A side skirt flow channel assembly and a vehicle

Abstract

This utility model relates to a side drainage channel assembly, belonging to the field of automotive body technology. The side drainage channel assembly includes a side drainage channel body and a side taillight mounting plate. The side drainage channel body protrudes outward to form a first side channel plate and a second side channel plate; the edge of the first side channel plate away from the second side channel plate is bent outward to form the first side channel edge; the edge of the second side channel plate away from the first side channel plate is bent outward to form the second side channel edge. It also relates to a vehicle, including a vehicle body, with the side drainage channel assembly mounted on the vehicle body. This application, by designing the side drainage channel body as an outwardly protruding structure, increases the number of rainwater guiding paths, improves drainage performance, reduces the area of ​​the exposed part of the side drainage channel, and allows for greater design freedom in more parts of the side drainage channel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive body technology, and in particular relates to a side water channel assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the automotive industry, automobiles have become an indispensable means of transportation in modern life. Automobile design not only needs to meet functional and safety requirements, but also needs to consider aesthetics and control manufacturing costs. Side drainage channels, as an important component of the car body, primarily function to guide rainwater from the roof to the underside of the vehicle, preventing rainwater from entering the interior, while also contributing to an improved overall appearance.

[0003] In existing technologies, side drainage channels typically employ an overall inwardly recessed structural design, meaning that both sides of the drainage channel fold outwards, resulting in a channel-like cross-section with an inwardly recessed shape. Simultaneously, the folded edges of the side drainage channel are tightly connected to the rear side panel of the vehicle body to achieve a good sealing and securing effect.

[0004] However, existing side skirt drainage channels also have some problems. Due to their overall inward-curving shape, after being connected to the outer side panel, the main part of the drainage channel's outer surface is directly exposed. This not only affects the overall appearance of the vehicle but also limits the design freedom of the drainage channel structure. Furthermore, the drainage channel structure typically forms only a single rainwater guiding path. If leaves or other debris are present in this path, the drainage performance of the channel will be significantly affected, potentially leading to poor drainage or blockage. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0006] Therefore, this application aims to provide a side drainage channel assembly and a vehicle, which is intended to solve the problem that the drainage performance of drainage channels in the prior art is easily affected by a new design of the side drainage channel structure and the formation of multiple drainage paths.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides a side-mounted water tank assembly, comprising:

[0008] The main body of the side water channel;

[0009] Side taillight mounting plate, the side taillight mounting plate is disposed on the side water channel body;

[0010] The side-enclosed water trough body is formed by protruding outward to form a first side-enclosed trough plate and a second side-enclosed trough plate; the first side-enclosed trough plate and the second side-enclosed trough plate both extend from top to bottom and are arranged sequentially along the horizontal direction;

[0011] The edge of the first side panel away from the second side panel is bent outward to form the edge of the first side panel; the edge of the second side panel away from the first side panel is bent outward to form the edge of the second side panel.

[0012] In the technical solution, this application, through the above-mentioned solution, designs the side-enclosure drainage channel body as a structure that protrudes outward, forming a first side-enclosure channel plate and a second side-enclosure channel plate. This allows the first side-enclosure channel plate and the edge of the first side-enclosure channel to form a channel for rainwater flow, and also allows the second side-enclosure channel plate and the edge of the second side-enclosure channel to form another channel for rainwater flow. This increases the number of rainwater guiding paths, improves drainage performance, and eliminates drainage problems or blockages caused by a single path being blocked.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the second side panel recesses inward to form the side taillight mounting plate; the side taillight mounting plate is connected to the first side panel.

[0014] In the technical solution, the structural design realizes the structural integration of the taillight mounting area and the water channel body, improves the structural integration, and enables the side taillight mounting plate to be stamped as a whole, reducing the number of parts and welding points, which is conducive to lightweighting and cost control. On the other hand, the recessed structure forming the side taillight mounting plate can serve as a reinforcing rib structure for the water channel body, improving the structural strength of the water channel body.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, an extension plate is provided on the second side panel groove; the top end of the extension plate is connected to the bottom end of the side panel taillight mounting plate.

[0016] In the technical solution, the structural design provides a larger support surface for the taillight installation and also enhances the structural strength and stability of the taillight installation area.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the side taillight mounting plate is divided into an upper section, a middle section, and a lower section of the taillight mounting plate, which are connected sequentially from top to bottom.

[0018] The upper and lower sections of the taillight mounting plate are both bent outward relative to the middle section of the taillight mounting plate, so that the upper and lower ends of the side taillight mounting plate are smoothly connected to the second side groove plate.

[0019] Reinforcing ribs are provided at the connection between the upper section and the middle section of the taillight mounting plate, and at the connection between the lower section and the middle section of the taillight mounting plate.

[0020] In the technical solution, the structural design divides the taillight mounting plate into three sections: upper, middle, and lower. The upper and lower sections are bent outward to form a smooth connection. At the same time, reinforcing ribs are set at the connection points, which improves the structural rigidity and deformation resistance of the taillight mounting plate, improves the stress distribution, and enhances the overall structural durability.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the reinforcing ribs are formed by being recessed inward.

[0022] In the technical solution, the structural design uses inward recesses to form reinforcing ribs, which not only strengthens the taillight mounting plate but also ensures safe space for the taillights.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the first side panel is divided into an upper section of the first side panel, a middle section of the first side panel, and a lower section of the first side panel, which are connected sequentially from top to bottom.

[0024] The lower section of the first side panel protrudes away from the second side panel relative to the upper section of the first side panel, and the upper section of the first side panel and the lower section of the first side panel are smoothly connected through the middle section of the first side panel;

[0025] The side taillight mounting plate is connected to the lower section of the first side panel.

[0026] In the technical solution, the structural design makes the lower part of the first side trough plate protrude, so that while rainwater flows from top to bottom, it has a flow tendency away from the taillights, reducing the risk of rainwater contacting and seeping into the taillights and improving the life of the taillights.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the first side panel groove is provided with a plurality of decorative panel mounting points from top to bottom; the decorative panel mounting points are used to connect the side panel so that the side panel covers the first side panel groove.

[0028] In the technical solution, the structural design enables the installation of side guards and covers the water channel body, thereby achieving a hidden design of the water channel structure. On the one hand, it improves the aesthetics of the overall vehicle appearance, and on the other hand, it increases the freedom of water channel structure design.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, the side-mounted water trough body is divided into an upper section of the water trough body and a lower section of the water trough body arranged sequentially from top to bottom;

[0030] The side taillight mounting plate is disposed on the lower section of the water trough body; the upper section of the water trough body is welded to the lower section of the water trough body, and the welding connection point is spaced apart from the side taillight mounting plate.

[0031] In the technical solution, the structural design divides the water trough body into two parts, allowing the upper part to be processed separately to meet the structural requirements of the top shape extending in different directions; on the other hand, by welding the connection and setting the welding points at intervals with the taillight mounting plate, not only is a stable connection between the two parts of the water trough body achieved, but the welding position also avoids the complex central surface area on the water trough body, thereby increasing the freedom of the taillight mounting plate structural design.

[0032] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom end of the upper section of the water trough body is stacked on the outer surface of the top end of the lower section of the water trough body.

[0033] In the technical solution, the structural design increases the connection area between the upper and lower parts of the water trough body, thereby improving the connection strength. On the other hand, it allows rainwater in the lower section of the water trough body to flow smoothly onto the lower section of the water trough body, preventing it from flowing into the gap between the upper and lower parts of the water trough body, thus improving the sealing performance.

[0034] Secondly, this application provides a vehicle, including:

[0035] Body;

[0036] The side water channel assembly as described above is disposed on the vehicle body;

[0037] A vehicle body panel, the vehicle body panel including a side outer panel and a side guard plate; the side outer panel is disposed on the vehicle body and one side is connected to the side water channel assembly; the side guard plate is disposed on the side water channel assembly and covers the outer surface of the side water channel assembly.

[0038] In the technical solution, this structural design enables the vehicle to achieve a concealed design of the water channel body structure by adopting the aforementioned side water channel assembly, thereby improving the aesthetics of the overall vehicle appearance; at the same time, by forming multiple drainage paths, it effectively enhances drainage performance and reduces the risk of drainage blockage.

[0039] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the side-mounted water channel assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage flow direction of the side-mounted water channel assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the side-wall water channel assembly according to an embodiment of this application in the X-axis direction;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the side-wall water channel assembly according to an embodiment of this application in the Y-axis direction;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the side-wall water channel assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0046] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0047] In the above figures: 100, side panel water channel body; 100-1, upper section of water channel body; 100-2, lower section of water channel body; 101, first side panel channel plate; 1011, upper section of first side panel; 1012, middle section of first side panel; 1013, lower section of first side panel; 102, second side panel channel plate; 103, edge of first side panel channel; 104, edge of second side panel channel; 200, side panel taillight mounting plate; 201, upper section of taillight mounting plate; 202, middle section of taillight mounting plate; 203, lower section of taillight mounting plate; 300, extension plate; 400, reinforcing rib; 500, trim panel mounting point; 10, vehicle body; 20, side panel water channel assembly; 30, side panel guard plate; 40, outer side panel. Detailed Implementation

[0048] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0049] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0052] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0053] It should be noted that a car's body structure typically consists of several key components, including the front bulkhead, side panels, roof, floor, and rear bulkhead. These structures collectively form the vehicle's overall frame, not only bearing and transmitting loads but also directly affecting the vehicle's safety, comfort, and appearance. The side panels, located on both sides of the body and connecting the front and rear bulkheads to the roof, are a crucial component of the vehicle. Within the side panels, the side drainage system assembly serves as a key component, primarily guiding rainwater from the roof along the sides of the body to prevent water from entering the vehicle's interior, protecting the body structure and internal components. It also plays an important decorative and concealing role in the overall appearance of the vehicle.

[0054] In existing technology, side drainage duct assemblies are typically located at the rear of a vehicle, cooperating with the tailgate structure. The main body of the side drainage duct is positioned along the Z-axis of the vehicle on one side, and its outer surface is positioned along the Y-axis of the vehicle on the other. Both ends of the main body of the side drainage duct in the Y-axis direction are bent towards the X-axis, thereby extending outwards. This results in a groove-like structure that is concave inwards, extending from top to bottom, allowing rainwater to flow and drain from top to bottom. Here, the X-axis direction is the length direction of the vehicle, the Y-axis direction is the width direction of the vehicle, the Z-axis direction is the height direction of the vehicle, the outer side is the side furthest from the vehicle, and the inner side is the side closest to the vehicle. The rear of the vehicle typically features an outer side panel, which, as a body cover, is located outside the side drainage channel and is fixed to it. This requires a portion of the outer side panel to extend to the rear of the drainage channel and attach to the corresponding adjacent bend in the Y-axis direction, thus preventing the panel from covering the portion of the drainage channel where rainwater flows between the two bends. The main part of the drainage channel's outer surface is directly exposed. The exposed portion of the drainage channel's structure is constrained by the overall aesthetics of the vehicle, limiting its design freedom. Furthermore, the inward-recessed structure of the side drainage channel usually creates only a single rainwater guiding path. If leaves or other debris enter the drainage channel covered by the tailgate when it is opened or through tailgate gaps, drainage performance will be significantly affected, potentially leading to poor drainage or blockage.

[0055] Based on this, this application proposes a side-mounted water channel assembly, which aims to achieve, through a new design of the side-mounted water channel structure, that after being connected to the side-mounted guard plate, a large part of the water channel can be hidden within it, thereby improving the overall appearance of the vehicle. At the same time, it enhances the freedom of design of the water channel structure and forms multiple drainage paths, in order to solve the problems of the main part of the water channel being exposed, low design freedom, and drainage performance being easily affected in the prior art.

[0056] In the following, embodiments of this application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0057] See Figures 1 to 4 In one illustrative embodiment of the side-flowing trough assembly of this application, the side-flowing trough assembly includes a side-flowing trough body 100. The side-flowing trough body 100 is the core foundation of the side-flowing trough assembly and is typically manufactured by stamping steel plates. The side-flowing trough body 100 is generally arranged from top to bottom, and a first side-flowing trough edge 103 and a second side-flowing trough edge 104 are respectively provided at both ends in the horizontal direction, such that the first side-flowing trough edge 103 and the second side-flowing trough edge 104 are also arranged from top to bottom, and a path for rainwater to flow downward is formed on the outer surface of the side-flowing trough body 100 between the first side-flowing trough edge 103 and the second side-flowing trough edge 104.

[0058] See Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the side skirt water channel assembly further includes a side skirt taillight mounting plate 200. The side skirt taillight mounting plate 200 is disposed on the side skirt water channel body 100 and is used to fix the vehicle's taillights, thereby mounting the taillights on the side skirt water channel assembly. The side skirt taillight mounting plate 200 typically has a wiring harness through-hole, through which the wiring harness connected to the vehicle controller is connected to the taillights, enabling power supply and control of the taillights.

[0059] See Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the side-mounted water channel body 100 forms a first side-mounted channel plate 101 and a second side-mounted channel plate 102 by protruding outwards. That is, on the structure formed by the outward protrusion of the side-mounted water channel body 100, one side of the structure in the horizontal direction is the first side-mounted channel plate 101, and the other side is the second side-mounted channel plate 102. The first side-mounted channel plate 101 and the second side-mounted channel plate 102 both extend from top to bottom along with the side-mounted water channel body 100 and are connected to each other. The first side-mounted channel plate 101 and the second side-mounted channel plate 102 are usually integrally formed on the side-mounted water channel body 100 by stamping.

[0060] See Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the edge of the first sidewall groove plate 101 away from the second sidewall groove plate 102 is bent outward to form the first sidewall groove edge 103. The edge of the second sidewall groove plate 102 away from the first sidewall groove plate 101 is bent outward to form the second sidewall groove edge 104.

[0061] See Figure 5The structural design features a side-mounted drainage channel body 100 that protrudes outwards. A first side-mounted channel plate 101 and a second side-mounted channel plate 102 are formed on this protruding structure. The first side-mounted channel plate 101 and its relatively bent first side-mounted channel edge 103 form a channel-shaped structure extending downwards, serving as a rainwater flow channel. The second side-mounted channel plate 102 and its relatively bent second side-mounted channel edge 104 form another channel-shaped structure extending downwards, serving as another rainwater flow channel. (See [reference]). Figure 2 As indicated by the arrows, rainwater has two paths as it flows down the side drainage channel, improving drainage performance. Even if one path is blocked by leaves or debris, the other path can still drain smoothly.

[0062] See Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, the second side panel 102 is recessed inward to form the side taillight mounting plate 200, allowing the side taillight mounting plate 200 to be integrally formed from the second side panel 102. The side taillight mounting plate 200 is connected to the first side panel 101, such that the side taillight mounting plate 200 is adjacent to the first side panel 101, which is generally located in the X-axis direction, thereby positioning the side taillight mounting plate 200 generally in the Y-axis direction so that the mounted taillights face the rear of the vehicle.

[0063] This structural design allows the side taillight mounting plate 200 to be integrally mounted on the side water channel body 100, reducing the number of parts and welding points, which is beneficial for weight reduction and cost control. Secondly, by forming the side taillight mounting plate 200 in a recessed manner, a space for accommodating the taillights can be created on the side water channel body 100, preventing the installed taillights from protruding and effectively utilizing space. Thirdly, see... Figure 2 As indicated by the arrow, the recessed side taillight mounting plate 200 can further divide the rainwater flow channel on the second side channel plate 102 into two, thereby increasing the rainwater drainage path and reducing the risk of blockage. In addition, the recessed structure forming the side taillight mounting plate 200 can serve as a reinforcing rib structure for the water channel body, improving the structural strength of the water channel body.

[0064] See Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, an extension plate 300 is provided on the second side panel 102. The top end of the extension plate 300 is connected to the bottom end of the side panel taillight mounting plate 200. This structural design allows the extension plate 300 and the taillight mounting plate to form a continuous support structure, providing a larger support surface for taillight installation, enhancing the structural strength and stability of the taillight installation area, and providing more space and flexibility for the arrangement of subsequent structures (such as the rear bumper, tailgate, etc.).

[0065] See Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 4 In some embodiments, the side taillight mounting plate 200 is divided into an upper taillight mounting plate 201, a middle taillight mounting plate 202, and a lower taillight mounting plate 203 connected sequentially from top to bottom. Both the upper taillight mounting plate 201 and the lower taillight mounting plate 203 are bent outwards relative to the middle taillight mounting plate 202, so that the upper and lower ends of the side taillight mounting plate 200 smoothly connect to the second side panel groove 102, resulting in smooth transitions at all connection points. Reinforcing ribs 400 are provided at the connection points between the upper taillight mounting plate 201 and the middle taillight mounting plate 202, and at the connection points between the lower taillight mounting plate 203 and the middle taillight mounting plate 202.

[0066] This structural design allows rainwater to flow smoothly through the upper section 201, middle section 202, and lower section 203 of the taillight mounting plate as it flows downwards along the second side trough plate 102. This prevents rainwater from accumulating in the recessed space formed by the taillight mounting plate, ensuring effective drainage. Furthermore, the reinforcing rib 400 improves the structural rigidity and deformation resistance of the taillight mounting plate. The side trough body 100 is designed so that the first side trough plate 101 and the second side trough plate 102 are first stamped outwards, and then the taillight mounting plate is stamped inwards. This multiple stamping process results in a high structural strength for the side trough body 100.

[0067] See Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the reinforcing ribs 400 are formed by being recessed inward. This structural design, by forming the reinforcing ribs 400 by being recessed inward, avoids the reinforcing ribs 400 from occupying the space for accommodating the taillights due to protruding outward, thus achieving reinforcement of the taillight mounting plate while ensuring the safety of the taillights within the available space.

[0068] See Figures 2 to 3In some embodiments, the first side panel 101 is divided into an upper section 1011, a middle section 1012, and a lower section 1013 connected sequentially from top to bottom. The lower section 1013 protrudes away from the second side panel 102 relative to the upper section 1011. The upper section 1011 and the lower section 1013 are smoothly connected via the middle section 1012, ensuring a smooth transition at all connection points. The side taillight mounting plate 200 is connected to the lower section 1013, so that the two are opposite each other in the horizontal direction. This structural design causes the lower section 1013 of the first side panel to protrude outward relative to the upper section 1011 of the first side panel. As rainwater flows down the first side panel 101, it gradually flows outward, thus moving away from the taillight mounting plate which is located further inward. This allows rainwater to stay away from the taillight, reducing contact between the taillight and rainwater, lowering the risk of rainwater entering the taillight, and extending the lifespan of the taillight.

[0069] See Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first side panel 101 is provided with multiple trim mounting points 500 from top to bottom. The trim mounting points 500 connect to connectors provided on the side panel, which can be common fixing structures such as bolts or clips. The trim mounting points 500 can be correspondingly configured with mounting holes or threaded holes to match and fix the connectors. The side panel is fixed to the first side panel 101 via the trim mounting points 500, thus covering it. This structural design enables the installation of the side panel and allows it to cover the first side panel 101 on the water channel body, thereby partially concealing the water channel structure. This not only improves the aesthetics of the overall vehicle appearance but also provides greater design freedom for the concealed portion of the water channel structure.

[0070] Furthermore, the second side panel 102 can also be provided with multiple decorative panel mounting points 500 from top to bottom, so as to install decorative coverings and hide the decorative coverings from the second side panel 102, thereby further improving the aesthetics and design freedom.

[0071] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the side-mounted water channel body 100 is divided into an upper section 100-1 and a lower section 100-2, arranged sequentially from top to bottom, i.e., the side-mounted water channel body 100 is divided into upper and lower parts. The side-mounted taillight mounting plate 200 is disposed on the lower section 100-2 of the water channel body. The upper section 100-1 and the lower section 100-2 of the water channel body are welded together, and the welding connection point is spaced apart from the side-mounted taillight mounting plate 200, which is typically set to 300mm.

[0072] In existing technologies, the water channel body is typically manufactured using a one-piece stamping process. However, due to the limitations of the one-piece stamping die for demolding, the structural design freedom of the water channel body is significantly restricted, making it difficult to meet the needs of complex structures or extensions in different directions. This application addresses this by designing the water channel body as a two-section structure, allowing the upper section 100-1 and the lower section 100-2 to be stamped separately. This segmented design not only improves the flexibility of stamping but also allows the upper and lower sections to adopt different structural extension directions, thus better meeting the structural requirement of the upper section 100-1 extending along the vehicle's Y-axis to connect to the rear of the vehicle body. Since the water channel body is only divided into two parts, with only one overlap and welding point between the components, the increase in welding production workload is minimal, resulting in a small impact on the vehicle body weight and maintaining a lightweight design. Since the taillight mounting plate is usually stamped onto the water channel body, and the body structure around the taillight is relatively complex, a complex area is formed in the middle of the water channel body. Welding connection with the welding points spaced apart from the taillight mounting plate not only achieves a stable connection between the two parts of the water channel body, but also avoids the complex area in the middle of the water channel body, making the welding connection easier to operate and the welding quality easier to ensure. It also means that the structure of the taillight mounting plate does not need to consider the welding requirements, thus increasing the freedom of taillight mounting plate structural design.

[0073] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the bottom end of the upper section 100-1 of the water trough body is stacked on the outer surface of the top end of the lower section 100-2 of the water trough body. This structural design increases the connection area between the upper and lower parts of the water trough body, improves the connection strength, and when rainwater falls onto the outer surface of the upper section 100-1 of the water trough body and flows downward, it will bypass the joint between the upper section 100-1 and the lower section 100-2 of the water trough body and fall directly onto the outer surface of the lower section 100-2 of the water trough body, improving the sealing of the welded joint and reducing or even avoiding corrosion of the welded joint by rainwater.

[0074] In addition, see Figures 6 to 7This application also provides a vehicle including a body 10. The body 10 is the core structure of the vehicle, including a chassis and body panels. The chassis provides basic support and driving functions for the vehicle, while the body panels constitute the appearance of the vehicle and protect internal components. The vehicle also includes the side skirting assembly 20 as described above, which is disposed on the body 10 and is generally part of the body. The vehicle also includes body panels including side skirt outer panels 40 and side skirt guards 30. The side skirt outer panels 30 are disposed on the body 10, and one side of the side skirt outer panels 40 is connected to the side skirting assembly 20 in the X direction. The side skirt guards 30 are disposed on the side skirting assembly 20, and the side skirt guards 30 generally serve as trim panels and cover the inner side of the outer surface of the side skirting assembly 20.

[0075] Furthermore, the first side channel edge 103 and the second side channel edge 104 on both sides of the side drainage channel assembly 20 are typically attached to the edges of both sides of the side guard plate 30, respectively. Rainwater usually enters through the gap between the edge of the side guard plate and the edge of the side drainage channel assembly 20, and also through the gap between the vehicle body and the body panel on the top of the vehicle. It then flows into the flow channel formed on the outer surface of the side drainage channel assembly 20, flows downward under the guidance of the flow channel, and is discharged through the drain outlet provided on the vehicle body or body panel.

[0076] This design allows the vehicle to utilize the aforementioned side skirt water channel assembly. The first side skirt panel 101 extends downwards along the X-axis or at a small angle to it, ensuring its outer surface faces one side of the side skirt panel, thus connecting to it and allowing the side skirt panel to cover it. Similarly, the second side skirt panel 102 extends downwards along the Y-axis, typically facing the other side of the side skirt panel, thus connecting to it and allowing the side skirt panel to cover it. This achieves complete coverage of the side skirt water channel assembly by the side skirt panel, preventing the water channels from being exposed. Since the side skirt water channel body 100 is hidden by the side skirt panel, there are fewer aesthetic requirements for the vehicle's appearance, allowing for greater design freedom and satisfying various internal and external structural design requirements. Furthermore, the first side panel groove edge 103, located at one edge of the first side panel 101, typically forms a 45-degree angle with respect to the X-axis direction. This allows the outer side panel 40 to overlap the first side panel groove edge 103 of the side panel water channel assembly 20 at a 45-degree angle when connected to the side panel water channel assembly 20 on the X-axis side. The overlap position is changed from the rear to the side, ensuring that the outer side panel 40 is installed while simultaneously covering and concealing the edge of the side panel water channel assembly 20. The concealed design of the water channel body structure enhances the aesthetics of the entire vehicle appearance; simultaneously, by forming multiple drainage paths, it effectively enhances drainage performance and reduces the risk of drainage blockage.

[0077] Finally, it should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0078] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it; although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this utility model or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A side-mounted water channel assembly, characterized in that, include: Side-enclosed water trough body (100); Side taillight mounting plate (200), the side taillight mounting plate (200) is disposed on the side water channel body (100); The side-enclosed water trough body (100) is formed by protruding outward to form a first side-enclosed trough plate (101) and a second side-enclosed trough plate (102); the first side-enclosed trough plate (101) and the second side-enclosed trough plate (102) both extend from top to bottom and are arranged sequentially in the horizontal direction. The edge of the first side wall plate (101) away from the second side wall plate (102) is bent outward to form the first side wall edge (103); the edge of the second side wall plate (102) away from the first side wall plate (101) is bent outward to form the second side wall edge (104).

2. The side-mounted water channel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second side panel (102) is recessed inward to form the side taillight mounting plate (200); the side taillight mounting plate (200) is connected to the first side panel (101).

3. The side-mounted water channel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, An extension plate (300) is provided on the second side panel (102); the top end of the extension plate (300) is connected to the bottom end of the side panel taillight mounting plate (200).

4. The side-mounted water channel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side taillight mounting plate (200) is divided into the upper section (201), the middle section (202), and the lower section (203) of the taillight mounting plate, which are connected from top to bottom. The upper section (201) and the lower section (203) of the taillight mounting plate are both bent outward relative to the middle section (202) of the taillight mounting plate, so that the upper and lower ends of the side taillight mounting plate (200) are smoothly connected to the second side groove plate (102). Reinforcing ribs (400) are provided at the connection between the upper section (201) and the middle section (202) of the taillight mounting plate, and at the connection between the lower section (203) and the middle section (202) of the taillight mounting plate.

5. The side-mounted water channel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The reinforcing ribs (400) are all formed by indentation inward.

6. The side-mounted water channel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first side panel (101) is divided into the upper section (1011), the middle section (1012), and the lower section (1013) of the first side panel, which are connected from top to bottom. The lower section (1013) of the first side panel protrudes away from the second side panel (102) relative to the upper section (1011) of the first side panel, and the upper section (1011) of the first side panel and the lower section (1013) of the first side panel are smoothly connected through the middle section (1012) of the first side panel. The side taillight mounting plate (200) is connected to the lower section (1013) of the first side panel.

7. The side-mounted water channel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first side panel (101) is provided with a plurality of decorative panel mounting points (500) from top to bottom; the decorative panel mounting points (500) are used to connect the side panel so that the side panel covers the first side panel (101).

8. The side-mounted water channel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side-mounted water trough body (100) is divided into an upper section (100-1) and a lower section (100-2) of the water trough body arranged from top to bottom. The side taillight mounting plate (200) is disposed on the lower section (100-2) of the water trough body; the upper section (100-1) of the water trough body is welded to the lower section (100-2) of the water trough body, and the welding connection point is spaced apart from the side taillight mounting plate (200).

9. The side-mounted water channel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom end of the upper section (100-1) of the water trough body is stacked on the outer surface of the top end of the lower section (100-2) of the water trough body.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Body; The side-mounted water channel assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the side-mounted water channel assembly is disposed on the vehicle body; A vehicle body panel, the vehicle body panel including a side outer panel and a side guard plate; the side outer panel is disposed on the vehicle body and one side is connected to the side water channel assembly; the side guard plate is disposed on the side water channel assembly and covers the outer surface of the side water channel assembly.

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