Automobile engine compartment side trim panel
By incorporating various reinforcing protrusions and honeycomb rib structures on the engine compartment side panels, the issues of insufficient strength and rigidity after weight reduction were resolved, resulting in better mechanical performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING CHANGMING PLASTIC PARTS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of engine compartment trim panels, specifically the side trim panel of an automobile engine compartment. Background Technology
[0002] The engine compartment side panel is installed inside the vehicle's engine compartment to cover and shield the internal components, increasing the aesthetics of the engine compartment and providing some dust protection. When the engine generates noise, the side panel can also reflect some of the noise, reducing its impact on the passenger compartment. To meet the requirements of weight reduction, the engine compartment side panel is usually made of engineering plastics. Inside the engine compartment, it needs to withstand external forces such as vibrations generated by the engine and bumps. Since it is located on the outside of the engine, it can provide some protection for the engine in the event of a collision. Therefore, even after weight reduction, it still needs to maintain good strength and rigidity to prevent deformation and breakage under vibration and impact. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a side trim panel for an automobile engine compartment that is lightweight while having better structural strength and rigidity, making it less prone to deformation and breakage under stress.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: A side trim panel for an automobile engine compartment includes a trim panel body. A first edge protrusion is provided on the periphery of one end face of the trim panel body. A second edge protrusion is provided on one side of the first edge protrusion. Two partition protrusions connected to the inner walls of both ends of the first edge protrusion are symmetrically arranged inside the first edge protrusion. The partition protrusions divide the end face of the trim panel body inside the first edge protrusion into a rectangular first region, a second region, and a third region. An inclined first reinforcing protrusion assembly and a second reinforcing protrusion assembly are provided inside the first, second, and third regions. The first and second reinforcing protrusions are arranged in an alternating pattern to form multiple triangular stable structures within the first, second, and third regions. A diverging reinforcing protrusion is provided inside the second edge protrusion, which divides the end face of the main body of the decorative panel inside the second edge protrusion into multiple triangular stable structures. Honeycomb reinforcing ribs connected to the first edge protrusion, the second edge protrusion, the first reinforcing protrusion, the second reinforcing protrusion, and the diverging reinforcing protrusion are provided on the main body of the decorative panel inside the first and second edge protrusions.
[0005] Furthermore, the first reinforcing protrusion assembly includes a first oblique reinforcing protrusion disposed in a first region, a second oblique reinforcing protrusion disposed in a second region, and a third oblique reinforcing protrusion disposed in a third region. The two ends of the first oblique reinforcing protrusion, the second oblique reinforcing protrusion, and the third oblique reinforcing protrusion are respectively connected to two obliquely opposite corners in the first region, the second region, and the third region. The first oblique reinforcing protrusion, the second oblique reinforcing protrusion, and the third oblique reinforcing protrusion are parallel to each other.
[0006] Furthermore, the second reinforcing protrusion assembly includes a fourth and a fifth oblique reinforcing protrusion disposed in the first region, and a sixth and a seventh oblique reinforcing protrusion disposed in the third region. One end of the fourth and fifth oblique reinforcing protrusions is connected to two corners in the first region away from the first oblique reinforcing protrusion, and the other end is connected to the first oblique reinforcing protrusion. The ends of the fourth and fifth oblique reinforcing protrusions connected to the first oblique reinforcing protrusion are arranged at intervals.
[0007] Furthermore, one end of the sixth and seventh oblique reinforcing protrusions is connected to two corners in the third region that are away from the third oblique reinforcing protrusion, and the other end is connected to the third oblique reinforcing protrusion. The ends of the sixth and seventh oblique reinforcing protrusions connected to the third oblique reinforcing protrusion are arranged at intervals.
[0008] Furthermore, the diverging reinforcing protrusion assembly includes an eighth oblique reinforcing protrusion and a ninth oblique reinforcing protrusion disposed on the inner side of the second edge protrusion. One end of the eighth oblique reinforcing protrusion and the ninth oblique reinforcing protrusion are connected to a corner of the second edge protrusion, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the second edge protrusion at its opposite end. An obtuse angle is formed between the eighth oblique reinforcing protrusion and the ninth oblique reinforcing protrusion.
[0009] Furthermore, the honeycomb reinforcing rib forms a hexagonal area to be reinforced inside, and a transverse reinforcing rib is arranged in the middle of the area to be reinforced. The transverse reinforcing rib forms two symmetrically arranged isosceles trapezoidal structures inside the area to be reinforced. Reinforcing rib groups are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the transverse reinforcing rib. The reinforcing rib groups are composed of a first reinforcing rib and a second reinforcing rib arranged obliquely and symmetrically. One end of the first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib are respectively connected to the two ends of the short base of the honeycomb reinforcing rib, and the other end intersects at the center of the long base of the honeycomb reinforcing rib.
[0010] Furthermore, a mounting portion extends horizontally outward from the top of the other end face of the main body of the decorative panel. A first card seat is symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the mounting portion, and a second card seat is arranged at the bottom of the main body of the decorative panel. Both the first card seat and the second card seat have card holes, and the first card seat and the second card seat are provided with buckles that match the card holes.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] This utility model, through the coordinated arrangement of a first edge protrusion, a second edge protrusion, a partition protrusion, a first reinforcing protrusion assembly, a second reinforcing protrusion assembly, a diverging reinforcing protrusion assembly, and honeycomb reinforcing ribs, effectively increases the wall thickness within the same projected area, thereby increasing its structural strength and rigidity. Furthermore, when subjected to force, the force can be dispersed to various points for resistance, making it less prone to deformation, breakage, and other phenomena. This allows it to achieve better structural strength and rigidity while using lightweight plastic. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a honeycomb reinforcing rib structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the present invention.
[0017] The components include: 1. Decorative panel body; 101. First edge protrusion; 102. Second edge protrusion; 201. First area; 202. Second area; 203. Third area; 3. Honeycomb reinforcing rib; 301. Area to be reinforced; 302. Transverse reinforcing rib; 303. First reinforcing rib; 304. Second reinforcing rib; 401. First oblique reinforcing protrusion; 402. Second oblique reinforcing protrusion; 403. Third oblique reinforcing protrusion; 501. Fourth oblique reinforcing protrusion; 502. Fifth oblique reinforcing protrusion; 503. Sixth oblique reinforcing protrusion; 504. Seventh oblique reinforcing protrusion; 601. Eighth oblique reinforcing protrusion; 602. Ninth oblique reinforcing protrusion; 7. Mounting part; 8. First card holder; 9. Second card holder; 10. Card hole; 11. Buckle. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] Example 1
[0020] Reference Figure 1-3As shown, the side trim panel of the car engine compartment includes a trim panel body 1. A first edge protrusion 101 is provided on the periphery of one end face of the trim panel body 1, and a second edge protrusion 102 is provided on one side of the first edge protrusion 101. The first edge protrusion 101 and the second edge protrusion 102 increase the wall thickness at the periphery of the trim panel body 1, thereby increasing its structural strength and rigidity. Two partition protrusions 103 are symmetrically arranged inside the first edge protrusion 101 and connected to the inner walls of both ends of the first edge protrusion 101. The partition protrusions 103 are located at the closest interval between the two ends of the first edge protrusion 101. The overall area of the trim panel body 1 in this area is relatively small. The partition protrusions 103 further increase the structural strength and rigidity of this area. The partition protrusions 103 divide the end face of the trim panel body 1 inside the first edge protrusion 101 into a rectangular structure: a first region 201, a second region 202, and a third region 203. The first and second reinforcing protrusions are arranged at an angle within the first, second, and third regions 201, 202, and 203 respectively. The first and second reinforcing protrusions are arranged alternately to form multiple triangular stable structures within the first, second, and third regions 201, 202, and 203. The first and second reinforcing protrusions increase the wall thickness of the main body 1 of the decorative panel in the first, second, and third regions 201, thereby increasing its structural strength and rigidity. The first and second reinforcing protrusions are connected to the first edge protrusion 101 and the partition protrusion 103, forming a triangular stable structure between them. When subjected to force, the structure is more stable, and the force can be distributed to multiple points of resistance through the transmission of the first and second reinforcing protrusions, preventing large stress in one place from causing deformation and breakage.
[0021] The second edge protrusion 102 is internally provided with a diverging reinforcing protrusion assembly. This assembly divides the end face of the main body 1 of the decorative panel inside the second edge protrusion into multiple stable triangular structures. The diverging reinforcing protrusion assembly increases the wall thickness of the main body 1 of the decorative panel inside the second edge protrusion, thereby increasing its structural strength and rigidity. The main body 1 of the decorative panel inside the first edge protrusion 101 and the second edge protrusion 102 is provided with components that interact with the first edge protrusion 101, the second edge protrusion 102, the first reinforcing protrusion assembly, and the second reinforcing protrusion assembly. The honeycomb reinforcing rib 3 is connected to the component and the divergent reinforcing protrusion component. The honeycomb reinforcing rib 3 cooperates with the first edge protrusion 101, the second edge protrusion 102, the first reinforcing protrusion component, the second reinforcing protrusion component, the divergent reinforcing protrusion component, and the partition protrusion 103 to uniformly cover the end face of the main body 1 of the decorative panel component, effectively improving its structural strength and rigidity at all points. The external force can be evenly distributed to all points for resistance, making it less prone to deformation, breakage, etc., so that it has better structural strength and rigidity while using lightweight plastic.
[0022] Preferably, the first reinforcing protrusion assembly includes a first oblique reinforcing protrusion 401 disposed in the first region 201, a second oblique reinforcing protrusion 402 disposed in the second region 202, and a third oblique reinforcing protrusion 403 disposed in the third region 203. The two ends of the first oblique reinforcing protrusion 401, the second oblique reinforcing protrusion 402, and the third oblique reinforcing protrusion 403 are respectively connected to two obliquely opposite corners within the first region 201, the second region 202, and the third region 203. The first oblique reinforcing protrusion 402 and the third oblique reinforcing protrusion 403 are parallel to each other. The second reinforcing protrusion assembly includes a fourth oblique reinforcing protrusion 501 and a fifth oblique reinforcing protrusion 502 disposed in the first region 201, and a sixth oblique reinforcing protrusion 503 and a seventh oblique reinforcing protrusion 504 disposed in the third region 203. One end of the fourth oblique reinforcing protrusion 501 and the fifth oblique reinforcing protrusion 502 are respectively connected to two corners in the first region 201 away from the first oblique reinforcing protrusion 401, and the other end is connected to the first oblique reinforcing protrusion 401. The first oblique reinforcing protrusion 401 and the second oblique reinforcing protrusion 502 are arranged at intervals at one end connected to the first oblique reinforcing protrusion 401. The sixth oblique reinforcing protrusion 503 and the seventh oblique reinforcing protrusion 504 are respectively connected at one end to two corners in the third region 203 away from the third oblique reinforcing protrusion 403, and the other end is connected to the third oblique reinforcing protrusion 403. The ends of the sixth oblique reinforcing protrusion 503 and the seventh oblique reinforcing protrusion 504 connected to the third oblique reinforcing protrusion 403 are arranged at intervals. The first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh oblique reinforcing protrusions, together with the first edge protrusion 101 and the partition protrusion 103, form multiple triangular stable structures on the main body 1 of the decorative panel. When subjected to external forces, the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh oblique reinforcing protrusions, the first edge protrusion 101, and the partition protrusion 103 are not prone to deformation and breakage.
[0023] Preferably, the divergent reinforcing protrusion assembly includes an eighth oblique reinforcing protrusion 601 and a ninth oblique reinforcing protrusion 602 disposed inside the second edge protrusion 102. One end of the eighth oblique reinforcing protrusion 601 and the ninth oblique reinforcing protrusion 602 is connected to a corner of the second edge protrusion 102, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the second edge protrusion 102 at its opposite end. An obtuse angle is formed between the eight oblique reinforcing protrusions 601 and the ninth oblique reinforcing protrusion 602. The eighth oblique reinforcing protrusion 601 and the ninth oblique reinforcing protrusion 602 cooperate with the second edge protrusion 102 to form three triangular stable structures on the main body 1 of the decorative panel inside the second edge protrusion 102, making the structure of the eighth oblique reinforcing protrusion 601, the ninth oblique reinforcing protrusion 602, and the second edge protrusion 102 more stable and less prone to deformation and damage when subjected to external forces.
[0024] Preferably, the top of the other end face of the trim panel body 1 extends horizontally outward to form a mounting portion 7. The bottom end of the mounting portion 7 is symmetrically provided with a first mounting seat 8, and the bottom end of the trim panel body 1 is provided with a second mounting seat 9. Both the first mounting seat 8 and the second mounting seat 9 are provided with mounting holes 10. Both the first mounting seat 8 and the second mounting seat 9 are provided with buckles 11 that match the mounting holes 10. One end of the mounting hole 10 is provided with an opening for the buckle 11 to enter the interior of the mounting hole 10. The opening size is smaller than the inner diameter of the mounting hole 10. The trim panel body 1 is connected to the vehicle engine compartment by the buckles 11.
[0025] Example 2
[0026] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the honeycomb reinforcing rib 3 forms a hexagonal structure to be reinforced area 301 inside the honeycomb reinforcing rib 3. A transverse reinforcing rib 302 is horizontally arranged in the middle of the area to be reinforced 301. The transverse reinforcing rib 302 forms two symmetrically arranged isosceles trapezoidal structures inside the area to be reinforced 301. Reinforcing rib groups are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the transverse reinforcing rib 302. The reinforcing rib groups are composed of a first reinforcing rib 303 and a second reinforcing rib 304 arranged obliquely and symmetrically. One end of the first reinforcing rib 303 and the second reinforcing rib 304 are respectively connected to the honeycomb reinforcing rib 3. The two ends of the short base are connected, and the other end intersects at the center of the long base of the honeycomb reinforcing rib 3. The transverse reinforcing rib 302, together with the first reinforcing rib 303 and the second reinforcing rib 304, further increases the wall thickness of the main body 1 of the decorative panel inside the honeycomb reinforcing rib 3, making the coverage of the main body 1 of the decorative panel more comprehensive, further improving its structural strength and rigidity. Moreover, when subjected to external force, the isosceles triangular structure formed by the first reinforcing rib 303 and the second reinforcing rib 304, in combination with the honeycomb structure, can evenly distribute the force and prevent a certain part from being subjected to a large force and causing damage.
[0027] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications or equivalent changes made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A side trim panel for an automobile engine compartment, comprising a main body of the trim panel (1), characterized in that: A first edge protrusion (101) is provided on the periphery of one end face of the main body (1) of the decorative panel. A second edge protrusion (102) is provided on one side of the first edge protrusion (101). Two partition protrusions (103) connected to the inner walls of both ends of the first edge protrusion (101) are symmetrically arranged inside the first edge protrusion (101). The partition protrusions (103) divide the end face of the main body (1) of the decorative panel (1) inside the first edge protrusion (101) into a rectangular structure of a first region (201), a second region (202), and a third region (203). An inclined first reinforcing protrusion assembly and a second reinforcing protrusion assembly are provided inside the first region (201), the second region (202), and the third region (203). The first reinforcing protrusion component and the second reinforcing protrusion component are arranged alternately to form multiple triangular stable structures inside the first region (201), the second region (202), and the third region (203). A divergent reinforcing protrusion component is provided inside the second edge protrusion (102). The divergent reinforcing protrusion component divides the end face of the decorative panel body (1) inside the second edge protrusion into multiple triangular stable structures. A honeycomb reinforcing rib (3) is provided on the decorative panel body (1) inside the first edge protrusion (101) and the second edge protrusion (102) and is connected to the first edge protrusion (101), the second edge protrusion (102), the first reinforcing protrusion component, the second reinforcing protrusion component, and the divergent reinforcing protrusion component.
2. The automotive engine compartment side trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first reinforcing protrusion assembly includes a first oblique reinforcing protrusion (401) disposed in a first region (201), a second oblique reinforcing protrusion (402) disposed in a second region (202), and a third oblique reinforcing protrusion (403) disposed in a third region (203). The two ends of the first oblique reinforcing protrusion (401), the second oblique reinforcing protrusion (402), and the third oblique reinforcing protrusion (403) are respectively connected to two obliquely opposite corners in the first region (201), the second region (202), and the third region (203). The first oblique reinforcing protrusion (401), the second oblique reinforcing protrusion (402), and the third oblique reinforcing protrusion (403) are parallel to each other.
3. The automotive engine compartment side trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second reinforcing protrusion assembly includes a fourth oblique reinforcing protrusion (501) and a fifth oblique reinforcing protrusion (502) disposed in the first region (201), and a sixth oblique reinforcing protrusion (503) and a seventh oblique reinforcing protrusion (504) disposed in the third region (203). One end of the fourth oblique reinforcing protrusion (501) and the fifth oblique reinforcing protrusion (502) are respectively connected to two corners in the first region (201) away from the first oblique reinforcing protrusion (401), and the other end is connected to the first oblique reinforcing protrusion (401). The ends of the fourth oblique reinforcing protrusion (501) and the fifth oblique reinforcing protrusion (502) connected to the first oblique reinforcing protrusion (401) are arranged at intervals.
4. The automotive engine compartment side trim panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the sixth oblique reinforcing protrusion (503) and the seventh oblique reinforcing protrusion (504) are respectively connected to two corners in the third region (203) away from the third oblique reinforcing protrusion (403), and the other end is connected to the third oblique reinforcing protrusion (403). The ends of the sixth oblique reinforcing protrusion (503) and the seventh oblique reinforcing protrusion (504) connected to the third oblique reinforcing protrusion (403) are arranged at intervals.
5. The automotive engine compartment side trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diverging reinforcement protrusion assembly includes an eighth oblique reinforcement protrusion (601) and a ninth oblique reinforcement protrusion (602) disposed inside the second edge protrusion (102). One end of the eighth oblique reinforcement protrusion (601) and the ninth oblique reinforcement protrusion (602) is connected to a corner of the second edge protrusion (102), and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the second edge protrusion (102) at its opposite end. An obtuse angle is formed between the eight oblique reinforcement protrusions (601) and the ninth oblique reinforcement protrusion (602).
6. The automotive engine compartment side trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The honeycomb reinforcing rib (3) forms a hexagonal area (301) to be reinforced. A transverse reinforcing rib (302) is arranged in the middle of the area to be reinforced (301). The transverse reinforcing rib (302) forms two symmetrically arranged isosceles trapezoidal structures inside the area to be reinforced (301). A reinforcing rib group is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the transverse reinforcing rib (302). The reinforcing rib group is composed of a first reinforcing rib (303) and a second reinforcing rib (304) arranged in an inclined and symmetrical manner. One end of the first reinforcing rib (303) and the second reinforcing rib (304) are respectively connected to the two ends of the short base of the honeycomb reinforcing rib (3), and the other end intersects at the center of the long base of the honeycomb reinforcing rib (3).
7. The automotive engine compartment side trim panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the other end face of the main body (1) of the decorative panel has a mounting part (7) extending outward horizontally. The bottom end of the mounting part (7) is symmetrically provided with a first card seat (8) and the bottom end of the main body (1) of the decorative panel is provided with a second card seat (9). The first card seat (8) and the second card seat (9) are both provided with card holes (10) and buckles (11) that match the card holes (10) are provided on the first card seat (8) and the second card seat (9).