Water tank guard structure and vehicle

By introducing a laterally pull-out step assembly into the water tank guard plate structure, the problem of easy damage to rigid pedals was solved, achieving high reliability and stability under complex road conditions.

CN224409136UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26DONGFENG XINJIANG AUTOMOBILE

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
DONGFENG XINJIANG AUTOMOBILE
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the rigid pedals of the water tank guard plate structure are prone to collision with obstacles under harsh road conditions, resulting in a high risk of damage.

Method used

Design a water tank protective panel structure, including a water tank protective structure assembly and a horizontally pull-out step assembly. The step assembly consists of a guide tube and a step tube, which assists in climbing when unfolded and reduces the size when stored to reduce the risk of collision.

Benefits of technology

The design of the pull-out step assembly reduces the risk of collision between the water tank guard structure and obstacles, improves reliability and stability, and adapts to the needs of use in complex road conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of water tank guard board structure and vehicle, it is related to vehicle parts technical field, the water tank guard board structure includes water tank protection structure and step subassembly, the water tank protection structure is located in vehicle front lower side, the step subassembly is located below the water tank protection structure and can be pulled out along the vehicle transverse development.The utility model embodiment, when needing to climb work, step subassembly is pulled out along the vehicle transverse, step subassembly is unfolded, when completing climbing work, step subassembly is stored below water tank protection structure, reduce overall size, reduce the risk that water tank guard board structure and obstacle collide, improve the reliability of water tank guard board structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, and in particular to a water tank guard plate structure and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Commercial vehicles are essential transportation tools used for transporting goods or performing special operations. Engineering vehicles and off-road vehicles, in particular, frequently encounter complex road conditions such as mountains, depressions, jungles, and gravel roads. Under these conditions, vehicles not only experience severe bumps and jolting but also need to avoid obstacles such as protruding rocks, fallen trees, and deep potholes. The vehicle body is subjected to strong impacts over time, which can easily lead to structural damage such as frame deformation and component breakage. To improve off-road capability, these vehicles typically employ a high ground clearance chassis design, generally raising the chassis and installing steps to assist in climbing.

[0003] Existing technologies mostly use external rigid pedals to assist in climbing, but rigid pedals are prone to collisions with obstacles in bad road conditions, which not only makes them vulnerable to damage but may also cause damage to the vehicle's chassis structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a water tank guard plate structure and a vehicle to solve the technical problem in the related art that the water tank guard plate structure is prone to collision with obstacles and has a high risk of damage when using rigid pedals to assist in climbing.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a water tank protective plate structure, the water tank protective plate structure comprising:

[0006] A water tank protective structure assembly is located on the lower front side of the vehicle;

[0007] A step assembly is located below the water tank protective structure assembly and can be pulled out laterally along the vehicle.

[0008] In some embodiments, the step assembly includes:

[0009] Two guide tubes are arranged parallel to each other below the water tank protective structure assembly and extend laterally along the vehicle.

[0010] The step tube has two ends that are slidably disposed within the two guide tubes.

[0011] In some embodiments, the step tube is a U-shaped hollow pipe structure.

[0012] In some embodiments, the step assembly further includes:

[0013] Two limiting members are provided, each of which is radially inserted into the limiting groove of the corresponding guide tube and the step tube, and the limiting groove is a long strip structure.

[0014] In some embodiments, it also includes:

[0015] Two fasteners are provided, each of which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the corresponding guide tube. The top of each fastener is connected to the water tank protection structure assembly. A first limiting through hole is symmetrically opened in the radial direction on the tube wall of each fastener.

[0016] Two locking members are provided, each of which is detachably provided on one side of a corresponding fixing member. When the step assembly is retracted laterally along the vehicle, the corresponding tube walls of the two guide tubes and the step tube are provided with second limiting through holes corresponding to the first limiting through holes. Each locking member can be inserted and removed through the corresponding first limiting through hole and second limiting through hole.

[0017] In some embodiments, the system further includes a handle located at the bottom of the step tube.

[0018] In some embodiments, the water tank protective structure assembly includes:

[0019] A protective enclosure is provided around the outside of the water tank, and the step assembly is connected to the bottom of the protective enclosure.

[0020] In some embodiments, the step assembly is welded to the bottom of the protective housing.

[0021] In some embodiments, both the protective box and the step assembly are made of steel.

[0022] Secondly, this utility model embodiment also provides a vehicle, which includes the aforementioned water tank guard plate structure.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this utility model include:

[0024] This utility model provides a water tank guard plate structure and a vehicle. The water tank guard plate structure includes a water tank protective structure assembly and a step assembly. The water tank protective structure assembly is located on the lower front side of the vehicle, and the step assembly is located below the water tank protective structure assembly and can be pulled out laterally along the vehicle. In this utility model embodiment, when working at height is required, the step assembly is pulled out laterally along the vehicle to unfold it. After completing the work at height, the step assembly is stored under the water tank protective structure assembly, reducing the overall size, lowering the risk of collision between the water tank guard plate structure and obstacles, and improving the reliability of the water tank guard plate structure. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a water tank guard plate structure provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 A side view of a water tank guard plate structure in its stored state, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a guide tube provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 1. Water tank protective structure assembly; 11. Protective box; 111. Mounting hole; 112. Heat dissipation hole;

[0031] 2. Step assembly; 21. Guide tube; 211. Second limiting through hole; 22. Step tube; 221. Limiting groove; 23. Limiting component; 24. Fixing component; 241. First limiting through hole; 25. Locking component;

[0032] 3. Vehicles;

[0033] 4. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0035] This utility model provides a water tank guard plate structure and a vehicle, which can solve the technical problem in the related art that the water tank guard plate structure is prone to collision with obstacles and has a high risk of damage when using rigid pedals to assist in climbing.

[0036] See Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the figure, this utility model provides a water tank protection panel structure, which includes a water tank protection structure assembly 1 and a step assembly 2. The water tank protection structure assembly 1 is located on the lower front side of a vehicle 3, and the water tank is located inside the protective box 11. The step assembly 2 is located below the water tank protection structure assembly 1 and can be pulled out laterally along the vehicle 3. In this utility model embodiment, when it is necessary to perform work at height, the step assembly 2 is pulled out laterally along the vehicle to unfold it. After the work at height is completed, the step assembly 2 is stored under the water tank protection structure assembly 1, reducing the overall size, lowering the risk of collision between the water tank protection panel structure and obstacles, and improving the reliability of the water tank protection panel structure.

[0037] This utility model embodiment provides a water tank guard plate structure, which includes a water tank protective structure assembly and a step assembly. The water tank protective structure assembly is located on the lower front side of the vehicle, and the step assembly is located below the water tank protective structure assembly and can be pulled out laterally along the vehicle. In this utility model embodiment, when working at height is required, the step assembly is pulled out laterally along the vehicle to unfold it. After completing the work, the step assembly is stored under the water tank protective structure assembly, reducing the overall size, lowering the risk of collision between the water tank guard plate structure and obstacles, and improving the reliability of the water tank guard plate structure.

[0038] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the step assembly 2 includes two guide tubes 21 and a step tube 22. The two guide tubes 21 are arranged parallel to each other below the water tank protection structure assembly 1 and extend laterally along the vehicle 3. The two ends of the step tube 22 are slidably disposed within the two guide tubes 21. In this embodiment of the invention, the step tube 22, consisting of two guide tubes 21 and a step tube 22, slides outward relative to the two guide tubes 21 to the working position and then stops sliding, facilitating climbing operations. After the climbing operation is completed, the step tube 22 is slid into the retracted state, with both ends of the step tube 22 overlapping with the guide tubes 21. The step assembly formed by the combination of guide tubes and step tubes achieves rapid pulling, is easy to unfold and retract, occupies less space, reduces the possibility of collision with obstacles, and has high reliability.

[0039] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 As shown, the step tube 22 has a U-shaped hollow pipe structure. In this embodiment of the invention, the step tube 22 with the U-shaped hollow pipe structure has high bending stiffness, which can effectively reduce deformation, and reduces weight while ensuring strength, thus achieving lightweighting.

[0040] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the step assembly 2 also includes two limiting members 23. Each limiting member 23 radially inserts into the limiting groove 221 of the corresponding guide tube 21 and step tube 22. The limiting groove 221 is an elongated structure. In this embodiment of the invention, the length of the elongated limiting groove 221 is within a preset range. The limiting groove 221 is used to limit the forward and backward movement distance of the step tube 22. The movement distance of the step tube 22 during unfolding and retraction is the length of the limiting groove 221. By limiting the forward and backward movement distance with limiting members, the forward and backward movement distance is prevented from exceeding the range, further ensuring the reliability of the step assembly.

[0041] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, it also includes two fixing members 24 and two locking members 25. Each fixing member 24 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the corresponding guide tube 21. The top of each fixing member 24 is connected to the water tank protection structure assembly 1. Each fixing member 24 has a first limiting through hole 241 symmetrically formed radially on its tube wall. Each locking member 25 is detachably disposed on one side of a corresponding fixing member 24. When the step assembly 2 is laterally retracted along the vehicle 3, the corresponding tube walls of the two guide tubes 21 and the step tube 22 are each provided with a second limiting through hole 211 corresponding to the first limiting through hole 241. Each locking member 25 can be inserted and removed through the corresponding first limiting through hole 241 and second limiting through hole 211. In this embodiment of the invention, inserting the locking member 25 fixes the relative position of the guide tube 21 and the step tube 22, improving the stability and reliability of the water tank protection plate structure.

[0042] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 As shown, the water tank guard plate structure also includes a handle 4, which is located at the bottom of the step tube 22. In this utility model, the handle 4 is located below the middle of the step tube 22. The handle 4 is used to perform a horizontal pulling action, which improves the convenience of unfolding and storing.

[0043] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1As shown, the water tank protective structure assembly 1 includes a protective box 11, which surrounds the outside of the water tank. The step assembly 2 is connected to the bottom of the protective box 11. In this embodiment, the protective box 11 is a hollow shell with an opening at the top, surrounding the outside of the water tank. Multiple mounting holes 111 are provided on both sides of the hollow shell for connection to the vehicle frame to ensure the stability of the protective box 11. The hollow shell also has multiple heat dissipation holes 112 arranged in a rectangular array. The protective box 11 surrounds the outside of the water tank, reducing the risk of damage from impacts such as gravel and shrubs while also ensuring heat dissipation performance and improving the reliability of the water tank protective plate structure.

[0044] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, the step assembly 2 is welded to the bottom of the protective box 11 to further ensure the reliability and stability of the water tank protective plate structure.

[0045] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, both the protective box 11 and the step assembly 2 are made of steel. Using steel to make the protective box 11 and the step assembly 2 can improve the strength and durability of the water tank protective plate structure, effectively resist impact, deformation and corrosion, and make the water tank protective plate structure have higher reliability under complex working conditions.

[0046] This utility model embodiment also provides a vehicle, which includes a water tank guard structure. The water tank guard structure includes a water tank protective structure assembly 1 and a step assembly 2. The water tank protective structure assembly 1 is located on the lower front side of the vehicle 3, and the step assembly 2 is located below the water tank protective structure assembly 1 and can be pulled out laterally along the vehicle 3. In this utility model embodiment, when it is necessary to perform work at height, the step assembly 2 is pulled out laterally along the vehicle to unfold it. After the work at height is completed, the step assembly 2 is stored under the water tank protective structure assembly 1, reducing the overall size, lowering the risk of the water tank guard structure colliding with obstacles, and improving the reliability of the vehicle.

[0047] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the step assembly 2 includes two guide tubes 21 and a step tube 22. The two guide tubes 21 are arranged parallel to each other below the water tank protection structure assembly 1 and extend laterally along the vehicle 3. The two ends of the step tube 22 are slidably disposed within the two guide tubes 21. In this embodiment of the invention, the step tube 22, consisting of two guide tubes 21 and a step tube 22, slides outward relative to the two guide tubes 21 to the working position and then stops sliding, facilitating climbing operations. After the climbing operation is completed, the step tube 22 is slid into the retracted state, with both ends of the step tube 22 overlapping with the guide tubes 21. The step assembly formed by the combination of guide tubes and step tubes achieves rapid pulling, is easy to unfold and retract, occupies less space, reduces the possibility of collision with obstacles, and has high reliability.

[0048] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 As shown, the step tube 22 has a U-shaped hollow pipe structure. In this embodiment of the invention, the step tube 22 with the U-shaped hollow pipe structure has high bending stiffness, which can effectively reduce deformation, and reduces weight while ensuring strength, thus achieving lightweighting.

[0049] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 As shown, the step assembly 2 also includes two limiting members 23. Each limiting member 23 radially inserts into the limiting groove 221 of the corresponding guide tube 21 and step tube 22. The limiting groove 221 is an elongated structure. In this embodiment of the invention, the length of the elongated limiting groove 221 is within a preset range. The limiting groove 221 is used to limit the forward and backward movement distance of the step tube 22. The movement distance of the step tube 22 during unfolding and retraction is the length of the limiting groove 221. By limiting the forward and backward movement distance with limiting members, the forward and backward movement distance is prevented from exceeding the range, further ensuring the reliability of the step assembly.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] It should be noted that in this invention, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0052] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water tank guard structure characterized by comprising: include: Water tank protective structure assembly (1), the water tank protective structure assembly (1) is located on the lower front side of the vehicle (3); Step assembly (2), which is located below the water tank protective structure assembly (1) and can be pulled out laterally along the vehicle (3).

2. The water tank protective plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step assembly (2) includes: Two guide tubes (21) are arranged in parallel below the water tank protective structure assembly (1) and extend laterally along the vehicle (3); Step tube (22), the two ends of which are slidably disposed in the two guide tubes (21).

3. The water tank protective plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The step tube (22) has a U-shaped hollow pipe structure.

4. The water tank protective plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step assembly (2) also includes: Two limiting members (23) are provided, each of which is radially inserted into the limiting groove (221) of the corresponding guide tube (21) and step tube (22), and the limiting groove (221) is a long strip structure.

5. A water tank protective plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: Two fasteners (24) are fitted around the outer periphery of the corresponding guide tube (21). The top of each fastener (24) is connected to the water tank protective structure assembly (1). A first limiting through hole (241) is symmetrically opened in the radial direction on the tube wall of each fastener (24). Two locking members (25) are provided, each of which is detachably disposed on one side of a corresponding fixing member (24). When the step assembly (2) is laterally retracted along the vehicle (3), the corresponding pipe walls of the two guide tubes (21) and the step tube (22) are provided with second limiting through holes (211) corresponding to the first limiting through hole (241). Each locking member (25) can be inserted and removed through the corresponding first limiting through hole (241) and second limiting through hole (211).

6. A water tank protective plate structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: Handle (4), the handle (4) is located at the bottom of the step tube (22).

7. The water tank protective plate structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank protective structure assembly (1) includes: The protective box (11) is surrounded outside the water tank, and the step assembly (2) is connected to the bottom of the protective box (11).

8. The water tank protective plate structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The step assembly (2) is welded to the bottom of the protective box (11).

9. A water tank protective plate structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both the protective box (11) and the step assembly (2) are made of steel.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes a water tank protective plate structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.