CN219635327U - Threshold beam structure and vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a threshold beam structure and a vehicle. The threshold beam structure comprises a threshold beam main body and a first functional pipeline; the threshold beam body extends along a first direction; the first functional conduit is formed within the rocker body and is configured to be operable to circulate a first medium. According to the utility model, the first functional pipeline capable of circulating the first medium is arranged in the threshold beam main body, so that the threshold beam main body and the first functional pipeline are integrated into a whole, the risk of scratch of the first functional pipeline is avoided, and the assembly difficulty of the threshold beam structure is reduced.

Description

Threshold beam structure and vehicle

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a threshold beam structure and a vehicle.

Background

Based on various functional requirements of automobiles, pipeline structures connected to the head and the tail of the automobile are generally required to be arranged, and chassis pipelines of the traditional automobiles are generally arranged below a floor, so that the technical problems of easy scratching, large occupied space and the like exist. In order to reduce and cut and scratch or occupation space, there is the technical scheme through assembling pipeline structure in the cavity of car threshold roof beam among the prior art, but its whole assembly degree of difficulty that exists is great, and when the threshold roof beam receives the destruction, need be with interior pipeline one-pass change, leads to later maintenance and accessory's cost higher.

Disclosure of Invention

It is an object of the present utility model to provide a rocker structure and a vehicle that solve at least one of the problems of the background art.

According to an aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a rocker structure comprising:

a threshold beam body extending in a first direction;

a first functional conduit formed within the rocker body and configured to be operable to circulate a first medium.

Optionally, the rocker body has ribs extending in a first direction, the ribs dividing the interior of the rocker into a plurality of cavities extending in the first direction;

the rib is internally provided with a through hole extending in the first direction, the through hole being configured as the first functional conduit.

Optionally, the rocker structure further comprises a second functional conduit connected to a peripheral side of the rocker body, the second functional conduit being configured for enabling a flow of a second medium.

Optionally, the periphery of the second functional pipeline is provided with a plurality of fins distributed along the radial direction of the second functional pipeline, and the second functional pipeline is connected to the ribs through the fins.

Optionally, the first medium is a brake fluid, and the second medium is a cooling fluid.

According to a second aspect of the present utility model there is provided a vehicle comprising a rocker beam structure as described in the first aspect.

Optionally, the vehicle comprises a first hose and a crimp fitting, the first hose being in communication with the first functional conduit through the crimp fitting. .

Optionally, the crimp fitting has external threads and an internal fitting hole, and the end of the first hose has a stop;

the first hose is sleeved in the inner assembly hole, the limiting part is used for limiting the crimping connector in the first direction, and the crimping connector is assembled at the end part of the first functional pipeline through the external threads, so that the first hose is connected with the first functional pipeline.

Optionally, the rocker structure further comprises a second functional conduit connected to a peripheral side of the rocker body, the second functional conduit being configured for circulating a second medium; the vehicle further includes a second hose in communication with the second functional conduit through the connection fitting.

Optionally, the connection joint comprises a joint main body and a clamp, the second hose is sleeved at one end of the joint main body, the other end of the joint main body is communicated with the second functional pipeline, and the clamp is used for hooping the second hose on the connection joint.

The utility model has the technical effects that the functional pipelines capable of circulating media are integrally arranged in the threshold beam body, so that the threshold beam has the pipeline function on the basis of the original side collision force transmission function and battery pack installation function, and the arrangement does not need to additionally increase functional pipeline arrangement, thereby saving working procedures and materials of the functional pipelines. The functional pipeline is integrated on the threshold beam, so that the risk that the functional pipeline is scratched is avoided, and the assembly difficulty of the threshold beam structure is reduced.

Other features of the present utility model and its advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the utility model, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the utility model and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the utility model.

Fig. 1 is an application assembly diagram of a sill beam structure provided by the present utility model.

Fig. 2 is an end schematic view of a rocker structure provided by the present utility model.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a rocker body provided by the present utility model.

Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the direction A-A in fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken along the direction B-B in fig. 2.

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of a joint body of a connection joint according to the present utility model.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view of fig. 6.

Reference numerals illustrate:

1. a threshold beam body; 11. ribs; 12. a cavity; 2. a first functional conduit; 3. a second functional conduit; 31. a fin; 4. a first hose; 41. a limit part; 5. a second hose; 6. a crimping joint; 7. a connection joint; 71. a joint body; 72. a clamp; 73. a reverse hook; 74. rolling ribs;

100. a threshold beam structure; 200. and a battery pack.

Detailed Description

Various exemplary embodiments of the present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: the relative arrangement of the components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present utility model unless it is specifically stated otherwise.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the utility model, its application, or uses.

Techniques and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but should be considered part of the specification where appropriate.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as merely illustrative, and not a limitation. Thus, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, and thus once an item is defined in one figure, no further discussion thereof is necessary in subsequent figures.

As shown in fig. 1-7, the present utility model provides a rocker structure 100 comprising: a threshold beam body 1 and a first functional duct 2; the rocker body 1 extends in a first direction; the first functional conduit 2 is formed in the rocker body 1 and the first functional conduit 2 is configured to be able to be used for circulating a first medium.

Specifically, referring to fig. 1, in the present embodiment, the first functional duct 2 is formed inside the sill beam main body 1, that is, the first functional duct 2 may be directly formed by a structure inside the sill beam main body 1, for example, directly using a structure such as a cavity 12 or a duct inside the sill beam main body 1 as the first functional duct 2, on one hand, the material cost of separately disposing the first functional duct 2 inside or outside the sill beam main body 1 is saved, and the risk that the first functional duct 2 is scratched by an external structure or the like is avoided; on the other hand, the adoption of the first functional pipe 2 formed inside the threshold beam body 1 can reduce the difficulty of assembly and improve the assembly efficiency of the threshold beam structure 100. The first functional duct 2 may be any duct structure arranged in a vehicle, such as a brake duct, a fuel duct, an air conditioner duct, etc., and may be specifically selected according to the actual circumstances of its application, which the present utility model is not limited to.

When the threshold beam structure 100 provided by the utility model is applied to a vehicle, the overall weight of the vehicle is reduced and the aesthetic property of the vehicle is improved due to the reduction of the material cost and the arrangement space of the first functional duct 2. The sill beam main body 1 may be formed by extrusion of an aluminum alloy material through a die, so as to reduce the processing difficulty of the sill beam structure 100 and reduce the overall weight of the sill beam structure 100.

Optionally, the sill beam body 1 has ribs 11 extending in a first direction, the ribs 11 dividing the interior of the sill beam into a plurality of cavities 12 extending in the first direction; the rib 11 is provided internally with a through hole extending in the first direction, which is configured as the first functional conduit 2.

Specifically, referring to fig. 1, in the present embodiment, the rib 11 extending in the first direction divides the interior of the rocker body 1 into a plurality of cavities 12, and this cavity 12 can be applied as a first functional pipe in the rocker structure 100. In another embodiment, a through hole extending along the inside of the rib 11 may also be applied in the threshold beam structure 100 as the first functional pipe 2 or as a part of the functional pipe. When the first functional duct 2 is provided in plurality, the cavity 12 and the through-hole may be applied as one first functional duct 2 to the sill beam structure 100, respectively. The first functional conduit 2 can be used for the passage of a first medium, for example, brake fluid when the first functional conduit 2 is a brake conduit.

In the above embodiments, when the cavity 12 and/or the through hole are used as the first functional duct 2 in the threshold beam structure 100, the structure of the functional duct in the portion of the threshold beam body 1 can be omitted, so that the material cost for laying the functional duct in the threshold beam body 1 or around the threshold beam body 1 is saved, the installation difficulty of the functional duct and the threshold beam body 1 is reduced, and the assembly efficiency is improved. In addition, the functional pipeline is integrated in the inside of the threshold beam main body 1, so that the integration degree of the threshold beam structure 100 is higher, the ground clearance of the functional pipeline is higher, the threshold beam main body 1 has better protection effect, and the safety of the whole threshold beam structure 100 is improved.

Optionally, the rocker structure 100 further comprises a second functional conduit 3, which second functional conduit 3 is connected to the peripheral side of the rocker body 1, which second functional conduit 3 is configured for enabling a flow of a second medium.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second functional duct 3 is provided on the peripheral side of the rocker body 1 for circulating the second medium. Wherein, second function pipeline 3 can be the part of the pipeline that has the heat transfer demand, and it is independent of threshold roof beam main part 1 and set up in its week side, and on the one hand is convenient for second function pipeline 3 and outside carry out the heat exchange, on the other hand has also reduced the assembly degree of difficulty of second function pipeline 3. In practical application, the cavity 12 formed at the structural edge of the sill beam main body 1 may be directly used as the second functional pipe 3, or the second functional pipe 3 may be separately provided and then connected to the peripheral side of the sill beam main body 1, which is not limited in the present utility model.

Optionally, the outer circumference of the second functional pipe 3 is provided with a plurality of fins distributed along the radial direction thereof, and the second functional pipe 3 is connected to the ribs 11 through the fins.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the second functional pipe 3 may be a pipe with heat exchange requirement, and a plurality of radially distributed fins are disposed on the outer periphery of the second functional pipe 3 to improve the heat dissipation effect. When the second functional pipeline 3 is located at the periphery of the threshold beam main body 1, the fins can directly exchange heat with outside air, so that the heat exchange performance of the functional pipeline is further improved. In addition, the second functional pipeline 3 can be connected to the ribs 11 through fins, can be directly formed integrally, can be welded to the threshold beam body 1 through fins, and can be specifically selected according to actual processing requirements.

Optionally, the first medium is a brake fluid, and the second medium is a cooling fluid.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first functional conduit 2 is configured to circulate a first medium, i.e., brake fluid, such that the first functional conduit 2 can be used to transfer brake fluid to the brakes of the wheels. The second functional conduit 3 is used for circulating a second medium, i.e. a cooling liquid, so that the second functional conduit 3 can be used for communication with a vehicle device or rear motor of the vehicle tail. Integrating the first functional pipe (brake pipe) and the second functional pipe 3 (cooling pipe) in the threshold beam structure 100 simplifies the difficulty in assembling the functional pipes and the threshold beam body 1, and improves the safety and reliability of each functional pipe.

According to a second aspect of the present utility model, referring to fig. 1, there is provided a vehicle including the rocker structure 100 as provided in any of the above embodiments.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the vehicle includes the threshold beam structure 100 in any embodiment described above, and since the first functional pipeline 2 is directly integrated in the threshold beam main body 1, on one hand, the first functional pipeline can be prevented from being scratched, and the ground clearance is improved, the safety is improved, and on the other hand, the material cost of the first functional pipeline 2 is saved, and the weight of the whole vehicle is reduced. Further, the first functional pipeline 2 is directly integrated in the threshold beam main body 1, and when the threshold beam main body 1 is damaged, the threshold beam main body 1 can be directly replaced without additionally providing functional pipeline accessories, so that the maintenance cost is reduced.

In one embodiment, a battery pack 200 is further arranged on the vehicle inside the sill beam structure 100, and the first functional duct 2 is integrated in the sill beam body 1 so that the sill beam structure 100 can act as a side impact force transmission mechanism to protect the battery pack 200. In addition, the threshold beam structure 100 provided in the above embodiment has high integration degree, and improves the aesthetic property of the whole vehicle.

Optionally, the vehicle further comprises a first hose 4, said first hose 4 being connected to an end of said first functional conduit 2.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the first functional pipe 2 may be a cavity 12 into which the ribs 11 are divided and/or a through hole formed inside the ribs 11, and the first hose 4 may be directly connected to an end of the first functional pipe 2 to form a complete pipe. In practical applications, when the threshold beam structure 100 is applied to a vehicle, various functional pipeline structures are generally required to be arranged from a vehicle head to a parking space, and then two ends of the first functional pipeline 2 can be connected with the first hose 4, so as to realize the arrangement of the whole pipeline.

In the above-mentioned structure, first hose 4 can be connected in the tip of first function pipeline 2 through the joint, also can be connected in the tip of first function pipeline 2 through fastener, quick connector etc. still can be through setting up the metal tube head at the tip of first hose 4, carries out welded connection with the hard tube, specifically can select according to actual demand. Similarly, in the following embodiments, the connection between the second functional pipe 3 and the second hose 5 may refer to the connection manner between the first functional pipe 2 and the first hose 4, which is not described herein.

Optionally, the vehicle further comprises a crimp fitting 6, the crimp fitting 6 having an external thread and an internal fitting hole, the end of the first hose 4 having a stop 41; the first hose 4 is sleeved in the inner assembly hole, the limiting part 41 limits the crimp connector 6 in the first direction, and the crimp connector 6 is assembled at the end part of the first functional pipeline 2 through the external thread, so that the first hose 4 is connected with the first functional pipeline 2.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first hose 4 is connected to the end of the first functional pipe 2 by the crimp fitting 6, so that the connection of the first hose 4 and the first functional pipe 2 is more convenient and reliable. The crimp fitting 6 is a standard component, and is suitable for mass production.

In actual assembly, the outer circumference of the crimp fitting 6 is provided with an external thread, the end of the first functional pipe 2 may be provided with an internal thread, and the crimp fitting 6 may be directly screwed to the end of the first functional pipe 2 by screwing. In addition, the end of the first hose 4 may be made of a hard material, such as stainless steel, etc., which may be directly fitted into the fitting hole of the crimp fitting 6 and fitted to the crimp fitting 6 through the stopper 41. The limiting portion 41 may be configured as a flange or a retainer ring extending outwards along the periphery of the end portion of the first hose 4, so that when the crimp connector 6 is sleeved on the first hose 4, the limiting portion 41 limits the crimp connector 6 in the first direction, i.e. in a direction far away from the end portion of the first hose 4, so as to avoid mutual falling between the two.

Alternatively, referring to fig. 5, the limiting portion 41 is an opening facing the first functional pipe 2, and an included angle of the opening is greater than 0 ° and less than 180 °.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the included angle of the opening is greater than 0 ° and less than 180 °, for example, 30 ° to 150 °, and the first functional pipe 2 butted with the opening may be designed to be a shape matching with the first functional pipe 2, so that the limiting portion 41 and the first functional pipe 2 can form a tapered sealing surface, ensuring a sealing effect, and when the first medium circulates in the first functional pipe, the crimp connector 6 can provide an axial pressure to the limiting portion 41, ensuring connection reliability, and preventing leakage of the first medium.

Optionally, the rocker structure 100 further comprises a second functional conduit 3, and the vehicle further comprises a second hose 5, the second hose 5 being connected to the end of the second functional conduit 3 by a connection joint 7.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second hose 5 is butted at the end of the second functional pipe 3 by the connection joint 7. The second hose 5 can be made of rubber materials, has elasticity, can be directly sleeved at the first end of the connecting joint 7, ensures the sealing effect of the connecting position of the second hose 5 and the second functional pipeline 3, and can prevent the second medium in the second functional pipeline 3 from leaking. The connecting joint 7 comprises a joint main body 72 and a clamp 72, wherein a reverse hook 73 is arranged at the first end of the joint main body 72 along the circumferential direction of the joint main body, and a rolling rib 74 is arranged at the position close to the second end along the circumferential direction of the joint main body;

optionally, the connecting joint 7 includes a joint main body 72 and a clip 72, wherein a barb 73 is provided at a first end of the joint main body 72 along a circumferential direction thereof, and a rolling rib 74 is provided near a second end along a circumferential direction thereof; the second hose 5 is sleeved at the first end of the joint main body 72, the second functional pipeline 3 is sleeved at the second end of the joint main body 72, and the second hose 5 and the second functional pipeline 3 are respectively positioned at two sides of the rolling rib 74; the clip 72 is fastened to the outside of the second hose 5 between the barb 73 and the bead 74 so that the second hose 5 is connected to the end of the second functional pipe 3.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first end of the connection joint 7, i.e., the end sleeved with the second hose 5 is provided with the barb 73, so that the second hose 5 can be prevented from falling off when being sleeved at the first end, and the reliability of connection is further improved. In addition, the position of the connecting joint 7, which is close to the second end, is provided with a rolling rib 74 which can limit the end parts of the second hose 5 and the second functional pipeline 3 in assembly, so that the second hose 5 and the second functional pipeline 3 can be assembled in place on the connecting joint 7, and the installation difficulty of the second hose 5 is reduced. In addition, the clamp 72 is fastened to the outer side of the second hose 5 and is located between the barb 73 and the rolling rib 74, so that the barb 73 and the limit can provide axial limit for the clamp 72, and the clamp 72 is prevented from sliding off from two ends of the connection joint 7.

The foregoing embodiments mainly describe differences between the embodiments, and as long as there is no contradiction between different optimization features of the embodiments, the embodiments may be combined to form a better embodiment, and in consideration of brevity of line text, no further description is given here.

While certain specific embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail by way of example, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the utility model. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A sill beam structure comprising:

a threshold beam body extending in a first direction;

a first functional conduit formed within the rocker body and configured to be operable to circulate a first medium.

2. The rocker structure of claim 1 wherein the rocker body has ribs extending in a first direction, the ribs dividing the interior of the rocker into a plurality of cavities extending in the first direction;

the rib is internally provided with a through hole extending in the first direction, the through hole being configured as the first functional conduit.

3. The rocker structure of claim 2 further comprising a second functional conduit connected to a perimeter side of the rocker body, the second functional conduit configured to be operable for circulating a second medium.

4. A rocker structure according to claim 3, wherein the second functional conduit is provided with a plurality of fins distributed radially therealong, the second functional conduit being connected to the ribs by the fins.

5. A rocker structure as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first medium is a brake fluid and the second medium is a cooling fluid.

6. A vehicle comprising a rocker structure as claimed in any one of claims 1-5.

7. The vehicle of claim 6, comprising a first hose and a crimp fitting, the first hose in communication with the first functional conduit through the crimp fitting.

8. The vehicle of claim 7, wherein the crimp fitting has external threads and an internal bore; the first hose is sleeved in the inner assembly hole, and the crimping connector is assembled at the end part of the first functional pipeline through the external thread.

9. The vehicle of claim 6, wherein the rocker structure further comprises a second functional conduit connected to a perimeter side of the rocker body, the second functional conduit configured to be operable for circulating a second medium; the vehicle further includes a second hose in communication with the second functional conduit through a connection fitting.

10. The vehicle of claim 9, wherein the connector fitting includes a fitting body and a clip, the second hose is sleeved on one end of the fitting body, the other end of the fitting body is in communication with the second functional conduit, and the clip is configured to clamp the second hose to the connector fitting.