Support structure for a vehicle and vehicle equipped with the same

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of support structure for vehicle and vehicle equipped with the support structure, support structure for vehicle, it is installed between rear quarter inner panel and rear quarter outer panel, the rear quarter inner panel and the rear quarter outer panel have interval in first direction, it is characterized in that, support structure for vehicle includes: at least two support assemblies, the first side of each support assembly is connected to rear quarter inner panel;Support plate, its first side is connected to the second side of the support assembly;And sound-absorbing pad, it is fixed to the second side of the support plate, and is fixed to the inner surface of rear quarter outer panel;Wherein, support assembly can be elastically deformed along first direction, to absorb the vibration of rear quarter outer panel in first direction.The utility model reduces abnormal sound, increases the rigidity at rear quarter, so that on the premise of satisfying rigidity requirement, manufacturer can select relatively smaller rigidity material to make rear quarter outer panel, thereby reduce manufacturing cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly to a support structure for vehicles and a vehicle equipped with the support structure. Background Technology

[0002] As designed, a gap inevitably exists between the inner and outer rear side panels. During vehicle operation, vibrations transmitted to the outer rear side panel may cause abnormal noises.

[0003] Furthermore, when a vehicle malfunctions and needs to be pushed, the user may manually push the rear side panel. If the rear side panel lacks sufficient rigidity, it will wobble, giving the user the impression that the vehicle's body structure is fragile. To avoid this wobbling, some manufacturers choose to use materials with higher rigidity for the rear side panel, increasing manufacturing costs.

[0004] The information disclosed in the background section of this utility model is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that such information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a support structure for a vehicle and a vehicle equipped with the support structure, which reduces abnormal noise and increases the rigidity of the rear side panel. This allows manufacturers to choose materials with relatively low rigidity to make the rear side panel while meeting the rigidity requirements, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a support structure for a vehicle is provided, installed between an inner rear side panel and an outer rear side panel, the inner and outer rear side panels being spaced apart in a first direction. The support structure comprises: at least two support components, each support component having a first side connected to the inner rear side panel; a support plate having a first side connected to a second side of the support component; and a sound-absorbing pad fixed to the second side of the support plate and to the inner surface of the outer rear side panel; wherein the support components are capable of elastic deformation along the first direction to absorb vibrations of the outer rear side panel in the first direction.

[0007] Preferably, the support assembly is M-shaped and includes: a first support rod connected to the rear inner panel; a first bending structure with a first end connected to the first support rod; a second support rod connected to a first side of the support plate; a second bending structure with a first end connected to one end of the second support rod; and at least two connecting rods extending along the same straight line and connected sequentially, the first of the at least two connecting rods being connected to the second end of the first bending structure, and the last of the at least two connecting rods being connected to the second end of the second bending structure.

[0008] Preferably, the first bending structure includes a first rod and a second rod integrally formed at a predetermined angle; the first rod forms a predetermined angle with the first support rod, and the first end of the first rod constitutes the first end of the first bending structure to be connected to one end of the first support rod; the second rod is located on the same straight line as at least two connecting rods, the first end of the second rod is connected to the second end of the first rod, and the second end of the second rod constitutes the second end of the first bending structure to be connected to the first of the at least two connecting rods.

[0009] Preferably, the second bending structure includes a third rod and a fourth rod integrally formed at a predetermined angle; the third rod is located on the same straight line as the second support rod, and the first end of the third rod constitutes the first end of the second bending structure to be connected to one end of the second support rod; the fourth rod is located on the same straight line as at least two connecting rods, and the first end of the fourth rod is connected to the second end of the third rod, and the second end of the fourth rod constitutes the second end of the second bending structure to be connected to the last of the at least two connecting rods.

[0010] Preferably, the outer peripheral surface of the second support rod is provided with a spline, and the second side of the support plate is provided with a mounting part, the mounting part being provided with a spline groove for mounting the second support rod.

[0011] Preferably, the end face of the mounting part is provided with multiple angle scale lines, and the outer peripheral surface of the first end of the second bending structure is provided with a marking structure.

[0012] Preferably, there are two support components, the first bending structures of the two support components have opposite bending directions, and the second bending structures of the two support components have opposite bending directions.

[0013] Preferably, the support structure for the vehicle further includes at least one elastic member, one end of which is connected to the first bending structure and the other end of which is connected to the second bending structure.

[0014] Preferably, at least two connecting rods are connected by threads, with the first thread of the at least two connecting rods connected to the second end of the first bent structure, and the last thread of the at least two connecting rods connected to the second end of the second bent structure.

[0015] Preferably, the first end of the connecting rod is provided with an external thread, the second end of the connecting rod is provided with a threaded hole, and two adjacent connecting rods are connected by threads; the second end of the first bending structure is provided with a threaded hole to be threadedly connected to the first end of the first connecting rod; the second end of the second bending structure is provided with an external thread to be threadedly connected to the second end of the last connecting rod.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, equipped with a support structure for the vehicle as described in the first aspect.

[0017] In this embodiment of the invention, the elastic deformation capability of the support assembly in the first direction is utilized to absorb the vibration of the rear side panel in the first direction, thereby reducing abnormal noise. The addition of a sound-absorbing pad further reduces abnormal noise. In addition, the support assembly and support plate increase the rigidity of the rear side panel, allowing manufacturers to choose materials with relatively low rigidity to manufacture the rear side panel while meeting rigidity requirements, thus reducing manufacturing costs.

[0018] The device of this invention has other features and advantages that will be apparent from or will be set forth in detail in the accompanying drawings and subsequent embodiments incorporated herein, which together serve to explain the particular principles of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram of the support structure for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram of the support structure for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the support structure for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 A three-dimensional exploded view of the supporting components;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the alignment of the second support rod with the spline groove of the support plate.

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the second support rod inserted into the spline groove of the support plate.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of an elastic member.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 100. Support components;

[0029] 110. First support rod;

[0030] 120. First bending structure; 121. First rod; 122. Second rod;

[0031] 130. Second support rod; 131. Spline;

[0032] 140. Second bending structure; 141. Third rod; 142. Fourth rod; 143. Marking structure;

[0033] 150. Connecting rod;

[0034] 200. Support plate; 201. Mounting part; 202. Spline groove; 203. Angle scale line;

[0035] 300. Sound-absorbing pad;

[0036] 400. Elastic component.

[0037] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather present simplified representations of various features to illustrate the basic principles of this invention. The specific design features disclosed in this invention (including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes) will be determined in part by the specific application and environment in which they will be used.

[0038] Throughout these figures, the same reference numerals denote the same or equivalent parts of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to various embodiments, examples of which are presented in the accompanying drawings and described below. Although the present invention will be described in conjunction with exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that this specification is not intended to limit the present invention to these exemplary embodiments. Rather, the present invention is intended to cover not only these exemplary embodiments, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents and other embodiments that may be included within the spirit of the present invention and the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0040] When a component is referred to as being "above" or "on top of" another component, the component may be in contact with the other component, or the component may be spaced apart from the other component, or there may be an intermediate component between the component and the other component.

[0041] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram of the support structure for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram of the support structure for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective. Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the support structure for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 A three-dimensional exploded view of the supporting components; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the alignment of the second support rod with the spline groove of the support plate. Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the second support rod inserted into the spline groove of the support plate. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of an elastic member.

[0042] The following is combined Figures 1A to 7 The supporting structure for vehicles according to the embodiments of this utility model will be described.

[0043] In this embodiment of the invention, the support structure for a vehicle is installed between the inner rear panel and the outer rear panel, and the inner and outer rear panels are spaced apart in a first direction, such as... Figures 1A to 2 As shown, the support structure for the vehicle includes at least two support components 100, a support plate 200, and a sound-absorbing pad 300. The first direction is perpendicular to the rear side panel.

[0044] Each support assembly 100 has its first side connected to the rear inner panel. The first side of the support plate 200 is connected to the second side of the support assembly 100. A sound-absorbing pad 300 is fixed to the second side of the support plate 200 and to the inner surface of the rear outer panel. The support assembly 100 is capable of elastic deformation along a first direction to absorb vibrations in the rear outer panel in that direction.

[0045] In this embodiment of the invention, the elastic deformation capability of the support component 100 in the first direction is used to absorb the vibration of the rear side panel in the first direction, thereby reducing abnormal noise. The sound-absorbing pad 300 further reduces abnormal noise. In addition, the support component 100 and the support plate 200 increase the rigidity of the rear side panel, allowing the manufacturer to choose a material with relatively low rigidity to manufacture the rear side panel while meeting the rigidity requirements, thus reducing manufacturing costs.

[0046] Specifically, the sound-absorbing pad 300 is bonded to the second side of the support plate 200 and to the inner surface of the rear side panel.

[0047] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the support assembly 100 is M-shaped and includes: a first support rod 110, a first bending structure 120, a second support rod 130, a second bending structure 140, and at least two connecting rods 150.

[0048] The first support rod 110 is connected to the rear side inner panel. The first end of the first bending structure 120 is connected to one end of the first support rod 110.

[0049] The second support rod 130 is connected to the first side of the support plate 200. The first end of the second bending structure 140 is connected to one end of the second support rod 130.

[0050] At least two connecting rods 150 extend along the same straight line and are connected in sequence, with the first of the at least two connecting rods 150 connected to the second end of the first bending structure 120 and the last of the at least two connecting rods 150 connected to the second end of the second bending structure 140.

[0051] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first bending structure 120 includes a first rod 121 and a second rod 122 formed integrally and at a predetermined angle.

[0052] The first rod 121 forms a predetermined angle with the first support rod 110. The first end of the first rod 121 forms the first end of the first bent structure 120, connecting to one end of the first support rod 110. Figure 3 In the implementation scheme, the first rod 121 and the first support rod 110 are integrated.

[0053] The second rod 122 is in the same straight line as at least two connecting rods 150. The first end of the second rod 122 is connected to the second end of the first rod 121. The second end of the second rod 122 forms the second end of the first bending structure 120 to connect to the first of the at least two connecting rods 150.

[0054] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second bending structure 140 includes a third rod 141 and a fourth rod 142 formed integrally and at a predetermined angle.

[0055] The third rod 141 and the second support rod 130 are aligned in a straight line. The first end of the third rod 141 forms the first end of the second bent structure 140, connecting to one end of the second support rod 130. Figure 3 In the implementation scheme, the third rod 141 and the second support rod 130 are integrated.

[0056] The fourth rod 142 is in the same straight line as at least two connecting rods 150. The first end of the fourth rod 142 is connected to the second end of the third rod 141. The second end of the fourth rod 142 forms the second end of the second bending structure 140 to connect to the last of the at least two connecting rods 150.

[0057] exist Figure 3 In the proposed implementation, two connecting rods 150 are provided, but their number can be adjusted according to the distance between the inner and outer rear side panels of the vehicle, for example, any number from 2 to 5. Specifically, the greater the distance between the inner and outer rear side panels, the more connecting rods 150 are required. Furthermore, adjusting the number of connecting rods 150 can also accommodate changes in the dimensions of the support plate 200.

[0058] In one implementation scheme, such as Figure 3 As shown, there are two connecting rods 150. The first connecting rod 150 is connected to the second end of the first bending structure 120, and the second connecting rod 150 is connected to the second end of the second bending structure 140.

[0059] In another embodiment, when there are four connecting rods 150 (not shown in the figure), the first connecting rod 150 is connected to the second end of the first bending structure 120, and the fourth connecting rod 150 is connected to the second end of the second bending structure 140.

[0060] exist Figure 3 In the implementation scheme, the first end of the connecting rod 150 is provided with an external thread, the second end of the connecting rod 150 is provided with a threaded hole, and two adjacent connecting rods 150 are connected by threads.

[0061] The second end of the first bending structure 120 (i.e., the second end of the second rod 122) is provided with a threaded hole for threaded connection to the first end of the first connecting rod 150.

[0062] The second end of the second bending structure 140 (i.e., the second end of the fourth rod 142) is provided with an external thread to be threadedly connected to the second end of the last connecting rod 150.

[0063] In another embodiment, the first end of the connecting rod 150 is provided with a threaded hole, and the second end of the connecting rod 150 is provided with an external thread. The second end of the first bending structure 120 is provided with an external thread, so that the first bending structure 120 is threadedly connected to the first end of the first connecting rod 150. The second end of the second bending structure 140 is provided with a threaded hole, so that the second bending structure 140 is threadedly connected to the second end of the last connecting rod 150 (not shown in the figure).

[0064] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 2 As shown, there are two support components 100. The first bending structures 120 of the two support components 100 have opposite bending directions, and the second bending structures 140 of the two support components 100 have opposite bending directions, so as to further improve the rigidity.

[0065] exist Figure 2 In the implementation scheme, the support component 100 is set to two, but the number can be adjusted according to the actual situation, for example, it can be set to any number from 2 to 4.

[0066] exist Figure 2 In this design, the two support components 100 are exactly the same in shape, but their placement is different. This improves the versatility of the support components 100, allows for mass production of the support components 100, and further reduces manufacturing costs.

[0067] In addition, the first support rod 110, the first bending structure 120, the second support rod 130, the second bending structure 140 and at least two connecting rods 150 can also be interchangeable, thereby adapting to vehicles with different gaps between the rear side inner panel and the rear side outer panel.

[0068] The support component 100 can be made of 60Si2Mn50CrV material. The support plate 200 can be made of plastic. The sound-absorbing pad 300 can be a damping pad. In an exemplary embodiment, the sound-absorbing pad 300 is bonded to the second side of the support plate 200.

[0069] In one embodiment, the side of the first support rod 110 along its length is connected to the rear side panel.

[0070] In another embodiment, the other end of the first support rod 110 (i.e., the end of the first support rod 110 away from the first end of the first rod 121) is connected to the rear side panel.

[0071] In an exemplary embodiment, a mounting groove extending along a second direction, corresponding to the first support rod 110, is provided on the rear inner panel, and the first support rod 110 is mounted in the mounting groove. Specifically, the first support rod 110 is welded to the mounting groove. This welding can be CO2 welding or other welding methods. The second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

[0072] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the outer peripheral surface of the second support rod 130 is provided with a spline 131, and the second side of the support plate 200 is provided with a mounting part 201, which is provided with a spline groove 202 for mounting the second support rod 130.

[0073] Before inserting the second support rod 130 into the spline groove 202, the second support rod 130 or the support plate 200 can be rotated to adjust the angle between the M-shaped support assembly 100 and the support plate 200, thereby adapting to different distances between the inner and outer rear side panels of different vehicles. After adjusting the angle, the second support rod 130 is inserted into the spline groove 202. Due to the cooperation between the spline 131 and the spline groove 202, the second support rod 130 will no longer rotate relative to the support plate 200 around its own axis, thus fixing the angle between the M-shaped support assembly 100 and the support plate 200. Furthermore, the cooperation between the spline 131 and the spline groove 202 can also resist deformation, thereby increasing the rigidity of the rear side panel.

[0074] In further implementation schemes, such as Figure 6 As shown, the end face of the mounting part 201 is provided with multiple angle scale lines 203, and the outer peripheral surface of the third rod 141 of the second bending structure 140 is provided with a marking structure 143.

[0075] When assembling the second support rod 130 and the mounting part 201 of the support plate 200, the operator can use the positional relationship of the marking structure 143 and the angle scale line 203 to identify the angle between the support component 100 and the support plate 200, so as to ensure the convenience and accuracy of the assembly.

[0076] In an exemplary embodiment, the marking structure 143 may be a groove or a boss extending along the length direction of the second support rod 130.

[0077] In other embodiments, the marking structure 143 may also be a straight line extending along the length of the second support rod 130.

[0078] The support structure for vehicles according to this embodiment of the invention further includes at least one elastic member 400. For example... Figure 7 As shown, there are two elastic members 400. One end of the elastic member 400 is connected to the first bending structure 120, and the other end of the elastic member 400 is connected to the second bending structure 140.

[0079] By adding an elastic member 400 between the first bending structure 120 and the second bending structure 140, vibration can be absorbed more effectively, thereby reducing abnormal noise.

[0080] Specifically, one end of the elastic member 400 is welded to the first bending structure 120, and the other end of the elastic member 400 is welded to the second bending structure 140.

[0081] In an exemplary embodiment, the elastic member 400 may be a helical spring. The type of elastic member 400 is not limited to this; it may be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above-mentioned function.

[0082] During assembly, the approximate number of connecting rods 150 can be determined based on the distance between the inner and outer rear side panels of the vehicle. Then, the angle between the M-shaped support assembly 100 and the support plate 200 can be adjusted to adapt the distance between the sound-absorbing pad 300 and the first side of the support assembly 100 to the distance between the inner and outer rear side panels.

[0083] This utility model embodiment also provides a vehicle equipped with the aforementioned support structure for vehicles. Other components and functions of the vehicle according to this utility model embodiment are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail to reduce redundancy.

[0084] For ease of interpretation and precise definition of the appended claims, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “inner,” “outer,” “above,” “below,” “above,” “below,” “upward,” “downward,” “front,” “back,” “behind,” “inner side,” “outer side,” “inward,” “outer,” “internal,” “external,” “inner,” “external,” “forward,” and “backward” are used to describe the features of the exemplary embodiments with reference to the positions of these features shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0085] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for illustrative and descriptive purposes. It is not intended to be exhaustive, nor to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed; obviously, many changes and variations are possible in accordance with the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described to explain the specific principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to implement and utilize various exemplary embodiments of the invention, as well as their different alternatives and modifications. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A support structure for a vehicle, installed between an inner rear side panel and an outer rear side panel, the inner rear side panel and the outer rear side panel being spaced apart in a first direction, characterized in that, The support structure for the vehicle includes: At least two support components, with the first side of each support component connected to the rear side panel; A support plate, the first side of which is connected to the second side of the support assembly; and A sound-absorbing pad is fixed to the second side of the support plate and to the inner surface of the rear outer panel; The support component is capable of elastic deformation along the first direction to absorb vibrations of the rear outer panel in the first direction.

2. The support structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support component is M-shaped and includes: The first support rod is connected to the rear side inner panel; The first bending structure has its first end connected to the first support rod; The second support rod is connected to the first side of the support plate; The second bending structure, the first end of which is connected to one end of the second support rod; and At least two connecting rods extend along the same straight line and are connected in sequence, with the first of the at least two connecting rods connected to the second end of the first bent structure and the last of the at least two connecting rods connected to the second end of the second bent structure.

3. The support structure for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bending structure includes a first rod and a second rod that are integrally formed and form a predetermined angle; The first rod and the first support rod form a predetermined angle, and the first end of the first rod constitutes the first end of the first bent structure to be connected to one end of the first support rod; The second rod is aligned with at least two connecting rods in a straight line. The first end of the second rod is connected to the second end of the first rod, and the second end of the second rod forms the second end of the first bent structure to connect to the first of the at least two connecting rods.

4. The support structure for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second bending structure includes a third and a fourth rod that are integrally formed and form a predetermined angle; The third rod and the second support rod are on the same straight line, and the first end of the third rod forms the first end of the second bent structure to be connected to one end of the second support rod; The fourth rod is aligned with at least two connecting rods in a straight line. The first end of the fourth rod is connected to the second end of the third rod. The second end of the fourth rod forms the second end of the second bending structure to connect to the last of the at least two connecting rods.

5. The support structure for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer peripheral surface of the second support rod is provided with a spline, and the second side of the support plate is provided with a mounting part, which is provided with a spline groove for mounting the second support rod.

6. The support structure for a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The end face of the mounting part is provided with multiple angle scale lines, and the outer peripheral surface of the first end of the second bending structure is provided with a marking structure.

7. The support structure for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support components are provided in two parts. The bending directions of the first bending structure of the two support components are opposite, and the bending directions of the second bending structure of the two support components are also opposite.

8. The support structure for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, It further includes at least one elastic member, one end of which is connected to the first bending structure and the other end of which is connected to the second bending structure.

9. The support structure for a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least two connecting rods are connected by threads, the first thread of the at least two connecting rods is connected to the second end of the first bent structure, and the last thread of the at least two connecting rods is connected to the second end of the second bent structure.

10. The support structure for a vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first end of the connecting rod is provided with an external thread, and the second end of the connecting rod is provided with a threaded hole. Two adjacent connecting rods are connected by threads. The second end of the first bent structure is provided with a threaded hole so as to be threadedly connected to the first end of the first connecting rod; The second end of the second bending structure is provided with an external thread, which is threaded to the second end of the last connecting rod.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, It is equipped with a support structure for a vehicle as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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