Hood assembly and vehicle

By incorporating recesses and locking plates in the hood assembly, the problem of insufficient collapsible space in traditional hood inner panels is solved, improving pedestrian protection performance and simplifying the manufacturing process.

CN224104160UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG ZEEKR INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

Traditional machine covers have their latches fixed to the inner panel of the cover, resulting in insufficient crumple zone in the head impact area, poor pedestrian protection performance, and are difficult to manufacture and have poor stability.

Method used

Design a hood assembly including an outer hood panel, an inner hood panel, a locking plate, and a locking element. By providing first and second recesses in the head-on collision area to form a crumple space, and providing a second recess on the locking plate to reduce the stamping depth of the inner panel, the collision energy absorption capacity is enhanced.

Benefits of technology

It improves pedestrian protection performance, reduces manufacturing difficulty, and enhances the manufacturing stability and overall rigidity of the inner panel of the hood.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a hood assembly and a vehicle. The hood assembly comprises a hood outer plate; the hood inner plate is arranged on one side of the hood outer plate, a first sunken part which is sunken in the direction away from the hood outer plate is arranged in a head collision area, located on the hood assembly, of the hood inner plate, and the first sunken part is matched with the hood outer plate to form a first collapse space; the lock catch fixing plate is arranged on the side, away from the hood outer plate, of the hood inner plate, the lock catch fixing plate is fixedly connected with the hood inner plate, the lock catch fixing plate comprises a second sunken part which is sunken in the direction away from the hood inner plate, and the second sunken part is matched with the hood inner plate to form a second collapse space; and the lock catch piece can be locked and unlocked with a hood lock on the vehicle body, and the lock catch piece is arranged on the lock catch fixing plate. According to the hood assembly, the first concave part is matched with the hood outer plate to form the first collapsing space, and the second concave part is matched with the hood inner plate to form the second collapsing space; the collision energy absorption capacity of the hood assembly can be enhanced, and the pedestrian protection performance is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle hoods, in particular to a hood assembly, and to a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] A hood, full name engine hood (also known as engine cover), is an appearance component of a vehicle body, covering the engine and serving to protect and shield the engine. In addition to appearance and rigidity requirements, the hood is also required to be light in weight, strong in collision energy absorption capacity, and good in pedestrian protection effect. A lock catch on the hood is used to cooperate with a hood lock on the vehicle body to ensure safe locking of the hood and to ensure that the hood does not automatically open during vehicle driving.

[0003] The lock catch of a conventional hood is fixed to a hood inner panel, and the collapse space in the head-on area is insufficient, resulting in poor pedestrian protection performance. In addition, in order to realize cooperation between the lock catch and the hood lock, the stamping depth of the hood inner panel is relatively large, increasing the manufacturing difficulty, being inconvenient for manufacturing, and the manufacturing stability of the hood inner panel is poor. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a hood assembly and a vehicle comprising the hood assembly to improve the pedestrian protection performance.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A hood assembly comprises:

[0007] a hood outer panel;

[0008] a hood inner panel arranged on one side of the hood outer panel, the hood inner panel being provided with a first recessed portion recessed in a direction away from the hood outer panel in a head-on area of the hood assembly, the first recessed portion cooperating with the hood outer panel to form a first collapse space;

[0009] a lock catch fixing plate arranged on a side of the hood inner panel away from the hood outer panel, the lock catch fixing plate being fixedly connected with the hood inner panel, the lock catch fixing plate comprising a second recessed portion recessed in a direction away from the hood inner panel, the second recessed portion cooperating with the hood inner panel to form a second collapse space;

[0010] a lock catch member capable of being locked and unlocked with a hood lock on the vehicle body, the lock catch member being arranged on the lock catch fixing plate.

[0011] Optionally, the hood assembly further comprises a lock catch reinforcing plate arranged in the first recessed portion, the lock catch reinforcing plate, the hood inner panel and the lock catch fixing plate being fixed together.

[0012] Optionally, in the hood assembly, the lock catch reinforcing plate, the inner hood panel and the lock catch fixing plate are spot-welded.

[0013] Optionally, the hood assembly further comprises an outer panel reinforcing plate arranged on the side of the outer hood panel close to the inner hood panel, the outer panel reinforcing plate is fixedly connected with the outer hood panel, and the lock catch reinforcing plate is fixedly connected with the outer panel reinforcing plate and / or the outer hood panel.

[0014] Optionally, in the hood assembly, the outer panel reinforcing plate is bonded with the outer hood panel and welded with the inner hood panel.

[0015] Optionally, in the hood assembly, the lock catch fixing plate comprises:

[0016] a bottom plate extending in the vehicle transverse direction, the bottom plate is arranged on the side of the inner hood panel away from the outer hood panel and has a spacing with the inner hood panel;

[0017] a first side plate and a second side plate respectively located on the two sides of the bottom plate in the vehicle transverse direction, the first side plate, the second side plate and the bottom plate cooperatively form the second recess;

[0018] wherein one end of the first side plate is fixedly connected with the first end of the bottom plate, and the other end of the first side plate is fixedly connected with the inner hood panel;

[0019] one end of the second side plate is fixedly connected with the second end of the bottom plate, and the other end of the second side plate is fixedly connected with the inner hood panel;

[0020] the first end and the second end of the bottom plate are respectively the two ends of the bottom plate in the vehicle transverse direction.

[0021] Optionally, in the hood assembly, the first side plate is inclined away from the second side plate from the end close to the bottom plate to the end close to the inner hood panel, and the end of the first side plate close to the inner hood panel is provided with a first connecting lug extending away from the side of the second side plate, and the first connecting lug is fixedly attached with the inner hood panel.

[0022] the second side plate is inclined away from the first side plate from the end close to the bottom plate to the end close to the inner hood panel, and the end of the second side plate close to the inner hood panel is provided with a second connecting lug extending away from the side of the second side plate, and the second connecting lug is fixedly attached with the inner hood panel.

[0023] Optionally, in the hood assembly, a first reinforcing rib is arranged on the bottom plate, and a protruding portion is arranged on the first reinforcing rib, and the protruding portion is used to abut against the pop-up column of the hood lock.

[0024] The second side plate is provided with a second reinforcing rib;

[0025] The second side plate is provided with a third reinforcing rib.

[0026] Optionally, in the hood assembly, the first reinforcing rib is a ring-shaped reinforcing rib, and the lock piece is riveted on the first reinforcing rib.

[0027] The second reinforcing rib is a trapezoidal reinforcing rib penetrating through the first side plate in a direction from the bottom plate to the inner plate of the hood, and the third reinforcing rib is a trapezoidal reinforcing rib penetrating through the second side plate in a direction from the bottom plate to the inner plate of the hood.

[0028] The hood assembly provided in the application comprises a hood outer plate, a hood inner plate, a lock fixing plate and a lock piece. The lock piece is arranged on the lock fixing plate. The hood assembly is locked with a hood lock on the vehicle body through the lock piece, so as to realize safe locking of the hood assembly. The hood assembly is unlocked with the hood lock on the vehicle body through the lock piece, so as to realize openability of the hood assembly.

[0029] The hood assembly provided in the application can enhance the collision energy absorption capacity of the hood assembly and improve the pedestrian protection performance through the first collapse space formed by the first recess of the hood inner plate located in the head impact area and cooperating with the hood outer plate, and the second collapse space formed by the second recess of the lock fixing plate and cooperating with the hood inner plate.

[0030] In addition, the second recess of the lock fixing plate can provide a part of the installation depth for the lock piece, so as to reduce the stamping depth of the hood inner plate, reduce the manufacturing difficulty, facilitate the manufacturing, and improve the manufacturing stability of the hood inner plate.

[0031] The application further provides a vehicle comprising the hood assembly according to any one of the above. Since the hood assembly has the above effects, the vehicle with the hood assembly has the same effects, and thus the description is not repeated herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the application or the prior art, the following will introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. The drawings in the following description are only embodiments of the application, and other drawings can be obtained by the provided drawings without creative labor for those skilled in the art.

[0033] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an exemplary hood assembly consistent with some embodiments of the application is shown;

[0034] Figure 2 An enlarged structural schematic diagram of part A in Figure 1 is shown.

[0035] Figure 3 A bottom view of an exemplary hood assembly is shown, consistent with some embodiments of the application;

[0036] Figure 4 An enlarged view of portion B is shown; Figure 3 An enlarged view of portion B is shown;

[0037] Figure 5 An enlarged view of portion B is shown; Figure 3 An enlarged view of portion B is shown;

[0038] Figure 6 An enlarged view of portion B is shown; Figure 5 An enlarged view of portion B is shown;

[0039] Figure 7 A top view of an exemplary hood assembly is shown, consistent with some embodiments of the application, with the outer panel removed.

[0040] Figures 1-7 An enlarged view of portion B is shown;

[0041] 1 - inner hood panel; 2 - first side panel, 21 - second reinforcing rib; 3 - first connecting lug; 4 - latch member; 5 - bottom panel; 51 - first reinforcing rib; 6 - second side panel; 61 - third reinforcing rib; 7 - second connecting lug; 8 - hood latch; 9 - outer hood panel; 10 - outer panel reinforcing plate; 11 - latch reinforcing plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Embodiments of the present application will be described below. It should be noted that in the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application. It will be evident, however, to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present application can be practiced without all of these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and processes are not described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the present application. It should also be noted that the description of the embodiments is not meant to limit the present application to the specific embodiments described. It is also contemplated that the present application can be practiced with less than all of the features described.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 1, the hood assembly 100 includes an inner panel 1, a first side panel 2, a second side panel 6, a bottom panel 5, a first connecting lug 3, a second connecting lug 7, a first reinforcing rib 51, a second reinforcing rib 21, a third reinforcing rib 61, a hood latch 8, an outer panel 9, an outer panel reinforcing plate 10, and a latch reinforcing plate 11. Figures 1-7As shown, the hood assembly provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises: a hood outer plate 9; a hood inner plate 1 arranged at one side of the hood outer plate 9, the hood inner plate 1 is provided with a first recessed portion recessed in a direction away from the hood outer plate 9 at a head-on collision area of the hood assembly, the first recessed portion cooperates with the hood outer plate 9 to form a first collapse space; a lock catch fixing plate arranged at a side of the hood inner plate 1 away from the hood outer plate 9, the lock catch fixing plate is fixedly connected with the hood inner plate 1, the lock catch fixing plate comprises a second recessed portion recessed in a direction away from the hood inner plate 1, the second recessed portion cooperates with the hood inner plate 1 to form a second collapse space; a lock catch 4 capable of being locked and unlocked with a hood lock 8 on a vehicle body, the lock catch 4 is arranged on the lock catch fixing plate.

[0044] The hood assembly provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises the hood outer plate 9, the hood inner plate 1, the lock catch fixing plate and the lock catch 4, and the lock catch 4 is arranged on the lock catch fixing plate. The hood assembly is locked with the hood lock 8 on the vehicle body through the lock catch 4, so as to realize safe locking of the hood assembly; and the hood assembly is unlocked with the hood lock 8 on the vehicle body through the lock catch 4, so as to realize openability of the hood assembly.

[0045] The first recessed portion of the hood inner plate 1 at the head-on collision area cooperates with the hood outer plate 9 to form the first collapse space, and the second recessed portion of the lock catch fixing plate cooperates with the hood inner plate 1 to form the second collapse space, so that the collision energy absorption capacity of the hood assembly can be enhanced, and the pedestrian protection performance can be improved.

[0046] In addition, the second recessed portion of the lock catch fixing plate can provide a part of the installation depth for the lock catch 4, so that the stamping depth of the hood inner plate 1 can be reduced, the manufacturing difficulty can be reduced, the manufacturing is facilitated, and the manufacturing stability of the hood inner plate 1 is improved. For example, the stamping depth of the inner plate of the traditional hood structure is about 60 mm. The stamping depth of the hood inner plate 1 of the embodiment of the present application can be greatly reduced to 30 mm to 40 mm, such as 32 mm, 34 mm or 36 mm, etc. The limitation condition is reduced, and the stability and convenience of part manufacturing are improved.

[0047] It should be noted that the second recessed portion can be arranged at the head-on collision area of the hood assembly; the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion are arranged in front of and behind or above and below along the collision direction; in this way, the first collapse space and the second collapse space are arranged in a superimposed manner along the collision direction, the collision energy absorption capacity of the hood assembly is more optimal, and the pedestrian protection performance effect is better. The second recessed portion can also be arranged close to the head-on collision area of the hood assembly; the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion are arranged in a staggered manner along the collision direction; in this way, the first collapse space and the second collapse space can also optimize the collision energy absorption capacity of the hood assembly, and the pedestrian protection performance effect is better.

[0048] The hood outer plate 9 and the hood inner plate 1 can be connected through edge covering to meet the appearance requirement.

[0049] In some embodiments, the hood assembly further comprises a lock catch reinforcing plate 11 arranged in the first recess, and the lock catch reinforcing plate 11, the inner hood plate 1 and the lock catch fixing plate are fixed together. As shown in Figures 6-7 The lock catch reinforcing plate 11 and the inner hood plate 1 can jointly provide support strength for the lock catch fixing plate, and the fixed lock catch reinforcing plate 11, the inner hood plate 1 and the lock catch fixing plate can improve the overall stiffness, dent resistance and other properties of the hood assembly. The lock catch reinforcing plate 11 can form a cavity with the inner hood plate 1 and the outer hood plate 9, serving as the first collapse space.

[0050] In some embodiments, the lock catch reinforcing plate 11, the inner hood plate 1 and the lock catch fixing plate are spot-welded. In this way, the three-layer plate is spot-welded and fixed together through the welding points penetrating the three-layer plate, facilitating assembly and having good connection strength, which can provide good support strength for the lock catch 4. The lock catch reinforcing plate 11, the inner hood plate 1 and the lock catch fixing plate can also be connected by full-welding in local areas or riveting, screwing and the like.

[0051] In some embodiments, the hood assembly further comprises an outer plate reinforcing plate 10 arranged on the side of the outer hood plate 9 close to the inner hood plate 1, and the outer plate reinforcing plate 10 is fixedly connected with the outer hood plate 9, and the lock catch reinforcing plate 11 is fixedly connected with the outer plate reinforcing plate 10 and / or the outer hood plate 9. As shown in Figures 5-7 The outer plate reinforcing plate 10 can improve the stiffness of the outer hood plate 9, thereby improving the overall strength of the hood assembly and the outer side dent resistance. The outer plate reinforcing plate 10 can be arranged in the head impact area of the hood assembly, and the first collapse space is formed by the gap between the outer plate reinforcing plate 10 and the lock catch reinforcing plate 11.

[0052] In some embodiments, the outer plate reinforcing plate 10 is bonded with the outer hood plate 9 and welded with the inner hood plate 1. The outer plate reinforcing plate 10 can be connected with the outer hood plate 9 by gluing and connected with the inner hood plate 1 by welding, which can facilitate assembly while ensuring connection strength. The outer plate reinforcing plate 10 can also be riveted, welded and the like with the outer hood plate 9, and bonded, riveted and the like with the inner hood plate 1, as long as it can be fixed with the outer hood plate 9 and the inner hood plate 1.

[0053] In some embodiments, the lock fixing plate comprises a bottom plate 5 extending in the vehicle transverse direction, the bottom plate 5 being arranged on the side of the hood inner panel 1 away from the hood outer panel 9 and spaced apart from the hood inner panel 1; a first side plate 2 and a second side plate 6 respectively arranged on the two sides of the bottom plate 5 in the vehicle transverse direction, the first side plate 2, the second side plate 6 and the bottom plate 5 cooperating to form a second recess; wherein one end of the first side plate 2 is fixedly connected to a first end of the bottom plate 5, and the other end of the first side plate 2 is fixedly connected to the hood inner panel 1; one end of the second side plate 6 is fixedly connected to a second end of the bottom plate 5, and the other end of the second side plate 6 is fixedly connected to the hood inner panel 1; the first end and the second end of the bottom plate 5 are respectively the two ends of the bottom plate 5 in the vehicle transverse direction. As shown in Figures 1-3 , the lock fixing plate cooperates with the first side plate 2, the second side plate 6 and the bottom plate 5 to form a U-shaped second recess as a second collapse space, and the lock piece 4 is arranged on the bottom plate 5; in this way, the left and right sides of the bottom plate 5 are connected to the hood inner panel 1 through the side plates, which can ensure the fixing strength of the bottom plate 5 to the lock piece 4; the front and rear sides of the bottom plate 5 are suspended, which can ensure the collapse ability. In other embodiments, the lock fixing plate can be an arc-shaped plate protruding downward to form the second recess.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first side plate 2 is inclined away from the second side plate 6 from the end close to the bottom plate 5 to the end close to the hood inner panel 1; the second side plate 6 is inclined away from the first side plate 2 from the end close to the bottom plate 5 to the end close to the hood inner panel 1; in this way, the two side plates gradually expand outward from bottom to top, which can provide support in the vehicle transverse and longitudinal directions and improve the strength of the lock fixing plate.

[0055] In some embodiments, the end of the first side plate 2 close to the hood inner panel 1 is provided with a first connecting lug 3 extending away from the second side plate 6, and the first connecting lug 3 is fixedly connected to the hood inner panel 1; the end of the second side plate 6 close to the hood inner panel 1 is provided with a second connecting lug 7 extending away from the second side plate 6, and the second connecting lug 7 is fixedly connected to the hood inner panel 1. As shown in Figure 2 Figure 4 , the lock fixing plate is integrally formed in a U-shaped structure by the bottom plate 5, the first side plate 2, the second side plate 6, the first connecting lug 3 and the second connecting lug 7, the first connecting lug 3 and the second connecting lug 7 are fixedly connected to the hood inner panel 1 by spot welding, which increases the connection area of the lock fixing plate and the hood inner panel 1 and improves the support strength of the hood inner panel 1 to the lock fixing plate.

[0056] In some embodiments, the bottom plate 5 is provided with a first reinforcing rib 51; the first side plate 2 is provided with a second reinforcing rib 21; and the second side plate 6 is provided with a third reinforcing rib 61. As shown in Figure 2 , the first reinforcing rib 51 of the bottom plate 5 and the second reinforcing rib 21 and the third reinforcing rib 61 of the two side plates can improve the stiffness and durability of the lock fixing plate.​

[0057] The bottom plate 5 is provided with a protrusion on the first reinforcing rib 51, which is used to abut against the pop-up column of the hood lock 8. When the lock catch 4 of the hood assembly is locked with the hood lock 8 on the vehicle body, the protrusion on the first reinforcing rib 51 abuts against the pop-up column of the hood lock 8; when the lock catch 4 is unlocked with the hood lock 8, the protrusion is subjected to a pop-up force from the pop-up column of the hood lock 8, so that the hood assembly is popped up to a certain height, facilitating the opening of the hood assembly. The protrusion is arranged on the reinforcing rib, which has good rigidity and is not easy to deform; the protrusion can also be arranged at a position other than the first reinforcing rib 51 on the bottom plate 5.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first reinforcing rib 51 can be a ring-shaped reinforcing rib, and the lock catch 4 is riveted on the first reinforcing rib 51; the ring-shaped reinforcing rib is arranged around the outer edge of the bottom plate 5, which can improve the strength of the bottom plate 5 and provide better support strength for the lock catch 4. The lock catch 4 is a U-shaped lock column, which is riveted on the first reinforcing rib 51 of the bottom plate 5 of the lock catch fixing plate, and has good fixing strength.

[0059] The second reinforcing rib 21 is a trapezoidal reinforcing rib penetrating through the first side plate 2 in the direction from the bottom plate 5 to the hood inner plate 1; and the third reinforcing rib 61 is a trapezoidal reinforcing rib penetrating through the second side plate 6 in the direction from the bottom plate 5 to the hood inner plate 1. As shown in Figure 2 The two side walls of the lock catch fixing plate are provided with trapezoidal reinforcing ribs, which form outwardly recessed step-shaped trapezoidal reinforcing ribs on the surface and penetrate through the upper and lower sides, so as to improve the support strength of the side plate.

[0060] In some embodiments, a buffer reinforcing plate can be arranged on the exposed surface of the hood inner plate 1, which can play a role of shock absorption and support during the closing process of the hood assembly, so as to avoid the shaking and abnormal sound of the closed hood assembly. The buffer reinforcing plate can be welded on the hood inner plate 1, and a buffer block such as a rubber block is installed on the buffer reinforcing plate.

[0061] The embodiments of the present application also provide a vehicle comprising the hood assembly provided by any one of the above embodiments. The pedestrian protection performance can be improved; the stamping depth of the hood inner plate 1 can be reduced, the manufacturing difficulty can be reduced, the manufacturing is facilitated, and the manufacturing stability of the hood inner plate 1 is improved; the advantages are brought by the hood assembly, and details are described in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0062] The basic principles of the present application are described above in combination with specific embodiments, but it should be pointed out that the advantages, advantages, effects and the like mentioned in the present application are only examples and not limitations, and these advantages, advantages, effects and the like cannot be considered as the must-have of each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the above specific details of the application are only for the purpose of example and understanding, and are not limited to the application of the above specific details.

[0063] The block diagrams of the devices, apparatuses, equipment, systems described in the present application are only illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that the connection, arrangement, configuration must be as shown in the block diagrams. As those skilled in the art will recognize, these devices, apparatuses, equipment, systems can be connected, arranged, configured in any manner. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in the claims and the specification should be understood as the common meanings understood by those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present application pertains. The terms "first", "second", and similar terms used in the patent application specification and claims are not intended to denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. The terms "one" or "a" or similar terms do not denote a quantity restriction, but denote that at least one exists. The terms "include", "contain", and similar terms mean that the elements or objects appearing before the "include" or "contain" are inclusive of the elements or objects listed after the "include" or "contain" and their equivalent elements, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms "connect", "couple", or "connected" and similar terms are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, nor are they limited to direct or indirect connections. The terms such as "include", "contain", "have", and the like are open-ended terms, mean "including but not limited to", and can be used interchangeably.

[0064] In the present application, the terms "or" and "and / or" describe the relationship between the associated objects, and mean a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, "A and / or B" and "A or B" can include: only "A", only "B", and both "A" and "B", where "A" and "B" can be singular or plural. For another example, "A, B, and / or C" and "A, B, or C" can include: only "A", only "B", only "C", both "A" and "B", both "A" and "C", both "B" and "C", and both "A", "B", and "C", where "A", "B", and "C" can be singular or plural. In addition, the symbol " / " in the present application means that the associated objects before and after the symbol have an "or" relationship. In the present application, the term "at least one A or B" has the same meaning as "A or B" described above. The term "at least one A, B, or C" has the same meaning as "A, B, or C" described above.

[0065] In the devices, apparatuses, equipment of the present application, each component can be disassembled and / or reassembled. These disassembly and / or reassembly should be considered as equivalent solutions of the present application.

[0066] The above description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the application. Thus, the present application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0067] The above description has been presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the application. Numerous modifications to the aspects described herein will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the application. Thus, the present application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A hood assembly characterized by, The application relates to a hood structure of a vehicle, comprising: a hood outer plate; a hood inner plate arranged on one side of the hood outer plate, the hood inner plate being provided with a first recessed part recessed in a direction away from the hood outer plate in a head-on area of a hood assembly, the first recessed part cooperating with the hood outer plate to form a first crush space; a lock catch fixing plate arranged on a side of the hood inner plate away from the hood outer plate, the lock catch fixing plate being fixedly connected with the hood inner plate, the lock catch fixing plate comprising a second recessed part recessed in a direction away from the hood inner plate, the second recessed part cooperating with the hood inner plate to form a second crush space; a lock catch element capable of being locked and unlocked with a hood lock on a vehicle body, the lock catch element being arranged on the lock catch fixing plate.

2. The hood assembly of claim 1, wherein, The application further comprises a lock catch reinforcing plate arranged in the first recessed part, the lock catch reinforcing plate, the hood inner plate and the lock catch fixing plate being fixed together.

3. The hood assembly of claim 2, wherein, The lock catch reinforcing plate, the hood inner plate and the lock catch fixing plate are point-welded.

4. The hood assembly of claim 2, wherein, The application further comprises an outer plate reinforcing plate arranged on a side of the hood outer plate close to the hood inner plate, the outer plate reinforcing plate being fixedly connected with the hood outer plate, the lock catch reinforcing plate being fixedly connected with the outer plate reinforcing plate and / or the hood outer plate.

5. The hood assembly of claim 4, wherein, The outer plate reinforcing plate is bonded with the hood outer plate and welded with the hood inner plate.

6. The hood assembly of claim 1, wherein, The lock catch fixing plate comprises: a bottom plate extending in a vehicle transverse direction, the bottom plate being arranged on a side of the hood inner plate away from the hood outer plate and having a spacing with the hood inner plate; first and second side plates respectively arranged on two sides of the bottom plate in the vehicle transverse direction, the first and second side plates and the bottom plate cooperating to form the second recessed part; wherein one end of the first side plate is fixedly connected with a first end of the bottom plate, and the other end of the first side plate is fixedly connected with the hood inner plate; one end of the second side plate is fixedly connected with a second end of the bottom plate, and the other end of the second side plate is fixedly connected with the hood inner plate; the first and second ends of the bottom plate are respectively two ends of the bottom plate in the vehicle transverse direction.

7. The hood assembly of claim 6, wherein, The first side plate is inclined in a direction away from the second side plate from one end close to the bottom plate to the other end close to the hood inner plate, and the one end of the first side plate close to the hood inner plate is provided with a first connecting lug extending to a side away from the second side plate, the first connecting lug being fixedly combined with the hood inner plate; The second side plate is inclined in a direction away from the first side plate from one end close to the bottom plate to the other end close to the hood inner plate, and the one end of the second side plate close to the hood inner plate is provided with a second connecting lug extending to a side away from the second side plate, the second connecting lug being fixedly combined with the hood inner plate.

8. The hood assembly of claim 6, wherein, The bottom plate is provided with a first reinforcing rib and a protruding part arranged on the first reinforcing rib, the protruding part being used for abutting against a pop-up column of the hood lock; The first side plate is provided with a second reinforcing rib; The second side plate is provided with a third reinforcing rib.

9. The hood assembly of claim 8, wherein, The first reinforcing rib is a ring-shaped reinforcing rib, and the lock catch element is riveted on the first reinforcing rib. The second reinforcement rib is a trapezoidal reinforcement rib penetrating through the first side plate in a direction from the bottom plate to the inner panel of the hood; and the third reinforcement rib is a trapezoidal reinforcement rib penetrating through the second side plate in a direction from the bottom plate to the inner panel of the hood.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: A hood assembly comprising the hood assembly of any one of claims 1-9.