Front bumper grille

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology and includes a front bumper grille, comprising a grille plate, a flip hinge, and a locking mechanism. The grille plate is suitable for being installed in the middle of the front bumper of a car and has a plate-like structure. The flip hinge is located at the top of the grille plate, with one end connected to the front bumper and the other end connected to the top of the grille plate. The grille plate can be opened upward relative to the front bumper of the car via the flip hinge. The locking mechanism includes a latch and a bolt. The latch is located in the middle of the front bumper of the car, and the bolt is located in the center of the bottom of the grille plate, with the latch and bolt positions matching. When the grille plate is closed, the bolt automatically engages with the latch to fix the grille plate. This front bumper grille transforms an area originally used only for ventilation into a maintenance and operation space, improving the utilization rate of vehicle space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a front bumper grille. Background Technology

[0002] In daily car use, operations such as adding windshield washer fluid and checking coolant levels are maintenance tasks that car owners need to perform regularly. The front grille of a vehicle is located between the front bumper and the front crossbeam of the body, meaning that the front bumper grille occupies a large space in the front of the car. However, traditional designs only use it for functions such as ventilation, without considering providing convenient space for routine maintenance operations, resulting in a waste of space resources. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application proposes a front bumper grille that makes full use of the space occupied by the front bumper grille, transforming an area originally used only for ventilation into a maintenance and operation space, thereby improving the utilization rate of vehicle space and solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a front bumper grille, characterized in that it includes: a grille plate, a flip hinge, and a locking mechanism;

[0005] The grille is an arc-shaped plate structure with evenly distributed circular perforations. The grille can be opened upwards and is suitable for installation in the middle of the front bumper of a car.

[0006] The flip hinge is located at the top of the grille, with one end suitable for bolt connection to the front bumper and the other end fixedly connected to the top of the grille, causing the grille to flip upward;

[0007] The locking mechanism is located at the bottom center of the grating plate and includes a latch and a locking tongue. When the grating plate is closed, the locking tongue automatically engages with the latch to fix the grating plate.

[0008] In one embodiment of the utility model, there are two flip hinges, which are located at the two ends of the top of the grid plate, respectively.

[0009] In one embodiment of the utility model, circular perforations are evenly distributed on the surface of the grating plate.

[0010] In one embodiment of the utility model, a reinforcing plate is also included. The reinforcing plate is a long strip-shaped plate structure. The reinforcing plate is attached to the top surface of the grid plate and is fixedly connected to the grid plate by bolts.

[0011] In one embodiment of the utility model, there are multiple reinforcing plates, and the multiple reinforcing plates are fixedly connected to the grid plate by bolts.

[0012] In one embodiment of the utility model, the latch is a cylindrical protrusion structure.

[0013] In one embodiment of the utility model, a sealing rubber strip is also included. The sealing rubber strip has a continuous annular structure and is arranged along the edge of the grid plate. The cross-section of the sealing rubber strip is U-shaped and is fixed with strong adhesive.

[0014] In one embodiment of the utility model, a protective plate is also included. The protective plate is a rectangular metal plate located on the inner side of the grille near the front bumper and is suitable for being fixedly installed on the front bumper frame by bolts.

[0015] In one embodiment of the utility model, a protruding circular decorative element is provided at the geometric center of the grille.

[0016] In one embodiment of the utility model, the thickness of the grating plate gradually increases from the center outwards.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The grille adopts a plate-like structure with evenly distributed circular perforations. While ensuring ventilation, it can be opened upwards with the top flip hinge, transforming the ventilation area into a maintenance operating space, facilitating routine maintenance such as adding windshield washer fluid and checking coolant levels. Two flip hinges are respectively located at both ends of the top of the grille, making the flipping process more stable, avoiding structural deformation caused by unilateral force, and improving the reliability and service life of the flipping mechanism. The threaded hole design of the side frame, connected by bolts, enhances the fixing strength to the vehicle, balancing installation firmness and ease of disassembly and maintenance. The reinforcing plate is attached to the top of the grille and bolted to improve the overall structural strength of the grille, preventing deformation during long-term use and extending the life of components. It also includes a locking mechanism, with a latch fixed to the bottom crossbeam of the grille. The locking tongue is a cylindrical, integrally formed piece, and its position is corresponding, ensuring automatic and precise locking when the grille is closed, guaranteeing reliable locking and preventing loosening during driving. The sealing rubber strip has a U-shaped section along the edge and is fixed with strong adhesive, enhancing the sealing performance to prevent dust and rainwater intrusion, protecting internal components and reducing driving noise.

[0018] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0020] Figure 1 This image shows a front view of a front bumper grille according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2The diagram shows a rear view of a front bumper grille according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a front bumper grille according to an embodiment of this application is shown; Detailed Implementation

[0023] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0024] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0027] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0028] Specific references Figure 1As a front bumper grille according to this utility model, the device includes: a grille plate 100, a flip hinge 110, and a locking mechanism 120; the grille plate 100 is suitable for being installed in the middle of the front bumper of a car, and the grille plate 100 has a plate-like structure with evenly distributed circular hollow holes 111 on the plate surface; the flip hinge 110 is located at the top of the grille plate 100, with one end connected to the front bumper and the other end connected to the top of the grille plate 100, and the grille plate 100 can be opened upward relative to the front bumper of the car through the flip hinge 110; the locking mechanism 120 includes a latch and a bolt, the latch is located in the middle of the front bumper of the car, the bolt is located in the center of the bottom of the grille plate, and the positions of the latch and the bolt are matched; when the grille plate 100 is closed, the bolt automatically engages with the latch to fix the grille plate 100.

[0029] In this example, there are two flip hinges 110, located at opposite ends of the top of the grating plate 100. The two flip hinges 110 are symmetrically distributed, which can evenly bear the weight and external forces of the grating plate 100 during the flipping process, avoiding tilting or structural deformation of the grating plate 100 caused by unilateral force, significantly improving the stability and service life of the flipping mechanism, while ensuring the smoothness of the opening and closing process of the grating plate 100.

[0030] In this example, a reinforcing plate 150 is also included. The reinforcing plate 150 is a long strip-shaped structure that is attached to the top surface of the grating plate 100 and fixedly connected to the grating plate 100 by bolts. The long strip-shaped reinforcing plate can provide support along the length of the top of the grating plate 100, effectively enhancing the overall structural strength of the grating plate 100, preventing deformation of the grating plate 100 during long-term use or under external impact, and extending the service life of the component.

[0031] In this example, the latch of the locking mechanism 120 is designed to be fixed to the bottom crossbeam of the front bumper frame. The bottom crossbeam of the front bumper, as a stable structure of the vehicle body, provides a reliable mounting base for the latch, ensuring that the latch will not shift under stress. The latch tongue is a cylindrical protrusion integrally formed at the center of the bottom of the grille 100, corresponding to the position of the latch. This precise positional correspondence ensures that the latch tongue automatically and accurately engages with the latch when the grille 100 is closed, improving the reliability of the locking mechanism.

[0032] In this example, the grille also includes a sealing rubber strip 141. The sealing rubber strip is a continuous annular structure, set along the outer edge of the grille 100, with a U-shaped cross-section, and is fixed with strong adhesive. The annular sealing rubber strip can completely cover the contact edge between the grille 100 and the front bumper. The U-shaped cross-section can better adapt to the structural shape of the edge. Combined with the fixing effect of the strong adhesive, it enhances the sealing performance of the grille 100 when closed, preventing dust, rainwater, and other impurities from entering the internal components and reducing friction noise between the grille 100 and the front bumper during driving.

[0033] This example also includes a protective plate 142, which is a rectangular metal plate located on the inner side of the grille 100 near the front bumper. It is suitable for bolt-mounting onto the front bumper frame. The metal protective plate has high strength and can shield and protect the vehicle components inside the grille 100 when it is open, preventing accidental contact with critical components by tools or hands during maintenance. It also prevents foreign objects such as gravel from damaging the internal structure through the perforations of the grille 100 while the vehicle is in motion.

[0034] In this example, a raised circular decorative element 112 is provided at the geometric center of the grille 100. The circular decorative element 112 enhances the aesthetic appearance of the grille 100 and strengthens the visual appeal of the front of the car.

[0035] In this example, the thickness of the grating plate 100 gradually increases from the center to the periphery, which conforms to the stress distribution characteristics of the grating plate 100. The central area serves as the installation position of the decorative parts and the core of the structural support, and the thicker thickness ensures its stability. The structure that gradually increases in thickness towards the periphery can reduce the overall weight while providing sufficient strength to the edge areas to meet the stress requirements of parts such as the flip hinge 110 and the bolt connection of the side frame.

[0036] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A front bumper grille, characterized in that, include: Grille panel, flip hinge and locking mechanism; The grille is suitable for installation in the middle of the front bumper of a car, and the grille has a plate-like structure. The flip hinge is located at the top of the grille, with one end connected to the front bumper and the other end connected to the top of the grille. The grille can be opened upward relative to the front bumper of the car via the flip hinge. The locking mechanism includes a latch and a bolt. The latch is located in the middle of the front bumper of the vehicle, and the bolt is located in the center of the bottom of the grille. The latch and the bolt are positioned to match each other. The latch automatically engages with the latch when the grille is closed, thus securing the grille.

2. A front bumper grille according to claim 1, wherein, There are two flip hinges, which are located at the two ends of the top of the grid plate.

3. A front bumper grille according to claim 1, wherein, The grating plate has evenly spaced circular perforations on its surface.

4. A front bumper grille according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a reinforcing plate, which is a long strip-shaped plate structure and is attached to the top surface of the grid plate.

5. A front bumper grille according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are multiple reinforcing plates, and the multiple reinforcing plates are fixedly connected to the grid plate by bolts.

6. A front bumper grille according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latch is a cylindrical protruding structure.

7. A front bumper grille according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a sealing rubber strip, which is a continuous annular structure and is set along the edge of the grid plate. The sealing rubber strip has a U-shaped cross section and is fixed with strong adhesive.

8. A front bumper grille according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a protective plate, which is a rectangular metal plate located on the inner side of the grille near the front bumper and is suitable for being fixedly installed on the front bumper frame by bolts.

9. A front bumper grille according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protruding circular decorative element is provided at the geometric center of the grating plate.

10. A front bumper grille according to claim 9, characterized in that, The thickness of the grating plate gradually increases from the center outwards.

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