Ventilated support structure and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to the field of vehicle component technology, specifically disclosing a ventilation support structure and a vehicle. The ventilation support structure includes a central support frame and a shielding plate. The central support frame includes an integrally formed frame and a protrusion. The frame has a first side and a second side facing away from each other. The protrusion is located on the first side and has ventilation holes extending to the second side. The shielding plate is connected to the second side. The shielding plate and the frame frame together form a ventilation channel communicating with the ventilation holes. The ventilation channel is configured to communicate with the engine's air duct. The ventilation support structure of this application does not require the separate production of ventilation ducts, nor does it require separate molds for producing ventilation ducts, nor does it require connecting the ventilation ducts to the central support frame via connectors, thereby reducing costs and improving installation efficiency. In addition, due to the high commonality of the protrusion, frame frame, and shielding plate, the ventilation support structure is conducive to weight reduction, which in turn contributes to vehicle weight reduction and improves the vehicle's range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle component technology, specifically to a ventilation support structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] To improve the thermal efficiency of car engines and enhance the aesthetics of the engine compartment, modern cars are generally equipped with ventilation ducts, a central support frame, and a cover plate (aesthetic panel). The ventilation ducts are connected to the central support frame via connectors and then to the engine's air ducts. The cover plate is located above the central support frame, making the engine compartment neater and more aesthetically pleasing.

[0003] However, current ventilation ducts are usually molded separately. Since the production of ventilation ducts requires separate molds and there are many connecting parts, it increases costs and reduces installation efficiency. In addition, due to the low sharing rate of ventilation ducts, central supports and shielding plates, the combined structure of ventilation ducts, central supports and shielding plates is heavy, which is not conducive to vehicle weight reduction. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above, it is necessary to propose a ventilation support structure and vehicle to reduce costs, improve installation efficiency, and facilitate vehicle weight reduction.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a ventilation support structure, including a central support and a shielding plate. The central support includes an integrally formed frame and a protrusion. The frame has a first side and a second side that are opposite to each other. The protrusion is disposed on the first side and has a ventilation hole extending to the second side. The shielding plate is connected to the second side. The shielding plate and the frame together form a ventilation channel communicating with the ventilation hole. The ventilation channel is configured to communicate with the air duct of the engine.

[0006] In some embodiments, the frame has a connection port, which is formed by a recess from the second side toward the first side. The connection port communicates with the end of the ventilation hole near the second side. The shielding plate closes the end of the ventilation hole near the second side and the side of the connection port facing the second side. The ventilation channel includes the portion between the shielding plate and the inner wall of the connection port.

[0007] In some embodiments, the ventilation support structure further includes a seal disposed between the frame and the shielding plate and around the end of the ventilation hole near the second side, the seal being connected to the frame and the shielding plate respectively.

[0008] In some embodiments, there are multiple protrusions and multiple ventilation holes, with each protrusion corresponding to one of the multiple ventilation holes. The multiple protrusions are spaced apart on the first side, and each ventilation hole is opened on the corresponding protrusion and extends to the second side. The ventilation channel communicates with the multiple ventilation holes.

[0009] In some embodiments, the frame includes a first support portion and a second support portion connected to each other. The first side includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion being respectively disposed on the first support portion and the second support portion. The second side includes a third portion and a fourth portion, the third portion and the fourth portion being respectively disposed on the first support portion and the second support portion. The protrusion is disposed on the first portion. The shielding plate is connected to the third portion. The second support portion and the protrusion are located on the same side of the first support portion. The second support portion is configured to be connected to the front bumper of the vehicle.

[0010] In some embodiments, the frame further includes an elastic portion located between the first support portion and the second support portion, with both ends of the elastic portion connected to the first support portion and the second support portion, respectively.

[0011] In some embodiments, the shielding plate has a snap-fit ​​protrusion on the side facing the second support portion, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion is configured to snap into the front bumper.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fourth portion is provided with a support protrusion; and / or, the second support portion is provided with a weight-reducing hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the ventilation support structure further includes an air guide plate, which is disposed on the side of the frame away from the shielding plate. The air guide plate has an air guide channel, the protrusion is inserted into the air guide plate and extends into the air guide channel, and the ventilation hole communicates with the air guide channel.

[0014] Based on the first aspect, the ventilation support structure of this application embodiment, by integrally molding the protrusion with the frame, and opening ventilation holes in the protrusion, with the shielding plate and frame forming a ventilation channel communicating with the ventilation holes, eliminates the need for separate production of ventilation ducts, separate molds for producing ventilation ducts, and connection of ventilation ducts to the central support via connectors, thereby reducing costs and improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, due to the high commonality of the protrusion, frame, and shielding plate, the ventilation channel simplifies the structure at the end of the ventilation hole near the air duct, thus facilitating weight reduction of the ventilation support structure, which in turn contributes to vehicle weight reduction and improves vehicle range. Moreover, by integrally molding the protrusion with the frame, the ventilation holes have better sealing, thereby improving engine intake efficiency and engine thermal efficiency.

[0015] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a vehicle including the ventilation support structure described in the above embodiments.

[0016] Based on the second aspect, the vehicle in this application embodiment reduces costs, improves installation efficiency, facilitates vehicle weight reduction, and helps improve engine intake efficiency and engine thermal efficiency by setting the above-mentioned ventilation support structure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ventilation support structure provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the ventilation support structure after the air guide plate has been removed.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of part of the ventilation support structure along the III-III direction.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the central support, shielding plate, and sealing components in the ventilation support structure shown.

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of region A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the central support in the ventilation support structure shown.

[0023] Explanation of main component symbols: ventilation support structure 100, middle bracket 10, frame 11, first support part 111, connecting port 1111, second support part 112, support protrusion 1121, weight reduction hole 1122, protrusion 12, ventilation hole 121, elastic part 113, first side 114, first part 1141, second part 1142, second side 115, third part 1151, fourth part 1152, ventilation channel 13, shielding plate 20, snap-fit ​​protrusion 21, sealing element 30, air guide plate 40, air guide channel 41. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship 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 of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, it should be noted that "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between the two components; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] The following will describe some embodiments of this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a ventilation support structure 100 applied to a vehicle (not shown), wherein the vehicle can be a fuel vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, etc. Obviously, this is not a limitation of this application.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the ventilation support structure 100 includes a central support 10 and a shielding plate 20. The central support 10 includes an integrally formed frame 11 and a protrusion 12. The frame 11 has a first side 114 and a second side 115 that are opposite to each other. The protrusion 12 is provided on the first side 114 and has a ventilation hole 121 that extends to the second side 115. The shielding plate 20 is connected to the second side 115. The shielding plate 20 and the frame 11 enclose a ventilation channel 13 that communicates with the ventilation hole 121. The ventilation channel 13 is configured to communicate with the air duct (not shown) of the engine (not shown).

[0030] Since the protrusion 12 is integrally formed with the frame 11, and the ventilation hole 121 is opened in the protrusion 12, the shielding plate 20 and the frame 11 enclose and form a ventilation channel 13 communicating with the ventilation hole 121. Therefore, it is not necessary to produce a separate ventilation duct (not shown), nor is it necessary to open a separate mold for producing the ventilation duct, nor is it necessary to connect the ventilation duct to the middle bracket 10 through a connector (not shown), thereby reducing costs and improving installation efficiency. In addition, since the protrusion 12, the frame 11 and the shielding plate 20 have a high degree of commonality, the setting of the ventilation channel 13 simplifies the structure of the end of the ventilation hole 121 near the air guide pipe, which is conducive to reducing the weight of the ventilation support structure 100, and thus to reducing the weight of the vehicle and improving the vehicle's range. Furthermore, by setting the protrusion 12 to be integrally formed with the frame 11, the sealing performance of the ventilation hole 121 is better, which is conducive to improving the engine's intake efficiency and thermal efficiency.

[0031] In this embodiment, the protrusion 12 and the frame 11 are integrally injection molded, which helps to save costs. Of course, when the support 10 is made of metal, the protrusion 12 and the frame 11 can also be integrally cast or integrally stamped. This application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0032] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6In this embodiment, the frame 11 includes a first support portion 111 and a second support portion 112 connected to each other. The first side 114 includes a first portion 1141 and a second portion 1142, which are respectively disposed on the first support portion 111 and the second support portion 112. The second side 115 includes a third portion 1151 and a fourth portion 1152, which are respectively disposed on the first support portion 111 and the second support portion 112. A protrusion 12 is disposed on the first portion 1141, and a shielding plate 20 is connected to the third portion 1151. The second support portion 112 and the protrusion 12 are located on the same side of the first support portion 111, and the second support portion 112 is configured to connect with the front bumper (not shown) of the vehicle. Thus, by setting the frame 11 to include the first support portion 111 and the second support portion 112, the middle bracket 10 can provide ventilation for the engine while also facilitating support for the front bumper of the vehicle.

[0033] In this embodiment, the frame 11 further includes an elastic part 113, which is located between the first support part 111 and the second support part 112, and both ends of the elastic part 113 are connected to the first support part 111 and the second support part 112 respectively.

[0034] By providing the elastic part 113, the second support part 112 can elastically support the front bumper, thereby helping to reduce the risk of the front bumper hitting and injuring pedestrians.

[0035] In this embodiment, the elastic part 113 is in the shape of a curved plate. There can be multiple elastic parts 113, which are spaced apart between the first support part 111 and the second support part 112. This helps to improve the structural strength of the frame 11 and further reduce the risk of the front bumper hitting pedestrians.

[0036] In this embodiment, the fourth part 1152 is provided with a support protrusion 1121. By providing the support protrusion 1121, it is convenient to support the front bumper of the vehicle and it is also beneficial to reduce the thickness and weight of the frame 11.

[0037] In this embodiment, the second support portion 112 is provided with weight reduction holes 1122. By providing weight reduction holes 1122, it is further beneficial to reduce the weight of the frame 11, thereby helping to reduce the weight of the vehicle and improving the vehicle's range.

[0038] In this embodiment, the frame 11 has a connection port 1111, which is formed by the second side 115 recessed towards the first side 114. The connection port 1111 is connected to the end of the ventilation hole 121 near the second side 115. The shielding plate 20 closes the end of the ventilation hole 121 near the second side 1151 and the side of the connection port 1111 facing the second side 115. The ventilation channel 13 includes the portion between the shielding plate 20 and the inner wall of the connection port 1111.

[0039] The connection port 1111 facilitates connection to the engine's air duct. Furthermore, since the connection port 1111 is formed by a recess from the second side 115 towards the first side 114, its molding is easier, thus reducing mold costs. Moreover, because the shielding plate 20 closes the end of the ventilation hole 121 near the second side 115 and the side of the connection port 1111 facing the second side 115, the shielding plate 20 can completely guide the air output from the ventilation hole 121 to the connection port 1111. This allows both the end of the ventilation hole 121 near the second side 115 and the side of the connection port 1111 facing the second side 115 to be designed as open structures, which helps reduce the weight of the frame 11 and consequently, the vehicle.

[0040] In this embodiment, the connection port 1111 is formed by the third part 1151 being recessed towards the first part 1141. The connection port 1111 is connected to the end of the ventilation hole 121 near the third part 1151. The shielding plate 20 closes the end of the ventilation hole 121 near the third part 1151 and the side of the connection port 1111 facing the third part 1151.

[0041] In this embodiment, the connection port 1111 is located on the first support portion 111, and the connection port 1111 is connected to the side of the first support portion 111 away from the second support portion 112. This reduces the probability of interference between the air duct and the shielding plate 20 and the first support portion 111 when they are connected.

[0042] Please refer to it again. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the ventilation support structure 100 also includes a sealing element 30. The sealing element 30 is disposed between the frame 11 and the shielding plate 20 and is arranged around the ventilation hole 121 near the second side 115. The sealing element 30 is connected to the frame 11 and the shielding plate 20 respectively.

[0043] By setting the sealing element 30, the sealing between the frame 11 and the shielding plate 20 is improved, reducing the probability of air leakage when the air output from the ventilation hole 121 is introduced into the ventilation channel 13, which is conducive to improving the intake efficiency and thermal efficiency of the engine.

[0044] In this embodiment, the seal 30 is made of sponge material, which is inexpensive and provides cushioning between the frame 11 and the shielding plate 20. In other embodiments, the seal 30 may also be a rubber sealing ring, which is not specifically limited in this application.

[0045] In this embodiment, there are multiple protrusions 12 and multiple ventilation holes 121. The multiple protrusions 12 correspond one-to-one with the multiple ventilation holes 121. The multiple protrusions 12 are spaced apart on the first side 114. Each ventilation hole 121 is opened on the corresponding protrusion 12 and extends to the second side 115. The ventilation channel 13 is connected to the multiple ventilation holes 121.

[0046] In this way, by setting multiple protrusions 12 and multiple ventilation holes 121, the efficiency of air entering the engine through the air duct is improved, thereby improving the engine's intake efficiency and thermal efficiency.

[0047] In this embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 12 are spaced apart in the first part 1141, and each ventilation hole 121 is opened in the corresponding protrusion 12 and extends to the third part 1151.

[0048] In this embodiment, there are multiple ventilation channels 13 and multiple connection ports 1111. Each ventilation channel 13 and multiple connection ports 1111 corresponds to a multiple ventilation hole 121. Each connection port 1111 is connected to the corresponding ventilation channel 13 and ventilation hole 121. The air duct is connected to the multiple ventilation channels 13 through multiple connection ports 1111.

[0049] In some other embodiments, the number of ventilation channels 13 and connection ports 1111 can both be one. The ventilation channel 13 is simultaneously connected to multiple ventilation holes 121, and the air guide pipe is connected to the connection port 1111. The air guide pipe is connected to the ventilation channel 13 through the connection port 1111. This application embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0050] In this embodiment, the number of protrusions 12, ventilation holes 121, ventilation channels 13, and connection ports 1111 are all two. In other embodiments, the number of protrusions 12, ventilation holes 121, ventilation channels 13, and connection ports 1111 may also be three, four, five, etc., and this application does not specifically limit this.

[0051] In this embodiment, the shielding plate 20 has a snap-fit ​​protrusion 21 on the side facing the second support portion 112, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 21 is configured to snap into the front bumper. In this way, by providing the snap-fit ​​protrusion 21, the convenience and stability of connecting the shielding plate 20 to the front bumper are improved.

[0052] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 In this embodiment, the ventilation support structure 100 also includes an air guide plate 40. The air guide plate 40 is located on the side of the frame 11 away from the shielding plate 20. The air guide plate 40 has an air guide channel 41. The protrusion 12 is inserted into the air guide plate 40 and extends into the air guide channel 41. The ventilation hole 121 is connected to the air guide channel 41.

[0053] Specifically, outside air enters the ventilation hole 121 through the air guide channel 41, and then enters the engine through the connection port 1111 and the air guide pipe. By setting the air guide plate 40, the convenience and stability of fixing the bracket 10 are improved, and by setting the air guide channel 41, it is easy to guide outside air into the ventilation hole 121.

[0054] In this embodiment, the air guide plate 40 is mounted on the vehicle's radiator (not shown), and the radiator extends into the air guide channel 41, thereby facilitating the entry of external air into the air guide channel 41 and its contact with the radiator, thus improving the radiator's heat dissipation efficiency.

[0055] In summary, the ventilation support structure 100 of this embodiment, by integrally forming the protrusion 12 with the frame 11 and opening the ventilation hole 121 in the protrusion 12, and the enclosure plate 20 and the frame 11 forming a ventilation channel 13 communicating with the ventilation hole 121, eliminates the need for separate production of ventilation ducts, separate molds for producing ventilation ducts, and connection of ventilation ducts to the central support 10 via connectors, thereby reducing costs and improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, due to the high commonality of the protrusion 12, frame 11, and enclosure plate 20, the ventilation channel 13 simplifies the structure of the end of the ventilation hole 121 near the air duct, thus contributing to weight reduction of the ventilation support structure 100, which in turn contributes to vehicle weight reduction and improves vehicle range. Moreover, by integrally forming the protrusion 12 with the frame 11, the ventilation hole 121 has better sealing, which helps improve engine intake efficiency and engine thermal efficiency.

[0056] This application also provides a vehicle (not shown) including the ventilation support structure 100 as described in the above embodiments.

[0057] By incorporating the aforementioned ventilation support structure 100, the vehicle in this embodiment reduces costs, improves installation efficiency, facilitates vehicle weight reduction, and enhances engine intake efficiency and thermal efficiency.

[0058] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be regarded in all respects as exemplary and not restrictive, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be embraced within this application.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.

Claims

1. A ventilation support structure, characterized in that, The device includes a central support and a shielding plate. The central support includes an integrally formed frame and a protrusion. The frame has a first side and a second side that are opposite to each other. The protrusion is located on the first side and has a ventilation hole that extends to the second side. The shielding plate is connected to the second side. The shielding plate and the frame together form a ventilation channel that communicates with the ventilation hole. The ventilation channel is configured to communicate with the air duct of the engine.

2. The ventilation support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The frame has a connection port, which is formed by the second side recessing towards the first side. The connection port is connected to the end of the ventilation hole near the second side. The shielding plate closes the end of the ventilation hole near the second side and the side of the connection port facing the second side. The ventilation channel includes the portion between the shielding plate and the inner wall of the connection port.

3. The ventilation support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ventilation support structure also includes a sealing element, which is disposed between the frame and the shielding plate and around the end of the ventilation hole near the second side. The sealing element is connected to the frame and the shielding plate respectively.

4. The ventilation support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The number of protrusions and ventilation holes are both multiple, and the multiple protrusions correspond one-to-one with the multiple ventilation holes. The multiple protrusions are spaced apart on the first side, and each ventilation hole is opened on the corresponding protrusion and extends to the second side. The ventilation channel is connected to the multiple ventilation holes.

5. The ventilation support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes a first support portion and a second support portion connected to each other. The first side includes a first part and a second part, which are respectively disposed on the first support portion and the second support portion. The second side includes a third part and a fourth part, which are respectively disposed on the first support portion and the second support portion. The protrusion is disposed on the first part. The shielding plate is connected to the third part. The second support portion and the protrusion are located on the same side of the first support portion. The second support portion is configured to be connected to the front bumper of the vehicle.

6. The ventilation support structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The frame also includes an elastic part, which is located between the first support part and the second support part, and both ends of the elastic part are connected to the first support part and the second support part, respectively.

7. The ventilation support structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The shielding plate has a snap-fit ​​protrusion on the side facing the second support portion, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion is configured to snap into the front bumper.

8. The ventilation support structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The fourth part is provided with a support protrusion; and / or, The second support section has weight-reducing holes.

9. The ventilation support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ventilation support structure also includes an air guide plate, which is located on the side of the frame away from the shielding plate. The air guide plate has an air guide channel, the protrusion is inserted into the air guide plate and extends into the air guide channel, and the ventilation hole is connected to the air guide channel.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the ventilation support structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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