enables rapid cooling of the area near the wiper motor. Third, the cover itself can be sealed to the vehicle's hood via a sealing strip, preventing water or debris from entering the front compartment through the sealing strip. Therefore, the wiper cover assembly design optimizes the vehicle's thermal and water management, achieving efficient heat dissipation and drainage in the front compartment and wiper area.

[0021] In some embodiments, the vehicle includes a new energy vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a range-extended vehicle, or a gasoline vehicle. The design of the wiper cover assembly in this application embodiment can be applied to vehicles with different power types, improving the heat dissipation and drainage efficiency of their front compartment and wiper area. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This illustration shows a top view of a wiper cover assembly according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 This illustration shows a partial structural diagram of a vehicle with a wiper cover assembly installed, according to some embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 3 This illustration shows a partial structural diagram of a vehicle with the wiper cover assembly removed, according to some embodiments of this application.

[0025] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the cap assembly and the cover plate body in an assembled state according to some embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 It indicates along Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the local structure that can be observed by sectioning at point AA;

[0027] Figure 6 This illustration shows a perspective view of a capping assembly according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0028] Figure 7 This illustration shows a disassembled structural diagram of a capping assembly according to some embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 8 This diagram illustrates the cap assembly and the cover plate body in an assembled state according to some embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 9 This illustration shows a disassembled structural diagram of a capping assembly according to some embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 10 This diagram illustrates the relative positions of the capping assembly and the filling cap according to some embodiments of this application.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 500 - Vehicle; 300 - Front compartment; 400 - Cabin; 410 - Windshield; 310 - Wiper motor; 330 - Wiper arm; 100 - Wiper cover assembly;

[0034] 110 - Cover plate body; 120 - Sealing strip; 121 - First sealing section; 122 - Second sealing section; 123 - Third sealing section; 111 - Operating window;

[0035] 200 - Cover assembly; 210 - Water collection tray; 211 - Flow guide hole; 240 - Top cover; 241 - Grid hole; 212 - First bottom wall portion; 213 - First side wall portion;

[0036] 214 - First edge portion; 215 - Second bottom wall portion; 216 - Second side wall portion; 217 - Second edge portion; 218 - Flanged portion; 219 - First side hole;

[0037] 220 - Second side hole; 320 - Filling cap; 242 - Top wall; 243 - Third side wall; 244 - Third edge; 245 - Third side hole;

[0038] 246-convex ear. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] The terminology used in the following embodiments is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. As used in the specification and appended claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to also include expressions such as “one or more” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0041] References to “an embodiment” or “a specific embodiment” as used in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and variations thereof mean “including, but not limited to,” unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0042] The windshield wiper system is an important safety feature of a vehicle, primarily used to remove water and debris from the windshield to ensure clear visibility for the driver. Related technologies include a wiper motor, linkage mechanism, wiper arms, washer fluid spray system, control switches, and wiper cover assembly. The wiper motor drives the linkage mechanism to reciprocate the wiper arms across the windshield surface. The wiper arms have rubber blades that directly contact the glass to remove dirt. The washer fluid spray system sprays washer fluid onto the windshield surface to assist in cleaning stubborn stains. The control switch controls the actions of the wiper motor and washer fluid spray system, regulating the wiper system's operation, such as spraying washer fluid and adjusting the wiper arm oscillation frequency.

[0043] In related technologies, wiper cover assemblies are positioned below the windshield, spanning the width of the windshield and covering components such as the wiper motor. The main functions of the wiper cover assembly include: preventing water and foreign objects from entering the interior of components such as the wiper motor, avoiding corrosion or jamming due to water and foreign object intrusion, and extending their service life; covering and shielding some components of the wiper system, resulting in a cleaner and smoother vehicle appearance; some wiper cover assemblies can serve as exterior decorative parts, enhancing the vehicle's aesthetics; and some wiper cover assembly shapes are designed to reduce wind noise and improve driving stability.

[0044] With the rapid development of new energy vehicle technology, pure electric vehicles, range-extended electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles are constantly being updated. In some related technologies, due to the need for optimized space layout in the front compartment and / or passenger compartment, the traditional water channel sheet metal has been eliminated. For traditional vehicles, the water channel sheet metal is an important component of the vehicle body structure, usually located below the windshield and between the front compartment and the passenger compartment. The main functions of the water channel sheet metal include drainage, structural support, and serving as a mounting platform. In addition, some components of the wiper system, such as the aforementioned wiper motor, are usually separated from the front compartment space by the water channel sheet metal.

[0045] After the elimination of the water channel sheet metal, how to optimize the vehicle's thermal management and water management design to improve the heat dissipation and drainage efficiency of the vehicle's front compartment and wiper area is a design problem that has troubled those skilled in the art.

[0046] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a cover assembly, a wiper cover assembly, and a vehicle to optimize the vehicle's thermal and water management design and improve the heat dissipation and drainage efficiency of the vehicle's front compartment and wiper area. The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, where, Figure 1 The diagram illustrates a top view of a wiper cover assembly 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This diagram illustrates a partial structural view of a vehicle 500 with the wiper cover assembly 100 installed, according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 3 This diagram illustrates a partial structural view of a vehicle 500 with the wiper cover assembly 100 removed, according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The diagram also illustrates part of the structure of the front compartment 300 and the passenger compartment 400 of the vehicle 500. The guide line of the windshield 410 points to the center line of the windshield, which is understandably invisible in reality.

[0048] The wiper cover assembly 100 of this application embodiment is a component of the wiper system of a vehicle 500, covering some components of the wiper system. (See reference...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the wiper cover assembly 100 covers the wiper motor 310, and the wiper arm 330 is located above the wiper cover assembly 100. The wiper arm 330 can be driven by the wiper motor 310 and the linkage mechanism (not shown in the figure) to swing back and forth on the surface of the windshield 410.

[0049] In the embodiments of this application, for vehicle 500, some components of vehicle 500, wiper cover assembly 100, some components of wiper cover assembly 100, cover assembly 200, and some components of cover assembly 200, "front" or "front side" can be understood as the side of the structure closer to the front of the vehicle, "rear" or "rear side" can be understood as the side of the structure further away from the front of the vehicle and closer to the rear of the vehicle, "upper" or "above" can be understood as the side of the structure further away from the ground, "lower" or "below" can be understood as the side of the structure closer to the ground, and "left" or "left side" and "right" or "right side" can be consistently understood with reference to the left and right hands of the driver or passenger inside the vehicle.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the main structure of the wiper cover assembly 100 may include a cover body 110, a sealing strip 120, and a cover assembly 200. The cover body 110 is provided with an operation window 111, and the cover assembly 200 is detachably mounted on the operation window 111. In some embodiments, the operation window 111 may be located above the brake fluid reservoir and / or coolant reservoir of the vehicle 500, thereby serving as a window for adding brake fluid and / or coolant. In other embodiments, the operation window 111 may not be located above the brake fluid reservoir or coolant reservoir, but rather above other components or structures, thereby serving as a maintenance window for those other components or structures. The cover assembly 200 is detachably mounted on the operation window 111, and the cover assembly 200 can be disassembled or assembled from the cover body 110 as needed. Specifically, when it is necessary to perform operations such as adding or maintenance through the operation window 111, the cap assembly 200 is removed and the relevant operations are performed through the operation window 111; after the relevant operations are completed, the cap assembly 200 is reinstalled back into the operation window 111.

[0051] Continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a sealing strip 120 is disposed on the top surface of the cover body 110, which abuts against the inner wall of the hood (not shown in the attached drawings) of the vehicle 500. Thus, the cover body 110 can form a sealed assembly with the hood of the vehicle 500 through the sealing strip 120. In this way, water or foreign objects falling on the upper surface of the cover body 110 can be blocked by the sealing strip 120, preventing them from entering the interior of the hood 300 from the sealing strip 120. Figure 2 As shown, the rear edge of the cover body 110 can be sealed to the windshield 410 of the vehicle, thereby preventing water from entering the interior of the front compartment 300.

[0052] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, where, Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the cap assembly 200 and the cover body 110 in an assembled state according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 5 It indicates along Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the local structure that can be observed by sectioning at point AA. Figure 6 This illustration shows a perspective view of the capping assembly 200 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 7 This diagram illustrates a split structure of a capping assembly 200 according to some embodiments of this application.

[0053] In these embodiments, the cover assembly 200 may include a sump tray 210 and a cover 240 that covers the sump tray 210. The sump tray 210 has a guide hole 211 for directing water falling into the sump tray 210 to the vehicle's body drainage system. The cover 240 has a grille 241 for allowing water to flow through into the sump tray 210; furthermore, the grille 241 and the guide hole 211 can also serve as heat dissipation vents to establish a heat dissipation path between the interior space of the front compartment 300 and the external environment of the vehicle. Figure 7 In the example, dashed arrows roughly indicate the direction of water discharge, and dotted arrows roughly indicate the direction of heat dissipation.

[0054] The vehicle body drainage system, not shown in the attached diagram, is a crucial structure in vehicle design used to guide and drain rainwater, condensation, or other liquids. Its main function is to prevent water from accumulating inside the vehicle body or in critical areas, thereby avoiding problems such as corrosion, mold, or electrical malfunctions caused by water accumulation. Typically, the vehicle body drainage system ultimately drains water through chassis drain holes, which are part of the system and are usually located on chassis longitudinal beams, door sills, and other similar locations.

[0055] When the wiper cover assembly 100 of the above embodiments of this application is applied to a vehicle 500, at least the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0056] On the one hand, water falling on the cover assembly 200 can pass through the grid holes 241 of the top cover 240, the guide holes 211 of the water tray 210, and then be discharged from the bottom of the vehicle 500 through the vehicle body drainage system. The discharge path of the water is clearly planned, rather than being randomly scattered without a plan. In this way, it can effectively avoid water splashing into some components in the front compartment 300 (such as motors, inverters, AC / DC converters, charging modules or wiring harnesses arranged in the front compartment 300, which are not shown in the figure) and causing adverse effects on them, such as causing water to enter the components, seep into them, short circuit, or age.

[0057] On the other hand, the grille 241 of the top cover 240 and the guide hole 211 of the water tray 210 can be used as heat dissipation holes to communicate with the space of the front compartment 300. In this way, some of the heat of the front compartment 300 can be dissipated to the environment outside the vehicle 500 in a timely manner through the guide hole 211 and the grille 241, and the area near the wiper motor 310 can also achieve rapid heat dissipation.

[0058] On the other hand, the cover body 110 can be sealed to the front hatch through the sealing strip 120, so that water or foreign objects falling on the upper surface of the cover body 110 will not enter the interior of the front hatch 300 through the sealing strip 120.

[0059] Therefore, the design of the wiper cover assembly 100 in this application embodiment can optimize the vehicle's thermal and water management design, and achieve efficient heat dissipation and drainage in the front compartment 300 and the wiper area.

[0060] It should be noted that, in some embodiments of this application, in addition to drainage and heat dissipation at the operation window 111 via the cover assembly 200, the wiper cover assembly 100 can also achieve drainage and / or ventilation and heat dissipation through structural design at other locations. The embodiments of this application do not specifically limit the structural design at these other locations.

[0061] In this embodiment of the application, the specific shape of the cover body 110 is not limited. For example, it can be adapted to the shape of the windshield 410 and the front hood, so that the overall shape is generally high in the middle and low on the left and right, and low in the front and high in the back.

[0062] In this embodiment, the sealing strip 120 is used for sealing assembly with the front hood of the vehicle 500. The material of the sealing strip 120 should have good sealing performance, weather resistance, elasticity, and anti-aging properties. In some embodiments, the sealing strip 120 may be made of materials such as EPDM rubber, thermoplastic elastomer, vulcanized rubber, or silicone rubber. The sealing strip 120 may be designed as a single strip or in segments.

[0063] like Figure 1 As shown in these embodiments, the sealing strip 120 may include a first sealing segment 121, a second sealing segment 122, and a third sealing segment 123. The first sealing segment 121 is located at the front edge region of the top surface of the cover body 110, the second sealing segment 122 is located at the left edge region of the top surface of the cover body 110, and the third sealing segment 123 is located at the right edge region of the top surface of the cover body 110. Both ends of the first sealing segment 121 extend to abut against the second sealing segment 122 and the third sealing segment 123, respectively. In other embodiments not illustrated in the accompanying drawings, the first, second, and third sealing segments may also be integral structures, thus forming a single, continuous sealing strip.

[0064] In the embodiments of this application, the capping component 200 can take on various structural forms based on the above design concept, and the embodiments of this application do not specifically limit it. Some embodiments are listed below for illustrative purposes.

[0065] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in the design of the cap assembly 200 in some embodiments of this application, the water tray 210 may include a first bottom wall portion 212, a first side wall portion 213 extending upward from the first bottom wall portion 212, and a first edge portion 214 extending circumferentially from the first side wall portion 213. The first side wall portion 213 and the first edge portion 214 may be circumferentially closed or circumferentially open (e.g., ...). Figure 7 (Illustrated as a circumferentially open shape), the guide hole 211 is provided on the first side wall portion 213.

[0066] The number of guide holes 211, the opening area, and the specific location of the guide holes 211 on the first side wall portion 213 need to be determined by comprehensively considering the specific design scheme of the vehicle body drainage system near the water catcher 210. This application embodiment does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0067] Continue to refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in these embodiments, the first bottom wall portion 212 can be generally rectangular, and the first side wall portion 213 is generally arranged along the left wide side, rear long side, and right wide side of the first bottom wall portion 212. The number of guide holes 211 is designed to be 7, of which 3 guide holes 211 are adjacent to the rear long side of the first bottom wall portion 212, 2 guide holes 211 are adjacent to the left long side of the first bottom wall portion 212, and 2 guide holes 211 are adjacent to the right long side of the first bottom wall portion 212. In these embodiments, water falling into the water collection tray 210 can flow out from the left, right, and rear sides of the water collection tray 210 through the guide holes 211, and then flow into the vehicle body drainage system and be discharged from the bottom of the vehicle 500.

[0068] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the bottom edge of the guide hole 211 can be located above the first bottom wall portion 212, thus creating a height difference between the bottom edge of the guide hole 211 and the upper surface of the first bottom wall portion 212. In these embodiments, the water level in the water collection tray 210 needs to reach the bottom edge of the guide hole 211 before flowing out of the guide hole 211. In other words, the water collection tray 210 needs to accumulate a certain amount of water before draining through the guide hole 211. This helps to reduce the frequency of drainage, thereby minimizing the risk of water entering the front compartment 300.

[0069] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the top cover 240 can be designed as a dome, including a top wall portion 242, a third side wall portion 243 extending downward from the top wall portion 242, and a third edge portion 244 extending peripherally from the third side wall portion 243, wherein a grid hole 241 is provided in the top wall portion 242. After the cover assembly 200 is assembled with the cover body 110, the top wall portion 242 of the top cover 240 can protrude from the cover body 110.

[0070] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the third sidewall portion 243 may be provided with a third side hole 245. This third side hole 245 can serve as a heat dissipation hole, enhancing heat dissipation in the area near the front compartment 300 and the wiper motor 310. Understandably, some water falling onto the top cover 240 can also enter the sump tray 210 through the third side hole 245.

[0071] Continue to refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the third sidewall portion 243 and the top wall portion 242 may form an obtuse angle, that is, the outer surface of the third sidewall portion 243 is a sloping surface. This improves the resistance of the top cover 240 to deformation, resulting in better structural stability. Furthermore, the top cover 240 has a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. In some embodiments not illustrated in the accompanying drawings, the third sidewall portion and the top wall portion of the top cover may also be designed to be approximately perpendicular.

[0072] exist Figures 4 to 7 In the embodiments shown, the top cover 240 may be made of the same or different materials as the drip tray 210, and this application does not specifically limit this. For example, the top cover 240 and the drip tray 210 may be made of polycarbonate (PC) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and are not limited to these materials.

[0073] exist Figures 4 to 7 In the embodiments shown, the top cover 240 can be snapped onto the water tray 210, thereby facilitating disassembly and cleaning. In some embodiments not illustrated in the accompanying drawings, the top cover and the water tray can also be connected together by welding or fastening.

[0074] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper cover 240 is used to engage with the cover body 110. For example, the upper cover 240 may have multiple lugs 246 on its periphery, which are used to engage below the edge of the operating window 111. In actual assembly, the upper cover 240 and the water tray 210 can be assembled into a cover assembly 200 first, and then the cover assembly 200 can be assembled with the cover body 110 through the multiple lugs 246 on the periphery of the upper cover 240.

[0075] In some embodiments not illustrated in the accompanying drawings, the top cover is fastened to the cover plate body using fasteners. In other embodiments not illustrated in the accompanying drawings, the periphery of the water collection tray may be provided with multiple lugs, which are used to engage below the edge of the operating window. In actual assembly, the top cover and the water collection tray can be assembled into a sealing assembly first, and then the sealing assembly can be assembled to the cover plate body using the multiple lugs on the periphery of the water collection tray.

[0076] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, where, Figure 8 This diagram illustrates the cap assembly 200 and the cover body 110 in an assembled state according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a capping assembly 200 according to some embodiments of this application is shown. In the design of the capping assembly 200 in these embodiments, the water tray 210 may include a second bottom wall portion 215, a flange portion 218 extending downward from the second bottom wall portion 215, a second side wall portion 216 extending upward from the second bottom wall portion 215, and a second edge portion 217 extending peripherally from the second side wall portion 216, wherein the flange portion 218 surrounds and forms a guide hole 211.

[0077] In these embodiments, the flange 218 extends downward to form a downward-directing flow hole 211. This flow hole 211 directs water falling into the catch basin 210 to the vehicle body drainage system of the vehicle 500. The specific location of the flow hole 211 needs to be determined by comprehensively considering the structural design of the vehicle body drainage system near the catch basin 210; this application embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0078] In some embodiments of this application, the flow guide hole 211 is used to face the vehicle's filler cap. For example... Figure 10 The diagram illustrates the relative positions of the cap assembly 200 and the filler cap 320 according to some embodiments of this application. It can be seen that the drain hole 211 protrudes from the filler cap 320. The filler cap 320 can be, for example, the filler cap for a brake fluid reservoir or a coolant reservoir. The filler cap 320 can be located below or within the drain hole 211. In these embodiments, the brake fluid reservoir or coolant reservoir is located below the cap assembly 200 and also within the drainage channel space of the vehicle body drainage system.

[0079] Reference Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the flanged portion 218 is adjacent to the wiper motor 310 (wiper motor 310 is as shown in the image). Figure 3The area shown in the diagram has a first side hole 219, and the area of ​​the second sidewall portion 216 adjacent to the wiper motor 310 has a second side hole 220. The first side hole 219 and the second side hole 220 can be selectively provided as needed, and the specific shape, number, and opening area are not limited in this embodiment. In some embodiments, only the first side hole 219 or the second side hole 220 may be provided as needed. In these embodiments, the first side hole 219 and the second side hole 220 are provided as heat dissipation holes adjacent to the wiper motor 310, which can accelerate heat dissipation in the area near the wiper motor 310.

[0080] In some embodiments of this application, the second bottom wall portion 215, the flange portion 218, the second side wall portion 216, and the second edge portion 217 may be made of the same material, such as polycarbonate or polyvinyl chloride, but are not limited to these materials. They can be integrally molded and connected by injection molding process.

[0081] In some other embodiments of this application, the second bottom wall portion 215, the second side wall portion 216, and the second edge portion 217 may be made of the same material, while the flange portion 218 may be made of a different material than the second bottom wall portion 215, the second side wall portion 216, and the second edge portion 217. The flange portion 218 may be made of a soft material, and the hardness of the materials of the second bottom wall portion 215, the second side wall portion 216, and the second edge portion 217 may be greater than the hardness of the material of the flange portion 218. For example, the second bottom wall portion 215, the second side wall portion 216, and the second edge portion 217 may be made of materials such as polycarbonate or polyvinyl chloride, and are not limited to these materials, forming an integrally molded structure through injection molding; the flange portion 218 may be made of materials such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), silicone, soft cloth, or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and is not limited to these materials.

[0082] In some embodiments of this application, the flange portion 218 is made of different materials from the second bottom wall portion 215, the second side wall portion 216, and the second edge portion 217, and can be formed into an integral structure of the water tray 210 through a two-color injection molding process. Two-color injection molding refers to the process of injecting two different materials into the same mold, thereby realizing the molding process of the injection-molded part being formed from two materials. In other embodiments of this application, the flange portion 218 and the second bottom wall portion 215 can also be assembled and connected by means of gluing or fastening.

[0083] In some embodiments of this application, the upper cover 240 may be made of the same or different materials as the main body of the water tray 210, and this application does not specifically limit this. For example, the upper cover 240 may be made of polycarbonate or polyvinyl chloride, and is not limited to these materials.

[0084] like Figure 9As shown, in these embodiments, the top cover 240 can be designed to be plate-shaped. Here, "plate-shaped" can be understood as generally plate-shaped, and is not required to be an absolutely flat shape. Figure 8 As shown, after the cover assembly 200 is assembled with the cover body 110, the upper cover 240 can be roughly flush with the cover body 110, thus making the wiper cover assembly 100 more flat and simple in appearance.

[0085] In some embodiments not illustrated in the accompanying drawings, the water-collecting tray of the capping assembly may be, for example... Figure 7 The structural design shown allows the top cover of the sealing assembly to be adopted in accordance with... Figure 9 A structural design similar to the plate-shaped top cover shown; or, the water-collecting tray of the cover assembly can adopt, for example... Figure 9 The structural design shown allows the top cover of the sealing assembly to be adopted in accordance with... Figure 7 The structure design is similar to the cover shown.

[0086] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, a vehicle 500 is provided, which may include a wiper motor 310 (e.g., Figure 3 (illustrated in the diagram) and the wiper cover assembly 100 of the above embodiment (as shown in the diagram). Figure 1 and Figure 2 (Illustrated in the figure), wherein the wiper cover assembly 100 covers the wiper motor 310, the sealing strip 120 of the wiper cover assembly 100 abuts against the inner wall of the hood (not shown in the figure) of the vehicle 500, and the guide hole 211 of the water tray 210 of the cover assembly 200 of the wiper cover assembly 100 is connected to the vehicle body drainage system (not shown in the figure) of the vehicle 500.

[0087] In this embodiment, based on the design of the wiper cover assembly 100, on the one hand, water falling on the cover assembly 200 can pass through the grating holes 241 of the upper cover 240, the guide holes 211 of the water collection tray 210, and then be quickly discharged from the bottom of the vehicle 500 through the vehicle body drainage system. The drainage path of the water is clearly planned, rather than being randomly scattered without a plan. In this way, it can effectively avoid water splashing onto some components in the front compartment and causing adverse effects on them. On the other hand, the grating holes 241 of the upper cover 240 and the guide holes 211 of the water collection tray 210 The air vent 211 serves as a heat dissipation vent, communicating with the front compartment 300. This allows some of the heat from the front compartment 300 to be dissipated to the external environment surrounding the vehicle 500 through the air vent 211 and the grille 241, while also enabling rapid heat dissipation in the area near the wiper motor 310. Furthermore, the cover body 110 can be sealed to the front cover of the vehicle 500 via the sealing strip 120, preventing water or foreign objects falling onto the surface of the cover body 110 from entering the interior of the front compartment 300 through the sealing strip 120. Therefore, the design of the wiper cover assembly 100 optimizes the thermal and water management of the vehicle 500, achieving efficient heat dissipation and drainage in the vehicle's front compartment and wiper area.

[0088] In this embodiment, vehicle 500 can be a new energy vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a range-extended electric vehicle, or a gasoline vehicle, etc. Specific vehicle types of vehicle 500 may include, but are not limited to, sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), sports cars, vans, or buses, etc.

[0089] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cover assembly for use in a vehicle wiper cover assembly, the wiper cover assembly comprising a cover body having an operating window, the cover assembly being detachably mounted at the operating window, characterized in that, The capping assembly includes: A water collection tray, equipped with guide holes for directing water falling into the tray to the vehicle's body drainage system; and The upper cover covers the water collection tray and has a grid hole.

2. The capping assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-collecting plate includes a first bottom wall portion, a first side wall portion extending upward from the first bottom wall portion, and a first edge portion extending peripherally from the first side wall portion, wherein the guide hole is provided in the first side wall portion.

3. The capping assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom edge of the flow guide hole is located above the first bottom wall portion.

4. The capping assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-collecting plate includes a second bottom wall portion, a flange portion extending downward from the second bottom wall portion, a second side wall portion extending upward from the second bottom wall portion, and a second edge portion extending circumferentially from the second side wall portion, wherein the flange portion encloses and forms the guide hole.

5. The capping assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flanged portion has a first side hole in the area adjacent to the vehicle's windshield wiper motor; and / or The area of ​​the second sidewall adjacent to the vehicle's windshield wiper motor is provided with a second side hole.

6. The capping assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flow guide hole is used to align with the vehicle's filler cap.

7. The capping assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second bottom wall portion, the flange portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion are made of the same material; or The second bottom wall portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion are made of the same material, while the flange portion is made of a different material than the second bottom wall portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion. The flange portion is made of a soft material, and the material hardness of the second bottom wall portion, the second side wall portion, and the second edge portion is greater than the material hardness of the flange portion.

8. The capping assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The upper cover is shaped like a cover and includes a top wall portion, a third side wall portion extending downward from the top wall portion, and a third edge portion extending circumferentially from the third side wall portion, wherein the grid hole is provided in the top wall portion.

9. The capping assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The third side wall portion is provided with a third side hole.

10. The capping assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The third sidewall portion forms an obtuse angle with the top wall portion.

11. The capping assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The top cover is plate-shaped.

12. The capping assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover is snapped, welded, or fastened to the water tray; The upper cover or the water-collecting tray is used to snap or fasten to the cover plate body.

13. A wiper cover assembly, used in a vehicle, characterized in that, The wiper cover assembly includes: The cover plate body is equipped with an operating window; A sealing strip is disposed on the top surface of the cover body, the sealing strip being used to abut against the inner wall of the vehicle's hood; and The capping assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the capping assembly is detachably mounted at the operating window.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: wiper motor; as well as According to claim 13, the wiper cover assembly covers the wiper motor, the sealing strip of the wiper cover assembly abuts against the inner wall of the vehicle's hood, and the guide hole of the water tray of the cover assembly of the wiper cover assembly is connected to the vehicle's body drainage system.

15. The vehicle according to claim 14, characterized in that, The vehicles include new energy vehicles, hybrid vehicles, range-extended vehicles, or fuel vehicles.

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