Radar mounting assembly, front end module having same, and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a radar mounting assembly, a front end module provided with the same and a vehicle, and belongs to the field of vehicle accessories. The radar mounting assembly is used for arranging a radar between a base member and a logo carrier of the vehicle, and comprises a radar mounting seat and a fastener. The radar mounting seat comprises a mounting seat body, a radar connecting portion and a base member connecting portion arranged on the mounting seat body. The mounting seat body is used for being connected with the radar through the radar connecting portion. The base member connecting portion is used for being connected with the base member. The fastener is used for being connected with the base member, and is used for fixing and connecting the radar mounting seat on the base member. When the radar is arranged on the base member through the radar mounting seat, the radar is at the same height relative to the logo carrier, and an antenna array of the radar faces the logo carrier. The radar mounting assembly disclosed by the application can not only overcome the problem of incorrect installation of the radar, but also improve the utilization rate of the use function of the radar.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vehicle accessories, and in particular relates to a radar mounting component, a front-end module having the component, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] During the development of a vehicle, various sensors are typically installed on the vehicle body to improve its driver assistance performance. These sensors include forward-facing millimeter-wave radars for real-time monitoring of road conditions ahead, providing safety warnings to the driver. However, most OEMs currently mount these forward-facing millimeter-wave radars directly below or on either side of the front grille, which not only affects the vehicle's appearance but also limits their detection range due to their low position, preventing the full utilization of their functionality. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a radar mounting assembly, a front-end module having the same, and a vehicle, so as to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a radar mounting assembly for mounting a radar between a vehicle's base and a vehicle emblem carrier, the radar mounting assembly comprising: A radar mounting base includes a mounting base body, a radar connection portion, and a base component connection portion disposed on the mounting base body. The mounting base body is used to connect to the radar via the radar connection portion, and the base component connection portion is used to connect to a base component. Fasteners are used to connect to the base component and to securely connect the radar mounting bracket to the base component; When the radar is mounted on the base via the radar mounting bracket, the radar is at the same height as the vehicle logo carrier, and the antenna array of the radar faces the vehicle logo carrier.

[0005] In one embodiment, the radar connection part includes a connecting block and a connecting pin. One end of the connecting block is connected to the side wall of the mounting base body, and the other end of the connecting block is connected to the connecting pin, which is used to connect to the radar.

[0006] In one embodiment, the radar mounting base further includes a radar limiting part disposed on the mounting base body, one end of the radar limiting part being connected to the side wall of the mounting base body, and the other end of the radar limiting part being used to define the installation position of the radar on the radar connection part.

[0007] In one embodiment, the base component connecting portion is provided with a base component connecting hole corresponding to the base component, and the base component connecting hole is used to cooperate with the fastener to realize the fixed connection of the radar mounting base on the base component.

[0008] In one embodiment, a positioning block is provided at one end of the base connection hole. The positioning block protrudes from the side wall of the mounting base body and is used to position the radar mounting base on the base.

[0009] In one embodiment, the mounting body is provided with a radar clearance opening to accommodate a wiring harness for connection to the radar.

[0010] In one embodiment, the radar mounting base further includes a radar abutment portion disposed on the mounting base body, the radar abutment portion being used to prevent the radar antenna array from facing away from the vehicle logo carrier.

[0011] In one embodiment, the radar mounting assembly further includes a vibration isolator for reducing and suppressing vibration loads transmitted from the vehicle body to the radar.

[0012] The second aspect of this utility model provides a front-end module, including a radar, a base, a vehicle logo carrier, and a radar mounting assembly as described in the above technical solution. The radar mounting assembly positions the radar between the base and the vehicle logo carrier. When the radar is mounted on the base via the radar mounting seat of the radar mounting assembly, the radar is at the same height relative to the vehicle logo carrier, and the antenna array of the radar faces the vehicle logo carrier.

[0013] A third aspect of this utility model provides a vehicle including a front-end module as described in the above technical solution.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: This utility model uses a radar mounting bracket and fasteners to install a radar between the vehicle's base and the vehicle emblem carrier. When the radar is mounted on the base via the radar mounting bracket, the radar is at the same height as the vehicle emblem carrier, and the radar's antenna array faces the vehicle emblem carrier. Compared to existing technologies, the radar mounting assembly disclosed in this application not only overcomes the problem of incorrect radar orientation during installation but also improves the utilization rate of the radar's functionality, achieving a perfect combination of function and aesthetics. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a radar mounting assembly, radar, base component, and vehicle logo carrier provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 A front view of a radar mounting assembly, radar, base, and vehicle logo carrier provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The front view shown is a cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a radar mounting assembly and a radar, provided as an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a radar mounting base for a radar mounting assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows an enlarged view of the radar mounting base at point B.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100. Radar mounting components; 10. Radar mounting base; 11. Mounting base body; 12. Radar connection part; 13. Radar limiting part; 14. Base component connection part; 15. Radar contact part; 111. Radar avoidance opening; 121. Connecting block; 122. Connecting pin; 141. Base component connection hole; 142. Positioning block; 20. Fasteners; 1. Radar; 2. Base component; 3. Car emblem carrier; 1a. Assembly Department. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the description of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," etc., 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0026] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used merely to distinguish elements with similar properties, not to indicate or imply relative importance or a specific order.

[0027] The terms “include,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0028] During the development of a vehicle, various sensors are typically installed on the vehicle body to improve its driver assistance performance. These sensors include forward-looking millimeter-wave radars, which monitor road conditions in real time to provide safety warnings to the driver. However, most OEMs currently install forward-looking millimeter-wave radars directly below or on the sides of the front grille, which not only affects the vehicle's appearance but also limits its detection range due to their low position, preventing the full utilization of their functions (such as vertical field of view).

[0029] To solve at least one of the above technical problems, it is necessary to improve or optimize the structure of the existing technology.

[0030] Example 1 Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An embodiment of the first aspect of this utility model provides a radar mounting assembly. This radar mounting assembly 100 is used to mount a radar 1 between a vehicle base 2 and a vehicle emblem carrier 3. It is worth noting that the radar 1 referred to herein and hereinafter refers to an electronic device that uses electromagnetic waves to detect information such as the position and speed of a target, such as a millimeter-wave radar that transmits millimeter-wave signals and receives the echo reflected from the target to achieve ranging, speed measurement, and target identification; the base 2 referred to herein and hereinafter refers to a part of the front-end module of the vehicle, such as a front grille mounting frame used to support and fix the grille; and the vehicle emblem carrier 3 referred to herein and hereinafter refers to a decorative carrier including the vehicle's emblem or logo.

[0031] For example, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the radar mounting assembly 100 includes a radar mounting base 10 and fasteners 20. The radar mounting base 10 is used to connect to the radar 1, and the radar mounting base 10 is fixedly connected to the base 2 by the fasteners 20. Specifically, the radar mounting base 10 includes a mounting base body 11, a radar connection portion 12, and a base connection portion 14, wherein the radar connection portion 12 and the base connection portion 14 are each formed on the mounting base body 11. It should be noted that the mounting base body 11 is used to connect to the radar 1 through the radar connection portion 12, and the base connection portion 14 is used to connect to the base 2. When the radar 1 is mounted to the base 2 through the radar connection portion 12 of the radar mounting base 10, the radar 1 is at the same height as the vehicle logo carrier 3, and the antenna array of the radar 1 faces the vehicle logo carrier 3. Compared with the prior art, by setting the radar 1 at a higher position above the horizontal ground (i.e., at the position where the vehicle logo carrier 3 is located), the radar 1 is avoided from being in a lower position on the vehicle, which is beneficial to improving the utilization rate of the radar 1's function.

[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the radar connection part 12 extends from the side wall of the mounting body 11 along the plane perpendicular to the mounting body 11 toward the vehicle logo carrier 3 to a certain length, so as to cooperate with the radar 1 and realize the installation of the radar 1 on the radar mounting base 10. Specifically, the radar connection part 12 has a pin-shaped structure, which includes a connecting block 121 and a connecting pin 122. One end of the connecting block 121 is connected to the side wall of the mounting body 11, and the other end of the connecting block 121 is connected to the connecting pin 122. The connecting pin 122 is used for plugging and connecting with the radar 1. Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting block 121 is larger than the corresponding cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting pin 122. In this way, when the radar 1 is connected to the radar mounting base 10, the abutment action of the connecting block 121 against the side wall of the radar mounting base 10 is beneficial to limiting the installation position of the radar 1 in the radar connection part 12.

[0033] To ensure connection stability, in some embodiments, the number of radar connection parts 12 is multiple; in this embodiment, there are three radar connection parts 12. Specifically, these three radar connection parts 12 are arranged in a triangle on the side wall of the mounting base body 11 on the same side, and one of the three radar connection parts 12 is located at one end of the radar mounting base 10, while the other two are located at the other end of the radar mounting base 10. Preferably, the fit between each radar connection part 12 and the radar 1 is an interference fit. Thus, by providing three mounting points arranged in a triangle on the radar mounting base 10, it can be ensured that the radar 1 is stably mounted on the radar mounting base 10.

[0034] Furthermore, to prevent the radar 1 from detaching from the radar mounting base 10 due to vibration or other factors, the radar mounting base 10 also includes a radar limiting part 13. Specifically, the radar limiting part 13 extends from the side wall of the mounting base body 11 along a direction perpendicular to the plane of the mounting base body 11 toward the vehicle emblem carrier 3 to a certain length, and the radar limiting part 13 is adjacent to the radar connecting part 12. Exemplarily, the radar limiting part 13 has a hook-shaped structure, with one end connected to the side wall of the mounting base body 11, and the other hook-shaped end of the radar limiting part 13 is used to define the installation position of the radar 1 on the radar connecting part 12. Thus, when the radar 1 is connected to the radar mounting base 10, the three radar connecting parts 12 each penetrate through the corresponding mounting part 1a on the radar 1, and the other end of the radar limiting part 13, which is hook-shaped, contacts the mounting part 1a of the radar 1. The connecting block 121 of the radar connecting part 12 and the radar limiting part 13 together clamp the mounting part 1a of the radar 1, which helps to prevent the radar 1 from shaking on the radar mounting base 10.

[0035] In some embodiments, there are multiple radar limiting parts 13. In this first embodiment, there are six radar limiting parts 132. Specifically, these six radar limiting parts 13 can be considered as being composed of three sets of radar limiting parts 13, wherein each set of radar limiting parts 13 includes two radar limiting parts 13 arranged opposite to each other, and each of these two radar limiting parts 13 is adjacent to the radar connecting part 12. This is beneficial for ensuring the installation angle of the radar 1 on the radar mounting base 10 and reliably preventing the radar 1 from detaching from the radar mounting base 10.

[0036] Furthermore, the base component connecting portion 14 is formed at both ends along the length of the mounting base body 11, and has base component connecting holes 141 corresponding to the base component 2. It should be noted that the base component connecting holes 141 are used to cooperate with the fastener 20 to achieve a fixed connection between the radar mounting base 10 and the base component 2.

[0037] In some embodiments, the number of base component connection holes 141 is multiple, such as three, four, and six. In this first embodiment, the number of base component connection holes 141 is equal to the number of fasteners 20, each having four holes. Specifically, two of these four base component connection holes 141 are located at one end of the radar mounting base 10, and the other two are located at the other end of the radar mounting base 10. This facilitates the stable mounting of the radar mounting base 10 onto the base component 2.

[0038] Furthermore, to ensure the assembly accuracy of the radar mounting base 10 on the base 2, the base connecting part 14 includes a positioning block 142 for positioning the installation position of the radar mounting base 10 on the base 2. Specifically, the positioning block 142 is formed at the opening at one end of the base connecting hole 141, protrudes from the side wall of the mounting base body 11, and communicates with the base connecting hole 141.

[0039] In some embodiments, there are multiple positioning blocks 142. In this first embodiment, there are two positioning blocks 142. Specifically, these two positioning blocks 142 are located at both ends of the radar mounting base 10. The positioning assistance provided by these two positioning blocks 142 also helps to avoid the problem of incorrect installation of the radar mounting base 10 on the base 2.

[0040] Furthermore, to ensure the routing of the wiring harness connected to the radar 1, the radar mounting base 10 also includes a radar clearance opening 111. Specifically, the radar clearance opening 111 is formed on the plate-shaped mounting base body 11 and is rectangular in shape. On the one hand, this facilitates the installation of the wiring harness; on the other hand, it also helps to reduce the weight of the radar mounting base 10 itself.

[0041] Furthermore, to avoid incorrect installation of radar 1 on radar mounting base 10, radar mounting base 10 also includes a radar abutment portion 15 to prevent the antenna array of radar 1 from facing away from the vehicle emblem carrier 3. Specifically, the radar abutment portion 15 is formed in the radar clearance opening 111 on the mounting base body 11, and it is elongated and wavy. Thus, when radar 1 is connected to radar mounting base 10, the radar abutment portion 15 abuts against the non-antenna array of radar 1 (i.e., the back side of the antenna array), which helps to determine whether the antenna array of radar 1 is facing the vehicle emblem carrier 3, overcoming the problem of incorrect installation.

[0042] In some embodiments, there are multiple radar contact parts 15. In this first embodiment, there are two radar contact parts 15. Specifically, these two radar contact parts 15 are arranged in the radar clearance opening 111 with a certain distance between them.

[0043] Furthermore, in order to reduce and suppress the vibration load transmitted from the vehicle body to the radar 1, the radar mounting assembly 100 also includes a vibration isolator (not shown in the figure). Preferably, the vibration isolator is made of synthetic rubber such as butyl rubber and natural rubber, and its installation position includes, but is not limited to, between the radar mounting base 10 and the base 2, and between the radar mounting base 10 and the radar 1.

[0044] In this first embodiment, the fastener 20 is used to connect with the base 2, fixing the radar mounting base 10 to the base 2. Specifically, the fastener 20 can refer to a fastening screw used to fix the relative position of two parts, but is not limited to this.

[0045] In summary, compared to existing technologies, this radar mounting assembly 100 mounts the radar 1 between the vehicle's base 2 and the vehicle emblem carrier 3 via the radar mounting bracket 10 and fasteners 20. When the radar 1 is mounted on the base 2 via the radar mounting bracket 10, the radar 1 is at the same height as the vehicle emblem carrier 3, and the antenna array of the radar 1 faces the vehicle emblem carrier 3. Compared to existing technologies, the radar mounting assembly 100 disclosed in this application not only overcomes the problem of incorrect radar 1 orientation during installation but also improves the utilization rate of the radar 1's functionality, achieving a perfect combination of function and aesthetics.

[0046] Example 2 A second aspect of this utility model provides a front-end module that includes a radar mounting assembly 100 as described in Embodiment 1, which is beneficial to giving the front-end module high assisted driving performance and aesthetic appeal.

[0047] Furthermore, the front-end module also includes radar 1, base 2, and vehicle emblem carrier 3. The radar mounting assembly 100 mounts radar 1 between base 2 and vehicle emblem carrier 3. When radar 1 is mounted to base 2 via radar mounting seat 10 of radar mounting assembly 100, radar 1 is at the same height relative to vehicle emblem carrier 3, and the antenna array of radar 1 faces vehicle emblem carrier 3. Specifically, vehicle emblem carrier 3 is mounted at the center of base 2, and a space for mounting radar 1 is formed between vehicle emblem carrier 3 and base 2. Figure 3 As shown, along the length of the vehicle, the emblem carrier 3, radar 1, and radar mounting assembly 100 are arranged in sequence. Preferably, the emblem carrier 3 is made of a non-metallic material, such as plastic, to ensure the transmissibility of radar 1 and avoid limiting its detection capability.

[0048] It should be noted that, for waterproofing and dustproofing purposes, the fit between the car emblem carrier 3 and the base component 2 is an interference fit. Specifically, this can be achieved by creating a snap-fit ​​interface on the base component 2 and forming a snap-fit ​​portion on the car emblem carrier 3 corresponding to the snap-fit ​​interface, allowing the car emblem carrier 3 to connect to the base component 2 through the engagement of the snap-fit ​​portion and the snap-fit ​​interface, but this is not a limitation. Thus, when the car emblem carrier 3 and the base component 2 are connected, on the one hand, because the car emblem carrier 3 covers the antenna array of the radar 1, the radar 1 has a concealed effect, which is beneficial to enhancing the vehicle's aesthetics; on the other hand, the waterproofing and dustproofing requirements of the radar 1 are also taken into account, ensuring the detection performance of the radar 1 by protecting it.

[0049] Example 3 A third aspect of this utility model provides a vehicle that includes a front-end module as described in Embodiment 2, which is beneficial to providing a better driving experience.

[0050] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A radar mounting assembly, characterized by, The radar mounting assembly (100) is used to mount the radar (1) between the vehicle's base (2) and the vehicle emblem carrier (3), and the radar mounting assembly (100) includes: A radar mounting base (10) includes a mounting base body (11) and a radar connection portion (12) and a base component connection portion (14) disposed on the mounting base body (11). The mounting base body (11) is used to connect to the radar (1) via the radar connection portion (12), and the base component connection portion (14) is used to connect to the base component (2). Fasteners (20) are used to connect to the base (2) and fix the radar mounting base (10) to the base (2); When the radar (1) is mounted on the base (2) via the radar mounting base (10), the radar (1) is at the same height relative to the car logo carrier (3), and the antenna array of the radar (1) faces the car logo carrier (3).

2. The radar mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The radar connection part (12) includes a connecting block (121) and a connecting pin (122). One end of the connecting block (121) is connected to the side wall of the mounting body (11), and the other end of the connecting block (121) is connected to the connecting pin (122). The connecting pin (122) is used to connect to the radar (1).

3. The radar mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The radar mounting base (10) also includes a radar limiting part (13) disposed on the mounting base body (11). One end of the radar limiting part (13) is connected to the side wall of the mounting base body (11), and the other end of the radar limiting part (13) is used to limit the installation position of the radar (1) on the radar connection part (12).

4. The radar mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base component connecting part (14) is provided with a base component connecting hole (141) corresponding to the base component (2). The base component connecting hole (141) is used to cooperate with the fastener (20) to realize the fixed connection of the radar mounting base (10) on the base component (2).

5. The radar mounting assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, One end of the base connection hole (141) is provided with a positioning block (142). The positioning block (142) protrudes from the side wall of the mounting body (11) and is used to position the radar mounting base (10) on the base (2).

6. The radar mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting body (11) is provided with a radar clearance port (111) for arranging a wiring harness for connection with the radar (1).

7. The radar mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The radar mounting base (10) also includes a radar abutment (15) provided on the mounting base body (11), the radar abutment (15) being used to prevent the antenna array of the radar (1) from facing away from the car logo carrier (3).

8. The radar mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The radar mounting assembly (100) also includes vibration isolation components for reducing and suppressing vibration loads transmitted from the vehicle body to the radar (1).

9. A front-end module, characterized in that, The system includes a radar (1), a base (2), a car emblem carrier (3), and a radar mounting assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8. The radar mounting assembly (100) places the radar (1) between the base (2) and the car emblem carrier (3), and when the radar (1) is mounted on the base (2) via the radar mounting seat (10) of the radar mounting assembly (100), the radar (1) is at the same height relative to the car emblem carrier (3), and the antenna array of the radar (1) faces the car emblem carrier (3).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the front-end module as described in claim 9.

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