JP2007062681A - Lower bodywork of vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the running resistance of a vehicle by generating a stronger down-force over the whole vehicle body through solving the conventional problem that down-force can be generated only partially in the vehicle body and by solving the problem of bringing about increase in the running resistance of the vehicle. <P>SOLUTION: The lower bodywork of the vehicle is equipped with vortex generating means 31-34 and 41-44 installed in the body lower part (under the floor) 28 for generating vortices in the prescribed rotating direction and vortex inducing means 31a-34a and 41a-44a installed on the means 3-34 and 41-44 for inducing the generated vortices, wherein the vortices generated by the vortex generating means 31-34 and 41-44 are induced by the vortex inducing means 31a-34a and 41a-44a from ahead of the vehicle body to behind it, and fluxes 39 and 49 of vortices in the prescribed rotating direction are formed in the direction fore and aft of the vehicle body 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a lower vehicle body structure of a vehicle that can generate a downforce for pressing a vehicle body against a road surface.

As a lower body structure of a vehicle, an attempt has been made to generate downforce by arranging a rectifying plate and a rectifying member for adjusting the air flow at the lower part of the vehicle body.
As a method of generating a practical downforce, it was practically sufficient to attach a front spoiler, a side spoiler, and a rear spoiler to the vehicle.

For example, as a lower body structure of a vehicle, there is known a structure in which a vortex generating member for generating a vortex flow is provided in the lower front part of the vehicle, or a rectifying member in the lower part of the vehicle and in the vicinity of the center of gravity of the vehicle. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 1-15577 (page 3, Fig. 3-4) JP 2004-306935 A (page 8, FIG. 1-2)

  6 (a) and 6 (b) are diagrams for explaining a conventional basic configuration. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), a lower body structure 200 of a vehicle is an eddy current generating member that generates an eddy current in a front lower portion 201 of the vehicle. 202 and 202 are provided in a substantially V shape, and when traveling, as shown by arrows A and A, when the front air passes over the slopes 203 and 203 of the vortex generators 202 and 202, as shown in FIG. In addition, the vortex flows B and B are generated by the pressure difference between the outside and the inside of the vortex generating members 202 and 202. As a result of the generation of the vortex B, a negative pressure region is formed behind the vortex generating members 202, 202, and as shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 7A and 7B are views for explaining another conventional basic configuration. As shown in FIG. 7A, a lower vehicle body structure 210 of a vehicle has a vehicle under center 211 and a center of gravity 213 of the vehicle. Rectifying members 212 and 212 suspended downward from each other are provided, and a negative pressure region 215 is provided behind these rectifying members 212 and 212 and in the vicinity of the center of the vehicle body 214 as shown in FIG. The down force is generated in 214.

  However, in the lower vehicle body structure 200 of the vehicle shown in FIG. 6, the vortex generators 202 and 202 are only provided on the front lower portion 201, and the downforce is generated, and the operating range of the lift reduction effect is the front of the vehicle. It was limited to the department. Further, the vortex generators 202, 202 are provided in a substantially V-shape, and there is a problem that the air flow swells in the vehicle body width direction to generate downforce, and the running resistance of the vehicle increases.

  Further, in the lower vehicle body structure 210 of the vehicle shown in FIG. 7, since the negative pressure region 215 is provided behind the rectifying members 212 and 212 and in the vicinity of the center of the vehicle body 214, there is a concern that the air flow may be disturbed. The rectifying action may not be obtained. For this reason, there has been a drawback that the running resistance of the vehicle is increased.

  That is, there is a demand for a lower vehicle body structure for a vehicle that can obtain a stronger downforce over the entire vehicle body and can reduce the running resistance of the vehicle.

  The present invention solves the problem that downforce can be generated only in a part of the vehicle body, provides a vehicle lower body structure that can obtain stronger downforce over the entire vehicle body, and increases the running resistance of the vehicle. It is an object of the present invention to provide a lower vehicle body structure for a vehicle that can solve the above-described problems and can reduce the running resistance of the vehicle.

  The invention according to claim 1 is an eddy current generating means for generating a vortex in a predetermined rotational direction by being provided at the lower part of the vehicle body, and an eddy current guiding means for inducing a vortex generated by the eddy current generating means by being provided in the eddy current generating means, A vehicle lower body structure comprising: a vortex generated by eddy current generating means is guided from the vehicle body front side to the vehicle rear side by eddy current guiding means to form a vortex flux in a predetermined rotational direction. To do.

For example, if it is possible to obtain a stronger downforce over the entire vehicle body, it is advantageous because the running stability can be further increased, and at this time, the running resistance of the vehicle can be reduced. Therefore, it is more preferable because it is possible to improve both running stability and fuel efficiency.
Therefore, the eddy current generated by the eddy current generating means is guided from the front side of the vehicle body to the rear side of the vehicle body by the eddy current guiding means to form a vortex flux in a predetermined rotational direction, thereby obtaining a stronger down force on the entire vehicle body.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the eddy current generating means is at least a pair of left and right protrusions arranged on the left and right of the lower part of the vehicle body, and the eddy current guiding means is formed of a bent portion provided on the protrusion.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the left and right protrusions are arranged in a plurality of rows in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body.

  In the invention according to claim 1, eddy current generating means for generating a vortex flow in a predetermined rotational direction by being provided at the lower part of the vehicle body, and eddy current guiding means for inducing eddy current generated by the eddy current generating means by being provided in the eddy current generating means, The eddy current generated by the eddy current generating means is guided from the front side of the vehicle body to the rear side of the vehicle body by the eddy current guiding means, and a vortex flux in a predetermined rotational direction is formed, so that a stronger downforce is obtained over the entire vehicle body. be able to. As a result, there is an advantage that traveling stability can be further increased.

In the invention according to claim 2, the eddy current generating means is at least a pair of left and right protrusions disposed on the left and right of the lower part of the vehicle body, and the eddy current guiding means is constituted by the bent portions provided on the protrusions. A mechanism for inducing a vortex from the front side to the rear side of the vehicle body can be simply configured. As a result, there is an advantage that the vehicle body lower part structure that can generate downforce and improve running stability can be realized at a relatively low cost.
Moreover, the formation method of a vortex | eddy_current can be controlled by setting the position of a bending part suitably, and it is possible to adjust the effect easily according to the form of a vehicle.

In the invention according to claim 3, since the left and right protrusions are arranged in a plurality of rows in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body, a vortex can be generated over the entire vehicle body. As a result, there is an advantage that downforce can be generated over the entire vehicle body.
In addition, it is possible to easily adjust the front-rear distribution of the downforce acting in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body by adjusting the position of the protrusions in the longitudinal direction. Further, by adjusting the distance between the bent portions of the left and right protrusions, it is possible to control the air flow spreading in the vehicle width direction and to reduce the running resistance of the vehicle.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are viewed in the direction of the reference numerals.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle employing a lower vehicle body structure according to the present invention, wherein 10 is a vehicle, 11 is a vehicle body, 12 is a front bumper, 13 is a radiator grille, 14 is a front fender, 15 and 15 are headlamps, 16, 16 front pillars, 17 windshields, 18 front doors, 19 rear doors, 21 roofs, 22 front wheels, 23 rear wheels, 24 and 24 door mirrors, 25 trunk lids, 26 rear bumpers, 27 Is a bonnet, and 28 is a floor under the vehicle body.

  The vehicle lower body structure 30 according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of left eddy current generating means 31 to 34 and right eddy current generating means 41 to 44 for generating eddy currents on both sides of the underfloor 28, and these eddy current generating means 31. The vortex flux in a predetermined rotational direction is formed by ˜34, 41 to 44, and the downforce is applied to the vehicle body 11 by these vortex fluxes, and the lift acting on the vehicle body 11 is reduced.

  The principle of lift reduction will be described. As shown in FIG. 4 to be described later, when the eddy current generating means 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 pass from the front side to the rear side in the traveling direction, the air flow becomes vortex and becomes the vehicle body 11. Guided backwards. At this time, since the eddy current generating means 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 are formed in a substantially C shape in plan view in a pair of left and right, the counterclockwise vortex flux 39 is formed on the left side of the vehicle body 11 when viewed from the rear side of the vehicle body 11. A pair of clockwise vortex bundles 49 are formed on the right side of the vehicle body 11. These vortex bundles 39 and 49 are guided to the rear of the vehicle body while being continuously formed by the vortex flow guiding means 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a, and are generated by the vortex generated by the pair of vortex flow generating means 31 to 34 and 41 to 44. A negative pressure region is formed in the lower portion of the vehicle body 11, and the fluid force generated by the vortex fluxes 39 and 49 can act on the vehicle body 11 to apply down force to the vehicle 10. In addition, the drag generated in (added to) the vehicle 10 is also reduced by improving the air flow in the lower part of the vehicle body 11 by the action of the vortex fluxes 39 and 49.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view of a vehicle employing the lower body structure according to the present invention, where Fr is front, Rr is rear, L is left side, and R is right side.
The lower vehicle body structure 30 of the vehicle is arranged on the left side of the underfloor 28 so as to generate eddy current generating means (projections) 31 to 34 that generate eddy currents in a predetermined rotational direction, and these eddy current generating means (projections) 31 to 34, respectively. By providing the eddy current generating means (folded portions) 31a to 34a for inducing the eddy current generated by the eddy current generating means 31 to 34, and the eddy current generating means for generating the eddy current in a predetermined rotational direction by arranging them on the right side of the underfloor 28 ( (Protrusions) 41 to 44, and eddy current inducing means (folded portions) 41a to 44a for inducing eddy currents generated by the eddy current generating means 31 to 34 by being provided in these eddy current generating means (projections) 41 to 44, respectively. Consists of.

  The left and right eddy current generating means (protrusions) 31 and 41 are symmetrical with respect to the center of the vehicle body, and are arranged in a substantially square shape in plan view on the left and right sides, and are arranged with the same position in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 11. It is.

  The left and right eddy current generating means (projections) 32, 42, the left and right eddy current generating means (projections) 33, 43, and the left and right eddy current generating means (projections) 34, 44 are also symmetrical with respect to the vehicle body center. The vehicle body 11 is arranged in a substantially C shape in plan view, and the vehicle body 11 is arranged with the same position in the front-rear direction.

  The eddy current guiding means (bent portions) 31a and 41a are arranged with the same position in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 11. Further, the eddy current guiding means (bent portions) 32a and 42a, the eddy current guiding means (bending portions) 33a and 43a, and the eddy current guiding means (bending portions) 34a and 44a are also arranged with the same position in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 11. Is.

  Vehicles in the vehicle width direction of the eddy current guiding means (bent parts) 31a, 41a are L1, distances in the vehicle width direction of the eddy current guiding means (bent parts) 32a, 42a are L2, and vehicles of the eddy current guiding means (bent parts) 33a, 43a When the distance in the width direction is L3 and the distance in the vehicle width direction of the eddy current guiding means (bent part) 34a, 44a is L4, the eddy current guiding means (bent part) 31a-34a, 41a-44a is set to L1 <L2. The relationship of <L3 <L4 was set.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the eddy current generating means of the lower body structure of the vehicle according to the present invention, and shows the three-dimensional shape of the right eddy current generating means (projection) 41.
The right eddy current generating means (protrusion) 41 has a rectangular side surface shape, is formed in a substantially square shape in plan view, and is arranged with a bent portion (top) 41a having a square shape facing the rear of the vehicle body. is there. In the figure, 45 is a front wall surface, 46 is a rear wall surface, and 47 is a lower wall surface formed so as to connect the lower end of the front wall 45 and the lower end of the rear wall surface 46.

  When an air flow flows from the front wall surface 45 to the rear wall surface 46, the pressure increases on the front wall surface 45, and the pressure decreases on the rear wall surface 46 to generate a pressure difference, and a vortex can be generated by this pressure difference.

  Further, by forming a fold-shaped bent portion (top portion) 41a in the eddy current generating means (projection) 41, the flow velocity is changed into an air flow passing through the top portion 41a and an air flow passing through the left and right wall surfaces of the top portion 41a. There is a difference. As a result, the vortex flux is easily formed in a specific direction, and as shown in FIG. 4A, the locally generated vortex flows merge to form a pair of left and right long vortex fluxes 39 and 49. .

  The left eddy current generating means (projections) 31 to 34 shown in FIG. 2 are formed on the right eddy current generating means (projections) 41 substantially symmetrically with respect to the vehicle body center. The right eddy current generating means (projections) 42 to 44 shown in FIG. 2 have substantially the same shape as the right eddy current generating means (projections) 41.

4 (a) and 4 (b) are explanatory views showing the state of vortex generation in the lower body structure of the vehicle according to the present invention.
In (a), the lower vehicle body structure 30 of the vehicle is provided in the lower part of the vehicle body (under the floor) 28 to generate eddy currents 31-34, 41-44 and eddy current generators 31-34. The vehicle body structure includes a vortex guide means 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a for guiding the vortex generated by the vortex generators 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 by being provided in 41 to 44. The eddy currents generated by the means 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 are guided from the front side of the vehicle body to the rear side of the vehicle body by the eddy current guiding means 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a, and the vortex flux 39 having a predetermined rotational direction in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body 11 is obtained. 49 can be said to form.

For example, if it is possible to obtain a stronger downforce over the entire vehicle body, it is advantageous because the running stability can be further increased, and at this time, the running resistance of the vehicle can be reduced. Therefore, it is more preferable because it is possible to improve both running stability and fuel efficiency.
Accordingly, eddy currents are generated by the eddy current generating means 31 to 34 and 41 to 44, and the generated eddy currents are guided from the front side of the vehicle body 11 to the rear side of the vehicle body 11 by the eddy current guiding means 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a. The vortex fluxes 39 and 49 in the rotational direction are formed so that a stronger downforce is obtained over the entire vehicle body 11.

  That is, the eddy current generating means 31 provided in the lower part of the vehicle body (under the floor) 28 and the eddy current generating means 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 for generating a vortex in a predetermined rotating direction and the eddy current generating means 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 provided in the vortex current generating means 31. Eddy current guiding means 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a for inducing eddy currents generated by the eddy current generating means 31 to 34a. The eddy currents generated by the eddy current generating means 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 are eddy current guiding means 31a to 34a. , 41a to 44a to guide the vehicle body 11 from the front side of the vehicle body 11 to the rear side of the vehicle body 11 to form the vortex fluxes 39 and 49 in a predetermined rotational direction, so that a stronger downforce can be obtained throughout the vehicle body 11. As a result, traveling stability can be further increased.

  The lower body structure 30 of the vehicle is such that the eddy current generating means 31 and 41 are left and right protrusions arranged in a substantially square shape in plan view on the left and right of the lower part of the vehicle body 11, and the eddy current guiding means 31a and 41a are protrusions. It can be said that 31 and 41 are formed into a substantially bent shape in a plan view and a bent portion in which the top portion of the bent shape is arranged toward the rear of the vehicle body 11.

The eddy current generating means 31 and 41 are left and right protrusions arranged in a substantially square shape in plan view on the left and right of the lower part of the vehicle body 11, and the eddy current guiding means 31a and 41a are substantially hemispherical in plan view. And a bent portion in which the crest-shaped top portion is arranged toward the rear of the vehicle body 11, thereby generating a vortex and simplifying the mechanism for inducing the vortex from the front side of the vehicle body 11 to the rear side of the vehicle body 11. can do. As a result, the vehicle body lower structure 30 capable of generating downforce and improving running stability can be realized at a relatively low cost.
Moreover, the formation method of the vortex | flux 39 and 49 can be controlled by setting the position of the bending parts 31a and 41a suitably, and the effect can be easily adjusted according to the form of the vehicle 10 (refer FIG. 1). Is possible. Further, by adjusting the distances between the bent portions 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a of the left and right protrusions 31 to 34 and 41 to 44, the air flow spreading in the vehicle width direction can be controlled, and the vehicle 10 travels. The resistance can be reduced.

It can be said that the lower body structure 30 of the vehicle has a plurality of rows of left and right protrusions 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 arranged in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 11.
By arranging the left and right protrusions 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 in a plurality of rows in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 11, a vortex can be generated over the entire vehicle body 11. As a result, the down force can be generated evenly over the entire vehicle body 11.
Further, it is possible to easily adjust the front-rear distribution of the downforce acting in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body by adjusting the positions of the protrusions 31-34, 41-44 in the front-rear direction.

  Further, in the lower body structure 30 of the vehicle, distances L1 to L4 between the bent portions 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a of the left and right protrusions 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 are set wider toward the rear of the vehicle body 11. Thus, it can be said that the vortex generated by the left and right protrusions 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 is increased from the front of the vehicle body 11 toward the rear of the vehicle body 11.

  By setting the distances L1 to L4 between the bent portions 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a of the left and right protrusions 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 wider toward the rear of the vehicle body 11, the left and right protrusions 31 to 34, respectively. The eddy currents generated at 41 to 44 can be increased from the front of the vehicle body 11 toward the rear of the vehicle body 11. As a result, the airflow spreading in the vehicle width direction can be narrowed down, and the running resistance of the vehicle can be reduced.

  In (b), the mechanism of the eddy current generation in the right eddy current generating means (projection) 41 is shown. For example, when an air flow flows as indicated by arrows a1 to a4, a pressure difference is generated between the front wall 45 and the rear wall 46 of the vortex generating means 41, and the eddy current is generated when the air flow exceeds the vortex generating means (projections) 41. Can be made.

5 (a) and 5 (b) are comparative explanatory views for explaining the air flow of the lower body structure of the vehicle according to the present invention. FIG. 5 (a) shows the lower body structure 100 of the vehicle of the comparative example. These show the lower vehicle body structure 30 of the vehicle of an Example.
In (a), the lower vehicle body structure 100 of the vehicle is a lower vehicle body structure without vortex generating means for generating eddy currents or eddy current guiding means for inducing eddy currents in the lower part (under the floor) 102 of the vehicle,
The air flow swells on both sides of the vehicle body 101 as indicated by arrows b1 and b1 or arrows b2 and b2, resulting in an increase in running resistance of the vehicle (vehicle body 101).

  In (b), the lower vehicle body structure 30 of the vehicle is provided in the lower part of the vehicle body (under the floor) 28 to generate eddy currents 31-34, 41-44 and eddy current generators 31-34. Eddy current generating means 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a for inducing eddy currents generated by the eddy current generating means 31 to 34 and 41 to 44 by being provided in 41 to 44. Since the generated vortex is guided from the front side of the vehicle body 11 to the rear side of the vehicle body 11 by the vortex guide means 31a to 34a and 41a to 44a, the air flows c1 and c2 on both sides of the vehicle body 11 by the vortex bundles 39 and 49. Can be pulled into the vehicle body 11 side. As a result, the running resistance of the vehicle body 11 can be reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle lower body structure according to the present invention has four eddy current generating means (projections) 31 to 34 arranged on the left side of the underfloor 28, and four vortex flows on the right side of the underfloor 28. Although the generating means (projections) 41 to 44 are arranged, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or three or five or more eddy current generating means are provided on the left and right sides of the underfloor 28, respectively. Also good.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the lower body structure of the vehicle according to the present invention is formed with a vortex generating means (projection) 41 having a rectangular cross section. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lower wall surface 47 may be a curved surface. Alternatively, it may be a sloped surface inclined in the vehicle body width direction from the vehicle body center.

In the lower vehicle body structure of the vehicle according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the eddy current guiding means is a bent portion 31 a provided on the protrusion 31, but is not limited thereto, and the front wall surface 45 and the rear wall surface 46 are not limited thereto. The lower wall surface 47 may be a curved surface, and a predetermined inclination may be appropriately given in the vehicle body longitudinal direction and / or the vehicle body width direction.
Further, the eddy current generating means may be a separate body or may be integrally formed using a part of the lower part of the vehicle body.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the lower body structure of the vehicle according to the present invention is that the eddy current generating means 31 and 41 are left and right protrusions arranged in a substantially C shape in plan view on the left and right of the lower part of the vehicle body 11, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that the projections are at least a pair of left and right protrusions arranged at the lower part of the vehicle body.

  The lower body structure of a vehicle according to the present invention is suitable for use in a vehicle such as a sports car or a luxury sedan.

1 is a perspective view of a vehicle that employs a lower vehicle body structure according to the present invention. 1 is a bottom view of a vehicle employing a lower vehicle body structure according to the present invention. It is a perspective view of the eddy current generating means of the lower body structure of the vehicle according to the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the generation | occurrence | production state of the eddy current of the lower vehicle body structure of the vehicle which concerns on this invention. It is a comparative explanatory view explaining the air flow of the lower body structure of the vehicle concerning the present invention. It is a figure explaining the conventional basic composition. It is a figure explaining other conventional basic composition.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Vehicle, 11 ... Vehicle body, 28 ... Lower part of vehicle body (under floor), 30 ... Lower body structure of vehicle, 31-34, 41-44 ... Eddy current generating means (protrusion), 31a-34a, 41a-44a ... Eddy current guiding means (Bent portion), 39, 49 ... vortex flux.

Claims (3)

A lower body of a vehicle comprising: a vortex generating means for generating a vortex in a predetermined rotational direction by being provided at a lower part of the vehicle body; and a vortex guiding means for inducing a vortex generated by the eddy current generating means by being provided in the eddy current generating means Structure,
A lower vehicle body structure for a vehicle, wherein the eddy current generated by the eddy current generating means is guided from the front side of the vehicle body to the rear side of the vehicle body by the eddy current guiding means to form a vortex bundle in a predetermined rotational direction.   2. The lower part of a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the eddy current generating means includes at least a pair of left and right protrusions disposed on the left and right of the lower part of the vehicle body, and the eddy current guiding means includes a bent portion provided on the protrusion. Construction. The vehicle lower structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the left and right protrusions are arranged in a plurality of rows in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.
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