Vehicle storage box waterproof structure and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle storage box waterproof structure and a vehicle. The vehicle storage box waterproof structure comprises a storage box, a sealing assembly and a cover, a water blocking structure is further arranged on the cover, and the water blocking structure is located between the sealing assembly and the side edge portion of the cover. When the cover is in a state of covering the storage box, the water blocking structure can block the water flow entering from the side edge portion of the cover, prevents the water flow from directly washing the sealing assembly, effectively alleviates the occurrence of the water accumulation phenomenon around the sealing assembly, and further prevents the water accumulation around the sealing assembly from entering the storage box when the cover is opened, thereby improving the use experience of a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a waterproof structure for a vehicle storage box and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] New energy vehicles are primarily powered by electricity, and even in range-extended vehicles with an engine system, the space occupied by the engine system is significantly reduced. Therefore, the front engine compartment of new energy vehicles becomes more spacious. To make full use of this space, a storage box, also known as the front trunk, is currently installed inside the front engine compartment.

[0003] Currently, the front trunk is usually an upward-opening structure. To prevent rainwater and other liquids from entering, a sealing ring is usually installed at the opening of the front trunk. When the front hood is closed, the sealing ring is compressed between the front hood and the front trunk, thus sealing the opening of the front trunk.

[0004] However, when a vehicle is exposed to water for extended periods, such as during rain, water may accumulate around the seals. When the front hood is opened, this water can flow into the inside of the front trunk, affecting the user experience.

[0005] Overcoming the aforementioned shortcomings is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this application is to provide a waterproof structure for a vehicle storage compartment, which can effectively reduce the probability of water accumulation at the sealing components of the storage compartment. Another purpose of this application is to provide a vehicle having the above-mentioned waterproof structure for a vehicle storage compartment.

[0007] This application provides a waterproof structure for a vehicle storage box, including a storage box, a sealing component, and a hood, wherein the sealing component is located between the hood and the storage box; the hood is also provided with a water-blocking structure, which is located between the sealing component and the side of the hood.

[0008] When the lid is closed and the storage compartment is in the closed position, the water-blocking structure between the sealing component and the side of the lid can block the water flow entering from the side of the lid, preventing the water flow from directly washing over the sealing component. This effectively alleviates the phenomenon of water accumulation around the sealing component, and thus prevents water around the sealing component from entering the storage compartment when the lid is opened, improving the user experience.

[0009] In one example, the sealing assembly is installed at the opening of the storage box; the cover has a sealing surface that abuts against the sealing assembly, and the water-blocking structure is disposed in the area between the sealing surface and the side of the cover.

[0010] In one example, the water-blocking structure is arranged around the entire circumference of the sealing surface, or the water-blocking structure is arranged around a circumferential portion of the sealing surface.

[0011] In one example, the hood includes a first side portion adjacent to the vehicle's front window, the first side portion extending in the vehicle width direction, and the water-blocking structure is provided between at least the first side portion and the sealing surface.

[0012] In one example, the cover protrudes to the side facing the storage box to form a raised structure, and the water-blocking structure includes the raised structure. When the cover is in the state of closing the storage box, the sealing surface is higher than the raised top of the raised structure.

[0013] In one example, the distance between the convex top and the sealing surface ranges from 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm.

[0014] Alternatively / and, the width of the protrusion along the plane of the sealing surface ranges from 4 mm to 7 mm.

[0015] In one example, the sealing assembly includes a hollow body and a lip structure connected to the outer surface of the hollow body. When the cover is in the closed state of the storage box, a portion of the outer surface of the hollow body and the lip structure abut against the sealing surface.

[0016] In one example, the sealing assembly further includes a snap-fit ​​portion, through which the sealing assembly snaps into the opening of the storage box.

[0017] In one example, the cover includes an outer panel and an inner panel connected together, the sealing assembly is disposed between the inner panel and the storage compartment, and the water-blocking structure is disposed on the inner panel.

[0018] In addition, this application also provides a vehicle, including a vehicle body and a waterproof structure for the vehicle storage box as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0019] The vehicle in this embodiment has the aforementioned waterproof structure for the vehicle storage box, and therefore the vehicle also has the aforementioned technical effects of the waterproof structure for the vehicle storage box. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the waterproof structure of a vehicle storage box in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the waterproof structure of the vehicle's storage compartment.

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2Sectional view of AA;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0024] in, Figures 1 to 4 The one-to-one correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0025] 1. Machine cover; 101. First side edge; 102. Second side edge; 103. Third side edge; 104. Fourth side edge; 11. Inner panel; 12. Outer panel; 121. Water-blocking structure; 1211. Raised top; 122. Sealing surface; 1A. Cavity;

[0026] 2 storage boxes; 21 openings; 2A storage space;

[0027] 3 Sealing assembly; 31 Hollow body; 32 Lip structure; 33 Snap-fit ​​part. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the waterproof structure of a vehicle storage box in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly of the waterproof structure of the vehicle's storage compartment. Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view of AA; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0029] This application provides a vehicle, including a vehicle body, which primarily provides a mounting base for the vehicle's components. This application uses a new energy vehicle as an example to illustrate the technical solution and its effects. New energy vehicles include pure electric vehicles, range-extended electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles. Of course, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solution provided in this application is not limited to the aforementioned types of new energy vehicles; it can also be applied to other types of vehicles, such as vehicles with internal combustion engines.

[0030] In this embodiment, the vehicle also includes a waterproof storage compartment structure, comprising a storage compartment 2, a sealing component 3, and a hood 1. In this embodiment, the position of the vehicle's front end is defined as "front," and correspondingly, the position of the vehicle's rear end is defined as "rear." Typically, when the storage compartment 2 is located at the front of the vehicle, it is usually referred to as the front storage compartment. Correspondingly, the hood 1 is the front hood. The front storage compartment is located inside the front engine compartment below the hood 1. Of course, the storage compartment 2 in this embodiment can also be installed at the rear of the vehicle or in other locations. This application uses the storage compartment 2 as a front storage compartment as an example to introduce the technical solution and its effects.

[0031] Storage box 2 can be a separate box structure, which is manufactured and installed inside the front engine compartment after being processed separately. Alternatively, storage box 2 can be an integral structure with the front engine compartment, directly molded inside the front engine compartment. In this case, storage box 2 does not need to be installed, simplifying the vehicle assembly process and meeting the vehicle's lightweight design requirements.

[0032] In this embodiment, the hood 1 can be a single-layer structure or a composite structure. This embodiment shows that the hood 1 includes two panels: an inner panel 12 and an outer panel 11. Besides being lightweight and rigid, the outer panel 11 typically has a certain design to enhance the vehicle's aesthetics. The inner panel 12 is installed on the side of the outer panel 11 facing the storage compartment 2, primarily to increase the overall strength of the hood 1. A cavity 1A can be formed in certain areas by the inner panel 12 and the outer panel 11, further enhancing the overall strength of the hood 1. The inner panel 12 and the outer panel 11 can be metal parts or, of course, high-strength plastic parts.

[0033] A locking device can be installed at the front end of the hood 1, and a vehicle body mounting structure can be installed at the rear end of the hood 1. The hood 1 is rotatably connected to the vehicle body via the vehicle body mounting structure to open or close the front engine compartment. The locking device can be locked or unlocked with the front end of the vehicle body to facilitate the hood 1's rotation relative to the vehicle body around the vehicle body mounting structure. The maximum angle at which the hood 1 can rotate relative to the vehicle body can be determined based on the specific vehicle. To prevent the hood 1 from rotating smoothly, the side of the hood 1 near the front window is typically a recess with an opening 21 facing the window, thus avoiding obstruction to the front window. The shape of the hood 1 will not be discussed in detail here; please refer to current technology.

[0034] In this embodiment, the storage box 2 has an opening 21. When the cover 1 is in the closed state of the storage box 2, the sealing component 3 is disposed between the cover 1 and the storage box 2 to close the opening 21. The sealing component 3 has a ring structure, which can be a complete sealing ring. Of course, it is also possible that the sealing component 3 can be formed by splicing multiple segments to form an integral ring. The sealing component 3 can be installed at the opening 21 of the storage box 2, or it can be installed on the cover 1. The accompanying drawings of this application show a specific example of the sealing component 3 being installed on the storage box 2. The sealing component 3 can be installed at the opening 21 of the storage box 2 by snap-fit, interference fit, or adhesive. A specific embodiment of the snap-fit ​​between the sealing component 3 and the storage box 2 will be described in detail below.

[0035] In this embodiment, a water-blocking structure 121 is also provided on the cover 1, and the water-blocking structure 121 is located between the sealing assembly 3 and the side of the cover 1. Specifically, the water-blocking structure 121 is located on the side of the sealing assembly 3 away from the opening 21 of the storage box 2.

[0036] When the cover 1 is in the closed storage box 2 state, the water-blocking structure 121 between the sealing component 3 and the side of the cover 1 can block the water flow entering from the side of the cover 1, preventing the water flow from directly washing the sealing component 3, effectively alleviating the phenomenon of water accumulation around the sealing component 3, and thus preventing the water around the sealing component 3 from entering the storage box 2 when the cover 1 is opened, improving the user experience.

[0037] In this embodiment, the sealing component 3 of the vehicle storage compartment waterproof structure is installed at the opening 21 of the storage compartment 2. The hood 1 has a sealing surface 122 that abuts against the sealing component 3, and a water-blocking structure 121 is disposed in the area between the sealing surface 122 and the side of the hood 1. In this embodiment, the sealing component 3 is installed on the storage compartment 2, which is convenient to install and has good sealing performance.

[0038] In this embodiment, a water-blocking structure 121 is provided on at least a portion of the circumference of the sealing surface 122. In one example, the water-blocking structure 121 of the vehicle storage compartment waterproof structure can be arranged around the entire circumference of the sealing surface 122. In this embodiment, the water-blocking structure 121 can surround the sealing surface 122 360°, that is, the sealing surface 122 is located inside the annular ring formed by the water-blocking structure 121. In this way, the water-blocking structure 121 can block water from entering the inside of the hood 1 from different directions, minimizing the occurrence of water accumulation around the sealing assembly 3.

[0039] Of course, once the hood 1 is installed on the vehicle body, the closer it is to the front windshield, the higher the hood 1 becomes. Water entering from the higher position of the hood 1 will more easily flow to the sealing assembly 3. Therefore, in some embodiments, a water-blocking structure 121 can also be provided around a portion of the circumferential section of the sealing surface 122. This helps to reduce the overall weight of the hood 1 and is beneficial for lightweight vehicle design.

[0040] In one specific embodiment, the side portion of the hood 1 includes a first side portion 101, a second side portion 102, a third side portion 103, and a fourth side portion 104. The first side portion 101 and the fourth side portion 104 are opposite to each other and both extend along the vehicle width direction x. The second side portion 102 and the third side portion 103 are opposite to each other and are located between the first side portion 101 and the fourth side portion 104. Both the second side portion 102 and the third side portion 103 extend along the vehicle length direction y. The first side portion 101 is adjacent to the vehicle's front window. The fourth side portion 104 is located near the front of the vehicle and may be equipped with the aforementioned locking member. A vehicle body mounting structure is provided at the connection position of the first side portion 101 and the second side portion 102, and a vehicle body mounting structure is also provided at the connection position of the first side portion 101 and the third side portion 103.

[0041] In this embodiment, a water-blocking structure 121 is provided at least between the first side portion 101 and the sealing surface 122, and the water-blocking structure 121 located between the first side portion 101 and the sealing surface 122 extends along the vehicle width direction x. In this embodiment, the water-blocking structure 121 is only provided at a relatively high position on the hood 1, which can basically meet the requirement of avoiding water accumulation around the sealing assembly 3. The water-blocking structure 121 has a simple structure and is lightweight.

[0042] The water-blocking structure 121 can be a component independent of the cover 1. The water-blocking structure 121 is fixed to the cover 1 by means of bonding, welding, bolts, or screws. Of course, the water-blocking structure 121 can also be an integral structure of the existing structural parts of the cover 1. The following is a specific embodiment of the water-blocking structure 121.

[0043] In this embodiment, the hood 1 protrudes towards the storage compartment 2 to form a raised structure. The water-blocking structure 121 includes the raised structure. When the hood 1 is in the closed storage compartment 2 state, the sealing surface 122 is higher than the convex top 1211 of the raised structure. Specifically, the inner plate 12 of the hood 1 can protrude towards the storage compartment 2 to form a raised structure. The raised structure can be formed by stamping or other methods. The raised structure is directly formed on the hood 1, eliminating the need for installation, reducing the number of vehicle parts, and improving assembly efficiency. Because the sealing surface 122 is higher than the convex top 1211 of the raised structure, when water enters from the side and flows to the convex top 1211, it will flow downward along the direction of the convex top 1211 and will basically not flow past the convex top 1211 to the sealing assembly 3.

[0044] In one specific embodiment, the distance H between the raised top 1211 and the sealing surface 122 ranges from 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm, for example, 1.0 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm, 1.6 mm, 1.8 mm, or 2.0 mm. Naturally, the higher the height of the raised top 1211, the better the water-blocking effect, but the more complex the manufacturing process. Therefore, when H is within the above-mentioned range, it basically meets the usage requirements. The width L of the raised structure along the plane of the sealing surface 122 ranges from 4 mm to 7 mm, for example, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, or 7 mm. Theoretically, the smaller the value of L and the larger the value of H, the better the raised structure prevents water from flowing towards the sealing assembly 3.

[0045] In this embodiment, the sealing component 3 of the vehicle storage compartment waterproof structure includes a hollow body 31 and a lip structure 32 connected to the outer surface of the hollow body 31. When the hood 1 is in the closed storage compartment 2 state, part of the outer surface of the hollow body 31 and the lip structure 32 abut against the sealing surface 122. This application specifies that the length S of the lip structure 32 extending out of the hollow body 31 is approximately 1mm to 2mm, for example, 1mm, 1.2mm, 1.3mm, 1.4mm, 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 1.8mm, or 2mm. Theoretically, the longer the lip structure 32 is, the better the sealing effect, but the weight of the sealing component 3 is also relatively high. The length of the lip structure 32 can be reasonably set according to the specific product, as long as it can meet the sealing requirements.

[0046] In this embodiment, the sealing component 3 further includes a snap-fit ​​portion 33, which snaps onto the opening 21 of the storage box 2. The snap-fit ​​portion 33 includes an annular groove 331, the interior of which has an elastic seal 332. The upper end of the storage box 2 is inserted into the groove 331 and elastically abuts against the elastic seal 332, thus ensuring reliable snap-fit.

[0047] As described above, this application also provides a vehicle, including a vehicle body and a waterproof structure for the vehicle storage box as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0048] When the hood 1 is the front hood, one end of the hood 1 can be hinged to the vehicle body, and the storage box 2 is located inside the front engine compartment of the vehicle body.

[0049] The vehicle in this embodiment has the aforementioned waterproof structure for the vehicle storage box, and therefore the vehicle also has the aforementioned technical effects of the waterproof structure for the vehicle storage box.

[0050] For other aspects of the vehicle's structure, please refer to current technology; this application will not elaborate further.

[0051] In the description of embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0052] In the embodiments of this application, "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0053] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this application without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A waterproof structure for a vehicle storage box, characterized in that, It includes a storage box (2), a sealing assembly (3) and a cover (1), wherein the sealing assembly (3) is located between the cover (1) and the storage box (2); the cover (1) is also provided with a water-blocking structure (121), wherein the water-blocking structure (121) is located between the sealing assembly (3) and the side of the cover (1).

2. The waterproof structure for a vehicle storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing assembly (3) is installed at the opening of the storage box (2); the cover (1) has a sealing surface (122) that abuts against the sealing assembly (3), and the water-blocking structure (121) is disposed in the area between the sealing surface (122) and the side of the cover (1).

3. The waterproof structure for a vehicle storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water-blocking structure (121) is arranged around the entire circumference of the sealing surface (122), or the water-blocking structure (121) is arranged around a circumferential section of the sealing surface (122).

4. The waterproof structure for a vehicle storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hood (1) includes a first side portion (101) adjacent to the front window of the vehicle, the first side portion (101) extending in the vehicle width direction, and the water-blocking structure (121) is provided between at least the first side portion (101) and the sealing surface (122).

5. The waterproof structure for a vehicle storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover (1) protrudes to the side facing the storage box (2) to form a raised structure. The water-blocking structure (121) includes the raised structure. When the cover (1) is in the state of covering the storage box (2), the sealing surface (122) is higher than the top of the raised structure (1211).

6. The waterproof structure for a vehicle storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that, The distance between the convex top (1211) and the sealing surface (122) ranges from 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm. Alternatively / and, the width of the protrusion structure along the plane of the sealing surface (122) ranges from 4 mm to 7 mm.

7. The waterproof structure for a vehicle storage compartment according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The sealing assembly (3) includes a hollow body (31) and a lip structure (32) connected to the outer surface of the hollow body (31). When the cover (1) is in the state of closing the storage box (2), part of the outer surface of the hollow body (31) and the lip structure (32) are in contact with the sealing surface (122).

8. The waterproof structure for a vehicle storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sealing assembly (3) further includes a snap-fit ​​part (33), which snaps onto the opening of the storage box (2).

9. The waterproof structure for a vehicle storage compartment according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The cover (1) includes an outer plate (11) and an inner plate (12) connected to each other. The sealing assembly (3) is disposed between the inner plate (12) and the storage box (2). The water-blocking structure (121) is disposed on the inner plate (12).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle body and the waterproof structure of the vehicle storage box as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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