Fender and vehicle provided with same

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle body technology and provides a fender and a vehicle equipped with it. The fender of this application includes a fender body, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate assembled together. The outer side of the fender body forms the fender's exterior surface. The first and second mounting plates are connected to the inner side of the fender body. The first mounting plate is arranged along the top edge of the fender body. The second mounting plate has a first portion arranged near one end of the fender body and a second portion arranged along the arcuate edge of the lower part of the fender body. Both the first and second mounting plates are provided with mounting points for fender mounting. This application, through its modular assembly design, facilitates fender manufacturing and helps ensure the fender's installation effect, thus possessing excellent practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle body technology, and in particular to a fender and a vehicle having thereon. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, vehicle fenders are typically made of stamped sheet metal or injection-molded plastic.

[0003] Fenders made of sheet metal or plastic are generally large in size and have many mounting structures. This not only makes them difficult to manufacture due to their complex structure and molding, but also makes them prone to problems such as uneven gaps between the fender and surrounding parts, and breakage at the mounting points when installed in the vehicle body, thus affecting the installation effect of the fender. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present application aims to provide a fender that facilitates the manufacture of the fender and helps to ensure the installation effect of the fender.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A fender includes a fender body, a first mounting plate, and a second mounting plate assembled together; The outer side of the fender body forms the outer surface of the fender, and the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are connected to the inner side of the fender body; The first mounting plate is arranged along the top edge of the fender body, and the second mounting plate has a first portion arranged near one end of the fender body and a second portion arranged along the arc-shaped edge of the lower part of the fender body. Both the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are provided with mounting points for mounting the fender.

[0006] Furthermore, the first mounting plate has a vertically arranged first plate body, and a second plate body and a third plate body respectively disposed on both sides of the first plate body; The second plate is connected to the top of the first plate, and the second plate is provided with an inclined connecting surface, which is used to connect the fender body; The third plate is connected to the bottom of the first plate, and the mounting point is provided on the third plate.

[0007] Furthermore, one side of the first part has an end plate arranged along the edge of the end of the fender body, and the bottom of the first part has an extension plate extending to the bottom end of the fender body. The mounting points are respectively provided on the end plate, the extension plate, and the second part.

[0008] Furthermore, the first part is provided with weight-reducing holes, and at least a portion of the edge of the weight-reducing holes is provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0009] Furthermore, the fender body, the first mounting plate, and the second mounting plate are all made of composite materials.

[0010] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages: (1) The fender described in this application adopts a split assembly design, which disassembles the fender into multiple parts, and then assembles them together after each part is formed. The mounting points for the fender installation are located on two mounting plates. Compared with the integrally formed fender, this not only avoids the difficulty of fender forming due to the complex structure, but also facilitates the preparation of the fender. At the same time, when the fender is installed in the vehicle body, it can also reduce the probability of internal stress in the fender, which helps to avoid uneven gaps between the fender and the surrounding parts, and avoids problems such as breakage of the mounting points on the fender, thus helping to ensure the installation effect of the fender.

[0011] (2) The first mounting plate has a vertically arranged first plate body, and a second plate body and a third plate body respectively arranged on both sides of the first plate body. The second plate body is provided with a connecting surface for connecting with the fender body, and the third plate body is provided with an installation point. This not only facilitates the connection between the first mounting plate and the fender body, but also facilitates the setting of the installation point on the first mounting plate, which facilitates the installation of the fender in the vehicle body. At the same time, the cross-sectional design of the first mounting plate can be used to ensure the structural strength of the first mounting plate, which is conducive to improving the stability of the fender installation in the vehicle body.

[0012] (3) An end plate is provided on one side of the first part, and an extension plate extending to the bottom of the fender body is provided at the bottom of the first part. Mounting points are provided on the end plate, the extension plate and the second part respectively. On the one hand, the first part of the second mounting plate can have a larger size, which can provide better structural support for the fender body. On the other hand, the mounting points set in multiple positions can be used to realize the installation requirements of the fender in different directions, which helps to ensure the reliability of the fender installation in the vehicle body.

[0013] (4) Setting weight reduction holes on the first part can reduce the weight of the second mounting plate, which is conducive to the lightweight design of the fender. Setting reinforcing ribs around the edge of the weight reduction holes can ensure the structural strength of the second mounting plate while setting the weight reduction holes, which helps to ensure the overall performance of the fender.

[0014] (5) The fender body, the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are made of composite materials, which can make the fender as a whole have better structural strength and rigidity, and at the same time, the weight of the fender can be reduced, which is conducive to the lightweight design of the fender.

[0015] Another object of this application is to provide a vehicle having fenders as described above.

[0016] Furthermore, the vehicle has a body beam located near the top of the fender; The first mounting plate is provided with a plurality of mounting points arranged at intervals, and each mounting point on the first mounting plate is provided with a mounting bracket connected to the side beam of the vehicle body.

[0017] Furthermore, the mounting bracket at a portion of the mounting point on the first mounting plate includes the mounting plate; One end of the mounting plate is connected to the side beam of the vehicle body, and the other end of the mounting plate is connected to the first mounting plate, and the mounting plate has at least one bending position.

[0018] Furthermore, the mounting bracket at the mounting point on the first mounting plate includes a fixing plate and an adjusting plate; The fixed plate is connected to the side beam of the vehicle body, the adjusting plate is connected to the first mounting plate, and the fixed plate and the adjusting plate are connected by a connecting mechanism, which is configured to adjust the connection position of the adjusting plate on the fixed plate.

[0019] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism includes a fixing hole on the fixing plate, a connecting through hole on the adjusting plate, and a connector. The fixing holes are a plurality of vertically spaced holes, and the connector passes through the connecting through hole and is selectively connected to one of the fixing holes; and / or, The end of the adjustment plate away from the fixed plate is connected to the first mounting plate, and the adjustment plate has at least one bending position.

[0020] The vehicle described in this application, by adopting the fenders as described above, facilitates the fabrication of the fenders, which helps reduce the overall vehicle manufacturing cost. It also helps avoid uneven gaps between the installed fenders and surrounding components, as well as prevents breakage of the mounting points on the fenders during installation. This helps ensure the installation effect of the fenders in the vehicle body, improves the overall vehicle quality, and has excellent practicality.

[0021] In addition, the first mounting plate in the fender is connected to the body beam of the vehicle via a mounting bracket, which facilitates the installation of the top of the fender in the vehicle body.

[0022] The mounting brackets at some mounting points on the first mounting plate are made of mounting plates with a bent design. This not only simplifies the structure and facilitates design, fabrication, and assembly, but also allows for fine adjustments to the fender height by adjusting the bending angle of the mounting plate, which helps ensure the installation effect of the fender. Furthermore, it facilitates the deformation of the fender when a pedestrian collides with it, thus enhancing the protection for pedestrians.

[0023] In addition, the mounting brackets at some mounting points on the first mounting plate are made of a fixed plate and an adjusting plate connected by a connecting mechanism. The connecting mechanism can be used to adjust the connection position of the adjusting plate on the fixed plate, which helps to adjust the height of the fender over a large range. This helps to ensure the gap surface difference requirements after the fender is installed and ensures the installation effect of the fender.

[0024] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism includes multiple vertically spaced fixing holes on the fixing plate, connecting through holes on the adjusting plate, and connecting parts that pass through the connecting through holes and are selectively connected to the fixing holes. The structure is simple, easy to design and manufacture, and can also ensure the stability of the fender position after height adjustment.

[0025] The bending design of the adjustment plate not only facilitates the deformation of the fender when a pedestrian collides with it, thus enhancing pedestrian protection, but also allows for fine-tuning of the fender height by adjusting the bending angle of the adjustment plate, which helps ensure the effective installation of the fender. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fender described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the fender described in the embodiment of this application from an outside view. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fender body described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first mounting plate described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive application on the first mounting plate described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view at position AA; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second mounting plate described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive application on the second mounting plate described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the fender on the side beam of the vehicle body according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle body beam and the mounting bracket thereon as described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first mounting bracket described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the first mounting bracket described in this application. Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second mounting bracket described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the second mounting bracket described in this application. Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing plate described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment plate described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the adjustment plate described in this application. Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Fender body; 2. First mounting plate; 3. Second mounting plate; 4. Adhesive; 5. Body beam; 6. Mounting bracket; 101. Headlight mounting hole; 102. Sensor mounting hole; 103. Camera mounting hole; 201. First plate; 202. Second plate; 203. Third plate; 2a. Connecting surface; 301. First part; 3011. End plate; 3012. Extension plate; 3013. Weight reduction hole; 3014. Reinforcing rib; 302. Second part; 61. First mounting bracket; 611. Mounting plate; 612. Fixing bolt; 613. Reinforcing flange; 62. Second mounting bracket; 621. Fixing plate; 6211. Fixing hole; 622. Adjusting plate; 6221. Connecting through hole; 623. Connector; 6a. Connecting hole; s, exterior surface; t, mounting point; z, bending position. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the technical solution and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0029] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this application, if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" appear, indicating orientation or positional relationship, these are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 on this application. In addition, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear, they are also used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in light of the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0032] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0033] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a fender that is disposed in a vehicle. The fender of this embodiment, through its innovative structural design, facilitates the manufacture of the fender and also helps to ensure the installation effect of the fender in the vehicle body.

[0034] In related technologies, the fender, as a major component of the vehicle's side structure, not only protects the vehicle body from damage caused by debris kicked up by the wheels, but also improves the vehicle's appearance and aerodynamic performance. At the same time, in the event of a collision, especially a collision with a pedestrian, the fender can also provide cushioning to reduce the injury to the pedestrian.

[0035] In traditional vehicle body design, fenders are typically made of stamped sheet metal or injection-molded plastic. Existing fenders made of sheet metal or plastic are generally large and have numerous mounting structures. This complexity makes fender manufacturing difficult, and during installation, issues such as uneven gaps between the fender and surrounding components, and breakage at mounting points can occur, affecting the overall vehicle quality.

[0036] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the related technology, the fender in this embodiment combines... Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the overall design includes a fender body 1, a first mounting plate 2, and a second mounting plate 3 assembled together.

[0037] The outer side of the fender body 1 forms the fender's exterior surface s, while the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3 are connected to the inner side of the fender body 1.

[0038] Furthermore, the first mounting plate 2 is arranged along the top edge of the fender body 1, and the second mounting plate 3 has a first part 301 arranged near one end of the fender body 1, and a second part 302 arranged along the arc-shaped edge of the lower part of the fender body 1. At the same time, mounting points t for mounting the fender in the vehicle body are also provided on the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3.

[0039] Therefore, as described above, by adopting a split assembly design, the fender is divided into multiple parts such as the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3. After each part is formed, they are assembled together, and the mounting point t for fender installation is located on the two mounting plates. This embodiment not only avoids the difficulty of fender forming due to complex structure compared to integrally forming the entire fender, but also facilitates the preparation of the fender. At the same time, when the fender is installed in the vehicle body, this embodiment can also reduce the probability of internal stress in the fender, which helps to avoid uneven gaps between the fender and surrounding parts, as well as problems such as breakage of the mounting point on the fender, and can also achieve the purpose of ensuring the installation effect of the fender.

[0040] Based on the above general introduction, it is worth noting that the arc-shaped edge of the lower part of the above-mentioned fender body 1 is the position on the fender used to install the wheel arch.

[0041] And still as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the fender in this embodiment can be, for example, the front fender located at the front of the vehicle. In this case, the first part 301 of the second mounting plate 3 is specifically arranged near the rear end of the fender body 1. The fender body 1 is usually also provided with headlight mounting holes 101, sensor mounting holes 102 and camera mounting holes 103.

[0042] The aforementioned headlight mounting hole 101 is used for the vehicle's headlights, the sensor mounting hole 102 is used for mounting radar or other types of sensors, and the camera mounting hole 103 is used for mounting a rearview camera located on the side of the vehicle body.

[0043] It should be noted that, in addition to the front fender located at the front of the vehicle, the fender in this embodiment can also be the rear fender located at the rear of the vehicle. Furthermore, as the rear fender at the rear of the vehicle, the structure of the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3 in the fender can be adaptively adjusted according to the specific design of the rear of the vehicle body to meet the requirements of setting it at the rear of the vehicle body.

[0044] Furthermore, taking the fender of this embodiment as an example, since the front fenders on the left and right sides of a vehicle are generally identical in structure and are symmetrically arranged in the vehicle body, this embodiment will also refer to... Figures 1 to 8 As shown, we will take one of the fenders as an example for illustration.

[0045] In this embodiment, the following continues... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the structural shape of the fender body 1 can be designed based on the overall appearance requirements of the specific vehicle model. In addition to providing the headlight mounting hole 101, sensor mounting hole 102 and camera mounting hole 103 on the fender body 1, some mounting or connecting structures can also be provided on the fender body 1, especially at the edge of the fender body 1.

[0046] These mounting or connection structures can generally employ through holes formed in the fender body 1 for connection between the fender body 1 and other surrounding body parts, or for mounting other vehicle parts on the fender body 1.

[0047] In this embodiment, we continue to combine Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the first mounting plate 2 has a vertically arranged first plate body 201, and a second plate body 202 and a third plate body 203 respectively disposed on both sides of the first plate body 201.

[0048] The second plate 202 is connected to the top of the first plate 201, and an inclined connecting surface 2a is provided on the second plate 202 for connecting the fender body 1. The third plate 203 is connected to the bottom of the first plate 201, and an mounting point t is provided on the third plate 203 for mounting the fender in the vehicle body.

[0049] At this point, it can be understood that by having the first mounting plate 2 have a vertically arranged first plate body 201, and a second plate body 202 and a third plate body 203 respectively disposed on both sides of the first plate body 201, and by providing a connecting surface 2a on the second plate body 202 to connect with the fender body 1, and providing a mounting point t on the third plate body 203, it is possible not only to utilize the connecting surface 2a separately arranged on one side of the second plate body 202 to facilitate the connection between the first mounting plate 2 and the fender body 1, but also to utilize the third plate body 203 separately arranged on the other side to facilitate the setting of the mounting point t on the first mounting plate 2, thereby facilitating the installation of the fender in the vehicle body.

[0050] Meanwhile, see still Figure 6 As shown, it is clear that based on the second plate 202 and the third plate 203 on both sides, and the second plate 202 is connected to the top of the first plate 201, and the third plate 203 is connected to the bottom of the first plate 201, compared with a simple flat structure, it can also utilize the cross-sectional design of the first mounting plate 2 to ensure the structural strength of the first mounting plate 2, which is conducive to improving the stability of the fender in the vehicle body.

[0051] It is worth noting that, in specific implementations, the first mounting plate 2 may, in addition to including the first plate body 201 as described above, also include a second plate body 202 and a third plate body 203 located on both sides of the first plate body 201. Of course, the first mounting plate 2 may also adopt other structural forms arranged along the top edge of the fender body 1, and have similar characteristics to... Figure 6 Other cross-sectional shapes with different cross-sections shown are also acceptable and are not restricted here, as long as the first mounting plate 2 has good structural strength, is easy to connect with the fender body 1, and is easy to install the top of the fender into the vehicle body.

[0052] In this embodiment, in some exemplary implementations, the following continues... Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, for the second mounting plate 3, an end plate 3011 is provided on one side of the first part 301 along the edge of the rear end of the fender body 1, and an extension plate 3012 extending to the bottom of the fender body 1 is also provided at the bottom of the first part 301. Mounting points t are also provided on the end plate 3011, the extension plate 3012 and the second part 302 respectively.

[0053] At this time, still refer to Figure 7 As shown, there is an angle between the end plate 3011 and the main structure of the first part 301, and the top of the end plate 3011 is also higher than the main structure of the first part 301.

[0054] In practical implementation, the mounting points t at the end plate 3011 can generally be multiple points spaced apart along the height direction of the end plate 3011. The aforementioned extension plates 3012 can, for example, be multiple spaced-apart plates, with the bottom of each extension plate 3012 bent, and mounting points t provided near the bottom end of each extension plate 3012. The mounting points t located on the second part 302 can also be multiple points spaced apart along the length direction of the second part 302, and each mounting point t on the second part 302 can be designed as a "doghouse" structure to ensure the structural strength of the mounting point t positions on the second part 302.

[0055] It is understandable that by setting an end plate 3011 on one side of the first part 301 and setting an extension plate 3012 extending to the bottom of the fender body 1 at the bottom of the first part 301, and setting mounting points t on the end plate 3011, the extension plate 3012 and the second part 302 respectively, on the one hand, the first part 301 in the second mounting plate 3 can have a larger size, which can provide better structural support for the fender body 1. On the other hand, the mounting points t set at multiple positions can be used to meet the installation requirements of the fender in different directions, which helps to ensure the reliability of the fender installation in the vehicle body.

[0056] It is worth noting that, as Figure 7 As shown, the mounting points t on the second mounting plate 3 described above can meet the installation requirements of the fender in different directions. Specifically, the mounting points t on the end plate 3011 of the first part 301 are installed in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the mounting points t on the extension plate 3012 of the first part 301 are installed in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and the mounting points t on the second part 302 are installed in the left-right direction of the vehicle. Therefore, each mounting point t on the second mounting plate 3 can meet the installation requirements in the front-rear direction, the vertical direction, and the left-right direction of the vehicle.

[0057] In this embodiment, it should be noted that each mounting point t on the second mounting plate 3 and each mounting point t on the first mounting plate 2 can, in specific implementation, be, for example, a mounting hole formed on the first mounting plate 2 or the second mounting plate 3. Based on this, when installing the fender into the vehicle body, the fender can be fixed by, for example, using a screw structure, snap-fit ​​structure, or riveting structure passing through the mounting hole.

[0058] Continue as Figure 7As shown, in some exemplary embodiments of this embodiment, a weight-reducing hole 3013 is provided on the first part 301, and a reinforcing rib 3014 is also provided around the edge of the weight-reducing hole 3013.

[0059] At this point, by providing weight-reducing holes 3013 on the first part 301, it is clear that the weight of the second mounting plate 3 can be reduced, which is beneficial to achieving a lightweight design for the fender. Furthermore, by providing reinforcing ribs 3014 around the edge of the weight-reducing holes 3013, the structural strength of the second mounting plate 3 can be ensured while providing the weight-reducing holes 3013, which helps to guarantee the overall performance of the fender.

[0060] In specific implementation, the shape of the aforementioned weight reduction hole 3013 can be determined according to the overall shape of the first part 301. Furthermore, while ensuring the overall structural strength of the second mounting plate 3, especially with the reinforcement rib 3014 provided, the weight reduction hole 3013 can usually be designed to be as large as possible to achieve better material reduction and weight reduction effects.

[0061] Furthermore, it is worth noting that, in addition to providing reinforcing ribs 3014 around the entire edge of the weight-reducing hole 3013, it is also acceptable to provide reinforcing ribs 3014 only around a portion of the edge of the weight-reducing hole 3013, provided that structural strength requirements are met. Moreover, based on the provision of the weight-reducing hole 3013, it should be pointed out that the main structure of the first part 301 mentioned above is the part of the first part 301 with the weight-reducing hole 3013. One side of this part is provided with an end plate 3011, and the other side of this part connects to the second part 302.

[0062] In this embodiment, in some exemplary implementations, the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3 are all made of composite materials.

[0063] By using composite materials to make the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3, it is understood that this can give the fender a better overall structural strength and rigidity, while also reducing the weight of the fender and facilitating its lightweight design.

[0064] Since the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3 are all made of composite materials, in specific implementation, the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3 are preferably bonded to the fender body 1. This bonding method not only simplifies the structure and facilitates operation, but also obviously allows for easier connection and installation of the mounting plates on the fender body 1, given the use of composite materials.

[0065] In practice, the composite materials used to prepare the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3 can be, for example, carbon fiber composite materials or glass fiber composite materials, which are commonly used in the art.

[0066] Furthermore, the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3 are bonded to the fender body 1, for example, by adhesive 4. Suitable tape or adhesive can be used for adhesive 4, and in specific implementation, it is combined with... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the adhesive 4 on the first mounting plate 2 can be specifically applied to the connecting surface 2a on the second plate 202, while the adhesive 4 on the second mounting plate 3 can be applied as follows: Figure 8 As shown, multiple strips are designed to be arranged along different edges of the second mounting plate 3 to ensure the reliability of the connection between the second mounting plate 3 and the fender body 1.

[0067] It is worth noting that, in specific implementations, besides making the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3 all made of composite materials, it is also feasible in other implementations to make the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3 using conventional stamped sheet metal structures or injection-molded plastic structures. However, it is still recommended that the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3 be made of composite materials.

[0068] Of course, in addition to bonding the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3 to the fender body 1, based on the materials of the first mounting plate 2, the second mounting plate 3 and the fender body 1, it is also possible to fix the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3 to the fender body 1 by other connection methods such as screwing, riveting or welding in specific implementation. Those skilled in the art can choose according to the specific situation, as long as it is easy to implement and helps to ensure the reliability of the connection between the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3 and the fender body 1.

[0069] It is worth noting that, regarding the fender of this embodiment, based on the above exemplary embodiments, in specific implementation, as a preferred embodiment, and still taking the fender of this embodiment as the front fender of a vehicle as an example, it is still composed of... Figures 1 to 8 As shown, it may include, for example, a fender body 1, a first mounting plate 2, and a second mounting plate 3 assembled together.

[0070] The outer side of the fender body 1 forms the fender's exterior surface s, and the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3 are connected to the inner side of the fender body 1. The first mounting plate 2 is arranged along the top edge of the fender body 1, and the second mounting plate 3 has a first portion 301 arranged near the rear end of the fender body 1 and a second portion 302 arranged along the arc-shaped edge of the lower part of the fender body 1. Mounting points t for fender mounting are provided on both the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3.

[0071] The first mounting plate 2 has a vertically arranged first plate 201, and a second plate 202 and a third plate 203 respectively disposed on both sides of the first plate 201. The first part 301 of the second mounting plate 3 has an end plate 3011 on the side near the rear end of the fender body 1, and the bottom of the first part 301 also has an extension plate 3012 extending to the bottom end of the fender body 1. Mounting points t are respectively provided on the end plate 3011, the extension plate 3012 and the second part 302.

[0072] In addition, the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3 are all made of composite materials, and the first mounting plate 2 and the second mounting plate 3 are also connected to the fender body 1 by adhesive 4.

[0073] In the preferred embodiment of the fender above, the specific configuration and arrangement of the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3, etc., can still be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments. Furthermore, in this preferred embodiment, the beneficial effects brought about by the design of the fender body 1, the first mounting plate 2, and the second mounting plate 3, etc., can also be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments.

[0074] The fender in this embodiment adopts the above design, which facilitates the preparation of the fender and reduces the probability of internal stress in the fender when it is installed in the vehicle body. This helps to avoid uneven gaps between the fender and surrounding parts, as well as problems such as breakage at the mounting points on the fender, thus ensuring the installation effect of the fender and making it highly practical.

[0075] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a vehicle having fenders as described in the first aspect embodiment above.

[0076] In this embodiment, as mentioned in the first aspect of the embodiment above, the fender can be, for example, a front fender located at the front of the vehicle, and it can also be a rear fender located at the rear of the vehicle. In this embodiment, the front fender of the vehicle will be used as an example for explanation.

[0077] Continue as Figures 9 to 17 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the vehicle of this embodiment has a body beam 5 located near the top of the fender, and multiple mounting points t on the first mounting plate 2 are also arranged at intervals, and each mounting point t on the first mounting plate 2 is provided with a mounting bracket 6 connected to the body beam 5.

[0078] Among them, the aforementioned side beam 5 of the vehicle body can adopt the conventional beam structure in the existing vehicle body, and it can be, for example, a sheet metal welded beam, a beam made of extruded profile, a beam made of die casting, or a beam structure composed of two types of structures (such as sheet metal and extruded profile or extruded profile and die casting), etc.

[0079] By connecting the first mounting plate 2 in the fender to the side beam 5 of the vehicle body through multiple mounting brackets 6, it is understandable that this allows for the installation of the top of the fender in the vehicle body, while also facilitating the installation and setup of the top of the fender in the vehicle body.

[0080] Furthermore, the second mounting plate 2, located at the top of the fender, is connected to the body beam 5 of the vehicle body via multiple mounting brackets 6. In some exemplary embodiments, it is still... Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the mounting bracket 6 at the mounting point t on the upper part of the first mounting plate 2 may include, for example, a mounting plate 611. One end of the mounting plate 611 is connected to the side beam 5 of the vehicle body, and the other end is connected to the first mounting plate 2. The mounting plate 611 itself is also bent and has a bending position z.

[0081] It is understandable that the mounting bracket 6 at the mounting point t on the upper part of the first mounting plate 2 adopts the mounting plate 611, and the mounting plate 611 is bent. This not only makes the structure simple and easy to design, manufacture and assemble, but also allows for fine adjustment of the fender height by adjusting the bending angle of the mounting plate 611 during fender installation, which helps to ensure the installation effect of the fender. On the other hand, it also facilitates the deformation of the fender when a pedestrian collides with it, thereby improving the protection of pedestrians.

[0082] In specific implementation, the end of the mounting plate 611 connected to the side beam 5 of the vehicle body can be fixed to the side beam 5 of the vehicle body by means of fixing bolts 612. At the same time, a connecting hole 6a is provided at the other end of the mounting plate 611. Since the mounting point t on the first mounting plate 2 is usually a mounting hole, the end of the mounting plate 611 connected to the first mounting plate 2 can be connected together by a screw structure, snap-fit ​​structure or riveting structure passing through the connecting hole 6a and the mounting hole on the first mounting plate 2.

[0083] Furthermore, in practical implementation, given that the mounting plate 611 itself is bent, the number of bending positions z on it can generally be determined based on the dimensions of the mounting plate 611 and specific installation design requirements. Specifically, when only one bending position z is provided on the mounting plate 611, it can be as follows: Figure 11 As shown, when there are multiple (e.g., two) bending positions z on the mounting plate 611, then it can be done as follows: Figure 12 As shown in the image.

[0084] At this time, with Figure 12 Taking the mounting plate 611 shown as an example, in specific implementation, in order to ensure the structural strength of the mounting plate 611, a reinforcing flange 613 can be provided at the edge of the mounting plate 611. Since the mounting plate 611 is usually made of sheet metal, in order to facilitate the weight reduction of the mounting plate 611, a hollow hole can also be provided on the mounting plate 611, and the hollow hole is generally a long strip hole.

[0085] In this embodiment, in some exemplary implementations, it is still composed of Figure 10 And continue as Figures 13 to 17 As shown, in addition to the mounting plate 611 described above, the mounting bracket 6 at the mounting point t on the upper part of the first mounting plate 2 may also include, for example, a fixing plate 621 and an adjusting plate 622. The fixing plate 621 is connected to the side beam 5 of the vehicle body, and the adjusting plate 622 is connected to the first mounting plate 2. The fixing plate 621 and the adjusting plate 622 are connected by a connecting mechanism configured to adjust the connection position of the adjusting plate 622 on the fixing plate 621.

[0086] Therefore, by using a fixed plate 621 and an adjusting plate 622 connected by a connecting mechanism to make the mounting bracket 6 at the mounting point t on the upper part of the first mounting plate 2, and by using the connecting mechanism to adjust the connection position of the adjusting plate 622 on the fixed plate 621, this embodiment helps to achieve adjustment of the fender height over a large range, thereby ensuring the gap surface difference requirements after the fender is installed and ensuring the installation effect of the fender.

[0087] Furthermore, it is worth noting that, based on the two implementations of the mounting bracket 6 described above, for ease of description, combined with... Figure 10 As shown, for example, the mounting bracket 6 using mounting plate 611 can be referred to as the first mounting bracket 61, and the mounting bracket 6 using fixing plate 621 and adjusting plate 622 connected by a connecting mechanism can be referred to as the second mounting bracket 62.

[0088] In practice, multiple first mounting brackets 61 and second mounting brackets 62 can be used. Generally, for example, the first mounting bracket 61 can be used when the distance between the second mounting plate 2 and the side beam 5 is small, and the second mounting bracket 62 can be used when the distance between the second mounting plate 2 and the side beam 5 is large. Thus, when the distance between the second mounting plate 2 and the side beam 5 is small, the fender height can be finely adjusted by adjusting the bending angle of the mounting plate 611. When the distance between the second mounting plate 2 and the side beam 5 is large, the second mounting bracket 62 can be used to achieve a larger range of adjustment of the fender height.

[0089] In this embodiment, for the second mounting bracket 62, in some exemplary implementations, the connection mechanism therein may include, for example, a fixing hole 6211 provided on the fixing plate 621, a connection through hole 6221 provided on the adjusting plate 622, and a connector 623.

[0090] Among them, still as Figure 15 As shown, the fixing holes 6211 on the fixing plate 621 are arranged vertically at intervals, and the aforementioned connector 623 passes through the connecting hole 6221 and is selected to be connected in the fixing hole 6211, so as to adjust the connection position of the adjusting plate 622 by connecting in different fixing holes 6211.

[0091] It is understandable that the connecting mechanism in the second mounting bracket 62 includes a plurality of vertically spaced fixing holes 6211 on the fixing plate 621, a connecting through hole 6221 on the adjusting plate 622, and a connector that passes through the connecting through hole 6221 and is selectively connected to the fixing hole 6211. This has the advantages of simple structure and easy design and manufacturing, while also ensuring the stability of the fender position after height adjustment.

[0092] In specific implementation, the aforementioned connector 623 may be a bolt, and multiple connectors 623 may be provided. Meanwhile, the fixing hole 6211 on the fixing plate 621 may be designed as a threaded hole to facilitate the connection and fixing of the connector 623.

[0093] In addition, in specific implementation, the fixing plate 621 in the second mounting bracket 62 can generally be fixed to the side beam 5 of the vehicle body by welding, screwing, or riveting. Similarly, a connecting hole 6a can be provided on the adjusting plate 622, so that the adjusting plate 622 and the second mounting plate 2 are connected together by a screwing structure, snap-fit ​​structure, or riveting structure passing through the connecting hole 6a and the mounting hole on the first mounting plate 2.

[0094] In this embodiment, in some exemplary implementations, the adjusting plate 622 is specifically connected to the first mounting plate 2 at one end away from the fixing plate 621, and further, the adjusting plate 622 may also be designed to be bent, thus having a bending position z.

[0095] At this point, the end of the adjusting plate 622 furthest from the fixed plate 621 is connected to the first mounting plate 2, which obviously facilitates the connection between the adjusting plate 622 and the second mounting plate 2. Furthermore, by bending the adjusting plate 622, it not only facilitates fender deformation when a pedestrian collides with the fender, thus enhancing pedestrian protection, but also, similar to the bending of the mounting plate 611, allows for fine adjustment of the fender height by adjusting the bending angle of the adjusting plate 622, which helps ensure the effective installation of the fender.

[0096] In practical implementation, since the adjustment plate 622 is also bent, the number of bending positions z on it can be determined according to the size of the adjustment plate 622 and specific installation design requirements. Specifically, when only one bending position z is set on the adjustment plate 622, it can be as follows: Figure 13 and Figure 16 As shown, when there are multiple (e.g., two) bending positions z on the adjustment plate 622, then it can be done as follows: Figure 14 and Figure 17 As shown in the image.

[0097] In this embodiment, it is worth noting that, in addition to the first mounting plate 2 being connected to the vehicle body side beam 5 via multiple mounting brackets 6 to achieve the installation arrangement of the fender top in the vehicle body, the second mounting plate 3 in the fender is connected to the corresponding structure in the vehicle body using mounting points t on the second mounting plate 3 and by means of bolts or other methods.

[0098] Specifically, taking the mounting points t respectively set on the end plate 3011, extension plate 3012 and second part 302 of the second mounting plate 3 as an example, each mounting point t at the end plate 3011 can be connected to the A-pillar in the vehicle body, the mounting point t at the extension plate 3012 can be connected to the longitudinal beam of the vehicle body, and the mounting point t on the second part 302 can be connected to the bracket structure fixed at the bottom of the side beam 5 of the vehicle body, so that the rear and lower parts of the fender can be installed and fixed in the vehicle body through the second mounting plate 3.

[0099] The vehicle in this embodiment, by adopting the fender as described above and setting the mounting bracket 6 as described above between the second mounting plate 2 in the fender and the side beam 5 of the vehicle body, not only facilitates the preparation of the fender and helps reduce the overall vehicle preparation cost, but also helps to avoid uneven gaps between the installed fender and surrounding parts, and avoids problems such as breakage of the mounting points on the fender during installation. This helps to ensure the installation effect of the fender in the vehicle body, improves the overall vehicle quality, and has good practicality.

[0100] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The technical features or structures in the foregoing different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined to form other specific technical solutions as needed. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A fender, characterized in that: Includes the fender body (1), the first mounting plate (2), and the second mounting plate (3) assembled together; The outer side of the fender body (1) forms the fender exterior surface (s), and the first mounting plate (2) and the second mounting plate (3) are connected to the inner side of the fender body (1); The first mounting plate (2) is arranged along the top edge of the fender body (1), and the second mounting plate (3) has a first part (301) arranged near one end of the fender body (1) and a second part (302) arranged along the arc-shaped edge of the lower part of the fender body (1). Both the first mounting plate (2) and the second mounting plate (3) are provided with mounting points (t) for mounting the fender.

2. The fender according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting plate (2) has a first plate body (201) arranged vertically, and a second plate body (202) and a third plate body (203) respectively disposed on both sides of the first plate body (201). The second plate (202) is connected to the top of the first plate (201), and the second plate (202) is provided with an inclined connecting surface (2a), which is used to connect the fender body (1). The third plate (203) is connected to the bottom of the first plate (201), and the mounting point (t) is provided on the third plate (203).

3. The fender according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first part (301) has an end plate (3011) arranged along the edge of the end of the fender body (1) on one side, and the bottom of the first part (301) has an extension plate (3012) extending to the bottom end of the fender body (1). The mounting point (t) is provided on the end plate (3011), the extension plate (3012), and the second part (302).

4. The fender according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first part (301) is provided with a weight reduction hole (3013), and at least a portion of the edge of the weight reduction hole (3013) is provided with a reinforcing rib (3014).

5. The fender according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The fender body (1), the first mounting plate (2) and the second mounting plate (3) are all made of composite materials.

6. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is provided with a fender as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The vehicle has a body beam (5) located near the top of the fender; The first mounting plate (2) is provided with a plurality of mounting points (t) arranged at intervals, and each mounting point (t) on the first mounting plate (2) is provided with a mounting bracket (6) connected to the side beam (5) of the vehicle body.

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (6) at the mounting point (t) on the upper part of the first mounting plate (2) includes a mounting plate (611); One end of the mounting plate (611) is connected to the side beam (5) of the vehicle body, and the other end of the mounting plate (611) is connected to the first mounting plate (2), and the mounting plate (611) has at least one bending position (z).

9. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (6) at the mounting point (t) on the upper part of the first mounting plate (2) includes a fixing plate (621) and an adjusting plate (622). The fixing plate (621) is connected to the side beam (5) of the vehicle body, the adjusting plate (622) is connected to the first mounting plate (2), and the fixing plate (621) and the adjusting plate (622) are connected by a connecting mechanism, which is configured to adjust the connection position of the adjusting plate (622) on the fixing plate (621).

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism includes a fixing hole (6211) on the fixing plate (621), a connecting through hole (6221) on the adjusting plate (622), and a connector (623). The fixing holes (6211) are a plurality of vertically spaced holes, and the connector (623) passes through the connecting through hole (6221) and is selectively connected to one of the fixing holes (6211); and / or, The end of the adjusting plate (622) away from the fixed plate (621) is connected to the first mounting plate (2), and the adjusting plate (622) has at least one bending position (z).

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