Wading throat mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

This utility model discloses a snorkel installation structure and vehicle, relating to the field of vehicle air intake technology. The snorkel installation structure includes a snorkel seat and a cover plate. The snorkel seat connects to the snorkel pipe. The side of the snorkel seat facing the vehicle interior has a pipe connection portion and a fender connection portion. The pipe connection portion passes through the fender to connect to the vehicle interior pipe, and the fender connection portion connects to the outside of the fender. The fender has a first mounting portion, and the fender connection portion has a second mounting portion. The snorkel seat and the fender are connected along the outer side of the vehicle via the first and second mounting portions. The cover plate is connected to the outer side of the snorkel seat. The snorkel seat connects to the fender along the outer side of the vehicle, providing ample operating space for observation and assembly. After installation, connecting the cover plate to the outer side of the snorkel seat maintains the flatness of the snorkel seat surface, preventing water or sand from entering the snorkel seat along the connection point.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle air intake technology, and in particular to a snorkel installation structure and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] A snorkel, also known as a high-mounted air intake pipe or snorkel, is a device that raises the position of the engine air intake to effectively prevent sand and dust from entering the lower housing of the air filter and to prevent the vehicle from sucking in water and causing engine damage when wading through water. It is commonly used in the field of off-road vehicle modification.

[0003] The snorkel pipeline has a complex structure and is difficult to assemble. Fixing the snorkel mounting bolts inside the fender creates little operating space and makes it difficult to observe the assembly process. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes a snorkel mounting structure. The snorkel seat of the snorkel mounting structure is connected between the vehicle exterior and the fender. It has a large operating space, which facilitates observation and assembly. After installation, a cover plate is connected to the outside of the snorkel seat to maintain the flatness of the snorkel seat surface and prevent water or sand from entering the snorkel seat along the connection part. The snorkel mounting structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: a snorkel seat and a cover plate. The snorkel seat is connected to a snorkel pipe. The side of the snorkel seat facing the vehicle interior is provided with a pipe connection portion and a fender connection portion. The pipe connection portion passes through the vehicle body fender and is used to connect to the vehicle interior pipe. The fender connection portion is used to connect to the outside of the vehicle body fender. The vehicle body fender is provided with a first mounting portion, and the fender connection portion is provided with a second mounting portion. The snorkel seat and the vehicle body fender are connected along the outside of the vehicle through the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion. The cover plate is connected to the outside of the snorkel seat.

[0005] According to the snorkel installation structure of this utility model embodiment, the snorkel seat is connected between the vehicle exterior and the body fender, providing a large operating space for easy observation and assembly. After installation, the cover plate is connected to the outside of the snorkel seat to maintain the flatness of the snorkel seat surface and prevent water or sand from entering the snorkel seat along the connection part. According to the snorkel mounting structure of this utility model embodiment, the second mounting part is a fender mounting hole, and the first mounting part is a projection weld bolt. The projection weld bolt passes through the fender mounting hole of the snorkel seat, wherein a fastening nut extends along the outside of the snorkel seat into the fender mounting hole and is threaded to the projection weld bolt to connect the snorkel seat to the vehicle fender.

[0006] According to the snorkel installation structure of this utility model embodiment, the fastening nut includes an axially connected body and an end, the end is connected to one end of the body and extends radially, the inner circumference of the body is provided with an internal thread, the body is sleeved on the projection weld bolt and the end abuts against the side of the snorkel seat facing the cover plate.

[0007] According to the snorkel mounting structure of this utility model embodiment, there are multiple fender mounting holes, which are divided into two groups along the vertical direction of the snorkel seat. Each group has multiple fender mounting holes that are spaced apart along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the two groups of fender mounting holes are staggered along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0008] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the snorkel installation structure further includes a positioning plate, the positioning plate having a first mounting hole, the snorkel seat having a second mounting hole, the positioning plate and the snorkel seat being connected by a first connector passing through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole, and the cover plate being connected to the outside of the positioning plate and connected to the snorkel seat.

[0009] According to the snorkel installation structure of this utility model embodiment, the cover plate includes a cover plate body and a snap-fit ​​part. The snap-fit ​​part is located inside the cover plate body. The positioning plate is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole. The snorkel seat is provided with a countersunk hole corresponding to the first snap-fit ​​hole. The snap-fit ​​part is connected with a snap-fit ​​member, and the snap-fit ​​member passes through the first snap-fit ​​hole in sequence, snaps onto the positioning plate, and passes into the countersunk hole.

[0010] According to the wading hose installation structure of this utility model embodiment, the snap-fit ​​part is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, the snap-fit ​​groove is provided with a limiting part and an open opening, the limiting part and the cover plate body are distributed in the inward and outward directions, the snap-fit ​​member is provided with a first snap-fit ​​mating part and a second snap-fit ​​mating part distributed axially at intervals, the first snap-fit ​​mating part is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove along the open opening and its two sides in the inward and outward directions respectively abut against the cover plate body and the limiting part, and the second snap-fit ​​mating part abuts against the side of the limiting part opposite to the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0011] According to the wading hose installation structure of this utility model embodiment, there are multiple snap-fit ​​parts, multiple first snap-fit ​​holes and multiple countersunk holes. The multiple snap-fit ​​parts are arranged in multiple groups along the front and back direction of the cover plate, and each group of snap-fit ​​parts has at least two parts and is distributed along the up and down direction of the cover plate body. The multiple snap-fit ​​parts, multiple first snap-fit ​​holes and multiple countersunk holes correspond one-to-one.

[0012] According to the snorkel installation structure of this utility model embodiment, at least a portion of the area around the cover plate that mates with the snorkel seat is provided with a sealing element.

[0013] According to the snorkel installation structure of this utility model embodiment, the outer side of the cover plate is provided with a brand logo.

[0014] This utility model embodiment also discloses a vehicle, including the above-described snorkel mounting structure.

[0015] The snorkel installation structure described in the vehicle differs from that in the prior art in the same way, and will not be elaborated here.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the burst structure of the wading hose installation structure according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the snorkel seat and the positioning plate, and the fastening nut structure connecting the snorkel seat and the vehicle fender, according to an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bursting structure of the cover plate and the snap-fit ​​component according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 5 An enlarged structural diagram at point A; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the snap-fit ​​component according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wading hose seat according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure label: 100mm snorkel installation structure Snorkel seat 1, pipe connection part 11, fender mounting hole 12, snorkel pipe connection end 13, fender connection part 14, second mounting hole 15, countersunk hole 16, mounting groove 17, arc structure 18, cover plate 2, cover plate body 20, snap-fit ​​part 21, opening 211, limiting part 212, oblique guide part 213, snap-fit ​​groove 214, positioning plate 3, first snap-fit ​​hole 31, first mounting hole 32, clearance arc groove 33, body fender 4, projection weld bolt 41, insertion hole 42, air filter connection pipe 5, fastening nut 6, body part 61, end part 62, first connector 7, sealing part 8, snap-fit ​​part 9, first snap-fit ​​mating part 91, second snap-fit ​​mating part 92, through part 93, axial extension part 931, first inclined part 932, second inclined part 933, reinforcing pressing part 94. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] The following is for reference. Figures 1-8The snorkel mounting structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention describes a snorkel seat 1 that connects to the vehicle body fender 4 along the exterior of the vehicle. This provides ample operating space for easy observation and assembly. After installation, a cover plate 2 is attached to the outside of the snorkel seat 1 to maintain the flatness of the snorkel seat 1 surface and prevent water or sand from entering the snorkel seat 1 along the connection point. Simultaneously, a positioning plate 3 is connected to the snorkel seat 1, and the cover plate 2 and the positioning plate 3 are positioned and fitted together to ensure that the surface gap between the cover plate 2 and the snorkel seat 1 is close to zero, improving the overall flatness.

[0022] like Figures 1-8 As shown, a snorkel mounting structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a snorkel seat 1 and a cover plate 2. The snorkel seat 1 is connected to a snorkel pipe. The side of the snorkel seat 1 facing the vehicle interior is provided with a pipe connection part 11 and a fender connection part 14. The pipe connection part 11 passes through the vehicle body fender 4 to connect to the pipe inside the vehicle. The fender connection part 14 is used to connect to the outside of the vehicle body fender 4. The vehicle body fender 4 is provided with a first mounting part. The fender connection part 14 is provided with a second mounting part. The snorkel seat 1 and the vehicle body fender 4 are connected along the outside of the vehicle through the first mounting part and the second mounting part. The cover plate 2 is connected to the outside of the snorkel seat 1.

[0023] In practice, the snorkel seat 1 is used to connect the snorkel pipe, and the inside of the snorkel pipe is connected to the snorkel seat 1, such as... Figure 1 In the snorkel seat 1, a snorkel pipe connection end 13 is provided, and the snorkel pipe is connected to the snorkel pipe connection end 13 and is inclined towards the rear and upper part of the vehicle. The snorkel seat 1 is provided with a pipe connection part 11 and a fender connection part 14. The cross-sectional structure of the pipe connection part 11 is circular, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the pipe connection part 11 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the snorkel seat 1. The fender 4 of the vehicle body is provided with a insertion hole 42, so that when the pipe connection part 11 is inserted into the inside of the fender 4 along the insertion hole 42, other parts of the snorkel seat 1 are at least partially in contact with the fender 4 of the vehicle body. When the pipe connection part 11 is inserted into the inside of the fender 4 of the vehicle body, it is connected to the vehicle interior pipe. The vehicle interior pipe can be an air filter connection pipe 5, which is connected to an air filter. The interior of the air filter is adapted to communicate with the cylinder of the engine. Thus, when outside air flows through the snorkel pipe, the snorkel seat 1, and the air filter connection pipe 5 into the engine cylinder, filtered air is provided for the operation of the engine.

[0024] Specifically, the pipe connection part 11 protrudes towards the inside of the vehicle compared to the fender connection part 14. The pipe connection part 11 can be threadedly connected to the air filter connection pipe 5, which is convenient. The side of the fender 4 facing the snorkel seat 1 is provided with a first mounting part, and the side of the snorkel seat 1 facing the fender 4 is provided with a second mounting part. At this time, the first mounting part of the snorkel seat 1 and the second mounting part on the outside of the fender 4 are connected outside the vehicle, so that the snorkel seat 1 is connected to the fender 4 along the outside of the vehicle, increasing the connection space and avoiding the problem of limited space and inconvenient operation when connecting the snorkel seat 1 and the fender 4 inside the vehicle.

[0025] Furthermore, after the snorkel seat 1 is connected to the vehicle fender 4, a cover plate 2 can be installed on the outside of the snorkel seat 1. The cover plate 2 can cover the connection between the snorkel seat 1 and the vehicle fender 4, which can prevent external sand and water from entering the snorkel seat 1 along the connection between the snorkel seat 1 and the vehicle fender 4, while maintaining the flatness and aesthetics of the exterior of the snorkel seat 1.

[0026] In some embodiments, the second mounting part is a fender mounting hole 12, and the first mounting part is a projection weld bolt 41. The projection weld bolt 41 passes through the fender mounting hole 12 of the snorkel seat 1. The snorkel seat 1 is connected to the vehicle body fender 4 by means of a fastening nut 6 extending into the fender mounting hole 12 along the outside of the snorkel seat 1 and being threaded to the projection weld bolt 41.

[0027] Specifically, the snorkel seat 1 is provided with multiple fender mounting holes 12, such as Figure 6 There are five mounting holes 12 on the middle fender, and five external projection weld bolts 41 on the fender 4. Each of the five projection weld bolts 41 corresponds to one of the five mounting holes 12, allowing the fender connecting part 14 to be inserted into the mounting holes 12 and connected to the projection weld bolts 41. Simultaneously, a fastening nut 6 is connected to each projection weld bolt 41 along the outer side of the snorkel seat 1, locking the snorkel seat 1 to the fender 4. Therefore, when installing the snorkel seat 1, it is not necessary to install the fastening bolts inside the vehicle; instead, the entire assembly is connected from the outside. This method of insertion followed by fastening with the fastening nuts 6 is convenient, and the external installation method provides more operational space. Of course, the number of mounting holes 12 and projection weld bolts 41 can also be set to four, six, etc., adjusted according to the actual structural size of the snorkel seat 1.

[0028] In some embodiments, the fastening nut 6 includes an axially connected body portion 61 and an end portion 62. The end portion 62 is connected to one end of the body portion 61 and extends radially. The inner circumference of the body portion 61 is provided with an internal thread. The body portion 61 is sleeved on the projection weld bolt 41 and the end portion 62 abuts against the side of the wading vent seat 1 facing the cover plate 2.

[0029] In other words, the fastening nut 6 at this time is equivalent to a bolt, and an internal thread is provided inside the bolt. When installing the snorkel seat 1 and the fender 4, the projection weld bolt 41 is first inserted into the fender mounting hole 12, and a gap is left between the outer diameter of the projection weld bolt 41 and the inner diameter of the fender mounting hole 12. This allows the body part 61 to be fitted onto the projection weld bolt 41 and rotated and threadedly connected to the projection weld bolt 41. Then, the end 62 of the fastening nut 6 presses against the snorkel seat 1 in the direction of the vehicle's interior and exterior, thereby locking the fastening nut 6 and the projection weld bolt 41. Thus, the end 62 can be limited after locking and can seal the gap at the fender mounting hole 12.

[0030] In some embodiments, there are multiple fender mounting holes 12, which are divided into two groups along the vertical direction of the snorkel seat 1. Each group has multiple fender mounting holes 12, which are spaced apart along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the two groups of fender mounting holes 12 are staggered along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0031] Reference Figure 8 As shown, the fender mounting holes 12 of the snorkel seat 1 are set to five, and the five fender mounting holes 12 can be divided into two groups along the vertical direction of the vehicle. There are three fender mounting holes 12 located at the upper part of the snorkel seat 1 and two fender mounting holes 12 located at the lower part of the snorkel seat 1. The three upper fender mounting holes 12 and the two lower fender mounting holes 12 can be staggered along the front-rear direction, which can improve the reliability of the connection between the snorkel seat 1 and the vehicle fender 4 and the uniformity of force distribution. A more reliable installation between the snorkel seat 1 and the vehicle fender 4 can be achieved with fewer projection weld bolts 41 and fastening nuts 6.

[0032] In some embodiments, the snorkel mounting structure 100 further includes a positioning plate 3, the positioning plate 3 having a first mounting hole 32, the snorkel seat 1 having a second mounting hole 15, the positioning plate 3 and the snorkel seat 1 being connected by a first connector 7 passing through the first mounting hole 32 and the second mounting hole 15, and the cover plate 2 being connected to the outside of the positioning plate 3 and connected to the snorkel seat 1.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the snorkel seat 1 has a mounting groove 17 on the side facing the positioning plate 3. That is, the fender mounting hole 12 is located within the mounting groove 17 and extends through the snorkel seat 1 along the vehicle's inward and outward directions. The area of ​​the positioning plate 3 is smaller than the area of ​​the mounting groove 17 facing the positioning plate 3, allowing the positioning plate 3 to be connected to the mounting groove 17 of the snorkel seat 1 via a first connecting member 7, which is a connecting bolt. Figure 2The number of first connecting parts 7 is multiple, the positioning plate 3 is provided with multiple first mounting holes 32, the snorkel seat 1 is provided with multiple second mounting holes 15, the multiple first mounting holes 32 and the multiple second mounting holes 15 correspond one-to-one, and the multiple first connecting parts 7 are inserted one-to-one into the first mounting holes 32 and the second mounting holes 15 so that the positioning plate 3 can be detachably connected to the side of the snorkel seat 1 facing outward.

[0034] If multiple first mounting holes 32 are arranged in at least two rows along the vertical direction of the positioning plate 3, such as multiple first mounting holes 32 in the upper row and the lower row, at least some of the multiple first mounting holes 32 in the upper row and the lower row can be staggered along the front and back direction of the positioning plate 3, so that the positioning plate 3 can be evenly stressed and reliably connected after being connected to the wading hose seat 1.

[0035] During installation, first connect the positioning plate 3 to the snorkel seat 1. Then connect the snorkel seat 1 with the positioning plate 3 to the vehicle fender 4. Finally, connect the cover plate 2 to the outside of the positioning plate 3 and to the snorkel seat 1. The positioning plate 3 facilitates the connection of the cover plate 2 and ensures that after the cover plate 2 is connected to the snorkel seat 1, the surface difference between the cover plate 2 and the snorkel seat 1 is close to zero due to the fit between them. At this point, the snorkel seat 1's appearance is the outer surface outside the mounting groove 17. The cover plate 2 ensures the flatness of the surface outside the mounting groove 17 of the snorkel seat 1 after connection. At the same time, the cover plate 2 can also cover the connection between the snorkel seat 1 and the vehicle fender 4, thereby reducing the risk of sand or water entering the interior of the snorkel seat 1 along the connection between the snorkel seat 1 and the vehicle fender 4. Furthermore, the cover plate 2 and the positioning plate 3 are designed to be detachably connected, which facilitates the disassembly of the snorkel seat 1 and the vehicle fender 4 when the snorkel seat 1 needs to be disassembled from the vehicle fender 4, and allows the cover plate 2 to be replaced if it is damaged.

[0036] It should be noted that if the accuracy is poor when the second mounting hole 15 that mates with the first connector 7 is directly set on the snorkel seat 1, a groove can be set on the snorkel seat 1 and a nut can be welded in the groove, with the second mounting hole 15 located in the nut, so that the positioning plate 3 and the snorkel seat 1 can be detachably connected.

[0037] In some embodiments, the cover plate 2 includes a cover plate body 20 and a snap-fit ​​part 21. The snap-fit ​​part 21 is located inside the cover plate body 20. The positioning plate 3 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole 31. The wading sump seat 1 is provided with a countersunk hole 16 corresponding to the first snap-fit ​​hole 31. The snap-fit ​​part 21 is connected to a snap-fit ​​member 9, and the snap-fit ​​member 9 passes through the first snap-fit ​​hole 31 in sequence, connects to the positioning plate 3, and passes through the countersunk hole 16.

[0038] Specifically, the outer periphery of the cover plate body 20 is provided with an arc-shaped structure 18. When the cover plate 2 is connected to the positioning plate 3 and makes contact with the opening at the mounting groove 17 of the sluice seat 1, it ensures the flatness and integrity of the cover plate 2 after it is fitted with the sluice seat 1, forming a smooth transition.

[0039] The snap-fit ​​part 21 is located inside the cover plate body 20. One end of the snap-fit ​​member 9 snaps into the snap-fit ​​part 21 and is pressed against the cover plate body 20. The other end of the snap-fit ​​member 9 passes through the first snap-fit ​​hole 31, snaps into the positioning plate 3, and passes into the countersunk hole 16 of the snorkel seat 1. This achieves the connection between the cover plate 2 and the positioning plate 3, and also allows the countersunk hole 16 of the snorkel seat 1 to avoid the snap-fit ​​member 9. The snorkel seat 1 has a hollow structure, and the countersunk hole 16 is located in the snorkel seat 1 facing the positioning plate. On one side of 3, the snap-fit ​​part 9 mainly inserts into the countersunk hole 16 on the side of the snorkel seat 1 that is close to the positioning plate 3. After the snap-fit ​​part 9 connects the cover plate 2 and the positioning plate 3, the outer periphery of the cover plate 2 fits with the inner periphery of the mounting groove 17 of the snorkel seat 1. That is, the cover plate 2 can be connected through the positioning plate 3, and the surface difference gap with the snorkel seat 1 can be set at the same time. When the surface difference gap is close to 0, the flatness of the area outside the mounting groove 17 of the cover plate 2 and the snorkel seat 1 is better.

[0040] It should be noted that since the snorkel seat 1 is made by rotational molding and blow molding, if a fitting structure for engaging with the snap-fit ​​part 9 is provided on the snorkel seat 1, it is not easy to design the fitting part that engages precisely with the snap-fit ​​part 9. It is easy to design it to be too large or too small. If the fitting part is too large, it will become loose, and if the fitting part is too small, it will not be able to be snapped in. Therefore, a structure that precisely engages with the snap-fit ​​part 9 can be set on the positioning plate 3, and the connection of the cover plate 2 can be achieved through the positioning plate 3.

[0041] Furthermore, one end of the snap-fit ​​part 21 presses against the inner side of the cover plate body 20, so that after the cover plate 2 is connected to the positioning plate 3, there is no connection hole or avoidance area of ​​the first connecting member 7 on the outer surface of the cover plate 2, thereby maintaining the flatness of the surface of the cover plate 2.

[0042] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​part 21 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 214, the snap-fit ​​groove 214 is provided with a limiting part 212 and an opening 211, the limiting part 212 and the cover plate body 20 are distributed in the inward and outward directions, the snap-fit ​​member 9 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​mating part 91 and a second snap-fit ​​mating part 92 distributed axially at intervals, the first snap-fit ​​mating part 91 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 214 at the opening 211 and its two sides in the inward and outward directions respectively abut against the cover plate body 20 and the limiting part 212, and the second snap-fit ​​mating part 92 abuts against the side of the limiting part 212 that is away from the snap-fit ​​groove 214.

[0043] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​part 21 has a U-shaped cross-section. The snap-fit ​​groove 214 of the U-shaped structure is provided with a limiting part 212, which is a limiting surface. The limiting surface is located inside the cover plate body 20 and is parallel to the cover plate body 20. The U-shaped structure is provided with an opening 211, and an oblique guide part 213 is provided at the opening 211. The oblique guide part 213 enlarges the opening 211 and facilitates the first snap-fit ​​mating part 91 to enter the snap-fit ​​groove 214 along the opening 211. Figure 7 As shown, the snap-fit ​​member 9 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​mating part 91, a second snap-fit ​​mating part 92 and a through part 93. The first snap-fit ​​mating part 91 and the second snap-fit ​​mating part 92 are distributed at intervals along the axial direction of the snap-fit ​​member 9, and a reinforcing pressing part 94 is also provided on the side of the second snap-fit ​​mating part 92 away from the first snap-fit ​​mating part 91. The reinforcing pressing part 94 is parallel to the second snap-fit ​​mating part 92.

[0044] In practice, the cover plate 2 is first connected to the snap-fit ​​member 9. For example, the first snap-fit ​​part 91 of the snap-fit ​​member 9 can enter the snap-fit ​​groove 214 along the opening 211, and the first snap-fit ​​part 91 is pressed against the side of the cover plate body 20 by the limiting part 212 of the snap-fit ​​groove 214. At the same time, the second snap-fit ​​part 92 is pressed against the side of the limiting part 212 away from the cover plate body 20. By strengthening the design of the pressing part 94, the clamping effect between the snap-fit ​​member 9 and the snap-fit ​​groove 214 can be improved. That is, the limiting part 212 is the limiting surface, which can be pressed between the first snap-fit ​​part 91 and the second snap-fit ​​part 92. The snap-fit ​​part 21 can be made of rubber or plastic material and has elasticity, that is, the snap-fit ​​member 9 and the snap-fit ​​groove 214 are squeezed together. When it is necessary to remove the snap-fit ​​part 21, the snap-fit ​​member 9 can be pulled out towards the opening 211.

[0045] In addition, the snap-fit ​​part 21 is also provided with a through part 93. Figure 7In the process, the through-hole portion 93 includes an axially extending portion 931 extending along the axial direction, and also includes a first inclined portion 932. The first inclined portion 932 is connected to one end of the axially extending portion 931, and its radial width increases from one end near the second engaging portion 92 to the end away from the second engaging portion 92. Simultaneously, the through-hole portion 93 also includes a second inclined portion 933, which is connected to one end of the first inclined portion 932, and its radial width decreases from the end away from the first inclined portion 932. Therefore, the distance between the first inclined portion 932 and the second inclined portion 933... The transition area is the widest radial region of the through-hole 93. After the through-hole 93 passes through the first snap-fit ​​hole 31 of the positioning plate 3 and the countersunk hole 16 of the snorkel seat 1 facing the positioning plate 3, the main purpose is to make the positioning plate 3 snap-fit ​​at the angle between the axial extension 931 and the first inclined part 932, or snap-fit ​​at the position of the axial extension 931, so that the snap-fit ​​part 21 can snap-fit ​​with the positioning plate 3. The snap-fit ​​part 21 can also be made of plastic material. When it is necessary to remove the cover plate 2, a tool can be used to pry open the cover plate 2 to separate the snap-fit ​​part 21 from the first snap-fit ​​hole 31 of the positioning plate 3 and the countersunk hole 16 of the snorkel seat 1.

[0046] Therefore, the snap-fit ​​part 9 is first connected to the cover plate 2, and the positioning plate 3 is connected to the snorkel seat 1. Then, the cover plate 2 with snap-fit ​​part 9 is snapped together with the positioning plate 3 and the snorkel seat 1 to realize the installation of the cover plate 2. The installation process is convenient, and the positioning plate 3 can maintain the gap surface difference between the cover plate 2 and the snorkel seat 1. The smaller the gap surface difference, the better the surface flatness of the cover plate 2 and the snorkel seat 1.

[0047] In some embodiments, there are multiple snap-fit ​​parts 21, first snap-fit ​​holes 31 and countersunk holes 16. The multiple snap-fit ​​parts 21 are arranged in multiple groups along the front and rear direction of the cover plate 2, and each group of snap-fit ​​parts 21 has at least two and is distributed along the up and down direction of the cover plate body 20. The multiple snap-fit ​​parts 21, multiple first snap-fit ​​holes 31 and multiple countersunk holes 16 correspond one-to-one.

[0048] In practice, for example, the positioning plate 3 has six first snap-fit ​​holes 31, the cover plate 2 has six snap-fit ​​parts 21 corresponding to the six first snap-fit ​​holes 31, and the wading vent seat 1 has six countersunk holes 16 corresponding to the six first snap-fit ​​holes 31. The distribution of the six snap-fit ​​parts 21 on the cover plate body 20 is as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the six snap-fit ​​parts 21 are divided into three groups along the front and back direction of the cover plate body 20, and each group has two snap-fit ​​parts 21. The two snap-fit ​​parts 21 in each group can be staggered along the front and back direction of the cover plate body 20, thereby improving the uniformity and stability of the force after the cover plate 2 is connected to the positioning plate 3. Of course, the number of snap-fit ​​parts 21, the first snap-fit ​​hole 31 and the countersunk hole 16 can also be flexibly set according to the actual situation, such as four, five, seven, eight, etc.

[0049] In addition, there are multiple first mounting holes 32 and second mounting holes 15. The positioning plate 3 is provided with first mounting holes 32 between the first snap-fit ​​holes 31 of adjacent groups along the front-back direction, and the wading hose seat 1 is provided with second mounting holes 15 between the countersunk holes 16 of adjacent groups along the front-back direction.

[0050] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, Figure 3 In the middle, the number of the first mounting holes 32 on the positioning plate 3 is seven. Figure 3 The three first mounting holes 32 at the middle and rear ends are provided with first snap-fit ​​holes 31 on both sides. That is, the three first mounting holes 32 are located between two sets of first snap-fit ​​holes 31 adjacent in the front-rear direction. The two first mounting holes 32 in the middle area are also provided with first snap-fit ​​holes 31 on both sides. It is equivalent to the positioning plate 3 being installed after the snorkel seat 1 by connecting bolts passing through the first mounting holes 32 and the second mounting holes 15 respectively. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​member 9 connected to the cover plate 2 is snapped into the positioning plate 3 along the first snap-fit ​​hole 31 of the positioning plate 3 and inserted into the countersunk hole 16 of the snorkel seat 1. That is, the part of the positioning plate 3 connected to the snorkel seat 1 is staggered from the part of the cover plate 2 snapped into the positioning plate 3, thereby improving the uniformity and reliability of the force of the final connection between the positioning plate 3, the cover plate 2 and the snorkel seat 1.

[0051] In some embodiments, the area around the cover plate 2 that mates with the wading spout 1 is at least partially provided with a seal 8.

[0052] Among them, the sealing element 8 can be a rubber ring provided around the edge of the cover plate 2, so that after the cover plate 2 is positioned and connected with the positioning plate 3, the circumference of the cover plate 2 and the inner circumference of the mounting groove 17 on the side of the snorkel seat 1 facing the cover plate 2 are sealed together, thereby ensuring the sealing of the cover plate 2 connected to the snorkel seat 1 and reducing the possibility of sand or water entering the snorkel seat 1 from the gap.

[0053] Furthermore, the outer side of cover plate 2 is equipped with a brand logo. For example, a vehicle brand logo can be added to cover plate 2. Various personalized logos and cover plates 2 with different appearance structures can be made according to customer needs, achieving non-destructive replacement and meeting the needs of different users.

[0054] It should also be noted that multiple clearance grooves 33 can be provided on the outer periphery of the positioning plate 3 to facilitate the connection of the snorkel seat 1 to the vehicle body fender 4 along the vehicle exterior via fastening nuts 6. Figure 8 The fender mounting holes 12 on the upper front are located outside the positioning plate 3, so the positioning plate 3 has four clearance grooves 33, but in actual connection, the number of fender mounting holes 12 is five.

[0055] This utility model embodiment also discloses a vehicle, including the aforementioned snorkel mounting structure 100. The snorkel seat 1 is connected to the vehicle body fender 4 along the exterior of the vehicle, providing ample operating space for easy observation and assembly. After installation, a cover plate 2 is connected to the outside of the snorkel seat 1 to maintain the flatness of the snorkel seat 1 surface and prevent water or sand from entering the snorkel seat 1 along the connection point. Simultaneously, a positioning plate 3 is connected to the snorkel seat 1, and the cover plate 2 and the positioning plate 3 are positioned together. The positioning plate 3 can connect to the cover plate 2 while ensuring that the surface gap between the cover plate 2 and the snorkel seat 1 is close to zero, improving the surface flatness.

[0056] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0057] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wading throat mounting structure (100) characterized by, include: Snorkel seat (1), the snorkel seat (1) is connected to the snorkel pipe, the snorkel seat (1) is provided with a pipe connection part (11) and a fender connection part (14) on the side facing the inside of the vehicle, the pipe connection part (11) passes through the fender (4) of the vehicle body to connect to the pipe inside the vehicle, the fender connection part (14) is used to connect to the outside of the fender (4) of the vehicle body, the fender (4) is provided with a first mounting part, the fender connection part (14) is provided with a second mounting part, the snorkel seat (1) and the fender (4) of the vehicle body are connected along the outside of the vehicle through the first mounting part and the second mounting part; Cover plate (2), which is connected to the outside of the wading vent seat (1).

2. The wading throat mounting structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second mounting part is a fender mounting hole (12), and the first mounting part is a projection weld bolt (41). The projection weld bolt (41) passes through the fender mounting hole (12) of the snorkel seat (1). A fastening nut (6) extends into the fender mounting hole (12) along the outside of the snorkel seat (1) and is threaded to the projection weld bolt (41) so that the snorkel seat (1) is connected to the vehicle body fender (4).

3. The wading throat mounting structure (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fastening nut (6) includes an axially connected body part (61) and an end part (62). The end part (62) is connected to one end of the body part (61) and extends radially. The inner circumference of the body part (61) is provided with an internal thread. The body part (61) is sleeved on the projection weld bolt (41) and the end part (62) abuts against the side of the wading vent seat (1) facing the cover plate (2).

4. The wading throat mounting structure (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are multiple fender mounting holes (12), and the multiple fender mounting holes (12) are divided into two groups along the vertical direction of the snorkel seat (1). Each group of fender mounting holes (12) is multiple and distributed at intervals along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the two groups of fender mounting holes (12) are staggered along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

5. The wading hose installation structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning plate (3), which has a first mounting hole (32), and the wading hose seat (1) has a second mounting hole (15). The positioning plate (3) and the wading hose seat (1) are connected by a first connector (7) passing through the first mounting hole (32) and the second mounting hole (15). The cover plate (2) is connected to the outside of the positioning plate (3) and connected to the wading hose seat (1).

6. The wading throat mounting structure (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that The cover plate (2) includes a cover plate body (20) and a snap-fit ​​part (21). The snap-fit ​​part (21) is located inside the cover plate body (20). The positioning plate (3) is provided with a first snap-fit ​​hole (31). The wading vent seat (1) is provided with a countersunk hole (16) corresponding to the first snap-fit ​​hole (31). The snap-fit ​​part (21) is connected to a snap-fit ​​member (9). The snap-fit ​​member (9) passes through the first snap-fit ​​hole (31), snaps onto the positioning plate (3), and passes into the countersunk hole (16).

7. The wading throat mounting structure (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that The snap-fit ​​part (21) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (214), the snap-fit ​​groove (214) is provided with a limiting part (212) and an opening (211), the limiting part (212) and the cover plate body (20) are distributed in the inward and outward directions, the snap-fit ​​member (9) is provided with a first snap-fit ​​mating part (91) and a second snap-fit ​​mating part (92) distributed axially, the first snap-fit ​​mating part (91) is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove (214) at the opening (211) and its two sides in the inward and outward directions are respectively in contact with the cover plate body (20) and the limiting part (212), the second snap-fit ​​mating part (92) is pressed against the side of the limiting part (212) away from the snap-fit ​​groove (214).

8. The wading throat mounting structure (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that There are multiple snap-fit ​​parts (21), first snap-fit ​​holes (31) and countersunk holes (16). Multiple snap-fit ​​parts (21) are arranged in multiple groups along the front and back direction of the cover plate (2), and each group of snap-fit ​​parts (21) has at least two and is distributed along the up and down direction of the cover plate body (20). Multiple snap-fit ​​parts (21), multiple first snap-fit ​​holes (31) and multiple countersunk holes (16) correspond one-to-one.

9. The wading throat mounting structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the area around the cover plate (2) that mates with the wading vent seat (1) is provided with a seal (8).

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: Includes the wading hose installation structure (100) as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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