Vehicle body assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicles, and particularly discloses a vehicle body assembly and a vehicle. The vehicle body assembly comprises a front windshield, an A-pillar and a support; the A-pillar comprises a first part and a second part distributed in an up-down manner, the first part is connected with the front windshield, and the first part is provided with a flow guide opening at a lower end thereof; the support is connected with the second part and forms a drainage gap with the second part, and the drainage gap corresponds to the flow guide opening. In the application, the vehicle body assembly with an optimized structure is provided, the flow guide opening is arranged at the lower end of the first part of the A-pillar, and the drainage gap formed between the support and the second part of the A-pillar is matched, so that rainwater can flow to the drainage gap through the flow guide opening for drainage, effective drainage of a connecting area of the front windshield and the A-pillar is realized, and rainwater cannot enter a welding area on the support, thereby avoiding the risk of rusting of the welding area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of vehicles, and specifically proposes a vehicle body assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In the body components, the left and right sides of the windshield are connected to the A-pillars, and the front of the A-pillars is connected to a support member. The support member is welded with hinges, and the support member is set to open and close with the engine hood through the hinges.

[0003] In actual use, when it rains, a lot of water will flow down the upper part of the windshield. Some of this water may flow down the A-pillar to the welding area between the hinge and the support. This area is not protected by an electrophoretic film, and rainwater will penetrate it for a long time, which may cause corrosion. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to solve at least some of the technical problems mentioned above, and this purpose is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] In a first aspect, this application proposes a vehicle body component, which includes a windshield, an A-pillar, and a support member; the A-pillar includes a first part and a second part distributed vertically, the first part being connected to the windshield and having a drainage port at its lower end; the support member is connected to the second part and forms a drainage gap between the support member and the second part, the drainage gap corresponding to the drainage port.

[0006] In some embodiments, the body assembly further includes a hinge, the support has a welding area welded to the hinge, and the welding area is spaced apart from the drainage gap.

[0007] In some embodiments, the support member has a first surface, a welding area is located on the first surface, the welding area is raised and forms a boss, and the boss is higher than the first surface.

[0008] In some embodiments, a portion of the first surface is inclined to form a guide surface, the guide surface having a high position and a low position, the low position having a first drain hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the high position portion is provided with a second drainage hole, the diameter of which is greater than or equal to the diameter of the first drainage hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the boss includes a first boss and a second boss, the first boss and the second boss are spaced apart and a buffer groove is formed between them, and the buffer groove is provided with a third drain hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first part is provided with a protrusion on the side near the windshield to form a water-blocking part, and the side of the first part away from the windshield is provided with a flange, and a guide port is formed between the water-blocking part and the flange.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first part is provided with a guide channel along its extension direction, the guide channel is connected to the guide port, and the guide channel, the guide port and the drainage gap form a first drainage path.

[0013] In some embodiments, the support member has a notch at one end facing the A-pillar, and the notch and the second part form a drainage gap.

[0014] Secondly, this application proposes a vehicle that includes the body components of the first aspect.

[0015] The technical solution proposed in this application has at least the following technical effects:

[0016] This application proposes a structurally optimized body component that, by setting a guide port at the lower end of the first part of the A-pillar and cooperating with the drainage gap formed between the support member and the second part of the A-pillar, allows rainwater to flow through the guide port to the drainage gap for drainage, thereby achieving effective drainage of the area where the windshield connects to the A-pillar and preventing rainwater from intruding into the welding area on the support member and causing the risk of corrosion in the welding area. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To better integrate the content illustrated in the accompanying drawings with the description of the specific embodiments, a brief introduction to the drawings is provided below. It is understood that the accompanying drawings mentioned below are merely schematic illustrations of some embodiments of the relevant technical solutions and the technical solutions of this application. Without creative effort, those skilled in the art can create drawings illustrating other embodiments.

[0018] Specifically, the annotations for the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the vehicle body components described in some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a first axonometric schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a vehicle body component described in some embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a second axonometric schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a vehicle body component described in some embodiments of this application, where hinges are not shown;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a third axonometric schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a vehicle body component described in some embodiments of this application. Hinges are not shown in this diagram.

[0023] Specifically, the annotations for the figure marks in the instruction manual are as follows:

[0024] 10. Windshield; 20. A-pillar; 201. First section; 2011. Air guide; 2012. Water barrier; 2013. Flanged edge; 202. Second section; 2021. Drainage gap; 30. Support member; 301. Air guide surface; 302. First drainage hole; 303. Second drainage hole; 304. First boss; 305. Second boss; 306. Buffer groove; 307. Third drainage hole; 40. Hinge; 401. First flap; 402. Second flap. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the embodiments of this application clearer, they will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the content mentioned below represents only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments are listed exhaustively. Therefore, other embodiments that can be obtained based on the following embodiments without any inventive effort fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0026] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to impose strict limitations on the technical solutions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, the use of "a," "an," and "the" to modify a feature does not preclude the possibility that the feature may be plural in other embodiments.

[0027] It should be understood that the terms "comprising," "including," and "having" are open-ended, indicating the presence of the stated features but not excluding the possibility of other features in the embodiment. Similarly, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., to describe multiple features only indicates the distinction between one feature and another, and such terms do not imply order or sequence unless explicitly stated in the context.

[0028] It should be understood that, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms "setup," "connection," and "installation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection via a medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of these terms in this document based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] In addition, for ease of description, the text will use terms of spatial relative relationship to describe the position of one feature relative to another feature, such as "inner", "outer", "end", "side", "upper", "middle", "lower", "high", "low", "axial", "circumferential", "radial", "horizontal", "vertical", "first direction", "second direction", etc. It can be understood that the spatial relative relationship between two features should include other specific situations besides those shown in the accompanying drawings of the specification.

[0030] For ease of understanding, the background technology of the embodiments in this application is further described below.

[0031] Specifically, in the design of automotive body structures, the windshield 10, as a crucial safety component and visibility protection element, directly impacts the overall vehicle safety performance due to its installation reliability. Modern passenger vehicles generally employ a fully enclosed body design. The windshield 10 is structurally bonded to the body frame using specialized adhesives, with its left and right edges tightly fitted to the A-pillar 20. Furthermore, the A-pillar 20, as a vital support structure at the front of the vehicle, features a metal support member 30 extending from its front side. This support member 30 is typically made of high-strength steel sheet, stamped and formed, and connected to the main structure of the A-pillar 20 via resistance spot welding. A steel hinge 40 is welded to the front end of the support member 30, connecting to the hood to enable its rotational opening and closing function.

[0032] More specifically, due to limitations in the vehicle body manufacturing process, the welded area between the hinge 40 and the support 30 is difficult to form a complete anti-corrosion protective layer during the electrophoretic coating process. This makes the welded area a weak point in the vehicle body's corrosion protection. Under rainy driving conditions, rainwater forming on the surface of the windshield 10 will flow down along the joint between it and the A-pillar 20. Some of this water may seep into the welded area between the support 30 and the hinge 40. Long-term water accumulation will cause electrochemical corrosion of the metal substrate, thereby affecting the service life of the hinge 40 mechanism and the opening and closing function of the hood.

[0033] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It can be understood that the technical features involved in the different embodiments described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0034] Firstly, combining Figures 1 to 4 Key reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The embodiments of this application propose a vehicle body assembly, which includes a windshield 10, an A-pillar 20, and a support member 30; the A-pillar 20 includes a first part 201 and a second part 202 distributed vertically, the first part 201 is connected to the windshield 10, and the first part 201 has a guide port 2011 at its lower end; the support member 30 is connected to the second part 202 and forms a drainage gap 2021 between the support member 30 and the second part 202, the drainage gap 2021 corresponding to the guide port 2011.

[0035] In this embodiment, a structurally optimized body component is proposed. By setting a guide port 2011 at the lower end of the first part 201 of the A-pillar 20 and cooperating with the drainage gap 2021 formed between the support member 30 and the second part 202 of the A-pillar 20, rainwater can flow through the guide port 2011 to the drainage gap 2021 for drainage. This achieves effective drainage of the connection area between the windshield 10 and the A-pillar 20, and avoids rainwater from intruding into the welding area on the support member 30, thus preventing the risk of corrosion in the welding area.

[0036] Specifically, rainwater or washing water accumulated at the junction of the A-pillar 20 and the windshield 10 is guided to the drainage gap 2021 and drained away through the guide port 2011, thereby preventing water droplets from seeping into the vehicle or lingering and causing corrosion, mold, and other problems. Moreover, the reasonable drainage structure adopted in this embodiment reduces the accumulation of moisture at key connection points, reduces the risk of aging and corrosion of the sealing strips, and improves the sealing performance and durability of the entire vehicle. At the same time, this embodiment can also prevent problems such as poor opening and closing of the engine hood, abnormal noise, and odor caused by water accumulation, thus improving the user's driving experience. This embodiment is reasonably designed, simple in structure, low in improvement cost, and highly reliable.

[0037] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 4 The body assembly also includes a hinge 40, a support 30 having a welding area, the welding area being welded to the hinge 40, and the welding area being spaced apart from the drainage gap 2021.

[0038] In this embodiment, the welding area of ​​the support member 30 is welded to the hinge 40, ensuring the overall rigidity and stability of the vehicle body assembly and improving the vehicle's safety performance. Specifically, refer to... Figure 2 The hinge 40 includes a first wing 401 and a second wing 402 that are hinged together. The first wing 401 is welded to the support member 30, and the second wing 402 is connected to the engine hood (not shown in the engine hood diagram), thereby realizing the opening and closing of the engine hood relative to the support member 30.

[0039] Here, the welding area on the support 30 is spaced apart from the drainage gap 2021, thereby avoiding the impact of high temperature during the welding process on the drainage structure, preventing deformation of the drainage gap 2021, and ensuring the long-term effectiveness of the drainage function; at the same time, it also ensures that the welding area is far away from the drainage gap 2021, so as to avoid the large water flow at the drainage gap 2021 during use, and prevent rainwater from splashing onto the welding area and causing corrosion of the welding area.

[0040] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 The support member 30 has a first surface, the welding area is located on the first surface, the welding area is raised and forms a boss, and the boss is higher than the first surface.

[0041] In this embodiment, the welding area is raised to form a boss, thereby further preventing water from contacting it and avoiding rainwater from entering the welding area and causing corrosion; in addition, the setting of the boss also facilitates the welding operation and enhances the welding strength and reliability.

[0042] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 A portion of the first surface is inclined to form a guide surface 301. The guide surface 301 has a high position and a low position, and the low position is provided with a first drainage hole 302.

[0043] In this embodiment, when the water flow is too large or due to vehicle body vibration, some water may not be discharged through the drainage gap 2021, but may instead enter the first surface of the support member 30. A portion of the first surface is inclined to form a guide surface 301. The design of the high and low sections helps the water flow naturally to the low section, reducing the possibility of water accumulation. Moreover, the low section is provided with a first drainage hole 302, which further guides the water flow through the drainage hole, improving drainage efficiency, further ensuring the dryness of the vehicle body, and reducing the risk of rust in the welded area.

[0044] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 The high part is provided with a second drainage hole 303, the diameter of the second drainage hole 303 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the first drainage hole 302.

[0045] In this embodiment, when the water flow is too large, the first drain hole 302 cannot drain the water accumulated on the first surface in time, and the water may reach the higher part. The higher part is provided with a second drain hole 303, and the diameter of the second drain hole 303 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the first drain hole 302, which can more effectively drain the water accumulated in the higher part, reduce water retention, and further improve the overall drainage efficiency. Moreover, this embodiment enhances the redundancy of the drainage system by setting multiple drain holes with different diameters. Even if one drain hole is blocked, the other drain holes can still work effectively, ensuring the reliability of the drainage system and reducing the risk of corrosion in the welded area.

[0046] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 The boss includes a first boss 304 and a second boss 305. The first boss 304 and the second boss 305 are spaced apart and form a buffer groove 306 between them. The buffer groove 306 is provided with a third drain hole 307.

[0047] In this embodiment, a buffer groove 306 is formed between the spaced-apart first protrusion 304 and second protrusion 305, and the buffer groove 306 is provided with a third drain hole 307. This design not only increases the structural strength of the welding area but also provides an additional drainage path, further improving drainage efficiency. The buffer groove 306 can temporarily store excess water, which is then discharged through the third drain hole 307, effectively reducing water retention and preventing moisture accumulation near the welding area, thus protecting the dryness of the welded part. Furthermore, the design of the third drain hole 307 and the buffer groove 306, combined with the first drain hole 302, the second drain hole 303, and the drainage gap 2021, makes the drainage system more flexible, capable of meeting drainage needs under different conditions, and improving the adaptability and reliability of the overall drainage system.

[0048] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 The first part 201 is provided with a protrusion on the side near the windshield 10 to form a water-blocking part 2012, and the first part 201 is provided with a flange 2013 on the side away from the windshield 10. A guide port 2011 is formed between the water-blocking part 2012 and the flange 2013.

[0049] In this embodiment, the raised structure of the water-blocking part 2012 can effectively block rainwater or other liquids flowing down from below the windshield 10, preventing them from directly flowing into the vehicle body or critical component areas, thus improving vehicle sealing and safety. A guide port 2011 is formed between the water-blocking part 2012 and the flange 2013. The design of the guide port 2011 can guide the water intercepted by the water-blocking part 2012 in an orderly manner to a designated direction (e.g., the drainage gap 2021), avoiding water accumulation, reducing corrosion risk, and improving the overall vehicle drainage efficiency. Furthermore, the water-blocking part 2012 and the flange 2013 are integrated into the first part 201, simplifying the overall structural design, reducing the number of parts and assembly complexity, which helps to reduce manufacturing costs and improve assembly efficiency. Moreover, the position and structural design of the guide port 2011 can achieve drainage while also providing dust and foreign object prevention functions, further improving the environmental adaptability of the vehicle's front compartment or related components.

[0050] In some embodiments shown in the figure, the first portion 201 is provided with a guide channel along its extension direction, the guide channel is connected to the guide port 2011, and the guide channel, the guide port 2011 and the drainage gap 2021 form a first drainage path.

[0051] In this embodiment, the design of the guide channel effectively guides the water flow entering from the joint between the A-pillar 20 and the windshield 10, ensuring that the water flows along a predetermined path and preventing disorderly diffusion or stagnation in unwanted locations, thereby improving drainage efficiency and controllability. The complete first drainage path formed by the guide channel, the guide port 2011, and the drainage gap 2021 provides a smooth and efficient drainage channel. This not only helps to quickly drain accumulated water but also reduces the impact of water pressure on the vehicle structure, improves overall drainage performance, reduces the risk of corrosion and electrical failures caused by water accumulation, and extends the service life of critical vehicle components.

[0052] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 The support member 30 has a notch at one end facing the A-pillar 20, and the notch and the second part 202 form a drainage gap 2021.

[0053] In this embodiment, the design of the notch facilitates the formation of a sufficiently large drainage gap 2021, thereby providing a clear discharge path for water flow. This ensures that water can smoothly drain through the drainage gap 2021, preventing water accumulation inside the vehicle body and improving overall drainage efficiency. This design maintains good drainage performance under different weather and road conditions, effectively preventing water accumulation whether in rain or while driving through water, thus improving the vehicle's environmental adaptability.

[0054] Secondly, this application proposes a vehicle that includes the body assembly of the first aspect. Therefore, the vehicle of the second aspect possesses all the technical effects of the body assembly of the first aspect, the specific technical effects of which will not be elaborated further.

[0055] Optionally, the vehicle may be a gasoline-powered vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a new energy vehicle, or a flying car.

[0056] It should be noted that the vehicle in this embodiment may also include other components, such as a walking mechanism, a power source, etc. Other components will not be described in detail here.

[0057] In particular, the term "and / or" in this application should be understood as follows:

[0058] In the first case, the term “and / or” between the first subject and the second subject includes any of the following meanings: (1) only the first subject; (2) only the second subject; and (3) both the first subject and the second subject.

[0059] In the second case, the term "and / or" between the last two of three or more subjects means including at least any one of the subjects. For example, "first subject, second subject and / or third subject" has the same meaning as "first subject and / or second subject and / or third subject", specifically including the following combinations: (1) only the first subject; (2) only the second subject; (3) only the third subject; (4) first subject and second subject and no third subject; (5) first subject and third subject and no second subject; (6) second subject and third subject and no first subject; and (7) first subject, second subject and third subject;

[0060] Furthermore, the character " / " in this application indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship.

[0061] Finally, although the embodiments of this application have been described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the concept of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle body component, characterized in that, include: Front windshield (10); The A-pillar (20) includes a first part (201) and a second part (202) distributed vertically. The first part (201) is connected to the windshield (10), and the first part (201) has a guide port (2011) at its lower end. The support member (30) is connected to the second part (202) and a drainage gap (2021) is formed between it and the second part (202), the drainage gap (2021) corresponding to the guide port (2011).

2. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body assembly also includes a hinge (40), the support (30) has a welding area, the welding area is welded to the hinge (40), and the welding area is spaced apart from the drainage gap (2021).

3. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support member (30) has a first surface, the welding area is located on the first surface, the welding area is raised and forms a boss, and the boss is higher than the first surface.

4. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, A portion of the first surface is inclined to form a guide surface (301), the guide surface (301) having a high position and a low position, the low position having a first drain hole (302).

5. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The high-position part is provided with a second drainage hole (303), the diameter of the second drainage hole (303) is greater than or equal to the diameter of the first drainage hole (302).

6. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The boss includes a first boss (304) and a second boss (305), the first boss (304) and the second boss (305) are spaced apart, and a buffer groove (306) is formed between them. The buffer groove (306) is provided with a third drain hole (307).

7. The vehicle body assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first part (201) is provided with a protrusion on the side near the windshield (10) to form a water-blocking part (2012), and the first part (201) is provided with a flange (2013) on the side away from the windshield (10). The guide port (2011) is formed between the water-blocking part (2012) and the flange (2013).

8. The vehicle body assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first part (201) is provided with a guide groove along its extension direction. The guide groove is connected to the guide port (2011). The guide groove, the guide port (2011) and the drainage gap (2021) form a first drainage path.

9. The vehicle body assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The support member (30) has a notch at one end facing the A-pillar (20), and the notch and the second part (202) form the drainage gap (2021).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle body components as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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