Engine cover sealing strip for covering triangular hole among front bumper, machine cover and headlamp

By designing the sealing strip joints and extensions between the front bumper, hood, and headlights, the problems of obstruction and wear of the triangular holes were solved, improving assembly precision and appearance quality.

CN224145745UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21YIBIN COWIN AUTO CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YIBIN COWIN AUTO CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, there are triangular holes between the headlights, hood, and front bumper/decorative panel, which cannot be effectively covered, leading to the risk of wear and rust on the front sealing strip of the hood, and the assembly tolerance affects the matching accuracy.

Method used

Design an engine hood sealing strip that covers the triangular hole between the front bumper, hood, and headlights. The sealing strip includes a sealing strip corner and an extension edge. It is supported by a pillar. The sealing strip corner covers the triangular hole and the amount of interference is controlled to avoid gaps and paint scratches.

Benefits of technology

It effectively covers triangular holes, reduces the risk of paint scratches, improves assembly accuracy, and avoids matching problems caused by assembly tolerances.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an engine cover sealing strip for covering a triangular hole among a front shield, a machine cover and a headlight, which comprises the front shield (1), the machine cover (2) and the headlight (3), a sealing strip (4) is arranged on the machine cover (2), the side edge of the sealing strip (4) is a sealing strip connecting corner (5), the sealing strip connecting corner (5) covers a triangular gap among the front shield (1), the machine cover (2) and the headlight (3), and the machine cover (2) and the headlight (3) are arranged on the machine cover (2). An extension edge (7) is arranged on the side edge of the sealing strip connecting corner (5), the extension edge (7) is in lap joint with the surface of the headlamp (3), the interference amount of the extension edge (7) and the surface of the headlamp (3) is 0.2 mm, and the lap joint amount between the sealing strip connecting corner (5) and the machine cover (2) is smaller than 8 mm; the sealing strip (4) covers the headlamp (3) and covers the triangular hole formed between the front protector (1) and the machine cover (2), so that the appearance problem of the triangular hole with the same structure can be effectively solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vehicle technology. Specifically, this utility model relates to an engine hood sealing strip that covers the triangular hole between the front bumper, hood, and headlight. Background Technology

[0002] As vehicle design demands increase, styling has led to new interpretations of traditional designs for certain areas, resulting in changes to how components fit together. This particular model features a "bottom-up" structure between the headlights, meaning the front hood seal is partially visible. However, towards the headlights, the hood and headlight area form a "top-down" structure, with the seal (if present) not visible. Furthermore, the front bumper at the headlight end is designed to be recessed, adding a design highlight. This design increases the gap between the front bumper and the inner / outer hood panels, creating a step difference between the bumper and headlights, resulting in a "rat hole" effect and impacting the appearance. Conventional designs on the market typically feature a top-down or bottom-up structure with a smooth transition between the front bumper / decorative panel and headlights, no steps, uniform gaps between the front bumper / decorative panel and hood, and concealing strips above the headlights. The front hood seal can easily cover the gaps with a simple corner joint.

[0003] A patent specification with patent number 200920186729.7 and publication date of May 26, 2010, discloses an installation structure for ensuring the flatness and assembly accuracy of the gaps around a car headlight. One end of the headlight has a lower positioning pin and an upper positioning pin, and the other end has a second front bumper slot. The middle of the headlight, on the same arc surface as the second front bumper slot, has a first front bumper slot. A sealing strip is provided on the side of the headlight opposite the first front bumper slot, where it mates with the front hood. Four headlight mounting holes are provided on the inner side of the headlight. The front fender has a lower headlight positioning hole that mates with the lower positioning pin, an upper headlight positioning hole that mates with the upper positioning pin, and a headlight fixing hole for fixing the headlight. The front bumper has a first front bumper buckle that mates with the first front bumper slot and a second front bumper buckle that mates with the second front bumper slot. This structure solves the problem of assembly precision for the flatness of the gap between the automotive headlight and its surroundings without increasing equipment or labor intensity.

[0004] In the existing technology, there are triangular holes between the headlights, hood, and front bumper / decorative panel, which cannot be effectively covered. The front sealing strip of the hood will wear down the paint on the hood, posing a risk of rust. Furthermore, the fit between the front sealing strip of the hood and the headlights after assembly is greatly affected by assembly / individual part tolerances, which is not conducive to matching. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to provide an engine hood sealing strip that can effectively cover the triangular hole between the headlight, hood, and front bumper / decorative panel.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an engine hood sealing strip that covers the triangular hole between the front bumper, hood, and headlight, including covering the front bumper, hood, and headlight, wherein the hood is provided with a sealing strip, the side of the sealing strip is a sealing strip corner, and the sealing strip corner covers the triangular gap between the front bumper, hood, and headlight.

[0007] It also includes a pillar installed on the vehicle bumper, with the sealing strip corners set on the pillar.

[0008] The sealing strip has an extension edge on its side at the corner, and the extension edge overlaps the surface of the headlight.

[0009] The interference between the edge and the headlight surface is 0.2 mm.

[0010] The connection between the edge and the column is rounded, and the gap between the column and the headlight is 2mm.

[0011] The hood is divided into an inner hood panel and an outer hood panel, and the sealing strip overlaps the inner hood panel and the outer hood panel.

[0012] The overlap between the sealing strip corner and the inner panel of the hood is less than 8mm.

[0013] The technical advantages of this utility model are as follows: by covering the triangular hole formed between the headlight, the front bumper and the hood with the corner of the sealing strip, the appearance problem of the triangular hole in similar structures can be effectively compensated. Furthermore, by controlling the amount of interference between the sealing strip and the structure, the matching problem caused by assembly tolerance can be avoided, and the risk of paint scratching on the hood can be effectively reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0014] This manual includes the following figures, which illustrate the following:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an engine hood sealing strip that covers the triangular hole between the front bumper, hood, and headlights according to this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overlap between the hood and the sealing strip, which covers the triangular hole between the front bumper, hood, and headlights.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the extension of an engine hood sealing strip that covers the triangular hole between the front bumper, hood, and headlights.

[0018] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Front bumper cover; 2. Hood; 3. Headlight; 4. Sealing strip; 5. Sealing strip corner; 6. Pillar; 7. Edge; 8. Inner hood panel; 9. Outer hood panel. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in order to help those skilled in the art to have a more complete, accurate and in-depth understanding of the utility model concept and technical solution, and to facilitate its implementation.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 An engine hood sealing strip for covering a triangular hole between the front bumper, hood, and headlights includes a front bumper 1, a hood 2, and a headlight 3. The hood 2 is provided with a sealing strip 4, and the side of the sealing strip 4 is a sealing strip corner 5. The sealing strip corner 5 covers the triangular gap between the front bumper 1, the hood 2, and the headlight 3. By covering the triangular hole formed between the headlight 3, the front bumper 1, and the hood 2 with the sealing strip 4, the appearance problem of triangular holes in similar structures can be effectively compensated.

[0021] It also includes a column 6 installed on the vehicle bumper, and the sealing strip corner 5 is installed on the column 6; the column 6 supports the sealing strip corner 5, and the sealing strip corner 5 is directly installed on the column 6, which can effectively prevent the sealing strip corner 5 from bending or other situations.

[0022] The sealing strip corner 5 has an extension edge 7 on its side, which overlaps the surface of the headlight 3; the extension edge 7 is used to ensure that the sealing strip corner 5 and the headlight 3 do not separate.

[0023] The interference between the edge 7 and the headlight 3 surface is 0.2mm; by increasing the interference, it is further ensured that the sealing strip corner 5 and the headlight 3 do not separate.

[0024] The connection between the extension edge 7 and the column 6 is rounded, and the gap between the column 6 and the headlight 3 is 2mm to ensure that the sealing strip corner 5 does not interfere with the headlight 3 after assembly.

[0025] The cover 2 is divided into an inner cover plate 8 and an outer cover plate 9. The sealing strip 4 overlaps the inner cover plate 8 and the outer cover plate 9 to form a line seal, which can effectively reduce the risk of the rubber strip scratching the paint.

[0026] The overlap between the sealing strip corner 5 and the inner panel 8 of the hood is less than 8mm, further mitigating the risk of the sealing strip scratching the paint.

[0027] The technical effects of this utility model are as follows: by covering the triangular hole formed between the headlight 3, the front bumper 1 and the hood 2 with the sealing strip corner 5, the appearance problem of the triangular hole of the same structure can be effectively made up. In addition, by controlling the amount of interference between the sealing strip 4 and the structure, the matching problem caused by the assembly tolerance can be avoided, and the risk of paint scratching of the hood 2 can be effectively reduced.

[0028] The present invention has been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention; or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution to other situations without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hood sealing strip covering a triangular hole between a front bumper, hood, and headlight, comprising covering a front bumper (1), a hood (2), and a headlight (3), characterized in that: The hood (2) is provided with a sealing strip (4), the side of which is a sealing strip corner (5), which covers the triangular gap between the front bumper (1), the hood (2) and the headlight (3).

2. A hood seal for covering the triangular gap between the front fender, the hood, and the headlamp, according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a pillar (6) installed on the vehicle bumper, and the sealing strip corner (5) is installed on the pillar (6).

3. The hood seal strip for covering the triangular gap between the front bumper, the hood and the headlamp according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The sealing strip corner (5) has an extension edge (7) on its side, which overlaps the surface of the headlight (3).

4. A hood seal for covering the gap between the front fender, the hood, and the headlamp, according to claim 3, characterized in that: The interference between the edge (7) and the headlight (3) surface is 0.2 mm.

5. A hood seal for covering the gap between the front fender, the hood, and the headlamp, according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connection between the extension (7) and the column (6) is rounded, and the gap between the column (6) and the headlight (3) is 2mm.

6. A hood seal for covering the gap between the front fender, the hood, and the headlamp, according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (2) is divided into an inner cover panel (8) and an outer cover panel (9), and the sealing strip (4) overlaps the inner cover panel (8) and the outer cover panel (9).

7. A hood seal for covering the gap between the front fender, the hood, and the headlamp, according to claim 6, characterized in that: The overlap between the sealing strip corner (5) and the inner panel (8) of the hood is less than 8mm.

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