Novel automobile forecabin gutter channel

The integrated design of the car's front compartment water channel solves the problem of complex component layout in hybrid vehicles, achieving efficient space utilization and stable component connection, and improving overall performance.

CN224184226UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01FUGU TIMES (NANJING) AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FUGU TIMES (NANJING) AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

In the design of the front compartment of hybrid vehicles, the arrangement of components is complex. The existing split-type flow channel structure increases the process and cost, and does not make sufficient use of space.

Method used

Design an integrated automotive front compartment water channel that is fixed to the vehicle body by screwing, combined with a welded bracket, and integrates gas struts and engine controller brackets to optimize the space layout.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient installation and stable connection between the main body of the water channel and the vehicle body, provides uniform support with the gas struts, ensures stable installation of the engine controller, reduces the impact of vibration, and improves the reliability of front compartment components and vehicle performance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a novel automobile forecabin gutter channel in the field of automobile accessories. The novel automobile forecabin gutter channel comprises a gutter channel body, a left air supporting rod installation support, a right air supporting rod installation support and an engine controller support. The gutter channel body is fixedly connected with a vehicle body in a screwed mode, and the side face is connected with a vehicle fender in a screwed mode. The two left air supporting rod mounting brackets are respectively welded and fixed at preset positions on the left side of the gutter channel main body; the two right pneumatic support rod mounting brackets are respectively welded and fixed at preset positions on the right side of the gutter channel main body; the engine controller mounting bracket is welded and fixed at a preset position in the middle of the gutter channel; the novel automobile forecabin gutter channel has the advantages that integrated design is achieved, and the narrow space of a forecabin can be effectively utilized.
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Description

A new type of automotive front cabin water channel Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts design, and in particular to a novel automotive front compartment water channel. Background Technology

[0002] As the environment deteriorates, new energy vehicle technologies are receiving increasing attention. With the gradual popularization of new energy vehicles, more requirements are being placed on hybrid vehicles. The front compartment design of hybrid vehicles requires more components than traditional fuel vehicles and pure electric vehicles, and the available space is smaller. At the same time, the existing automotive water channel structure is generally a split type, and the welding of the front and rear ends increases the process and cost, putting greater time and cost pressure on manufacturers. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, this application proposes a novel vehicle front compartment water channel device, which has the advantages of integrated design and effective utilization of the narrow space of the front compartment, and solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a novel automotive front compartment water channel, characterized in that it includes: a water channel body, a left gas strut mounting bracket, a right gas strut mounting bracket, and an engine controller bracket;

[0005] The main body of the water channel is a plate-shaped structure that fits the shape of the car's front compartment and is relatively thin. It is fixed to the car body by screwing, and the side is connected to the vehicle's fender by screwing.

[0006] The left gas strut mounting bracket includes two parts, which are welded and fixed to a preset position on the left side of the main body of the water tank;

[0007] The right gas strut mounting bracket includes two parts, which are welded and fixed to a preset position on the right side of the main body of the water tank;

[0008] The engine controller mounting bracket is welded and fixed to a preset position in the middle of the water trough.

[0009] In one embodiment of the utility model, the main body of the water trough includes a water trough body and a reinforcing plate; the reinforcing plate is disposed on the back of the water trough body to enhance the structural strength of the water trough body.

[0010] In one embodiment of the utility model, the water channel body is provided with multiple mounting holes for screwing it onto the vehicle body and fenders.

[0011] In one embodiment of the utility model, the position and number of mounting holes are designed to be adapted to the mounting structure of the vehicle body and fender.

[0012] In one embodiment of the utility model, the engine controller mounting bracket is located in the middle region of the main body of the water trough, near the cockpit.

[0013] In one embodiment of the utility model, the welding between the left gas strut mounting bracket, the right gas strut mounting bracket, and the engine controller mounting bracket and the water trough body is a continuous weld.

[0014] In one embodiment of the utility model, the cross-sectional shape of the water trough body is a U-shaped trough structure, and drainage holes are provided on the bottom and side walls of the trough.

[0015] In one embodiment of the utility model, the left gas strut mounting bracket and the right gas strut mounting bracket are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the water channel body, respectively, for mounting the gas spring struts that support the front hood of the car.

[0016] In one embodiment of the utility model, the reinforcing plate is fixedly connected to the water trough body by welding.

[0017] In one embodiment of the utility model, the shape of the water channel body matches the hybrid vehicle body structure, and it has an irregular plate-like structure.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The new automotive front compartment water channel achieves convenient and stable installation and connection between the water channel body and the vehicle body and fenders through screw connection, effectively utilizing the space in the front compartment of the vehicle; two welded and fixed gas strut mounting brackets are provided on each of the left and right sides, which can provide uniform and stable support for the gas struts and ensure the smooth opening and closing of the engine hood; the engine controller mounting bracket welded and fixed in the middle makes reasonable use of space, optimizes the front compartment layout, provides a reliable installation foundation for the controller, reduces the impact of vibration, and ensures its stable operation. The integrated design of the overall structure effectively improves the reliability of the front compartment components and the vehicle's performance.

[0019] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0021] Figure 1 shows the main structure of a novel automotive front compartment water channel according to an embodiment of this application; Detailed Implementation

[0022] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0023] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0025] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0026] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0027] Referring specifically to Figure 1, this utility model discloses a novel automotive front compartment water trough. The device includes: a water trough body, a left gas strut mounting bracket 111, a right gas strut mounting bracket 113, and an engine controller bracket 112. The water trough body has a plate-like structure, conforms to the shape of the automotive front compartment, and is relatively thin, effectively utilizing the space of the automotive front compartment. It is fixedly connected to the vehicle body via screw connections, and its side is connected to the vehicle fender via screw connections. Two left gas strut mounting brackets 111 are included, each welded and fixed to a predetermined position on the left side of the water trough body. Two right gas strut mounting brackets 113 are included, each welded and fixed to a predetermined position on the right side of the water trough body. The engine controller bracket 112 is welded and fixed to a predetermined position in the middle of the water trough.

[0028] In this example, the main body of the water trough includes a water trough body 100 and a reinforcing plate; the reinforcing plate is set on the back of the water trough body 100 and is connected to the body through a continuous weld, which is used to enhance the structural strength of the water trough body 100 and prevent deformation under stress.

[0029] In this example, the water channel body 100 is provided with multiple mounting holes, which are distributed on the edge and side of the water channel body 100. The holes are bolted to the vehicle frame and fenders to achieve quick installation and disassembly while ensuring connection stability. The position and number of holes are designed to adapt to the installation structure of the vehicle body and fenders.

[0030] In this example, the left gas strut mounting bracket 111 and the right gas strut mounting bracket 113 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the water tank body 100, with two of each. Each bracket is fixed to a preset position on the water tank body 100 by continuous weld seam, and the bracket has an L-shaped structure.

[0031] In this example, the engine controller mounting bracket 112 is welded and fixed to the central area of ​​the main body of the water channel near the driver's cabin. The bracket is a flat structure with bolt holes on its surface, corresponding to the mounting holes of the engine control unit (ECU) of the hybrid vehicle, and the ECU is fixed by bolts. The installation position is close to the driver's cabin, which shortens the wiring harness connection distance, reduces signal transmission loss, and at the same time utilizes the central space of the front compartment to optimize the layout and reduce the impact of vibration on the ECU.

[0032] In this example, the bottom and side walls of the drainage channel body 100 are provided with drainage holes, the diameter of which matches the drainage volume of the front compartment to ensure rapid drainage of accumulated water. The irregular plate-like shape of the drainage channel body 100 conforms to the complex contour of the front compartment of the hybrid vehicle, effectively utilizing the narrow space between the fender and the cockpit, integrating gas strut brackets and ECU brackets, reducing the number of independent components and lowering costs.

[0033] In this example, the overall structure achieves a balance between ease of installation and structural stability through a combination of bolting and welding. All functional components are integrated into the main body of the water channel, significantly improving the utilization rate of the front compartment space and meeting the requirements of hybrid vehicles for compact layout and reliability.

[0034] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A novel automotive front cabin water trough, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a main body for a water flow channel, a left gas strut mounting bracket, a right gas strut mounting bracket, and an engine controller mounting bracket. The main body of the water flow channel has a plate-like structure that conforms to the shape of the car's front compartment and is relatively thin. It is fixed to the car body by screws, and its side is connected to the vehicle's fender by screws. There are two left gas strut mounting brackets, which are welded and fixed to a predetermined position on the left side of the main body of the water flow channel. There are also two right gas strut mounting brackets, which are welded and fixed to a predetermined position on the right side of the main body of the water flow channel. The engine controller mounting bracket is welded and fixed to a predetermined position in the middle of the water flow channel.

2. The novel automotive front compartment water trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body of the water trough includes a water trough body and a reinforcing plate; the reinforcing plate is disposed on the back of the water trough body to enhance the structural strength of the water trough body.

3. A novel automotive front compartment water trough according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water trough body is provided with multiple mounting holes for screw-on installation with the vehicle body and fenders.

4. A novel automotive front compartment water trough according to claim 3, characterized in that, The location and number of mounting holes are designed to be adapted to the mounting structure of the vehicle body and fenders.

5. A novel automotive front compartment water trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The engine controller mounting bracket is located in the middle area of ​​the main body of the water tank, near the cockpit.

6. A novel automotive front compartment water trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The welding between the left gas strut mounting bracket, the right gas strut mounting bracket, and the engine controller mounting bracket and the main body of the water tank is a continuous weld.

7. A novel automotive front compartment water trough according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom and side walls of the water trough are provided with drainage holes.

8. A novel automotive front compartment water trough according to claim 1, characterized in that, The left and right gas strut mounting brackets are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the water channel body, respectively, for mounting the gas spring struts that support the front hood of the car.

9. A novel automotive front compartment water trough according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate is fixedly connected to the main body of the water trough by welding.

10. A novel automotive front compartment water trough according to claim 7, characterized in that, The shape of the water channel body matches the hybrid vehicle body structure, and it has an irregular plate-like structure.