Hood outer panel structure, hood assembly, and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to vehicle technical field especially relates to a car cover outer plate structure, car cover assembly and vehicle, car cover outer plate structure includes car cover outer plate body, is set up on the lamp installation surface of car cover outer plate body and has the drain hole, water guide spare, the first end of water guide spare is connected with car cover outer plate body, and is located at the drain hole to export the ponding on the lamp installation surface, the utility model can export the ponding of car cover outer plate, eliminates the ponding problem.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a hood outer panel structure, a hood assembly, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the automotive industry, consumers have increasingly higher demands for the aesthetics of cars, as well as for personalization, recognizability, and functionality. The same applies to car hood assemblies; they are no longer limited to simple sheet metal structures but incorporate new forms such as trim panels and lighting assemblies.

[0003] The integrated star ring light system in the hood assembly is a relatively new type of hood system. It not only possesses the functionality of a conventional hood assembly but also adds a star ring light system, which not only improves visibility but also provides daytime running lights, turn signals, and side marker lights. However, after adding the star ring light system to the outer hood panel, the outer hood panel needs to provide a mounting surface for the system. The mounting surface on the outer hood panel has drainage difficulties, leading to water accumulation and causing the steel parts of the outer hood panel to rust and corrode. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a hood outer panel structure, a hood assembly, and a vehicle that can drain accumulated water from the hood outer panel to the outside of the vehicle, thus eliminating the water accumulation problem.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] The outer panel structure of the hood includes:

[0007] The outer panel of the hood has drainage holes on the lamp mounting surface.

[0008] A water guide is provided, the first end of which is connected to the outer panel of the hood and located at the drain hole to drain water from the lamp mounting surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the drain hole is located at the lowest point of the lamp mounting surface.

[0010] In some embodiments, the water guide includes a first connecting section and a water guiding section that are interconnected, the first connecting section and the water guiding section being arranged at an angle, and the first connecting section being connected to the drain hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first docking section is funnel-shaped, and the inner diameter of the first docking section decreases along the direction close to the water guiding section.

[0012] In some embodiments, a first fastener is provided on the first docking segment, and the first docking segment is connected to the outer panel body of the vehicle cover through the first fastener.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first fixing member includes a first positioning part and a second positioning part, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are disposed at the end of the first docking section along the circumferential direction of the first docking section, the first positioning part and the second positioning part are spaced apart along the extension direction of the first docking section, and the edge of the drain hole is located between the first positioning part and the second positioning part.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first positioning portion is provided with a first interference protrusion on the side facing the second positioning portion, the first interference protrusion abutting against the outer body of the vehicle cover, and / or the second positioning portion is provided with a second interference protrusion on the side facing the first positioning portion, the second interference protrusion abutting against the outer body of the vehicle cover.

[0015] In some embodiments, a second docking section is provided at the end of the water guiding section away from the first docking section, and the second docking section is arranged at an angle to the water guiding section.

[0016] In some embodiments, the outer diameter of the second mating segment is smaller than the outer diameter of the end of the first mating segment.

[0017] In some embodiments, a second fastener is provided on the second docking segment.

[0018] The hood assembly includes the hood outer panel structure as described above.

[0019] In some embodiments, the system further includes an inner hood panel and a ventilation trim panel. The inner hood panel is located between the outer hood panel body of the outer hood panel structure and the ventilation trim panel. A water guide hole is provided on the inner hood panel, and a second end of the water guide member is connected to the inner hood panel and located at the water guide hole.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second fixing member on the second docking section of the water guide includes a third positioning part and a fourth positioning part. The third positioning part and the fourth positioning part are disposed at the end of the second docking section along the circumference of the second docking section of the water guide. The third positioning part and the fourth positioning part are spaced apart along the extension direction of the second docking section. The edge of the water guide hole is located between the third positioning part and the fourth positioning part.

[0021] In some embodiments, the third positioning portion is provided with an interference lip on the side facing the fourth positioning portion, and the interference lip abuts against the inner panel of the hood.

[0022] Vehicle, including the hood outer panel structure as described above or the hood assembly as described above.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0024] This utility model provides a hood outer panel structure with a drainage hole on the lamp mounting surface of the hood outer panel body. A water guide is connected at one end to the hood outer panel body, and the first end of the water guide is located at the drainage hole to drain water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface. Through this arrangement, water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface of the hood outer panel body can flow out through the drainage hole and the water guide, thereby eliminating water accumulation and preventing rust and corrosion of the steel parts of the hood outer panel.

[0025] This utility model provides a hood assembly, including the hood outer panel structure as described above. Water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface of the hood outer panel can be drained through a water guide, thereby eliminating water accumulation and preventing the steel parts of the hood outer panel from rusting and corroding.

[0026] The present invention provides a vehicle comprising the hood outer panel structure or the hood assembly as described above. Water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface of the hood outer panel body can flow out through drainage holes and water guides, thereby eliminating the water accumulation problem and preventing the steel parts of the hood outer panel from rusting and corroding. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outer panel body of the vehicle hood in a vehicle hood outer panel structure according to this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 View from AA direction;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a water guiding component in the outer panel structure of a vehicle hood according to this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the water guide component in conjunction with the outer body of the hood and the inner body of the hood;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inner panel of the vehicle cover in the outer panel structure of the vehicle cover according to this utility model.

[0033] In the picture:

[0034] 1. Outer hood panel body; 11. Lamp mounting surface; 12. Drain hole; 2. Water guide component; 21. First docking section; 22. Water guide section; 23. Second docking section; 24. First positioning part; 241. First interference protrusion; 25. Second positioning part; 26. Third positioning part; 261. Interference lip; 27. Fourth positioning part; 3. Inner hood panel; 31. Water guide hole; 4. Ventilation trim panel. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Before explaining any embodiment of the present invention in detail, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to its application to the structural details and component arrangements set forth in the following description or shown in the above drawings.

[0036] In this invention, the terms "comprising," "including," "having," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0037] In this utility model, the terms "connection," "combination," and "installation" can refer to direct connection, combination, or installation, or indirect connection, combination, or installation. For example, a direct connection refers to two parts or components being connected together without the need for an intermediary, while an indirect connection refers to two parts or components each being connected to at least one intermediary, with the connection achieved through the intermediary.

[0038] In this invention, those skilled in the art will understand that the function performed by a component can be performed by one component, multiple components, one part, or multiple parts. Similarly, the function performed by a part can be performed by one part, one component, or a combination of multiple parts.

[0039] In this utility model, the directional terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" are used to describe the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, in the context, it should be understood that when one element is mentioned as being connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected through an intermediate element. It should also be understood that directional terms such as upper side, lower side, left side, right side, front side, and rear side not only represent the direct orientation but can also be understood as the lateral orientation. For example, "below" can include directly below, lower left, lower right, lower front, and lower rear.

[0040] To ensure the aesthetics of the vehicle hood assembly, a ring light system is typically installed on the outer panel of the hood. This system not only improves visibility but also provides daytime running lights, turn signals, and side marker lights. However, adding a ring light system to the outer hood requires providing a mounting surface. This mounting surface often suffers from poor drainage, leading to water accumulation and subsequent rust and corrosion of the steel components.

[0041] To solve the above problem, the water accumulated on the outer panel of the hood is drained outside the vehicle, thereby eliminating the water accumulation issue. Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a vehicle hood outer panel structure. The vehicle hood outer panel structure includes a vehicle hood outer panel body 1 and a water guide component 2.

[0042] A drainage hole 12 is provided on the lamp mounting surface 11 of the outer hood panel 1. The first end of the water guide 2 is connected to the outer hood panel 1, and the first end of the water guide 2 is located at the drainage hole 12 to drain the water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface 11. With the above arrangement, the water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface 11 of the outer hood panel 1 can flow out through the drainage hole 12 and the water guide 2, thereby eliminating the water accumulation problem and preventing the steel parts of the outer hood panel from rusting and corroding.

[0043] In some embodiments, the drain hole 12 is located at the lowest point of the lamp mounting surface 11. Because the lamp mounting surface 11 of the hood outer panel is arc-shaped, water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface 11 flows to its lowest point under its own weight. By placing the drain hole 12 at the lowest point of the lamp mounting surface 11, it is ensured that the water on the lamp mounting surface 11 is completely drained. Furthermore, only one drain hole 12 needs to be made on the hood outer panel body 1, reducing construction difficulty and ensuring the structural strength and aesthetics of the hood outer panel body 1.

[0044] In some embodiments, the water guide 2 is a closed tubular structure, which can ensure the effective guidance of accumulated water for smooth drainage. In other embodiments, it can also be an open, slide-like structure, or an opening can be made on the upward-facing circumferential surface of the middle section of the tubular water guide 2 to reduce the weight of the water guide 2. No further restrictions are imposed here.

[0045] In some embodiments, the water guide 2 includes a first connecting section 21 and a water guiding section 22 that are interconnected. The first connecting section 21 and the water guiding section 22 are arranged at an angle, and the first connecting section 21 is connected to the drain hole 12. This arrangement facilitates the arrangement of the water guide 2, ensures a shorter drainage path, and allows the first connecting section 21 to effectively connect with the drain hole 12.

[0046] In some embodiments, the first connecting section 21 is funnel-shaped, and its inner diameter decreases along the direction approaching the water guiding section 22. This configuration ensures that the opening of the first connecting section 21 has a large diameter, allowing water accumulating on the lamp mounting surface 11 to quickly flow into the first connecting section 21. The first connecting section 21 guides the water flow, and as its inner diameter gradually decreases, the flow rate of the water is maintained, ensuring that the water quickly passes through the first connecting section 21 into the water guiding section 22 and then quickly flows out of the vehicle through the second connecting section 23.

[0047] In some embodiments, a first fixing member is provided on the first docking segment 21, and the first docking segment 21 is connected to the outer panel body 1 of the hood through the first fixing member. By providing the first fixing member, it is convenient to fix the first docking segment 21 to the outer panel body 1 of the hood.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first fixing member includes a first positioning part 24 and a second positioning part 25. The first positioning part 24 and the second positioning part 25 are disposed circumferentially at the end of the first docking section 21, and are spaced apart along the extending direction of the first docking section 21. The edge of the drain hole 12 is located between the first positioning part 24 and the second positioning part 25. With the above arrangement, the first positioning part 24 and the second positioning part 25 can restrict the movement of the first docking section 21 along its own axial direction, ensuring that the installation position of the first docking section 21 on the outer panel of the vehicle cover remains unchanged. In other embodiments, the first fixing member can be a magnet, which is fixedly sleeved on the first docking section 21 and attracted to the inner side of the outer panel body 1. The first fixing member can also be fixed to the outer panel body 1 by adhesive, without further limitations.

[0049] In some embodiments, the first positioning part 24 is provided with a first interference protrusion 241 on the side facing the second positioning part 25, and the first interference protrusion 241 abuts against the outer body 1 of the hood. And / or the second positioning part 25 is provided with a second interference protrusion (not shown in the figure) on the side facing the first positioning part 24, and the second interference protrusion abuts against the outer body 1 of the hood. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first interference protrusion 241 is annular. By setting the first interference protrusion 241 and / or the second interference protrusion to abut against the outer body 1 of the hood, both the first interference protrusion 241 and the second positioning part 25 are deformed by force, thereby effectively fixing the water guide 2 while also providing a sealing effect to prevent water from flowing in through the gap between the first positioning part 24 and the outer body of the hood.

[0050] In some embodiments, a recessed groove is formed at the drainage hole 12 of the outer panel body 1 of the hood, the first positioning part 24 is located in the recessed groove, and the surface of the first positioning part 24 does not protrude relative to the recessed groove, so as to ensure the aesthetic effect of the outer panel body 1 of the hood.

[0051] In some embodiments, a second connecting section 23 is provided at the end of the water guiding section 22 away from the first connecting section 21, and the second connecting section 23 is set at an angle to the water guiding section 22. This arrangement facilitates the installation of the water guiding component 2 and ensures a shorter drainage path.

[0052] In some embodiments, the outer diameter of the second mating section 23 is smaller than the outer diameter of the end of the first mating section 21. When installing the water guide 2 on the outer panel body 1 of the hood, since the outer diameter of the second mating section 23 is smaller, the second mating section 23 is first passed through the drain hole 12 until the first mating section 21 mates with the drain hole 12. By adopting the above method, the difficulty of installing the water guide 2 on the outer panel of the hood can be reduced, and the water guide 2 can be quickly installed without the use of tools.

[0053] In some embodiments, a second fastener is provided on the second mating section 23, and the second mating section 23 can be connected to the inner panel of the hood through the second fastener. By providing the second fastener, it is easy to fix the second mating section 23 to the inner panel of the hood. The second fastener can be attached to the inner panel of the hood by magnetic attraction, adhesive, or snap-fit, etc., and no further restrictions are imposed here.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first connecting section 21, the water-guiding section 22, and the second connecting section 23 are an integrated structure, ensuring the stability of the connection between them. Furthermore, the water-guiding component 2 is made of EPDM or other flexible materials such as silicone. During installation, the shape of the water-guiding component 2 can be adjusted according to the installation space, facilitating installation. EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber) is a synthetic rubber copolymerized from ethylene, propylene, and a small amount of non-conjugated dienes. Its molecular backbone has a saturated hydrocarbon structure, and its side chains contain unsaturated double bonds. This structure endows it with excellent weather resistance, chemical stability, and processing adaptability. It also achieves a comprehensive balance of low density, high filler content, and wide temperature range elasticity. Therefore, using EPDM to manufacture the water-guiding component 2 can effectively meet the application requirements.

[0055] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this application also provides a hood assembly, which includes the hood outer panel structure as described above. Through the above arrangement, water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface 11 of the hood outer panel body 1 can be discharged through the water guide 2, thereby eliminating water accumulation and preventing the steel parts of the hood outer panel from rusting and corroding.

[0056] In some embodiments, the hood assembly further includes an inner hood panel 3 and a ventilation trim panel 4. The inner hood panel 3 is located between the outer hood panel body 1 and the ventilation trim panel 4 of the outer hood panel structure. A water guide hole 31 is provided on the inner hood panel 3. The second end of the water guide member 2 is connected to the inner hood panel 3, and the second end of the water guide member 2 is located at the water guide hole 31 of the inner hood panel 3. Water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface 11 of the outer hood panel body 1 can be guided through the water guide member 2 into the drainage groove on the ventilation trim panel 4 and discharged through the drainage groove, thereby eliminating the water accumulation.

[0057] In some embodiments, the second fixing member on the second docking section 23 of the water guide 2 includes a third positioning part 26 and a fourth positioning part 27. The third positioning part 26 and the fourth positioning part 27 are disposed circumferentially at the end of the second docking section 23 of the water guide 2, and are spaced apart along the extending direction of the second docking section 23. The edge of the water guide hole 31 is located between the third positioning part 26 and the fourth positioning part 27. With the above arrangement, the third positioning part 26 and the fourth positioning part 27 can restrict the movement of the second docking section 23 along its own axial direction, ensuring that the installation position of the second docking section 23 on the inner panel of the hood remains unchanged.

[0058] In some embodiments, the third positioning part 26 is provided with an interference lip 261 on the side facing the fourth positioning part 27, and the interference lip 261 abuts against the inner panel 3 of the hood. By providing the interference lip 261 to abut against the inner panel 3 of the hood, both the interference lip 261 and the fourth positioning part 27 are deformed under force, thereby effectively fixing the water guide 2 while also providing a sealing function to prevent external water from flowing into the space between the outer panel 1 and the inner panel 3 of the hood through the gap between the fourth positioning part 27 and the outer panel of the hood, thus preventing corrosion of the inner panel 3 of the hood.

[0059] This application also provides a vehicle that includes the above-described hood outer panel structure or the above-described hood assembly, wherein water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface 11 of the hood outer panel body 1 can flow out through the drain hole 12 and the water guide 2, thereby eliminating the water accumulation problem and preventing the steel parts of the hood outer panel from rusting and corroding.

[0060] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hood outer panel structure, characterized in that, include: The outer panel body (1) of the hood has a drainage hole (12) on the lamp mounting surface (11) of the outer panel body (1); A water guide (2) is provided, the first end of which is connected to the outer panel body (1) of the vehicle cover and is located at the drain hole (12) to drain the water accumulated on the lamp mounting surface (11).

2. The hood outer panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drain hole (12) is located at the lowest point of the lamp mounting surface (11).

3. The hood outer panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water guide (2) includes a first docking section (21) and a water guide section (22) that are interconnected. The first docking section (21) and the water guide section (22) are arranged at an angle, and the first docking section (21) is connected to the drain hole (12).

4. The hood outer panel structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first docking section (21) is funnel-shaped, and the inner diameter of the first docking section (21) decreases along the direction close to the water guiding section (22).

5. The hood outer panel structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first docking section (21) is provided with a first fixing member, and the first docking section (21) is connected to the outer panel body (1) of the vehicle cover through the first fixing member.

6. The hood outer panel structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first fixing member includes a first positioning part (24) and a second positioning part (25). The first positioning part (24) and the second positioning part (25) are disposed at the end of the first docking section (21) along the circumferential direction of the first docking section (21). The first positioning part (24) and the second positioning part (25) are spaced apart along the extension direction of the first docking section (21). The edge of the drain hole (12) is located between the first positioning part (24) and the second positioning part (25).

7. The hood outer panel structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first positioning part (24) is provided with a first interference protrusion (241) on the side facing the second positioning part (25), the first interference protrusion (241) abuts against the outer body of the car cover (1), and / or the second positioning part (25) is provided with a second interference protrusion on the side facing the first positioning part (24), the second interference protrusion abuts against the outer body of the car cover (1).

8. The hood outer panel structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water guiding section (22) is provided with a second docking section (23) at the end away from the first docking section (21), and the second docking section (23) is set at an angle to the water guiding section (22).

9. The hood outer panel structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer diameter of the second docking segment (23) is smaller than the outer diameter of the end of the first docking segment (21).

10. The hood outer panel structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second docking section (23) is provided with a second fastener.

11. A hood assembly, characterized in that, Includes the hood outer panel structure as described in any one of claims 1-10.

12. The hood assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, It also includes an inner hood panel (3) and a ventilation trim panel (4). The inner hood panel (3) is located between the outer hood panel body (1) of the outer hood panel structure and the ventilation trim panel (4). A water guide hole (31) is provided on the inner hood panel (3). The second end of the water guide component (2) is connected to the inner hood panel (3) and located at the water guide hole (31).

13. The hood assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second fixing member on the second docking section (23) of the water guide (2) includes a third positioning part (26) and a fourth positioning part (27). The third positioning part (26) and the fourth positioning part (27) are arranged circumferentially at the end of the second docking section (23) of the water guide (2). The third positioning part (26) and the fourth positioning part (27) are spaced apart along the extension direction of the second docking section (23). The edge of the water guide hole (31) is located between the third positioning part (26) and the fourth positioning part (27).

14. The hood assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, The third positioning part (26) is provided with an interference lip (261) on the side facing the fourth positioning part (27), and the interference lip (261) abuts against the inner panel of the hood (3).

15. A vehicle, comprising a hood outer panel structure as claimed in any one of claims 1-10 or a hood assembly as claimed in any one of claims 11-14.

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