Front wall assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a front wall assembly and vehicle, the front wall assembly includes: front end structure, and front end structure is suitable for connecting in energy absorption box, and front end structure is used for being connected with the front of front wall longitudinal beam, and front end structure includes first mounting panel and second mounting panel, and first mounting panel is spaced with second mounting panel, elephant nose beam, and the at least partial configuration of elephant nose beam is from front to rear and inclines upward and outward, and the front of elephant nose beam is inserted to between first mounting panel and second mounting panel, and elephant nose beam is set to be fixedly connected with one of first mounting panel and second mounting panel and detachably connected with another. The front wall assembly of the utility model can increase the transmission path of the collision force, improve the reliability of the transmission and dissipation of the collision force, and improve the connection stability and reliability of the elephant nose beam. In addition, the elephant nose beam and the front end structure can be connected or separated through the detachable connection mode, which facilitates the disassembly and replacement of the elephant nose beam.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle manufacturing technology, and in particular to a front fascia assembly and a vehicle having the front fascia assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the national economy and the continuous improvement of living standards, vehicles are becoming increasingly important in people's lives and travel. The safety performance of vehicles and the user's riding experience are key considerations during vehicle manufacturing. The existing front assembly of vehicles has few force transmission paths, resulting in poor reliability in transmitting and dissipating collision forces at the front of the vehicle. This leads to poor collision performance and overall safety. Furthermore, the assembly process is complex and inconvenient, indicating room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a front assembly that can increase the transmission path of collision force, improve the reliability of transmitting and dissipating collision force, and enhance the connection stability and reliability of the elephant trunk bridge. Furthermore, the detachable connection method facilitates the connection or separation of the elephant trunk bridge from the front end structure, thereby facilitating the disassembly and replacement of the elephant trunk bridge.

[0004] The front assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a front end structure adapted to be connected to an energy-absorbing box, and the front end structure being connected to the front part of a front end longitudinal beam, and the front end structure including a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate being spaced apart; an elephant trunk beam, at least a portion of which is configured to be upward and outward from front to back, the front part of which is inserted between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the elephant trunk beam is configured to be fixedly connected to one of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate and detachably connected to the other.

[0005] According to the front assembly of this utility model embodiment, by setting a front end structure, the energy-absorbing box can be connected to the front longitudinal beam and the trunk beam simultaneously. When a collision occurs at the front of the vehicle, the resulting collision force can be transmitted to the front longitudinal beam and the trunk beam respectively through the energy-absorbing box. This increases the transmission path of the collision force and improves the reliability of transmitting and dissipating the collision force. Furthermore, at least a portion of the trunk beam is constructed to be upward and outward from front to back, so that at least a portion of the trunk beam can be bent and deformed upward and backward simultaneously to absorb the collision force, further reducing the transmission of the collision force into the passenger compartment. In addition, by setting the front part of the trunk beam to be inserted between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate and connected to both simultaneously, the connection stability and reliability of the trunk beam can be improved. Moreover, the trunk beam is detachably connected to one of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, which facilitates connecting or separating the trunk beam from the front end structure, thereby facilitating the disassembly and replacement of the trunk beam.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the front bulkhead assembly, the first mounting plate is located inside the second mounting plate and is spaced apart from the second mounting plate in the vehicle lateral direction, and the first mounting plate is used to connect to the front bulkhead longitudinal beam.

[0007] The elephant trunk beam is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate, and the elephant trunk beam is detachably connected to the first mounting plate via a first connector.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the front assembly of the elephant trunk bridge is provided with a first connecting hole, the first mounting plate is provided with a second connecting hole, and the first connecting member is sequentially passed through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole;

[0009] And / or, the elephant trunk beam is welded and fixed to the second mounting plate.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front bulkhead assembly includes a first connecting segment, a collapsible segment, and a second connecting segment connected sequentially in the front-rear direction. The first connecting segment extends vertically along the vehicle and is inserted between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate. The collapsible segment is constructed to be upward and outward from front to back. The second connecting segment extends longitudinally along the vehicle.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front assembly further includes a wheel arch outer plate support plate and a wheel arch outer side plate. The wheel arch outer side plate is located outside the wheel arch outer plate support plate. At least a portion of the wheel arch outer side plate is spaced apart from the wheel arch outer plate support plate and together defines a first structural cavity. At least a portion of the rear end of the crumple zone is located within the first structural cavity.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the front bulkhead assembly, the upper edge of the wheel arch outer plate support plate is welded to the upper edge of the wheel arch outer plate, and the rear end of the crumple zone is at least partially welded between the lower edge of the wheel arch outer plate support plate and the lower edge of the wheel arch outer plate.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front enclosure assembly further includes a side front sealing plate, at least a portion of which is located behind the wheel arch outer plate support plate, the wheel arch outer side plate is located outside the side front sealing plate, at least a portion of which is spaced apart from the side front sealing plate and together defines a second structural cavity, and at least a portion of the second connecting section is connected to the second structural cavity.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front assembly of the elephant trunk bridge is a hydraulic tube beam formed by a hydraulic process.

[0015] And / or, the cross-sections of the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment are quadrilateral, and the cross-section of the collapsible segment is circular.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front end assembly further includes a front end plate adapted to be connected to the rear side of the energy-absorbing box, and the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are spaced apart and connected to the rear side of the front end plate.

[0017] This utility model also proposes a vehicle.

[0018] The vehicle according to the present invention includes the front bulkhead assembly described in any of the preceding claims.

[0019] The vehicle and the aforementioned front assembly have the same advantages over the prior art, which will not be repeated here.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-section of the front assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-section of the front assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-section of the front assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] Front assembly 100,

[0028] Front-end structure 1, first mounting plate 11, second connecting hole 111, connecting flange 112, second mounting plate 12, first connector 13, front-end plate 14.

[0029] Elephant trunk bridge 2, first connecting hole 21, first connecting section 22, collapsible section 23, second connecting section 24, second connecting piece 241, clearance hole 25.

[0030] Energy-absorbing box 3, front longitudinal beam 4, wheel cover outer panel support plate 5, wheel cover outer side plate 6, first structural cavity 7, side front sealing plate 8, second structural cavity 9, wheel cover structure 10, anti-collision beam 101. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Unless otherwise specified, the front-back direction in this application refers to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, i.e., the X direction; the left-right direction refers to the lateral direction of the vehicle, i.e., the Y direction; and the up-down direction refers to the vertical direction of the vehicle, i.e., the Z direction.

[0035] The following is for reference. Figures 1-4 The front assembly 100 according to the present invention can increase the transmission path of the collision force, improve the reliability of the transmission and dissipation of the collision force, and improve the connection stability and reliability of the trunk bridge 2. In addition, the trunk bridge 2 can be easily connected or separated from the front end structure 1 through the detachable connection method, thereby facilitating the disassembly and replacement of the trunk bridge 2.

[0036] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a front assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a front end structure 1 and an elephant trunk bridge 2.

[0037] The front end structure 1 is adapted to be connected to the energy-absorbing box 3, and the front end structure 1 is used to connect to the front part of the front longitudinal beam 4. The front end structure 1 includes a first mounting plate 11 and a second mounting plate 12, which are spaced apart. At least part of the elephant trunk bridge 2 is constructed to be upward and outward from front to back. The front part of the elephant trunk bridge 2 is inserted between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12. The elephant trunk bridge 2 is configured to be fixedly connected to one of the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 and detachably connected to the other.

[0038] Specifically, the energy-absorbing box 3 is connected to the rear side of the anti-collision beam 101. It is used to absorb the collision force through deformation (such as wrinkling, crushing, etc.) when a collision occurs at the front of the vehicle. It can also transfer the collision force acting on the anti-collision beam 101 to the rear side of the vehicle for dissipation, thereby reducing the transmission of the collision force into the passenger compartment and improving the vehicle's collision performance and safety. The front end structure 1 is connected to the front part of the front longitudinal beam 4 and is connected to the energy-absorbing box 3. This allows the front end structure 1 to be connected between the energy-absorbing box 3 and the front longitudinal beam 4, so that the collision force acting on the anti-collision beam 101 can be transmitted to the front longitudinal beam 4 through the energy-absorbing box 3 for the transmission and dissipation of the collision force.

[0039] Among them, such as Figure 1As shown, the rear part of the front longitudinal beam 4 is connected to the front structure, which connects the front longitudinal beam 4 between the front structure 1 and the front structure. This allows the collision force acting on the anti-collision beam 101 to be further transmitted to the front structure through the front longitudinal beam 4, so as to further transmit and dissipate the collision force.

[0040] Meanwhile, the front end structure 1 includes a first mounting plate 11 and a second mounting plate 12. The first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 are spaced apart along the lateral direction of the vehicle, so that there is a certain distance between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, which can form an installation space for mounting the trunk bridge 2. In this way, at least part of the front part of the trunk bridge 2 can be inserted vertically from top to bottom between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, and is fixedly connected to one of the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, and detachably connected to the other, so as to realize the connection between the trunk bridge 2 and the front end structure 1.

[0041] Furthermore, the elephant trunk bridge 2 can also be used to transmit and dissipate the collision force of the vehicle. By connecting the front part of the elephant trunk bridge 2 to the front end structure 1, the front end structure 1 can be connected between the energy absorption box 3 and the elephant trunk bridge 2, so that the collision force acting on the anti-collision beam 101 can be transmitted to the elephant trunk bridge 2 through the energy absorption box 3, thereby transmitting and dissipating the collision force. The rear part of the elephant trunk bridge 2 is used to connect to the A-pillar, so that the elephant trunk bridge 2 can be connected between the front end structure 1 and the A-pillar, so that the collision force acting on the anti-collision beam 101 can be further transmitted to the A-pillar through the elephant trunk bridge 2, thereby further transmitting and dissipating the collision force.

[0042] Thus, when a collision occurs at the front of the vehicle, such as a head-on collision or an offset collision, the collision force acting on the anti-collision beam 101 can be transmitted to the front longitudinal beam 4 and the elephant trunk beam 2 through the energy absorption box 3, and then to the front structure and A-pillar through the front longitudinal beam 4 and the elephant trunk beam 2, respectively. This increases the transmission path of the collision force, improves the reliability of the transmission and dissipation of the collision force, effectively reduces the transmission of the collision force into the passenger compartment, and thus effectively improves the vehicle's collision performance and safety.

[0043] The elephant trunk bridge 2 can be constructed to extend in the front-to-back direction so that the front and rear parts of the elephant trunk bridge 2 can approach the front end structure 1 and the A-pillar respectively, so as to connect the front and rear parts of the elephant trunk bridge 2 to the front end structure 1 and the A-pillar respectively, thereby improving the reliability of the elephant trunk bridge 2.

[0044] Furthermore, by constructing at least a portion of the trunk-like structure 2 to be upward and outward from front to back, or by constructing part or all of the trunk-like structure 2 to be upward and outward from front to back, in this embodiment, the trunk-like structure 2 can be partially constructed to be upward and outward from front to back. This allows at least a portion of the trunk-like structure 2 to simultaneously bend and deform upward and backward to absorb the impact force when subjected to a collision, thereby improving the reliability of the trunk-like structure 2 in absorbing the impact force. In this way, by absorbing a portion of the impact force through at least a portion of the trunk-like structure 2, the transmission of the impact force into the passenger compartment is further reduced.

[0045] In such Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, part of the elephant trunk bridge 2 is constructed to be upward and outward from front to back, which can help improve the structural strength of the elephant trunk bridge 2, thereby improving the reliability of the elephant trunk bridge 2 in absorbing and transmitting the impact force.

[0046] It should be noted that there are two elephant trunk bridges 2 in this application. The two elephant trunk bridges 2 are distributed laterally along the vehicle and are respectively connected to two energy-absorbing boxes 3 and two front end structures 1. The following description will take the elephant trunk bridge 2 located on the left as an example.

[0047] The elephant trunk bridge 2 can be configured such that at least a portion of its front end is fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 11 and detachably connected to the second mounting plate 12; or, at least a portion of its front end is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate 12 and detachably connected to the first mounting plate 11. Various configuration options are available for flexible selection. It should be noted that the fixed connection can be achieved through welding or other fixing methods, while the detachable connection can be achieved through bolts, snap-fit ​​connections, or other detachable methods.

[0048] Thus, by fixing the trunk bridge 2 to one of the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, the installation strength of the trunk bridge 2 can be improved. Furthermore, by detachably connecting the trunk bridge 2 to the other of the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, the installation position of the trunk bridge 2 and the front end structure 1 can be adjusted, improving the connection accuracy between the two. Moreover, the detachable connection allows the trunk bridge 2 to be disassembled relative to the front end structure 1, making it easy to connect or separate the trunk bridge 2 from the front end structure 1, thus facilitating its replacement in case of failure. Furthermore, by simultaneously connecting the trunk bridge 2 to both the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, the reliability and stability of the connection between the trunk bridge 2 and the front end structure 1 can be improved.

[0049] According to the front assembly 100 of this utility model embodiment, by setting the front end structure 1, the energy-absorbing box 3 can be connected to the front longitudinal beam 4 and the trunk beam 2 simultaneously. This allows the impact force generated during a frontal collision to be transmitted through the energy-absorbing box 3 to both the front longitudinal beam 4 and the trunk beam 2, increasing the impact force transmission path and improving the reliability of impact force transmission and dissipation. Furthermore, at least a portion of the trunk beam 2 is constructed to be upward and outward from front to back, allowing at least a portion of the trunk beam 2 to bend and deform simultaneously upward and backward to withstand the impact. The impact force is absorbed, which can further reduce the transmission of the impact force into the passenger compartment. In addition, by setting the front part of the elephant trunk bridge 2 to be inserted between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 and connected to both of them, the rotation of the elephant trunk bridge 2 can be prevented, which can improve the connection stability and reliability of the elephant trunk bridge 2. Furthermore, the elephant trunk bridge 2 is detachably connected to one of the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, which facilitates the connection or separation of the elephant trunk bridge 2 from the front end structure 1, thereby facilitating the disassembly and replacement of the elephant trunk bridge 2 and reducing maintenance costs.

[0050] In some embodiments, the first mounting plate 11 is located inside the second mounting plate 12 and is spaced apart from the second mounting plate 12 in the vehicle lateral direction. The first mounting plate 11 is used to connect to the front bulkhead longitudinal beam 4.

[0051] Specifically, it should be noted that the inside and outside directions are along the vehicle's lateral direction, i.e., the Y-axis, with inside being the direction closer to the vehicle's centerline and outside being the direction farther from the vehicle's centerline. For example, Figure 2 As shown, the first mounting plate 11 is located inside the second mounting plate 12, that is, the first mounting plate 11 is distributed in the direction close to the vehicle centerline, and the second mounting plate 12 is distributed in the direction away from the vehicle centerline. The first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 are spaced apart in the lateral direction of the vehicle, so that there is a certain distance between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12. At least a part of the elephant trunk 2 extends between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, that is, the elephant trunk 2 is located on the side of the first mounting plate 11 facing the second mounting plate 12. The first mounting plate 11 is connected to the front longitudinal beam 4, which can fix the first mounting plate 11 to ensure the strength of the first mounting plate 11.

[0052] In the actual design, the first mounting plate 11 has a connecting flange 112 on the side away from the second mounting plate 12. The connecting flange 112 is used to connect with the outer side of the front longitudinal beam 4. That is, the front longitudinal beam 4 is located on the side of the first mounting plate 11 away from the second mounting plate 12. Thus, the elephant trunk beam 2 and the front longitudinal beam 4 can be separated by the first mounting plate 11 to improve the reliability of the impact force on the energy absorption box 3 being transmitted to the elephant trunk beam 2 and the front longitudinal beam 4 respectively.

[0053] Furthermore, by placing the connecting flange 112 on the side of the first mounting plate 11 away from the second mounting plate 12, the connecting flange 112 can be positioned towards the front longitudinal beam 4, so that the connecting flange 112 can be connected to the front longitudinal beam 4, thereby realizing the connection between the first mounting plate 11 and the front longitudinal beam 4, and thus realizing the connection between the front end structure 1 and the front longitudinal beam 4.

[0054] The elephant trunk bridge 2 is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate 12, and the elephant trunk bridge 2 is detachably connected to the first mounting plate 11 through the first connector 13.

[0055] Specifically, the first connector 13 can be a connecting bolt. In this way, after the elephant trunk 2 is inserted between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, the elephant trunk 2 and the first mounting plate 11 can be detachably connected by fasteners such as connecting bolts, and the elephant trunk 2 is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate 12, so as to realize the connection and fixation between the elephant trunk 2 and the front end structure 1.

[0056] Therefore, by connecting the trunk-like structure 2 to the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 respectively, the connection strength and stability between the trunk-like structure 2 and the front end structure 1 can be improved, thereby enhancing the force transmission stability from the front end structure 1 to the trunk-like structure 2. Furthermore, the trunk-like structure 2 is detachably connected to the first mounting plate 11, making the connection and disassembly of the trunk-like structure 2 more convenient and facilitating repair and replacement in case of failure.

[0057] In some embodiments, the elephant trunk bridge 2 is provided with a first connecting hole 21, the first mounting plate 11 is provided with a second connecting hole 111, and the first connector 13 is sequentially inserted through the first connecting hole 21 and the second connecting hole 111, so that the elephant trunk bridge 2 and the first mounting plate 11 can be detachably connected.

[0058] Specifically, the first connector 13 can be a connecting bolt, the first connecting hole 21 can be a round hole that passes through the vehicle laterally, the second connecting hole 111 is correspondingly provided with the first connecting hole 21, and the second connecting hole 111 can also be a round hole that passes through the vehicle laterally, and the first mounting plate 11 is provided with a connecting nut on the side away from the trunk beam 2, and the connecting nut is correspondingly provided with the second connecting hole 111. In this way, during installation, the inner side of the trunk beam 2 is fitted with the first mounting plate 11, and the connecting bolt is passed through the first connecting hole 21 and the second connecting hole 111 in sequence from the outside to the inside along the vehicle laterally, and is threaded with the connecting nut, so that the trunk beam 2 and the first mounting plate 11 can be detachably connected. The connection method is simple and the installation is convenient.

[0059] The first connector 13 can be made of M12 bolts. In actual design, the diameter of the first connecting hole 21 can be set to 17mm, with a 2.5mm allowance on one side. This allows for a certain amount of misalignment between the M12 bolt and the first connecting hole 21 in the X and Z directions during installation, ensuring the adjustment space between the elephant trunk beam 2 and the first mounting plate 11 in the X and Z directions, thereby ensuring the convenience and reliability of the installation of the elephant trunk beam 2 and the first mounting plate 11.

[0060] Furthermore, there can be multiple first connectors 13, which can simultaneously connect the first connecting segment 22 to the first mounting plate 11 at multiple locations, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the connection between the two.

[0061] And, such as Figure 2 As shown, a clearance hole 25 is provided in the first connecting section 22. The clearance hole 25 can be provided corresponding to the first connector 13. In this way, the first connector 13 can be avoided, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the first connecting section 22 and the first mounting plate 11.

[0062] In other embodiments, the elephant trunk bridge 2 is welded to the second mounting plate 12, thereby fixing the elephant trunk bridge 2 and the second mounting plate 12 together. At least part of the outer side of the elephant trunk bridge 2 can be fixedly connected to the second mounting plate 12 by MIG welding, which can improve the connection strength and reliability between the elephant trunk bridge 2 and the second mounting plate 12.

[0063] Therefore, through the above arrangement, the elephant trunk 2 can be bolted to the first mounting plate 11 first, and then the elephant trunk 2 can be welded to the second mounting plate 12 after the connection, which can effectively improve the connection reliability between the elephant trunk 2 and the front end structure 1.

[0064] Furthermore, the elephant trunk 2 can be bolted to the first mounting plate 11 and then fixedly connected by MIG welding, further improving the reliability and stability of the connection between the elephant trunk 2 and the first mounting plate 11.

[0065] In some embodiments, the elephant trunk 2 includes a first connecting segment 22, a collapsible segment 23 and a second connecting segment 24 connected sequentially in the front-to-back direction. The first connecting segment 22 extends vertically along the vehicle and is inserted between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12. The collapsible segment 23 is configured to be upward from front to back and outward. The second connecting segment 24 extends longitudinally along the vehicle.

[0066] Specifically, the elephant trunk bridge 2 includes a first connecting segment 22, a collapsible segment 23, and a second connecting segment 24. The first connecting segment 22, the collapsible segment 23, and the second connecting segment 24 are connected sequentially in the front-rear direction, so that the elephant trunk bridge 2 can be a whole, which can improve the overall structural strength and operational reliability of the elephant trunk bridge 2. The first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 are distributed laterally along the vehicle, and the mounting space formed by the spacing is open vertically. The first connecting segment 22 extends vertically along the vehicle, so that the first connecting segment 22 can be inserted vertically between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12. The insertion connection method is simple and convenient. After insertion, the first connecting segment 22 is connected to the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 respectively, so as to realize the connection between the elephant trunk bridge 2 and the front end structure 1.

[0067] Specifically, by constructing the crumple section 23 to be inclined outwards and upwards along the front-to-back direction, the trunk-like structure 2 can simultaneously bend and deform upwards and backwards to absorb the impact force, thus improving the reliability of the trunk-like structure 2 in absorbing the impact force. Furthermore, it prevents the trunk-like structure 2 from intruding into the passenger compartment, improving operational safety.

[0068] Furthermore, the second connecting section 24 extends longitudinally along the vehicle, allowing the collision force transmitted to the second connecting section 24 to be transmitted longitudinally. The second connecting section 24 extends longitudinally along the vehicle and can be connected to the structure on the rear side of the vehicle body to achieve the connection and fixation of the elephant trunk 2 to the vehicle body in the second connecting section 24.

[0069] It should be noted that by connecting the first connecting segment 22 to the rear side of the front structure 1 and the second connecting segment 24 to the structure on the rear side of the vehicle body, after the front side of the vehicle is hit by a collision, the force transmitted to the front structure 1 passes through the first connecting segment 22, the crumple segment 23 and the second connecting segment 24 in sequence. The direction of force transmission is first vertical and upward, and then backward. This allows the collision force to be transmitted to the rear structure of the vehicle body, thereby achieving the transmission and dissipation of the collision force. Moreover, by connecting the first connecting segment 22, the crumple segment 23 and the second connecting segment 24 in sequence in the front-rear direction, the trunk beam 2 can be extended in the front-rear direction. This makes it easier to move the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 24 closer to the front structure 1 and the rear structure of the vehicle body, respectively. This facilitates the connection of the front and rear parts of the trunk beam 2 to the front structure 1 and the rear structure of the vehicle body, respectively.

[0070] Therefore, by effectively transmitting and dissipating the collision force as described above, the vibration force transmitted to the passenger compartment can be reduced, the vehicle's NVH performance can be improved, and the vibration noise inside the vehicle can be reduced, ensuring the user's experience.

[0071] In some embodiments, the front bulkhead assembly 100 further includes a wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 and a wheel arch outer side plate 6, the wheel arch outer side plate 6 being located outside the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5, at least a portion of the wheel arch outer side plate 6 being spaced apart from the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 and together defining a first structural cavity 7, the rear end of the crumple zone 23 being at least a portion located within the first structural cavity 7.

[0072] Specifically, the wheel arch outer panel support plate 5 and the wheel arch outer side plate 6 are two components of the wheel arch structure 10. The wheel arch outer panel support plate 5 and the wheel arch outer side plate 6 are located on the rear side of the front end structure 1. The wheel arch outer side plate 6 is located on the outer side of the wheel arch outer panel support plate 5 and can extend longitudinally along the vehicle. The front end of the wheel arch outer side plate 6 is at least partially spaced from the wheel arch outer panel support plate 5 along the transverse direction of the vehicle, defining a first structural cavity 7. The first structural cavity 7 can extend longitudinally along the vehicle and is open at both ends in its longitudinal direction. In this way, at least part of the structure of the trunk beam 2 at the rear end of the crumpled section 23 can be located in the first structural cavity 7, which can realize the installation and arrangement of the trunk beam 2 at the crumpled section 23. This can strengthen the structure at the crumpled section 23 and realize the transmission and dissipation of the collision force between the wheel arch outer panel support plate 5 and the wheel arch outer side plate 6 and the crumpled section 23, which can reduce local force concentration and improve force transmission stability.

[0073] In a specific design, part or all of the outer wheel arch panel 6 can be spaced apart from the outer wheel arch panel support plate 5 along the lateral direction of the vehicle.

[0074] In some embodiments, the upper edge of the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 is welded to the upper edge of the wheel arch outer plate 6, and the rear end of the crumple section 23 is at least partially welded between the lower edge of the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 and the lower edge of the wheel arch outer plate 6.

[0075] Specifically, in the vertical direction of the vehicle, such as Figure 3 As shown, at least a portion of the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 and at least a portion of the middle of the wheel arch outer side plate 6 are spaced laterally along the vehicle to form a first structural cavity 7. The upper edge of the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 and the upper edge of the wheel arch outer side plate 6 are connected by welding, which can make the two integrated, and the welded connection has high strength, improving the connection reliability of the two. At least a portion of the lower edge of the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 and the lower edge of the wheel arch outer side plate 6 are spaced apart, and the lower edge of the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 and the lower edge of the wheel arch outer side plate 6 are respectively connected to at least a portion of the rear end of the crumple section 23 by welding. This can realize that at least a portion of the rear end of the crumple section 23 is connected to the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 and the wheel arch outer side plate 6 respectively, and the welded connection has high strength, which can improve the connection reliability of the crumple section 23 with the wheel arch outer plate support plate 5 and the wheel arch outer side plate 6.

[0076] The lower edge of the outer support plate 5 of the wheel cover and the lower edge of the outer side plate 6 of the wheel cover can be set to be located on the inner and outer sides of the rear end structure of the crumpled section 23, respectively. This allows the crumpled section 23 to have spaced welding positions, improves the stress balance at the crumpled section 23, and improves the welding strength of the elephant trunk 2 at the crumpled section 23.

[0077] Meanwhile, the upper edge of the outer wheel cover support plate 5 and the upper edge of the outer wheel cover side plate 6 can be connected by spot welding, which can improve the welding speed between the two. The lower edge of the outer wheel cover support plate 5 and the lower edge of the outer wheel cover side plate 6 are respectively connected to at least part of the rear end of the crumple section 23 by MIG welding, which can make the lower edge of the outer wheel cover support plate 5 and the lower edge of the outer wheel cover side plate 6 form welds with the rear end of the crumple section 23, thereby improving the welding speed.

[0078] Therefore, by adopting the above settings, the structure at the crumple zone 23 can be strengthened, the reliability of the impact force being transmitted to the crumple zone 23 can be improved, and the impact performance of the elephant trunk 2 can be improved during the impact.

[0079] The wheel cover outer plate 6 and the collapsible section 23 have a 0.5mm gap, which ensures the welded connection between the wheel cover outer plate 6 and the collapsible section 23, ensuring the feasibility of the installation process. The welded connection also prevents the elephant trunk bridge 2 from rotating with the wheel cover outer plate 6, thus achieving the anti-rotation function and improving the installation stability of the elephant trunk bridge 2.

[0080] In some embodiments, the front enclosure assembly 100 further includes a side enclosure front sealing plate 8, at least a portion of which is located behind the wheel arch outer panel support plate 5, and a wheel arch outer side plate 6 is located outside the side enclosure front sealing plate 8. At least a portion of the wheel arch outer side plate 6 is spaced apart from the side enclosure front sealing plate 8 and together defines a second structural cavity 9, and at least a portion of the second connecting segment 24 is connected to the second structural cavity 9.

[0081] Specifically, the front side panel 8 is a component of the wheel arch structure 10. At least a portion of the front side panel 8 is located behind the outer support plate 5 of the wheel arch, and the two can be connected by welding. The outer wheel arch plate 6 is located outside the front side panel 8, that is, the front side panel 8 is distributed in a direction close to the vehicle centerline, and the outer wheel arch plate 6 is distributed in a direction away from the vehicle centerline. At least a portion of the rear end of the outer wheel arch plate 6 is spaced apart from the front side panel 8 along the lateral direction of the vehicle, defining a second structural cavity 9. The second structural cavity 9 can extend longitudinally along the vehicle, and the second structural cavity 9 is open at both ends in its longitudinal direction. In this way, at least a portion of the structure of the elephant trunk beam 2 in the second connecting section 24 is located in the second structural cavity 9, which enables the installation and arrangement of the elephant trunk beam 2 at the second connecting section 24.

[0082] Meanwhile, the second structural cavity 9 and the first structural cavity 7 can be connected along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, so that the elephant trunk beam 2 can be distributed longitudinally between the outer side panel 6 of the wheel arch and the front sealing panel 8 of the side wall, which is conducive to the arrangement and installation of the elephant trunk beam 2.

[0083] In a specific design, part or all of the outer wheel arch panel 6 can be spaced laterally from the front side panel 8 of the vehicle.

[0084] It should also be noted that, in the vertical direction of the vehicle, such as Figure 4 As shown, at least a portion of the outer wheel arch plate 6 and at least a portion of the middle of the front side panel 8 are spaced laterally along the vehicle to form a second structural cavity 9. The upper edge of the outer wheel arch plate 6 is welded to the upper edge of the front side panel 8, and the lower edge of the outer wheel arch plate 6 is welded to the lower edge of the front side panel 8, making them integrated into one unit. The welded connection has high strength, improving the reliability of the connection and thus enhancing the structural stability of the wheel arch structure 10. The upper edge of the outer wheel arch plate 6 and the upper edge of the front side panel 8 can be connected by spot welding, and the lower edge of the outer wheel arch plate 6 and the lower edge of the front side panel 8 can also be connected by spot welding, which increases the welding speed between them.

[0085] Furthermore, the second connecting section 24 is detachably connected to the front side panel 8 via a second connecting member 241, wherein the second connecting member 241 can be a connecting bolt. In this way, after the second connecting section 24 is attached to the front side panel 8, the second connecting section 24 and the front side panel 8 can be detachably connected via fasteners such as connecting bolts.

[0086] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the front side panel 8 is also connected to the wheel arch structure 10 on the side opposite to the trunk beam 2. Thus, the connection between the second connecting section 24 and the front side panel 8, and between the front side panel 8 and the wheel arch structure 10, improves the reliability of the connection between the trunk beam 2 and the vehicle body structure at the second connecting section 24. The second connecting section 24 has a third connecting hole, the front side panel 8 has a fourth connecting hole, and the wheel arch structure 10 has a fifth connecting hole. The second connecting member 241 passes through the third, fourth, and fifth connecting holes sequentially, allowing the second connecting section 24 to be detachably connected to the front side panel 8 and the wheel arch structure 10.

[0087] The third, fourth, and fifth connecting holes can all be constructed as round holes, and are correspondingly arranged. The wheel cover structure 10 can have a welded nut on the side away from the front sealing plate 8, with the welded nut corresponding to the fifth connecting hole. Thus, during installation, the inner side of the second connecting section 24 is fitted with the front sealing plate 8, and the connecting bolts are sequentially inserted from the outside to the inside into the third, fourth, and fifth connecting holes, and threadedly engaged with the welded nut. This allows for a detachable connection between the second connecting section 24, the front sealing plate 8, and the wheel cover structure 10, which is simple and easy to install.

[0088] The second connector 241 can use an M8 bolt. In actual design, the diameter of the third connecting hole can be set to 13mm, with a 2.5mm allowance on one side. This allows for some movement space between the M8 bolt and the third connecting hole in the X direction during installation. The wheel cover structure 10 and the side front sealing plate 8 are closely connected to the second connecting section 24. At least a portion of the wheel cover structure 10 and the side front sealing plate 8 form a certain angle with the horizontal direction, which can be 60°. This allows the second connecting section 24 to absorb tolerances in the Y and Z directions through the inclined surface during connection, ensuring the feasibility of the installation process. At the same time, it ensures that the front end of the elephant trunk beam 2 cannot rotate around the Y direction, thereby ensuring the reliability and stability of the elephant trunk beam 2 installation and improving the force transmission stability of the elephant trunk beam 2.

[0089] Furthermore, there can be multiple second connectors 241, which can simultaneously connect the second connecting segment 24 to the wheel arch structure 10 and the side front sealing plate 8 at multiple locations, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the connection between them.

[0090] And, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a clearance hole 25 is provided in the second connecting section 24. The clearance hole 25 can be provided in correspondence with the second connecting member 241. In this way, the second connecting member 241 can be avoided, which facilitates the installation and removal of the second connecting section 24 from the wheel cover structure 10 and the side front sealing plate 8.

[0091] In some embodiments, the elephant trunk 2 is constructed as a hydraulic tube beam formed by a hydraulic process. Hydraulic forming refers to a shaping process that uses liquid or molds to form a workpiece, also known as fluid forming. Hydraulic forming can form various complex parts and has advantages such as good surface quality, reduced processes, simplified molds, and no need for special stamping equipment.

[0092] In this embodiment, the tube beam can be used as the raw material. By applying liquid pressure to the tube cavity and applying an axial load, it undergoes plastic deformation in a given mold cavity, and the tube wall fits into the inner surface of the mold, thereby obtaining a part of the desired shape. It can be integrally formed into a hollow part with an irregular cross-section and a two-dimensional or three-dimensional curve axis.

[0093] In this way, the initial circular cross-section of the tube can be formed into a rectangular, trapezoidal, elliptical or other irregular closed cross-section, so that the elephant trunk bridge 2 can be made from a single tube beam. This avoids the presence of welding points between the first connecting section 22, the collapsing section 23 and the second connecting section 24, ensuring the structural strength of the elephant trunk bridge 2, and reducing manufacturing steps and costs.

[0094] In addition, constructing the elephant trunk beam 2 as a hydraulic tube beam makes the elephant trunk beam 2 a hollow columnar structure, which can reduce the manufacturing materials of the elephant trunk beam 2, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and improving the overall vehicle weight reduction, thereby improving the vehicle's range performance and enhancing the user experience.

[0095] In other embodiments, the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 24 have a quadrilateral cross-section, and the collapsible segment 23 has a circular cross-section.

[0096] Specifically, the elephant trunk bridge 2 is a hydraulic tube beam manufactured using a hydroforming process, allowing the cross-sectional shapes of the first connecting section 22, the collapsible section 23, and the second connecting section 24 to be set differently. In this embodiment, for example... Figure 3 As shown, the cross-section of the collapse segment 23 is a circular cross-section, and the cross-sections of the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 24 can both be constructed as quadrilateral cross-sections. That is, the cross-sections of the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 24 can be constructed as rectangular cross-sections or irregular quadrilateral cross-sections, etc. In actual installation, the cross-sections of the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 24 can be set to be the same, or the cross-sections of the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 24 can be set to be different.

[0097] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first connecting segment 22 is connected to the front end structure 1, and the second connecting segment 24 is connected to the wheel cover structure 10. Constructing the cross-sections of the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 24 as quadrilaterals ensures the structural strength of both segments, thereby guaranteeing the connection strength between the trunk-like structure 2 and the front end structure 1, as well as the connection strength between the second connecting segment 24 and the wheel cover structure 10. This ensures the reliability of the trunk-like structure 2 installation, guaranteeing both collapse reliability and structural strength, thus improving safety. Furthermore, the quadrilateral cross-sections of the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 24 enhance the ease of connection between them.

[0098] Wherein, the lengths of two oppositely distributed sides in the quadrilateral cross-section of the first connecting segment 22 are the same, and / or the lengths of at least two sides in the quadrilateral cross-section of the second connecting segment 24 are different. Alternatively, the lengths of only the two oppositely distributed sides in the quadrilateral cross-section of the first connecting segment 22 can be set to be the same, or the lengths of only the at least two sides in the quadrilateral cross-section of the second connecting segment 24 can be set to be different, or the lengths of the two oppositely distributed sides in the quadrilateral cross-section of the first connecting segment 22 can be set to be the same, while the lengths of at least two sides in the quadrilateral cross-section of the second connecting segment 24 can be set to be different.

[0099] Meanwhile, by constructing at least a portion of the cross-section of the crumple zone 23 as a circular cross-section—either a partial or complete circular cross-section—the efficiency of the trunk-like structure 2 in transmitting collision forces can be improved, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of force transmission and dissipation. Furthermore, the crumple zone 23 can be a hollow structure, reducing its weight and consequently the weight of the trunk-like structure 2. The simple structure of the trunk-like structure, combined with the circular cross-section of at least a portion of the crumple zone 23, further contributes to weight reduction and improves vehicle range. In practical applications, the circular cross-section can be elliptical or an irregular circle, increasing design flexibility.

[0100] Thus, by constructing at least a portion of the cross-section of the collapse segment 23 as a circular cross-section, and constructing the cross-sections of the first connecting segment 22 and the second connecting segment 24 as quadrilateral cross-sections, the elephant trunk bridge 2 can be formed in different shapes, making it simpler and more convenient to form it in one step by hydraulic pipe beam.

[0101] It should be noted that the elephant trunk bridge 2 can be made of HC340 / 590DP type material. This type of material is relatively soft, and the cross-sectional perimeter of the elephant trunk bridge 2 in the first connecting section 22, the collapsing section 23 and the second connecting section 24 is basically equal. This makes it easy to be hydraulically molded into the specified shape during the hydroforming process, making the molding simpler and more convenient.

[0102] In some embodiments, the front end structure 1 further includes a front end plate 14, which is adapted to be connected to the rear side of the energy absorption box 3, and the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 are connected to the rear side of the front end plate 14 at a distance.

[0103] Specifically, such as Figure 2 Figure 2As shown, the front end plate 14 is connected to the rear side of the energy absorption box 3, so that the connection between the front end structure 1 and the energy absorption box 3 can be realized through the front end plate 14. The first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 are distributed laterally along the vehicle, and the front sides of the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 are respectively connected to the rear side of the front end plate 14, so that the connection between the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12 and the front end plate 14 can be realized.

[0104] The first mounting plate 11 can be constructed in an L-shape at least part of its front end, allowing it to fit against the front end plate 14. The first mounting plate 11 and the front end plate 14 can be connected by spot welding, which improves the connection strength between them. The second mounting plate 12 can also be constructed in an L-shape, allowing it to connect to both the elephant trunk bridge 2 and the front end plate 14. This means the second mounting plate 12 can connect to the front end plate 14 in the X-direction and to the elephant trunk bridge 2 in the Y-direction. After assembly in the Y-direction, the matching and process tolerance in the X and Z directions are ensured, and the plate cannot rotate around the X and Z directions, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the second mounting plate 12, the front end plate 14, and the elephant trunk bridge 2.

[0105] Furthermore, the front part of the elephant trunk 2 is connected to the rear side of the front end plate 14 through the first mounting plate 11 and the second mounting plate 12, thereby connecting the front end plate 14 between the energy absorption box 3 and the elephant trunk 2. This allows the impact force on the energy absorption box 3 to be transmitted to the elephant trunk 2 through the front end plate 14. Moreover, the energy absorption box 3 and the elephant trunk 2 are respectively connected to the front and rear sides of the front end plate 14, so that the energy absorption box 3 and the elephant trunk 2 can be connected in the front-rear direction through the front end plate 14, thereby improving the reliability of the impact force transmission from the energy absorption box 3 to the elephant trunk 2 in the front-rear direction.

[0106] Meanwhile, the front part of the front longitudinal beam 4 is connected to the rear side of the front end plate 14, so that the front end structure 1 and the front longitudinal beam 4 can be connected through the front end plate 14. In this way, the front end plate 14 can be connected between the energy absorption box 3 and the front longitudinal beam 4, so that the collision force on the energy absorption box 3 can be transmitted to the front longitudinal beam 4 through the front end plate 14. Moreover, the energy absorption box 3 and the front longitudinal beam 4 are connected to the front and rear sides of the front end plate 14 respectively, so that the energy absorption box 3 and the front longitudinal beam 4 can be connected in the front-rear direction through the front end plate 14, thereby improving the reliability of the collision force being transmitted from the energy absorption box 3 to the front longitudinal beam 4 in the front-rear direction.

[0107] The front end plate 14 can be connected to the energy absorption box 3 by connecting bolts. The connecting bolts can be M10 bolts, that is, the connection between the energy absorption box 3 and the front end plate 14 is detachable, which makes it easy to connect or separate the energy absorption box 3 from the front end plate 14. This makes it easy to replace the energy absorption box 3 when it fails, which can reduce maintenance costs. Moreover, the energy absorption box 3 can be connected to the front end plate 14 at multiple locations through multiple connectors, which can improve the reliability and stability of the connection between the two.

[0108] It should be noted that there is an 8mm gap between the front end of the elephant trunk bridge 2 and the first mounting plate 11 in the front-rear direction, which is used for adjusting the X-direction gap between the elephant trunk bridge 2 and the first mounting plate 11 and can form a certain space to achieve the diffusion of collision energy. Furthermore, the front end plate 14 and the front anti-collision beam 101 are connected by bolts, and there is a 3.8mm gap in the unconnected area. That is, the bolt connection position is set to protrude from the front side of the front end plate 14, which can improve the connection reliability between the front end plate 14 and the front anti-collision beam 101.

[0109] This utility model also proposes a vehicle.

[0110] The vehicle according to the present utility model includes a front bulkhead assembly 100 of any of the above embodiments. The front bulkhead assembly 100 is disposed at the front of the vehicle and is used for the arrangement and installation of the vehicle's front engine compartment and other structures. By setting the front end structure 1, the energy-absorbing box 3 can be connected to the front bulkhead longitudinal beam 4 and the elephant trunk beam 2 at the same time. When a collision occurs at the front of the vehicle, the resulting collision force can be transmitted to the front bulkhead longitudinal beam 4 and the elephant trunk beam 2 respectively through the energy-absorbing box 3. This increases the transmission path of the collision force and improves the reliability of transmitting and dissipating the collision force. Furthermore, at least a portion of the elephant trunk beam 2 can be bent and deformed simultaneously upward and backward to absorb the collision force, which can further reduce the transmission of the collision force into the passenger compartment. In addition, the elephant trunk beam 2 is easy to install and remove, which is conducive to later maintenance and replacement and reduces maintenance costs.

[0111] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0112] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A front fascia assembly, characterized in that, include: A front-end structure, the front-end structure being adapted to be connected to an energy-absorbing box, and the front-end structure being used to connect to the front part of a front longitudinal beam, and the front-end structure including a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate, the first mounting plate being spaced apart from the second mounting plate; The elephant trunk bridge, at least a portion of which is constructed to be upward and outward from front to back, the front portion of which is inserted between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the elephant trunk bridge is configured to be fixedly connected to one of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate and detachably connected to the other.

2. The front assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first mounting plate is located inside the second mounting plate and is spaced apart from the second mounting plate in the vehicle lateral direction. The first mounting plate is used to connect to the front bulkhead longitudinal beam. The elephant trunk beam is fixedly connected to the second mounting plate, and the elephant trunk beam is detachably connected to the first mounting plate via a first connector.

3. The front assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elephant trunk bridge is provided with a first connecting hole, the first mounting plate is provided with a second connecting hole, and the first connector is sequentially inserted through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole; And / or, the elephant trunk beam is welded and fixed to the second mounting plate.

4. The front fascia assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The elephant trunk bridge includes a first connecting segment, a collapsible segment, and a second connecting segment connected sequentially in the front-to-back direction. The first connecting segment extends vertically along the vehicle and is inserted between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate. The collapsible segment is constructed to be upward and outward from front to back. The second connecting segment extends longitudinally along the vehicle.

5. The front assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a wheel cover outer plate support plate and a wheel cover outer edge plate, the wheel cover outer edge plate being located outside the wheel cover outer plate support plate, at least a portion of the wheel cover outer edge plate being spaced apart from the wheel cover outer plate support plate and jointly defining a first structural cavity, and at least a portion of the rear end of the crumple zone being located within the first structural cavity.

6. The front assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper edge of the outer wheel cover support plate is welded to the upper edge of the outer wheel cover side plate, and the rear end of the crumple zone is at least partially welded between the lower edge of the outer wheel cover support plate and the lower edge of the outer wheel cover side plate.

7. The front fascia assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a side front sealing plate, at least a portion of which is located behind the wheel arch outer plate support plate, the wheel arch outer side plate is located outside the side front sealing plate, at least a portion of which is spaced apart from the side front sealing plate and together defines a second structural cavity, and at least a portion of the second connecting section is connected to the second structural cavity.

8. The front fascia assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The elephant trunk-like structure is a hydraulic tube beam formed using a hydraulic process. And / or, the cross-sections of the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment are quadrilateral, and the cross-section of the collapsible segment is circular.

9. The front fascia assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The front-end structure further includes a front-end plate, which is adapted to be connected to the rear side of the energy-absorbing box, and the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are connected to the rear side of the front-end plate at a distance.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The front assembly includes any one of claims 1-9.

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