Mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicles and discloses a mounting structure and a vehicle. The mounting structure comprises a mounting plate, the mounting plate comprises a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure, the first connecting structure is used for connecting a wheel cover assembly of the vehicle, the second connecting structure is used for connecting a shock absorber, the second connecting structure comprises a mounting surface, the mounting surface is located on the side of the mounting plate away from the wheel cover assembly, the mounting surface is used for positioning the shock absorber, and the mounting surface extends along the height direction and the length direction of the vehicle. The technical scheme of the application is helpful to improve the size of the internal space of the vehicle in the width direction and improve the space utilization rate of the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly to an installation structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicles are typically equipped with shock absorbers. The upper end of the shock absorber is connected to the frame or sheet metal, and the lower end is connected to the suspension control arm or wheel hub bracket. Shock absorbers are used to absorb and buffer impacts from the road surface, reduce vehicle bumps, maintain good contact between the wheels and the ground, and improve driving stability and ride comfort.

[0003] In related technologies, the connection between the shock absorber and the mounting plate is arranged laterally, and the mounting plate and the shock absorber are inclined relative to the vertical direction. The shock absorber is installed on the raised surface of the mounting plate, which occupies a lot of lateral space, thereby compressing the available interior space of the vehicle and resulting in low space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides an installation structure and a vehicle in which the shock absorber and installation structure occupy a relatively small space in the width direction of the vehicle, thereby improving the space utilization of the vehicle.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an installation structure for installing a shock absorber of a vehicle. The installation structure includes an installation plate, which includes a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure. The first connecting structure is used to connect a wheel arch assembly of the vehicle. The second connecting structure is used to connect a shock absorber. The second connecting structure includes a mounting surface located on the side of the installation plate away from the wheel arch assembly. The mounting surface is used to position the shock absorber and extends along the height and length directions of the vehicle.

[0006] The technical solution of this application embodiment includes an installation structure comprising an installation plate. A first connecting structure of the installation plate connects to the wheel arch assembly of the vehicle, with the wheel arch assembly providing support for the installation plate. A second connecting structure of the installation plate connects to a shock absorber. The impact borne by the shock absorber can be transmitted to the wheel arch assembly through the installation plate, with the installation plate and wheel arch assembly sharing the impact force, thereby improving the installation rigidity and strength of the shock absorber installation structure. Furthermore, the second connecting structure includes a mounting surface, with the mounting surface and wheel arch assembly located on opposite sides of the installation plate. The mounting surface is used to position the shock absorber; that is, the shock absorber cooperates with the mounting surface to fix the relative positions of the shock absorber and the installation plate. The mounting surface extends along the height and length directions of the vehicle. On the one hand, the mounting surface itself has a small dimension in the width direction of the vehicle; on the other hand, the shock absorber that cooperates with it also needs to extend along the height direction, and its dimension in the width direction is also small. By reducing the space occupied by the installation structure and the shock absorber in the width direction, the interior space of the vehicle can have a larger dimension in the width direction, improving the space utilization rate of the vehicle. Compared to related technologies where shock absorbers and mounting plates occupy a lot of space, the mounting surface of this application extends along the height and length directions of the vehicle, so that the mounting plate and the shock absorber that cooperate with it are arranged along the height direction, occupying less space in the width direction of the vehicle. This helps to increase the size of the vehicle's interior space in the width direction and improve the space utilization of the vehicle.

[0007] In one possible implementation of this application, the mounting plate includes a reinforcing protrusion that protrudes in a direction away from the wheel arch assembly, forming a reinforcing cavity between the reinforcing protrusion and the wheel arch assembly, and the mounting surface is disposed on the reinforcing protrusion.

[0008] In one possible implementation of this application, the reinforcing protrusion extends along the height direction to both ends of the mounting plate.

[0009] In one possible implementation of this application, there are at least two reinforcing protrusions, and the first connecting structure includes a first connecting portion disposed between two adjacent reinforcing protrusions. The first connecting portion is connected to the wheel cover assembly.

[0010] In one possible implementation of this application, the mounting plate has an extension on its upper side along the height direction. The extension bends and extends beyond the extension surface of the mounting surface, and the extension connects with the wheel cover assembly at the corresponding position.

[0011] In one possible implementation of this application, the first connection structure includes a second connection portion disposed on the outer edge of the mounting plate. The second connection portion is used to connect the wheel cover assembly and is in contact with the wheel cover assembly.

[0012] In one possible implementation of this application, the mounting structure further includes a first reinforcing plate connected between the mounting plate and the wheel cover assembly. The first reinforcing plate includes a first plate body and a second plate body, with the first plate body attached to the mounting plate and the second plate body attached to both the mounting plate and the wheel cover assembly.

[0013] In one possible implementation of this application, the second connection structure includes a mounting portion disposed on the mounting surface and extending between the mounting plate and the wheel cover assembly, the mounting portion being used to connect the shock absorber.

[0014] In one possible implementation of this application, the mounting structure further includes a second reinforcing plate, which is correspondingly connected to the mounting part, and the edge portion of the second reinforcing plate is connected to the mounting plate.

[0015] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including a wheel arch assembly, a shock absorber, and a mounting structure as described in the first aspect. The wheel arch assembly includes an inner wheel arch plate, a crossbeam, and a longitudinal beam, both of which are connected to the inner wheel arch plate. The mounting plate of the mounting structure is connected to the inner wheel arch plate, the crossbeam, and the longitudinal beam, respectively. The shock absorber is connected to a second connection portion of the mounting structure and mates with the mounting surface.

[0016] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment has the same technical effect as the first aspect of the mounting structure. That is, the vehicle's shock absorber is connected to the mounting plate and cooperates with the mounting surface of the mounting plate. Since the mounting surface extends along the height and length directions of the vehicle, the mounting plate and the shock absorber that cooperate with it are arranged along the height direction, occupying less space in the width direction of the vehicle. This helps to increase the size of the vehicle's interior space in the width direction and improve the space utilization of the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure and wheel cover assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 2 Cross-sectional structural diagram of AA;

[0021] Figure 5 Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 2 Cross-sectional structural diagram of BB;

[0022] Figure 6Provided for the embodiments of this application Figure 2 Cross-sectional structural diagram of CC;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure and the wheel cover crossbeam and wheel cover longitudinal beam provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 8 This is one of the exploded structural diagrams of the installation structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 9 This is the second exploded structural diagram of the installation structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 100 - Mounting plate; 110 - First connecting structure; 111 - First connecting part; 1111 - Avoidance structure; 112 - Second connecting part; 1121 - First recessed platform; 1122 - Second recessed platform; 120 - Second connecting structure; 121 - Mounting surface; 122 - Mounting part; 130 - Reinforcing protrusion; 131 - First wall; 132 - Second wall; 140 - Extension; 200 - First reinforcing plate; 210 - First plate body; 220 - Second plate body; 300 - Second reinforcing plate; 400 - Wheel cover assembly; 410 - Wheel cover inner plate; 420 - Wheel cover crossbeam; 430 - Wheel cover longitudinal beam; 500 - Shock absorber; 600 - Reinforcing cavity; X - Length direction; Z - Height direction. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0029] In the embodiments of this application, 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 indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0030] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0031] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0032] In 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. Without further limitation, 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 that element.

[0033] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0034] This application provides a vehicle, which is a machine driven by fuel, electricity, etc., used to carry people or goods. The vehicle in this application includes, but is not limited to, cars, off-road vehicles, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), trucks, etc. For ease of explanation, the following embodiments use cars as examples.

[0035] Vehicles are typically equipped with shock absorbers. The upper end of the shock absorber is connected to the frame or sheet metal, and the lower end is connected to the suspension control arm or wheel hub bracket. Shock absorbers are used to absorb and buffer impacts from the road surface, reduce vehicle bumps, maintain good contact between the wheels and the ground, and improve driving stability and ride comfort.

[0036] In some technical solutions, the connection between the shock absorber and the mounting plate is arranged laterally, with the mounting plate and the shock absorber tilted relative to the vertical direction. The shock absorber is installed on the raised surface of the mounting plate, which occupies a lot of lateral space, thus compressing the available interior space of the vehicle and resulting in low space utilization.

[0037] Therefore, this application embodiment also provides an installation structure, referring to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The mounting structure includes a mounting plate 100, which includes a first connecting structure 110 and a second connecting structure 120. The first connecting structure 110 is used to connect the wheel arch assembly 400 of the vehicle. The second connecting structure 120 is used to connect the shock absorber 500. The second connecting structure 120 includes a mounting surface 121, which is located on the side of the mounting plate 100 away from the wheel arch assembly 400. The mounting surface 121 is used to position the shock absorber 500 and extends along the height direction Z and length direction X of the vehicle.

[0038] In some examples, the mounting plate 100 is a plate-shaped structure, and the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400 are arranged sequentially along the thickness direction of the mounting plate 100. The mounting plate 100 has a first side facing the wheel cover assembly 400 and a second side away from the wheel cover assembly 400. A shock absorber 500 is provided on the second side of the mounting plate 100.

[0039] In this embodiment, the connection between the first connecting structure 110 and the wheel cover assembly can be achieved through welding, snap-fitting, bonding, threaded connection, fastener connection, or other methods. In some examples, the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400 are fixed using a combination of welding and fasteners.

[0040] In this embodiment, the connection between the second connecting structure 120 and the shock absorber can be achieved through welding, snap-fitting, bonding, threaded connection, fastener connection, or other methods. In some examples, the second connecting structure 120 and the wheel cover assembly 400 are connected by threads.

[0041] In some examples, the mounting surface 121 is a curved surface, and the axis of the mounting surface 121 is set along the height direction Z or the length direction X of the vehicle; in other examples, the mounting surface 121 is a plane, and the mounting surface 121 can extend along the height direction Z and the length direction X of the vehicle.

[0042] In this embodiment of the application, the extension of the mounting surface 121 along the height direction Z means that the mounting surface 121 is parallel or approximately parallel to the height direction Z. For example, the mounting surface 121 has an angle of 10 degrees or less with the height direction Z. Correspondingly, the extension of the mounting surface 121 along the length direction X means that the mounting surface 121 is parallel or approximately parallel to the height direction Z. For example, the mounting surface 121 has an angle of 10 degrees or less with the length direction X.

[0043] In some examples, mounting surface 121 is used to position the shock absorber 500, meaning that mounting surface 121 can abut against the corresponding surface of the shock absorber 500, thereby determining the relative position of the shock absorber 500 and the mounting plate 100.

[0044] The technical solution of this application embodiment includes an installation structure comprising an installation plate 100. A first connecting structure 110 of the installation plate 100 is used to connect to a wheel arch assembly 400 of the vehicle, and the wheel arch assembly 400 provides support for the installation plate 100. A second connecting structure 120 of the installation plate 100 is used to connect to a shock absorber 500. The impact borne by the shock absorber 500 can be transmitted to the wheel arch assembly 400 through the installation plate 100. The impact force is shared by the installation plate 100 and the wheel arch assembly 400, thereby improving the installation rigidity and strength of the installation structure of the shock absorber 500.

[0045] Based on this, the second connection structure 120 includes a mounting surface 121. The mounting surface 121 and the wheel arch assembly 400 are located on opposite sides of the mounting plate 100. The mounting surface 121 is used to position the shock absorber 500. That is, the shock absorber 500 cooperates with the mounting surface 121 so that the positions of the shock absorber 500 and the mounting plate 100 are relatively fixed. The mounting surface 121 extends along the height direction Z and the length direction X of the vehicle. On the one hand, the mounting surface 121 itself has a small size in the width direction of the vehicle. On the other hand, the shock absorber 500 that cooperates with it also needs to extend along the height direction Z. The size of the shock absorber 500 in the width direction is also small. By reducing the space occupied by the mounting structure and the shock absorber 500 in the width direction, the interior space of the vehicle can have a larger size in the width direction, thereby improving the space utilization of the vehicle.

[0046] Compared with related technologies where the shock absorber 500 and mounting plate 100 occupy a lot of space, the mounting surface 121 of this application extends along the height direction Z and length direction X of the vehicle, so that the mounting plate 100 and the shock absorber 500 that cooperate with it are arranged along the height direction Z, occupying less space in the width direction of the vehicle, which helps to increase the size of the vehicle's interior space in the width direction and improve the space utilization of the vehicle.

[0047] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of this application, the mounting plate 100 includes a reinforcing protrusion 130 that protrudes in a direction away from the wheel cover assembly 400, and a reinforcing cavity 600 is formed between the reinforcing protrusion 130 and the wheel cover assembly 400. The mounting surface 121 is disposed on the reinforcing protrusion 130.

[0048] In some examples, the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends along a straight line; in others, it extends along an arc; and in still others, it extends along a broken line.

[0049] In some examples, the reinforcing protrusion 130 is disposed in the middle of the mounting plate 100, and the end of the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends to the outer edge of the mounting plate 100; in other examples, the reinforcing protrusion 130 is disposed at the outer edge of the mounting plate 100.

[0050] In some examples, the end of the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends to the middle of the second or third edge; in other examples, the end of the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends to the end of the second or third edge. For example, one end of the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends to the middle of the second edge, and the other end of the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends to the third edge near the first edge.

[0051] In some examples, the reinforcing cavity 600 is formed by a protrusion of the mounting plate 100 away from the wheel arch assembly 400; in other examples, the reinforcing cavity 600 is formed by a protrusion of the mounting plate 100 away from the wheel arch assembly 400 and a protrusion of the wheel arch assembly 400 away from the mounting plate 100.

[0052] The technical solution of this application embodiment involves providing a reinforcing protrusion 130 on the mounting plate 100. The reinforcing protrusion 130 alters the force-bearing structure of the mounting plate 100, allowing the mounting plate 100 to transmit the applied force along the extension direction of the reinforcing protrusion 130 to the desired location. The reinforcing protrusion 130 protrudes away from the wheel arch assembly 400, forming a reinforcing cavity 600 between the reinforcing protrusion 130 and the wheel arch assembly 400, reducing the contact between the reinforcing protrusion 130 and the wheel arch assembly 400, so that the reinforcing protrusion 130 can transmit the force along a predetermined path. The mounting surface 121 is disposed on the reinforcing protrusion 130. The structural strength at the location of the reinforcing protrusion 130 is relatively high, providing stable support for the shock absorber 500. The reinforcing protrusion 130 also facilitates the rapid transmission of the force transmitted by the shock absorber 500 to the desired location.

[0053] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments of this application, the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends along the height direction Z to both ends of the mounting plate 100.

[0054] In some examples, the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends along the height direction Z of the vehicle; in other examples, the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends along the length direction X of the vehicle; and in still other examples, the direction of extension of the reinforcing protrusion 130 forms an acute or obtuse angle with the height direction Z.

[0055] For example, the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends along the height direction Z of the vehicle and extends to both ends of the mounting plate 100 along the height direction Z. It should be noted that when the mounting plate 100 is provided with an extension 140, the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends to the location of the extension 140.

[0056] In some examples, the mounting plate 100 is provided with a positioning structure for positioning the mounting plate 100 relative to the wheel cover assembly 400. The positioning structure can be a positioning hole or a positioning protrusion. For example, there are two reinforcing protrusions 130, at least one of which is provided with a positioning hole located between two mounting portions 122 on the reinforcing protrusion 130.

[0057] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends along the height direction Z, which is similar to the direction of the impact force when the vehicle bumps. This makes it easier for the reinforcing protrusion 130 to effectively disperse the force transmitted from the shock absorber 500 to the inner plate 410 of the wheel cover. Furthermore, the reinforcing protrusion 130 extends along the height direction Z to both ends of the mounting plate 100, guiding the transmitted force to the edge, which further facilitates the dispersion of the impact force.

[0058] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of this application, there are at least two reinforcing protrusions 130, and the first connecting structure 110 includes a first connecting portion 111, which is disposed between two adjacent reinforcing protrusions 130 and is connected to the wheel cover assembly 400.

[0059] In some examples, the extension directions of multiple reinforcing protrusions 130 are the same or similar. For example, both reinforcing protrusions 130 extend along the height direction Z of the vehicle. In other examples, the extension directions of different reinforcing protrusions 130 are different. For example, some reinforcing protrusions 130 extend along the height direction Z of the vehicle, while other reinforcing protrusions 130 extend along the length direction X of the vehicle.

[0060] For example, the mounting plate 100 is provided with two reinforcing protrusions 130, both of which extend along the height direction Z of the vehicle, and a first connecting portion 111 is provided between the two reinforcing protrusions 130. The two reinforcing protrusions 130 form a double-protrusion structure, making the cross-section approximately "U"-shaped, which can provide high structural strength.

[0061] In this embodiment, the connection between the first connecting part 111 and the wheel cover assembly 400 can be achieved through welding, snap-fitting, bonding, threaded connection, fastener connection, or other methods. In some examples, the first connecting part 111 is welded to the wheel cover assembly 400.

[0062] In some examples, the first connecting portion 111 includes a connecting hole through which fasteners such as bolts and screws can be passed to lock and secure the first connecting portion 111 and the wheel cover assembly 400. Alternatively, welding and fastener connections can be combined to achieve a dual-connection fixation, thereby improving connection stability.

[0063] In some examples, the first connecting part 111 also includes a clearance structure 1111, which can be a hole or a slot. The clearance structure 1111 is used to avoid the related structure of the shock absorber 500 so that the shock absorber 500 can be installed on the mounting plate 100. The clearance structure 1111 can also be a welded clearance hole to facilitate the welding and fixing of the mounting plate 100 and the inner plate 410 of the wheel cover.

[0064] The technical solution of this application embodiment, by providing at least two reinforcing protrusions 130, allows multiple reinforcing protrusions 130 to provide multiple force transmission paths, so as to efficiently disperse the force transmitted from the shock absorber 500 to different positions. Furthermore, multiple reinforcing protrusions 130 can increase the structural complexity of the mounting plate 100, thereby improving the structural strength of the mounting plate 100. A first connecting portion 111 is provided between two adjacent reinforcing protrusions 130, and the first connecting portion 111 is connected to the wheel cover assembly 400, which can improve the connection stability between the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400, and also facilitate the wheel cover assembly 400 to provide stable support for the mounting plate 100.

[0065] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of this application, the mounting plate 100 is provided with an extension 140 on the upper side along the height direction Z. The extension 140 bends and extends beyond the extension surface of the mounting surface 121, and the extension 140 is connected to the wheel cover assembly 400 at the corresponding position.

[0066] In this embodiment, the bending angle of the extension 140 relative to the mounting surface 121 can be acute, right, or obtuse. In some examples, the angle between the extension direction of the extension 140 and the mounting surface 121 is obtuse.

[0067] In some examples, the extension 140 extending beyond the extension surface of the mounting surface 121 means that the extension surface of the mounting surface 121 passes through the extension 140, that is, the extension 140 bends toward the side of the second connection structure 120 where the mounting surface 121 is provided.

[0068] In some examples, the extension 140 connects to the corresponding wheel arch assembly 400, i.e., the extension 140 and the wheel arch assembly 400 are arranged in a butt-joint or overlapping manner, with a large contact area between them, facilitating the transfer of force from the extension 140 to the wheel arch assembly 400. The connection between the extension 140 and the wheel arch assembly 400 can be achieved through welding, snap-fitting, bonding, threaded connection, fastener connection, etc. In some examples, the extension 140 is welded to the wheel arch assembly 400.

[0069] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, an extension 140 is provided on the upper side of the mounting plate 100. The extension 140 is bent and extends beyond the extension surface of the mounting surface 121 so that it has the same extension trend as the wheel cover assembly 400 on the upper side of the mounting plate 100. This facilitates the connection and fixation of the extension 140 with the wheel cover assembly 400 at the corresponding position, so that the mounting plate 100 can disperse the force transmitted from the shock absorber 500 to the upper wheel cover assembly 400, increasing the connection area between the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400, thereby improving the impact resistance.

[0070] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of this application, the first connection structure 110 includes a second connection portion 112, which is disposed on the outer edge of the mounting plate 100. The second connection portion 112 is used to connect the wheel cover assembly 400, and the second connection portion 112 is in contact with the wheel cover assembly 400.

[0071] In some examples, the second connecting portion 112 forms a continuous annular structure along the outer edge of the mounting plate 100; in other examples, there are at least two second connecting portions 112, and at least two second connecting portions 112 are arranged sequentially along the outer edge of the mounting plate 100. It should be noted that the second connecting portion 112 may be provided on the extension portion 140 so that the extension portion 140 is connected to the wheel cover assembly 400.

[0072] In some examples, an arched structure is formed between two adjacent second connecting portions 112, the arched structure protruding in a direction away from the wheel arch assembly 400, and a cavity is provided between the arched structure and the wheel arch assembly 400 to guide the upper impact force of the mounting plate 100 so that the impact force is dispersed to the wheel arch assembly 400.

[0073] It should be noted that the connection between the second connecting part 112 and the wheel cover assembly 400 can be direct or indirect; the connection between the first connecting part 111 and the wheel cover assembly 400 can also be direct or indirect. In some examples, both the first connecting part 111 and the second connecting part 112 are connected to the wheel cover assembly 400 via reinforcing plates.

[0074] In this embodiment, the connection between the second connecting portion 112 and the wheel cover assembly 400 can be achieved through welding, snap-fitting, bonding, threaded connection, fastener connection, or other methods. In some examples, the second connecting portion 112 includes a recessed structure that is recessed toward the wheel cover assembly 400 and fits snugly against the wheel cover assembly 400. The recessed structure is welded and fixed to the wheel cover assembly 400.

[0075] In some examples, the second connection 112 includes a connection hole through which fasteners such as bolts and screws can be passed to secure the second connection 112 and the wheel cover assembly 400. Furthermore, the connection hole and the recessed platform structure can be combined, i.e., the recessed platform structure is provided with one or more connection holes to achieve dual connection and fixation through welding and fasteners, thereby improving connection stability.

[0076] In this embodiment of the application, the bonding of two components (such as mounting plate 100, first reinforcing plate 200, second reinforcing plate 300, wheel cover assembly 400, etc.) can be direct bonding, that is, the two components are in contact, or the bonding can be indirect bonding, that is, other components are provided between the two components, and multiple components are bonded together in sequence to form a multi-layer structure.

[0077] In some examples, the mounting plate 100 has a first recessed platform 1121 on the front side along the vehicle length direction X. The first recessed platform 1121 is located on the lower side of the mounting plate 100 along the vehicle height direction Z. The first recessed platform 1121 has two connecting holes, and both connecting holes are equipped with waterproof nuts. The waterproof nuts, together with fasteners, enable the mounting plate 100 to connect with the wheel arch inner plate 410 and the wheel arch longitudinal beam 430.

[0078] In some examples, the mounting plate 100 is provided with a second recess 1122 on the rear side along the vehicle length direction X. The second recess 1122 is located on the lower side of the mounting plate 100 along the vehicle height direction Z. The second recess 1122 is provided with two connection holes, both of which are provided with waterproof nuts. The waterproof nuts, together with fasteners, enable the mounting plate 100 to be connected to the wheel arch inner plate 410 and the wheel arch longitudinal beam 430.

[0079] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, the first connecting structure 110 includes a second connecting part 112. The second connecting part 112 is disposed on the outer edge of the mounting plate 100 so as to disperse the force transmitted by the shock absorber 500 to the wheel cover assembly 400 in different directions, increase the force transmission path, and can efficiently disperse the force, thereby improving the impact resistance. The second connecting part 112 is in close contact with the wheel cover assembly 400, and the two have a large contact area, which helps to transmit the force and also helps to improve the connection stability of the two.

[0080] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments of this application, the mounting structure further includes a first reinforcing plate 200, which is connected between the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400. The first reinforcing plate 200 includes a first plate body 210 and a second plate body 220. The first plate body 210 is attached to the mounting plate 100, and the second plate body 220 is attached to the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400, respectively.

[0081] In some examples, the first reinforcing plate 200 is fully attached to the mounting plate 100; in other examples, the first reinforcing plate 200 is partially attached to the mounting plate 100, and the first reinforcing plate 200 and the mounting plate 100 enclose each other to form a cavity structure.

[0082] In this embodiment, the connection between the first reinforcing plate 200 and the mounting plate 100 can be achieved through welding, snap-fitting, bonding, threaded connection, fastener connection, or other methods. In some examples, the first reinforcing plate 200 and the mounting plate 100 have similar extension trends, and the positions of the first reinforcing plate 200 corresponding to the first connecting portion 111 and the second connecting portion 112 are both welded and fixed to the mounting plate 100.

[0083] In some examples, the first plate 210 has a portion of the mounting plate 100 that is provided with a reinforcing protrusion 130, and the first plate 210 is at least partially attached to the inner wall of the reinforcing protrusion 130.

[0084] In some examples, the second plate 220 corresponds to the position of the first connecting portion 111, and the first connecting portion 111, the second plate 220, and the wheel cover assembly 400 form a three-layer or more reinforcing structure. In other examples, the second plate 220 is provided corresponding to the second connecting portion 112, for example, the second connecting portion 112, the second plate 220, and the wheel cover assembly 400 form a three-layer or more reinforcing structure; in still other examples, the second plate 220 is provided for both the first connecting portion 111 and the second connecting portion 112.

[0085] The technical solution of this application embodiment provides a first reinforcing plate 200 between the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400. The first plate body 210 of the first reinforcing plate 200 is attached to the mounting plate 100, which can effectively improve the structural strength of the corresponding position of the mounting plate 100 and improve the load-bearing capacity of the mounting plate 100. The second plate body 220 of the first reinforcing plate 200 is attached to the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400 respectively, which not only forms a multi-layer reinforcing structure, but also increases the connection stability of the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400.

[0086] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments of this application, the second connection structure 120 includes a mounting portion 122, which is disposed on the mounting surface 121 and extends between the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400. The mounting portion 122 is used to connect the shock absorber 500.

[0087] In some examples, the mounting part 122 is a non-removable form such as a welded structure or an adhesive structure, providing high connection strength; in other examples, the mounting part 122 is a detachable form such as a snap-fit ​​structure, a threaded connection structure, or a fastener connection structure, facilitating disassembly and maintenance. For example, the mounting part 122 includes a threaded tube.

[0088] In this embodiment of the application, the mounting surface 121 can be one or more. For example, the mounting plate 100 is provided with two reinforcing protrusions 130, and both reinforcing protrusions 130 are provided with mounting surfaces 121.

[0089] In this embodiment of the application, one or more mounting parts 122 may be provided on the mounting surface 121. The multiple mounting parts 122 may be distributed in a rectangular or circular array. The multiple mounting parts 122 located on different mounting surfaces 121 may adopt the same or different arrangement forms.

[0090] In some examples, there are two mounting surfaces 121, and each mounting surface 121 is provided with two mounting parts 122. The two mounting parts 122 located on the same mounting surface 121 are arranged sequentially along the extension direction of the reinforcing protrusion 130.

[0091] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, the mounting part 122 of the second connecting structure 120 is disposed on the mounting surface 121, which facilitates the mounting part 122 to be installed and cooperated with the shock absorber 500. The mounting part 122 extends between the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400, which facilitates the arrangement of the larger mounting part 122 and can effectively utilize the space between the mounting plate 100 and the wheel cover assembly 400.

[0092] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments of this application, the mounting structure further includes a second reinforcing plate 300, which is correspondingly connected to the mounting part 122, and the edge portion of the second reinforcing plate 300 is connected to the mounting plate 100.

[0093] In some examples, the second reinforcing plate 300 is fully attached to the mounting plate 100; in other examples, the second reinforcing plate 300 is partially attached to the mounting plate 100, and the second reinforcing plate 300 and the mounting plate 100 enclose each other to form a cavity structure.

[0094] In some examples, the mounting plate 100 and the second reinforcing plate 300 are connected to the same end of the mounting portion 122; in other examples, the mounting plate 100 and the second reinforcing plate 300 are connected to opposite ends of the mounting portion 122.

[0095] In this embodiment, the connection between the second reinforcing plate 300 and the mounting portion 122 can be achieved through welding, snap-fitting, bonding, threaded connection, fastener connection, or other methods. In some examples, the mounting portion 122 includes a threaded tube, the two ends of which are welded and fixed to the mounting plate 100 and the second reinforcing plate 300, respectively.

[0096] In this embodiment, the connection between the second reinforcing plate 300 and the mounting plate 100 can be achieved through welding, snap-fitting, bonding, threaded connection, fastener connection, or other methods. In some examples, the second reinforcing plate 300 is provided with a flange structure, the extension direction of which is the same as the extension direction of the corresponding part of the mounting plate 100, and the flange structure is attached to and welded to the corresponding part of the mounting plate 100 for fixation.

[0097] In some examples, the first reinforcing plate 200 is disposed between the mounting plate 100 and the second reinforcing plate 300. The first reinforcing plate 200, the second reinforcing plate 300 and the third reinforcing plate form a three-layer reinforcing structure. The second reinforcing plate 300 is welded and fixed to the first reinforcing plate 200, and the first reinforcing plate 200 is welded and fixed to the mounting plate 100. That is, the second reinforcing plate 300 is connected to the mounting plate 100 through the first reinforcing plate 200.

[0098] In some examples, the mounting plate 100 is provided with a plurality of mounting portions 122, and each mounting portion 122 is correspondingly provided with a second reinforcing plate 300. Different second reinforcing plates 300 may have the same or different structural forms. For example, each of the two reinforcing protrusions 130 is provided with a mounting portion 122, and the two mounting portions 122 are respectively connected to the second reinforcing plate 300.

[0099] In some examples, a first wall 131 and a second wall 132 are respectively provided on the side of the two reinforcing protrusions 130 that are close to each other. The first wall 131 and the second wall 132 are both set at an angle to the mounting surface 121 in order to avoid the shock absorber 500. The inner walls of the first wall 131 and the second wall 132 are welded and fixed to the corresponding second reinforcing plate 300 and / or first reinforcing plate 200.

[0100] The technical solution of this application embodiment provides a second reinforcing plate 300 at the location of the mounting part 122. The second reinforcing plate 300 can locally reinforce the mounting plate 100 at the location of the mounting part 122. The second reinforcing plate 300 is connected to the mounting part 122, which can also increase the connection stability of the corresponding mounting part 122. The edge portion of the second reinforcing plate 300 is connected to the mounting plate 100, which helps to distribute the force transmitted by the shock absorber 500 to different positions of the mounting plate 100.

[0101] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9The vehicle provided in this application embodiment includes a wheel arch assembly 400, a shock absorber 500, and a mounting structure according to this application embodiment. The wheel arch assembly 400 includes a wheel arch inner plate 410, a wheel arch crossbeam 420, and a wheel arch longitudinal beam 430. The wheel arch crossbeam 420 and the wheel arch longitudinal beam 430 are both connected to the wheel arch inner plate 410. The mounting plate 100 of the mounting structure is connected to the wheel arch inner plate 410, the wheel arch crossbeam 420, and the wheel arch longitudinal beam 430 respectively. The shock absorber 500 is connected to the second connecting part 112 of the mounting structure and cooperates with the mounting surface 121.

[0102] In some examples, the mounting structure includes a mounting plate 100, the upper extension 140 of which connects to the inner wheel arch panel 410 to form an upper sealing structure, which facilitates the transmission of force from the extension 140 to the upper inner wheel arch panel 410. The mounting plate 100 has two reinforcing protrusions 130 along the vehicle height direction Z, thus forming a double-protrusion structure. The reinforcing protrusions 130 have a uniform structure, small drop, and are easy to form. They also form reinforcing cavities 600 with large dimensions along the length direction X, height direction Z, and width direction of the vehicle, which helps to improve structural strength.

[0103] In some examples, the mounting plate 100, the first reinforcing plate 200, and the second reinforcing plate 300 form a three-layer reinforcing structure. The mounting plate 100, the first reinforcing plate 200, and the wheel arch inner plate 410 also form a three-layer reinforcing structure, which has high structural strength and helps to improve the dynamic stiffness of the shock absorber 500 mounting point and improve the ride comfort of the vehicle.

[0104] In this embodiment, the mounting structure can be located at either the front or rear wheel position of the vehicle. In some examples, the mounting structure is located at the rear wheel position, and the mounting plate 100 and the first reinforcing plate 200 are used to connect the rear shock absorber 500 at the rear wheel position to the rear wheel arch assembly 400 and the floor assembly.

[0105] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, the vehicle shock absorber 500 is connected to the mounting plate 100 and cooperates with the mounting surface 121 of the mounting plate 100. Since the mounting surface 121 extends along the height direction Z and length direction X of the vehicle, the mounting plate 100 and the shock absorber 500 that cooperates with it are arranged along the height direction Z, which occupies less space in the width direction of the vehicle, which helps to increase the size of the vehicle's interior space in the width direction and improve the space utilization of the vehicle.

[0106] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A mounting structure characterized by comprising: A shock absorber (500) for mounting a vehicle, the mounting structure comprising: Mounting plate (100) includes a first connecting structure (110) and a second connecting structure (120). The first connecting structure (110) is used to connect the wheel arch assembly (400) of the vehicle. The second connecting structure (120) is used to connect the shock absorber (500). The second connecting structure (120) includes a mounting surface (121) located on the side of the mounting plate (100) away from the wheel arch assembly (400). The mounting surface (121) is used to position the shock absorber (500) and extends along the height direction (Z) and length direction (X) of the vehicle.

2. The mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized by The mounting plate (100) includes a reinforcing protrusion (130) that protrudes in a direction away from the wheel arch assembly (400), and a reinforcing cavity (600) is formed between the reinforcing protrusion (130) and the wheel arch assembly (400). The mounting surface (121) is disposed on the reinforcing protrusion (130).

3. The installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reinforcing protrusion (130) extends along the height direction (Z) to both ends of the mounting plate (100).

4. The mounting structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, There are at least two reinforcing protrusions (130), and the first connecting structure (110) includes a first connecting part (111), which is disposed between two adjacent reinforcing protrusions (130) and is connected to the wheel cover assembly (400).

5. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The mounting plate (100) has an extension (140) on its upper side along the height direction (Z). The extension (140) bends and extends beyond the extension surface of the mounting surface (121), and the extension (140) is connected to the wheel cover assembly (400) at the corresponding position.

6. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The first connection structure (110) includes a second connection part (112), which is disposed on the outer edge of the mounting plate (100). The second connection part (112) is used to connect the wheel cover assembly (400), and the second connection part (112) is in contact with the wheel cover assembly (400).

7. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, It also includes a first reinforcing plate (200) connected between the mounting plate (100) and the wheel cover assembly (400). The first reinforcing plate (200) includes a first plate body (210) and a second plate body (220). The first plate body (210) is attached to the mounting plate (100), and the second plate body (220) is attached to the mounting plate (100) and the wheel cover assembly (400) respectively.

8. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The second connection structure (120) includes a mounting portion (122) disposed on the mounting surface (121) and extending between the mounting plate (100) and the wheel arch assembly (400), the mounting portion (122) being used to connect the shock absorber (500).

9. The installation structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a second reinforcing plate (300), which is correspondingly connected to the mounting part (122), and the edge portion of the second reinforcing plate (300) is connected to the mounting plate (100).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Wheel cover assembly (400) includes wheel cover inner plate (410), wheel cover crossbeam (420) and wheel cover longitudinal beam (430), wherein the wheel cover crossbeam (420) and the wheel cover longitudinal beam (430) are both connected to the wheel cover inner plate (410); According to any one of claims 1 to 9, the mounting plate (100) of the mounting structure is respectively connected to the inner plate (410) of the wheel cover, the crossbeam (420) of the wheel cover, and the longitudinal beam (430) of the wheel cover; The shock absorber (500) is connected to the second connection part (112) of the mounting structure and cooperates with the mounting surface (121).

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