Automobile side wall gutter channel structure

By designing a water channel structure with inclined guide blocks and wind-powered rotating fan blades on the side of the car, the problem of rainwater accumulation is solved, achieving corrosion prevention and rapid drainage, thereby improving the service life of the car and the driving experience.

CN224256747UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19CHONGQING TENGHAI IND &TRADE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHONGQING TENGHAI IND &TRADE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-29
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

The existing side drainage channel structure of automobiles is poorly designed, causing rainwater and other liquids to accumulate at the side, which may cause corrosion and flow into the vehicle, affecting service life and driving experience.

Method used

Design an inclined guide block and fan blade structure to form a water flow channel. Use wind power to rotate the fan blades to accelerate the water flow. Combine with a sealing gasket and wire storage channel to protect the wire harness and optimize the water flow channel structure.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents corrosion of the side panels, improves water flow efficiency, extends vehicle life, and enhances aesthetics and driving experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an automobile side wall gutter channel structure, which relates to the technical field of automobile side walls, and comprises a side wall body, a guide block is mounted at the upper end of the front surface of the side wall body, the guide block is inclined, a fitting groove is formed in the upper surface of the guide block, a wire storage groove is formed in the lower end of the interior of the fitting groove, and the wire storage groove is communicated with the fitting groove. A fixing plate is mounted at the end, away from the headstock, of the guide block. The inclined guide block and the side body form the gutter channel, liquid such as rainwater on the surface of an automobile body can be guided to flow in the inclined direction, water flow is prevented from being accumulated at the side body, the risk that the side body is rusted and corroded due to accumulated water is reduced, and the service life of an automobile is further prolonged. Meanwhile, in the running process of the automobile, the fan blades in the discharging groove are blown by wind power to rotate, the flowing speed of the water flow in the water flowing groove can be increased through suction force generated by rotation of the fan blades, and the flowing efficiency of the water flow is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive side panel technology, and more specifically, to an automotive side panel water channel structure. Background Technology

[0002] The side panel is a key part of automobile body manufacturing, and its manufacturing quality directly affects the appearance and performance of the automobile. For example, application number "CN201410782051.4" proposes a side panel inner panel body; its features are: the upper surface of the A-pillar body is a flange surface that overlaps with the roof, the flange surface has a ferrite and pearlite structure with a strength of 500-700MPa, or a bainitic structure; the upper part of the B-pillar body is a hard zone, the lower part of the B-pillar body is a soft zone, and the hard zone and the soft zone are connected by a first transition zone; the main body of the side panel inner panel body is obtained by hot forming of ultra-high strength steel, with a martensitic structure with a strength of 1300-1500MPa; the area of ​​the side panel inner panel body located directly below the soft zone of the B-pillar body is a soft zone, and this soft zone is connected to the main body of the side panel inner panel body by a second transition zone, the second transition zone is strip-shaped and about 50mm wide.

[0003] However, in the above technical solutions, since the design of the side water channel structure of the car is not optimized, in actual use, rainwater and other liquids will adhere to the surface of the car body when the car is driving. If the water channel is not designed properly, water will easily accumulate at the side, which may not only cause rust and corrosion of the side, affecting the service life of the car, but may also flow into the car through gaps in the door, affecting the interior environment and driving experience. Therefore, we propose a side water channel structure for cars to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a car side panel water channel structure, which solves the problem that, due to the lack of optimized design of the car side panel water channel structure, rainwater and other liquids will adhere to the car body surface when the car is in actual use. If the water channel design is not reasonable, water will easily accumulate at the side panel, which may not only cause rust and corrosion of the side panel, affecting the service life of the car, but may also flow into the car through gaps in the door, affecting the interior environment and driving experience.

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

[0006] A car side panel water channel structure includes a side panel body. A guide block is installed on the upper surface of the front surface of the side panel body. The guide block is inclined. The upper surface of the guide block is provided with a fitting groove. The lower end of the fitting groove is provided with a wire storage groove. A fixing plate is installed on the end of the guide block away from the front of the car. A discharge groove is provided through the interior of the fixing plate. The discharge groove and the guide block are parallel to each other with the side panel body. A fan blade is installed inside the discharge groove.

[0007] Preferably, a sealing gasket is adhesively installed inside the fitting groove, and the surface of the sealing gasket is parallel to that of the guide block.

[0008] Preferably, a fixing rod is installed inside the discharge trough, and the rod body is movably installed inside the fan blade.

[0009] Preferably, an extension rod is installed inside the discharge trough and at the end away from the fan blade, and the fixed rod is connected to the extension rod.

[0010] Preferably, a limiting plate is installed at the end of the fixing rod away from the extension rod.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] (1) In this utility model, the inclined guide block and the side panel body form a water channel, which can guide rainwater and other liquids on the vehicle body surface to flow in the inclined direction, avoid water accumulation at the side panel, reduce the risk of rust and corrosion of the side panel due to water accumulation, and thus extend the service life of the car. At the same time, during the car's operation, the wind blows the fan blades in the discharge channel to rotate, and the suction generated by the fan blades can accelerate the flow speed of water in the water channel and improve the flow efficiency of water. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a car side water channel structure according to the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a car side panel water channel structure according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 This utility model relates to a car side water channel structure. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA;

[0016] Figure 4 This utility model relates to a car side water channel structure. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point BB;

[0017] Figure 5 This utility model relates to a car side water channel structure. Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point C;

[0018] Figure 6 This utility model relates to a car side water channel structure. Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point D.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Side panel body; 2. Guide block; 3. Fitting groove; 4. Cable storage groove; 5. Sealing gasket; 6. Fixing plate; 7. Discharge groove; 8. Extension rod; 9. Fixing rod; 10. Fan blade. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment proposes a car side panel water channel structure, including a side panel body 1. A guide block 2 is installed on the upper end of the front surface of the side panel body 1. The guide block 2 is inclined. The upper surface of the guide block 2 is provided with a fitting groove 3. The lower end of the fitting groove 3 is provided with a wire storage groove 4. A fixing plate 6 is installed on the end of the guide block 2 away from the front of the car. A discharge groove 7 is provided through the inside of the fixing plate 6. The discharge groove 7 and the guide block 2 are parallel to each other with the side panel body 1. A fan blade 10 is installed inside the discharge groove 7.

[0022] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, a sealing gasket 5 is adhesively installed inside the fitting groove 3, and the surface of the sealing gasket 5 and the guide block 2 are parallel. A fixing rod 9 is installed inside the discharge groove 7, and the rod body of the fixing rod 9 is movably installed inside the fan blade 10. An extension rod 8 is installed inside the discharge groove 7 and at one end away from the fan blade 10. The fixing rod 9 and the extension rod 8 are connected, and a limit plate is installed at one end of the fixing rod 9 away from the extension rod 8.

[0023] During vehicle operation, rainwater and other liquids adhering to the vehicle body surface will fall onto the inclined guide block 2. The guide block 2 and the side body 1 form a water channel, allowing rainwater to flow along the water channel while the vehicle is driving or stopped, preventing water from accumulating at the side. This reduces the risk of rust and corrosion at the side due to water accumulation, effectively extending the service life of the vehicle.

[0024] As the car moves, the external wind will cause the fan blades 10 in the discharge chute 7 to rotate around the fixed rod 9. The rotation of the fan blades 10 generates suction, which acts on the water flow in the water chute, speeding up the flow of water in the water chute, improving the flow efficiency of water, and allowing rainwater to be discharged more quickly, further reducing the risk of water accumulation.

[0025] The interior of the wire storage slot 4 is used to hide camera or radar wiring harnesses, providing wiring space for autonomous driving sensors. Hiding the wiring harnesses inside the wire storage slot 4 avoids them being exposed, improving the overall aesthetics of the vehicle. At the same time, it also protects the wiring harnesses from external environmental influences, reducing the possibility of wear and damage, and ensuring the stable operation of autonomous driving sensors.

[0026] After the sealing gasket 5 is adhered to the inside of the fitting groove 3, it serves two purposes: firstly, it seals and protects the wire storage groove 4, preventing rainwater, dust, and other contaminants from entering the wire storage groove 4 and causing damage to the wire harness; secondly, the sealing gasket 5 forms a detachable decorative strip, which facilitates the inspection and maintenance of the wire harness in the future. When it is necessary to inspect, replace, or upgrade the wire harness, the sealing gasket 5 can be easily removed. At the same time, as a decorative strip, it can enhance the overall aesthetics of the car's side panel and make the car's appearance more refined.

[0027] The working principle of this type of car side water channel structure:

[0028] When in use, during the first part of the car's operation, rainwater and other liquids adhering to the car body surface will fall onto the inclined guide block 2. The guide block 2 and the side body 1 form a water channel, allowing rainwater to flow along the water channel during the vehicle's operation or when it is stopped, thus preventing water from accumulating on the side body. This reduces the risk of rust and corrosion on the side body due to water accumulation and effectively extends the car's service life.

[0029] As the car moves, the external wind will cause the fan blades 10 inside the discharge chute 7 to rotate around the fixed rod 9. The rotation of the fan blades 10 generates suction, which acts on the water flow in the drainage chute, speeding up the flow of water in the drainage chute, improving the flow efficiency of water, and allowing rainwater to be discharged more quickly, further reducing the risk of water accumulation.

[0030] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is impossible to exhaustively list all the implementation methods here. Any obvious variations or modifications derived from the technical solutions of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A structure of a side wall gutter of an automobile, comprising a side wall body (1), characterized in that: A guide block (2) is installed on the upper surface of the side body (1). The guide block (2) is inclined. The upper surface of the guide block (2) is provided with a fitting groove (3). The lower end of the fitting groove (3) is provided with a wire storage groove (4). A fixing plate (6) is installed on the end of the guide block (2) away from the front of the vehicle. A discharge groove (7) is provided through the inside of the fixing plate (6). The discharge groove (7) and the guide block (2) are parallel to each other with the side body (1). A fan blade (10) is installed inside the discharge groove (7).

2. The side wall gutter structure of an automobile according to claim 1, wherein: A sealing gasket (5) is glued inside the fitting groove (3), and the surfaces of the sealing gasket (5) and the guide block (2) are parallel.

3. The automobile side body gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized by: A fixing rod (9) is installed inside the discharge trough (7), and the rod body of the fixing rod (9) is movably installed inside the fan blade (10).

4. The side wall gutter structure according to claim 3, wherein: An extension rod (8) is installed inside the discharge trough (7) and at one end away from the fan blade (10), and the fixed rod (9) is connected to the extension rod (8).

5. The side wall gutter structure according to claim 4, wherein: A limiting plate is installed at the end of the fixed rod (9) away from the extension rod (8).